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Diploma in Aviation

Effective from 01-JAN-2022 : Code W88

This course provides a flexible study option for pilots and aviation professionals who are already working in the aviation industry and wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills through a tertiary program in aviation in order to expand their career options and flexibility. Whilst the Diploma qualification will be attractive in its own right, it also provides a pathway into a full degree program in Aviation with an additional two years of study.

Disclaimer

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply aviation knowledge and concepts to one or more technical and theoretical Aviation situations.
  2. Think critically to analyse and interpret information from a range of sources.
  3. Think creatively to express ideas and formulate aviation specific responses.
  4. Use digital technologies and literacies to access, analyse and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
  5. Communicate aviation knowledge, sharing perspectives and transferring knowledge and skills to others within the professional domain.
  6. Show personal responsibility, autonomy and independent judgement, demonstrating knowledge in contexts that are subject to change.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 2)

All applicants must meet the academic admission requirements for this course. The indicative or guaranteed ATAR is as published (where applicable) or academic admission requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 completion or equivalent.

English Language requirement (Band 2)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Year 12 General English grade C or better;
  • Special Tertiary Admissions Test; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1 Year
  • Part Time: 2 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Part Time, Full Time

Course Coordinator

Mr Borislav KULIC

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCA1125Fundamentals of Flight15
SCA1116Aviation Legislation and Regulatory Frameworks15
SCA2101Aircraft Performance15
SCA3100Aircraft Propulsion15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCA1117Human Factors in Aviation15
SCA1229Aviation Meteorology15
SCA1300Aviation Operations and Practice15
SCA3200Crew Resource Management15

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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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