Travel & Tourism

Level 2 Extended Certificate/Diploma in Aviation and Cabin Crew

Introduction

With the aviation industry set to expand in the South East of England, take advantage of this unique opportunity to gain two qualifications through one course. With a twin focus on cabin crew and aviation operations skills, gain essential insights into what’s required to work for an airline or on the ground at an airport.

This course is available at our Watford campus.

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  2585

• Entry Criteria

  3 GCSEs (A*–D/9-3) or successful completion of the Level 1 programme.

  You will also be invited to a Course Introduction Meeting.

• What will I study?

  City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Air Cabin Crew includes:

  • Airline health, safety and security - gain a thorough understanding of a range of legislation related to the activities that airlines adhere to and how they maintain health, safety and security in a confined environment

  • Airline emergency procedures - learn how to respond to various planned and unplanned emergencies on-board an aircraft including the operation of emergency equipment

  • Roles of air cabin crew on board - develop the necessary knowledge of the on-board role of cabin crew. Learn how to prepare the cabin for boarding, deal with passengers with special requirements, carry out a professional in-flight service, make effective passenger announcements and complete the necessary documentation required for a flight

  • Airport check-in - understand the different roles that staff have to undertake when checking-in passengers. Learn the safety and security checks necessary to board a plane and how to deal with customer enquires in a professional manor

  • Aircraft dispatch process

  • Supporting flight operations

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  NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Aviation Operations on the Ground includes:

  • Aviation communications

  • Airport check in, boarding, baggage and arrival services and facilities

  • Aircraft dispatch process - The necessary steps required prior to takeoff

  • Supporting flight operations

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  Visits to Monarch airlines and specialist workshops such as water survival techniques and fire handling demonstrations provide you with additional skills.

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  GEM & GAP

  There will be opportunities to improve your English and maths and take part in GAP work placements to develop the skills employers are looking for.

• What can I do next?

  You can continue your study with the Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Operations or the Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism. You will also be suitably trained for jobs with a travel agent or tour operator as well as working for a hotel or airline in a customer service role.

  You could also earn while you learn with one of our apprenticeship opportunities. Find out more here.

  This course opens up a host of career opportunities, for more information visit the National Careers Service

  Read our success stories here

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