Course duration

Two year programme

Overview

Attending the BTEC National Diploma programme will provide you with comprehensive training for a technical career within the aircraft industry. Like the BTEC National Certificate, the successful completion of this course entitles you to apply for the BTEC Higher Diploma programme and progress towards obtaining EASA part 66 “aircraft maintenance license”.

Entry requirements for this course

• Five recent GCSEs at grade 'C' or above including Mathematics and Physics or;
• High School certificate (or equivalent qualifications) or;
• A First Diploma in Engineering
• You should be a minimum of 16 years old

Note: Candidates with grades below those stated above will be offered the BTEC First Diploma programme, subject to the relevant requirements.

What you will be studying

• Mathematics for Technicians
• Mechanical Principles and Applications
• Theory of Flight
• Electrical and Electronics Principles
• Communications for Technicians
• Aircraft Workshop Principles and Practices
• Aerospace Electronic Devices and Circuits
• Further Mathematics for Technicians
• Principles and Applications of Aircraft Mechanical Sciences
• Business Systems for Technicians
• Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
• Principles and Applications of Aircraft Physical Science
• Human Factors in Aerospace Engineering
• Metallic Aircraft Materials, Structures and Repair
• Aircraft Maintenance Practices
• Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines
• Engineering Project
• Aerospace Electrical Devices and Circuits
• Aircraft Instruments and Indicating Systems
• Aviation Legislation

Completion of the total required number of units will entitle you to a BTEC National Diploma. The above combination of units may, however, be subject to change.