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SACAIR001 / Rotary Preapprenticeship

Aeroskills Industry Readiness Program (Rotary Environment)

The pre-apprenticeship Aeroskills Industry Readiness program provides students with foundational skills to enable them to perform from day one as an apprentice or trade assistant in the aircraft maintenance environment.

Who is this course for?

School leavers and career changers targeting trade assistant roles or an AME apprenticeship entry pathway.

Course Outcome / Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will receive:
* Certificate of Completion

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SACAIR001 / Rotary Preapprenticeship Aeroskills Industry Readiness Program (Rotary Environment)

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Face-to-Face Non-Award Aeroskills Industry Preparation Course Delivered Face to Face

AIR (Aeroskills Industry Readiness) is a short, face-to-face foundation program designed to screen and prepare new entrants for entry-level aircraft maintenance roles (trade assistant) and apprenticeship pathways.

Delivered as an on-site intensive (typically 5 weeks) with a small cohort (typically 10–15 participants), the program combines structured theory with supervised practical activities in a hangar / workshop environment delivered with partner maintenance organisations.

This is a non-award course. Successful participants receive a Certificate of Completion (no AQF qualification or CASA licence outcome).

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tuition Fees

Full Fee: $8,000+GST
Subsidies may be available

Student co-contribution is payable on application. Where a subsidy applies, the remaining tuition is funded/subsidised subject to eligibility and funding availability.

Additional costs (if applicable) such as PPE, travel, accommodation, medical checks, and partner-site access requirements are not included unless explicitly stated in writing. Fees and subsidy arrangements may change; the invoice and Student Agreement are the source of truth for your cohort.

Course Duration

5 Weeks

Study Load 38 hours per week, 2 weeks online self-directed, 3 weeks face-to-face on campus

Before you Apply

  • This pathway is intended for school leavers and career entrants who are not currently employed in an aircraft maintenance environment.
  • It is delivered as an on-site intensive with daily attendance requirements (typically full-time for ~5 weeks). Ensure you can commit for the full duration.
  • Training may be delivered at Sigma facilities and/or a partner maintenance organisation. You may need to meet site access, security and induction requirements.
  • Expect practical activities in an aviation maintenance environment (PPE and WHS compliance required).
  • This program does not guarantee employment or an apprenticeship outcome.

Full Entry Requirements

Units of study in this Course

Study Units

Sigma Unit
Unit Name
Unit Title
Core
Elective
Stream Elective
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SACAIR011
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
SACAIR012
Tool Control
SACAIR013
The dangers of Foreign Object Debris (FOD)
SACAIR014
Workplace Health and Safety (WHS)
SACAIR015
Human Factors (HF)
SACAIR021
Types of Maintenance
SACAIR022
Maintenance under supervision
SACAIR023
Approach to aircraft maintenance
SACAIR024
General maintenance tasks - lubrication
SACAIR025
Correct Ground Handling of Aircraft
SACAIR026
Aircraft Washing
SACAIR027
Aircraft Inspections
SACAIR031
Aircraft Filters
SACAIR032
Chip Detectors and Magnetic Plugs
SACAIR033
Aircraft Lockwiring
SACAIR034
Aircraft O-rings
SACAIR035
Common Aircraft hardware
SACAIR036
Aircraft Wiring (General) and EWIS
SACAIR037
General maintenance tasks - refuelling
SACAIR038
Aircraft oxygen systems
SACAIR039
Aircraft nitrogen systems
SACAIR041
Aircraft Structures - General
SACAIR042
Aircraft Structures - Sheetmetal
SACAIR043
Aircraft Structures - Composites
SACAIR051
Aircraft Painting - General
SACAIR052
Aircraft Painting Preparation
SACAIR061
What is a Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE)?
SACAIR062
Emergency Response Procedures (ERP)
SACAIR063
Human Resource Management
SACAIR064
Company Maintenance Program
SACAIR065
Company Job Packs (Aeronet)

How We Train

How We Assess

Entry Requirements

Age

  • Minimum age 17 years at commencement of course

Education

  • Australian High School Year 11 completion with a pass in English and maths; or
  • Completion of a formal Language literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment tool at ACSF Level 3 (Level 4 for Diploma courses, Level 1 for Certificate II)

Employment and Evidence

  • Candidate must be not be working in an aircraft maintenance environment on operating aircraft

Computing

  • Desktop or Laptop computer with webcam and speaker, and modern web browser, PDF viewer, and standards-compatible office suite software
  • Reliable broadband internet connection
  • An active email address
  • Intermediate computing skills, including knowledge of how to use internet to access information.

Pre-Application Confirmation

IMPORTANT

Before you Apply

  • This pathway is intended for school leavers and career entrants who are not currently employed in an aircraft maintenance environment.
  • It is delivered as an on-site intensive with daily attendance requirements (typically full-time for ~5 weeks). Ensure you can commit for the full duration.
  • Training may be delivered at Sigma facilities and/or a partner maintenance organisation. You may need to meet site access, security and induction requirements.
  • Expect practical activities in an aviation maintenance environment (PPE and WHS compliance required).
  • This program does not guarantee employment or an apprenticeship outcome.

Full Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Age

  • Minimum age 17 years at commencement of course

Education

  • Australian High School Year 11 completion with a pass in English and maths; or
  • Completion of a formal Language literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment tool at ACSF Level 3 (Level 4 for Diploma courses, Level 1 for Certificate II)

Employment and Evidence

  • Candidate must be not be working in an aircraft maintenance environment on operating aircraft

Computing

  • Desktop or Laptop computer with webcam and speaker, and modern web browser, PDF viewer, and standards-compatible office suite software
  • Reliable broadband internet connection
  • An active email address
  • Intermediate computing skills, including knowledge of how to use internet to access information.

Delivery disclaimer

AIR (Aeroskills Industry Readiness) – Student Acknowledgement and Delivery Conditions

I acknowledge and understand that AIR is an entry-level, non-award program designed to build foundational aviation maintenance awareness and screen candidates for industry pathways.

I understand and agree that:

  • AIR does not result in AQF certification documentation (qualification/statement of attainment) and does not provide a CASA licensing outcome;
  • Participation involves practical activities in a workshop / hangar environment, and I must comply with all WHS requirements, site procedures, and PPE requirements as directed;
  • Delivery locations and schedules may change due to operational, safety, or partner-site requirements;
  • Any employment or apprenticeship outcome is outside Sigma’s control and is not guaranteed by participation or completion; and
  • Sigma may remove a participant from the program where safety, conduct, or participation requirements are not met, in accordance with policy.

This course requires consultation with our training team prior to enrolment – if suitable, our team will provide you with password access to apply. Contact Team →

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