Aeronautical Engineering - Level 3

More about the course

This is a hands-on, progression-focused course which will help you develop the skills needed to kick-start your career as an aircraft engineer.

Based at our award-winning Aviation Academy, which includes an aircraft hangar and training aircraft, you will learn how to design, build and maintain aircraft and aviation equipment.

You will learn from tutors who have worked as aircraft engineers, avionics technicians and weapons technicians for companies such as the Royal Air Force.

If you enjoy problem-solving, love to work under pressure and have an interest in engineering and aircraft, this could be the right course for you.

Entry requirements

• 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and science

PLUS

• a minimum of GCSE grade 5 in maths

What will I achieve?

If you successfully complete this course, you will achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering.

What will I learn?

Some of the key topics you will study on this course include: 

• Engineering principles

• Delivery of engineering processes safely as a team

• Aircraft flight principles and practice

• Aircraft gas turbine engines

• Airframe mechanical systems

• Aircraft electrical and instrument systems

• Commercial and quality principles in engineering

• Product design and manufacture.

How is the course taught?

• Lectures

• Role plays

• Presentations

• Group work

• Self study.

How am I assessed?

• Exams

• Coursework 

• Controlled practical assessments.

Work experience opportunities

Students studying Aviation Engineering benefit from learning in specialist facilities, not found anywhere else in the North East. You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment which will give you a real taste of working in the industry.

You will be supported by guest lectures and workshops from the Royal Air Force and the Royal Aeronautical Society.

English and maths

Engineering relies heavily on maths and science and both subjects will be embedded into your programme over the two years, through use of measurements, ratios and formulae.

Where can I progress?

If you successfully complete this course, you will be able to progress onto the Honours Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering at Newcastle College University Centre.

A degree is essential to qualify as an aircraft engineer and pursue a career in aeronautical engineering.

Alternatively, you could transfer to an apprenticeship, apply for employment within the Royal Air Force or Royal Navy or transfer to study General Engineering or Automotive Engineering.