Flight One School of Engineering
RTO 45165 MTO.0048

High School Certificate II Aeroskills (Adelaide)

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Certificate II in Aeroskills
MEA20418

Flight One School of Engineering offers a hands-on Certificate II in Aeroskills programme for South Australian high school students. Delivered at purpose-built facilities at Adelaide Airport, this course provides a strong foundation in aviation engineering, covering Mechanical and Avionics basics. Through practical training and theoretical learning, students develop essential hand skills, workplace safety awareness, and an understanding of aircraft maintenance principles—preparing them for future careers in aviation, manufacturing, and other technical industries.

Who is this Course Suitable for?

This programme is designed for Grade 11 and 12 students in South Australia looking to explore a career in aircraft maintenance engineering while gaining valuable STEM and trade-related skills.

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Study Mode & Attendance

Face to Face, One Day / Week (During Term)

Intakes

Annually

Duration

12 Months

Delivery Locations

Adelaide Airport
  • Domestic fees
Government Funded
$265 Co-payment Required.
The total Certificate II Aeroskills fee is $8,202 of which $7,937 is funded by the South Australian Government. A co-contribution of $265 is payable by the student.
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Qualification Overview

Engineering Foundations

The Flight One Certificate II in Aeroskills High School Programme introduces students to the fundamentals of aircraft maintenance engineering in a real aviation setting. Designed to align with high school STEM objectives, the course covers essential hand skills, workplace safety, and the basics of aircraft systems. Students gain transferable skills that are valuable not only in aviation but also in industries like automotive, mining, and manufacturing. The programme provides an overview of both avionics (electrical and navigation systems) and mechanical systems (engines, hydraulics, and airframes), preparing students for further studies or apprenticeships in engineering.

Pathways & Qualification Outcomes

This qualification equips students with entry-level skills for roles in aircraft maintenance workshops, supporting tasks like basic repairs and component servicing under supervision. Delivered by trainers with over 150 years of combined experience across commercial, military, and general aviation, the programme ensures students gain practical, industry-relevant knowledge. Designed to count as one school subject, students can consult with their school to integrate the course into their curriculum or take it as an additional subject. Schools may also recognise and report results toward a student’s academic record.

Aviation Engineering for High School Students

The Flight One Certificate II in Aeroskills High School Programme provides a hands-on introduction to aircraft maintenance engineering, covering both mechanical and avionics fundamentals. Designed to align with high school STEM objectives, the course equips students with transferable skills in workplace safety, precision hand tools, and aircraft systems. With training delivered by industry experts, graduates gain foundational knowledge applicable to aviation, automotive, mining, and manufacturing industries. This qualification prepares students for entry-level roles in aircraft maintenance workshops or further training in aviation engineering. Students can integrate the course into their school curriculum or take it as an additional subject with school approval.

What Will I Learn?

  • Fundamentals of aircraft maintenance and repair
  • Safe use of precision hand tools and workshop equipment
  • Workplace safety and aviation industry standards
  • Basics of avionics, including electrical and navigation systems
  • Mechanical systems, including engines, hydraulics, and airframes
  • Understanding of aircraft components and their functions
  • Introduction to career pathways in aviation engineering
  • Practical experience in a real aviation training environment

Additional Information & Options

Additional Information & Options

Adelaide Airport Come and Try Day

All students wishing to enrol in this funded course are required to have undertaken immersive activities in an aviation / aircraft maintenance. This is to ensure that candidates have a good understanding of the course and future careers on offer before joining the course.
Students who don’t have any experience should complete the Come & Try Day Registration Form.

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Training Location (Adelaide Airport)

Flight One School of Engineering Adelaide Campus is located at:

17 James Schofield Drive
Adelaide Airport SA 5950

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Training Inclusions & Outcomes

Year 11

The Certificate II in Aeroskills High School programme provides students with a range of versatile, foundational skills. The course includes:

  • basic engineering theory, workplace practice and occupational health and safety
  • basic aviation theory and principles of flight
  • practical workshops to learn about mechanical and electrical components, hydraulics, pneumatics
  • using professional tools and equipment to undertake practical tasks
  • electronics, frame assembly and simple fabrication, software and flight controller preparation, motor and body assembly, flight testing

Year 12

In addition to potential work related outcomes, the Certificate II in Aeroskills High School Programme is a natural preparatory pathway into industry apprenticeships.

Students who complete the Certificate II in year 11 will be provided with an opportunity to undertake additional (optional) funded skills sets in year 12. These advanced units are drawn from the Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) qualification and if completed, attract an additional 20 SACE Level 2 academic credits each (40 in total) as well as academic credit into the Certificate IV in Aeroskills – the standard qualification for Aircraft Engineer apprenticeships.

