City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College)
UCAS Code: H415 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
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This specialist aviation engineering degree course will allow you to gain practical experience alongside advanced academic study. Delivered in partnership with KLM UK Engineering and awarded by University of East Anglia, this course has been designed to ensure you develop the knowledge, technical skills, understanding and awareness necessary to work in technical, supervisory or management roles in the industry and will help kick start your journey to a high-flying career.
This course allows you to work on a fully functional Boeing 737 aircraft in the International Aviation Academy Norwich’s (IAAN) world class Aviation Emulation Zone® whilst studying in our first class learning environment at IAAN.
The programme provides applicants with the opportunity to pass UK Civil Aviation Authority (UKCAA) Cat A examinations in their foundation year and then B1.1 examinations during the Foundation degree, alongside academic study for an aviation degree.
Delivery of modules will be in blocks by KLMUKE instructors including a minimum of 2400 hours in the Foundation degree in a Part 147 environment, as specified in the approved organisations Maintenance Training Organisation's Exposition (MTOE) submitted to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to satisfy the requirements of UKCAA Part 147.
Course Structure
Foundation Year
Engineering Fundamentals
Aerodynamics & Electronic Instrument Systems
Aircraft Materials & Hardware
Aircraft Maintenance
Human Factors & Aviation Legislation
Turbine Engines and Propellers
Workshop and Hangar Practice
Turbine Aeroplanes
LEVEL 4
Human Factors and Legislation
Maintenance Practices
Materials and Hardware
Application of the principles of Physics
Workshops and Aircraft Practices
Higher Learning Skills
LEVEL 5
Electrical Fundamentals
Engines and Propellers
Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems
Electronic Fundamentals, Digital Techniques and Aerodynamics
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