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.