Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment
Certificate IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment
MEA41122
BIB3
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/11/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification applies to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and to employees of civil Aviation Maintenance Organisations (AMOs) who work on the maintenance of aircraft and personal life support equipment and on the fabrication and maintenance of aircraft furnishings.
The qualification typically applies to those who work independently or as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, following set procedures and methods, requiring some discretion and judgement. They are responsible for the quality of their own outputs and require a high level of analysis and risk assessment within familiar and unfamiliar contexts. High level communications skills are required when fitting individuals with items of personal life support equipment and when determining item fabrication requirements.
The qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Regulatory and licensing requirements associated with MEA units of competency required for this qualification must be met.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Competency must be demonstrated in twenty-three (23) units, consisting of:- nine (9) core units
- fourteen (14) elective units, chosen according to the unit selection guidelines.
Up to two (2) elective units may be selected from other qualifications in this or any other endorsed Training Package, provided that each unit supports vocational capabilities appropriate to this qualification and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAD16 | MEA156 | Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAD03 | MEA154 | Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAD08 | MEA157 | Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUF71 | MEA107 | Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBD00 | AVIF0044 | Marshal aircraft | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUD75 | MEA301 | Perform aircraft flight servicing | 120 | Unit of competency |
| OAC98 | MEA158 | Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAD01 | MEA155 | Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Fourteen (14) units may be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEJ5 | MEA41119 | Certificate IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil.