Mea Companion Volume Meeting Workplace Requirements

Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package
Meeting Workplace Requirements

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Release Date: November 2015
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Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills
Training Package - Meeting Workplace
Requirements
Purpose
This Companion Volume provides guidance for industry stakeholders in accessing the Aeroskills
Training Package and making use of it to obtain training for apprentices, licenced aircraft
maintenance engineers, tradespersons and other technical employees, including those in managerial
positions and paraprofessional engineers. The use of the Aeroskills Training Package in complying
with regulatory requirements relating to various areas of employment in aviation maintenance is
also explained. This is intended to:
• put individuals and organisations in a sound position to define in discussions with training
providers the training that they require
• enable maintenance organisations to use Aeroskills units and qualifications to demonstrate

compliance with training requirements specified in CASRs and associated Manuals of
Standards
• provide information of use to civilian contractors maintaining State aircraft and components
in using the Aeroskills Training Package to meet the requirements of the Australian Defence
Force (ADF) as specified in contract documents and publications such as DEFAUST 9022
To achieve these aims, background information is provided on the Aeroskills Training Package and its
development, leading to coverage of the units of competency, qualifications, skill sets and
companion volumes. A range of examples is then provided to demonstrate their use by
maintenance organisations, and by individuals at various career stages and in different maintenance
settings.
Considerable emphasis is also placed on small aircraft maintenance and licensing because the
Aeroskills Training Package has yet to be widely used within GA and many small enterprises that do
not have a training manager will need to make use of units, qualification pathways and skill sets to
develop the necessary maintenance staff. Moreover, there will be additional training organisations
that will need to become RTOs delivering Aeroskills training and CASR Part 147 Maintenance
Training Organisations authorised to provide training leading to the grant of licences and additional
ratings for small aircraft maintenance.
In using this publication, please note that Civil Aviation Safety Regulations, Manuals of Standards
and supporting publications (Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material) are subject
to amendment and references herein should not be relied upon without direct reference to the
CASA material and/or CASA representatives.

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Table of Contents
Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package - Meeting Workplace Requirements
Purpose ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 1 ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
Outline of the Aeroskills Training Package......................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 2 ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Supporting the Aviation Maintenance Industry ................................................................................................. 8
SECTION 3 ........................................................................................................................................................ 9
Removal of Exclusions From B1 And B2 Licences ............................................................................................... 9
SECTION 4 ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Individual Authorisations ................................................................................................................................ 10
SECTION 5 ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Small Aircraft Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 12
SECTION 6 ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Maintenance Management and Paraprofessional Engineering
ATTACHMENT 1 ............................................................................................................................................. 15
Manufacturing Skills Australia......................................................................................................................... 15
ATTACHMENT 2 ............................................................................................................................................. 17
Units of Competency in MEA Release 1.2........................................................................................................ 17
ATTACHMENT 3 ............................................................................................................................................. 25
Removal of Exclusions from B1 And B2 Licences ............................................................................................. 25
ATTACHMENT 4 ............................................................................................................................................. 36
Employment in Camo – Applicable Aeroskills Qualifications and Units Of Competency.................................... 36
ATTACHMENT 5 ............................................................................................................................................. 41
CASR Part 145 Maintenance Organisations – Individual Maintenance Authorisations ...................................... 41
ATTACHMENT 6 ............................................................................................................................................. 50
Small Aircraft – Apprenticeship and Progression To Licence ............................................................................ 50
ATTACHMENT 7 ............................................................................................................................................. 61
AME Small Aircraft Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 61
ATTACHMENT 8 ............................................................................................................................................. 67
Maintenance Management and Paraprofessional Engineering ........................................................................ 67

SECTION 1
Outline of the Aeroskills Training Package
Development of the Aeroskills Training Package began in 1992 and the initial version was introduced
in 1997; it has been in use with maintainers of large aircraft and with the Australian Defence Force
since then. It is one of the training packages that comprise the Australian Qualifications Framework
and can be found on the training.gov.au web site, either as the complete Training Package (MEA
Release 1.2) or in the form of individual qualifications or units of competency. The Training Package
is maintained and regularly updated by Manufacturing Skills Australia which is the trading name of
the Manufacturing Skills Council located in North Sydney. A description of this organisation and
contact details are in Attachment 1, along with a description of the processes used for the
development and update of the Training Package.
The current version of the Aeroskills Training Package upon which this publication is based is MEA
Release 1.2 which now also fully covers the maintenance requirements of small aircraft. The Package
consists of units of competency that define the skills, knowledge and application required for
specified tasks. Qualifications group these units into packages of training required for specific
industry outcomes. Also included are Skill Sets that group units of competency required for specific
outcomes, such as the removal of exclusions from B1 and B2 licences and for specialist maintenance
approvals such as aircraft welding and NDT. Additional guidance is provided in the form of
Companion Volumes (of which this document is one) that may be found on the MSA web site (refer
to Attachment 1).
Units of Competency
MEA Release 1.2 contains 387 units of competency:
• 43 Common units
• 68 Avionic units
• 79 Mechanical units
• 26 Structures units (includes surface finishing, NDT and aircraft welding)
• 13 Aircraft life support and furnishing units
• 5 Armament units
• 29 Paraprofessional engineering units
• 124 units imported from other Training Packages for specialist purposes
Unit numbers and titles are in Attachment 2.

Qualifications
There are 25 qualifications ranging from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma:
• Certificate II in Aeroskills
• Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance
• Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing
• Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing
• Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)
• Certificate III in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing
• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)
• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)
• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures)
• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)
• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Armament)
• Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing
• Certificate IV in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing
• Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)
• Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)
• Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing)
• Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics)
• Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical)
• Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering
• Diploma of Avionic Engineering
• Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics)
• Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical)
• Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing
• Advanced Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering
• Advanced Diploma of Avionic Engineering

Many qualifications have a number of training pathways that are applicable to specific industry
employment needs. These pathways will be used later in providing typical training profiles in the
attachments.
Skill Sets
There are 213 Skill Sets used for the following purposes:
• Workshop - 26
• Removal of B1 and B2 licence exclusions and for the grant of A licences to qualified Avionic
and Mechanical AMEs - 77
• Individual maintenance authorisations – 69
• Small aircraft licence ratings and removal of the small aircraft limitation from B1.1 and B1.3
licences - 41
The use of these Skill Sets will be demonstrated later in providing the means for removing B1 and B2
licence exclusions, for use in small aircraft rating attainment and for complying with individual
authorisation requirements of CASR Part 145.and DEFAUST 9022
Companion Volumes
In addition to this document there are four other Companion Volumes:
• Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Implementation Guide
• Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Skill Sets by Purpose
• Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Interface with CASA Licensing
Requirements
• Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Assessment Guidelines

SECTION 2
Supporting the Aviation Maintenance Industry
As shown in Attachment 1, MSA works as closely as possible with aviation industry maintenance
organisations and registered training organisations. Also, as aircraft and aircraft component
maintenance is highly regulated in both the civil and military fields, MSA works very closely with
CASA and with the equivalent organisation within the ADF.
In the case of CASA, as the new Civil Aviation Safety Regulations were developed, MSA developed or
amended units of competency, qualification training pathways and skill sets to support specific
authorisation requirements and licensing requirements. In the case of large aircraft maintenance,
new Regulations (CASR Part 42 and 145) were introduced in the middle of 2011. At the same time
Regulations governing licensing and training related to licensing (CASR Part 66 and 147) came into
force and the existing CAR31 licence-holders were issued with B1 and B2 licences. To allow for
variations in privileges between the old and new licences, the B1 and B2 licences frequently had one
or more exclusions at the time of issue. Units of competency, qualifications and skill sets to support
the new maintenance regulations, and to provide pathways for the removal of exclusions from
licences are in the MEA Release 1.2 Aeroskills Training Package, and details are provided in Chapters
3 and 4.
The future regulatory requirements for small aircraft maintenance and licensing of maintenance
engineers are currently being finalised by CASA and the amendment of regulations, manuals of
standards and related advisory publications is expected to be finalised by the end of 2015. The
development of small aircraft maintenance units of competency, qualifications and skill sets for the
Aeroskills Training Package began in 2007 and has remained in step with CASA regulatory
development since then. The resultant units, qualifications at certificate III and IV levels and skill
sets have been included in the MEA Release 1.2 Aeroskills Training Package at Certificate III and IV
levels. The higher qualification provides an alternative training path towards licensing through to
2019 and will thereafter become the means of qualifying for the grant of a B1 or B2 licence limited
to small aircraft maintenance.
Details of the training avenues are provided in Chapter 5, including guidance on the selection of
optional units of competency and qualification training pathways to assist maintenance
organisations to obtain training that meets the needs of their organisation.
The units, qualifications and skill sets can also be used by individuals in all areas of aviation
maintenance to progress their careers in line with their expectations and ambitions.
Detailed guidance on the use of the Training Package is provided in the companion volumes.

SECTION 3
Removal of Exclusions From B1 And B2 Licences
Background
Many of the B1 (B1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4) and B2 licences issued in mid-2011 to replace the CAR 31
licences contain exclusions, as listed in the CASR Part 66 Manual of Standards (Part 66 MOS),
Appendix VII. The purpose of the exclusions is to align the privileges of individuals under the old
licences with those of the B1 and B2. A good example is that the B1 includes full electrical privileges,
while many individuals with CAR31 airframe and engine licences would need further training before
being able to exercise these electrical privileges. Accordingly, their B1 licences would be annotated
with exclusions to prevent them from exercising full electrical privileges until they have established
competency through either assessment or training.
MSA worked closely with CASA to develop Skill Sets that group units of competency relevant to the
removal of each exclusion. These Skill Sets are listed at Attachment 3, along with guidance for their
selection and use. The Skill Sets are one means for removing exclusions and have the following
advantages:
• They simplify the task of arranging training with an RTO that is also a MTO under CASR Part
147 and attainment of the listed units of competency will clearly establish eligibility for
removal of the specific exclusion.
• The full requirements for a B1 licence are covered by the Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)
and completion of all units listed in the exclusions for a specific licence may create eligibility
for the award of the Diploma. The same applies to the B2 where the full requirements are
covered by the Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics).
• Separate tables are provided for the B1 licence sub-categories where different mixes of units
of competency are appropriate. This is intended to assist individuals and the RTO in ensuring
that the best units are chosen for the field of employment and that the competencies
required for the removal of the exclusion are chosen.
• In the case of both B1 sub-categories and the B2, where LAMEs employed on small aircraft
maintenance would have difficulty in attaining some units in their normal workplace there
are two Skill Sets; one for removal of the exclusion while working on large aircraft and the
other for removal of the exclusion while working on small aircraft. This again minimises the
risk of selecting the wrong units and needing to go to another workplace to attain
competency.
The units listed in the Skill Sets are also shown in the Part 66 MOS Appendix VIII as units that are
required by CASA for the removal of each licence exclusion.

SECTION 4
Individual Authorisations
CASR Part 42 Continuing Airworthiness Requirements for Aircraft and Aeronautical

product
In the case of CASR Part 42 there are specific qualification and experience requirements in the Part
66 MOS for individuals employed by Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMO)
as:
• Responsible manager
• Continuing airworthiness manager
• Airworthiness review employees
• Maintenance program approval employees
Qualifications in aviation maintenance management at diploma and advanced diploma levels contain
a number of units of competency that are relevant to these positions, including unit MEA147
Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks which was developed
specifically to cover tasks performed by CAMOs. In addition, the diplomas and advanced diplomas
of Aeronautical and Avionic Engineering contain units that are particularly relevant to employment
in continuing airworthiness positions. Details are provided in Attachment 4.
CASR Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organisations
In the CASR Part 145 Manual of Standards, AMOs have a responsibility to ensure that all
maintenance employees are appropriately trained. Qualifications, units of competency and skill sets
in the MEA Release 1.2 Aeroskills Training Package can be used for this purpose (except for type
training and specific equipment training typically provided by OEMs and related organisations).
More specifically, there are skill sets developed by MSA in consultation with CASA that can be used
for training individuals to perform and/or certify specific maintenance activities in the following
areas:
• Non- destructive testing
• Welding
• Borescope inspections
• Composite repairs
• Egress system maintenance
• In-flight entertainment equipment that requires specialist software management

• Other maintenance approved by CASA as specialist maintenance (maintenance currently
covered by skill sets is machining, electroplating and tyre retreading)
In addition, there are additional Skill Sets that are aimed at providing necessary training for
individuals from allied trades (such as auto mechanic, auto electrician and electronics technician) to
be authorised to perform maintenance on aircraft components.
Guidance for the use of the Training Package for these purposes is provided in Attachment 5.

SECTION 5
Small Aircraft Maintenance
Background
In the early 1990s the National Aeroskills Project had difficulty in getting a sufficient number of
General Aviation representatives involved in developing the initial units of competency and
qualifications that were to define future apprentice training. As a consequence, the early
development work was done by the representatives of airlines and large aircraft maintainers, and of
the Australian Defence Force. The inevitable outcome was many units that could not be attained
through working on small aircraft and qualification pathways that did not suit many of the GA
maintenance organisations, particularly smaller organisations working exclusively on basic light
aircraft maintenance (defined as a fixed wing aircraft with fixed undercarriage, a normally aspirated
piston engine and a fixed pitch propeller or a small helicopter with a normally aspirated piston
engine, manual controls and a skid undercarriage).
At the launch of the Aeroskills Training Package in 1997 GA representatives present indicated an
unwillingness to use the Training Package until it properly represented their needs and until an
individual could graduate from apprentice training with a basic licence. Thereafter, in order to meet
these requirements, progress was tied to CASA regulatory reform so that the attainment of a licence
in GA could be linked to apprenticeship. Progress towards this outcome was delayed when a
decision was taken to align aviation safety regulations with the European Aviation Safety Agency and
all effort for a time was directed at the large aircraft maintenance regulations and associated
training requirements.
In 2007 CASA formed the B3 Team to develop revised licensing for the GA sector. The outcome was
to be a B3 licence which, in its basic form, would enable the release to service of a basic light aircraft
with a single signature after a 100 hourly inspection. The licence was to be available to apprentices
on completion of a Certificate IV qualification which typically requires about 1280 hours of off-job
training. With the assistance of the industry representatives on the B3 team, units of competency
specific to small aircraft maintenance were developed, along with a Certificate IV in Aeroskills
(Mechatronics).
These units were also used in the development of a Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) for
those not immediately seeking a licence, and for the considerable number of AMEs who come into
aircraft maintenance from allied trades.
The B3 was ultimately shelved and, in June 2011, CASA issued GA LAMEs with B1 and B2 licences
with exclusions in areas where the individuals’ backgrounds of training, experience and licence
categories did not match the full B1 and B2 privileges. The final form of small aircraft
licensing is now being finalised and the licences will take the form of B1 (B1.1, B1.2, B1.3
and B1.4) and B2 licences limited to small aircraft maintenance. Added to the basic licences
will be additional ratings covering systems found in the more advanced and higher
performance small aircraft; these ratings are listed in the Part 66 MOS Appendix X, along

with the units of competency required for each rating. Small aircraft amendments to regulations,
manuals of standards and supporting material are expected to be issued before the end of 2015.
However, a decision has been taken by CASA to retain the Basic Examination/SOE pathway to
licensing for small aircraft maintenance through to mid-2019. This means that licences can be
attained in that way or through attainment of the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics).
If individuals trained through the Aeroskills Training Package are to be available for grant of licence
by mid- 2019 the training of apprentices will need to begin by early 2016.
Using the Qualifications and Skill Sets
Both the Certificate III and the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) have been structured to
provide the maximum amount of flexibility in order to be able to meet the needs of the wide range
of GA maintenance organisations. In this regard the Certificate III is the more flexible because the
Certificate IV has to provide discrete pathways for small aircraft maintenance personnel to the B1
licence sub-categories (B1.1, B1.2, B1.3 and B1.4), and to the B2. Providing these pathways and the
CASA licensing units of competency within the off-job hours for Certificate IV has meant that
flexibility in the choice of units that can be delivered during apprenticeship is fairly limited.
Nevertheless, except for the B1.1 pathway there are units that can be selected from a list of
electives, and at least one additional rating can be gained with the basic licence through the
Certificate IV. To enable the ongoing attainment of additional ratings the units listed in the Part 66
MOS Appendix X are also in Skill Sets aligned with each additional rating.
Since there are clear benefits to meeting the needs of the workplace to the greatest possible extent
during apprenticeship, or traineeship in the case of the Certificate III, a number of examples of GA
maintenance organisations have been developed and advice is provided on the applicable choice of
units for each example. For the apprenticeships leading to Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)
and progress to licence the advice on unit selection is in Attachment 6. For traineeships leading to
the Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) and employment as AMEs the advice on unit selection
is in Attachment 7.

SECTION 6
Maintenance Management
Diplomas and advanced diplomas of aviation maintenance management were developed to meet the
requirements of organisations operating under both the CASA and ADF airworthiness regulatory
systems. Covered are specialist areas such as integrated logistic management and
supervisory/managerial positions ranging from team leaders to senior maintenance managers. Where
differences exist between the two airworthiness regulatory systems there are alternative elective units
of competency so that the final qualification reflects the intended area of employment, including any
specific regulatory requirements associated with specific positions. This has already been covered in
Chapter 4 Individual Authorisations.
Access to training for the diplomas and advanced diplomas of aviation maintenance management is
restricted to individuals who already have defined experience in aviation maintenance. The reason for
this is that many, if not most, of the jobs for which the units and qualifications were developed have
mandated levels of experience that take years to achieve.
Paraprofessional Engineering
Diplomas and advanced diplomas of aeronautical and avionic engineering provide competencies and
qualifications required for individuals to be employed in teams designing aircraft and systems, and in
the maintenance field on tasks such as repair scheme and modification development, systems
engineering and configuration management of in-service aircraft and systems. A wide range of elective
units are provided to enable individuals to best meet the requirements of chosen career paths.
The paraprofessional engineering qualification training can be accessed directly without prior industry
experience, but there are credits available to those who already have Aeroskills qualifications.
Further Guidance
Guidance on the selection of career and training pathways are provided in Attachment 8 for the benefit
of both employers and individuals.

ATTACHMENT 1
Manufacturing Skills Australia (MSA) is the trading name of the Manufacturing Skills Council which is
located in North Sydney.
The Manufacturing Skills Council is an ASIC registered public company that is owned by 14 industry
organisations, seven of which are employer organisations and the other seven are unions.
The owners are:
• Australian Industry Group
• Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union
• Australian Workers’ Union
• Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association
• Communication Electrical and Plumbing Union
• Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union
• Footwear Manufacturers’ Association of Australia
• Furnishing Industry Association of Australia
• Liquor Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union
• National Union of Workers
• Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association
• Textile and Fashion Industries of Australia
• Textile Clothing and Footwear Union of Australia
The major roles of MSA encompass:
• Providing advice to industry and governments on workforce development and skills needs,
including development of an annual environmental scan
• Provision of training and skills products and services including developing and continuously
improving national vocational qualifications (built into “Training Packages”)
• Assisting companies with workforce development
• Supporting enterprises through the development and provision of training solutions

The Aeroskills Training Package
The Aeroskills Training Package is supported and updated by MSA on a continuous improvement basis.
Individuals and industry organisations can post queries and proposals for improvement on the
mskills.com.au web site at any time. MSA is assisted in developing changes to the Training Package by
an Aeroskills Continuous Improvement Working Group that includes representatives of industry
organisations, the ADF, training providers, unions and CASA. Minor changes to the Training Package can
be actioned directly by MSA on the training.gov.au web site, while major changes have to be referred to
ASQA for endorsement.
Historically, there has been a major update that results in a change to the Training Package title code
(e.g. from MEA07 to MEA11) about every four years; sometimes longer. More minor changes occurred
when required, generally once every one or two years, with a revision number being appended to the
title code (e.g. MEA11v1 to MEA11v2). In 2014 there was a major restructure of the Training Package
through a “streamlining” process directed by COAG through ASQA and the title was changed to the MEA
Release 1 Aeroskills Training Package. Since endorsement in February 2015 there have been some
minor changes that resulted in the package code becoming MEA Release 1.2.
Once changes have been endorsed it can take up to 12 months for training providers to begin offering
revised training.
Contact Details

Level 3, 104 Mount Street
North Sydney NSW 2060
T: 02 9955 5500 F: 02 9955 8044
E: info@mskills.org.au W: www.mskills.org.au

ATTACHMENT 2
Units of Competency in MEA Release 1.2
Unit Code Unit Title

Common Units
MEA101 Interpret work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA103 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities
MEA105 Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes
MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA108 Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA109 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation
maintenance
MEA111 Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft maintenance
MEA112 Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities
MEA113 Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the
workplace
MEA114 Certify aeronautical product maintenance
MEA115 Plan and implement aeronautical product maintenance activities
MEA116 Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance
MEA117 Apply self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA118 Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA119 Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft A level line
maintenance
MEA120 Manage an aviation maintenance quality system
MEA121 Manage aircraft/aeronautical product configuration
MEA122 Manage aircraft/equipment system performance testing
MEA123 Manage aviation maintenance work environment policy and practices
MEA124 Coordinate change programs in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA125 Develop aviation maintenance personnel
MEA126 Manage aircraft maintenance activities
MEA127 Provide technical advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and aeronautical
product
MEA128 Provide engineering advice in the modification, maintenance and management of aircraft
systems
MEA129 Investigate technical aspects of aviation occurrences
MEA130 Manage deployed/detached aviation maintenance activities
MEA131 Manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support
equipment
MEA132 Manage budgetary resources in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA133 Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge
MEA134 Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisation’s work health and safety system
MEA135 Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities
MEA136 Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items
MEA137 Write aviation technical publications
MEA138 Perform aviation technical publication management activities
MEA139 Perform aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities
MEA140 Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections
MEA141 Manage risk in aviation maintenance
MEA142 Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA143 Develop and manage maintenance error management programs
MEA145 Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
MEA146 Prepare and manage aviation maintenance organisation budgets and financial plans
MEA147 Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks
MEA148 Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance

Avionic Units
MEA201 Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
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
MEA205 Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components
MEA206 Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components
MEA207 Remove and install aircraft electronic system components
MEA208 Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components
MEA209 Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components
MEA210 Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA211 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced 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
MEA214 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems
and components
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
MEA232 Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse 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
MEA235 Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance
MEA238 Perform routine removal and installation of miscellaneous aircraft electrical
hardware/components
MEA239 Fabricate aircraft electrical looms and harnesses
MEA240 Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests
MEA241 Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications
MEA246 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA252 Test, align and troubleshoot aircraft synchro and servo system components
MEA260 Use electrical test equipment
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
MEA264 Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance
MEA265 Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware
MEA266 Terminate and repair aircraft optical fibre cable

MEA270 Lay out avionic systems
MEA271 Lay out avionic flight management systems
MEA274 Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA275 Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components
MEA276 Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components
MEA277 Maintain twin engine aircraft electrical systems and components
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
MEA281 Maintain light aircraft AC powered instrument systems and components
MEA282 Repair or overhaul aircraft pulse system components
MEA283 Repair or overhaul aircraft display, control and distribution system components
MEA284 Repair or overhaul aircraft instrument system components
MEA285 Repair or overhaul aircraft radio frequency communication and navigation system
components
MEA286 Repair or overhaul aircraft electrical/electro-mechanical components
MEA287 Repair or overhaul aircraft oxygen system components
MEA288 Repair or overhaul aircraft audio and visual systems and reproducers
MEA289 Maintain basic light aircraft avionic systems and components
MEA290 Fit avionic modification sheet metal components
MEA291 Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components
MEA292 Perform mechanical elementary maintenance
Mechanical Units
MEA301 Perform aircraft flight servicing
MEA302 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components
MEA303 Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components
MEA304 Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components
MEA305 Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components
MEA306 Remove and install engines and engine system components
MEA307 Remove and install propeller systems and components
MEA308 Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components
MEA309 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and
components
MEA310 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components
MEA312 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components
MEA313 Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components
MEA314 Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components
MEA315 Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components
MEA316 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components
MEA317 Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components
MEA318 Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and
components
MEA319 Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components
MEA320 Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear
systems and components
MEA321 Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components
MEA322 Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components
MEA323 Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance
MEA325 Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of
modifications
MEA327 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts
MEA328 Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts
MEA329 Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic
components or parts
MEA330 Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft non-primary structural removable
components or parts and internal fittings
MEA331 Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft gas turbine engine components or parts

MEA332 Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft mechanical components or parts
MEA333 Dismantle, inspect, maintain and assemble aircraft piston engine components or parts
MEA339 Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures
MEA340 Lay out and set up aircraft systems
MEA341 Apply basic aircraft design characteristics
MEA342 Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics
MEA343 Remove and install avionic system components
MEA344 Remove and install aircraft components
MEA345 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine fixed wing aircraft
MEA346 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine rotary wing aircraft
MEA347 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine fixed wing aircraft
MEA348 Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine rotary wing aircraft
MEA351 Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft
MEA352 Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems
MEA353 Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers
MEA354 Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems
MEA355 Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems
MEA356 Maintain light piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems
MEA357 Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces
MEA358 Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces
MEA359 Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures
MEA360 Maintain aircraft diesel engines
MEA361 Maintain aircraft two stroke petrol engines
MEA362 Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems
MEA364 Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts
MEA365 Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and
modifications
MEA366 Perform borescope inspections
MEA367 Repair/modify aircraft composite structure using cold bonding
MEA368 Shot peen aircraft components
MEA369 Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft
MEA370 Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft
MEA371 Perform major repairs and modifications to small aircraft metal structure
MEA380 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft hydraulic system components
MEA381 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft pneumatic system components
MEA382 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft fuel system components
MEA383 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor components and/or
modules
MEA384 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine combustion section components and/or
modules
MEA385 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust section components
MEA386 Repair and/or overhaul gas turbine engine ancillary section components
MEA387 Test gas turbine engines and engine modules after overhaul or repair
MEA389 Repair and/or overhaul propellers
MEA390 Repair and/or overhaul rotary wing dynamic components
MEA391 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft mechanical system components
MEA392 Disassemble aircraft piston engines
MEA393 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components
MEA394 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components
MEA395 Reassemble aircraft piston engines
MEA396 Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit
MEA397 Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul
Structures, Surface Finishing, Aircraft Welding Units
MEA401 Inspect aircraft structures
MEA405 Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components
MEA406 Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components

MEA407 Repair/modify aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components
MEA410 Maintain aircraft structure/components
MEA411 Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components
MEA412 Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces
MEA413 Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams
MEA414 Remove light corrosion from aircraft
MEA415 Paint aircraft surfaces
MEA416 Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals
MEA417 Apply specialty coatings to aircraft
MEA418 Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance
MEA419 Inspect and repair/modify aircraft cabin/cockpit non-primary structure components
MEA420 Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft
MEA421 Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft
MEA422 Repair/modify aircraft metal structure
MEA423 Aircraft structure major disassembly and reassembly
MEA424 Evaluate aircraft non-destructive tests
MEA425 Perform bolted composite skin repairs
MEA430 Gas weld aircraft components
MEA431 Braze weld aircraft components
MEA432 Weld aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process
MEA433 Weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process
MEA434 Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process
MEA435 Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process
Life Support and Furnishing Units
MEA501 Maintain and fit anti-G suits
MEA502 Maintain and fit helmets
MEA503 Maintain and fit immersion suits
MEA504 Maintain and fit oxygen masks
MEA505 Maintain and pack parachutes
MEA507 Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests
MEA508 Maintain, install and remove restraint systems
MEA509 Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft related fabric components
MEA510 Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems
MEA511 Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers
MEA512 Maintain general aviation recovery devices with ballistic parachute systems
MEA513 Maintain and pack survival inflatable life rafts
MEA514 Maintain and pack escape slides
Armament Units
MEA601 Maintain aircraft egress systems
MEA602 Remove and install aircraft stores management system components
MEA603 Remove and install aircraft stores suspension systems and components
MEA604 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores management systems and components
MEA605 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores suspension systems and components
Paraprofessional Engineering Units
MEA701 Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics
MEA702 Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics
MEA703 Apply aeronautical modelling for computer aided engineering
MEA704 Apply avionic modelling for computer aided engineering
MEA705 Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations
MEA706 Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations
MEA707 Select and test aeronautical engineering materials
MEA708 Select and test avionic engineering materials
MEA709 Apply aeronautical structure design techniques
MEA710 Apply aeronautical system design techniques
MEA711 Apply avionic analogue design techniques
MEA712 Apply avionic digital design techniques

MEA713 Integrate aeronautical fundamentals into an engineering task
MEA714 Integrate avionic fundamentals into an engineering task
MEA715 Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems
MEA716 Evaluate avionic analogue systems
MEA717 Evaluate avionic digital systems
MEA718 Evaluate rotorcraft flight control systems
MEA719 Evaluate aircraft electrical systems
MEA720 Evaluate aircraft gas turbine engine power plants
MEA721 Evaluate aircraft hydro-mechanical systems
MEA722 Evaluate aircraft piston engine power plants
MEA723 Evaluate aircraft pneumatic systems
MEA724 Evaluate aircraft structure
MEA725 Apply advanced scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations
MEA726 Apply aircraft electrical system design techniques
MEA727 Apply calculus in avionic engineering situations
MEA729 Apply configuration management procedures in airworthiness engineering management
MEA730 Apply systems engineering procedures to airworthiness engineering design project
management
Imported Units
AURVTP2003 Prepare spray painting materials and equipment
AURVTP3012 Apply air dry and polyurethane enamel refinishing material
AURVTT2004 Trim vehicle components
AURVTT2005 Select and apply trim and fabric materials
AURVTT2006 Select and apply trim and fabric adhesives
DEFEO101D Work safely with explosive ordnance
DEFEO301D Package ammunition
DEFEO302D Unpackage ammunition
DEFEO501D Conduct explosive ordnance inspection
DEFEO718C Maintain cartridge operated fire extinguishing systems
AVIF3016A Marshal aircraft
MSFSF2001 Cut single layer fabrics
MSFSF2002 Machine sew materials
MSFUP3012 Apply marine sewing and installation techniques
LMTTF2008A Use adhesives
MEM05001B Perform manual soldering/desoldering - electrical/electronic components
MEM05002B Perform high reliability soldering and desoldering
MEM05004C Perform routine oxy acetylene welding
MEM05006C Perform brazing and/or silver soldering
MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting
MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding
MEM05015D Weld using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05016C Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05017D Weld using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05018C Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05019D Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05020C Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05022C Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process
MEM05026C Apply welding principles
MEM05043B Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process
MEM05044B Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process
MEM05046B Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process
MEM05049B Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding
MEM05050B Perform routine gas metal arc welding
MEM05051A Select welding processes
MEM05052A Apply safe welding processes
MEM08012B Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic)

MEM08013B Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced)
MEM08016B Conduct blast coating by-products, materials and emissions
MEM09002B Interpret technical drawing
MEM09003B Prepare basic engineering drawing
MEM09009C Create 2D drawings using computer aided design systems
MEM11011B Undertake manual handling
MEM12001B Use comparison and basic measuring devices
MEM12003B Perform precision mechanical measurement
MEM12005B Calibrate measuring equipment
MEM12023A Perform engineering measurement
MEM13003B Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
MEM13013B Work safely with ionising radiation
MEM15010B Perform laboratory procedures
MEM15017B Use and maintain reference standards
MEM16002C Conduct formal interviews and negotiations
MEM16010A Write reports
MEM17002B Conduct workplace assessment
MEM18001C Use hand tools
MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations
MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics
MEM23007A Apply calculus to engineering tasks
MEM234019A Apply finite element analysis in engineering design
MEM234022A Apply advanced calculus to technology problems
MEM24001B Perform basic penetrant testing
MEM24002B Perform penetrant testing
MEM24003B Perform basic magnetic particle testing
MEM24004B Perform magnetic particle testing
MEM24005B Perform basic eddy current testing
MEM24006B Perform eddy current testing
MEM24007B Perform ultrasonic thickness testing
MEM24008B Perform ultrasonic testing
MEM24009B Perform basic radiographic testing
MEM24010B Perform radiographic testing
MEM24011B Establish non-destructive tests
MEM24012C Apply metallurgy principles
MEM30007A Select common engineering materials
MEM30012A Apply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment
MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MSAENV672B Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability
PSPMNGT610A Manage public sector financial resources
TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction
TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402B Assess competence
TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation
TAEASS502B Design and develop assessment tools
TAEDES401A Design and develop learning programs
MEM07001B Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment
MEM07002B Perform precision shaping/planning/slotting operations
MEM07005C Perform general machining
MEM07006C Perform lathe operations
MEM07007C Perform milling operations
MEM07008D Perform grinding operations
MEM07009B Perform precision jig boring operations
MEM07010B Perform tool and cutter grinding operations

MEM07011B Perform complex milling operations
MEM07012B Perform complex grinding operations
MEM07013B Perform machining operations using horizontal and/or vertical boring machines
MEM07015B Set computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07016C Set and edit computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07018C Write basic NC/CNC programs
MEM07019C Program NC/CNC machine centre
MEM07020C Program multiple spindle and/or multiple axis NC/CNC machining centre
MEM07021B Perform complex lathe operations
MEM07022C Program CNC wire cut machine
MEM07024B Operate and monitor machine/process
MEM07028B Operate computer controlled machines/processes
MEM07030C Perform metal spinning lathe operations (basic)
MEM07031C Perform metal spinning lathe operations (complex)
MEM07032B Use workshop machines for basic operations
MEM08001B Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work
MEM08002C Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating
MEM08003C Perform electroplating operations
MEM08004B Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods
MEM08006B Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed anodised film on aluminium
MEM08018B Electroplate engineering coatings
MEM12024A Perform computations
MEM15004B Perform inspection
MEM16006A Organise and communicate information
PMBPROD262B Operate tyre curing equipment
PMBPROD263B Operate tyre retread curing equipment
PMBPROD264C Check recycle wash process
PMBPROD265C Operate portable vulcanising equipment
PMBPROD266B Prepare tyre casing for retreading
PMBPROD324B Inspect tyres for retreading
PMBPROD325B Lay on tyre retreads
PMBPROD326B Inspect tyres

ATTACHMENT 3
Removal of Exclusions from B1 And B2 Licences
Overview
As indicated in Chapter 3, Skill Sets in the MEA Release1.2 Aeroskills Training Package are one means of
attaining competencies required to remove exclusions from B1 (B1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4) and B2 licences.
A description of the structure and content of the Skill Sets follows and the numbers and titles of those
applicable to exclusion removal are listed, followed by some examples of their use.
The Skill Sets
Skill Sets are an aggregation of units of competency that are required for a specific industry outcome; in
this case to specify the required competencies required for you to qualify for removal of a specific
exclusion from a B1 or B2 licence. In the Training Package, at the beginning of the tables containing the
Skill Set details there is an important global statement of units of competency that CASA and MSA deem
to be held by all licence holders, regardless of whether or not they were trained initially under the
Aeroskills Training Package. This is important because it means that you do not have to be assessed
against many of the prerequisites for the units listed in the Skill Sets; assessment of competency will be
confined to the units that directly contribute to the competencies required for removal of the specific
exclusion. You will also see that there is more than one Skill Set for some of the exclusions, thereby
providing specialist pathways covering:
• Large aircraft that are type rated vs small aircraft maintained within GA
• Gas turbine engine aircraft vs piston engine aircraft
• Fixed wing aeroplanes vs helicopters
• Advanced helicopters vs basic helicopters
The reason for this is that competencies need to be attainable in your normal workplace on the aircraft
types on which you are normally employed. MSA and CASA have sought to avoid the need for you to go
to another workplace to attain a specific competency required for exclusion removal.
This is one of the major differences between the application of the Aeroskills Training Package and the
old training system based on the Basic Examinations. While off-job theory and practical training may be
delivered by a training organisation such as a TAFE College or Private Provider of training, units of
competency normally are assessed in the workplace. Thus, the opportunity has to exist in your
workplace, wherever possible, to meet the unit assessment criteria.
For any purpose related to licensing, assessment must be provided by a representative of a CASR Part
147 Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO). Normally assessment follows delivery of off-job (theory
and practical) training by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that is also a CASR Part 147 MTO.
Note that training can be delivered by any RTO that has Aeroskills in its scope of registration, but the
unit of competency will not be accepted for licensing or for exclusion removal unless there has been
assessment by a Part 147 MTO.

This raises the issue of how you can be credited with the attainment of a unit by a Part 147 MTO. The
options are:
• Obtain the off-job theory and practical training from a Part 147 MTO, enter workplace
experience in your Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement (provided by the MTO if you
do not have one from your apprenticeship or similar training) and then be assessed by an
assessor from the MTO, after which you will be given a Statement of Attainment that can be
used as the basis of an application for removal of an exclusion.
• If you have attained the required units in the past from an RTO that is not also a Part 147 MTO
you can seek recognition of prior learning or recognition of current competency from a Part 147
MTO; this will normally require you to sit the theory examinations for the applicable units
because the theory has to include all of the applicable CASA syllabus topics and the pass mark
attained has to be at least 75%. If successful you will be given the Statement of Attainment
required for application for removal of the relevant licence exclusion.
• If you believe that you have attained competency in the course of your prior employment you
can seek recognition of current competency assessment from a Part 147 MTO. If successful, you
will be given the Statement of Attainment required for exclusion removal.
Finally, please note that the attainment of some units of competency may contribute to the removal of
more than one licence exclusion because the unit covers more than one system. This most commonly
occurs in the radio field where a unit may cover a number of navigation and/or communications
systems.
Now it is time to look at the range of Skill Sets, following which there will be a number of examples of
the use of individual Skill Sets.
The Skill Sets for Licence Exclusion Removal
In the process of transitioning from the CAR 31 aircraft maintenance engineer licensing system to the
new CASR Part 66 system many existing CAR 31 licence holders have been granted a B1 or B2 licence
with a range of exclusions.
To provide a mechanism for the removal of these exclusions, the Skill Sets listed in this Attachment and
published in the Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Skill Sets by Purpose (Section
2) have been developed in consultation with CASA. For the purpose of exclusion removal, they must be
delivered by RTOs that also hold Maintenance Training Organisation status under CASR Part 147.
The applicable Skill Sets for licence exclusion removal are:
• Skill Set LME001 Electrical – B1.1 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal
• Skill Set LME002 Electrical – B1.1 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal (small aircraft with gas
turbine engine)
• Skill Set LME003 Electrical – B1.2, B1.3 or B1.4 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal
• Skill Set LME004 Electrical – B1.2 or B1.4 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal (small aircraft/
helicopters)

