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Graduate Certificate of Aviation

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Graduate Certificate of Aviation (GCAV)
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Study mode
  • Online
Campus
  • -
Duration
  • 0.5 year(s) (or part-time equivalent)
Start
  • Jan, Jul
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Overview

  • Ready to take your career to new heights? With UniSQ’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

  • 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. UniSQ 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 Union Institute of Language (UIL).

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning 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.

UniSQ offers a number of other bachelor and graduate certificate degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements. 

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 4 units.

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 3
Elective course 1
Total 4

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

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 international students' first year of study (4 units) in this degree:

Study Mode Cost
External/Online

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

AUD 16480

1 These are indicative annual fees for 2025. 

Student services and amenities fees

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

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.

Apply direct to UniSQ

Intakes

From 2025, this degree will be offered in Block study periods. You can choose to start in Block 1 or 4.

Study period  Application closing date Orientation  Study period start date Finish date
Block 1, 2025 Monday 13 January Monday 13 January Monday 20 January Friday 7 March
Block 4, 2025 Monday 30 June  Monday 30 June  Monday 7 July Friday 22 August
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