AVIATION IRC SKILLS FORECAST

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1 AVIATION IRC SKILLS FORECAST 2017

2 AVIATION IRC SKILLS FORECAST The IRC Skills Forecasts focus on the prioritisation of the skill needs of the industry sectors each IRC has responsibility for. They are developed and reviewed annually and submitted on behalf of the IRC to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for approval. The document is deliberately brief, it does not seek to capture every issue within every sector. It is a snapshot of a continually evolving story that is intended to alert and inform a wide audience and enhance their capacity to act. IRCs are required to consult broadly with stakeholders to ensure a whole-of-industry view about the opportunities and challenges for the workforce and the Training Package review work necessary to meet industry needs. The information is then used to develop the four-year IRC Proposed Schedule of Work. HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT This document contains links to assist the reader to navigate efficiently through the content of the Skills Forecast. The tiles on the table of contents page will link to the relevant content when clicked with a mouse, or touched on a tablet device. The Australian Industry Standards logo in the top right hand corner of each page will link back to the table of contents page when clicked with a mouse, or touched on a tablet device. Australian Industry Standards acknowledges and thanks those organisations who supplied images to be used in this report. 2

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS AVIATION OVERVIEW P.6 EMPLOYMENTP.16 SKILLS OUTLOOK P.26 SKILLS RELATED INSIGHTS P.30 PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WORK 2017/ /21 P.38 IRC SIGNOFF P.4 3

4 AVIATION IRC SKILLS FORECAST This Four-Year IRC Skills Forecast has been submitted by the Aviation Industry Reference Committee (IRC) to Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for approval. The IRC Skills Forecast identifies the priority skill needs of the Aviation industry following a research and stakeholder consultation process conducted by Australian Industry Standards on behalf of the IRC. Once approved by the AISC the IRC Skills Forecast informs the development of a four-year rolling National Schedule for development and review work of the AVI Aviation Training Package. More information on the National Schedule can be found at: This IRC Skills Forecast was agreed to by the Aviation IRC Chair on Wednesday, 26 April 2017: Adam Burford Aviation IRC Chair 4

5 AVIATION INDUSTRY REFERENCE COMMITTEE The Aviation Industry Reference Committee has been assigned responsibility for the AVI Aviation Training Package. The AVI Aviation Training Package provides the only nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications for occupations involved in: Aerodrome Operations, Airport Safety, Ground Operations, Cargo Services, Customer Service, Aviation Transport Protection, Aviation Search and Rescue, Management and Supervision, Air Traffic Control, Flight Operations (Pilots aeroplane, helicopter, commercial, military, remote and pilot in command) and Flight Instruction. More information about the Aviation IRC and its work can be found here: australianindustrystandards.org.au/committee/ aviation-industry-reference-committee/ Name Adam Burford Adrian Young Aidan Bruford Allan Brooks Andrew Goodlace Chris Hine Claire Roberts Colin Clarke David Anderson Doug Nancarrow Gavin Nicholson Liam Quigley Lynda Douglas Matthew Rocks Michael White Milton Holmes Peter McKenzie Peter Sobey Rhys Mudford Stephen Leahy Yvonne Anderson Organisation Aviation/Aerospace Australia QantasLink Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Aviation Australia Australian Airports Association Rex Aviation Airservices Australia Australian Helicopter Industry Association Flight Safety Foundation Safeskies Virgin Australia Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Ltd Department of Defence Transport Workers Union of Australia Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Royal Federation of Aero Clubs Rotor-Lift Aviation Sharp Airlines Insitu Pacific Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Qantas Airways Limited 5

6 AVIATION OVERVIEW

7 AVIATION INDUSTRY OVERVIEW The Aviation industry underpins Australian business and tourism and has an estimated annual revenue of $44.79 billion, adding $15.73 billion to the Australian economy in The industry employs more than 88,000 people across its five main subsectors: Domestic commercial aviation, international commercial aviation, general aviation, air-freight transport and aviation support infrastructure. AVIATION INDUSTRY METRICS Revenue ($b) Profit ($b) 3.94 Average Wage ($) 80, No. of Businesses 1860 Employment Growth (% to 2022) 8.5 Scope: International Airlines, Domestic Airlines, Airport Operations, Non-Scheduled Air Transport 1 KEY FACTS: DOMESTIC AVIATION : million passengers carried, 1.8 per cent 685,065 aircraft trips, 0.2 per cent 8.80 million passengers travelled Melbourne Sydney, Australia s busiest route, 4.0 per cent million passenger movements - Sydney remains Australia s busiest domestic airport million domestic aviation passengers travelled through regional airports 2 INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE ACTIVITY IN AUSTRALIA international scheduled airlines operated services to/ from Australia 36,229 million international scheduled passengers, 7.0 per cent 996,650 tonnes international scheduled air freight traffic, 6.0 per cent Top five countries in terms of on board passenger movements: New Zealand, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, USA, and Indonesia 3 7

8 AVI AVIATION TRAINING PACKAGE ARCHITECTURE 8

9 AVI AVIATION TRAINING PACKAGE The AVI Aviation Training Package provides the only nationally recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications for occupations involved in: Aerodrome Operations, Airport Safety, Ground Operations, Cargo Services, Customer Service, Aviation Transport Protection, Aviation Search and Rescue, Management and Supervision, Air Traffic Control, Flight Operations (Pilots aeroplane, helicopter, commercial, military, remote and pilot in command) and Flight Instruction. The AVI Aviation Training Package comprises 21 qualifications, 44 skill sets, 216 units of competency and associated assessment requirements and covers Aviation Safety, Ground Operations and Flight Operations. The Aviation Training Package contains the following qualifications: Certificate I in Aviation (Foundation Skills) Certificate II in Aviation Transport Protection (Checked Baggage Screener) Certificate II in Aviation (Flight Operations-Cargo Services) Certificate II in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) Certificate II in Aviation Transport Protection (Passenger and Non-Passenger Screener) Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot - Visual Line of Sight) Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman) Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew) 9

