Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot - Visual Line of Sight)
Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot - Visual Line of Sight)
AVI30316
AZT2
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 01/03/2016 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This qualification is relevant to individuals operating remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) within visual line of sight (VLOS), below 400 feet above ground level (AGL), in day visual meteorological conditions (VMC), outside of controlled airspace, greater than 3 nautical miles from an aerodrome, outside of populous areas.
Remote pilot duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge within RPAS operational environments.
This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as described in Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 101 Division 101.F.3—Certification of UAV controllers.
Civil and military personnel seeking certification as remote pilots should check requirements with CASA.
Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of fourteen (14) units of competency comprising:- fourteen (14) core units listed below
1. Core Units
All fourteen (14) units must be completed.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J723 | AVI30813 | Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot - Visual Line of Sight) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BES9 | AVI30419 | Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Operational flight crew are to satisfy General and Aviation English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements as directed by aviation regulatory authorities.
Candidates should check with the CASA or Defence aviation for specific requirements.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships