BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering
01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032
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| Awarding Body | University of South Wales |
| Teaching Institutions | University of South Wales |
| Modes of Study | Full Time |
Document Version
| Version | 0 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
QAA Benchmarks
Educational Aim
Develop graduates with the technical knowledge, practical competence, and professional behaviours required for employment and progression in aircraft maintenance engineering.
Equip students with the academic foundations and professional skills needed for lifelong learning and proactive personal and career development.
Prepare future aircraft maintenance engineering leaders with strong analytical capability, sound judgement, and a professional identity.
Enable graduates to analyse and solve engineering and maintenance problems, applying appropriate design reasoning and technical skills within aircraft operation and maintenance contexts.
Develop graduates who can work safely and professionally, applying legal, ethical and regulatory responsibilities within aviation engineering practice.
Learning Outcomes
| A1 | Apply and integrate mathematical, scientific, engineering and aviation principles to analyse aircraft maintenance engineering challenges, evaluating technical information and selecting appropriate methods to formulate, model and justify engineering solutions within aircraft maintenance and airworthiness contexts. |
| A2 | Apply, evaluate and verify aircraft maintenance techniques, inspection methods, diagnostic procedures and quality assurance processes to maintain continued airworthiness while complying with regulatory, organisational and safety requirements. |
| A3 | Design, evaluate and improve engineering solutions for aircraft maintenance activities by integrating engineering analysis, digital technologies and maintenance data to enhance safety, reliability, maintainability and operational performance. |
| A4 | Evaluate and justify engineering decisions by considering sustainability, environmental impact, ethics, safety, risk, legal obligations and commercial factors within aircraft maintenance engineering. |
| A5 | Communicate, collaborate and justify engineering information, technical decisions and maintenance outcomes effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences using appropriate professional, digital and technical communication methods. |
| A6 | Apply project management, commercial awareness and resource management principles to plan, coordinate and evaluate engineering activities that deliver safe, effective and sustainable aircraft maintenance solutions. |
| A7 | Critically reflect upon and evaluate personal knowledge, professional competence, ethical and professional responsibilities, and the importance of equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in engineering practice, to support lifelong learning and progression towards Incorporated Engineer registration. |
| B1 | Apply and integrate mathematical, scientific, engineering and aviation principles to analyse aircraft maintenance engineering challenges, evaluating technical information and selecting appropriate methods to formulate, model and justify engineering solutions within aircraft maintenance and airworthiness contexts. |
| B2 | Apply, evaluate and verify aircraft maintenance techniques, inspection methods, diagnostic procedures and quality assurance processes to maintain continued airworthiness while complying with regulatory, organisational and safety requirements. |
| B3 | Design, evaluate and improve engineering solutions for aircraft maintenance activities by integrating engineering analysis, digital technologies and maintenance data to enhance safety, reliability, maintainability and operational performance. |
| B4 | Evaluate and justify engineering decisions by considering sustainability, environmental impact, ethics, safety, risk, legal obligations and commercial factors within aircraft maintenance engineering. |
| B5 | Communicate, collaborate and justify engineering information, technical decisions and maintenance outcomes effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences using appropriate professional, digital and technical communication methods. |
| B6 | Apply project management, commercial awareness and resource management principles to plan, coordinate and evaluate engineering activities that deliver safe, effective and sustainable aircraft maintenance solutions. |
| B7 | Critically reflect upon and evaluate personal knowledge, professional competence, ethical and professional responsibilities, and the importance of equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in engineering practice, to support lifelong learning and progression towards Incorporated Engineer registration. |
| C1 | Apply and integrate mathematical, scientific, engineering and aviation principles to analyse aircraft maintenance engineering challenges, evaluating technical information and selecting appropriate methods to formulate, model and justify engineering solutions within aircraft maintenance and airworthiness contexts. |
| C2 | Apply, evaluate and verify aircraft maintenance techniques, inspection methods, diagnostic procedures and quality assurance processes to maintain continued airworthiness while complying with regulatory, organisational and safety requirements. |
| C3 | Design, evaluate and improve engineering solutions for aircraft maintenance activities by integrating engineering analysis, digital technologies and maintenance data to enhance safety, reliability, maintainability and operational performance. |
| C4 | Evaluate and justify engineering decisions by considering sustainability, environmental impact, ethics, safety, risk, legal obligations and commercial factors within aircraft maintenance engineering. |
| C5 | Communicate, collaborate and justify engineering information, technical decisions and maintenance outcomes effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences using appropriate professional, digital and technical communication methods. |
| C6 | Apply project management, commercial awareness and resource management principles to plan, coordinate and evaluate engineering activities that deliver safe, effective and sustainable aircraft maintenance solutions. |
| C7 | Critically reflect upon and evaluate personal knowledge, professional competence, ethical and professional responsibilities, and the importance of equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility in engineering practice, to support lifelong learning and progression towards Incorporated Engineer registration. |
Course Structure
Level 4 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
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| NG1S850 | MOD005751 | Electrical Principles | Running | 20 | core |
| 4A008E | MOD014309 | Electronics Engineering | Running | 20 | core |
| 4A009E | MOD014308 | Mathematics and Physics for Engineers | Running | 20 | core |
| 4A010E | MOD014310 | Sustainable Business Practices in Global Aerospace | Running | 20 | core |
| NG1S424 | MOD010739 | Professional Engineering Techniques | Running | 20 | core |
| 4A011E | MOD014307 | Theory of Flight Fundamentals for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers | Running | 20 | core |
Level 5 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A011E | MOD014303 | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Practices | Running | 20 | core |
| 5A012E | MOD014304 | Aircraft Structural Repair Materials and Hardware | Running | 20 | core |
| 5A013E | MOD014306 | Legislative Requirements of Commercial Aircraft | Running | 20 | core |
| 5C002E | MOD014305 | Aircraft Systems and Structural Repair Practices | Running | 40 | core |
| NG2S428 | MOD011977 | Fundamentals of Air Transport Management | Running | 20 | core |
Level 6 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6A001E | MOD014300 | Aircraft Gas turbine engine and Turbo Propeller Principles | Running | 20 | core |
| 6C003E | MOD014301 | Aircraft Systems and Structural Integration | Running | 40 | core |
| 6A007E | MOD014302 | Human Factors for Maintenance Engineers | Running | 20 | core |
| NG3D413 | MOD010746 | Individual Project | Running | 40 | core |
Teaching and Assessment
Learning and Teaching Methods
Employer Engagement
Means of Assessment
Learning Support
Induction - Polly Blaikie, course leader for the first week of the course. The MFA set up video will be available across the academic year as part of the higher education induction.
