BP345 - Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)

Plan: BP345P23 - Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training)
Campus: City Campus

Program delivery and structure

Approach to learning and assessment
Work integrated learning
Program structure
Program transition plan

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Approach to learning and assessment

Approach to learning and assessment:

The teaching approach in this program is designed to foster your development as an independent learner so that you will be able to extend your capabilities once you graduate. Courses undertaken at the City Campus will be delivered via lectorial, seminar, tutorial, workshop, practical and laboratory sessions, site visits and the provision of online materials. You will be expected to complete all prescribed out-of-class learning activities in preparation for scheduled face-to-face and online classes, and encouraged to extend your learning through additional recommended readings and online activities. Of particular importance is the time spent in practice, laboratory based and work integrated learning activities that will develop your employability skills and capabilities.

The flight training component of the program will be conducted in conjunction with the RMIT Flight Training School. The school offers two locations to all students, Point Cook (RAAF Base) as well as Bendigo Airport (Regional). Whist participating in the flight training courses, you will also be required to attend the RMIT City Campus for academic courses.

Select courses in the program are fully online while others use a combination of online, face-to-face and  self-directed learning. All courses use Canvas for the electronic provision of course material, tutorial problems and/or other relevant documents.   

Assessment

Assessment is designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities. Various forms of assessment will be used throughout the program. The assessment you undertake will be appropriate to the objectives and student learning outcomes for each course. Assessment may include class tests, quizzes, essays/reports, oral class presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects, practical assignments, timed assessment, and reflective journals. For the flying component of the program you will be assessed against specific criteria based on CASA recommended standards. 

Inherent requirements

The following information on inherent requirements outlines the tasks you will be required to undertake during professional placement and on-campus learning activities. The non-academic abilities listed are provided for information only and are not entry requirements.

If there are any activities outlined which may be difficult for you to undertake, there are a range of adjustments to your study conditions available to enable and support you to demonstrate these abilities. Please contact the Equitable Learning Service to discuss any adjustments you may require.

Please read the full list of the Bachelor of Applied Science (Aviation) inherent requirements, which apply to the Bachelor of Aviation (Pilot Training): https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/applying-to-rmit/local-student-applications/entry-requirements/inherent-requirements/bachelor-of-applied-science-aviation

By understanding the types of activities you’ll participate in, you can:

- understand more about the program

- determine if you may need support during your studies

- make an informed decision about whether the program is suitable for you

If you are living with disability, long-term illness and/or a mental health condition, we can support you by making adjustments to activities in your program so that you can participate fully in your studies. To receive learning adjustments, you need to register with Equitable Learning Service.

The University considers the wellbeing and safety of all students, staff and the community to be a priority in on-campus learning and professional experience settings.

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Work integrated learning

RMIT is committed to providing students with an education that strongly links formal learning with workplace experience. As a student enrolled in an RMIT program you will:

• undertake and be assessed on a structured activity that allows you to learn, apply and demonstrate your professional or vocational practice
• interact with industry and community when undertaking this activity
• complete an activity in a work context or situation that may include teamwork with other students from different disciplines
• underpin your learning with feedback from interactions and contexts distinctive to workplace experiences

Any or all of these aspects of these aspects of a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience may be in a simulated workplace learning environment.

In this program, you will be doing specific courses that focus on work integrated learning (WIL). You will be assessed on professional or vocational work in a work place setting (real or simulated) and receive feedback from those involved in your industry.

Work integrated learning has been incorporated into the following compulsory (core) courses:

• AERO2631 Managing the Air Traffic Environment
• AERO2431 Aviation Industry Project
• AERO2467 Flying to Recreational Pilot Licence
• AERO2470 Flying to Private Pilot Licence
• AERO2586 Commercial Pilot Licence Flying

In these courses, industry practitioners are engaged in teaching or project supervision, and assessment or feedback on student performance of tasks that are indicative of work that a graduate will do as an employee in the aviation industry. In the course AERO2431 Aviation Industry Project in the final year of the program, you will conduct an independent research capstone project. This project may be undertaken either within RMIT, or within an external company in Australia or elsewhere.

If you are employed, then your final year project may be based in your workplace, solving a problem of direct relevance to your employer. In addition to the dedicated WIL courses listed above, there are other core courses that provide WIL experiences in the program, particularly through the use of industry practitioners and feedback.

You will also be assessed on professional and vocational work in the flying training environment, including in the actual aircraft (during flight and on the ground) and in-flight simulators, during which you will receive feedback from those involved in your industry.

In addition to the above work integrated learning experiences, you may choose to undertake at least 10 weeks of supervised work experience by enrolling in the optional AERO2582 Aviation Professional Experience as a University elective. Enrolling in AERO2582 means that you will be responsible for sourcing your own placement position, a task that aids development of critical career skills in identifying suitable roles and performing well in the recruitment process. The course is normally undertaken in the summer vacation period between years 2 and 3 of the program, but it can be taken at other times to align with your placement. International students please note: due to visa restrictions you are unable to enrol in AERO2582.

