RPAS (Drone) Safety Course - PDC59205
Everyone has an interest in drones, right? And everyone should know about drone safety. Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or Drones as they are commonly known, are being used in industries like agriculture, mining, local government, police, surf lifesaving, surveying, forestry, defence and search and rescue, and are transforming the way they operate. If you want to know more, this online micro-credential provides an overview of the safety requirements when managing and operating a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) or Drone whilst complying with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations. As a micro-credential, this course gives you a certificate of completion and a digital badge to display in your profile or share on social media.
Online
$175
2 hours online self-paced learning. Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) or Drones as they are commonly known, are being used in industries like agriculture, mining, local government, police, surf lifesaving, surveying, forestry, defence and search and rescue, and are transforming the way they operate. This online micro-credential provides an overview of the safety requirements when managing and operating a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) or Drone whilst complying with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations.
This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Micro-credential
Duration:2 hours online self-paced learning.
Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.
- Understand the basic operation of RPAS
- Identify potential dangers in RPAS operation
- Outline the laws and regulations as they apply to RPAS operation
- Describe the pre-flight and post-flight inspections required under the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations
- Outline safety procedures in RPAS battery management.
Assessment
Online Quiz
Award
Digital Badge via Credly
Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio.
There are no specific entry requirements.
Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student.
This micro-credential provides Professional Development for a variety of professions where drones are utilised.
Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.
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