GENERAL TECHNICIAN GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

Course No 2244

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

Provides training for the Senior Aircraftsman (SAC) of the General Mechanic Ground Support Equipment trade to upgrade to General Technician Ground Support Equipment (Gen Tech GSE). On successful completion of the course the SAC will be awarded the rank of Junior Technician in the trade of Gen Tech GSE.

DURATION:

26 weeks 3 days.

NOMINATION PROCEDURE

All RAF nominations through PMA (CS)2B(2)b. Non-RAF personnel through Business Development Officer

ELIGIBILITY

Selection by Personnel Management Agency (PMA).

AIM

To teach the theoretical knowledge, skills, procedures and practices required for the efficient performance of duties in the trade of Gen Tech GSE at Junior Technician level.

CONTENT

• Trade Science.
• Health and Safety/Environmental Protection.
• Basic Engineering practices.
• Engineering Forms and Documentation.
• Compression Ignition engines.
• Ground Support Equipment.
• Revision.
• Examinations.

QUALIFICATION

City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 Engineering Maintenance.

City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering Craft Studies 2059 Part 2.

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