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) – Rotary Wing (Gas Turbine) Stream
Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical) – Rotary Wing (Gas Turbine) Stream
About the Course
Sigma Aerospace College Diploma courses are designed for working aircraft engineers and meet the training and assessment requirements for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.
Training is delivered online via self-paced learning via Sigma’s Learning Management System, via Recognition of Prior Learning with Gap Training & Assessment.
Looking for a licence outcome? Our B1.3 packaged course is designed to provide everything you need toward a licence →
Before You Apply:
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 is only suitable for individuals already working in an aircraft maintenance environment, and is not open for individuals on an international student visa.
This course stream includes elective units designed for individuals looking to progress down the Rotary Wing Gas Turbine-focused pathway.
Other streams for this course can be found here:
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Critical Information & Entry Requirements
Who is this course suitable for?
Currently working aircraft engineers with experience working in a live aircraft maintenance environment.
This training product is designed for currently working aircraft engineers with experience working in a live aircraft maintenance environment (authorised by the relevant aviation regulator to undertake aircraft maintenance).
Learners will have experience and/or qualifications in aircraft maintenance. This experience and/or qualifications may have been obtained in another country and some learners may be located overseas.
Note that learners who are on an Australian student visa will not be enrolled in this course, whether they are based in Australia or reside in an overseas country.
Course Entry Requirements
Age | Minimum 18 Years |
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 |
Employment | Candidate must be working in an aircraft maintenance environment |
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. |
Critical Notes
Please read and acknowledge:
- You must be employed in an aircraft maintenance environment to be eligible to enrol.
- This course is delivered online, as RPL with Gap Training and Assessment
Learners apply for RPL online and are required to provide all relevant evidence via this mode. If an interview is required, this can be conducted via TEAMS or in person. *Gap training and assessment may be conducted online, in a classroom, or at an aircraft maintenance hangar. - Prior to commencement all students are required to review the Student Handbook and the complete set of policies related to your training at sigma.edu.au/policies
- Initial RPL report, career or training advice and guidance will only be released following payment of tuition fees in full.
- You must meet the entry criteria to be eligible to enrol.
- To attain the practical competencies required by this course, you will be expected to upload approved evidence documentation for RPL assessment (a guide to which can be found in the student handbook.)
- You must not be on a student visa; applicants on an Australian student visa are not eligible to enrol.
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 Rotary/ Gas Turbine Engine/ Unpressurised aircraft
Some units included in this course require the prior completion of prerequisite units that may be attained by Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) for holders of Australian licences or other approved documentation
N.B. Please note that this course does not lead directly to a Licence Outcome! This is a qualification only (Diploma) and only partially fulfils the requirements of a CASA B1.3 Licence. For more information, please read the following article regarding the Diploma and CASA Licence.
If you are seeking a CASA B1.3 licence outcome, please visit the course page here.
AQF Units of Competency Covered
CODE | NAME | CORE/ELECTIVE | PREREQUISITES | SELECTION RESTRICTIONS |
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MEA111 | Perform administrative processes to prepare for the certification of civil aircraft maintenance | Diploma Core | All Group C Electives | |
MEA112 | Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities | Diploma Core | All Group C Electives | |
MEA113 | Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace | Diploma Core | All Group C Electives | |
MEA116 | Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance | Diploma Core | ||
MEA142 | Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment | Diploma Core | ||
MEA148 | Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance | Diploma Core | ||
MEA323 | Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance | Diploma Core | All Group C electives | |
MEA325 | Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications | Diploma Core | All Group C electives | |
MEA343 | Remove and install avionic system components | Diploma Core | MEA294 or MEA227 | |
MEA365 | Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications | Diploma Core | All Group C electives | |
MSMENV472 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | Diploma Core | ||
MEA107 | Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications | Cert IV Core Common | ||
MEA118 | Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment | Cert IV Core Common | ||
MEA154 | Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance | Cert IV Core Common | ||
MEA155 | Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities | Cert IV Core Common | MEA154 | |
MEA156 | Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities | Cert IV Core Common | MEA107, MEA154 | |
MEA157 | Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation | Cert IV Core Common | ||
MEA158 | Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance | Cert IV Core Common | ||
MEA201 | Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components | Cert IV Core Common | MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 | |
MEA203 | Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components | Cert IV Core Common | MEA201 | |
MEA246 | Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts | Cert IV Core Common | MEA201, MEA296 | |
MEA296 | Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities | Cert IV Core Common | MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 | |
MEA301 | Perform aircraft flight servicing | Cert IV Core Common | MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 | |
MEA303 | Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components | Cert IV Core Common | MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 | |
MEA306 | Remove and install engines and engine system components | Cert IV Core Common | MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158 | |
MEA328 | Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts | Cert IV Core Common | MEA303, MEA398 | |
MEA339 | Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures | Cert IV Core Common | MEA304 or MEA317 | |
MEA398 | Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components | Cert IV Core Common | MEA154 | |
MEA294 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components | Group C Diploma Electives | MEA203 | |
MEA304 | Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components | Group C Diploma Electives | MEA398 | |
MEA308 | Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components | Group C Diploma Electives | MEA398 | |
MEA309 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components | Group C Diploma Electives | MEA398 | |
MEA310 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components | Group C Diploma Electives | MEA303 | |
MEA316 | Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components | Group C Diploma Electives | MEA308 | |
MEA319 | Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components | Group C Diploma Electives | MEA306 | |
MEA322 | Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components | Group C Diploma Electives | MEA319 |