• Skill Set LME005 Electrical – B2 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal
• Skill Set LME006 Electrical – B2 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal (small aircraft or
helicopters)
• Skill Set LME007 Airframe – B1.1 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal
• Skill Set LME008 Airframe – B1.1 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal (small aircraft with gas turbine
engine)
• Skill Set LME010 Airframe – B1.2 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal (working on small aircraft)
• Skill Set LME011 Airframe – B1.3 and B1.4 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal
• Skill Set LME012 Airframe – B1.4 Licence Exclusion E2 Removal (working on basic helicopters)
• Skill Set LME013 Power Plant – B1.1 Licence Exclusion E3 Removal
• Skill Set LME015 Power Plant – B1.2 Licence Exclusion E3 Removal (working on small aircraft)
• Skill Set LME018Power Plant – B1.4 Licence Exclusion E3 Removal (working on basic helicopters)
• Skill Set LME019 Instrument – B1 Licence Exclusions E5 and E7 Removal
• Skill Set LME020 Instrument – B1.2 and 1.4 Licence Exclusions E5 and E7 Removal (small
aircraft/helicopters)
• Skill Set LME021 Instrument – B2 Licence Exclusions E5 and E7 Removal
• Skill Set LME022 Instrument and Radio – B1 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal
• Skill Set LME023 Instrument and Radio – B1.2 and 1.4 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal (small
• Skill Set LME024 Instrument and Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal
• Skill Set LME025 Instrument and Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E6 Removal (Non-Type Rated
Aircraft/Helicopters)
• Skill Set LME026 Radio – B1 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal
• Skill Set LME027 Radio – B1.2 and 1.4 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal (working on small

• Skill Set LME029 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal (non-type rated aircraft and
helicopters)
• Skill Set LME030 Airframe – B1 Licence Exclusion E9 and E43 Removal
• Skill Set LME031 Airframe – B1 Licence Exclusion E10 Removal
• Skill Set LME033 Airframe/Engine – B1.1 and 1.2 Licence Exclusion E12 Removal
• Skill Set LME036 Airframe – B1.1 and 1.3 Licence Exclusion E15 Removal
• Skill Set LME049 Instrument – B2 Licence Exclusion E27 Removal
• Skill Set LME054 Electrical – B2 Licence Exclusion E32 Removal
• Skill Set LME055 Engine – B1.2 or 1.4 Licence Exclusions E33 and E38 Removal
• Skill Set LME056 Electrical/Instrument/Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E34 Removal

• Skill Set LME057 Airframe – B1.1 or 1.2 Licence Exclusion E35 Removal
• Skill Set LME058 Engine – B1.2 or 1.4 Licence Exclusions E36 and E37 Removal
• Skill Set LME059 Engine – B1.2 or 1.4 Licence Exclusions E36 and E37 Removal (small
• Skill Set LME060 Airframe – B1.1 or 1.3 Licence Exclusions E39 Removal
• Skill Set LME061Airframe – B1.2 or 1.4 Licence Exclusion E39 Removal (small
• Skill Set LME062 Airframe – B1 Licences Exclusions E40 Removal
• Skill Set LME063 Airframe - B1 Licences Exclusions E41 Removal
• Skill Set LME064 Airframe – B1 Licences Exclusions E42 Removal
• Skill Set LME065 Electrical – B1 Licences Exclusion E44 Removal
• Skill Set LME066 Units of Competency for A1 Licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) is
held
held
held
held
• Skill Set LME070 Units of Competency for A1 Licence if Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) is
held
held
held
held
• Skill Set LME074 Units of Competency for A1 Licence if a B2 Licence is held
As earlier stated, each of the listed Skill Sets can be found in Section 2 of the Companion Volume for
MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Skill Sets by Purpose. The document can be downloaded from the

MSA web site (refer Attachment 1). Also, the unit or units of competency relevant to each exclusion are
listed in the Part 66 MOS, Appendix VIII

EXAMPLES OF USE
Example 1 – B1.1 Licence with Electrical Exclusions E1 and E4
You have a B1.1 licence that was issued with Electrical Exclusions E1 and E4. You are employed by an
airline working on Boeing 737 aircraft with experience on airframe and engine maintenance, but wish to
have the electrical exclusions removed from your licence.
The first step is to look at the Part 66 MOS Appendix VIII and identify the units listed against Electrical
Exclusions E1 and E4. These are MEA201, MEA203, MEA223, MEA227, MEA246 and MEA260.
Then refer to the list of Skill Sets above and identify the number of the Skill Set for Electrical Exclusions
E1 and E4. This is Skill Set LME001 Electrical – B1.1 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal
Obtain a copy of the Skill Set from the Companion Volume – Skill Sets by Purpose and confirm that the
units listed in MOS Appendix VIII and in the Skill Set are the same (they are). These are the units that
have to be attained before you can undergo type training on electrical systems for removal of the
exclusion from your B1.1 licence.
You then proceed as follows:
• Obtain advice from airline training staff as to whether or not you could seek recognition of prior
learning (RPL) or recognition of current competency (RCC) for one or more of the units. If this is
a possibility seek assessment from a Part 147 MTO. If all units can be attained in this manner
you will be able to undergo electrical training on the B737 and apply for removal of the
exclusion.
• If you require training, seek training for the Skill Set from a Part 147 MTO. They will deliver the
off-job theory and practical training for the listed units of competency that you have not
previously attained and this will enable you to gain and record workplace experience in your Log
of Industrial Experience and Achievement. Once you have covered the items listed in the unit
Range of Conditions and in the assessment requirements for each unit that you require you will
be able to seek assessment from the Part147 MTO. Once all of the listed units have been
attained you will be eligible for a Statement of Attainment from the MTO for completion of the
Skill Set, followed by type training and removal of the exclusion.
Example 2 - B1.1 Licence with Electrical Exclusions E1 and E4
You have a B1.1 licence that was issued with Electrical Exclusions E1 and E4. You are employed by an
aerial agriculture operator maintaining Ag Tractor aircraft with experience on airframe and engine
maintenance and wish to have the electrical exclusions removed from your licence.
The first step is to look at the Part 66 MOS Appendix VIII and identify the units listed against Electrical
Exclusions E1 and E4. These are MEA201, MEA274, MEA246 and MEA260 (for small aircraft
maintenance MEA274 replaces MEA203, MEA223 and MEA227 which include systems and components
not found on small aircraft).
Then refer to the list of Skill Sets above and identify the number of the Skill Set for Electrical Exclusions
E1 and E4. This is Skill Set LME002 Electrical – B1.1 Licence Exclusions E1 and E4 Removal (small aircraft
with gas turbine engine)

have to be attained before you can undergo type training on electrical systems for removal of the
exclusion from your B1.1 licence.
• If you believe that you have gained sufficient electrical training and experience to meet the
assessment requirements of any of the listed units of competency you should discuss with a Part
147 MTO the possibility of undergoing an RPL or RCC assessment. If successful on all of the listed
units you will be able to apply for removal of the exclusion.
off-job theory and practical training for the listed units of competency that you do not already
hold and this will enable you to gain and record workplace experience in your Log of Industrial
Experience and Achievement. Once you have covered the items listed in the unit Range of
Conditions and in the assessment requirements for each of the required units you will be able to
seek assessment from the Part147 MTO. As the aircraft is not type-rated, once all of the listed
units have been attained and the MTO has given you a Statement of Attainment for the Skill Set
you will be eligible to apply for removal of the exclusion.
Example 3 – B2 Licence with Radio E8 Exclusion
You have a B2 licence that was issued with a Radio E8 Exclusion. You are employed by an airline on
Boeing 737 and Airbus A330 maintenance with experience in electrical and instrument systems. You
wish to have the exclusion removed from your licence.
The first step is to look at the Part 66 MOS Appendix VIII and identify the units listed against Radio
Exclusion E8. The units are: MEA206, MEA207, MEA226, MEA229,
MEA232 and MEA235
Then refer to the list of Skill Sets above and identify the number of the Skill Set for Radio Exclusion E8.
This is Skill Set LME028 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal.
have to be attained before you can undergo type training on radio systems for removal of the exclusion
from your B2 licence.
learning (RPL) or recognition of current competency (RCC) for one or more of the listed units. If
this is a possibility seek assessment from a Part 147 MTO. If successful for all of the units, you
will be able to undergo radio training on the B737 and A330 and apply for removal of the
exclusion.
• If you require training for one or more units, seek training for the Skill Set from a Part 147 MTO.
They will deliver the off-job theory and practical training for the required listed units of

competency and this will enable you to gain and record workplace experience in your Log of
Industrial Experience and Achievement. Once you have covered the items listed in the unit
Range of Conditions and the assessment requirements for a unit you will be able to seek
assessment from the Part147 MTO. Once all of the listed units have been attained you will be
given a Statement of Attainment for the Skill Set by the Part 147 MTO and will be eligible for
type training and removal of the exclusion.
You have a B2 licence that was issued with a Radio E8 Exclusion. You are employed by an avionic
maintenance organisation on a GA airport on the maintenance of non-type rated aircraft. You have
experience in electrical and instrument systems and wish to have the exclusion removed from your
licence
Exclusion E8 for non- type rated aircraft maintenance. The unit is MEA289.
This is Skill Set LME029 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E8 Removal (non-type rated aircraft and
helicopters)
unit listed in MOS Appendix VIII and in the Skill Set is the same (it is). This is the unit that has to be
attained before you can apply for removal of the exclusion from your B2 licence.
• Obtain advice from a Part 147 MTO as to whether or not you could seek recognition of prior
learning (RPL) or recognition of current competency (RCC) and, if this is a possibility, seek
assessment. If successful, you will be able to apply for removal of the exclusion.
off-job theory and practical training for the listed unit of competency and this will enable you to
gain and record workplace experience in your Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement.
Once you have covered the items listed in the unit Range of Conditions and in the assessment
requirements you will be able to seek assessment from the Part147 MTO. Once credited with
the unit you will be eligible to apply for removal of the exclusion.
You have a B2 licence that was issued with a Radio E23 Exclusion. You are employed by an avionic
maintenance organisation on a GA airport on the maintenance of non-type rated aircraft. Your current
licence privileges include electrical, instrument, communications and radio navigation systems.
Exclusion E23 for non- type rated aircraft maintenance. The units are MEA207 and MEA221.
This is Skill Set LME045 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E23 Removal

has to be attained before you can apply for removal of the exclusion from your B2 licence.
• Obtain advice from a Part 147 MTO as to whether or not you could seek recognition of prior
learning (RPL) or recognition of current competency (RCC) for one or more of the units and, if
this is a possibility, seek assessment. If successful for both units, you will be able to apply for
removal of the exclusion.
If you require training, seek training for the Skill Set from a Part 147 MTO. They will deliver the off-job
theory and practical training for the listed units of competency and this will enable you to gain and
record workplace experience in your Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement. Once you have
covered the items listed in the unit Range of Conditions and in the assessment requirements you will be
able to seek assessment from the Part147 MTO. Once credited with the units you will be eligible to
apply for removal of the exclusion.
The same units of competency are also listed for Exclusions E22, E24 and E25. Should they be listed on
your licence and be relevant to your employment you will need to complete the tasks listed against the
applicable systems in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement and then seek assessment from
the Part 147 MTO and credit of the applicable Skill Sets and removal of the exclusions. This is because,
through attaining the two listed units, you also become eligible for the following additional Skill Sets
which specify the same units of competency (unit MEA221 covers the maintenance of secondary radar
systems which covers all of the systems covered by the listed exclusions):
o Skill Set LME044 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E22 Removal (ATC Transponders)
o Skill Set LME046 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E24 Removal (DME)
o Skill Set LME047 Radio – B2 Licence Exclusion E25 Removal (Doppler)
Example 6 – B1.1 Licence with Airframe or Engine Exclusion E12
You have a B1.1 licence that was issued with Exclusion E12 because you have worked exclusively on the
airframe and engines of aircraft with gas turbine engines. You have a new job with an airline that
requires you to certify maintenance on Dash 8 aircraft and need to have the exclusion removed.
The first step is to look at the Part 66 MOS Appendix VIII and identify the units listed against Airframe or
Engine Exclusion E12. The units are: MEA307 and MEA315
Then refer to the list of Skill Sets above and identify the number of the Skill Set for Airframe or Engine
Exclusion E12. This is Skill Set LME033 Airframe/Engine – B1.1 and 1.2 Licence Exclusion E12 Removal.
have to be attained before you can undergo type training on Dash 8 propeller systems for removal of
the exclusion from your B1.1 licence.

learning (RPL) or recognition of current competency (RCC) for one or both units. If this is a
possibility seek assessment from a Part 147 MTO. If successful for both units, you will be able to
undergo propeller system training on the Dash 8 and apply for removal of the exclusion.
off-job theory and practical training for the applicable units of competency and this will enable
you to gain and record workplace experience in your Log of Industrial Experience and
Achievement. Once you have covered the items listed in the unit Range of Conditions and in the
assessment requirements you will be able to seek assessment from the Part147 MTO. Once all
of the listed units have been attained you will be given a Statement of Attainment for the Skill
Set by the Part 147 MTO and will be eligible for type training and removal of the exclusion.

