Associate Degree of Aviation (Flight Operations)
Central Queensland University
About
The Associate Degree of Aviation (Flight Operations) will prepare you for a career as a commercial pilot.
You will gain the academic and aeronautical knowledge required to achieve a Commercial Pilot Licence and Command Instrument Rating.
In the first year of your study, you will fly solo in the circuit area of the training aerodrome.
You will learn about the physics of aviation, flight planning, navigation, performance, loading and operations pertaining to small general aviation aircraft.
You will calculate basic flight plans and fuel plans.
You will also study meteorological, and navigational factors that affect flying, such as aerodrome forecasts and area forecasts.
You will develop knowledge of planing flights on navigational charts and airspace requirements.
You will also be introduced to the laws that are relevant to aviation.
During your second year, you will learn the aerodynamics, aeronautical knowledge, meteorology, navigation, flight planning, and weight and balance required by a commercial pilot.
You will learn about the human factors that impact commercial pilots.
You will also cover flight planning and navigation both visually and using instruments.
If you wish to become a commercial pilot you will need to complete the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Flight Operations) in addition to the Associate Degree of Aviation (Flight Operations).
All practical flight training components after your first solo flight are delivered in the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Flight Operations).
You will not be eligible for enrolment in the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Flight Operations) until you have successfully completed the first term of the Associate Degree of Aviation (Flight Operations).
Please check the Student Handbook for detailed information regarding the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Flight Operations).
Structure
Course Structure
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- Complete the core structure
Core Structure
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| Number of units: 12 | Total credit points: 96 |
After successfully completing Term 1 of Year 1 you will be able to make an appointment to see the Head of Course to determine your suitability to enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Flight Operations). After successfully completing the first year of the ADAv (Flight Operations) you will be able to exit with a Diploma of Aviation (Flight Operations).
First Year
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> AVAT11002 | Basic Aeronautical Knowledge | --> |
| --> AVAT11003 | Basic Aeronautical Practice | --> |
| --> AVAT11007 | Flight Planning, Performance and Operation (Private Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT11005 | Aviation Physics | --> |
| --> AVAT11006 | Aviation Law | --> |
Second Year
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| --> AVAT12006 | Aerodynamics (Commercial Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT12007 | General Aeronautical Knowledge (Commercial Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT12009 | Navigation (Commercial Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT12008 | Meteorology (Commercial Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT12010 | Flight Planning, Performance and Loading (Commercial Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT12011 | Aviation Human Factors (Commercial Pilot Licence) | --> |
| --> AVAT12012 | Instrument Flight Rules and Procedures | --> |
Entry requirements
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Entry Scores
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| Rank Threshold | SR 60 | ATAR 60 |
| Rank Cut-Off | OP 17 | SR 65 | ATAR 59.9 |
Entry Requirements
English Requirements:
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
- a secondary qualification (Year 11 and 12, or equivalent), or
- tertiary diploma level qualification, or
- bachelor level qualification study for a period of at least 2 years fulltime with a minimum overall GPA 4.0
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below:
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) overall band score of al least 6.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each subset; or
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Requires 550 or better overall & minimum TWE score of 4.5 (Paper Based Test), or 75 or better overall and no score less than 17 (Internet Based Test); or
- Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Requires an overall score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46; or
- An Occupational English Test with Grades A or B only in each of the four components; or
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - Score of 180 or above; or
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English - Score of 200 or above; or
- Combined Universities Language Test (CULT) - 70% with no individual component score of less than 15.
English test results remain valid for o more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student will be assessed individually.
Security Requirements
Students must be able to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card.
Health Requirements
Students must be able to hold an Australian Class 1 Aviation Medical.
Assumed Knowledge
OP Maths
OP Physics
OP English
Fees and Charges
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Learning outcomes
Core Learning Outcomes
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- Apply new and existing technology and concepts encountered in the aviation industry in the role of a commercial pilot
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- Demonstrate teamwork and communication skills required of a commercial pilot
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- Reflect on the professional and ethical responsibilities of a commercial pilot from a national and international perspective
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- Evaluate and solve problems encountered in the role of a commercial pilot
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- Operate an aeroplane in the circuit area of the training aerodrome independently.
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| 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 | --> | --> | --> | --> |
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