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Level 2 Certificate in Aviation Environment NCFE
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Overview
This course is a high quality, industry recognised course for students wishing to gain knowledge, skills, and experience to work in the Aviation Industry. This will create a sound background to either working at Airports, as Cabin Crew, in Travel and Tourism, or progressing on to further qualifications.
To support your studies, and expand your knowledge and experience of the industry, you will have the opportunity to participate in educational study trips such as visits to overseas destinations, as well as UK destinations, and aviation training organisations. These trips are optional but greatly encouraged and students should be prepared for a financial outlay in respect of this.
To prepare you for a career in the Aviation industry, we set high standards in personal appearance and behaviour for our students: you will be expected to adhere to a strict uniform dress code both in class and around college, be ready and prepared for lessons and conduct yourself in a professional manner.
How you’ll learn
The initial NCFE Diploma consists of the following units of study:
- Health & Safety in Aviation
- Aviation Security
- Aviation Communications
- Customer Service in Aviation
- Problem Solving in Aviation
- Sales Skills
- Check-in Process and Travel Documentation
- Passenger Baggage Processing
- Passengers with Special Needs
- Ground Service Operations
- Loading and Unloading
- Aircraft Marshalling
- Dangerous Goods
- Aircraft Turn Around
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 2
- Further study
Entry requirements
- GCSE Maths & English grade 3-9.
- All applicants must attend an interview.
- Once in college students must complete an initial assessment in Maths and English
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
Careers it can lead to
- Air Travel Assistants £26,600 a year
- Travel Agents £13.14 an hour
- Air Transport Operatives £26,800 a year
- Leisure and Travel Service Occupations £23,700 a year
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- Rail Travel Assistants £42,300 a year
With further study or experience
- Aircraft Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers £97,200 a year
- Environment Professionals £38,200 a year
- Travel Agency Managers and Proprietors £33,000 a year
Read more about careers and progression
You can progress onto further qualifications in Travel and Tourism, Cabin Crew and other courses around the College.
You will improve your chances of gaining employment in the travel and tourism industry such as travel agencies, tour operators, visitor attractions, overseas work whilst improving your communication and vocational skills.
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Life on the course
See what it’s really like
Student Voice
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I chose my course because Cabin Crew is what I’ve always wanted to do, and I knew that North Lindsey College would help me achieve that. I really enjoyed my time at the college thanks to my tutors whose experience helped me a lot and made the course interesting.
For parents and carers
Supporting your child’s journey
A Friendly, Welcoming Place
Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.
About student lifeLearning Support
If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.
About learning supportGCSE Support Built In
If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
Learn moreQualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
Your next step
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
You get ready to start
Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.