Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:24 AM AWST

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Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter)

Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter)

Qualification
National Code:
AVI50322
State Code:
BIA5
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
20/10/2022
Approved Date
17/03/2023
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
627
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/05/2025
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 28/05/2025 Current Approved
1.00 20/10/2022 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 sixteen (16) units of competency comprising:

- fifteen (15) core units listed below, plus
- one (1) general elective unit from the general elective units listed below.
1. Core Units

All fifteen (15) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEE29 AVIY0084 Conduct helicopter pre-solo exercises 45 Unit of competency
OEF33 AVIY0085 Control helicopter during advanced manoeuvres 55 Unit of competency
OBD17 AVIF0027 Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes 35 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
OEE28 AVIY0086 Manage abnormal situations and emergencies - helicopter 60 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
OBB98 AVIY0037 Operate at a controlled aerodrome 35 Unit of competency
OBC00 AVIY0036 Operate at non-towered aerodromes 35 Unit of competency
OEE20 AVIY0088 Operate helicopter on solo navigation flights 90 Unit of competency
OEE21 AVIY0089 Operate helicopter solo in the circuit area 30 Unit of competency
OBB99 AVIY0035 Operate in Class G airspace 45 Unit of competency
OBC01 AVIY0034 Operate in controlled airspace 35 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
OEE17 AVIY0087 Operate helicopter at low level 45 Unit of competency
OEE18 AVIY0090 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
OFG56 AVIF0048 Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival 80 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BET5 AVI50319 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter) Qualification
No information
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