AVI50219 Diploma of Aviation

(Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplanes)

Next Course Starts 4th July 2022

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This course is designed for students with little or no prior flying experience and is an intensive 38-week full time course offered by TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275) and delivered by Airwork Helicopters at Caboolture Airport. This course is an ideal pathway for students seeking a career as a commercial pilot in the aviation industry.

This qualification involves the skills and knowledge required to obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane), in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It addresses the competency standards in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) Part 61 Manual of Standards Instrument.

The program delivers 29 Units of Competency and 150 hours of aeronautical experience. Upon successful completion you will receive:

  • Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) - Aeroplane
  • AVI50219 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane)
  • AIRWORK AVIATION’S PARTNERSHIP WITH TAFE QUEENSLAND
    TAFE Queensland is Queensland’s largest, most experienced training provider, delivering practical, industry-relevant training across a range of industries from entry-level certificates to bachelor degrees.
    Airwork Aviation is one of Australia’s largest and most experienced flight training providers.
    TAFE Queensland and Airwork Aviation have a Third-Party Agreement for the delivery of the accredited qualification, AVI50219 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane). Under this arrangement TAFE Queensland is the Registered Training Organisation (RTO 0275) and is responsible for issuing the AQF certification documentation for the qualification. Airwork Aviation conducts training and assessment services on behalf of TAFE Queensland.
    COURSE COST
    Full Fee $80,390* VET Student Loans available
    *VET Student Loans (VSL) is an Australian Government loan program that helps eligible VET students pay their tuition fees. A VET Student Loan creates a debt that must be repaid to the Commonwealth through the Australian taxation system. To review your eligibility please visit tafeqld.edu.au/vet-student-loans.
    Please contact TAFE Queensland on (07) 3307 4786 for application, enrolment and payment enquiries or visit tafeqld.edu.au/paymentoptions.

    COURSE UNITS
    The course is comprised of the following units of competency. The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and one elective unit listed below.

    • AVIE0006 - Maintain Aircraft Radio Communications
    • AVIF0026 - Implement Aviation Risk Management Process
    • AVIF0027 - Implement Aviation Fatigue Risk Management Process
    • AVIF0029 - Implement Threat & Error Management Strategies
    • AVIF0030 - Manage Safe Flight Operations
    • AVIF0033 - Manage Aircraft Passengers & Cargo
    • AVIF0035 - Manage Human Factors in Aviation Operations
    • AVIH0010 - Plan a Flight under Visual Flight Rules
    • AVIH0014 - Navigate Aircraft under Visual Flight Rules
    • AVILIC0003 - Licence to Operate a Commercial Aeroplane
    • AVIO0017 - Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with Aviation
    • AVIW0029 - Manage Pre & Post Flight Actions
    • AVIW0032 - Operate & Manage Aircraft Systems
    • AVIY0033 - Operate Aircraft using Aircraft Flight Instruments
    • AVIY0034 - Operate in Controlled Airspace
    • AVIY0035 - Operate in Class G Airspace
    • AVIY0036 - Operate at Non-Towered Aerodrome
    • AVIY0037 - Operate at a Controlled Aerodrome
    • AVIY0040 - Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations
    • AVIY0041 - Apply the principles of civil air law to aviation operations
    • AVIY0046 - Execute advanced Aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures
    • AVIY0047 - Manage abnormal Aeroplane flight situations
    • AVIY0054 - Control Aeroplane on the ground
    • AVIY0055 - Take off Aeroplane
    • AVIY0056 - Control Aeroplane in normal flight
    • AVIY0057 - Land Aeroplane
    • AVIY0058 - Manage aircraft fuel
    • AVIZ0002 - Maintain and Manage Situtational Awareness as Pilot in Command

    The normal training days are Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) from 8:00am to 4:00pm, however this may vary due to weather or other factors.
    Included in the course cost is theory training, 150 hours of flight training and practical experience, flight briefing, textbooks, exam fees (first sitting and first re-sit if required), navigational equipment, local navigational charts and first flight test.

    Caboolture Airfield is an ideal training location, just a 40 to 50 minute drive north of the Brisbane CBD. It is located outside controlled airspace, so you do not experience air traffic control delays, but it is close to busy controlled airspace to enhance your training as your experience builds.

    Additionally, we have excellent sub-tropical weather all year.

    You will begin your training in the Cessna 172 before completing your commercial training in the Cessna 182. Airwork Aviation is a division of Airwork Helicopters which has been successfully training helicopter pilots for over 30 years and our General Manager has also been successfully training aeroplane pilots for over 30 years.

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The following are the entry requirements for enrolment in the AVI50219 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane). Prospective students must have the following items:

  • Aviation Reference Number (ARN)
  • Produce evidence of a current Aviation Class 1 Medical.
  • Be in possession of, or in the process of applying for a current Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) for flight crew.
  • Be eligible to obtain English Language Proficiency to meet the minimum requirements set by CASA.
  • Be a minimum of 18 years of age prior to the completion of the course to enrol in the qualification.
  • Beneficial to have completed Year 12 with passes in Math & English.
  • Obtain a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before enrolling in the course.
  • A device suitable for accessing online exam-prep material (Laptop,iPad,etc.).