The AVI training package is constantly evolving to keep up with advancements in the aviation industry, regulatory demands, and technological progress. These training package updates are designed to ensure that training programs remain up to date, preparing the workforce with the necessary skills for the dynamic aviation sector.
In this blog, we will provide ongoing updates on key changes to qualifications, skill sets, and units of competency. Our goal is to keep you informed on the latest developments affecting aviation training and compliance standards.
29 May 2025 | Latest AVI Update
Completed Projects
The Transport Security Protection and Aviation Rescue projects under the AVI training package have now been finalised, with endorsed updates published by Industry Skills Australia. These projects reviewed and updated key qualifications and units to align with current regulations and industry practices in aviation security and emergency response.
Following these completions, Industry Skills Australia has released a major training package update, now available on training.gov.au. This release is a key milestone for RTOs delivering aviation qualifications, ensuring delivery and assessment in aviation training meet the latest industry and compliance requirements.
Changes to Qualifications
| New Qualifications |
| AVI20325 Certificate II in Transport Security Protection |
| AVI30525 Certificate III in Airborne Operations |
| AVI40225 Certificate IV in Airborne Operations |
| Updated Qualifications | Changes |
| AVI30219 Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew) | Updated from release 4 to 5 |
| AVI40122 Certificate IV in Aviation (Supervision) | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| AVI50119 Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management) | Updated from release 4 to 5 |
| AVI50322 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter) | Updated from release 1 to 2 |
| Removed Qualifications |
| AVI20118 Certificate II in Transport Security Protection |
| AVI30519 Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crew Officer) |
| AVI40119 Certificate IV in Aviation (Air Crew Officer) |
Changes to Skill Sets
| New Skill Sets |
| AVISS00081 Air Cargo Transport Security Protection Skill Set |
| AVISS00082 Aviation Transport Security Protection Skill Set |
| AVISS00083 Maritime Transport Security Protection Skill Set |
| AVISS00084 Aerodrome Reporting Officer Supervisor Skill Set |
| AVISS00085 Airborne Rappelling Supervisor Skill Set |
| AVISS00086 Aircraft Underwater Escape Skill Set |
| AVISS00087 Emergency Breathing System Skill Set |
| AVISS00088 Helicopter Down the Wire Skill Set |
| AVISS00089 Aeromedical Operator Skill Set |
| Removed Skill Sets |
| AVISS00033 Airborne Rappelling Supervisor Skill Set |
| AVISS00035 Aircraft Underwater Escape Skill Set |
| AVISS00038 Emergency Breathing System Skill Set |
| AVISS00042 Helicopter Wireman Skill Set |
| AVISS00058 Aeromedical Operator Skill Set |
| AVISS00073 Aerodrome Reporting Officer Supervisor Skill Set |
| AVISS00075 Air Cargo Screening Officer Skill Set |
| AVISS00076 Domestic Airport Screening Officer Skill Set |
| AVISS00077 International Airport Screening Officer Skill Set |
| AVISS00078 Maritime Screening Officer Skill Set |
| AVISS00079 3D Computed Tomography (CT) X-ray Scanning Skill Set |
Changes to Units of Competency
| New Units of Competency |
| AVIF0047 Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous substances in the transport security environment |
| AVIF0048 Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival |
| AVIF0049 Utilise emergency breathing systems |
| AVIG0006 Work effectively in transport security environment |
| AVIO0027 Apply electronic metal detection |
| AVIO0028 Conduct primary screening of persons |
| AVIO0029 Conduct screening using 3D CT X-ray scanning techniques |
| AVIO0030 Conduct screening using explosive trace detection equipment |
| AVIO0031 Conduct secondary screening of persons |
| AVIO0032 Conduct vehicle search for access to secure areas |
| AVIO0033 Establish secure areas and manage access control points |
| AVIO0034 Identify and manage weapons, explosives and prohibited items |
| AVIO0035 Identify powders, liquids, aerosols and gels (PLAGs) |
| AVIO0036 Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference within a transport security environment |
| AVIO0037 Manage the flow of items for screening by X-ray screening equipment |
| AVIO0038 Screen articles by interpreting X-ray images |
| AVIO0039 Undertake physical search |
| AVIW0036 Complete aircraft and flight equipment pre- and post-flight actions |
| AVIW0037 Deliver pyrotechnics and handheld stores |
| AVIW0038 Manage aircraft sensor systems |
| AVIW0039 Perform down the wire duties |
| AVIW0040 Rappel from a helicopter |
| AVIW0041 Undertake helicopter aquatic rescue and recovery |
| AVIY0092 Conduct airborne extraction operations |
| AVIY0093 Conduct airborne rappelling operations |
| AVIY0094 Conduct external load-lift operations |
| AVIY0095 Conduct winching operations |
| Removed Units of Competency |
| AVIF0015 Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous substances in the transport security environment |
| AVIF0038 Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival |
