Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot – Visual Line of Sight)
VET NATIONAL CODE: AVI30316
Total Duration
28 Weeks
(24 weeks Tuition + 4 weeks Break)
Location
NSW | QLD Campuses (AIBT)
Pricing
OffShore Int Student: $6,500 *
OnShore Student Visa Holder: $6,000 *
Domestic Student: Please contact aceaviation.com.au
*Total Material Fee $500
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 Certification 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.
Important – Pre-Enrolment Information:
Prior to enrolment, it is a mandatory requirement for students to complete a Student Pre-Enrolment Form and have a consultation with our Enrolments Team, Sales Manager or Sales Agent.
More information on Student Pre-Enrolment Consultation is available on the ‘Get Started’ Tab on our website homepage www.aibtglobal.edu.au
PLEASE NOTE:
- This course does not require a student to hold a General English Language Proficiency (GELP) or an Aviation English Language Proficiency (AELP) as GELP or an AELP is not required to obtain a RePL as per CASA’s “Guidance on conducting RPAS Theory and Operation Training” document which is current and active.
- GELP / AELP is only a requirement to obtain an Aeronautical Radio Licence. (AROC)
- Australia Institute of Business & Technology does not Guarantee an Aeronautical Radio Licence (AROC) which is not a Vocational qualification under the Australia Qualifications Framework.
- Students are welcomed to apply for an AROC for free upon finishing this program via ACE AVIATION for free of cost. (aceaviation.com.au/enrol)
- Australia Institute of Business & Technology does not Guarantee a Remote pilot’s licence (RePL) which is not a Vocational qualification under the Australia Qualifications Framework as the assessment criteria to obtain a RePL in accordance with CASA’s “Guidance on conducting RPAS Theory and Operation Training” is not similar to ASQA’s assessment requirements to obtain a Vocational qualification (for AVI30316) under the Australia Qualifications Framework.
- Students should be clearly informed that they would be required to undertake additional testing with Ace Aviation to obtain an RePL.
- Completion of an AIBT qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome.
All students studying for the Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) – Visual Line of Sight) AVI30316 should apply for an Aviation Reference Number (ARN). It is similar to an account number or customer number and it should be quoted whenever you communicate with CASA. It is your own unique identifier.
- Below is a link to the website where students can apply for their ARN
https://www.casa.gov.au/standard-page/individual-aviation-reference-number-application
AIBT CRICOS CODE: 093478C
Total Materials Fee – $500
Materials fee covers the cost of goods, materials and / or services provided by AIBT to be used by students in the course of training.
The Materials Fees in this qualification include:
- Class materials
- Printing
- Stationery
- Safety wear
- Uniforms
- Field Training Administration Fee
- Excursions
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
A minimum of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent is required.
This is a generic entry requirement. For more specific indicators, please refer to your Sales Manager. Please note if you hold a passport from any sub continent country, a minimum IELTS of 6 is required.
International Students who do not meet the English language requirements for this course may undertake English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) according to the English Learning Matrix.
All students studying for the Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot-Visual Line of Sight) (AVI30316) should apply for an Aviation Reference Number (ARN). It is similar to an account number or customer number and it should be quoted whenever you communicate with CASA. It is your own unique identifier.
- Below is a link to the website where students can apply for their ARN –
https://www.casa.gov.au/standard-page/individual-aviation-reference-number-application
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this qualification.
- This course does not require a student to hold a General English Language Proficiency (GELP) or an Aviation English Language Proficiency (AELP) as GELP or an AELP is not required to obtain a RePL as per CASA’s “Guidance on conducting RPAS Theory and Operation Training” document which is current and active.
- GELP / AELP is only a requirement to obtain an Aeronautical Radio Licence. (AROC)
- Australia Institute of Business & Technology does not Guarantee an Aeronautical Radio Licence (AROC) which is not a Vocational qualification under the Australia Qualifications Framework.
- Students are welcomed to apply for an AROC for free upon finishing this program via ACE AVIATION for free of cost. (aceaviation.com.au/enrol)
- Australia Institute of Business & Technology does not Guarantee a Remote pilot’s licence (RePL)which is not a Vocational qualification under the Australia Qualifications Framework as the assessment criteria to obtain a RePL in accordance with CASA’s “Guidance on conducting RPAS Theory and Operation Training” is not similar to ASQA’s assessment requirements to obtain a Vocational qualification (for AVI30316) under the Australia Qualifications Framework.
- Students should be clearly informed that they would be required to undertake additional testing with Ace Aviation to obtain an RePL.
- Completion of an AIBT qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome.
Completing all the units of competency within this qualification will lead to the issuance of a Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot – Visual Line of Sight AVI30316) including a transcript of all completed units. Students that successfully complete individual units of competency, but not the whole qualification, will be eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment detailing the completed units.
Please note:
- Australia Institute of Business & Technology (AIBT) does not Guarantee a Remote pilot’s licence
- Students are required to enrol with Ace Aviation https://aceaviation.com.au/ after completing the course with AIBT and pass additional assessments to satisfy CASA’s requirement to obtain an RePL.
- AIBT does not offer an Aeronautical Radio Operator’s Certificate (AROC) as a part of Certificate 3 in Aviation -AVI30316 program.
- Students are required to enrol with Ace Aviation https://aceaviation.com.au/ after completing the course with AIBT and pass additional assessments including an Aeronautical English Language Proficiency (AELP) test to satisfy CASA’s requirement to obtain an AROC
Remote Pilot
* Completion of an AIBT qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome.