The Associate Degree of Aviation will prepare you for a range of careers in the aviation industry including as a pilot or as an aviation management professional. In the first year of the course, you will learn the fundamentals of the aviation industry including safety, human factors, relevant national and international laws, airline and airport operations, flight fundamentals and the basics of piloting an aircraft in a simulated environment. You will also lay the foundation to gain crucial lifelong learning and transferable generic skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication and teamwork.
If you study the Airline and Airport Operations major, in the final year you will cover the advanced concepts in aviation management including; marketing, finance analysis, air freight transportation; resource management and planning and operation. Throughout the course, you will learn to apply your knowledge of aviation management combined with advanced critical thinking skills to solve a range of authentic aviation problems.
As a student of the Flight Operations major, in the final year, you will cover the topics relevant to the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Commerical Pilot Licence curriculum, including aerodynamics, navigation, meteorology, flight planning, laws and human factors. Throughout the course, you will learn to apply your aviation knowledge and advanced critical thinking skills to resolve complex flight operation scenarios.
If you wish to become a commercial pilot you will need to complete the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Flight Operations) in addition to the Associate Degree of Aviation (Flight Operations). After successful completion of the first term of study, in your second term, you will attend an interview to ascertain your preparedness for a career as a pilot. Once you have successfully completed the interview, you will be requested to enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Flight Operations).
This course prepares you for aviation careers in the air transportation industry as a commercial pilot.
When you graduate with the Associate Degree of Aviation (Flight Operations) you will meet the aeronautical knowledge requirements for careers as a commercial pilot in the air transportation industry. When studied in conjunction with CQUniversity’s Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Flight Operations) you would normally be legally qualified to work as a professional commercial pilot and have access to aviation careers in the air transportation industry, or a cadetship/traineeship offered by some airlines. You may also be eligible to apply for the Australian Defence Force which recruits potential pilots for all services. With additional flight training you can explore opportunities in general aviation such as; flight instructing, tourism operations and agricultural operations such as mustering and crop spraying.
Duration | 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | 96 |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | ADAv |
AQF Level | Level 6: Associate Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2022
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Rank Threshold | SR 60 | ATAR 60 |
English Requirements:
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or United States of America, you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
Applicants are required to provide evidence of completion of:
completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or United States of America, which will meet the English proficiency.
If you do not satisfy any of the above you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores as below:
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each student will be assessed individually.
For the Flight Operations major, students must be eligible to hold an Australian Security Identification Card.
For the Flight Operations major, Students must be eligible to hold an Australian Class 1 Aviation Medical.
Essential Mathematics, Physics, English
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | CL11 - Diploma of Aviation (Flight Operations) |
Professional Accreditation | Not applicable |
Learned Society Accreditation | Not applicable |
Compulsory Residential School | Compulsory residential schools will be required for the laboratory and presentation components in certain units. |
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Not applicable |
Year | Number of Students |
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2022 | 12 |
2021 | 25 |
2020 | 24 |
2019 | 20 |
2018 | 7 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
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Course Learning Outcomes | |||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have broad theoretical and technical knowledge with some depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines | |||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to identify, analyse and evaluate information and concepts from a range of sources | |||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative thinking skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge and ideas with some depth in a discipline | |||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive, communication and analytical skills to interpret and transmit responses to sometimes complex problems | |||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to make a clear and coherent presentation of knowledge and ideas with some intellectual independence | |||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in paraprofessional practice | |||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in a range of contexts and/or for further studies in one or more disciplines | |||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt fundamental principles, concepts and techniques to known and unknown situations | |||||
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity |
Course Learning Outcomes | ||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have broad theoretical and technical knowledge with some depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines | ||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to identify, analyse and evaluate information and concepts from a range of sources | ||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative thinking skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge and ideas with some depth in a discipline | ||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive, communication and analytical skills to interpret and transmit responses to sometimes complex problems | ||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to make a clear and coherent presentation of knowledge and ideas with some intellectual independence | ||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in paraprofessional practice | ||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in a range of contexts and/or for further studies in one or more disciplines | ||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt fundamental principles, concepts and techniques to known and unknown situations | ||||
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity |
Course Learning Outcomes | |||||
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
1. KNOWLEDGE Have broad theoretical and technical knowledge with some depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines | |||||
2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to identify, analyse and evaluate information and concepts from a range of sources | |||||
3. SKILLS Have cognitive, technical and creative thinking skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge and ideas with some depth in a discipline | |||||
4. SKILLS Have cognitive, communication and analytical skills to interpret and transmit responses to sometimes complex problems | |||||
5. SKILLS Have communication skills to make a clear and coherent presentation of knowledge and ideas with some intellectual independence | |||||
6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in paraprofessional practice | |||||
7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt knowledge and skills in a range of contexts and/or for further studies in one or more disciplines | |||||
8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Be able to adapt fundamental principles, concepts and techniques to known and unknown situations | |||||
9. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for own learning and work and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | |||||
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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You will begin your study in the Associate Degree of Aviation about the basics of the aviation industry and professional practice.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
AVAT11013 | Introduction to Aviation | |
AVAT11005 | Flight Fundamentals | |
BUSN11016 | Introduction to Study and Professional Practice | |
AVAT11010 | Safety of Airline and Airport Operations | |
AVAT11012 | Aviation Practice | |
AVAT11008 | Air Transportation | |
AVAT11009 | Principles and Practice of Aviation Law and Policy | |
AVAT12018 | Air Freight Transportation |
Number of units: 8 | Total credit points: 48 |
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Airline and Airport Operations major is available to International students at the Cairns campus.
