Cabin Crew and Ground Operations | P02884-AA | Course

Entry Year

31/08/2026

Location

Castlereagh

Duration

Full-Time

Course Code

P02884-AA

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Overview

Level 2 - TraineeshipCabin Crew and Ground Operations Subject to Approval

Castlereagh

Full-Time

Further Education

Start Date: 31/08/2026

End Date: 13/06/2027

Qualifications

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Introduction to Cabin Crew - Traineeship (600/0474/5)

NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Aviation Operations on the Ground (Knowledge) - Traineeship (501/1281/8)

Overview

This one-year course aims to provide you with the skills and knowledge to help you take off towards an exciting career in the airline and airport industry, offering a unique learning environment which includes our aircraft cabin mock-up. This facility provides students with state-of-the-art industry training experiences which prepares students fully for their careers and develop the highest professional standards. Successful students can progress from the level 2 Traineeship to a level 3 Certificate in Aviation.

If you love meeting new people and have big plans to be adventurous and explore exciting destinations, we will give you the specialist knowledge and skills needed to prepare you for a career as cabin crew or working within an airport operational environment.

The course includes a range of core and optional subjects which include:

Working as Cabin Crew
Dealing with on-board emergency situations
Airport Check-in, Aircraft Boarding and Arrivals
Health and Safety
Essential Skills Numeracy, if not already achieved
Transversal Skills

The course is taught by industry professionals, which gives you first-hand knowledge and experience from people who have worked in the industry to enable you to develop to your full potential.

This programme of study is likely to include additional enrichment activities/module(s) which are included to enhance your employability. 

Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses.

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Requirements

Academic course entry requirements

You must hold a minimum of a Level 1 qualification, defined as four GCSEs at grades A to G to include:

A minimum of English at grade C or equivalent and
A minimum of Maths at grade D or equivalent.

Non-academic course entry requirements

Important: All applicants must also meet the following conditions:

be 16 years old by 1 July 2026.

provide proof of:

§ Right to Study in the UK. For courses with work placement, proof of your right to work in the UK is also required.

§ Photographic proof of identity

Provide translated copies of and/or demonstrate equivalency of non-UK qualifications.

Further information on non-academic course entry requirements can be found at https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/full-time/further-education/entry-criteria-further-education

Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol e.g. exam certificates.

Achieved and pending qualifications can be recorded on your online application account.

All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, with the exception of language specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.

Fees

Visit our Student Funding page to find out how to fund your studies.

All fees are set in accordance with DfE regulations.

This course tuition fee is fully funded by the Department for the Economy.

Students will visit different attractions as part of the course, some of which will be at an additional cost of approximately £ 30.00.

Assessment

Assessment will be carried out in the form of building a portfolio of evidence.