City & Guilds
    Level 3
    QN: 601/9036/X
    Curriculum Active

    City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Maintenance (Development Competence)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by City & Guilds. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 7691 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Syllabus Units
    53 Units
    Guided Hours
    7691 hrs
    Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.

    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Carrying out flight servicing and routine maintenance of aircraft

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Carrying out flight servicing and routine maintenance of aircraft
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Carrying out flight servicing and routine maintenance of aircraft
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Carrying out flight servicing and routine maintenance of aircraft
    2

    Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
    3

    Levelling and weighing aircraft

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Levelling and weighing aircraft
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Levelling and weighing aircraft
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Levelling and weighing aircraft
    4

    Lifting and trestling/shoring aircraft for maintenance/repair operations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Lifting and trestling/shoring aircraft for maintenance/repair operations
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Lifting and trestling/shoring aircraft for maintenance/repair operations
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Lifting and trestling/shoring aircraft for maintenance/repair operations
    5

    Maintaining air conditioning systems on aircraft - ATA 21

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining air conditioning systems on aircraft - ATA 21
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining air conditioning systems on aircraft - ATA 21
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining air conditioning systems on aircraft - ATA 21
    6

    Maintaining airborne auxiliary power systems on aircraft - ATA 49

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining airborne auxiliary power systems on aircraft - ATA 49
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining airborne auxiliary power systems on aircraft - ATA 49
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining airborne auxiliary power systems on aircraft - ATA 49
    7

    Maintaining auto flight systems on aircraft - ATA 22

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining auto flight systems on aircraft - ATA 22
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining auto flight systems on aircraft - ATA 22
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining auto flight systems on aircraft - ATA 22
    8

    Maintaining bleed air systems on aircraft - ATA 75

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining bleed air systems on aircraft - ATA 75
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining bleed air systems on aircraft - ATA 75
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining bleed air systems on aircraft - ATA 75
    9

    Maintaining cabin systems on aircraft - ATA 44

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining cabin systems on aircraft - ATA 44
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining cabin systems on aircraft - ATA 44
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining cabin systems on aircraft - ATA 44
    10

    Maintaining cargo and accessory compartments on aircraft - ATA 50

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining cargo and accessory compartments on aircraft - ATA 50
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining cargo and accessory compartments on aircraft - ATA 50
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining cargo and accessory compartments on aircraft - ATA 50
    11

    Maintaining communication systems on aircraft - ATA 23

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining communication systems on aircraft - ATA 23
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining communication systems on aircraft - ATA 23
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining communication systems on aircraft - ATA 23
    12

    Maintaining doors on aircraft - ATA 52

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining doors on aircraft - ATA 52
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining doors on aircraft - ATA 52
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining doors on aircraft - ATA 52
    13

    Maintaining electrical power systems on aircraft - ATA 24

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining electrical power systems on aircraft - ATA 24
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining electrical power systems on aircraft - ATA 24
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining electrical power systems on aircraft - ATA 24
    14

    Maintaining engine controls on aircraft - ATA 76

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining engine controls on aircraft - ATA 76
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining engine controls on aircraft - ATA 76
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining engine controls on aircraft - ATA 76
    15

    Maintaining engine exhaust systems on aircraft - ATA 78

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining engine exhaust systems on aircraft - ATA 78
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining engine exhaust systems on aircraft - ATA 78
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining engine exhaust systems on aircraft - ATA 78
    16

    Maintaining engine fuel and control systems on aircraft - ATA 73

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining engine fuel and control systems on aircraft - ATA 73
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining engine fuel and control systems on aircraft - ATA 73
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining engine fuel and control systems on aircraft - ATA 73
    17

    Maintaining engine indicating systems on aircraft - ATA 77

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining engine indicating systems on aircraft - ATA 77
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining engine indicating systems on aircraft - ATA 77
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining engine indicating systems on aircraft - ATA 77
    18

    Maintaining engine starting systems on aircraft - ATA 80

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining engine starting systems on aircraft - ATA 80
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining engine starting systems on aircraft - ATA 80
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining engine starting systems on aircraft - ATA 80
    19

    Maintaining engine water injection systems on aircraft - ATA 82

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining engine water injection systems on aircraft - ATA 82
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining engine water injection systems on aircraft - ATA 82
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining engine water injection systems on aircraft - ATA 82
    20

    Maintaining equipment and furnishings on aircraft - ATA 25

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining equipment and furnishings on aircraft - ATA 25
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining equipment and furnishings on aircraft - ATA 25
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining equipment and furnishings on aircraft - ATA 25
    21

    Maintaining fire protection systems on aircraft - ATA 26

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining fire protection systems on aircraft - ATA 26
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining fire protection systems on aircraft - ATA 26
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining fire protection systems on aircraft - ATA 26
    22

    Maintaining flight control systems on aircraft - ATA 27

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining flight control systems on aircraft - ATA 27
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining flight control systems on aircraft - ATA 27
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining flight control systems on aircraft - ATA 27
    23

    Maintaining flight control systems on rotorcraft - ATA 67

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining flight control systems on rotorcraft - ATA 67
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining flight control systems on rotorcraft - ATA 67
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining flight control systems on rotorcraft - ATA 67
    24

    Maintaining fuel systems on aircraft - ATA 28

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining fuel systems on aircraft - ATA 28
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining fuel systems on aircraft - ATA 28
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining fuel systems on aircraft - ATA 28
    25

    Maintaining fuselage, nacelles and pylons on aircraft - ATA 53 and 54

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining fuselage, nacelles and pylons on aircraft - ATA 53 and 54
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining fuselage, nacelles and pylons on aircraft - ATA 53 and 54
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining fuselage, nacelles and pylons on aircraft - ATA 53 and 54
    26

    Maintaining hydraulic systems on aircraft - ATA 29

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining hydraulic systems on aircraft - ATA 29
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining hydraulic systems on aircraft - ATA 29
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining hydraulic systems on aircraft - ATA 29
    27

    Maintaining ice and rain protection systems on aircraft - ATA 30

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining ice and rain protection systems on aircraft - ATA 30
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining ice and rain protection systems on aircraft - ATA 30
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining ice and rain protection systems on aircraft - ATA 30
    28

    Maintaining ignition systems on aircraft - ATA 74

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining ignition systems on aircraft - ATA 74
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining ignition systems on aircraft - ATA 74
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining ignition systems on aircraft - ATA 74
    29

    Maintaining indicating and recording systems on aircraft - ATA 31

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining indicating and recording systems on aircraft - ATA 31
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining indicating and recording systems on aircraft - ATA 31
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining indicating and recording systems on aircraft - ATA 31
    30

    Maintaining landing gear on aircraft - ATA 32

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining landing gear on aircraft - ATA 32
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining landing gear on aircraft - ATA 32
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining landing gear on aircraft - ATA 32
    31

    Maintaining lighting systems on aircraft - ATA 33

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining lighting systems on aircraft - ATA 33
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining lighting systems on aircraft - ATA 33
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining lighting systems on aircraft - ATA 33
    32

    Maintaining lubricating oil systems on aircraft - ATA 79

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining lubricating oil systems on aircraft - ATA 79
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining lubricating oil systems on aircraft - ATA 79
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining lubricating oil systems on aircraft - ATA 79
    33

    Maintaining navigation systems on aircraft - ATA 34

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining navigation systems on aircraft - ATA 34
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining navigation systems on aircraft - ATA 34
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining navigation systems on aircraft - ATA 34
    34

    Maintaining oxygen systems on aircraft - ATA 35

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining oxygen systems on aircraft - ATA 35
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining oxygen systems on aircraft - ATA 35
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining oxygen systems on aircraft - ATA 35
    35

    Maintaining pneumatic systems on aircraft - ATA 36

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining pneumatic systems on aircraft - ATA 36
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining pneumatic systems on aircraft - ATA 36
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining pneumatic systems on aircraft - ATA 36
    36

