Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor)
Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor)
AVI50510
W890
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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 Flight Instruction.
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
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSEntrants to the Diploma must have either the AVI40108 Certificate IV in Aviation (Commercial Pilot Aeroplane Licence) or AVI40208 Certificate IV in Aviation (Commercial Pilot Helicopter Licence) or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence.
PACKAGING RULES
A successful assessment outcome for a total of twelve (12) units comprising:
- eight (8) core units plus;
- four (4) elective units
- at least two (2) of the elective units must be selected from the elective units listed
- up to two (2) elective units with appropriate contextualisation may be selected from any currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course. Where the choice of a unit from another currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course is made, this unit must come from a qualification or course at Certificate IV or above and must contribute towards the vocational outcome of the qualification.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA867 | TAEASS402A | Assess competence | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WB802 | AVIM5002A | Conduct aeronautical knowledge training | 60 | Unit of competency |
| EB807 | AVIM5008A | Conduct flight review | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WB803 | AVIM5003A | Conduct flight training | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WB805 | AVIM5005A | Conduct training for the issue of an endorsement | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0631 | BSBCMM401A | Make a presentation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WA872 | TAEDEL402A | Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WA870 | TAEDEL301A | Provide work skill instruction | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least two (2) of the four (4) units required must be selected from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZR6 | AVI50516 | Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Entry requirements:
Entrants to the Diploma must have either the AVI40108 Certificate IV in Aviation (Commercial Pilot Aeroplane Licence) or AVI40208 Certificate IV in Aviation (Commercial Pilot Helicopter Licence) or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence.
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