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Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package Meeting Workplace Requirements

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Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package - Meeting Workplace Requirements

Purpose

This Companion Volume provides guidance for industry stakeholders in accessing the Aeroskills Training Package and making use of it to obtain training for apprentices, licenced aircraft maintenance engineers, tradespersons and other technical employees, including those in managerial positions and paraprofessional engineers. The use of the Aeroskills Training Package in complying with regulatory requirements relating to various areas of employment in aviation maintenance is also explained. This is intended to:

• put individuals and organisations in a sound position to define in discussions with training providers the training that they require

• enable maintenance organisations to use Aeroskills units and qualifications to demonstrate compliance with training requirements specified in CASRs and associated Manuals of Standards

• provide information of use to civilian contractors maintaining State aircraft and components in using the Aeroskills Training Package to meet the requirements of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) as specified in contract documents and publications such as DEFAUST 9022

To achieve these aims, background information is provided on the Aeroskills Training Package and its development, leading to coverage of the units of competency, qualifications, skill sets and companion volumes. A range of examples is then provided to demonstrate their use by maintenance organisations, and by individuals at various career stages and in different maintenance settings.

Considerable emphasis is also placed on small aircraft maintenance and licensing because the Aeroskills Training Package has yet to be widely used within GA and many small enterprises that do not have a training manager will need to make use of units, qualification pathways and skill sets to develop the necessary maintenance staff. Moreover, there will be additional training organisations that will need to become RTOs delivering Aeroskills training and CASR Part 147 Maintenance Training Organisations authorised to provide training leading to the grant of licences and additional ratings for small aircraft maintenance.

In using this publication, please note that Civil Aviation Safety Regulations, Manuals of Standards and supporting publications (Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material) are subject to amendment and references herein should not be relied upon without direct reference to the CASA material and/or CASA representatives.


Table of Contents

Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package - Meeting Workplace Requirements

Purpose ........................................................................................................................................................... 3

SECTION 1 ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

Outline of the Aeroskills Training Package......................................................................................................... 5

SECTION 2 ........................................................................................................................................................ 8

Supporting the Aviation Maintenance Industry ................................................................................................. 8

SECTION 3 ........................................................................................................................................................ 9

Removal of Exclusions From B1 And B2 Licences ............................................................................................... 9

SECTION 4 ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

Individual Authorisations ................................................................................................................................ 10

SECTION 5 ...................................................................................................................................................... 12

Small Aircraft Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 12

SECTION 6 ...................................................................................................................................................... 14

Maintenance Management and Paraprofessional Engineering

ATTACHMENT 1 ............................................................................................................................................. 15

Manufacturing Skills Australia......................................................................................................................... 15

ATTACHMENT 2 ............................................................................................................................................. 17

Units of Competency in MEA Release 1.2 ........................................................................................................ 17

ATTACHMENT 3 ............................................................................................................................................. 25

Removal of Exclusions from B1 And B2 Licences ............................................................................................. 25

ATTACHMENT 4 ............................................................................................................................................. 36

Employment in Camo – Applicable Aeroskills Qualifications and Units Of Competency .................................... 36

ATTACHMENT 5 ............................................................................................................................................. 41

CASR Part 145 Maintenance Organisations – Individual Maintenance Authorisations ...................................... 41

ATTACHMENT 6 ............................................................................................................................................. 50

Small Aircraft – Apprenticeship and Progression To Licence ............................................................................ 50

ATTACHMENT 7 ............................................................................................................................................. 61

AME Small Aircraft Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 61

ATTACHMENT 8 ............................................................................................................................................. 67

Maintenance Management and Paraprofessional Engineering ........................................................................ 67


SECTION 1

Outline of the Aeroskills Training Package

Development of the Aeroskills Training Package began in 1992 and the initial version was introduced in 1997; it has been in use with maintainers of large aircraft and with the Australian Defence Force since then. It is one of the training packages that comprise the Australian Qualifications Framework and can be found on the training.gov.au web site, either as the complete Training Package (MEA Release 1.2) or in the form of individual qualifications or units of competency. The Training Package is maintained and regularly updated by Manufacturing Skills Australia which is the trading name of the Manufacturing Skills Council located in North Sydney. A description of this organisation and contact details are in Attachment 1, along with a description of the processes used for the development and update of the Training Package.

The current version of the Aeroskills Training Package upon which this publication is based is MEA Release 1.2 which now also fully covers the maintenance requirements of small aircraft. The Package consists of units of competency that define the skills, knowledge and application required for specified tasks. Qualifications group these units into packages of training required for specific industry outcomes. Also included are Skill Sets that group units of competency required for specific outcomes, such as the removal of exclusions from B1 and B2 licences and for specialist maintenance approvals such as aircraft welding and NDT. Additional guidance is provided in the form of Companion Volumes (of which this document is one) that may be found on the MSA web site (refer to Attachment 1).

Units of Competency

MEA Release 1.2 contains 387 units of competency:

• 43 Common units

• 68 Avionic units

• 79 Mechanical units

• 26 Structures units (includes surface finishing, NDT and aircraft welding)

• 13 Aircraft life support and furnishing units

• 5 Armament units

• 29 Paraprofessional engineering units

• 124 units imported from other Training Packages for specialist purposes

Unit numbers and titles are in Attachment 2.


Qualifications

There are 25 qualifications ranging from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma:

• Certificate II in Aeroskills

• Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance

• Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing

• Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing

• Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)

• Certificate III in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures)

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Armament)

• Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing

• Certificate IV in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing

• Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)

• Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)

• Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing)

• Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics)

• Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical)

• Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering

• Diploma of Avionic Engineering

• Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics)

• Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical)

• Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing

• Advanced Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering

• Advanced Diploma of Avionic Engineering


Many qualifications have a number of training pathways that are applicable to specific industry employment needs. These pathways will be used later in providing typical training profiles in the attachments.

Skill Sets

There are 213 Skill Sets used for the following purposes:

• Workshop - 26

• Removal of B1 and B2 licence exclusions and for the grant of A licences to qualified Avionic and Mechanical AMEs - 77

• Individual maintenance authorisations – 69

• Small aircraft licence ratings and removal of the small aircraft limitation from B1.1 and B1.3 licences - 41

The use of these Skill Sets will be demonstrated later in providing the means for removing B1 and B2 licence exclusions, for use in small aircraft rating attainment and for complying with individual authorisation requirements of CASR Part 145.and DEFAUST 9022

Companion Volumes

In addition to this document there are four other Companion Volumes:

• Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Implementation Guide

• Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Skill Sets by Purpose

• Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Interface with CASA Licensing Requirements

• Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Assessment Guidelines


SECTION 2

Supporting the Aviation Maintenance Industry

As shown in Attachment 1, MSA works as closely as possible with aviation industry maintenance organisations and registered training organisations. Also, as aircraft and aircraft component maintenance is highly regulated in both the civil and military fields, MSA works very closely with CASA and with the equivalent organisation within the ADF.

In the case of CASA, as the new Civil Aviation Safety Regulations were developed, MSA developed or amended units of competency, qualification training pathways and skill sets to support specific authorisation requirements and licensing requirements. In the case of large aircraft maintenance, new Regulations (CASR Part 42 and 145) were introduced in the middle of 2011. At the same time Regulations governing licensing and training related to licensing (CASR Part 66 and 147) came into force and the existing CAR31 licence-holders were issued with B1 and B2 licences. To allow for variations in privileges between the old and new licences, the B1 and B2 licences frequently had one or more exclusions at the time of issue. Units of competency, qualifications and skill sets to support the new maintenance regulations, and to provide pathways for the removal of exclusions from licences are in the MEA Release 1.2 Aeroskills Training Package, and details are provided in Chapters 3 and 4.

The future regulatory requirements for small aircraft maintenance and licensing of maintenance engineers are currently being finalised by CASA and the amendment of regulations, manuals of standards and related advisory publications is expected to be finalised by the end of 2015. The development of small aircraft maintenance units of competency, qualifications and skill sets for the Aeroskills Training Package began in 2007 and has remained in step with CASA regulatory development since then. The resultant units, qualifications at certificate III and IV levels and skill sets have been included in the MEA Release 1.2 Aeroskills Training Package at Certificate III and IV levels. The higher qualification provides an alternative training path towards licensing through to 2019 and will thereafter become the means of qualifying for the grant of a B1 or B2 licence limited to small aircraft maintenance.

Details of the training avenues are provided in Chapter 5, including guidance on the selection of optional units of competency and qualification training pathways to assist maintenance organisations to obtain training that meets the needs of their organisation.

The units, qualifications and skill sets can also be used by individuals in all areas of aviation maintenance to progress their careers in line with their expectations and ambitions.

Detailed guidance on the use of the Training Package is provided in the companion volumes.


SECTION 3

Removal of Exclusions From B1 And B2 Licences

Background

Many of the B1 (B1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4) and B2 licences issued in mid-2011 to replace the CAR 31 licences contain exclusions, as listed in the CASR Part 66 Manual of Standards (Part 66 MOS), Appendix VII. The purpose of the exclusions is to align the privileges of individuals under the old licences with those of the B1 and B2. A good example is that the B1 includes full electrical privileges, while many individuals with CAR31 airframe and engine licences would need further training before being able to exercise these electrical privileges. Accordingly, their B1 licences would be annotated with exclusions to prevent them from exercising full electrical privileges until they have established competency through either assessment or training.

MSA worked closely with CASA to develop Skill Sets that group units of competency relevant to the removal of each exclusion. These Skill Sets are listed at Attachment 3, along with guidance for their selection and use. The Skill Sets are one means for removing exclusions and have the following advantages:

• They simplify the task of arranging training with an RTO that is also a MTO under CASR Part 147 and attainment of the listed units of competency will clearly establish eligibility for removal of the specific exclusion.

• The full requirements for a B1 licence are covered by the Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) and completion of all units listed in the exclusions for a specific licence may create eligibility for the award of the Diploma. The same applies to the B2 where the full requirements are covered by the Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics).

• Separate tables are provided for the B1 licence sub-categories where different mixes of units of competency are appropriate. This is intended to assist individuals and the RTO in ensuring that the best units are chosen for the field of employment and that the competencies required for the removal of the exclusion are chosen.

• In the case of both B1 sub-categories and the B2, where LAMEs employed on small aircraft maintenance would have difficulty in attaining some units in their normal workplace there are two Skill Sets; one for removal of the exclusion while working on large aircraft and the other for removal of the exclusion while working on small aircraft. This again minimises the risk of selecting the wrong units and needing to go to another workplace to attain competency.

The units listed in the Skill Sets are also shown in the Part 66 MOS Appendix VIII as units that are required by CASA for the removal of each licence exclusion.


SECTION 4

Individual Authorisations

CASR Part 42 Continuing Airworthiness Requirements for Aircraft and Aeronautical product

In the case of CASR Part 42 there are specific qualification and experience requirements in the Part 66 MOS for individuals employed by Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMO) as:

• Responsible manager

• Continuing airworthiness manager

• Airworthiness review employees

• Maintenance program approval employees

Qualifications in aviation maintenance management at diploma and advanced diploma levels contain a number of units of competency that are relevant to these positions, including unit MEA147 Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks which was developed specifically to cover tasks performed by CAMOs. In addition, the diplomas and advanced diplomas of Aeronautical and Avionic Engineering contain units that are particularly relevant to employment in continuing airworthiness positions. Details are provided in Attachment 4.

CASR Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organisations

In the CASR Part 145 Manual of Standards, AMOs have a responsibility to ensure that all maintenance employees are appropriately trained. Qualifications, units of competency and skill sets in the MEA Release 1.2 Aeroskills Training Package can be used for this purpose (except for type training and specific equipment training typically provided by OEMs and related organisations).

More specifically, there are skill sets developed by MSA in consultation with CASA that can be used for training individuals to perform and/or certify specific maintenance activities in the following areas:

• Non- destructive testing

• Welding

• Borescope inspections

• Composite repairs

• Egress system maintenance

• In-flight entertainment equipment that requires specialist software management


• Other maintenance approved by CASA as specialist maintenance (maintenance currently covered by skill sets is machining, electroplating and tyre retreading)

In addition, there are additional Skill Sets that are aimed at providing necessary training for individuals from allied trades (such as auto mechanic, auto electrician and electronics technician) to be authorised to perform maintenance on aircraft components.

Guidance for the use of the Training Package for these purposes is provided in Attachment 5.


SECTION 5

Small Aircraft Maintenance

Background

In the early 1990s the National Aeroskills Project had difficulty in getting a sufficient number of General Aviation representatives involved in developing the initial units of competency and qualifications that were to define future apprentice training. As a consequence, the early development work was done by the representatives of airlines and large aircraft maintainers, and of the Australian Defence Force. The inevitable outcome was many units that could not be attained through working on small aircraft and qualification pathways that did not suit many of the GA maintenance organisations, particularly smaller organisations working exclusively on basic light aircraft maintenance (defined as a fixed wing aircraft with fixed undercarriage, a normally aspirated piston engine and a fixed pitch propeller or a small helicopter with a normally aspirated piston engine, manual controls and a skid undercarriage).

At the launch of the Aeroskills Training Package in 1997 GA representatives present indicated an unwillingness to use the Training Package until it properly represented their needs and until an individual could graduate from apprentice training with a basic licence. Thereafter, in order to meet these requirements, progress was tied to CASA regulatory reform so that the attainment of a licence in GA could be linked to apprenticeship. Progress towards this outcome was delayed when a decision was taken to align aviation safety regulations with the European Aviation Safety Agency and all effort for a time was directed at the large aircraft maintenance regulations and associated training requirements.

In 2007 CASA formed the B3 Team to develop revised licensing for the GA sector. The outcome was to be a B3 licence which, in its basic form, would enable the release to service of a basic light aircraft with a single signature after a 100 hourly inspection. The licence was to be available to apprentices on completion of a Certificate IV qualification which typically requires about 1280 hours of off-job training. With the assistance of the industry representatives on the B3 team, units of competency specific to small aircraft maintenance were developed, along with a Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics).

These units were also used in the development of a Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) for those not immediately seeking a licence, and for the considerable number of AMEs who come into aircraft maintenance from allied trades.

The B3 was ultimately shelved and, in June 2011, CASA issued GA LAMEs with B1 and B2 licences with exclusions in areas where the individuals’ backgrounds of training, experience and licence categories did not match the full B1 and B2 privileges. The final form of small aircraft licensing is now being finalised and the licences will take the form of B1 (B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 and B1.4) and B2 licences limited to small aircraft maintenance. Added to the basic licences will be additional ratings covering systems found in the more advanced and higher performance small aircraft; these ratings are listed in the Part 66 MOS Appendix X, along


with the units of competency required for each rating. Small aircraft amendments to regulations, manuals of standards and supporting material are expected to be issued before the end of 2015. However, a decision has been taken by CASA to retain the Basic Examination/SOE pathway to licensing for small aircraft maintenance through to mid-2019. This means that licences can be attained in that way or through attainment of the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics).

If individuals trained through the Aeroskills Training Package are to be available for grant of licence by mid- 2019 the training of apprentices will need to begin by early 2016.

Using the Qualifications and Skill Sets

Both the Certificate III and the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) have been structured to provide the maximum amount of flexibility in order to be able to meet the needs of the wide range of GA maintenance organisations. In this regard the Certificate III is the more flexible because the Certificate IV has to provide discrete pathways for small aircraft maintenance personnel to the B1 licence sub-categories (B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 and B1.4), and to the B2. Providing these pathways and the CASA licensing units of competency within the off-job hours for Certificate IV has meant that flexibility in the choice of units that can be delivered during apprenticeship is fairly limited.

Nevertheless, except for the B1.1 pathway there are units that can be selected from a list of electives, and at least one additional rating can be gained with the basic licence through the Certificate IV. To enable the ongoing attainment of additional ratings the units listed in the Part 66 MOS Appendix X are also in Skill Sets aligned with each additional rating.

Since there are clear benefits to meeting the needs of the workplace to the greatest possible extent during apprenticeship, or traineeship in the case of the Certificate III, a number of examples of GA maintenance organisations have been developed and advice is provided on the applicable choice of units for each example. For the apprenticeships leading to Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) and progress to licence the advice on unit selection is in Attachment 6. For traineeships leading to the Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) and employment as AMEs the advice on unit selection is in Attachment 7.


SECTION 6


Maintenance Management

Diplomas and advanced diplomas of aviation maintenance management were developed to meet the requirements of organisations operating under both the CASA and ADF airworthiness regulatory systems. Covered are specialist areas such as integrated logistic management and supervisory/managerial positions ranging from team leaders to senior maintenance managers. Where differences exist between the two airworthiness regulatory systems there are alternative elective units of competency so that the final qualification reflects the intended area of employment, including any specific regulatory requirements associated with specific positions. This has already been covered in Chapter 4 Individual Authorisations.

Access to training for the diplomas and advanced diplomas of aviation maintenance management is restricted to individuals who already have defined experience in aviation maintenance. The reason for this is that many, if not most, of the jobs for which the units and qualifications were developed have mandated levels of experience that take years to achieve.

Paraprofessional Engineering

Diplomas and advanced diplomas of aeronautical and avionic engineering provide competencies and qualifications required for individuals to be employed in teams designing aircraft and systems, and in the maintenance field on tasks such as repair scheme and modification development, systems engineering and configuration management of in-service aircraft and systems. A wide range of elective units are provided to enable individuals to best meet the requirements of chosen career paths.

The paraprofessional engineering qualification training can be accessed directly without prior industry experience, but there are credits available to those who already have Aeroskills qualifications.

Further Guidance

Guidance on the selection of career and training pathways are provided in Attachment 8 for the benefit of both employers and individuals.


ATTACHMENT 1

Manufacturing Skills Australia

Manufacturing Skills Australia

Manufacturing Skills Australia (MSA) is the trading name of the Manufacturing Skills Council which is located in North Sydney.

The Manufacturing Skills Council is an ASIC registered public company that is owned by 14 industry organisations, seven of which are employer organisations and the other seven are unions.

The owners are:

• Australian Industry Group

• Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

• Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union

• Australian Workers’ Union

• Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association

• Communication Electrical and Plumbing Union

• Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union

• Footwear Manufacturers’ Association of Australia

• Furnishing Industry Association of Australia

• Liquor Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union

• National Union of Workers

• Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association

• Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia

• Textile Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia

The major roles of MSA encompass:

• Providing advice to industry and governments on workforce development and skills needs, including development of an annual environmental scan

• Provision of training and skills products and services including developing and continuously improving national vocational qualifications (built into “Training Packages”)

• Assisting companies with workforce development

• Supporting enterprises through the development and provision of training solutions


The Aeroskills Training Package

The Aeroskills Training Package is supported and updated by MSA on a continuous improvement basis. Individuals and industry organisations can post queries and proposals for improvement on the mskills.com.au web site at any time. MSA is assisted in developing changes to the Training Package by an Aeroskills Continuous Improvement Working Group that includes representatives of industry organisations, the ADF, training providers, unions and CASA. Minor changes to the Training Package can be actioned directly by MSA on the training.gov.au web site, while major changes have to be referred to ASQA for endorsement.

Historically, there has been a major update that results in a change to the Training Package title code (e.g. from MEA07 to MEA11) about every four years; sometimes longer. More minor changes occurred when required, generally once every one or two years, with a revision number being appended to the title code (e.g. MEA11v1 to MEA11v2). In 2014 there was a major restructure of the Training Package through a “streamlining” process directed by COAG through ASQA and the title was changed to the MEA Release 1 Aeroskills Training Package. Since endorsement in February 2015 there have been some minor changes that resulted in the package code becoming MEA Release 1.2.

Once changes have been endorsed it can take up to 12 months for training providers to begin offering revised training.

Contact Details

Manufacturing Skills Australia Level 3, 104 Mount Street North Sydney NSW 2060 T: 02 9955 5500 F: 02 9955 8044 E: [email protected] W: www.mskills.org.au

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ATTACHMENT 2

Units of Competency in MEA Release 1.2

Unit Code Unit Title Common Units

MEA101 Interpret work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance MEA103 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities MEA105 Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications MEA108 Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation MEA109 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation

maintenance MEA111 Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft maintenance MEA112 Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities MEA113 Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the

workplace MEA114 Certify aeronautical product maintenance MEA115 Plan and implement aeronautical product maintenance activities MEA116 Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance MEA117 Apply self in the aviation maintenance environment MEA118 Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment MEA119 Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft A level line

maintenance MEA120 Manage an aviation maintenance quality system MEA121 Manage aircraft/aeronautical product configuration MEA122 Manage aircraft/equipment system performance testing MEA123 Manage aviation maintenance work environment policy and practices MEA124 Coordinate change programs in the aviation maintenance environment MEA125 Develop aviation maintenance personnel MEA126 Manage aircraft maintenance activities MEA127 Provide technical advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and aeronautical

product MEA128 Provide engineering advice in the modification, maintenance and management of aircraft

systems MEA129 Investigate technical aspects of aviation occurrences MEA130 Manage deployed/detached aviation maintenance activities MEA131 Manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support

equipment MEA132 Manage budgetary resources in the aviation maintenance environment MEA133 Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge MEA134 Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation’s work health and safety system MEA135 Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities MEA136 Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items MEA137 Write aviation technical publications MEA138 Perform aviation technical publication management activities MEA139 Perform aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities MEA140 Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections MEA141 Manage risk in aviation maintenance MEA142 Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment MEA143 Develop and manage maintenance error management programs MEA145 Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops MEA146 Prepare and manage aviation maintenance organisation budgets and financial plans MEA147 Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks MEA148 Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance


Avionic Units MEA201 Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components MEA202 Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components MEA203 Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components MEA204 Remove and install basic aircraft instrument system components MEA205 Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components MEA206 Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components MEA207 Remove and install aircraft electronic system components MEA208 Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components MEA209 Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components MEA211 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components MEA212 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components MEA213 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems MEA214 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems

and components MEA215 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft communications systems and components MEA216 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components MEA217 Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing autopilot systems and components MEA218 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing autopilot systems and components MEA219 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components MEA220 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components MEA221 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components MEA222 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft oxygen systems and components MEA223 Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components MEA224 Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components MEA225 Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components MEA226 Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components MEA227 Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components MEA228 Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components MEA229 Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems

and components MEA230 Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components MEA231 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and

components MEA232 Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components MEA233 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft inertial navigation and reference systems and

components MEA234 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft global navigation systems and components MEA235 Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance MEA238 Perform routine removal and installation of miscellaneous aircraft electrical

hardware/components MEA239 Fabricate aircraft electrical looms and harnesses MEA240 Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests MEA241 Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications MEA246 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts MEA252 Test, align and troubleshoot aircraft synchro and servo system components MEA260 Use electrical test equipment MEA261 Use electronic test equipment MEA262 Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards MEA263 Modify/repair aircraft component multi-layer printed circuit boards MEA264 Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance MEA265 Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware MEA266 Terminate and repair aircraft optical fibre cable


MEA270 Lay out avionic systems MEA271 Lay out avionic flight management systems MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components MEA275 Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components MEA276 Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components MEA277 Maintain twin engine aircraft electrical systems and components MEA278 Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument display systems and components MEA279 Inspect, test and troubleshoot full authority digital engine control systems MEA280 Inspect, test and troubleshoot flight management systems and components MEA281 Maintain light aircraft AC powered instrument systems and components MEA282 Repair or overhaul aircraft pulse system components MEA283 Repair or overhaul aircraft display, control and distribution system components MEA284 Repair or overhaul aircraft instrument system components MEA285 Repair or overhaul aircraft radio frequency communication and navigation system

components MEA286 Repair or overhaul aircraft electrical/electro-mechanical components MEA287 Repair or overhaul aircraft oxygen system components MEA288 Repair or overhaul aircraft audio and visual systems and reproducers MEA289 Maintain basic light aircraft avionic systems and components MEA290 Fit avionic modification sheet metal components MEA291 Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components MEA292 Perform mechanical elementary maintenance

Mechanical Units MEA301 Perform aircraft flight servicing MEA302 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components MEA303 Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components MEA304 Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components MEA305 Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components MEA306 Remove and install engines and engine system components MEA307 Remove and install propeller systems and components MEA308 Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components MEA309 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and

components MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components MEA312 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components MEA313 Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components MEA314 Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components MEA315 Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components MEA316 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components MEA317 Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components MEA318 Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and

components MEA319 Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components MEA320 Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear

systems and components MEA321 Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components MEA322 Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components MEA323 Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance MEA325 Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of

modifications MEA327 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts MEA328 Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts MEA329 Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic

components or parts MEA330 Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft non-primary structural removable

components or parts and internal fittings MEA331 Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft gas turbine engine components or parts


MEA332 Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft mechanical components or parts MEA333 Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft piston engine components or parts MEA339 Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures MEA340 Lay out and set up aircraft systems MEA341 Apply basic aircraft design characteristics MEA342 Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics MEA343 Remove and install avionic system components MEA344 Remove and install aircraft components MEA345 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine fixed wing aircraft MEA346 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine rotary wing aircraft MEA347 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine fixed wing aircraft MEA348 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine rotary wing aircraft MEA351 Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft MEA352 Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems MEA353 Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers MEA354 Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems MEA355 Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems MEA356 Maintain light piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems MEA357 Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces MEA358 Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces MEA359 Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures MEA360 Maintain aircraft diesel engines MEA361 Maintain aircraft two stroke petrol engines MEA362 Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems MEA364 Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts MEA365 Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and

modifications MEA366 Perform borescope inspections MEA367 Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding MEA368 Shot peen aircraft components MEA369 Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft MEA370 Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft MEA371 Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft metal structure MEA380 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydraulic system components MEA381 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft pneumatic system components MEA382 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft fuel system components MEA383 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor components and/or

modules MEA384 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine combustion section components and/or

modules MEA385 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust section components MEA386 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine ancillary section components MEA387 Test gas turbine engines and engine modules after overhaul or repair MEA389 Repair and/or overhaul propellers MEA390 Repair and/or overhaul rotary wing dynamic components MEA391 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft mechanical system components MEA392 Disassemble aircraft piston engines MEA393 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components MEA394 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components MEA395 Reassemble aircraft piston engines MEA396 Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit MEA397 Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul

Structures, Surface Finishing, Aircraft Welding Units MEA401 Inspect aircraft structures MEA405 Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components MEA406 Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components


MEA407 Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components MEA410 Maintain aircraft structure/components MEA411 Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components MEA412 Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces MEA413 Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams MEA414 Remove light corrosion from aircraft MEA415 Paint aircraft surfaces MEA416 Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals MEA417 Apply specialty coatings to aircraft MEA418 Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance MEA419 Inspect and repair/modify aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure components MEA420 Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft MEA421 Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft MEA422 Repair/modify aircraft metal structure MEA423 Aircraft structure major disassembly and reassembly MEA424 Evaluate aircraft non-destructive tests MEA425 Perform bolted composite skin repairs MEA430 Gas weld aircraft components MEA431 Braze weld aircraft components MEA432 Weld aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process MEA433 Weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process MEA434 Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process MEA435 Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process

Life Support and Furnishing Units MEA501 Maintain and fit anti-G suits MEA502 Maintain and fit helmets MEA503 Maintain and fit immersion suits MEA504 Maintain and fit oxygen masks MEA505 Maintain and pack parachutes MEA507 Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests MEA508 Maintain, install and remove restraint systems MEA509 Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components MEA510 Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems MEA511 Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers MEA512 Maintain general aviation recovery devices with ballistic parachute systems MEA513 Maintain and pack survival inflatable life rafts MEA514 Maintain and pack escape slides

Armament Units MEA601 Maintain aircraft egress systems MEA602 Remove and install aircraft stores management system components MEA603 Remove and install aircraft stores suspension systems and components MEA604 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores management systems and components MEA605 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores suspension systems and components

Paraprofessional Engineering Units MEA701 Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics MEA702 Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics MEA703 Apply aeronautical modelling for computer aided engineering MEA704 Apply avionic modelling for computer aided engineering MEA705 Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations MEA706 Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations MEA707 Select and test aeronautical engineering materials MEA708 Select and test avionic engineering materials MEA709 Apply aeronautical structure design techniques MEA710 Apply aeronautical system design techniques MEA711 Apply avionic analogue design techniques MEA712 Apply avionic digital design techniques


MEA713 Integrate aeronautical fundamentals into an engineering task MEA714 Integrate avionic fundamentals into an engineering task MEA715 Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems MEA716 Evaluate avionic analogue systems MEA717 Evaluate avionic digital systems MEA718 Evaluate rotorcraft flight control systems MEA719 Evaluate aircraft electrical systems MEA720 Evaluate aircraft gas turbine engine power plants MEA721 Evaluate aircraft hydro-mechanical systems MEA722 Evaluate aircraft piston engine power plants MEA723 Evaluate aircraft pneumatic systems MEA724 Evaluate aircraft structure MEA725 Apply advanced scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations MEA726 Apply aircraft electrical system design techniques MEA727 Apply calculus in avionic engineering situations MEA729 Apply configuration management procedures in airworthiness engineering management MEA730 Apply systems engineering procedures to airworthiness engineering design project

management Imported Units

AURVTP2003 Prepare spray painting materials and equipment AURVTP3012 Apply air dry and polyurethane enamel refinishing material AURVTT2004 Trim vehicle components AURVTT2005 Select and apply trim and fabric materials AURVTT2006 Select and apply trim and fabric adhesives DEFEO101D Work safely with explosive ordnance DEFEO301D Package ammunition DEFEO302D Unpackage ammunition DEFEO501D Conduct explosive ordnance inspection DEFEO718C Maintain cartridge operated fire extinguishing systems AVIF3016A Marshal aircraft MSFSF2001 Cut single layer fabrics MSFSF2002 Machine sew materials MSFUP3012 Apply marine sewing and installation techniques LMTTF2008A Use adhesives MEM05001B Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components MEM05002B Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering MEM05004C Perform routine oxy acetylene welding MEM05006C Perform brazing and/or silver soldering MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding MEM05015D Weld using manual metal arc welding process MEM05016C Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process MEM05017D Weld using gas metal arc welding process MEM05018C Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process MEM05019D Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process MEM05020C Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process MEM05022C Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process MEM05026C Apply welding principles MEM05043B Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process MEM05044B Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process MEM05046B Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process MEM05049B Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding MEM05051A Select welding processes MEM05052A Apply safe welding processes MEM08012B Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic)


MEM08013B Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced) MEM08016B Conduct blast coating by-products, materials and emissions MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing MEM09003B Prepare basic engineering drawing MEM09009C Create 2D drawings using computer aided design systems MEM11011B Undertake manual handling MEM12001B Use comparison and basic measuring devices MEM12003B Perform precision mechanical measurement MEM12005B Calibrate measuring equipment MEM12023A Perform engineering measurement MEM13003B Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials MEM13013B Work safely with ionising radiation MEM15010B Perform laboratory procedures MEM15017B Use and maintain reference standards MEM16002C Conduct formal interviews and negotiations MEM16010A Write reports MEM17002B Conduct workplace assessment MEM18001C Use hand tools MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics MEM23007A Apply calculus to engineering tasks MEM234019A Apply finite element analysis in engineering design MEM234022A Apply advanced calculus to technology problems MEM24001B Perform basic penetrant testing MEM24002B Perform penetrant testing MEM24003B Perform basic magnetic particle testing MEM24004B Perform magnetic particle testing MEM24005B Perform basic eddy current testing MEM24006B Perform eddy current testing MEM24007B Perform ultrasonic thickness testing MEM24008B Perform ultrasonic testing MEM24009B Perform basic radiographic testing MEM24010B Perform radiographic testing MEM24011B Establish non-destructive tests MEM24012C Apply metallurgy principles MEM30007A Select common engineering materials MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices MSAENV672B Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability PSPMNGT610A Manage public sector financial resources TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes TAEASS402B Assess competence TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation TAEASS502B Design and develop assessment tools TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs MEM07001B Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment MEM07002B Perform precision shaping/planning/slotting operations MEM07005C Perform general machining MEM07006C Perform lathe operations MEM07007C Perform milling operations MEM07008D Perform grinding operations MEM07009B Perform precision jig boring operations MEM07010B Perform tool and cutter grinding operations


MEM07011B Perform complex milling operations MEM07012B Perform complex grinding operations MEM07013B Perform machining operations using horizontal and/or vertical boring machines MEM07015B Set computer controlled machines/processes MEM07016C Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes MEM07018C Write basic NC/CNC programs MEM07019C Program NC/CNC machine centre MEM07020C Program multiple spindle and/or multiple axis NC/CNC machining centre MEM07021B Perform complex lathe operations MEM07022C Program CNC wire cut machine MEM07024B Operate and monitor machine/process MEM07028B Operate computer controlled machines/processes MEM07030C Perform metal spinning lathe operations (basic) MEM07031C Perform metal spinning lathe operations (complex) MEM07032B Use workshop machines for basic operations MEM08001B Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work MEM08002C Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating MEM08003C Perform electroplating operations MEM08004B Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods MEM08006B Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed anodised film on aluminium MEM08018B Electroplate engineering coatings MEM12024A Perform computations MEM15004B Perform inspection MEM16006A Organise and communicate information PMBPROD262B Operate tyre curing equipment PMBPROD263B Operate tyre retread curing equipment PMBPROD264C Check recycle wash process PMBPROD265C Operate portable vulcanising equipment PMBPROD266B Prepare tyre casing for retreading PMBPROD324B Inspect tyres for retreading PMBPROD325B Lay on tyre retreads PMBPROD326B Inspect tyres


ATTACHMENT 3

Removal of Exclusions from B1 And B2 Licences

Overview

As indicated in Chapter 3, Skill Sets in the MEA Release1.2 Aeroskills Training Package are one means of attaining competencies required to remove exclusions from B1 (B1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4) and B2 licences. A description of the structure and content of the Skill Sets follows and the numbers and titles of those applicable to exclusion removal are listed, followed by some examples of their use.

The Skill Sets

Skill Sets are an aggregation of units of competency that are required for a specific industry outcome; in this case to specify the required competencies required for you to qualify for removal of a specific exclusion from a B1 or B2 licence. In the Training Package, at the beginning of the tables containing the Skill Set details there is an important global statement of units of competency that CASA and MSA deem to be held by all licence holders, regardless of whether or not they were trained initially under the Aeroskills Training Package. This is important because it means that you do not have to be assessed against many of the prerequisites for the units listed in the Skill Sets; assessment of competency will be confined to the units that directly contribute to the competencies required for removal of the specific exclusion. You will also see that there is more than one Skill Set for some of the exclusions, thereby providing specialist pathways covering:

• Large aircraft that are type rated vs small aircraft maintained within GA

• Gas turbine engine aircraft vs piston engine aircraft

• Fixed wing aeroplanes vs helicopters

• Advanced helicopters vs basic helicopters

The reason for this is that competencies need to be attainable in your normal workplace on the aircraft types on which you are normally employed. MSA and CASA have sought to avoid the need for you to go to another workplace to attain a specific competency required for exclusion removal.

This is one of the major differences between the application of the Aeroskills Training Package and the old training system based on the Basic Examinations. While off-job theory and practical training may be delivered by a training organisation such as a TAFE College or Private Provider of training, units of competency normally are assessed in the workplace. Thus, the opportunity has to exist in your workplace, wherever possible, to meet the unit assessment criteria.

For any purpose related to licensing, assessment must be provided by a representative of a CASR Part 147 Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO). Normally assessment follows delivery of off-job (theory and practical) training by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that is also a CASR Part 147 MTO. Note that training can be delivered by any RTO that has Aeroskills in its scope of registration, but the unit of competency will not be accepted for licensing or for exclusion removal unless there has been assessment by a Part 147 MTO.


This raises the issue of how you can be credited with the attainment of a unit by a Part 147 MTO. The options are:

• Obtain the off-job theory and practical training from a Part 147 MTO, enter workplace experience in your Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement (provided by the MTO if you do not have one from your apprenticeship or similar training) and then be assessed by an assessor from the MTO, after which you will be given a Statement of Attainment that can be used as the basis of an application for removal of an exclusion.

• If you have attained the required units in the past from an RTO that is not also a Part 147 MTO you can seek recognition of prior learning or recognition of current competency from a Part 147 MTO; this will normally require you to sit the theory examinations for the applicable units because the theory has to include all of the applicable CASA syllabus topics and the pass mark attained has to be at least 75%. If successful you will be given the Statement of Attainment required for application for removal of the relevant licence exclusion.

• If you believe that you have attained competency in the course of your prior employment you can seek recognition of current competency assessment from a Part 147 MTO. If successful, you will be given the Statement of Attainment required for exclusion removal.

Finally, please note that the attainment of some units of competency may contribute to the removal of more than one licence exclusion because the unit covers more than one system. This most commonly occurs in the radio field where a unit may cover a number of navigation and/or communications systems.

Now it is time to look at the range of Skill Sets, following which there will be a number of examples of the use of individual Skill Sets.

The Skill Sets for Licence Exclusion Removal

In the process of transitioning from the CAR 31 aircraft maintenance engineer licensing system to the new CASR Part 66 system many existing CAR 31 licence holders have been granted a B1 or B2 licence with a range of exclusions.

To provide a mechanism for the removal of these exclusions, the Skill Sets listed in this Attachment and published in the Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Skill Sets by Purpose (Section 2) have been developed in consultation with CASA. For the purpose of exclusion removal, they must be delivered by RTOs that also hold Maintenance Training Organisation status under CASR Part 147.

The applicable Skill Sets for licence exclusion removal are:

• Skill Set LME001 Electrical – B1.1 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal

• Skill Set LME002 Electrical – B1.1 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal (small aircraft with gas turbine engine)

• Skill Set LME003 Electrical – B1.2, B1.3 or B1.4 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal

• Skill Set LME004 Electrical – B1.2 or B1.4 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal (small aircraft/ helicopters)


• Skill Set LME005 Electrical – B2 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal

• Skill Set LME006 Electrical – B2 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal (small aircraft or helicopters)

• Skill Set LME007 Airframe – B1.1 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal

• Skill Set LME008 Airframe – B1.1 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal (small aircraft with gas turbine engine)


• Skill Set LME010 Airframe – B1.2 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal (working on small aircraft)

• Skill Set LME011 Airframe – B1.3 and B1.4 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal

• Skill Set LME012 Airframe – B1.4 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal (working on basic helicopters)

• Skill Set LME013 Power Plant – B1.1 Licence Exclusion E3 Removal


• Skill Set LME015 Power Plant – B1.2 Licence Exclusion E3 Removal (working on small aircraft)



• Skill Set LME018Power Plant – B1.4 Licence Exclusion E3 Removal (working on basic helicopters)

• Skill Set LME019 Instrument – B1 Licence Exclusions E5 and E7 Removal

• Skill Set LME020 Instrument – B1.2 and 1.4 Licence Exclusions E5 and E7 Removal (small aircraft/helicopters)

• Skill Set LME021 Instrument – B2 Licence Exclusions E5 and E7 Removal

• Skill Set LME022 Instrument and Radio – B1 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal

• Skill Set LME023 Instrument and Radio – B1.2 and 1.4 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal (small aircraft/helicopters)

• Skill Set LME024 Instrument and Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal

• Skill Set LME025 Instrument and Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal (Non-Type Rated Aircraft/Helicopters)

• Skill Set LME026 Radio – B1 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal

• Skill Set LME027 Radio – B1.2 and 1.4 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal (working on small aircraft/helicopters)



• Skill Set LME029 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal (non-type rated aircraft and helicopters)

• Skill Set LME030 Airframe – B1 Licence Exclusion E9 and E43 Removal

• Skill Set LME031 Airframe – B1 Licence Exclusion E10 Removal


• Skill Set LME033 Airframe/Engine – B1.1 and 1.2 Licence Exclusion E12 Removal



• Skill Set LME036 Airframe – B1.1 and 1.3 Licence Exclusion E15 Removal













• Skill Set LME049 Instrument – B2 Licence Exclusion E27 Removal





• Skill Set LME054 Electrical – B2 Licence Exclusion E32 Removal

• Skill Set LME055 Engine – B1.2 or 1.4 Licence Exclusions E33 and E38 Removal

• Skill Set LME056 Electrical/Instrument/Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E34 Removal


• Skill Set LME057 Airframe – B1.1 or 1.2 Licence Exclusion E35 Removal

• Skill Set LME058 Engine – B1.2 or 1.4 Licence Exclusions E36 and E37 Removal

• Skill Set LME059 Engine – B1.2 or 1.4 Licence Exclusions E36 and E37 Removal (small aircraft/helicopters)

• Skill Set LME060 Airframe – B1.1 or 1.3 Licence Exclusions E39 Removal

• Skill Set LME061Airframe – B1.2 or 1.4 Licence Exclusion E39 Removal (small aircraft/helicopters)

• Skill Set LME062 Airframe – B1 Licences Exclusions E40 Removal

• Skill Set LME063 Airframe - B1 Licences Exclusions E41 Removal

• Skill Set LME064 Airframe – B1 Licences Exclusions E42 Removal

• Skill Set LME065 Electrical – B1 Licences Exclusion E44 Removal

• Skill Set LME066 Units of Competency for A1 Licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is held




• Skill Set LME070 Units of Competency for A1 Licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is held




• Skill Set LME074 Units of Competency for A1 Licence if a B2 Licence is held




As earlier stated, each of the listed Skill Sets can be found in Section 2 of the Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Skill Sets by Purpose. The document can be downloaded from the


MSA web site (refer Attachment 1). Also, the unit or units of competency relevant to each exclusion are listed in the Part 66 MOS, Appendix VIII


EXAMPLES OF USE

Example 1 – B1.1 Licence with Electrical Exclusions E1 and E4

You have a B1.1 licence that was issued with Electrical Exclusions E1 and E4. You are employed by an airline working on Boeing 737 aircraft with experience on airframe and engine maintenance, but wish to have the electrical exclusions removed from your licence.

The first step is to look at the Part 66 MOS Appendix VIII and identify the units listed against Electrical Exclusions E1 and E4. These are MEA201, MEA203, MEA223, MEA227, MEA246 and MEA260.

Then refer to the list of Skill Sets above and identify the number of the Skill Set for Electrical Exclusions E1 and E4. This is Skill Set LME001 Electrical – B1.1 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal

Obtain a copy of the Skill Set from the Companion Volume – Skill Sets by Purpose and confirm that the units listed in MOS Appendix VIII and in the Skill Set are the same (they are). These are the units that have to be attained before you can undergo type training on electrical systems for removal of the exclusion from your B1.1 licence.

You then proceed as follows:

• Obtain advice from airline training staff as to whether or not you could seek recognition of prior learning (RPL) or recognition of current competency (RCC) for one or more of the units. If this is a possibility seek assessment from a Part 147 MTO. If all units can be attained in this manner you will be able to undergo electrical training on the B737 and apply for removal of the exclusion.

• If you require training, seek training for the Skill Set from a Part 147 MTO. They will deliver the off-job theory and practical training for the listed units of competency that you have not previously attained and this will enable you to gain and record workplace experience in your Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement. Once you have covered the items listed in the unit Range of Conditions and in the assessment requirements for each unit that you require you will be able to seek assessment from the Part147 MTO. Once all of the listed units have been attained you will be eligible for a Statement of Attainment from the MTO for completion of the Skill Set, followed by type training and removal of the exclusion.

Example 2 - B1.1 Licence with Electrical Exclusions E1 and E4

You have a B1.1 licence that was issued with Electrical Exclusions E1 and E4. You are employed by an aerial agriculture operator maintaining Ag Tractor aircraft with experience on airframe and engine maintenance and wish to have the electrical exclusions removed from your licence.

The first step is to look at the Part 66 MOS Appendix VIII and identify the units listed against Electrical Exclusions E1 and E4. These are MEA201, MEA274, MEA246 and MEA260 (for small aircraft maintenance MEA274 replaces MEA203, MEA223 and MEA227 which include systems and components not found on small aircraft).

Then refer to the list of Skill Sets above and identify the number of the Skill Set for Electrical Exclusions E1 and E4. This is Skill Set LME002 Electrical – B1.1 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal (small aircraft with gas turbine engine)


Obtain a copy of the Skill Set from the Companion Volume – Skill Sets by Purpose and confirm that the units listed in MOS Appendix VIII and in the Skill Set are the same (they are). These are the units that have to be attained before you can undergo type training on electrical systems for removal of the exclusion from your B1.1 licence.


• If you believe that you have gained sufficient electrical training and experience to meet the assessment requirements of any of the listed units of competency you should discuss with a Part 147 MTO the possibility of undergoing an RPL or RCC assessment. If successful on all of the listed units you will be able to apply for removal of the exclusion.

• If you require training, seek training for the Skill Set from a Part 147 MTO. They will deliver the off-job theory and practical training for the listed units of competency that you do not already hold and this will enable you to gain and record workplace experience in your Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement. Once you have covered the items listed in the unit Range of Conditions and in the assessment requirements for each of the required units you will be able to seek assessment from the Part147 MTO. As the aircraft is not type-rated, once all of the listed units have been attained and the MTO has given you a Statement of Attainment for the Skill Set you will be eligible to apply for removal of the exclusion.

Example 3 – B2 Licence with Radio E8 Exclusion

You have a B2 licence that was issued with a Radio E8 Exclusion. You are employed by an airline on Boeing 737 and Airbus A330 maintenance with experience in electrical and instrument systems. You wish to have the exclusion removed from your licence.

The first step is to look at the Part 66 MOS Appendix VIII and identify the units listed against Radio Exclusion E8. The units are: MEA206, MEA207, MEA226, MEA229,

MEA232 and MEA235

Then refer to the list of Skill Sets above and identify the number of the Skill Set for Radio Exclusion E8. This is Skill Set LME028 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal.

Obtain a copy of the Skill Set from the Companion Volume – Skill Sets by Purpose and confirm that the units listed in MOS Appendix VIII and in the Skill Set are the same (they are). These are the units that have to be attained before you can undergo type training on radio systems for removal of the exclusion from your B2 licence.


• Obtain advice from airline training staff as to whether or not you could seek recognition of prior learning (RPL) or recognition of current competency (RCC) for one or more of the listed units. If this is a possibility seek assessment from a Part 147 MTO. If successful for all of the units, you will be able to undergo radio training on the B737 and A330 and apply for removal of the exclusion.

• If you require training for one or more units, seek training for the Skill Set from a Part 147 MTO. They will deliver the off-job theory and practical training for the required listed units of


competency and this will enable you to gain and record workplace experience in your Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement. Once you have covered the items listed in the unit Range of Conditions and the assessment requirements for a unit you will be able to seek assessment from the Part147 MTO. Once all of the listed units have been attained you will be given a Statement of Attainment for the Skill Set by the Part 147 MTO and will be eligible for type training and removal of the exclusion.


You have a B2 licence that was issued with a Radio E8 Exclusion. You are employed by an avionic maintenance organisation on a GA airport on the maintenance of non-type rated aircraft. You have experience in electrical and instrument systems and wish to have the exclusion removed from your licence

The first step is to look at the Part 66 MOS Appendix VIII and identify the units listed against Radio Exclusion E8 for non- type rated aircraft maintenance. The unit is MEA289.

Then refer to the list of Skill Sets above and identify the number of the Skill Set for Radio Exclusion E8. This is Skill Set LME029 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal (non-type rated aircraft and helicopters)

Obtain a copy of the Skill Set from the Companion Volume – Skill Sets by Purpose and confirm that the unit listed in MOS Appendix VIII and in the Skill Set is the same (it is). This is the unit that has to be attained before you can apply for removal of the exclusion from your B2 licence.


• Obtain advice from a Part 147 MTO as to whether or not you could seek recognition of prior learning (RPL) or recognition of current competency (RCC) and, if this is a possibility, seek assessment. If successful, you will be able to apply for removal of the exclusion.

• If you require training, seek training for the Skill Set from a Part 147 MTO. They will deliver the off-job theory and practical training for the listed unit of competency and this will enable you to gain and record workplace experience in your Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement. Once you have covered the items listed in the unit Range of Conditions and in the assessment requirements you will be able to seek assessment from the Part147 MTO. Once credited with the unit you will be eligible to apply for removal of the exclusion.


You have a B2 licence that was issued with a Radio E23 Exclusion. You are employed by an avionic maintenance organisation on a GA airport on the maintenance of non-type rated aircraft. Your current licence privileges include electrical, instrument, communications and radio navigation systems.

The first step is to look at the Part 66 MOS Appendix VIII and identify the units listed against Radio Exclusion E23 for non- type rated aircraft maintenance. The units are MEA207 and MEA221.

Then refer to the list of Skill Sets above and identify the number of the Skill Set for Radio Exclusion E23. This is Skill Set LME045 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E23 Removal


Obtain a copy of the Skill Set from the Companion Volume – Skill Sets by Purpose and confirm that the units listed in MOS Appendix VIII and in the Skill Set are the same (they are). These are the units that has to be attained before you can apply for removal of the exclusion from your B2 licence.


• Obtain advice from a Part 147 MTO as to whether or not you could seek recognition of prior learning (RPL) or recognition of current competency (RCC) for one or more of the units and, if this is a possibility, seek assessment. If successful for both units, you will be able to apply for removal of the exclusion.

If you require training, seek training for the Skill Set from a Part 147 MTO. They will deliver the off-job theory and practical training for the listed units of competency and this will enable you to gain and record workplace experience in your Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement. Once you have covered the items listed in the unit Range of Conditions and in the assessment requirements you will be able to seek assessment from the Part147 MTO. Once credited with the units you will be eligible to apply for removal of the exclusion.

The same units of competency are also listed for Exclusions E22, E24 and E25. Should they be listed on your licence and be relevant to your employment you will need to complete the tasks listed against the applicable systems in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement and then seek assessment from the Part 147 MTO and credit of the applicable Skill Sets and removal of the exclusions. This is because, through attaining the two listed units, you also become eligible for the following additional Skill Sets which specify the same units of competency (unit MEA221 covers the maintenance of secondary radar systems which covers all of the systems covered by the listed exclusions):

o Skill Set LME044 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E22 Removal (ATC Transponders)

o Skill Set LME046 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E24 Removal (DME)

o Skill Set LME047 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E25 Removal (Doppler)

Example 6 – B1.1 Licence with Airframe or Engine Exclusion E12

You have a B1.1 licence that was issued with Exclusion E12 because you have worked exclusively on the airframe and engines of aircraft with gas turbine engines. You have a new job with an airline that requires you to certify maintenance on Dash 8 aircraft and need to have the exclusion removed.

