Curriculum
Comprehensive Training Content
Module 1
Mathematics
Content Focus: Basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Calculations relevant to aircraft maintenance, such as areas, volumes, and tolerances.
Learning Outcomes: Ability to apply mathematical principles to practical problems in aircraft maintenance.
Module 2
Physics
Content Focus: Fundamental principles of physics, including mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, and sound. Emphasis on applications relevant to aviation, such as pressure, force, and fluid dynamics.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of physical laws and their implications in the maintenance and operation of aircraft systems.
Module 3
Electrical Fundamentals
Content Focus: Basic electrical theory, including voltage, current, resistance, and power. DC and AC circuits, electrical components, and their functions.
Learning Outcomes: Ability to analyze and troubleshoot basic electrical circuits and systems.
Module 4
Electronic Fundamentals
Content Focus: Principles of electronics, including semiconductors, diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits. Digital electronics and microprocessors.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of electronic components and systems, including digital circuit design and analysis.
Module 5
Digital Techniques/Electronic Instrument Systems
Content Focus: Digital systems, data conversion, data buses, and digital communication protocols. Aircraft electronic instrument systems, including EFIS and FMS.
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge of digital systems and their applications in modern avionics.
Module 6
Materials and Hardware
Content Focus: Aircraft materials, including metals, composites, and plastics. Fasteners, fittings, and hardware used in aircraft construction.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of material properties and selection criteria, knowledge of standard aircraft hardware.
Module 7
Maintenance Practices
Content Focus: Standard maintenance practices, including inspection techniques, tools and equipment use, and safety procedures. Handling hazardous materials and basic maintenance documentation.
Learning Outcomes: Proficiency in practical maintenance tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
Module 8
Basic Aerodynamics
Content Focus: Principles of aerodynamics, including airflow, lift, drag, and thrust. Stability and control of aircraft.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of aerodynamic principles and their impact on aircraft performance and behaviour.
Module 9
Human Factors
Content Focus: Human performance and limitations, communication, teamwork, and error management. Impact of human factors on safety and maintenance operations.
Learning Outcomes: Awareness of human factors and strategies to mitigate their impact in aviation maintenance.
Module 10
Aviation Legislation
Content Focus: Aviation laws, regulations, and international standards. EASA regulations, certification requirements, and maintenance documentation.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of regulatory frameworks governing aviation maintenance and operations.
Module 11
Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems (B1)
Content Focus: In-depth study of aerodynamics, airframe structures, and aircraft systems specific to fixed-wing aircraft. Emphasis on mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and environmental control.
Learning Outcomes: Comprehensive understanding of aircraft systems and structural integrity.
Module 12
Gas Turbine Engine (B1)Item description
Content Focus: Specific focus on gas turbine engines, including design, operation, and maintenance. Troubleshooting and performance monitoring.
Learning Outcomes: Expertise in gas turbine engine technology and maintenance practices.
Module 13
Piston Engine (B1.2)
Content Focus: In-depth coverage of piston engine theory, operation, and maintenance. Carburetion, ignition systems, and fuel management.
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge of piston engine characteristics and maintenance requirements.
Module 14
Propeller (B1.1 and B1.2)
Content Focus: Propeller theory, design, and operation. Maintenance of propeller systems, including balancing and troubleshooting.
Learning Outcomes: Competency in propeller maintenance and understanding of aerodynamics related to propellers.
Mathematics
Content Focus: Basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Calculations relevant to aircraft maintenance, such as areas, volumes, and tolerances.
Learning Outcomes: Ability to apply mathematical principles to practical problems in aircraft maintenance.
Physics
Content Focus: Fundamental principles of physics, including mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, and sound. Emphasis on applications relevant to aviation, such as pressure, force, and fluid dynamics.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of physical laws and their implications in the maintenance and operation of aircraft systems.
Electrical Fundamentals
Content Focus: Basic electrical theory, including voltage, current, resistance, and power. DC and AC circuits, electrical components, and their functions.
Learning Outcomes: Ability to analyze and troubleshoot basic electrical circuits and systems.