10 Certificate III in Aviation (Aerodrome Operations) Certificate IV in Aviation (Aviation Supervision) Certificate IV in Aviation (Flight Operations Supervision) Certificate IV in Aviation (Aircrewman) Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control) Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter) Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management) Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Pilot in Command) Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Chief Flight Instructor) The AVI Aviation Training Package is in the Scope of Registration of 80 Registered Training Organisations. 10

11 AVIATION INDUSTRY BUSINESS ANALYSIS The following section provides analysis of the businesses involved in the Aviation sector (size, local/state/national/global, government/not-for-profit/for-profit, scope of work undertaken by those businesses). ENTERPRISE DENSITY While the greatest number of Aviation enterprises is in NSW, QLD and WA have a greater representation per capita AVIATION BUSINESS COMPOSITION Small 93 % Medium 6 % Large 1 % AVIATION BUSINESS NO. (SUM) Source: ABS Counts of Australian Businesses, Jun 2012 to Jun

12 KEY AVIATION STAKEHOLDERS STAKEHOLDER CATEGORY ORGANISATION Employers Airbus Group Asia Pacific Jetstar Airport security providers Major, Regional and Remote LifeFlight Airports Major, Regional and Remote Medical Rescue Alliance Airlines Moorabbin Flying Services Aviation Australia Qantas Airways Limited Basair Aviation College QantasLink Becker Helicopters Regional Express (REX) Boeing Australia Holdings Pty Ltd Rotor-Lift Aviation Cobham Aviation Services Sharp Airlines Council operated aerodromes Virgin Australia Dedale Asia Pacific Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Flight Academy Australia Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Ltd Heliwest Insitu Pacific Employer Representatives Australian Helicopter Industry Association Recreational Aviation Australia Australian Airports Association Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) Australia Aviation-Aerospace Australia Royal Federation of Aero Clubs Flight Safety Foundation Safeskies Australia Regional Aviation Association of Australia Employee Representatives Australian & International Pilots Association Flight Attendants Association of Australia Australian Federation of Air Pilots Transport Workers Union Australian Services Union Licensing / Regulatory Airservices Australia Australian Transport Safety Bureau Civil Aviation Safety Authority Government Department of Defence Federal, State/Territory Departments Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development Industry Advisory Industry Skills Advisory Council - NT Logistics Training Council - WA Training Organisations TAFEs, Private RTOs, Enterprise RTOs Flight Training Adelaide TAFE NSW KRTS Pty Ltd South Metropolitan TAFE (formerly Polytechnic West) Australian Airline Pilot Academy 12

13 INDUSTRY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES INTERNATIONAL AVIATION GROWTH Driven by regional economic growth, higher disposable incomes in emerging markets and increased air travel in developing economies, the international aviation market is forecast to continue growth for some time. Shifts in global economic power and demographics, accelerating urbanisation in emerging economies, rapid population growth and rising incomes in these countries, are creating a larger middle class with greater consumption needs and an appetite for travel. The growing number of people living in Australia that were born overseas will also fuel future growth. Airlines face greater competition for skilled labour, within Australia and from other countries. This is already evident for qualified pilots and engineers. Many developing countries are raising pilot wages to attract foreign-trained talent to support their growth. 4 EMERGING TECHNOLOGY Aviation businesses are investing in information-based technologies which provide them with opportunities to streamline and automate manual processes and redeploy labour to more value-added activities, such as personalised service offerings. These technologically-driven solutions provide new career paths for existing employees through upskilling opportunities in analytics statistics, information management and mobile applications development and implementation. Employer concerns about the digital skills capability of key segments of the workforce and the impact of the rate of technological change on these workers are noteworthy. 13

14 AVIATION SAFETY REGULATION REFORM The Civil Aviation Safety Authority s (CASA) Part 61 Taskforce released its final report in February An amendment package for the flight crew licensing regulations is proposed early Most of the amendments will address issues that have already been resolved through exemption and approval instruments and repair other issues where unintended consequences have been identified that need to be resolved. The next steps include further consultation and legislative drafting, as well as implementation planning and preparations. CASA s formal industry consultation process will be used to communicate proposed amendments to the Aviation community. The impact of these changes for Aviation businesses, training organisations and the workforce will be ongoing. RPAS/UAS/DRONES Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) is the fastest growing area in civil aviation and this technology is expected to play an increasingly significant role in the Aviation industry over the next 20 years. RPAS operations are also offering enormous opportunities across a wide range of other industry sectors and like any rapidly emerging technology, they are challenging existing policy and regulatory frameworks. Regulatory changes were introduced in September 2016 which aim to reduce the regulatory burden for low risk unmanned aircraft operations and facilitate growth and innovation in the sector. A review of Aviation safety regulations for the operation of remotely piloted aircraft systems has been announced for early The number of remote pilot licenses issued by CASA has grown from fewer than 100 three years ago, to more than 4,000 today, while nearly 900 organisations are now certified to carry out commercial drone activities. 7 14

15 INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Strong international opportunities exist for Australian Aviation training providers, both in terms of overseas operations and involvement in Aviation capacity building efforts of other nations. In the field of aircraft manufacturing and engineering, Australia is considered a leader in the provision of through-life services, particularly applied to military aircraft. In addition, there are several engineering and engineering training areas in which Australia possesses significant, internationally-recognised expertise that holds sizeable potential for international growth. 15

16 EMPLOYMENT

17 AVIATION WORKFORCE BY STATE PER 100K POPULATION AVIATION WORKFORCE Source: ABS Labour Force, Australia, Detailed NT 776 ACT 467 QLD WA NSW VIC TAS SA The distribution of Aviation workers is broadly in line with the general population, with the exception of the Northern Territory, which is home to nearly three times the national per capita average. This is due to the significant Defence presence that is based in the Northern Territory, and the fact that on average, Northern Territorians fly twice as much as other Australians. 17

18 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY OCCUPATION BASED AVIATION INDUSTRY WORKFORCE Source: ABS Labour Force, Australia, Detailed THOUSANDS Air and Space Travel Airport Operations and Other Air Transport Services While the Airport Operations workforce has remained mostly flat, Freight and Passenger transport services (Air and Space Transport) have grown to meet demand. 18

19 AVIATION INDUSTRY WORKFORCE CASUALISATION Source: ABS Labour Force, Australia, Detailed 100% 90% Employed full-time ('000) Employed part-time ('000) 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% Part-time workers have grown from around 6% of the workforce thirty years ago, to more than one in five today. 0%

20 AVIATION INDUSTRY WORKFORCE GENDER COMPOSITION Source: ABS Labour Force, Australia, Detailed 100% 90% Females Males 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Workforce participation among women has nearly doubled from 19% to 39% today 20

21 EMPLOYMENT PROJECTION EMPLOYER BASED PROJECTED AND HISTORICAL AVIATION WORKFORCE Source: IBISWorld THOUSANDS Freight and Passenger Transport Airport Operations TODAY The Aviation workforce is projected to fall slightly next year, but may increase by as much as 8.5% by This is primarily attributed to employment growth in international airlines, where over the next five years a projected rise in the number of international tourists is expected due to factors including growth in Asia, and an anticipated fall in the Australian dollar over the same period. 21

22 EXPLANATORY NOTES Workforce The size of an industry s workforce is established by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) using two different approaches. The Labour Force survey, which provides a 30-year view of the industry, assigns each industry category based on the main job of the respondent. The Australian Industry dataset (which the Workforce Projections charts are based on), uses a top down approach where industries are primarily classified by the single predominant industry class associated with a business ABN. An industry s workforce therefore is bound in the first instance by the occupations of workers and in the second by the primary business of an enterprise. The different approaches can therefore result in quite different workforce figures. Enterprise size Industry definition by ABN also applies to the Counts of Australian Businesses data (size and distribution). Furthermore, low-level values in these tables are subject to perturbation to anonymise the data. This may result in some areas with a low-level value being perturbed to zero. Exemptions The scope of the Labour Force Survey is limited to the civilian population of Australia and therefore members of permanent defence forces are excluded from the survey. AIS has chosen to distinguish these approaches using the terms Workforce Occupation based and Workforce Employer based. 22

23 AVIATION INDUSTRY SKILL SHORTAGES AVIATION SKILL SHORTAGES per cent of employers reported experiencing a skills shortage in the last 12 months 8. The occupations reported as being in shortage were: 1. Trainers/Instructors all types 2. Aviation Maintenance Engineers 3. Aerodrome personnel - Reporting Officer, Work Safety Officer, WHS Co-ordinators/Managers 4. Personnel with experience in new technology workers and instructors Employers identified the following reasons for the shortage with the most frequent response listed first. Reasons for shortage Shortage of skilled/qualified personnel Ageing workforce/current staff retiring Remuneration/employment conditions Cost/time to achieve the required qualification Competition from other organisations 23

24 WORKFORCE SUPPLY SIDE CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES TRAINER/INSTRUCTOR SHORTAGES While commercial Aeroplane and Helicopter Pilots are in high demand, the occupation cannot be qualified as being in shortage due to the large number of candidates with basic licences and skill sets acquired as recreational or General Aviation (GA) Pilots. With the number of pilots predicted to increase substantially in the medium to long-term, the need for qualified and appropriately skilled Flight Instructors, Flight Examiners and Flight Operations Inspectors has increased. There is a demonstrated chronic shortage of Flight Instructors and Flight Examiners for both aeroplanes and helicopters. Similar shortages are experienced in other countries, with fierce competition for some specialist skill sets. Multi-crew training and advanced simulator training skills are in particularly high demand. 9 The offshoring and/or outsourcing of aircraft maintenance functions by Australian airlines in recent years has had a tremendous effect on the maintenance engineering training landscape. Several generalist engineering training providers have stopped their Aviation courses. There is significant concern within the industry, that closing engineering training facilities will impede the ability of training providers and maintenance businesses to rebound or take advantage of international growth opportunities. Aviation maintenance training schools have raised significant concerns about the impact of regulatory compliance (Aviation and Vocational Education and Training (VET) costs on their ongoing business viability. 24

25 AERODROME OPERATIONS There is strong demand for ground operations occupations at airports, including Aircraft Baggage Handlers, Airline Ground Crew, Load Controllers and Airports Works Safety Officers. The demand for these occupations is primarily driven by airport growth, with most major capital city airports being expanded or planned for expansion. High staff turnover rates are a challenge and risk for the viability of aerodrome operations. The annual employee replacement rate is estimated to be 25 per cent, indicating a lack of depth and experience in many operational and support roles. 10 Challenging market conditions remain for regional and remote aerodromes, from both financial and workforce perspectives. TRAINING COSTS Training providers overwhelmingly estimate that, while Aviation flight training in Australia is widely recognised as being high-quality compared with other countries, this quality comes at a high financial cost. The poaching of qualified pilots is an issue affecting industry s willingness to invest in training. The current cost barriers faced by individuals and businesses are well understood. However, there is a need for the industry to invest more in upskilling its current and future workforce through public and private funding mechanisms. Flight training schools have raised significant concerns regarding the dual costs of maintaining separate RTO and Flying School accreditation, with many questioning the cost/benefit ratio of continued operations. High compliance costs drive up training costs, which flow onto the Aviation industry. 25

