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Diploma in Aviation

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code W88

This course provides an introduction to the aviation industry for aviation professionals or those aspiring towards a career in aviation. This program equips students by upgrading their knowledge and skills, in order to expand their career options. 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 broad and coherent knowledge, including diverse cultural perspectives within aviation contexts.
  2. Analyse, synthetise, and interpret data from multiple sources, including new technologies to solve complex problems in aviation contexts.
  3. Use effective communication skills in various situations within aviation contexts.
  4. Collaborate effectively in team settings to produce measurable outcomes within aviation contexts.
  5. Apply ethical standards and professional behaviour to ensure safety, integrity, and trust within aviation contexts.
  6. Demonstrate autonomy and the ability to manage personal aviation duties independently.

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.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 5 Diploma Award.

Course Duration

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

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Part Time, Full Time

Course Coordinator

Mr Murray TERWEY

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCP1132Introduction to Physics15
ENS1154Introduction to Engineering15
SCA1125Fundamentals of Flight15
SCA1229Aviation Meteorology15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
SCA1117Human Factors in Aviation15
MAT1108Foundations of Mathematics15
SCA1300Aviation Operations and Practice15
SCA2120Air Navigation15

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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