The optional year 12 skills sets are partially funded by the South Australian Government. See Tuition Fees for further details.

Entry Criteria

General Requirements

Following are the general entry requirements for the Certificate II in Aeroskills in South Australia.

  • Enrolment in any South Australian high school
  • Commencing year 11 or 12 at commencement of the Certificate II in Aeroskills and;
  • Pass in most recent high school maths and English results and;
  • Receive approval from their high school and;
  • Pass S.A. Government required LLN assessment and;
  • Undertake an Immersive Industry Activity. (See below.)

Immersive Industry Activity

All students wishing to enrol in the Flight One School of Engineering’s funded Certificate II in Aeroskills delivered at our Adelaide Airport workshop are required to have undertaken immersive activities in an aviation / aircraft maintenance or similar background. We recommend that all interested students should attend a Come and Try Day. These events are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the course, delivery location, outcomes and the nature of the training / work environment to ensure that students are well informed before enrolling.

For safety reasons, and to control student numbers, only students who have completed the Come & Try Day Registration Form will be permitted to enter the event. This should ideally be done in advance of arrival.

Joining a Come and Try Day is required unless candidates have clear alternative evidence of undertaking at least a full day of on-job-training or work experience (or similar) in an aircraft engineer workshop / hangar. A letter from the owner / employer confirming the activities undertaken can be submitted in place of attending a Come and Try Day.

Please note that there are several steps involved in the funded course approval process. After your initial application, we, along with your school, will provide more detailed information and assist you to meet the necessary requirements. Final approval of enrolment in funded courses rests with the SA Government.

Tuition Fees

Certificate II in Aeroskills

The total Certificate II Aeroskills fee is $8,202 of which $7,937 is funded by the South Australian Government.
A co-contribution of $265 is therefore payable by the student. In some instances, the student’s school may elect to pay this fee.

 

Year 12 Optional Skill Sets Part A

Funded by the South Australian Government. A small co-contribution may apply.

MEA201 Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components Core 120
MEA296 Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities Core 20

 

Year 12 Optional Skill Sets Part B

Not funded. $3,000 payable in instalments.

MEA306 Remove and install engines and engine system components Elective 80
MEA398 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components Elective 100

units of Competency

Year 11 Units - Complete MEA20418 Certificate II in Aeroskills

UNIT OF COMPETENCY C/E HOURS
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Core 30
MEA154 Apply work health and safety practices in aviation maintenance Core 40
MEA155 Plan and organise aviation maintenance work activities Core 20
MEA107 Interpret and use aviation maintenance industry manuals and specifications Core 20
MEA157 Complete aviation maintenance industry documentation Core 20
MEA156 Apply quality standards during aviation maintenance activities Core 20
MEA158 Perform basic hand skills, standard trade practices and fundamentals in aviation maintenance Core 80
MEA117 Apply self in the aviation maintenance environment Core 20
MEA295 Use electrical test equipment to perform basic electrical tests on aircraft and components Elective 70
MEAMEC0027 Maintain aircraft non-primary structural removable components or parts and internal fittings Elective 60
MEAMEC0028 Maintain aircraft gas turbine engine components or component parts Elective 70
MEAMEC0030 Maintain aircraft piston engine components or component parts Elective 70

Year 12 Units - Advanced Aeroskills Mechanical and Avionics A & B Skill Clusters

UNIT OF COMPETENCY C/E HOURS
MEA201 Remove and install miscellaneous aircraft electrical hardware/components Core 120
MEA296 Use electrical test equipment in aviation maintenance activities Core 20
MEA306 Remove and install engines and engine system components Elective 80
MEA398 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components Elective 100
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Why Study with ?

Flight One is Committed to Educating the World's Best Aviation Professionals.

Delivering Safe Skies for 40+ Yrs

Our safety culture is the single fundamental value driving every business in our group – the way we run charter operations, maintain aircraft, facilitate travel, and train our students. Because of this “safety first, safety always” philosophy, Flight One ultimately crafts better pilots, engineers and managers.

Part of a Large Aviation Group

Because Flight One offers the full stack of aviation services including charter, aircraft maintenance, industry services and lounge & ground services, our pilot and engineer trainees receive a thorough understanding of how industry really works; plus, they get to meet and chat with the people who make things happen.

Respected by Industry

Flight One graduates are sought out by industry because they meet employers’ needs and expectations. Industry members consistently select our graduates because they know we genuinely care about producing safety-culture oriented, highly skilled aviation professionals.

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