CQUniversity Unit Profile
AVAT11006 Aviation Law
Aviation Law
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Corrections

Unit Profile Correction added on 20-09-21

This amendment replaces the invigilated exam with an online test. There are no changes to the assessment weightings, minimum marks or learning outcomes.

The online test will be held at the same time and date as the previously scheduled exam in the exam timetable for T2/2021.

General Information

Overview

Aviation Law will introduce you to the laws in Australia that pertain to the aviation industry. Laws relevant to a variety of flight operations are covered. You will read and interpret contracts and aviation documents as well as understand flight rules and emergency procedures. You will also learn about the laws, rules, and procedures relevant to aerodromes, airspace and air services including emergency situations. Conduct in the aviation industry which would be considered negligence, breach of contract or a criminal offense will be discussed. Your knowledge of the international regulatory environment will be enhanced with a study of international aviation. The unit will also provide you with the skill to research and acquire the aeronautical knowledge requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Commercial Pilot Licence Air Law syllabus.

Details

Career Level: Undergraduate
Unit Level: Level 1
Credit Points: 6
Student Contribution Band: 8
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load: 0.125

Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisites: AVAT11002 Basic Aeronautical Knowledge and AVAT11003 Basic Aeronautical Practice

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

Offerings For Term 2 - 2021

Bundaberg
Cairns
Online
Perth

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Class and Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Class Timetable

Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton, Townsville
Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

Assessment Overview

1. Written Assessment
Weighting: 40%
2. Examination
Weighting: 60%

Assessment Grading

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.

Previous Student Feedback

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Feedback from Have Your Say

Feedback

More application to the CASA CPL air law exam is required.

Recommendation

The CASA syllabus will be covered in addition to application of air law in aviation industry practices.

Feedback from Have Your Say

Feedback

More visuals such as pictures or short videos are required to make the lectures more interesting.

Recommendation

The existing lecture materials will be augmented with videos and interactive tutorials.

Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
  1. Discuss law relevant to aviation staff and management
  2. Identify aviation industry conduct which would be considered negligence, breach of contract or a criminal offense
  3. Explain how the international civil aviation organisation regulates international flight safety
  4. Compare the various international conventions which affect the aviation industry such as the Warsaw and Montreal Conventions
  5. Discuss the specific air laws, rules and procedures that apply to pilots and flight crew.

No external accreditation.

Alignment of Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Graduate Attributes
N/A Level
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Professional Level
Advanced Level

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes

Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Written Assessment - 40%
2 - Examination - 60%

Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes

Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
6 - Information Technology Competence
7 - Cross Cultural Competence
8 - Ethical practice
9 - Social Innovation
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes

Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Written Assessment - 40%
2 - Examination - 60%
Textbooks and Resources

Textbooks

Supplementary

Aviation Law in Australia

Edition: Latest (2018)
Authors: Bartsch, R
Thomson Reuters (Professional) Australia Limited
Sydney Sydney , NSW , Australia
ISBN: 978-0-45524097-8
Binding: Paperback
Supplementary

Flight Rules & Air Law for the Private & Commercial Pilot Licences

Edition: Latest
Authors: Robson, D, Learmonth, A & Harriott, M.
Aviation Theory Centre
Brisbane Brisbane , Qld , Australia
ISBN: 978-1-875537-75-4
Binding: Paperback

IT Resources

You will need access to the following IT resources:
  • CQUniversity Student Email
  • Internet
  • Unit Website (Moodle)
Referencing Style

All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)

For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.

Teaching Contacts
Craig Needham Unit Coordinator
c.needham@cqu.edu.au
Aruna Ranganathan Unit Coordinator
a.ranganathan@cqu.edu.au
Schedule
Week 1 Begin Date: 12 Jul 2021

Module/Topic

Intro to Aviation Law

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 2 Begin Date: 19 Jul 2021

Module/Topic

Publications

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 3 Begin Date: 26 Jul 2021

Module/Topic

Pilot Licensing

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 4 Begin Date: 02 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

Flight Rules & Conditions of Flight (Part 1)

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 5 Begin Date: 09 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

Flight Rules & Conditions of Flight (Part 2)

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Vacation Week Begin Date: 16 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

Vacation Week

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 6 Begin Date: 23 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

Air Service Operations (Part 1)

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Written Assignment Due: Week 6 Friday (27 Aug 2021) 5:00 pm AEST
Week 7 Begin Date: 30 Aug 2021

Module/Topic

Air Service Operations (Part 2)

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 8 Begin Date: 06 Sep 2021

Module/Topic

Aerodromes & Airspace

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 9 Begin Date: 13 Sep 2021

Module/Topic

Air Traffic Services & Air Traffic Control

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 10 Begin Date: 20 Sep 2021

Module/Topic

Emergencies, Accidents, Incidents and Security

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 11 Begin Date: 27 Sep 2021

Module/Topic

Fatigue Management & CAO 48.1

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Week 12 Begin Date: 04 Oct 2021

Module/Topic

International Aviation Law & Employment Law

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Review/Exam Week Begin Date: 11 Oct 2021

Module/Topic

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Exam Week Begin Date: 18 Oct 2021

Module/Topic

Exam

Chapter

Events and Submissions/Topic

Final Exam - Written Assessment

Term Specific Information

There will be a scheduled airside visit to an A320.

Assessment Tasks

1 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Written Assignment

Task Description

Assignment Questions;

1. Define the individual roles of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Australian Transportation Safety Bureau (ATSB). Using examples, explain how each contributes to the safety of Australian aviation.

**(1000 words +/- 10%)**

2. You have been appointed as the Head of Flying Operations/Chief Pilot for a small Charter & Airwork company conducting Day-VFR operations with 10 Single-Pilot aircraft with a MTOW under 5700 kg.

The obligations on a Pilot in Command are onerous. Using Civil Aviation Documents (CAR, CASR, CAO and AIP), write a section for your Operations Manual explaining your expectations of the pilots under the following headings;

Authority & Responsibility of Pilot In Command

Responsibilities Before Flight

Recent Experience

Logbooks & Licences

Fitness to Fly

Safety Reporting

Amplified Role of Pilot in Command (i.e. your 'mission statement' empowering them & expectations of them as company representatives).

*(1000 words +/- 10%)

Submit via Turnitin in Moodle

Use the Harvard Referencing System

Weighting: 40%


Assessment Due Date

Week 6 Friday (27 Aug 2021) 5:00 pm AEST


Return Date to Students

Week 8 Wednesday (8 Sept 2021)


Weighting
40%

Assessment Criteria

Assessment rubric will be explained during the tutorial (week 1)


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • Discuss law relevant to aviation staff and management
  • Identify aviation industry conduct which would be considered negligence, breach of contract or a criminal offense
  • Explain how the international civil aviation organisation regulates international flight safety
  • Compare the various international conventions which affect the aviation industry such as the Warsaw and Montreal Conventions
  • Discuss the specific air laws, rules and procedures that apply to pilots and flight crew.


Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

Examination

Outline
Complete an invigilated examination

Date
During the examination period at a CQUniversity examination centre

Weighting
60%

Length
120 minutes

Minimum mark or grade
50%

Exam Conditions
Restricted

Materials
Dictionary - non-electronic, concise, direct translation only (dictionary must not contain any notes or comments).
Calculator - non-programmable, no text retrieval, silent only
Academic Integrity Statement

As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.

Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.

When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.

Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.

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What is a breach of academic integrity?

A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.

Why is academic integrity important?

A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.

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