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The Diploma of Aviation Theory is a one and a half year course designed as a transition course for students seeking an entry pathway into the Bachelor of Aviation Technology. On successful completion of this course students are eligible for a credit transfer into the Bachelor of Aviation Technology should they choose to further their studies. The course will enable you to develop a thorough understanding of both theories and practices in aviation technology and explore the associated ethical, legal and security issues in this field. Throughout the course you will study units including aviation theory and cover topics such as aerodynamics, aircraft systems, air law, meteorology, navigation, pilot licences and ratings, air service operations, aerodromes, airspace classifications, air traffic control and flight service and handling emergencies. You will also develop sound knowledge in mapping techniques, aviation time, charts and publications, navigation computations, pilot navigation and radio navigation, the composition of the atmosphere, heat, temperature, pressure and humidity, atmospheric stability, clouds and precipitation and many other areas. In addition to aviation administration you will study topics such as the aviation engine, turbo and supercharging, propeller systems, hydraulics, electrical and ignition, fuel and carburetion, flight instrumentation, lift and drag, aerial manoeuvres, stability and control, takeoff and landing, as well as flying techniques.

The Diploma of Business Studies course is designed to equip you with foundational skills in business and management. The course is designed to equip you with knowledge and skills required in business communication, accounting, management, economics, legal issues in business, and managing human resources. The course includes eight units of study which provides foundational skills to either undertake further study in business related bachelor degree or enter into employment. Successful completion of the diploma will provide opportunity for you to receive credit for eight units of study in CA01 Bachelor of Business. You have the option to pathway into second year of Bachelor of Business degree or enter into employment. The course provides opportunity for you to undertake part time or online study while balancing your personal and professional commitments.

The aim of the Diploma of Arts is to provide you with an opportunity to explore a humanities or social sciences discipline in some depth. Successful completion of the course means gaining a recognised qualification. It also means guaranteed entry into the Bachelor of Arts. You will explore disciplines that study the way humans recognise, record and debate human practices, meanings and values. This will aid you in developing contemporary understandings both of the human condition and of how society operates. You will have the opportunity to gain crucial lifelong learning and transferable generic skills, such as critical thinking and problem solving. You will be able to apply these skills to a range of employment opportunities and life situations.

The Graduate Certificate in Fatigue Risk Management is a postgraduate course that aims to develop a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge relating to managing the risks associated with fatigue. The course is designed for, but not exclusive to, people currently working in industry. The units are run by distance education and provide blended staff-guided learning including both online engagement and face-to-face interactions. Students in the course learn about safety and accident phenomenology, human factors and fatigue risk management.

The aim of the Graduate Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety is to prepare professionals working in industry and community services in advanced aspects of occupational health and safety. On completion of the course, students will be able to: identify and anticipate health and safety hazards in the workplace and recommend a systematic approach for their assessment and control; utilise knowledge from specialised disciplines in the application of effective prevention and control programs in the workplace; demonstrate effective consultation and communication processes in ways which make appropriate use of managerial and industrial frameworks and the social context of the workplace; analyse the implications of political, economic, social, cultural, and technological trends on workplace health and safety practices; and implement education and information programs to promote a safe and healthy workforce. Students will have the opportunity to gain crucial lifelong learning and transferable generic skills, such as critical thinking, and problem solving. They will be able to apply these skills to a range of employment opportunities and life situations to complement their disciplinary base. Students completing the Graduate Diploma OHS may apply for the interim award Graduate Certificate in Fatigue Risk Management. All students will have an opportunity to complete authentic learning tasks in the state of the art, purpose-built Forensic Accident Investigation Crash Lab, the only one of its kind in Australia.

This course provides you with the underpinning knowledge, clinical skills and clinical reasoning to successfully perform within the role of a Critical Care Paramedic or clinical level equivalent both within Australia and internationally. The Graduate Diploma of Paramedic Science (Critical Care) is an innovative and practical course that aims to ensure that you can provide essential services in critical care paramedic practice, including aeromedical, retrieval and tactical environments.

Organisations need to attract, select, motivate and develop people who ultimately engage in the core business of an organisation. Similarly they need to move on unproductive workers with a degree of integrity that respects the rights of individuals and relevant legal requirements. This is the function of managing human resources. The Graduate Diploma of Human Resource Management (HRM) enables you to gain knowledge and skills in the field of human resources. You will develop skills and expertise in human resource management, industrial relations and management functions both in Australian and global contexts. The course is designed for professionals currently working in human resource management or related fields and who wish to gain professional qualifications in HRM. The course also caters for early career professionals from other disciplines who would like to develop HRM skills. The Graduate Diploma provides a pathway into the Master of Human Resource Management.

The aim of the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Accident Investigation Practice is to provide students who have graduated with a Bachelor of Accident Forensics or Graduate Diploma of Accident Investigation an opportunity to further develop their accident investigation and prevention related knowledge, analysis and research skills in a way that will enable them to lead and manage specific complex safety and investigation environments. Students have an opportunity to choose an advanced specialisation to complement their previous studies including: Rail Safety Investigation Air Safety Investigation Road Safety Investigation Industrial Accident Investigation Students will have the opportunity to gain crucial lifelong learning and transferable generic skills, such as critical thinking, and problem solving. They will be able to apply these skills to a range of employment opportunities and life situations to complement their disciplinary base. Graduates of the CQU accident investigation courses are highly sought after by a range of industries including mining, manufacturing, maritime, aviation, defence, transport and logistics, health, consultancy and also government departments and authorities such as the police force.

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Accident Phenomenology will possess a comprehensive set of accident investigation and accident prevention skills and knowledge that will allow them to be advanced investigation practitioners. The increasing regulatory focus on safety and health, together with global business emphasis on achieving reduced costs and higher reliability have resulted in the graduates of the CQUniversity accident investigation courses, being highly sought after by a range of industries including mining, manufacturing, maritime, aviation, defence, transport and logistics, health, consultancy and also government departments and authorities such as the police force.

This course provides you with opportunities to study a broad range of topics relating to aspects of management and business administration. You will develop key competencies crucial for successful business leadership and the management of people and apply these in an emotionally intelligent way. You will also develop knowledge and capabilities related to key business functions of strategy, finance, marketing, organisational and industry structure, operations and business analytics and the legal issues that affect managers, leaders and organisations. The Graduate Diploma of Business Administration allows articulation into the Master of Business Administration (MBA).