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Terms and Conditions

Effective date: 9 August 2026

These Terms and Conditions apply to the website, courses, tutoring, digital resources, physical products and other services supplied by Aviation Theory Australia.


By purchasing or enrolling in a product or service from Aviation Theory Australia, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.


Nothing in these Terms and Conditions excludes, restricts or modifies any right or remedy that cannot lawfully be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law or other applicable legislation.


1. About Aviation Theory Australia

“Aviation Theory Australia”, “ATA”, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Aviation Theory Australia.


“You”, “your”, “student” and “customer” refer to the person purchasing, accessing or receiving a product or service from ATA.


Our website is:

aviationtheoryaustralia.com.au

Our contact email is:

connect@aviationtheoryaustralia.com.au


ATA provides aviation theory education, online courses, tutoring, educational resources and associated aviation products.


2. Our products and services

ATA may offer:

  • live online aviation theory courses; 
  • individual live theory subjects; 
  • self-paced online courses; 
  • practice examinations and question banks; 
  • theory tutoring and student support; 
  • digital resources; 
  • printed books and study materials; 
  • flight-planning and aviation study equipment; 
  • bundled course and materials packages; and 
  • other aviation education products and services. 


The inclusions, dates, duration, access period and price applicable to a particular product or service are those displayed on the relevant product or course page or otherwise confirmed by ATA at the time of purchase.


Where there is an inconsistency between a general statement on our website and the specific written inclusions provided for a particular course or product, the specific course or product information will apply.


3. LIVE COURSES

3.1 Enrolment

A place in a live course is not secured until any required payment or deposit has been received and ATA has accepted the enrolment.


Live courses may have limited places.


ATA may close enrolments once a course reaches capacity.


Where a student enrols through a flight school, employer or other organisation, these Terms continue to apply to the student's participation in the course unless another written agreement applies.


3.2 Course dates and times

Live-course dates and planned session times will be published on the relevant course page, timetable or enrolment information.


Students are responsible for reviewing the timetable and determining whether they can reasonably attend the course before enrolling.


ATA may make reasonable changes to:

  • individual session times; 
  • the order in which topics are taught; 
  • the instructor delivering a particular session; 
  • self-study or revision days; 
  • support-session times; or 
  • other minor scheduling arrangements. 


Where practicable, students will be given reasonable notice of changes.


ATA will not materially reduce the overall service purchased without providing an appropriate alternative or remedy.


3.3 Attendance

Students are responsible for attending scheduled live sessions.


A student's inability to attend a session does not, by itself, mean that ATA has failed to provide the service where the session was made available as scheduled.


Unless expressly stated otherwise for a particular course:

  • live sessions are not guaranteed to be recorded; 
  • recordings are not an advertised substitute for attendance; 
  • individual catch-up tuition is not included because a student misses a scheduled session; and 
  • missed sessions do not automatically entitle the student to a refund or reduction in course fees. 


ATA may, at its discretion, provide additional support, alternative materials or catch-up assistance where reasonably practicable.


Any additional one-to-one tutoring requested because of missed classes may be charged separately unless ATA agrees otherwise.


3.4 Student preparation

Some live courses include prescribed preparation, self-study, quizzes, practice examinations or other work between sessions.


Students are responsible for completing reasonable preparation and revision necessary to participate effectively in the course.


ATA cannot guarantee a particular academic or examination outcome where a student:

  • does not attend; 
  • does not complete required study; 
  • does not make reasonable use of supplied resources; or 
  • otherwise does not engage adequately with the course. 


3.5 Live online delivery

Students are responsible for having access to:

  • a suitable computer or device; 
  • a stable internet connection; 
  • functioning audio; 
  • any required videoconferencing software; and 
  • any materials identified as necessary for the course. 


ATA is not responsible for a student's local internet failure, device malfunction or other technical problem outside ATA's reasonable control.


If a technical problem attributable to ATA materially prevents delivery of a live session, ATA will take reasonable steps to provide the affected teaching through a rescheduled session, alternative delivery or another appropriate remedy.


3.6 Course materials

The materials included in a live course vary between products.


A course may include combinations of:

  • online learning access; 
  • digital notes; 
  • practice questions; 
  • printed publications; 
  • flight-planning equipment; 
  • permitted examination materials; or 
  • other study resources. 


Only materials expressly stated to be included in the relevant course package are included in the course price.


Where physical materials need to be ordered or dispatched before a live course, ATA may do so in advance of the course commencing.


3.7 Online course access included with live training

Some live courses include access to ATA's self-paced learning platform.


Where included, access:

  • is for the enrolled student only; 
  • must not be shared with another person; 
  • is provided for the access period specified for that course; 
  • may contain material that supplements rather than duplicates the live course; and 
  • remains subject to the digital-course provisions in these Terms. 


