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Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control)
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AVI50115
You manage the complex safety of our skies with precision every day. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer Recognition of Prior Learning for the Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control). Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this pathway becomes available to acknowledge your professional expertise.
About This Qualification
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.
Qualification Code
AVI50115
Training Package
AVI — Aviation Training Package
AQF Level
Diploma
Total Units
7 (6 core + 1 elective)
Entry Requirements
Entrants to this qualification must possess the minimum entry requirements determined by CASA for ATC licensing purposes or Defence Air Traffic Controller entry standards.
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Aerodrome Controller | Managing the safe and orderly flow of aircraft on the airport surface and in the immediate terminal airspace. |
| Approach Controller | Coordinating the arrival and departure phases of flight as aircraft transition between the enroute and terminal environments. |
| Area Controller | Directing aircraft through high-level enroute sectors across vast stretches of controlled airspace. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
This qualification is aligned to the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR) Part 65 Manual of Standards for ATC licensing. Please note that while this qualification supports your application, the actual licence to practice must be issued by CASA upon meeting their specific regulatory requirements.
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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
- ✓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
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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