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Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Pilot in Command)

Individuals working at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility in contexts that are subject to change, and within broad parameters to provide specialist advice and functions. This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification as an Air Transport Pilot and Pilot in Command 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: Air Transport Pilot – AeroplaneAir Transport Pilot – HelicopterMilitary Pilot – AeroplaneMilitary Pilot – HelicopterPilot in Command – AeroplanePilot in Command – Helicopter.

Register your interest and we will email you if this qualification opens through a delivering RTO.

Important:RPL it Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL it does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.

Qualification overview
AVI60219
LevelAQF 6Advanced Diploma
Units88 core, 0 elective
PackageAVIAviation Training Package
AvailabilityNot yet available through RPL it. No delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed yet. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.
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Recognition of Prior Learning

What is an RPL qualification?

Recognition of Prior Learning assesses skills you already have against a nationally recognised qualification. Demonstrate competency, and you receive the same nationally recognised qualification, issued by a registered training organisation (RTO), as someone who completed the full course.

Who is eligible for RPL?

  • You have years of experience in your field
  • You learned the work on the job, through mentoring or on your own
  • You need the qualification for licensing, promotion or migration
  • You hold overseas qualifications you want recognised in Australia
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If This Qualification Opens Through an RTO

  1. Register interest

    Tell us you are interested in AVI60219. There is no commitment or obligation.

  2. Availability confirmed

    We contact you when a suitable delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed.

  3. Evidence planning

    If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.

  4. RTO assessment

    Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.

Career Outcomes

Explore Roles Associated with this Qualification

If your current or past work looks like one of these roles, this qualification may suit you.

  • 01

    Air Transport Pilot

    Commanding large-scale commercial aircraft for major airlines within multi-crew environments.

  • 02

    Helicopter Pilot (PIC)

    Leading specialised helicopter operations including emergency rescue, surveillance, or passenger transport.

  • 03

    Military Pilot

    Operating defence aircraft in complex environments according to strict regulatory and tactical orders.

Evidence Checklist

What Suitable Evidence Can Support Your Evidence Portfolio?

Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.

Work History & Roles
  • Certified pilot logbooks showing Pilot in Command (PIC) hours
  • Current resume detailing experience in multi-crew or military environments
  • Employment contracts or letters of service from aviation operators

Command & Operations
  • Flight manifests and operational flight plans
  • Multi-crew coordination (MCC) training records or assessments
  • Records of supervising safe flight operations and crew management

Risk & Human Factors
  • Safety Management System (SMS) reports or risk assessments
  • Threat and Error Management (TEM) logs or case studies
  • Human factors performance reviews or incident debriefs

Security & Situational Awareness
  • Aviation security briefing notes or procedural audits
  • Evidence of managing security protocols as Pilot in Command
  • Situational awareness assessments from flight reviews

Certifications & Licensing
  • CASA Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) or Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
  • Current Instrument Ratings (IR) or Flight Reviews
  • Military flight qualifications or Defence Aviation orders

Qualfication comparison

RPL and Traditional Study

Two routes to the same qualification, assessed against the same RTO competency standards.

RPL PathwaySupported by RPL it, assessed by the RTO
Traditional StudyDelivered and assessed by the RTO
Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met

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Frequently asked questions

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What happens after I register my interest?

We keep your details and email you if this qualification opens through a delivering RTO. At that point we explain which RTO would assess you, the fee and the evidence it needs, and you decide whether to go ahead. Registering interest is free and there is no obligation.

Can I start preparing evidence now?

You can start keeping records of your work, such as position descriptions, references and examples of projects you have worked on. The evidence checklist on this page gives examples. The delivering RTO decides what evidence it needs and whether it is sufficient, so what you gather now may not cover everything.

Is there a qualification I can apply for now?

Possibly. The related qualifications on this page are open for applications. You can also start a free skills review and we will tell you whether any qualification that is open now suits your experience.