Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)
Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)
MEA50215
AVO6
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 14/04/2015 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
The qualification applies to individuals seeking the grant of a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence covering the supervision, performance and certification of airframe, engine, electrical and structural maintenance on aircraft that are type-rated by CASA for maintenance purposes.
The requirement for the awarding of MEA50215 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) is demonstrated competency in listed units of competency under the conditions set out below. The listed units also satisfy CASA requirements for the grant, under Civil Aviation Regulation (CASR) Part 66, of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer B1 Licences in sub-categories B1.1 and B1.3 when the skills and knowledge requirements align with CASA syllabus requirements in the Companion Volume and CASA Interface and training has been delivered in accordance with the requirements of CASR Part 147.
The qualification consists of:
common and technical stream units required at Certificate IV level in the aircraft maintenance stream with electives determined by the desired licence sub-category
additional Diploma level common units that cover supervisor level work health and safety (WHS) competency plus competencies required by CASA for the exercise of licence privileges
Diploma level mechanical technical stream units covering advanced fault diagnosis and aircraft weighing and weight and balance calculation.
The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50415 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) and the MEA60215 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical).
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MEA50215 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) competency must be demonstrated in thirty-six (36) to forty-three (43) units, chosen as described below.All B1 Licence sub-categories require the following twenty-eight (28) units:
- eleven (11) core Diploma level (CASA licensing) common, technical stream and imported units
- seventeen (17) core Certificate IV common and technical stream units.
Depending on the CASA B1 Licence sub-category being sought, an additional eight (8) to fifteen (15) units are required, up to a maximum of forty-three(43) units for the qualification. All units must be chosen as specified under the conditions set out below:
- Group A elective technical stream units required by CASA for a B1.1 Licence - thirteen (13) or fifteen (15) units
- Group B elective technical stream units required by CASA for a B1.3 Licence - eight (8) units.
1. Core Diploma Level Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed for all B1 Licences.
2. Core Certificate IV Level
All seventeen (17) units must be completed for all B1 licences.
3. Group A Elective Units
For the CASA B1.1 Licence, thirteen (13) or fifteen (15) units to be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group B Elective Units
For the CASA B1.3 Licnce, eight (8) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUF99 | MEA319 | Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AUE21 | MEA211 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components | 140 | Unit of competency |
| AUF75 | MEA309 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components | 120 | Unit of competency |
| AUF92 | MEA310 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUF38 | MEA316 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AUE30 | MEA304 | Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUF06 | MEA308 | Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUF43 | MEA322 | Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components | 60 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D751 | MEA50211 | Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDW6 | MEA50218 | Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable
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