Certificate III in Aviation (Flight Operations)

Rationale:

A general qualification for the Aviation Industry. Successful completion will require competency in units that relate to work defined as aligned at AQF Level 3.

Qualifications should be structured to align with licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to the occupation concerned.

Performance of 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.

Occupations may include:

Cabin crew

Cargo services operator.


Subjects

Requirements for completion of the qualification:

A successful assessment outcome for a total 21 units, comprising:

at least 5 and up to 7 units from Certificate I in Aviation

where less than seven units are selected, the remaining units should be drawn from a relevant Certificate I qualification from any currently endorsed national Training Package or Accredited Course

plus

at least 5 and up to 7 units from Certificate II in Aviation

where less than seven units are selected, the remaining units should be drawn from a relevant Certificate II qualification from any currently endorsed national Training Package or Accredited Course

plus

at least 5 and up to 7 units from Certificate III listed below

where less than seven units are selected, the remaining units should be drawn from a relevant Certificate III qualification from any currently endorsed national Training Package or Accredited Course.

Field

Unit

A

Handling Cargo/Stock

add topic TLIA2307C

Coordinate stocktakes

B

Equipment Checking and Maintenance

add topic AVIB3004B

Manage and carry out pre- and post-flight cabin checks

D

Load Handling

add topic TLID2007C

Care for livestock in transit

E

Communications and Calculations

add topic TLIE207C

Estimate/calculate mass, area and dimensions

add topic TLIE407C

Prepare workplace documents

F

Safety Management

add topic AVIF3005B

Maintain the safety of people and aircraft

add topic AVIF3006B

Respond to abnormal and emergency situations within the aircraft

add topic AVIF3016A

Marshal aircraft

add topic HLTFA301B

Apply first aid

add topic TLIF307C

Implement and monitor occupational health and safety procedures

H

Route Planning and Navigation

add topic AVIH3002B

Advise on major services and attractions at aviation destinations

I

Customer Service

add topic AVII3002B

Carry out food preparation and service on an aircraft

add topic AVII3005B

Apply knowledge of the structure, products and services of the airline operator

add topic AVII3010B

Carry out aircraft business/first class beverage service

add topic AVII3011C

Provide quality customer service

add topic BSBCUS301A

Deliver and monitor a service to customers

add topic TLII907C

Provide on-board services to customers

L

Resource Management

add topic BSBWOR301A

Organise personal work priorities and development

add topic TLIL307C

Conduct induction process

N

Leadership and Supervision

add topic TLIG207C

Lead a work team or group

O

Security

add topic TLIO707C

Undertake emergency response action to a security threat

add topic TLIO1207C

Manage disruptive and/or unlawful behaviour

add topic TLIO1607B

Apply and monitor workplace security procedures

P

Administration and Finance

add topic TLIQ707C

Prepare and process financial documents


Pathways...

    Not applicable.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

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Employability Skills

Employability Skills Summary for

AVI30208C ertificate III in Aviation (Flight Operations)

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Problem solving

Identify and solve or report problems arising in the course of aviation flight operations

Monitor and anticipate problems that may occur in the course of aviation flight operations including hazards and risks and take appropriate action to report or resolve the problems within limits of responsibility

Identify and control hazards and risks in a range of aviation flight situations and take appropriate precautions

Use mathematics to solve various calculations related to aviation flight operations.

Initiative and enterprise

Modify activities dependent on differing aviation flight situations and contingencies

Take appropriate initiatives in a range of operational situations such as those above

Respond appropriately to any changes in equipment, standard operating procedures and the working environment.

Planning and organising

Follow and apply operational and emergency plans, systems and procedures

Monitor systems and procedures for compliance with regulations and codes of practice

Implement the workplace security and safety management systems

Monitor and evaluate operational performance and compliance

Collect and interpret information needed in the course of aviation flight operations

Organise and plan own work activities

Manage time and priorities in the course of aviation flight operations.

Self management

Interpret and apply regulations and instructions

Establish and follow own work plans and schedules

Evaluate own work performance.

Learning

Contribute to learning and assessment activities in the workplace

Assist others to adapt to any changes in workplace systems, equipment, procedures and the workplace operating environment

Assist in the instruction, coaching or mentoring of others in the workplace

Contribute to the assessment of the competence of others in the workplace

Adapt own competence in response to any changes in aviation flight operations

Update own knowledge and skills required for aviation flight activities.

Technology

Use equipment and materials required during aviation flight operations

Follow and apply operational and servicing instructions for equipment used during aviation flight operations

Follow and apply OH&S procedures when using aviation flight equipment and facilities.