Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot - Visual Line of Sight) - AVI30316
TAFE NSW
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00591E
This qualification is relevant to individuals operating remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) within visual line of sight (VLOS), below 400 feet above ground level (AGL), in day visual meteorological conditions (VMC), outside of controlled airspace, greater than 3 nautical miles from an aerodrome, outside of populous areas.Remote pilot duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge within RPAS operational environments.This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as described in Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 101 Division 101.F.3\u2014Certification of UAV controllers.Civil and military personnel seeking certification as remote pilots should check requirements with CASA.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Structure
14 core units
Subjects
- Launch remote pilot aircraft systems
- Apply situational awareness in remote pilot aircraft systems operations
- Operate aeronautical radio
- Operate and manage remote pilot aircraft systems
- Navigate remote pilot aircraft systems
- Control remote pilot aircraft systems on the ground
- Control remote pilot aircraft systems in normal flight
- Apply regulations and policies during remote pilot aircraft systems operations
- Manage remote pilot aircraft systems energy source requirements
- Recover remote pilot aircraft systems
- Use infotechnology devices in an aviation workplace
- Manage remote pilot aircraft systems pre- and post-flight actions
- Manage human factors in remote pilot aircraft systems operations
- Manage remote pilot aircraft systems in abnormal flight situations
Standard entry requirements
Operational flight crew are to satisfy General and Aviation English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements as directed by aviation regulatory authorities. Candidates should check with the CASA or Defence aviation for specific requirements.
