Course Guide 2018-19 Full-time Courses and Apprenticeships
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158<br />
FULL-TIME COURSES<br />
Air Cabin City <strong>and</strong> Guilds<br />
Diploma<br />
Level: 2<br />
Centre: Huddersfield Centre<br />
Duration: 1 year<br />
Aviation operations City <strong>and</strong><br />
Guilds Diploma<br />
Level: 3<br />
Centre: Huddersfield Centre<br />
Duration: 1 year<br />
Entry requirements<br />
A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following<br />
grades: English 3 <strong>and</strong> maths at 2 or above, <strong>and</strong><br />
2 other GCSEs grade 3 or above.<br />
Overview<br />
Gain an overview of what it is like to be a<br />
member of air cabin crew. You’ll be taught about<br />
the roles <strong>and</strong> responsibilities, in line with industry<br />
best practices.<br />
After this course you could find employment<br />
in the aviation/air cabin crew industry<br />
(depending upon age) or progress onto further<br />
study to enhance your underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong> job<br />
opportunities.<br />
The course involves both theory <strong>and</strong> practical<br />
sessions <strong>and</strong> training in the mock air cabin:<br />
• Aviation industry introduction<br />
• Health, safety <strong>and</strong> security<br />
• Crew room duties<br />
• Role of cabin crew on board<br />
• Preparing for employment<br />
• Ground aviation operations<br />
How will I be assessed?<br />
• Discussions<br />
• Observations<br />
• Group presentations<br />
• Written assessments<br />
• Group activities<br />
• Practical assessment<br />
• Online multiple choice tests<br />
What’s next?<br />
Travel <strong>and</strong> Tourism Level 2, Aviation Operations<br />
or Travel <strong>and</strong> Tourism Level 3.<br />
Entry requirements<br />
A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following<br />
grades: English 3 <strong>and</strong> maths at 2 or above, <strong>and</strong><br />
2 other GCSEs grade 3 or above. You must be<br />
17+ to start this course.<br />
Overview<br />
If you want to work in the aviation industry or<br />
to study a second year of Level 3 qualifications<br />
before progressing to higher education, this<br />
course is for you.<br />
It gives a detailed insight into the aviation<br />
industry <strong>and</strong> skills you need. With great industry<br />
links, you will have guaranteed/mock interviews<br />
with a range of companies, as well as guest<br />
speakers <strong>and</strong> visits to airlines <strong>and</strong> airports.<br />
Units may include:<br />
• Health <strong>and</strong> safety<br />
• Security<br />
• Ramp h<strong>and</strong>ling<br />
• Aircraft dispatch<br />
• Bird <strong>and</strong> wildlife control<br />
• Flight operations<br />
• H<strong>and</strong>ling air passengers<br />
• Aviation meteorology for ground staff<br />
• Developing <strong>and</strong> improving the customer<br />
service process<br />
• Team leadership<br />
• Airfield operations<br />
How will I be assessed?<br />
• Discussions<br />
• Observations<br />
• Group presentations<br />
• Written assessments<br />
• Group activities<br />
• Practical<br />
assessment<br />
• Online tests<br />
What’s next?<br />
Travel <strong>and</strong> Tourism Level 3 or HNC Travel <strong>and</strong><br />
Tourism.