    Maintaining power plant on aircraft - ATA 71

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining power plant on aircraft - ATA 71
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining power plant on aircraft - ATA 71
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining power plant on aircraft - ATA 71
    37

    Maintaining propeller/propulsor systems on aircraft - ATA 61

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining propeller/propulsor systems on aircraft - ATA 61
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining propeller/propulsor systems on aircraft - ATA 61
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining propeller/propulsor systems on aircraft - ATA 61
    38

    Maintaining radar systems on aircraft - ATA 34

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining radar systems on aircraft - ATA 34
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining radar systems on aircraft - ATA 34
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining radar systems on aircraft - ATA 34
    39

    Maintaining reciprocating engine turbo-supercharging systems on aircraft - ATA 81

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining reciprocating engine turbo-supercharging systems on aircraft - ATA 81
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining reciprocating engine turbo-supercharging systems on aircraft - ATA 81
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining reciprocating engine turbo-supercharging systems on aircraft - ATA 81
    40

    Maintaining reciprocating engines on aircraft - ATA 72

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining reciprocating engines on aircraft - ATA 72
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining reciprocating engines on aircraft - ATA 72
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining reciprocating engines on aircraft - ATA 72
    41

    Maintaining rotor blade and tail pylon folding systems on rotorcraft - ATA 66

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining rotor blade and tail pylon folding systems on rotorcraft - ATA 66
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining rotor blade and tail pylon folding systems on rotorcraft - ATA 66
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining rotor blade and tail pylon folding systems on rotorcraft - ATA 66
    42

    Maintaining rotor drives systems on rotorcraft - ATA 63 and 65

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining rotor drives systems on rotorcraft - ATA 63 and 65
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining rotor drives systems on rotorcraft - ATA 63 and 65
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining rotor drives systems on rotorcraft - ATA 63 and 65
    43

    Maintaining rotor systems on rotorcraft - ATA 62 and 64

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining rotor systems on rotorcraft - ATA 62 and 64
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining rotor systems on rotorcraft - ATA 62 and 64
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining rotor systems on rotorcraft - ATA 62 and 64
    44

    Maintaining stabilisers on aircraft - ATA 55

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining stabilisers on aircraft - ATA 55
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining stabilisers on aircraft - ATA 55
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining stabilisers on aircraft - ATA 55
    45

    Maintaining turbine engines on aircraft - ATA 72

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining turbine engines on aircraft - ATA 72
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining turbine engines on aircraft - ATA 72
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining turbine engines on aircraft - ATA 72
    46

    Maintaining vacuum systems on aircraft - ATA 37

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining vacuum systems on aircraft - ATA 37
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining vacuum systems on aircraft - ATA 37
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining vacuum systems on aircraft - ATA 37
    47

    Maintaining water and waste systems on aircraft - ATA 38

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining water and waste systems on aircraft - ATA 38
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining water and waste systems on aircraft - ATA 38
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining water and waste systems on aircraft - ATA 38
    48

    Maintaining windows on aircraft - ATA 56

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining windows on aircraft - ATA 56
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining windows on aircraft - ATA 56
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining windows on aircraft - ATA 56
    49

    Maintaining wings on aircraft - ATA 57

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Maintaining wings on aircraft - ATA 57
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Maintaining wings on aircraft - ATA 57
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Maintaining wings on aircraft - ATA 57
    50

    Reinstating the work area on completion of activities

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Reinstating the work area on completion of activities
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Reinstating the work area on completion of activities
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Reinstating the work area on completion of activities
    51

    Towing, marshalling and parking aircraft

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Towing, marshalling and parking aircraft
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Towing, marshalling and parking aircraft
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Towing, marshalling and parking aircraft
    52

    Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Using and interpreting engineering data and documentation
    53

    Working efficiently and effectively in advanced manufacturing and engineering

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Working efficiently and effectively in advanced manufacturing and engineering
    • Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Working efficiently and effectively in advanced manufacturing and engineering
    • Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Working efficiently and effectively in advanced manufacturing and engineering

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/9036/X
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    City & Guilds
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jul 2016