Ofqual Level 5 Drone Operations Manager Course - TQUK Accredited
The Ofqual-regulated TQUK Level 5 Award for UAS Operations Managers provides accountable leaders and drone programme leaders with the knowledge and best practice principles to run effective and safe drone programmes.
Learning Outcomes Delivered over five days at heliguy™'s dedicated training centre at heliguy™ HQ, the course covers modules such as operational oversight, governance, hazard management, and risk mitigation.
Regulated Learning The Level 5 Award is a Regulated Qualification: The equivalent to a foundation degree and is recognised as a professional management qualification.
Why Train With heliguy™? The specialist Level 5 syllabus was developed between TQUK and heliguy™, who has trained 7,000+ candidates.
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Ofqual Level 5 UAS Operations Manager Course
Driving-up drone industry standards
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.
How The Course Is Delivered
Face-to-face, residential-style learning
The Level 5 drone pilot qualification is delivered in-person by the heliguy™ in-house drone training team.
The course duration is five days and takes place at the new heliguy™ drone training centre at heliguy™ HQ, close to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. The new training centre provides a dedicated learning environment, featuring a classroom space with large-screen television, computer suite, kitchen facilities, and instructor offices.
On completion of the course, candidates retrospectively submit workbooks for assessment.
The recreational-style face-to-face training is best suited to the comprehensive nature of the Level 5 syllabus and provides candidates with networking opportunities.
Course Testimonials
How Level 5 Benefits Drone Programmes
heliguy™ has delivered the Level 5 Award to organisations such as London Fire Brigade, North Wales Police, Durham Constabulary, Network Rail, the Environment Agency, and West Midlands Ambulance Service Hazardous Area Response Team (WMAS HART).
Environment Agency Drone Pilot Andy Watkins: "The Level 5 UAS Operations Manager course was invaluable, as part of the organisation’s commitment to enhanced operational standards and flight safety. It highlighted the importance of having strong policies and procedures in place."
Dale Wallis, who heads the UAS division of WMAS HART, said: "The course provided a good insight into the management process and pilot requirements to run an effective UAS operation. It strengthened my knowledge of UAS following on from the GVC, as part of my move from pilot to accountable manager."
Ofqual Level 5 Award: A Regulated Qualification
Enhanced personal development in the UAS industry
An approved and independently audited professional qualification: the Level 5 Award is a Regulated Qualification. This differs from the standard GVC course, which is an Unregulated Qualification.
The Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) is the national credit transfer scheme of education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Learners are awarded credits when achieving regulated qualifications, which may be transferable to other qualifications. They may also be transferable across the continent.
The Level 5 Course consists of 45 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT), equating to 5 credits.
The course is eligible for Enhanced Learning Credits (80% costs covered by ELC, 20% by the learner).
Benefits of Ofqual Regulated Level 5 Course
Go beyond standard training courses
Validates that the learning meets the highest standards of training.
Demonstrate your passion for continual personal and professional development.
Develop knowledge far superior to standard training courses.
Clarity and benchmarking for employers and organisations.
Heightened safety for organisations.
Expand your skill set to confidently and effectively lead a thriving drone programme.
Gain confidence that your qualification is delivered by an organisation whose integrity, resources and competence have been independently and continually validated.
Why Complete Level 5 Training With heliguy™?
Standardised training for continued growth in the UAS industry
Industry-leading Expertise: The heliguy™ in-house instructor team has trained 7,000+ candidates, including pilots from organisations such as Network Rail, Phillips 66, National Grid, and Balfour Beatty Vinci.
Tailored Syllabus: The qualification was developed in association with TQUK and heliguy™, meaning we are best suited to deliver this course, tailored to meet the needs of UAS Operations Managers.
Career Pathway: Expanded career development with courses such as CPD and Operational Safety Case consultancy.
Blanket Access to heliguy™ Ecosystem: Consultancy, hardware supply and support, lifetime training support, in-house repairs, rental equipment, and global logistics.
Learn In A Dedicated Training Environment: Complete the course in heliguy™'s new training centre, which provides a dedicated learning environment and enables access to our wider enterprise team.
Why you should buy from heliguy™?
Comprehensive, lifetime assistance to help you start and scale your operations.
Streamlined Delivery
Free Next Day Shipping Over £99 and 50-Day Free Returns on Faulty Items.
Trusted UK Partner
20 years in UAVs, expertise in repairs, servicing, training, and insurance.
UK Support
In-country technical support line staffed by four trained technicians.
