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AVI50215 Diploma of Avia2on (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) Fly into your future!
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Contents ...........................................................................................................................i
Welcome .........................................................................................................................1
Introduc*on ...............................................................................................................................................1
Career opportuni2es ........................................................................................................2
The sky is the limit ..................................................................................................................................... 2
Pathways to take your career to new heights ............................................................................................2
Course details ..................................................................................................................4
Qualifica*on outcomes ..............................................................................................................................4
Industry requirements ...............................................................................................................................5
How to apply ................................................................................................................... 6
Recogni*on ................................................................................................................................................6
Entry requirements ....................................................................................................................................6
Applicant screening ...................................................................................................................................6
Course fees and other costs .............................................................................................8
Course Fees ................................................................................................................................................8
Other costs.................................................................................................................................................8
Get in touch ...................................................................................................................10
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AVI50215 Diploma of Avia2on
(Commercial Pilot Licence –
Aeroplane)
Welcome
Introduc2on
The AVI50215 Diploma of Avia*on (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) course is for individuals who
want to work as a pilot in the avia*on industry. It prepares you for employment with domes*c or
interna*onal airlines and charter companies.
The training partnership between TAFE NSW and Sydney Flight College (SFC) is designed to deliver you an
excep*onal learning experience with strong employment outcomes.
Through TAFE NSW eligible candidates will have access to a VET Student Loan to assist with the costs of
training.
The course focuses on theory and prac*cal training:
• THEORY: You will have face-to-face classes at the TAFE NSW Ul*mo Campus. Studying on campus
means you’ll have access to the extensive student services and support TAFE NSW offers.
At the successful comple*on of your course, TAFE NSW will present you with your AVI50215
Diploma of Avia*on (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) cer*ficate and course transcript.
• PRACTICAL: the prac*cal, flying component will take place at Sydney Flight College (SFC) where
you’ll learn in a modern, purpose-built training facility at Bankstown Aerodrome.
You’ll have easy access to the SFCs growing aircrae fleet, which boasts:
• single-engine aircrae including: Piper Warriors, Archers, C206, C172, C178, and a Cirrus
SR22T
• mul*-engine aircrae including Beechcrae Duchess, DA62 and Beechcrae Baron
• a synthe*c Redbird flight trainer.
Through our training partnership:
• Your applica*on will be screened carefully by TAFE NSW and Sydney Flight College to ensure you
have the ap*tude and skills required to succeed in the course
• You will be enrolled as a TAFE NSW student, giving you access to a range of support services
including libraries and student counsellors
• You will study using the TAFE NSW learning model, assessment tools and resources
• You will be assessed by TAFE NSW teachers (for theory elements) and Sydney Flight College
assessors (for prac*cal ac*vi*es).
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Choose an item.Career opportuni2es
The sky is the limit
Designed for people looking to build their knowledge and skills to be a successful commercial pilot, the
course will provide you with the ini*al skills you need in a range of jobs within the sector, including:
• Commercial pilot
• Flying instructor
• Aerial applica*on pilot
• Airline pilot
• Simulator instructor.
Pathways to take your career to new heights
Aeer successful comple*on of the Diploma of Avia*on (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) course, you
can progress further in your avia*on career by comple*ng:
1. AVI50415 Diploma of Avia2on (Instrument Ra2ng): oeen required for employment with an airline
or charter company
2. AVI50516 Diploma of Avia2on (Flight Instructor): expands your job opportuni*es within flying
schools.
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Course details
Over 12-months, training in the na*onally accredited AVI50215 Diploma of Avia*on (Commercial Pilot
Licence - Aeroplane) course covers 29 units of competency.
The 29 units will equip you with the knowledge and skills to perform a range of tasks, including:
• Applying technical and non-technical avia*on skills and knowledge
• Flight crew du*es
• Passenger transport opera*ons
• Charter and cargo opera*ons
• Aircrae opera*on
• Visual and instrument flight
• Take-off and landing procedures
• Naviga*on skills
• Meteorology and weather condi*ons planning
• Radio opera*on.
Deep dive: view the qualifica*on and unit informa*on as it is represented in the training package by
searching for the qualifica*on code AVI50215 at training.gov.au.
Qualifica2on outcomes
Successfully comple*ng this course earns you two cer*ficates:
1. Diploma of Avia2on (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane)
2. Commercial Pilot Licence – this is the minimum requirement to fly commercially in Australia
You will gain the skills, experience and confidence to fill the role of flight crew personnel performing normal
and emergency commercial pilot du*es in support of commercial flight opera*ons. Flight crew du*es
include applying technical and non-technical avia*on skills and knowledge to a wide range of air transport
opera*ons, including passenger, charter and cargo opera*ons.
