Free Level 2 Aviation Operations on the Ground Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at St Helens College, part-time during the day. The course runs over 108 hours, so you can fit study around other commitments. You'll build knowledge of how airports and ground operations work, covering the key areas employers in the aviation sector expect. This aviation operations on the ground qualification is assessed through knowledge-based methods rather than workplace observation, making it accessible before you step into a role.
Who this course is for
This Course is for people who want to study Certificate in Aviation Operations on the Ground (Knowledge)
Entry requirements
Please check www.sthelens.ac.uk/courses
What you will learn
You'll learn how airport ground operations are organised and managed.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of ground crew teams.
You'll study health, safety, and security procedures used in aviation environments.
You'll learn about passenger and baggage handling processes.
You'll understand how airlines and ground handlers work together on the ground.
You'll develop knowledge of the regulations and standards that govern ground operations.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at St Helens College. Learning is delivered through taught sessions covering the knowledge units of the qualification. Assessment is knowledge-based, testing your understanding of aviation ground operations through written or question-and-answer methods rather than workplace observation. Check the college website for the latest details on how assessment is structured for this course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. St Helens College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Ground crew operative: working on the apron handling aircraft turnarounds
Passenger service agent: checking in passengers and managing boarding
Baggage handler: loading and unloading aircraft at the airport
Ramp agent: coordinating ground support equipment and aircraft movements
Airport security officer: screening passengers and baggage
Check-in agent: processing passengers at the terminal desk
What you could study next
Level 3 Certificate or Diploma in Aviation Operations: deepen your knowledge and move toward supervisory or specialist roles in the sector.
Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Aviation Operations on the Ground: a competence-based qualification that demonstrates practical skills alongside knowledge, valued by employers hiring for operational roles.
