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Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures)
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MEA41322
You have the experience in maintaining the structural integrity of complex aircraft, whether in civil aviation or the ADF. We are currently identifying RTO partners to facilitate the formal recognition of your expertise in sheet metal and composite repairs. Registering your interest helps us prioritise this pathway and ensures your technical capability is ready to be heard.
About This Qualification
This qualification applies to employees of Civil Aviation Maintenance Organisations (AMOs) or to members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) who are engaged in the repair and modification of aircraft structures. The qualification is suitable for delivery as an apprenticeship and may apply to work performed in hangars on the structure of complete aircraft and to work performed in workshops on structural components. The training pathways provide for work on both metal and composite structures. In some cases, primarily in the General Aviation sector, individuals may be also required to work on aircraft with wooden structures and/or fabric coverings. The applicable competencies are covered in the units MEA357 Inspect, test and repair aircraft fabric surfaces, MEA358 Re-cover aircraft fabric surfaces and MEA359 Inspect and repair aircraft wooden structures. The qualification consists of: common and imported units that apply to all Aeroskills specialist streams at AQF Certificate III and IV levelsmandatory structures technical stream unitselective mechanical technical stream units that provide a degree of multi-skilling where needed to meet workplace requirementselective structures technical stream and imported units required to meet workplace needs. 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
MEA41322
Training Package
MEA — Aeroskills Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate IV
Total Units
19 (14 core + 5 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 |
|---|---|
| Aviation Maintenance Worker (Structures) | Maintaining the structural components of aircraft bodies using sheet metal and reinforced composite materials. |
| Aircraft Structural Technician | Performing high-precision repairs and modifications in hangar or workshop environments under airworthiness regulations. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
This qualification aligns with the airworthiness regulatory systems of CASA and DASA. While the qualification provides the required competency units, a formal licence to practice is issued by the relevant authority after meeting their specific regulatory requirements.
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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
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
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 or CV
- ✓Position descriptions from AMOs or Defence
- ✓Letters of service from employers
Structural Maintenance
- ✓Structural Repair Manual (SRM) usage logs
- ✓Composite and sheet metal repair records
- ✓Inspection and damage assessment reports
Fabrication & Assembly
- ✓Photos of fabricated structural components
- ✓Records of major disassembly and reassembly
- ✓Workshop job cards for component repair
Compliance & Safety
- ✓Aviation maintenance industry documentation
- ✓WHS and quality standard audit logs
- ✓Tool and equipment calibration records
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 II
Certificate II in Aircraft Surface Finishing
MEA20622
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