| Course Name |
Aviation - Part 21 Design Technician - Shannon |
| Course Provider |
TUS - Limerick Campuses |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
TUS - Technological University of the Shannon |
| Course Code |
109221 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 7 NFQ)
More info..
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Special Purpose |
Technological University of the Shannon |
Level 7 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening |
| Location (Districts) |
Shannon |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
This programme may be offered again in the 2022-2023 academic year. This will be confirmed in early Summer 2022. |
| Duration |
Delivery
10 weeks, 3 hours per week.
Thursdays from 6.00pm to 9.00pm |
| Course Fee |
Course fee is €1,500
This programme has secured funding under the Aviation Skillnet. Eligible companies and individuals can secure a contribution TBC towards course fees. You or your employer should contact Maeve O Neill, at 061 423 622 or maeve@icbe.ie to confirm that you are eligible for support. Subject to terms and conditions. |
| Entry Requirements |
Expand+What are the entry requirements?
An aircraft maintenance qualification, aviation qualification at Level 6 or above or extensive experience in the aircraft maintenance industry.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first l...
Hide-What are the entry requirements?
An aircraft maintenance qualification, aviation qualification at Level 6 or above or extensive experience in the aircraft maintenance industry.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a minimum of 6.0 is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.
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| Course Content |
Expand+On successful completion of this course, participants will have a fundamental knowledge of Initial Airworthiness legislation and how it impacts aircraft design and design changes. It will introduce the learner to the theory and practice of Initial Ai...
Hide-On successful completion of this course, participants will have a fundamental knowledge of Initial Airworthiness legislation and how it impacts aircraft design and design changes. It will introduce the learner to the theory and practice of Initial Airworthiness and provide them with an opportunity to develop a thorough understanding of the development process for major and minor aircraft modification and repairs.
Who should attend this course?
Aircraft Engineers, Technical Records Personnel, Part 21 Design Organisations, Heads of Design, Heads of Airworthiness, Quality Management staff, Design Engineers, Leasing company managers and staff with an interest in design, modification or repair.
What will the time commitment be?
Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study.
You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+What modules will I study?
Subjects that you will study on this programme include:
Legislation of Part 21 Design, TCDS Type Certificate Data Sheet, Certification Specifications/Airworthiness codes, Design Organisation and Means of Compliance, In...
Hide-What modules will I study?
Subjects that you will study on this programme include:
Legislation of Part 21 Design, TCDS Type Certificate Data Sheet, Certification Specifications/Airworthiness codes, Design Organisation and Means of Compliance, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, Supplemental Type Certificates and Modifications, Flammability and Flammability Testing Part 1, Flammability and Flammability Testing Part 2, Painting, Weight and Balance, Flight Control Balance, Development of a minor modification/repair and presentation of the package to an authority for approval.
Title: Part 21 Design Technician
Credits: 10 Credits
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| Assessment Method |
Assessment
100% Continuous Assessment. Students will complete ten written assignment /case study/report as per the ten sections set out in the indicative syllabus. |
| Number of Credits |
Qualification
Certificate in Part 21 Design Technician (Special Purpose Award, Level 7, 10 Credits) |
| Careers or Further Progression |
What are the career prospects?
Part 21 Design Technician is a Level 7 Special Purpose Award programme aimed at Aircraft Maintenance personnel or those with a background in Aeronautical Engineering and offers them a career path into the area of Initial Airworthiness as an Aircraft Design Engineer. It also offers more experienced personnel a deeper insight into Initial Airworthiness, in particular, the classification and approval of modifications and repairs. |
| Further Enquiries |
Flexible Learning Team
+353 61 293802
flexible@lit.ie
For queries relating to the course content
Contact: Jane Magill, Atlantic Air Adventure Park Co Ltd
Tel: 061 363687 / 087 2037487 |
| Location |
Shannon |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |