This qualification allows you to work as a Grade 3 Flight Instructor.
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 18 years of age.
- Hold a commercial pilot licence.
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 AVI50419 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor) are shown in the table below.
Categories |
Hours |
| Face-to-face learning and assessments – conducted over 35 hours per week for a period of 8 weeks including ground briefings, flights and mutual flying. | 280 |
| Students will be required to study an additional 5 hours per week in their own time. | 40 |
| Total Volume of Learning | 320 |
Course Structure
This course is structured to ensure that students receive adequate training in AVI50419 Diploma of Aviation (Flight Instructor). This course includes 8 weeks of classroom-based training of 35 hours per week face-to-face delivery. Students are required to conduct some learning away from the flying school for at least 5 hours per week.
The qualification is made up of 17 units of competency which consists of 12 core units and 5 elective units.
Units are chosen by Fly Oz are based on industry requirements to align with CASA flying licencing requirements.
| Course Fees* |
$32,900 |
Fly Oz takes applications every 12 weeks.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | HOURS | ||
| 1 | AVIM0003 | Conduct aeronautical knowledge training and flight training | 20 |
| 2 | AVIM0004 | Conduct training for the issue of an endorsement | 20 |
| 3 | AVIM0005 | Facilitate non-technical skills instruction | 15 |
| 4 | TAEASS401 | Plan assessment activities and processes | 20 |
| 5 | TAEASS402 | Assess competence | 20 |
| 6 | TAEASS403 | Participate in assessment validation | 15 |
| 7 | TAEASS502 | Design and develop assessment tools | 15 |
| 8 | TAEDEL401 | Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning | 15 |
| 9 | TAEDEL402 | Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace | 15 |
| 10 | TAEDES401 | Design and develop learning programs | 10 |
| 11 | TAEDES402 | Use training packages and accredited courses to meet client need | 15 |
| 12 | TAELLN411 | Address adult language, literacy and numeracy skills | 10 |
| ELECTIVE | |||
| 1 | AVIF0026 | Implement aviation risk management processes | 25 |
| 2 | AVIM0008 | Operate a simulator | 15 |
| 3 | AVIM0010 | Conduct flight review | 20 |
| 4 | TAEASS301 | Contribute to assessment | 15 |
| 5 | TAETAS401 | Maintain training and assessment information | 15 |
| Total face to face hours | 280 | ||
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