Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance (MEA20518) – Queensland

The school to work pathway allows school students to take the first step to a career within the aviation industry. The Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance (MEA20518) provides the basic level knowledge and skills required to perform a range of specified maintenance tasks on aircraft on a flight line or at the departure gate.

The VET in Schools program for Year 10 & 11 students is conducted over approximately 2 years. This qualification can lead to future Aeroskills apprenticeships/traineeships and is also a pathway to achieving a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Category A Aircraft Maintenance Engineer licence, which allows authorised personnel to release aircraft to service.

Funding is available for eligible applicants through the Queensland Governments through the Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET) Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) general training pathway.

VETiS allows students to undertake nationally recognised training whilst undertaking years 10/11/12 at school. This training can count towards the Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE).

Entry requirements for the course are as follows:

• Students must be either in Year 10 or 11 at the time of enrolment
• Latest school report
• Queensland Residency (at the time of enrolment)
• Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to [email protected]

Eligibility criteria applies – further information can be found on the Skills Assure page.

If you’re a Queensland school interested in this program for your students, please get in touch by emailing the address for your region below.

Brisbane, Toowoomba, Townsville & Nambour

[email protected] or Phone: +61 7 3860 0900

Cairns

[email protected] or Phone: +61 7 4034 8101

This VET in school program was designed for year 10 and 11 students and runs over approximately 2 years. Students will learn basic level knowledge and skills to perform a range of specified maintenance tasks on aircraft, which can lead to future Aeroskills apprenticeships/traineeships.

For those looking to take their career in aviation further, as you’ll learn the basic level of knowledge and skills to perform a range of specified maintenance tasks on aircraft, the Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance (MEA20518) is a pathway to becoming a Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.

Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance now accept applications through TAFE Pathways.

Future students must now submit their applications using the TAFE Pathways System following the steps below:

How does it work?

• Use this link to access Pathways: TAFE Application – Pathways (tafeapply.com)
• Enter the code: AA2701
• Complete the online application form.