The Centre of Aerospace Training holds in partnership with Barry College EASA pt 147 Approval from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for aircraft maintenance training, this enhances our extensive aerospace provision as the leading training provider for Airbus UK.
Choose a course to view information:
FdEng Aeronautical Engineering (Logistics)
A two year part-time University of Wales degree, awarded by Glyndŵr University/Prifysgol Glyndŵr, in partnership with Deeside College. This course is designed to allow credit for work based learning:
- Mathematics for Engineers
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Materials
- Aircraft Systems
- Maintenance Principles
- Business management
- Engineering Management
- Aviation Legislation and Human Factors
- Aircraft Structures
- Electrical/Electronic/Digital Principles
- Project
And in addition either Option A: Avionic Systems or Option B: Gas Turbine Engines + Gas Turbine Science
FdEng Aeronautical Engineering (Manufacture)
A two year part-time University of Wales degree, awarded by Glyndŵr University/Prifysgol Glyndwr, in partnership with Deeside College. This course is designed to allow credit for work based learning:
- Mathematics for Engineers
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Materials
- Aircraft Systems
- Manufacturing Technologies
- Business Management
- Mechanical Principles
- Aircraft Structural Technology
- Further Analytical Methods
- Quality Assurance
- CAD/CAM
- Engineering Design
- Work Based Learning includes: Engineering Management and an Engineering Project
BTEC National Certificate in Aerospace Engineering
A one or two year technical certificate course at level 3 in aerospace engineering as part of a Modern Apprenticeship.
- Business Systems for Technicians
- Communications for Technicians
- Engineering Project
- Mathematics for Technicians
- Mechanical Principles and Applications
- Theory of Flight
- Metallic Aircraft Materials, Structures and Repair
- Non-Metallic Aircraft Materials, Manufacture and Repair
- Aircraft Workshop Principles and Practice
- Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
- Airfame Systems
« Previous | Next »
City & Guilds 4597 Level 3 Diploma in Aircraft Manufacture
A level 3 part-time three year course provides a firm background for the aviation industry, the course structure includes:
- Year 1 Basic Aerodynamics, Human Factors and Aircraft Structures
- Year 2 Aviation Maths and Science, Aircraft Manufacture and Aviation Legislation
- Year 3 Aircraft Electrical Fundamentals, Materials and Hardware and Aircraft Mechanical Systems
NVQ3 in Aircraft Maintenance
This two year course is specifically designed for those who are already employed within an aircraft maintenance environment to meet the standards of competence within the aviation industry.
Units:- Statutory Regulations and Organisational Safety Requirements
- Engineering Drawing and Documents
- Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering
- Reinstating the Work Area
- Fault Diagnosis on Airframe, Mechanical Components and Systems
- Scheduled Maintenance of Aircraft Airframe and Mechanical Equipment
- Removing and replacing Components of Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
- Removing and Replacing Powerplant Components
- Carrying out Tests on Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
- Carrying out Tests on Aircraft Engines and Systems
NVQ3 in Aircraft Manufacturing
This work based learning course is studied over two years and is specifically for those already employed within the aircraft manufacturing industry.
Units:- Statutory Regulations and Operational Safety Requirements
- Engineering Drawing and Documents
- Working Efficiently and Effectively
- Reinstating the Work Area
- Marking Out Aircraft Components
- Installing Aircraft Mechanical Fasteners
- Producing Aircraft Sub-Assemblies
- Drilling and Finishing Holes in Aircraft Structures
