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Air Cabin Crew And Aviation Operations City and Guilds Diploma

(SCQF level 6)

Events, Hospitality and Tourism, Hospitality and Leisure

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Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 1 year

Location

City Campus

  • Applications from International Students Welcome
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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.

    The Careers that Move website has lots of information on relevant career paths.

    Entry requirements

    Minimum entry requirements

    • Three National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above including English; OR
    • Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

    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.

    ESOL entry requirements

    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.

    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

    Careers

    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.

    Teaching

    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.

    Assessment methods

    You will be assessed on an ongoing basis using a variety of methods such as:
    • Presentations.
    • Closed book assessments.
    • Reports.
    • Observation in the mock cabin.
    • Online e-assessment.

    Additional Information

    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.

    • Mode of Study:
      Full-time
    • Start Date:
      25th Aug 2025, 1 year
    • Location:
      City Campus
    • Applications from International Students Welcome