Flight Instructor Rating Practicum

AVF80006 12.5 Credit Points External Venue

Duration

  • 1 Semester

Contact hours

  • 183 Hours

On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.

2022 teaching periods

Hawthorn

HB8  HE Block 8 HB3  HE Block 3

Dates:
1 Nov 21 - 12 Dec 21

Results:
21 Dec 21

Last self enrolment:
1 Nov 21

Census:
12 Nov 21

Dates:
9 May 22 - 19 Jun 22

Results:
19 Jul 22

Last self enrolment:
9 May 22

Census:
20 May 22

Last withdraw without fail:
3 Jun 22
More teaching periods
Higher Ed. Semester 1 Higher Ed. Semester 2

Dates:
28 Feb 22 - 29 May 22

Results:
5 Jul 22

Last self enrolment:
13 Mar 22

Census:
31 Mar 22

Last withdraw without fail:
15 Apr 22

Dates:
1 Aug 22 - 30 Oct 22

Results:
6 Dec 22

Last self enrolment:
14 Aug 22

Census:
31 Aug 22

Last withdraw without fail:
16 Sep 22
HT1  Term 1 HT2  Term 2

Dates:
28 Feb 22 - 17 Apr 22

Results:
17 May 22

Last self enrolment:
28 Feb 22

Census:
11 Mar 22

Last withdraw without fail:
25 Mar 22

Dates:
18 Apr 22 - 29 May 22

Results:
5 Jul 22

Last self enrolment:
18 Apr 22

Census:
6 May 22

Last withdraw without fail:
13 May 22
HT3  Term 3 Winter

Dates:
1 Aug 22 - 11 Sep 22

Results:
11 Oct 22

Last self enrolment:
1 Aug 22

Census:
12 Aug 22

Last withdraw without fail:
26 Aug 22

Dates:
20 Jun 22 - 31 Jul 22

Results:
16 Aug 22

Last self enrolment:
20 Jun 22

Census:
1 Jul 22

Last withdraw without fail:
15 Jul 22

Prerequisites

AVF80013

Corequisites

CASA PIRC theory exam pass

Aims and objectives

To develop advanced knowledge, skills and behaviour to analyse, plan, conduct and review aeronautical knowledge and training for professional flight crew licensing.
To develop the ability to apply suitable instructional techniques to ground and flight training situations.
To demonstrate a consistent high level of aircraft handling.
To plan flight training, conduct the pre-flight briefing and conduct airborne training while managing threats and errors, and conduct post-flight briefing and review training.

Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a specialised knowledge of the aeronautical subjects from the CASA Part 61 MOS; including the ability to display a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical aspects of the lesson topics and be able to communicate these to students and assessors.
2. Apply correct instructional and facilitation techniques including the use of questioning, teaching aids, preparation, lesson planning, the use of assessment techniques and the management of the learning environment with confidence and fluency of delivery.
3. Apply sound judgment and correct technique applicable to all manoeuvres especially in respect of wind strength, use of power and flap, allowance for drift and landing technique, smoothness and accuracy; in the control of height, airspeed, direction and trim to a level of precision in excess of that required for the Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) qualification.
4. To analyse and assess flight training student responses, review and apply corrective measures where necessary.
5. The ability to perform and learn complex skills including cognitive and developmental issues and observational learning.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the cognitive basis of airmanship through situational awareness, captaincy, prioritisation, load shedding and decision making.
7. To identify and utilise knowledge of rates and stages of learning, enforced automaticity, and foundations of expertise in a flight instructional environment.
8. To develop and use effective course training curricula/syllabus and lesson plans and apply appropriate assessment standards and techniques
9. To demonstrate instructor professionalism, including interpersonal skills, implications of being a role model, self-reflection and self-managed professional development.
10. To demonstrate knowledge of the principles and methods of flight instruction and demonstrate the application of applying different learning styles and instructional methods to ensure learning outcomes
 

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