Certificate III in Airborne Operations
AVI30525
Transport & logisticsCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
12Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
3Training providers
May 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQF
Qualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AVI30525, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our factsOccupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Helicopter Air Crewman
Industries
Aviation
Source: training.gov.au
As listed for AVI30525 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our factsWhat you learn
To finish you complete 12 units: 7 core plus 5 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.
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AVIE0003Operate aeronautical radio
AVIE0006Maintain aircraft radio communications
AVIF0026Implement aviation risk management processes
AVIF0035Manage human factors in aviation operations
AVIF0040Employ fatigue risk management practices in an aviation workplace
AVIF0041Maintain the safety of people and aircraft
AVIF0048Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival
AVIF0049Utilise emergency breathing systems
AVIG0003Work effectively in the aviation industry
AVIL0005Plan an aircraft load
AVIW0026Conduct night vision imaging system operations
AVIW0036Complete aircraft and flight equipment pre- and post-flight actions
AVIW0037Deliver pyrotechnics and handheld stores
AVIW0038Manage aircraft sensor systems
AVIW0039Perform down the wire duties
AVIW0040Rappel from a helicopter
AVIW0041Undertake helicopter aquatic rescue and recovery
AVIY0051Conduct helicopter landing site and unprepared helicopter landing site operations
AVIY0094Conduct external load-lift operations
AVIY0095Conduct winching operations
AVIZ0003Maintain basic situational awareness in an aviation workplace
PUAAMS001Work in an aviation environment
PUAAMS002Search as a member of an air search team
PUAAMS003Conduct stores dropping operations
PUAFIR009Operate airborne intelligence system
PUAFIR015Undertake helicopter winch operations
PUAFIR016Undertake hover-exit operations from helicopter
PUAFIR017Work safely around aircraft
Source: training.gov.au
Unit list from the AVI30525 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our factsWho offers it
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