Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Chief Flight Instructor)
Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Chief Flight Instructor)
AVI60116
AZS4
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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.