Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)-117208A

Diploma of Aviation (Instrument Rating)

National Aviation Academy

CRICOS CodeCRICOS Code:117208A
RTO CodeRTO Code:AVI50519
Course TypeCourse Type:Diploma
PrivatePrivate
Small-scaleSmall-scale
National Aviation Academy
2026
  • Total Tuition Fee50,090 AUD
  • Course Duration13 weeks
  • Last Updated07-11-2025

Follow the process below, prepare materials in order, and track the progress of each stage.

  1. 1

    Prepare Materials (School Application)

    • Organize academic and language materials based on the list of target courses and schools.
    • If the requirements are not yet met, you can apply for a language pathway program/packaged course (ELICOS/internal test) first.
    • Name the electronic versions of documents uniformly (in English) for easy reuse in subsequent visa applications.
  2. 2

    Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)

    • Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
    • School review: The Department of Education recommends schools based on the student's situation, and the school arranges an interview after its review.
    • Interview notification: An email will specify the interview time, method (usually Zoom or Teams), and preparation details.
    • Interview content: A conversation in English including self-introduction, interests, academic situation, future plans, and a comprehensive assessment of learning habits, adaptability, reasons for coming to Australia, etc. The duration is approximately 15-30 minutes.
  3. 3

    Submit School Application

    • Submit the application through the school's official website or an agent's portal and pay the application fee (if any).
    • Submit supplementary documents as required and track the admission progress (Conditional/Unconditional Offer).
    • After meeting the conditions, pay the tuition deposit and complete the acceptance procedure (Accept Offer).
  4. 4

    Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC

    • The school issues the CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).
    • Purchase/confirm OSHC to cover the entire visa period (including dependents, if any).
  5. 5

    Visa Document Preparation (Subclass 500)

    • Organize documents for finances, GTE, English proficiency, and medical examination, ensuring consistency with the chosen course.
    • Check the letterheads, dates, translation formats, and certification requirements of visa documents.

The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.

For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.

ClassificationCertificate Classification

  • Scheme

    ANZSCO Identifier

  • Reference Id

    231100

  • Certificate Classification

    Air Transport Professionals

  • Scheme

    ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier

  • Reference Id

    0315

  • Certificate Classification

    Aerospace Engineering And Technology

  • Scheme

    Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier

  • Reference Id

    421

  • Certificate Classification

    Diploma of

  • Scheme

    Nationally Recognised Training Type

  • Reference Id

    11

  • Certificate Classification

    Qualification

DescriptionsCertificate Qualification

This qualification reflects the roles of flight crew personnel operating in support of commercial or Defence aviation flight operations.

Flight crew duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge to a wide range of air transport operations, including passenger, charter and cargo operations while operating aeroplanes or helicopters under the instrument flight rules (IFR).

Individuals working at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility in known or changing contexts within broad but established parameters.

This qualification forms some of the requirements for an instrument rating certification by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as directed by Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 61 Flight crew licensing.

People seeking certification should check these requirements with CASA.

Occupations include:

QLD
Campus:Head Office Campus
Address:85-121 Old Common Road, ROWES BAY, QLD 4810
Postcode:4810
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