Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering offers huge potential for learners interested in Aeronautical sector. This program is part of a larger suite of BTEC Engineering qualifications, in a range of sizes, which share the common purpose of helping people to become occupationally ready to take up employment in the Engineering sector at the appropriate level. This can follow either directly after achieving the qualification, or via the stepping stone of higher education at EAU.By studying a BTEC Extended Diploma, learners will be able to develop knowledge, understanding and skills required by the Airspace sector, including essential employability skills, and apply them in real work contexts.This programme is mainly designed for those learners who know in which sector they would like to specialise. Learners can achieve breadth of study through the large core and extensive options, rather than by studying complementary qualifications alongside it.

Why enrol on this programme?

This Diploma provides a well-established route into a variety of specialist Higher Education courses in the aerospace sector and beyond, fully meeting entry requirements for most Engineering courses at EAU, equivalent in size to three A levels. A range of professional organisations/employers in the sector has also confirmed their support for this qualification. This means it is a highly respected route for those who wish to move into employment in the sector, either directly or following higher study.

Career Prospects

The Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering was designed in close collaboration with industry, it is a High School equivalent vocational qualification, ideal for learners aged 16 years plus who want an alternative learning environment to High School. Students graduating from this programme may choose to begin their careers with an airline engineering maintenance facility, aviation maintenance, aviation manufacturing, or engineering services company. Successful completion of the Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering qualification will also enable you to progress to an applied bachelor program in a relevant field of study.