Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control)
Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control)
AVI50115
AWN4
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 20/10/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 01/03/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 04/09/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This is a specialist qualification for Air Traffic Controllers in the Australian aviation industry.
Graduates at this level will have technical and theoretical knowledge in aviation and air traffic control (ATC).
Graduates at this level will also have a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to:
analyse information to complete a range of activities
provide and transmit solutions to sometimes complex problems
transmit information and skills to others
support others to develop aviation and ATC skills.
Graduates at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility in known or changing contexts and within broad but established parameters.
Work in civilian air traffic environments must be carried out in compliance with the relevant air traffic services, Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulatory requirements and national operating standards.
This qualification is aligned to the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) Part 65 Manual of Standards ATC licencing requirements. Personnel seeking certification as an Air Traffic Controller are to apply to CASA in accordance with existing licensing procedures.
Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Occupations include:
Aerodrome Controllers
Enroute Controllers
Approach Controllers.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of seven (7) units of competency comprising:- six (6) core units listed below plus
- one (1) general elective unit from the general elective units listed below.
1. Core Units
All six (6) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVD89 | AVIE5002 | Apply air traffic control communication procedures and services | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AVD85 | AVIF5003 | Manage human performance and team resources during air traffic control operations | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AVD78 | AVIZ5049 | Manage situational awareness in the air traffic control environment | 200 | Unit of competency |
| AVD82 | AVIY5022 | Manage traffic flow | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AVD83 | AVIW5013 | Operate air traffic control equipment and workstations | 180 | Unit of competency |
| AVD84 | AVIF5013 | Provide search and rescue alerting and emergency response | 200 | Unit of competency |
2. General Elective Units
One (1) unit must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVD79 | AVIY5050 | Provide aerodrome control services | 200 | Unit of competency |
| AVD81 | AVIY5048 | Provide approach control services | 200 | Unit of competency |
| AVD80 | AVIY5049 | Provide area control services | 200 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S634 | AVI50308 | Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Entrants to this qualification must possess the minimum entry requirements determined by CASA for ATC licensing purposes or Defence Air Traffic Controller entry standards.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships