Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Flight Operations)

Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Flight Operations)

Qualification
National Code:
AVI50408
State Code:
S635
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
18/07/2008
Approved Date
15/05/2009
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
320
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2008
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 18/07/2008 Current Approved
Description

Rationale:
A specialist qualification for the aviation industry. Successful completion will require competency in units that relate to work defined as aligned at AQF Level 5. Qualifications should be structured to align with licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to Instrument Flight Operations.
The self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others. Applications involve participation in the development of strategic initiatives as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others. It may include participation in teams, including those concerned with planning and evaluation functions. Group or team coordination may be involved.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Requirements for completion of the qualification
A successful assessment outcome for a total of at least 9 units comprising:
- eight (8) core units, plus
- at least one (1) of the elective units listed below.

NB: An optional units list is also provided so as to allow organisations the flexibility to meet specific needs beyond the mandatory nine (9) units which make up the qualification.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB871 AVIY5020A Conduct full instrument panel manoeuvres 50 Unit of competency
WB872 AVIY5021A Conduct limited instrument panel manoeuvres 50 Unit of competency
WB779 AVIH5017A Navigate aircraft - IFR 70 Unit of competency
WB836 AVIW5018A Operate and manage aircraft systems 40 Unit of competency
WB875 AVIY5025A Perform an instrument arrival 20 Unit of competency
WB877 AVIY5027A Perform instrument departure - non published procedure 20 Unit of competency
WB879 AVIY5033A Perform visual circling approach 10 Unit of competency
WB778 AVIH5016A Plan a flight under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) 40 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least one (1) unit to 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
WB880 AVIY5034A Perform non-directional beacon (NDB) instrument approach 10 Unit of competency
WB881 AVIY5035A Perform VHF omni-directional radio range (VOR) instrument approach 20 Unit of competency
3. Optional Units

An optional units list is also provided so as to allow organisations the flexibility to meet specific needs beyond the mandatory nine (9) units which make up the qualification.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WB888 AVIY5065A Operate a multi-engine helicopter 60 Unit of competency
WB874 AVIY5023A Operate multi-engine fixed wing aeroplane 60 Unit of competency
WB883 AVIY5037A Perform distance measuring equipment (DME)/global positioning system (GPS) arrival 30 Unit of competency
WB884 AVIY5038A Perform global positioning system (GPS)/non-precision approach (NPA) 30 Unit of competency
WB878 AVIY5028A Perform instrument departure - published procedures (SID/SRD) 20 Unit of competency
WB882 AVIY5036A Perform instrument landing system (ILS) instrument approach 20 Unit of competency
WB876 AVIY5026A Perform standard arrival route (STAR) 10 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AYW0 AVI50415 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information