Modification History
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEA41119 Certificate IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment. Unit codes updated.
Qualification Description
This qualification applies to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and to employees of civil Aviation Maintenance Organisations (AMOs) who work on the maintenance of aircraft and personal life support equipment and on the fabrication and maintenance of aircraft furnishings.
The qualification typically applies to those who work independently or as part of a team under direct and/or indirect supervision, following set procedures and methods, requiring some discretion and judgement. They are responsible for the quality of their own outputs and require a high level of analysis and risk assessment within familiar and unfamiliar contexts. High level communications skills are required when fitting individuals with items of personal life support equipment and when determining item fabrication requirements.
The 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). Regulatory and licensing requirements associated with MEA units of competency required for this qualification must be met.
Entry Requirements
Nil.
Packaging Rules
Competency must be demonstrated in 23 units, consisting of:
- 9 core units
- 14 elective units, chosen according to the unit selection guidelines.
Up to 2 elective units may be selected from other qualifications in this or any other endorsed Training Package, provided that each unit supports vocational capabilities appropriate to this qualification and does not duplicate the outcome of another unit chosen for the qualification.
CORE UNITS
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
AVIF0044 |
Marshal aircraft |
|
MEA107 |
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications |
|
MEA154 |
Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance |
|
MEA155 |
Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities |
MEA154 |
MEA156 |
Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities |
MEA107, MEA154 |
MEA157 |
Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation |
|
MEA158 |
Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance |
|
MEA301 |
Perform aircraft flight servicing |
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 |
MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Choose 14 units while observing the unit selection guidelines in column 4.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
Unit Selection Guidelines |
AURVTT004 |
Trim vehicle components |
Do not take with MSFUP3012 |
|
AURVTT005 |
Select trim and fabric materials |
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AURVTT006 |
Apply trimming adhesives |
Do not take with MSTTF2008 |
|
DEFEXO001 |
Work safely with explosive ordnance |
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DEFEXO005 |
Package explosives |
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DEFEXO006 |
Unpackage explosives |
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DEFEXO008 |
Conduct explosives inspection |
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MEA118 |
Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment |
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MEA201 |
Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
|
MEA295 |
Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components |
MEA154, MEA158 |
|
MEA303 |
Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components |
MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA107, MEA157, MEA158 |
|
MEA304 |
Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components |
MEA398 |
Do not take with MEA317 |
MEA317 |
Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components |
MEA398, MEA303 |
Do not take with MEA304 |
MEA398 |
Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components |
MEA154 |
|
MEA436 |
Inspect, repair and modify non-primary structure components in aircraft cabins and cockpits |
MEA154 |
Do not take with MEASTR0009 |
MEALSU0001 |
Maintain and fit anti-G suits |
MEA107, MEA118, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158, MEALSU0010, MSFSF2002 |
|
MEALSU0002 |
Maintain and fit helmets |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEA295 |
|
MEALSU0003 |
Maintain and fit immersion suits |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MSTTF2008 |
|
MEALSU0004 |
Maintain and fit oxygen masks |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEA295 |
|
MEALSU0005 |
Maintain and pack parachutes |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEALSU0010 MSFSF2002 |
|
MEALSU0006 |
Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118 |
|
MEALSU0007 |
Maintain, install and remove restraint systems |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118, MEALSU0010, MSFSF2002 |
|
MEALSU0008 |
Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components |
MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA107, MEA157, MEA158, MEA118, MEALSU0010, MSFSF2002 |
|
MEALSU0009 |
Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems |
MEA295 |
|
MEALSU0010 |
Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers |
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MEALSU0012 |
Maintain and pack survival inflatable life rafts |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118 |
|
MEALSU0013 |
Maintain and pack escape slides |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 MEA118 |
|
MEASTR0006 |
Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
|
MEASTR0007 |
Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
|
MEASTR0009 |
Remove light corrosion from aircraft |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
Do not take with MEA436 |
MEASTR0011 |
Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals |
MEA154, MEA155 MEA156, MEA107 MEA157, MEA158 |
|
MSFSF2002 |
Machine sew materials |
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MSFSF2015 |
Cut single layer fabrics |
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MSFUP3012 |
Apply marine sewing and installation techniques |
Do not take with AURVTT004 |
|
MSTTF2008 |
Use adhesives |
Do not take with AURVTT006 |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MEA41119 Certificate IV in Aeronautical Life Support Equipment. (Release 1).
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=ce216c9c-04d5-4b3b-9bcf-4e81d0950371