Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) (Aircraft Maintenance Stream)
- National Course Code: MEA40618
- TAFE NSW code: MEA40618-01V01-21TAM-056
Location – Tamworth
Attendance
Part Time
Course Start Date
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Study Commitment
10.1 Hours per week
Duration
4Yr
- Nationally Recognised Training
- Apprenticeship Allowed
- This training is subsidised by the NSW Government
Course Details
The nationally recognised Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) allows you to combine your passion for aviation and electronics to work as a recognised avionic mechanical engineer. Learn to test, diagnose and repair a range of avionic electrical systems, and keep Australia flying.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
- Perform scheduled inspections
- Diagnose faults and repair avionic systems
- Remove and install avionic systems
- Test and troubleshoot avionic systems
- Work in aviation workshops
DEVELOP YOUR TALENT
Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:
- An interest in technical details
- The ability to follow procedures and specifications and leave nothing to chance
- The ability to work well in a team and individually
- Analytical and diagnostic problem-solving skills
- The ability to show initiative and take on responsibility
- Good workplace and technical communication skills
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
Completing this course provides you with:
- A nationally recognised accreditation to become a licenced aircraft mechanical engineer
- A strong pathway to further study in the Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) and subsequent qualifications to become a licenced aircraft maintenance engineer
Career opportunities:
- Aircraft mechanical engineer (AME) specialising in aircraft maintenance and electronics
- Licensed aircraft mechanical engineer (LAME)
GROW YOUR CAREER
Take your career further with the:
- Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)
- Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics)
When you study with TAFE NSW, we want you to succeed. Entry requirements allow us to make sure that you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification. You will need to provide evidence that you meet the requirements listed in this section.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
TAFE NSW offers the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) as an apprenticeship. There may also be options for you to study as a non-apprentice.
Apprenticeship
To be eligible for this course, you must:
- Be employed as an apprentice in the aeroskills industry
- Submit your Training Plan Proposal (TPP) with your application
Non-apprenticeship
There may be options for you to study as a non-apprentice. Enquire today, and one of our team will help you understand any eligibility or entry requirements.
COURSE SUCCESS REQUIREMENTS
During your study, you will need to meet specific requirements to complete your coursework.
You need to meet the following requirements to be able to complete work as an apprentice. Your teacher will let you know when you need to provide evidence of:
WORK EXPERIENCE
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 to meet the course completion requirements.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
An Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC), is required for workers who want to be employed in the avionics industry. You will need this to complete work as an apprentice.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
To be prepared for this course, it is recommended you have:
- Literacy and numeracy skills at year 10 level
- An interest in the aviation industry and aircraft maintenance
- Strong spatial awareness and hand-eye coordination
If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
INFORMATION SESSIONS
There are no information sessions currently scheduled for this course
Block release delivery: Over a three year period student will attend either of the follow blocks
- 3 x 12 weeks per year = 1260 hours; or
- 2 x 18 weeks per year = 1260 hours.
Students attend years 1, 2 and 3.
In their 4th year students will undertake their workplace journals.
Total attendance: 40 weeks in total x 26 hours per week = 1036 hours
STUDY COMMITMENT
This is a blended, part time day course. You will need to attend approximately 26.5 hours of class,as 5 day blocks, for 40 blocks over 4 years.
You may also be required to complete approximately 9.7 hours of additional study each week outside of class hours, including a Journal/Log of industrial experience and achievement.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
The learner target group for Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) Aircraft Maintenance stream & Workshop competent stream includes Apprentices only.
The learners are employed by Civil Aviation Maintenance Organisations (AMOs) or members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who perform scheduled inspections, fault diagnosis and repair, and modification of airframes and airframe mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, and of aircraft engines and (where applicable) propellers.
