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  • Level: 2
  • Study Mode: Part-time
  • Start Date: 11 September 2025
  • Duration: 18 weeks
  • Study Days: Thursdays
  • Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm

About the course

Location: Stansted Airport College

Stansted Airport flies to 190+ destinations and serves over £25million passengers per year and is expanding rapidly resulting in a demand for skilled cabin crew. This qualification will help you to gain an understanding of the role of cabin crew and provide you with the practical and technical skills to be able to progress into a career with a top airline. You will gain an appreciation of the terminology used within the industry as well as an understanding of the essential behaviours expected of future employees.

This course is for Adults looking to progress their careers in the aviation industry, looking to change career and work in the industry or Aviation enthusiasts wanting to gain a greater understanding of the Aviation industry and how it operates. 

Entry requirements

This course is for Adults aged 19+ only.

How long is the course?

Start Date: 11th September 2025

18 weeks

1 evening per week: Thursday 5:30pm-8:30pm

How much does it cost?

The cost of this course is £459

Funding Checker

This funding checker will tell you if this course may be free or part-funded. Part-funded means you only pay for part of the course.

Contact Us or call our Admissions Team 01279 868100 to get the most up-to-date info on fees and the financial support that may be available to you. Please note: all information is accurate at the time of publishing but may be subject to change

Instalment Plan

This course qualifies for an Instalment Plan, allowing you to pay in smaller, more manageable amounts. Contact our Admissions Team on 01279 868100 for more details.

Adult Skills Fund 

This course is part of the Adult Skills Fund and is fully-funded (free) if you are 19+ and:

  • Unemployed and looking for work
  • or in paid employment and earn below £25,000

Greater London Authority Entitlement (GLA)

This Level 3 course is part of the Greater London Authority Entitlement and is fully-funded (free) for eligible learners aged 19 or over and:

  • Living in London
  • is their first full level 3 qualification

Awarding Body

NCFE

Where will this course take me?

You can progress into employment as a flight attendant with a top airline. There are also a range of alternative roles across the airport that you could take up including Security Officer, Airline Customer Service Agent, General Operative airside, Flight Operations Agent and many more.

How will I be assessed?

Learners will be assessed on Coursework and Role plays.
As well as attending face to face classroom sessions, there will be a requirement to complete approximately 4-6 hours of independent study each week.

The course consists of 6 Mandatory Units:

  • Workings as Cabin Crew
  • Airline health, safety and security
  • Aircraft emergency situations
  • Dealing with passengers on-board an aircraft
  • Cabin service - selling techniques
  • Making passenger announcements on-board aircraft

Additional Info

Industry Standard Airline Cabin Crew requirements apply if the individual wishes to pursue a career in this field. E.g. Able to swim 25m unaided.

I'm interested. What should I do now?

Call 01279 868100 and talk to an Admissions Adviser
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