Modification History
Release 3 - Elective units covering skills in detail drafting have been updated and new electives included. Outcomes are equivalent.
Release 2 - This qualification supersedes MEM50205
Description
Not Applicable
Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, for employment at para-professional levels in the aeronautical and avionic fields in the Australian aviation industry, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) have requirements that must be met. Units designed to meet these requirements are included as electives in this qualification. Advice on the selection of electives to meet ADF and CASA requirements is given at the end of this qualification.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
The minimum requirements for achievement of the Diploma of Engineering - Technical are:
- completion of the five (5) core units of competency listed below, and
- fifteen (15) elective units, to bring the total number of units to twenty (20).
Elective units must be selected as follows:
- up to eight (8) general elective units from the list in Group A,
- at least seven (7) specialist elective units from Group B, to bring the total number of elective units to fifteen (15).
Three (3) appropriate Group B electives may be chosen from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available for inclusion at Diploma level. Note that the elective units listed below include all of the units that are approved for selection from the MEM05 Training Package for use in this qualification. This meets the NQC requirement that one sixth of the total units must be able to be selected from other qualifications in the same Training Package.
Note that when selecting elective units any prerequisite units must also be completed. Note that prerequisites can only count towards the number of electives required if they are listed in the groups below (refer to units and prerequisites listing in Appendix 2).
Additional qualification descriptors
The following additional descriptors are approved for use with this qualification: Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Aeronautical, Avionic.
Core units
- Select all of the units from this list.
Unit code |
Unit title |
MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
MEM30007A |
Select common engineering materials |
MEM30012A |
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Electives units
Group A - general electives
- Select up to eight (8) units from this list.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
MEM09002B |
Interpret technical drawing |
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MEM09202A |
Produce freehand sketches |
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MEM09203A |
Measure and sketch site information |
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MEM09204A |
Produce basic engineering detail drawings |
* |
MEM09205A |
Produce electrical schematic drawings |
* |
MEM09206A |
Produce drawings for mechanical services |
* |
MEM09207A |
Produce drawings for reticulated services |
* |
MEM09208A |
Detail fasteners and locking devices in mechanical drawings |
* |
MEM09209A |
Detail bearings, seals and other componentry in mechanical drawings |
* |
MEM09211A |
Produce drawings or models for industrial piping |
* |
MEM09212A |
Produce detailed drawings of steel to non-steel connections |
* |
MEM09213A |
Produce schematic drawings for hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power systems |
* |
MEM09216A |
Interpret and produce curved 3-D shapes and patterns |
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MEM09217A |
Prepare plans for pipe and duct fabrication |
* |
MEM09218A |
Participate in drafting projects for building services |
* |
MEM09219A |
Prepare drawings for fabricated sheet metal products |
* |
MEM12024A |
Perform computations |
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MEM13013B |
Work safely with ionizing radiation |
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MEM15001B |
Perform basic statistical quality control |
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MEM16003B |
Provide advanced customer service |
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MEM16012A |
Interpret technical specifications and manuals |
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MEM16014A |
Report technical information |
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MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
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MEM24001B |
Perform basic penetrant testing |
* |
MEM24003B |
Perform basic magnetic particle testing |
* |
MEM24005B |
Perform basic eddy current testing |
* |
MEM24007B |
Perform ultrasonic thickness testing |
* |
MEM24009B |
Perform basic radiographic testing |
* |
MEM30005A |
Calculate force systems within simple beam structures |
* |
MEM30006A |
Calculate stresses in simple structures |
* |
MEM30008A |
Apply basic economic and ergonomic concepts to evaluate engineering applications |
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MEM30009A |
Contribute to the design of basic mechanical systems |
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MEM30010A |
Set up basic hydraulic circuits |
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MEM30011A |
Set up basic pneumatic circuits |
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MEM30013A |
Assist in the preparation of a basic workplace layout |
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MEM30014A |
Apply basic just in time systems to the reduction of waste |
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MEM30015A |
Develop recommendations for basic set up time improvements |
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MEM30016A |
Assist in the analysis of a supply chain |
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MEM30017A |
Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools |
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MEM30018A |
Undertake basic process planning |
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MEM30019A |
Use resource planning software systems in manufacturing |
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MEM30020A |
Develop and manage a plan for a simple manufacturing related project |
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MEM30021A |
Prepare a simple production schedule |
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MEM30022A |
Undertake supervised procurement activities |
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MEM30023A |
Prepare a simple cost estimate for a manufactured product |
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MEM30024A |
Participate in quality assurance techniques |
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MEM30025A |
Analyse a simple electrical system circuit |
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MEM30026A |
Select and test components for simple electronic switching and timing circuits |
* |
MEM30027A |
Prepare basic programs for programmable logic controllers |
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MEM30028A |
Assist in sales of technical products/systems |
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MEM30031A |
Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements |
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MEM30032A |
Produce basic engineering drawings |
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MEM30033A |
Use computer-aided design (CAD) to create and display 3-D models |
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CPCCOHS1001A |
Work safely in the construction industry |
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MEA101B |
Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance |
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MEA105C |
Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes |
* |
MEA107B |
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications |
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MEA108B |
Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation |
* |
MEA109B |
Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance |
* |
MEA270A |
Lay out avionic systems |
* |
MEA271A |
Lay out avionic flight management systems |
* |
MEA340A |
Lay out and set up aircraft systems |
* |
MEA341A |
Apply basic aircraft design characteristics |
* |
MSAENV472B |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MSATCS301A |
Interpret architectural and engineering design specifications for structural steel detailing |
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MSATCS302A |
Detail bolts and welds for structural steelwork connections |
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UEPMNT419A |
Perform Civil Drafting |
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Prerequisites: |
Where a unit has prerequisites then those prerequisite units can only be used in the count towards the total number of units where they are listed in the table above. |
Group B - specialist electives
- Select at least seven (7) units from this list to bring the total number of elective units to fifteen (15).
