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MTA055 Basic radiographic inspection approval for aerospace
MTA055 Basic radiographic inspection approval for aerospace
Skill set
National Code
MEASS00402
MEASS00402
State Code
AC961
AC961
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
14/04/2015
Current Release Date
31/08/2018
Current Release Number
2.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
294
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 31/08/2018 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 14/04/2015 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
Not applicable.
Pathway Information
The MEA Aeroskills Training Package offers these units as a Skill Set that meets regulatory requirements.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Target Group
Holders of aircraft engineer licences, qualified AMEs and aviation tradespersons employed on aircraft and component maintenance plus other tradespersons employed in component maintenance workshops seeking approval under either the CASA or ADF Regulatory system to perform basic radiographic inspection of aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of CASA and the ADF for the grant of an approval to perform basic radiographic inspections on aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product.
General notes
Schedule
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAD16 | MEA156 | Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAD03 | MEA154 | Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAD08 | MEA157 | Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUF71 | MEA107 | Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAC98 | MEA158 | Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W5707 | MEM24009B | Perform basic radiographic testing | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAD01 | MEA155 | Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W5501 | MEM13013B | Work safely with ionizing radiation | 36 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AE979 | MEASS00615 | MTA055 Basic radiographic inspection approval for aerospace | Skill set |