Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 12:35 PM AWST

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Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew)

Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew)

Qualification
National Code:
AVI30116
State Code:
AZS9
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1101 - Food And Hospitality
Original TGA Release Date
01/03/2016
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
550
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 01/03/2016 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

This qualification reflects the roles of cabin crew personnel performing normal and emergency cabin crew duties in support of commercial or Defence aviation operations.
Cabin crew duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge to cabin service and cargo operations.
This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification as Cabin Crew by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as described in Civil Aviation Order 20.11 Emergency and life saving equipment and passenger control in emergencies.
Civil and military cabin crew 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:
Cabin Crew
Crew Attendant
Flight Attendant.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twenty (21) units of competency comprising:
- thirteen (13) core units listed below plus
- eight (8) general elective units from the general elective units listed below. Up to three (3) of the general elective units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units

All thirteen (13) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVX44 AVIF0001 Apply aircraft safety procedures 20 Unit of competency
AWP24 AVIO2015 Apply and monitor aviation workplace security procedures 30 Unit of competency
AWP92 AVIF0012 Apply aviation work health and safety procedures 20 Unit of competency
AWO75 AVIZ2050 Maintain security awareness and vigilance in an aviation workplace 20 Unit of competency
AWP83 AVIF3005 Maintain the safety of people and aircraft 30 Unit of competency
AWQ13 AVIB3004 Manage and carry out pre- and post-flight cabin checks 20 Unit of competency
AVX84 AVIO0002 Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation 20 Unit of competency
AVJ43 TLIF2018 Operate firefighting equipment 20 Unit of competency
AUJ68 BSBWOR301 Organise personal work priorities and development 30 Unit of competency
AWM40 TLIE3004 Prepare workplace documents 20 Unit of competency
AWP82 AVIF3006 Respond to abnormal and emergency situations in an aircraft 40 Unit of competency
AWL47 TLIO3007 Undertake emergency response action to a security threat 20 Unit of competency
AWP75 AVIG2002 Work effectively in the aviation industry 20 Unit of competency
2. General Elective Units

Eight (8) elective units must be completed, with at least five (5) units selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWP70 AVII0001 Advise on major services and attractions at aviation destinations 140 Unit of competency
AWP60 AVII3005 Apply knowledge of the structure, products and services of an airline operator 40 Unit of competency
AWP59 AVII3010 Carry out aircraft business and first class meal and non-alcoholic beverage service 40 Unit of competency
AWP66 AVII2003 Carry out beverage service on an aircraft 20 Unit of competency
AWP61 AVII3002 Carry out food preparation and service on an aircraft 40 Unit of competency
AWP64 AVII2006 Conduct in-flight retailing 20 Unit of competency
AUI32 BSBFLM303 Contribute to effective workplace relationships 30 Unit of competency
AUI54 BSBFLM312 Contribute to team effectiveness 30 Unit of competency
AWP85 AVIF2020 Employ fatigue risk management practices in an aviation workplace 30 Unit of competency
AVD88 AVIF0004 Implement aviation risk management processes 45 Unit of competency
AWP89 AVIF2010 Implement regulations and policies during aviation safety and service operations 20 Unit of competency
AVJ00 TLIG3002 Lead a work team or group 40 Unit of competency
AVX80 AVIF0014 Manage human factors in aviation operations 50 Unit of competency
AWP65 AVII2004 Provide advice about cuisine on an aircraft 20 Unit of competency
AVI91 TLII3020 Provide assistance to customers 25 Unit of competency
AWP67 AVII2001 Provide customer service on an aircraft 30 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
AWP95 AVIF0002 Provide first aid in an aviation environment 15 Unit of competency
AWP68 AVII0002 Provide quality customer service 20 Unit of competency
WF633 SITHFAB201 Provide responsible service of alcohol 20 Unit of competency
AUI34 BSBFLM306 Provide workplace information and resourcing plans 40 Unit of competency
AUL72 BSBFLM305 Support operational plan 40 Unit of competency
AVX59 AVIF2014 Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival 80 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S627 AVI30208 Certificate III in Aviation (Flight Operations) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BER6 AVI30219 Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
However, first aid certification, a Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate and other regulatory requirements are essential for employment.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR09300) AVIATION (FLIGHT OPERATIONS) (LEVEL 3) Traineeship

Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.