Aeronautical Engineering (1789)

Last Updated: 07 Oct 2025

1789 will close for registrations on 31 August 2026.

This qualification is ideal for people starting out in a career in the Aerospace sector.  It can be completed in the workplace, allowing the learner 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.

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.

There are no eligibility requirements for learners. 

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. You'll 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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