This qualification allows you to work in the aviation industry and it is the first step for those who wish to be a professional pilot within regular passenger transport, charter, agricultural operations, and aerial surveying.
VET Student Loans
The VET Student Loan (VSL) program is an Australian Government assistance loan that helps eligible VET students, studying for a diploma qualification or higher, to pay their tuition fees. The Diploma In Aviation Courses offered by Fly Oz are eligible for these loans.
There are eligibility criteria including citizenship and residency requirements. Although a VET Student Loan (VSL) is a good initiative, there are certain aspects of the scheme that must be understood before going ahead with a government loan.The most important fact is that VET Student Loans attract a 20% fee, which is added to the course price. VSL is interest free.
Entry Requirements
- Class 1 Medical certificate
- Aviation English ICAO Level 4 or IELTS 6.0
- Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
- Aviation Reference Number (ARN)
- Be at least 17 years of age.
Course Outcomes and Pathways
Hours quoted are a realistic prediction of student outcomes. Student skill and application may alter these hours. If additional training is required, it will be at the hourly rate at the student’s expense. Payments can be made in instalments but must be made in advance.
Volume of Learning
The volume of learning allocated to a qualification will vary depending on the level of the qualification and the experience and competency of the student. As per the Australian Quality Framework, students must complete the allocated hours for the qualification they are undertaking in order to achieve competency. If the student applies for Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer, the volume of learning may be reduced. The hours that make up the volume of learning for AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) are shown in the table below.
Categories |
Hours |
| Face-to-Face Learning and assessments- conducted over 15 hours per week for a period of 46 weeks including ground briefings, flight times and simulator training. | 690 |
| Students will be required to study an additional 10 hours per week in their own time | 460 |
| Total Volume of Learning | 1150 |
Course Structure
This course is structured to ensure that students receive adequate training in AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (CPL). This includes 46 weeks of classroom-based training of 15 hours per week face-to-face delivery. Students are required to conduct some learning away from the flying school for about 10 hours per week.
The qualification is made up of 29 units of competency which consists of 28 core units and 1 elective.
Units chosen by Fly Oz are based on industry requirements to align with CASA flying licencing requirements.
| Course Fees* |
$89,900 |
Fly Oz takes applications every 12 weeks.
CORE
| AVIE0006 | Maintain aircraft radio communications | 10 |
| AVIF0026 | Implement aviation risk management processes | 25 |
| AVIF0027 | Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes | 20 |
| AVIF0029 | Implement threat and error management strategies | 12.5 |
| AVIF0030 | Manage safe flight operations | 30 |
| AVIF0033 | Manage aircraft passengers and cargo | 20 |
| AVIF0035 | Manage human factors in aviation operations | 20 |
| AVIH0010 | Plan a flight under visual flight rules | 30 |
| AVIH0014 | Navigate aircraft under visual flight rules | 70 |
| AVILIC0003 | Licence to operate a commercial aeroplane | 0 |
| AVIO0017 | Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation | 10 |
| AVIW0029 | Manage pre- and post-flight actions | 20 |
| AVIW0032 | Operate and manage aircraft systems | 20 |
| AVIY0033 | Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments | 50 |
| AVIY0034 | Operate in controlled airspace | 20 |
| AVIY0035 | Operate in Class G airspace | 25 |
| AVIY0036 | Operate at non-towered aerodromes | 20 |
| AVIY0037 | Operate at a controlled aerodrome | 20 |
| AVIY0040 | Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations | 7.5 |
| AVIY0041 | Apply the principles of civil air law to aviation operations | 5 |
| AVIY0083 | Execute advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures | 35 |
| AVIY0047 | Manage abnormal aeroplane flight situations | 25 |
| AVIY0054 | Control aeroplane on the ground | 10 |
| AVIY0055 | Take off aeroplane | 15 |
| AVIY0056 | Control aeroplane in normal flight | 30 |
| AVIY0057 | Land aeroplane | 20 |
| AVIY0058 | Manage aircraft fuel | 10 |
| AVIZ0006 | Manage situational awareness in aircraft flight | 100 |
| ELECTIVE | ||
| AVIH0015 | Plan a flight under night visual flight rules | 10 |
| Total face to face hours | 690 |
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