Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Aviation (Aerodrome Operations)
Certificate III in Aviation (Aerodrome Operations)
AVI30713
J722
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 23/12/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
Rationale:
This qualification is suitable for those engaged in aerodrome operations within the Aviation Industry. It reflects the roles of an Aerodrome Reporting Officer or Works Safety Officer operating in the aviation environment.
It involves 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. It may also include responsibility for coordinating the work of others.
Job roles:
Occupation titles can vary and may include:
Aerodrome Operations Officer
Aerodrome Reporting Officer
Airport Safety Officer
Airside Operations Officer
Operations Officer
Works Safety Officer.
Note: ‘WSO’ is defined as ‘a person appointed in writing as a Works Safety Officer for the purpose of ensuring the safe conduct of aerodrome works’ (as per Civil Aviation Safety Regulations).
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A successful assessment outcome for a total of fourteen (14) units of competency comprising:- five (5) core units
- nine (9) elective units, which may be selected from the elective units list, or may include up to four (4) units drawn with appropriate contextualisation from this Training Package and/or any other relevant currently endorsed national Training Package or accredited course.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified in the unit are complied with.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB746 | AVIC2001A | Drive on the airside | 10 | Unit of competency |
| WG952 | AVIB3005A | Inspect and report on aerodrome serviceability | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WG954 | AVIB3007A | Inspect and report on obstacle limitation surfaces | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WB889 | AVIZ1005B | Maintain basic situation awareness in the aviation workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WG974 | AVIO3001A | Monitor airside access and airside driving | 25 | Unit of competency |
2. General Elective Units
Nine (9) units may be chosen from the general elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZS6 | AVI30516 | Certificate III in Aviation (Aerodrome Operations) | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships