Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)

Qualification code: AVI50519

Overview

Do you want to take your flying to another level?

This course complies with both Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) licensing regulations and Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). This means that on successful completion of the course you will be awarded the following:

  • Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)

  • CASA Instrument Rating

  • CASA Multi-Engine Class Rating

Course Entry Requirements

For entry into this Diploma course, the following prerequisites must be met:

  • Hold an Australian PPL or CPL.

  • 50 hours cross-country Pilot in Command time.

  • 5 hours night flying, including at least 1 hour solo night circuits.

  • Hold at least a CASA Class 2 medical certificate.

  • Have passed the IREX (Instrument Rating Exam). The college regularly conducts IREX theory courses. Click here to find out more.

Course Content

To be awarded the Diploma of Aviation, students must complete the 13 core units of competency listed as part of the AVI50219 training package found here, as well as the following elective unit:

  • AVIY0045 Conduct a 3D instrument approach

Outcomes

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the nationally recognised AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating). You will also be issued a CASA Instrument Rating and Multi-Engine Class Rating.

Delivery

This course is currently delivered on a full-time basis on our campus at Jandakot Airport, Western Australia.

Fees

The current course fee is estimated at $34,000. This includes:

  • 25 hours of dual multi-engine training

  • 18 hours of dual simulator training

  • All landing, approach and airways fees

  • 16.5 hours of formal briefing

  • Free simulator practice as determined by the flight instructor

The following is not included in the course fees:

  • Air Law documents

  • Navigation equipment

  • Headset

  • Aviation medical

  • Aviation Security Identification Card

  • Uniform items

 Third Party Provider

The Western Australia Aviation College partners with The Royal Aero Club of WA to provide the practical flight training and assessment of this Diploma course. All ground theory is delivered in house by Western Australian Aviation College specialist lecturers.

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