As part of the Aviation study programme, you will study the wider Aviation subject area and centre your work and projects around this area of study.
As part of the Aviation study programme, you will study the wider Aviation subject area and centre your work and projects around this area of study.
You will study at our unique airside campus situated at Leeds Bradford Airport, one of the UK’s major airports. You can benefit from our connections to local flying schools and our specific aviation skills-based academies and courses. Your studies are supported throughout by our partnership with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays and other keys organisations including Leeds Bradford Airport.
We have recently created an Airport Ambassador Programme with Leeds Bradford Airport where Aviation Academy students are selected to become Airport Ambassadors. This will give them a unique insight into the operations of the airport and a wonderful insight into the aviation industry as well as a helping hand with their CV’s.
With access to trips, visits and guest speakers throughout your course and invitations to Aviation Skills Academies, your course will be enhanced by practical skills. Employability skills will also help you secure interviews at the end of your course.
Entry Requirements
Level 3 – 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 or equivalent including English & maths GCSEs grade 9-4 plus Clear Disclosure Scotland check or DBS check
Level 2 – 4 GCSEs grade 9-3 or equivalent including English & maths GCSEs grade 9-3 plus Clear Disclosure Scotland check or DBS check
What you will study
Level 1
Aviation Industry
Aviation Terminology
Locational Geography
Customer Service
Team Work
Preparation for Employment
Level 2
Aviation Communication
Check-in
Baggage Processing
Supporting Passengers with Special Requirements
Ground Service Operations
Loading & Unloading of Aircraft
Marshalling Aircraft
Aircraft Turnaround
Sales Skills
Customer Service & Problem-Solving
Health Safety & Security in Aviation
Level 3
The Industry
Customer Service
Preparation for a career
Airline Cabin Crew
UK Airports
Worldwide passenger Airlines
Ground Operations
Aviation Communications
Health, Safety and Security in Aviation
Responsible tourism – being net zero
Leadership & HR in aviation
Commercial Operations
Flight operations
Terminal operations
Tour Guiding or storytelling
Conference & Events
Destinations
Business travel – understanding worldwide cultures
Our Mission
Enriching lives through learning
Our Vision
To deliver and develop high-quality learning opportunities for all through an aspirational team who collaborate with our key stakeholders in a well-connected and resourced, sustainable learning and working environment.
Craven College, Skipton
Craven College – a Further Education College based in Skipton, North Yorkshire, “The Gateway to the Dales”. Our unique position – at the juncture of West Yorkshire and East Lancashire enables us to offer a variety of further and higher education courses, including apprenticeships, undergraduate degrees, part-time adult education and courses for business.
Craven College started life in 1825 as the Skipton Mechanics Institute on the High Street in Skipton. During the Second World War, the Skipton Art School and Skipton Technical Institute were established.
In 1954 the Skipton Art School and Technical Institution become the Craven Institute for Further Education. In 1974, the College was renamed the Craven College of Adult Education and the full-time courses flourished mainly leading to secretarial work, hospitality and catering, social work and small business management.
The Aireville Campus was developed in 1989 adjoining Aireville School (now The Skipton Academy). The Auction Mart Campus was later developed to accommodate all land-based courses and The Aviation Academy was established in Yeadon at Leeds Bradford Airport.
Tyro Training was established in 2003 offering flexible training, consultancy and support to business across the North of England. Its HQ at Craven Cattle Mart in Skipton.
The Animal Management Centre was opened for students in 2018 with specialist rooms for aquatics, invertebrates, nocturnals, reptiles, amphibians and small mammals. From its premises in Ripon, Evolve supports young people from across North Yorkshire with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties and offers full Study Programmes, with a focus on work experience and skills for employment.
In 2020, Craven College became an integral part of the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology – representing significant investment in training resources on the Skipton campus to support education in digital skills such as cyber-security, digital infrastructure, multi-media, software development and gaming.
Our newest addition, Craven Arena officially opened in 2022. The facility offers training for students, stable management courses and can host unaffiliated Dressage, Combined Training and Show Jumping. Craven Arena is the ideal location for public events, clinics, masterclasses, and lecture demonstrations and we work with all equine disciplines and clubs.
Key Facts
Over 3,700 students
on full-time, part-time and apprenticeship programmes
5 campuses
across North and West Yorkshire
£1.25m investment
in estates and facilities since 2017
Over 400 members of staff
employed across all campuses
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