Diploma of Aeroskills
MEA50118Flight One Academy’s engineering programme is designed as a two year programme, with the first year covering the Certificate IV of Aeroskills in its entirety, with either or both the Avionics and Mechanical stream. The Diploma Year builds on this foundational learning with more evolved and complex concepts of aircraft maintenance. The Aeroskills programme at Flight One Academy has been carefully designed to provide students with the opportunity to optionally undertake all the theory and practical learning for a double specialisation (Avionics and Mechanical) in addition to meeting all the training requirements for a CASA Aircraft Engineer Licence outcome.
Next Intake
01 July 2021
Price
$21,200 (Single Diploma)
$22,200 (Double Diploma)
(Installments available)
Duration
12 months to Certifcate IV
24 Months to Diploma
Qualification Overview
Certificate IV vs Diploma
Flight One Academy has designed its Aeroskills Diploma programme to be optionally undertaken as a combined qualification, because all the units contained within the Certificate IV are part of the Diploma.
The Certificate IV leads directly to employment as a qualified Aircraft Engineer.
The Diploma, by incorporating CASA regulated training and assessments, fully prepares you to be eligible to obtain an Aircraft Engineer Licence once you have met CASA’s stipulated periods of employment. In undertaking the combined programme, you will graduate with both a Certificate IV and a Diploma of Aeroskills, with either or both of your chosen specialisations.
For diploma graduates, no further basic training or assessments required!
Things You’ll Learn
- Perform administrative processes to prepare for the certification of civil aircraft maintenance
- Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace
- Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components
- Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities
Course Streams
Specialise in one-of or both mechanical & avionics, exploring the options for
majors across different industry areas in terms that promote employability.
Avionics
MEA50118
Avionics involves the maintenance and repairs of the electrical components of aircraft such as on board computers, radio, radar and GPS directional equipment.
Mechanical
MEA50219
You will predominantly carry out examinations, maintenance and repairs of the mechanical components of aircraft such as gas turbine, jet and piston engines, frames, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel and other associated systems.
Our Aeroskills Instructors
Andrew Barnes
Head Of School
Andrew Barnes is a UK Air Force engineering veteran, with more than four decades of engineering and education experience, having developed much of the contemporary learning resources in Aeroskills in Australia.
John Little
Physics Instructor
Professor John Little is a highly experienced educator with a Master of Science in Applied Physics.
Donal Barber
Aeroskills Instructor
Donal Barber brings extensive Aeroskills engineering experience spanning more than four decades, and nearly every continent.
An aircraft mechanical/structures technician and professional aviation technical instructor, with extensive aviation maintenance and technical training experience.
Entry Requirements, Cost, & Details
The Diploma Year
Flight One Academy’s engineering programme is designed as a two year programme, with the first year covering the Certificate IV of Aeroskills in its entirety, with either or both the Avionics and Mechanical stream. The Diploma Year builds on this foundational learning with more evolved and complex concepts of aircraft maintenance.
Across the Diploma Year, students will learn how to supervise maintenance activities, remove and install advanced aircraft components, and learn how to troubleshoot a wide range of complex aircraft systems.
Leveraging the wider Tisdall Aviation Group’s MRO facilities, we have designed the course to provide students with the opportunity to benefit from engagement with our in-house live aircraft maintenance environment, providing every trainee the best possible learning experience.
CASA Licence Outcome
The School of Engineering Diploma Year is designed around the concept of licence readiness – providing each graduate with the CASA theory and associated examinations required for a licence outcome.
The course includes formal aeroskills theory training aligned to the knowledge requirements within the CASR Part 66 Modules, and assessments that are delivered under our special Part 147 CASA approval. When combined with our extensive practical training, this structure empowers our graduates and prepares them to seize career opportunities as they arise.
To be eligible to apply for a CASA Aircraft Engineer Licence, graduates must also meet CASA’s stipulated employment experience requirements.
Double Diploma
Flight One Academy offers engineer students the option of simultaneously undertaking both the Avionics and Mechanical streams through our unique Double Diploma of Aeroskills which comprehensively delivers all theory training for the both the mechanical and the avionics streams.
The Double Diploma programme involves a challenging workload, so trainees will need to demonstrate perseverance and diligence. The rewards however are significant, as the extended qualification equates to greater employability.
Course Fees
Domestic Student Tuition Fee:
This programme is available to domestic students only.
Single Diploma: $21,200
Double Diploma IV: $22,200
Fees are paid by monthly instalments.
The course is open to students with no industry experience and is delivered face to face on campus supported by online learning facilities where relevant. The course runs 4 to 5 days per week during term and attendance is compulsory unless otherwise approved by the Head of Training.
Note: Current Aircraft Maintenance Engineers seeking to formalise or upgrade qualifications through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be eligible for partial or complete delivery by correspondence.
CASA PART 66 MODULES
This course provides ALL theory training and assessment toward the following modules:
Module 01 – Mathematics
Module 02 – Physics
Module 03 – Electrical Fundamentals
Module 04 – Electronic Fundamentals
Module 05 – Digital Techniques and Electronic Test Equipment
Module 06 – Materials and Hardware
Module 07 – Maintenance Practices
Module 08 – Basic Aerodynamics
Module 09 – Human Factors
Module 10 – Aviation Legislation
Module 11 – Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures & Systems (Mechanical only)
Module 12 – Helicopter Aerodynamics, Structures & Systems (Mechanical only)
Module 13 – Aircraft Structures & Systems (Avionics only)
Module 14 – Propulsion – Avionic systems (Avionics only)
Module 15 – Gas Turbine Engines (Mechanical only)
Module 16 – Piston Engines (Mechanical only)
Module 17 – Propeller (Mechanical only)
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
ASQA Units of Competency that may be used in the delivery of the course include:
Mechanical
Core – Mechanical
MEA111 Perform administrative processes to prepare for the 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
MEA116 Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance
MEA142 Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA148 Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance
MEA323 Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance
MEA325 Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications
MEA343 Remove and install avionic system components
MEA365 Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications
MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118 Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA154 Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities
MEA156 Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities
MEA157 Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA201 Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA203 Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components
MEA246 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA296 Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities
MEA301 Perform aircraft flight servicing
MEA303 Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components
MEA306 Remove and install engines and engine system components
MEA328 Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts
MEA339 Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures
MEA398 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components
Group A Electives (Mechanical)
MEA208 Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components
MEA209 Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components
MEA219 Inspect, test and troubleshoot pressurisation control systems and components
MEA222 Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft oxygen systems and components
MEA223 Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA227 Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA305 Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components
MEA307 Remove and install propeller systems and components
MEA315 Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller 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, gaseous and landing gear systems and components
MEA321Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components
MEA322 Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components
Group B Electives (Mechanical)
MEA294 Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA304 Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural 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
MEA316 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components
MEA319 Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components
MEA322 Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components
Avionics
Core Units (Avionics)
MEA111 Perform administrative processes to prepare for the 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
MEA116 Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance
MEA142 Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA235 Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance
MEA241 Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications
MSMENV472 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118 Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA148 Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance
MEA154 Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities
MEA156 Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities
MEA157 Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEA201 Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components
MEA203 Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components
MEA206 Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components
MEA223 Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components
MEA224 Inspect aircraft instrument 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 systems and components
MEA232 Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components
MEA246 Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts
MEA292 Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components
MEA293 Remove and install aircraft electronic system components
MEA296 Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities
MEA301 Perform aircraft flight servicing
Group A Electives (Avionics)
MEA225 Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components
MEA230 Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components
Group B Electives (Avionics)
MEA231 Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components
Note: Provided as a guide only. Actual units delivered at the discretion of the Head of School. Prerequisites may apply to some units.
The outcomes of this course are:
Theory / knowledge and basic hand-skills* for:
• MEA50118 Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics)
• MEA50218 Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)
*Graduates wishing to gain an Australian CASA Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence will additionally be required to undertake extensive journalised work experience – an ongoing process that can take 2 to 5 years.
ACADEMIC CRITERIA
- Australian or Australian-equivalent senior high school certificate with average or above results.
- Passes in school Maths and English
- (Physics preferred but not a requirement)
- A strong interest in machines, electronics systems and processes
- Well organised and self disciplined
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CRITERIA
All applicants, unless exempt, must present an IELTS Certificate (Academic Module) no more than 1 year old.
For direct entry, the IELTS result must be at least 6.0 overall with no band score below 5.5. English pathway options are available for applicants who have not attained this minimum level.
Please note: You may be exempt from the English language entry criteria if you are a citizen of Australia, or studied for the last 2 years in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Canada or the United States of America enrolled in a formal qualification. Exemptions are assessed case by case. The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requires that individuals from non-English speaking backgrounds seeking an Australian Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence must present an IELTS score of 6.0 with no band score below 6.0 prior to being issued a licence.
English language packaged pathways are available for this course but a formal test result may still be required.
CASA ENGLISH LANGUAGE CRITERIA
Aircraft maintenance trainees should also be aware that, according to CASR Part 66 AMC CASR 66.025 /GM CASR 66.025, all personnel wishing to hold an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence will be required to provide evidence to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority that they have achieved a suitable English language proficiency level.
An applicant for a maintenance certification licence must be able to read, write and converse in English to a level that CASA is satisfied is sufficient to enable the applicant to safely exercise the privileges of the licence applied for. The level of knowledge would be such that the licence holder is able to:
- read and understand the instructions and technical manuals in use within the organisation;
- make written technical entries and any maintenance documentation entries, which can be understood by those with whom they are normally required to communicate;
- read and understand the maintenance organisation procedures; and
- communicate at such a level as to prevent any misunderstanding when exercising certification privileges.
Approved English language evidence that may be required for Non English Speaking Background (NESB) engineers:
- International English Language Testing System with an overall grade of six on condition no single test area has a score of less than six on either the academic or general training module;
- Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) score of 78;
- Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper Based (TOEFL PB) score of 547; and
- Test of English for International Communication Secure Program (TOEIC Secure Program/Public Testing Centre) score of Listening 350; Reading 330; Speaking 160 and Writing 160.
Our Archerfield Airport workshop is equipped with practical training areas and integrated classrooms.
The practical workshop areas include professional aircraft engineering tools, a wide range of industry mechanical, electronic training aids and supplies as well as fully operational aircraft (Cessna 175) and Lycoming aircraft engine.
Training activities include:
- formal aeroskills theory training and assessments aligned to CASA modules
- basic hand-skills workshops to learn about aircraft mechanical and electrical components and systems; hydraulics; pneumatics; fabrication; using professional aviation tools.
Our theory classrooms are air-conditioned and fully equipped to CASA and ASQA standards with student facilities and amenities available.
To provide even better outcomes for graduates of this course, our programme is carefully aligned to the CASA Part 147 system of training and assessment.
Assessments for this programme are conducted and invigilated in accordance with the requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). Assessments may include, but are not limited to, multiple choice, short answer, short essays, group work under observation and practical assignments.
PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTS
You will need to prepare at least the following documentation:
- One form of ID such as ASIC, Licence, Student ID, Passport
- A graduation certificate from your senior high school, or higher (college or university)
- Academic results from your senior high school, or higher (college or university)
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