South Regional TAFE
Certificate III in Aviation Remote Pilot
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)Gain skills for roles such as a Commercial Licensed Drone Pilot, which is integral to performing many important operations requiring an ‘eye in the sky'.
Drones can facilitate delivery of medical and food supplies to remote areas and assist in emergency situations such as bushfires or shark spotting and military support. The agricultural, mining, oil and gas industries use drones to for surveying and wildlife conservation, and drones also have high creative capability for photography for weddings and tourism.
This qualification will also permit you to fly without many of the operating restrictions applied to recreational users.
Delivery mode
South Regional TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 43 Wittenoom, Street, Collie
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
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...
Survey Pilot
A Survey Pilot flies aircraft to undertake surveillance activities. You might be taking measurements of land areas or taking aerial photographs. Su...
Airport Ground Crew
An Airport Ground Crew perform a range of tasks to keep an airport running safely and efficiently. You might be employed in a customer service role...
Freight Pilot
A Freight Pilot transports freight via aircraft to various destinations. You’ll prepare aircraft for loading or unloading and conduct safety checks...
About South Regional TAFE
South Regional TAFE delivers high-quality, accredited vocational education and training that is flexible enough to meet clients' workplace and lifestyle commitments. Our extensive facilities and workshops allow us to offer training that is responsive and relevant due to the professional relationships we have across commercial sectors to ensure that training is benchmarked to industry standard.
