Airport Ground Handling QLS Level 3

Course Code

OSC1353

Prepare for a career in the airline industry with this distance learning course.

Be introduced to the world of ground handling
Understand the importance and value of ground handling for commercial aviation in society
Learn about the key features of the airport and airside environment, and the external characteristics of commercial aircraft
Recognise the key roles performed by key handling staff and the equipment required
Identify and understand the best ways to maximise personal safety
Be able to apply for a formal training program with an airport or ground handling agent

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This course will allow you to study when and where you want, at your own pace. All coursework can be submitted by email making it simple and hassle-free.

All of the materials will be delivered to you by post or via email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors are always a click away by email, giving you advice and helping you through your course.

Course Duration

Up to 12 months.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Importance of ground handling staff
Importance of timekeeping
Tension between safety and speed
24-hour clock, phonetic alphabet and IATA airport code system

Commercial airport layouts
Airside roadways, taxiways and runways
Importance of communication

Importance of airside safety and aircraft danger zones
Airside environment risks
Health and safety requirements

Ground handling service roles
Key processes in ground handling
Safety risks

Aircraft turnaround
Effects of delayed turnarounds
Common sources of delays
Delay avoidance methods
Ground handling errors and flight safety

Manual handling
Risk reduction in manual handling
Musculoskeletal Disorders and back injury risks
Performing manual handling techniques

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course Duration

You have 12 months to complete the course.

Course Outcome

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from the Quality License Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by the Quality License Scheme for its high-quality. The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course and/or training programme is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

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