Aviation
Kangan Batman TAFE provides high-quality aviation training at its Aerospace Industry Training Centre (AITC), a state-of-the-art training facility offering accredited courses and tailored training to suit the needs of individuals and industry.
The AITC is the market leader in quality accredited aerospace training for domestic and international markets within the Asia-Pacific region and is the only CAR30-approved Victorian training centre, making it Victoria's largest purpose-built training facility for the aviation industry.
The AITC covers 8,378 square metres over three levels and specialises in identifying skill shortfalls and developing training programs to enhance skills in a timely and cost-effective manner. The centre has a reputation for flexible delivery and innovative course design which meets industry needs.
The core business of the AITC is to provide a complete training service for the aviation industry, with several distinct areas of expertise including: avionics (electrical, instrument and radio), mechanical and structures, plus professional and semi-professional studies such as the Diploma of Aviation (Professional Pilot) and the Diploma/Advanced Diploma of Engineering - Aerospace.
Other important areas of expertise in delivery are: advanced composites, Type training, WTIA and CASA certification welding (aircraft and general) and hydraulics, pneumatics and PLCs for the aviation and general engineering industry.
Kangan Batman TAFE has current Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) approval for maintenance training and is a registered CASA Examination Centre.
AITC customers include: Qantas, Defence, Hawker de Havilland, Rosebank Engineering, Civil Aviation Safety Authority(CASA) and BaE Systems.
The AITC was officially opened on the 15th of August 1994 by the Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, Hon. Brian Howe, MP. Its foundation sponsors include: Qantas, ASTA Avionic Services, Cathay Pacific, Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and Swinburne University of Technology, to name just a few.
Services
- Aviation consulting
- Aviation training needs analysis
- RPL assessments
- CASA Accredited Examination Centre
- Aviation compliance auditing
- Customised training, delivered either in our facilities, or by bringing our skilled training professionals to you.
Aircraft Type courses
- BAe 146 Airframe and Engine
- BAe 146 Avionics/E&I
- Boeing 747 - 400 Airframe and Engine
- Boeing 747 - 400 CF6 Interface Fadec Differences
- Garrett TPE 331 Engine
Other training
- Aircraft builders courses
- Basic and advanced composites
- CASA basic tutorials/examinations
- CASA and general welding
- Pilot maintenance practices.
Staff Profile
The Aerospace Industry Training Centre actively consults and collaborates with all areas of the aviation industry in Australia.
AITC staff are involved with the following bodies:
- Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Industry Training Advisory Board: Aeroskills Sector Council.
- Kangan Batman TAFE's AITC Manager is the spokesperson for this national group, which represents all RTOs involved in aviation studies and training.
- Composites Institute of Australia
- Facing the Future Aviation Consultancy Group
- Australian Defence Force Reserves
- Aeronautical Engineers Society
- Victorian Aviation Strategy Committee
Qualifications and experience
Staff involved in the delivery of training meet all requirements under Australian Quality Training Framework guidelines and standards of competency.
All AITC staff members have industry backgrounds related to their specific areas of delivery and are qualified teacher/trainers in accordance with delivery requirements of the National Training Package.
Approval has also been gained from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority for the following areas:
- CAR 30 #C536390
- ARN #536390
- CASA Examination Centre #3725.
Our Customers
Some of our customers include:
- Qantas
- Forstaff Aviation (Australia)
- Boeing Hawker de Haviland
- GUD
- Australian Defence Force
- JMI
- BRITAX
- The Age Print Centre
- The University of Melbourne
- Sydney Flight Training Centre
In addition to industry groups, our clients include apprentices and mature age, Year 10, and ex-VCE students from diverse educational, social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The AITC also hosts international students from a wide range of countries. All clients have access to extensive facilities and support structures to assist learning.
Collaborations
Aviation Australia
In a landmark event, leading Australian aircraft maintenance training organisations, Aviation Australia (Brisbane) and Kangan Batman TAFE teamed to provide high standard training courseware in their programs for people who are training to become aircraft maintenance engineers. Through this partnership, high quality aircraft apprentice and licensing training will be aligned for delivery across state boundaries, potentially reaching some 65 per cent of apprentices in the aircraft maintenance engineering trade streams.
This training support consists of state-of-the-art presentations, a suite of instructional support materials and an examination data base.
The latest training philosophies are also embedded in the learning systems to cater for the current generation and future workforce.
The outcomes are also aligned to new national and international licensing standards, including the requirements of the new CAO 100.66.
Aerospace Industry Research & Education (AIREd)
In 2002, Kangan Batman TAFE and RMIT University formed AIREd (Aerospace Industry Research and Education), a one-stop-shop for aerospace training both nationally and internationally.
This partnership aimed to form a very strong and competitive institution for the delivery of world-class products and services in the field of aviation, engineering and electronics.
- To optimise the utilisation of both RMIT University and Kangan Batman TAFE resources (manpower, facilities, training programs and strategies) to meet the challenges and/or shortages that may arise in the aerospace industry at both national and international level.
- To significantly improve consistency, uniformity and quality of program delivery, which in turn leads to a much better standardisation of skills and competencies gained by graduates.
- To attract international capital through the provision of aerospace products and services.
- In principle, to support the recommendations outlined by the Aerospace Industry Action Agenda Forum in Australia.
- To establish Victoria as a pivotal point in delivering 'second to none' education and training programs in the field of aviation, engineering and electronics. Both organisations are absolutely committed to consolidating their industry network, which will become an integrated component of this alliance.
- To significantly enhance flexibility in education and training through designing a wide range of programs (post secondary, pre-vocational, para-professional, undergraduate and post graduate studies) and to integrate these programs to provide training pathways for a flexible career and employment progression.
- To better position RMIT University and Kangan Batman TAFE against any threat arising from the dynamic and fluctuating nature of the aerospace industry
Useful Links
- Civil Aviation Safety Authority Australia
- RMIT University
- Sydney Flight Training
- Qantas Employment - Engineering and Maintenance
Contact Us
Building J, Dimboola Road
Broadmeadows VIC
- Phone:
- (03) 9279 2672
- Fax:
- (03) 9279 2630
- Email:
- aitc@kangan.edu.au
