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Application Form

In addition to UAC or direct admission applications, all applicants must complete the application form available from the School website (http://www.aviation.unsw.edu.au/future/bavfly.html) or by requesting one from the Undergraduate Coordinator (aviab@unsw.edu.au or +61 2 9385 5756).

Interviews and aptitude tests will be arranged with applicants after receipt of the application form.

Interview

An interview must be undertaken with the Head of School, Director of Flying Operations, Head of Operations or another person nominated by the Head of School to ascertain potential student suitability for a career as a pilot, and also to determine the likelihood of the applicant possessing at least the minimum motivation and aptitude required to successfully undertake flying training.

The standardised interview is targeted to benchmarks in the areas of mental arithmetic, planning/initiative/independence, teamwork, motor skills, situation awareness, self-confidence, passion/motivation/interest, sense of entitlement, reaction to criticism and communication.

The interview also is required to advise the applicant on special requirements related to airborne flying training; in particular: medical certification, the scope and nature of the training at Bankstown Airport, financial arrangements and security clearance applications.

UNSW Students may be granted Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) which may or may not reduce the amount of learning required to achieve a degree at UNSW. Generally, RPL is only granted based on the completion of tertiary-level studies, but in exceptional circumstances may also include non-formal or informal learning such as professional experience. RPL will not be granted based on partly completed tertiary courses. All applications for RPL at UNSW are subject to UNSW Recognition of Prior Learning (Coursework Programs) Policy and Procedures. Students seeking credit for courses completed at another university are required to submit documentary evidence (course outlines, academic transcripts) to support their application, and to nominate the course(s) for which they seek credit. In addition, the following conditions apply for all UNSW Science programs (including the Science component of dual award programs): Specified course credit, i.e. credit granted for an exact or near exact equivalence to a course at UNSW, will not be granted when more than 7 years has elapsed from the successful completion of the course (or other learning) and the student’s commencement in the Science program. Where this time period is shorter it will be stipulated in the individual rules for the relevant program. Unspecified course credit (e.g. General Education or free electives) will not be granted when more than 10 years has elapsed from the successful completion of the course (or other learning) and the student’s commencement in the Science program. Students may only receive credit of up to a maximum of 50% of the coursework component of their Science program, excluding Honours. For most undergraduate programs this will be 72 UOC. For dual award programs that include a Science component, it will be a maximum of 50% of the Science component of the dual degree, excluding Honours. Credit for the other program will be assessed by the Faculty that administers that program. Applications for RPL will only be assessed for students who have accepted a place to study in a UNSW Science program. Students must formally apply for RPL unless they become a UNSW student as part of a formal Articulation Agreement. Applications for RPL should be made as early as possible in the student’s program. Students who are readmitted into a Science program after a period of unapproved absence or deferment, or after exclusion, will not necessarily retain credit for all units completed at UNSW prior to the absence if the date of completion of the units of study is greater than the 7 and 10-year rules outlined in points 1 and 2 above. In these cases, the credit retained will be decided by the Associate Dean (Academic Programs) in consultation (when necessary) with the Program and/or Course Authority.

Continued participation requirements: In order to commence flying training after enrolment, students must:

Obtain an Australian Aviation Reference Number issued by CASA;

Obtain a CASA Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate. UNSW recommends the Class 1 medical is obtained as early as possible, preferably before an offer of enrolment is accepted;

Submit sufficient identity documentation and other personal information to apply for an Aviation Security Identity Card and qualify for the Card after the security checks;

Pass Flight Selection.

Students must pass Flight Selection to begin flying training. Flight selection occurs during and immediately after term 3 of first year, and includes Basic Aeronautical Knowledge theory (AVIA 1111); five hours of airborne and simulated flying training; an assessment of English language proficiency (mandated by legislation) and pilot aptitude testing.

Students must pass Flight Selection (including AVIA 1111) to enter core second year flying courses and also have performed satisfactorily in flying training. Students must pass the core second year flying courses to remain in the program and proceed to core third year flying courses, and also to have performed satisfactorily in flying training.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

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