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Night Rating Program

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Program Overview

Night Rating program is designed for certified pilots looking to expand their flying capabilities into the night skies. This specialized program is tailored to equip pilots with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely operate a Canadian registered airplane under night visual flight rules (Night-VFR), acting as pilot-in-command. Upon obtaining a Private Pilot License (PPL), pilots are qualified to fly during the day while maintaining visual contact with the ground. The addition of a Night Rating opens up the opportunity to pilot aircraft during official night hours, significantly enhancing a pilot’s versatility and employability. The Night Rating program at Western Community College emphasizes practical training and theoretical knowledge to ensure graduates are well-prepared for night-time aviation operations.

Contact our admissions team today or request information on upcoming program start dates.

Enhance your knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely operate a Canadian registered airplane under night visual flight rules (Night-VFR), acting as pilot-in-command.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Night Rating program are qualified to:

  • Act as pilot-in-command of a Canadian registered airplane at night under VFR conditions.

Program Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria to enroll in the Night Rating program:

  • Possess a valid Private Pilot License (PPL).

Language Proficiency Requirements: To demonstrate language proficiency, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Option 1: Secondary Education Evidence that three years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12) have been successfully completed in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages. This includes successful completion of a BC Adult Graduation program. The student needs to have a minimum of English 10 or higher with a minimum Grade C or higher.

Option 2: Post-Secondary Education Evidence that two years of full-time post-secondary education have been completed in the program’s language of instruction at an accredited institution in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages. Language development (ELL) courses cannot be included.

Option 3: Standardized Language Test Achievement of minimum scores on a recognized standardized language test. Test results should be valid at the time of enrollment.

Name of English language assessment/test Minimum score(s)/level(s)*
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Minimum overall score of 5.5 (no less than 5.0 in any module)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT Minimum overall score of 46
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) Minimum overall score of 40
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5.
Duolingo English Test (DET) Minimum overall score of 95
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Minimum overall score of 43
Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE)
Institutions may include other Cambridge Qualifications at a higher level (i.e., C2 Proficiency (CPE)).
Minimum overall score of
160 or “C”
Cambridge Linguaskill Minimum overall B2 level
LANGUAGECERT Academic Minimum overall B2 level
The Michigan English Test (MET) Minimum overall B2 level
iTEP Academic Minimum overall score of 3.5
EIKEN Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1

(Validity period of these test results is two years.)

Accepted Countries for Prior Education The following countries are recognized for education completed in English:

American Samoa Dominica Lesotho St. Kitts & Nevis
Anguilla Falkland Islands Liberia St. Lucia
Fiji Malta St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Australia Gambia Mauritius Tanzania
Bahamas Ghana Montserrat Trinidad & Tobago
Barbados Gibraltar New Zealand Turks & Caicos Islands
Belize Grenada Nigeria Uganda
Bermuda Guam Seychelles United Kingdom
Botswana Guyana Sierra Leone US Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands Ireland Singapore USA
Canada Jamaica South Africa Zambia
Cayman Islands Kenya St. Helena Zimbabwe

Program Outline

Below is outline of the core courses required for graduation.

Course # Title of Course # of Hours
NTR101 Private pilot airplane ground school 20

Fee Structure

# PARTICULARS FEE REMARKS
1 Tuition $3,900 Domestic Students/International Students
2 Application Fee $50
3 Course Materials $400
4 Other $600
Total $4,950
       

Program Duration

The Night Rating program is concise yet comprehensive, spanning 2-3 weeks and involving a minimum of 20 hours of flight training. This includes extensive in-class instruction covering the essentials of night flying, from navigating under reduced visibility to understanding and managing the unique operational and psychological challenges associated with night flights.

Evaluation and Completion Requirements

Evaluation methods are detailed in course outlines, focusing on practical assessments and demonstrations of competency. To complete the program, students must successfully perform a qualifying flight under the supervision of a Transport Canada Inspector or a qualified person as per subsection 425.21(4) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), demonstrating the skills outlined in the Flight Instructor Guide-Aeroplane (TP 975).

Financial Assistance

Western Community College offers a variety of financial aid opportunities to ease students’ stress and allow them to focus on their studies. If you need extra support, we have flexible funding to accommodate all our students, no matter their financial situation.

  • BC Student Loan
  • In-house Financing
  • Student Line of Credit
  • Scholarships

Our dedicated Financial Aid Officers will help you every step of the way.

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Why Study at Western Community College

  • Installment-based, low tuition fee.
  • 100% Practicum Placement
  • Weekday, weekend, and evening classes optionally available
  • Part-time or full-time class schedule
  • Free CLB preparation classes * Conditions Apply
  • Graduate employment rate: 97%

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