Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:35 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Aviation (Air Crew Officer)

Certificate IV in Aviation (Air Crew Officer)

Qualification
National Code:
AVI40119
State Code:
BER4
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
13/08/2019
Approved Date
11/04/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
570
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
23/03/2022
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 23/03/2022 Current Approved
1.00 13/08/2019 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the roles of flight crew personnel performing normal and emergency air crew officer duties in support of commercial or Defence aviation operations.
Air crew officer duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge within rotary wing operational environments.
Individuals working at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and limited responsibility in known or changing contexts within established parameters.
This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as a task specialist or other aerial work operations as directed by Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 138 Aerial work operations.
Civil and military flight crew seeking authorisation for aerial work operations should check these requirements with CASA.
Occupations include:
Air Crew Officer (ACO)

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twenty one (21) units of competency comprising:
- fourteen (14) core units listed below plus:
- seven (7) general elective units from the general elective units listed below.

Up to 2 elective units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.

The following imported units have a prerequisite unit:
- HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
1. Core Units

All fourteen (14) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBD22 AVIF0023 Apply aircraft safety procedures 20 Unit of competency
OBC26 AVIW0025 Complete aircraft and flight equipment pre- and post-flight actions 10 Unit of competency
OBB81 AVIY0051 Conduct helicopter landing site and unprepared helicopter landing site operations 10 Unit of competency
AVJ62 TLIE3002 Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions 15 Unit of competency
AWM76 TLID2003 Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances 20 Unit of competency
OBD18 AVIF0026 Implement aviation risk management processes 45 Unit of competency
OBB52 AVIZ0003 Maintain basic situational awareness in an aviation workplace 20 Unit of competency
OBD02 AVIF0041 Maintain the safety of people and aircraft 30 Unit of competency
OBC48 AVIO0017 Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation 20 Unit of competency
OBD09 AVIF0035 Manage human factors in aviation operations 50 Unit of competency
AUI75 BSBMGT405 Provide personal leadership 50 Unit of competency
OBD01 AVIF0042 Respond to abnormal and emergency situations in an aircraft 40 Unit of competency
AVL09 TLIA1001 Secure cargo 20 Unit of competency
OBD06 AVIF0038 Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival 80 Unit of competency
2. General Elective Units

Seven (7) units to be chosen from the general elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBB93 AVIY0040 Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations 50 Unit of competency
OBB92 AVIY0041 Apply the principles of civil air law to aviation operations 40 Unit of competency
OBD31 AVIE0005 Complete a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) 20 Unit of competency
OBB70 AVIY0067 Conduct airborne extraction operations 40 Unit of competency
OBB63 AVIY0068 Conduct airborne rappelling operations 40 Unit of competency
OBB67 AVIY0065 Conduct external load-lift operations 10 Unit of competency
OBB69 AVIY0066 Conduct hoisting operations 10 Unit of competency
OBC19 AVIW0026 Conduct night vision imaging system operations 10 Unit of competency
OBC71 AVIJ0002 Conduct quality control operations related to refuelling and defuelling aircraft 20 Unit of competency
OBC20 AVIW0027 Deliver pyrotechnics and handheld stores 10 Unit of competency
AVI32 TLIO1002 Follow security procedures when working with passengers and personnel 40 Unit of competency
OBD17 AVIF0027 Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes 35 Unit of competency
OBD29 AVIE0006 Maintain aircraft radio communications 20 Unit of competency
OBC15 AVIW0030 Manage aircraft sensor systems 20 Unit of competency
OBD00 AVIF0044 Marshal aircraft 20 Unit of competency
OBD32 AVIE0003 Operate aeronautical radio 25 Unit of competency
OBC21 AVIW0024 Perform down the wire duties 50 Unit of competency
OBC12 AVIW0034 Perform non-pilot cockpit duties 20 Unit of competency
OBC66 AVIL0005 Plan an aircraft load 40 Unit of competency
OCD31 HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy 16 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OBD21 AVIF0024 Provide first aid in an aviation environment 15 Unit of competency
OBC25 AVIW0020 Refuel aircraft 40 Unit of competency
OBD05 AVIF0039 Utilise emergency breathing system 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZT0 AVI40116 Certificate IV in Aviation (Aircrewman) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BMG0 AVI40225 Certificate IV in Airborne Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information