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2026/2027 Course Dates

Most courses through TSV Heli are structured to start with the required theory components.

We offer theory courses covering PPL and CPL syllabus at our dedicated training facility. All study materials/course notes and accessories are available from TSV Heli.

Please note, students may commence flight training at any time. In most cases, students can also start theory outside of the set course start dates.

Theory classes are only available to students who are also undertaking flight training through TSV Heli.

Commercial Pilot Licence Dates

2027 intakes:

11th January 2027
12th April 2027
5th July 2027
27th September 2027

The CPL theory course runs for 13 weeks, 0730 - 1430 Monday to Friday. Subject dates below include exam days. Classes are run as normal on most public holidays. Please note that exams may be scheduled on a weekend.

A full timetable of all individual subjects dates can also be found below.

AVI50322 - Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter)

The AVI50322 - Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Helicopter) is delivered on behalf of TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275)

2027 courses:

11th January 2027
12th April 2027
5th July 2027*
27th September 2027*

*these intakes haven't been advertised/released by TAFE Queensland yet, but are planned for these dates. You can still register your interest in all 2027 intakes.

Visit the TAFE Queensland website for course information and entry requirements. You can also start an enrolment from here.

Diploma of Aviation & CPL courses are run concurrently with the same start dates.

TSV Heli provides training and assessment of this accredited qualification for TAFE Queensland RTO 0275 who will award this qualification/statement of attainment on successful completion.

Private Pilot Licence Theory Dates

We run an intensive 3 week full time (Mon-Fri) theory course covering the 7 subjects that make up the PPL theory exam.

Next course date:

4th January 2027

Looking for a later start date? Let us know your availability here so we can set up new dates!

Please note, for students eager to get in and start flying - you are welcome to come in early and fly before your PPL (H) theory course begins.

CPL Subject Dates

The last day of each subject is the scheduled exam day.

Theory classes are only available to flight training students.

2026 - September CPL Subject Dates

29 Sep - 03 Oct	Human Factors
05 - 16 October	Aerodynamics
19 - 24 October	Aircraft General Knowledge
26 Oct - 06 Nov	Meteorology
09 - 20 November	Navigation
23 Nov - 04 Dec	Operations & Performance
07 - 18 December	Air Law

2027 - January CPL Subject Dates

12 - 16 January	Human Factors
18 - 29 January	Aerodynamics
01 - 06 February	Aircraft General Knowledge
08 - 19 February	Meteorology
22 Feb - 05 Mar	Navigation
08 - 19 March	Operations & Performance
22 Mar - 09 Apr	Air Law

2027 - April CPL Subject Dates

13 - 17 April	Human Factors
19 - 30 April	Aerodynamics
03 - 07 May	Aircraft General Knowledge
10 - 21 May	Meteorology
24 May - 04 Jun	Navigation
07 - 18 June	Operations & Performance
21 Jun - 02 Jul	Air Law

2027 - July CPL Subject Dates

06 - 10 July	Human Factors
12 - 23 July	Aerodynamics
26 - 31 July	Aircraft General Knowledge
02 - 13 August	Meteorology
16 - 27 August	Navigation
30 Aug - 10 Sep	Operations & Performance
13 - 24 September	Air Law

2027 - September CPL Subject Dates

28 Sep - 02 Oct	Human Factors
04 - 15 October	Aerodynamics
18 - 23 October	Aircraft General Knowledge
25 Oct - 05 Nov	Meteorology
08 - 19 November	Navigation
22 Nov - 03 Dec	Operations & Performance
06 - 17 December	Air Law

One on One Tutoring

We can also offer one-on-one personal theory tuition to students who are self-studying their PPL or CPL theory, or need some extra support outside of class.

If you wish to register your interest in tuition or book a spot in a CPL or PPL theory course, please contact our office on (07) 4772 4998 or by email [email protected]