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DASR Part 66 Category Training
DASR Exclusion Lifting
DASR Part 66 Category Training
DASR Exclusion Lifting
MAML Exclusion Removal Course
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DASR E2.1 for B1.1

E2.1 Excluding Mechanical systems / for DASR B1.1

Gap training and assessment to support removal of the nominated DASR 66 MAML exclusion. Aligned to the DASR 66 syllabus and DASA’s exclusions/inclusions manual.

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Who is this course for?

B1.1 MAML holders with exclusion E2.1 (Excluding Mechanical systems) who need it removed.

Course Outcome / Certification

Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will receive:
* Per DASR requirement, a Statement of Attainment (SoA) listing all Units of Competency successfully completed and required for the outcome, with MTO number displayed;

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RPL and Gap Assessment Pathway Self-Directed for Experienced Engineers
Course Information For

DASR E2.1 for B1.1 E2.1 Excluding Mechanical systems / for DASR B1.1

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RPL and Gap Assessment Pathway Self-Directed for Experienced Engineers

This pathway is designed for experienced, self-motivated aircraft maintenance engineers.

Knowledge is assessed through an individualised combination of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and targeted knowledge gap assessments. Practical competency (performance evidence) is assessed via RPL using acceptable practical evidence.

Equivalence of Standard
The RPL and Gap Training pathway does not reduce the competency standard required for the award of the qualification. All learners, regardless of delivery mode, must meet the full requirements of each unit of competency, including performance evidence, knowledge evidence and assessment conditions.
No unit of competency is granted solely on the basis of employment history or documentation without structured assessment and verification.

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tuition Fees

Full Fee: $3,600
$500 on application, balance less credit on commencement
Payment Plan: 50% upfront
with the remaining 50% payable upon completion or within 6 months of the first payment, whichever comes first.

Full tuition fees paid as $500 on application, with balance due following assessment of applicable credit. Payment Plan: 50% upfront, with the remaining 50% payable upon completion or within 6 months of the first payment, whichever comes first.

Course Duration

3 months
Study Load: 8 hours per week
1 week break
  • The RPL & Gap training pathway has a reduced volume of learning versus full-time delivery due to the recognition of experience. Duration is only a guide – students may complete in a shorter or longer timeframe.
  • Duration will be shorter if any Credit Transfer is granted.

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Before you Apply

  • This course is designed for working aircraft maintenance engineers
  • This delivery mode requires a minimum of two (2) years of aircraft maintenance experience
  • Learners must be currently employed in an aircraft maintenance environment working on operating aircraft
  • Learners must be able to provide acceptable evidence for the practical tasks specified in each Unit of Competency
Units of study in this Course

Study Units

Unit of competency
Unit Name
Unit Title
Core
Elective
Stream Elective
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MEA303
Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components

What you will learn:

Strengthen the ability to remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components across hangar, workshop, and flight-line tasks, with disciplined control of hazards, tooling, and configuration. Key tasks span observing regulations governing the handling and custody of fire-extinguishers containing and locate and correctly remove and install components in air cycle, with disciplined sequencing and verification of each step. Knowledge areas include standard trade practices relating to tool usage, relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures, and connection hardware and couplings to support faultfinding and defensible serviceability decisions. Competence is demonstrated through safe work practices, correct configuration control, and records that stand up to audit.

  • Interpret procedures and specifications for aircraft pneumatic system components; confirm applicability, revision status, and any required precautions before work starts.
  • Execute maintenance actions on aircraft pneumatic system components with disciplined sequencing, correct technique, and control of hazards.
  • Inspect and function-test aircraft pneumatic system components; troubleshoot faults using standard trade practices relating to tool usage, relevant regulatory requirements and standard procedures.
  • Record results, defects, and rectification actions, and communicate status to support certification-ready handover.
Prerequisites
MEA156, MEA155, MEA154, MEA158, MEA157, MEA107
MEA305
Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components

What you will learn:

Build competence to remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components in workshop and on-aircraft environments, meeting enterprise procedures and regulatory expectations for safe outcomes. Practical activities include remove flight control surfaces, plus it is essential that safety precautions applicable to the fixed, with attention to access, protection, and damage prevention. Technical coverage spans connection hardware and couplings, requirements for independent inspection of work performed, and requirements for balancing of control surfaces, with emphasis on how these factors drive maintenance outcomes. Outcomes must be repeatable: correct technical results, clean handovers, and documentation suitable for certification and continuing airworthiness.

