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Nationally RegisteredCertificate II
MEA20622 · Aviation
Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing
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Your precision in preparing and finishing aircraft surfaces is a vital component of aviation safety and structural integrity. You have developed these technical skills through rigorous work within maintenance organisations.
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The qualification
About This Qualification
This qualification is applicable to employees of Aircraft Maintenance Organisations (AMOs) or specialist aircraft surface finishing organisations who are involved in the stripping of old finishes and in the preparation of aircraft and aircraft component surfaces for the application of paint and other specialist surface finishes. A limited range of component removal and installation tasks related to surface finishing tasks may also be performed.
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
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What Is Recognition of Prior Learning?
Recognition of Prior Learning is a formal assessment process that evaluates skills, knowledge, and experience you have gained through your career against the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification.
You gather relevant workplace evidence and a qualified assessor from the delivering Registered Training Organisation evaluates that evidence. If the assessor determines every competency requirement is met, the RTO issues the qualification.
Your Interest Pathway in Four Steps
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Availability Confirmed
We contact you when an appropriate RTO pathway and current servicing details are confirmed.
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Evidence Planning
If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.
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RTO Assessment
Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.
Explore Roles Associated With This Qualification
Select a role to review its database-listed outcome and examples of evidence that may help an RTO understand your experience.
Aircraft Surface Finisher
Specialising in stripping coatings and preparing aircraft surfaces for the application of paint and protective finishes.
Examples of workplace evidence that may help an RTO assessor understand this experience include:
- Detailed resume highlighting experience in Aircraft Maintenance Organisations (AMOs)
- Position descriptions from specialist surface finishing roles
- Third-party verification reports from CASA or DASA authorised supervisors
- Records of stripping old finishes and coatings from aircraft skins
- Documentation of aluminium alloy surface pre-treatments
- Logs of sealing structural seams and applying specialist surface finishes
What Kind of Experience Can Support Your Application?
Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.
Work History & Roles
- Detailed resume highlighting experience in Aircraft Maintenance Organisations (AMOs)
- Position descriptions from specialist surface finishing roles
- Third-party verification reports from CASA or DASA authorised supervisors
Surface Preparation & Finishing
- Records of stripping old finishes and coatings from aircraft skins
- Documentation of aluminium alloy surface pre-treatments
- Logs of sealing structural seams and applying specialist surface finishes
Technical Documentation
- Evidence of interpreting aviation maintenance industry manuals
- Completed maintenance industry documentation and quality logs
- Records showing the application of aviation-specific quality standards
Workshop Operations
- Work health and safety (WHS) logs within an aviation environment
- Records of performing basic hand skills and standard trade practices
- Evidence of planning and organising aviation maintenance work activities
Certifications & Training
- Internal AMO training records for specific aircraft types
- Hazardous material handling and chemical safety certificates
- Records of environmentally sustainable work practice participation
Interested in this qualification?
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RPL and Traditional Study
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Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Everything You Need to Know Before Enrolling
Fees, timeframes, the delivering RTO, and any qualification-specific conditions are confirmed before you make an enrolment decision.
Pricing is not available for this pathway yet
This qualification is currently in the interest-registration stage. No fee or enrolment offer is being made. Current pricing and delivery details will be provided only if an RTO pathway is confirmed.
Timing is not yet confirmed
A timeline cannot be stated until a delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed. Registering interest does not start an assessment or guarantee future availability.
Delivering Registered Training Organisations
No delivering RTO partnership is currently confirmed for this qualification. Registering interest helps the team understand demand but does not create an enrolment or assessment relationship.
RPL It supports the pathway; the RTO makes the decision
RPL It Australia
- Preliminary skills review or interest registration
- Evidence gathering guidance
- Student support and pathway information
Delivering RTO
- Formal assessment by qualified assessors
- Competency and gap-training decisions
- Qualification issuance and assessment appeals
Additional licensing requirements may apply
This qualification aligns with the airworthiness regulatory systems of both CASA and DASA. While the qualification provides a formal record of competency, individual licences are subject to additional regulatory requirements and authority assessment.
National: Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)Defence: Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA)
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- Priority notification about MEA20622 availability
- Guidance on whether an RPL pathway may suit your background
- No commitment or guaranteed assessment outcome
- Formal assessment and qualification issuance remain with the RTO
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Is this qualification currently available through RPL it?
We are currently in the process of establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) who have this qualification on their scope. While we cannot facilitate assessments today, registering your interest ensures you are notified as soon as a pathway is available.
Why should I register my interest?
Aviation qualifications require specific RTO expertise and regulatory alignment. By registering, you help us gauge demand for this specific trade, allowing us to prioritise the right partnerships and keep you updated on the progress of the recognition pathway.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one from full-time study?
Yes. A qualification achieved through Recognition of Prior Learning is identical to one earned through traditional study. Both are issued by Registered Training Organisations and meet the same national standards within the Aeroskills Training Package.
How does this qualification relate to CASA or DASA licensing?
This Certificate II provides foundational technical evidence that can support applications for line maintenance or specialist roles. However, licensing is a separate process managed directly by CASA or DASA, often requiring specific experience and exams beyond the qualification itself.
Will my experience with defence aircraft be recognised?
The MEA20622 qualification is designed to apply to both civil and defence aviation environments. Experience gained in a DASA-regulated environment is highly relevant and can be used as evidence to demonstrate competency against the national standards.
What does registering my interest mean?
Registering your interest means you'd like to be notified when this qualification becomes available through RPL. There's no commitment. We'll contact you when an RTO partnership is confirmed for this qualification.
Why isn't this qualification available yet?
RPL It works with partner RTOs to deliver qualifications. We're currently exploring RTO partnerships for this qualification. Registering your interest helps us prioritise which qualifications to focus on next.
What happens after I register my interest?
You'll receive a confirmation, and we'll keep your details on file. When a partner RTO is confirmed for this qualification, we'll contact you with the next steps, including how to start your free skills review.
Can I still do a free skills review for this qualification?
Yes. A free skills review helps you understand whether your experience aligns with the qualification requirements, regardless of whether an RTO partner is currently available. It's a useful first step while you wait.
Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Aeroskills Training Package training package.
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Registering interest is free and carries no obligation. We will contact you if an appropriate RTO pathway is confirmed.
This is a preliminary discussion, not a formal assessment or a guarantee of outcome. RPL It Australia does not issue qualifications.