Welcome to Aviation Australia’s RPL Information Tab.
The Recognition of Prior Learning assessment process is based on the qualification that you are applying for. The Assessment will identify and validate the qualifications, industry experience and relevant skills you have gained throughout your career to determine what, if any, training is required to be issued the qualification you are applying for
We assess applications on a case-by-case basis and processing times can vary depending on:
All RPL Assessments are conducted in accordance with: CASA Part 66 Manual of Standards (2023) and Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015. Processing times can also be impacted by cases that are complex and changes to the volume of applications. Please allow up to 15 weeks to receive your Initial RPL Report.
Qualifications and costs of RPLs are listed below.
Before submitting your application please familiarise yourself with the RPL Evidence Guide and ensure that your documentation meets these requirements. You will be issued your RPL Report based on the evidence provided. Any outstanding evidence must be provided when applying for the Final RPL report.
Aviation Australia has a two-part process for your RPL
Part 1: Initial RPL Assessment – $696 (Incl. GST).
The Initial RPL assessment will provide you with the identified training gaps in both Theory and Practical qualifications to obtain the relevant qualification being sought. Prior to submitting your Initial RPL application please ensure that you familiarise yourself with the RPL Evidence Guide . It is essential that all evidence is submitted with your application as your Initial Report will be assessed on what is provided and any further evidence will need to be submitted with the Final RPL application. Please note that once you have submitted your application for the Initial RPL you will not be able to provide additional information.
On completion of your Initial RPL assessment you will receive:
Part 2: Final RPL Assessment (costs range from $696 to $1250 depending upon Qualification – see table below)
Once you have completed the gap requirements identified in your Initial RPL Report you can apply for your Final RPL assessment. When applying for the Final RPL please ensure that all evidence and relevant currency documents are certified. On completion of your final RPL assessment you will receive:
It is important to note that, if, on application all gap requirements have not been met (as identified in your Initial RPL Report), you will be contacted by email to provide any outstanding supporting documentation/evidence within 90 days. After which, you may be required to resubmit for the Final RPL assessment and incur additional fees.
Optional: mapping rate available upon request.
This outcome is suitable for individuals looking to become a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME), either seeking initial issuance or an additional sub-category on their existing CASR Part 66 B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence.
The CASR Part 66 B1 Licence requirements align with the Diploma of Aeroskills Mechanical MEA50219.
This outcome is suitable for individuals looking to become a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME), seeking initial issuance of a CASR Part 66 B2 Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence.
The CASR Part 66 B2 Licence requirements align with the Diploma of Aeroskills Avionics MEA50118.
This outcome is suitable for individuals looking to become a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME), seeking initial issuance of a CASR Part 66 A Category Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence.
The CASR Part 66 A Category Licence requirements align with the Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance MEA20518.
This outcome is suitable for CASR Part 66 B1 and/or B2 Category Licence holders who wish to remove exclusions from their licence.
This outcome is suitable for individuals seeking initial issue of a DASR66 A, B1 and B2 Category Licence or for MAML holders seeking to remove exclusions from their licence.
The Mechanical trade stream may apply to individuals who perform scheduled inspections, fault diagnosis and repair, and modification of airframes and airframe mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components, and of aircraft engines and (where applicable) propellers.
The Avionics trade stream may apply to individuals who perform scheduled inspections, fault diagnosis and repair, and modification of aircraft electrical, instrument and radio systems and system components.
The Structures trade stream may apply to individuals who perform work on both metal and composite structures. In some cases, primarily in the General Aviation (GA) sector, individuals may also be required to work on aircraft with wooden structures and/or fabric coverings.
This qualification applies to employees of aircraft maintenance organisations, or of specialist aircraft surface finishing organisations who are required to prepare the surfaces of aircraft and aircraft components for the application of surface finishes, apply paint, specialist finishes and decals or stencils. Also required for the application of aircraft registration markings, national markings and organisational logos.
This unit of competency is often required by qualified aircraft maintenance engineers so that they can be approved as a ‘specially qualified person’ to perform composite structure maintenance of specified aircraft within a CAR 30 Maintenance Organisation, or specialist maintenance task/processes in a CASR Part 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO).
Welcome to a new era of flexibility. In the coming months you will be able access an alternative pathway to get an aircraft engineer’s license. The introduction of the Modular licensing pathway will allow you to get a Part 66 Modular license (with limitations) sooner and gradually increase the scope of your license as you gain more experience and pass the applicable examinations.
Initial RPL report – Please note that due to high demand we are currently experiencing longer than usual processing times for Initial RPL assessments. Please allow up to 90 days for processing your application.
Final RPL report – you will receive your Final RPL report within 6-8 weeks of enrolment and provision of certified copies of your supporting evidence. (Certification will be issued within 30 days of your Final RPL report).
Initial RPL report:
A report identifying the outstanding theory and practical evidence required to obtain the outcome/qualification sought
Journal sheets to allow you to complete your practical requirements in the workplace, forms and instructions on how to map your previous practical evidence to the format required, in preparation for assessment (Assessment of this evidence is carried out in step 2 – Final RPL Report)
An information pack detailing the training options available through Aviation Australia to achieve the qualification/outcome sought
Final RPL report:
Assessment of your evidence in full (theory verified and mapped practical evidence assessed) and issuance of report confirming all requirements have been met (Regulatory Requirement for CASA outcomes)
Issue of CASA Form 465, if applicable
Issue of Certification for Qualification
No, practical evidence must be mapped as per the instructions provided at the conclusion of the Initial RPL report.
In some instances yes; in accordance with our CASR Part 147 MTO Certificate of Approval we are approved to conduct RPL from certain licences. Anything outside of this then the full regulatory requirements apply – please see the CASR Part 66 Manual of Standards (66.A.25) for more information as well as our Foreign Licence Conversion Information document.
No, we are not approved to conduct RPL on type.
Yes, as long as they are not over 10 years old at point of certification/application for licence.
No. RPL credit for CASR Part 66 basic knowledge (the modular exams) can only be given if a candidate has CAR 31 CASA Basic and/or EASA/CASR Part 66 exam credits from a Part 147 MTO and they are not over 10 years old at point of certification/application for licence.
However, we may be able to use your qualifications and experience to give RPL against the practical units of competency from within the chosen qualification.
Aviation Australia utilises the CASA Form 465 to notify CASA of regulatory training outcomes.
No, unfortunately not. RPL credit for CASR Part 66 basic knowledge (the modular exams) can only be given if a candidate has CAR 31 CASA Basic and/or EASA/CASR Part 66 exam credits from a Part 147 MTO and they are not over 10 years old, at point of certification/application for licence.
Yes, subject to provision of evidence as part of the RPL assessment.
Unfortunately not. Without conducting a full and extensive RPL assessment, we are unable to give advice on individual circumstance.