B.C secondary school graduation, or equivalent, or 19 years of age and out of secondary school for one year as of the first day of classes.
Or a minimum of 63% on the Trades Entrance Assessment (TEA) mathematics test. Test scores are only good for two (2) years.
Applicants who have not satisfied the Math requirement within the last seven (7) years must write the TEA Mathematics test and must receive a minimum of 63%
A minimum of 50% in any of:
Pre-calculus Grade 11
Foundations of Mathematics Grade 11
Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics Grade 11
Workplace Mathematics 11
Principles of Mathematics 11
Applications of Mathematics 11
Essentials of Mathematics 11
Adult Basic Education MATH 011
Adult Basic Education MATH 084 and MATH 085
Adult Basic Eucation IALG 011
International English Language Testing System (IELTS - academic version), Overall band score of 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0)
*Language Proficiency Index (LPI) – Essay Score, 24/40 - Level 4
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)1, 79 (Internet-based), or 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based) Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL online or CAEL CE) , Overall score 50
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic), Minimum score 56. No Communicative Skills score lower than 55
Program Highlights
Learn the necessary skills to seek employment in the aircraft maintenance trade, specific to the structure of aircraft. Geared towards those with little or no previous experience in the field, this program equips participants to apprentice as Aircraft Maintenance Engineers.
The program consists of 37 weeks (1110 hours) of full-time studies. Approximately 50 percent of the day is spent on theory discussions in a classroom setting, followed by hands-on practical training in the shops located in OC’s Aerospace Campus at Kelowna International Airport. The program follows a national set of standards and is approved by Transport Canada. Upon successful completion, the graduate will receive an Okanagan College certificate. Transport Canada also grants graduates of this program ten months experience credit towards the 36 month experience requirement. Upon completion of the required total work experience and successful completion of a regulatory exam you will qualify for a Transport Canada AME "S" Licence.
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Term 1 (16 weeks)
AVST 100 Introduction to Aviation Structures
AVST 101 Metal A/C Construction 1
AVST 102 Metal A/C Construction 2
Term 2 (16 weeks)
AVST 200 Special Processes/Practices
AVST 201 Composite Fabrication/Repair
AVST 202 Damage Assessment/Repair 1
Term 3 (5 weeks)
AVST 300 Damage Assessment/Repair 2
There are a number of physical activities involved in training for a skilled trade. Please review the physical activities of the program and the recommended student characteristics.
500 CAD/year
