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Introduction to Cabin Crew
Vocational, Level 2

Entry Requirements

Yr2 students on a T&T course

Assessment

• 100% coursework

Course Duration

• One year

Why Choose Introduction to Cabin Crew

The Introduction to Cabin Crew course is designed for students who are looking to find employment as airline cabin crew. It also serves as an excellent foundation for anyone wishing to work for an airline in another capacity or at an airport. This course is exclusively available to students in their second year of a travel and tourism course.

  • Gain specialist knowledge and skills required to become part of an airline’s cabin crew team.
  • Learn about essential safety procedures and emergency protocols.
  • Develop key customer service and communication skills vital for working in the airline industry.
  • Take part in hands-on training experiences, preparing you for real-world scenarios.
  • Explore multiple career opportunities in the airline and airport industries.
What You Will Explore

All students will study the following units:

  • Working as cabin crew
  • Airline health, safety and security
  • Aircraft emergency situations
  • Dealing with passengers on board an aircraft
  • Cabin service – selling techniques
  • Making passenger announcements on board an aircraft

In addition to classroom coursework and role plays, students will gain practical experience through industry-related visits, including:

  • Andark Diving Centre – where students will develop sea survival skills.
  • Bournemouth Airport – where they will participate in aviation first aid and Safety Equipment Procedure (SEP) training.

Please be aware that there are extra costs for the trips which form part of this course.

Skills You Will Develop

Industry-Specific Skills:

  • Understanding airline safety regulations
  • Emergency response and first aid training
  • Customer service excellence in aviation
  • Professional communication and interpersonal skills
  • Sales and in-flight service techniques

Transferable Skills:

  • Effective teamwork and leadership
  • Problem-solving and adaptability
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Public speaking and announcement delivery
  • Confidence in handling customer interactions

This course equips students with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in the airline industry. By completing practical training sessions and studying key aviation topics, students will be well-prepared for real-world challenges and employment in airline operations.

Where can Introduction to Cabin Crew Lead?

Completing the Introduction to Cabin Crew course opens up various opportunities, including:

Further Education:

  • Cabin Crew Apprenticeships
  • Higher Education courses in Aviation, Travel, and Hospitality
  • Additional training for specialised airline roles

Career Opportunities:

  • Airline cabin crew member
  • Passenger service agent
  • Airport ground crew
  • Airline customer service representative
  • Roles in airline operations and aviation security

This course provides an essential step for students aspiring to work in aviation, offering both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to support their career ambitions.

Where next?

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Useful Information

For more information contact:

Melanie Lockheart

Position: Director of Curriculum for Humanities, Travel and Tourism & Modern Languages

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