ATTACHMENT 4
Employment in CAMO – Applicable Aeroskills Qualifications and Units

Of Competency
The CASR Part 42 Manual of Standards (MOS) specifies acceptable qualifications and experience for
employment within CAMOs as:
• Responsible Manager
• Continuing airworthiness manager
• Airworthiness review employee
• Maintenance program approval employee
The Aeroskills Training Package contains qualifications and units of competency relevant to these
requirements. The relevant qualifications and units are identified in this Attachment.
Responsible Manager
The Aeroskills qualifications that would apply to the position of Responsible Manager are any of:
• Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionic or Mechanical)
• Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionic or Mechanical)
• Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionic or Mechanical) which are the qualifications for grant of a B1 or B2
licence
• Advanced Diploma or Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering
• Advanced Diploma or Diploma of Avionic Engineering
In the case of the aviation maintenance management qualifications the entry requirements for the
qualifications will also ensure that the experience requirements specified in the Part 42 MOS are met.
Instead of seeking a complete qualification it is possible to “top up” prior training and experience with
selected units of competency that are applicable to your duties or intended area of employment.
Training for selected units can be negotiated with an RTO that has the units in their scope of registration
and a Statement of Attainment is issued by the RTO following successful assessment of competency.
Should specific units of competency be required, a typical list of applicable units from which desired
units could be chosen is:
• MEA111 Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft

maintenance
• MEA121 Manage aircraft /aeronautical product configuration
• MEA122 Manage aircraft/equipment system performance testing

• MEA124 Coordinate change programs in the aviation maintenance environment
• MEA125 Develop aviation maintenance personnel
• MEA127 Provide technical advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and
aeronautical product
• MEA131 Manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and
support equipment
• MEA133 Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge
• MEA135 Use computers in an aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities
• MEA136 Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items
• MEA137 Write aviation technical publications
• MEA138 Perform aviation technical publication management activities
• MEA139 Perform aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support management

activities
• MEA141 Manage risk in aviation maintenance
• MEA143 Develop and manage maintenance error management programs
• MEA147 Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks
• MEA241 Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications
• MEA325 Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of
modifications
Continuing Airworthiness Manager
The Aeroskills qualifications that would apply to the position of Continuing Airworthiness Manager are
any of:
• Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionic or Mechanical) which are the qualifications for grant of a B1 or B2
licence
• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics or Mechanical) for large aircraft or Certificate IV in Aeroskills

(Mechatronics) for small aircraft

Instead of seeking a complete qualification it is possible to “top up” prior training and experience
with selected units of competency that are applicable to your duties or intended area of
employment. Training for selected units can be negotiated with an RTO that has the units in their
scope of registration and a Statement of Attainment is issued by the RTO following successful
assessment of competency.

maintenance
• MEA121 Manage aircraft /aeronautical product configuration
• MEA122 Manage aircraft/equipment system performance testing
• MEA124 Coordinate change programs in the aviation maintenance environment
• MEA125 Develop aviation maintenance personnel
• MEA131 Manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and
support equipment

activities
modifications
Airworthiness Review Employee
The Aeroskills qualifications that would apply to Airworthiness Review Employees are:

• Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionic) or Mechanical) which is the qualification for grant of a B2 licence,
or
• Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) which is the qualification for grant of a B1.1 or B1.3 licence
• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) which is the qualification for the grant of a B1.1, B1.2,
B1.3, B1.4 or B2 licence limited to small aircraft
It is also possible to add to your licence-related competencies with selected units of competency that
are applicable to your duties or intended area of CAMO employment. Training for selected units can be
negotiated with an RTO that has the units in their scope of registration and a Statement of Attainment is
issued by the RTO following successful assessment of competency.

activities
modifications
Maintenance Program Approval Employee
The Aeroskills qualifications that would apply to Maintenance Program Approval employees are any of:
• Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionic or Mechanical) which are the qualifications for grant of a B1.1,
B1.3 or B2 licence
• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics or Mechanical)

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) which is the qualification for the grant of a B1.1, B1.2,
B1.3, B1.4 or B2 licence limited to small aircraft
Instead of seeking a complete qualification it is possible to “top up” prior training and experience with
selected units of competency that are applicable to your duties or intended area of CAMO employment.
Training for selected units can be negotiated with an RTO that has the units in their scope of registration
and a Statement of Attainment is issued by the RTO following successful assessment of competency.

maintenance

activities
modifications

ATTACHMENT 5
CASR Part 145 Maintenance Organisations – Individual Maintenance

Authorisations
This Attachment demonstrates how Aeroskills Training Package units of competency, qualifications and
skill sets can be used to establish eligibility for specified positions in the AMO. At the organisational
level this would be through specification in the AMO Exposition and at the individual level this would be
through accessing the appropriate training and gaining the applicable qualification or statement of
attainment from an RTO in order to qualify for an individual maintenance authorisation.
Applicable positions and areas of employment could include:
• Responsible manager qualifications
• Employee qualifications
• Authorisation of specialist maintenance certifying employees
• Authorisation of aeronautical product certifying employees
Responsible Manager
The MEA Release 1.2 Aeroskills Training Package contains qualifications that could be specified for
individuals employed as Responsible Managers, as follows:
• Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionic)
There is considerable flexibility in the choice of units so that the qualification can be aligned with the
intended area of employment, such as in an organisation working under CASA airworthiness regulations
or one working under the ADF airworthiness regulatory system, and in relation to the work performed
by the AMO.
Should the full qualifications be regarded as excessive, an AMO could instead list the units of
competency from the qualifications that are regarded as necessary for a Responsible Manager position.
Employee Qualifications
For the purpose of specifying employee qualifications in the AMO Exposition, it should be possible to
relate all areas of employment to units of competency, qualifications or skill sets from the MEA Release
1.2 Aeroskills Training Package. Listing of qualifications and/or skill sets is the most convenient method
because the units required for specific training pathways and employment outcomes are already
identified and listed. However, where necessary, a list of applicable units could be inserted in the
Exposition for an applicable area of employment.

Details and copies of units and qualifications can be obtained on-line from the training.gov web site.
The best source of skill set data is the Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Skill
Sets by Purpose that can be downloaded from the MSA web site (refer Attachment 1)
Specialist Maintenance Authorisations
The Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Skill Sets by Purpose Section 3 contains
Skill Sets that were developed in consultation with CASA to provide competencies required for individual
maintenance authorisations within CASR Part 145 AMOs to perform or certify work in the following
specialist employment fields:
• Non- destructive testing
• Aircraft welding
• Borescope inspections
• Composite repairs
• Egress system maintenance
• In-flight entertainment equipment that requires specialist software management
• Other maintenance approved by CASA as specialist maintenance (maintenance currently

covered by skill sets is machining, electroplating and tyre retreading)
Authorisation of Aeronautical Product Certifying Employees
Training leading to eligibility for authorisation to certify aeronautical product maintenance includes the
units of competency for the maintenance of the specific items of aeronautical product plus the following
units of competency:
• MEA114 Certify aeronautical product maintenance
• MEA115 Plan and implement aeronautical product maintenance activities
The units required for component maintenance can be attained through any RTO that has the Certificate
IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) or (Mechanical) in its registration, as the units are part of the qualifications’
aircraft workshop training pathways. Also, since many employees of aircraft workshops come from
allied trades there are Skill Sets that recognise relevant training and provide competency for
aeronautical product maintenance.
Non-Destructive Testing Approvals
MEA Release 1.2 includes a Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing) that is intended for full-time
NDT technicians who are qualified at AS3669 Level 2 in all methods. It also includes an Advanced
Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing for those qualified at AS3669 Level 3.
Where practitioners require authorisation at AS3669 Level 2 in individual methods there are Skill Sets as
detailed in this Attachment. There are also Skill Sets covering requirements for authorisation to perform

a specific technique during a maintenance task, e.g. eddy current testing of wheel assemblies during
overhaul or, in some cases, tyre replacement.
Training may be obtained from any RTO that has the relevant qualification/units of competency in their
scope of registration.
Skill sets for individual NDT authorisations that may be found in Section 3 of the Companion Volume are:
• Skill Set MTA046 Liquid penetrant inspection approval for aerospace
• Skill Set MTA047 Magnetic particle inspection approval for aerospace
• Skill Set MTA048 Eddy current inspection approval for aerospace
• Skill Set MTA049 Ultrasonic inspection approval for aerospace
• Skill Set MTA050 Radiographic inspection approval for aerospace
• Skill Set MTA051 Basic visual liquid dye penetrant inspection approval for aerospace
• Skill Set MTA052 Basic magnetic particle inspection approval for aerospace
• Skill Set MTA053 Basic eddy current inspection approval for aerospace
• Skill Set MTA054 Ultrasonic thickness testing inspection approval for aerospace
• Skill Set MTA055 Basic radiographic inspection approval for aerospace
Aircraft Welding Approvals
Also in the Companion Volume there is a Skill Set for each of the relevant aircraft welding processes in
each parent metal group. An individual can meet Regulatory requirements for approvals by meeting the
requirements and being given a statement of attainment for the specific skill set that covers the welding
method and the relevant parent metal group.
The skill sets provide for the required welding skills to be delivered through the applicable MEM code
welding units (except for plasma arc welding where it has been necessary to base the skill development
on the MEM Gas Tungsten Arc Welding code welding unit). The listed MEA welding units cover the test
pieces that must be completed and tested for aircraft welding approval. Also included in the skill sets
are common MEA units that relate to aircraft OHS, publications, documentation, work practices and
quality processes.
Aircraft welding skill sets that can be found in the Companion Volume are:
• Skill Set MTA006 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – aluminium alloys
• Skill Set MTA007 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – magnesium alloys
• Skill Set MTA008 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – carbon and low alloy steels
• Skill Set MTA009 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – corrosion and heat resisting
steels

• Skill Set MTA010 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – nickel alloys
• Skill Set MTA011 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – copper based alloys
• Skill Set MTA012 Aircraft welding using the gas welding process – titanium alloys
• Skill Set MTA013 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - aluminium alloys
• Skill Set MTA014 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - magnesium alloys
• Skill Set MTA015 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - carbon and low alloy steels
• Skill Set MTA016 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - corrosion and heat resisting
steels
• Skill Set MTA017 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - nickel alloys
• Skill Set MTA018 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - copper based alloys
• Skill Set MTA019 Aircraft welding using the braze welding process - titanium alloys
• Skill Set MTA020 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - aluminium alloys
• Skill Set MTA021 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - magnesium alloys
• Skill Set MTA022 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - carbon and low alloy
steels
• Skill Set MTA023 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process-corrosion and heat
resisting steel
• Skill Set MTA024 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - nickel alloys
• Skill Set MTA025 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - copper based alloys
• Skill Set MTA026 Aircraft welding using the gas metal arc welding process - titanium alloys
• Skill Set MTA027 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - aluminium alloys
• Skill Set MTA028 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - magnesium alloys
• Skill Set MTA029 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - carbon and low
alloy steels
• Skill Set MTA030 Aircraft welding using gas tungsten arc welding process - corrosion and heat
resisting steel
• Skill Set MTA031 Aircraft welding using the gas tungsten arc welding process - nickel alloys
• Skill Set MTA032 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - aluminium alloys
• Skill Set MTA033 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - magnesium alloys
• Skill Set MTA034 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - carbon and low alloy
steels

• Skill Set MTA035 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - corrosion and heat
resisting steels
• Skill Set MTA036 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - nickel alloys
• Skill Set MTA037 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - copper based alloys
• Skill Set MTA038 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - titanium alloys
• Skill Set MTA039 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - aluminium alloys
• Skill Set MTA040 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - magnesium
alloys
• Skill Set MTA041 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - carbon and low
alloy steels
• Skill Set MTA042 Aircraft welding using manual metal arc welding process - corrosion and heat
resisting steels
• Skill Set MTA043 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - nickel alloys
• Skill Set MTA044 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - copper based
alloys
• Skill Set MTA045 Aircraft welding using the manual metal arc welding process - titanium alloys
Note that for each welding method the units in each of the skill sets is the same, with only the wording
of the Pathway and the Statement of Attainment changing according to the parent metal group. This
means that for approval to weld an additional parent metal group using the same method you need only
to successfully complete the CAAP 33-1(1) test pieces in that metal group, as provided for in the
relevant unit of competency.
The units that cover the testing and authorisation process are:
• MEA430 Gas weld aircraft components
• MEA431 Braze weld aircraft components
• MEA432 Weld aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process
• MEA433 Weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process
• MEA434 Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process
• MEA435 Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process
Thus, in order to gain a welding approval for a given welding method and parent metal group you need
to:
• Identify the Skill Set that covers the required method and parent metal group and obtain the
required training from an RTO registered to deliver the training.