26 SKILLS OUTLOOK

27 SKILLS OUTLOOK INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL WORKPLACE TRENDS Aviation businesses will maintain steady investment in information-based technologies, thereby increasing the potential to streamline or automate manual processes and redeploy labour. Upskilling the workforce in analytics and statistics will prove to be beneficial. In addition, the development and implementation of mobile applications will correspond with a need for new skills. The digital literacy of certain Aviation workers and their ability to navigate technological changes can be assured through further training. The proliferation of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) will continue unabated and like any rapidly emerging technology, they are challenging existing policy and regulatory frameworks. This technology is expected to play a significant role in the industry over the next 20 years, therefore specific skills are required to take advantage of the opportunities on offer while managing the regulatory burden attached. The impact of regulatory functions also extends to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority s (CASA) ongoing program to update Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs). The implications of Aviation safety regulatory reform will continue to be felt by Aviation businesses, training organisations and the workforce. As CASRs are intended to align standards used nationally and internationally, it is imperative for the workforce to maintain awareness of the amendments as they are confirmed. 27

28 SERVICE DIFFERENTIATION There is a trend toward greater differentiation in service levels provided to airline customers, improving service to the highest revenue customers while unbundling services at the low end of the market to serve price-sensitive customers. This has a flow on to the skills required by the workforce operating in this more differentiated environment. Customer service, problem solving and adaptability skills on top of the technical demands of the role become even more important. 28

29 PRIORITY SKILLS The priority skills results are drawn from Aviation stakeholder responses to the IRC Skills Forecast survey conducted in February In order of priority to the industry, the following skills were identified as the most important for the Aviation workforce within the next three to five years. Skill Category Technical Collaboration / social skills Piloting Commercial Compliance Ranking of the 12 generic workforce skills in order of importance to the Aviation industry. Generic Skill Managerial/Leadership Technology Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Design mindset/thinking critically/system thinking/solving problems Communication/Virtual collaboration/social intelligence Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Learning agility/information literacy/intellectual autonomy and selfmanagement Customer service/marketing Financial Data analysis Entrepreneurial Environmental and Sustainability 29

30 AVIATION SKILLS-RELATED INSIGHTS The Aviation Industry underpins Australian business and tourism and has an estimated annual revenue of A$44.7 billion, adding an estimated A$15.7 billion to the Australian economy in The industry employs almost 90,000 people across its five main subsectors: domestic commercial aviation, international commercial aviation, general aviation, air-freight transport and aviation support infrastructure. Domestic commercial passenger transport is a critical part of Australia s economy, with the Sydney Melbourne and the Sydney Brisbane routes respectively ranking as the world s fourth and thirtheenth busiest routes by seat capacity. The industry is well placed to benefit from the fast increasing air passenger numbers in the Asia Pacific region, with important flow-on effects for Australian tourism. The share of Aviation in freight transport is growing rapidly, in part due to strong growth in high-value, time-sensitive parcel traffic. New transport hubs are increasingly being developed in the immediate vicinity of airports. The Aviation Industry brings essential and critical services to rural and remote areas across Australian States and Territories. Women represent about 20 per cent of the overall Aviation workforce driven by the significantly higher number of female workers in the Flight Attendant occupation, as women make up less than 10 per cent of the employed workforce in most other specialist Aviation occupations. The number of women in the Aviation workforce has nearly doubled over the past 30 years and over one in four workers in the Aviation industry work part-time. The total Aviation workforce is projected to increase by as much as 8.5 percent through to The results of the 2017 Skills Forecast Survey for the Aviation Industry indicate that 67.7 per cent of the employers have experienced a skills shortage within the last 12 months with the key drivers cited as a lack of qualified workers 30

31 and an ageing workforce. It will be necessary for new entrants to receive appropriate training and mentoring from experienced staff so that vital industry knowledge can be retained and future industry growth is achieved. The industry is supported by the AVI Aviation Training Package, consisting of a range of flight and ground operations qualifications. The Aviation industry funded 70 percent of AVI training in 2015 and total VET activity enrolments have steadily increased over the past decade. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) recently released a revised timetable for regulation reform through to The timetable outlines a progression of changes that will affect the development and delivery of AVI Training Packages, and the technical and non-technical skills required by the workforce. Stakeholders have indicated that technical skills are the highest priority for the workforce over the next three to five years. The number of pilots is predicted to increase substantially in the medium to long-term, and Australia is well-placed to take advantage of the opportunities that result. Australian Aviation flight training is widely recognised as high-quality. While industry have indicated that all types of trainers and instructors are in short supply, there is a specific requirement for qualified and appropriately skilled Flight Instructors and Flight Examiners. Driven by regional economic growth, higher disposable incomes in emerging markets and increased air travel in developing economies, the international Aviation market is forecast to continue growth for some time. The increasing overseas population will also fuel future growth, and the industry will face greater competition for skilled labour within Australia and from other countries. This is already evident for qualified pilots and engineers, with industry indicating there is a demand for Aviation maintenance engineers in particular. There is also a trend toward increased differentiation in service levels provided by airlines, who are improving their services for the high-revenue customers while unbundling services to serve price-sensitive customers. This has a flow on to the skills required by the workforce. On top of the technical demands of their roles, collaboration and social skills will be a priority for the greater Aviation workforce over the next three to five years. 31

32 The demand for ground operations occupations at airports will continue to grow. This is compounded by high staff turnover rates which may risk the viability of some aerodrome operations. The annual employee replacement rate is estimated to be 25 per cent, which demonstrates a lack of depth and experience in many operational and support roles that could be resolved through training. Additional management and leadership skills in the workforce may assist with this issue. Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) remain the fastest growing area in civil aviation, and like any rapidly emerging technology, they continue to challenge existing policy and regulatory frameworks. Aviation businesses are also investing in information-based technologies, allowing them to streamline and automate manual processes and redeploy labour to more value-added activities. Upskilling the existing workforce with specific and generic technology skills will reduce the impact of technological change on the workforce, and lead to additional career pathways. 32

33 AVI PROGRAM ENROLMENTS BY DATASET Source: VOCSTATS ENROLMENTS Total VET Activity National VET Provider Collection Total VET activity enrolments are more than four times larger than previously measured 33

34 AVI ENROLMENTS PER 100K POPULATION Source: TVA program enrolments ENROLMENTS ACT NT WA VIC TAS NSW QLD SA South Australia doesn't just stand out in per capita enrolments. Despite accounting for around 7% of the population, nearly a quarter of total Aviation enrolments were recorded in the State. 34

35 AVI UNITS BY FUNDING SOURCE Source: TVA - Subject Enrolments % 15% Domestic Fee for Service International Fee for Service Commonwealth and State Funding Aviation attracted as much Government funding (15%) as International fee for service in 2015, with the remaining 70% funded by industry. 70% 35

36 EXPLANATORY NOTES Training Enrolments Charts The Training Enrolments charts compare two datasets; the National VET Provider Collection and the Total VET Activity (TVA) dataset. The primary distinction between the two is that Total VET Activity data is collected from all types of providers and not only those in receipt of Commonwealth or State funding. TVA data collection commenced in Exemptions Where the submission of training data to TVA conflicts with defence or national security legislation, or jeopardise the security or safety of personnel working in defence, border protection, customs or Australian police departments, an exemption from reporting training data is available. Organisations that deliver training for vital services to the community (such as emergency, fire, first aid and rescue organisations) may have received an exemption to submit data to TVA. From 1 January 2016 however, the exemption from reporting applies only in respect of training activity not delivered on a fee-for-service/commercial basis. 36

37 REFERENCES 1 IBISWorld Industry Reports. Retrieved from 2 Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE), 2016, Domestic aviation activity, Statistical Report, BITRE, Canberra ACT. 3 Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE), 2016, International airline activity, Statistical Report, BITRE, Canberra ACT. 4 PwC. Tailwinds: 2015 airline industry trends. June Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Part 61 Solution Taskforce Report. February Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Media release: New drone rules cut red tape. 28 September Australian Financial Review. Drones flying into regions, but improvements needed for cities. 17 February Australian Industry Standards. February IRC Skills Forecast Survey. 9 Australian Industry Standards. Aviation Workforce Skills Study Australian Industry Standards. Aviation Workforce Skills Study Inquiry into Aviation and Maritime Transport Security Education and Training in Australia 37

38 PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WORK 2017/ /21 AVIATION IRC Subject to AISC Approval

39 AVIATION IRC PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WORK Australian Aviation safety rules are contained in the Civil Aviation Act 1988, Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 (CAR), Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR) and associated legislative instruments. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is progressively migrating and updating rules from the CARs to CASRs as part of the continuing regulation reform program. In parallel, CASA continues to maintain CAR, CASR and associated legislative instruments outside the regulation reform program. A significant proportion of AVI Aviation Training Package products (qualifications, skill sets and units of competency) are aligned to specific requirements described within these legislative instruments. CASA maintains a timetable for its regulation reform program (attachment B), which has been developed using industry feedback following months of extensive consultation with the Aviation community. The ongoing program establishes a revised timetable for finalising, making and commencing the outstanding new Parts of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASR), updating recently made CASR Parts and other major regulatory initiatives. The alignment of AVI Aviation Training Package review and development activities with the Aviation safety regulatory reform timetable is critical to industry s implementation of revised rules and skilling needs, in a cost-effective and efficient manner. The Aviation IRC is proposing a staged review of the AVI Aviation Training Package in accordance with the timings in Attachment A, to ensure that Training Package products are reflective of national policies and standards, contain contemporary and relevant units of competency, and are available for use by industry at a point in time when Aviation safety legislative requirements take effect. Where individual AVI qualification and skill set products are listed within a given year, it is proposed to review the associated native and imported units of competency within scope of these review activities. It is anticipated that all review activities will be commenced and completed within the indicated year period. Subject to AISC Approval 39

40 AVIATION IRC PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WORK Review Imported units of competency Qualifications containing imported units of competency will be reviewed to ensure to the imported units remain valid and current for industry use. Qualifications proposed for review of imported units of competency during are: AVI20216 Certificate II in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) AVI30416 Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) AVI30116 Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew) AVI50516 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) AVI50616 Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management) AVI60116 Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Chief Flight Instructor) Where the IRC consider that a Minor Upgrade of the Aviation Training Package can be achieved in accordance with the Training Package Development and Endorsement Process Policy, qualifications will be upgraded within the period of Aviation Transport Security Aviation Training Package products requiring review and development to address regulatory requirements from the Office of Transport Security (OTS) and specific industry skills needs will be addressed during this year of the IRC Proposed Schedule of Work. The OTS undertakes covert testing of security screeners operations in the Aviation sector and regulates the Aviation and Maritime sectors using Screening Notices. An inquiry into Aviation and Maritime transport security education and training in Australia (the Inquiry 11 ), identified skills and knowledge deficiencies requiring rectification. The OTS indicates systems testing should be extended into air cargo and maritime sectors including the extension of covert testing into the Maritime sector screening (large cruise ship passenger and baggage screening). The Inspector of Transport Security s (ITS) has recommended the introduction of a screener specific qualification; a national accreditation test for those staff making screening decisions; and annual recertification. Proposed qualification(s) will cover job roles undertaking screening tasks in the Maritime and Aviation industry. Subject to AISC Approval 40

