Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Aviation (Aircrewman)

Certificate IV in Aviation (Aircrewman)

Qualification
National Code:
AVI40116
State Code:
AZT0
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
01/03/2016
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
570
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 flight crew personnel performing normal and emergency aircrewman duties in support of commercial or Defence aviation operations.
Aircrewman 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 as flight 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, and Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 64 Authorisations for non-licensed personnel.
Civil and military flight crew seeking authorisation as non-licensed personnel should check these requirements with CASA.
Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Occupations include:
Air Crew Officer (ACO)
Aircrewman.

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. The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.
1. Core Units

All fourteen (14) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVX44 AVIF0001 Apply aircraft safety procedures 20 Unit of competency
AWP04 AVIW3025 Complete aircraft and flight equipment pre- and post-flight actions 10 Unit of competency
AWO91 AVIY3052 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
AVD88 AVIF0004 Implement aviation risk management processes 45 Unit of competency
AWO76 AVIZ1005 Maintain basic situational awareness in an aviation workplace 20 Unit of competency
AWP83 AVIF3005 Maintain the safety of people and aircraft 30 Unit of competency
AVX84 AVIO0002 Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation 20 Unit of competency
AVX80 AVIF0014 Manage human factors in aviation operations 50 Unit of competency
AWP82 AVIF3006 Respond to abnormal and emergency situations in an aircraft 40 Unit of competency
AVL09 TLIA1001 Secure cargo 20 Unit of competency
AUK93 BSBMGT401 Show leadership in the workplace 50 Unit of competency
AVX59 AVIF2014 Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival 80 Unit of competency
2. General Elective Units

Seven (7) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVX77 AVIY0008 Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations 50 Unit of competency
AVX64 AVIY0009 Apply the principles of civil air law to aviation operations 40 Unit of competency
AWP97 AVIE3003 Complete a Notice to Airmen 20 Unit of competency
AWO81 AVIY4055 Conduct airborne extraction operations 40 Unit of competency
AWO80 AVIY4056 Conduct airborne rappelling operations 40 Unit of competency
AWO84 AVIY4051 Conduct external load-lift operations 10 Unit of competency
AWO82 AVIY4054 Conduct hoisting operations 10 Unit of competency
AVX46 AVIW3026 Conduct night vision imaging system operations 10 Unit of competency
AWP57 AVIJ4002 Conduct quality control operations related to refuelling and defuelling aircraft 20 Unit of competency
AWP03 AVIW3027 Deliver pyrotechnics and handheld stores 10 Unit of competency
AVI32 TLIO1002 Follow security procedures when working with passengers and personnel 40 Unit of competency
AVD87 AVIF0005 Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes 35 Unit of competency
AVX66 AVIE4001 Maintain aircraft radio communications 20 Unit of competency
AWO99 AVIW4028 Manage aircraft sensor systems 20 Unit of competency
AWP78 AVIF3016 Marshal aircraft 20 Unit of competency
AWP99 AVIE0001 Operate aeronautical radio 25 Unit of competency
AWO83 AVIY4053 Perform aircrewman cockpit duties 10 Unit of competency
AWP06 AVIW3024 Perform wireman duties 50 Unit of competency
AWP46 AVIL3003 Plan an aircraft load 40 Unit of competency
WG736 HLTAID007 Provide advanced resuscitation 15 Unit of competency
AWP95 AVIF0002 Provide first aid in an aviation environment 15 Unit of competency
AWP09 AVIW3006 Refuel aircraft 40 Unit of competency
AWP87 AVIF2015 Utilise emergency breathing system 40 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W889 AVI40610 Certificate IV in Aviation (Aircrewman) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BER4 AVI40119 Certificate IV in Aviation (Air Crew Officer) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information