Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crew Officer) - AVI30519

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Description

This qualification reflects the roles of flight crew personnel performing normal and emergency rescue crew duties in support of aviation operations.

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

This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification as flight crew by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as described in Civil Aviation Orders.

Rescue crew seeking authorisation as non-licensed personnel should check these requirements with CASA.

Occupations may include:

Helicopter Crew Officer

Rescue Crew Officer (RCO)

Aviation Rescue Crew officer

Down the Wire Crew officer

Police, paramedics and other emergency service personnel

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Health field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Health field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Health field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Health field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

50.7%

Community and Personal Service Workers

13.8%

Sales Workers

10.5%

Technicians and Trades Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Health field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

54.8%

Health Care and Social Assistance

11.7%

Accommodation and Food Services

11.7%

Retail Trade

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

VET Student Loans

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Aviation Career Pathway

Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crew Officer) is in the Health Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Aviation.

Stream

Flight Operations

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Pilot in Command

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Ground Operations & Service

Aviation Transport Protection

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

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Units & Packaging

A total of 13 units of competency comprising: 8 core units listed below plus 1 unit selected from GroupA - Rescue operations; plus 1 unit selected from GroupB - Search support functions; plus remaining elective unitsto be selected from anywhere in this qualification. 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. Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all prerequisite units specified are complied with. The following imported units have a prerequisite unit: HLTAID015 Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy PUAFIR211 Undertake hover-exit operations from helicopter
Core units
AVIF0023	Apply aircraft safety procedures
AVIF0038	Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival
AVIF0040	Employ fatigue risk management practices in an aviation workplace
AVIF0041	Maintain the safety of people and aircraft
AVIF0042	Respond to abnormal and emergency situations in an aircraft
AVIW0025	Complete aircraft and flight equipment pre- and post-flight actions
AVIZ0003	Maintain basic situational awareness in an aviation workplace
PUAFIR209	Work safely around aircraft
Elective units
Group A - Rescue Operations
AVIW0016	Rappel from a helicopter
AVIW0024	Perform down the wire duties
AVIW0003	Undertake helicopter aquatic rescue and recovery
Group B - Search support functions
AVIW0026	Conduct night vision imaging system operations
AVIW0027	Deliver pyrotechnics and handheld stores
HLTAID015	Provide advanced resuscitation and oxygen therapy ∟ HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
PUAAMS002	Search as a member of an air search team
General elective units
AVIE0003	Operate aeronautical radio
AVIE0006	Maintain aircraft radio communications
AVIF0026	Implement aviation risk management processes
AVIF0035	Manage human factors in aviation operations
AVIF0039	Utilise emergency breathing system
AVIF0044	Marshal aircraft
AVIW0020	Refuel aircraft
AVIW0030	Manage aircraft sensor systems
AVIY0040	Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations
AVIY0051	Conduct helicopter landing site and unprepared helicopter landing site operations
AVIY0065	Conduct external load-lift operations
AVIY0066	Conduct hoisting operations
HLTAID011	Provide First Aid
PUAFIR211	Undertake hover-exit operations from helicopter ∟ PUAFIR209 Work safely around aircraft
TLIA1001	Secure cargo
TLID0021	Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances
TLIO1002	Follow security procedures when working with passengers and personnel

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