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MTA053 Basic eddy current inspection approval for aerospace
MTA053 Basic eddy current inspection approval for aerospace
Skill set
National Code
MEASS00400
MEASS00400
State Code
AC960
AC960
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
14/04/2015
Current Release Date
22/11/2022
Current Release Number
3.00
Approved Date
22/12/2017
Nominal Hours
258
Duration
1 Semester
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 22/11/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 31/08/2018 | Replaced | Replaced |
| 1.00 | 14/04/2015 | Replaced | Replaced |
Description
This skill set reflects the skill requirements for holders of aircraft engineer licences, qualified aircraft maintenance engineers (AMEs) and aviation tradespersons employed on aircraft and component maintenance plus other tradespersons employed in component maintenance workshops seeking approval under either the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) or the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) regulatory system to perform basic eddy current inspection of aircraft structure and items of aeronautical product.
Pathway Information
These units provide credit towards several MEA Aeroskills Training Package qualifications.
Licensing / Regulatory Information
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) regulations apply to this skill set.
Target Group
This skill set is for 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 DASA regulatory system to perform basic eddy current 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 Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) regulations for the grant of an approval to perform basic eddy current 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 |
| W5703 | MEM24005B | Perform basic eddy current testing | 18 | Unit of competency |
| OAC98 | MEA158 | Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAD01 | MEA155 | Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities | 40 | Unit of competency |
