Bachelor of Aviation

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This course will equip you for a professional career as a commercial pilot. You will undertake commercial flying training at CAE Oxford Aviation Academy, located at Moorabbin Airport, to obtain your Commercial Pilot Licence and operate a multi-crew jet aircraft. Additional elective flying qualifications are available. You will study the theory units required by CASA up to and including Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) standard, as well as studies in aviation human factors, aviation management and aviation technology.

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Duration

3 Year/s

Campus and intakes

Hawthorn -

Semester 1

Course code

M055N

CRICOS code

063365E

Fees*

A$26,750 (annual for 2013) (In addition to course fees, students will need to pay flying training fees to Oxford Aviation Academy (Australia) if they elect to undertake the practical flying training. Please refer to the Swinburne Aviation web site, Flying Training page for details; http://www.swinburne.edu.au/flyingtraining)*

*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

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Course description

This program information is provided for prospective students. Current students, please refer to your program planner and unit outline. Program planners are available on the faculty website under Information for Current Students.

The objective of the programs is to prepare students for professional careers in the aviation industry either as aeroplane pilots (particularly those with aspirations for a career with regional and major airlines) or in other professional capacities. The double degree with Bachelor of Commerce will equip students with the knowledge and practical skills for a career in the area of the major undertaken in the Commerce studies.

The Bachelor of Aviation or Bachelor of Aviation/Bachelor of Commerce may be undertaken concurrently with Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting) so that graduates may obtain both the theory and practical training to meet the qualifications required of a commercial pilot seeking employment with an airline after undertaking a cadet pilot program, or as a commercial pilot in the general aviation sector. The Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting) consists of entirely practicum units in which the flying training is undertaken. Alternatively,
students may elect to undertake the required flying training privately under the auspices of the University’s arrangements with its’ flying training provider and not enrol in the Graduate Certificate.

Please note that the Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting) is not available to students holding an international student visa.

Some units in this course may be either fully or partially delivered by CAE Oxford Aviation Academy (COAA) at either Moorabbin Airport or Swinburne's Hawthorn campus.

Please also refer to the Aviation website for more information.

(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and cannot study part-time.)

Course structure

The Bachelor of Aviation programs operate under a student workload model based on 100 credit points for a full-time academic year. One credit point is deemed to be equivalent to one hour of student work per week over a semester, whether in contact with staff or in private study. Total student contact hours per unit, including lectures, classes, tutorials and computer laboratory sessions, will normally be approximately 48 hours per week during the academic semesters (Winter and Summer Term have the same number of contact hours but compressed in time).

All units of study are 12.5 credit points unless noted otherwise.

Students complete at least 300 credit points consisting of:

Aviation Professional Major of 16 units, 200 credit points and either,
a Co-Major of 8 units, 100 credit points, or two minors of 4 units, 50 credit points each.

Careers in the Curriculum (0 Credit Points)
In addition to the above, all Swinburne undergraduate students must complete a compulsory unit of study, Careers in the Curriculum. Careers in the Curriculum is an innovative unit designed to assist Swinburne students to enhance their employability and career prospects.

Careers in the Curriculum has been developed by Swinburne Careers and Employment who provide advice and feedback on completing job applications and undergoing interviews, directed at obtaining graduate employment. Careers in the Curriculum is a one semester compulsory unit usually undertaken in second year.

Students will not incur a HECS or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students' employability skills.

Units of study

Aviation Professional Major
HES1900A Private Pilot Licence Theory*
HES1906A Commercial Pilot Licence Theory 1*
HES2901A Commercial Pilot Licence Theory 2*
HES2906A Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory 1*
HES4901A Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory 2 *
HES4906A Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory 3*
HET124A Energy and Motion for Aviation or (HET124 Energy and Motion)
HMS141 Aviation Mathematics
HES1903 Introduction to Aviation
HES1915A Human Performance and Limitations in Aviation
HES1945 Aircraft Electrics and Avionics
HES2910A Human Factors and Performance in Aviation
HES2986A Aviation Regulation and Operation
HES4981A Aviation Business Strategies and Management
HES4961A Aviation Research Project (Part 1)
HES4962A Aviation Research Project (Part 2)
HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum

The units marked with * must meet the appropriate syllabus requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.

For further information, please refer to Aviation Professional Major

Aviation Technology Minor
Select four of:
HES1935 Internal Combustion and Gas Turbine Engines
HES2926 Flight Operations for Managers
HES2930 Aircraft Structures
HES2940 Aircraft Aerodynamics and Performance
HES2945 Aircraft Design and Operations
HES4970 Current & Future Airline Technological Operational Concepts
HES4965 Aviation Study Tour

For further information, please refer to Aviation Technology Minor.

