Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Knowledge) qualifications and training courses

Last Updated: 27 Mar 2024

Product code 4705

The qualification within this suite is included in the Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard. The apprenticeship is for Engineering Technicians in the Aerospace and Aviation, Maritime Defence and wider Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Sector. The qualifications within the 4705 suite relates to the following occupations:

• Aerospace Manufacturing Fitter
• Aerospace Manufacturing Electrical/Mechanical and Systems Fitter

4705-02 Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Knowledge)

The 4705-02 Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Knowledge) is for learners who are interested in developing the specific knowledge and understanding for people who want to work in the Aerospace and Aviation sector.

It is a technical knowledge qualification which will be undertaken in the foundation phase (first year) of the apprenticeship. This qualification will be taken in conjunction with the Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace and Aviation Engineering (Foundation Competence) (4605) qualification.

This Level 2 qualification is aimed at learners aged 16-18, 19+.

On-programme

You will need to complete five mandatory units:

•Principles of Aircraft Materials and Airframe Construction
•Human Factors and Behaviours in Aviation
•Principles of Aerodynamics and the Theory of Flight
•Mathematics and Science for Engineering
•Business Improvement Techniques

Then complete a minimum of two optional units from the following:

•Principles of Aircraft Propulsion
•General Engineering Principles
•Principles of Aircraft Electrics and Systems
•Principles of Welding and Fabrication
•Principles of Aerospace Composite Materials
•Principles of Mechanical Assembly and Fitting
•Principles of Computer Aided Design (CAD)

End-point assessment

End-Point Assessment (EPA) is through a nominated Professional Engineering Institution (PEI) or Military Independent Assessment Authority (MIAA).

How to register

Interested in using our high-quality on-programme materials or end-point assessment service? There are three ways to either find out more or to order what you need:
1. If you’re an existing City & Guilds customer, go to Walled Garden and select the materials you need or register your apprentice for end-point assessment. (You may need to submit a request to deliver a standard if you don’t yet have approval for that.)
2. Get in touch with directsales@cityandguilds.com. Our Direct Sales Team can explain our different products and services and start getting you set up as a customer or give existing customers support on the new apprenticeship arrangements.
3. Speak to your City & Guilds Business Manager about how to access our products or how to register your apprentices with us.

Here you can find all documents related to this suite of apprenticeship.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

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