  • Apply relevant manuals and enterprise procedures to aircraft fixed wing flight control system components, ensuring correct set-up, isolation, and compliance with local requirements.
  • Select tooling and support equipment, then complete practical work on aircraft fixed wing flight control system components without introducing damage or FOD.
  • Verify outcomes on aircraft fixed wing flight control system components through inspection, test, and logic-based faultfinding, including checks after rectification.
  • Record results, defects, and rectification actions, and communicate status to support certification-ready handover.
Prerequisites
MEA398
Implied Prerequisites
MEA154
MEA317
Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components

What you will learn:

Develop the capability to remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components across hangar, workshop, and flight-line tasks, with disciplined control of hazards, tooling, and configuration. Key tasks span using relevant maintenance documentation and aircraft manuals and applying relevant WHS practices, with disciplined sequencing and verification of each step. Theory and application link crew and/or passenger seat restraints, faying surface treatment and fuel tank and pressure, and passenger escape systems to real maintenance decisions and troubleshooting logic. Emphasis is on defensible maintenance decisions—confirming serviceability, managing risk, and leaving a traceable maintenance trail.

  • Interpret procedures and specifications for pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components; confirm applicability, revision status, and any required precautions before work starts.
  • Prepare the work area and carry out hands-on tasks on pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components, using correct tools, test equipment, and contamination control.
  • Assess defects and performance on pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components using appropriate test methods, then confirm correct operation before release.
  • Document work performed and test outcomes, and provide a clean technical handover for continuing airworthiness.
Selection Restrictions
Do not take with MEA304
Prerequisites
MEA303, MEA369, MEA398
Implied Prerequisites
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158
MEA318
Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components

What you will learn:

Build competence to inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components under operational maintenance conditions, aligned to approved data and controlled risk management. Practical activities include jacking of the aircraft, plus using hand skills and tools in the inspection of hydraulic, with attention to access, protection, and damage prevention. Theory and application link inspection and testing requirements for gears, how to obtain MSDS, and relevant maintenance manuals to real maintenance decisions and troubleshooting logic. Emphasis is on defensible maintenance decisions—confirming serviceability, managing risk, and leaving a traceable maintenance trail.

  • Apply relevant manuals and enterprise procedures to aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components, ensuring correct set-up, isolation, and compliance.
  • Select tooling and support equipment, then complete practical work on aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components without introducing damage.
  • Assess defects and performance on aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components using appropriate test methods, then confirm correct operation before.
  • Produce clear maintenance records and reports, including non-routine findings and any follow-up actions required.
Selection Restrictions
Do not take with MEA309 or MEA310
Prerequisites
MEA303, MEA398, MEA305
Implied Prerequisites
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158
MEA320
Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components

What you will learn:

Build competence to test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components under operational maintenance conditions, with disciplined control of hazards, tooling, and configuration. Practical activities include jacking of the aircraft, plus ability to interpret system performance specifications and apply them, with attention to access, protection, and damage prevention. Technical coverage spans landing gear retraction systems, struts/oleos, and relevant WHS practices relating to hydraulic, with emphasis on how these factors drive maintenance outcomes. Competence is demonstrated through safe work practices, correct configuration control, and records that stand up to audit.

  • Apply relevant manuals and enterprise procedures to and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components, ensuring correct set-up, isolation, and compliance.
  • Execute maintenance actions on and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components with disciplined sequencing, correct technique, and control of hazards.
  • Verify outcomes on and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components through inspection, test, and logic-based faultfinding, including checks after rectification.
  • Document work performed and test outcomes, and provide a clean technical handover for continuing airworthiness.
Selection Restrictions
Do not take with MEA309 or MEA310
Prerequisites
MEA318
Implied Prerequisites
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158, MEA303, MEA305, MEA398
MEA321
Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components

What you will learn:

Strengthen the ability to test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components in line and base maintenance settings, meeting enterprise procedures and regulatory expectations for safe outcomes. Hands-on work covers functionally test the operation of fixed wing flight control systems and rig fixed wing flight control systems, using the right tools and controlled isolation practices. Knowledge areas include flight control balancing and flutter, pulleys and fairleads, and push/pull rods to support faultfinding and defensible serviceability decisions. Work is expected to align with approved data and organisational procedures, with clear reporting of defects and rectification actions.