3.8 Course participation and conduct

Students must behave reasonably and respectfully during live courses and when using ATA discussion boards, online platforms and student-support channels.


ATA may take reasonable action where a student:

  • seriously disrupts a class; 
  • harasses another student or instructor; 
  • engages in abusive or threatening behaviour; 
  • deliberately interferes with the course; 
  • distributes protected course material without permission; or 
  • misuses ATA's learning systems. 


Where reasonably practicable, ATA will first raise the issue with the student and provide an opportunity to address the behaviour.


For serious or repeated misconduct, ATA may restrict participation or terminate access where reasonably necessary.


4. CHANGES, TRANSFERS AND CANCELLATIONS OF LIVE COURSES

4.1 Student change of mind

Students should check course dates, availability and suitability carefully before enrolling.


ATA is not generally required to provide a refund merely because a student:

  • changes their mind; 
  • changes their training plans; 
  • later becomes unavailable; 
  • decides not to sit a CASA examination; 
  • receives training elsewhere; or 
  • no longer wishes to continue. 


This does not affect any rights the student may have under the Australian Consumer Law.


4.2 Cancellation before a live course begins

If you need to cancel an enrolment, contact ATA as early as possible.


Where a cancellation is made sufficiently in advance, ATA will endeavour to provide a reasonable outcome, which may include:

  • transferring the enrolment to another available intake; 
  • applying some or all of the amount paid as ATA credit; or 
  • providing a refund less reasonable costs already incurred. 


Any amount retained because of a student cancellation will be limited to ATA's reasonable costs and losses associated with the cancelled enrolment. These may include reasonable administrative costs, non-refundable payment costs, physical materials already ordered or supplied, and reasonable costs associated with reserving a limited course place.


ATA will not impose a cancellation charge merely as a penalty.


4.3 Transfers between live-course intakes

A request to move to another course or intake should be made as early as possible.


Transfers are subject to:

  • availability in the requested intake; 
  • the relevant course still being offered; 
  • differences in course price; 
  • materials already supplied; 
  • online access already provided; and 
  • reasonable administrative or other costs resulting from the transfer. 


Where reasonable, ATA will generally prefer a transfer or credit over losing a student's course fees entirely.


A transfer is not guaranteed where the request is made after substantial delivery of the original course.


4.4 Withdrawal after a live course begins

Once a live course has commenced, students are not automatically entitled to a refund simply because they choose not to continue.


Where a student withdraws, ATA may consider:

  • how much of the course has already been provided; 
  • online course access already supplied; 
  • materials already provided; 
  • costs already incurred; 
  • whether the reserved place could reasonably have been offered to another student; and 
  • the circumstances of the request. 


Nothing in this section limits a student's rights where the service does not meet a consumer guarantee.


4.5 Exceptional circumstances

ATA understands that genuine circumstances can arise unexpectedly.


Students experiencing serious or exceptional circumstances are encouraged to contact ATA.

ATA may, depending on the circumstances, offer a:

  • course transfer; 
  • deferral; 
  • course credit; 
  • alternative study arrangement; or 
  • other reasonable solution. 


Any such arrangement is assessed individually and does not create an automatic entitlement in other circumstances.


5. CHANGES OR CANCELLATION BY ATA

ATA may occasionally need to alter, postpone or cancel a live course or individual session because of circumstances such as:

  • instructor illness or unavailability; 
  • insufficient enrolments; 
  • significant technical failure; 
  • emergencies; 
  • changes affecting course delivery; or 
  • circumstances outside ATA's reasonable control. 


Where possible, ATA will first attempt to provide the service by:

  • rescheduling the affected session; 
  • arranging another suitable instructor; 
  • moving the student to another suitable intake; or 
  • providing an equivalent alternative. 


If ATA cancels a course and cannot provide a reasonable equivalent alternative, students will be entitled to an appropriate refund for the part of the service that has not been supplied.


ATA will not require a student to accept a materially different service in place of the service purchased.


6. SELF-PACED AND DIGITAL COURSES

6.1 Access

Access to self-paced courses is provided for the period stated at the time of purchase.


Course access is personal to the student and must not be:

  • shared; 
  • transferred; 
  • resold; 
  • published; 
  • reproduced; or 
  • made available to another person.


6.2 Course updates

Aviation legislation, examination requirements and operational information can change.


ATA may update or replace course material during a student's access period to maintain accuracy or improve the course.


Students should use the most current version of the material available through the platform.


6.3 Digital course purchases

Students should review course descriptions carefully before purchasing.


A change of mind after accessing a digital course does not automatically entitle the purchaser to a refund.


