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Postgraduate

Graduate Certificate of Aviation

Graduate Certificate of Aviation (GCAV)

Entry requirements
Study mode
  • Online
Campus
  • -
Duration
  • 0.5 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Jan, Jul

Overview

  • Ready to take your career to new heights? With ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø’s Graduate Certificate of Aviation you will develop the skills needed to advance your career in the aviation industry. 
  • Explore topics such as enhancing aviation safety management and culture, optimizing air transport economics and leveraging your leadership identity. 
  • Hone high-level written and interpersonal communication skills suitable for supervisory roles and develop professional research skills relevant to aviation.  
  • Delivered in 6-week teaching blocks, this flexible format enables you to complete your study in less than 4 months, preparing you for complex leadership challenges in aviation.  
  • This Graduate Certificate of Aviation appeals to anyone who wishes to extend their career in aviation, or those in positions such as airport managers, air traffic controllers, first line managers, mid-level defence officers, professional pilots, and licensed aircraft maintenance engineers.  
  • With a focus on management and business principles, this qualification will empower you to critically analyse, assess, and oversee aviation systems, fostering innovative problem-solving skills grounded in real-world scenarios.    
  • Learn from lecturers who are experts in their field and are among the most qualified in Australia for the development and delivery of aviation education programs. 

Further study

After completing the Graduate Certificate of Aviation, you can apply (with credit) to study the Graduate Diploma of Aviation or Master of Business Administration Aviation.  

Career outcomes

  • Add to your existing qualifications and professional portfolio with potential leadership and managerial opportunities in airports, airlines, aviation operations, aviation safety regulation, and aviation accident and incident investigation.

Entry requirements

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

  • Completion of an Australian university Bachelor or Graduate Certificate degree, or equivalent,  in any discipline
    or
  • A minimum of three years’ of supervisory (or higher level) experience in the aviation industry.

Applicants without a recognised bachelor degree but a minimum three years of supervisory aviation experience will be considered on a professional entry basis. Detailed documentation must be submitted explaining why they believe they are suitable to study the degree and their qualifications, including industry history and records of any completed training courses. Positions recognised as supervisory within the industry encompass roles such as air traffic controllers, first line managers, mid-level defence officers, professional pilots, and licensed aircraft maintenance engineers. Given the wide range of potential experiences, each application will be evaluated based on its own strengths.

English language requirements

You are required to meet the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in each subscore. ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø also accepts other English language proficiency tests.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can apply to study with our English language partner, the .

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.