| Duration | 2 years full-time |
| Location | Online |
| Next start term | Term 1, 2025 |
| Study mode | Online |
| Course code | CM54 |
| First-year fee | $141,180 (Indicative) (FFP) |
Overview
The Graduate Diploma of Aviation will provide you with the aeronautical experience required for a career as a commercial pilot under the standard of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) 142 Integrated Program.
In this course, you will build your skills as a pilot, starting with short flights constrained within the aerodrome training area and circuit area right through to the commercial pilot licence level. You will conduct long-distance flights, visiting multiple aerodromes in regional and outback Australia. You will be required to attend a flight training provider approved by the Head of Course in order to complete this course.
You will develop your critical reflection and self-analysis skills as well as analytic, communication and presentation skills. During your study, you will gain the aeronautical experience required to apply for a Recreational Pilot Licence, Private Pilot Licence, Command Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot Licence.
To enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Aviation, you must:
- successfully complete the first year of CQU's Bachelor of Aviation,
- pass a Class 1 Aviation Medical,
- be eligible to hold an Australian Security Identification Card, and
- have the approval of the Head of course.
To gain both aeronautical knowledge and aeronautical experience, you must maintain full-time study in the Bachelor of Aviation (Flight Operations) and the Graduate Diploma of Aviation.
When you graduate from this course, you would normally hold a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) and a Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating (ME-CIR).
Career Opportunities
This course prepares you for aviation careers in the air transportation industry as a commercial pilot.
When you graduate with the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (you will meet the aeronautical experience requirements for a career as a commercial pilot in the air transportation industry. When studied in conjunction with CQUniversity’s Bachelor of Aviation (Flight Operations), you will be prepared to work as a commercial pilot, in other aviation careers in the air transportation industry or in a cadetship/traineeship offered by some airlines. You may also find employment opportunities with the Australian Defence Force which recruits potential pilots for all services.
With additional flight training, you can explore opportunities in general aviation, such as flight instructing, tourism operations, and agricultural operations, such as mustering and crop spraying.
Structure & Availability
The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.
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Your course
You must complete seven units (48 credits):
- The core structure (7 units)
Unit details
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
Course planner
To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and when you will study each unit, check out our course planners.
Additional information
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.
Requirements
To be eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
During your study
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
Fees & Scholarships
Indicative First-Year Fee
The fees listed are indicative and should be used as a guide only. They are based on enrolling in a full-time study load for one academic year in a Full-Fee Paying (FFP) place. For this course, that means seven units studied over two terms. Your fees may vary depending on the units you select and the number you study per term. Check the cost-per-unit spreadsheet available on our fees webpage for the approved unit fees. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees.
Learn more about paying for university or view the FEE-HELP information booklet on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.
Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. Explore other study costs.
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