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Nominal hours for units of competency from the

MEA Aeroskills Training Package

Updated: 19 Apr 2024

Unit CodeUnit TitleNominal Hours
MEM15017BUse and maintain reference standards30
MEM24001BPerform basic penetrant testing20
MEM24002BPerform penetrant testing40
MEM24003BPerform basic magnetic particle testing20
MEM24004BPerform magnetic particle testing40
MEM24005BPerform basic eddy current testing20
MEM24006BPerform eddy current testing60
MEM24007BPerform ultrasonic thickness testing20
MEM24008BPerform ultrasonic testing60
MEM24009BPerform basic radiographic testing20
MEM24010BPerform radiographic testing60
MEM24011BEstablish non-destructive tests120
MEM30007ASelect common engineering materials40
MEM30012AApply mathematical techniques in a manufacturing engineering or related environment40
MEM24012CApply metallurgy principles40
MEM23004AApply technical mathematics80
MSFUP3012Apply marine sewing and installation techniques60
MSFSF2002Machine sew materials48
MEA713Integrate aeronautical fundamentals into an engineering task80
MEA113Supervise civil aircraft maintenance activities and manage human resources in the workplace80
MEA357Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces60
MEA313Inspect, test and troubleshoot piston engine systems and components200
MEA358Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces60
MEA325Weigh aircraft and perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications40
MEA227Test and troubleshoot aircraft electrical systems and components120
MEA217Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing autopilot systems and components60
MEA306Remove and install engines and engine system components80
MEA704Apply avionic modelling for computer-aided engineering80
MEA233Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft inertial navigation and reference systems and components40
MEA323Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft mechanical maintenance160
MEA729Apply configuration management procedures in airworthiness engineering management80
MEA142Manage self in the aviation maintenance environment40
MEA232Test and troubleshoot aircraft pulse systems and components140
MEA231Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components80
MEA714Integrate avionic fundamentals into an engineering task80
MEA701Produce aeronautical engineering related graphics80
MEA717Evaluate avionic digital systems80
MEA241Perform aircraft weight and balance calculations as a result of modifications25
MEA213Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components160
MEA722Evaluate aircraft piston engine power plants80
MEA116Apply work health and safety procedures at supervisor level in aviation maintenance40
MEA721Evaluate aircraft hydro-mechanical systems80
MEA208Remove and install aircraft pressurisation control system components60
MEA202Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components20
MEA711Apply avionic analogue design techniques80
MEA339Inspect, repair and maintain aircraft structures140
MEA351Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft100
MEA347Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine fixed wing aircraft80
MEA725Apply advanced scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations60
MEA219Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pressurisation control systems and components60
MEA309Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear systems and components120
MEA301Perform aircraft flight servicing100
MEA418Perform basic repair of aircraft internal fittings during line maintenance40
MEA221Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components60
MEA303Remove and install aircraft pneumatic system components80
MEA353Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers80
MEA210Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components80
MEA319Inspect gas turbine engine systems and components80
MEA344Remove and install aircraft components60
MEA316Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing rotor and control systems and components80
MEA215Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft communications systems and components160
MEA369Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft60
MEA206Remove and install aircraft basic radio communication and navigation system components40
MEA710Apply aeronautical system design techniques80
MEA308Remove and install rotary wing rotor and flight control system components60
MEA364Maintain and/or repair small aircraft mechanical components or parts100
MEA246Fabricate and/or repair aircraft electrical hardware or parts60
MEA216Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components60
MEA307Remove and install propeller systems and components100
MEA726Apply aircraft electrical system design techniques60
MEA370Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft60
MEA723Evaluate aircraft pneumatic systems80
MEA271Lay out avionic flight management systems120
MEA278Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument display systems and components60
MEA224Inspect aircraft instrument systems and components40
MEA218Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing autopilot systems and components60
MEA328Maintain and/or repair aircraft mechanical components or parts100
MEA203Remove and install advanced aircraft electrical system components60