  • Use approved maintenance data (manuals, drawings, standards) for and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components, and confirm configuration, limits, and safety.
  • Select tooling and support equipment, then complete practical work on and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components without introducing damage.
  • Assess defects and performance on and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components using appropriate test methods, then confirm correct operation before.
  • Produce clear maintenance records and reports, including non-routine findings and any follow-up actions required.
Selection Restrictions
Do not take with MEA312
Prerequisites
MEA318
Implied Prerequisites
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158, MEA303, MEA305, MEA398
MEA328
Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts

What you will learn:

Learn to maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts across hangar, workshop, and flight-line tasks, using approved data and safe systems of work. Practical activities include test and/or adjust components, plus seal and package completed components, with attention to access, protection, and damage prevention. Knowledge areas include how to obtain MSDS, from unpressurised aircraft, and emergency equipment and stowages to support faultfinding and defensible serviceability decisions. Work is expected to align with approved data and organisational procedures, with clear reporting of defects and rectification actions.

  • Use approved maintenance data (manuals, drawings, standards) for and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts, and confirm configuration, limits, and safety controls.
  • Prepare the work area and carry out hands-on tasks on and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts, using correct tools, test equipment, and contamination.
  • Assess defects and performance on and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts using appropriate test methods, then confirm correct operation before release.
  • Document work performed and test outcomes, and provide a clean technical handover for continuing airworthiness.
Selection Restrictions
Do not take with MEAMEC0024
Prerequisites
MEA303, MEA398
Implied Prerequisites
MEA107, MEA154, MEA155, MEA156, MEA157, MEA158
MEA398
Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components

What you will learn:

Learn to remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components within an aircraft maintenance organisation, using approved data and safe systems of work. Key tasks span observe all required work health and safety procedures and each of the following landing gear components, with disciplined sequencing and verification of each step. Theory and application link rendering systems safe, and packaging removed components, and fuel seal types and applications to real maintenance decisions and troubleshooting logic. Work is expected to align with approved data and organisational procedures, with clear reporting of defects and rectification actions.

  • Interpret procedures and specifications for aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components; confirm applicability, revision status, and any required precautions before work starts.
  • Select tooling and support equipment, then complete practical work on aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components without introducing damage or FOD.
  • Verify outcomes on aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components through inspection, test, and logic-based faultfinding, including checks after rectification.
  • Record results, defects, and rectification actions, and communicate status to support certification-ready handover.
Selection Restrictions
Required for hydraulic retractable undercarriage maintenance
Prerequisites
MEA154

How We Train

How We Undertake Training (RPL & Gap)

Training for students in the RPL and Gap pathway is self-directed online for theory only.

Theory Training

Training for students taking the RPL & Gap training pathway is self-directed online, but supported with engaging learner resources, regular webinars and Q&A sessions, 1:1 tutoring on request, and support from our training team when required.

The following training and resources are provided for each Unit of Competency:

  • Audio lecture (available as a podcast feed)^
  • Sigma Digital Learner Guide / PDF Learning Materials
  • Toolbox 60 webinars (students can attend fortnightly online)
  • Live Q&A sessions (students can attend fortnightly online)
  • Quarterly check-in
  • Tutoring sessions (on request)

Note: Practical training is not offered for this delivery mode. This pathway is designed for engineers with existing experience and supporting aviation industry-standard documentation (e.g. Journal of Industrial Experience, task cards). Students are expected to provide evidence of practical competency, which is assessed via RPL in line with SAC’s Acceptable Practical Evidence Guidelines.

Where practical training is requested, this may be arranged on a fee-for-service basis for groups, either onsite at SAC facilities or offsite at an approved AMO/MRO facility.

^Audiobook rollout in-progress - not all units will include an audiobook at time of enrolment

How We Assess

How We Undertake Assessment (RPL & Gap)

Sigma Aerospace College operates a four-stage RPL & Gap assessment process following successful application and onboarding.

Assessment Phase 1 – Gap Analysis

Once the onboarding process is complete and initial documentation has been provided, SAC undertakes an assessment of prior learning, applicable credit transfer, and any identified knowledge gaps.

At this stage, an invoice is issued for tuition fees (the course fee listed on the website, less any approved credit transfer). Once payment is received:

  • The customised learning environment is unlocked
  • An initial RPL report (as required by CASA) is issued

This invoice covers all tuition fees, training materials, and any applicable CASA exams.

Assessment Phase 2 – Gap Assessment (Theory) and RPL Evidence Collection (Practical)

Once the customised learning environment is unlocked in the learning management system (aXcelerate), students are presented with:

  • Knowledge gap assessments for Units of Competency not granted in full during Phase 1 via RPL or credit transfer
  • Practical evidence upload assessments for outstanding Units of Competency

Submitted practical evidence is assessed via RPL against Unit of Competency performance evidence requirements.

