Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor)

Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor)

Qualification
National Code:
AVI50419
State Code:
BER7
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
13/08/2019
Approved Date
23/07/2021
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
525
Duration
3 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
20/10/2022
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 20/10/2022 Current Approved
2.00 25/05/2021 Replaced Approved
1.00 13/08/2019 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the roles of individuals delivering training and assessment services usually within aviation Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) or flight training organisations.
This qualification is also suitable preparation for those engaged in the delivery of training and assessment of competence in an aviation workplace context, as a component of a structured vocational education and training (VET) program.
Flight instruction duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation and vocational skills and knowledge to a wide range of learners, operating conditions and aviation environments.
Individuals working at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility in known or changing contexts within broad but established parameters.
This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification as a flight instructor 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:
Flight Instructor - Grade 3
Flight Instructor - Grade 2
Qualified Flying Instructor - Military

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of seventeen (17) units of competency comprising:
- Twelve (12) core units listed below plus
- Five (5) general elective units from the general elective units listed below.

Selection of elective units for use within an RTO must be consistent with these packaging rules and mandatory requirements of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
1. Core Units

All twelve (12) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WG871 TAELLN411 Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills 30 Unit of competency
AWY91 TAEASS402 Assess competence 15 Unit of competency
OBC64 AVIM0003 Conduct aeronautical knowledge training and flight training 55 Unit of competency
OBC62 AVIM0004 Conduct training for the issue of an endorsement 45 Unit of competency
AWY89 TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools 30 Unit of competency
AWY77 TAEDES401 Design and develop learning programs 40 Unit of competency
OBC61 AVIM0005 Facilitate non-technical skills instruction 15 Unit of competency
AWY67 TAEASS403 Participate in assessment validation 30 Unit of competency
AWY90 TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes 35 Unit of competency
AWY85 TAEDEL401 Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning 30 Unit of competency
AWY84 TAEDEL402 Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace 25 Unit of competency
AWY62 TAEDES402 Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs 20 Unit of competency
2. General Elective Units

Five (5) units 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
WG872 TAELLN412 Access resources and support to address foundation skills in vocational practice 30 Unit of competency
OCG17 BSBINS401 Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
ODP85 TLIL0004 Apply conflict and grievance resolution strategies 35 Unit of competency
OCD91 BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships 45 Unit of competency
OBC55 AVIM0010 Conduct flight review 20 Unit of competency
AWY81 TAEASS301 Contribute to assessment 10 Unit of competency
AWY83 TAEDEL403 Coordinate and facilitate distance-based learning 30 Unit of competency
AWY65 TAEDEL501 Facilitate e-learning 30 Unit of competency
OBC57 AVIM0009 Facilitate training in a synthetic environment 30 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
WG873 TAELLN413 Integrate foundation skills into vocational training delivery 30 Unit of competency
AWY56 TAETAS401 Maintain training and assessment information 40 Unit of competency
OCG20 BSBCMM411 Make presentations 30 Unit of competency
AWY80 TAEDEL404 Mentor in the workplace 30 Unit of competency
OBC58 AVIM0008 Operate a simulator 40 Unit of competency
OCF72 BSBAUD411 Participate in quality audits 35 Unit of competency
OCD47 BSBMKG434 Promote products and services 35 Unit of competency
AWY86 TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
OCE36 BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals 35 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AZR6 AVI50516 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Commercial or military pilot entrants to this qualification should check requirements with CASA or Defence Aviation for certification and/or flight hour requirements or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information