Diploma Of Aviation – Commercial Pilot Licence – full-time

On successful completion of the full course, students will attain:

• an AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) – a nationally recognised qualification issued by Par Avion Flight Training as Registered Training Organisation (provider number 40601); and
• a Private Pilot Licence (PPL) ^[2] issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA); and
• a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) ^[2] issued by CASA.

The course is comprised of 28 core units (all are required): 

• AVIE0006 Maintain aircraft radio communications
• AVIF0026 Implement aviation risk management processes
• AVIF0027 Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes
• AVIF0029 Implement threat and error management strategies
• AVIF0030 Manage safe flight operations
• AVIF0033 Manage aircraft passengers and cargo
• AVIF0035 Manage human factors in aviation operations
• AVIH0014 Navigate aircraft under visual flight rules
• AVIH0010 Plan a flight under visual flight rules
• AVILIC0003 Licence to operate a commercial aeroplane
• AVIO0017 Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation
• AVIW0029 Manage pre- and post-flight actions
• AVIW0032 Operate and manage aircraft systems
• AVIY0033 Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments
• AVIY0034 Operate in controlled airspace
• AVIY0035 Operate in Class G airspace
• AVIY0036 Operate at non-towered aerodromes
• AVIY0037 Operate at a controlled aerodrome
• AVIY0040 Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations
• AYIV0041 Apply the principles of civil air law to aviation operations
• AVIY0046 Execute advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures
• AVIY0047 Manage abnormal aeroplane flight situations
• AVIY0054 Control aeroplane on the ground
• AVIY0055 Take off aeroplane
• AVIY0056 Control aeroplane in normal flight
• AVIY0057 Land aeroplane
• AVIY0058 Manage aircraft fuel
• AVIZ0006 Manage situational awareness in aircraft flight

and 2 elective units (at least 1 elective is required):

• AVIY0073 Operate aircraft in the traffic pattern at night 
• AVIY0083 Execute advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures

The units cover all relevant competencies, knowledge and skills for a commercial pilot and correlate with PPL and CPL licence requirements. For detailed information on the qualification and units see AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) on training.gov.au.

The course is a blend of theoretical, practical and directed learning, together with assessment. The timetable is carefully designed to assist students to progress through the learning and assessment requirements in an achievable and meaningful way.

A typical week of study generally involves:

• attending theory classes
• participating in flight training in aircraft and simulators (including some flying on weekends and at night)
• attending pre and post-flight briefings
• undertaking directed self-study and assessment preparation.

The course is primarily in-person (face-to-face) learning with interactive classroom work and individual time with an instructor. Much of the course content is also available online and in printed study guides to support directed learning outside of scheduled classes.

Our instructors take the time to understand the individual learning needs of students and assist with individualised instruction, support and flexibility to meet their learning needs and personal circumstances.

The course is provided in a face-to-face mode at our base at Hobart/Cambridge Aerodrome in Hobart, Australia. Find out more about our facilities, aerodrome, aircraft, and simulators.

This course is offered as a full-time intensive over 40 full-time equivalent study weeks, not including public holidays and scheduled breaks.

Total course duration (including public holidays and scheduled breaks) is 41 weeks.

• study weeks are Monday to Friday (5 days per week)
• hours are generally 8:45 am to 4:30 pm each day
• study is not scheduled on public holidays or in break weeks
• some study (including flight lessons) may be scheduled on public holidays, weekends, during break weeks or after-hours with individual students. This is used as catch-up time if required and is negotiated with each student in advance.

The course is divided into five study periods.

• Flight Training including up to ^[3]:
  • 119 Hours – Cessna 172
  • 28.5 Hours – Cessna 206 / CT4B
  • 5 Hours – Simulator
• Pre and post-flight briefings
• Landing fees
• Theory classes
• CASA exam fees (x8) ^[3]
  
• CASA license and testing fees ^[3]
• Use of student facilities and services
• Orientation services for overseas students on a Student Visa

FEES

NOTES ABOUT FEES:

• TUITION FEES cover all of the inclusions see above ^[3,4]
• EXTERNAL FEES are costs to obtain: ASIC, Class 1 medical, AirServices publications and charts, pilot uniform set, pilot equipment set (including headset), study guides. These fees are payable separately to external providers.
• FEES FOR OPTIONAL EXTRAS:  interstate navigation exercise approx. $250 per day for accommodation/meals.
• GST generally does not apply to this course and is only included where applicable.

These fees apply to overseas students on a Student Visa only

FEES 

NOTES ABOUT FEES:

• TUITION FEES cover all of the inclusions see above ^[3,4]
• EXTERNAL FEES are costs to obtain: ASIC, Class 1 medical, AirServices publications and charts, pilot uniform set, pilot equipment set (including headset), study guides. These fees are payable separately to external providers.
• FEES FOR OPTIONAL EXTRAS:  interstate navigation exercise approx. $250 per day for accommodation/meals.
• GST generally does not apply to this course and is only included where applicable.

Registered as a provider of education to overseas students – CRICOS code 03593A

Many of our students study more than one diploma course before they enter the industry. This has the benefit of a continuous learning experience, and can increase their prospects of finding employment. We are pleased to offer discounts on multiple enrolments to assist with tuition fees.

This AVI50219 course followed by:

• AVI50419 Diploma of Aviation – Flight Instructor: tuition fee discount of $800.00
• AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation – Instrument Rating: tuition fee discount of $1200.00
• AVI50419 and AVI50519 courses: tuition fee discount of $2500.00

Discounts apply to course applications from 01/06/2022 and further conditions apply – read more …

The next intakes for the full-time course are listed below. You can apply for an intake at any time up to 28 days before the start date, but we recommend you apply as early as possible. There are limitations on how many students we accept per intake.

Domestic students

To apply for this course as a domestic student you must:

• be at least 18 years of age by the date you intend to complete the course – evidenced by an official birth certificate; and
• have the academic ability to undertake the course, evidenced by ONE OF the following:
  • a Year 12 / senior-secondary school certificate that verifies your attainment of a senior-secondary qualification, and a transcript of your subject results (note: your results must confirm your literacy / English and numeracy / maths abilities to at least the minimum levels required for attainment of the senior-secondary qualification in your state/territory)
  • OR an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV or higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English) – evidenced by a Testamur (certificate or diploma) and a Record of Results
  • OR you are prepared to demonstrate your competence in both reading and numeracy through an approved Language, Literacy and Numeracy test which we provide for you*;
• have a valid Unique Student Identifier issued by the Australian Government.

Overseas students

To apply for this course as an overseas student (and then apply for a Student Visa) you must:

• be at least 18 years of age by the date you intend to arrive in Australia to start the course – evidenced by an official birth certificate
• prove your identity with a current and valid passport
• prove your academic ability to undertake this course with a senior-secondary school certificate or a high school certificate, and a transcript of your subject results
• have achieved a minimum score of 6.0 in an International English Language Testing System (IELTS), test, or equivalent. 

Read more about the requirements for overseas students and studying aviation in Australia.

About the documents you provide as evidence

• We will verify each of your documents is valid, complete, and accurate – including checks with the original producer of the document.
• Certified copies of documents are preferred, but not essential.
• Interim / non-final versions of education qualifications are not acceptable.

If your application has been accepted, we will ask you to participate in a number of entry selection activities at nominated dates and times. We use information from these activities to assess your suitability for the course. This stage involves approximately up to 4 hours of your time and the activities are often scheduled over a period of weeks. This stage must be completed as early as possible before the start date for your selected course-intake.

*This stage may include a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test if you require this test to meet the academic entry requirement (see ‘Application requirements’ above for guidance).

1 Licences, ratings and endorsements are issued separately to this Diploma by CASA. They are nationally (and internationally) recognised under Australian aviation legislation and regulations. CASA licences, ratings and endorsements are not branded or issued as ‘nationally recognised qualifications’ under the Vocational Education and Training system.

2 Attainment of the Diploma and issuance of CASA licences/ratings/endorsements (as applicable) ensure you have the necessary competencies to seek employment as a commercial pilot. Your employment is not guaranteed.

3 Fees are based on average requirements for attainment. Fees are the minimum to attain the qualification and cannot be reduced, refunded or transferred in any way at the completion of the course. Where a student requires additional flying time, or more than one attempt at theory or flight tests to achieve the required standard, additional fees will apply.

4 Fees are valid for the stated intake only. Fees for future years displayed on this page and in our applications system are provisional and subject to change.

5. VET Student Loans are available to approved domestic students who meet eligibility requirements. Approved provider: Airlines of Tasmania Pty Ltd, trading as Par Avion Flight Training, RTO 40601.

6. Provision of this course and each intake are subject to our cancellation policy. 

7. This course is provided under the auspices of the VET Quality Framework. Enrolled students are entitled to use our complaints procedure.