This does not affect rights under the Australian Consumer Law if the digital product or service fails to meet an applicable consumer guarantee.


7. TUTORING

Tutoring appointments are subject to instructor availability.


Students should provide as much notice as reasonably possible if they need to reschedule or cancel an appointment.


Where a student misses an agreed tutoring appointment or cancels with insufficient notice, ATA may charge a reasonable cancellation amount reflecting the time reserved and costs incurred.


ATA may waive or reduce such charges where appropriate.


Tutoring is intended to assist understanding and examination preparation but does not guarantee a particular CASA examination result.


8. PRICING AND PAYMENT

All prices are displayed in Australian dollars unless otherwise stated.


Any taxes required by law will be included or clearly disclosed as applicable.


The price payable is the price agreed at the time the order or enrolment is accepted.


ATA may change future prices at any time, but a later price change will not retrospectively alter the agreed price of an existing fully accepted purchase.


Payment may be required:

  • in full at enrolment; 
  • through an agreed deposit; 
  • through an approved payment arrangement; or 
  • in another manner specifically agreed with ATA. 


Students remain responsible for completing agreed payments when due.


9. DEPOSITS

Where ATA allows a student to secure a limited live-course place by paying a deposit, the deposit forms part of the overall course fee.


A deposit should not be treated as automatically forfeited in every circumstance.


If the student later cancels, ATA may apply part or all of the deposit toward reasonable cancellation costs or losses. Any treatment of the deposit remains subject to applicable consumer law.


10. PHYSICAL PRODUCTS AND COURSE MATERIALS

Physical products must match their description and satisfy applicable consumer guarantees.


If an item is faulty, damaged, incorrectly supplied or otherwise fails to meet an applicable consumer guarantee, contact ATA so that an appropriate remedy can be provided.


For change-of-mind returns of physical goods, ATA may impose separate conditions provided those conditions do not restrict rights under the Australian Consumer Law.


ATA is not required to provide a change-of-mind refund merely because a customer no longer wants an otherwise satisfactory product.


11. SHIPPING

Where physical products are shipped:

  • delivery charges will be disclosed before or during checkout where applicable; 
  • estimated delivery dates are estimates only unless expressly guaranteed; 
  • customers must provide a complete and accurate delivery address; and 
  • tracking will be provided where available. 


ATA will take reasonable steps to resolve significant delivery problems associated with an order.


12. CASA EXAMINATIONS, LICENSING AND DISCLAIMER

ATA provides aviation theory education and examination preparation.


Unless expressly stated otherwise, ATA:

  • does not conduct CASA theory examinations; 
  • does not control ASPEQ examination scheduling or administration; 
  • does not determine CASA examination questions; 
  • does not issue pilot licences or ratings; and 
  • cannot guarantee that a student will pass a CASA examination. 


Aviation examinations assess the student's own knowledge and performance.


Students remain responsible for:

  • determining their examination eligibility; 
  • making examination bookings; 
  • checking current CASA and ASPEQ requirements; 
  • taking the correct permitted materials; 
  • complying with examination rules; and 
  • satisfying all other regulatory requirements applicable to their licence or rating. 


ATA will take reasonable care to provide accurate and current educational material but students should always follow current legislation, official publications and examination instructions where these differ from older study material.


Aviation Theory Australia provides educational material for aviation theory study and examination preparation.


While ATA takes reasonable care to maintain accurate and current content, aviation legislation, procedures, publications, examination requirements and other information may change.


ATA course material is intended as a study aid and does not replace current legislation, CASA publications, aircraft documentation, operational procedures, flight-school instructions or professional aviation judgement.


Students and pilots remain responsible for confirming that information used for an examination, flight or operational purpose is current and applicable.


Where there is any inconsistency between ATA educational material and an applicable current law, regulation, official publication, aircraft document or authorised operational procedure, the authoritative source takes precedence.


13. NO GUARANTEE OF EXAMINATION RESULT

Statements about previous student results, testimonials or course outcomes are not guarantees that another student will achieve the same result.


Performance may depend on matters including:

  • previous aviation knowledge; 
  • attendance; 
  • preparation; 
  • self-study; 
  • examination technique; 
  • individual learning needs; and 
  • the student's own performance on examination day. 


ATA's obligation is to provide the purchased educational service with the care and skill required by law, not to guarantee an examination result.


Services supplied to consumers are subject to statutory guarantees including due care and skill, fitness for disclosed purpose where applicable, and supply within a reasonable time where no time has otherwise been agreed.


14. THIRD-PARTY SYSTEMS AND SERVICES

ATA may use third-party providers for:

  • website hosting; 
  • ecommerce; 
  • payments; 
  • online course delivery; 
  • videoconferencing; 
  • email; 
  • shipping; and 
  • other business functions. 


Reasonable interruptions to a third-party platform may occasionally occur.


ATA will take reasonable steps to restore access or provide an alternative where a material interruption substantially affects a service purchased from ATA.


15. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Unless otherwise stated, ATA owns or is licensed to use the intellectual property in its original:

  • lessons; 
  • presentations; 
  • diagrams; 
  • videos; 
  • question banks; 
  • practice examinations; 
  • study notes; 
  • worksheets; 
  • downloadable resources; 
  • website content; and 
  • course materials. 


Purchasing a course gives the student a personal, limited right to use the supplied material for their own study.


Students must not, without written permission:

  • reproduce substantial parts of ATA material; 
  • upload course material publicly; 
  • distribute it to other students; 
  • sell or sublicense it; 
  • share login credentials; 
  • copy or distribute question banks; 
  • record or redistribute live classes; or 
  • use ATA material to create or train a competing commercial educational product.


Third-party books, publications, charts and other materials remain subject to the rights of their respective owners.


The absence of a copyright notice on an individual ATA resource does not waive or surrender any copyright or intellectual-property rights in that material. 


16. RECORDING LIVE CLASSES

Students must not record, photograph, screen-record or otherwise reproduce a live class without ATA's prior permission.


This protects:

  • ATA's educational material; 
  • instructors; 
  • other participating students; and 
  • material that may be discussed during a session. 


ATA will advise students if ATA itself intends to record a particular class.


Unless expressly advertised as an inclusion, students should assume that live classes will not be provided as recordings.


17. ACCOUNTS AND PASSWORDS

Students are responsible for maintaining the security of their account details.


Accounts are intended for one authorised user unless ATA has expressly agreed otherwise.


ATA may reasonably suspend access where it believes:

  • login credentials have been shared; 
  • an account is being misused; 
  • course material is being copied or redistributed; or 
  • access creates a security concern. 


ATA will ordinarily give the student an opportunity to resolve the issue where reasonable.


18. AUSTRALIAN CONSUMER LAW

Our products and services come with rights and guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law where it applies.


Nothing in these Terms and Conditions is intended to exclude, restrict or modify those rights.


Consumer guarantees apply automatically to covered products and services, and a business's own returns or refund policy operates in addition to, rather than instead of, those statutory rights. 


Where ATA is legally required to provide a remedy, the appropriate remedy will depend on the circumstances and may include correcting the service, replacement, refund, cancellation or another remedy required by law. 


19. LIABILITY

To the extent permitted by law, ATA is not responsible for loss caused by matters outside its reasonable control or by a student's own actions, including:

  • failing to study or attend; 
  • missing an examination; 
  • taking incorrect examination materials; 
  • relying on superseded material after being notified of an update; 
  • local internet or equipment failure; 
  • incorrect information supplied by the student; or 
  • decisions made independently about flight training, employment or licensing. 


Nothing in this section limits liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or restricted.


20. EVENTS OUTSIDE REASONABLE CONTROL

Sometimes a service may be affected by circumstances outside the reasonable control of ATA or the student.


Examples may include significant internet or infrastructure outages, natural disasters, government restrictions, emergencies or other events that make scheduled delivery impracticable.


Where this occurs, ATA will act reasonably and attempt to:

  • reschedule; 
  • provide an alternative; 
  • transfer the enrolment; or 
  • otherwise resolve the affected portion of the service. 


The appropriate outcome will depend on the circumstances and applicable law.


21. PRIVACY

Personal information is handled in accordance with ATA's Privacy Policy, available on our website.


22. COMPLAINTS AND DISPUTES

If you have a concern about an ATA product or service, contact us first at:

connect@aviationtheoryaustralia.com.au


We will attempt to resolve complaints reasonably and promptly.


Nothing in these Terms prevents either party from exercising rights available under applicable consumer law or seeking assistance from an appropriate regulator, tribunal or court.


23. CHANGES TO THESE TERMS

ATA may update these Terms and Conditions as the business, services or applicable requirements change.


Changes will apply prospectively from the date the updated Terms are published unless otherwise required by law.


A change to website Terms will not retrospectively remove or materially reduce contractual rights already agreed for an existing purchase.


24. GOVERNING LAW

These Terms are governed by the laws applicable in Victoria, Australia, together with applicable Commonwealth law.


Nothing in these Terms restricts any mandatory rights a customer may have under the laws applicable to them.


25. CONTACT

For questions about these Terms and Conditions, contact:

Aviation Theory Australia
Email: connect@aviationtheoryaustralia.com.au
Website: aviationtheoryaustralia.com.au

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