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Advanced Diploma of Aeronautics - Airline Transport Pilot

Advanced Diploma of Aeronautics - Airline Transport Pilot

Accredited course
National Code:
52738WA
State Code:
YK90
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/06/2015
Field of Education
0315 - Aerospace Engineering And Technology
AQF Level
Advanced Diploma of
Nominal Hours
1460
Duration
4 Semesters
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

Graduates of this qualification;
- Will attain the required specialised knowledge and technical skills through integrated application of learning in preparation to meet the examination requirements of the CASA up to a Commercial Pilot

Licence with specialised knowledge up to International Airline Transport Pilot (for either fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft).
- Will be able to apply the specialised knowledge and skills to execute correct judgments in complex and sometimes unpredictable situations based on broad range of technical, communication and analysis techniques.

Schedule
This qualification has two distinct pathways, either:
- Advanced Diploma of Aeronautics - Airline Transport Pilot (Fixed Wing) / AA22
- Advanced Diploma of Aeronautics - Airline Transport Pilot (Rotary Wing) / AA23

To be awarded the Advanced Diploma of Aeronautics - Airline Transport Pilot (Fixed Wing), competence must be demonstrated in a total of twenty nine (29) units and modules:
- ten (10) core units of competence and
- seventeen (17) core modules
and either
- one (1) unit of competence and
- one (1) module from Elective group “Flight Instruction”
OR
- two (2) units of competence from Elective group “Management”.

To be awarded the Advanced Diploma of Aeronautics - Airline Transport Pilot (Rotary Wing), competence must be demonstrated in a total of twenty nine (29) units and modules:
- nine (9) core units of competence and
- seventeen (17) core modules and
- one (1) Mandatory Elective - Flying
and either
- one (1) unit of competence and
- one (1) module from Elective group “Flight Instruction”
OR
- two (2) units of competence from Elective group “Management”.
Pathways
State Code Title
AA22 Airline Transport Pilot (Fixed Wing)
AA23 Airline Transport Pilot (Rotary Wing)
1. Fixed Wing Specialisation - Core Units and Modules

All twenty seven (27) units and modules must be completed when choosing the FIXED WING specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AW731 AW731 Advanced aerodynamics and airframe systems 40 Module
AW732 AW732 Advanced aircraft power plants and associated systems 40 Module
AW734 AW734 Advanced Navigation 40 Module
35752 35752 Airline Scheduling and Planning 40 Module
AW729 ATPFIX605A Commercial Flight Operations - Fixed Wing 60 Module
24175 24175 Describe aircraft engine and systems 40 Module
24171 24171 Establish aeronautical foundations 65 Module
24177 24177 Explain aerodynamic principles 40 Module
AW724 ATPFIX601A Flight Assessment Course - Fixed Wing 65 Module
AW733 AW733 Flight rules and air law for airline pilots 40 Module
35751 35751 Global meteorology and climatology 40 Module
D5078 TLID3015A Identify and label explosives and dangerous goods 20 Unit of competency
24176 24176 Identify specifics of aviation meteorology 60 Module
24178 24178 Identify visual flight operations legal requirements 70 Module
24172 24172 Investigate aircraft performance, loading and planning 100 Module
WE213 AVIO2014A Manage disruptive and or unlawful behaviour 20 Unit of competency
WB769 AVIF4001B Manage human factors in aircraft flight 20 Unit of competency
AW736 AW736 Manage human factors in an airline environment 40 Module
35749 35749 Modern aircraft structure 40 Module
AW730 ATPFIX606A Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating - Fixed Wing 60 Module
AW727 ATPFIX603A Night Visual Flight Rules and Emergency Recovery - Fixed Wing 30 Module
AW726 ATPFIX602A Non-Commercial Operations Basic Navigation - Fixed Wing 55 Module
AW735 AW735 Operation and performance of a regular public transport aircraft 40 Module
35750 35750 Operations of design-specific aircraft 40 Module
24173 24173 Outline air navigation basics 35 Module
WB778 AVIH5016A Plan a flight under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) 40 Unit of competency
AW728 ATPFIX604A Preliminary Commercial Flight Operations - Fixed Wing 55 Module
2. Fixed Wing Specialisation - Management Elective Units