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
MEM09011B |
Apply basic engineering design concepts |
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MEM09210A |
Create 3-D solid models using computer-aided design (CAD) system |
* |
MEM09214A |
Perform advanced engineering detail drafting |
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MEM09215A |
Manage detail drafting projects |
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MEM09220A |
Apply surface modelling techniques to 3-D drawings |
* |
MEM09221A |
Create 3-D model assemblies using computer-aided design (CAD) system |
* |
MEM09222A |
Interpret and maintain or restore original drawings |
* |
MEM09141A |
Represent mechanical engineering designs |
* |
MEM09142A |
Represent mechatronic engineering designs |
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MEM09143A |
Represent aeronautical engineering designs |
* |
MEM09144A |
Represent avionic engineering designs |
* |
MEM12005B |
Calibrate measuring equipment |
* |
MEM12022B |
Program coordinate measuring machines (advanced) |
* |
MEM12025A |
Use graphical techniques and perform simple statistical computations |
* |
MEM13010A |
Supervise occupational health and safety in an industrial work environment |
* |
MEM14001B |
Schedule material deliveries |
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MEM14002B |
Undertake basic process planning |
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MEM14003B |
Undertake basic production scheduling |
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MEM14081A |
Apply mechanical engineering fundamentals to support design and development of projects |
* |
MEM14082A |
Apply mechatronics fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects |
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MEM14083A |
Apply aeronautical fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects |
* |
MEM14084A |
Apply avionic fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects |
* |
MEM15007B |
Conduct product and/or process capability studies |
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MEM15008B |
Perform advanced statistical quality control |
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MEM15010B |
Perform laboratory procedures |
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MEM15011B |
Exercise external quality assurance |
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MEM15012B |
Maintain/supervise the application of quality procedures |
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MEM18016B |
Analyse plant and equipment condition monitoring results |
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MEM22002A |
Manage self in the engineering environment |
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MEM22006A |
Source and estimate materials |
* |
MEM22009A |
Manage technical sales and promotion |
* |
MEM23001A |
Apply advanced mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment |
* |
MEM23002A |
Apply calculus in engineering situations |
* |
MEM23003A |
Operate and program computers and/or controllers in engineering situations |
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MEM23041A |
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in mechanical engineering situations |
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MEM23051A |
Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in mechanical and manufacturing engineering situations |
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MEM23052A |
Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations |
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MEM23061A |
Select and test mechanical engineering materials |
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MEM23062A |
Select and test mechatronic engineering materials |
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MEM23071A |
Select and apply mechanical engineering methods, processes and construction techniques |
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MEM23072A |
Select and apply mechatronic engineering methods, processes and construction techniques |
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MEM23073A |
Select and apply aeronautical engineering methods, processes and construction techniques |
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MEM23074A |
Select and apply avionic engineering methods, processes and construction techniques |
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MEM24002B |
Perform penetrant testing |
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MEM24004B |
Perform magnetic particle testing |
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MEM24006B |
Perform eddy current testing |
* |
MEM24008B |
Perform ultrasonic testing |
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MEM24010B |
Perform radiographic testing |
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MEM24011B |
Establish non-destructive tests |
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MEM24012C |
Apply metallurgy principles |
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CPPBDN5013A |
Develop and collaborate on building information models for small-scale building design projects |
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MEA272B |
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations |
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MEA273A |
Select and test avionic engineering materials |
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MEA342A |
Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics |
* |
MEA349B |
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations |
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MEA350A |
Select and test aeronautical engineering materials |
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MSACMC410A |
Lead change in a manufacturing environment |
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MSACMC610A |
Manage relationships with non-customer external organisations |
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MSACMC611A |
Manage people relationships |
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MSACMC612A |
Manage workplace learning |
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MSACMS400A |
Implement a competitive manufacturing system |
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MSACMS401A |
Ensure process improvements are sustained |
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MSACMS600A |
Develop a competitive manufacturing system |
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MSACMS601A |
Analyse and map a value chain |
* |
MSACMS602A |
Manage a value chain |
* |
MSACMS603A |
Develop manufacturing related business plans |
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MSACMT230A |
Apply cost factors to work practices |
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MSACMT260A |
Use planning software systems in manufacturing |
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MSACMT261A |
Use SCADA systems in manufacturing |
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MSACMT280A |
Undertake root cause analysis |
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MSACMT421A |
Facilitate a Just in Time (JIT) system |
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MSACMT430A |
Improve cost factors in work practices |
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MSACMT432A |
Analyse manual handling processes |
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MSACMT440A |
Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment |
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MSACMT450A |
Undertake process capability improvements |
* |
MSACMT451A |
Mistake proof a production process |
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MSACMT452A |
Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing |
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MSACMT460A |
Facilitate the use of planning software systems in manufacturing |
* |
MSACMT461A |
Facilitate SCADA systems in a manufacturing team or work area |
* |
MSACMT481A |
Undertake proactive maintenance analyses |
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MSACMT482A |
Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy |
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MSACMT620A |
Develop quick changeover procedures |
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MSACMT621A |
Develop a Just in Time (JIT) system |
* |
MSACMT630A |
Optimise cost of product |
* |
MSACMT631A |
Undertake value analysis of product costs in terms of customer requirements |
* |
MSACMT640A |
Manage 5S system in a manufacturing environment |
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MSACMT650A |
Determine and improve process capability |
* |
MSACMT660A |
Develop the application of enterprise systems in manufacturing |
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MSACMT661A |
Determine and establish information collection requirements and processes |
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MSACMT670A |
Develop and manage sustainable energy practices |
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MSACMT671A |
Develop and manage sustainable environmental practices |
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MSACMT675A |
Facilitate the development of a new product |
* |
MSACMT681A |
Develop a proactive maintenance strategy |
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MSATCS501A |
Detail standardised structural connections |
* |
MSATCS502A |
Detail structural steel members |
* |
MSATCS503A |
Incorporate structural steel detailing into fabrication and construction project management |
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MSATCS504A |
Detail ancillary steelwork |
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Prerequisites: |
Where a unit has prerequisites then those prerequisite units can only be used in the count towards the total number of units where they are listed in the table above. |
In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for this qualification can also be met by holders of the MEM30505 Certificate III in Engineering -Technical or equivalent subject to the completion of the specified Core units of competency as well as the additional elective units drawn from Group B.
Packaging advice to meet Australian Defence Force (ADF) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirements
In order to meet the requirements of both Regulators for employment as para-professionals in aeronautical and avionic fields in the Australian aviation industry, electives must be selected as described below for the Aeronautical and Avionic streams.
Aeronautical stream
- Select the following seven (7) units from Group A.
- Select the following seven (7) units from Group B.
- Select the following seven (7) units from Group A
- Select the following five (5) units from Group B
- a minimum of two (2) additional units must be chosen from Group B
- a maximum of one (1) additional unit can be chosen from Group A, or from Diploma level units in the Aeroskills Training Package.
MEA101B |
Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance |
MEA105C |
Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes |
MEA107B |
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications |
MEA108B |
Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation |
MEA109B |
Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals |
MEA340A |
Lay out and set up aircraft systems |
MEA341A |
Apply basic aircraft design characteristics |
MEA342A |
Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics |
MEA349B |
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations |
MEA350A |
Select and test aeronautical engineering materials |
MEM09143A |
Represent aeronautical engineering designs |
MEM14083A |
Apply aeronautical fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects |
MEM23052A |
Apply basic electro and control scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations |
MEM23073A |
Select and apply aeronautical engineering methods, processes and construction techniques |
To bring the total number of electives to fifteen (15), one (1) additional unit can be chosen from Groups A or B, or from diploma level units in the Aeroskills Training Package.
Avionic stream
MEA101B |
Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance |
MEA105C |
Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes |
MEA107B |
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications |
MEA108B |
Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation |
MEA109B |
Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals |
MEA270A |
Lay out avionic systems |
MEA271A |
Lay out avionic flight management systems |
MEA272B |
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations |
MEA273A |
Select and test avionic engineering materials |
MEM09144A |
Represent avionic engineering designs |
MEM14084A |
Apply avionic fundamentals to support design and development of engineering projects |
MEM23074A |
Select and apply avionic engineering methods, processes and construction techniques |
To bring the total number of electives to fifteen (15), another three (3) units are to be selected as follows: