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On Wed 8 Apr ’15, CASA representatives will meet with key industry figures on the Sunshine Coast to considering approving the proposed changes logged at the CASA/industry meeting in Dec ’14. If agreed upon, this will allow the changes to be presented to industry for comment and later issued as an amended Part 61 MoS – maybe by July 2015?
The outcome is being watched closely by the Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council who is awaiting release of the final MoS version – the foundation for the National Skills Council’s Diploma of Aviation – CPL (H) about to be released. Should the MoS be delayed too long, (and therefore the Diploma) there is a possibility RTO approvals/renewals will cease when the current training packages expire. Result could be no overseas students as they must have a ‘visa’ based on RTO protocols, and other National Skills Council requirements.
Hopefully, anticipated work by all concerned will bridge the gap between CASA and the TLSIC; who eventually must work closer together.
An odd couple really, when you thing about it? CASA produces Part 61 MoS - about 670 pages. Complex in style based on EASA needs; and a complete change to the regulation of our industry - and then ComLaw does its thing and releases it after it has been put into' legalise'.
So what does the TLSIC do - they 'reverse engineer' the MoS to put back into English in a more easily read style for their competencies, etc.
Lets hope the guys concerned can make things work for us all - a divorce in this relationship could be an engine off autorotation with a jammed collective!
What do you think?
AHIA