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    National code: MEA50219

    Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)

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    OverviewAbout this course

    Take the next step in your career as you learn to troubleshoot, problem-solve and repair the mechanical parts of an aircraft. Your specialised skills and knowledge will allow you to supervise a maintenance team to keep planes flying safely.

    OutcomesWhat you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance

    • Assess structural repair or modification requirements

    • Plan, implement and supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities

    • Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance

    • Process human resources and work health and safety (WHS) admin

    Course outcomes

    Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

    • Learn on real aircraft

    • Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications

    • Remove and install avionic system components

    • Perform aircraft flight servicing

    • Pathway to further study

    • Eligibility to apply for a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence

    SuitabilityIs this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

    Apprenticeship

    • Be employed as an apprentice in the industry

    • Register with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application

    Non-apprenticeship

    • Non-apprenticeship pathways for trade-related qualifications allow you to have your industry skills assessed through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and undertake gap training to gain a trade qualification. To take this course as a non-apprenticeship, you must:

    • Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by photo identification

    • Have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from your employers

    • Be currently employed in the relevant industry, as evidenced by a letter from your employer

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • Completed Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)

    • An aptitude for practical tasks

    • Strong spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination

    • Good written and oral English level

    • Ability to work well as part of a team

    • Great interpersonal skills

    • You take charge of your learning and can finish tasks on time, by yourself.

    • You can understand technical texts and understand what they mean.

    • You can write longer paragraphs and texts that explain your ideas clearly.

    • You can join group talks and share your ideas clearly.

    • You can solve hard maths problems using different methods

    • You can use digital tools to do everyday tasks like writing or finding info.

    TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

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    PathwaysFuture career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: licensed Aircraft Mechanical Engineer (LAME).

    Licensing

    Graduates of this course can apply to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) for a license to work as a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer. To work in the industry, you may also need to apply for an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study0 Courses

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    The Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) does not have any pre-requisite courses.

    Further study0 Courses

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    The Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) does not have any post-graduate courses.

    Related study0 Courses

    Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

    The Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) does not have any related courses.

    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.

    UnitsUnits taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 43 units of competency, including 28 core and 15 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 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.

    • Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system componentsMEA303

    • Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/componentsMEA201

    • Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or partsMEA246

    • Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activitiesMEA155

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