Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Program Code
LBCV

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 65.15 (for 2015)
Selection Rank (Guaranteed): 75.00 (for 2016)
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Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
SACE Stage 2 Physics
SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics
SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies
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Aim

The program is designed to prepare the graduate for a career as a professional pilot and meets the academic requirements of the relevant professional bodies for recognition as an air pilot.

Content & Structure

The degree requires completion of courses totalling 108 units.

What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Aviation Practice AERO 1020 4.5
Introduction to Aviation AERO 1022 4.5
Management and Organisation BUSS 2068 4.5
Professional and Technical Communication COMM 1065 4.5
Flight Training Theory 1 AERO 1021 4.5 Rule(s): 1
Aviation Physics 1N AERO 1011 4.5 Rule(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Meteorology 1 AERO 1018 4.5
Aviation Law and Flight Rules AERO 1014 4.5
Navigation 1 AERO 1019 4.5
Human Performance and Limitations AERO 1017 4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Human Factors AERO 2053 4.5
Aircraft Operations 1 AERO 2051 4.5
Meteorology 2 AERO 2054 4.5
Navigation 2 AERO 2055 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Aircraft Operations 2 AERO 2052 4.5
Aerodynamics 2 AERO 2049 4.5
Aircraft Engines: Systems 2 AERO 2050 4.5
Threat and Error Management AERO 2056 4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 2)
Communications and Research Methods AERO 3013 4.5
Crew Resource Management AERO 3008 4.5
Aviation Operations and Management AERO 3004 4.5
Heavy Aircraft Systems AERO 3014 4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 5)
Elective 4.5 Note(s): 2
Risk and Safety Management AERO 3016 4.5
Aviation Project AERO 3012 4.5
Large Aircraft Performance and Planning AERO 3015 4.5

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