Free Level 2 Aviation Training in Wigan. Classes run at Wigan and Leigh College, full-time during the day. You'll need a minimum of five GCSEs graded 9 to 3, including English or maths, to apply. This level 2 aviation training course covers airport-specific skills and knowledge alongside transferable skills useful across other industries. The course runs for 35 weeks. It's a strong starting point if you're aiming for work in airports, airlines, or travel and customer service roles.
Who this course is for
Are you looking for a career in Aviation or customer services? If you would like to learn more about the airline and travel industries with a particular focus on gaining employment within an airport this course is for you. As well as airport specific skills and knowledge you will learn transferable skills that will support you in other industries
Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-3 including English or maths.
What you will learn
You'll learn how airports and airlines operate day to day.
You'll develop customer service skills used across aviation and travel roles.
You'll study the structure of the airline and travel industries.
You'll gain knowledge of airport procedures and passenger handling.
You'll build transferable skills that apply in other customer-facing industries.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Wigan and Leigh College, full-time across 35 weeks. Learning is delivered through tutor-led sessions, group work, and coursework assignments. Assessment is through written tasks and portfolio evidence completed throughout the course. There are no formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Wigan and Leigh College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Passenger service agent, checking in and assisting travellers at the airport.
Airport customer service advisor, supporting passengers through their journey.
Airline ground crew, handling operations on the airport floor.
Travel consultant, booking and advising customers on travel arrangements.
Airport retail or hospitality assistant, working in airport shops or food outlets.
Check-in and boarding agent, managing departure processes for airlines.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Travel and Tourism: deepen your industry knowledge and open doors to supervisory or specialist roles.
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business: useful if you want to move into management or operations within aviation or travel.
Apprenticeship in Aviation Operations: combine on-the-job training with a recognised qualification while working in the sector.
