Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing)

This qualification applies to individuals who perform non-destructive testing (NDT) on aircraft and aircraft components in accordance with AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace at Level 2 and in compliance with the regulatory requirements of CASA and the ADF.

The requirement for the awarding of MEA50511 Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing) is demonstrated competency in listed units of competency under the conditions set out below. It consists of Core units plus applicable units from Electives Group A.

Core units are as follows:

Preliminary common and technical stream units for individuals who do not have a Certificate IV in Aeroskills

Mandatory units consisting of:

common and technical stream units that relate to the aviation maintenance environment

technical stream and imported units relating to the NDT work environment

imported units that specifically cover the competencies required to perform each relevant NDT technique to the standard specified in AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace for Level 2 personnel.

Elective Group A units consist of:

Common units specific to either CASA or ADF regulatory requirements

Technical stream and imported units that are applicable to various areas of employment in the NDT field.

The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50411 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical), the MEA60211 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical) and the MEA60311 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing.


Subjects

To be awarded the MEA50511 Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing) competency must be demonstrated in twenty seven (27) units, chosen as described below.

Core units of competency

Complete the following twenty four (24) core units.

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic MEA116B

Apply occupational health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance

Nil

add topic MEA133B

Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge

Nil

add topic MEA135A

Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities

Nil

add topic MEA142B

Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment

Nil

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 , MEA103B , MEA105C , MEA107B , MEA108B , MEA109B

add topic MEA424A

Evaluate aircraft non-destructive tests

add topic MEA109B , MEA133B , MEM13013B , MEM16010A ,

add topic MEM24002B , MEM24004B ,

add topic MEM24006B , MEM24008B

add topic MEM24010B , MEM24012C

add topic MEM09002B

Interpret technical drawing

Nil

add topic MEM09003B

Prepare basic engineering drawing

add topic MEM09002B

add topic MEM11011B

Undertake manual handling

Nil

add topic MEM12003B

Perform precision mechanical measurement

add topic MEM12023A

(see Note 1)

add topic MEM12005B

Calibrate measuring equipment

add topic MEM12002B (see Note 2)

add topic MEM12023A (see Note 1)

add topic MEM13013B

Work safely with ionising radiation

Nil

add topic MEM15017B

Use and maintain reference standards

add topic MEM11011B

add topic MEM12003B

add topic MEM12004B

(see Note 2)

add topic MEM12005B

add topic MEM12023A

(see Note 1)

add topic MEM18001C

(see Note 1)

add topic MEM18002B

(see Note 1)

add topic MEM16010A

Write reports

add topic MEM14005A

(see Note 3)

add topic MEM24002B

Perform penetrant testing

add topic MEM18001C

(see Note 1)

add topic MEM24012C

add topic MEM24004B

Perform magnetic particle testing

add topic MEM18001C

(see Note 1)

add topic MEM24012C

add topic MEM24006B

Perform eddy current testing

add topic MEM18001C

(see Note 1)

add topic MEM24012C

add topic MEM24008B

Perform ultrasonic testing

add topic MEM18001C

(see Note 1)

add topic MEM24012C

add topic MEM24010B

Perform radiographic testing

add topic MEM13013B

add topic MEM18001C

(see Note 1)

add topic MEM24012C

add topic MEM24012C

Apply metallurgy principles

Nil

add topic MEM30007A

Select common engineering materials

Nil

add topic MEM30012A

Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

Nil

add topic MSAENV472B

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Nil

Notes

add topic MEA109B is equivalent to MEM12023A , MEM18001C and MEM18002B

add topic MEA260B and MEA261C are together equivalent to MEM12002B and MEM12004B

add topic MEA103B is equivalent to MEM14005A

Elective units Group A

Complete three (3) units chosen in accordance with the unit selection guidelines in column four.

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

Unit selection guidelines

add topic MEA112B

Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities

All relevant technical units

mandatory for CASA regulatory system

add topic MEA113C

Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace

All relevant technical units

mandatory for CASA regulatory system

add topic MEA140A

Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections

Nil

mandatory for ADF regulatory system

add topic MEM15010B

Perform laboratory procedures

Nil

add topic MEM17002B

Conduct workplace assessment

Nil

add topic TAEDEL301A

Provide work skill instruction

Nil


Pathways...

    Not applicable.


Entry Requirements

Individuals seeking this qualification must meet one of the following entry criteria:

Certificate IV in Aeroskills

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence issued by CASA

Attainment of the following nine (9) Aeroskills units of competency:

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

MEA101B

Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance

Nil

MEA103B

Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities

MEA101B , MEA105C , MEA107B , MEA108B

MEA105C

Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes

MEA101B , MEA107B

MEA107B

Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications

Nil

MEA108B

Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation

MEA105C

MEA109B

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

MEA105C , MEA108B

MEA340A

Lay out and set up aircraft systems

MEA101B , MEA107B , MEA109B

MEA341A

Apply basic aircraft design characteristics

MEA101B , MEA107B , MEA109B

MEA342A

Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics

MEA101B , MEA107B , MEA109B


Licensing Information

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Understanding complex directions from senior managers

Understanding input from professional engineers, specialist personnel and technical representatives

Liaising with maintenance personnel and specialists regarding NDT requirements

Talking to senior mangers about NDT tasks and requirements and making presentations

Providing guidance to others and describing clearly faults found during NDT

Negotiating with team members, senior managers and aircraft owners/operators regarding timing and progress of work activities

Understanding and interpreting regulations, procedures, instructions and maintenance publications

Giving written instructions and completing maintenance documentation and component tags

Writing reports and proposals as required by regulations and organisational procedures

Interpreting organisational charts, wiring diagrams and system schematics, reading drawings relating to NDT activities and interpreting specific NDT procedures

Using computers to obtain maintenance data and complete documentation and correspond using email

Networking with other maintenance managers and with maintenance controllers

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 team members with task definition and providing advice on work processes and troubleshooting

Providing leadership and development of team commitment and dynamics

Monitoring and assessing team performance and providing mentoring and performance feedback

Gaining the trust and confidence of team members and resolving conflict within the team

Providing team members with the opportunity for ongoing competency development

Problem solving

Identifying problems in a timely manner and developing practical solutions to maintenance problems requiring NDT

Proposing solutions to problems associated with the development and application of NDT processes

Assisting with the resolution of complex problems as a team effort

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 legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements

Using mathematical techniques to relate test results to system or component performance, to convert values between systems of measurement, to calculate weight and balance and to develop management solutions to problems

Initiative and enterprise

Adapting to new situations that arise as a consequence of regulatory changes, technology, contractual requirements, personnel management changes, operational circumstances, revised NDT data, practices and procedures

Varying work practices and behaviour as a result of performance feedback from subordinates, peers and managers

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 initiate, support and participate in the effective introduction of new work practices

Planning and organising

Clarifying task objectives and required outcomes through discussion with managers and team members

Planning the use of resources and allocating personnel and resources to tasks

Monitoring the time taken to complete tasks against team requirements or targets provided by management

Assessing work requirements for quotations

Collecting, analysing and organising information relating to assigned NDT tasks and confirming the purpose and required work outcomes

Identifying contingency situations and taking action to resolve problems

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 when assisting team members with NDT tasks and when proposing new or modified NDT procedures

Actively seeking opportunities to develop competencies and to apply them across a range of tasks and application of legislation, regulations, policy and procedures to achieve required outcomes and build confidence in own ideas and vision

Effectively manage personal work priorities and professional development

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 subordinates, peers and managers to identify ways in which competence can be improved

Mentoring and providing on-job training and induction training to team members

Interpreting units of competency and applying them to attainment of identified career goals

Technology

Operating and maintaining NDT equipment and reference standards

Performing NDT procedures on aircraft and aircraft components

Storing and caring for components, parts, tools, test equipment and support equipment

Complying with requirements to complete maintenance records, develop and revise maintenance data and propose amendments to technical publications

Amending various forms of maintenance data

Using computers and microfiche to obtain maintenance data and using computers to complete records, reports and documentation