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Program Structure

To graduate you must complete the following : Note all courses listed may not be available each semester:
You must complete a total of 288 credit points (e.g. Twenty-Four 12 credit point courses) as follows: - Sixteen (16) 12 credit point Aviation core courses (192 credit points); and 96 credit points from one of the following possible Combinations: Combination 1: Complete one (1) 96 credit point Major; or Combination 2: Complete two (2) 48 credit point Minors; or Combination 3: Complete one (1) 48 credit point Minors and 48 credit points of Major or Minor Option courses; or Combination 4: Complete 96 credit points of Major or Minor Option courses; or Combination 5: Complete 84 credit points of Major or Minor Option courses and either one 12 credit point Placement course or 12 credit points of University elective (Note: International Students will not be able to enroll in the Placement course AERO2582 Aviation Professional Experience due to Student VISA restrictions). Combination 6: Complete 72 credit points of Major or Minor Option courses and either 24 credit points of University elective or 12 credit points of University elective and one 12 credit point Placement course. (Note: International Students will not be able to enroll in the Placement course AERO2582 Aviation Professional Experience due to Student VISA restrictions). Most courses are 12 credit points each, but please note some courses are 24 or more credit points. Major or Minor Option courses mean all courses listed within each Major or Minor. University Electives can include any Major or Minor Option course, or any other course on the University Electives website. Rules on completion of Majors/Minors: A major is typically 96 credit points. A minor is typically 48 credit points. A maximum of Two (2) Minors can be completed in this program. Please note, if you use a course toward the completion of a major or minor, you cannot use that same course again to count toward another major or minor. The Major and Minor courses can be found at the end of the program structure. The courses in each Business Minor need to be completed in the sequence listed
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Year One of Program
Complete the following Eight (8) Courses (International students are not permitted to enrol in courses at the Hartwig Air campus):
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Introduction to Aircraft 12 AERO2376 City Campus Introduction to Aviation 12 AERO2377 City Campus Human Factors in Aviation 12 AERO2379 City Campus Aviation Industry Environment 12 AERO2381 City Campus Aviation Safety and Security Systems 12 AERO2384 City Campus Managing the Air Traffic Environment 12 AERO2631 City Campus Theory to Recreational Pilot Licence 12 AERO2466 Point Cook Campus AERO2589 Hartwig Air AERO2625 RMIT Flight Training - Bendigo Flying to Recreational Pilot Licence 12 AERO2467 Point Cook Campus AERO2590 Hartwig Air AERO2619 RMIT Flight Training - Bendigo
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Year Two of Program
Complete the following Six (6) Courses (International students are not permitted to enrol in courses at the Hartwig Air campus):
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Theory to Private Pilot Licence 12 AERO2469 Point Cook Campus AERO2591 Hartwig Air AERO2624 RMIT Flight Training - Bendigo Flying to Private Pilot Licence 12 AERO2470 Point Cook Campus AERO2592 Hartwig Air AERO2618 RMIT Flight Training - Bendigo Introduction to Commercial Pilot Licence 12 AERO2576 Point Cook Campus AERO2595 Hartwig Air AERO2627 RMIT Flight Training - Bendigo Aviation Quality Systems 12 AERO2380 City Campus Commercial Pilot Licence Theory 12 AERO2587 Point Cook Campus AERO2597 Hartwig Air AERO2617 RMIT Flight Training - Bendigo Commercial Pilot Licence Flying 12 AERO2586 Point Cook Campus AERO2596 Hartwig Air AERO2616 RMIT Flight Training - Bendigo
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Select and Complete Twelve (12) credit points from your Selected Combination OR Select and Complete One (1) course from any University Elective:
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Select and Complete Twelve (12) credit points from your Selected Combination OR Complete the following One (1) Placement Course OR Select and Complete One (1) course from any University Elective:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Aviation Professional Experience 12 AERO2582 City Campus
University Elective
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Year Three of Program
Complete the following Two (2) Courses:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Aircraft Maintenance Management 12 AERO2457 City Campus Aviation Industry Project 12 AERO2431 City Campus
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Select and Complete Seventy-two (72) credit points from your Selected Combination.
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Major List
List of Major(s):
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Major: Professional Aviation
Select and Complete Ninety-six (96) credit points from the following Courses (International students are not permitted to enrol in courses at the Hartwig Air Campus):
