Subjects
To be awarded the 
MEA50515 Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing) competency must be demonstrated in twenty-five (25) to thirty-four (34) units, chosen as described below.
Core units of competency
Individuals who do not have a Certificate IV in Aeroskills must complete the following nine (9) core preliminary units.
Unit code | Unit title | Prerequisites |
Interpret work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance | ||
Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities | ||
Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes | ||
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications | ||
Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation | ||
Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance | ||
Lay out and set up aircraft systems | ||
Apply basic aircraft design characteristics | ||
Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics |
Individuals who have a Certificate IV in Aeroskills and those who have completed the preliminary units must complete the following twenty-two (22) core units.
Unit code | Unit title | Prerequisites |
Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance | ||
Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge | ||
Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities | ||
Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment | ||
Use electrical test equipment | ||
Use electronic test equipment | ||
Evaluate aircraft structure non-destructive tests | ||
Interpret technical drawing | ||
Prepare basic engineering drawing | ||
Perform precision mechanical measurement | (see Note 1) | |
Work safely with ionising radiation | ||
Use and maintain reference standards | (see Note 2) (see Note 1) (see Note 1) (see Note 1) | |
Write reports | (see Note 3) | |
Perform penetrant testing | (see Note 1) | |
Perform magnetic particle testing | (see Note 1) | |
Perform eddy current testing | (see Note 1) | |
Perform ultrasonic testing | (see Note 1) | |
Perform radiographic testing | (see Note 1) | |
Apply metallurgy principles | ||
Select common engineering materials | ||
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment | ||
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
Notes
1. MEA109 is equivalent to the following three units combined MEM12023A , MEM18001C and MEM18002B
2. MEA260 and MEA261 are together equivalent to MEM12004B
3. MEA103 is equivalent to MEM14005A
Elective units of competency
Group A
Complete three (3) units chosen in accordance with the unit selection guidelines in column 4.
Unit code | Unit title | Prerequisites | Unit selection guidelines |
Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities | All relevant technical units | Mandatory for CASA regulatory system | |
Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace | All relevant technical units | Mandatory for CASA regulatory system | |
Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections | Mandatory for ADF regulatory system | ||
Perform laboratory procedures | |||
Conduct workplace assessment | |||
Provide work skill instruction |