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Bachelor of Aviation/ Bachelor of Commerce 

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Full-time
Part-time (day) 		Undergraduate 4 years Hawthorn (Semester 1)

This course will equip you for a professional career as a commercial pilot while introducing you to the world of commerce, expanding your career opportunities. You will undertake commercial flying training at Oxford Aviation Academy to obtain your Commercial Pilot Licence and single-engine command Instrument Rating. Additional elective flying qualifications are also available. For your commerce degree, you can choose a major from the following areas: finance; entrepreneurship and innovation; human resource management; international business; management; or marketing.

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The objective of the program is to prepare you for a professional career in the aviation industry either as an aeroplane pilot (particularly with regional and major airlines) or in other professional capacities. The double degree with Bachelor of Commerce will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills for a career in the area of the major undertaken in the commerce studies.
 
The Bachelor of Aviation or Bachelor of Aviation/Bachelor of Commerce may be undertaken concurrently with Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting) so that you may obtain both the theory and practical training to meet the qualifications required of a commercial pilot seeking employment with an airline after undertaking a cadet pilot program, or as a commercial pilot in the general aviation sector.
 
The Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting) consists of entirely practicum units in which the flying training is undertaken. Alternatively,
you may elect to undertake the required flying training privately under the auspices of the university’s arrangements with its flying training provider and not enrol in the Graduate Certificate.
 
Please note that the Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Piloting) is not available to students holding an international student visa.

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The programs embody the objectives of the Swinburne Professional Learning Model through:
  • Combining teaching, industry visits and guest lecturers, on airfield environment and capstone research projects to provide a professional outcome for graduates
  • A number of units in all the programs incorporate project based learning and each stunt has the option to undertake the Aviation Study Tour unit, which is offered on a biannual basis, as well as student exchange with the College of Aviation, Western Michigan Univeristy, USA
  • With some academic units in all programs delivered on airport, and an integrated approach to practical flying training in the Aviation programs, career skills development and experiential learning is embedded firmly in the undergraduate teaching
  • All programs incorporate the unit Careers in the Curriculum providing career assistance within the curriculum, and the option of undertaking a complementary Electives Plus minor designed to diversify career profile

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The Bachelor of Aviation programs operate under a student workload model based on 100 credit points for a full-time academic year. One credit point is deemed to be equivalent to one hour of student work per week over a semester, whether in contact with staff or in private study. Total student contact hours per unit, including lectures, classes, tutorials and computer laboratory sessions, will normally be approximately 48 hours per week during the academic semesters (Winter and Summer Term have the same number of contact hours but compressed in time).
 
Bachelor of Aviation / Bachelor of Commerce
All units of study are 12.5 credit points unless noted otherwise. Students complete at least 400 credit points consisting of:
  • Aviation Professional Major of 16 units, 200 credit points,
  • A minor of 4 units, 50 credit points, and
  • A Commerce Professional Major of 12 units, 150 credit points.
Careers in the Curriculum
All Swinburne undergraduate students will normally complete the compulsory Careers in the Curriculum unit of study targeted at developing career planning and career management skills.

Careers in the Curriculum has been developed by Swinburne Careers and Employment which provides advice and feedback on completing job applications and undergoing interviews, and is directed at obtaining professional graduate employment. Careers in the Curriculum are a one semester compulsory unit normally undertaken in second year.

Students will not incur a HECS or fee debt as the cost will be met by the university as part of an initiative to enhance students’ career skills.

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Aviation professional major
^optional 0 credit point unit; HES3901 Airline Standard Flying Training
 
For further information, please refer to Aviation Professional Major.

The units marked with * must meet the appropriate syllabus requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
 
 
For further information, please refer to Aviation Techonology Minor.
 
Aviation management minor
Select four of:
 
For further information, please refer to Aviation Management Minor.
 
Electives plus minor
Any minor sequence as offered as part of the Higher Education Division’s Elective Plus initiative. Available Elective Plus minors may typically include:
  • Design: Process and Strategy
  • Effective Communication
  • Enterprise Marketing
  • Establishing and Running a Business
  • Information and Knowledge Management
  • Language & Culture - Italian
  • Language & Culture - Japanese
  • Multimedia Web Development
  • Research & Development\
  • Social Research Skills
  • Sustainability
  • External Studies
Other minors
Minors as approved by the program coordinator.

Commerce professional majors
The Commerce Professional Major will consist of 12 units offered through the Faculty of Business and Entrepreneurship. In addition to these twelve units, the major will draw upon the learning outcomes from the Aviation units HES1910 Human Factors and Communication, and HMS141 Aviation Mathematics, which are delivered in both the Aviation Professional Major and Aviation Management Professional Major.
 
