Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control)

Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control)

Qualification
National Code:
AVI50308
State Code:
S634
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
18/07/2008
Approved Date
16/03/2011
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
920
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2008
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 18/07/2008 Current Approved
Description

Rationale:
A specialist qualification for the aviation industry. Successful completion will require competency in units that relate to work defined as aligned at AQF Level 5. Qualifications should be structured to align with licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to Air Traffic Controllers.
The self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others. Applications involve participation in the development of strategic initiatives as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others. It may include participation in teams, including those concerned with planning and evaluation functions. Group or team coordination may be involved.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Requirements for completion of the qualification:
A successful assessment outcome for a total of at least eight (8) units comprising:
- seven (7) core units, plus
- at least one (1) elective unit from the elective units list.
1. Core Units

All seven (7) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB757 AVIE5002B Apply air traffic control communication procedures and services 80 Unit of competency
WB771 AVIF5003B Manage human performance and team resources during air traffic control operations 80 Unit of competency
WB891 AVIZ5049A Manage situational awareness in the air traffic control environment 200 Unit of competency
WB873 AVIY5022B Manage traffic flow 80 Unit of competency
WB835 AVIW5013B Operate air traffic control equipment and workstations 180 Unit of competency
WB772 AVIF5013A Provide SAR alerting and emergency service 200 Unit of competency
WB773 AVIG5001B Work professionally in an air traffic control workplace 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least one (1) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB887 AVIY5050A Provide aerodrome control services 200 Unit of competency
WB885 AVIY5048A Provide approach control services 200 Unit of competency
WB886 AVIY5049A Provide area control services 200 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W156 TDA50303 Diploma of Transport and Distribution (Air Traffic Control) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWN4 AVI50115 Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information