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National code: MEA40618

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) at Padstow

Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Variable

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

2 years 10 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

Time Commitment

Class and study time The average amount of time each week you’ll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.

14 hours per week

Fee details

Full fee This is the non-subsidised fee for the course. Payment plans may be available.

$20,290

This course may be fee free, or available at a reduced cost.

Proposed timetable What time classes run

This course is currently scheduled as block attendance. An individual training plan will be provided when you enrol in this course.

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

  • Knowledge assessments: short answer, multiple choice questions

  • Skills assessments: case studies

  • Practical skills assessments: workplace demonstrations under the observation of an accredited supervisor

  • Submission of a workplace logbook

Work placement

Work placement provides you with opportunities to respond to situations and circumstances that cannot be replicated in a learning or simulated environment. Work placement strengthens your training and supports continued learning and assessment in the workplace.

  • There is no work placement requirement for this qualification.

  • As an apprentice, you will gain your experience on-the-job with your employer.

  • If you are enrolling as a non-apprentice, you need to be in relevant employment or have access to appropriate simulated workplace environments in order to meet the course completion requirements.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • PPE approximately $100 - $200, text books approximately $600

Additional entry requirements

To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

  • To take this course as an apprenticeship, you must be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer

  • Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application

  • To be enrolled in this course, you need to be able to provide evidence that you are:

    • an apprentice (you will work in industry and study at the same time)
    • employed full time
    • signed up with an Apprentice Network Provider and have a Training Plan Proposal
    • seeking to gain skills and knowledge to become a qualified Avionics Technician after successful completion
  • To successfully complete this course, you will need:

    • to satisfactorily complete all training, assessments and workplace training log

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 25 Units of competency , including 12 core and 13 speciality units.

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 specifications MEA107

  • Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment MEA118

  • Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance MEA148

  • Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance MEA154

Course delivery Combination study

Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

Padstow

TAFE NSW Padstow is located just a short stroll from Padstow station and is just off the M5 and A6 motorways in Sydney’s south west. Opened in 1981, TAFE NSW Padstow has been providing high quality vocational education and training opportunities to the Canterbury-Bankstown region ever since, preparing students for a wide range of future employment options.

Campus address

Raine Road Padstow 2211

Parking on campus grounds is available.

Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

Padstow Station is 850 metres from campus.

Facilities

TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

  • Aeroskills Centre, a state centre of excellence for aircraft maintenance training

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  • Bush regeneration

  • Conservation land management

  • Horticultural centre of excellence featuring Landscaping and Parks & Nursery courses

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  • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed