AVI30519 Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crew Officer)

Our nationally accredited Rescue Crew Officer course is industry leading. Our course not only meets the national certification requirements, but exceeds them. We don't tick a box. We select, train, assess, and certify only those individuals who demonstrate the qualities of an RCO. This is to ensure that we are not only training the right people, but we are providing industry a professional option when it comes to recruitment, retention, and ultimately ensuring that on someone's worse day, our RCOs will be at their best.

*Pre-requisites apply

What our past students say

Daniel. S

Rescue Crew Officer - Fire Fighter/Tech Rescue

"It was only through the specialist training and career mentorship that James and the team at Sentinel Aviation provides, that gave me the knowledge, skills and experience that I needed to be job-ready"

Michael. W

Rescue Crew Officer - Offshore SAR

"I landed the role in no small part due to Jimmy’s reputation in the industry and the expectations potential employers have regarding his students"

Ashleigh. H

Rescue Crew Officer - Onshore SAR/HEMS

"A great opportunity to be involved in a very well informed course and to learn from a one of the greats in the industry"

The 'why'

In consultation with industry Chief Air Crew Officers and Chief Pilots, that will ultimately be hiring RCOs, it was realised that there is a clear deficiency in RCO candidates possessing the professionalism, the attributes, the qualifications and the experience required for fulfil the roles and responsibilities of an RCO within the helicopter search & rescue industry. As a result Sentinel Aviation have developed a course that not only meets national requirements, but more importantly both enables our students to be 'industry ready' and employable, whilst provides industry a 'product' that is professional, reliable, and ready off the mark.

The 'What'

There are a minimum of 13 Units of Competency required to achieve the Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crew Officer). We have selected the following units based on industry necessity.

The 'Who'

Your non-technical skills are as important as your technical skills

Gone of the days where being technically proficient was enough to get you by. Your attitude is just as, if not arguably more important than your ability to do the job. The following traits are critically important to the success of an RCO.

'Drive'

As an RCO you must be a self starter and a team player. You are often the only RCO on the aircraft, it is critical to be proactive, supportive of your crew, and possess the initiative to better yourself and support those around you.

'Fitness'

There is a fitness requirement with almost all RCO jobs, just like we have a fitness assessment at Sentinel Aviation that you must pass before commencing training:

1.6km run in 7mins
5 x wide grip pull-ups
15 push-ups
400m swim in 7mins 30sec
200m fin swim followed by 100m fin patient tow in 10mins
Tread water for 10 mins
Duck dive 3m to retrieve an object of 1kg.

'Technical Mastery'

You must seek to better yourself in all technical aspects of your role as an RCO. You must be able to rely on your knowledge and experience at the most difficult occasions without error or omission. 3am, poor weather, raging seas, multiple casualties, what do you do?

The 'How'

After selection, candidates will be invited to join the next Sentinel Aviation RCO course which is delivered via a hybrid approach.

Selection

Students will be selected based on the traits and attributes detailed above. Whilst not difficult, it will ensure you are the right candidate to undertake this training. Such things as an application with CV, fitness test and video interview will be conducted prior to being selected.

Pre-Course

There will be a requirement to undertake pre-course work in the form of reading, writing, and the evaluation of incidents and accidents. This will be conducted using our online learning management system.

Face-to-Face

The face-to-face component of the course will be run over approximately two weeks in Melbourne. This phase will contain further theory studies, practical exercises, flight training and assessments. Students will have the option to stay with friends or family, or in the recommended course hotel.

Post-Course

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be required to finalise remaining paperwork, provide any requested evidence such as Recognition of Prior Learning documents before being issued a certificate.

The 'When'
Jan - Feb 2025

Distance: 1 Jan - 2 Feb 2025

Face to Face: 3 - 16 Feb 2025

Moorabbin Airport, Victoria, Australia.

Would you like to know more?

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