AVI30419
Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot)

Aviation

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Overview

Drones are improving safety, efficiency, and data capture across industries, providing detailed insights to support better decision-making. This course takes beginners to a Certificate III qualification and includes an Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate (AROC), enabling operation in controlled airspace and preparing you for roles across multiple sectors. Students may attain qualification upon satisfactory completion of all units.

Duration
2 Years
Credits

VPC: Each completed 90-hour block of VET equals one VPC credit.

VCE / VCE VM: The course provides credit at VCE Units 1 to 4 level. Each completed 90 nominal hours of training provides one VCE unit of credit. Credit accrues in the following sequence: Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 3 and 4, up to a maximum of six VCE units.

ATAR: Students will be eligible for a 10% increment.

VASS: VE3

Course Details

Delivery Mode: Face to face onsite at the Host school(s)

Core Units of Competency:

  • AVIF0021 Manage human factors in remote pilot aircraft systems operations
  • AVIW0028 Operate and manage remote pilot aircraft systems
  • AVIY0031 Apply the principles of air law to remote pilot aircraft systems operations
  • AVIZ0003 Maintain basic situational awareness in remote pilot aircraft systems operations
Structured Workplace Learning

It is strongly recommended that students undertake a minimum 80 hours of work placement.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites required.

Career Pathways

With additional training and experience, possible future career opportunities may include work in the following areas/sectors:

  • Engineering

  • Surveying

  • Law Enforcement

  • Energy / Utility Sectors

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Telecommunications

  • Forensics

  • Emergency Services

  • Computer Science

Fees

Please speak with your VET Coordinator for further information, including any applicable fees and whether a uniform is required.

Host Schools
Days/Times
Bundoora Secondary College National Drones Training Institute, 41441
Thursday
1.00pm—4.30pm
Units 1&2
Tuesday
1.00pm—4.30pm
Units 3&4