Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot)
Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot)
AVI30419
BES9
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 13/08/2019 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification is relevant to individuals operating remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.
Remote pilots operating at this level will apply non-technical and technical knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and judgement and will take limited responsibility in known and stable operational contexts within established regulatory parameters.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. This qualification aligns to Remote Pilot Licensing requirements described in Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 101 — Unmanned aircraft and rockets and Part 101 Manual of Standards.
Civil and military personnel seeking certification as remote pilots should check requirements with CASA.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A minimum of fourteen (14) units of competency comprising:- nine (9) core units listed below plus
- two (2) elective units selected from the Group A: General, plus
- at least one (1) elective unit selected from the Group B: Specialist elective, plus
- at least two (2) units selected from the Group C: Operation type elective units listed below
The following unit has a prerequisite unit:
- AVIY0025 Operate powered lift and tilt rotor remote pilot aircraft systems.
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBB50 | AVIZ0005 | Apply situational awareness in remote pilot aircraft systems operations | 5 | Unit of competency |
| OBC04 | AVIY0031 | Apply the principles of air law to remote pilot aircraft systems operations | 15 | Unit of competency |
| OBB84 | AVIY0052 | Control remote pilot aircraft systems on the ground | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBC10 | AVIY0023 | Launch, control and recover a remotely piloted aircraft | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBD24 | AVIF0021 | Manage human factors in remote pilot aircraft systems operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBB82 | AVIY0053 | Manage remote pilot aircraft systems energy source requirements | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBC93 | AVIH0006 | Navigate remote pilot aircraft systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBC18 | AVIW0028 | Operate and manage remote pilot aircraft systems | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBC52 | AVIW0004 | Perform operational inspections on remote operated systems | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: General Elective Units
Two (2) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBD22 | AVIF0023 | Apply aircraft safety procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBD10 | AVIF0034 | Apply aviation work health and safety procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBC03 | AVIY0032 | Apply RPAS payload and configuration management principles | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBD31 | AVIE0005 | Complete a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBB48 | AVIZ0004 | Maintain security awareness and vigilance in an aviation workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBD32 | AVIE0003 | Operate aeronautical radio | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBC95 | AVIG0003 | Work effectively in the aviation industry | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Specialist Elective Units
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from the Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBC05 | AVIY0030 | Operate fixed wing remote pilot aircraft systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBC07 | AVIY0027 | Operate multi-rotor remote pilot aircraft systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBC08 | AVIY0025 | Operate powerlift and tilt rotor remote pilot aircraft systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBC11 | AVIY0024 | Operate remote pilot airship | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBC06 | AVIY0029 | Operate rotary wing remote pilot aircraft systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: Operation Type Elective Units
At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBC09 | AVIY0026 | Conduct aerial application operations using remote pilot aircraft systems | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBC37 | AVIW0009 | Conduct aerial delivery/retrieval operations using remote piloted aircraft systems | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBC38 | AVIW0008 | Conduct aerial search using remote piloted aircraft | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBC92 | AVIH0008 | Operate remote pilot aircraft systems in extended visual line of sight (EVLOS) | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBC94 | AVIH0007 | Operate remote pilot aircraft systems under night visual line of sight (NVLOS) | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBC41 | AVIW0007 | Perform aerial mapping and modelling using remote piloted aircraft systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBC40 | AVIW0006 | Perform infrastructure inspections using remote operated systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZT2 | AVI30316 | Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot - Visual Line of Sight) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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