• On completion of the Skill Set do the test pieces specified in the unit of competency for the
welding method and have them tested. Repeat this process in the future if additional parent
metal group approvals are required. Note also the requirement for periodic re-testing.
Specific Maintenance Task Authorisations
Borescope Inspection
Individuals requiring authorisation by a Part 145 AMO to perform Borescope inspections may qualify
through attainment of Skill Set MTA003 Borescope inspection approval. Training may be obtained
through any RTO that has the listed units of competency in their scope of registration.
Composite Structure Repair and Modification
Two Skill Sets are provided; one for cases where you are required to perform repairs and modifications
using both hot and cold bonding and the other where you are required to perform repairs and
modifications using only cold bonding. The Skill Sets are:
• Skill Set MTA004 Aircraft composite structure repair/modification using hot and cold bonding
• Skill Set MTA005 Aircraft composite structure repair/modification using cold bonding only
Training may be obtained from any RTO that has the listed units of competency in their scope of
registration.
Aircraft Egress System Maintenance
If you require an authorisation to maintain aircraft egress systems on aircraft such as Warbirds you may
qualify by attaining Skill Set MTA001 Aircraft egress system maintenance. Training may be obtained
from any RTO that has the listed units of competency in their scope of registration.
In-Flight Entertainment System Maintenance
If you require an authorisation to perform maintenance on the software of in-flight entertainment

systems you can establish eligibility by attaining Skill Set MTA002 In-flight entertainment system
maintenance. Training can be obtained from any RTO with the listed units in their scope of registration.
Other Specialist Maintenance Authorisations
Aircraft Machining Authorisations
You can meet Regulatory requirements for approvals by Part 145 AMOs to perform machining of aircraft
components by meeting the requirements and being given a statement of attainment for the skill set
that covers the applicable machining operation. Training may be obtained from any RTO that has the
listed units in their scope of registration.
The aircraft machining Skill Sets are:
• Skill Set MTA059 Machine aeronautical product component parts (general)

• Skill Set MTA060 Grind aeronautical product component parts
• Skill Set MTA061 Precision jig boring of aeronautical product component parts
• Skill Set MTA062 Complex milling of aeronautical product component parts
• Skill Set MTA063 Machine aeronautical product component parts using horizontal and/or
vertical boring machines
• Skill Set MTA064 Machine aeronautical product component parts using NC/CNC machines
• Skill Set MTA065 Machine aeronautical product component parts using NC/CNC machining
centres
• Skill Set MTA066 Machine plastic aeronautical product component parts
• Skill Set MTA067 Aeronautical product component parts – metal spinning lathe operations
Aircraft Electroplating Authorisations
You can meet Regulatory requirements for approvals by Part 145 AMOs to perform electroplating of
aircraft components by meeting the requirements and being given a statement of attainment for the
skill set that covers the applicable electroplating operation. Training may be obtained from any RTO
that has the listed units in their scope of registration.
The aircraft electroplating Skill Sets are:
• Skill Set MTA056 Electroplate aeronautical product component parts
• Skill Set MTA057 Produce anodised film on aluminium alloy components
• Skill Set MTA058 Metal spray aeronautical product component parts
Aircraft Tyre Retreading Authorisations
You can meet Regulatory requirements for approvals by meeting the requirements and being given a
statement of attainment for the specific skill set that covers the applicable aircraft tyre retreading
operation.
Tyre Retreading Skill Sets are:
• Skill Set MTA068 Aircraft tyre retreading (basic)
• Skill Set MTA069 Aircraft tyre retreading (advanced)
Individuals with Allied Trades Qualifications Employed in Aviation Maintenance

Workshops
The Skill Sets below are a means of qualifying individuals from allied trades to work in specific areas of
aircraft component repair and overhaul. They could also be used to qualify individuals with Aeroskills
AME qualifications to work on component repair and overhaul. Allied trades are as follows:

• Allied trades related to avionic and electrical component work are electro-technology,
telecommunications and automotive. A metals and engineering background may also qualify
where competencies held and work experience is in the electrical and/or electronic fields.
• Allied trades related to mechanical component work are automotive and metals and
engineering where competencies held and work experience is in mechanical maintenance fields.
Many of the units of competency listed in the Skill Sets have the following common core Aeroskills units
as pre-requisites:
• MEA101 Interpret occupational health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
• MEA103 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activity
• MEA105 Apply quality standards applicable to aviation maintenance processes
• MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
• MEA109 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation
maintenance
Much of the general content in these units is also covered by units that will be held by individuals in
allied trades. To facilitate the movement of such individuals to aviation component workshop
employment the parts of these units that are peculiar to Aeroskills have been identified and have been
included in MEA145 Conversion from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops
which is listed in each Skill Set. Through attainment of MEA145 individuals may be deemed to be
competent in each of the listed common core units.
The applicable Skill Sets that may be found in Section 1 of the Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills
Training Package – Skill Sets by Purpose are as follows:
• Skill Set AMW001 Electrical component repair/overhaul
• Skill Set AMW002 Mechanical and electro-mechanical instrument component repair/overhaul
• Skill Set AMW003 Aircraft display, control and distribution system component repair/overhaul
• Skill Set AMW004 Oxygen system component repair/overhaul
• Skill Set AMW005 Aircraft radio frequency communication and navigation system component
repair/overhaul
• Skill Set AMW006 Aircraft pulse system component repair/overhaul
• Skill Set AMW007 Aircraft audio and visual system and reproducer repair/overhaul
• Skill Set AMW008 Hydraulic system component repair/overhaul
• Skill Set AMW009 Electro-hydraulic component repair/overhaul
• Skill Set AMW010 Pneumatic system component repair/overhaul
• Skill Set AMW011 Electro-pneumatic component repair/overhaul

• Skill Set AMW012 Fuel system component repair/overhaul
• Skill Set AMW013 Gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor module/component
repair/overhaul
• Skill set AMW014 Gas turbine engine combustion section module/component repair/overhaul
• Skill Set AMW015 Gas turbine engine turbine and exhaust module/component repair/overhaul
• Skill Set AMW016 Gas turbine engine ancillary section module/component repair/overhaul
• Skill Set AMW017 Piston engine disassembly for repair/overhaul
• Skill Set AMW018 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components
• Skill Set AMW019 Repair and/or overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly
components
• Skill Set AMW020 Reassemble aircraft piston engines
• Skill Set AMW021 Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit
• Skill Set AMW022 Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul
• Skill Set AMW023 Propeller repair/overhaul
• Skill Set AMW024 Rotary wing dynamic component repair/overhaul
• Skill Set AMW025 Mechanical system component repair/overhaul
• Skill Set AMW026 Composite structure maintenance
You can obtain training from any RTO that has the relevant units of competency in their scope of
registration.

ATTACHMENT 6
Small Aircraft – Apprenticeship and Progression To Licence
General Considerations
The circumstances leading to the development of the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) and the
future use of this qualification to establish eligibility for the grant of B1 and B2 AME licences for the
maintenance of small aircraft are described in Chapter 5. This Attachment provides guidance on
obtaining maximum benefit from the training pathways to the qualification through meeting the
workplace needs of diverse maintenance organisations.
Because of the diversity of aircraft types and maintenance organisations within the General Aviation
sector of the aviation industry, the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) contains a large range of
elective units of competency. To minimise training costs, units to be attained during apprenticeship
need to be carefully selected in consultation with the chosen training organisation. In so doing there are
a number of global considerations. These are:
• The Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) can be delivered by any RTO that has the
qualification and relevant units of competency in their scope of registration. However, since the
assumed final outcome being sought is the grant of a B1 or B2 licence limited to small aircraft
maintenance, the chosen RTO should also be a CASR Part 147 Maintenance Training
Organisation (MTO). You must clearly understand that the outcome of obtaining training from a
RTO that is not also an MTO would be the need to undergo further assessment from a MTO
which may include having to re-sit theory examinations in order to satisfy the CASA 75% pass
mark requirement before the qualification would be accepted for grant of a licence. This would
have to be paid for by either the individual or the employer.
• When selecting elective units of competency it is important to realise that the assessment
criteria need to be attainable in your normal workplace. While the RTO/MTO will deliver the
off-job component and finally assess competency, there are few units where those
organisations are either willing or able to deliver the necessary workplace experience to the
stage of competency assessment under simulated conditions at the training facility. Thus, the
final assessment of competency depends on gaining experience in the workplace and recording
it in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement until the stage is reached where the
conditions for assessment in the unit have been met, and assessment can be sought from the
RTO/MTO.
• Should it be desired to attain competency in units where experience will have to be attained in
other workplaces, the use of a Group Apprenticeship Scheme should be considered.
• The licence outcome against which the qualification was developed is the ability to release to
service a basic small aircraft with a single signature after a 100 hourly inspection. This is
represented in the mandatory units in the path to each licence category or sub-category.
Electives enable progression towards more than one licence sub-category or towards the
attainment of additional licence ratings for maintenance certification of more advanced aircraft,

such as those with retractable landing gear and those with turbocharged engines and constant
speed propellers.
We will now proceed to the consideration of a number of examples of maintenance organisations that
have been selected to represent reasonable industry coverage. The examples are:
• Organisation such as a flying school or aero club maintaining fleet of basic small aeroplanes
such as C150 and Jabiru
• Organisation such as a helicopter mustering company maintaining R22 helicopters and C172
• Organisation such as a third party maintenance company maintaining advanced small fixed wing
such as Bonanza, Mooney and C310
• Organisation such as an aerial work company maintaining helicopters such as Jet Ranger
• Organisation such as an aerial agriculture company maintaining turbo prop agricultural aircraft
such as Air Tractor
• Organisation on a GA airport maintaining avionic systems and components
Once this has been done we will consider some examples of individual progress through GA
maintenance organisations to the stage where the individuals need to remove the small aircraft
limitation from their licence in order to be able, for example, to certify maintenance on a couple of type-
rated executive aircraft types.
Before beginning, to follow the examples you will need copies of:
• The Part 66 Manual of Standards (download from the CASA web site)
• The Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) and applicable units of competency (download

from the training.gov web site)
• The Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Skill Sets by Purpose (down load
from the mskills.com.au web site)
Basic Small Aeroplanes
The aim is to complete the apprenticeship as quickly as possible and gain a B1.2 licence that will enable
certification of return to service with a single signature after a 100 hourly inspection. The applicable
aircraft types are assumed to be the Jabiru and the Cessna 150.
Now, please refer to the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) training pathways and packaging
rules as published in MEA Release 1.2.
For the qualification you will need 30 units made up of:
• 17 Core units applicable to all of the training pathways
• The 10 units in Electives Group B (the pathway applicable to the B1.2)
• 3 units from Electives Group F

Care needs to be taken in selecting the three units from Elective Group F. In this case, since the Jabiru
has a composite structure, one of the units should be either MEA367 or MEA405. MEA367 covers the
repair and modification of composite structure using cold bonding. If your organisation also uses hot
bonding you should choose MEA405 instead since it covers both hot and cold bonding.
For the other two units, look at the work performed in your organisation and select units that can be
utilised. If there are none, look for the least difficult means of gaining the experience required for
assessment. For example, if the opportunity existed to also maintain an ultralight it could be desirable
to choose MEA357 and 361 covering fabric surface and two stroke petrol engine maintenance.
Helicopter Mustering Company
In this case, the assumption is made that the company operates a fleet of Robinson R22 helicopters and
a small number of Cessna 172 aeroplanes. Therefore, the aim is to try and use the apprenticeship to
train individuals able to be granted both the B1.2 and the B1.4 for small aircraft maintenance.
To achieve this end you require a total of 30 units and the selection of units would be (refer to the
qualification) as follows:
• The 8 units in Electives Group B for the B1.2 required for the Cessna
• MEA352 in order to also complete Electives Group D (the other units in Group D are also
included in Group B) for the B1.4 required for the R22
• Two units selected from Electives Group F. For example, if some of the aircraft are fitted with
HF radio, unit MEA206 could be useful to enable removal and installation of HF radio system
components. The other unit that may be of value could be MEA367 to enable repair of
composite structure using cold bonding or MEA405 which covers both hot and cold bonding.
Third Party Maintenance Company
This organisation is assumed to provide maintenance services to the owners and operators of a range of
advanced small aircraft, such as Bonanza, Mooney and Cessna 310. The aim will be to train apprentices
who can be granted a B1.2 licence for small aircraft maintenance and gain additional ratings relating to
turbocharged engines, constant speed propellers and electrically retractable landing gear. If possible,
twin engine electrical systems should also be covered.
• The 10 units in Electives Group B for the B1.2 licence
• 3 units from Electives Group F

Now, to meet the requirements of CASA for the necessary additional ratings, units taken from Electives
Group F would need to be MEA202 and 210 (retractable landing gear and pre-requisites for MEA277),
MEA306 and 313 (turbocharged engines), MEA307 and 315 (constant speed propellers) and MEA277
(twin engine electrics). Thus, all of the required units cannot be attained within the Certificate IV and
the options for attaining the additional units include:
• Select the three units that are regarded as of greatest benefit to a newly-licensed individual and
include them in the Certificate IV.
• Negotiate with the RTO/MTO for delivery of the additional units after completion of the
Certificate IV, at an agreed time and cost. This is the procedure for the attainment of other
licence additional ratings where this is necessary for performance and certification in the course
of the organisation’s maintenance activities.
The additional ratings that include these units can be found in the Part 66 MOS and the related Skill Sets
for arranging training are in Section 4 of the Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package –
Skill Sets by Purpose.
Helicopter Aerial Work Company
The organisation is assumed to be an aerial work company that operates a number of Jet Ranger and
Long Ranger helicopters. The aim is to train apprentices who are able, on completion of apprentice
training, to seek the grant of a B1.3 licence for the maintenance of small helicopters.
• 11 units from Electives Group C (for the B1.3 licence)
• 2 units chosen from Electives Group F. In this case the chosen units would be MEA308 and 316
in order to cover hydraulically boosted flight controls.
However, MEA308 has a pre-requisite, MEA302 which also leads to MEA309 to cover hydraulic system
inspection, testing and troubleshooting. This means that two additional units need to be negotiated
outside of the Certificate IV. In doing this, the overlap between MEA352 and MEA302 and 309 (fuel
systems), and with MEA308 and 316 (rotors and mechanical control linkages) should be noted and
allowed for in terms of training time and cost. The additional ratings that include these units can be
found in the Part 66 MOS and the related Skill Sets for arranging training are in Section 4 of the
Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Skill Sets by Purpose.
Aerial Agriculture Company
In this case the organisation is an aerial agriculture company operating Air Tractor aircraft. The aim is to
train apprentices who are qualified to seek the grant of a B1.1 licence for the maintenance of small
aircraft.

• 17Core units applicable to all of the training pathways
• 13 units from Electives Group A (the pathway for the B1.1 licence limited to small aircraft)
In this case, the 30 units are fully covered by mandatory units and there is no scope for selection of units
from Electives Group F. Any additional units required would have to be negotiated with the RTO/MTO as
additional training.
Avionics Maintenance Company
The organisation is a company located on a GA airport that provides avionic maintenance services to
other organisations that operate and/or maintain small aircraft. The aim is to train apprentices who are
qualified to seek the grant of a B2 licence for the maintenance of small aircraft.
rules as published in MEA Release 1.
• 9 units from Electives Group E (the pathway to a B2 limited to small aircraft)
• 4 units chosen from Electives Group F
The units from Electives Group F should be chosen on the basis of maximum benefit to the maintenance
tasks performed. For example, if some of the aircraft maintained are fitted with weather radar, units
MEA220 would be applicable. Unit MEA221 covers secondary radar systems including DME, doppler,
RADALT and ACAS, and meets the requirements for additional ratings covering those systems; it is thus a
very good choice. Also, if some of the aircraft maintained have a glass cockpit unit MEA278 would be a
good choice. For the fourth unit, if both aeroplanes and helicopters are maintained and some of each
have three axis autopilots either MEA217 or MEA218 could be taken (one of these units can be taken in
Group E instead of MEA291 which covers only single axis autopilots so that three axis autopilots are fully
covered).
The additional ratings that include these units can be found in the Part 66 MOS and the related Skill Sets
for arranging training are in Section 4 of the Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package –
Skill Sets by Purpose.
Individual Progression to Removal of Small Aircraft Limitation
Example 1 – Aeroplanes
An individual attains the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) and is granted a B1.2 licence, plus
additional ratings for super/turbocharged engines and constant speed propellers. To do this the
individual has attained the following units of competency:

• Qualification core units (17) – MEA101, MEA103, MEA105, MEA107, MEA108, MEA109,
MEA111, MEA112, MEA113, MEA116, MEA118, MEA148, MEA201, MEA246, MEA260, MEA301,
MSAENV472B
• Elective Group B units (10) – MEA274, MEA275, MEA276, MEA351, MEA353, MEA364, MEA365,
MEA369, MEA370, MEA372
• Elective Group F (3 units to bring the total to 30 units) – MEA307 and 315 for additional rating
Group V in Part 66 MOS Appendix X for constant speed propellers. Also MEA313 for additional
rating Group S in Part 66 MOS Appendix X for boosted induction systems.
Soon after beginning work as a LAME the individual needs to also be able to certify work on small twin
piston engine aircraft. To do so, an additional rating is required; Rating 2 Electrical systems – multi-
generator. For training purposes this rating is covered by Skill Set SAL002 (from the Skill Sets by Purpose
Companion Volume) which includes three units – MEA202, MEA212 and MEA277. The attainment of
MEA202 and MEA210 also provide the competencies required for electrically retractable landing gear.
When negotiating the provision of this training, credits should be sought for the areas of duplication
between MEA274 and MEA202 and 210. The twin engine aircraft also has an oxygen system, so the
LAME needs Rating 8 Oxygen (from Part 66 MOS Appendix 10) which is covered by Skill Set SAL 008
which lists two units – MEA209 and MEA222 for which training is obtained from an RTO/MTO.
This process could have been continued as the individual needed to certify maintenance on aircraft
types with hydraulically-retractable landing gear, vapour cycle air conditioning and pressurisation,
maybe also pneumatic systems for de-ice boot systems. However, the individual changes jobs and
moves to an agricultural operator flying Air Tractor aircraft with gas turbine engines. This means that
the LAME also needs to have a B1.1 licence limited to small aircraft maintenance. The required units for
the grant of a B1.1 small aircraft licence to LAMEs who already hold a B1.2 licence are listed in Skill Set
SAL033 and, when negotiating the provision of training from an RTO/MTO the situation would be as
follows:
• MEA306 – deemed to be held because MEA353 is held (refer Electives Group F of Certificate IV
in Aeroskills (Mechatronics))
• MEA307 – credit because the constant speed and variable pitch propeller additional rating is
held
• MEA314 – training required
• MEA315 - credit because the constant speed and variable pitch propeller additional rating is
held
Thus, the LAME has only to attain MEA314 in order to qualify for the grant of a B1.1 licence limited to
small aircraft.
In time the LAME again changes jobs and moves to a regional airline operator with type-rated twin
turboprop aircraft with air cycle air conditioning and pressurisation.
This means that the individual needs to gain a full B1.1 licence followed by type training. The units of
competency required for this are listed in Skill Set SAL027 and, when negotiating the provision of
training with an RTO/MTO the situation would be:

• MEA142 – this is an extension of MEA118 and may be attainable through an RPL assessment
• MEA203 – some credit should be available for DC systems covered in MEA202 which is held
• MEA209 – credit because the unit was attained for the oxygen systems additional rating
• MEA222 - credit because the unit was attained for the oxygen systems additional rating
• MEA223 – training required but some credit for DC systems covered in MEA210 which is held
• MEA227 - training required but some credit for DC systems covered in MEA210 which is held
• MEA305 – training required but some credit from MEA351 which is held
• MEA317 – training required but some credit from MEA369 which is held
• MEA318 – training required but limited credit from MEA351 which is held
• MEA319 – should be available on an RPL basis because MEA314 is already held
• MEA320 - training required but limited credit from MEA351 which is held
• MEA321 - training required but limited credit from MEA351 which is held
• MEA322 - should be available on an RPL basis because MEA314 is already held
• MEA328 – training required but credit from MEA364
• MEA339 – training required but substantial credits from MEA369 and 370 which are held
• MEA343 – training required but substantial credits from MEA275 and 276 which are held
The two additional units (MEA307 and 315) required for turbo prop aircraft are already held because of
the constant speed and variable pitch propeller additional rating.

Example 2 – Helicopters
An individual attains the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) and is granted a B1.4 licence, plus an
additional rating for helicopter powered flight controls. To do this the individual has attained the
following units of competency:
MSAENV472B
• Elective Group D units (10) – MEA274, MEA275, MEA276, MEA352, MEA353, MEA364, MEA365,
MEA369, MEA370, MEA372
• Elective Group F (3 units to bring the total to 30 units) – MEA302, 308 and 316 for additional
rating Group 11 in Part 66 MOS Appendix X for helicopter powered flight controls.
Soon after beginning work as a LAME the individual is required to perform and certify repairs to
composite rotor blades. This requires both hot and cold bonding and the applicable individual
authorisation for this work is covered by Skill Set MTA004 (from Skill Sets by Purpose Companion
Volume) and the only unit for which training has to be obtained from an RTO/MTO is MEA405.
Some of the helicopters being maintained have vapour cycle air conditioning systems. In order to certify
work performed on this system the LAME requires additional rating 6A Vapour cycle air conditioning
system (from the Part 66 MOS Appendix X). The training required is in Skill Set SAL006 and unit MEA362
is required. Training needs to be arranged through an RTO/MTO.
The organisation begins to also maintain small gas turbine engine helicopters and the LAME now also
needs to hold a B1.3 licence limited to small aircraft. The units required for this are in Skill Set SAL041 –
they are MEA306 and MEA314. Now, credit can be claimed for MEA306 since MEA353 is held. This
leaves MEA314 for which training must be obtained from an RTO/MTO.
Eventually, the LAME moves to a new job with a company operating large type-rated gas turbine engine
helicopters and thus needs to remove the small aircraft limitation from the B1.3 licence. The units
required for this are in Skill Set SAL028 and, allowing for the individual’s background, the situation when
negotiating training with an RTO/MTO would be:
• MEA142 – an extension of MEA118 that should be attainable through an RPL assessment
• MEA203 – training required but some credit in DC systems from MEA274 which is held
• MEA302 – unit already held
• MEA304 – mostly covered by MEA369 and MEA370 which are held

• MEA319 – credit should be available because MEA314 is held
• MEA322 - credit should be available because MEA314 is held
• MEA328 – training required but credit available from MEA364
• MEA339 – mostly covered by MEA369 and MEA370
• MEA343 – training required but significant credit from MEA275 and MEA276

Example 3 – Avionics
An individual attains the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) and is granted a B2 licence limited to
small aircraft plus additional ratings for HF radio, weather radar and secondary radar systems. To do this
the individual has attained the following units of competency:
MSAENV472B
• Elective Group E units (9) – MEA202, MEA204, MEA207, MEA210, MEA212, MEA216, MEA289,
MEA290, MEA291
• Elective Group F (4 units to bring the total to 30 units) – MEA206, MEA214 for Rating 22 HF
radio, MEA220 for Rating 19 Weather radar and MEA221 for additional Rating 18 Secondary
radar in Part 66 MOS Appendix X
The LAME is also required to perform and certify maintenance on small aeroplanes and helicopters that
have radio coupled three axis autopilots. For this, additional ratings 12 and 13 are required. The training
is specified in Skill Sets SAL016 and SAL017. The units are MEA217 and MEA218 respectively and training
will be required from an RTO/MTO with significant credit for MEA291 which is already held. In addition,
maintenance has to be performed and certified on some aircraft types that have a glass cockpit. This
requires Rating 14 and Skill Set SAL018 lists unit MEA278, for which training must be obtained from an
RTO/MTO.
The organisation is then contracted to perform avionic maintenance on a small fleet of executive jets.
These aircraft are all type rated and the LAME will need to have the small aircraft limitation removed
from the B2 licence. The required units are listed in Skill Set SAL029 and, allowing for the individual’s
background, the situation when negotiating training with an RTO/MTO would be:
• MEA142 – an extension of MEA118 that should be attainable through an RPL assessment
• MEA205 – training required but some credits available from MEA204 which is held
• MEA223 – training required but credits for DC systems available from MEA210 which is held
• MEA224 – training required but credits available from MEA212 which is held
• MEA225 – training required but some credits available from MEA217 and MEA218 which are
held
• MEA226 – training required but credits available from MEA214, MEA278 and MEA289 which are
held
• MEA227 - training required but credits for DC systems available from MEA210 which is held
• MEA228 - training required but credits available from MEA212 and MEA278 which are held
• MEA229 – training required but credits available from MEA214 and MEA289 which are held

• MEA230 - training required but some credits available from MEA217 and MEA218 which are
held
• MEA232 – training required but considerable credits available from MEA220 and MEA221 which
are held

ATTACHMENT 7
AME Small Aircraft Maintenance
General Considerations
The Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) is intended for delivery through Traineeship since, for
Aeroskills, exit from apprenticeship is at Certificate IV. It is useful for training of AMEs where the
immediate progression to eligibility for the grant of a B1 licence for small aircraft maintenance is not
required. In terms of overall coverage it can be broader than the Certificate IV (refer Attachment 5)
because the units specific to the exercise of licence privileges do not have to be included in the training
pathways.
Specific examples of the uses of the Certificate III are:
• Where the early progression to a B1 licence for small aircraft maintenance is not intended and
the broadest possible coverage of maintenance activities is required. However, if future
articulation to the Certificate IV and licence is planned the choice of units should take into
consideration the Certificate IV pathways to the extent possible.
• As a first aviation maintenance qualification for trade qualified individuals moving to small
aircraft maintenance from allied trades such as motor mechanic or auto electrician.
• As a qualification for existing AMEs who desire recognition of training and experience through
the award of an AQF Certificate. This could be useful in improving the ability of an individual to
move to an allied trade field of employment.
When selecting an RTO to deliver off-job training you need to consider the likelihood that you may
require, or your employee will seek, future progression to licence. Certificate III training may be
obtained from any RTO that has the qualification in its scope of registration. However, if seeking
recognition of units for licensing purposes they will need to have been delivered by an RTO that is also a
CASR Part 147 MTO. If this is not the case, it will be necessary to obtain RPL/RCC assessment from an
MTO for units held, at the expense of either the individual or the employer. This also includes the CASA
requirement that theory examinations have a 75% pass mark.
We will now proceed to the consideration of a number of examples of maintenance organisations that
have been selected to represent reasonable industry coverage. These are the same examples as used in
Attachment 5 for the Certificate IV in order to facilitate the comparison of outcomes. The examples are:
• Organisation such as a flying school or aero club maintaining fleet of basic small aeroplanes
such as C150 and Jabiru
• Organisation such as a helicopter mustering company maintaining R22 helicopters and C172
• Organisation such as a third party maintenance company maintaining advanced small fixed wing
such as Bonanza, Mooney and C310
• Organisation such as an aerial work company maintaining helicopters such as Jet Ranger

