MEA40710 - Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
This qualification may apply to employees of civil aviation maintenance organisations or to members of the Australian Defence Force who perform scheduled inspections, fault diagnosis and repair, and modification of airframes and airframe mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, and of aircraft engines and (where applicable) propellers.
The qualification defines the exit from an apprenticeship and may apply to either aircraft maintenance performed on flight lines/ramps and in hangars, or to airframe and engine component repair and overhaul performed in workshops. These outcomes are defined in two streams:
aircraft maintenance stream
component maintenance workshop stream.
The qualification consists of:
common units that apply to all Aeroskills specialist streams at Certificate III and IV levels
mechanical and structures technical stream units relating to airframe and engine system and component maintenance
mechanical technical stream units and a small number of avionic stream units that are applicable to the aircraft component maintenance workshop stream.
Because of the wide application of this qualification there is considerable flexibility in the selection of technical stream units and individuals should be mindful of their future career aspirations when selecting units for, in particular, the aircraft maintenance stream. Provided that the correct elective units are selected, the qualification articulates with the MEA50210 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) which qualifies individuals for the grant by CASA of a B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence.
The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50410 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) and the MEA60210 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical).
Subjects
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) competency must be demonstrated in:
Aircraft Maintenance Stream
Core common and imported units: eight (8) units
Elective technical stream units from Group A: thirteen (13) units
Total: twenty one (21) units
OR
Component Maintenance Workshop Stream
Core common and imported units: eight (8) units
Elective technical stream units from Group B: six (6) units
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Nil
Elective Units
Group A (Aircraft Maintenance Stream)
Choose thirteen (13) of the elective mechanical and structures technical stream units listed below while observing the unit selection guidelines in column 4.
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
Understanding work and organisational instructions
Understanding input from specialist personnel and technical representatives
Providing guidance to others and clearly describing faults, problems and spares requirements
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 and component tags
Interpreting wiring diagrams and system schematics, and reading drawings relating to 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 and troubleshooting
Problem solving
Identifying problems in a timely manner and developing practical solutions to maintenance 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 relate test results to system or component performance 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 maintenance 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-the-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
Using on-board maintenance systems and using maintenance-related software
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
