AVI Commercial Pilot Helicopter
Project Scope
This project will update one qualification and 10 Units of Competency in the Aviation Training Package.
The project will review and update the Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter) to make it consistent with current helicopter operations and procedures and align with the CASA helicopter licence. Development work will include the following:
- Combine Units of Competency to align to the job function
- Review Units of Competency to address current industry practices
- Align the qualification to current industry practice and CASA license requirements (Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 61 Flight crew licensing)
- Redesign the qualification to include essential core units in addition to clustered groupings to facilitate more effective and efficient training
The Aviation Industry Reference Committee (IRC) will have oversight of this project, which will be facilitated by Australian Industry Standards (AIS) in consultation with industry stakeholders. A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be formed for this project.
The Case for Endorsement and draft materials are due to be submitted by 30 June 2022.
If you have any questions about this project or are a subject matter expert and would like to be considered for the TAC for this project, please contact the Industry Manager.
Technical Advisory Committee
19 JANUARY 2022
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS NEEDED
Work on this project has commenced and the Aviation IRC is forming a TAC.
Your industry expertise and insight are welcome to help review and update the Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter) and 10 Units of Competency to address current helicopter operations and procedures and to align the qualification with the CASA helicopter licence. This project will undertake the following:
- Combine Units of Competency to align to the job function
- Review Units of Competency to address current industry practices
- Align the qualification to current industry practice and CASA license requirements (Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 61 Flight crew licensing)
- Redesign the qualification to include the essential core in addition to clustered groupings to facilitate more effective and efficient training
To register your interest in becoming a TAC member, please provide your details via the form below, by close of business Friday, 28 January 2022.
Consultation
7 APRIL 2022
DRAFT MATERIAL
On behalf of the Aviation Industry Reference Committee, the TAC has drafted materials for this project and is requesting stakeholder feedback.
The draft materials include the following changes which address priority skill needs of the sector:
- The Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter) has been aligned with current industry practice and CASA license requirements (Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 61 Flight crew licensing)
- Helicopter Units of Competency have been updated to align with CASA Manual of Standards.
- A new unit Conduct helicopter Pre-Solo Exercises has been developed through merging Taxi helicopter and Control helicopter on the ground units
- Operate helicopter solo in the circuit area has merged Control helicopter in hovering flight, and Take off helicopter and approach to hover units
Feedback closed Tuesday, 10 May 2022.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Quality Assurance
10 JUNE 2022
FINAL DRAFT CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT
The draft Training Package materials have undergone independent edit and quality assurance and have been updated to address priority skills needs of the Aviation industry.
- Air Traffic Control: The Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control) and nine associated Units of Competency have been updated to address changes in technology, and national standards associated with the role of an air traffic controller.
- Aviation Supervision: There are two new qualification streams in the Cert IV Aviation (Supervision):
- The Security Screening stream will support the requirements for lead screeners to supervise the implementation of aviation security preventive measures and monitor the quality of the performance of various tasks which contribute to the safety and security of passengers, crew, ground personnel, and the general public.
- The Flight Operations stream will enable workforce development for supervisors who co-ordinate all activities on the ground at an airport to ensure the safe, quick, and efficient turnaround of aircraft from when they land to the time they depart.
- Chief Remote Pilot: A new Diploma of Aviation Chief Remote Pilot (CRP) and four new Units of Competency have been drafted to address processes and procedures in the drone industry. These occupational skills standards will enable safety improvements, support regulatory and procedural leadership, and the mobility of workers in this expanding industry.
- Commercial Pilot Helicopter: The Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter) and 10 Units of Competency have been revised to ensure consistency with current helicopter operations and procedures and to align the qualification with the CASA helicopter licence.
The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC in June.
Validation
17 MAY 2022
FINAL DRAFT MATERIAL
On behalf of the Aviation Industry Reference Committee (IRC), its Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) has considered all stakeholder feedback and revised draft Training Package materials for the Commercial Pilot Helicopter project.
The draft materials are aimed at aimed at operational efficiency and safety of commercial helicopter pilots. include updates to the following changes which address priority skill needs of the sector:
- The Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter) has been aligned with current industry practice and CASA license requirements (Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 61 Flight crew licensing)
- A new unit Conduct helicopter Pre-Solo Exercises has been developed through merging Taxi helicopter and Control helicopter on the ground units.
- Another new unit Operate helicopter solo in the circuit area has been developed through the merger of Control helicopter in hovering flight and Take off helicopter and approach to hover units.
