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Course Overview
Career Information
| Duration | 3 years full-time |
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| Credit Points that Must be Earned | 144 |
| Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. Units in undergraduate courses normally consist of 6 points of credit or multiples thereof (e.g. 12, 18, 24). |
| Expected Hours of Study | One point of credit is equivalent to an expectation of approximately two hours of student work per week in a term. |
| Course Type | Undergraduate Award |
| Qualification (post nominal) | BAv |
| AQF Level | Level 7: Bachelor Degree |
| Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2022
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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Domestic Availability
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Term 1 - 2027
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Term 1 - 2026
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Term 1 - 2025
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Term 1 - 2024
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Term 2 - 2022
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Term 1 - 2022
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Term 2 - 2021
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Term 1 - 2021
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Term 2 - 2020
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Term 1 - 2020
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Term 2 - 2019
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Term 1 - 2019
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Term 1 - 2018
International Availability
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Term 1 - 2027
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Term 1 - 2026
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Term 1 - 2025
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Term 1 - 2024
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Term 2 - 2022
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Term 1 - 2022
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Term 2 - 2021
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Term 1 - 2021
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Term 2 - 2020
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Term 1 - 2020
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Term 2 - 2019
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Term 1 - 2019
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Term 1 - 2018
English Requirement
English Test
IELTS Academic 6.0 with no individual band score of less than 5.5
TOEFL Internet-based Overall score of 75 with no score less than 17
Pearson Test of English Academic Overall score of 54 with no score less than 46
Other requirements
An offer of admission into the course will be conditional on a student passing: a Civil Aviation Safety Authority approved Aviation English Language Proficiency Test; and obtaining a Class 1 Aviation Medical and an Australian Security Identification Card, in Term 1 of the first year. These must be obtained at the student's expense. Please visit the CQUniversity international student webpages for additional information.
OP English, Physics and Mathematics
Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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| Exit Awards | CL06 - Associate Degree of Aviation CL11 - Diploma of Aviation |
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Residential School Requirements
No Residential School for this course.
Practicum/Work Placement
| Not applicable |
Previous and Current Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
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| 2025 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
Please note that in some instances there may be similarities between course, entry and inherent requirements.
If you experience difficulties meeting these requirements, reasonable adjustments may be made upon contacting accessibility@cqu.edu.au. Adjustment must not compromise the academic integrity of the degree or course chosen at CQUniversity or the legal requirements of field education.
Examples are:
- Complying with academic and non-academic misconduct policies and procedures such as CQUniversity’s Student Charter, Student Misconduct Policy and Student Behavioural Misconduct Procedures and Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
- Demonstrating respect for cultural and professional diversity as well as individual differences and capacities in the aviation industry.
- Complying with the requirement under the Aviation Act to be a fit and proper person.
Examples are:
- Successfully processing your own emotions and behaviour when dealing with stressful situations that can arise in the aviation environment.
- Maintaining behavioural stability through successfully distinguishing your own personal behaviours, experiences and emotions from others and situations in a professional setting.
- Being reflective with personal behaviours appropriate to professional performance and being positive and receptive to processing constructive supervisor/lecturer/peer feedback or criticism.
- Complying with the behavioural requirements to be a fit and proper person under the Aviation Act.
Examples are:
- Complying with the relevant workplace policies and practices in the aviation industry.
- Complying with university and workplace policy with the use of social media, online discussion forums, email and other electronic forms of communication.
- Complying with the policies and practices of organisations in which you may be placed or find employment.
- Complying with the Aviation Act and Regulations.
Examples are:
- Verbally communicating in English your aviation knowledge with accuracy, appropriateness and effectiveness in a wide variety of contexts.
- Actively participating in discussion and course activities with appropriate use and command of language to the context.
- Using language that is appropriate to the context of the individual, group or workplace.
- Establishing rapport with all stakeholders in the delivery of aviation practice and responding appropriately to stakeholders and other professionals.
- Using appropriate facial expressions, body movements and gestures, being mindful of space boundaries.
- Recognising and interpreting non-verbal cues of others and responding appropriately during activities related to the course and in aviation practice.
- Adopting non-threatening body language during challenging and/or stressful situations with others.
- Competently and appropriately producing written assessment work in a logical, coherent manner, and with correct grammar and punctuation to the required academic standards.
- Expressing complex and detailed information and knowledge in logical and legible formats, in a timely manner that meets professional standards and clearly communicates the intended message.
- Accurately conveying and documenting information in a written form to develop and execute a case or cohesive argument that meets academic, professional and aviation practice requirements.
- Competently using a desktop operating system such as Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X.
- Using a computer with sufficient computer skills to engage in on -line learning, reading, initiating and responding to emails and other forms of electronic communication, and completing relevant assessments for the course. This includes being able to regularly access the Internet for coursework and research.
- Competently using productivity software such as Microsoft Office, and operate associated electronic technologies in the contemporary academic and aviation environment.
- Analysing, manipulating and displaying scientific information using a variety of specific programs relevant to aviation practice.
Examples are:
- Conceptualising and using appropriate knowledge and evidence in response to academic assessment items and in the aviation organisation in which you may be placed or find employment.
- Completing academic learning activities and assessment tasks, and perform aviation skills within reasonable set time-frames.
- Constructing written text proficiently, in English, using appropriate vocabulary, correct grammar and conventions of speech, including being able to paraphrase, summarise and reference in accordance with appropriate academic and professional conventions.
- competently reading, writing and accurately interpreting information to convey language effectively in aviation practice.
- Completing documentation that is accurate, clear and concise.
- Demonstrating competency in applying mathematics knowledge and numeracy skills to accurately read and interpret various measurements.
- Demonstrating effective use of mathematics knowledge and numeracy skills in the application of aviation practice.
- Demonstrating competency in manipulating and analysing numerical data.
Examples are:
- Having sufficient visual acuity to accurately measure and assess.
- Having sufficient visual acuity to work in a team-based aviation environment.
- Having sufficient visual acuity to identify hazards to self and others.
- Perceiving fine detail on a computer screen and/or mobile/portable device.
- Discerning an object from its background.
- Having sufficient auditory capacity to hear verbal communication from other professionals in the delivery of aviation practice.
- Having sufficient auditory capacity to work in a team-based aviation environment where verbal and non-verbal communication is essential to practice.
- Having sufficient auditory capacity to capture auditory warning circumstances, movements or signals where other senses may not detect such stimuli.
- Interacting with a computer through input devices such as a mouse or keyboard.
- Correctly and successfully interacting with electronic and fixed position devices to perform aviation requirements.
Examples are:
- Incorporating a range of gross motor skills while participating effectively in aviation activities.
- Moving with ease while undertaking aviation activities.
- Working safely and effectively in a variety of physical environments applicable to aviation practice.
- Using a variety of fine motor skills in various aviation activities.
- Interacting with a computer through input devices such as a mouse or keyboard.
- Correctly and successfully interacting with electronic and fixed position devices to perform aviation requirements.
Students are required to hold a Class 1 Aviation Medical throughout the course.
Students are required to obtain an Australian Security Identification Card (ASIC) before commencing flying.
Students are required to hold the Australian Security Identification Card (ASIC) throughout the course.
- 1. Apply new and existing technology and concepts encountered in the aviation industry in the role of a commercial pilot
- 2. Demonstrate teamwork, leadership and communication skills required of a commercial pilot
- 3. Evaluate critically, and solve, problems encountered in the role of a commercial pilot
- 4. Plan and conduct a simulated commercial flight
- 5. Operate an aircraft to the level of a commercial pilot with a command instrument rating
- 6. Reflect critically upon the professional and ethical responsibilities of a commercial pilot in command from a national and international perspective.
| Course Learning Outcomes | ||||||
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 1. KNOWLEDGE Have a broad and coherent body of knowledge, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines as a basis for independent lifelong learning | ||||||
| 2. SKILLS Have cognitive skills to review critically, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge | ||||||
| 3. SKILLS Have cognitive and technical skills to demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge with depth in some areas | ||||||
| 4. SKILLS Have cognitive and creative skills to exercise critical thinking and judgement in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence | ||||||
| 5. SKILLS Have communication skills to present a clear, coherent and independent exposition of knowledge and ideas | ||||||
| 6. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Demonstrate initiative and judgement in planning, problem solving and decision making in professional practice and/or scholarship | ||||||
| 7. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts | ||||||
| 8. APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILL Be responsible and accountable for own learning and professional practice and in collaboration with others within broad parameters | ||||||
| KNOWLEDGE Develop an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in contemporary and historical context using the respectful and appropriate protocols and terminology | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Engage in reflective self-evaluation of own cultural values and perspectives to proactively create an inclusive workplace that affirms and celebrates cultural diversity | ||||||
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Display leadership by creating inclusive work environments and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
- Complete the core structure
| Number of units: 20 | Total credit points: 144 |
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The course structure is designed to allow you to complete the degree in two and a half years. You can elect to complete more of your flight training in the third year and finish in three years.
First Year
| Available units | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| AVAT11002 | Basic Aeronautical Knowledge | |
| AVAT11003 | Basic Aeronautical Practice | |
| AVAT11004 | Unmanned Aerial Vehicles | |
| AVAT11005 | Flight Fundamentals | |
| AVAT11006 | Commercial Pilot Licence Air Law | |
| COIT11222 | Programming Fundamentals | |
| AVAT12013 | Aeronautical Flight Practice 1 | |
| AVAT12014 | Aeronautical Flight Practice 2 | |
Second Year
Third Year
| Available units | ||
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| Students must complete the following compulsory units: | ||
| AVAT13018 | Advanced Aeronautical Flight Practice 2 | |
| AVAT13019 | Advanced Aeronautical Flight Practice 3 | |
Additional costs not included in the course fee.
Additional enrolment costs
Your enrolment will be conditional on you obtaining the following during the First Term of the First Year, and before you fly solo:
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An Aviation Reference Number (ARN) from the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
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An Australian Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate from a Designated Aviation Medical Examiner (DAME)
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An Australian Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
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An Australian Aviation English Language Proficiency assessment at level 4 or higher
The cost of these items is approximately $1,000* and is not included in the course fee.
Additional study costs
You will be required to purchase the following:
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Navigation equipment and a headset $700
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Books $1,000
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Uniform $400
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Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) $1,000
The cost of these items is approximately $3,100* and is not included in the course fee.
Additional flight training costs
The course fee for the BAv (Commercial Pilot) includes flight training up to 227.3 hours total time (207.3 hours flight time and 20 hours simulator time), 100 hours of pilot in command time and 46 hours of instrument time. This should be sufficient to obtain your Australian Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) and a Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating (MECIR). If you require extra flight hours to reach the required standard for each unit, they will be charged at approximately:
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$500 per hour for single engine aircraft and,
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$1000 per hour for twin engine aircraft.
Progression in CL29 Bachelor of Aviation (Commercial Pilot) is subject to students completing external CASA CPL theory exams. Students are responsible for the cost of sitting these exams, which is not included in the CL29 course fees. The cost of these exams is approximately $160-$200 per attempt.
Flight Provider
CQUniversity currently has one approved flight provider for international students in the following location:
Cairns - Queensland
*Flight training costs listed in the Offer Letter are estimates only.