Qualification Outline

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Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Chief Flight Instructor)

Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Chief Flight Instructor)

Qualification
National Code:
AVI60116
State Code:
AZS4
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
01/03/2016
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
653
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 01/03/2016 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

This qualification reflects the roles of experienced flight instructors delivering training and assessment services usually within aviation Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) or flight training organisations. They may have a role in leading other flight instructors and flight examiners, and in providing mentoring or advice to new flight instructors and flight examiners, as well as designing approaches to learning and assessment strategies across a significant area within the flight training organisation.
Flight instruction duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation and vocational skills and knowledge involving a wide range of learners, operating conditions and aviation environments.
Individuals working at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility in known or changing contexts within broad but established parameters.
This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as directed by Section 28 (3) of the Civil Aviation Act 1988.
People seeking certification should check these requirements with CASA.
Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Occupations may include:
Chief Flight Instructor (CFI)
Chief Pilot (CP)
Flight Examiner (FE)
Head of Operations (HOO)
Military Senior Flight Instructor (SFI).

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of sixteen (16) units of competency comprising:
- eleven (11) core units listed below plus
- five (5) general elective units from the general elective units listed below. Up to two (2) of the general elective units may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from a qualification in this or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification.
Selection of elective units for use within an RTO must be consistent with these packaging rules and mandatory requirements of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units

All eleven (11) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG871 TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills 30 Unit of competency
AWP45 AVIM0001 Conduct a flight test 20 Unit of competency
AWP39 AVIM6006 Deliver operational flight management training 60 Unit of competency
S7790 TAEASS502B Design and develop assessment tools 30 Unit of competency
S7795 TAEDES501A Design and develop learning strategies 40 Unit of competency
S7802 TAEPDD501A Maintain and enhance professional practice 40 Unit of competency
AVD86 AVIF0006 Manage aviation risk 45 Unit of competency
AWP36 AVIN6003 Manage flight training 60 Unit of competency
AWP52 AVIL0001 Manage shifts, crewing and rostering activities in aviation 25 Unit of competency
S7789 TAEASS501A Provide advanced assessment practice 50 Unit of competency
S7794 TAEDEL502A Provide advanced facilitation practice 40 Unit of competency
2. General Elective Units

Five (5) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WA909 TAESUS501A Analyse and apply sustainability skills to learning programs 30 Unit of competency
AUJ30 BSBCOM602 Develop and create compliance requirements 50 Unit of competency
AWP37 AVIM5004 Facilitate training in a synthetic environment 30 Unit of competency
AVD87 AVIF0005 Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes 35 Unit of competency
AVD88 AVIF0004 Implement aviation risk management processes 45 Unit of competency
AUM33 BSBAUD501 Initiate a quality audit 40 Unit of competency
AUI71 BSBRKG502 Manage and monitor business or records systems 45 Unit of competency
AUK44 BSBHRM604 Manage employee relations 60 Unit of competency
AUJ03 BSBMGT517 Manage operational plan 50 Unit of competency
AWP43 AVIM5001 Operate a simulator 40 Unit of competency
AUI79 BSBAUD402 Participate in a quality audit 35 Unit of competency
AUG94 BSBMGT605 Provide leadership across the organisation 60 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W891 AVI60110 Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instruction) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BES2 AVI60119 Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Chief Flight Instructor) Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Commercial or military pilot entrants to this qualification should check requirements with CASA or Defence Aviation for certification and/or flight hour requirements, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information