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Course information
CombinationA mix of on campus, virtual, online and workplace training.
Aeroskills (Avionics)Course specialisation
VariableSelf paced study with fixed due dates.
2 years 10 monthsTime required to complete this course.
12 Jul 2021First day of attendance online or on campus.
20 Jun 2025Final day of attendance online or on campus.
Class details
14.0 hours / weekThe 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.
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Course fees
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Course fees are released each semester. We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
Proposed timetableWhat 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 informationOther 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
UnitsUnits 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 - 12
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.
Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environmentMEA118
Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activitiesMEA296
Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenanceMEA158
Complete aviation maintenance industry documentationMEA157
Course deliveryCombination study
Learn through a combination of on-campus classroom, virtual classroom, online, and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual 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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Student support
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- SatClosed
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- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
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