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Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)

AVI50519
Transport & logisticsDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
14Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
35Training providers
May 2021Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AVI50519, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
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Occupations
Helicopter PilotCommercial Pilot
Industries
Aviation
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AVI50519 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 14 units: 13 core plus the rest chosen as electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AVIF0029Implement threat and error management strategies
AVIF0030Manage safe flight operations
AVIH0013Plan a flight under instrument flight rules
AVIH0015Plan a flight under night visual flight rules
AVIH0016Navigate aircraft under night visual flight rules
AVIH0017Navigate aircraft under instrument flight rules
AVIW0032Operate and manage aircraft systems
AVIY0033Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments
AVIY0044Conduct a 2D instrument approach
AVIY0045Conduct a 3D instrument approach
AVIY0050Perform instrument arrival and standard arrival route procedures
AVIY0072Operate a multi-engine aeroplane
AVIY0073Operate aircraft in the traffic pattern at night
AVIY0074Perform non-published instrument departure procedures
AVIY0075Perform published instrument departure procedures
AVIY0076Perform visual circling approach
AVIY0077Conduct a 2D non-directional beacon instrument approach
AVIY0078Conduct a 2D very high frequency omni-directional radio range instrument approach
AVIY0079Conduct a 3D instrument landing system instrument approach
AVIY0080Conduct a 2D distance measuring equipment global navigation satellite system instrument approach
AVIY0081Conduct a 2D global navigation satellite system non-precision instrument approach
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AVI50519 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

35 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

AIR GOLD COASTBased in QLD · Registered since 2010→
AIRFLITE FLYING COLLEGEBased in WA · Registered since 2020→
Airways AviationBased in QLD · Registered since 2007→
AIRWORK AVIATIONBased in QLD · Registered since 2002→
Archerfield AviatorsBased in NSW · Registered since 1996→
Australian Airline Pilot Academy Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2010→
Australian Aviation Training NetworkBased in QLD · Registered since 2003→
AUSTRALIAN FLIGHT TRAINING ACADEMYBased in VIC · Registered since 2010→
Australian International Aviation College PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2021→
Aviation AustraliaBased in QLD · Registered since 2001→
Becker Helicopter Services Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
Bunbury Flying SchoolBased in WA · Registered since 2011→
FLIGHT ONE SCHOOL OF AVIATIONBased in QLD · Registered since 2005→
FLIGHT TRAINING ADELAIDEBased in SA · Registered since 2005→
FLY OZ PTY LTDBased in NSW · Registered since 2017→
Flylink Aviation CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2019→
Gawne Aviation Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2003→
Helitec Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2020→
Inbound AviationBased in VIC · Registered since 2023→
J&J Aviation Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2008→
LEARN TO FLY MELBOURNEBased in VIC · Registered since 2021→
MANAGEERING PTY LTDBased in WA · Registered since 1995→
Melbourne Flight Academy Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2026→
Natwide Training AustraliaBased in SA · Registered since 2010→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.