Diploma Of Aviation – Instrument Rating

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

• an AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) – a nationally recognised qualification issued by Par Avion Flight Training as Registered Training Organisation (provider number 40601); and
• an Instrument Rating ¹ issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
• a Multi-Engine Aircraft Class Rating (MEACR) ¹ issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)

The Diploma course is comprised of 13 core units and 1 elective unit:

• AVIF0029 Implement threat and error management strategies (core unit)
• AVIF0030 Manage safe flight operations (core unit)
• AVIH0013 Plan a flight under instrument flight rules (core unit)
• AVIH0017 Navigate aircraft under instrument flight rules (core unit)
• AVIW0032 Operate and manage aircraft systems (core unit)
• AVIY0033 Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments (core unit)
• AVIY0044 Conduct a 2D instrument approach (core unit)
• AVIY0050 Perform instrument arrival and standard arrival route procedures (core unit)
• AVIY0073 Operate aircraft in the traffic pattern at night (core unit)
• AVIY0074 Perform non published instrument departure procedures (core unit)
• AVIY0075 Perform published instrument departure procedures (core unit)
• AVIY0076 Perform visual circling approach (core unit)
• AVIY0080 Conduct a 2D distance measuring equipment global navigation satellite system instrument approach (core unit)
• AVIY0079 Conduct a 3D instrument landing system instrument approach (elective unit)

The units cover all relevant competencies, knowledge and skills and correlate with requirements for the CASA Instrument Rating. See training.gov.au for detailed information on the qualification and units.

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

Theory training is provided in face-to-face classes and supported with self-directed learning through the use of self-paced study guides, individual/small-group mentoring and coaching, flight briefings and multimedia resources. We recommend students allow for approximately 100 hours of self-directed learning.

Assessment throughout the course is undertaken through:

• various observations, competency checks and quizzes
• the CASA Instrument Rating Exam (IREX) on completion of the theory training
• flight tests to attain the MEACR and the Instrument Rating on completion of the flight training requirements.

This course is offered as a full-time intensive over 13 full-time equivalent weeks (not including public holidays):

• 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
• some study (including flight lessons) may be scheduled on public holidays, weekends 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 three study periods, with no breaks between the study periods (unless otherwise indicated).

• Flight training including up to:
  • 30 Hours – Duchess BE76 ³
  • 3 hours – Cessna 172 (for night hours requirement)
  • 20 Hours – simulator ³
• Pre- and post-flight briefings
• Landing fees
• Theory classes
• Use of student facilities and services
• IREX examination fee
• CASA license and testing fees ³

TUITION FEES $32,500.00 ^3,4 cover all of the inclusions (see above). Applies to intakes in 2023 and 2024 only.  

EXTERNAL FEES approx. $540.00 ³  includes: AirServices publications and charts, and IREX study guide. These fees are payable separately to external providers.

FEE REDUCTIONS FOR CREDIT & RECOGNITION of prior learning – available for students who have already completed the IREX exam, the MEACR and/or the required night flying hours – see ‘Credit and recognition below.

GST does not generally apply to this course and is included where applicable.

These fees apply to overseas students only

TUITION FEES $33,200.00 ^3,4 cover all of the inclusions (see above) plus extra services and support. Applies to intakes only in 2023 and 2024 only.

OTHER EXTERNAL FEES approx. $540.00 ³  includes: AirServices publications and charts, and IREX study guide. These fees are payable separately to external providers.

FEE REDUCTIONS FOR CREDIT & RECOGNITION of prior learning – available for students who have already completed the IREX exam, the MEACR and/or the required night flying hours – see ‘Credit and recognition below.

GST does not generally apply to this course and is included where applicable.

Domestic students:

• VET Student Loans for approved students who meet eligibility requirements ^[5]
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Overseas students:

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The next intakes for this course are listed below. You can apply for an intake at any time up to 14 days before the start date, but we recommend you apply as early as possible. Overseas students should apply at least 60 days in advance. There are limits on the number of students we accept per intake.

To apply for this course you must:

• have the academic ability to undertake the course, evidenced by ONE OF the following:
  • a Year 12 / senior-secondary school certificate;
  • OR an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV or higher qualification (where the language of instruction is English);
  • 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; and
• hold either:
  • a current Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with 50+ hours solo cross-country time;
  • OR a current Private Pilot License (PPL) with 50+ hours solo cross-country time.

If your application has been accepted, we will ask you to participate in a number of pre-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 may be scheduled over more than one day. This stage must be completed before the start date for your selected course-intake.

*This stage will include a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test if required for you (see ‘Application requirements’ above).

If you successfully proceed though pre-enrolment entry selection, we will send you a Letter of Offer and a Student Agreement, which includes your conditions of enrolment. You can become fully enrolled and commence this course once all of these conditions have been met. The standard conditions of enrolment are that you:

• have a current Aviation Reference Number (ARN)
• have a current Class 1 or Class 2 Aviation Medical
• have a current Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC)
• meet the eligibility criteria for your selected method of payment (including VET Student Loans, if applicable).

The following pathways are available with us following completion of the Diploma:

• Diploma of Aviation – Flight Instructor

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 the CPL certify that you have all the necessary competencies to seek employment as a commercial pilot. The Diploma and the CPL do not guarantee employment.

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 that one attempt at a theory test to achieve the required standard, additional fees will apply. Fees are subject to change.

4 Fees shown on this page are valid for the current calendar year only – or as specified. Fees are reviewed annually and posted to this page by December for the following year. Fees shown in our application system for future years are provisional and may vary from fees shown on this page.

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