Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots)

The Associate Degree in Aviation (Professional Pilots) provides a tertiary award in conjunction with a structured aviation training program.

This program meets the requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) through the provision of theory and practical training.

The program contains relevant and appropriate courses encompassing cognitive, technical and communication skills.

The program design and associated capability development has been endorsed by a range of Aviation industry experts, consisting of senior pilots and operations personnel from Australia's major airlines and aerospace organisations.

As a successful graduate of this program you will have completed a qualification aligned to CASA and industry pilot opportunities.This program is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills that will enhance your value in the Aviation Industry environment and will also prepare you to undertake the CASA Recreational, Private and Commercial Pilot Licence Theory and Flight courses.

In addition, you will undertake Airport Transport Licence 1 & 2 and Instrument rating theory and flight courses.The AERO2590 Flying to Recreational Pilot Licence, AERO2592, Flying to Private Pilot Licence, AERO2596 Commercial Pilot Licence Flying and AERO2638 Flying to Instructor Rating courses provide you with a capstone experience, which will give you the opportunity to integrate, critically reflect on and consolidate what you have learnt in your program.These licences focus on Australian aviation requirements, where you are able apply your critical thinking, judgement, problem-solving skills, and industry legislative knowledge as a capstone goal.This program is available in blended learning mode that includes online and face-to-face delivery.

Semester One

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

AND

Semester Two

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

AND

Semester Three

Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

AND

Semester Four

Complete the following Three (3) Courses:

Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) Course from any:

Program entry requirements

Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent.

For information on international qualifications and corresponding entry requirements that are equivalent to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country equivalents web page.

Prerequisites

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) prerequisite units 3 and 4 — a study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or at least 20 in any other English; and a study score of at least 20 in Mathematics (any). OR The South Australian equivalent - The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)

English language requirements

A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.0, with no band below 5.5; or equivalent.

For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.

ALL SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS

Medical requirement: successful applicants must obtain a Statutory Class 1 Medical Clearance prior to course commencement.

As a graduate of this program you will develop a set of capabilities, skills, knowledge and attitudes appropriate to the Aviation Industry and CASA standards. Capability development is an essential and integral part of the learning associated with each course within the program and are described as:

Technical Competence, the ability to demonstrate broad knowledge and technical skills appropriate to the diversity of practice in the Aviation Industry. TC1: Demonstrate broad knowledge of underpinning theoretical aviation principles, and analyse information to complete a range of activities. TC2: Demonstrate the cognitive, technical and creative thinking skills to a broad understanding of the aviation industry, and to provide specialist advice and functions. TC3: Ability to apply a depth of knowledge in a range of industry practice fundamentals in contexts that are subject to change, and adapt knowledge and skills in a range of contexts. TC4: Demonstrate the application of broad skills and knowledge to adapt fundamental principles, concepts and techniques to known and unknown situations.

Integrative Perspective is the developed broader perspective within the aviation industry, and external to it, and also to demonstrate ability to work with complex systems. IP1: Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution to unpredictable and sometimes complex problems. IP2: Ability to utilise a systems approach to operational activities to identify, analyse and evaluate information and concepts from a range of sources. IP3: Ability to plan and execute activities to an appropriate professional standard. IP4: Initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in aviation practice; with communication and analytical skills to interpret and transmit responses to sometimes complex problems.

IP5: Integrate and apply professional theory with practice in authentic Work Integrated Learning (WIL) context

Professional Practice recognises and applies aviation industry skills, attitudes and professional standards. PP1: Ability to communicate effectively, not only within the aviation sector but with the community at large, and to transmit information and skills to others. PP2: Communication skills to make clear and coherent presentation of knowledge and ideas with some intellectual independence. PP3: Ability to function effectively as an individual and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be an effective team member as well as to take on roles of responsibility. PP4: Understanding of social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities associated with the aviation industry, and the principles of sustainability PP5: Understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities PP6: Responsibility and accountability for own learning and work in collaboration with others within broad parameters.