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Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing
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MEA20622
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. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a formal recognition pathway for this qualification, and we invite you to register your interest to stay informed.
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. The units of competency in this qualification are a mix of common units that are applicable to all employment streams at the Certificate II level, structures technical stream units that relate to aircraft surface finishing and minor repairs, and a mechanical technical stream unit that provides an option for multiskilling. The qualification provides a significant number of credits towards surface finishing qualifications at Certificate III and IV levels. The common units also provide credit towards other Aeroskills qualifications, and the elective units would count towards a MEA20418 Certificate II in Aeroskills. This qualification applies to workplaces that operate under the airworthiness regulatory systems of the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Any regulatory/licensing requirements associated with any MEA units of competency must be met.
Qualification Code
MEA20622
Training Package
MEA — Aeroskills Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
12 (11 core + 1 elective)
Entry Requirements
Nil
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Surface Finisher | Specialising in stripping coatings and preparing aircraft surfaces for the application of paint and protective finishes. |
| Aviation Maintenance Assistant | Providing technical support for structural repairs and maintenance activities within a workshop or hangar environment. |
| Aircraft Line Maintenance Worker | Performing specified maintenance tasks on the flight line, including non-primary structural repairs and finishing. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
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.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
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Our approach:
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What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
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
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Aeroskills Training Package.
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management
MEA60222
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing
MEA60322
Certificate II
Certificate II in Aeroskills
MEA20418
Certificate II
Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance
MEA20518
Certificate III
Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)
MEA30222
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