Launch Your Career in Drone and Aviation Operations
The AVI30419 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) is a nationally recognised qualification for those seeking a professional career in drone operations and aviation support. This entry-level program equips students with the technical, operational, and safety skills required to operate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) safely and in compliance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations.
Delivered by the Australian Unmanned Systems Academy (AUSA), RTO: 45260, this program ensures graduates are job-ready, confident, and fully compliant with industry standards.
Program Overview
The Australian Unmanned Systems Academy (AUSA) delivers the AVI30419 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) as a Fee-for-Service training program, designed for individuals and organisations seeking nationally recognised qualifications and practical skills for a career in the rapidly growing drone and aviation industry.
The program combines structured theory and online learning with practical flight training and real-world operational experience, providing students with the knowledge and skills required to operate remotely piloted aircraft safely and professionally. Students also have the opportunity to obtain their CASA Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) as part of the training program.
Training is primarily delivered throughout Brisbane and surrounding regions, providing convenient access for individual students and smaller groups. AUSA can also accommodate group bookings of eight or more students at locations throughout Queensland, making the program suitable for businesses, schools, local government organisations and other groups seeking to train multiple personnel.
The course is designed to provide students with practical, industry-relevant skills applicable across a range of sectors, including utilities and infrastructure, emergency services and response, local government, surveying, aerial data capture and other commercial drone operations.
Through AUSA’s industry experience and connections across the remotely piloted aircraft sector, students are provided with training that reflects current industry practices and operational requirements, helping them develop the skills and knowledge required to enter or progress within the drone and aviation industry.
For more information, speak to your school or AUSA representative.
AVI30419 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot): Fee-For-Service Information Booklet & Policies
Delivery Information
Location: Brisbane, Queensland
Delivery Mode: Blended Learning
This course is delivered through a flexible blended learning model, including:
- Online self-paced study
- Live theory sessions via Microsoft Teams and/or face-to-face delivery
- Face-to-face practical flight training sessions
Program Duration: 6 months
This delivery model allows students to balance study with personal and professional commitments while still receiving hands-on, industry-aligned training.
What You Will Achieve
Certifications You Will Receive
- AVI30419 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) – Nationally recognised
Upon successful completion of the AVI30419 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot), students will then be eligible to progress to:
- Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) – Multi-Rotor Sub 7Kg
- Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC)
The requirements for the RePL and AROC will be discussed in detail during the pre-enrolment interview, ensuring students understand the pathway and regulatory requirements. Further information on the RePL, AROC, and the AVI30419 program is available in the POL-HB-003 AUSA Student Handbook.
Graduates will be trained to operate under the following standard CASA conditions:
- Within Visual Line of Sight (VLOS)
- Up to 400 feet Above Ground Level (AGL)
- In Day Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC)
- Outside controlled airspace
- Away from populous areas and aerodromes
Additional upgrade pathways are available for students wishing to expand beyond these operational limits.
What You Will Learn
Throughout the program, you will develop skills in:
- Professional RPAS flight operations
- CASA regulatory compliance and safety management
- Mission planning and execution
- Aviation communication procedures
- Risk assessment and operational decision-making
- Aircraft preparation, inspection, and documentation
To achieve the AVI30419 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot), students must successfully complete the following 14 units of competency, consisting of core and elective units.
- AVIY0031: Apply the principles of air law to RPAS operations
- AVIW0004: Perform operational inspections on RPAS
- AVIY0052: Control RPAS on the ground
- AVIE0003: Operate aeronautical radio
- AVIF0021: Manage human factors in RPAS operations
- AVIY0023: Launch, control, and recover a RPAS
- AVIY0053: Manage RPAS energy source requirements
- AVIY0032: Apply RPAS payload and configuration management principles
- AVIH0006: Navigate RPAS
- AVIW0028: Operate and manage RPAS
- AVIZ0005: Apply situational awareness in RPAS operations
- AVIY0027: Operate multi-rotor RPAS
- AVIY0026: Conduct aerial application operations using RPAS
- AVIW0007: Perform aerial mapping and modelling using RPAS
This qualification develops both the technical and non-technical skills required for professional aviation environments.
Pre-Enrolment Assessment Process
To ensure student success and suitability, all applicants must complete a Pre-Enrolment Assessment at least 30 days prior to course commencement.
This process includes:
- A short interview (Face-to-Face or via Microsoft Teams)
- A short entrance assessment
The purpose of this process is to confirm the student’s suitability, readiness, and understanding of the qualification requirements and career pathway.
Fees
Fee-For-Service AVI30419 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) Course Cost
- Fee-For-Service $3,357.00 ($239.78 per unit)
Payment Process:
Upon enrolment, students will receive the first invoice for 30% of the total course cost
- Payment can be made via:
- Credit Card through the secure link on the invoice, or
- Direct Transfer using BSB and Account details provided on the invoice.
A receipt will be issued once payment is received.
A second invoice, issued at the 6-week mark, will be for an additional 30% of the course cost. Finally, at the 12-week mark, a final payment of the remaining 40% will be invoiced with the same payment options and receipt process.
Student Information & Compliance Notice
Before enrolment is finalised, students (and employers, parents, or guardians where applicable) will receive:
- Privacy Notice
- Website Terms & Conditions
- Student Handbook
- Student Learning Contract
- Refund Policy.
AUSA retains evidence confirming that all required information has been provided and acknowledged.
Pathways & Career Opportunities
Graduates of this qualification may pursue careers in:
- Drone operations
- Surveying and mapping support
- Infrastructure inspection
- Media and photography operations
- Environmental monitoring
- Emergency services and public safety support
- Aviation operational support roles
Further training pathways are available through AUSA for advanced operational endorsements and specialised RPAS qualifications.
Are You a Queensland School or Organisation Representative?
If you are a Queensland school or Organisation representative interested in offering this qualification to your students or employees, we welcome your enquiry. AUSA works closely with schools and industry organisations to deliver structured, compliant, and career-focused aviation pathways for students.
Enrol Today
Your future in aviation starts here.
Secure your place in one of Australia’s fastest-growing industries with the AVI30419 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) at the Australian Unmanned Systems Academy.
The sky is no longer the limit; it’s just the beginning.