Working at this level you will apply your knowledge and skills and demonstrate autonomy, judgement and
defined responsibility in known or changing contexts and within broad but established parameters.
This qualifica*on forms some of the requirements for cer*fica*on as a commercial pilot by the Civil Avia*on
Safety Authority (CASA) as directed by Civil Avia*on Safety Regula*on (CASR) Part 61 Flight crew licensing.
AVI50215 Diploma Avia*on (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) Page 4Industry requirements The Civil Avia*on Safety Authority (CASA), under Civil Avia*on Safety Regula*on (CASR), regulates the Part 61 Flight Crew Licensing standard, which outlines requirements for cer*fica*on as a commercial pilot. These requirements are integrated in the Diploma of Avia*on qualifica*on, with your final Diploma competency determina*on happening at the same *me as the gran*ng of your Commercial Pilot Licence. Your prac*cal training takes place primarily in single-engine aeroplanes in accordance with the CASA CASR Part 61 Flight Crew Licensing requirements. Once you have achieved the licence, the privileges include the authorisa*on to co-pilot specific aircrae in opera*on as the pilot in command. To maintain your licence you will then need to undertake a Flight Review with an approved officer every 24 months. AVI50215 Diploma Avia*on (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) Page 5
How to apply
To ensure that you are successful in your avia*on training and enjoy your *me with TAFE NSW and SFC we
have rigorous student entry requirements and a three-part screening process.
If you have previous flying experience or have undertaken previous studies you may be eligible for
Recogni*on of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer.
Recogni2on
Credit Transfer (CT) – you can apply for credit if you have previously completed a unit in this Qualifica*on/
Course at TAFE NSW or another Registered Training Organisa*on (RTO).
Recogni2on of Prior Learning (RPL) – you can apply to have your previous study, work and or life
experiences recognised.
Visit TAFE NSW for further informa*on about Credit Transfer and Recogni*on of Prior Learning, or discuss
this with your course advisor and interview panel.
Entry requirements
To succeed in this course you will need strong Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills.
Aircrae performance calcula*ons demand advanced numeracy skills while you will need good English
language skills to interpret exam ques*ons asked by the Civil Avia*on Safety Authority (CASA). You will also
need good language skills to communicate effec*vely while face-to-face as well as using an aeronau*cal
radio, par*cularly in high-pressured situa*ons.
As part of your screening process you will need to gather and provide evidence of the following entry
requirements:
Entry requirement Gather evidence
Unique Student Iden*fier (USI) Apply online
Avia*on Reference Number (ARN) Apply online
Class 1 Medical List of approved Designated Avia*on Medical Examiners
(an ARN is required before applying for the medical) (DAMEs)
Avia*on Security Iden*ty Card (ASIC): an ARN and a Apply online
leVer from our Chief Flying Instructor are required prior
to applica*on
Five hours flight prior experience / check flight: A flight experience package is available for applicants with
no flying experience
A language, Literacy and Numeracy test You will undertake this test during screening. If the
results show you need to improve your literacy and
numeracy skills we will recommend further literacy and
numeracy training with TAFE NSW.
Applicant screening
AVI50215 Diploma Avia*on (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) Page 6There are three components to the screening process:
1. Pre-screening mee2ng:
The ini*al part of the applicant screening process is an informal 30 minute mee*ng with a course advisor.
Discussion topics will include:
• Your knowledge and any experience of avia*on
• Any previous experience and study which will lead to Recogni*on of Prior Learning or Credit
Transfer
• Your career ambi*ons on comple*on of the course
• Progress you have made towards gathering entry requirements: ARN, Medical Class 1 and ASIC
• Informa*on about the course structure and required commitment
• Any need to undertake the five session Flight Experience Package before enrolment
• Informa*on about the online assessment covering problem solving, mul*-tasking, ap*tude and
the literacy and numeracy assessment used to determine suitability for the course
• Informa*on about course fees, out-of-pocket expenses and costs for repea*ng course elements
(you will be directed to TAFE NSW for informa*on about VET Student Loans and given a contact
with TAFE NSW for further informa*on).
Your course advisor will monitor your progress in comple*ng the entry requirements as you move through the
screening process.