SERVICES AND STUDY SUPPORT
Every effort is made by TAFE NSW staff to ensure a successful outcome for enrolled learners. TAFE NSW offers a free tutorial support service to all TAFE NSW learners and further support services include-
- Easy computing online short courses
- Library resources
We offer student services and study support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Learn about TAFE NSW Student Services
As a TAFE NSW student in this course, you will have access to:
- LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
- Smarthinking - after hours online study support service
- Easy computing online short courses
- Access to local TAFE libraries
- Accessibility and Disability Support Services
- Access to Read&Write learning support software at TAFE and at home
The way you learn may change during your enrolment to ensure the best learning experience or to keep you safe as COVID-19 restrictions change, and some of our face to face classes may change to online or virtual classroom learning. Also, to ensure that we keep you safe while studying, we may modify our face to face classes to meet physical distancing requirements and increased cleaning on campus. If work placement and the demonstration of practical skills are requirements of your course, there may be a modification or delay in the planned timeframe due to COVID-19 impacts. Be assured, we'll keep you informed every step of the way.
This course is currently scheduled on Monday to Thursday from 8.00am to 3.00pm and Friday from 8.00am to 12.00pm via block release. This timetable may change and will be confirmed by your teacher.
SMART AND SKILLED FEES
This course is government-subsidised, meaning you pay a portion of the full course fee to TAFE NSW and the NSW Government will pay the balance. However, you must meet certain eligibility criteria for this to apply.
Depending on your previous qualifications and experience, your fee may be less than the maximum fee quoted. Your actual fee and eligibility for concession/exemption will be calculated and confirmed during the enrolment process. Payment plans are available through TAFE NSW for Smart and Skilled eligible qualifications.
For further information about eligibility and explanations of the different fee categories, visit Are You Eligible?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Learners are required to purchase their personal stationary to undertake the course including calculators, PPE including safety boots, cotton drill work wear, safety glasses, earmuffs, masks and hard hats.
READ BEFORE YOU ENROL
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RECOGNITION
Recognition is a process of acknowledging previously completed qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience relevant to your course. This may reduce the amount of learning required, reduce your course fees and allow you to achieve your qualification faster.
Learn about Recognition at TAFE NSW Recognition
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Enquire now and we will contact you when enrolments open. Visit our Online Courses to view our range of study options that you can start anytime.
Core Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| MEA118 | Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment |
| MEA148 | Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance |
| MEA154 | Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance |
| MEA155 | Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities |
| MEA156 | Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities |
| MEA157 | Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation |
| MEA158 | Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance |
| MEA201 | Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components |
| MEA246 | Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts |
| MEA296 | Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Elective Units
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| MEA107 | Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications |
| MEA202 | Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components |
| MEA203 | Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components |
| MEA204 | Remove and install basic aircraft instrument system components |
| MEA206 | Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components |
| MEA208 | Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components |
| MEA210 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components |
| MEA212 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components |
| MEA213 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components |
| MEA214 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and compone |
| MEA215 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft communications systems and components |
| MEA216 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components |
| MEA217 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing autopilot systems and components |
| MEA218 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing autopilot systems and components |
| MEA219 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components |
| MEA220 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components |
| MEA221 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components |
| MEA222 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft oxygen systems and components |
| MEA223 | Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components |
| MEA224 | Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components |
| MEA225 | Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components |
| MEA226 | Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components |
| MEA227 | Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components |
| MEA228 | Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components |
| MEA229 | Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components |
| MEA230 | Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components |
| MEA231 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components |
| MEA233 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft inertial navigation and reference systems and components |
| MEA234 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft global navigation systems and components |
| MEA261 | Use electronic test equipment |
| MEA262 | Modify/repair aircraft component single layer printed circuit boards |
| MEA263 | Modify/repair aircraft component multi-layer printed circuit boards |
| MEA266 | Terminate and repair aircraft optical fibre cable |
| MEA278 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument display systems and components |
| MEA279 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot full authority digital engine control systems |
| MEA280 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot flight management systems and components |
| MEA287 | Repair or overhaul aircraft oxygen system components |
| MEA292 | Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components |
| MEA293 | Remove and install aircraft electronic system components |
| MEA294 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components |
Whether you're a school leaver, an aspiring apprentice, looking to kickstart a career, or you're upskilling, reskilling, or re-training, there's a TAFE NSW course to give you the skills you need for the job you want.
Course Location
Tamworth
13 Janison Street,
Tamworth
Phone
131 601
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