Alana Kaye College
Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This course provides you with the important training required to legally operate a remote piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). It is designed to take students from having never operated an RPA to obtaining your Certificate III under the guidance and tuition of experienced course instructors. It is relevant to individuals operating remotely piloted aircraft (Drones) within visual line of sight (VLOS), below 400 feet above ground level (AGL), in day visual meteorological conditions (VMC), outside of controlled airspace (CTA), greater than 3 nautical miles from an aerodrome and outside of populous areas. Remote pilot duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge within Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) operational environments.
This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as described in Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 101 Division 101.F4 –Certification of RPA operators. Civil and military personnel seeking certification as remote pilots should check requirements with CASA.
Delivery mode
Alana Kaye College offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 2 Shepherd St, Darwin City
- Level 1, 10 Marine Parade, Southport
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course participants must have good written and verbal English skills in order to pass this qualification.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$3,800
$0
$3,800
$0
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) will prepare you for the following roles.
Drone Operator
A Drone Operator flies drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles for a range of purposes. You might use drones to take photographs, take measuremen...
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot
An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot operates drones and other remote aircraft. You might specialise in a particular type of remote aerial equipment wo...
About Alana Kaye College
Alana Kaye College provides high-quality training as an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO 70056; CRICOS 03675K) to national and international students. We meet the standards agreed to by the Australian Government. Currently, our Campuses are located in Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory of Australia and the Gold Coast in Queensland. Alana Kaye College has extensive experience travelling and training throughout the world including, but not limited to, remote communities and all capital cities around Australia.
In late 2020 Alana Kaye College won the Northern Territory Chief Minister’s Export Award for being the International Education Provider demonstrating resilience and forward-thinking during the COVID-19 Pandemic. We were also awarded the Northern Territory Chief Minister’s Award and was a national finalist for the Emerging Exporter of the Year in 2019. This was based on our strong growth and ability to attract international students to the Northern Territory of Australia. Our reputation as a quality educational facility was a contributing factor in this award. Alana Kaye College has been a finalist in the Northern Territory Training Awards in 2013, 2015 and 2018.
The College was also identified as the Centre of Excellence in the Northern Territory in providing training and assessment skills and/or qualifications by the Northern Territory Government. We are well regarded for high-quality training and we pride ourselves on our ability to produce good quality students who are job-ready.
