Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor)
Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor)
AVI50516
AZR6
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 01/03/2016 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This qualification reflects the roles of individuals delivering training and assessment services usually within aviation Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) or flight training organisations.
This qualification is also suitable preparation for those engaged in the delivery of training and assessment of competence in an aviation workplace context, as a component of a structured vocational education and training (VET) program.
Flight instruction duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation and vocational skills and knowledge to a wide range of learners, operating conditions and aviation environments.
Individuals working at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility in known or changing contexts within broad but established parameters.
This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification as a flight instructor by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as directed by Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 61 Flight crew licensing.
People 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:
Commercial pilot flight instructor
Military pilot flight instructor.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of sixteen (16) units of competency comprising:- ten (10) core units listed below plus
- six (6) general elective units from the general elective units listed below. Up to two (2) of the general elective units may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from a qualification in this or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification.
Selection of elective units for use within an RTO must be consistent with these packaging rules and mandatory requirements of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S7805 | TAEASS402B | Assess competence | 15 | Unit of competency |
| AWP44 | AVIM5002 | Conduct aeronautical knowledge training | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AWP38 | AVIM5008 | Conduct flight review | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWP41 | AVIM5003 | Conduct flight training | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WA907 | TAEDES401A | Design and develop learning programs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S7788 | TAEASS403B | Participate in assessment validation | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S7787 | TAEASS401B | Plan assessment activities and processes | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WA871 | TAEDEL401A | Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WA872 | TAEDEL402A | Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace | 25 | Unit of competency |
| WA908 | TAEDES402A | Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. General Elective Units
Six (6) general elective units must be completed, with at least eight (8) units selected from the list below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W890 | AVI50510 | Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BER7 | AVI50419 | Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Commercial or military pilot entrants to this qualification should check requirements with CASA or Defence Aviation for certification and/or flight hour requirements, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships