Qualification details

Release 2. Updated superseded HLT elective unit.

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

This qualification reflects the roles of flight crew personnel performing normal and emergency air crew officer duties in support of commercial or Defence aviation operations.

Air crew officer duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge within rotary wing operational environments.

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

This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as a task specialist or other aerial work operations as directed by Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 138 Aerial work operations.

Civil and military flight crew seeking authorisation for aerial work operations should check these requirements with CASA.

Occupations include :

• Air Crew Officer (ACO)

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

A total of 21 units of competency  comprising:

14 core units  listed below plus: 

7 general elective units  from the general elective units listed below.

Up to 2 elective units  may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.

The following imported units have a prerequisite unit:

• HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy

Core units 

AVIF0023

Apply aircraft safety procedures

AVIF0026

Implement aviation risk management processes

AVIF0035

Manage human factors in aviation operations

AVIF0038

Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival

AVIF0041

Maintain the safety of people and aircraft

AVIF0042

Respond to abnormal and emergency situations in an aircraft

AVIO0017

Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation

AVIW0025

Complete aircraft and flight equipment pre- and post-flight actions

AVIY0051

Conduct helicopter landing site and unprepared helicopter landing site operations

AVIZ0003

Maintain basic situational awareness in an aviation workplace

BSBMGT405

Provide personal leadership

TLIA1001

Secure cargo

TLID2003

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

TLIE3002

Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions

General elective units 

AVIE0003

Operate aeronautical radio

AVIE0005

Complete a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)

AVIE0006

Maintain aircraft radio communications

AVIF0024

Provide first aid in an aviation environment

AVIF0027

Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes

AVIF0039

Utilise emergency breathing system

AVIF0044

Marshal aircraft

AVIJ0002

Conduct quality control operations related to refuelling and defuelling aircraft

AVIL0005

Plan an aircraft load

AVIW0020

Refuel aircraft

AVIW0024

Perform down the wire duties

AVIW0026

Conduct night vision imaging system operations

AVIW0027

Deliver pyrotechnics and handheld stores

AVIW0030

Manage aircraft sensor systems

AVIY0040

Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations

AVIY0041

Apply the principles of civil air law to aviation operations

AVIY0065

Conduct external load-lift operations

AVIY0066

Conduct hoisting operations

AVIY0067

Conduct airborne extraction operations

AVIY0068

Conduct airborne rappelling operations

AVIW0034

Perform non-pilot cockpit duties

HLTAID011

Provide First Aid

HLTAID015

Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy

∟ HLTAID011 Provide First Aid

TLIO1002

Follow security procedures when working with passengers and personnel

This qualification replaces and is equivalent to AVI40116 Certificate IV in Aviation (Air Crew Officer).