Course Options
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Overview
This course will help you to develop the skills required for employment in the aviation or airport ground industry. It covers everything from customer service and employability skills to health and safety procedures.
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Minimum entry requirements
- Three National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above including English; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
- It is recommended that you are at least 17 for the start of the course. Airlines employ cabin crew from 18 years old.
- You must be taller than 5 feet 2 inches.
- You must be able to swim 25 metres and tread water for 1 minute.
- You must hold a valid EU passport and the right to work in the UK.
- You must be fluent in spoken and written English.
- Some airlines may also have additional criteria.
You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
You'll study:
- Introduction to Airline/Aviation Operations.
- Airline Health, Safety and Security.
- Airline Emergency Procedures.
- Crew Room Duties.
- Role of Air Cabin Crew / Standard Operating Procedures.
- Preparation for Employment as Air Cabin Crew and Airport Ground Operations.
- Travel and Tourism Industry.
- Selling Skills.
You will also learn languages as part of the course.
After the course
This course prepares you for a career as air cabin crew or airport ground staff.
Continuing Study
You can also progress onto HNC in Travel and Tourism at the college.
How the course is taught
The course will be taught using a variety of different teaching methods such as
- Lectures.
- Group work.
- Industry Visits.
- Guest Speakers.
- Role Play.
Materials
You will require a laptop for this course.
Dress code
You will be required to wear the "City Air" cabin crew uniform at least one day a week.