AVI50516 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor)

Release 1

AVI50516 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor)

Modification History

Release 1. This is the first release of this qualification in the AVI Aviation Training Package.

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the roles of individuals delivering training and assessment services usually within aviation Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) or flight training organisations. This qualification is also suitable preparation for those engaged in the delivery of training and assessment of competence in an aviation workplace context, as a component of a structured vocational education and training (VET) program. Flight instruction duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation and vocational skills and knowledge to a wide range of learners, operating conditions and aviation environments. Individuals working at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility in known or changing contexts within broad but established parameters. This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification as a flight instructor by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as directed by Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 61 Flight crew licensing. People seeking certification should check these requirements with CASA. Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations. Occupations may include: Commercial pilot flight instructor Military pilot flight instructor.

Entry Requirements

Commercial or military pilot entrants to this qualification should check requirements with CASA or Defence Aviation for certification and/or flight hour requirements, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence.

Packaging Rules

A total of 16 units of competency comprising: 10 core units listed below plus 6 general elective units from the general elective units listed below. Up to 2 of the general elective units may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from a qualification in this or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Selection of elective units for use within an RTO must be consistent with these packaging rules and mandatory requirements of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations. Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.
Core units
AVIM5002	Conduct aeronautical knowledge training
AVIM5003	Conduct flight training
AVIM5008	Conduct flight review
TAEASS401B	Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402B	Assess competence
TAEASS403B	Participate in assessment validation
TAEDEL401A	Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning
TAEDEL402A	Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace
TAEDES401A	Design and develop learning programs
TAEDES402A	Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client needs
General elective units
AVIF0004	Implement aviation risk management processes
AVIF0005	Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes
AVIM0002	Plan and conduct multi-crew cooperation training
AVIM5001	Operate a simulator
AVIM5004	Facilitate training in a synthetic environment
AVIM5005	Conduct training for the issue of an endorsement
BSBAUD402	Participate in a quality audit
BSBCMM401	Make a presentation
BSBLDR502	Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBLED501	Develop a workplace learning environment
TAEASS301B	Contribute to assessment
TAEASS502B	Design and develop assessment tools
TAEDEL301A	Provide work skill instruction
TAEDEL404A	Mentor in the workplace
TAELLN411	Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills
TAETAS401A	Maintain training and assessment information
TLIL4005	Apply conflict/grievance resolution strategies

Qualification Mapping Information

This qualification replaces but is not equivalent to AVI50510 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor).

Links

AVI Aviation Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide at: - http://companion_volumes.vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingPackage.aspx?pid=21