Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)
Earn 3 multi-engine and instrument flying qualifications in 1 course
AVI50519
Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)
RTO Code: 45684 CRICOS Provider: 03913A
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What's included?
A crucial step in any professional pilot's training
An Instrument Rating is a must-have for any aspiring pilot seriously considering a successful career in aviation, and is
a compulsory requirement for many career pathways including becoming an airline pilot. The AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) course combines both multi-engine and instrument flight training, making it a highly valuable course for professional pilots.
The course first covers CASA Multi-Engine Class Rating syllabus, teaching you how to operate a multi-engine aircraft, before moving on to the instrument flight training components. You’ll begin instrument training in our state-of-the-art full cockpit ALSIM AL42 Diamond DA42 flight simulator, which features a Garmin G1000 avionics system, before moving on to practical instrument flying exercises in single and then multi-engine aircraft.
RTO Code: 45684 CRICOS Provider: 03913A
Master your instruments, and your career path
Mastering your instruments and obtaining an Instrument Rating will allow you to act as Pilot In Command (PIC) for departure, flight, and arrival without visual reference or in marginal weather and light conditions under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). Being able to fly regardless of conditions greatly increases your pilot career options. Upon completion of this course, you will receive both a Multi-Engine Class Rating and a Multi-Engine Command Instrument Rating, as well as your Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) qualification.
Instrument Rating training takes a minimum of 40 hours, which includes 20 hours of flight simulator training and 20 hours of practical flight training. During the course you will be taught and assessed in navigation aid tracking, instrument approaches, emergency procedures, take-off procedures and landing procedures. To be able to commence this course, you must already hold a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL).
RTO Code: 45684 CRICOS Provider: 03913A
VET Student Loans (VSL)
Vet Student Loans (VSL) is an Australian Commonwealth Government loan program that provides tuition fee loans to full fee-paying students that meet VSL eligibility requirements, allowing them to obtain qualifications and then repay the loan once they start earning an income.
Learn To Fly Australia Pty Ltd (trading as Learn To Fly Melbourne) is proud to be a VET Student Loans approved course provider (RTO 45684) for the AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) course.
Click here to find out more about VET Student Loans.
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1. Program Summary
Upon completion of the Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) course, students will have gained the minimum experience which is required as a baseline for the aviation industry. This competency will allow students to fly as an IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) pilot in a multi-engine aircraft, and fly in reduced minima as set out in the approach and departure procedures.
Prerequisites: Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
Study Mode: Mixed (Face-to-Face & Online)
Availability: Moorabbin (Melbourne, VIC)
Flight Training Hours: 50.9
Duration: 13 weeks | Full Time @ 24 Hours a Week
Cost: AUD $38,950
RTO Code: 45684 CRICOS Code: 03913A -
2. Course Units
AVIH0013 Plan a flight under instrument flight rules
AVIH0017 Navigate aircraft under instrument flight rules
AVIF0029 Implement threat and error management strategies
AVIF0030 Manage safe flight operations
AVIY0033 Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments
AVIY0044 Conduct a 2D instrument approach
AVIY0045 Conduct a 3D instrument approach
AVIY0050 Perform instrument arrival and standard arrivals procedures
AVIY0072 Operate a Multi-Engine Aeroplane
AVIY0073 Operate aircraft in the traffic pattern at night
AVIY0074 Perform non-published instrument departure procedures
AVIY0075 Perform published instrument departure procedures
AVIY0076 Perform visual circling approach
AVIY0081 Conduct a 2D global navigation satellite system non-precision instrument approach
AVIH0015 Plan a flight under night visual flight rules
AVIH0016 Navigate aircraft under night visual flight rules
AVIW0032 Operate and manage aircraft systems
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3. CASA Theory Exams
The AVI50219 Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence – Aeroplane) is developed to align with the CASA syllabus and embed the learning outcomes for students to prepare to undertake the required CASA cyber examinations. Theory assessments (examinations) require a 70% pass mark except for those marked*. Click the below links for more information.
Instrument Rating
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4. Timetable
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5. Policies
Refund Policy: Refer To Student Handbook
Privacy Policy: Refer To Student Handbook
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6. ASQA VET Quality Framework
For more information on the ASQA VET Quality Framework, visit
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7. Latest News
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for international students - 9/1/2022
https://www.dese.gov.au/covid-19/coronavirus-covid-19-information-international-students
Visa processing update - 24/11/2021
Due to the Australian border reopening to eligible temporary visa holders from 15 December 2021, the Department of Home Affairs is expecting an increase in visa applications.
We encourage you to provide the Department of Home Affairs with complete Student visa applications. To check the requirements, students can use the Document Checklist Tool.
A complete application will enable quicker processing and reduce backlogs, particularly during peak processing periods. Incomplete applications can also cause validity issues resulting in students not receiving their Bridging Visas, and in some circumstances, causing students to become unlawful.
Please do the followings:
Complete health examinations, English language tests, and biometrics collection as soon as possible;
Provide evidence of health insurance up to the appropriate date;
Check application and update if any of the details have changed;
If a student has changed their CoE since they applied, they will need to attach the new CoE to the application via ImmiAccount as soon as possible.
It is important that education providers provide students with CoEs as early as possible so that Students can lodge their applications as early as possible, thus helping to avoid high numbers of visa applications in mid-March.
Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
Timetable
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Week |
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ASQA Content |
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1 |
Instrument Rating Theory |
N/A |
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2 |
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3 |
VOR/NDB Intercepts Sector Entries |
AVIF0029 Implement threat and error management strategies AVIY0075 Perform published instrument departure procedures |
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4 |
Standard Instrument Departures DME Arc |
AVIF0030 Manage safe flight operations AVIY0044 Conduct a 2D instrument approach |
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5 |
2D Approach RNAV-GNSS 3D Approach |
AVIY0045 Conduct a 3D instrument approach AVIY0081 Conduct a 2D global navigation satellite system non-precision instrument approach |
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6 |
Arrivals and STARS Circling Approach Departures |
AVIW0032 Operate and manage aircraft systems AVIY0050 Perform instrument arrival and standard arrival route procedures |
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7 |
Local Airwork |
AVIY0076 Perform visual circling approach AVIY0033 Operate aircraft using aircraft flight instruments |
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8 |
Local Airwork |
AVIY0074 Perform non-published instrument departure procedures AVIY0073 Operate the aircraft in the traffic pattern at night |
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9 |
Navigation Exercise 1-2 |
AVIH0013 Plan a flight under instrument flight rules |
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10 |
Navigation Exercise 3-4 |
AVIH0017 Navigate aircraft under instrument flight rules |
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11 |
Revision |
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12 |
Flight Test |
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Flight training milestones are subject to student progression and weather.
For further information on syllabus and lessons, refer to individual student training plan
Safe & Seamless Training.
Diploma Course Details
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RTO Code: 45684 CRICOS Provider: 03913A
Step by Step Procedures
How To Apply?
At Learn To Fly Melbourne, we don’t just train pilots, but future captains. If you have a passion for flying and the ambition to develop a career in aviation, we would like to hear from you. Applications for our 12-week AVI50519 Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating) course are open year-round, with quarterly intakes. Grab the opportunity to complete this highly valuable professional pilot qualification today!
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1. Assess your eligibility
Domestic Students:
Holds a Year 12 Certificate
Be able to pass the pre-enrolment interview
Holds an Aviation Reference Number (ARN)
Be able to apply for an Aviation Security ID Card (ASIC)
Be able to pass the Class 1 Aviation Medical Check
International Students:
Must be over the age of 18 years
Meet English language requirements
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2. Apply for the course
Applicant to download files
1. Enrolment Process Overview
2. Student Handbook
3. Expression of Interest (EOI)
4. Recognition of Prior Learning Application Kit
5. Recognition of Prior Learning Application Form
6. Enrolment Form
7. VET Student Loan Request Form
Students need to submit the Expression of Interest (EOI) Form and complete the Online Enrolment at least 4 weeks before the course is due to commence.
For Domestic Students, if you wish to choose VET Student Loan (VSL) as your payment option, please choose "VET Student" option when you Enrol Online. You will also need to submit the VET Student Loan Request Form. For more information about the VET Student Loans, please check out our VET Student Loans webpage
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3. Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (optional)
LTF ensures that an individual’s prior learning is recognized, irrespective of how or where the learning has taken place including recognizing the qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other Registered Training Organization. All candidates will be provided with a copy of the Recognition of Prior Learning policy and procedure and application kit. Applications for PRL will be managed and assessed by the RPL Assessor. RPL will be granted for modules where it can be substantiated that the applicant has achieved the key learning outcomes / units of competency ONLY.
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4. Pre-enrolment interviews
We will assess your application and inform you whether your initial application has been accepted or declined.
If your application has been accepted, we will ask you to participate in a number of pre-enrolment interviews. We use information from these interviews to assess your suitability for the course. This stage will involve between 2 to 4 hours of your time (approximately) and interviews may be scheduled over a week or more. This stage must be completed before the start date for your selected course intake. -
5. Receive the offer of enrolment
If you have passed the Pre-Enrolment Interviews, you will be offered a place in your selected course. We will send you a Letter of Offer and an Enrolment Agreement.
For international students, a payment of $1,500 non-refundable enrolment fee is required.
For students who have applied for the VET Student Loans (VSL), we will also send you a VET Student Loans Statement of Covered Fees and Fee Notice that sets out what fees are covered, and not covered, by the loan; and notify the department that you wish to apply for a VET Student Loan. -
6. Accept the offer of enrolment
To accept the offer, you must read, sign and return all the forms to us.
For international students, we will send you a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter so they can apply for their Student Visa. This will be generated within 28 days from confirmation of acceptance.
For students who have applied for the VET Student Loans (VSL), the department will send you an email with your login details to the electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form (eCAF). You must submit the signed and completed eCAF form to us on or before the first census date for your course. We recommend you submit this form as far ahead of the census date as possible. If you do not submit your form on or before the census date, you will not be eligible for a VET Student Loan for all or part of the course and you will become personally liable to pay tuition fees directly to us at that time. The department will notify you when your application for a VET Student Loan has been accepted or denied. -
7. Orientation & commencement
All new students will undertake an orientation tour of the premises prior to the commencement of studies.
See why there’s no better place to learn to fly.
Our Graduate
Chunki (Peter) Cheung“Having an Instrument Rating not only allows you to fly in more weather conditions – learning how to operate under IFR broadens your aviation knowledge and gives you a competitive advantage when applying to airlines. Learn To Fly goes above and beyond to help you succeed and be prepared for your career. They also offer you the option of training in a Diamond DA42 or Piper Seminole aircraft.”
