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MTA032 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - aluminium alloys

MTA032 Aircraft welding using the plasma arc welding process - aluminium alloys

Skill set
National Code
MEASS00592
State Code
AE982
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
AQF Level
—
Field of Education
—
Skillset Type
National
Original TGA Release Date
22/11/2022
Current Release Date
22/11/2022
Current Release Number
1.00
Approved Date
28/03/2023
Nominal Hours
612
Duration
2 Semesters
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 22/11/2022 Current Approved
Description
This skill set reflects the skill requirements for individuals seeking approval under either the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) or the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) regulatory system to weld aluminium alloy aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process. To attain this skill set MEASTR0024 must be attained using aluminium alloys for the welding process.
Pathway Information
These units provide credit towards a range of 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 individuals seeking approval under either the CASA or DASA regulatory system to weld aluminium alloy aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process.
Suggested words for statement of attainment
These competencies from the MEA Aeroskills Training Package meet the requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) regulatory system for the grant of an approval to weld aluminium alloy aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process.
General notes
Schedule
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAD16 MEA156 Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities 40 Unit of competency
OAW69 MEM05052 Apply safe welding practices 36 Unit of competency
OAW87 MEM05026 Apply welding principles 36 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
OAV96 MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing 36 Unit of competency
OAW92 MEM05020 Perform advanced welding using gas tungsten arc welding process 36 Unit of competency
OAV35 MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements 48 Unit of competency
OAX08 MEM05007 Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 18 Unit of competency
OAW72 MEM05049 Perform routine gas tungsten arc welding 18 Unit of competency
OAW76 MEM05044 Perform welds to code standards using gas tungsten arc welding process 54 Unit of competency
OAD01 MEA155 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities 40 Unit of competency
OAW70 MEM05051 Select welding processes 18 Unit of competency
OAU93 MEM18001 Use hand tools 18 Unit of competency
OAU92 MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations 18 Unit of competency
OEH74 MEASTR0024 Weld aircraft components using the plasma arc welding process 40 Unit of competency
OAW93 MEM05019 Weld using gas tungsten arc welding process 36 Unit of competency