Aeronautical Engineering qualifications and training courses

Last Updated: 21 Oct 2024

They are essential for people starting out in a career in the Aerospace sector and can be undertaken when completing an Intermediate or Advanced Apprenticeship.

Completed in the workplace they allow people to demonstrate their competence, set against National Occupational Standards, in a wide range of disciplines. This includes aircraft maintenance, assembly and component production.

These qualifications are ideal for those working within the field of aeronautical engineering in skilled or semi-skilled roles.

Available to deliver in the following:

England
Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
Scotland
Northern Ireland

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

Each pathway provides learners with the opportunity to demonstrate competency in their chosen profession. The routes are suitable for a wide range of employers and include manufacturing, refurbishment and servicing of a wide range of systems.

You will learn in the work environment, or will need access to suitable tools and equipment.

Assessment will also be through a portfolio of evidence gathered to meet the criteria of the qualification.

Which level is right for me?

Level 2

You are working in aeronautical engineering, perhaps as a semi-skilled aerospace production worker or aircraft mechanic/technician. You have some relevant knowledge and skills, usually from a role where you've been supervised.

Level 3

You are working as a skilled aerospace production worker, trainee licensed aircraft maintenance engineer or aerospace engineer. You have a great deal of technical skills and knowledge and work with minimum supervision.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of aeronautical engineering roles, including:

Aerospace engineer
Aerospace technician
Aircraft mechanic
Licensed aircraft maintenance engineer
Semi-skilled aerospace production worker
Skilled aerospace production worker.

Learners might also be interested in the following related qualification:

City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Certificate and Diploma in Aircraft Manufacture (4597).

To complete an Advanced Apprenticeship, learners should take the City & Guilds Diploma in Aeronautical Manufacturing (2675).

What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

To deliver these qualifications you will need suitably qualified staff to carry out training and assessment.

You will also need suitable facilities to carry out the required training to enable learners to achieve industry standards.

To find all resource requirements, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

Centres currently offering the NVQ in Aeronautical Engineering (1689) without sanctions, will be automatically approved to deliver the new qualification.

There are no eligibility requirements for learners. However, those who have completed the Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Aerospace Engineering and Maintenance (2675) would find this a distinct advantage on this course.

Level 3

This level will suit you if you are currently working as a skilled aerospace production worker, trainee licensed aircraft maintenance engineer or aerospace engineer. You have a great deal of technical skills and knowledge, and work with minimum supervision.

There are two options available at this Level.

NVQ Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering
NVQ Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering.

Both options comprise of 14 qualifications. The Extended Diplomas are a requirement of the Advanced Engineering Manufacture Apprenticeship framework. To earn one of these you will complete four mandatory and a number of optional units.

For a full list of units, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of aeronautical engineering roles, including:

Aerospace engineer
Aerospace technician
Aircraft mechanic
Licensed aircraft maintenance engineer
Semi-skilled aerospace production worker
Skilled aerospace production worker.

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (1789-34)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Aircraft Engine Overhaul)

Accreditation No: 601/0080/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 165 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 441 - 1248 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 1650 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £229.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Aircraft Mechanical Maintenance)

Accreditation No: 601/0080/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 165 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 441 - 1248 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 1650 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £229.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Avionic Component Overhaul)

Accreditation No: 601/0080/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 165 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 441 - 1248 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 1650 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £229.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Avionics Maintenance)

Accreditation No: 601/0080/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 165 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 441 - 1248 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 1650 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £229.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (On Aircraft Maintenance)

Accreditation No: 601/0080/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 165 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 441 - 1248 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 1650 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £229.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Survival Equipment Maintenance)

Accreditation No: 601/0080/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 165 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 441 - 1248 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 1650 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £229.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Weapons Maintenance)

Accreditation No: 601/0080/1 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 165 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 441 - 1248 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 1650 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £229.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

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

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.

Some documents may be password protected. Passwords can be retrieved by logging in to Walled Garden and visiting the Administration section of the relevant qualification catalogue page.

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form.

1789 Level 2

Centre documents

1789-21 L2 Qualification handbook Aeronautical engineering v2-0 pdf 1 MB 01 Jan 0001

System Maintenance Notice

Aeronautical Engineering (1789)