AVIATION (Advanced Diploma in Aviation Studies)

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  MANAGEMENT (Bachelor of Commerce)

Completion of the Advanced Diploma in Aviation allows Western Australian Aviation College graduates to enter two Bachelor Degree programs, making an Advanced Diploma of Aviation and Bachelor Degree possible in only 3 years total study.

• Bachelor of Commerce (Management) - Murdoch University
• Bachelor of Science (Aviation) - Edith Cowan University

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University Recognition

Although the Advanced Diploma in Aviation is an academic qualification, it is also an industry qualification, as it encompasses Civil Aviation Safety Authority exams and licences in preparation for a career as a pilot. At course completion, students are ready to enter their first position as a paid commercial pilot. Some graduates however, are now choosing to continue their studies and move on to university.

The Western Australian Aviation College is proud to hold university acknowledgement of the Advanced Diploma and consequently there is now a progressive path available. Murdoch University has given the Advanced Diploma in Aviation such recognition, that a graduate may spend 2 further years at university and also gain a Bachelor of Commerce in Management. This new dual qualification is appealing to many as it offers complementary and supportive skills; enhancing the possibility of a management position within aviation.

Dual Qualification Course Overview

Aviation is both an exciting and challenging industry. Finding employment within this industry is competitive and the psychological demands on a pilot are substantial. Later in their careers, many pilots progress into management roles for which recognised training is essential and extensive experience vital. The Western Australian Aviation College offers excellence in pilot training and the opportunity for graduates to continue their studies in Management at Murdoch University with this dual qualification. These two highly recognised qualifications can be completed in three years. This combination will enhance employability and offers far more career opportunity. The theoretical and practical flying training (Advanced Diploma in Aviation) is completed at the College facilities, Jandakot Airport using specialists from civil and military aviation. The Bachelor of Commerce degree in Management follows at Murdoch University.

The Advanced Diploma in Aviation has been developed in consultation with the aviation industry. The College graduate will have gained an Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority Commercial Pilot Licence and hold theory credits for the Command Instrument Rating. Current certificates for First Aid, Pilot Maintenance and Dangerous Goods are included. Theoretical training for the Air Transport Pilot Licence is also provided.

Admission requirements

Applicants for the Advanced Diploma in Aviation Studies are admitted on the basis of the following criteria:

• Completion of Year 12
• Mature age entry also available
• An IELTS band width score of no less than 6.0 in any section (overseas students)
• Successful completion of an aptitude test and interview. Normal undergraduate admission requirements apply to entry to the Bachelor of Commerce.

A Dual Qualification

This dual qualification offers a Commercial Pilot Licence followed by management studies. This will provide a very valuable set of skills for Commercial Pilots who aspire to management roles in aviation, as well as providing a second qualification for professional pilots who wish to have an alternative career path available. In addition to a Commercial Pilot Licence, the Advanced Diploma in Aviation Studies provides the graduate with the theory training required to hold an Air Transport Pilot Licence. This education greatly increases graduates’ employability, by providing career opportunities at all levels of aviation including major airlines. By being conducted at Australia’s busiest airport, it allows students to be immersed in an aviation environment for the one-year duration of the course. The Commerce degree provides a general education in management. It is not aviation-specific, so it provides career opportunities in a broad range of industries, of which the dynamic and highly competitive field of aviation is just one. The study of management explores many relevant topics, theories and perspectives to better prepare a graduate for managerial life in the twenty-first century. Download Information Sheet on Dual Qualification

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students who already have flight training experience may apply for exemptions for that portion of the Advanced Diploma course. Students with training from other institutions, including the Australian Defence Force or overseas bodies will also be able to apply for exemptions. Exemption applications are dealt with individually according to the level of prior training and the CASA recognition of that training.
 

Financial Assistance

Australian resident students are able to apply for financial assistance.

• HECS places available to domestic students for Years 2 & 3 (subject to availability).
• Austudy available Year 1.

Course structure - Advanced Diploma in Aviation Studies
Total points: 24

Prior to being awarded the Advanced Diploma in Aviation students must successfully complete:

• Fundamentals of Flight
• Navigation and Meteorology
• Commercial Pilot Licence 1
• Aircraft Systems and Aerodynamics
• Commercial Pilot Licence 2
• Aviation Law
• Heavy Aircraft Performance and Management
• Advanced Aircraft Systems and Flight Planning

Course structure - Bachelor of Commerce (Management)
Total points: 48       Core units: 32 points        Electives: 16 points

Prior to being awarded the Bachelor of Commerce (Management) students must successfully complete:

• Principles of Management
• Introduction to Accounting
• Introduction to Economics
• Principles of Commercial Law
• Workplace Law
• Organisation and Management Development
• Organisational Theory and Behaviour
• Management of Human Resources
• Strategic Management

Specified elective units. Select from the following:

• Entrepreneurship and Small Business Innovation
• Human Resource Economics
• International Management
• Workplace Relations
• Young Achievement Program

General elective units. Select any two units from Murdoch University.
Units that may be of interest include:

• Atmospheric Science
• Psychology Advanced Topic

Facilities

The modern training facilities cater for students without any overcrowding. The college provides all the modern technology and hardware necessary for efficient transfer from lecturer to student.

All  briefing rooms are designed to enable the student to study without interruption. They are fitted out with white boards, aircraft models, modern comfortable fittings and furniture, and they are all air conditioned to ensure that students study in a most congenial atmosphere.

The ground lecture theatres also incorporate all the above facilities. In addition these facilities can be structured to cater for groups ranging from 10 to 200 depending on the need. Lecture theatres have multi-media overhead projectors, audio equipment, videos, internet and individual aircraft instruments and components.