Aviation and Introduction to Airline Cabin Crew
Course Information
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Travel and Tourism
- Qualification Level 2 Diploma in Aviation and Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to Cabin Crew
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Level 2
- Location Future Skills Centre
- Course Length 1 year
This course is studied on its own and cannot be combined with other courses,
Overview
This course will give you knowledge of the aviation industry, including airline cabin crew and aviation/airport operations, with practical experience at the Future Skills Centre based at Exeter Airport.
Who is this course for?
Choose this course if you enjoy working with members of the public and with other people as part of a team. As well as a passion for everything aviation, including airport, airlines and aircraft, you need to have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and outgoing personality. If you can see yourself working anti-social hours while travelling the world and experiencing different cultures, then this is the course for you.
- What you will study
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On this course you will study the following units:
- Working as Cabin Crew
- Aviation health, safety and security
- Aircraft Emergency Situations
- Dealing with passengers on board and on the ground
- Sales skills
- Making passenger announcements
- Check-in procedures and baggage processing
- Aviation communication
- Customer service/problem solving in Aviation
- Aircraft turnaround and marshalling
During this course you will take part in a residential visit as well as a visit to an Airline Training Centre, previously this has been a visit to British Airways or Virgin Atlantic training base. You will also participate in work experience in an aviation setting, for example, Exeter Airport.
- Assessment
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You will be assessed by practical assessments and observations, written assignments, group activities and presentations. You will take part in practical assessments where you must be confident in demonstrating your knowledge and skills.
During this course you may take part in a visit to an Airline Training Centre, previously this has been a visit to British Airways Global Learning Academy.
You will also visit Bristol Airport to experience the customer journey and go airside to follow in the footsteps of Easy Jet cabin crew. As well as being assessed in our cabin trainer you will have the opportunity to be assessed on airport procedures in a real aviation setting at Exeter Airport and will fly to a destination so you can experience the role of cabin crew first hand.
- Entry Requirements
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You will need four GCSEs at 4 or above, including a grade 4 in Maths and English. If you don’t have a grade 4 in Maths, you will be required to study GCSE Maths alongside your course.
You must be 17 or 18 at the start of your course, possess good communication skills and enthusiasm, a willingness to complete practical assessments in front of your peers, the ability to swim 25 metres unaided, excellent personal presentation standards and be able to demonstrate the personal qualities needed for the aviation industry.
This course takes place at both Victoria House and the Future Skills Centre where full industry standard uniform will be worn.
- Additional Costs
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Airline cabin crew uniform ranges from £70 – £150 approx. You will go on a number of educational visits and trips during the course to help you with your studies (some of these are optional)
Progression and careers
The course increases your chances of securing a job as a member of airline cabin crew and other careers within the aviation industry, such as airport check-in and ground staff – providing you meet minimum entry requirements. It is designed to provide a route directly into employment, rather than university.
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How to apply
Ready to start your journey?
Applying is straightforward:
1) Complete our online application form
2) Submit your GCSE results or predicted grades
3) Attend an interview
4) Receive your offer and enrol
What our students think?
“I chose this course because I go overseas and travel frequently and I have always enjoyed the environment and experience in terms of customer service, so I wanted to give that back and reciprocate it on to customers so they can experience the same thing I did.” Read more >
“I decided to study Travel and Tourism because I want to become cabin crew and this course provides the required qualifications that I need to get the job as crew. So far I have found the course challenging but interesting and have loved learning about all the different roles of cabin crew and visiting the Future... Read more >
“We learn a huge range of subjects and skills, for example this week we have been learning first aid. I have really enjoyed making fantastic friends at college and the teachers have been amazing too. I really love the change from secondary school and the move to independence.” Read more >
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