Cert II in Aircraft Line Maintenance (MEA20518) - Northern Territory

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 basic level knowledge and skills to perform a range of specified maintenance tasks on aircraft on a flight line or at the departure gate.

The VETDSS program is conducted for Year 10 and 11 students, over 18 months. This qualification can lead to future Aeroskills apprenticeships/traineeships. This qualification 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.

This course is funded by the Northern Territory Government through the Vocational Education and Training Delivered to Secondary Students (VETDSS) program.

VETDSS allows students to undertake nationally recognised training whilst undertaking years 10/11/12 at school. This training can count towards the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET).

Open To:

Domestic Students

Cost:

Fee free*

Duration:

Two days a week and block over 1 year

Location:

Darwin

Course dates:

12 February 2024 – 25 November 2024

 

*This is funded by the Northern Territory Government. Available for eligible applicants.

This is funded by the Northern Territory Government. Available for eligible applicants.

 

To be eligible to enrol in VETDSS, applicants must:

  • Be currently enrolled in either Year 10, 11 or 12 at a Northern Territory school;
  • Permanently reside in the Northern Territory; AND
  • Be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident (includes humanitarian entrant); New Zealand citizen or temporary resident with the necessary visa and work permits on the pathway to permanent residency.

 

Evidence to support your eligibility must be supplied and verified prior to enrolment. This may include a number of the below items:

  • A letter from your school confirming your enrolment and details (required);
  • Northern Territory Drivers Licence;
  • Proof of Age Card;
  • Medicare Card (green);
  • Australian Passport;
  • Australian Birth Certificate.

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?

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
  • Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency

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

 

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