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Certificate III in Aviation (Support Services and Operations)

Certificate III in Aviation (Support Services and Operations)

Accredited course
National Code
52821WA
State Code
BCY48
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Approved
Accreditation, State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/07/2017
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
540
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Complete Trades Course (3212)
Accredited Date
11/05/2017
Expiry Date
31/05/2022
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

This course is a general qualification for the aviation industry. Candidates will obtain general theoretical knowledge that will allow them to pursue further pilot studies, perform a broad range of aviation ground operations skills and knowledge associated with single pilot commercial operations and obtain basic theoretical knowledge and skills that will allow them to pursue a career in an aircraft mechanical engineering apprenticeship. This course will prepare students to obtain skills and knowledge to pursue entry level airline jobs in ground operations and service and will allow candidates to purse higher level qualifications in aviation operations and management.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
The course consists of eighteen (18) units and modules in total.

All units and modules are core.

There are no electives in this qualification.
1. Core

All eighteen (18) units and modules must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AVI97 TLII1002 Apply customer service skills 20 Unit of competency
AUF52 MEA117 Apply self in the aviation maintenance environment 20 Unit of competency
OBC77 AVII0009 Check in aircraft passengers 20 Unit of competency
OBD40 AVID0004 Conduct baggage handling operations 20 Unit of competency
24171 24171 Establish aeronautical foundations 65 Module
AWM62 TLID3015 Identify and label explosives/dangerous goods 20 Unit of competency
OBD17 AVIF0027 Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes 35 Unit of competency
OBD18 AVIF0026 Implement aviation risk management processes 45 Unit of competency
OBD34 AVID0009 Load and secure aviation freight and baggage 20 Unit of competency
OBB52 AVIZ0003 Maintain basic situational awareness in an aviation workplace 20 Unit of competency
OBC48 AVIO0017 Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation 20 Unit of competency
OBD09 AVIF0035 Manage human factors in aviation operations 50 Unit of competency
OBD00 AVIF0044 Marshal aircraft 20 Unit of competency
OBC36 AVIW0012 Operate aircraft refuelling nozzle 40 Unit of competency
AVJ43 TLIF2018 Operate firefighting equipment 20 Unit of competency
AX355 JPSMAT301A Perform pilot aircraft maintenance 65 Module
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
OAA35 TLIO0001 Undertake emergency response action to a security threat 20 Unit of competency
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General Notes
1. This course is the copyright of South Metropolitan TAFE. RTOs wishing to deliver the course must contact the copyright owner to obtain permission to deliver the course and to obtain course and module details. Contact the Manager Registration, Accreditation and Curriculum, South Metropolitan TAFE on 9442 8313.

2. The proponent for this course is South Metropolitan TAFE. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia.
Entry Requirements
The entrance requirements for Language, literacy and numeracy that are likely to facilitate a successful completion of this qualification are:
- Developed maths skills and
- Developed English skills
Or the equivalent of C grades in year 10 English and maths or equivalent. The recommended NAPLAN 9 score with no band less than 8.
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