MEA30211 - Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)
Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)
This qualification may apply to individuals employed within the General Aviation industry sector on the maintenance of small aircraft who are not seeking direct progression to a CASA B1.2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence limited to basic small aircraft maintenance. It may also be of use as a first Aeroskills qualification for individuals transitioning from an allied trade to employment on small aircraft maintenance.
Individuals who intend to seek the grant of a licence in the future should consider the requirements for MEA41011 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) when selecting elective units of competency for this qualification.
Depending on the choice of elective units, this qualification articulates with MEA41011 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) and a number of units also provide credits towards other qualifications at AQF Certificate IV and Diploma levels.
Subjects
To be awarded the MEA30211 Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics), competency must be demonstrated in nineteen (19) units of competency, as follows:
fourteen (14) Core units consisting of common, technical stream and imported units
five (5) Elective units drawn from the technical stream units listed in Group A while observing the unit selection guidelines.
Required for repairs to composite primary and secondary structure
Pathways...
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
Understanding work and organisational instructions
Understanding input from specialist personnel and technical representatives
Negotiating with other team members or supervisors regarding timing and progress of work activities and access to sections of the aircraft, or to equipment
Understanding and interpreting regulations, procedures, instructions and maintenance publications
Completing maintenance documentation
Reading drawings relating to modifications and maintenance activities
Using computers to obtain maintenance data and complete documentation
Networking with other team members regarding work planning and execution
Teamwork
Performing tasks as an individual while being responsive to supervisors and allowing for relevant human factors
Working effectively with others who may be of different ages, gender, race, religion and political persuasion
Assisting other team members with tasks and providing advice on work processes
Problem solving
Identifying problems in a timely manner and developing practical solutions to problems not fully covered by maintenance data
Proposing solutions to problems as modifications or amendments to specified maintenance processes
Constantly reviewing problem solving skills and ability to effectively apply competencies to solve problems within the limits permitted by regulatory and organisational guidelines
Responding to emergencies or accidents in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements
Using mathematical techniques to apply tolerances and limits, and to convert values between systems of measurement
Initiative and enterprise
Adapting to new situations that arise as a consequence of regulatory changes, revised maintenance data, practices and procedures
Varying work practices and behaviour as a result of performance feedback from peers and supervisors
Evaluating ideas to ensure that technical and regulatory aspects have been fully covered before proposing action that may result in modifications or changes to work processes
Applying human factors to avoid maintenance errors and maintain quality standards
Adapting competencies to the performance of a wide range of maintenance tasks
Contributing to a process of continuous improvement and a willingness to support and participate in the effective introduction of new work practices
Planning and organising
Clarifying task objectives and required outcomes through discussion with supervisors and other team members
Monitoring the time taken to complete tasks against team requirements or targets provided by supervisors
Collecting, analysing and organising information relating to assigned tasks and confirming the purpose and required work outcomes
Identifying the extent of impact on assigned work of changes in procedures, work instructions or regulatory requirements
Self-management
Accepting responsibility for managing individual workload to meet target completion times or fit in with team milestones
Assessing personal knowledge and skills with the aid of the self-assessment work sheets in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement and preparing for competency assessments
Actively seeking opportunities to develop competencies and to apply them across a range of tasks and monitoring performance using indicators such as the extent of oversight exercised by supervisors
Identifying career paths and training opportunities that will assist in attaining career goals
Learning
Taking advantage of learning opportunities that arise through training courses provided by the organisation or external providers and through mentoring and on-job training
Adapting competencies to accommodate new ideas and techniques
Using feedback from supervisors and peers to identify ways in which competence can be improved
Mentoring new or more junior personnel
Interpreting units of competency and applying them to attainment of identified career goals
Technology
Operating aircraft and avionic systems, test equipment and ground support equipment, ground running engines and troubleshooting faults
Maintaining aircraft systems, components and test stands
Performance testing of aircraft systems and engines
Storing and caring for components, parts, tools, test equipment and support equipment
Amending various forms of maintenance data
Using computers and microfiche to obtain maintenance data and using computers to complete documentation
