Free Level 2 Air Cabin Crew Course in Grays

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Air Cabin Crew Course in Grays. Classes run at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education, full-time during the day. The course is free for UK and EU students under 19 years old who are not in employment.

You'll train in classrooms and an on-site aircraft cabin. The course covers the skills and knowledge airlines look for during recruitment, including safety procedures, passenger care, and emergency response. Teaching is led by former cabin crew members. The course takes 12 months to complete.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Diploma in Air Cabin Crew.

Who this course is for

If you dream of a career as cabin crew travelling the world, this course will give you an insight into the training requirements and daily life of a crew member. Led by ex crew members you will be taught in classrooms and our own cabin, to complete practical and written realistic assessments in line with those set by airlines during the recruitment process.

The course allows students to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment in the aviation industry, or to progress to the level 3 Diploma in Aviation Operations.

The course allows students to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment in the Cabin Crew industry, or to progress to the level 3 Diploma in Aviation Operations or Level 3 Travel and tourism.

Entry requirements

You must be at least 17 years old to start this programme Level 1 qualification or GCSEs x 2 at grade 3/D in MATHS or ENGLISH Additional requiments

Swim 100 metres Be over 5 feet 3 inches tall Have no visible tattoos Have no piercings Make-up is essential (females) Hair must be tied back at all times You will be required to purchase uniform, textbooks and pay for trips

What you will learn

  • You'll learn the daily responsibilities of a cabin crew member.
  • You'll practise safety and emergency procedures used on commercial flights.
  • You'll develop passenger care and customer service skills.
  • You'll study aviation regulations and airline policies.
  • You'll learn how to handle in-flight medical situations.
  • You'll practise the practical assessments airlines use during recruitment.
  • You'll build knowledge of food and beverage service at altitude.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom and in the college's own aircraft cabin. Teaching is led by former cabin crew members. Assessment includes practical tasks and written work designed to match real airline recruitment standards. You'll be assessed on your performance in realistic scenarios throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to purchase a uniform, textbooks, and pay for any course trips. You must be able to swim 100 metres. South Essex College of Further and Higher Education will confirm full requirements before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cabin crew member, working on short or long-haul flights for a commercial airline.
  • Flight attendant, delivering passenger service and safety on board.
  • Airport customer service agent, assisting passengers at check-in or departures.
  • Ground operations assistant, supporting airline teams on the ground.
  • Travel consultant, advising customers on flights and holiday packages.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Operations, a step up for those wanting supervisory or ground operations roles.
  • Level 3 Travel and Tourism qualification, broadening your options across the wider travel industry.
  • Airline-specific training programmes, which most carriers run once you are hired as cabin crew.

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