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Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter)

AVI50322
Transport & logisticsDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
16Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
8Training providers
May 2025Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AVI50322, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Commercial PilotHelicopter Pilot
Industries
Aviation
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AVI50322 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 facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 16 units: 15 core plus 1 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AVIE0006Maintain aircraft radio communications
AVIF0023Apply aircraft safety procedures
AVIF0027Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes
AVIF0029Implement threat and error management strategies
AVIF0033Manage aircraft passengers and cargo
AVIF0048Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival
AVIH0015Plan a flight under night visual flight rules
AVIH0016Navigate aircraft under night visual flight rules
AVILIC0004Licence to operate a commercial helicopter
AVIN0003Command an aircraft in a multi-crew environment
AVIN0004Supervise and manage safe flight operations as pilot in command
AVIO0017Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation
AVIW0026Conduct night vision imaging system operations
AVIY0033Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments
AVIY0034Operate in controlled airspace
AVIY0035Operate in Class G airspace
AVIY0036Operate at non-towered aerodromes
AVIY0037Operate at a controlled aerodrome
AVIY0073Operate aircraft in the traffic pattern at night
AVIY0084Conduct helicopter pre-solo exercises
AVIY0085Control helicopter during advanced manoeuvres
AVIY0086Manage abnormal situations and emergencies - helicopter
AVIY0087Operate helicopter at low level
AVIY0088Operate helicopter on solo navigation flights
AVIY0089Operate helicopter solo in the circuit area
AVIY0090Pilot a helicopter during external load operations
AVIZ0002Maintain and manage situational awareness as pilot in command
HLTAID010Provide basic emergency life support
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AVI50322 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 facts

Who offers it

8 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Aeropower Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
AIRWORK AVIATIONBased in QLD · Registered since 2002→
Bankstown Helicopters Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2023→
FLIGHT ONE SCHOOL OF AVIATIONBased in QLD · Registered since 2005→
FLIGHT TRAINING ADELAIDEBased in SA · Registered since 2005→
Helitec Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2020→
South Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
TAFE QueenslandBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.