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Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter)
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AVI50322
You have the flight hours. Your expertise in navigating complex airspace and managing commercial helicopter operations is a significant professional asset. RPL It is currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification, and we invite you to register your interest to be notified when it becomes available.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the roles of flight crew personnel performing normal and emergency commercial pilot duties in support of commercial or Defence aviation flight operations. Flight crew duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge to a wide range of air transport operations, including passenger, charter and cargo operations. Individuals working 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. This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification as a commercial pilot 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. Occupations include: Commercial helicopter pilotMilitary helicopter pilot.
Qualification Code
AVI50322
Training Package
AVI — Aviation Training Package
AQF Level
Diploma
Total Units
16 (15 core + 1 elective)
Entry Requirements
Commercial or military pilot entrants to this qualification should check requirements with CASA or Defence aviation for specific pilot entry standards.
National Register
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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 |
|---|---|
| Commercial Helicopter Pilot | Operating rotary-wing aircraft for passenger transport, cargo delivery, or specialised charter missions. |
| Emergency Services Pilot | Conducting aerial surveillance, search and rescue, or emergency medical service (EMS) flights. |
| Agricultural Pilot | Performing precision low-level operations for crop dusting, spraying, or livestock mustering. |
| Military Helicopter Pilot | Executing Defence aviation flight operations including tactical transport and support missions. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
This qualification forms part of the requirements for certification as a commercial pilot. Please note that holding this Diploma does not automatically grant a licence to fly; legal authority is issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) upon meeting all regulatory requirements under CASR Part 61.
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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
- ✓Certified pilot logbooks detailing flight hours and conditions
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of service from aviation operators
- ✓Detailed resume highlighting commercial or military flight roles
Flight Operations & Navigation
- ✓Flight plans and manifests for passenger or cargo missions
- ✓Operational logs for controlled and Class G airspace transit
- ✓Records of solo navigation and circuit area operations
Safety & Risk Management
- ✓Fatigue risk management logs and incident reports
- ✓Evidence of threat and error management (TEM) strategies
- ✓Documentation of managing abnormal or emergency situations
Technical Competency
- ✓Aircraft radio communication logs and proficiency records
- ✓Pre-solo exercise records and advanced manoeuvre checks
- ✓Records of managing disruptive behaviour or unlawful interference
Certifications & Training
- ✓Current or historical CASA flight crew licences
- ✓Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) documentation
- ✓Multi-crew coordination or night visual flight rules certificates
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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Certificate II
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Certificate II
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