Electronic Fundamentals
Content Focus: Principles of electronics, including semiconductors, diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits. Digital electronics and microprocessors.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of electronic components and systems, including digital circuit design and analysis.
Digital Techniques/Electronic Instrument Systems
Content Focus: Digital systems, data conversion, data buses, and digital communication protocols. Aircraft electronic instrument systems, including EFIS and FMS.
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge of digital systems and their applications in modern avionics.
Materials and Hardware
Content Focus: Aircraft materials, including metals, composites, and plastics. Fasteners, fittings, and hardware used in aircraft construction.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of material properties and selection criteria, knowledge of standard aircraft hardware.
Maintenance Practices
Content Focus: Standard maintenance practices, including inspection techniques, tools and equipment use, and safety procedures. Handling hazardous materials and basic maintenance documentation.
Learning Outcomes: Proficiency in practical maintenance tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
Basic Aerodynamics
Content Focus: Principles of aerodynamics, including airflow, lift, drag, and thrust. Stability and control of aircraft.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of aerodynamic principles and their impact on aircraft performance and behaviour.
Human Factors
Content Focus: Human performance and limitations, communication, teamwork, and error management. Impact of human factors on safety and maintenance operations.
Learning Outcomes: Awareness of human factors and strategies to mitigate their impact in aviation maintenance.
Aviation Legislation
Content Focus: Aviation laws, regulations, and international standards. EASA regulations, certification requirements, and maintenance documentation.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of regulatory frameworks governing aviation maintenance and operations.
Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems (B1)
Content Focus: In-depth study of aerodynamics, airframe structures, and aircraft systems specific to fixed-wing aircraft. Emphasis on mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and environmental control.
Learning Outcomes: Comprehensive understanding of aircraft systems and structural integrity.
Gas Turbine Engine (B1)Item description
Content Focus: Specific focus on gas turbine engines, including design, operation, and maintenance. Troubleshooting and performance monitoring.
Learning Outcomes: Expertise in gas turbine engine technology and maintenance practices.
Piston Engine (B1.2)
Content Focus: In-depth coverage of piston engine theory, operation, and maintenance. Carburetion, ignition systems, and fuel management.
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge of piston engine characteristics and maintenance requirements.
Propeller (B1.1 and B1.2)
Content Focus: Propeller theory, design, and operation. Maintenance of propeller systems, including balancing and troubleshooting.
Learning Outcomes: Competency in propeller maintenance and understanding of aerodynamics related to propellers.
Module 1
Mathematics
Content Focus: Basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Calculations relevant to aircraft maintenance, such as areas, volumes, and tolerances.
Learning Outcomes: Ability to apply mathematical principles to practical problems in aircraft maintenance.
Module 2
Physics
Content Focus: Fundamental principles of physics, including mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, and sound. Emphasis on applications relevant to aviation, such as pressure, force, and fluid dynamics.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of physical laws and their implications in the maintenance and operation of aircraft systems.
Module 3
Electrical Fundamentals
Content Focus: Basic electrical theory, including voltage, current, resistance, and power. DC and AC circuits, electrical components, and their functions.
Learning Outcomes: Ability to analyze and troubleshoot basic electrical circuits and systems.
Module 4
Electronic Fundamentals
Content Focus: Principles of electronics, including semiconductors, diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits. Digital electronics and microprocessors.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of electronic components and systems, including digital circuit design and analysis.
Module 5
Digital Techniques / Electronic Instrument Systems
Content Focus: Digital systems, data conversion, data buses, and digital communication protocols. Aircraft electronic instrument systems, including EFIS and FMS.
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge of digital systems and their applications in modern avionics.
Module 6
Materials and Hardware
Content Focus: Aircraft materials, including metals, composites, and plastics. Fasteners, fittings, and hardware used in aircraft construction.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of material properties and selection criteria, knowledge of standard aircraft hardware.
Module 7
Maintenance Practices
Content Focus: Standard maintenance practices, including inspection techniques, tools and equipment use, and safety procedures. Handling hazardous materials and basic maintenance documentation.
Learning Outcomes: Proficiency in practical maintenance tasks and adherence to safety protocols,
Module 8
Basic Aerodynamics
Content Focus: Principles of aerodynamics, including airflow, lift, drag, and thrust. Stability and control of aircraft.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of aerodynamic principles and their impact on aircraft performance and behavior.
Module 9
Human Factors
Content Focus: Human performance and limitations, communication, teamwork, and error management. Impact of human factors on safety and maintenance operations.
Learning Outcomes: Awareness of human factors and strategies to mitigate their impact in aviation maintenance.
Module 10
Aviation Legislation
Content Focus: Aviation laws, regulations, and international standards. EASA regulations, certification requirements, and maintenance documentation.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of regulatory frameworks governing aviation maintenance and operations.
Module 11
Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems (B2)
Content Focus: Similar to Module 11, but with a focus on avionics and electronic systems. Includes communication, navigation, autopilot, and radar systems.
Learning Outcomes: Proficiency in maintaining and troubleshooting aircraft avionics systems.
Module 12
Propulsion (B1)
Content Focus: Detailed study of aircraft propulsion systems, including piston engines, gas turbines, and auxiliary power units (APUs). Engine performance and maintenance.
Learning Outcomes: Deep understanding of engine operation and maintenance procedures.
Mathematics
Content Focus: Basic arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. Calculations relevant to aircraft maintenance, such as areas, volumes, and tolerances.
Learning Outcomes: Ability to apply mathematical principles to practical problems in aircraft maintenance.
Physics
Content Focus: Fundamental principles of physics, including mechanics, thermodynamics, optics, and sound. Emphasis on applications relevant to aviation, such as pressure, force, and fluid dynamics.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of physical laws and their implications in the maintenance and operation of aircraft systems.
Electrical Fundamentals
Content Focus: Basic electrical theory, including voltage, current, resistance, and power. DC and AC circuits, electrical components, and their functions.
Learning Outcomes: Ability to analyze and troubleshoot basic electrical circuits and systems.
Electronic Fundamentals
Content Focus: Principles of electronics, including semiconductors, diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits. Digital electronics and microprocessors.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of electronic components and systems, including digital circuit design and analysis.
Digital Techniques / Electronic Instrument Systems
Content Focus: Digital systems, data conversion, data buses, and digital communication protocols. Aircraft electronic instrument systems, including EFIS and FMS.
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge of digital systems and their applications in modern avionics.
Materials and Hardware
Content Focus: Aircraft materials, including metals, composites, and plastics. Fasteners, fittings, and hardware used in aircraft construction.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of material properties and selection criteria, knowledge of standard aircraft hardware.
Maintenance Practices
Content Focus: Standard maintenance practices, including inspection techniques, tools and equipment use, and safety procedures. Handling hazardous materials and basic maintenance documentation.
Learning Outcomes: Proficiency in practical maintenance tasks and adherence to safety protocols,
Basic Aerodynamics
Content Focus: Principles of aerodynamics, including airflow, lift, drag, and thrust. Stability and control of aircraft.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of aerodynamic principles and their impact on aircraft performance and behavior.
Human Factors
Content Focus: Human performance and limitations, communication, teamwork, and error management. Impact of human factors on safety and maintenance operations.
Learning Outcomes: Awareness of human factors and strategies to mitigate their impact in aviation maintenance.
Aviation Legislation
Content Focus: Aviation laws, regulations, and international standards. EASA regulations, certification requirements, and maintenance documentation.
Learning Outcomes: Understanding of regulatory frameworks governing aviation maintenance and operations.
Aircraft Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems (B2)
Content Focus: Similar to Module 11, but with a focus on avionics and electronic systems. Includes communication, navigation, autopilot, and radar systems.
Learning Outcomes: Proficiency in maintaining and troubleshooting aircraft avionics systems.
Propulsion (B1)
Content Focus: Detailed study of aircraft propulsion systems, including piston engines, gas turbines, and auxiliary power units (APUs). Engine performance and maintenance.
Learning Outcomes: Deep understanding of engine operation and maintenance procedures.