Qualification Outline

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22/07/2026 12:45 AM AWST

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Certificate III in Air Dispatch

Certificate III in Air Dispatch

Qualification
National Code:
DEF30317
State Code:
BDL4
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0899 - Other Management And Commerce
Original TGA Release Date
17/08/2017
Approved Date
11/04/2022
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
0
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2022
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 21/10/2022 Current Approved
3.00 23/03/2022 Replaced Approved
2.00 26/05/2021 Replaced Approved
1.00 17/08/2017 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification allows for the attainment of competencies in air dispatch in Defence or a similar environment.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Sixteen (16) units of competency are required for this qualification comprising:
- Eight (8) core units listed below, plus
- Eight (8) elective units.
- choose a minimum of six (6) elective units from the list below, of which two (2) must be taken from Group A, two (2) must be taken from Group B and two (2) must be taken from Group C.
- choose the remaining two (2) elective units from the elective unit lists below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course.

All elective units chosen from outside this qualification must support the learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level.

Elective units chosen must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BBC87 DEFADI002 Assist in establishing and clearing a cargo drop zone 0 Unit of competency
BBC35 DEFADI001 Hook up external lift loads 0 Unit of competency
BBC04 DEFADI007 Load and secure cargo during fixed wing air-land tasks 0 Unit of competency
AVQ84 DEFMIL006 Operate in a threat environment 0 Unit of competency
BBB74 DEFADI006 Prepare and rig platform air-drop loads 0 Unit of competency
BBC41 DEFADI003 Rig and dispatch air-drop loads 0 Unit of competency
BBC37 DEFADI005 Work safely and effectively in and around aircraft on the airside 0 Unit of competency
BBB97 DEFADI004 Work safely and efficiently in and around rotary wing aircraft 0 Unit of competency
2. Group A Specialisation Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCD86 BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others 15 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
ODP43 TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods 20 Unit of competency
ODP93 TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances 20 Unit of competency
AVS35 DEFEXO001 Work safely with explosive ordnance 0 Unit of competency
3. Group B Technical Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODP53 TLIE0008 Calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions 15 Unit of competency
OBR37 TLIA0004 Complete receival and despatch documentation 40 Unit of competency
ODQ13 TLID0015 Load and unload goods/cargo 30 Unit of competency
AWM65 TLID2047 Prepare cargo for transfer with slings 30 Unit of competency
4. Group C General Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCY90 TLIB0012 Maintain and use hand tools 20 Unit of competency
AWM40 TLIE3004 Prepare workplace documents 20 Unit of competency
OCE30 BSBINS201 Process and maintain workplace information 20 Unit of competency
AVJ66 TLIE2007 Use communications systems 20 Unit of competency
AVR28 DEFGEN001 Work in a team 0 Unit of competency
AVR22 DEFGEN006 Work with equity and diversity 0 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BCR0 DEF32412 Certificate III in Air Dispatch Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Nil

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information