Subjects
To be awarded the 
MEA60315 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing, competency must be demonstrated in thirty-nine (39) to forty-eight (48) units, depending on the entry level.
Core units of competency
Individuals who do not have at least a Certificate IV in Aeroskills must complete the following nine (9) 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 at least a Certificate IV in Aeroskills and those who have completed the preliminary units must complete the following thirty-five (35) core units.
Unit code | Unit title | Prerequisites |
Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance | ||
Manage an aviation maintenance quality system | ||
Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge | ||
Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisations work health and safety system | ||
Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities | ||
Write aviation technical publications | ||
Perform aviation technical publication management activities | ||
Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment | ||
Use electrical test equipment | ||
Use electronic test equipment | ||
Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations | ||
Select and test aeronautical engineering materials | ||
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 4) | |
Apply technical mathematics | ||
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) | |
Establish non-destructive tests | (see Note 3) (see Note 1) | |
Apply metallurgy principles | ||
Select common engineering materials | ||
Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment | ||
Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability | ||
Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace | ||
Plan assessment activities and processes | ||
Assess competence | ||
Participate in assessment validation | ||
Design and develop assessment tools |
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. MEA137 is equivalent to MEM16010A
4. MEA103 is equivalent to MEM14005A
Electives units of competency
Group A
Complete four (4) 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 | |
Manage aviation maintenance work environment policy and practices | |||
Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections | Mandatory for ADF regulatory system | ||
Create 2D drawings using computer aided design systems | |||
Perform laboratory procedures | |||
Conduct formal interviews and negotiations | |||
Interact with computing technology | |||
Design and develop learning programs |