Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)
Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)
MEA50110
S753
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 15/11/2010 | Current | Approved |
Description
The qualification applies to individuals seeking the grant of a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence covering the supervision, performance and certification of avionic maintenance on aircraft that are type-rated by CASA for maintenance purposes.
The qualification satisfies CASA requirements for the grant, under Civil Aviation Regulation Part 66, of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence B2 (or equivalent interim maintenance authority under CAO 100.66) when the skills and knowledge requirements align with CASA syllabus requirements under 'Licensing' in the Assessment Guidelines and in Appendix 1, and training has been delivered in accordance with the requirements of Civil Aviation Safety Regulation Part 147 (or in accordance with the transitional requirements in CAO 100.66). It consists of:
Common and technical stream units required at Certificate IV level in the aircraft maintenance stream
Additional diploma level common and imported units that cover supervisor level OHS competency plus competencies required by CASA for the exercise of licence privileges
Diploma level avionic technical stream units covering advanced fault diagnosis and aircraft weight and balance calculation.
Credits are also provided towards the MEA50310 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics) and the MEA60110 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics)
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded a Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) competency must be demonstrated in 31 or 32 units of competency, depending on the choice of elective specialist units. These units consist of:- 8 Core Diploma level (CASA licensing) units
- 22 Core common and technical stream units from Certificate IV that are mandatory for a CASA B2 licence
- Either Elective Group A (2 units) or Group B (one unit)
1. CASA Licensing Core Units
Eight core units to be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D4378 | MEA116B | Apply occupational health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3656 | MSAENV472B | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W8341 | MEA142A | Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W8311 | MEA111B | Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W8377 | MEA235B | Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance | 210 | Unit of competency |
| W8381 | MEA241B | Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications | 25 | Unit of competency |
| W8312 | MEA112B | Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D4377 | MEA113C | Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace | 80 | Unit of competency |
2. Cert IV Core Common and Technical Stream Units
Twenty two (22) units must be completed
3. Elective Unit - Option 2
One (1) elective unit to be completed when selection Option 2.
The following table outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8373 | MEA231B | Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W495 | MEA50107 | Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D750 | MEA50111 | Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9655 0600 or Email: sales@atpl.net.au
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the Training Curriculum Services on 4/5/2011.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships