Aviation courses at TAFE
18 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate I
Certificate I in Aviation (Foundation Skills) (AVI10119)
Leads to: Aircraft Baggage Handler and Ground Crew, Aircraft Refueller, Airline Customer Support Worker
Certificate II
Certificate II in Aviation (Flight Operations-Cargo Services) (AVI20119)
Leads to: Aircraft Baggage Handler and Ground Crew
Certificate II in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) (AVI20219)
Leads to: Aircraft Baggage Handler and Ground Crew, Airline Customer Support Worker, Aircraft Refueller
Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (AVI20118)
Leads to: Security Screening Officer
Certificate III
Certificate III in Aviation (Aerodrome Operations) (AVI30119)
Leads to: Aerodrome Reporting Officer, Work Health and Safety Adviser
Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew) (AVI30219)
Leads to: Flight Attendant
Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) (AVI30319)
Leads to: Aircraft Baggage Handler and Ground Crew, Airline Customer Support Worker
Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crew Officer) (AVI30519)
Leads to: Emergency Services Officer
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Aviation (Air Crew Officer) (AVI40119)
Not linked to a specific career in the data.
Certificate IV in Aviation (Supervision) (AVI40122)
Leads to: Aerodrome Reporting Officer, Airline Customer Support Worker, Flight Attendant
Diploma
Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control) (AVI50115)
Leads to: Air Traffic Controller
Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management) (AVI50119)
Leads to: Airport Manager
Diploma of Aviation (Chief Remote Pilot) (AVI59922)
Leads to: Aeroplane Pilot
Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) (AVI50222)
Leads to: Aeroplane Pilot, Flight Instructor
Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter) (AVI50322)
Leads to: Flight Instructor, Helicopter Pilot
Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) (AVI50419)
Leads to: Flight Instructor
Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) (AVI50519)
Leads to: Aeroplane Pilot, Flight Instructor, Helicopter Pilot
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Pilot in Command) (AVI60219)
Leads to: Aeroplane Pilot, Flight Instructor, Helicopter Pilot
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Other industries
- Agriculture, horticulture and land management
- Electrical and electronics
- Health
- Creative arts and culture
- Mining, civil construction and resources
- Transport and logistics
- Automotive
- Community services, childcare and aged care
- Engineering and manufacturing trades
- Building, construction and plumbing
- Finance, accounting and insurance
- Defence
TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.