Learner Analytics - This is managed by Management Information Services (MIS) at CAVC and reports are provided by Curriculum Business Managers for board meetings and to the HOD.
Office Hours - 08:30-16:40
Tutorials - ½ hour weekly per year group
Seminars - These are led by the module leads with some guest speakers during the course.
Formative Assessment - This is ongoing throughout lectures; it is planned by module leaders to be embedded within teaching and learning practices and part our 5 basic model of lecture planning.
Progress Meetings - Once a term with the course leader Polly Blaikie for all students.
Research Supervision - Once the second and third year are validated this would be completed by the Poly Blaikie as the supervisor and an expert from the module team will also provide supervisory support.
Online Resources and Digital Support - Student will be able to access the CAVC databases and eBooks through our Moodle and in addition they will also access the USW digital resources via Blackboard. Rosemary and Bernie are the first points of call of IT support in the CAVC ICAT library. If students need support with their USW login, then we will share the USW reset my password link or refer them to USW IT Support if this is not successful.
Online resources for lectures are provided on Teams and students can access these 24/7 with support available through the ICAT team including the course leader, Rosemary and Bernie.
Library Services - ICAT has a library on site that students can access, including digital resources such as eBooks and the students are also able to access any of the CAVC libraries and USW libraries once enrolled.
Learner Development Services - CAVC Careers Team
Home - Cardiff and Vale Careers
Career Coaches - Cardiff and Vale Careers
Employability - Cardiff and Vale Careers
https://cavc.ac.uk/en/he#University-courses-with-a-difference
Liz Lewis attends ICAT campus once a week to provide support and development for job applications and CV creation.
As a College we also provide students with the opportunity to engage with Microsoft certification and the ability to engage with the Student Union to develop wider skills and experience.
Advice Zone - CAVC students are made aware of the USW Advice Zone and this will be woven into the course handbook.
Disability Advice Team - The ALN Team at CAVC provides advice on universal provision and the CAVC Student Services provides support for DSA applications with wellbeing specific support provided by the CAVC Wellbeing Team. The ALN Team meet with students who receive a DSA award notice to support them to access the provision detailed in their award.
https://cavc.ac.uk/en/additional-learning-needs
https://cavc.ac.uk/en/hesupport
Mental Wellbeing - This is provided by the Skills Centre Learning Coaches and Wellbeing Team. Referrals to College counsellors are made by the Wellbeing Team.
Student Success - Student Services is available through the day during campus opening times. Further information about Student Services and what they offer can be found here:
https://cavc.ac.uk/en/getyourcollegeplace
https://cavc.ac.uk/en/hesupport
Student success if a key focus at CAVC and the small groups we provide enable higher lecturer support for students.
Career Service - CAVC Careers Team
Home - Cardiff and Vale Careers
Career Coaches - Cardiff and Vale Careers
Employability - Cardiff and Vale Careers
https://cavc.ac.uk/en/he#University-courses-with-a-difference
Liz Lewis attends ICAT campus once a week to provide support and development for job applications and CV creation.
Course Exit Points
| Award | Criteria | Final |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) | 360 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 6 or above, 120 at Level 5 or above, 120 at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 | Final |
| Diploma of Higher Education | 240 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 5 or above, 120 credits at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 credits at Level 3. | Intermediate |
| Certificate of Higher Education | 120 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 | Exit |
Progression Route
Entry Requirements
Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:
96 UCAS tariff points from three A-levels to include Mathematics and Science (General Studies and native language A-levels are not accepted)
96 UCAS tariff points from a?BTEC Extended Diploma in an engineering subject) to include Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians. BTECs in computing or technology subjects are not accepted.
HE access course with 60 credits at level 3 in an engineering subject.
Plus:
Five GCSEs grade A*to C which must include English Language, Mathematics and a science or technology subject. Native language GCSEs, Key Skills Level 2 Communication and Application of Numbers, and IGCSE English as a Second Language are not accepted. Applicants with military and/or civil aircraft maintenance engineering experience or who have completed vocational aircraft engineering courses will be considered on an individual basis.
A minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 (min 5.5 in Speaking, Writing, Listening and Reading) or equivalent is required for those for whom English is not their first language.
Inclusive Curriculum Statement
The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/
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