The commerce professional majors available are:
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business
  • Management and
  • Marketing
Recommended study sequence
This structure for 2011 commencement onwards, students who commenced prior to 2011 are to refer to their program planner.
 
Stage 1
Semester 1
 
 
Stage 3
Semester 1
HES4901A Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory 2  *
First Minor 1
Commerce Unit 5
Commerce Unit 6

Semester 2
HES4906A Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory 3 *
First Minor 2
Commerce Unit 7
Commerce Unit 7
 
First Minor 3
Commerce Unit 5
Commerce Unit 6
 
Semester 2
HES3901 Airline Standard Flying Training ^
First Minor 3
Commerce Unit 5
Commerce Unit 6
 
Note: 
Students are recommended to follow the above sequence; however you can choose to vary your program by taking alternative electives according to the program structure rules. The faculty will timetable combinations of units according to the recommended sequence.
 
* These units of study will be either fully or party delivered by Oxford Aviation
   Academy (OAA), Moorabvin Airport.
The faculty will timetable combinations of units
   according to the recommended sequence.
^ The faculty will enrol students in HES3901 upon OAA confirmation that CPL (A)
   has been achieved. No Swinburne fees are incurred.
0 All seven CASA theory examination credits are required for the student to sit
   CASA ATPL theory exams.
0 Students should undertake HES0000 Careers in the Curriculum in their fourth
   academic semester. Students may undertake it after this point, however,
   priortity will be given to students selecting it as scheduled.
0 Students holding an international visa are not eligible to undertake IBL.
 
For Commerce requirements, see the program structure rules and the Commerce Major Document C, which can be found: www.swinburne.edu.au/engineering/current-students/program-planners/undergraduate/

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Other opportunities for student exchange and study abroad with other institutions will be considered on a case by case basis.

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This course prepares students for aviation careers in the air transportation industry as professional pilots.

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The Bachelor of Aviation and Bachelor of Aviation / Bachelor of Commerce programs are structured to meet the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirements for Private Pilot Licence, Commercial Pilot Licence and Air Transport Pilot Licence theory examination for aeroplanes.

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Swinburne Graduates develop the following key generic skills and attributes:
  • Teamwork skills
  • Analysis skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Communications skills
  • Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems, and 
  • Ability to work independently
 

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To be eligible for consideration for standard entry students must have satisfactorily completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or its equivalent, such as an interstate or international Year 12 qualification, with the below subjects forming the prerequisites for the programs:         
  • Units 3 & 4 - a study score of at least 20 in English (any) and Mathematical Methods (either).
  • Middle-band: re-ranking based on study scores in specialist mathematics, physics and psychology.
For the Bachelor of Aviation and the Bachelor of Aviation / Bachelor of Commerce double degree, the student's ATAR score along with the outcome of an interview process and a Skill Assessment will determine whether or not an applicant is offered a position. The interview will typically address a candidate's understanding of a career as a professional pilot and the obligations a student will have who undertakes the program. The interview may also consider a candidate's aptitude through appropriate questioning. The Skill Assessment will provide an indication as to the likelihood of the candidate having sufficient skill set to complete the practical flying training and pursue a career as a professional pilot. Although not an entry requirement students undertaking the Aviation programs must be able to satisfy the statutory Class 1 medical requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority if undertaking practical flying training to commercial level.
 
Non-Year 12
As per Year 12 above or TAFE below however, for applicants with partially completed tertiary qualifications, preference given to applicants with credit grade average of at least 65% (VTAC calculated GPA of 5) or above with no fails. An applicant without units 3 and 4 of VCE Mathematical Methods, or failed to achieve a study score of 20 in VCE Mathematical Methods maybe considered if they have successfully completed a mathematics unit(s) at a tertiary or TAFE institution that is deemed to meet or exceed that of units 3 and 4 VCE Mathematical Methods.
 
More information is available via Student Operations VTAC Entry pages:
www.swinburne.edu.au/studentoperations/vtac/minimum-requirements.html

As well as on Swinburne’s Mature Age Students and Non-School Leavers web page:
www.future.swinburne.edu.au/information/mature-age/index.html
 
TAFE
Advanced Diploma holders: preference given to applicants who have achieved a credit grade average of at least 65% with no fails in the final year.
 
Subject to available places, diploma holders may be considered for selection, with preference given to students who have achieved an average distinction level of 75% or above in the last two semesters of the diploma with no fails in the final year.
 
