AVI50319 Diploma of Aviation
(Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter)
Next Course Starts 11th April 2022
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This course is designed for students with little or no prior flying experience and is an intensive 26-week full time course delivered by Airwork Helicopters at Caboolture Airport. This course is an ideal pathway for students seeking a career as a commercial pilot in the aviation industry.
This qualification involves the skills and knowledge required to obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter), in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.
It addresses the competency standards in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) Part 61 Manual of Standards Instrument.
The program delivers 29 Units of Competency and 105 hours of aeronautical experience. Upon successful completion you will receive:
The program delivers the following Units of Competency upon completion of the course:
AIRWORK HELICOPTER’S PARTNERSHIP WITH TAFE QUEENSLAND
TAFE Queensland is Queensland’s largest, most experienced training provider, delivering practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees.
Airwork Helicopters is Australia’s largest and most experienced helicopter flight training provider.
TAFE Queensland and Airwork Helicopters have a Third Party Agreement for the delivery of the accredited qualification, AVI50319 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter).
Under this arrangement TAFE Queensland is the Registered Training Organisation (RTO 0275) and is responsible for issuing the AQF certification documentation for the qualification. Airwork Helicopters conducts training and assessment services on behalf of TAFE Queensland.
COURSE COST
Full Fee $82,000* VET Student Loans available
*VET Student Loans (VSL) is an Australian Government loan program that helps eligible VET students pay their tuition fees. A VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth through the Australian taxation system. To review your eligibility please visit tafeqld.edu.au/vet-student-loans.
Please contact TAFE Queensland on (07) 3307 4786 for application, enrolment and payment enquiries or visit tafeqld.edu.au/paymentoptions.
COURSE UNITS
The course is comprised of the following units of competency. The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and one elective unit listed below.
- AVIE0006 - Maintain Aircraft Radio Communications
- AVIF0026 - Implement Aviation Risk Management Process
- AVIF0027 - Implement Aviation Fatigue Risk Management Process
- AVIF0029 - Implement Threat & Error Management Strategies
- AVIF0030 - Manage Safe Flight Operations
- AVIF0033 - Manage Aircraft Passengers & Cargo
- AVIF0035 - Manage Human Factors in Aviation Operations
- AVIH0010 - Plan a Flight under Visual Flight Rules
- AVIH0014 - Navigate Aircraft under Visual Flight Rules
- AVILIC0004 - Licence to Operate a Commercial Helicopter
- AVIO0017 - Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with Aviation
- AVIW0029 - Manage Pre & Post Flight Actions
- AVIW0032 - Operate & Manage Aircraft Systems
- AVIY0034 - Operate in Controlled Airspace
- AVIY0035 - Operate in Class G Airspace
- AVIY0036 - Operate at Non-Towered Aerodrome
- AVIY0037 - Operate at a Controlled Aerodrome
- AVIY0040 - Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations
- AVIY0041 - Apply the principles of civil air law to aviation operations
- AVIY0048 - Taxi Helicopter
- AVIY0058 - Manage aircraft fuel
- AVIY0059 - Control Helicopter on the ground
- AVIY0060 - Control helicopter in hovering flight
- AVIY0061 - Take off Helicopter and approach to Hover
- AVIY0062 - Control helicopter in normal flight
- AVIY0063 - Execute advanced helicopter manoeuvres and procedures
- AVIY0064 - Manage abnormal and emergency helicopter flight situations
- AVIZ0006 - Manage situational awarenesss in aircraft flight
- AVIY0049 - Operate a Helicopter at Low-Level (Elective Unit)
The normal training days are Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) from 8:00am to 4:00pm, however this may vary due to weather or other factors.
Included in the course cost is theory training, 105 hours of flight training and practical experience, flight briefing, textbooks, exam fees (first sitting and first re-sit if required), navigational equipment, local navigational charts and flight tests.
Caboolture Airport is an ideal training location, just a 30 to 40 minute drive north of the Brisbane CBD. It is located outside controlled airspace, so you do not experience air traffic control delays, but it is close to busy controlled airspace to enhance your training as your experience builds.
Additionally, we have excellent sub-tropical weather all year.
You will begin your training in either the Robinson R22 or Bell 47G.
The following are the entry requirements for enrolment in the AVI50319 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter) Prospective students must have the following items:
Prospective Students should read the following documents:
TAFE Queensland RTO 0275 I CRICOS 03020E I HEP PRV13003