Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Armament)

This qualification may apply to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who perform scheduled inspections, fault diagnosis and repair, and modification of aircraft egress, stores management and stores suspension systems and system components. It should be noted that employment in this field also involves the attainment of a range of competencies in the explosive ordnance field. The explosive ordnance units of competency are in the DEF12 Defence Training Package and the TLI10 Transport and Logistics Training Package and are not included in this qualification other than one unit dealing with safe handling of explosive ordnance that is required for the maintenance of egress systems.

The qualification defines the exit from training and may apply to aircraft maintenance performed on flight lines and in hangars.

The qualification consists of:

common units that apply to all Aeroskills specialist streams at Certificate III and IV levels

avionic technical stream units relating to aircraft system and component maintenance

one mechanical technical stream unit

armament technical stream units.


Subjects

To be awarded the MEA41213 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Armament), competency must be demonstrated in twenty one (21) coreunits of competency, consisting of:

eight (8) common and imported units

thirteen (13) technical stream units.

There are no elective units of competency for this qualification.

Core units of competency

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic MEA101B

Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance

Nil

add topic MEA103B

Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities

add topic MEA101B , MEA105C , MEA107B , MEA108B

add topic MEA105C

Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes

add topic MEA101B , MEA107B

add topic MEA107B

Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications

Nil

add topic MEA108B

Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation

add topic MEA105C

add topic MEA109B

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

add topic MEA105C , MEA108B

add topic MEA118A

Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment

Nil

add topic MEA201B

Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components

add topic MEA101B , MEA103B , MEA105C , MEA107B , MEA108B , MEA109B

add topic MEA203C

Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components

add topic MEA201B

add topic MEA211C

Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components

add topic MEA203C , MEA246C

add topic MEA246C

Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts

add topic MEA201B , MEA260B

add topic MEA260B

Use electrical test equipment

add topic MEA101B , MEA103B , MEA105C , MEA107B , MEA108B , MEA109B

add topic MEA261C

Use electronic test equipment

add topic MEA101B , MEA 103B, MEA105C , MEA107B , MEA108B , MEA109B

add topic MEA301C

Perform aircraft flight servicing

add topic MEA101B , MEA103B , MEA105C , MEA107B , MEA108B , MEA109B

add topic MEA601A

Maintain aircraft egress systems

add topic MEA101B , MEA103B , MEA105C , MEA107B , MEA108B , MEA109B , DEFEO101D

add topic MEA602A

Remove and install aircraft stores management system components

add topic MEA101B , MEA103B , MEA105C , MEA107B , MEA108B , MEA109B , DEFEO101D

add topic MEA603A

Remove and install aircraft stores suspension systems and components

add topic MEA101B , MEA103B , MEA105C , MEA107B , MEA108A , MEA109B , DEFEO101D

add topic MEA604A

Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores management systems and components

add topic MEA602A

add topic MEA605A

Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores suspension systems and components

add topic MEA603A

add topic MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Nil

add topic DEFEO101D

Work safely with explosive ordnance

Nil


Pathways...

    The qualification provides a number of credits towards other Aeroskills Certificate IV qualifications and towards the MEA50311 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics) and the MEA60111 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics).


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

ADF regulatory requirements apply to this qualification. It is applicable only to individuals working under the ADF airworthiness regulatory system who are required to maintain aircraft weapons delivery systems.


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

Providing guidance to others and describing clearly 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 stores management and suspension systems, test equipment and ground support equipment and troubleshooting faults

Maintaining and changing configuration of aircraft stores management and suspension systems including the safe handling of components containing explosive ordnance

Maintaining aircraft egress systems and components, including arming and disarming of egress systems

Using on-board maintenance systems and using maintenance-related software

Testing the performance and calibration of components

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