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Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Aviation Human Factors)

Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Aviation Human Factors) (GCAV)

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

Overview

  • Become an effective human factors manager and learn about the capability and limitations of human performance and the important social and personal skills that complement technical aviation systems with UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Aviation Human Factors).
  • Discover how to ensure aviation systems and procedures are developed to work within the boundaries of an individual’s capabilities, to warrant safe and efficient aviation operations.
 
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Career outcomes

  • Add to your existing qualifications and professional portfolio with potential managerial opportunities in airports, airlines, aviation regulation, accident and incident investigation, and human factors facilitation.

Entry requirements

Find the entry requirements most relevant to you.

  • Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree in the area of aviation, management and/or psychology, or equivalent.
    or
  • A minimum of five years’ professional work experience equivalent to a bachelor degree.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

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.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Degree structure

To graduate from this degree students must complete 4 units. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 2
Specialisation courses 2
Total 4

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for an example of courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Other specialisations

Fees and scholarships

Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.

Approximate annual costs1 for your study (4 units) in this degree are:

Study Mode Cost
Domestic full fee paying

You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee.

AUD 14680

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2024. 

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

Loan to help you pay your fees

You may not have to pay your course (subject) fees upfront. FEE-HELP allows you to defer your fees until your income reaches a certain level. Find out if you are eligible for FEE-HELP

You may also be eligible to receive financial support from Centrelink.

Scholarships

At UniSQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Intakes

You can select to start your study in Trimester 1 or 2.

Study period  Application closing date Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024  Monday 22 January Monday 15 January Monday 22 January Friday 26 April 
Trimester 2, 2024 Monday 13 May Monday 6 May Monday 13 May  Friday 16 August

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

Discover further information on applying to study at UniSQ that is relevant to you.

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