A few weeks ago out of interest, I looked at various local universities and TAFE institutions that offer courses related to aviaiton. I noticed that a TAFE campus offers Certificate II, Certificate IV and a Diploma of Aeronautics. The campus in question is
Swan TAFE.
The course description:
Your Career In: This qualification provides the theoretical requirements for the Private Pilot’s Licence covering the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) examination. To apply for the Private Pilot’s Licence there is also a requirement for completion of 40 hours of flying time in an appropriate aircraft. Student pilots must also pass a specialised Class 2 Medical Examination by an Approved Medical Officer.
Now, the question(s) are; Does this course (Cert. II in Aeronautics) give you the PPL? Or just the ground study neccisary for the PPL? Does Swan TAFE provide the 40 hours flight time? The reason I ask is the course is only $270 non-concession and $150 concession.
Also, I quote the course outline
Course Outline: CORE UNITS M0872 - Aircraft General Knowledge (30 hours) M0873 - Aerodynamics (30 hrs) M0875 - Meteorology (40 hrs) M0876 - Airplane Performance (20 hrs) M0877 - Human Factors (5 hrs) M0878 - Navigation (40 hrs) M0879 - Flight Rules And Radio Telephony (30 hrs)
I see this is the same outline as many other aero clubs.
So in the end, "Why is Swan TAFE offering this course at such a low price?"
The courses can be seen
here.
Regards
