Combined Ofqual Level 4 & 5 Drone Training Course

The Level 5 Award drives up industry standards and enables accountable managers to confidently oversee robust, safe and effective drone operations.

It is designed to raise industry standards and facilitate safe, compliant, and successful UAS operations.

heliguy™ worked with TQUK to build the syllabus. It is different to the former Level 5 Award for Chief Pilots, with learning outcomes more suited to UAS operations management.

Topics covered include:

• UAS Operations Manager responsibilities, including hazard and safety management and operational oversight.

• Flight safety meetings.

• Aircraft maintenance and flight logs.

• Auditing processes.

The Level 5 Award is a Regulated Qualification: The equivalent to a foundation degree and is recognised as a professional management qualification.

The TQUK Level 4 Award For Unmanned Aircraft Systems is a multi-step process, which can be completed with support from heliguy™ at every stage.

1. Online Learning: On-demand online learning through the heliguy™ Learning Management System. The content, delivered by the heliguy™ instructors, covers all you need to know to pass the GVC. Access live support from heliguy™ in-house instructors from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

2. Remote Theory Exam: Sit your exam remotely via webcam. Answer 40 multiple-choice questions, covering air law/responsibilities, UAS airspace operating principles, and airmanship and aviation safety.

3. Written Assessments: An additional requirement associated with the Level 4 GVC. Complete a series of long-form answers to show advanced learning beyond the standard GVC syllabus.

4. Practical Flight Assessment: Conduct this assessment at one of our UK venues. Demonstrate your ability to control your drone safely and accurately through a series of manoeuvres.

5. Drone Operations Manual: Submitted to the UK CAA, this document explains how you will conduct operations in the Specific Category under UKPDRA-01. It covers areas such as safety, incident reporting, flight planning, and emergencies.

6. Operational Authorisation: Once you have passed your GVC, you can apply to the UK CAA for an Operational Authorisation.

• Validates that the learning meets the highest standards of training.

• May result in progression into employment or career development.

• Elevate your profile above the competition making your CV stand out and boosts credibility and increases job and contract prospects.

• Demonstrate your passion for personal development.

• Show evidence of continual professional development in an establishing industry.

• Develop knowledge far superior to standard training courses.

• Clarity and benchmarking for employers and organisations.

• Heightened safety for organisations.

• Be eligible for grants or subsidised training.

• Gain confidence that your qualification is delivered by an organisation whose integrity, resources and competence have been independently and continually validated.