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Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control)

This is a specialist qualification for Air Traffic Controllers in the Australian aviation industry. Graduates at this level will have technical and theoretical knowledge in aviation and air traffic control (ATC). Graduates at this level will also have a broad range of cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply methods and technologies to: analyse information to complete a range of activitiesprovide and transmit solutions to sometimes complex problemstransmit information and skills to otherssupport others to develop aviation and ATC skills. Graduates at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility in known or changing contexts and within broad but established parameters. Work in civilian air traffic environments must be carried out in compliance with the relevant air traffic services, Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulatory requirements and national operating standards. This qualification is aligned to the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) Part 65 Manual of Standards ATC licencing requirements. Personnel seeking certification as an Air Traffic Controller are to apply to CASA in accordance with existing licensing procedures. Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations. Occupations include: Aerodrome ControllersEnroute ControllersApproach Controllers.

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
AVI50115
LevelAQF 5Diploma
Units76 core, 1 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 AVI50115. 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

    Aerodrome Controller

    Managing the safe and orderly flow of aircraft on the airport surface and in the immediate terminal airspace.

  • 02

    Approach Controller

    Coordinating the arrival and departure phases of flight as aircraft transition between the enroute and terminal environments.

  • 03

    Area Controller

    Directing aircraft through high-level enroute sectors across vast stretches of controlled airspace.

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
  • Detailed CV highlighting ATC sector experience
  • Position descriptions from Airservices Australia or RAAF
  • Performance reviews and operational appraisals

Operational Records
  • De-identified flight progress strips or ATC logs
  • Shift handover reports and sector logs
  • Workstation competency sign-offs and equipment checks

Communication & Safety
  • Radio telephony transcripts or communication logs
  • Search and Rescue (SAR) alerting and emergency records
  • Human Factors and Team Resource Management training records

Regulatory Compliance
  • CASA Part 65 licensing records and endorsements
  • Current or previous ATC medical certificates
  • Records of participation in safety audits or incident investigations

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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What our clients say

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Frequently asked questions

Recognition of Prior Learning, your experience, and your next step.

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Can I apply for this qualification now?

Not yet. The Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management is not currently available through RPL it Australia, and no delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.

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.