OFQUAL Level 3

Aviation mathematics and science for technicians

This qualification allows candidates to learn, develop and practise the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the aeronautical engineering sector, focusing on Civil Aircraft Electrical and Avionics.

Qualification Details

OFQUAL ID 600/1970/0

Level Level 3

Total Credits 73

Guided Learning 585

Total Qual Time 730

Awarding Body City and Guilds of London Institute

Sector Engineering

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Learning Objective

What You'll Learn

Here's a list of learning objectives, based on the provided unit description and assessment criteria:
To enable the learner to confidently perform arithmetic calculations relevant to aviation engineering, including fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
To enable the learner to apply concepts of significant figures, decimal places, and standard form to represent and manipulate numerical data used in aviation contexts.
To enable the learner to estimate values and perform calculations involving arithmetic expressions, demonstrating an understanding of direct and inverse proportionality as applied to engineering variables.

Learning Outcomes

Be able to use principles of arithmetic

Assessment Methods

Multiple Choice Examination
Practical Examination
Written Examination

Units & Credit Structure

This unit aims to give the learner the maths and science knowledge in an aviation context to allow further study of aircraft manufacturing and maintenance practices.