Assessment Phase 3 – Competency Conversation

Following completion of gap assessments and submission of sufficient practical evidence (as defined in the Acceptable Practical Evidence Guide), students undertake a clustered competency conversation with an instructor.

  • Format: one-on-one discussion
  • Duration: approximately 30–60 minutes
  • Purpose: final verification of competency

Assessment Phase 4 – CASA Exams

For training products with a CASA outcome, the final stage involves preparation for and completion of invigilated CASA examinations. An administrator will contact the student at the conclusion of Phase 3 to arrange suitable exam times.

Note: Students may apply for recognition of prior learning for any existing practical experience at any time, as long as at the time of Sigma's assessment of that evidence as prior learning (i.e. when uploaded to the relevant capture in the LMS) the evidence meets the terms in the acceptable practical evidence guide, is authentic, sufficient, and meets unit requirements.

Entry Requirements

Age

  • Minimum age 18 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

Employment and Evidence

  • Candidate must be working in an aircraft maintenance environment on operating aircraft AND
  • Candidate must be able to present valid evidence (as specified in the Acceptable Practical Evidence Guide) of completion of practical tasks undertaken by the candidate prior to our assessment of that evidence (see the Unit of Competency table for links to full requirements of each unit of competency >). Once provided by the candidate and authenticated as valid by SAC, the college will use this evidence as part of a portfolio of evidence to build a case for competence via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)) and Gap Training.

Experience

  • Two years of aircraft maintenance experience OR
  • Two years of aircraft maintenance training at a regulator-approved Maintenance training organisation

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.

Residency

  • Students must not be on an Australian 500 class student visa, and subject to its terms.

Pre-Application Confirmation

IMPORTANT

Before you Apply

  • This course is designed for working aircraft maintenance engineers
  • This delivery mode requires a minimum of two (2) years of aircraft maintenance experience
  • Learners must be currently employed in an aircraft maintenance environment working on operating aircraft
  • Learners must be able to provide acceptable evidence for the practical tasks specified in each Unit of Competency

Entry requirements

Age

  • Minimum age 18 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

Employment and Evidence

  • Candidate must be working in an aircraft maintenance environment on operating aircraft AND
  • Candidate must be able to present valid evidence (as specified in the Acceptable Practical Evidence Guide) of completion of practical tasks undertaken by the candidate prior to our assessment of that evidence (see the Unit of Competency table for links to full requirements of each unit of competency >). Once provided by the candidate and authenticated as valid by SAC, the college will use this evidence as part of a portfolio of evidence to build a case for competence via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)) and Gap Training.

Experience

  • Two years of aircraft maintenance experience OR
  • Two years of aircraft maintenance training at a regulator-approved Maintenance training organisation

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.

Residency

  • Students must not be on an Australian 500 class student visa, and subject to its terms.

Delivery disclaimer

RPL & Gap Assessment – Student Acknowledgement and Delivery Conditions

I acknowledge and understand that the RPL & Gap assessment delivery mode is a self-directed training and assessment pathway intended for experienced aircraft maintenance engineers only.

I understand and agree that:

  • This delivery mode does not include structured practical training or supervised practical assessment;
  • Practical competency is assessed through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and as such,
  • No practical training is included in this course I am expected to provide evidence of competency specified in the units of competency for this course, and I have read performance evidence requirements included in the links to each unit of competency on this course;
  • I am responsible for providing valid, sufficient, authentic, and current evidence of practical competence;
  • All practical evidence must be submitted online in accordance with the Acceptable Practical Evidence Guide;
  • Evidence may include, but is not limited to, logbooks, task records, workplace documentation, and third-party verification;

I confirm that I have read and understood the performance evidence requirements for each Unit of Competency, as outlined in the Units of Study table for this course, and understand that failure to provide suitable evidence may result in:

  • Additional gap training or assessment requirements, and/or
  • Non-award of competency for one or more Units of Competency

Sigma take academic integrity extremely seriously. I confirm that I understand the academic integrity requirements of this course as specified on the policy page, and that cheating or use of any plagiarism tools / AI tools in completion of, or fabricating evidence for, assessment will result in a cancellation of enrolment and formal report to relevant authorities (including CASA) - this includes evidence of cheating or misconduct in invigilated CASA exams, which will result in a formal report to CASA of both yourself, AND your nominated invigilator, AND nominated facility AND may include a formal ban on enrolment or examination within the facility.

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