This course includes competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package that meet the requirements of The VET system for the granting of a Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical – Fixed Wing/Piston Engine/Pressurised Aircraft)
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Aeroskills Qualifications COURSE NAME
Diploma Of Aeroskills (Mechanical – Fixed Wing/Piston Engine/Pressurised Aircraft)
About the Course
Sigma Aerospace College Diploma courses are designed for all aspiring aircraft engineers and meet the training and assessment requirements to progress towards licencing.
The VET Diploma courses include all relevant learning materials and assessments for associated ASQA Units of Competency.
Theory training is delivered online via self-paced learning via Sigma’s Learning Management System. Practical training is not included so practical criteria are met via Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) by uploading suitable evidence.
Before You Enrol:
This course covers the MEA Aeroskills Training Package units of competency, that should be attained before by candidates who wish to progress beyond classification as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.
This course stream includes elective units designed for individuals looking to progress down the Fixed Wing/Piston Engine/Pressurised Aircraft-focused pathway.
Other streams for this course can be found here:
TUITION FEES
$5,600
Initial payment is required at the time of enrolment. Unless advised otherwise during onboarding, our course fees are transparent and include ALL ASQA unit theory training and assessment, RPL services for practical experience, and all CASA module gap exams (See Policy Page for Details).
Course Duration
96 Weeks
This is double the normal time to complete and the maximum allowable duration to complete this self-paced course. Course duration is the period of time, from the time of enrolment, in which you are required to complete your course including online self-paced theory training and assessments, uploading documentary evidence of practical experience, and completing CASA exams.
Our fees are all inclusive. See the Calculation:
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Entry Requirements
You must meet the following criteria to enrol in this course:
- Have a minimum English level of Upper Intermediate equivalent to 5.5 IELTS (Academic) or ICAO / CASA Aviation English language proficiency rating of 4
This course does NOT include practical training. Practical competencies must be met via Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL). To attain the practical competencies associated with this course, you will be expected to upload the following documentation:
- Related Log of Industrial Experience pages
- Journal documents signed by your supervisor
- Work History Sheets
- Any Supervisor Signature Registers
- Type Course Syllabus and Certificates
- Related Industry Maintenance documentation
- Commonwealth Statutory Declaration etc
To enrol in this qualification you must have access to aircraft & maintenance facilities to complete the practical component – otherwise you are ineligible to enrol and may result in forfeiture of any fees paid.
Critical Notes:
- Students looking to accelerate the processing of their RPL report will need to pay in full upfront.
- If you believe you have valid previous Aeroskills qualifications, units of competency, or are transferring from another provider and wondering if you can get a discount, select the ‘Pay by Invoice’ option at checkout and following the Client RPL Document Upload process, we will assess if any industry discount applies (without guarantee) and revise the invoice, however this will slow down the process of receiving your initial RPL report.
- Initial RPL report, career or training advice and guidance will only be released following payment of tuition fees in full.
Prior to commencement all students are required to review the Student Handbook & RPL Applicants Guide, and the complete set of policies related to your training at sigma.edu.au/policies
Please note, Sigma Aerospace College is NOT Approved to deliver CASA Licence Outcomes.
Course Details
This course includes competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package that meet the requirements of The VET system for the granting of a Diploma of Aeroskills. It is particularly suited for the Mechanical person working with Fixed Wing/ Piston Engine/ Pressurised aircraft
(NOTE: Some units included in this course are prerequisite units that may be attained by Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) for holders of Australian licences or other approved documentation.)
AQF Units of Competency Covered
| CODE | NAME | CORE/
ELECTIVE |
PRE-REQUISITES | SELECTION RESTRICTIONS |
| MEA111 | PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES TO PREPARE FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF CIVIL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE | CORE | ALL CERT IV UNITS LISTED BELOW FOR APPLICABLE LICENCE | |
| MEA112 | PLAN AND IMPLEMENT CIVIL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES | CORE | ALL CERT IV UNITS LISTED BELOW FOR APPLICABLE LICENCE | |
| MEA113 | SUPERVISE CIVIL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES AND MANAGE HUMAN RESOURCES IN THE WORKPLACE | CORE | ALL CERT IV UNITS LISTED BELOW FOR APPLICABLE LICENCE | |
| MEA116 | APPLY WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES AT SUPERVISOR LEVEL IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE | CORE | ||
| MEA142 | MANAGE SELF IN THE AVIATION MAINTENANCE ENVIRONMENT | CORE | ||
| MEA148 | APPLY MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE | CORE | ||
| MEA323 | PERFORM ADVANCED TROUBLESHOOTING IN AIRCRAFT MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE | CORE | ALL CERT IV UNITS LISTED BELOW FOR APPLICABLE LICENCE | |
| MEA325 | WEIGH AIRCRAFT AND PERFORM AIRCRAFT WEIGHT AND BALANCE CALCULATIONS AS A RESULT OF MODIFICATIONS | CORE | ALL CERT IV UNITS LISTED BELOW FOR APPLICABLE LICENCE | |
| MEA343 | REMOVE AND INSTALL AVIONIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS | CORE | MEA294 OR MEA227 | |
| MEA365 | ASSESS STRUCTURAL REPAIR/MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND EVALUATE STRUCTURAL REPAIRS AND MODIFICATIONS | CORE | ALL CERT IV UNITS LISTED BELOW FOR APPLICABLE LICENCE | |
| MSMENV472 | PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES | CORE | ||
| MEA107 | INTERPRET AND USE AVIATION MAINTENANCE INDUSTRY MANUALS AND SPECIFICATIONS | CORE# | ||
| MEA118 | CONDUCT SELF IN THE AVIATION MAINTENANCE ENVIRONMENT | CORE# | ||
| MEA154 | APPLY WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY PRACTICES IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE | CORE# | ||
| MEA155 | PLAN AND ORGANISE AVIATION MAINTENANCE WORK ACTIVITIES | CORE# | MEA154 | |
| MEA156 | APPLY QUALITY STANDARDS DURING AVIATION MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES | CORE# | MEA107, MEA154 | |
| MEA157 | COMPLETE AVIATION MAINTENANCE INDUSTRY DOCUMENTATION | CORE# | ||
| MEA158 | PERFORM BASIC HAND SKILLS, STANDARD TRADE PRACTICES AND FUNDAMENTALS IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE | CORE# | ||
| MEA201 | REMOVE AND INSTALL MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL HARDWARE/COMPONENTS | CORE# | MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 | |
| MEA203 | REMOVE AND INSTALL ADVANCED AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COMPONENTS | CORE# | MEA201 | |
| MEA246 | FABRICATE AND/OR REPAIR AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL HARDWARE OR PARTS | CORE# | MEA201, MEA296 | |
| MEA296 | USE ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT IN AVIATION MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES | CORE# | MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 | |
| MEA301 | PERFORM AIRCRAFT FLIGHT SERVICING | CORE# | MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 | |
| MEA303 | REMOVE AND INSTALL AIRCRAFT PNEUMATIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS | CORE# | MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 | |
| MEA306 | REMOVE AND INSTALL ENGINES AND ENGINE SYSTEM COMPONENTS | CORE# | MEA398 | |
| MEA328 | MAINTAIN AND/OR REPAIR AIRCRAFT MECHANICAL COMPONENTS OR PARTS | CORE# | MEA398, MEA303 | |
| MEA339 | INSPECT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES | CORE# | MEA317 OR MEA304 | |
| MEA398 | REMOVE AND INSTALL AIRCRAFT HYDRO-MECHANICAL AND LANDING GEAR SYSTEM COMPONENTS | CORE# | MEA154 | |
| MEA208 | REMOVE AND INSTALL AIRCRAFT PRESSURISATION CONTROL SYSTEM COMPONENTS | ELECTIVE | MEA201 | APPLICABLE TO B1.1 AND B1.2 STREAMS |
| MEA209 | REMOVE AND INSTALL AIRCRAFT OXYGEN SYSTEM COMPONENTS | ELECTIVE | MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 | APPLICABLE TO B1.1 AND B1.2 STREAMS |
| MEA219 | INSPECT, TEST AND TROUBLESHOOT AIRCRAFT PRESSURISATION CONTROL SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS | ELECTIVE | MEA246, MEA208 | APPLICABLE TO B1.1 AND B1.2 STREAMS |
| MEA222 | INSPECT, TEST AND TROUBLESHOOT AIRCRAFT OXYGEN SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS | ELECTIVE | MEA209 | APPLICABLE TO B1.1 AND B1.2 STREAMS |
| MEA294 | INSPECT, TEST AND TROUBLESHOOT ADVANCED AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS | ELECTIVE | MEA203 | APPLICABLE TO B1.2 STREAM |
| MEA305 | REMOVE AND INSTALL AIRCRAFT FIXED WING FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM COMPONENTS | ELECTIVE | MEA398 | APPLICABLE TO B1.1 AND B1.2 STREAMS |
| MEA307 | REMOVE AND INSTALL PROPELLER SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS | ELECTIVE | MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 | APPLICABLE TO B1.1 AND B1.2 STREAMS |
| MEA309 | INSPECT, TEST AND TROUBLESHOOT AIRCRAFT HYDRO-MECHANICAL AND LANDING GEAR SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS | ELECTIVE | MEA398 | APPLICABLE TO B1.2, B1.3 AND B1.4 STREAMS |
| MEA310 | INSPECT, TEST AND TROUBLESHOOT AIRCRAFT PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS | ELECTIVE | MEA303 | APPLICABLE TO B1.2, B1.3 AND B1.4 STREAMS |
| MEA312 | INSPECT, TEST AND TROUBLESHOOT AIRCRAFT FIXED WING FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS | ELECTIVE | MEA305 | APPLICABLE TO B1.2 STREAM |
| MEA313 | INSPECT, TEST AND TROUBLESHOOT PISTON ENGINE SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS | ELECTIVE | MEA306 | APPLICABLE TO B1.2 AND B1.4 STREAMS |
| MEA315 | INSPECT, TEST AND TROUBLESHOOT PROPELLER SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS | ELECTIVE | MEA307 | APPLICABLE TO B1.1 STREAM (WITH PROPELLERS) AND B1.2 |
| MEA317 | REMOVE AND INSTALL PRESSURISED AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL AND NON-STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS | ELECTIVE | MEA398, MEA303 | APPLICABLE TO B1.1 AND B1.2 STREAMS |
Entry Criteria
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