You will complete your journey to becoming an aviation professional by completing the following units.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
ECON11026 | Principles of Economics | |
ACCT11059 | Accounting, Learning and Online Communication | |
AVAT12017 | Aviation Marketing | |
AVAT12022 | Airport Management | |
AVAT12015 | Aviation Economics | |
AVAT12016 | Airline Finance Analysis | |
AVAT12020 | Airline Resource Management | |
SOCL19069 | Social Research Methods |
Number of units: 7 | Total credit points: 48 |
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After successfully completing Term 1 of Year 1 you will be interviewed to determine your suitability to apply for the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Flight Operations).
You will complete your journey to becoming an aviation professional by completing the following units.
Available units | ||
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Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
AVAT11006 | Aviation Law | |
AVAT12006 | Aerodynamics (Commercial Pilot Licence) | |
AVAT12008 | Meteorology (Commercial Pilot Licence) | |
AVAT12009 | Navigation (Commercial Pilot Licence) | |
AVAT12011 | Aviation Human Factors (Commercial Pilot Licence) | |
AVAT12010 | Flight Planning, Performance and Loading (Commercial Pilot Licence) | |
SOCL19069 | Social Research Methods |
Credit for Prior Learning - CL06 – Associate Degree of
Aviation (Flight Operations)
Students who hold a Recreational Pilot Licence (RPL), Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) can be awarded credit for the following units in the CL06 Associate Degree of Aviation (Flight Operations):
Additional Credit
Students who hold a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) and have an examination pass mark equal to or more than 85% for the corresponding CASA examination can be awarded additional credit for the following units:
Students are required to produce evidence of this through
their Knowledge Deficiency Report (KDR)
If a student holds a Command Instrument Rating on their Commercial Pilot Licence or Private Pilot Licence they can be awarded additional credit for the following unit:
If a student has a Remote Pilot Licence (RePL), they can be awarded additional credit for the following unit:
Notes
No credit will be given for AVAT11006, AVAT12010 or
AVAT12011 based on a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL). Credit for AVAT11006,
AVAT12010 or AVAT12011 will only be given if a student can justify that they
have successfully completed previous units at AQF 7 (Bachelor level) and have
at least an 80% match with each of these unit’s learning outcomes.
Students seeking additional
credit to what is awarded for the Recreational
Pilot Licence (RPL), Private Pilot Licence (PPL), Commercial Pilot Licence
(CPL) and Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) will be required to complete unit
mapping sheets for each unit that credit is being requested towards.
Please refer to the Aviation Credit for Prior Learning Tool Kit
for further information. This kit will assist you to complete your application
and outline additional documentation required.
How to Apply:
Students
applying for credit transfer from another CQUniversity course, external institution
or recognition of prior learning are required to submit a Credit Application Form.
The credit calculator may
assist by providing an estimate of credit you may be eligible to receive
towards your CQUniversity course.
For further information regarding credit and how to apply please visit the Credit Transfers and RPL website.
Additional costs not included in the
course fee.
Additional study costs
Basic Aeronautical
Practice AVAT11003
To satisfy the requirements of the unit Basic Aeronautical
Practice (AVAT11003) you need to complete13.5 hours of flight training and
reach first solo competency. If you meet the flight competency to undertake
your first solo flight and you wish to undertake your first solo flight you
will incur additional costs that are not included in the course fees, nor
accessible through HECS-HELP. These additional costs are associated with
obtaining:
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An Aviation Reference Number (ARN) from the
Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
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An Australian Class 1 or Class 2 Aviation
Medical Certificate from a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME)
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Depending on your training aerodrome, an
Australian Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
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A General English Language Proficiency assessment.
The total cost of these items can be up to $1,000* and is not included
in the course fee, nor accessible through HECS-HELP.
You may also need to purchase the following:
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Navigation equipment $200*
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Books $800*
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Uniform $400*
· Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) $1,000*
The total cost of these items is approximately $2,400* and is not included in the course fee, nor accessible through HECS-HELP.
CASA examination costs
The cost of the CASA theory examinations is not included in the Associate Degree of Aviation (Flight Operations) course fee. The cost for each CASA Examination is approximately $160* per attempt.
Flight providers
CQUniversity currently has approved flight providers in the following locations:
New South Wales:
Victoria:
South Australia:
Western Australia:
Flight Practical Work Order Validity:
“Where
a work order to a Flight Provider requires a student to undertake flight
training pursuant to the order and that flight training is not completed within
a 12 month period from the date of the work order, then the flight provider
will allocate a Non Completion grade to the student for that unit which will
result in a Fail (F) grade at CQUniversity for the particular flight unit”.
The definition of Flight Provider is:
“Flight
Provider is an organisation contracted to CQ University to provide flight
training to students undertaking the CL17 Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Flight
Operations) and the Bachelor of Aviation (Flight Operations). The flight
training is to be specified in a document referred to as a ‘Work Order’”.
*These additional costs are an estimate only, and government charges and
fees, and industry costs may change over time.
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