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AVIATION COURSES IN AUSTRALIA

TAFE WA - PERTH

KANGAN BATMAN TAFE - MELBOURNE

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Tafe WA

Aeronautics - Pilot Training (Cert IV to Diploma)

Program Details: Perth is a very safe flight training environment due to minimal air traffic, sunny and stable weather conditions, and a flat landscape. Singapore Airlines does much of its training in Perth for these reasons. The course provides the theoretical and flight training requirements for the Civil Aviation and Safety Authority (CASA) Private Pilots License (PPL) and Commercial Pilots License (CPL). Incorporated is 150 hours of flight instruction for the CPL. The students also have the option of doing further study for the Airline Transport Pilots License (ATPL) theory exams.

Duration (depends on entry & exit point): 18 months to 2 years full-time study

Study Location(s) Available: Theory components are done at Midland. Any flying is done from Jandakot airport.

College(s): Swan TAFE

Commencement/Intake Availability: February and July

Special Entry Requirements: Students are required to undertake an Aviation Class 1 medical examination by a CASA approved Designated Aviation Medical Examiner. This can be done once in Perth

Qualifications Available in this Program (depending on your entry & exit points)

• Certificate IV in Aeronautics

• Diploma of Aeronautics

Program Components & Pathway: This program can include multiple courses and different entry and exit points providing students the flexibility to begin at the most suitable stage and continue studying till they reach their desired outcome. Please see the study pathway diagram below.

General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites: This depends on your entry point as explained in the pathway diagram above. For Yr 10-11 and Yr 12 academic equivalence, please refer to the Entry Requirements Summary (PDF) for your relevant country. This also details the normal English proficiency standard needed.

Career Outcomes: Students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to apply for entrance to CASA Industry Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) theory examinations. When the student has completed the optional flight training component, they can on recommendation attempt the CPL flight test. The CPL is the entry level qualification for pilots to work in the aviation industry. Students completing the Diploma will be prepared to sit for the CASA industry (ATPL) examinations.

Further Study & University Options: Students who complete the Cert IV and diploma can continue on to the Associate Degree in Aviation at TAFE or the Bachelor of Science - Aviation Studies at Edith Cowan University. With considerable credit.

Airport Management (Diploma)

Program Details: Provides skills for employment within an airport management role. Students learn about property management, book keeping, meteorology, airport planning, airport security, passenger forcasting, aerodrome works, fire safety, dangerous goods and many other related topics. As part of the course the students complete a work experience component at one of Perth’s airports.

Duration (depends on entry & exit point): 1.5 years full-time study

Study Location(s) Available: Midland

College(s): Swan TAFE

Special Requirements: Students are required to complete work experience at an appropriate airport.

General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites: For Yr 10-11 and Yr 12 academic equivalence, please refer to the Entry Requirements Summary (PDF) for your relevant country. This also details the normal English proficiency standard needed.

Career Outcomes: Students completing this course will be prepared for a career in the field of Airport Management or management of aviation related business.

Further Study & University Options: Students can continue into TAFE's Associate Degree in Aviation course or apply for entry into suitable university programs like the Bachelor of Commerce.

Associate Degree in Aviation (Aeronautics)

Swan TAFE’s Associate Degree in Aviation (Aeronautics) will provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge they need to enter the aviation industry as an airline Pilot...even if they have no flying experience!
The course has been designed in consultation with both International and Australian Aviation Industry’s which means students receive high quality pilot training whilst learning about all aspects of modern flying including navigation, meteorology, flight planning and flight performance and loading.
Upon graduation students will have the core skills they need to ensure life-long learning in the constantly changing world of professional aviation.

Associate Degree in Aviation (Aviation Management)

Swan TAFE’s Associate Degree in Aviation (Aviation Management) is designed to provide students with an alternative, non-flying, professional career option, in the air transportation industry.
The course has been developed alongside industry experts in airport planning, design and management so students will gain a wide range of relevant professional skills and practical examples.
Swan TAFE’s expertise also allows students to broaden their understanding of the factors involved in the establishment and successful operation of an airport. The additional business units offered within the course are specifically designed to expand the range of management based employment opportunities for students, upon graduation.

Associate Degree in Aviation (Maintenance Engineering)

This course (scheduled to start in Feb 2010) prepares students for employment as airframe and powerplant maintenance engineers and affords the opportunity to broaden their perspective and ability to adapt to a rapidly changing industry. It is designed to give an understanding of the maintenance practices of a commercial aircraft operator, especially in the setting of legal and commercial requirements.
At the completion students will have developed an understanding of the planning and operational aspects of aircraft maintenance in an airline context. The course also prepares students for the written, oral and practical examination controlled by Joint Aviation Authorities (JAAT) as well as provides managerial and communication skills needed for supervisory positions.
By studying an Associate Degree course at Swan TAFE you will be able to enrol in the 3rd year of a Bachelor of Commerce Degree at Murdoch University.

Entry Requirements: The following criteria must be met by students wishing to enter the Associate Degree program:

Academic qualifications: Successful completion of Australian year 12 or equivalent international qualification;

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Entrance is also subject to english language admission requirements such as:

IELTS overall score of 6 (Academic Version) with no individual band lower than 5; or
TOEFL score of 530 or above; or
Medium of instruction at school being English, and satisfactory grades in English in final examinations (such as “C” grade at 0 level); or
TAFE Western Australia English Proficiency Test (administered free of charge)

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