2. Screening assessment
Once you have gathered the pre-requisite informa*on and details you will have an opportunity to complete
the assessments. Results of the screening assessments will form part of the conversa*on during the
screening interview which will typically take place within 2 weeks following the screening assessments.
3. Screening interview
The screening interview takes place over one hour. The panel that will include senior staff from TAFE NSW
and Sydney Flight College.
Topics of discussion may include:
• Your previous experience or performance during the Flight Experience Package
• Results from screening assessments and recommenda*ons for further study if required before
acceptance into the Diploma
• Entry requirement evidence already provided and to be provided
• Ques*ons to determine your level of interest and engagement with a career in avia*on.
At the end of the screening interview, the panel will discuss your suitability for the course. You may receive a
AVI50215 Diploma Avia*on (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) Page 7verbal offer if you have been successful.
Note: To receive an offer of enrolment you must successfully complete all entry requirements - including
aVendance at screening events.
Course fees and other costs
Course Fees
AVI50215 Diploma of Avia2on (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane)
Course fees are available from Sydney Flight College. Contact our course advisor on 0456 500 460.
VET Student Loan (VSL)
You may be eligible for a VET Student Loan (VSL) to cover a por*on of the course cost. It is important that
you read the eligibility for, and terms & condi*ons of, such loans at tafensw.edu.au.
Of the course cost, $77,571 is available under the VET Student Loan Scheme to eligible applicants.
If you take out a VET Student Loan for this part of the course fee you will be required to pay the gap por*on
of the fee on each of six instalments. These instalments are called a Unit of Study (UOS) and each UOS has a
specific due date known as the Census Date. You will incur the VET Student Loan and gap fee debt of the
UOS aeer each UOS Census Date.
For general informa*on on VET Student Loans, visit: Department of Educa*on and Training or Study Assist.
Other costs
Entry requirements
As part of your screening process you will need to gather and provide evidence of certain requirements that
help to determine your suitability for the course.
Entry requirements Es2mate Provider
5-hour flight experience package $1,500 Sydney Flight College
Class 1 Medical $600 Your choice of Dr that specialises in Air
Medicine
ASIC Card – under 18 years old $192.50 CASA - Apply online
ASIC Card – over 18 years old, includes full security $256.50 CASA - Apply online
check
ARN $0 Apply online
Unique Student Iden*fier (USI) $0 Apply online
Screening test $0 A link will be provided to you during
screening
AVI50215 Diploma Avia*on (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) Page 8Resources and equipment Resources are an integral support to both your prac*cal and theore*cal training. The Typical student spends on average between $1750 and $3000 on textbook, reference books, avia*on charts, naviga*on equipment and a pilot’s headset. It is important to note that by nature the course requires ongoing personal expenditure to maintain your required current charts and CASA documents. Flight Tes2ng Charges To complete your CASA licenses as part of this course you will require prac*cal flight tests with CASA delegated flight-tes*ng officers. The typical student spends on average $1500 for flight tes*ng officers during the course. A list of resources and how to purchase them will be provided to you on enrolment. CASA / ASL Examina2on Fees In addi*on, there are fees to complete CASA exams that are your prac*cal flight exams. Fees are subject to change. Exam Delivery CASA Total code Exam descrip2on fee fee fee RPLA Recrea*onal Pilot Licence (A) $102 $65 $ 167 CHUF Human Factors (A) $90 $65 $ 155 CADA Aerodynamics (A) $90 $65 $ 155 CSYA Aircrae General Knowledge (A) $90 $65 $ 155 CMET Meteorology (A) $90 $65 $ 155 CNAV Naviga*on (A) $101 $65 $ 166 CLWA Flight Rules and Air Law (A) $101 $65 $ 166 CFPA Opera*ons, Performance and Flight Planning (A) $13 $65 $ 178 Over-fly hours This integrated course is designed with enough flight hours for you to successfully pass assessments. There may be *mes however when you need addi*onal prac*cal flying hours to support your learning or to pass a unit by repea*ng a prac*cal assessment. These addi*onal hours are called over-fly hours. Over-fly hours are to be purchased at an addi*onal cost when needed. AVI50215 Diploma Avia*on (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) Page 9
Get in touch
Contact us today if you’re ready to start the applica*on process or would like some more informa*on.
TAFE NSW
• Ul*mo Campus | W Building, Level 7 | 827 George St, Ul*mo
SYDNEY FLIGHT COLLEGE
• 60 Birch Street, Bankstown Airport, NSW, 2200
• Dedicated course advisor contact number: 0456 500 460
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