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Airport/Airline Operations 12 AERO2383 City Campus AERO2580 Point Cook Campus Aviation Mathematics 12 MATH2314 City Campus Airline Operations 12 AERO2410 City Campus Air Cargo Management and Operations 12 AERO2426 City Campus Aviation Project Management 12 AERO2407 City Campus Airport Planning and Management 12 AERO2382 City Campus Aviation Strategy in the Global Context 12 AERO2408 City Campus Incident and Accident Investigation 12 AERO2570 City Campus Airport Design 12 AERO2454 City Campus Aircraft Airworthiness 12 AERO2459 City Campus Unmanned Aerial System Operations 12 AERO2481 City Campus Theory to Instrument rating 12 AERO2477 Point Cook Campus AERO2593 Hartwig Air AERO2623 RMIT Flight Training - Bendigo Flying to Instrument rating 12 AERO2478 Point Cook Campus AERO2594 Hartwig Air AERO2622 RMIT Flight Training - Bendigo Instructor Theory 24 AERO2578 Point Cook Campus AERO2621 RMIT Flight Training - Bendigo AERO2637 Hartwig Air Flying to Instructor rating 12 AERO2479 Point Cook Campus AERO2620 RMIT Flight Training - Bendigo AERO2638 Hartwig Air Air Transport Pilot Licence 1 & 2 24 AERO2577 Point Cook Campus
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Minor List
List of Minor(s):
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Minor: Professional Aviation
Select and Complete 48 credit points from the following Courses (International students are not permitted to enrol in courses at the Hartwig Air campus):
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Airport/Airline Operations 12 AERO2383 City Campus AERO2580 Point Cook Campus Aviation Mathematics 12 MATH2314 City Campus Airline Operations 12 AERO2410 City Campus Air Cargo Management and Operations 12 AERO2426 City Campus Aviation Project Management 12 AERO2407 City Campus Airport Planning and Management 12 AERO2382 City Campus Aviation Strategy in the Global Context 12 AERO2408 City Campus Incident and Accident Investigation 12 AERO2570 City Campus Airport Design 12 AERO2454 City Campus Aircraft Airworthiness 12 AERO2459 City Campus Unmanned Aerial System Operations 12 AERO2481 City Campus Theory to Instrument rating 12 AERO2477 Point Cook Campus AERO2593 Hartwig Air AERO2623 RMIT Flight Training - Bendigo Flying to Instrument rating 12 AERO2478 Point Cook Campus AERO2594 Hartwig Air AERO2622 RMIT Flight Training - Bendigo Instructor Theory 24 AERO2578 Point Cook Campus AERO2621 RMIT Flight Training - Bendigo AERO2637 Hartwig Air Flying to Instructor rating 12 AERO2479 Point Cook Campus AERO2620 RMIT Flight Training - Bendigo AERO2638 Hartwig Air Air Transport Pilot Licence 1 & 2 24 AERO2577 Point Cook Campus
OR
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Minor: Introduction to Psychology
Select and Complete 48 credit points from the following:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Foundations of Psychology 12 BESC1125 Bundoora Campus BESC1126 City Campus Principles of Psychology 12 BESC1122 Bundoora Campus BESC1123 City Campus Cognitive Psychology 12 BESC1177 Bundoora Campus BESC1178 City Campus Social Psychology 12 BESC1185 Bundoora Campus BESC1186 City Campus Motivation and Organisational Psychology 12 BESC1511 Bundoora Campus BESC1512 City Campus Working with Psychological Health 12 PUBH1426 City Campus
OR
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Minor: Business Analytics
Complete the following 48 credit points:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Introduction to Business Analytics 12 ISYS3446 City Campus Business Data Management 12 ISYS2421 City Campus Advanced Business Analytics 12 ISYS3449 City Campus Supply Chain Analytics 12 OMGT2146 City Campus OMGT2340 Melbourne transfer to Vietnam
OR
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Minor: Supply Chain Analytics
Complete the following 48 credit points:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Introduction to Business Analytics 12 ISYS3446 City Campus Operations Management 12 OMGT1039 City Campus OMGT2349 Melbourne transfer to Vietnam Supply Chain Analytics 12 OMGT2146 City Campus OMGT2340 Melbourne transfer to Vietnam AI Applications in Logistics and Supply Chain 12 OMGT2351 City Campus
OR
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Minor: Data Insights
Complete the following 48 credit points:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Basic Econometrics 12 ECON1066 City Campus ECON1554 Melbourne transfer to Vietnam Forecasting and Quantitative Analysis 12 ECON1061 City Campus ECON1353 Melbourne transfer to Vietnam Survey and Experiments for Business 12 ECON1590 City Campus Data Visualisation with R 12 MATH2237 City Campus
OR
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Minor: Managing Global Teams
Complete the following 48 credit points:
Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus Project Management Processes 12 BUSM4168 City Campus Cross Cultural Management 12 BUSM4688 City Campus BUSM4809 Melbourne transfer to Vietnam Managing Global/Remote Teams Project 12 BUSM2548 City Campus Global Business Project 12 BUSM2546 City Campus
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Program transition plan

Transition Plan 2025

Please note that the below courses will be removed from this program from Semester 1, 2025.

• COSC2960 Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for STEM
• ONPS2702 STEM for Sustainable Development
• BIOL2525 Foundations in Digital Health
• OENG1235 Innovation Ecosystem and the Future of Work

If you have successfully completed any of these courses before the commencement of Semester 1, 2025 they will continue to count towards completion of your program. However, you will not be able to complete the major, and will only be able to complete a maximum of one minor.

If you have commenced prior to Semester 1, 2025 and not yet completed the courses listed above, you will have access to to the full list of combinations available.

If you have completed any of the removed courses please contact  RMIT Student Connect for enrolment advice. 

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