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This course provides a focussed professional education and graduate status for those seeking to enter the aviation industry in flying or non-flying roles. The course covers a good breadth of the underlying science and technology related to aircraft systems in addition to a range of more general content areas related to the aviation industry.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
Students are required to complete a Core unit set, plus an 8-unit Major, or a Minor plus Electives, or 8 Electives.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCA1125 | Fundamentals of Flight | 15 |
| SCP1132 | Introduction to Physics | 15 |
| MAT1108 | Foundations of Mathematics | 15 |
| SCA1116 | Aviation Legislation and Regulatory Frameworks | 15 |
Note: Students who have passed Physics ATAR or Engineering Studies ATAR (or equivalents) should enrol into SCP1111 Physics of Motion or an elective unit in this semester in place of SCP1132 Introduction to Physics. Note: Students who have passed Mathematics: Methods ATAR (or equivalent) should enrol into MAT1236 Calculus 1 or an additional elective in this semester in place of MAT1108 Foundations of Mathematics. Students who have passed Year 11 Mathematics: Methods ATAR (or equivalent) can consider discussing a pre-requisite waiver with the Mathematics coordinator to enable them to enrol into MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics in place of MAT1108 Foundations of Mathematics.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCA1117 | Human Factors in Aviation | 15 |
| SCA1229 | Aviation Meteorology | 15 |
| MAT1114 | Introductory Statistics | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCA2101 | Aircraft Performance | 15 |
| SCA2100 * | Flight Operations | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | x2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCA2212 | Advanced Aerodynamics | 15 |
| SCA2224 | Aircraft Systems | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | x2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCA3100 | Aircraft Propulsion | 15 |
| ENS2170 | Principles of Industrial Maintenance | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | x2 | 30 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCA3200 | Crew Resource Management | 15 |
| SCA3612 | Advanced Flight Planning | 15 |
| Unit from Major/Minor/Elective | 15 | |
| ENS5543 | Engineering Management | 15 |
Note: The major, minor and/or elective units should be chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator. At least 4 units must be from the same study area. Suggested complementary areas of study are: Business Studies, Security Science, Physics, Engineering, Psychology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Science.
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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