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AVI30419 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot)

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Key details

Duration

1 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 6 to 12 months. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Intake

Locations

Palmerston
Not available to international students.

Course code

AVI30419

Overview



This qualification is relevant to individuals operating remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

Remote pilots operating at this level will apply non-technical and technical knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and judgement and will take limited responsibility in known and stable operational contexts within established regulatory parameters.

Licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. This qualification aligns to Remote Pilot Licensing requirements described in Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 101 - Unmanned aircraft and rockets and Part 101 Manual of Standards.

Civil and military personnel seeking certification as remote pilots should check requirements with CASA.

Career opportunities

Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as aviation include:

  • Remote Pilot

Credit transfers and advanced standing

Skill recognition

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.This can include skills from:

  • Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
  • Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
  • Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).

RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.

Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.

For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact Student Central on 1800 061 963 (free call) or email Student.Central@cdu.edu.au.

Credit Transfer

Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.

Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.

In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.

Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.

Pathways

VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.

Fees

2024 Fees

  Fee Type  2024 Course Fees
  Fee Free TAFE*  Free
  Full Fee  $7,400.00

*This course is part of the Fee Free TAFE initiative. Fee Free TAFE and vocational education and training is a joint initiative of the Northern Territory Government and Australian Governments providing tuition-free training places to students wanting to train, retain or upskill.

Fee free places are available for eligible domestic students who are NT residents, limited places are available, so secure your place now.

Fees shown are indicative and subject to change annually. Actual course fees may vary depending on the units chosen. International non-student visa-holders; study eligibility needs to be verified before enrolment. Fees may vary depending on the visa type.

For further clarification and information on fees, payment options, instalment plans, and refunds, contact CDU on 1800 061 963 or refer to TAFE Fees and Payments.

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  • Recognition of prior learning accepted
  • Packages into higher education available for most courses
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Why study trades at CDU?

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Why study at CDU?

Study with the Northern Territory's largest training provider and gain industry-ready skills and experience.

  • Access to first-class facilities
  • Recognition of prior learning accepted
  • Packages into higher education available for most courses

What will I study?

To achieve AVI30419 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) a total of fourteen (14) units of competency must be completed comprising nine (9) Core and five (5) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 370

Course structure

To achieve AVI30419 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) a total of fourteen (14) units of competency must be completed comprising nine (9) Core and five (5) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.

The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 370.
 

CodeModule/Unit of CompetencyHours
Core units of competency
AVIF0021Manage human factors in remote pilot aircraft systems operations20
AVIH0006Navigate remote pilot aircraft systems45
AVIW0004Perform operational inspections on remote operated systems30
AVIW0028Operate and manage remote pilot aircraft systems40
AVIY0023Launch, control and recover a remotely piloted aircraft30
AVIY0031Apply the principles of air law to remote pilot aircraft systems operations15
AVIY0052Control remote pilot aircraft systems on the ground25
AVIY0053Manage remote pilot aircraft systems energy source requirements25
AVIZ0005Apply situational awareness in remote pilot aircraft systems operations5
 Total nominal hours for core units235
Elective units of competency (Select five)
AVIE0003Operate aeronautical radio25
AVIE0005Complete a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)20
AVIW0006Perform infrastructure inspections using remote operated systems35
AVIW0007Perform aerial mapping and modelling using remote piloted aircraft systems35
AVIY0027Operate multi-rotor remote pilot aircraft systems20
 Total nominal hours for elective units135
 Total nominal hours for the qualification370


 

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

Mainstream students

Students will need to demonstrate an solid level 2 or emerging level 3 language, literacy an numeracy against the ACSF to undertake this course.

VSS Students

Vet for Secondary Students will need to complete a Vet for SECONDARY STUDENTS NT Department of Education compliant (year) Expression of interest Form. Upon receival of this form students may be required to undertake an LLN assessment and an interview to determine suitably for the program.

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Course details

Accreditation

This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the AVI Aviation Training Package.

Employability skills

Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au

Location and study mode

Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.



Locations:Palmerston



Study Mode: On campus, online, both



Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Additional information

Sector
TAFE
Industry groups
ENGINEERING AND MINING
Occupation types
Machine Operators NEC
Area of study
Engineering and Mining, Engineering, Conservation and Ecosystem Management, Humanitarian, Emergency and Disaster Management, Tourism

Contact details

Automotive, Transport and Civil
Location: Casuarina & Alice Springs Campuses
Phone: 08 8946 7506 (CAS) 08 8959 5363 (ASP) Student Central 1800 061 963
Email: vet.autocivil@cdu.edu.au

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Our students choose to study with us because we share the same vision – to make a positive change. Whatever your motivation is, we can guide you in the right direction.

How to apply

How to apply for domestic students

CDU TAFE has several pathways for you to apply.

 

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Admission requirements for domestic students

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How to apply for international students

Applications to CDU must be submitted online.

 

The process is simple, all you need is a valid email address to create your online account.

 

Once you have started the application you will have the option of saving your application and resuming it at a later date.

 

There is no application fee when you apply online.

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