Where interest morphs into passion

Bachelor of Aviation, Swinburne University of Technology

Kusal Vimukthi Karunaratnage dreamed of being a pilot since he was a young child. He explains that his interest in the subject was born as a young child when he travelled widely as a child with his parents. “What started out as an interest, soon morphed into a passion” Kusal explained.

The Bachelor of Aviation equips students for a professional career as a commercial pilot. Students undertake their professional pilot training program at CAE Oxford Aviation Academy (COAA), located at Moorabbin Airport, and obtain a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and Multi-engine Command Instrument Rating (MCIR). They also complete a Multi Crew Cooperation and Jet Orientation Course or Flight Instructor Rating, and Frozen Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL), as well as studies in aviation human factors, aviation management and aviation technology.

A Unique Combination of Flying Qualifications and a Bachelor Degree

The Bachelor of Aviation aims to provide students with skills and knowledge beyond the fundamental flying skills required to be a commercial pilot. The degree is designed to equip students to suc- cessfully operate in the aviation industry, in the cockpit and beyond. Graduates with the unique combination of flying qualifications and a bachelor degree may be seen as an asset to their employer.

Kusal said that while the process is challenging, it is extremely rewarding. “It’s like mastering any other skill. You need to dedicate yourself and work towards what you want. And when you do, you get the final results” he stated.

Swinburne University of Technology

With a rich history of over 100 years, Swinburne University continues to be a leader in the fields of science, technology and innovation, producing cutting edge research and outstanding industry oriented graduates each year. Students who join NCHS will be enrolled at Swinburne, and are privy to choose from a wide selection of degree programs.

Highly rated & world-ranked

Swinburne University has been named amongst the top researchintensive universities in the world according to a number of prestigious world academic ranking lists. Swinburne is ranked among the world’s top 3% universities in the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).It has also been highly rated by the Good Universities Guide, in the educational experience category, including for teaching quality and generic (employability) skills.

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“Swinburne was recommended by experts in the Industry. Coming through NCHS gave me the confidence to excel in Australia” Kusal said.

NCHS consists of world class facilities including a modern engineering laboratory, a well-equipped computer lab and a resourceful library. The institute operates under the vision to excel in the higher education field of the country, shaping today’s young minds into tomorrow’s leaders.

A well experienced Swinburne faculty will lead NCHS academics ensuring that students are exposed to an international learning experience. Academic programs will follow the same syllabuses, method of delivery and evaluation methods as the Swinburne University in Melbourne, Australia and Cal State, Monterey Bay.

To explore and discover how you can plan your future with a

prestigious Swinburne University qualification contact NCHS on 077 7 899 998 or email

info@nchs.edu.lk