VET – AEROSKILLS ENGINEERING (Aviation Engineering)
Statement towards MEA20418 Certificate II in Aeroskills
Board Endorsed Course
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Why Study Aeroskills?
Aviation
Maintenance Engineering (Aeroskills) is a subject designed for students looking
to enter the area of aircraft maintenance. The course is suitable for students
wishing to obtain an apprenticeship or traineeship in aircraft maintenance or those
interested in an engineering degree or a career in the armed forces.
Course Description:
The course
covers the first 240 hours of a standard aviation apprenticeship and includes
the core competencies. The course is both theoretical and practical, with
students learning the fundamental skills and knowledge of the aviation
industry. This course is accredited by the Board of Studies (providing 2 units per year over 2 years towards the HSC), Training.gov.au and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
(CASA). These accreditations ensure nationally recognised training and
outcomes.
The Aeroskills course is delivered four hours per week after school hours at the ATS facilities on the corner of Albatross Road and Flinders Road, South Nowra. As an active participant in this course you will learn:
- Communication, Team Work and Job Organisation Skills
- Interpret Aviation Documents and Aviation Regulations
- Aircraft & Workshop Safety and Airport Security
- Aircraft Structures and Equipment
- Use of hand tools and aircraft related equipment
- Remove and Install Aircraft Components
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Flight
- Electrical Principles
Course Commencement:
Course Location Commencement Preliminary Year 11 Nowra Term 1 Week 3 2023 HSC Year 12 Nowra Term 1 Week 3 2024
Units of Competency:
Listed below are the units of competency in the Statement of Attainment towards a Certificate II in Aeroskills.
Preliminary Year 11
MEA154 Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance MEA155 Plan & Organise Aviation Maintenance Work Activities MEA156 Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities MEA107 Interpret and Use Aviation Maintenance Industry Manuals & Specifications MEA157 Complete Aviation Maintenance Industry Documentation MEA158 Perform Basic Hand Skills, Standard Trade Practices & Fundamentals in Aviation Maintenance
HSC Year 12 MEA156 Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities (continued from preliminary year) MEA117 Apply Self in the Aviation Maintenance Environment MEAMEC0026 Maintain aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic components or component parts MEAMEC0029 Maintain aircraft mechanical components or component parts MSAENV272 Participate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices
Course Structure:
The course content is delivered in the following modules:
|
Preliminary Year |
Description |
Hours |
|
Introduction to Aviation |
Familiarisation
with aircraft and aviation |
20 |
|
Occupational Health & Safety |
Safety around
aircraft, hangars & workshops |
20 |
|
Technical Documentation & Standards & Trade Skills |
Practical
aircraft maintenance skills |
80 |
|
|
Total Year 11 |
120 |
|
HSC Year |
Description |
Hours |
|
Introduction to Gas Turbines |
Introduction to
aircraft gas turbine engines |
20 |
|
Aircraft Servicing & Handling |
Aircraft
flightline and general servicing |
20 |
|
Aircraft Mechanical Controls |
Aircraft internal
& external flight controls |
40 |
|
Introduction to Electrical Systems |
Introduction to
principles of electrical systems |
20 |
|
Introduction to Aircraft Fluid Power |
Introduction to
hydraulic / pneumatic aircraft systems |
20 |
|
|
Total Year 12 |
120 |
Course Work Placement
This course
has a 70 hour structured work placement requirement in a simulated aircraft maintenance organisation (35 hours per year).
Pre-Requisites
Pass in Mathematics and English in year 10.
Potential Qualification
Statement of Attainment towards MEA20418 Certificate II in Aeroskills
Students who demonstrate theory and practical skills at a pass mark of 75% or higher may receive CASA recognition for units towards a MEA50219 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) (for applicable units) in the following form if requested:
Statement of Attainment towards a MEA50219 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)
Contact Details
Aerospace Training Services
(02) 4421 0878
admin@aerots.com.au
