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MCAST Aircraft Maintenance Technician Course (Leading to EASA Part-66 CAT B2 Avionics Examinations)
Course Code 12/01/19
MQF Level 0
Duration 2 years full-time
Awarding Body MCAST
Fees Civil Aviation Directorate Examination Fees
Entry Requirements

MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Engineering and SEC/O-Level pass in English Language

or

EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Category A Licence Course

or

4 SEC/O-Level passes
Compulsory: Mathematics, Physics, English Language

or
A minimum of 3 years experience i

Other Entry Requirements

Applicants will have to sit for an interview and/or Aptitude Test in Technical understanding and Technical English. An Aptitude Test and a Colour Blindness test are required prior to acceptance on the course.

Course Description

This course is designed to equip individuals with the necessary theoretical knowledge of aircraft maintenance and related electrical and avionics systems at technician level, which is also backed by practical experience in our workshops.

Students attending this course will be prepared to sit for the relative examinations organised by awarding bodies, which may lead to being awarded the EASA Part-66 Category B2 licence.

Subject to restrictions imposed by the Part-145 organization , it will permit the holder to issue Certificates of Release to Service following maintenance on electrical and avionics systems.

Study/Course Delivery

Holders of the license may not exercise certification privileges unless they are able to read, write and communicate to an understandable level in the English language

Assessment

By attendance and workshop practices

Programme Learning Outcomes

. Understand advanced aircraft principles in aviation engineering technology
2. Read and understand procedures, drawings, schematics for maintenance purposes and report clear instructions
3. Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks according to approved maintenance documentation and procedures
4. Apply the necessary theoretical and practical understanding of complex aircraft maintenance in the analysis and accomplishment of maintenance tasks.

Core Study Units

Aviation English / Essay Writing
M1 – Mathematics
M2 – Physics
M3 – Electrical Fundamentals
M4 – Electronic Fundamentals
M5 – Digital Techniques/Electronic Instrument Systems
M6 – Materials and Hardware
M7 – Maintenance Practices
M8 – Basic Aerodynamics
M9 – Human Factors
M10 – Aviation Legislation
M13 – Aircraft Aerodynamics , Structures and Systems
M14 - Propulsion

Progress After Completion

None Specified

Career Opportunities

• Base maintenance technician
• Avionics workshop technician




INDEX OF COURSES                                             Link Your Course and the Library
12/01/01 : MCAST Introductory Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

12/01/02 : MCAST Foundation Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

12/01/03 : MCAST-BTEC Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

12/01/04 : Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (C&G 2850)

12/01/05A : Diploma in Accident Repair Body and Paint (C&G 4291)

12/01/06A : Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (C&G 4290)

12/01/07A : Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (C&G 4290)

12/01/08A : MCAST Diploma for Polymer Process Technicians

12/01/09 : MCAST – BTEC Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering

12/01/09A : MCAST – BTEC Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering

12/01/10 : MCAST–BTEC Extended Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering

12/01/10A : MCAST–BTEC Extended Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering

12/01/11 : Higher National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering

12/01/12 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

12/01/13 : MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Operations Engineering

12/01/14 : MCAST BTEC Higher National Diploma in Marine Engineering

12/01/15 : Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering (Plant)

12/01/16 : Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing)

12/01/17 : Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Marine Engineering

12/01/18 : MCAST Aircraft Maintenance Technician Course (Leading to EASA Part-66 CAT B 1.1 Examinations)

12/01/19 : MCAST Aircraft Maintenance Technician Course (Leading to EASA Part-66 CAT B2 Avionics Examinations)

12/01/20 : EASA Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance Category A Licence Course

12/01/21 : Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering (Plant)

12/01/22 : Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing)

12/03/17 : Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering

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