41 AVIATION IRC PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WORK The OTS has expressed concerns regarding the current use of non-specific security qualifications, lack of mandatory on-the-job training and operator recertification requirements. This will include training for positions with conferred powers (such as Aviation or Maritime Security Guards) who can restrain and detain. These qualification requirements may enable the development of cross sectoral transport security qualification(s) with transferable skills utilising existing units of competency from a variety of training packages, reducing the requirement for the potential development of new units of competency. Implementation of Inquiry recommendations related to training may also require development of discrete new Aviation transport security products, including qualifications, skill sets and units of competency. Currently endorsed Aviation transport security qualifications (and associated skill set and units of competency) that will be subject to review as a result of Inquiry recommendations are: AVI20316 Certificate II in Aviation Transport Protection (Passenger and Non-Passenger Screener) AVI20416 Certificate II in Aviation Transport Protection (Checked Baggage Screener) Aviation Regulatory Reform Aviation Training Package products proposed for review during because of new or revised civil aviation safety regulations, industry feedback or changing operational requirements are 7 qualifications, including associated Skill Sets and units of competency: AVI30516 Certificate III in Aviation (Aerodrome Operations) AVI30316 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot - Visual Line of Sight) AVI40116 Certificate IV in Aviation (Aircrewman) AVI50315 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter) AVI50215 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) AVI50415 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) AVI60216 Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Pilot in Command) Development Civil Aviation Safety Regulation Part 101 sets out the requirements for the operation of unmanned aircraft (including model aircraft), and (to the extent that the operation of rockets and fireworks affects or may affect the safety of air navigation) the operation of rockets and Subject to AISC Approval 41

42 AVIATION IRC PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WORK the use of certain fireworks. Part 101 also outlines the legislative requirements applicable to Remote Pilot Aircraft Systems (RPAS), commercially and more commonly known as an Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) or drones. The rapid expansion of commercial RPAS activities in Australia and internationally, has identified an industry and regulatory requirement to enhance the vocational skills required to safely operate and control RPAS within a broader range of operating environments than previously approved through CASA. Initial consultation with Aviation stakeholders and analysis of the existing RPAS regulatory framework, indicates scope for potential development of up to an additional 24 new units of competency to address the skilling requirements of RPAS operators across the technical and non-technical skill areas including: Operating remote pilot aircraft systems under Night Visual Flight Rules (NVFR) Operating remote pilot aircraft systems under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Operating remote pilot aircraft systems in controlled airspace above 400 feet above ground level Operating remote pilot aircraft systems at controlled aerodromes Operating remote pilot aircraft systems at noncontrolled aerodromes Operating remote pilot aircraft systems within restricted airspace Operating autonomous remote pilot aircraft systems Operating remote pilot aircraft systems less than two kilograms operating weight Operating remote pilot aircraft systems between two and twenty-five kilograms operating weight Operating remote pilot aircraft systems between twentyfive and one hundred and fifty kilograms operating weight Operating remote pilot aircraft systems greater than one hundred fifty kilograms operating weight Operating remote pilot aircraft systems greater one hundred and fifty kilograms operating weight Operating multi-rotor remote pilot aircraft systems Operating rotary wing remote pilot aircraft systems Operating fixed wing remote pilot aircraft systems Operating tilt rotor remote pilot aircraft systems Operating airship remote pilot aircraft systems Subject to AISC Approval 42

43 AVIATION IRC PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WORK Performing infrastructure inspections using remote pilot aircraft systems Performing environmental inspections using remote pilot aircraft systems Performing an aerial survey using remote pilot aircraft systems Providing aerial imagery using remote pilot aircraft systems Conducting aerial application operations using remote pilot aircraft systems Conducting an aerial search using remote pilot aircraft systems Deploying aerial stores using remote pilot aircraft systems Proposed units would be included within a revised release of the current RPAS Certificate III in Aviation, ensuring that they address the regulatory requirements of the CASA Remote Pilot Licence (RePL). Individual units of competency may also be included within an expanded skills framework to address RPAS operational types, weight classes and potential operating environments. An additional 14 Skill Sets are also proposed for development to address industry skill needs, including: Small Remote Pilot Aircraft Systems Skill Set Medium Remote Pilot Aircraft Systems Skill Set Large Remote Pilot Aircraft Systems Skill Set Multi-rotor Remote Pilot Skill Set Rotary Wing Remote Pilot Skill Set Fixed Wing Remote Pilot Skill Set Tilt Rotor Remote Pilot Skill Set Airship Remote Pilot Skill Set Remote Pilot Aircraft Systems Aerial Application Skill Set Aerial Inspections Skill Set Aerial Surveyor Skill Set Aerial Imagery Skill Set Aerial Search and Rescue Skill Set Aerial Stores Deployment Skill Set In support of this broadening RPAS operational environment is an increased focus on skilling requirements related to safety management systems, aviation compliance and control, and the functions associated with a designated Chief Remote Pilot. It is proposed to develop an Aviation qualification at the AQF5 level to address the skilling requirements of individuals required to undertake Chief Remote Pilot duties and compliance functions aligned to the CASR Part 101. Subject to AISC Approval 43

