Level 5 Extended Diploma in Airline, Airport & Aviation Management

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GCE Advanced level in 3 subjects or equivalent qualification

The OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Airline, Airport & Aviation Management qualification consists of twelve mandatory units, 240 credits, 2400 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and the recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a minimum of 1200 hours. To achieve the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Airline, Airport & Aviation Management qualification, learners must achieve 240 credits, of which 120 credits are at Level 4 (6 units) and 120 credits are at Level 5 (6 units).

Mandatory units – Level 04

Airline Operations - 20 Credits
Introduction to the Aviation System - 20 Credits
Airport and Cargo Operations - 20 Credits
Air Transport Marketing - 20 Credits
Operating in a Global Context - 20 Credits
Sustainability Management in Aviation - 20 Credits

Mandatory units – Level 05

Airline Commercial Planning - 20 Credits
Aviation Revenue Management - 20 Credits
Consumer Behaviour in Aviation - 20 Credits
Digital Marketing in Aviation - 20 Credits
Airport Management - 20 Credits
Safety and Security for Aviation - 20 Credits

Duration 12 months and Mode of delivery is via Live Online (MsTeams).

All units within this qualification are assessed and internally quality assured by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the assessor.Specific assessment guidance and relevant marking criteria for each unit are made available in the Assignment Brief document. These are made available to centres immediately after registration of one or more learners. The assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.
Successful completion of the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Airline, Airport & Aviation Management qualification provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including entry to a Level 6 Diploma qualification in a related field or directly into employment in a wide range of careers, such as:

As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learner may be eligible to gain direct entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme. For more information visit the University Progressions page.

OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma qualifications represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Higher National Diplomas (HND) and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree programme.