Overview About this course

Take to the skies with TAFE NSW’s innovative commercial pilot licence diploma course. Delivered in partnership with a third-party flight school, learn about air law and aircraft operation through comprehensive practical training, undertaken at a partnered flight school. Aspiring pilots: If you’re ready to start your career in aviation and get industry-ready skills, TAFE NSW introduces the dual Diploma. This requires a dual co-requisite enrolment into both AVI50222 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) and AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating). Existing commercial pilots: For existing commercial pilots, the Diploma satisfies the mandatory requirement to complete a flight review or proficiency check every two years.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

Apply aviation law to your operations
Control an aeroplane on the ground and in the air
Take-off and land safely
Fly at towered and non-towered aerodromes in all types of airspaces
Use radio communications and navigation instruments
Manage fuel, cargo, staff and passengers

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

A national accreditation at Diploma level
Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)
Completion of a total of 170 flight hours
Insight into the industry with possible excursions to a variety of locations
Eligibility to apply for your CASA licence which enables you to work in the industry as a commercial pilot

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

Completion of an online Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment equivalent to a Level 4
A current Class 1 Australian Flight Crew Medical Certificate
An Aviation Reference Number (ARN)
An Aviation Security Identity Card (ASIC)
Completion of a Flight Experience Package with our third-party provider at an additional cost

Completion requirements

During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:

A successful Class 1 medical examination
Meet key flight competency targets throughout the flying program
Successful completion of random drug and alcohol testing requirements
Successful completion of all required external CASA theory examinations
Successful completion of the final CPL Flight Test with an external testing officer
A birth certificate, valid licence or proof of age card as evidence that you are over 18 years of age

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

A foundational understanding of maths and physics
An interest in aviation
Commitment to completing the challenges of the course
The ability to fly and work at heights

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: commercial airline pilot flight instructor commercial pilot for organisations like Royal Flying Doctor Service commercial pilot for charter businesses ground theory instructor.

Licensing

This qualification prepares you for CASA testing to be certified as a commercial pilot and to gain your Part 61 Flight crew licence. For more information, please visit the CASA website.

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 0 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

The Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 0 Courses

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

The Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) does not have any post-graduate courses.

Related study 0 Courses

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

The Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) does not have any related courses.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 29 units of competency, including 28 core and 1 speciality units.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation AVIO0017
Execute advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures AVIY0083
Plan a flight under visual flight rules AVIH0010
Licence to operate a commercial aeroplane AVILIC0003
Operate and manage aircraft systems AVIW0032
Operate in Class G airspace AVIY0035
Operate in controlled airspace AVIY0034
Operate at a controlled aerodrome AVIY0037
Control aeroplane on the ground AVIY0054
Apply the principles of civil air law to aviation operations AVIY0041
Control aeroplane in normal flight AVIY0056
Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes AVIF0027
Manage aircraft fuel AVIY0058
Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments AVIY0033
Land aeroplane AVIY0057
Take off aeroplane AVIY0055
Manage abnormal aeroplane flight situations AVIY0047
Manage pre- and post-flight actions AVIW0029
Operate at non-towered aerodromes AVIY0036
Navigate aircraft under visual flight rules AVIH0014
Implement threat and error management strategies AVIF0029
Maintain aircraft radio communications AVIE0006
Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations AVIY0040
Manage situational awareness in aircraft flight AVIZ0006
Manage aircraft passengers and cargo AVIF0033
Manage safe flight operations AVIF0030
Manage human factors in aviation operations AVIF0035
Implement aviation risk management processes AVIF0026

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TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
TAFE NSW Libraries

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Overview About this course

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Course outcomes

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Completion requirements

Entry recommendations

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Licensing

Study pathways

Your experience counts

Units Units taught in this course

Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation AVIO0017

Execute advanced aeroplane manoeuvres and procedures AVIY0083

Plan a flight under visual flight rules AVIH0010

Licence to operate a commercial aeroplane AVILIC0003

Operate and manage aircraft systems AVIW0032

Operate in Class G airspace AVIY0035

Operate in controlled airspace AVIY0034

Operate at a controlled aerodrome AVIY0037

Control aeroplane on the ground AVIY0054

Apply the principles of civil air law to aviation operations AVIY0041

Control aeroplane in normal flight AVIY0056

Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes AVIF0027

Manage aircraft fuel AVIY0058

Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments AVIY0033

Land aeroplane AVIY0057

Take off aeroplane AVIY0055

Manage abnormal aeroplane flight situations AVIY0047

Manage pre- and post-flight actions AVIW0029

Operate at non-towered aerodromes AVIY0036

Navigate aircraft under visual flight rules AVIH0014

Implement threat and error management strategies AVIF0029

Maintain aircraft radio communications AVIE0006

Apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations AVIY0040

Manage situational awareness in aircraft flight AVIZ0006

Manage aircraft passengers and cargo AVIF0033

Manage safe flight operations AVIF0030

Manage human factors in aviation operations AVIF0035

Implement aviation risk management processes AVIF0026

TAFE NSW offers packaged specialty units

Apply aircraft safety procedures AVIF0023

Control aircraft in advanced flight manoeuvres AVIY0017

Plan a flight under night visual flight rules AVIH0015

Operate aircraft in the traffic pattern at night AVIY0073

Supervise and manage safe flight operations as pilot in command AVIN0004

Navigate aircraft under night visual flight rules AVIH0016

Command an aircraft in a multi-crew environment AVIN0003

Conduct night vision imaging system operations AVIW0026

Maintain and manage situational awareness as pilot in command AVIZ0002

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