44 AVIATION IRC PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WORK Analysis of the RPAS regulatory framework indicates scope for potential development of up to an additional three units of competency, in addition to existing AVI and imported units of competency within a Diploma of Aviation (Chief Remote Pilot). Units of competency will align to the legislated functions of this role directed by CASA. Indicative areas for development include: Supervising and managing safe remote pilot aircraft systems operations Applying aeronautical knowledge and civil air law to remote pilot aircraft systems operations Managing regulations and policies for remote pilot aircraft systems operations RPAS operators are required to abide with technical instructions and related maintenance compliance requirements to maintain the requirements of an issued UAV Operator Certificate (UOC). The functions and roles of an RPAS Maintenance Controller are critical to the safe and effective operation of a single RPAS, or to the ongoing fleet maintenance of a wide range of fixed and/ or rotary wing RPAS types. It is proposed to develop a new AQF qualification to address the skilling requirements of individuals required to undertake Remote Pilot Maintenance Controller duties and compliance functions aligned to the CASR Part 101. Analysis of the RPAS regulatory framework indicates scope for potential development of up to an additional five AVI units of competency, in addition to existing AVI and imported units of competency. Indicative areas for development and packed within the Certificate IV in Aviation (Remote Pilot Maintenance Controller) include: Applying work health and safety procedures during remote pilot aircraft systems maintenance Managing remote pilot aircraft systems configuration Assessing remote pilot aircraft systems spares and manageing repairable items Communicating remote pilot aircraft systems maintenance management knowledge Writing remote pilot aircraft systems technical publications All proposed new RPAS products will align with current and future Aviation safety legislative requirements anticipated to be included as part of a wider RPAS legislative framework, and meet the skills needs of RPAS operators within Australia s Aviation industry. Subject to AISC Approval 44

45 AVIATION IRC PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WORK Review AVI Aviation Training Package products proposed for review during because of new or revised civil Aviation safety regulations, industry feedback or changing operational requirements are two qualifications including associated Skill Sets and units of competency: AVI20116 Certificate II in Aviation (Flight Operations- Cargo Services) AVI30216 Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman) Development No additional AVI Aviation Training Package products have currently been identified for development during Review AVI Aviation Training Package products proposed for review during because of new or revised Aviation safety regulations, industry feedback or changing operational requirements are five qualifications including associated Skill Sets and units of competency: AVI10116 Certificate I in Aviation (Foundation Skills) AVI40216 Certificate IV in Aviation (Aviation Supervision) AVI40316 Certificate IV in Aviation (Flight Operations Supervision) AVI50115 Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control) AVI50616 Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management) Development No additional AVI Aviation Training Package products have been identified for development during Review No additional AVI Aviation Training Package products have been identified for review or development during Development No additional AVI Aviation Training Package products have been identified for review or development during Subject to AISC Approval

46 AVIATION IRC PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WORK LEGISLATIVE /REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS Updates, changes and modifications to Aviation legislation, policies and operating standards are required to be reflected within the skilling requirements of individuals working within the Australian Aviation industry. Aviation sectors that are aligned to legislative requirements include flight crew occupations and roles, ground operational tasks and roles, aviation transport security functions, and aviation work health and safety tasks and roles. INTERDEPENDENCIES Aviation training package qualifications are reliant upon imported units of competency, within qualification packaging rules. Industry sector interdependencies that will potentially initiate future AVI qualification and/ or Skill Set reviews includes 185 imported units from eight interdependent Training Packages (inclusive of predecessor releases). BSB Business Services Training Package CPP Property Services Training Package HLT Health Training Package PSP Public Sector Training Package PUA Public Safety Training Package SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package TAE Training and Education Training Package TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package Additional interdependent Training Package products may be included within future AVI qualifications and/ or Skill Sets releases because of changing regulatory requirements, industry work practices and skill priorities identified by the Aviation IRC. Subject to AISC Approval 46

47 AVIATION IRC PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WORK PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WORK / /21 Aviation Industry Reference Committee Contact: Chief Operating Officer, Australian Industry Standards Date Submitted: Friday, 28 April 2017 PLANNED REVIEW START (YEAR) TRAINING PACKAGE CODE TRAINING PACKAGE NAME QUALIFICATION NAME QUALIFICATION CODE UNIT OF COMPETENCY CODE AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI20316 Certificate II in Aviation Transport Protection (Passenger and Non-Passenger Screener) AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI20216 Certificate II in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) UNIT OF COMPETENCY NAME Inspector of Transport Security Inquiry - Aviation Training Review Review of imported units of competency and revised Aviation safety regulations Subject to AISC Approval 47

48 AVIATION IRC PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WORK PLANNED REVIEW START (YEAR) TRAINING PACKAGE CODE TRAINING PACKAGE NAME QUALIFICATION NAME QUALIFICATION CODE UNIT OF COMPETENCY CODE AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI20416 Certificate II in Aviation Transport Protection (Checked Baggage Screener) AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI30116 Certificate III in Aviation (Cabin Crew) AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI30516 Certificate III in Aviation (Aerodrome Operations) AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI30316 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot - Visual Line of Sight) UNIT OF COMPETENCY NAME Inspector of Transport Security Inquiry - Aviation Training Review Imported unit of competency review Review due - revised Aviation safety regulations Review due - revised Aviation safety regulations Subject to AISC Approval 48

49 AVIATION IRC PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WORK PLANNED REVIEW START (YEAR) TRAINING PACKAGE CODE TRAINING PACKAGE NAME QUALIFICATION NAME QUALIFICATION CODE UNIT OF COMPETENCY CODE AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI30416 Certificate III in Aviation (Ground Operations and Service) AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI40116 Certificate IV in Aviation (Aircrewman) AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI50315 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter) AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI50215 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) UNIT OF COMPETENCY NAME Review of imported units of competency and revised Aviation safety regulations Review due - revised Aviation safety regulations Review due - revised Aviation safety regulations Review due - revised Aviation safety regulations Subject to AISC Approval 49

50 AVIATION IRC PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WORK PLANNED REVIEW START (YEAR) TRAINING PACKAGE CODE TRAINING PACKAGE NAME QUALIFICATION NAME QUALIFICATION CODE UNIT OF COMPETENCY CODE AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI50415 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI50616 Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management) AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI50516 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) UNIT OF COMPETENCY NAME Review due - revised Aviation safety regulations Imported unit of competency review Review due - revised Aviation safety regulations Review of imported units of competency and revised Aviation safety regulations Subject to AISC Approval 50

51 AVIATION IRC PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WORK PLANNED REVIEW START (YEAR) TRAINING PACKAGE CODE TRAINING PACKAGE NAME QUALIFICATION NAME QUALIFICATION CODE UNIT OF COMPETENCY CODE AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI60116 Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Chief Flight Instructor) AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI60216 Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Pilot in Command) UNIT OF COMPETENCY NAME Review of imported units of competency and revised Aviation safety regulations Review due - revised Aviation safety regulations AVI Aviation Training Package Aviation Skill Sets and units of competency aligned to qualifications listed for review within will also be reviewed due - revised Aviation safety regulations AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI50616 Diploma of Aviation (Aviation Management) Imported unit of competency review Review due - revised Aviation safety regulations Subject to AISC Approval 51

52 AVIATION IRC PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WORK PLANNED REVIEW START (YEAR) TRAINING PACKAGE CODE TRAINING PACKAGE NAME QUALIFICATION NAME QUALIFICATION CODE UNIT OF COMPETENCY CODE AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI20116 Certificate II in Aviation (Flight Operations- Cargo Services) AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI30216 Certificate III in Aviation (Rescue Crewman) UNIT OF COMPETENCY NAME Review due - revised Aviation safety regulations Review due - revised Aviation safety regulations AVI Aviation Training Package Aviation Skill Sets and units of competency aligned to qualifications listed for review within will also be reviewed due - revised Aviation safety regulations AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI40316 Certificate I in Aviation (Foundation Skills) Certificate IV in Aviation (Aviation Supervision) Certificate IV in Aviation (Flight Operations Supervision) Review due - revised Aviation safety regulations Review due - revised Aviation safety regulations Review due - revised Aviation safety regulations Subject to AISC Approval 52

53 AVIATION IRC PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WORK PLANNED REVIEW START (YEAR) TRAINING PACKAGE CODE TRAINING PACKAGE NAME QUALIFICATION NAME QUALIFICATION CODE AVI Aviation Training Package Qualification AVI50115 UNIT OF COMPETENCY CODE Diploma of Aviation (Air Traffic Control) UNIT OF COMPETENCY NAME Review due changed operational environment with introduction of new Air Traffic Management system AVI Aviation Training Package Aviation Skill Sets and units of competency aligned to qualifications listed for review within will also be reviewed due - revised Aviation safety regulations AVI Aviation Training Package No additional AVI Aviation Training Package products have been identified for review or development during Notes: 1. AVI Aviation Training Package products listed will be reviewed inclusive of native and imported units of competency within the nominated year of review. 2. A pictorial depiction of the CASA regulatory timeline is included as Attachment B. An overview of the time line is available at Subject to AISC Approval 53

54 ATTACHMENT B 2015 Proposed regulatory program timeline (as at 11 October 2016) Today October January April July October January April July October January April July October January April July October January April July October January April July October J 61/64 141/ /147 42/ /121/ 133/135 TBA Fatigue Management ADS-B Approved Design Organisations Flight Crew Licensing, Ground Authorisations Flight Training and Checking Foreign Air Transport Operators Maintenance Small Aircraft Licensing 12/2015 2/2016 Continuing Airworthiness Helicopter Air Transport Limited Category Aircraft Approved Self Administering Organisations Sport and Recreational Aviation Operations Sport and Recreational Parachuting Operations Manned Free Balloons Aerodromes General Operations Australian Air Transport Operators Continuing Airworthiness and Maintenance (121/133/135 smaller aircraft) 10/2017 5/2018 2/2017 3/2017 8/2018 8/2018 4/2016 4/2018 2/2018 7/2018 1/2017 4/2017 4/ /2016 1/2017 7/2017 2/2017 6/ /2018 3/2017 3/2017 3/2018 3/2018 3/2019 3/2019 2/2017 3/2017 2/2018 3/2018 2/2020 3/2020 9/2017 9/2017 9/2017 9/2018 9/2018 9/2018 9/2020 9/2020 Settle regulation proposed Make regulation proposed Regulation commences proposed Interim milestone Transition complete proposed Transition complete confirmed Aerial Work Enforcement 2/2017 4/2017 9/2017 9/2018 9/2020 2/2016 9/ Unmanned Aircraft and Rockets 2/2017 2/2018 2/2020 Unmanned Aircraft and Rockets Aviation IRC Skills Forecast 2017

55 AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY STANDARDS Australian Industry Standards (AIS) provides high-quality, professional secretariat services to the Aviation Industry Reference Committee, in our role as a Skills Service Organisation. AIS provide services to eleven allocated IRCs which also cover the Gas, Electricity, Electrotechnology, Corrections, Public Safety (including Police, Fire and Emergency Services, Defence), Water, Transport and Logistics, Rail and Maritime industries. AIS supports these important industry sectors using our world class in-house capability and capacity in technical writing, quality assurance, project management and industry engagement in the production of training packages. AIS was established in early 2016, 20 years after its predecessor the Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council (TLISC) was established in More information about AIS can be found at We support industry growth and productivity through our modern innovative approach to establishing skills standards. We provide high-quality, professional secretariat services to help our allocated industry reference committees develop the skills that industry needs. We partner with industry to shape the workforce of the future. 55

56 AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY STANDARDS P (03) E enquiries@australianindustrystandards.org.au Level 2, 31 Market Street South Melbourne 3205 Australian Industry Standards acknowledges the financial support received by the Commonwealth to operate as a Skills Service Organisation. 56