Private Pilot Licence Practicum

AVF80001 12.5 Credit Points External Venue

Duration

  •  1 Semester

Contact hours

  • 89 Hours

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

2022 teaching periods

Hawthorn

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
More teaching periods
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 Summer

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:
4 Jan 22 - 13 Feb 22

Results:
1 Mar 22

Last self enrolment:
4 Jan 22

Census:
14 Jan 22

Last withdraw without fail:
28 Jan 22
Winter

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

Corequisites

Indicates a subject must be taken in the same Teaching Period
 

Aims and objectives

To consolidate the theory taught in AVT10001 or AVT10005 and integrate this theory into the
practical flying training to obtain a Private Pilot Licence (PPL).
 
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
 
1. Demonstrate that they can safely operate the aircraft within defined limitations and COAAM standard operating procedures
2. Demonstrate that they can conduct themselves in a responsible and accountable manner as the pilot in command of a cross country flight that could carry passengers.
3. Conduct aircraft pre-flight determining complete aircraft serviceability, fuel requirements and loading procedures
4. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to plan and conduct a flight from departure aerodrome to a destination aerodrome, or alternative aerodrome, navigating the aircraft under the applicable flight rules. This includes pre-flight planning, compliance with airspace procedures and departure and arrival procedures, and navigation under normal and abnormal conditions.
5. Demonstrate that they can manage aircraft systems, passengers and air traffic control requirements during normal and abnormal operations
6. Demonstrate English language proficiency to a minimum of ICAO level 4 standard
7. Demonstrate the practical application of non-technical skills in the area of threat and error management during flying operations
8. Apply the theory and practical knowledge gained to attain a Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane).