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I have completed some Units of Competency (“MEAs”) already and would like to transfer to a different training organisation. Will they accept the Units of Competency I already hold?
By law, they have to accept any Units of Competency you hold which have been issued by another RTO.
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Which legal document/manual lays out the exact requirements for an AME seeking a licence?
The CASR Part 66 Manual of Standards contains all information relevant to licencing and type ratings. This is periodically updated and can be accessed online
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If CASA requires me to hold the ‘unit of competency’ ‘MEA306’, is it possible for me to be considered theoretically ‘competent’ for MEA306 if I got 75% in my CASA module 15 exam, yet failed to correctly answer any question on ‘ignition systems?
No. Irrespective of the result obtained in any CASA modular exam, the knowledge evidence required for completion of a unit of competency (“MEA”) will not necessarily…
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How do I know what Modules and MEAs I need for licence categories and/or exclusion removal?
Everything required for licencing is outlined in the Part 66 Manual of Standards.
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What good are my “Basics” Results?
Basics are no longer used for a pathway to licencing. However, your basics results can be used to grant credit towards CASA modular exams through an…
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I hold a licence and need to get a category exclusion removed. What can I expect to have to do?
To satisfy the requirements to have an exclusion removed, there are two distinct parts. Complete the Units of Competency relevant to the exclusion listed the Part…
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I have been sitting CASA exams for my Cert IV in Aeroskills. What exactly is going on here?
In short, you shouldn’t be. The assessment requirements for CASA examinations cannot satisfy the assessment requirements for ASQA qualifications.
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I got less than 75% for a CASA Modular exam, but more than 50%. Does this give me a “Cert IV pass”?
Simple answer, no. Despite this widespread information provided (incorrectly) by certain training organisations, a 50% pass in a CASA exam WILL NOT SATISFY the ASQA knowledge requirements.
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