Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service)
Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service)
AVI30408
S628
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 23/12/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
Rationale:
A general qualification for the Aviation Industry. Successful completion will require competency in units that relate to work defined as aligned at AQF Level 3. Qualifications should be structured to align with licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to the occupation concerned.
Performance of a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints.
Occupations may include:
Aerodrome operations
Supervisory baggage handling
Airport reporting officer
Aircraft refueller.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Requirements for completion of the qualification:A successful assessment outcome for a total of twenty one (21) units comprising:
- at least five (5) and up to seven (7) units from the elective units listed in the Certificate I in Aviation
- where less than seven (7) units are selected, the remaining units should be drawn from a Certificate I qualification from another endorsed Training Package.
PLUS
- at least five (5) and up to seven (7) units from the elective units listed in the Certificate II in Aviation
- where less than seven (7) units are selected, the remaining units should be drawn from a Certificate II qualification from another endorsed Training Package.
PLUS
- at least five (5) and up to seven (7) units from the Certificate III elective units listed.
- where less than seven (7) units are selected, the remaining units should be drawn from a Certificate III qualification from another endorsed Training Package.
1. Certificate III Elective Units
At least five (5) and up to seven (7) units from the Certificate III elective units listed.
Please refer to the Training Package for the list of Certificate I and II elective units to bring the total of units required to twenty one (21).
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W153 | TDA30403 | Certificate III in Transport and Distribution (Aviation Ground Operations and Service) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZS3 | AVI30416 | Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Part-time is defined as a minimum of 20 hours per week.