Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:48 AM AWST
22/07/2026 8:48 AM AWST
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Operate and manage remote pilot aircraft systems
Operate and manage remote pilot aircraft systems
Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW3038
AVIW3038
State Code
AWP01
AWP01
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
031309 - Communications Equipment Installation And Maintenance
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate and manage remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS), in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes operating and managing RPAS during normal flight, and managing RPAS during abnormal and emergency procedures.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to equipment and system operations of flight or ground operations personnel, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew RPAS environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Operate and manage RPAS during normal flight
- 1.1 RPAS, sub-systems and devices are operated to achieve operational requirements
- 1.2 RPAS, sub-systems and devices are monitored using a systematic scan technique
- 1.3 RPAS and flight environment information is analysed to identify actual and potential threats or errors
- 1.4 RPAS automation is utilised to manage control station workload
- 1.5 Checklist procedures are implemented during normal RPAS operations
2 Manage RPAS during abnormal and emergency procedures
- 2.1 Abnormal or emergency situations are identified, diagnosed and communicated
- 2.2 RPAS control is maintained at all times
- 2.3 RPAS abnormal or emergency checklist procedures are implemented to maintain safety of flight
- 2.4 Course of action is decided, implemented, evaluated and revised to achieve safest outcomes
- 2.5 Location and operation of emergency systems applicable to RPAS are explained
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG976 | AVIW3038A | Operate and manage remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBC18 | AVIW0028 | Operate and manage remote pilot aircraft systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZT2 | AVI30316 | Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot - Visual Line of Sight) | Qualification |