Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)
Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)
MEA50118
BDW7
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 22/11/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 31/08/2018 | Replaced | 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 Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 66, of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence B2 when the skills and knowledge requirements align with CASA syllabus requirements in the Companion Volume CASA Interface and training has been delivered in accordance with the requirements of CASR Part 147. 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 work health and safety (WHS) 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 MEA50422 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management and the MEA60222 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA50118 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) competency must be demonstrated in thirty-two (32) or thirty-three (33) units of competency, depending on the choice of elective specialist units. These units consist of:- eight (8) core Diploma level (CASA licensing) units
- twenty-three (23) core common and technical stream units from Certificate IV that are mandatory for a CASA B2 Licence
- either elective Group A (two (2) units) or Group B (one (1) unit).
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUE84 | MEA116 | Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWC68 | MSMENV472 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUE96 | MEA142 | Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUF47 | MEA111 | Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUE26 | MEA235 | Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance | 210 | Unit of competency |
| AUF26 | MEA241 | Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUD82 | MEA112 | Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AUE00 | MEA113 | Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace | 80 | Unit of competency |
2. Core Units - CASA B2 Licence
All twenty-three (23) units must be completed.
Please refer to TGA training.gov.au for the full details of available options.
3. Elective Units Group A
Either two (2) units from Group A, or one (1) units from Group B must be completed.
Please refer to TGA training.gov.au for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUF27 | MEA225 | Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUF10 | MEA230 | Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Group B Elective Units
Either two (2) units from Group A, or one (1) units from Group B must be completed.
Please refer to TGA training.gov.au for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUE92 | MEA231 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVO3 | MEA50115 | Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable
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