Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing
Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing
MEA30118
BDX0
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
This qualification is applicable to employees of aircraft maintenance organisations or of specialist aircraft surface finishing organisations who are required to prepare the surfaces of aircraft and aircraft components for the application of surface finishes and to apply paint, specialist finishes and decals or stencils, including aircraft registration markings, national markings and organisational logos.
The units of competency in this qualification are a mix of:
common units that apply to all Aeroskills specialist streams at Certificate III and IV levels
structures technical stream units relating to aircraft surface finishing
imported automotive units relating to the application of paint finishes.
This qualification fully articulates with the MEA40922 Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing and the common units provide a number of credits towards other Aeroskills qualifications at Certificate III and IV levels.
This 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). Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA30118 Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing, competency must be demonstrated in seventeen (17) core units of competency.There are no elective units for this qualification.
Complete all eight (8) of the general core units listed below:
Plus, the nine (9) core technical stream and imported units listed below.
1. Common and Imported Core Units
All eight (8) 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 |
| AUD80 | MEA118 | Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUF71 | MEA107 | Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | 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. Core Technical Stream and Imported Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCI90 | AURVTP112 | Apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials | 32 | Unit of competency |
| OEH80 | MEASTR0011 | Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OEH57 | MEASTR0012 | Apply specialty coatings to aircraft | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OEG60 | MEASTR0010 | Paint aircraft surfaces | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCL97 | AURVTP103 | Prepare vehicle spray painting equipment for use | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OEH58 | MEASTR0007 | Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OEH81 | MEASTR0009 | Remove light corrosion from aircraft | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OEG11 | MEASTR0006 | Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OEG10 | MEASTR0008 | Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVN7 | MEA30115 | Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
Traineeships and Apprenticeships