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Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) at Padstow

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Self paced

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

2 years

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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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.

16 hours per week

Fee details

Subsidised Fee This is the subsidised fee for NSW residents that are eligible for any subsidies, this may not include additional materials or uniforms needed for this course.

$5,750

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

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This course is approved for a Commonwealth VET Student Loan (VSL).

Proposed timetable What time classes run

Attendance is block release. Updated attendance schedules will be emailed each semester.

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.

  • Theory based knowledge assessments: multiple choice questions and short answer

  • Work Evidence Log from your workplace

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 for this qualification.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

  • You will need to provide the following resources which will be retained on completion of study:

    • Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), approximately $100 - $200
    • Textbooks, 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 need to be employed as an apprentice in the industry as evidenced by a letter of support from your employer and

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

Units Units 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.

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 work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance MEA154

  • Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities MEA155

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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

  • Arboriculture

  • 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.

  • 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