Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman)
Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman)
AVI30510
W888
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 18/07/2008 | Current | Approved |
Description
Rationale:
This qualification reflects the role of a rescue crewman working in the helicopter operational environment. Successful completion will require competency in units that relate to work defined as aligned at AQF Level 3.
Qualifications should be structured to align with licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to the occupation concerned.
Performance of a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A successful assessment outcome for a total of ourteen (14) units comprising:- nine (9) core units plus;
- five (5) elective units
- at least three (3) of the elective units must be selected from the elective units list.
- up to two (2) elective units with appropriate contextualisation may be selected from any currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course. Where the choice of a unit from another currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course is made, this unit must come from a qualification or course at Certificate II or above and must contribute towards the vocational outcome of the qualification.
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB829 | AVIW3025A | Complete aircraft/equipment pre- and post-flight actions | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WB889 | AVIZ1005B | Maintain basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WB765 | AVIF3005B | Maintain the safety of people and aircraft | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WB769 | AVIF4001B | Manage human factors in aircraft flight | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WB828 | AVIW3024A | Perform wireman duties | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WB766 | AVIF3006B | Respond to abnormal and emergency situations within the aircraft | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S5515 | TLIA107C | Secure cargo | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WB761 | AVIF2014A | Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D3769 | PUAFIR209B | Work safely around aircraft | 8 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least three (3) of the five (5) units required must be selected from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C9257 | HLTFA404A | Apply advanced resuscitation techniques | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WB857 | AVIY4051A | Conduct external load-lift operations | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WB838 | AVIY3052A | Conduct Helicopter Landing Site and Unprepared Helicopter Landing Site operations | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WB830 | AVIW3026A | Conduct night aided vision aviation operations | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WB831 | AVIW3027A | Deliver pyrotechnics and hand held stores | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S5839 | TLIO207D | Follow security procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WB756 | AVIE4001B | Maintain aircraft radio communications | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WB833 | AVIW4028A | Manage aircraft sensor systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WB768 | AVIF3016A | Marshal aircraft | 20 | Unit of competency |
| C9252 | HLTFA201A | Provide basic emergency life support | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WB824 | AVIW3006B | Refuel aircraft | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S664 | AVI30509 | Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZS5 | AVI30216 | Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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