MEA214Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft basic communication and radio navigation systems and compone160
MEA234Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft global navigation systems and components40
MEA712Apply avionic digital design techniques80
MEA304Remove and install non-pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components60
MEA201Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components120
MEA359Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures60
MEA348Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on piston engine rotary wing aircraft80
MEA276Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components60
MEA318Inspect aircraft hydro-mechanical, mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components80
MEA228Test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument systems and components170
MEA365Assess structural repair/modification requirements and evaluate structural repairs and modifications60
MEA112Plan and implement civil aircraft maintenance activities80
MEA727Apply calculus in avionic engineering situations60
MEA275Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components60
MEA719Evaluate aircraft electrical systems80
MEA322Test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components80
MEA235Perform advanced troubleshooting in aircraft avionic maintenance210
MEA119Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft A level line mainten60
MEA118Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment20
MEA320Test and troubleshoot aircraft hydro-mechanical, gaseous and landing gear systems and components40
MEA310Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft pneumatic systems and components80
MEA225Inspect fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components40
MEA291Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single axis autopilot systems and components80
MEA230Test and troubleshoot fixed wing aircraft automatic flight control systems and components60
MEA117Apply self in the aviation maintenance environment20
MEA229Test and troubleshoot aircraft radio frequency navigation and communications systems and components120
MEA718Evaluate rotorcraft flight control systems80
MEA345Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine fixed wing aircraft80
MEA724Evaluate aircraft structure80
MEA720Evaluate aircraft gas turbine engine power plants80
MEA277Maintain twin engine aircraft electrical systems and components60
MEA226Inspect aircraft electronic systems and components60
MEA107Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications20
MEA346Perform scheduled line maintenance activities on gas turbine engine rotary wing aircraft80
MEA317Remove and install pressurised aircraft structural and non-structural components80
MEA354Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems80
MEA315Inspect, test and troubleshoot propeller systems and components80
MEA265Remove and install general aircraft electrical hardware40
MEA715Evaluate aeroplane flight control systems80
MEA321Test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components80
MEA703Apply aeronautical modelling for computer-aided engineering80
MEA305Remove and install aircraft fixed wing flight control system components60
MEA274Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components60
MEA312Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft fixed wing flight control systems and components80
MEA355Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems60
MEA343Remove and install avionic system components40
MEA222Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft oxygen systems and components60
MEA702Produce avionics engineering related graphics80
MEA111Perform administrative processes to prepare for certification of civil aircraft maintenance40
MEA352Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems120
MEA209Remove and install aircraft oxygen system components60
MEA220Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components120
MEA270Lay out avionic systems120
MEA148Apply mathematics and physics in aviation maintenance60
MEA716Evaluate avionic analogue systems80
MEA264Remove and install aircraft electrical/avionic components during line maintenance20
MEA709Apply aeronautical structure design techniques80
MEA362Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems60
MEA223Inspect aircraft electrical systems and components40
DEFEXO052Maintain cartridge operated fire extinguisher systems
DEFEXO001Work safely with explosive ordnance
DEFEXO008Conduct explosives inspection
DEFEXO005Package explosives
DEFEXO006Unpackage explosives
MSMENV472Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices40
MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices30
TAEASS402Assess competence25
TAEDES401Design and develop learning programs50
TAEASS401Plan assessment activities and processes40
TAEASS502Design and develop assessment tools40
TAEDEL301Provide work skill instruction40
TAEDEL402Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace25
TAEASS403Participate in assessment validation35
AURVTT006Apply trimming adhesives20
AURVTT004Trim vehicle components80
AURVTT005Select trim and fabric materials80
MSMENV672Develop workplace policy and procedures for environmental sustainability50
MSTTF2008Use adhesives50
MEA399Lay out and set up aircraft systems120
MEA3000Maintain small piston engine aircraft pressurisation systems80
MEA295Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components70
MEA294Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft electrical systems and components160
MEA296Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities20
MEA297Maintain basic avionic systems and components60
MEA156Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities20
MEA398Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components100
MEA155Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities20
MEA154Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance40
MEA158Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance80
MEA292Remove and install advanced aircraft instrument system components40
MEA157Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation20
MEA293Remove and install aircraft electronic system components40
MEA163Perform aviation technical publication management activities40
MEA436Inspect, repair and modify non-primary structure components in aircraft cabins and cockpits60
MEA160Manage aircraft and equipment system performance testing80
MEM16006Organise and communicate information20
MEM05046Perform welds to code standards using manual metal arc welding process60
MEM15004Perform inspection20
MEM07011Perform complex milling operations40
MEM07008Perform grinding operations40
MEM07016Set and edit computer controlled machines and processes40
MEM07031Perform complex metal spinning lathe operations40
MEM07021Perform complex lathe operations40
MEM13003Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials20
MEM07012Perform complex grinding operations40
MEM05007Perform manual heating and thermal cutting20
MEM08018Electroplate engineering coatings60
MEM07010Perform tool and cutter grinding operations40
MEM05043Perform welds to code standards using gas metal arc welding process60
MEM06003Carry out heat treatment60
MEM07009Perform precision jig boring operations40
MEM07001Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment20
MEM15010Perform laboratory procedures80
MEM08003Perform electroplating operations60
MEM16002Conduct formal interviews and negotiations40
MEM07028Operate computer controlled machines and processes20
MEM05051Select welding processes20
MEM05026Apply welding principles40
MEM07007Perform milling operations40
MEM07024Operate and monitor machine and process40
MEM07022Program CNC wire cut machines20
MEM09003Prepare basic engineering drawing80
MEM08006Produce clear and/or coloured and/or sealed anodised films on aluminium20
MEM07032Use workshop machines for basic operations20
MEM05017Weld using gas metal arc welding process40
MEM08001Perform wire, jig and barrel load/unload work40
MEM05052Apply safe welding practices40
MEM12003Perform precision mechanical measurement20
MEM18002Use power tools/hand held operations20
MEM08002Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating40
MEM05006Perform brazing and/or silver soldering20
MEM05018Perform advanced welding using gas metal arc welding process40
MEM13013Work safely with ionizing radiation40
MEM09009Create 2-D drawings using computer-aided design system80
MEM18001Use hand tools20
MEM07020Program multiple spindle and multiple axis NC and CNC machining centre20
MEM05015Weld using manual metal arc welding process40
MEM16010Write reports20
MEM07030Perform basic metal spinning lathe operations80
MEM05012Perform routine manual metal arc welding20
MEM17002Conduct workplace assessment20
MEM05050Perform routine gas metal arc welding20
MEM12024Perform computations30
MEM12001Use comparison and basic measuring devices20
MEM08004Finish work using wet, dry and vapour deposition methods40
MEM05044Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process60
MEM07005Perform general machining80
MEM05004Perform routine oxy fuel gas welding20
MEM07019Program NC and CNC machining centre20
MEM16008Interact with computing technology20
MEM05020Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process40
MEM07015Set computer controlled machines and processes20
MEM05049Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding20
MEM07013Perform machining operations using horizontal and vertical boring machines40
MEM12023Perform engineering measurements30
MEM05016Perform advanced welding using manual metal arc welding process40
MEM05019Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process40
MEM05022Perform advanced welding using oxy acetylene welding process60
MEM07002Perform precision shaping/planing/slotting operations40
MEM07018Write basic NC and CNC programs40
MEM09002Interpret technical drawing40
MEM07006Perform lathe operations40
AVIF0044Marshal aircraft20
MSFSF2015Cut single layer fabrics40
AURVTP112Apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials40
AURVTP103Prepare vehicle spray painting equipment for use40
PMBPROD326EInspect tyres20
PMBPROD325ELay on tyre retreads20
MEALSU0013Maintain and pack escape slides40
MEALSU0008Manufacture, repair and alter aircraft-related fabric components40
MEAENG0003Select and test aviation engineering materials80
MEAAVI0055Repair and overhaul aircraft radio frequency60
MEAAVI0017Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft primary radar systems and components120
MEAMEC0072Repair and overhaul aircraft piston engine cylinder assembly components40
MEAMEC0033Apply basic aircraft power plant design characteristics120
