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Foundation Degree in Aircraft Engineering Air Transport Training College, Singapore

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Full Time

2 Year(s)

S$ 48,150 (US$ 39,820) for the entire course

28-MAR-11,26-SEP-11

Course summary

This program is a professional degree program offered jointly by the Kingston University of London and Air Transport Training College (ATTC), the professional development centre of the Singapore Institute of Aerospace Engineers (SIAE). Kingston has worked with KLM UK Engineering Ltd in the design and delivery of this Foundation degree in Aircraft Engineering. It is an industry-based, vocational qualification designed for people who want to get a practical start to their career. Successful Graduates from this FdEng will have the option to proceed to a third year at Kingston University towards a BSc(Hons) in Aircraft Engineering. This is a two year full-time degree programme designed to cover the basic knowledge requirements for the SAR Part 66 Cat B 1.1 license and the FdEng requirements of Kingston University London. Successful Graduates from this FdEng will have the option to proceed to a 3rd year at Kingston University towards a BSc (Hons) in Aircraft Engineering. Under the PCP, job seekers who are successful in interviews with the participating companies will be sponsored to undergo the two-year full-time training in the FdEng programme at Air Transport Training College (ATTC). Trainees will be equipped with technical knowledge and relevant skills required in the aviation industry.

Program modules

Modules include the following: Technology Mathematics 1, Engineering and Aviation Science, Electrical Engineering A, Human Factors and Safety Management Systems, Aviation Legislation, Materials and Hardware, Maintenance Practices A and B, Workshop and Hangar Practice (work-based module), Electrical Engineering B, Aerodynamics, Aircraft Electronic Techniques and Digital Systems (double module), Aeroplane Propulsion Systems (double module), Aircraft Hangar Training (work-based double module), Turbine Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems (work-based FdEng module).

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants should have 2 GCE ‘A’ Levels or equivalent in mathematics and suitable science subject as required OR a Diploma in Engineering. They should be at least 18 years old on 1st September during the first year of the course. Overseas students require IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Qualification

Pathways to Undergraduate Foundation

Awarding body

Air Transport Training College

Venue / office name

Air Transport Training College

Address

190 Changi Road #04-01 MDIS Building
Singapore
419974

Venue description

Air Transport Training College Pte Ltd (ATTC) was established in 1999 as the Professional Development Centre of the Singapore Institute of Aerospace Engineers (SIAE). Within the Singapore Airworthiness Requirement (SAR) framework regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), ATTC is a SAR Part 147 Approved Maintenance Training Organisation (CAAS Approval No: MTO/002). ATTC has also obtained the Republic of Maldives MCAR-147 and the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority Approved Training Organisation status to provide Part 66 basic knowledge and aviation skills training including the conduct of Part 66 basic knowledge examinations. ATTC is concurrently a Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) Approved Training Organisation (ATO), having been awarded ATO No.00161 since 2 August 2007. Since December 2008, ATTC has been upgraded by WDA and re-designated as a CET Centre (Continuing Education and Training Centre) for the Aerospace industry. Besides being an ISO 9001:2008 quality certified company, ATTC is also the only SAR Part 147 Aviation Training Organisation registered with the Ministry of Education as a Private School. In March 2009, ATTC is bestowed with the Frost and Sullivan's Asia Pacific Aerospace and Defense 2009 Aerospace Technical Training Institution of the Year Award. The College operates 2 facilities: The main campus is located at the eastern part of Singapore at MDIS Building, Changi Road. The second training facility, known as The Skills Centre, is located at the north-eastern part of Singapore at Hangar 151, Seletar Aerospace Park. Apart from hangar workshops offering skills-based training in electrical, electronics and mechanical disciplines within the aviation framework, the centre also houses a Cessna 172 Skyhawk and a fully operational Learjet 25B to enhance the maintenance experience offered at the hangar. The College also operates a full motion flight simulator that's certified by CASA (Australia) for pilot training.

Telephone number

+65 6603 6600

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