• Organisation such as an aerial agriculture company maintaining turbo prop agricultural aircraft
such as Air Tractor
Basic Small Aeroplanes
The aim is to attain as many relevant units of competency as possible through the Traineeship to
support the maintenance activities of the organisation. The applicable aircraft types for this example are
assumed to be the Jabiru and the Cessna 150.
Now, please refer to the Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) training pathways and packaging
rules as published in MEA Release 1.2 Aeroskills Training Package on the training .gov.au web site.
• 15 Core units
• 5 units from Elective Group A
Care needs to be taken in selecting the five units from Elective Group A. In this case, since the Jabiru has
a composite structure, one of the units should be either MEA367 or MEA405. MEA367 covers the repair
and modification of composite structure using cold bonding. If your organisation also uses hot bonding
you should choose MEA405 instead, since it covers both hot and cold bonding.
If you perform structural repairs on the C150 you may consider selecting unit MEA370 which covers the
performance of metal repairs, and also possibly unit MEA371 which covers major structural repairs such
as replacement of wing spars and fuselage frames.
This leaves two units to be selected. The two units that provide the broadest range of frequently-used
competencies would be MEA351 that covers the airframe systems of both types and MEA353 which
covers the maintenance of normally aspirated piston engines and fixed pitch propellers.
Thus, for the example, it has been decided that the individual will have airframe and engine
maintenance capabilities, plus structural repair of both metal and composite structures and major repair
of metal structure.
Please note that the above is an example only. You may select other units listed in Elective Group A if
you wish to. However, it is important to note carefully any prerequisite units and the selection advice
contained in the Table.
Should an individual with the core units plus these electives later seek to obtain a B1.2 licence the
required additional units to attain the Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) and qualify for the B1.2
licence would be as follows:
• MEA111, MEA112, MEA113, MSAENV472B to complete the Certificate IV core units
• MEA274, MEA275, MEA276, MEA365, MEA372 to complete the Certificate IV Electives Group B
• One additional elective unit form Certificate IV Electives Group F to bring the total to 30 units
required for the Certificate IV and a B1.2 licence.

Helicopter Mustering Company
In this case, the assumption is made that the company operates a fleet of RobinsonR22 helicopters and
a small number of Cessna 172 aeroplanes. Therefore, the aim is to use the traineeship to train AMEs
who are able to maintain both basic small aeroplanes and helicopters.
To achieve this end you require a total of 20 units and the selection of units would be (refer to Annex B)
as follows:
• 15 Core units
• 5 units selected from Elective Group A.
In selecting units from Elective Group A the needs of the organisation must be considered. For example,
units MEA351, 352 and 353 provide for airframe and engine maintenance of basic small aeroplanes and
helicopters. To make up the five units, selection of MEA370 provides competency in the repair of
damage to metal structure and MEA367 provides competencies in the repair of composite structure
using cold bonding (select MEA405 if both hot and cold bonding is used in the organisation),
Alternatively, it could be more beneficial to select other elective units to provide overall maintenance
capability. All of the units in Elective Group A are at your disposal in meeting the needs of yourself and
your organisation.
Should you later wish to be granted B1.2 and B1.4 licences and you have the Certificate III core units
plus the electives listed above, the required additional units to attain the Certificate IV and qualify for
the grant of the two licences would be:
• MEA274, MEA275, MEA276, MEA365, MEA372 to complete the Certificate IV Electives Groups B
and D
• One additional elective unit form Certificate IV Electives Group F to bring the total to 30 units
required for the Certificate IV and B1.2 and B1.4 licences.
Third Party Maintenance Company
This organisation is assumed to provide maintenance services to the owners and operators of a range of
advanced small aircraft, such as Bonanza, Mooney and Cessna 310. The aim in this example will be to
use the traineeship to provide AMEs for small aircraft maintenance who are also competent to maintain
turbocharged engines, constant speed propellers and electrically retractable landing gear. Now, please
refer to the Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) training pathways and packaging rules.
• 15 Core units
Now, to achieve the coverage required for more advanced small aircraft, units taken from Elective
Group A would need to be MEA351 plus:

• MEA202 and 210 for electrically retractable landing gear,
• MEA306 and 313 for turbocharged engines,
• MEA307 and 315 for constant speed and variable pitch propellers
• MEA277 for small twin engine aircraft
This adds up to eight additional units; three more than the number of electives required for the
Certificate III
Thus, all of the required units cannot be attained within the Certificate III and the options for attaining
the additional units, should this be required, include:
• Select the four units from the above dot points that are regarded as of greatest benefit and
include them in the Certificate III.
• Negotiate with the RTO/MTO for delivery of the additional units after completion of the
Certificate III, at an agreed time and cost.
Please note carefully that the above is but one example and other units in Elective Group A can be
chosen in the five unit selection, as required to meet the maintenance need. For example, the
organisation may be required to perform major structural maintenance and some AMEs may require
MEA371. Alternatively, some may require MEA274, 275 and 276 for basic electrical, instrument and
avionic work (here, if the individual is attaining MEA202 and 210 for retractable landing gear MEA274
would not be chosen because it is covered to a higher level by MEA202 and 210). In selecting units it is
most important to carefully read the Elective Group A Table prerequisite and unit selection guideline
columns.
Now, should you later wish to obtain a B1.2 licence plus the additional ratings for the systems of the
more advanced small aircraft the units required for the Certificate IV and the B1.2 licence, plus the
required additional ratings (refer Part 66 MOS Appendix X) would be:
• MEA275, MEA276, MEA365, MEA372 to complete the Certificate IV Electives Group B
• Two additional elective units form Certificate IV Electives Group F to bring the total to 30 units
required for the Certificate IV and a B1.2 licence. For the purpose of this example the two units
are MEA202 and MEA210 because these units remove the need for MEA274 in Electives Group
B – these units have already been attained
• Additional rating 2 Electrical systems multi-generator – units MEA202, MEA210 and MEA277 (all
already held)
• Additional rating S Boosted induction systems – units MEA306 and MEA313 which are already
held and which also cover MEA353 in Electives Group B
• Additional rating V Constant speed and variable pitch propellers which are already held

Thus, there are 8 additional units required for the Certificate IV and grant of a B1.2 licence. There are no
additional units required for the three additional ratings because all were attained during AME
employment.
There are, of course, more additional ratings that may also be required, such as vapour cycle air
conditioning, and there are other units covering competencies such as metal repairs and major
structural repair that may need to be progressively attained.
Helicopter Aerial Work Company
The organisation is assumed to be an aerial work company that operates a number of Jet Ranger and
Long Ranger helicopters. The aim is to train AMEs who are able to perform the greatest possible range
of maintenance tasks relevant to the organisation.
Now, please refer to the Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) training pathways and packaging
rules.
• 15Core units
• 5 units chosen from Elective Group A.
To cover airframe and engine maintenance the units required from Group A would be MEA302,
MEA306, MEA308, MEA314, MEA316 and MEA352. This means that an additional unit would need to be
negotiated outside of the Certificate III. Alternatively, the best five units, from a work perspective, could
be chosen. This, of course, includes other units listed in Elective Group A. In selecting units it is most
important to carefully read the Elective Group A Table prerequisite and unit selection guideline columns.
Now, assume that the five units chosen were MEA302, MEA306, MEA308, MEA314 and MEA316, with
MEA352 being attained as an additional unit. Should an individual with these units later seek to attain
the Certificate IV and be eligible for the grant of a B1.3 licence limited to small aircraft maintenance, the
additional units required would be:
• MEA274, MEA275, MEA276, MEA365, MEA370 and MEA372 to complete the Certificate IV
Electives Group C
• The two units required from Electives Group F are already held (from MEA302, MEA308 and
MEA316)
Aerial Agriculture Company
In this case the organisation is an aerial agriculture company operating Air Tractor aircraft. The aim is to
train AMEs who are capable of performing as many as possible of the maintenance tasks applicable to
the organisation.
rules.

• 15Core units
To cover airframe and engine maintenance the selected units would include MEA306, MEA307,
MEA314, MEA315 and MEA351. However, any of the units listed in Elective Group A may be chosen in
the five units should they better meet the needs of you or your organisation. In selecting units it is most
important to carefully read the Elective Group A Table prerequisite and unit selection guideline columns.
Now, should you later seek to attain the Certificate IV and become eligible for the grant of a B1.1 licence
limited to small aircraft maintenance, the additional units to be attained would be:
• MEA274, MEA275, MEA276, MEA365, MEA370 and MEA372 to complete the Certificate IV
Electives Group A

ATTACHMENT 8
Maintenance Management
There are four diploma and advanced diploma qualifications that align with various maintenance
management positions in aviation maintenance. They are:
• Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics)
• Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical)
• Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics)
The use of these qualifications in meeting CASR Part 42 MOS requirements for employment in
Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs) has already been covered in detail in
Attachment 4.
Aside from CAMO employment the units of competency in the diploma qualifications would prepare
individuals for progression from trade or LAME employment to:
• Team leader positions in large organisations
• Managers of workshops or specialist departments
• Maintenance planners
• Spares assessors
• Repairable item managers
• Technical authors writing and amending maintenance publications and instructions
In the packaging rules for the diplomas there are elective units of competency that enable the
qualification to be aimed specifically at one of these areas of employment.
The two advanced diplomas are intended to prepare individuals for employment in the following fields:
• As senior maintenance managers with some paraprofessional engineering competency and a

deep level of knowledge of aviation maintenance management principles, regulatory
requirements and practices.
• As managers in integrated logistic management organisations
One specific employment field where the advanced diplomas (particularly mechanical) may be of use is
in preparing LAMEs for employment as Chief Engineers in GA maintenance organisations.

Paraprofessional Engineering
Before MEA Release 1 aeronautical and avionic engineering were specialist streams of qualifications in
the Metal and Engineering Training Package. Over two or three years those qualifications and units
underwent a major revision and restructuring that led to the aeronautical and avionic streams becoming
independent qualifications in the Aeroskills Training Package. There are four qualifications:
• Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering
• Diploma of Avionic Engineering
• Advanced Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering
• Advanced Diploma of Avionic Engineering
The two diplomas are intended to produce paraprofessional engineers who are able to work in any of
the following fields:
• Supporting professional engineers in design teams and in the engineering departments of

aviation maintenance organisations
• Members of airworthiness review teams
• Maintenance planners
• Spares assessors, especially where there is a requirement to identify suitable substitute parts or
components
• Repairable item managers
• Technical authors
Elective units in the training pathways of the qualification provide a measure of specialisation in one of
the above fields of employment.
The two advanced diplomas are aimed at producing individuals with the competencies required for
employment in senior paraprofessional engineering and engineering management positions. Elective
units in the aeronautical qualification provide for specialisation in one of the following fields:
• Systems engineering (hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, flight controls, engine systems)
• Structural engineering (design, modification development, repair scheme development)
• Configuration management
• Systems engineering process management
• Engineering management
In the avionic qualification, elective units provide for specialisation in one of the following fields:
• Analogue and digital systems engineering (electrical, instruments and radio communications
and pulse)

• Design and modification of avionic test equipment
• Configuration management
• Systems engineering process management
• Engineering management
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• enable maintenance organisations to use Aeroskills units and qualifications to demonstrate

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Outline of the Aeroskills Training Package

MEA Release 1.2 contains 387 units of competency:

• 26 Structures units (includes surface finishing, NDT and aircraft welding)

• 13 Aircraft life support and furnishing units

• 29 Paraprofessional engineering units

Unit numbers and titles are in Attachment 2.

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There are 25 qualifications ranging from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma:

• Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance

• Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing

• Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing

• Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)

• Certificate III in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics)

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures)

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)

• Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Armament)

• Certificate IV in Aircraft Surface Finishing

• Certificate IV in Aircraft Life Support and Furnishing

• Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)

• Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)

• Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing)

• Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics)

• Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical)

• Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering

• Diploma of Avionic Engineering

• Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Avionics)

• Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management (Mechanical)

• Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing

• Advanced Diploma of Aeronautical Engineering

• Advanced Diploma of Avionic Engineering

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In addition to this document there are four other Companion Volumes:

• Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Implementation Guide

• Companion Volume for MEA Aeroskills Training Package – Assessment Guidelines

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Supporting the Aviation Maintenance Industry

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Removal of Exclusions From B1 And B2 Licences

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CASR Part 42 Continuing Airworthiness Requirements for Aircraft and Aeronautical

• Continuing airworthiness manager

• Airworthiness review employees

• Maintenance program approval employees

CASR Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organisations

• Non- destructive testing

• Egress system maintenance

• In-flight entertainment equipment that requires specialist software management

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Small Aircraft Maintenance

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Using the Qualifications and Skill Sets

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