MEA: Update to unit of competency MEA362

Status

We have established a Technical Committee to provide expert advice, a pivotal step as we commence development work on the project. As we move forward, we encourage your active involvement where you can provide valuable input on the draft training products.

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Please direct any enquiries to solutions@manufacturingalliance.org.au.

What we’re reviewing

This project proposes changes to one unit of competency.

Unit of competency

• MEA362 Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems 

Training Package Maintenance - Minor Changes

As part of maintenance in the MEA Training Package, the following qualifications and skill set will be updated to reflect the revised MEA362 code and title change.

Qualifications

• MEA30222 Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics)  
• MEA40718 Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical)  

Skill set

MEASS00305 LME035 Airframe - B1 Licence Exclusion E14 Removal  

Technical Committee and Consultation Strategy

A Technical Committee of subject matter experts has been established to provide industry and educational advice on the Project Overview and Consultation Strategy and the draft training products.

 Technical Committee members

Open for consultation

Public and government consultation is open for MEA: Update to MEA362 Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning services from 2 September until 27 September.

Industry stakeholders, including the Australian Defence Force, have identified barriers to use for MEA362 Maintain aircraft vapour cycle air conditioning systems. The current Range of Conditions field of this unit requires work with 6 systems; however, 2 of these are not standard in new aircraft designs and therefore not available in every industry context. These are 1) the condenser extension and retraction system and 2) the throttle system shutoff.

The proposed update to this unit lists the same 6 systems but requires work to be done on only 4 of these. Additionally, these assessment requirements have been relocated to the Performance Evidence field and other changes have been made to improve clarity and align this unit with other MEA units.

We are seeking your feedback on the suitability of the draft content to ensure it is accurate, relevant, and meets the needs of industry.

Providing feedback

Please see the summary of proposed changes and the proposed training package components below.

You can provide your feedback here.

Information sessions

Online information sessions will be held to provide further details about changes to the unit and how to provide feedback. Click below to register.

Note: All feedback is important, whether you’re letting us know you agree with the proposed changes or making suggestions for improvement.  

For more information:
solutions@manufacturingalliance.org.au

View drafts

View draft Companion Volume:

Training Package Maintenance - Minor Changes

As part of maintenance in the Aeroskills (MEA) Training Package, the following updates have been made:

 Supporting information:

Download the summary of proposed changes