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AVAT11006 Commercial Pilot Licence Air Law
Commercial Pilot Licence Air Law
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General Information

Overview

This unit will introduce you to the laws and regulations in Australia that pertain to the aviation industry necessary to hold a Commercial Pilot's license. Laws relevant to a variety of flight operations are covered. You will read and interpret regulations 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. You will also explore the concept of jurisdiction in an aviation regulatory environment domestically and internationally through practical case studies. 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. Students who have completed the corresponding external CASA exam and want to be exempt from Assessment 1 (Quizzes) should contact the Unit Coordinator.

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: AVAT11005 Flight Fundamentals, AVAT11010 Aviation Safety Fundamentals, and AVAT11009 Principles and Practice of Aviation Law and Policy.

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 1 - 2025

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Online

Attendance Requirements

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Assessment Deadlines

Recommendation

Assessment one due date should be moved to the end of Week 5.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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