Turn hands-on remote pilot experience into the AVI30419 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot), a nationally recognised qualification for individuals who operate remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), including aerial surveillance operations. If you already have relevant experience, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be a pathway to consider. ATSR guides will help you understand the process and prepare evidence of your work experience. If you are looking for a certificate 3 in aviation, this qualification is formally known as the Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot).
A partner Registered Training Organisation (RTO) assesses your evidence against the qualification requirements. If you meet those requirements, the RTO issues the qualification. This qualification aligns with Remote Pilot Licensing requirements described in Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 101. Qualifying does not automatically mean you meet every requirement for a particular licence or commercial operation. ATSR supports you through the RPL process but does not assess or issue qualifications.
Reference: training.gov.au
Is your experience eligible for certification?
Your identification DocumentsUSI NumberDetailed ResumeWork Reference Letter(s)PayslipsPrevious Qualifications (If Any)Flight logs, mission records or operation logs showing your aviation experienceRecords showing you have operated aircraft or remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) within regulatory requirementsRisk assessments, flight plans or operational safety records you have preparedRecords showing you have complied with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) or Defence aviation regulationsMaintenance, pre-flight or post-flight inspection records you have completedClient or employer correspondence confirming your aviation role and responsibilitiesTraining, certification or currency records relevant to your aviation roleRecords showing you have coordinated ground operations or flight support activitiesPhotos taken during real aviation operations showing you performing your roleYou clearly visible carrying out aviation tasks in a professional operational settingVideos recorded on site showing you performing aviation tasksEach video approximately 90-120 seconds long[NB: RTO might ask for more evidences based on qualification requirements]
Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age, Annual Employment Growth)
Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Median per week, Yearly income)
Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.
Personalised quote after your consultation
Pricing based on your individual advised pathway
RTO name and all payment options included
No payment until you've accepted your quote
Refunds available in line with our policy
Payment options
Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.
After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.
We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.
Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.
You'll need to show real records of your flying experience, such as flight logs, mission records or operation logs, along with evidence that you've operated aircraft or remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) within regulatory requirements. Risk assessments or operational documentation you've prepared can also help build your case.
Yes, it's the identical AQF-registered qualification issued by an ASQA-registered RTO — RPL is just a different assessment pathway to reach it. The certificate you end up with carries the same national recognition either way.
This certificate is built around the practical skills and regulatory knowledge involved in operating remotely piloted aircraft systems, which underpins commercial remote pilot work. The partner RTO assesses your evidence against these units to confirm your operational competence. However, just qualifying does not permit you to carry out every type of commercial flight. You may need to meet additional licensing, operational or regulatory requirements for the work you plan to do. Check the requirements that apply to your intended operations.
ATSR helps you understand the RPL process and prepare evidence of your remote pilot experience. This may include flight logs, mission records and operational documents. A partner RTO reviews your evidence, assesses your skills and decides whether you meet the requirements for the Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot).
Already have experience operating remotely piloted aircraft? Find out whether your work experience may be relevant to the Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot). ATSR can guide you through the RPL process and help you prepare the evidence needed for assessment.
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