Aerospace BTEC National Certificate - Level 3
Course Code:330DPC32A
Course Type:Part-time
Evening/Daytime:Both
Qualification: BTEC National Certificate in Aerospace Engineering. Pass, Merit or Distinction grades are awarded in this qualification.
Duration: 2 Years
Venue:
Crawley Campus, College Road,
Crawley West Sussex, RH10 1NR
Start Date: September
Suitable For: This course is suitable for apprentices or trainees with local airlines or aircraft engineering companies. On successful completion, candidates will be able to progress on to the Higher National Certificate/Diploma.
Entry By: Interview
Entry Requirements:
GCSE grade C pass at Maths, Physics and English or BTEC First Diploma in Engineering. Mature entrants are also considered.
Course Content:
The BTEC Nationals in Aerospace Engineering offer progression opportunities within and into employment within the aircraft avionics, mechanical, manufacture and maintenance sectors and related industries. The qualification will also provide opportunities for progression to BTEC HNC, Foundation Degrees and other engineering HE courses or a full time degree in Aerospace Engineering
The BTEC National Certificate in Aerospace Engineering consists of four core units plus seven specialist units.
Selection of following units will be covered over two years:
Business Systems for Technicians
Communications for Technicians
Engineering Project
Mathematics for Technicians
Electrical and Electronic Principles
Mechanical Principles and Applications
Aircraft Workshop Principles and Practices
Theory of Flight
Human Factors in Aerospace Engineering
Aircraft Maintenance Practices
Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Airframe Systems
Avionic Systems
Aircraft Gas Turbine Engines
Aircraft Electrical Systems
Further Mathematics for Technicians
Assessment:
Some Units are assessed by assignments and others by assignments and end test
Outcome of Course and Progression:
The BTEC National Certificate in Aerospace Engineering is designed to equip individuals with the practical skills, knowledge and understanding required for success in the aircraft mechanical, avionic, manufacture and maintenance sectors. The qualification also enables progression to BTEC HNC or undergraduate degree qualifications and professional occupations in aerospace engineering and related fields.
This qualification will:
Develop a range of skills, knowledge and personal qualities essential for career development and progression within the aerospace engineering industry and related sectors
Provide learners with the necessary knowledge and skills concerning health, safety and welfare, the environment and sustainability within the aerospace engineering industries
Focus on the practical application of knowledge and the development of the work related skills required for employment within the aerospace engineering industries
Enable learners to make an immediate contribution in employment
Cost:
Tuition Fees: £1325.00
Awarding Body Reg: £160.00
Other £150.00
Year 2 Costs: £1365.00
Further Information:
For further information contact the Faculty of Technology , Senior Administrator Ann Earl on: 01293 442241 or
Mohammed Mokammel Hoq on: 01293 453449
Course Co-ordinator
Aeronautical Engineering
Mobile: 07775 902392
Email:mhoq@centralsussex.ac.uk
Course Times/Timetable:
One day and one evening per week.