Private Providers
As for TAFE above.
 
Special Entry
Entry Access Schemes (SEAS)
Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS) is the umbrella program covering the special entry and access schemes conducted by tertiary institutions participating in the VTAC system.

There are two distinct schemes within SEAS: 
  • Access and Equity; and 
  • Year 11/12 Special Consideration
Both schemes are designed for applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage, however, each scheme has a specific focus.
SEAS application is available through the VTAC website after applicants have lodged a VTAC course application for either the Aviation or Aviation (Management) bachelor programs.

Access and Equity
SEAS Access and Equity is for all applicants whose education has been affected by long-term disadvantage.
 
Year 11/12 Special Consideration
Year 11/12 Special Consideration is for current Year 12 students who have experienced adverse circumstances specifically in Years 11 and/or 12 which have impacted on their Year 12 results (ATAR).

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The following domestic credit transfer agreements are in place:

Swinburne University of Technology
TAFE Division, School of Engineering
Advanced Diploma of Technology (Aviation)

112.5 credit points (9 units) credit consisting of the following:

HES1900A Private Pilot Licence Theory
HES1906A Commercial Pilot Licence Theory 1
HES2901A Commercial Pilot Licence Theory 2
HES2906A Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory 1
HES4901A Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory 2
HES4906A Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory 3
HES1910 Human Factors and Communication
HES1945 Aircraft Electrics and Avionics
HES2986A Aviation Regulation and Operation

An international Credit Transfer Agreement is currently being approved with EAI-CERAM in France. It is a 2+2 model and covers EAI-CERAM students who have completed two years of either the Bachelor of Aeronautical Science, Bachelor of Aviation Management, or Bachelor of Aeronautical Science with Flight Option and wish to transfer into either the Bachelor of Aviation/Bachelor of Commerce, or Bachelor of Aviation (Management) / Bachelor of Commerce.

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For information on Pathways, plese visit: www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways  

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Applicants for advanced standing will be considered in accordance with Swinburne policies on Recognition of Prior Learning outlined at: http://policies.swinburne.edu.au/ppdonline/showdoc.aspx?recnum=POL/2007/42

In some instances, appropriate exemptions may be granted in the light of prior experience, certain units passed at another institution or Civil Aviation Safety Authority qualifications For students seeking exemptions based on Civil Aviation Safety Authority qualifications the following applies.
 
Bachelor of Aviation
In the case of Aviation degree units, where the unit is intended to be a preparation for undertaking relevant Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) exams, generally, an exemption will be granted from the unit where the student holds a CASA recognised flight crew licence, for which the relevant CASA exam is an issuing prerequisite.

Air Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) (ATPL(A)) level and Instrument Rating Exam (IREX) theory units are exceptions to the above policy, in that exemptions will be granted if the student has the appropriate theory credit and CASA recognised Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) (CPL(A)) at entry to the program.

Students who at entry to the program have not obtained a CASA recognised flight crew licence, but have made substantial progress towards this qualification (approximately 75%) will be requested to submit a notification of intent to apply for exemption upon completion of the flight crew licence in progress. The notification must be approved by the Program Co-ordinator and will advise an expiry date by which the student must complete the qualification in progress and submit the exemption application form.

For articulating students that have undertaken a TAFE qualification incorporating a Certificate IV in Aviation (Commercial Pilots Aeroplane Licence) exemption will be given for equivalent units completed at the entry to the program.

Other than CASA issued licences, the following will also be considered as grounds for exemption; a CASA recognised flight crew licence or qualification including CASA recognised licences/qualifications issued by International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) member states, and CASA recognised Australian Defence Force licences/qualifications.

Exceptions to the above may be considered for Aviation CASA theory units of study not undertaken as scheduled due to the student undertaking an approved international exchange or study abroad program.

Students granted exemptions however must satisfy the university’s residency requirement of studying units totalling a minimum of one year full time (100 credit points).

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For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
 

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A Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship for Aviation is on offer.
 
For information about the Sir Reginald Ansett Scholarship for Aviation at Swinburne, please visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/scholarships  

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Applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC)
 
VTAC code: 34511 (CSP), 34513 (IFP)
 
For further information, visit the VTAC website at: www.vtac.edu.au
 
Applicants who have not already applied through VTAC can apply direct to the university by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.
 
Applicants must also submit the Request for Interview Form by Tuesday 30 September. This is available from the 'How to Apply' section on the Swinburne Aviation Website.

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Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
 

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