Continuing Education Course Outline: Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Basic AME 7002

Program Description

The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Basic Continuing Education Course is the first of two courses designed to qualify students for Basic RPAS operations (RPAS with a weight of 250g – 25kg) under Transport Canada regulations. This five-day course, delivered by Hub City Radio Control Club, provides both theoretical instruction and hands-on training led by an experienced instructor. Students will learn Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), air traffic rules, meteorology, navigation, and RPAS flight operations while gaining practical experience operating a remotely piloted aircraft. Students will complete the Small Basic RPAS Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS) exam, administered by Transport Canada.

Admission Requirements

Acceptance Policy

Strong preference is given to applicants who are Status First Nations, but SIIT programs are open to anyone.

English Language Benchmark

SIIT is not currently legislated to accept International Students. You must be a Canadian/ Permanent Resident to apply.

To be admitted into this program you must be able to understand and communicate in English (Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment of six – CLB6).

Courses

Tuition, Fees, and Funding

Funding

Depending on your status, different forms of financial assistance are available to you. Please click here to explore options for funding. If you require assistance finding funding, please contact supportservices@siit.ca.

What to Expect

Length of Program

The length of the Remotely Piloted Aircraft system (RPAS) Basic Course is 1-week full time/5 days (37 hours).

Delivery Method

The 5-day Basic course will be conducted by a third party and will consist of in-class instruction and hands-on learning. Students will explore the theory of RPAS operations and receive hands-on learning from an experienced instructor/pilot.

Academic Policy

Students attending must adhere to SIIT Academic & Student policies, which are available on the student dashboard on the SIIT website.

Attendance Policy

• Students are required to attend instructor-led theory and practical sessions and must maintain a minimum of 100% attendance throughout the program.

Evaluation

Students will complete the Small Basic RPAS Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS) exam conducted online by Transport Canada. The exam will consist of 35 multiple choice questions to be completed within 90 minutes. Students must achieve 65% to successfully pass the exam. If a student does not successfully pass the exam, a second attempt may be made after 24 hours.

Students will also complete a practical examination which will be conducted and assessed by the instructor/pilot. Students must “pass” the practical component.

Graduation Requirements and Credential

Successful students will receive a “Pilot Certificate – Basic Operations” from Transport Canada upon successfully completing the Small Basic RPAS Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS). The certificate must be renewed every 24 months. For more details, visit 2024-2025 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Pilot Recency Requirements – Self-Paced Study Program.

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities & Salaries

Students may find employment in the following: Survey Mapping, Mining, Exploration, Water Management, Photography, Photogrammetry, Pipeline Inspection, Building/Bridge Inspection, Precision Agriculture Wildlife Monitoring, Forestry Management, Security, Search and Rescue.

Further Education

Students may pursue the Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Advance Continuing Education Course offered by SIIT.