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SVQ Performing Engineering Operations - Aeronautical

  • Qualifications SVQ Programmes
  • SCQF Level SCQF Level 5
  • Study mode August 2026 Courses
  • Campus Ayr
  • Start date August 2026
  • Duration 36 weeks
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Attendance/Duration

Full-time, one year

Overview

Scotland has a world-renowned reputation for engineering, and is at the cutting-edge of engineering developments. Engineers design, create, test and improve all sorts of products and processes. They enjoy exciting career opportunities in lots of different sectors - including aeronautics. Aeronautics is a high profile industry which focuses on the design and manufacture of a wide range of aircraft, systems and equipment. It also involves the maintenance and repair of aircraft products.

Aerospace offers superb career opportunities for those who are technical, practical and genuinely fascinated by flight. It's a key sector within the Ayrshire economy and we work very closely with local employers, ensuring our courses offer the skills and training they look for in employees. If you're considering a career in engineering - and in particular aeronautical - this course can help you on your way.

It also contains the 8 credits of the SVQ Level 2 which form part of the Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering.

Entry Requirements

For this course you'll need:

  • Three National 4 qualifications or equivalent (preferably in English and Maths, ideally with one other relevant subject such as Physics, Practical Metalworking or Practical Woodworking) or a relevant course at SCQF Level 4 or equivalent.
  • An interview with us.

Don't have formal qualifications? Don't worry! If you have life experience, we may still consider your application.

Course Content

This practical and comprehensive course includes:

  • Hand fitting techniques for component production.
  • Mechanical assembly processes.
  • Working with composites and producing composite mouldings.
  • Aircraft detail fitting activities and assembly production.
  • Installation of various aircraft mechanical fasteners.
  • Essential, transferable skills for employment.

Next Steps and Career Opportunities

After you complete this course, you may have the opportunity to:

  • Start your career in aeronautical engineering as a Sheet Metal Worker or a Modern Apprentice.
  • Progress to a Level 6 course in Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.

Local employers like Collins Aerospace, Prestwick AeroSystems, Chevron, Ryanair and GE Caledonian often recruit directly from our course, offering employment and apprenticeship opportunities.