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Certificate IV in Airborne Operations
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AVI40225
Your expertise in high-stakes airborne environments is a testament to your technical and non-technical aviation skills. RPL It Australia is currently establishing RTO partnerships to provide a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification. We invite you to register your interest to be notified as soon as this pathway becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the roles of air crew personnel performing normal and emergency airborne duties in support of aviation operations. Air crew duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge within rotary or fixed 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 provides fundamental knowledge and skills required of air crew performing task specialist or other aerial work operations as defined in Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR). Civil and military flight crew seeking authorisation for aerial work operations should check these requirements with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Job roles may include: Aerial SurveillanceAir Crew MemberAir Crew Officer (ACO)Electronic Mission CoordinatorMission CoordinatorPolice, paramedics and other emergency service personnel including rappel dispatcher and winch operators.
Qualification Code
AVI40225
Training Package
AVI — Aviation Training Package
AQF Level
Certificate IV
Total Units
13 (7 core + 6 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
View on training.gov.au →RPL It Status: Not yet available — Registering interest
Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Air Crew Officer | Coordinating mission-specific tasks and managing onboard safety during rotary or fixed-wing operations. |
| Mission Coordinator | Planning and overseeing aerial surveillance or search and rescue operations from an airborne platform. |
| Aerial Surveillance Officer | Monitoring sensor systems and collecting intelligence for law enforcement or environmental monitoring. |
| Winch Operator | Executing precision winching and down-the-wire duties for emergency medical or search and rescue services. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
Aerial work operations are strictly regulated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Holding this qualification is a significant step toward meeting the technical requirements for specific flight crew authorisations, though additional CASA-mandated checks and medicals apply.
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume detailing air crew or mission coordinator experience
- ✓Position descriptions for airborne specialist roles
- ✓Records of flight hours and operational deployments
Flight & Operational Logs
- ✓Pre-flight and post-flight equipment checklists
- ✓Mission logs and flight manifests identifying your specific duties
- ✓Records of risk assessments and fatigue management plans
Technical Specialisations
- ✓Evidence of winching, rappelling, or external load operations
- ✓Logs detailing sensor system management or intelligence operations
- ✓Records of aeronautical radio operator duties
Safety & Emergency Records
- ✓Aircraft underwater escape and survival (HUET) records
- ✓Emergency breathing system training and utilisation logs
- ✓Safety briefing and debriefing records for mission personnel
Certifications & Compliance
- ✓Current First Aid or Advanced Resuscitation certificates
- ✓CASA authorisations or military flight crew records
- ✓Dangerous goods or pyrotechnics handling permits
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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