Aviation and Aerospace Fundamentals - Basic Aviation Theory
Aviation and Aerospace Fundamentals is a series of short courses designed to offer you the foundational skills and knowledge you need. Designed by industry for industry, in as little as one day you can do sample or short courses that can help you pursue the path that’s right for you.
This course will introduce you to the basics of aviation theory including aircraft terminology, navigation and aerodynamics. It will provide you with a greater understanding of aircraft, how they take flight, and factors that may affect an aircraft whilst in flight. The course will help you understand how aircraft get in the air, steer in the air, stay in the air and land safely.
Who should attend?
This program has been developed for those wanting to enter the Aviation and Aerospace industry or to develop a greater understanding of basic aviation theory within the industry.
Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 20% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.
Duration
Online up to 1 month, Live Online 2 days
Study modes
Full-time

Short Course Outline - Aviation and Aerospace Fundamentals
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Swinburne Live Online Short Courses and Qualifications
Our Live Online training is delivered to you live, providing similar interactions as face to face training with the benefits of remote access. The training is delivered through video conferencing and discussion board platforms. Workshops are broken into interactive video sessions, including presentations and distribution of materials and discussion board based activities.
Our Live Online delivery
Our Live Online delivery is a dynamic, engaging and interactive way to learn remotely. It’s just like face to face but with the added benefits of digital technology. Your facilitator will present in real-time, and you will be able to participate in group discussions and collaborate on exercises and group activities using our interactive platforms.
Course details
- Course delivery, learning objectives and benefits.
Course delivery
The Aviation and Aerospace Fundamentals - Basic Aviation Theory course is delivered self-paced Online as well as Live Online.
Learning objectives
In this Aviation Fundamentals course you will learn:
- Aircraft terminology
- Aerodynamics
- Navigation
- Performance and loading
- Air law
- Meteorology
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