Choose either Management OR Flight Instruction Elective units when completing the FIXED WING specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of the available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D5145 TLIF4007A Implement and coordinate accident-emergency procedures 40 Unit of competency
D0846 BSBMGT502B Manage people performance 50 Unit of competency
3. Fixed Wing Specialisation - Flight Instruction Elective Units

Choose either Management OR Flight Instruction Elective units when completing the FIXED WING specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of the available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AW737 AW737 Flight Instruction PMI (Principles and Methods of Instruction) 40 Module
AW746 ATPFIX607A Initial Flight Instructor Rating Grade 3 - Fixed Wing 100 Module
4. Rotary Wing Specialisation - Core Units and Modules

All twenty six (26) units and modules must be completed when choosing the ROTARY WING specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AW731 AW731 Advanced aerodynamics and airframe systems 40 Module
AW732 AW732 Advanced aircraft power plants and associated systems 40 Module
AW734 AW734 Advanced Navigation 40 Module
35752 35752 Airline Scheduling and Planning 40 Module
AW742 ATPROT605A Commercial Flight Operations - Rotary Wing 35 Module
24175 24175 Describe aircraft engine and systems 40 Module
24171 24171 Establish aeronautical foundations 65 Module
24177 24177 Explain aerodynamic principles 40 Module
AW725 ATPROT601A Flight Assessment Course - Rotary Wing 65 Module
AW733 AW733 Flight rules and air law for airline pilots 40 Module
35751 35751 Global meteorology and climatology 40 Module
D5078 TLID3015A Identify and label explosives and dangerous goods 20 Unit of competency
24176 24176 Identify specifics of aviation meteorology 60 Module
24178 24178 Identify visual flight operations legal requirements 70 Module
24172 24172 Investigate aircraft performance, loading and planning 100 Module
WE213 AVIO2014A Manage disruptive and or unlawful behaviour 20 Unit of competency
WB769 AVIF4001B Manage human factors in aircraft flight 20 Unit of competency
AW736 AW736 Manage human factors in an airline environment 40 Module
35749 35749 Modern aircraft structure 40 Module
AW740 ATPROT603A Night Visual Flight Rules and Emergency Recovery - Rotary Wing 30 Module
AW739 ATPROT602A Non-Commercial Operations Basic Navigation - Rotary Wing 45 Module
AW735 AW735 Operation and performance of a regular public transport aircraft 40 Module
35750 35750 Operations of design-specific aircraft 40 Module
24173 24173 Outline air navigation basics 35 Module
WB778 AVIH5016A Plan a flight under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) 40 Unit of competency
AW741 ATPROT604A Preliminary Commercial Flight Operations - Rotary Wing 70 Module
5. Rotary Wing Specialisation - Flying Core Unit

Choose one (1) of the following units when completing the ROTARY WING Specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AW744 ATPROT607A Advanced Commercial Operations - Rotary Wing 35 Module
AW743 ATPROT606A Command Instrument Rating - Rotary Wing 75 Module
6. Rotary Wing Specialisation - Management Elective Units

Choose either Management OR Flight Instruction elective units when completing the ROTARY WING specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of the available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D5145 TLIF4007A Implement and coordinate accident-emergency procedures 40 Unit of competency
D0846 BSBMGT502B Manage people performance 50 Unit of competency
7. Rotary Wing Specialisation - Flight Instruction Elective Unit

Choose either Management OR Flight Instruction elective units when completing the ROTARY WING specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of the available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AW737 AW737 Flight Instruction PMI (Principles and Methods of Instruction) 40 Module
AW745 ATPROT608A Initial Flight Instructor Rating Grade 3 - Rotary Wing 100 Module
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