Aviation Law and Flight Rules

Course aim

To develop the knowledge and understanding of the Australian Aviation Regulatory Framework and how it impacts on those involved in all areas of the aviation industry.

Course content

Civil Aviation Act: Structure, content and interpretations
Civil Aviation Regulations: structure, content and interpretations
Civil Aviation Operations: structure, content and interpretations
The Australian Legal System; Australian Aviation Regulatory framework; Sources of the Law; Legal Institutions; Administrative Law; Criminal Law; Aviation Insurance Law; Airport Operations; Air Traffic Control; Airline Operation and Maintenance; Safety Management and Regulatory Compliance and Aviation Security.

Textbook(s)

Ronald I. C. Bartsch 2013, Aviation Law in Australia, 4th, Lawbook Co.

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Group presentation, on campus final examination, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.