Key Takeaways:
- The AVI training package continues to change with industry needs. Updates reflect evolving priorities in aviation security, rescue operations, drone training, sustainability, and workforce readiness.
- Training package updates can affect qualifications, skill sets, and units. RTOs delivering aviation training should review changes carefully to support transition planning and delivery updates.
- Aviation security and rescue training remain key focus areas. Recent AVI training package changes highlight the need to stay aligned with updated procedures and regulatory expectations.
- Current AVI training resources support smoother delivery. Up-to-date AVI training resources help RTOs align training and assessment with the latest aviation training requirements.
- Future updates may reflect emerging aviation trends. Remote pilot operations, green aviation practices, and workforce capability are likely to remain important in future training package updates.
As the aviation industry rapidly evolves, it’s necessary for regulating bodies to update aviation training programs to ensure compliance with industry standards, enhance workforce readiness, and prepare personnel for future challenges and opportunities.
This blog covers the latest updates to the AVI training package. Bookmark this page to stay informed on the latest developments in aviation training and key changes to qualifications, skill sets, and units of competency.
29 May 2025 AVI Training Package Update: Project Completions and Major Release
Industry Skills Australia has now completed the Transport Security Protection and Aviation Rescue projects within the AVI training package, with updates officially endorsed and published. These projects have revised key qualifications and units to reflect current aviation security protocols and emergency response procedures, ensuring alignment with evolving regulations and industry best practices.
With these projects finalised, a significant AVI training package update has been released and is now live on training.gov.au. This milestone update is crucial for RTOs offering aviation qualifications, supporting delivery and assessment that meet the latest compliance standards and industry expectations for aviation training.
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:
- AVI30219 Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew)
- AVI40122 Certificate IV in Aviation (Supervision)
- AVI50119 Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management)
- AVI50322 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Helicopter)
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
19 February 2025 AVI Training Package Update: Remote Pilot Licence Training Upgrade RePL Project
The Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) Project, approved by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), aims to modernise drone pilot training under the Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) framework.
Why This Update Matters
- Adapts certification to current CASA regulations
- Streamlines training pathways to eliminate redundancy
- Prepares pilots for commercial drone applications
What’s Changing?
- Greater focus on real-world drone operations
- Updated competencies for remote aircraft navigation
- Industry engagement encouraged until 13 September 2024.
A Technical Committee (TC) has already been established for this project. The TC consists of 13 subject matter experts across industry, RTOs, regulators, and industry bodies. The first meeting was held last 13 February 2025 and the reviewed training products will be submitted to the Assurance Body by 28 January 2026.
These updates will ensure future drone pilots are equipped with cutting-edge industry knowledge. You can learn more about the project here.
17 October 2024 AVI Training Package Update: Security Training Enhancements
The Transport Security Protection Project is undergoing a major update to reflect new screening protocols, security measures, and technological advancements. This initiative impacts security screening officers across aviation, maritime, and air cargo operations.
Key Objectives:
- Ensure compliance with evolving regulatory requirements
- Improve training efficiency while reducing costs for regional providers
- Introduce advanced security practices in response to emerging threats
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
Public consultation is ongoing, with final implementation expected in February 2025. For more information, visit this page.
2 October 2024 AVI Training Package Update: Emergency Response & Rescue Training Overhaul
The Aviation Rescue Project is designed to enhance training for aviation rescue and firefighting teams. These updates ensure personnel are better equipped to handle emergency response situations involving aircraft fires, water landings, and in-flight incidents.
Key Objectives:
- Update operational procedures for firefighting and rescue missions
- Enhance safety training for complex aviation emergency scenarios
- Align competency units with modern aircraft rescue techniques
Updated Qualifications:
These qualifications were renamed as they are applicable to a variety 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
These enhancements strengthen aviation rescue preparedness across various operational sectors. You can find more information on the project here.
12 July 2024 AVI Training Package Update: Enhancing Flight Instructor Certification
The aviation sector is experiencing a critical shortage of flight instructors, impacting the supply of new pilots. The Flight Instructor Project is revising the Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) to strengthen instructor training pathways.
Key Focus Areas
- Better alignment with CASA certification standards
- Cost-effective training solutions to reduce financial barriers
- New pathways for senior flight instructor accreditation
Expected Outcomes
- More experienced instructors available in the industry
- Stronger pilot training programs to meet industry demand
- Increased efficiency in instructor certification
Stakeholder feedback is welcome until 29 July 2024, with project completion scheduled for July 2024. You can learn more here.
26 June 2024 AVI Training Package Update: Preparing for Green Aviation Standards
The Australian government’s Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Roadmap will drive significant updates in aviation training, focusing on carbon reduction strategies and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).
Why This Matters
- Aviation contributes 9% of Australia’s transport emissions
- Training programs will integrate sustainable aviation practices
- Emerging green technologies will shape future aviation careers
Expected Training Package Updates
- New sustainability modules on fuel efficiency
- Compliance courses for emissions reduction
- Green aviation technology certification
These updates prepare aviation professionals for a future-focused, environmentally responsible industry. The full media release can provide additional details on this project.
What RTOs Need to Do Next
The aviation sector is experiencing rapid advancements, and updates to training methods and AVI training resources are essential to keep professionals prepared. To stay compliant and ahead of industry changes, RTOs need to:
Monitor Regulatory Updates
- Stay updated on qualification revisions and compliance timelines
- Ensure training materials reflect current industry practices
Adjust Scope of Registration
- Update course offerings to align with regulatory changes
- Prevent disruptions by incorporating updates proactively
Engage with Industry Leaders
- Participate in aviation training consultations
- Build relationships with industry stakeholders
Provide High-Quality AVI Training Resources
- Utilise up-to-date learning resources
- Ensure seamless transitions for students and instructors
- Browse our wide catalogue of AVI training resources here.
Stay Ahead of Sustainability Trends
- Integrate green aviation practices into course content
- Support the industry’s transition to net-zero emissions
By taking early action, RTOs can ensure they provide cutting-edge aviation training that meets compliance, quality, and workforce needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is the AVI training package updated?
The AVI training package does not follow a fixed update schedule. Updates usually happen when aviation industry practices, safety requirements, job roles, technology, or regulatory expectations change.
What should RTOs check after AVI training package updates are released?
RTOs should check for superseded, deleted, new, or restructured qualifications and units. They should also review packaging rules, transition timeframes, assessment requirements, and whether their AVI training resources still match current requirements.
Do AVI training package changes affect current students?
AVI training package changes can affect current students if their qualification or unit has been superseded or removed. RTOs may need to manage teach-out, transition students, or update delivery plans based on each learner’s progress.
Why are AVI training resources important during transition planning?
AVI training resources help RTOs align learning content, assessments, mapping, and delivery support with current aviation training requirements. This can reduce the risk of relying on outdated unit content during transition periods.
How can RTOs keep aviation training current between major updates?
RTOs can review industry guidance, trainer feedback, validation outcomes, employer input, and regulator announcements between major training package updates. This helps keep aviation training relevant to current workplace needs.
Stay Prepared for Future AVI Training Package Changes
Keeping up with AVI training package changes helps RTOs make informed decisions about aviation training delivery, transition planning, and resource updates. As the aviation sector continues to respond to new technologies, safety expectations, sustainability priorities, and workforce needs, RTOs should regularly review how these changes affect their qualifications, units, and training package requirements.
Using current AVI training resources can also make it easier to align learning and assessment materials with updated aviation training requirements. By staying proactive with training package updates, RTOs can better support trainers, reduce disruption for learners, and maintain delivery that reflects the needs of the modern aviation industry.
