Aeronautical Engineering (Intermediate)
About this course
This course is ideal for school leavers, giving a useful insight into the world of aviation technologies, providing the required knowledge for those wanting to progress onto Level 3 courses, employment or apprenticeships. This course balances theory and practical to provide prospective students all the fundamental skills and is delivered in all parts of our aerospace campus including classrooms, aircraft hangar and electronics/avionics laboratories.
The qualification is assessed by a combination of e-assessments (multiple choice online tests) and centre devised assignments covering the topics detailed in the course content.
This theory and practical based course enables learners to develop the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to become an aerospace technician or engineer.
This qualification is designed to equip a new entrant into the aviation industry with the fundamental and basic knowledge required as part of their training as an unlicensed aircraft mechanic.
What you will study
The units for this qualification that will be studied include:
- Engineering Health & Safety and Environmental Awareness
- Engineering Techniques
- Maths and Science Principles
- Electrical and Electronic Principles
- Fitting and Assembly Techniques
- Engineering Maths
- Skills for Aero
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs Grade A* - D to include Maths A* - C (or equivalent) and English at A*- D. A suitable Level 1 Engineering qualification with Grade A*- C in Maths. Successful candidates will require PPE for this course, including steel toe cap boots and overalls.
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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What stood out for me about Cardiff and Vale College were the fantastic facilities at ICAT and the smaller class sizes. I have the ability to spend one to one time with the lecturers who are very patient and help you understand the work being carried out. Having that experience with people who have a wealth of knowledge about the industry is invaluable. Since leaving Cardiff and Vale College, I have completed my degree with Kingston University and have recently started a job with Babcock as a Mechanical design engineer in their missions systems department working on submarines. The knowledge I have learnt during my time at Cardiff and Vale College can now be put to use while working.
Career prospects & further study
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Students who complete this course can progress onto a Level 3 Sub-diploma course, apply for an Apprenticeship or go into employment.