MEACOM0023Perform aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support management activities120
MEAAVI0044Maintain basic light aircraft electrical systems and components60
MEASTR0016Repair and modify aircraft metal structure120
MEACOM0041Write aviation technical publications40
MEACOM0030Prepare and manage aviation maintenance organisation budgets and financial plans70
MEAMEC0062Repair and overhaul aircraft fuel system components80
MEAAVI0045Maintain basic light aircraft instrument systems and components60
MEAMEC0042Maintain basic light aircraft engines and propellers80
MEASTR0022Weld aircraft components using the gas tungsten arc welding process40
MEAAVI0014Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing autopilot systems and components60
MEASTR0001Inspect aircraft structures100
MEACOM0024Supervise aviation maintenance teams and perform maintenance quality inspections40
MEALSU0010Operate and maintain sewing machines and overlockers40
MEAMEC0073Repair and overhaul aircraft piston engine crankcase assembly components40
MEAAVI0010Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft instrument systems and components160
MEAAVI0013Inspect, test and troubleshoot instrument landing systems and components60
MEAAVI0050Inspect, test and troubleshoot flight management systems and components60
MEASTR0002Modify and repair aircraft composite materials structures and components160
MEAMEC0071Disassemble aircraft piston engines40
MEAAVI0047Maintain twin-engine aircraft electrical systems and components60
MEAAVI0054Repair and overhaul aircraft instrument system components60
MEAARM0001Maintain aircraft egress systems120
MEALSU0012Maintain and pack survival inflatable life rafts40
MEACOM0012Manage aviation maintenance work environment policy and practices40
MEAAVI0040Modify and repair aircraft component multi-layer printed circuit boards20
MEAAVI0049Inspect, test and troubleshoot full authority digital engine control systems60
MEAARM0003Remove and install aircraft stores suspension system components60
MEAMEC0066Repair and overhaul gas turbine engine ancillary section components80
MEAAVI0018Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft secondary radar systems and components60
MEASTR0021Braze weld aircraft components20
MEAMEC0067Test gas turbine engines and engine modules after overhaul or repair80
MEALSU0004Maintain and fit oxygen masks40
MEACOM0015Provide technical advice in the maintenance and management of aircraft and aeronautical product80
MEAAVI0053Repair and overhaul aircraft display, control and distribution system components60
MEACOM0032Communicate aviation technical and maintenance management knowledge40
MEAMEC0049Maintain aircraft two stroke petrol engines80
MEAMEC0013Inspect, test and troubleshoot gas turbine engine systems and components200
MEASTR0023Weld aircraft components using the gas metal arc welding process40
MEAARM0004Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores management systems and components60
MEASTR0009Remove light corrosion from aircraft80
MEASTR0019Perform bolted repairs to composite skins30
MEAAVI0059Fit avionic modification sheet metal components60
MEAMEC0054Modify and repair aircraft composite structure using cold bonding40
MEAMEC0044Maintain light aircraft air cycle air conditioning systems60
MEAMEC0027Maintain aircraft non-primary structural removable components or parts and internal fittings60
MEAAVI0051Maintain light aircraft AC-powered instrument systems and components60
MEACOM0038Manage aircraft and aeronautical product configuration60
MEAAVI0015Inspect, test and troubleshoot rotary wing autopilot systems and components60
MEACOM0013Develop aviation maintenance personnel40
MEAMEC0028Maintain aircraft gas turbine engine components or component parts70
MEACOM0028Coordinate change programs in the aviation maintenance environment40
MEAMEC0056Inspect and maintain structures and related components of non-pressurised small aircraft60
MEAMEC0065Repair and overhaul gas turbine, engine turbine and exhaust section components80
MEALSU0005Maintain and pack parachutes60
MEAMEC0055Shot-peen aircraft components60
MEACOM0020Manage budgetary resources in the aviation maintenance environment60
MEACOM0014Manage aircraft maintenance activities100
MEAAVI0011Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components160
MEASTR0020Gas weld aircraft components20
MEAMEC0041Maintain basic rotary wing aircraft systems120
MEACOM0021Establish, maintain and evaluate the organisations work health and safety system40
MEAMEC0076Test aircraft piston engines after repair or overhaul40
MEAAVI0060Inspect, test and troubleshoot fixed wing single-axis autopilot systems and components80
MEACOM0029Convert skills and knowledge from allied trades for employment in aviation maintenance workshops60
MEAAVI0002Remove and install basic aircraft electrical system components20
MEACOM0016Provide engineering advice for modifying, maintaining and managing aircraft systems80
MEAMEC0040Maintain airframe systems of basic light fixed wing aircraft100
MEASTR0018Evaluate aircraft non-destructive tests60
MEAMEC0060Repair and overhaul aircraft hydraulic system components120
MEASTR0008Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams40
MEASTR0004Modify and repair aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components70
MEAMEC0051Maintain and repair small aircraft mechanical components and parts100
