This information is for applicants who have applied for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) with Aviation Australia and obtained an Initial RPL Report with identified gaps.
Please use your individual RPL Report to guide you when reviewing this information.
Please note: your Initial RPL Assessment was conducted against the Australian Qualifications Framework training package and CASA and RTO regulatory standards as detailed on your Initial RPL report. Any training package or regulatory changes may invalidate the report and require re-enrolment and re-assessment.
Please refer to your RPL report for guidance on what theory you will require.
For a list of courseware required to prepare for the theory exam please refer to our Examination Courseware guide.
Our full range of Study Material (CASR Part 66 & EASA Part 66) and Online Courses are available via our online learning management system (LMS) LaunchPad.
Study Material can be purchased individually, on a pay as you study basis, via our online store.
You will be prompted to Login or Create a LaunchPad account at time of purchase. If you already have a LaunchPad account with Aviation Australia you should Login using your existing details.
Course access is 60 days.
If you require all the CASR Part 66 or EASA Part 66 theory modules for a single sub-category/category of the B1 or B2 Licence then you may wish to consider the study material and exam package option. Full information and enrolment links are available here: CASR Part 66 or EASA Part 66 Self-Study & Initial Exam Packages
If you are removing E1, E4 and E5 exclusions from a CASR Part 66 B1 Licence and wish to self study you may wish to consider the study material and exam package option. Full information and enrolment link is available here: CASR Part 66 B1 Licence Exclusion Removal (E1,E4 and E5) Self-Study & Exam Package
We have a range of instructor-led classes that you can enrol in, if self study is not suitable and you require further training and support with your theory.
The following courses are scheduled throughout the year:
Instructor led classes for CASR Part 66 Modules are charged at $250 per day. This is inclusive of access to the online training material – however the examination/s are not included. Examinations will be charged at advertised cost.
Contact Us for a quote and availability.
| Module / Subject / Unit of Competency | Self-Study | Instructor Led Classes |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1 - Mathematics | Yes - Study Material | Yes - Contact Us |
| Module 2 - Physics | Yes - Study Material | Yes - Contact Us |
| Module 3 - Electrical fundamentals | Yes - Study Material | Yes - Contact Us |
| Module 4 - Electronic fundamentals | Yes - Study Material | Yes - Contact Us |
| Module 5 - Digital techniques electronic instrument systems | Yes - Study Material | Yes - Contact Us |
| Module 6 - Materials and hardware | Yes - Study Material | Yes - Contact Us |
| Module 7 - Maintenance Practices | Yes - Study Material | Yes - Contact Us |
| Module 8 - Basic aerodynamics | Yes - Study Material | Yes - Contact Us |
| Module 9 - Human Factors | Yes - Study Material | No |
| Module 10 - Aviation Legislation | Yes - Study Material | Yes - Scheduled Course Dates |
| Module 11A - Turbine aeroplane aerodynamics, structures and systems | Yes - Study Material | Yes - Contact Us |
| Module 11B - Piston aeroplane aerodynamics, structures and systems | No | No |
| Module 12 - Helicopter aerodynamics, structures and systems | Yes - Study Material | Yes - Contact Us |
| Module 13 - Aircraft aerodynamics, structures and systems | Yes - Study Material | Yes - Contact Us |
| Module 14 - Propulsion | Yes - Study Material | Yes - Contact Us |
| Module 15 - Gas turbine engine | Yes - Study Material | Yes - Contact Us |
| Module 16 - Piston Engine | Yes - Study Material | Yes -Scheduled Course Dates |
| Module 17 - Propeller | Yes - Study Material | No |
| CASR Part 66 B1 Licence Exclusion Removal (E1, E4 and E5) Theory | Yes - Study Material | Yes - Scheduled Course Dates |
| AA-21 Effective Leadership for Maintenance (B1/B2 Licence/Diploma) | Yes - Online Course | No |
| MSMENV272 AA-53aParticipate in Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices | Yes - Online Course | No |
| MSMENV472 AA-53b Implement and Monitor Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices | Yes - Online Course | No |
| AA-24 Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing (MEA30118) Core Unit Workbooks | Yes - Online Course | No |
| AA-24 Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing (MEA30118) Technical Stream Unit Workbooks | Yes - Online Course | No |
| AA-63 Aircraft Composite Repair Techniques | Yes - Online Course | No |
CASR and EASA Part 66 basic knowledge examinations must be sat at one of our approved exam locations throughout Australia and can be booked via our website.
