Turbine Engines Training Scheme

Program Overview

NMIT's Turbine Engines Training Scheme is an online program that equips students with the knowledge and skills to maintain turbine engines. Delivered over 56 weeks, the program covers various aspects of turbine engines, including operation, design, and control systems. Graduates are prepared for careers as Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other roles in the aviation industry.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Program Objectives:

• Equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain turbine engines.
• Help students develop the understanding required to apply knowledge of turbine engines to the certification of aeronautical maintenance.

Program Description:

• Delivered online, offering flexibility for working professionals.
• Requires approximately 23 hours per week of self-directed learning.
• Covers a range of topics related to turbine engines, including:
• Turbine engine operation
• