What You'll Learn
This program is designed to maximize latest technology and hands on practical flying with innovative interactive online learning systems that combine to deliver you the best outcomes. The program is focused on job outcomes where drone usage will rapidly expand over the next decade with the need for dedicated quality commercial drone pilots or skills to enhance job performance and career pathways. Learn more about drone applications here …
You will learn to apply non-technical and technical knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and judgement and will take limited responsibility in known and stable operational contexts within established regulatory parameters.
Get Certified
AVI30419 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot). Be part of tomorrow's High Flying Career, study now to be a Drone Pilot
QCE Points
Get up to 6 QCE points for AVI30419 Qualification
CASA RePL
Industry Licensing opportunity, get your CASA Remote Pilot License (RePL) and Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate (AROC) extra coursework required, fees apply
Course Details
Duration and Cost
The completion time-frame for this qualification is 10 to 12 months. Durations may vary between new learners and those who have recognised previous aviation qualifications or UAV experience. There is NO training cost for VETiS funding eligible students. Fee for service cost is $3,800.00
Units of Competency
| AVIF0021 | Manage human factors in remote pilot aircraft systems operations |
| AVIH0006 | Navigate remote pilot aircraft systems |
| AVIW0028 | Operate and manage remote pilot aircraft systems |
| AVIW0004 | Perform operational inspections on remote operated systems |
| AVIY0052 | Control remote pilot aircraft systems on the ground |
| AVIY0023 | Launch, control and recover a remotely piloted aircraft |
| AVIY0053 | Manage remote pilot aircraft systems energy source requirements |
| AVIY0031 | Apply the principles of air law to remote pilot aircraft systems operations |
| AVIZ0005 | Apply situational awareness in remote pilot aircraft systems operations. |
| AVIE0003 | Operate aeronautical radio |
| AVIZ0004 | Maintain security awareness and vigilance in an aviation workplace |
| AVIY0027 | Operate multi-rotor remote pilot aircraft systems |
| AVIH0008 | Operate remote pilot aircraft systems extended visual line of sight (EVLOS) |
| AVIW0008 | Conduct aerial search using remote pilot aircraft systems |
Delivery
- Face to face
- Self-study
- Practical
Our user friendly online learning platform and paperless assessments have been design to facilitate and maximise an activity outcome.
Our Trainers
Eddie Bennet
AGI Chief Pilot
BM, MIAEM, MAIES, JP Eddie is a qualified Unmanned Aerial System Chief Pilot and Chief Flying Instructor and is highly respected for his knowledge of UAS technology, operations and training across security, public safety, emergency, disaster and search and rescue activities. Read more …
John Coulombe
AGI Lead Trainer
Licensed RPAS operator and trainer. John holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Environmental Science Degree from Southern Cross University, Graduate Research Certificate (RPAS based research for vegetation assessments- CQU) and is an Adjunct Fellow and Lecturer at University of Queensland. Read more …
Training Support
- Our trainer will provide direct training and assessment support.
- AGI administration team will provide other related program support including enrolment and systems assistance.
- Your school will continue to provide comprehensive student support including counselling.
- AGI conducts all marketing and enrolments.
- Third party arrangements use all AGI learning and assessment resources facilitated by their fully qualified trainers under strict quality and compliance frameworks to provide students the same high level of education standards across Queensland.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. However AGI will ask students who are not in school to complete an Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) questionnaire before commencement to assist our staff to propose reasonable adjustments if required to the training delivery taking into account the learner’s LLN.
VETis Funding Option
VETiS Funding Option ( VET in Schools): NO TRAINING COST for eligible students.
VET in schools (VETiS) is a Nationally Recognised Training program that is available to secondary school students (Grades 10, 11 and 12) who can explore a career path by enrolling in our courses. VETiS programs are VET programs that are delivered in schools with the Certificate 3 Guarantee (VETiS) funding by the Queensland Government covering the training cost of the program.
Please also refer to the Queensland Government Department of Education, Small Business and Training (DESBT) website for more important information on VET in Schools: VETiS information page
VETiS Eligibility Criteria
- Australian/ New Zealand citizen or permanent resident (or on pathway to permanent residency) presently residing in Queensland
- Enrolled in a Queensland school, grades 10, 11 and 12
- Not completed or presently undertaking a program from the Priority Skills list VETiS stream
Postal Address
PO Box 6081, Upper Mount Gravatt
Queensland, Australia 4122
Administration
2/537 Kessels Road (located in Crank Sports)
Macgregor, Queensland, 4109
Contact Us
Phone: 07 3096 0566
Mobile: 04 5044 3415
Course Inquiries: info@agi.edu.au
Administration: admin@agi.edu.au