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Aeronautical Engineering

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  • Course Type School Leaver
  • Subject Area Engineering and Aerospace
  • Qualification Level 3 in Aircraft Engineering
  • Study Mode: Full Time
  • Course Level Level 3
  • Location Future Skills Centre
  • Course Length 2 years
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Overview

This course is for students with a passion to go into the aeronautical engineering maintenance sector and further enhance their skills.

Who is this course for?

Choose this course if you have a passion for aeronautical engineering and are looking to progress on to an Aeronautical Apprenticeship.

What you will study

On this course you will:

  • Further develop your skills by studying Micro Controllers, Mechanical Systems, a special engineering project and Calculus to solve engineering problems
  • Develop your specialist skills, knowledge and understanding of engineering problems and solutions
  • Study in your second year at our Future Skills Centre (near Exeter Airport)
  • Experience practical skills in aviation, such as working in the hangar and working on a Learjet and Jetstream aircraft
  • Complete aviation specific units such as Theories of Flight and Avionics
  • Attain the skills and knowledge to prepare you for a career that has great potential to earn a very competitive salary
  • Study core progression units such as engineering principles
Assessment

Internally or externally set assessments and examinations.

Entry requirements

You will need a grade 4 in GCSE English Language and grade 5 in Maths. You will also need a grade 4 or above in Science, Double Science or Physics, plus three other GCSEs at grade 4 or above, or equivalent. You need a passion for learning and a keen interest in a hands-on engineering career.

OR a BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Engineering – all units successfully completed.

Progression and careers

Progression is on to the Level 5 Foundation Degree in Aeronautical Engineering or on to an Apprenticeship in Aeronautical Maintenance. Future job roles might include aeronautical technician, B licence engineer or junior mechanic. Alternatively, you may choose to progress on to university.

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