Qualification details

Release 2. Updated superseded imported elective units.

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

This qualification provides individuals with technical and non-technical aviation skills to operate effectively in a broad range of aerodrome operational roles.

Individuals working at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and judgement and to take limited responsibility in known and stable contexts within established parameters.

This qualification forms some of the requirements for appointment in job roles by the aerodrome operator in accordance with Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 139 Aerodromes.

Job roles may include:

• Aerodrome Reporting Officer
• Airport Safety Officer
• Airside Operations Officer
• Operations Officer
• Works Safety Officer (WSO)

Note: ‘WSO’ is defined as ‘a person appointed in writing as a Works Safety Officer for ensuring the safe conduct of aerodrome works’ (in accordance with CASR).

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

A total of 15 units of competency  comprising:

9 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 from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.

Core units 

AVIB0002

Inspect and report on aerodrome serviceability

AVIB0003

Inspect and report on serviceability of aerodrome lighting systems

AVIB0004

Inspect and report on obstacle limitation surfaces

AVIC0001

Drive on the airside

AVIE0004

Conduct radio procedures in an aviation operational environment

AVIF0034

Apply aviation work health and safety procedures

AVIF0035

Manage human factors in aviation operations

AVIF0045

Facilitate the safety of aerodrome works and works site access

AVIG0002

Lead a work team or group in a controlled environment

General Elective Units 

AVIE0005

Complete a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)

AVIF0023

Apply aircraft safety procedures

AVIF0026

Implement aviation risk management processes

AVIF0037

Monitor the transfer of hazardous materials

AVIF0043

Apply relevant laws and regulations to the operation of an aerodrome

AVIF0046

Facilitate an aerodrome emergency response

AVIL0006

Assess pavement concessions

AVIO0018

Use firearms on an aerodrome to control wildlife hazards

AVIO0019

Apply and monitor aviation workplace security procedures

AVIO0020

Monitor airside access and airside driving

AVIW0022

Coordinate aircraft movements and storage

AVIW0023

Implement wildlife hazard control measures

AVIW0033

Coordinate the removal of disabled aircraft

BSBLDR301

Support effective workplace relationships

BSBOPS301

Maintain business resources

BSBOPS402

Coordinate business operational plans

BSBPEF301

Organise personal work priorities

BSBSUS211

Participate in sustainable work practices

BSBTWK201

Work effectively with others

TLIO0001

Undertake emergency response action to a security threat

This qualification replaces and is not  equivalent to AVI30516 Certificate III in Aviation (Aerodrome Operations).