Level 1 Exploring the Aviation Industry Course in Slough. Classes run at Slough and Langley College, part-time during the day, over six weeks. You'll need four GCSEs at grade D or grade 3 or above, including English Language, to join. The exploring the aviation industry classes cover how the aviation sector works, the roles within it, and the skills employers look for. The pace is manageable alongside other commitments. You'll complete the course with an NCFE Certificate in Exploring the Aviation Industry.
Who this course is for
You must be aged 18 and over, with English at GCSE 4 or above and recent retail customer service experience.
Entry requirements
Four GCSE's or equivalent at grade D / 3 or above to include English Language
What you will learn
You'll explore how the aviation industry is structured and how different parts of it connect.
You'll learn about the main job roles across airports, airlines, and ground operations.
You'll understand the skills and behaviours aviation employers expect from their staff.
You'll develop your knowledge of passenger and cargo services.
You'll look at health, safety, and security requirements in aviation environments.
You'll build awareness of how aviation links to wider travel and tourism sectors.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Slough and Langley College. Teaching is delivered face to face, with tutor-led discussion and group activities. Assessment is through coursework and assignments completed during the course. There are no formal written exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Slough and Langley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Passenger service agent: assisting travellers at check-in and boarding
Airport customer service assistant: front-line support across airport terminals
Ground operations assistant: supporting aircraft turnaround and baggage handling
Airline reservations agent: handling bookings and passenger queries
Travel consultant: advising customers on flights and travel arrangements
Retail or hospitality assistant in an airport: serving passengers airside or landside
What you could study next
Level 2 Certificate in Aviation Operations: a natural next step into more detailed aviation training.
Level 2 Certificate in Travel and Tourism: broadens your knowledge into the wider travel sector.
Level 2 Customer Service Qualification: useful for airport-facing and airline roles where service skills are central.
Level 3 qualifications in Travel, Tourism, or Business: for those aiming toward supervisory or management roles in the industry.
