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Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing

MEA30118
OtherCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
17Core units, plus electives
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
2Training providers
Nov 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (MEA30118, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Aircraft Surface Finisher
Industries
Aircraft Maintenance
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for MEA30118 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 17 core units plus electives chosen with your provider. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AURVTP103Prepare vehicle spray painting equipment for use
AURVTP112Apply air dry and polyurethane refinishing materials
MEA107Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications
MEA118Conduct self in the aviation maintenance environment
MEA154Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance
MEA155Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities
MEA156Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities
MEA157Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation
MEA158Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance
MEASTR0006Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components
MEASTR0007Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces
MEASTR0008Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams
MEASTR0009Remove light corrosion from aircraft
MEASTR0010Paint aircraft surfaces
MEASTR0011Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals
MEASTR0012Apply specialty coatings to aircraft
MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the MEA30118 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

2 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Aviation AustraliaBased in QLD · Registered since 2001→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.