Funded Certificate II Aeroskills for High School (Adelaide)

Class Times:

• Class commences at 8:30 so please arrive before 8:30 to avoid disrupting class.
• Finish time is 3:00. We do not supervise departures so students are free to leave or wait on campus to be be picked up.

Location:

Flight One School of Engineering
17 James Schofield Drive
Adelaide Airport SA 5950

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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

SACE Credits

You will be awarded 75 Level 1 SACE credits on completion of the Certificate II in Aeroskills.

Year 12 (optional)

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 the option to undertake additional units in year 12. These advanced units are drawn from the Certificate III in Aeroskills (Mechatronics) qualification and, when combined with the units from the Certificate II in Aeroskills, complete the core units of the Certificate IV in Aeroskills that underpins the aircraft engineer apprenticeship. On completion of both these skill sets, students are awarded an additional 40 SACE Stage 2 academic credits (20 for each skill set). If they prefer, students are also welcome to enrol into one semester (avionics, or mechanical) only.

Semester 1 (Terms 1 & 2)

Skills Set A – Avionics Stream (2 Units / 140hrs)

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

Semester 2 (Terms 3 & 4)

Skills Set B – Mechanical Stream (2 Units / 180hrs)

• MEA306 Remove and install engines and engine system components
• MEA398 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components

The optional year 12 skills sets are not currently funded by the South Australian Government and are delivered fee-for-service. See Tuition Fees for further details.

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.

Visa Requirements for Non-Australian Citizens

In accordance with South Australian funding reguations, only holders of the following visas are eligible for subsidised training:

• All permanent residency visa holders
• Skilled – Work Regional (subclass 491)
• Skilled – Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 489)
• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (subclass 494)
• Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa, subclass 188
• Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV), subclass 790
• Bridging Visa A, subclass 010*
• Bridging Visa E (BE), subclass 050 and 051*
• Temporary Protection Visa (TPV), subclass 785*
• Bridging Visa B (BVB), subclass 020*
• Bridging Visa F (BVF), subclass 060*
• Partner Visa (Temporary), subclass 820 and 309
• Temporary Humanitarian Stay visa (subclass 449)
• Temporary Humanitarian Concern (THC) visa (subclass 786)

*Individuals on bridging visas are only eligible where they are waiting on the outcome of an application for a permanent visa or one of the temporary visas listed above.

Visa holders with the following repealed provisional visas are also eligible for subsidised training:

• Skilled – Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 489)
• Skilled – Regional Sponsored Visa (subclass 475)
• Skilled – Regional Sponsored Visa (subclass 487)
• Skilled Independent – Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 495)
• Senior Executive (Provisional) Visa (subclass 161)
• Investor (Provisional) Visa (subclass 162)
• State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Provisional) Visa, subclass 163
• State/Territory Sponsored Senior Executive (Provisional) Visa, subclass 164
• State/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional) Visa, subclass 165

Certificate II in Aeroskills

The Certificate II Aeroskills total tuition 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

Currently, the year 12 optional advanced aeroskills units are not funded. Tuition fee instalment arrangements are available on request. Year 12 students may select one or both of the skill sets.

Semester 1 (Terms 1 & 2)

Skills Set A – Avionics Stream (2 Units / 140hrs) $2,700

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

Semester 2 (Terms 3 & 4)

Skills Set B – Mechanical Stream (2 Units / 180hrs) $3,500

• MEA306 Remove and install engines and engine system components
• MEA398 Remove and install aircraft hydro-mechanical and landing gear system components

Note: Students who undertake both Skill Set A and Skill Set B are offered a discounted total fee of $6,000.

Graduates of Flight One’s Certificate II in Aeroskills who complete SACE and any three of the following subjects with minimum C grade may be eligible for guaranteed entry into the Flinders University Bachelor of Engineering Science degree subject to meeting any additional Flinders course specific entry requirements.

Students who are interested in participating in the Flinders Aligned Pathway Programme should advise their school and trainer so detailed information and support can be provided.

How to Enrol In This Course

First, an important note: For successful enrolment in this funded training, the South Australian Government requires that:

(a) you are eligible to enrol in a funded course, so if you are not a domestic student, or on an eligible visa, please do not apply. If you are unsure, ask your school VET Coordinator for assistance; and

(b) you have undertaken an industry activity such as work experience, or attended one of our aeroskills Come & Try Days.

Step by Step Guide

1. Read the course page thoroughly and discuss the option with your parents and school. Check your eligibility to enter funded training if in doubt.
2. Industry Immersion – come to one of our scheduled Come & Try Days to make sure you love it! You can find more information and online here: https://flightone.edu.au/academy/study/engineertraining/highschool/come-and-try/. You can skip this step if you have evidence that you already have experience in the aviation industry such as a work experience reference letter.
3. Apply Online – Lodge your enrolment application on our website: https://flightone.edu.au/academy/apply/. You can do this before attending Come & Try Day if you have already decided you want to join.
4. Start the VETRO Process – once you have applied and attended Come & Try Day, ask your VET Coordinator to start the VETRO process for you. This is an application through a government portal to enter you into funded training consisting of Part A (the application lodged by your school), Part B (Flight One’s approval including the government LLN test) and Part C (parental approval). This step is done entirely online.
5. Onboarding – once your VETRO process has been signed off by your parents or guardian, you are enrolled. Closer to the commencement date (toward the end of term 4), we will send you onboarding instructions including first day details, what to bring and wear, etc.

Questions and Support

Prior to submitting your VETRO form Part A, please direct all enquiries to our Marketing & Recruitment Team via the webform: https://flightone.edu.au/academy/contact/ selecting “Licencing & Training / Engineer Training”.

After submitting your VETRO form Part A, please connect directly with our local Student Services Team via email: studentservices.eng@flightone.edu.au.

2026 Intake VETRO Form A Guide

2025 FOSE Student Handbook

SA Skills Participation Agreement Form

Certificate II Aeroskills Flyer