Aviation Management Minor
Select four of:
HES1925 Aviation Marketing
HES2915 Airline Planning & Operations
HES2935 Aircraft Maintenance
HES2990 Airport Planning, Operation and Management
HES2992 Project Management in Aviation (commencing Sem 2, 2013)
HES4916 Integrated Safety Management Systems
HES4965 Aviation Study Tour
HES4990 Aviation Legal Framework
HES4985 Airspace Management and Air Traffic Services
HES6132 Managing Modern Distribution
HES6720 Risk Perception and Analysis or HES6727 Introduction to Risk and Due Diligence

For further information, please refer to Aviation Management Minor.

Other Minors
Minors as approved by the program coordinator.

Recommended Study Sequence
This structure is for 2011 commencement onwards. For students who commenced prior to 2011 are to refer to their Program Planner.

Stage 1
Semester 1
HES1900A Private Pilot Licence Theory *
HES1910 Human Factors & Communication
HET124A Energy and Motion for Aviation
HMS141 Aviation Mathematics

Semester 2 HES1906A Commercial Pilot Licence Theory 1 *

HES1915A Human Performance and Limitations in Aviation*
HES1945 Aircraft Electrics and Avionics
HES2986A Aviation Regulation and Operation

Stage 2
Semester 1 HES2901A Commercial Pilot Licence Theory 2 *

HES2910A Human Factors and Performance in Aviation
First Minor /Co Major 1
First Minor /Co Major 2

Semester 2
HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum #(0 credit points, no fees incurred)
HES2906A Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory 1 *
HES4981A Aviation Business Strategies and Management
First Minor /Co Major 3
First Minor /Co Major 4

Stage 3
Semester 1 HES4901A Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory 2 *

HES4961A Aviation Research Project (Part 1)
Second Minor /Co Major 5
Second Minor /Co Major 6

Semester 2 HES4906A Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory 3 *

HES4962A Aviation Research Project (Part 2)
Second Minor /Co Major 7
Second Minor /Co Major 8

Note:
Students are recommended to follow the above sequence, however you can choose to vary your program by taking alternative electives according to the program structure rules. The faculty will timetable combinations of units according to the recommended sequence.

All seven CASA theory examination credits are required for the student to sit CASA ATPL theory exams.
* These units of study will be either fully or party delivered by CAE Oxford Aviation Academy (COAA), Moorabbin Airport.
# Students should undertake Careers in the Curriculum in their fourth academic semester. Students may undertake it after this point, however, priority will be given to students selecting it as scheduled.
+ Students may undertake HET124 Energy & Motion in lieu of HET124A Energy & Motion for Aviation.

Aims and objectives

The programs embody the objectives of the Swinburne Professional Learning Model through:

Combining teaching, industry visits and guest lecturers, on airfield environment and capstone research projects to provide a professional outcome for graduates.
A number of units in all the programs incorporate project based learning and each stunt has the option to undertake the Aviation Study Tour unit, which is offered on a biannual basis, as well as student exchange with the College of Aviation, Western Michigan University, USA.
With some academic units in all programs delivered on airport, and an integrated approach to practical flying training in the Aviation programs, career skills development and experiential learning is embedded firmly in the undergraduate teaching.
All programs incorporate the unit Careers in the Curriculum providing career assistance within the curriculum, and the option of undertaking a complementary Electives Plus minor designed to diversify career profile.

Career opportunities

This course prepares students for aviation careers in the air transportation industry as professional pilots.

Professional recognition

The Bachelor of Aviation and Bachelor of Aviation/Bachelor of Commerce programs are structured to meet the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirements for Private Pilot Licence, Commercial Pilot Licence and Air Transport Pilot Licence theory examination for aeroplanes.

The Bachelor of Aviation and Bachelor of Aviation (Management) programs however do not have any accreditation by professional bodies.

The Bachelor of Commerce does have professional recognition by various professional bodies, depending on units studied, and details are available through the accreditation document for that program.

Swinburne Abroad

Other opportunities for student exchange and study abroad with other institutions will be considered on a case by case basis.

Academic requirements

To assess eligibility for entry to Swinburne, visit the Academic Entry Requirements page.

English language requirements

Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Certificate: EAP 5 Advanced: 70%; OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 550 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 79, with no individual band below 18.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

Prerequisites

As for the requirements for standard, non-year 12 and TAFE entry above with the following changes:

An advanced mathematics unit must have been successfully completed at year 12 that is deemed to be the equivalent or above or units 3 and 4 VCE Mathematical Methods
The interview and Skills Assessment test may be waived if the applicant resides overseas. However applicants will be recommended in the offer letter to seek suitable skills assessment testing. The COMPASS test is available through Oxford Aviation Academy at their Melbourne, UK and Hong Kong facilities

How to apply

Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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Scholarships

A range of scholarships is available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.

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