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Course Overview

 

There are many interesting and exciting career opportunities within the airline industry. This Air Cabin Crew and Ground Operations course will give you the status to seek employment as a member of air cabin crew or other hospitality industries such as cruise line staff, luxury trains and ground crew work.

This qualification is equivalent to 5 GCSEs, is widely recognised by industry and is taught within a grade 1, award-winning department.

You should have excellent communications skills, good leadership potential and a cheerful nature. Knowledge of a foreign language is desirable but not essential. This course is suitable for mature learners aged 17+ considering a career change and is a two term programme beginning in September.

The subjects studied include:

• Role of Air Cabin Crew
• Safety and Emergency procedures on board and on the ground
• Interview techniques 
•  First Aid at Work
• Food and Drink Service VRQ2
• Level 2 Food Safety

During the course you will be required to wear an airline style uniform for some training aspects and you will be subject to the same discipline that an airline would impose. You will have access to staff with airline experience, the use of cabin crew training facilities and a swimming assessment.

Anyone aged 17 + with a genuine passion for the Airline and Airport industry.

You will need to be  17+ to apply fo this course, with a minimum entry requirement of 4 GCSEs at grades A*-C including English and maths grades 9-4 (formerly A*-C) and science for some programmes. Alternatively successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification and have achieved a Level 2 Functional Skill in English and maths.

You will be assessed by a range of different methods as follows:

  • Written asignments
  • Online multiple choice exams
  • Practical activities and roles plays
  • Presentations

Opportunity to shadow at a local airport, together with visiting an Airline Training rig.

At the end of this course you will be equipped to apply for jobs within the airline and hospitality industry. You will  be given advice, guidance and help on how and when to apply for airline positions.

This excellent training programme provides you with relevant skills and qualifications. You will have access to staff with airline experience, and the use of cabin crew training facilities. The course provides a realistic environment to demonstrate the skills needed for a career as a cabin crew member or working on the ground at an airport.

The fee for this course is £450 for 18 - 19yr olds to include uniform, ed visits as well as additional qualifications in first aid, customer service and food hygiene all vital for future employment.

This qualification in Air Cabin Crew and Ground Operations will allow you to build the knowledge and skills to enter this very exciting and fast paced industry and can help you get your first job working as part of a cabin crew or on the ground at an airport. There is a very high level of support for this course. Every student will have regular, frequent contact with a personal tutor who will coach you through what is required and explain any difficulties

Awarding Body:
City & Guilds

Curriculum Area:
Business, Service Industries and ESOL - Travel and Tourism

Course Options

Start Date

Wed 3rd September 2025

Attendance

Full-time

Duration

2 Terms

Location

Bournemouth Campus

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