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Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Aircraft Mechanics - Mechanical)

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Aircraft Mechanics - Mechanical)

Qualification
National Code:
MEA40497
State Code:
M062
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
30/07/2004
Approved Date
23/11/2004
Stream of Study
Complete Trades Course (3212)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
1260
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/07/2004
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 30/07/2004 Current Approved
Description
Schedule
1.

CORE UNITS

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
M1343 MEAC05B Apply quality standards applicable to maintenance processes 2 Unit of competency
M1345 MEAC08B Complete industry documentation 2 Unit of competency
M1347 MEAC07B Interpret and use industry manuals and specifications 2 Unit of competency
M1341 MEAC01B Interpret occupational health and safety practices in maintenance 2 Unit of competency
M0926 MEAM25A Manufacture and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts 16 Unit of competency
M1346 MEAC09B Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals 4 Unit of competency
M1342 MEAC03B Plan and organise work activities 2 Unit of competency
M0921 MEAM20A Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydro-mechanical system components 10 Unit of competency
2.

**GAS TURBINE ENGINE** Select either this option OR Piston Engine and Propellers.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
M0922 MEAM21A Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine components and/or modules 10 Unit of competency
3.

**PISTON ENGINE AND PROPELLERS** Select either this option OR Gas Turbine Option. If selecting this stream, complete all electives listed below.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
M0923 MEAM22A Repair and/or overhaul piston engine 10 Unit of competency
M0924 MEAM23A Repair and/or overhaul propellers 5 Unit of competency
4.

CORE MODULES

Combinations of these modules can be used to achieve the Units of Competence listed in Group 1.

Note each module needs to be doine once only, though it may be relevant to several Competencies.
See Notes at the end of this document.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
24217 NAM11 Aircraft Auxiliary Systems 40 Module
24245 NAM26 Aircraft Fluid Power Practices 40 Module
24223 NAS01 Aircraft Materials and Processes 40 Module
24226 NAS13 Aircraft Repairs, Process & Procedures 1 60 Module
24209 NAM03 Aircraft Trade Fundamentals 40 Module
24225 NAS12 Damage Evaluation 60 Module
24210 NAM04 Electrical Systems 40 Module
24205 NAC05 Fluid Power and Oxygen 20 Module
24212 NAM06 Fluid Principles 40 Module
24216 NAM09 Hydraulic Systems 40 Module
24221 NAA02 Instrument Fundamentals A 60 Module
24247 NAM28 Instrumentation Principles B 40 Module
24200 NAC01 Introduction to Aviation 20 Module
24206 NAC06 Introduction to Electrical Principles 40 Module
24215 NAM08 Logical Fault Finding 20 Module
24211 NAM05 Maintenance Practices 40 Module
24208 NAM02 Mechanical Transmissions 40 Module
24201 NAC02 Occupational Health & Safety in Aviation 20 Module
24241 NAA17 Oxygen Systems 20 Module
24246 NAM27 Repair and Overhaul Procedures 40 Module
24202 NAC03 Technical Doc, Drawing & Quality Standards 20 Module
24203 NAC04 Trade Skills 1 80 Module
24207 NAM01 Trade Skills 2 80 Module
24218 NAM12 Undercarriage Systems 60 Module
5.

ELECTIVE MODULES

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
24236 NAM25 Air Cycle Air Conditioning System 20 Module
24223 NAS01 Aircraft Materials and Processes 40 Module
24226 NAS13 Aircraft Repairs, Process & Procedures 1 60 Module
24209 NAM03 Aircraft Trade Fundamentals 40 Module
24225 NAS12 Damage Evaluation 60 Module
24233 NAM22 Fixed Wing Flight Control Systems 60 Module
24229 NAM18 Gas Turbine Engine Systems 60 Module
24228 NAM17 Gas Turbine Principles 60 Module
24200 NAC01 Introduction to Aviation 20 Module
24211 NAM05 Maintenance Practices 40 Module
24208 NAM02 Mechanical Transmissions 40 Module
24201 NAC02 Occupational Health & Safety in Aviation 20 Module
24235 NAM24 Pressurisation 20 Module
24220 NAM21 Propellers & Propeller Systems 40 Module
24246 NAM27 Repair and Overhaul Procedures 40 Module
24202 NAC03 Technical Doc, Drawing & Quality Standards 20 Module
24207 NAM01 Trade Skills 2 80 Module
24238 NAM30 Vapour Cycle Air Conditioning System 20 Module
6.

Old A versions of Competencies now replaced by B versions in Group 1

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
M0887 MEAC08A Complete industry documentation 2 Unit of competency
M0886 MEAC07A Interpret and use industry manuals and specifications 2 Unit of competency
M0880 MEAC01A Interpret occupational health and safety practices in maintenance 2 Unit of competency
M0884 MEAC05A Interpret quality standards applicable to maintenance processes 2 Unit of competency
M0888 MEAC09A Perform basic hand skills and standard trade practices 4 Unit of competency
M0882 MEAC03A Plan and organise work activities 2 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
W045 MEA40702 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) Qualification
VET Info Notes
The following table indicates the modules that should be completed prior to full assessment of each Unit of Competence.

CORE Unit Suggested modules

MEAC01B NAC01, NAC02

MEAC03B NAC01, NAC02, NAC03

MEAC05B NAC01, NAC02, NAC03

MEAC07B NAC01, NAC02, NAC03

MEAC08B NAC01, NAC02, NAC03

MEAC09B NAC01, NAC02, NAC04, NAM01

MEAM20A NAC01, NAC02, NAC03, NAC05, NAA02, NAA14, NAM01, NAM03, NAM04,
NAM05, NAM06, NAM08, NAM09, NAM10, NAM11, NAM12, NAM24, NAM25,
NAM26, NAM27, NAM28, NAM30, NAS01, NAM12, NAM13,

MEAM25A NAC01, NAC02, NAC03, NAM01, NAM02, NAM03, NAM05, NAM06, NAS01,
NAM12, NAM13, NAM22, NAM26, NAM27



ELECTIVE UNITS Suggested modules

MEAM21A NAC01, NAC02, NAC03, NAM01, NAM03, NAM05, NAM12, NAM13, NAM17,
NAM18, NAM27

MEAM22A NAC01, NAC02, NAC03, NAM01, NAM03, NAM05, NAM12, NAM13,
NAM19, NAM20, NAM27, NAS01

MEAM23A NAC01, NAC02, NAC03, NAM01, NAM03, NAM05, NAM12, NAM13, NAM21, NAM27, NAS01



If modules are completed in order shown on the left hand side, Competencies can be assessed as shown

CORE Units Units that could be assessed

NAC01
NAC02 MEAC01B
NAC03 MEAC03B, MEAC05B, MEAC07B, MEAC08B
NAC04
NAM01 MEAC09B
NAC05
NAA02
NAA14
NAM03
NAM04
NAM05
NAM06
NAM09
NAM10
NAM11
NAM12
NAM13 MEAM20A
NAM24
NAM25
NAM26
NAM27
NAM28
NAM30
NAM02
NAM22 MEAM25A
NAS01


ELECTIVE Units Units that could be assessed

NAC01
NAC02
NAC03
NAM01
NAM03
NAM05
NAM12
NAM13
NAM17
NAM18
NAM19
NAM20 MEAM22A
NAM21 MEAM24A
NAM27 MEAM21A
NAS01


This training program is a representation of the qualification code MEA40497 taken from the Aeroskills Training Package MEA97 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. MEA97 is accredited until 28/12/2001. Note: This is the review date.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by Midland College of TAFE.
Entry Requirements
No information
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP00380) AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - MECHANICAL Apprenticeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.