Edexcel BTEC Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering

Full Time

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Course Code

QET3HA05/CAFAP

Course Level

Level 3

Where will this course lead?

This course is ideal for you if you wish for a career in the aerospace industry.

Successful completion of course can lead towards you becoming an airline pilot, aircraft engineer/technician, aerospace design and manufacturing. Also, it can lead to Higher Education (HE) at this College - HND in Aerospace Engineering or to University (BEng (Hons).

What will I study?

You will study 16 units in total - 8 per year, including:

Theory of Flight
Gas Turbine Theory
Aircraft Maintenance Practices
Hydraulic Systems
Workshop
Aircraft Mechanical Science
Mathematics
Electrics and Electronics
Project

Additional Units include:

Health & Safety
Business Studies

How will this course be delivered?

This course is delivered at the Woodlands Campus with external visits to various interesting sites.

What qualifications will I get?

Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (QCF)

How will I be assessed?

Each of the 16 units is of 3 or 4 modules - assessment is by assignment per module.

How do I get a place on the course?

Places are offered according to existing qualifications, an interview and a screening test.

What are the entry requirements?

Either 4 GCSE passes at Grade A-C to include Maths and Science, or a Level 2 Diploma in a relevant level 2 engineering programme at Merit or Distinction, also a good reference or latest school report and a successful interview.

If you have a Learning Difficulty or a Disability please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support in your interview. If you need help completing your application we can help with this too.

What else do I need to know?

This is an extremely popular course - so early application is advised.

Solihull College offers full time and part time courses for businesses and residents in Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Coventry Warwickshire and the whole of the West Midlands.

What can I do after this course?

You can progress to a modern apprenticeship, HM Forces, Higher Education (HND at Solihull College) and University.

Is there anything else I will have to pay for in order to do this course?

Books, safety boots, overalls, calculator and stationery

Contact

Woodlands Campus

Solihull College
Auckland Drive
Smith's Wood
Solihull
B36 0NE

Tel: 0121 678 7000
Minicom: 0121 628 7005
Email: enquiries@solihull.ac.uk
Internet: www.solihull.ac.uk

Have you got a question about this course?

Please contact Admissions on 0121 678 7000 with any queries.

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