Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Airborne Operations
Certificate III in Airborne Operations
AVI30525
BMF9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 28/05/2025 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the roles of air crew personnel performing normal and emergency airborne duties in support of aviation operations.
Air crew duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge within rotary or fixed wing operational environments.
Air crew seeking authorisation as non-licensed personnel should check these requirements with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Job roles may include:
Aerial Surveillance
Air Crew Officer (ACO)
Drop Master
Police, paramedics and other emergency service personnel including rappellers or winch trained air crew
Rescue Crew Officer (RCO)
Visual Observer.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twelve (12) units of competency comprising:- seven (7) core units listed below plus
- five (5) elective units from the elective units listed below. For rotary aircraft crew, selection must include unit AVIF0048 or its equivalent as one of their elective units.
Up to two (2) of the elective units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.
The following imported unit has a prerequisite unit:
- PUAFIR016 Undertake hover-exit operations from helicopter.
1. Core units
All seven (7) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFG75 | AVIW0036 | Complete aircraft and flight equipment pre- and post-flight actions | 10 | Unit of competency |
| OBD04 | AVIF0040 | Employ fatigue risk management practices in an aviation workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBB52 | AVIZ0003 | Maintain basic situational awareness in an aviation workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBD02 | AVIF0041 | Maintain the safety of people and aircraft | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBD09 | AVIF0035 | Manage human factors in aviation operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ80 | PUAAMS002 | Search as a member of an air search team | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ79 | PUAAMS001 | Work in an aviation environment | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective units
Five (5) elective units from the elective units listed below. For rotary aircraft crew, selection must include unit AVIF0048 or its equivalent as one of their elective units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BES5 | AVI30519 | Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crew Officer) | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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