Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman)
Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman)
AVI30216
AZS5
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 reflects the roles of flight crew personnel performing normal and emergency rescue crew duties in support of commercial or Defence aviation operations.
Rescue crewman duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge within rotary wing operational environments.
This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification as flight crew by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as described in Civil Aviation Order 20.11 Emergency and life saving equipment and passenger control in emergencies and Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 64 Authorisations for non-licensed personnel.
Civil and military rescue crew seeking authorisation as non-licensed personnel should check these requirements with CASA.
Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Occupations may include:
Helicopter Crewman
Rescue Crewman
Rescue Crewman Officer (RCO).
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of fourteen (14) units of competency comprising:- eight (8) core units listed below plus
- six (6) general elective units from the general elective units listed below. The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
The following imported unit has a prerequisite unit:
PUAFIR216 Undertake hover-exit operations from helicopter.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVX44 | AVIF0001 | Apply aircraft safety procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWP04 | AVIW3025 | Complete aircraft and flight equipment pre- and post-flight actions | 10 | Unit of competency |
| AWP85 | AVIF2020 | Employ fatigue risk management practices in an aviation workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWO76 | AVIZ1005 | Maintain basic situational awareness in an aviation workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWP83 | AVIF3005 | Maintain the safety of people and aircraft | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWP06 | AVIW3024 | Perform wireman duties | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWP82 | AVIF3006 | Respond to abnormal and emergency situations in an aircraft | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AVX59 | AVIF2014 | Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival | 80 | Unit of competency |
2. General Elective Units
Six (6) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W888 | AVI30510 | Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BES5 | AVI30519 | Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crew Officer) | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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