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Cabin Crew - Level 2
Overview
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Fly into the exciting world of air travel and discover what it means to be a cabin crew member.
This course will provide you with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in the airline industry.
Throughout the year, you will develop your understanding of the role and responsibilities involved in being a cabin crew member, including the duties carried out by cabin crew in the crew room, customer service, and passenger safety.
You’ll take part in interactive practice aboard our life-size aeroplane cabin that will simulate real in-flight situations, helping you develop skills including communication, teamwork, and problem-solving needed when handling challenging passengers, emergency situations, making announcements, and more.
Trips and a residential are an integral part of the course and provide you with an exciting opportunity to get out of the classroom.
Visits can include: cabin crew training with British Airways at Heathrow airport, residential visits to The Gambia, Europe or in the UK.
Industry daytrips to widen knowledge include: Swadlincote Ski Centre, Walesby, Alton Towers, Pantomime, East Midlands Airport and Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
What will I study?
- Working as Cabin Crew
- Airline health, safety and security
- Aircraft emergency situations
- Working with passengers on-board an aircraft
- Cabin service and selling techniques
- Making announcements on-board aircraft
- Working in travel and tourism
- Working as a team.
Trips and a residential are an integral part of this course.
Why study travel and tourism at West Notts College?
Experience hands-on learning through trips
You’ll have the chance to participate in both UK and international residential visits. Past trips have included exploring major UK cities and popular seaside destinations such as Blackpool You may have opportunities to travel further afield, including participating in real-life research projects on responsible tourism in Estonia.
Be part of our learning companies
Vision Travel gives you the opportunity to provide travel and holiday advice to the public, staff, and fellow students, and assist students seeking employment abroad, perfect for those planning gap years.
Vision Air gives you the chance to work in teams to design and deliver tailored in-flight experiences for local groups within the community and college.
Purpose-built facilities
Step aboard our life-size aeroplane cabin as part of your training. This exciting facility will become your favourite destination for developing the skills and confidence you need to succeed in the aviation industry.
Real work placements
Work placements are a key part of your course, giving you real experience in the workplace.
Previous students have completed placements with employers such as:
- Center Parcs
- Mill Waters Café
- Wheelgate Park
- The Welbeck Estate
- Sherwood Forest Railway.
And many more local employers.
- Entry requirements
This course is only available to those aged 16-18 years.
- GCSE English Language and Maths grade 3-9
OR
- Successful completion of a relevant Level 1 course.
If you are not studying a traditional GCSE programme, we accept alternative qualifications like Functional Skills and vocational courses. If you are not planning on sitting GCSE exams, we can also support you with completing an English Language and Maths assessment. Please contact our admissions team for further details:
- Assessment
- Written assessments
- Presentations
- Role play situations
- Practical work.
- Progression
- Travel and Tourism - Level 3
- Employment.
- Careers
- Qualifications gained
- Certificate in Introduction to Cabin Crew
- NCFE
- Additional costs
- You will be required to pay for a UK residential visit as part of the course.
At West Notts College, our students benefit from excellent facilities and equipment across all campuses. However, some courses require students to purchase specific tools, equipment, or specialist clothing to fully participate in practical learning.
Visit our kit lists page to see what clothing and equipment you’ll need, and start preparing for your studies in September.
- Studying Travel and Tourism at West Notts College
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.