Associate Degree of Aviation

The Aviation Theory units will provide the knowledge required for you to undertake the testing for a range of pilot licenses.

With the 20 hours of flight training embedded in the course, you will be eligible to undertake the RA-AUS Pilot Certificate test.

Upon the successful completion of your studies, you will be able to progress into the Bachelor of Aviation Technology course.

Course Structure

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Number of units: 6	Total credit points: 66

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Available units
Students must complete the following compulsory units:
--> AVAT11001	Aviation Theory I	-->
--> AVAT12002	Aviation Theory II	-->
--> AVAT12003	Aviation Theory III	-->
--> AVAT12004	Aviation Theory IV	-->
--> AVAT13005	Aviation Theory V	-->
--> AVAT12005	Aviation Flight Training	-->

Students should note that the grading system for the aviation theory units are as follows:

Course Structure

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Number of units: 5	Total credit points: 30

5 Electives

Electives can be any CQUniversity undergraduate unit, provided prerequisite and corequisite requirements are met.

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Entry Scores

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites: English (4, SA), Maths A (4, SA)

Security Requirements

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Health Requirements

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Assumed Knowledge

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Fees and Charges

Core Learning Outcomes

1.
Acquire the Foundation of Readiness skills to take and pass the CASA CPL Examination
2.
Demonstrate basic aeronautical knowledge
3.
Interpret Meteorology and Navigation information and implement it in the planning and operation of an aircraft
4.
Describe Aircraft General Knowledge and Aerodynamics and implement this knowledge in theory and application
5.
Comprehend Human Performance and Limitations in flight and Aircraft Operation, Performance, and Planning in the operation of aircraft
6.
Recognise Command Instrument Rating
7.
Demonstrate appropriate skills in 20 Hours of Recreational Flying
8.
Analyse problems critically and design appropriate solutions

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	Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
1. KNOWLEDGE Have broad theoretical and technical knowledge with some depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines	-->			-->		-->		-->
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to identify, analyse and evaluate information and concepts from a range of sources	-->		-->			-->
3. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative thinking skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge and ideas with some depth in a discipline		-->			-->			-->
4. SKILLS Have cognitive, communication and analytical skills to interpret and transmit responses to sometimes complex problems		-->	-->				-->
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to make a clear and coherent presentation of knowledge and ideas with some intellectual independence				-->			-->	-->
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in paraprofessional practice		-->			-->		-->	-->
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in a range of contexts and/or for further studies in one or more disciplines			-->
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt fundamental principles, concepts and techniques to known and unknown situations						-->	-->
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work and in collaboration with others within broad parameters		-->				-->	-->	-->

Learning Outcomes

Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes

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