Applicationsfor Semester 2 2011/2012 are now open. Diploma and Foundation classescommence Sunday 19 February 2012
 
ACK’s Aviation program is committed to the education and skills development of students interested in becoming engineers of the future in the aircraft maintenance industry.

Fully equipped back-shops, hydraulic and avionic test benches and a functioning Boeing 737-200 aircraft allow students to use tools and test equipment in a real maintenance environment. ACK provides students with the knowledge, skills and attitude to gain entry into the aircraft maintenance engineering field.

ACK’s Aviation department is approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in Kuwait and has also been accredited with European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) Part 147 approval.

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Check the EASA B1.1 examination schedule

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This international recognition allows the committed student to progress towards a license that is accepted all over the world.
 

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The Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical) TB 1.1

 

The Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical) TB 1.1 is a course especially designed for students who wish to gain employment in the aerospace industry as aircraft maintenance personnel. Diploma graduates will have a wide range of practical skills and knowledge applicable to the aerospace maintenance industry. Successful completion of the Diploma also provides a pathway for further training towards a license with the opportunity to sit for 13 EASA licensing exams.

 

This particular Diploma is a five semester, i.e. two & a half year fulltime course Students who have undertaken related studies at an equivalent or higher level may apply for recognition of prior learning and be given credit towards their course at ACK.

 

 

TOPICS

  • Student Induction ACK/EASA
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Electrical Fundamentals 1
  • Electrical Fundamentals 2
  • OH&S in Aviation
  • Human Factors
  • Aircraft Materials & Corrosion
  • Aircraft Hardware
  • Aircraft Electrical Hardware
  • Aircraft Materials (Wood/Fabric)
  • Basic Aerodynamics
  • Maintenance Practices General
  • Maintenance Practices Avionics
  • Advanced Human factors
  • Aircraft Handling: Maintenance Procedures & Inspections
  • Introduction to Aviation & Aviation English
  • Maintenance Practices Structural
  • Airplane Aerodynamics & Flight Control Systems
  • Aircraft Structures
  • Aircraft Systems (Airframe)
  • Aircraft Systems (Pneumatics)
  • Aircraft Systems (Electrical)
  • Aircraft Systems (Instruments & Avionics)
  • Electronic Fundamentals
  • Digital Techniques 1
  • Digital Techniques 2
  • Gas Turbine Theory
  • Gas Turbine Systems
  • Gas Turbine Maintenance
  • Propeller Systems
  • Aviation Legislation
  • Introduction to Supervision

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

 

1.   English Language Requirement – minimum TOEFL IBT score of 71 / minimum IELTS 5.5 (Reading and Writing Bands to be a minimum of 5.5) or

 

2.   Direct Entry Level score on the ACK Entry Level English Placement Test ANDSecondary School Certificate [Science Stream] or its equivalent

 

NOTE 1:   British School graduates must have Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry at grade D or better.

NOTE 2:   During the course students must also pass an IELTS English test with a score of 6.0 or better by the end of the third semester. Support classes will be provided to assist students. Students who fail to meet the 6.0 IELTS requirement will not be permitted to continue in this Diploma program.

 

ATTENDANCE

 

Aviation students are expected to have a high degree of self motivation to succeed in the aviation industry. Attendance is a reflection of attitude. This will be conveyed to our industry partner and your attendance will be considered as part of your future placement and reference from ACK.

Aviation program has strict attendance requirements that influence:

 

  • The final grade awarded for each unit (and subsequently your grade point average)
  • Your eligibility for re-assessment

 

All students will be advised of these attendance requirements as part of their aviation program induction.

Last Update: 25 May 2011

Diploma and Foundation applications

Diploma and Foundation applications closed 28 September 2011. Applications for Semester 2 will reopen in December.

ACK signs sponsorship agreement of 'Proud To Be Kuwaiti'.

The Australian College of Kuwait (ACK) has announced sponsoring the 4th Proud To Be Kuwaiti Forum, that is held under the patronage of HE Prime Minister Sheikh Nasser Al Mohammad, during the period March 15-20.