Class details
Schedule Available in both full-time and part-time modes.
Variable
Delivery Method of course delivery.
Combination
Duration
Course duration This represents the duration when studying in full-time mode.
2 years
Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.
2nd Mar 2020
End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.
2nd Dec 2022
Time Commitment
Class time Dedicated hours required each week in either online or on campus classes.
17 hours
Additional study time The minimum recommended hours you will need to commit to your studies outside of class hours. This may include private study, work placements and research.
2 hours
Fee details
Course fees are released each semester.
We'll confirm your fee before enrolment.
This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL).
Proposed timetableWhat time classes run
This course is currently scheduled on Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 4.00pm for 2 years. This timetable will be confirmed by your teacher. Attendance is Block release - updated attendance schedules will be sent each Semester.
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 response, multiple choice, case study
Practical skills assessments: 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.
Enrolling with us is easy, though the exact process does depend on your course and any prerequisites that go with it. Be sure to read all course information carefully to make sure it is the right qualification, location and study type for you. As you progress through the application and enrolment process you will be prompted to provide additional information.
For further information or assistance, call 13 7974.
Materials needed
To complete this course, the following materials are required:
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
You will need to provide the following resources which are retained on completion of study:
- 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 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:
- employed within the Aircraft Maintenance Sector and evidence of any RPL or credit transfer transcripts.
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 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 32 Units of competency , including 8 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.
Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/componentsMEA201
Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system componentsMEA206
Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and componentsMEA227
Inspect aircraft electrical systems and componentsMEA223
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Course deliveryCombination study
Learn through a combination of classroom based, on campus classroom, virtual classroom, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled face-to-face or virtual classroom activities, 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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Award-winning floristry training facility
Bush regeneration
Conservation land management
Horticultural centre of excellence featuring Landscaping and Parks & Nursery courses
Student support
We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.
- Mon9 am - 5 pm
- Tue9 am - 5 pm
- Wed9 am - 5 pm
- Thu9 am - 5 pm
- Fri9 am - 5 pm
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Student Services Phone: 131 601
- Counselling and careers Phone: 131 601 Email: CounsellingandCareerDevelopmentSupport@tafensw.edu.au
- Disability services Phone: 131 601 Email: DisabilityandAccessStudentSupport@tafensw.edu.au