Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crew Officer)
Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crew Officer)
AVI30519
BES5
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 23/03/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 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 rescue crew duties in support of aviation operations.
Rescue crew duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge within rotary wing operational environments.
This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification as flight crew by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as described in Civil Aviation Orders.
Rescue crew seeking authorisation as non-licensed personnel should check these requirements with CASA.
Occupations may include:
Helicopter Crew Officer
Rescue Crew Officer (RCO)
Aviation Rescue Crew officer
Down the Wire Crew officer
Police, paramedics and other emergency service personnel
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of thirteen (13) units of competency comprising:- Eight (8) core units listed below plus
- One (1) unit selected from Group A - Rescue operations; plus
- One (1) unit selected from Group B - Search support functions; plus
- remaining elective units to be selected from anywhere in this qualification.
Up to two (2) elective units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification. Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
The following imported units have a prerequisite unit:
- HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy
- PUAFIR211 Undertake hover-exit operations from helicopter
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBD22 | AVIF0023 | Apply aircraft safety procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BHX09 | AVIW0025 | Complete aircraft and flight equipment pre- and post-flight actions | Unit of competency | |
| OBD04 | AVIF0040 | Employ fatigue risk management practices in an aviation workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBB52 | AVIZ0003 | Maintain basic situational awareness in an aviation workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBD02 | AVIF0041 | Maintain the safety of people and aircraft | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBD01 | AVIF0042 | Respond to abnormal and emergency situations in an aircraft | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BBP83 | AVIF0038 | Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival | Unit of competency | |
| OAY96 | PUAFIR209 | Work safely around aircraft | 8 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Rescue Operations Elective Units
One (1) unit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BFR29 | AVIW0024 | Perform down the wire duties | Unit of competency | |
| BII47 | AVIW0016 | Rappel from a helicopter | Unit of competency | |
| BHL29 | AVIW0003 | Undertake helicopter aquatic rescue and recovery | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Search support functions
One (1) unit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBC19 | AVIW0026 | Conduct night vision imaging system operations | 10 | Unit of competency |
| BEK92 | AVIW0027 | Deliver pyrotechnics and handheld stores | Unit of competency | |
| OCD31 | HLTAID015 | Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OAZ80 | PUAAMS002 | Search as a member of an air search team | 20 | Unit of competency |
4. General Elective Units
The remaining units may be chosen from the general elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZS5 | AVI30216 | Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMF9 | AVI30525 | Certificate III in Airborne Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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