The first step is to look at the Part 66 MOS Appendix VIII and identify the units listed against Airframe or Engine Exclusion E12. The units are: MEA307 and MEA315

Then refer to the list of Skill Sets above and identify the number of the Skill Set for Airframe or Engine Exclusion E12. This is Skill Set LME033 Airframe/Engine – B1.1 and 1.2 Licence Exclusion E12 Removal.

Obtain a copy of the Skill Set from the Companion Volume – Skill Sets by Purpose and confirm that the units listed in MOS Appendix VIII and in the Skill Set are the same (they are). These are the units that have to be attained before you can undergo type training on Dash 8 propeller systems for removal of the exclusion from your B1.1 licence.



• Obtain advice from airline training staff as to whether or not you could seek recognition of prior learning (RPL) or recognition of current competency (RCC) for one or both units. If this is a possibility seek assessment from a Part 147 MTO. If successful for both units, you will be able to undergo propeller system training on the Dash 8 and apply for removal of the exclusion.

• If you require training, seek training for the Skill Set from a Part 147 MTO. They will deliver the off-job theory and practical training for the applicable units of competency and this will enable you to gain and record workplace experience in your Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement. Once you have covered the items listed in the unit Range of Conditions and in the assessment requirements you will be able to seek assessment from the Part147 MTO. Once all of the listed units have been attained you will be given a Statement of Attainment for the Skill Set by the Part 147 MTO and will be eligible for type training and removal of the exclusion.


ATTACHMENT 4

Employment in CAMO – Applicable Aeroskills Qualifications and Units Of Competency

The CASR Part 42 Manual of Standards (MOS) specifies acceptable qualifications and experience for employment within CAMOs as:

• Responsible Manager

• Continuing airworthiness manager

• Airworthiness review employee

• Maintenance program approval employee

The Aeroskills Training Package contains qualifications and units of competency relevant to these requirements. The relevant qualifications and units are identified in this Attachment.

Responsible Manager

The Aeroskills qualifications that would apply to the position of Responsible Manager are any of:

• Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionic or Mechanical)

• Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionic or Mechanical)

• Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionic or Mechanical) which are the qualifications for grant of a B1 or B2 licence

• Advanced Diploma or Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering

• Advanced Diploma or Diploma of Avionic Engineering

In the case of the aviation maintenance management qualifications the entry requirements for the qualifications will also ensure that the experience requirements specified in the Part 42 MOS are met.

Instead of seeking a complete qualification it is possible to “top up” prior training and experience with selected units of competency that are applicable to your duties or intended area of employment. Training for selected units can be negotiated with an RTO that has the units in their scope of registration and a Statement of Attainment is issued by the RTO following successful assessment of competency.

Should specific units of competency be required, a typical list of applicable units from which desired units could be chosen is:

• MEA111 Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft maintenance

• MEA121 Manage aircraft /aeronautical product configuration

• MEA122 Manage aircraft/equipment system performance testing


• MEA124 Coordinate change programs in the aviation maintenance environment

• MEA125 Develop aviation maintenance personnel

• MEA127 Provide technical advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and aeronautical product

• MEA131 Manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment

• MEA133 Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge

• MEA135 Use computers in an aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities

• MEA136 Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items

• MEA137 Write aviation technical publications

• MEA138 Perform aviation technical publication management activities

• MEA139 Perform aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities

• MEA141 Manage risk in aviation maintenance

• MEA143 Develop and manage maintenance error management programs

• MEA147 Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks

• MEA241 Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications

• MEA325 Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications

Continuing Airworthiness Manager

The Aeroskills qualifications that would apply to the position of Continuing Airworthiness Manager are any of:



• Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionic or Mechanical) which are the qualifications for grant of a B1 or B2 licence

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics or Mechanical) for large aircraft or Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) for small aircraft




Instead of seeking a complete qualification it is possible to “top up” prior training and experience with selected units of competency that are applicable to your duties or intended area of employment. Training for selected units can be negotiated with an RTO that has the units in their scope of registration and a Statement of Attainment is issued by the RTO following successful assessment of competency.



• MEA121 Manage aircraft /aeronautical product configuration

• MEA122 Manage aircraft/equipment system performance testing

• MEA124 Coordinate change programs in the aviation maintenance environment

• MEA125 Develop aviation maintenance personnel


• MEA131 Manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment












Airworthiness Review Employee

The Aeroskills qualifications that would apply to Airworthiness Review Employees are:


• Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionic) or Mechanical) which is the qualification for grant of a B2 licence, or

• Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) which is the qualification for grant of a B1.1 or B1.3 licence

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) which is the qualification for the grant of a B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, B1.4 or B2 licence limited to small aircraft

It is also possible to add to your licence-related competencies with selected units of competency that are applicable to your duties or intended area of CAMO employment. Training for selected units can be negotiated with an RTO that has the units in their scope of registration and a Statement of Attainment is issued by the RTO following successful assessment of competency.












Maintenance Program Approval Employee

The Aeroskills qualifications that would apply to Maintenance Program Approval employees are any of:



• Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionic or Mechanical) which are the qualifications for grant of a B1.1, B1.3 or B2 licence

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics or Mechanical)


• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) which is the qualification for the grant of a B1.1, B1.2, B1.3, B1.4 or B2 licence limited to small aircraft



Instead of seeking a complete qualification it is possible to “top up” prior training and experience with selected units of competency that are applicable to your duties or intended area of CAMO employment. Training for selected units can be negotiated with an RTO that has the units in their scope of registration and a Statement of Attainment is issued by the RTO following successful assessment of competency.
















ATTACHMENT 5

CASR Part 145 Maintenance Organisations – Individual Maintenance Authorisations

This Attachment demonstrates how Aeroskills Training Package units of competency, qualifications and skill sets can be used to establish eligibility for specified positions in the AMO. At the organisational level this would be through specification in the AMO Exposition and at the individual level this would be through accessing the appropriate training and gaining the applicable qualification or statement of attainment from an RTO in order to qualify for an individual maintenance authorisation.

Applicable positions and areas of employment could include:

• Responsible manager qualifications

• Employee qualifications

• Authorisation of specialist maintenance certifying employees

• Authorisation of aeronautical product certifying employees

Responsible Manager

The MEA Release 1.2 Aeroskills Training Package contains qualifications that could be specified for individuals employed as Responsible Managers, as follows:

• Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionic)


There is considerable flexibility in the choice of units so that the qualification can be aligned with the intended area of employment, such as in an organisation working under CASA airworthiness regulations or one working under the ADF airworthiness regulatory system, and in relation to the work performed by the AMO.

Should the full qualifications be regarded as excessive, an AMO could instead list the units of competency from the qualifications that are regarded as necessary for a Responsible Manager position.

Employee Qualifications

For the purpose of specifying employee qualifications in the AMO Exposition, it should be possible to relate all areas of employment to units of competency, qualifications or skill sets from the MEA Release 1.2 Aeroskills Training Package. Listing of qualifications and/or skill sets is the most convenient method because the units required for specific training pathways and employment outcomes are already identified and listed. However, where necessary, a list of applicable units could be inserted in the Exposition for an applicable area of employment.


Details and copies of units and qualifications can be obtained on-line from the training.gov web site. The best source of skill set data is the Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Skill Sets by Purpose that can be downloaded from the MSA web site (refer Attachment 1)

Specialist Maintenance Authorisations

The Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Skill Sets by Purpose Section 3 contains Skill Sets that were developed in consultation with CASA to provide competencies required for individual maintenance authorisations within CASR Part 145 AMOs to perform or certify work in the following specialist employment fields:

• Non- destructive testing

• Aircraft welding

• Borescope inspections

• Composite repairs

• Egress system maintenance

• In-flight entertainment equipment that requires specialist software management

• Other maintenance approved by CASA as specialist maintenance (maintenance currently covered by skill sets is machining, electroplating and tyre retreading)

Authorisation of Aeronautical Product Certifying Employees

Training leading to eligibility for authorisation to certify aeronautical product maintenance includes the units of competency for the maintenance of the specific items of aeronautical product plus the following units of competency:

• MEA114 Certify aeronautical product maintenance

• MEA115 Plan and implement aeronautical product maintenance activities

The units required for component maintenance can be attained through any RTO that has the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) or (Mechanical) in its registration, as the units are part of the qualifications’ aircraft workshop training pathways. Also, since many employees of aircraft workshops come from allied trades there are Skill Sets that recognise relevant training and provide competency for aeronautical product maintenance.

Non-Destructive Testing Approvals

MEA Release 1.2 includes a Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing) that is intended for full-time NDT technicians who are qualified at AS3669 Level 2 in all methods. It also includes an Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing for those qualified at AS3669 Level 3.

Where practitioners require authorisation at AS3669 Level 2 in individual methods there are Skill Sets as detailed in this Attachment. There are also Skill Sets covering requirements for authorisation to perform


a specific technique during a maintenance task, e.g. eddy current testing of wheel assemblies during overhaul or, in some cases, tyre replacement.

Training may be obtained from any RTO that has the relevant qualification/units of competency in their scope of registration.

Skill sets for individual NDT authorisations that may be found in Section 3 of the Companion Volume are:

• Skill Set MTA046 Liquid penetrant inspection approval for aerospace

• Skill Set MTA047 Magnetic particle inspection approval for aerospace

• Skill Set MTA048 Eddy current inspection approval for aerospace

• Skill Set MTA049 Ultrasonic inspection approval for aerospace

• Skill Set MTA050 Radiographic inspection approval for aerospace

• Skill Set MTA051 Basic visual liquid dye penetrant inspection approval for aerospace

• Skill Set MTA052 Basic magnetic particle inspection approval for aerospace

• Skill Set MTA053 Basic eddy current inspection approval for aerospace

• Skill Set MTA054 Ultrasonic thickness testing inspection approval for aerospace

• Skill Set MTA055 Basic radiographic inspection approval for aerospace

Aircraft Welding Approvals

Also in the Companion Volume there is a Skill Set for each of the relevant aircraft welding processes in each parent metal group. An individual can meet Regulatory requirements for approvals by meeting the requirements and being given a statement of attainment for the specific skill set that covers the welding method and the relevant parent metal group.

The skill sets provide for the required welding skills to be delivered through the applicable MEM code welding units (except for plasma arc welding where it has been necessary to base the skill development on the MEM Gas Tungsten Arc Welding code welding unit). The listed MEA welding units cover the test pieces that must be completed and tested for aircraft welding approval. Also included in the skill sets are common MEA units that relate to aircraft OHS, publications, documentation, work practices and quality processes.

Aircraft welding skill sets that can be found in the Companion Volume are:

• Skill Set MTA006 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – aluminium alloys

• Skill Set MTA007 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – magnesium alloys

• Skill Set MTA008 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – carbon and low alloy steels

• Skill Set MTA009 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – corrosion and heat resisting steels


• Skill Set MTA010 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – nickel alloys

• Skill Set MTA011 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – copper based alloys

• Skill Set MTA012 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – titanium alloys

• Skill Set MTA013 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - aluminium alloys

• Skill Set MTA014 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - magnesium alloys

• Skill Set MTA015 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - carbon and low alloy steels

• Skill Set MTA016 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steels

• Skill Set MTA017 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - nickel alloys

• Skill Set MTA018 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - copper based alloys

• Skill Set MTA019 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - titanium alloys

• Skill Set MTA020 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - aluminium alloys

• Skill Set MTA021 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - magnesium alloys

• Skill Set MTA022 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - carbon and low alloy steels

• Skill Set MTA023 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process-corrosion and heat resisting steel

• Skill Set MTA024 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - nickel alloys

• Skill Set MTA025 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - copper based alloys

• Skill Set MTA026 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - titanium alloys

• Skill Set MTA027 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - aluminium alloys

• Skill Set MTA028 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - magnesium alloys

• Skill Set MTA029 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - carbon and low alloy steels

• Skill Set MTA030 Aircraft welding using gas tungsten arc welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steel

• Skill Set MTA031 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - nickel alloys

• Skill Set MTA032 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - aluminium alloys

• Skill Set MTA033 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - magnesium alloys

• Skill Set MTA034 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - carbon and low alloy steels


• Skill Set MTA035 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steels

• Skill Set MTA036 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - nickel alloys

• Skill Set MTA037 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - copper based alloys

• Skill Set MTA038 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - titanium alloys

• Skill Set MTA039 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - aluminium alloys

• Skill Set MTA040 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - magnesium alloys

• Skill Set MTA041 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - carbon and low alloy steels

• Skill Set MTA042 Aircraft welding using manual metal arc welding process - corrosion and heat resisting steels

• Skill Set MTA043 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - nickel alloys

• Skill Set MTA044 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - copper based alloys

• Skill Set MTA045 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - titanium alloys

Note that for each welding method the units in each of the skill sets is the same, with only the wording of the Pathway and the Statement of Attainment changing according to the parent metal group. This means that for approval to weld an additional parent metal group using the same method you need only to successfully complete the CAAP 33-1(1) test pieces in that metal group, as provided for in the relevant unit of competency.

The units that cover the testing and authorisation process are:

• MEA430 Gas weld aircraft components

• MEA431 Braze weld aircraft components

• MEA432 Weld aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process

• MEA433 Weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process

• MEA434 Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process

• MEA435 Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process

Thus, in order to gain a welding approval for a given welding method and parent metal group you need to:

• Identify the Skill Set that covers the required method and parent metal group and obtain the required training from an RTO registered to deliver the training.


• On completion of the Skill Set do the test pieces specified in the unit of competency for the welding method and have them tested. Repeat this process in the future if additional parent metal group approvals are required. Note also the requirement for periodic re-testing.

Specific Maintenance Task Authorisations

Borescope Inspection

Individuals requiring authorisation by a Part 145 AMO to perform Borescope inspections may qualify through attainment of Skill Set MTA003 Borescope inspection approval. Training may be obtained through any RTO that has the listed units of competency in their scope of registration.

Composite Structure Repair and Modification

Two Skill Sets are provided; one for cases where you are required to perform repairs and modifications using both hot and cold bonding and the other where you are required to perform repairs and modifications using only cold bonding. The Skill Sets are:

• Skill Set MTA004 Aircraft composite structure repair/modification using hot and cold bonding

• Skill Set MTA005 Aircraft composite structure repair/modification using cold bonding only

Training may be obtained from any RTO that has the listed units of competency in their scope of registration.

Aircraft Egress System Maintenance

If you require an authorisation to maintain aircraft egress systems on aircraft such as Warbirds you may qualify by attaining Skill Set MTA001 Aircraft egress system maintenance. Training may be obtained from any RTO that has the listed units of competency in their scope of registration.

In-Flight Entertainment System Maintenance

If you require an authorisation to perform maintenance on the software of in-flight entertainment systems you can establish eligibility by attaining Skill Set MTA002 In-flight entertainment system maintenance. Training can be obtained from any RTO with the listed units in their scope of registration.

Other Specialist Maintenance Authorisations

Aircraft Machining Authorisations

You can meet Regulatory requirements for approvals by Part 145 AMOs to perform machining of aircraft components by meeting the requirements and being given a statement of attainment for the skill set that covers the applicable machining operation. Training may be obtained from any RTO that has the listed units in their scope of registration.

The aircraft machining Skill Sets are:

• Skill Set MTA059 Machine aeronautical product component parts (general)


• Skill Set MTA060 Grind aeronautical product component parts

• Skill Set MTA061 Precision jig boring of aeronautical product component parts

• Skill Set MTA062 Complex milling of aeronautical product component parts

• Skill Set MTA063 Machine aeronautical product component parts using horizontal and/or vertical boring machines

• Skill Set MTA064 Machine aeronautical product component parts using NC/CNC machines

• Skill Set MTA065 Machine aeronautical product component parts using NC/CNC machining centres

• Skill Set MTA066 Machine plastic aeronautical product component parts

• Skill Set MTA067 Aeronautical product component parts – metal spinning lathe operations

Aircraft Electroplating Authorisations

You can meet Regulatory requirements for approvals by Part 145 AMOs to perform electroplating of aircraft components by meeting the requirements and being given a statement of attainment for the skill set that covers the applicable electroplating operation. Training may be obtained from any RTO that has the listed units in their scope of registration.

The aircraft electroplating Skill Sets are:

• Skill Set MTA056 Electroplate aeronautical product component parts

• Skill Set MTA057 Produce anodised film on aluminium alloy components

• Skill Set MTA058 Metal spray aeronautical product component parts

Aircraft Tyre Retreading Authorisations

You can meet Regulatory requirements for approvals by meeting the requirements and being given a statement of attainment for the specific skill set that covers the applicable aircraft tyre retreading operation.

Tyre Retreading Skill Sets are:

• Skill Set MTA068 Aircraft tyre retreading (basic)

• Skill Set MTA069 Aircraft tyre retreading (advanced)

Individuals with Allied Trades Qualifications Employed in Aviation Maintenance Workshops

The Skill Sets below are a means of qualifying individuals from allied trades to work in specific areas of aircraft component repair and overhaul. They could also be used to qualify individuals with Aeroskills AME qualifications to work on component repair and overhaul. Allied trades are as follows:


• Allied trades related to avionic and electrical component work are electro-technology, telecommunications and automotive. A metals and engineering background may also qualify where competencies held and work experience is in the electrical and/or electronic fields.

• Allied trades related to mechanical component work are automotive and metals and engineering where competencies held and work experience is in mechanical maintenance fields.

Many of the units of competency listed in the Skill Sets have the following common core Aeroskills units as pre-requisites:

• MEA101 Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance

• MEA103 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activity

• MEA105 Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes

• MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications

• MEA109 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance

Much of the general content in these units is also covered by units that will be held by individuals in allied trades. To facilitate the movement of such individuals to aviation component workshop employment the parts of these units that are peculiar to Aeroskills have been identified and have been included in MEA145 Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops which is listed in each Skill Set. Through attainment of MEA145 individuals may be deemed to be competent in each of the listed common core units.

The applicable Skill Sets that may be found in Section 1 of the Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Skill Sets by Purpose are as follows:

• Skill Set AMW001 Electrical component repair/overhaul

• Skill Set AMW002 Mechanical and electro-mechanical instrument component repair/overhaul

• Skill Set AMW003 Aircraft display, control and distribution system component repair/overhaul

• Skill Set AMW004 Oxygen system component repair/overhaul

• Skill Set AMW005 Aircraft radio frequency communication and navigation system component repair/overhaul

• Skill Set AMW006 Aircraft pulse system component repair/overhaul

• Skill Set AMW007 Aircraft audio and visual system and reproducer repair/overhaul

• Skill Set AMW008 Hydraulic system component repair/overhaul

• Skill Set AMW009 Electro-hydraulic component repair/overhaul

• Skill Set AMW010 Pneumatic system component repair/overhaul

• Skill Set AMW011 Electro-pneumatic component repair/overhaul


• Skill Set AMW012 Fuel system component repair/overhaul

• Skill Set AMW013 Gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor module/component repair/overhaul

• Skill set AMW014 Gas turbine engine combustion section module/component repair/overhaul

• Skill Set AMW015 Gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust module/component repair/overhaul

• Skill Set AMW016 Gas turbine engine ancillary section module/component repair/overhaul

• Skill Set AMW017 Piston engine disassembly for repair/overhaul

• Skill Set AMW018 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components

• Skill Set AMW019 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components

• Skill Set AMW020 Reassemble aircraft piston engines

• Skill Set AMW021 Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit

• Skill Set AMW022 Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul

• Skill Set AMW023 Propeller repair/overhaul

• Skill Set AMW024 Rotary wing dynamic component repair/overhaul

• Skill Set AMW025 Mechanical system component repair/overhaul

• Skill Set AMW026 Composite structure maintenance

You can obtain training from any RTO that has the relevant units of competency in their scope of registration.


ATTACHMENT 6

Small Aircraft – Apprenticeship and Progression To Licence

General Considerations

The circumstances leading to the development of the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) and the future use of this qualification to establish eligibility for the grant of B1 and B2 AME licences for the maintenance of small aircraft are described in Chapter 5. This Attachment provides guidance on obtaining maximum benefit from the training pathways to the qualification through meeting the workplace needs of diverse maintenance organisations.

Because of the diversity of aircraft types and maintenance organisations within the General Aviation sector of the aviation industry, the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) contains a large range of elective units of competency. To minimise training costs, units to be attained during apprenticeship need to be carefully selected in consultation with the chosen training organisation. In so doing there are a number of global considerations. These are:

• The Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) can be delivered by any RTO that has the qualification and relevant units of competency in their scope of registration. However, since the assumed final outcome being sought is the grant of a B1 or B2 licence limited to small aircraft maintenance, the chosen RTO should also be a CASR Part 147 Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO). You must clearly understand that the outcome of obtaining training from a RTO that is not also an MTO would be the need to undergo further assessment from a MTO which may include having to re-sit theory examinations in order to satisfy the CASA 75% pass mark requirement before the qualification would be accepted for grant of a licence. This would have to be paid for by either the individual or the employer.

• When selecting elective units of competency it is important to realise that the assessment criteria need to be attainable in your normal workplace. While the RTO/MTO will deliver the off-job component and finally assess competency, there are few units where those organisations are either willing or able to deliver the necessary workplace experience to the stage of competency assessment under simulated conditions at the training facility. Thus, the final assessment of competency depends on gaining experience in the workplace and recording it in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement until the stage is reached where the conditions for assessment in the unit have been met, and assessment can be sought from the RTO/MTO.

• Should it be desired to attain competency in units where experience will have to be attained in other workplaces, the use of a Group Apprenticeship Scheme should be considered.

• The licence outcome against which the qualification was developed is the ability to release to service a basic small aircraft with a single signature after a 100 hourly inspection. This is represented in the mandatory units in the path to each licence category or sub-category. Electives enable progression towards more than one licence sub-category or towards the attainment of additional licence ratings for maintenance certification of more advanced aircraft,


such as those with retractable landing gear and those with turbocharged engines and constant speed propellers.

We will now proceed to the consideration of a number of examples of maintenance organisations that have been selected to represent reasonable industry coverage. The examples are:

• Organisation such as a flying school or aero club maintaining fleet of basic small aeroplanes such as C150 and Jabiru

• Organisation such as a helicopter mustering company maintaining R22 helicopters and C172

• Organisation such as a third party maintenance company maintaining advanced small fixed wing such as Bonanza, Mooney and C310

• Organisation such as an aerial work company maintaining helicopters such as Jet Ranger

• Organisation such as an aerial agriculture company maintaining turbo prop agricultural aircraft such as Air Tractor

• Organisation on a GA airport maintaining avionic systems and components

Once this has been done we will consider some examples of individual progress through GA maintenance organisations to the stage where the individuals need to remove the small aircraft limitation from their licence in order to be able, for example, to certify maintenance on a couple of type-rated executive aircraft types.

Before beginning, to follow the examples you will need copies of:

• The Part 66 Manual of Standards (download from the CASA web site)

• The Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) and applicable units of competency (download from the training.gov web site)

• The Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Skill Sets by Purpose (down load from the mskills.com.au web site)

Basic Small Aeroplanes

The aim is to complete the apprenticeship as quickly as possible and gain a B1.2 licence that will enable certification of return to service with a single signature after a 100 hourly inspection. The applicable aircraft types are assumed to be the Jabiru and the Cessna 150.

Now, please refer to the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) training pathways and packaging rules as published in MEA Release 1.2.

For the qualification you will need 30 units made up of:

• 17 Core units applicable to all of the training pathways

• The 10 units in Electives Group B (the pathway applicable to the B1.2)

• 3 units from Electives Group F


Care needs to be taken in selecting the three units from Elective Group F. In this case, since the Jabiru has a composite structure, one of the units should be either MEA367 or MEA405. MEA367 covers the repair and modification of composite structure using cold bonding. If your organisation also uses hot bonding you should choose MEA405 instead since it covers both hot and cold bonding.

For the other two units, look at the work performed in your organisation and select units that can be utilised. If there are none, look for the least difficult means of gaining the experience required for assessment. For example, if the opportunity existed to also maintain an ultralight it could be desirable to choose MEA357 and 361 covering fabric surface and two stroke petrol engine maintenance.

Helicopter Mustering Company

In this case, the assumption is made that the company operates a fleet of Robinson R22 helicopters and a small number of Cessna 172 aeroplanes. Therefore, the aim is to try and use the apprenticeship to train individuals able to be granted both the B1.2 and the B1.4 for small aircraft maintenance.

To achieve this end you require a total of 30 units and the selection of units would be (refer to the qualification) as follows:


• The 8 units in Electives Group B for the B1.2 required for the Cessna

• MEA352 in order to also complete Electives Group D (the other units in Group D are also included in Group B) for the B1.4 required for the R22

• Two units selected from Electives Group F. For example, if some of the aircraft are fitted with HF radio, unit MEA206 could be useful to enable removal and installation of HF radio system components. The other unit that may be of value could be MEA367 to enable repair of composite structure using cold bonding or MEA405 which covers both hot and cold bonding.

Third Party Maintenance Company

This organisation is assumed to provide maintenance services to the owners and operators of a range of advanced small aircraft, such as Bonanza, Mooney and Cessna 310. The aim will be to train apprentices who can be granted a B1.2 licence for small aircraft maintenance and gain additional ratings relating to turbocharged engines, constant speed propellers and electrically retractable landing gear. If possible, twin engine electrical systems should also be covered.




• The 10 units in Electives Group B for the B1.2 licence

• 3 units from Electives Group F


Now, to meet the requirements of CASA for the necessary additional ratings, units taken from Electives Group F would need to be MEA202 and 210 (retractable landing gear and pre-requisites for MEA277), MEA306 and 313 (turbocharged engines), MEA307 and 315 (constant speed propellers) and MEA277 (twin engine electrics). Thus, all of the required units cannot be attained within the Certificate IV and the options for attaining the additional units include:

• Select the three units that are regarded as of greatest benefit to a newly-licensed individual and include them in the Certificate IV.

• Negotiate with the RTO/MTO for delivery of the additional units after completion of the Certificate IV, at an agreed time and cost. This is the procedure for the attainment of other licence additional ratings where this is necessary for performance and certification in the course of the organisation’s maintenance activities.

The additional ratings that include these units can be found in the Part 66 MOS and the related Skill Sets for arranging training are in Section 4 of the Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Skill Sets by Purpose.

Helicopter Aerial Work Company

The organisation is assumed to be an aerial work company that operates a number of Jet Ranger and Long Ranger helicopters. The aim is to train apprentices who are able, on completion of apprentice training, to seek the grant of a B1.3 licence for the maintenance of small helicopters.




• 11 units from Electives Group C (for the B1.3 licence)

• 2 units chosen from Electives Group F. In this case the chosen units would be MEA308 and 316 in order to cover hydraulically boosted flight controls.

However, MEA308 has a pre-requisite, MEA302 which also leads to MEA309 to cover hydraulic system inspection, testing and troubleshooting. This means that two additional units need to be negotiated outside of the Certificate IV. In doing this, the overlap between MEA352 and MEA302 and 309 (fuel systems), and with MEA308 and 316 (rotors and mechanical control linkages) should be noted and allowed for in terms of training time and cost. The additional ratings that include these units can be found in the Part 66 MOS and the related Skill Sets for arranging training are in Section 4 of the Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Skill Sets by Purpose.

Aerial Agriculture Company

In this case the organisation is an aerial agriculture company operating Air Tractor aircraft. The aim is to train apprentices who are qualified to seek the grant of a B1.1 licence for the maintenance of small aircraft.




• 17Core units applicable to all of the training pathways

• 13 units from Electives Group A (the pathway for the B1.1 licence limited to small aircraft)

In this case, the 30 units are fully covered by mandatory units and there is no scope for selection of units from Electives Group F. Any additional units required would have to be negotiated with the RTO/MTO as additional training.

Avionics Maintenance Company

The organisation is a company located on a GA airport that provides avionic maintenance services to other organisations that operate and/or maintain small aircraft. The aim is to train apprentices who are qualified to seek the grant of a B2 licence for the maintenance of small aircraft.

Now, please refer to the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) training pathways and packaging rules as published in MEA Release 1.



• 9 units from Electives Group E (the pathway to a B2 limited to small aircraft)

• 4 units chosen from Electives Group F

The units from Electives Group F should be chosen on the basis of maximum benefit to the maintenance tasks performed. For example, if some of the aircraft maintained are fitted with weather radar, units MEA220 would be applicable. Unit MEA221 covers secondary radar systems including DME, doppler, RADALT and ACAS, and meets the requirements for additional ratings covering those systems; it is thus a very good choice. Also, if some of the aircraft maintained have a glass cockpit unit MEA278 would be a good choice. For the fourth unit, if both aeroplanes and helicopters are maintained and some of each have three axis autopilots either MEA217 or MEA218 could be taken (one of these units can be taken in Group E instead of MEA291 which covers only single axis autopilots so that three axis autopilots are fully covered).

The additional ratings that include these units can be found in the Part 66 MOS and the related Skill Sets for arranging training are in Section 4 of the Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Skill Sets by Purpose.

Individual Progression to Removal of Small Aircraft Limitation

Example 1 – Aeroplanes

An individual attains the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) and is granted a B1.2 licence, plus additional ratings for super/turbocharged engines and constant speed propellers. To do this the individual has attained the following units of competency:


• Qualification core units (17) – MEA101, MEA103, MEA105, MEA107, MEA108, MEA109, MEA111, MEA112, MEA113, MEA116, MEA118, MEA148, MEA201, MEA246, MEA260, MEA301, MSAENV472B

• Elective Group B units (10) – MEA274, MEA275, MEA276, MEA351, MEA353, MEA364, MEA365, MEA369, MEA370, MEA372

• Elective Group F (3 units to bring the total to 30 units) – MEA307 and 315 for additional rating Group V in Part 66 MOS Appendix X for constant speed propellers. Also MEA313 for additional rating Group S in Part 66 MOS Appendix X for boosted induction systems.

Soon after beginning work as a LAME the individual needs to also be able to certify work on small twin piston engine aircraft. To do so, an additional rating is required; Rating 2 Electrical systems – multi-generator. For training purposes this rating is covered by Skill Set SAL002 (from the Skill Sets by Purpose Companion Volume) which includes three units – MEA202, MEA212 and MEA277. The attainment of MEA202 and MEA210 also provide the competencies required for electrically retractable landing gear. When negotiating the provision of this training, credits should be sought for the areas of duplication between MEA274 and MEA202 and 210. The twin engine aircraft also has an oxygen system, so the LAME needs Rating 8 Oxygen (from Part 66 MOS Appendix 10) which is covered by Skill Set SAL 008 which lists two units – MEA209 and MEA222 for which training is obtained from an RTO/MTO.

This process could have been continued as the individual needed to certify maintenance on aircraft types with hydraulically-retractable landing gear, vapour cycle air conditioning and pressurisation, maybe also pneumatic systems for de-ice boot systems. However, the individual changes jobs and moves to an agricultural operator flying Air Tractor aircraft with gas turbine engines. This means that the LAME also needs to have a B1.1 licence limited to small aircraft maintenance. The required units for the grant of a B1.1 small aircraft licence to LAMEs who already hold a B1.2 licence are listed in Skill Set SAL033 and, when negotiating the provision of training from an RTO/MTO the situation would be as follows:

• MEA306 – deemed to be held because MEA353 is held (refer Electives Group F of Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics))

• MEA307 – credit because the constant speed and variable pitch propeller additional rating is held

• MEA314 – training required

• MEA315 - credit because the constant speed and variable pitch propeller additional rating is held

Thus, the LAME has only to attain MEA314 in order to qualify for the grant of a B1.1 licence limited to small aircraft.

In time the LAME again changes jobs and moves to a regional airline operator with type-rated twin turboprop aircraft with air cycle air conditioning and pressurisation.

This means that the individual needs to gain a full B1.1 licence followed by type training. The units of competency required for this are listed in Skill Set SAL027 and, when negotiating the provision of training with an RTO/MTO the situation would be:


• MEA142 – this is an extension of MEA118 and may be attainable through an RPL assessment

• MEA203 – some credit should be available for DC systems covered in MEA202 which is held


• MEA209 – credit because the unit was attained for the oxygen systems additional rating


• MEA222 - credit because the unit was attained for the oxygen systems additional rating

• MEA223 – training required but some credit for DC systems covered in MEA210 which is held

• MEA227 - training required but some credit for DC systems covered in MEA210 which is held



• MEA305 – training required but some credit from MEA351 which is held

• MEA317 – training required but some credit from MEA369 which is held

• MEA318 – training required but limited credit from MEA351 which is held

• MEA319 – should be available on an RPL basis because MEA314 is already held

• MEA320 - training required but limited credit from MEA351 which is held

• MEA321 - training required but limited credit from MEA351 which is held

• MEA322 - should be available on an RPL basis because MEA314 is already held



• MEA328 – training required but credit from MEA364

• MEA339 – training required but substantial credits from MEA369 and 370 which are held

• MEA343 – training required but substantial credits from MEA275 and 276 which are held

The two additional units (MEA307 and 315) required for turbo prop aircraft are already held because of the constant speed and variable pitch propeller additional rating.


Example 2 – Helicopters

An individual attains the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) and is granted a B1.4 licence, plus an additional rating for helicopter powered flight controls. To do this the individual has attained the following units of competency:


• Elective Group D units (10) – MEA274, MEA275, MEA276, MEA352, MEA353, MEA364, MEA365, MEA369, MEA370, MEA372

• Elective Group F (3 units to bring the total to 30 units) – MEA302, 308 and 316 for additional rating Group 11 in Part 66 MOS Appendix X for helicopter powered flight controls.

Soon after beginning work as a LAME the individual is required to perform and certify repairs to composite rotor blades. This requires both hot and cold bonding and the applicable individual authorisation for this work is covered by Skill Set MTA004 (from Skill Sets by Purpose Companion Volume) and the only unit for which training has to be obtained from an RTO/MTO is MEA405.

Some of the helicopters being maintained have vapour cycle air conditioning systems. In order to certify work performed on this system the LAME requires additional rating 6A Vapour cycle air conditioning system (from the Part 66 MOS Appendix X). The training required is in Skill Set SAL006 and unit MEA362 is required. Training needs to be arranged through an RTO/MTO.

The organisation begins to also maintain small gas turbine engine helicopters and the LAME now also needs to hold a B1.3 licence limited to small aircraft. The units required for this are in Skill Set SAL041 – they are MEA306 and MEA314. Now, credit can be claimed for MEA306 since MEA353 is held. This leaves MEA314 for which training must be obtained from an RTO/MTO.

Eventually, the LAME moves to a new job with a company operating large type-rated gas turbine engine helicopters and thus needs to remove the small aircraft limitation from the B1.3 licence. The units required for this are in Skill Set SAL028 and, allowing for the individual’s background, the situation when negotiating training with an RTO/MTO would be:

• MEA142 – an extension of MEA118 that should be attainable through an RPL assessment

• MEA203 – training required but some credit in DC systems from MEA274 which is held


• MEA302 – unit already held


• MEA304 – mostly covered by MEA369 and MEA370 which are held






• MEA319 – credit should be available because MEA314 is held

• MEA322 - credit should be available because MEA314 is held



• MEA328 – training required but credit available from MEA364

• MEA339 – mostly covered by MEA369 and MEA370

• MEA343 – training required but significant credit from MEA275 and MEA276


Example 3 – Avionics

An individual attains the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) and is granted a B2 licence limited to small aircraft plus additional ratings for HF radio, weather radar and secondary radar systems. To do this the individual has attained the following units of competency:


• Elective Group E units (9) – MEA202, MEA204, MEA207, MEA210, MEA212, MEA216, MEA289, MEA290, MEA291

• Elective Group F (4 units to bring the total to 30 units) – MEA206, MEA214 for Rating 22 HF radio, MEA220 for Rating 19 Weather radar and MEA221 for additional Rating 18 Secondary radar in Part 66 MOS Appendix X

The LAME is also required to perform and certify maintenance on small aeroplanes and helicopters that have radio coupled three axis autopilots. For this, additional ratings 12 and 13 are required. The training is specified in Skill Sets SAL016 and SAL017. The units are MEA217 and MEA218 respectively and training will be required from an RTO/MTO with significant credit for MEA291 which is already held. In addition, maintenance has to be performed and certified on some aircraft types that have a glass cockpit. This requires Rating 14 and Skill Set SAL018 lists unit MEA278, for which training must be obtained from an RTO/MTO.

The organisation is then contracted to perform avionic maintenance on a small fleet of executive jets. These aircraft are all type rated and the LAME will need to have the small aircraft limitation removed from the B2 licence. The required units are listed in Skill Set SAL029 and, allowing for the individual’s background, the situation when negotiating training with an RTO/MTO would be:

• MEA142 – an extension of MEA118 that should be attainable through an RPL assessment


• MEA205 – training required but some credits available from MEA204 which is held

• MEA223 – training required but credits for DC systems available from MEA210 which is held

• MEA224 – training required but credits available from MEA212 which is held

• MEA225 – training required but some credits available from MEA217 and MEA218 which are held

• MEA226 – training required but credits available from MEA214, MEA278 and MEA289 which are held

• MEA227 - training required but credits for DC systems available from MEA210 which is held

• MEA228 - training required but credits available from MEA212 and MEA278 which are held

• MEA229 – training required but credits available from MEA214 and MEA289 which are held


• MEA230 - training required but some credits available from MEA217 and MEA218 which are held

• MEA232 – training required but considerable credits available from MEA220 and MEA221 which are held




ATTACHMENT 7

AME Small Aircraft Maintenance

General Considerations

The Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) is intended for delivery through Traineeship since, for Aeroskills, exit from apprenticeship is at Certificate IV. It is useful for training of AMEs where the immediate progression to eligibility for the grant of a B1 licence for small aircraft maintenance is not required. In terms of overall coverage it can be broader than the Certificate IV (refer Attachment 5) because the units specific to the exercise of licence privileges do not have to be included in the training pathways.

Specific examples of the uses of the Certificate III are:

• Where the early progression to a B1 licence for small aircraft maintenance is not intended and the broadest possible coverage of maintenance activities is required. However, if future articulation to the Certificate IV and licence is planned the choice of units should take into consideration the Certificate IV pathways to the extent possible.

• As a first aviation maintenance qualification for trade qualified individuals moving to small aircraft maintenance from allied trades such as motor mechanic or auto electrician.

• As a qualification for existing AMEs who desire recognition of training and experience through the award of an AQF Certificate. This could be useful in improving the ability of an individual to move to an allied trade field of employment.

When selecting an RTO to deliver off-job training you need to consider the likelihood that you may require, or your employee will seek, future progression to licence. Certificate III training may be obtained from any RTO that has the qualification in its scope of registration. However, if seeking recognition of units for licensing purposes they will need to have been delivered by an RTO that is also a CASR Part 147 MTO. If this is not the case, it will be necessary to obtain RPL/RCC assessment from an MTO for units held, at the expense of either the individual or the employer. This also includes the CASA requirement that theory examinations have a 75% pass mark.

We will now proceed to the consideration of a number of examples of maintenance organisations that have been selected to represent reasonable industry coverage. These are the same examples as used in Attachment 5 for the Certificate IV in order to facilitate the comparison of outcomes. The examples are:

• Organisation such as a flying school or aero club maintaining fleet of basic small aeroplanes such as C150 and Jabiru

• Organisation such as a helicopter mustering company maintaining R22 helicopters and C172

• Organisation such as a third party maintenance company maintaining advanced small fixed wing such as Bonanza, Mooney and C310

• Organisation such as an aerial work company maintaining helicopters such as Jet Ranger


• Organisation such as an aerial agriculture company maintaining turbo prop agricultural aircraft such as Air Tractor

Basic Small Aeroplanes

The aim is to attain as many relevant units of competency as possible through the Traineeship to support the maintenance activities of the organisation. The applicable aircraft types for this example are assumed to be the Jabiru and the Cessna 150.

Now, please refer to the Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) training pathways and packaging rules as published in MEA Release 1.2 Aeroskills Training Package on the training .gov.au web site.


• 15 Core units

• 5 units from Elective Group A

Care needs to be taken in selecting the five units from Elective Group A. In this case, since the Jabiru has a composite structure, one of the units should be either MEA367 or MEA405. MEA367 covers the repair and modification of composite structure using cold bonding. If your organisation also uses hot bonding you should choose MEA405 instead, since it covers both hot and cold bonding.

If you perform structural repairs on the C150 you may consider selecting unit MEA370 which covers the performance of metal repairs, and also possibly unit MEA371 which covers major structural repairs such as replacement of wing spars and fuselage frames.

This leaves two units to be selected. The two units that provide the broadest range of frequently-used competencies would be MEA351 that covers the airframe systems of both types and MEA353 which covers the maintenance of normally aspirated piston engines and fixed pitch propellers.

Thus, for the example, it has been decided that the individual will have airframe and engine maintenance capabilities, plus structural repair of both metal and composite structures and major repair of metal structure.

Please note that the above is an example only. You may select other units listed in Elective Group A if you wish to. However, it is important to note carefully any prerequisite units and the selection advice contained in the Table.

Should an individual with the core units plus these electives later seek to obtain a B1.2 licence the required additional units to attain the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) and qualify for the B1.2 licence would be as follows:

• MEA111, MEA112, MEA113, MSAENV472B to complete the Certificate IV core units

• MEA274, MEA275, MEA276, MEA365, MEA372 to complete the Certificate IV Electives Group B

• One additional elective unit form Certificate IV Electives Group F to bring the total to 30 units required for the Certificate IV and a B1.2 licence.


Helicopter Mustering Company

In this case, the assumption is made that the company operates a fleet of RobinsonR22 helicopters and a small number of Cessna 172 aeroplanes. Therefore, the aim is to use the traineeship to train AMEs who are able to maintain both basic small aeroplanes and helicopters.

To achieve this end you require a total of 20 units and the selection of units would be (refer to Annex B) as follows:

• 15 Core units

• 5 units selected from Elective Group A.

In selecting units from Elective Group A the needs of the organisation must be considered. For example, units MEA351, 352 and 353 provide for airframe and engine maintenance of basic small aeroplanes and helicopters. To make up the five units, selection of MEA370 provides competency in the repair of damage to metal structure and MEA367 provides competencies in the repair of composite structure using cold bonding (select MEA405 if both hot and cold bonding is used in the organisation),

Alternatively, it could be more beneficial to select other elective units to provide overall maintenance capability. All of the units in Elective Group A are at your disposal in meeting the needs of yourself and your organisation.

Should you later wish to be granted B1.2 and B1.4 licences and you have the Certificate III core units plus the electives listed above, the required additional units to attain the Certificate IV and qualify for the grant of the two licences would be:


• MEA274, MEA275, MEA276, MEA365, MEA372 to complete the Certificate IV Electives Groups B and D

• One additional elective unit form Certificate IV Electives Group F to bring the total to 30 units required for the Certificate IV and B1.2 and B1.4 licences.

Third Party Maintenance Company

This organisation is assumed to provide maintenance services to the owners and operators of a range of advanced small aircraft, such as Bonanza, Mooney and Cessna 310. The aim in this example will be to use the traineeship to provide AMEs for small aircraft maintenance who are also competent to maintain turbocharged engines, constant speed propellers and electrically retractable landing gear. Now, please refer to the Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) training pathways and packaging rules.


• 15 Core units


Now, to achieve the coverage required for more advanced small aircraft, units taken from Elective Group A would need to be MEA351 plus:


• MEA202 and 210 for electrically retractable landing gear,

• MEA306 and 313 for turbocharged engines,

• MEA307 and 315 for constant speed and variable pitch propellers

• MEA277 for small twin engine aircraft

This adds up to eight additional units; three more than the number of electives required for the Certificate III

Thus, all of the required units cannot be attained within the Certificate III and the options for attaining the additional units, should this be required, include:

• Select the four units from the above dot points that are regarded as of greatest benefit and include them in the Certificate III.

• Negotiate with the RTO/MTO for delivery of the additional units after completion of the Certificate III, at an agreed time and cost.

Please note carefully that the above is but one example and other units in Elective Group A can be chosen in the five unit selection, as required to meet the maintenance need. For example, the organisation may be required to perform major structural maintenance and some AMEs may require MEA371. Alternatively, some may require MEA274, 275 and 276 for basic electrical, instrument and avionic work (here, if the individual is attaining MEA202 and 210 for retractable landing gear MEA274 would not be chosen because it is covered to a higher level by MEA202 and 210). In selecting units it is most important to carefully read the Elective Group A Table prerequisite and unit selection guideline columns.

Now, should you later wish to obtain a B1.2 licence plus the additional ratings for the systems of the more advanced small aircraft the units required for the Certificate IV and the B1.2 licence, plus the required additional ratings (refer Part 66 MOS Appendix X) would be:


• MEA275, MEA276, MEA365, MEA372 to complete the Certificate IV Electives Group B

• Two additional elective units form Certificate IV Electives Group F to bring the total to 30 units required for the Certificate IV and a B1.2 licence. For the purpose of this example the two units are MEA202 and MEA210 because these units remove the need for MEA274 in Electives Group B – these units have already been attained

• Additional rating 2 Electrical systems multi-generator – units MEA202, MEA210 and MEA277 (all already held)

• Additional rating S Boosted induction systems – units MEA306 and MEA313 which are already held and which also cover MEA353 in Electives Group B

• Additional rating V Constant speed and variable pitch propellers which are already held


Thus, there are 8 additional units required for the Certificate IV and grant of a B1.2 licence. There are no additional units required for the three additional ratings because all were attained during AME employment. There are, of course, more additional ratings that may also be required, such as vapour cycle air conditioning, and there are other units covering competencies such as metal repairs and major structural repair that may need to be progressively attained.

Helicopter Aerial Work Company

The organisation is assumed to be an aerial work company that operates a number of Jet Ranger and Long Ranger helicopters. The aim is to train AMEs who are able to perform the greatest possible range of maintenance tasks relevant to the organisation.

Now, please refer to the Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) training pathways and packaging rules.


• 15Core units

• 5 units chosen from Elective Group A.

To cover airframe and engine maintenance the units required from Group A would be MEA302, MEA306, MEA308, MEA314, MEA316 and MEA352. This means that an additional unit would need to be negotiated outside of the Certificate III. Alternatively, the best five units, from a work perspective, could be chosen. This, of course, includes other units listed in Elective Group A. In selecting units it is most important to carefully read the Elective Group A Table prerequisite and unit selection guideline columns.

Now, assume that the five units chosen were MEA302, MEA306, MEA308, MEA314 and MEA316, with MEA352 being attained as an additional unit. Should an individual with these units later seek to attain the Certificate IV and be eligible for the grant of a B1.3 licence limited to small aircraft maintenance, the additional units required would be:


• MEA274, MEA275, MEA276, MEA365, MEA370 and MEA372 to complete the Certificate IV Electives Group C

• The two units required from Electives Group F are already held (from MEA302, MEA308 and MEA316)

Aerial Agriculture Company

In this case the organisation is an aerial agriculture company operating Air Tractor aircraft. The aim is to train AMEs who are capable of performing as many as possible of the maintenance tasks applicable to the organisation.

Now, please refer to the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) training pathways and packaging rules.



• 15Core units


To cover airframe and engine maintenance the selected units would include MEA306, MEA307, MEA314, MEA315 and MEA351. However, any of the units listed in Elective Group A may be chosen in the five units should they better meet the needs of you or your organisation. In selecting units it is most important to carefully read the Elective Group A Table prerequisite and unit selection guideline columns.

Now, should you later seek to attain the Certificate IV and become eligible for the grant of a B1.1 licence limited to small aircraft maintenance, the additional units to be attained would be:


• MEA274, MEA275, MEA276, MEA365, MEA370 and MEA372 to complete the Certificate IV Electives Group A


ATTACHMENT 8


Maintenance Management

There are four diploma and advanced diploma qualifications that align with various maintenance management positions in aviation maintenance. They are:

• Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics)

• Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical)

• Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics)


The use of these qualifications in meeting CASR Part 42 MOS requirements for employment in Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) has already been covered in detail in Attachment 4.

Aside from CAMO employment the units of competency in the diploma qualifications would prepare individuals for progression from trade or LAME employment to:

• Team leader positions in large organisations

• Managers of workshops or specialist departments

• Maintenance planners

• Spares assessors

• Repairable item managers

• Technical authors writing and amending maintenance publications and instructions

In the packaging rules for the diplomas there are elective units of competency that enable the qualification to be aimed specifically at one of these areas of employment.

The two advanced diplomas are intended to prepare individuals for employment in the following fields:

• As senior maintenance managers with some paraprofessional engineering competency and a deep level of knowledge of aviation maintenance management principles, regulatory requirements and practices.

• As managers in integrated logistic management organisations

One specific employment field where the advanced diplomas (particularly mechanical) may be of use is in preparing LAMEs for employment as Chief Engineers in GA maintenance organisations.


Paraprofessional Engineering

Before MEA Release 1 aeronautical and avionic engineering were specialist streams of qualifications in the Metal and Engineering Training Package. Over two or three years those qualifications and units underwent a major revision and restructuring that led to the aeronautical and avionic streams becoming independent qualifications in the Aeroskills Training Package. There are four qualifications:

• Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering

• Diploma of Avionic Engineering

• Advanced Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering

• Advanced Diploma of Avionic Engineering

The two diplomas are intended to produce paraprofessional engineers who are able to work in any of the following fields:

• Supporting professional engineers in design teams and in the engineering departments of aviation maintenance organisations

• Members of airworthiness review teams

• Maintenance planners

• Spares assessors, especially where there is a requirement to identify suitable substitute parts or components

• Repairable item managers

• Technical authors

Elective units in the training pathways of the qualification provide a measure of specialisation in one of the above fields of employment.

The two advanced diplomas are aimed at producing individuals with the competencies required for employment in senior paraprofessional engineering and engineering management positions. Elective units in the aeronautical qualification provide for specialisation in one of the following fields:

• Systems engineering (hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, flight controls, engine systems)

• Structural engineering (design, modification development, repair scheme development)

• Configuration management

• Systems engineering process management

• Engineering management

In the avionic qualification, elective units provide for specialisation in one of the following fields:

• Analogue and digital systems engineering (electrical, instruments and radio communications and pulse)


• Design and modification of avionic test equipment

• Configuration management

• Systems engineering process management

• Engineering management

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