Aircraft Engineering

L2 Level 2
Full Time
1 September 2025 — 19 June 2026
International Centre for Aerospace

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.
Key information

Start date

1 September 2025

End date

19 June 2026

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18 hours per week

Location

International Centre for Aerospace
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Course code

AERH2F02
L2

Qualification

Aircraft Engineering

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Career prospects & further study

123,000

The UK Aerospace industry remains as number two on the world stage and the largest in Europe with £35 billion turnover, 123,000 direct employees and 3,900 Apprentices.

Students who complete this course can progress onto a Level 3 Sub-diploma course, apply for an Apprenticeship or go into employment.

Locations

International Centre for Aerospace
International Centre for Aerospace

International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT),
Cardiff Airport Business Park,
Rhoose, 
Vale of Glamorgan,
CF62 3DP