Aircraft Underwater Escape Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
10/09/2026 2:19 PM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
AVISS00035

State Code
AD450

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

01/03/2016

Current Release Date

23/03/2022

Current Release Number

3.00

Approved Date

11/04/2022

Nominal Hours

112

Duration

1 Semester

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
3.00	23/03/2022	Current	Approved
2.00	13/08/2019	Replaced	Replaced
1.00	01/03/2016	Replaced	Replaced

Description

This Skill Set is for individuals required to undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival, to apply aircraft safety procedures, and to provide basic emergency life support in aviation operational environments.

Pathway Information

The AVISS00035 Aircraft Underwater Escape Skill Set is part of the AVI Aviation Training Package.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

Candidates should ensure that they have also read the part of the Training Package that outlines licensing and regulatory requirements. Individuals seeking certification should check with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority or Defence Aviation for specific requirements.

Target Group

Individuals in the aviation operational environment who require aircraft underwater escape skills such as airborne observer, flight crew and emergency services personnel who work underwater.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

The AVISS00035 Aircraft Underwater Escape Skill Set is from the AVI Aviation Training Package and meets the needs of people working in the helicopter operational environment who require aircraft underwater escape skills.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OBD22	AVIF0023	Apply aircraft safety procedures	20	Unit of competency
OCD33	HLTAID010	Provide basic emergency life support	12	Unit of competency
OBD06	AVIF0038	Undertake aircraft underwater escape and survival	80	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AF335	AVISS00086	Aircraft Underwater Escape Skill Set	Skill set