Certificate IV in Aviation (Aeroplane)
The Western Australian Aviation College is proud to offer the Certificate IV in Aviation Studies which provides graduates with an intimate knowledge of aviation at a commercial level.
The Certificate IV of Aviation (Aeroplane) satisfies the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) syllabus for the Commercial Pilot Licence, giving graduates the foundations to begin building a successful career in aviation. Graduates from the College will have gained the CASA Commercial Pilot Licence upon completion of this course, along with the completion of First Aid and Dangerous Goods Training.
The theory courses and practical training are conducted at the Aviation College’s facilities at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia. Jandakot Airport is the busiest general aviation airport in Australia, as measured by aircraft movements, so graduates are well placed to cope with busy aircraft patterns.
Course Structure
The course is divided between theory and flying blocks. Each theory block is approximately 30 hours of class room work per week.
Flying blocks are arranged to extract the best possible benefit from training continuity. This integrated training program is structured to ensure that a maximum level of progress is always maintained – both in theory and flight training.
Regular progress assessments and CASA examinations are scheduled throughout the course to cover both theory and flight training.
As part of the Commercial Pilot Licence syllabus students will study:
- Navigation
- Performance
- Meteorology
- Air Law
- Aircraft General Knowledge
- Human Performance and Limitations
- Aerodynamics
- First Aid
- Dangerous Goods
Course Duration
9 months full time, or part time equivalent.
Entrance Requirements
The minimum age to commence training is 17 years of age. Applicants are also required to prove they hold a current CASA Class One Medical Clearance, which demonstrates their fitness to hold a commercial pilot licence. Adequate performance in both spoken and written English (IELTS Level 6) is essential, along with adequate performance in maths.
The Aviation College assesses each student’s application by interview and written aptitude test, independent of high school results. Entry is available to both high school graduates, mature age students and international students.
Student Intakes
There are three intakes each year in January, April and August.
Price
The estimated course price for the Certificate IV in Aviation Studies is $64,500AUD (at August 2011). This amount is payable in installments across the duration of the course. This includes all theory tuition and 169.5 hours of flying training.
Please note, students who are not Australian Residents will also incur a $1,500AUD charge for incidentals such as the issue of a Certificate of Enrollment and Health Cover.
More information
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