| AVIF0039 Utilise emergency breathing system |
| AVIG0001 Work effectively in a transport security environment |
| AVIO0003 Apply electronic metal detection |
| AVIO0004 Conduct frisk search of persons |
| AVIO0005 Conduct screening using explosive trace detection |
| AVIO0006 Conduct vehicle search for access to security sensitive areas |
| AVIO0007 Control access to and exit from a security sensitive area |
| AVIO0008 Establish and maintain a sterile sensitive area |
| AVIO0009 Identify and handle weapons, explosives and prohibited items |
| AVIO0010 Identify powders, liquids, aerosols and gels (PLAGs) |
| AVIO0011 Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference within a transport security environment |
| AVIO0012 Manage the flow of items for screening by X-ray screening equipment |
| AVIO0013 Operate body scanner |
| AVIO0014 Screen articles by interpreting X-ray images |
| AVIO0015 Undertake physical search of cargo and articles |
| AVIO0021 Conduct screening using 3D CT X-ray scanning techniques |
| AVIW0003 Undertake helicopter aquatic rescue and recovery |
| AVIW0016 Rappel from a helicopter |
| AVIW0024 Perform down the wire duties |
| AVIW0025 Complete aircraft and flight equipment pre- and post-flight actions |
| AVIW0027 Deliver pyrotechnics and handheld stores |
| AVIW0030 Manage aircraft sensor systems |
| AVIY0065 Conduct external load-lift operations |
| AVIY0066 Conduct hoisting operations |
| AVIY0067 Conduct airborne extraction operations |
| AVIY0068 Conduct airborne rappelling operations |
Changes to Imported Units of Competency
| New Units of Competency |
| BSBPEF101 Plan and prepare for work readiness |
| BSBPEF201 Support personal wellbeing in the workplace |
| BSBWHS211 Contribute to the health and safety of self and others |
| PUAAMS001 Work in an aviation environment |
| PUAAMS003 Conduct stores dropping operations |
| PUAAMS008 Manage search and rescue operations |
| PUAFIR009 Operate airborne intelligence system |
| PUAFIR015 Undertake helicopter winch operations |
| PUAFIR016 Undertake hover-exit operations from helicopter |
| PUAFIR017 Work safely around aircraft |
| PUAOPE015 Conduct briefings and debriefings |
| TLID0020 Shift materials safely using manual handling methods |
| TLIF0022 Conduct housekeeping activities |
| TLIG0003 Work effectively with others in a team |
| Updated Units of Competency |
| SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol |
| TLID3015 Identify and label explosives/dangerous goods |
| Removed Units of Competency |
| BSBAUD402 Participate in a quality audit |
| BSBMGT405 Provide personal leadership |
| CPPSEC3121 Control persons using empty hand techniques |
| CPPSEC3128 Conduct security screening using walk-through metal detection equipment |
| CPPSEC3130 Conduct security screening using hand-held metal detectors |
| PUAFIR209 Work safely around aircraft |
| PUAFIR211 Undertake hover-exit operations from helicopter |
| TLIE3002 Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions |
17 October 2024 | Latest AVI Update
Transport Security Protection Project
The Transport Security Protection Project is currently revising the Certificate II in Transport Security Protection to align with new regulations and technology advancements. The project covers aviation, maritime, and air cargo sectors, aiming to streamline training while minimising costs for regional providers. The updates involve one qualification, six skill sets, and 16 units of competency.
Stakeholder feedback is being collected through public consultations, with the project slated for completion by February 2025. You can find more information here.
Updated Qualifications:
| Existing Qualification | Proposed Recoded and Renamed Qualification |
| AVI20118 Certificate II in Transport Security Protection | AVI20124 Certificate II in Transport Security Protection |
Updated Units of Competency:
| Existing Unit | Proposed Recoded and Renamed Unit |
| AVIO0007 Control access to and exit from a security sensitive area | AVIO0033 Establish secure areas and manage access control points |
| AVIO0008 Establish and maintain a sterile sensitive area |
Updated Skill Sets:
| Existing Skill Set | Proposed Recoded and Renamed Skill Set |
| AVISS00073 Aerodrome Reporting Officer Supervisor Skill Set | AVISS00085 Aerodrome Reporting Officer Supervisor Skill Set |
| AVISS00075 Air Cargo Screening Officer Skill Set | AVISS00081 Air Cargo Transport Security Protection Skill Set |
| AVISS00076 Domestic Airport Screening Officer Skill Set | AVISS00082 Aviation Transport Security Protection Skill Set |
| AVISS00078 Maritime Screening Officer Skill Set | AVISS00083 Maritime Transport Security Protection Skill Set |
Removed Skill Sets:
- AVISS00077 International Airport Screening Officer Skill Set
- AVISS00079 3D Computed Tomography (CT) X-ray Scanning Skill Set
2 October 2024 | Latest AVI Update
Aviation Rescue Project
This project aims to modernise the training materials for aviation rescue and firefighting roles, ensuring alignment with updated industry standards and technologies. Enhancing the skills of emergency response personnel is critical, especially for those in operational safety roles during rescue and firefighting operations.
The updates cover qualifications, skill sets, and units of competency within the AVI training package.
You can find more details here.
Updated Qualifications:
The following qualifications were renamed to reflect their applicability to a range of operational roles.
- AVI30524 Certificate III in Airborne Operations
- AVI40224 Certificate IV in Airborne Operations
Updated Units of Competency:
- AVIF0038 Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival
- AVIF0039 Utilise emergency breathing system
- AVIW0003 Undertake helicopter aquatic rescue and recovery
- AVIW0016 Rappel from a helicopter
- AVIW0024 Perform down the wire duties
- AVIWO025 Complete aircraft and flight equipment pre- and post-flight actions
- AVIW0027 Deliver pyrotechnics and handheld stores
- AVIW0030 Manage aircraft sensor systems
- AVIY0065 Conduct external load-lift operations
- AVIY0066 Conduct hoisting operations
- AVIY0067 Conduct airborne extraction operations
- AVIY0068 Conduct airborne rappelling operations
Updated Skill Sets
- AVISS00033 Airborne Rappelling Supervisor Skill Set
- AVISS00035 Aircraft Underwater Escape Skill Set
- AVISS00038 Emergency Breathing System Skill Set
- AVISS00042 Helicopter Wireman Skill Set
- AVISS00058 Aeromedical Operator Skill Set
25 September 2024 | Latest AVI Update
Remote Pilot Licence Project
The Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) Project, recently approved by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), is underway to update the Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot). This project aims to better reflect current industry practices and align more closely with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations. The need for licensed drone operators has grown significantly, and these updates will help streamline training and ensure a more skilled and compliant workforce.
A Technical Committee will oversee the updates, with input from industry stakeholders being welcomed until 13 September 2024. The aim is to reduce additional training requirements for licensed drone operators, creating a more efficient pathway to certification.
Learn more about the project here.
12 July 2024 | Latest AVI Update
Flight Instructor Project
Industry Skills Australia (ISA) has initiated the Flight Instructor Project in response to a pressing shortage of qualified flight instructors, particularly at the senior level. This shortage is hindering the flow of new pilots entering the aviation industry. To address this, the Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) is being revised to better align with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) standards.
These changes will enhance the industry recognition of the qualification, reduce training costs for learners, and update the Training and Assessment (TAE) units to reflect current best practices. Stakeholders are encouraged to contribute their insights, and a Technical Committee will guide the review process. The project is expected to complete by September 2025.
Discover more information here.
26 June 2024 | Latest AVI Update
Net Zero Roadmap and AVI Training Package Updates
The Australian government’s Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Roadmap is projected to bring about significant updates to the AVI training package. With aviation responsible for a considerable share of Australia’s transport emissions, the roadmap is focused on promoting sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and green technologies.
These changes will likely result in the introduction of new modules related to green aviation practices, fuel efficiency, and emissions reduction strategies. Training institutions will need to collaborate with industry stakeholders to ensure that the workforce is equipped with the skills required to meet decarbonisation goals.
You can learn more from the full media release here.
How Your RTO Can Navigate AVI Training Package Changes
To remain compliant and competitive, RTOs must be proactive in keeping their qualifications, units, and skill sets up to date with the latest AVI training package updates. This is not just about compliance—it’s key to delivering high-quality training that meets the evolving needs of the aviation industry.
Regularly Monitor Changes
Stay informed about new qualifications and units of competency to ensure your courses stay relevant and compliant with industry standards.
Update Your Scope
Keep your scope of registration aligned with AVI training package updates, allowing for a smooth integration of changes without disrupting course delivery.
Engage with the Industry
Foster strong relationships with industry stakeholders and regulatory bodies to stay ahead of potential updates, ensuring you are prepared for any changes before they take effect.
Participate in Consultations
Contributing to industry consultations helps your RTO anticipate updates and have a say in shaping future training standards, keeping you at the forefront of industry developments.
Use Updated Training Materials
Ensure that your training resources reflect the latest updates. High-quality, updated materials make transitions easier and ensure that your students are receiving the most current, relevant information. You can find premium, up-to-date AVI training resources here.
In conclusion, by staying proactive and engaging with industry changes early, RTOs can maintain compliance and continue offering top-tier aviation training. This forward-thinking approach will ensure that your RTO not only meets industry standards but excels in delivering education that aligns with the future of aviation.