To complete practical requirements, you have the option to document on the job training (OJT) within your workplace, map your previous practical experience from schedule of experience (SOE) or journal of experience (JOE) or attend practical training at an Aviation Australia facility.
Trade Unit Certification Sheets (TUCS) can be printed & completed in your workplace:
Please note: some units of competencies have been updated and Aviation Australia has amended the relevant TUCS already. For example: MEACOM0043 has superseded MEA 164. If you require any assistance on these changes, contact us here: [email protected]
Individual instructor-led training and/or assessment for MEA Unit of Competency practical requirements can be scheduled.
If you would like more information on this service, please Contact Us
You can attend scheduled practical training and/or assessment on campus to satisfy your outstanding MEA Unit of Competency practical requirements.
Full course information is available via the links in the table below.
| Course | Unit/s of Competency | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| CASR Part 66 B1 Licence Exclusion Removal (E1,E4, E5 and/or E7) – Practical | MEA201,203,223,227,246,294,296 and 343 | Scheduled Course Dates |
| CASR Part 66 B2 to B1.1 Category Training – Week A | MEA148,323,325,328,339 and 365 | Scheduled Course Dates |
| CASR Part 66 B2 to B1.1 Category Training – Week B | MEA208,209,219,222,303,305, 306,307,315,317,318,319,320,321,322 and 398 | Scheduled Course Dates |
| CASR Part 66 B2 to B1.3 Category Training – Week A | MEA148,323,325,328,339 and 365 | Scheduled Course Dates |
| CASR Part 66 B2 to B1.3 Category Training – Week B | MEA303,304,306,308,309,310, 316,319,322 and 398 | Scheduled Course Dates |
| CASR Part 66 B1(without exclusions E1,E4 & E5) to B2 Category Training | MEA148,206,224,225,226,228,229,230, 232,235,292 and 293 | Scheduled Course Dates |
| CASR Part 66 B1.1/B1.2 Licence Exclusion Removal (E12 – Propellers) Self Study Theory - CASR Part 66 Module 17 | MEA307 and 315 | Scheduled Course Dates |
| MEA362 Practical Training Day | Scheduled Course Dates | |
| MEA303 & MEA310 Practical Training Day | Scheduled Course Dates | |
| MEA323 Practical Training Day | Scheduled Course Dates | |
| MEA325 Practical Training Day | Scheduled Course Dates | |
| MEA208,MEA209, MEA219 & MEA222 Practical Training Day | Scheduled Course Dates |
We offer an additional service to individuals for mapping eligible practical evidence into the ‘Journal / Trade Unit Certification Sheets’ for recognition against an MEA Unit of Competency. This is charged at $220 (incl GST) per hour. Email [email protected] for more information.
IMPORTANT – If, on application, all gap requirements have not been met (as identified in your Initial RPL Report), you will be contacted via email to provide any outstanding supporting documentation/evidence within 90 days. After which, you may be required to resubmit for Final RPL assessment which may incur additional fees.
IMPORTANT: If your Aviation Australia Initial RPL report does not highlight any additional gap training required, you will only need to pay the price difference between your Initial and Final RPL Assessment
| Qualification | Final RPL Assessment | Enrolment links |
|---|---|---|
| CASR Part 66 Category B1.1 Mechanical/Aeroskills Competencies | $1195* | ENROL |
| Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)/CASR Part 66 Category B1.2 Mechanical | $1195* | ENROL |
| Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)/CASR Part 66 Category B1.3 Mechanical | $1195* | ENROL |
| Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)/CASR Part 66 Category B1.4 Mechanical | $1195* | ENROL |
| CASR Part 66 B2 (Avionics) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence/Diploma of Aeroskills (Avionics) MEA50118 | $1195 | ENROL |
| CASR Part 66 CAT A Licence/Certificate II in Aircraft Line Maintenance MEA20518 | $660 | ENROL |
| CASR Part 66 B1 and B2 Category Licence Exclusion Removal | $660 | ENROL |
| DASR66 RPL Assessment of MEAs | $660 | ENROL |
| Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Mechanical) MEA40718 | $950 | ENROL |
| Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Avionics) MEA40618 | $950 | ENROL |
| Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Structures) MEA41318 | $950 | ENROL |
| Certificate III in Aircraft Surface Finishing MEA30118 | $660 | ENROL |
| MEA405 Repair/modify aircraft composite material structure/components | $660 | ENROL |
| *Fee applies to first sub-category. No fee will apply to additional sub-category final assessments, if enrolment is within 12 months of completion of a previous sub-category with Aviation Australia. |