VOC Level 3

Level 3 ASI Engineering (Military & Defence)

Campus
Air & Space Institute
Start Date
September 2025
Duration
2 years (Full-time)

Do you want to work in military aviation? Are you great at practical tasks, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to problem solve? If so, this course could be for you.

For the first part of Year One students on all three pathways will study a common curriculum designed to familiarise learners with the industry as a whole. Employers and industry experts have told us that they need staff that understand and appreciate the knowledge, skills and competencies of a range of job roles across aviation. This level of broad understanding will make you more effective in your career when you progress.

Depending on your chosen pathway, you will undertake a number of enrichment activities linked to your "Military & Defence" or "Civil" programmes. These will include exciting trips, visits and guest speakers to bring the aviation and aerospace sectors to life.

This course will develop your practical hand skills using specialist aircraft tooling and virtual reality (VR) simulation to carry out maintenance on aircraft systems and structures. The course is designed to enable you to gain the required theory qualifications and practical experience to become an Aircraft Fitter/Technician assisting in carrying out routine maintenance on jet aircraft and leading to a CAA Part 66 A1 Aircraft Maintenance Licence

During this course, you’ll study:

Theory of Flight

Line and Base Aircraft Engineering

CAA Part 145 Maintenance Procedures

CAA Part 66 Procedures

Aircraft Jet Engine Ground Running Procedures

Human Factors within Aviation

Civil Legislation in Aviation

Aviation Mathematics and Science for Technicians

Fundamentals of Electronics and Avionics Systems

Experience required as per CAA Part 66A.30 Basic experience requirements to gain CAA A1 Part 66 AML

You’ll need to have a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade Four or above, including English Language, Mathematics and an approved Science-based subject. Or, Mechanical Engineering Level Two at Merit level and English Language and Mathematics at Grade Four or above.

Assessment: Assessment is a combination of internally and externally assessed units.

Progression: The qualification has been designed to prepare you for a future role within the civil aviation industry as an aircraft engineer. Other options would include the progression to the BSc (Hons) Aviation Engineering degree course.

You’ll need workwear and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) from our preferred online supplier (safety footwear and safety glasses can be purchased locally). You’ll also need general stationery equipment and a scientific calculator as well as access to the internet; PCs are available on campus.

In addition, you will also be required to purchase an ASI uniform from our preferred online supplier.

Fees listed are for those aged 19 years and over only. Fees are subject to change. Support for fees may be available, such as fee remission or the Advanced Learner Loan.

For further information regarding the Advanced Learner Loan please visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/funding-your-course/

Please note that where stated, fees are for the first year of a course only.

For more information contact our Course Information Office on 030 030 32435 or email [email protected]