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Diploma of Aeroskills (Non-Destructive Testing)

This qualification applies to individuals who perform non-destructive testing (NDT) on aircraft and aircraft components in accordance with AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace at Level 2 and in compliance with the regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and of the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA). The qualification consists of: preliminary core common and technical stream units for individuals who do not have a Certificate IV in Aeroskillscore units, consisting of:common and technical stream units that relate to the aviation maintenance environment technical stream and imported units relating to the NDT work environmentimported units that specifically cover the competencies required to perform each relevant NDT technique to the standard specified in AS 3669-2006 Non-destructive testing – Qualification and approval of personnel – Aerospace for Level 2 personnel.elective units, consisting of:common units specific to either CASA or DASA regulatory requirementstechnical stream and imported units that are applicable to various areas of employment in the NDT field. The qualification provides two training pathways: one for Certificate IV qualified aviation tradespersons to progress to the Diploma level NDT qualification (the career path for uniformed ADF personnel and possibly some civilian personnel)one for progression to Diploma level NDT qualification from direct entry (the career path that may be followed by NDT personnel used by the maintenance organisations other than those operating under the ADF regulatory system). The qualification also provides credits towards the MEA50422 Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management, the MEA60222 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Maintenance Management and the MEA60322 Advanced Diploma of Aviation Non-Destructive Testing.

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Qualification overview
MEA50522
LevelAQF 5Diploma
Units2522 core, 3 elective
PackageMEAAeroskills Training Package
AvailabilityNot yet available through RPL it. No delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed yet. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.
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If This Qualification Opens Through an RTO

  1. Register interest

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  2. Availability confirmed

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  3. Evidence planning

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Career Outcomes

Explore Roles Associated with this Qualification

If your current or past work looks like one of these roles, this qualification may suit you.

  • 01

    Aircraft Maintenance Manager

    Leading the administrative and technical operations of an aircraft maintenance facility, including scheduling and budgeting.

  • 02

    NDT Level 2 Technician

    Performing and evaluating non-destructive tests to ensure aircraft components meet strict structural integrity standards.

  • 03

    Aviation Quality Assurance Officer

    Monitoring maintenance activities to ensure compliance with CASA, DASA, and international aerospace standards.

Evidence Checklist

What Suitable Evidence Can Support Your Evidence Portfolio?

Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.

Work History & Roles
  • Comprehensive CV detailing NDT Level 2 experience
  • Position descriptions from aviation maintenance facilities
  • Records of employment in civilian or defence aviation

Testing & Analysis
  • Technical reports for penetrant and magnetic particle testing
  • Eddy current and ultrasonic testing evaluation logs
  • Radiographic testing data and safety records

Compliance & Quality
  • Aviation maintenance industry documentation and manuals
  • Quality standard audit reports and checklists
  • WHS supervisor records and radiation safety permits

Technical Skills
  • Interpretations of complex engineering drawings
  • Metallurgy principle application reports
  • Precision mechanical measurement logs

Qualfication comparison

RPL and Traditional Study

Two routes to the same qualification, assessed against the same RTO competency standards.

RPL PathwaySupported by RPL it, assessed by the RTO
Traditional StudyDelivered and assessed by the RTO
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

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