MEACOM0027Develop and manage maintenance error management programs60
MEAAVI0052Repair and overhaul aircraft pulse system components60
MEAAVI0038Use electronic test equipment20
MEAAVI0037Test, align and troubleshoot aircraft synchro and servo system components40
MEALSU0001Maintain and fit anti-G suits40
MEAMEC0032Apply basic aircraft design characteristics120
MEACOM0006Plan and implement aeronautical product maintenance activities40
MEAAVI0056Repair and overhaul aircraft electrical and electro-mechanical components60
MEASTR0017Perform major disassembly and reassembly on aircraft structure100
MEASTR0003Modify and repair aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components70
MEAENG0005Perform aircraft weight control activities80
MEAMEC0075Assemble aircraft piston engine quick engine change unit30
MEACOM0022Use computers in aviation maintenance-related integrated logistic support activities40
MEAMEC0069Repair and overhaul rotary wing dynamic components200
MEACOM0043Perform airworthiness management and maintenance program tasks60
MEAENG0001Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in aeronautical engineering situations120
MEASTR0006Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components40
MEACOM0018Manage deployed and detached aviation maintenance activities120
MEAMEC0024Fabricate and repair aircraft mechanical components or component parts140
MEAMEC0053Perform borescope inspections60
MEAMEC0061Repair and overhaul aircraft pneumatic system components120
MEASTR0011Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals60
MEAMEC0029Maintain aircraft mechanical components or component parts70
MEAAVI0058Repair and overhaul aircraft audio and visual systems and reproducers60
MEAAVI0057Repair and overhaul aircraft oxygen system60
MEAMEC0064Repair and overhaul gas turbine engine combustion section components and modules80
MEAAVI0033Perform routine removal and installation of miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware or components20
MEACOM0017Investigate technical aspects of aviation occurrences80
MEAARM0002Remove and install aircraft stores management system components60
MEAAVI0048Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft instrument display systems and components60
MEAMEC0048Maintain aircraft diesel engines80
MEASTR0025Weld aircraft components using the manual metal arc welding process40
MEAAVI0008Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft electrical systems and components80
MEAMEC0074Reassemble aircraft piston engines40
MEAAVI0046Maintain basic aircraft communication and radio navigation systems and components60
MEAMEC0070Repair and overhaul aircraft mechanical system components140
MEAAVI0039Modify and repair aircraft component single-layer printed circuit boards20
MEAAVI0034Fabricate aircraft electrical looms and harnesses70
MEASTR0024Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process40
MEALSU0003Maintain and fit immersion suits40
MEASTR0005Maintain aircraft structure and components40
MEAMEC0058Perform major modifications and repairs to small aircraft metal structure100
MEACOM0019Manage the custody, transfer and disposal of aircraft, aeronautical product and support equipment40
MEAAVI0009Inspect, test and troubleshoot basic aircraft instrument systems and components80
MEAMEC0063Repair and overhaul gas turbine engine air inlet and compressor components and modules80
MEAAVI0030Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft inertial navigation and reference systems and components40
MEAMEC0059Perform mechanical elementary maintenance60
MEAAVI0043Terminate and repair aircraft optical fibre cable40
MEALSU0007Maintain, install and remove restraint systems40
MEAMEC0057Repair the structure of non-pressurised small aircraft60
MEASTR0014Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft100
MEALSU0006Maintain, pack and fit survival inflatable buoyancy vests40
MEACOM0011Manage an aviation maintenance quality system60
MEAARM0005Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft stores suspension systems and components80
MEALSU0011Maintain general aviation recovery devices with ballistic parachute systems60
MEAENG0004Apply systems engineering procedures to airworthiness engineering design project management80
MEAENG0002Apply basic scientific principles and techniques in avionic engineering situations60
MEAMEC0068Repair and overhaul propellers120
MEACOM0005Certify aeronautical product maintenance60
MEAMEC0030Maintain aircraft piston engine components or component parts70
MEASTR0007Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces40
MEACOM0040Assess aviation maintenance spares and manage repairable items80
MEASTR0010Paint aircraft surfaces60
MEALSU0009Maintain seat and pod electrical and electronic systems40
MEAAVI0031Inspect, test and troubleshoot aircraft global navigation systems and components40
MEASTR0015Fabricate advanced structural components for aircraft100
MEASTR0012Apply specialty coatings to aircraft80
MEAMEC0043Maintain light aircraft pneumatic systems80
MEALSU0002Maintain and fit helmets40
MEAAVI0004Remove and install basic aircraft instrument system components20
MEAAVI0012Inspect, test and troubleshoot advanced aircraft communications systems and components160
MEACOM0025Manage risk in aviation maintenance60
MEAMEC0026Maintain aircraft basic hydraulic and pneumatic components or component parts120