Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane)

Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane)

Qualification
National Code:
AVI50215
State Code:
AYW1
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
06/12/2015
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1112
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
06/12/2015
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 06/12/2015 Current Transition (Replaced)
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.
Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Occupations include:
Commercial aeroplane pilot
Military aeroplane pilot.

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

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
AVX77 AVIY0008 Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations 50 Unit of competency
AVX64 AVIY0009 Apply the principles of civil air law to aviation operations 40 Unit of competency
AVX62 AVIY4003 Control aeroplane in normal flight 60 Unit of competency
AVX68 AVIY4001 Control aeroplane on the ground 20 Unit of competency
AVX74 AVIY0018 Execute advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures 65 Unit of competency
AVD87 AVIF0005 Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes 35 Unit of competency
AVD88 AVIF0004 Implement aviation risk management processes 45 Unit of competency
AVX82 AVIF0007 Implement threat and error management strategies 25 Unit of competency
AVX61 AVIY4004 Land aeroplane 40 Unit of competency
AVX86 AVILIC0001 Licence to operate a commercial aeroplane 12 Unit of competency
AVX66 AVIE4001 Maintain aircraft radio communications 20 Unit of competency
AVX72 AVIY0019 Manage abnormal aeroplane flight situations 45 Unit of competency
AVX57 AVIY4007 Manage aircraft fuel 20 Unit of competency
AVX53 AVIF0011 Manage aircraft passengers and cargo 40 Unit of competency
AVX84 AVIO0002 Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation 20 Unit of competency
AVX80 AVIF0014 Manage human factors in aviation operations 50 Unit of competency
AVX78 AVIW4001 Manage pre- and post-flight actions 40 Unit of competency
AVX79 AVIF0008 Manage safe flight operations 25 Unit of competency
AVX26 AVIZ4001 Manage situational awareness in aircraft flight 40 Unit of competency
AVX32 AVIH4001 Navigate aircraft under visual flight rules 50 Unit of competency
AVX81 AVIY0001 Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments 65 Unit of competency
AVX45 AVIW5018 Operate and manage aircraft systems 40 Unit of competency
AVX60 AVIY0005 Operate at a controlled aerodrome 35 Unit of competency
AVX73 AVIY0004 Operate at non-towered aerodromes 35 Unit of competency
AVX29 AVIY0003 Operate in Class G airspace 45 Unit of competency
AVX47 AVIY0002 Operate in controlled airspace 35 Unit of competency
AVX87 AVIH0002 Plan a flight under visual flight rules 40 Unit of competency
AVX65 AVIY4002 Take off aeroplane 30 Unit of competency
2. General Elective Units

One (1) unit must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVX44 AVIF0001 Apply aircraft safety procedures 20 Unit of competency
AVX63 AVIN0001 Command an aircraft in a multi-crew environment 45 Unit of competency
AVX37 AVIY0007 Conduct aerial application operations 45 Unit of competency
AVX46 AVIW3026 Conduct night vision imaging system operations 10 Unit of competency
AVX27 AVIZ0001 Maintain and manage situational awareness as pilot in command 20 Unit of competency
AVX75 AVIH4013 Navigate aircraft under night visual flight rules 70 Unit of competency
AVX54 AVIY0006 Operate aeroplane at low level 45 Unit of competency
AVX48 AVIY5024 Operate aircraft in the traffic pattern at night 20 Unit of competency
AVX76 AVIH4012 Plan a flight under night visual flight rules 50 Unit of competency
AVX85 AVIN0002 Supervise and manage safe flight operations as pilot in command 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S630 AVI40108 Certificate IV in Aviation (Commercial Pilot Aeroplane Licence) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BET0 AVI50219 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) 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
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