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| EASVA Title | Aviation Studies Stage 1 - CASA Recreational Pilots Licence |
| Qualification | SCIE Scientific Studies Stage 1 |
| Host Organisation | Glenunga International High School |
| Course Length | 1 Semester (0.5 years) |
| Course Description | This course covers part of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Recreational Pilot’s Licence (RPL) with a focus on aerodynamics, aircraft systems, human factors and flight operations. Using the scientific method and/or engineering design, students will be able to delve deeper into the theory of flight. Topics are focused around fixed-wing, single and twin-engine aircraft, and include aviation units and charts, mathematics, geography, history, flight planning, meteorology and navigation. Students will use focused software and access our desktop multi-functional Synthetic Flight Trainer (SFT). This simulates different types of aircraft from basic analogue single-engine to full avionics multi-engine propeller aircraft, provides the opportunity to learn standard aviation procedures and the practical mechanisms of flight. |
| Pathways | Preferred introductory subject to Stage 2 Aviation Studies. |
| Delivery Location(s) | Glenunga International High School, 99 L'Estrange Street, Glenunga, SA, 5064
99 L’Estrange Street Glenunga. South Australia 5064. |
| Dates and Times | 20 weekly sessions at Glenunga International High School on Tuesdays from 14:30 until 17:30.
Commencement date 06/02/24.
A semester 2 course will also be offered |
| Work Placement | 0 days
N/A |
| SACE Details | SACE Stage 1, 10 SACE credits |
| Units Of Competency |
| Core | SCIE | Scientific Studies Stage 1 | 0 nominal hours |
Nominal hours are used for SACE purposes and are not reflective of actual delivery hours |
| Training Cost | $250.00
These fees cover the course text and notes. The Stage 1 Aviation Studies course cost includes a course polo shirt.
Students must also enrol in the subject at Glenunga
International High School. There will be no cost for the enrolment at Glenunga International High School. |
| Cost Notes | In addition to the course cost, an administration fee will apply as follows:
Non-EASVA member government school $100 per enrolment, Non-EASVA member Non-government school $200 per enrolment. (refer to member school tab for list of EASVA schools) |
| Number Of Students | Minimum 10
Maximum 22
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| Contact Person | Mr Alex Turnbull, Phone 8379 5629, Email alex.turnbull352@schools.sa.edu.au |
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