- The remaining six Helicopter Units of Competency have been updated to align with CASA Manual of Standards.
The Aviation IRC is seeking your feedback to validate these draft materials to ensure the proposed products meet industry needs.
Feedback closed 31 May 2022.
Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.
Endorsement
24 OCTOBER 2022
The Aviation Training Package Release 10.0 has been endorsed by the Skills Ministers for implementation.
The Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter) and 10 Units of Competency have been revised to ensure consistency with current helicopter operations and procedures and to align the qualification with the CASA helicopter licence.
Units of Competency have been aligned to helicopter job functions and phases of flight
The qualification has been aligned to current industry practice and CASA licensing requirements (Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 61 Flight crew licensing Schedule 2).
To support the delivery of the Training Package, a Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG) has been developed to assist assessors, trainers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and enterprises. The CVIG contains a comprehensive list of all products in the Training Package; mapping information which details the changes that have been made to the materials; regulation and licensing implications; and useful links to other information.
The endorsed Aviation Training Package Release 10.0 is now available on training.gov.au
This release includes the following projects:
The following materials were approved:
Qualifications
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
- AVI50115 Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control)
CHIEF REMOTE PILOT
- AVI40422 Certificate IV in Aviation (Remote Pilot-Beyond Visual Line of Sight)
- AVI59922 Diploma of Aviation (Chief Remote Pilot)
COMMERCIAL PILOT HELICOPTER
- AVI50322 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter)
SECURITY SCREENING
- AVI40122 Certificate IV in Aviation (Supervision)
New/Revised Units
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
- AVIE5002 Apply air traffic control communication procedures and services
- AVIF5003 Manage human performance and team resources during air traffic control operations
- AVIF5013 Provide search and rescue alerting and emergency response
- AVIW5013 Operate air traffic control equipment and workstations
- AVIY5022 Manage traffic flow
- AVIY5048 Provide approach control services
- AVIY5049 Provide area control services
- AVIY5050 Provide aerodrome control services
- AVIZ5049 Manage situational awareness in the air traffic control environment
CHIEF REMOTE PILOT
- AVIG0004 Apply regulatory obligations
- AVIG0005 Conduct aviation on-the-job training
- AVIN0006 Manage RPAS Assets
- AVIP0001 Manage RPAS applications, approvals, and permissions
- AVIW0035 Manage multi-crew operations
COMMERCIAL PILOT HELICOPTER
- AVILIC0004 Licence to operate a commercial helicopter
- AVIY0084 Conduct helicopter pre-solo exercises
- AVIY0085 Control helicopter during advanced manoeuvres
- AVIY0086 Manage abnormal situations and emergencies – helicopter
- AVIY0087 Operate helicopter at low level
- AVIY0088 Operate helicopter on solo navigation flights
- AVIY0089 Operate helicopter solo in the circuit area
- AVIY0090 Pilot a helicopter during external load operations
SECURITY SCREENING
- AVIH0018 Implement flight planning procedures
- AVIO0023 Coordinate response to security incidents and breaches
- AVIO0024 Facilitate screening of people with special circumstances
- AVIO0025 Interpret and implement transport security policies and procedures
- AVIO0026 Manage aviation security screening equipment
Reinstated Units
- AVIH0019 Manage aircraft performance and load
- AVIY0091 Apply aeronautical knowledge and civil air law to flight dispatch operations
Approval
1 SEPTEMBER 2022
At its meeting on August 19, the AISC approved the Aviation Training Package Release 10.0 for referral to Skills Ministers for endorsement.
Materials developed through the projects below address priority skills needs for the Aviation Industry:
- Air Traffic Control
- Aviation Supervision
- Chief Remote Piot
- Commercial Pilot Helicopter
For more information on this project, please contact the Industry Skills Manager.
Submission
7 JULY 2022
CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC
The Aviation Industry Reference Committee has submitted the Case for Endorsement and draft Training Package materials to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for consideration at its meeting on 17 August 2022.
The AVI Industry Reference Committee has submitted the Case for Endorsement and draft Training Package materials for the Air Traffic Control, Aviation Supervision, Chief Remote Pilot and Commercial Pilot Helicopter projects to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee for their consideration.
The proposed materials from address priority skills needs for the Aviation industry.
The Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter) and 10 Units of Competency have been revised to ensure consistency with current helicopter operations and procedures and to align the qualification with the CASA helicopter licence.
Paschal Somers
Industry Skills Manager - Aviation, Corrections, Defence and Public Safety