Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter)

Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter)

Qualification
National Code:
AVI50319
State Code:
BET5
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
13/08/2019
Approved Date
11/04/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
997
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
23/03/2022
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 23/03/2022 Current Transition (Replaced)
2.00 25/05/2021 Replaced Approved
1.00 13/08/2019 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the roles of flight crew personnel performing normal and emergency commercial pilot duties in support of commercial or Defence aviation flight operations.
Flight crew duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge to a wide range of air transport operations, including passenger, charter and cargo operations.
Individuals working at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility in known or changing contexts and within broad but established parameters.
This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification as a commercial pilot 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.
Occupations include:
Commercial helicopter pilot
Military helicopter pilot.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twenty nine (29) units of competency comprising:
- Twenty eight (28) core units listed below plus
- One (1) general elective unit from the general elective units listed below. The general elective unit must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.
1. Core Units

All twenty eight (28) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBB93 AVIY0040 Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations 50 Unit of competency
OBB92 AVIY0041 Apply the principles of civil air law to aviation operations 40 Unit of competency
OBB76 AVIY0060 Control helicopter in hovering flight 20 Unit of competency
OBB75 AVIY0062 Control helicopter in normal flight 20 Unit of competency
OBB77 AVIY0059 Control helicopter on the ground 20 Unit of competency
OBB73 AVIY0063 Execute advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures 60 Unit of competency
OBD17 AVIF0027 Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes 35 Unit of competency
OBD18 AVIF0026 Implement aviation risk management processes 45 Unit of competency
OBD16 AVIF0029 Implement threat and error management strategies 25 Unit of competency
OBC63 AVILIC0004 Licence to operate a commercial helicopter 12 Unit of competency
OBD29 AVIE0006 Maintain aircraft radio communications 20 Unit of competency
OBB71 AVIY0064 Manage abnormal and emergency helicopter flight situations 60 Unit of competency
OBB74 AVIY0058 Manage aircraft fuel 20 Unit of competency
OBD11 AVIF0033 Manage aircraft passengers and cargo 40 Unit of competency
OBC48 AVIO0017 Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation 20 Unit of competency
OBD09 AVIF0035 Manage human factors in aviation operations 50 Unit of competency
OBC16 AVIW0029 Manage pre- and post-flight actions 40 Unit of competency
OBD14 AVIF0030 Manage safe flight operations 25 Unit of competency
OBB51 AVIZ0006 Manage situational awareness in aircraft flight 40 Unit of competency
OBC86 AVIH0014 Navigate aircraft under visual flight rules 50 Unit of competency
OBC14 AVIW0032 Operate and manage aircraft systems 40 Unit of competency
OBB98 AVIY0037 Operate at a controlled aerodrome 35 Unit of competency
OBC00 AVIY0036 Operate at non-towered aerodromes 35 Unit of competency
OBB99 AVIY0035 Operate in Class G airspace 45 Unit of competency
OBC01 AVIY0034 Operate in controlled airspace 35 Unit of competency
OBC89 AVIH0010 Plan a flight under visual flight rules 40 Unit of competency
OBB72 AVIY0061 Take off helicopter and approach to hover 20 Unit of competency
OBB88 AVIY0048 Taxi helicopter 15 Unit of competency
2. General Elective Units

One (1) unit must be chosen from the general elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OBD22 AVIF0023 Apply aircraft safety procedures 20 Unit of competency
OBC54 AVIN0003 Command an aircraft in a multi-crew environment 45 Unit of competency
OBC19 AVIW0026 Conduct night vision imaging system operations 10 Unit of competency
OBB49 AVIZ0002 Maintain and manage situational awareness as pilot in command 20 Unit of competency
OBC96 AVIH0016 Navigate aircraft under night visual flight rules 70 Unit of competency
OBB62 AVIY0073 Operate aircraft in the traffic pattern at night 20 Unit of competency
OBC02 AVIY0033 Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments 65 Unit of competency
OBB85 AVIY0049 Operate helicopter at low level 45 Unit of competency
OBB65 AVIY0069 Pilot a helicopter during external load operations 40 Unit of competency
OBC84 AVIH0015 Plan a flight under night visual flight rules 50 Unit of competency
OCD33 HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support 12 Unit of competency
OBC53 AVIN0004 Supervise and manage safe flight operations as pilot in command 45 Unit of competency
BBP83 AVIF0038 Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AYV9 AVI50315 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BIA5 AVI50322 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter) Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Commercial or military pilot entrants to this qualification should check requirements with CASA or Defence Aviation for specific pilot entry standards.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information