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Overview
About this course
Take your avionics career to the next level as you learn advanced technical skills and develop your ability as a supervisor. Gain industry recognised qualifications and work as a licensed aircraft mechanical engineer in this innovative industry.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
manage an avionic workshop environment
troubleshoot advanced avionic issues
plan and implement avionic activities
calculate weight and balance
work safely and sustainably
Course outcomes
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
A nationally accredited qualification at a diploma level.
Experience managing a workshop environment.
Skills to troubleshoot advanced avionics issues.
Confidence to plan and implement avionic activities.
Skills in analytical and diagnostic problem-solving.
Eligibility to apply for a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
Apprenticeship
You must be employed as an apprentice in the industry.
Your Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) must submit your Training Proposal Plan (TPP).
Visit our apprenticeships and traineeships page for more information.
Non-apprenticeship
This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility.
Completion requirements
During your study you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
successfully completed the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
a genuine interest in the aviation industry and aircraft maintenance
strong spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination
reading, writing and maths skills at Year 10 high school level.
The following foundation skills:
You take charge of your learning and can finish tasks on time, by yourself.
You can read longer texts and understand their main ideas.
You can write longer paragraphs and texts that explain your ideas clearly.
You can speak clearly and explain your thoughts in a group
You can solve hard maths problems using different methods
You can confidently use different digital tools for different jobs.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Pathways
Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics)
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (Avionics) inspect, test, align, repair and install aircraft electrical and avionic system components.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
97%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
1,400 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
33 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$1,600
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
43 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
Medium
Gender share
5% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Stable
Other jobs include: licensed aircraft mechanical engineer (LAME)
Licensing
An Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) is required for workers who want to be employed in the avionics industry. You’ll need this to complete work as an apprentice.
Upon graduation from this course, you’ll be eligible to apply for a B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence through the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), which is required to work as a licenced aircraft maintenance engineer (LAME).
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study1 Course
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Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) does not have any post-graduate courses.
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Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 34 Units of competency , including 31 core and 3 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units - 31
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specificationsMEA107
Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environmentMEA118
Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenanceMEA148
Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenanceMEA154
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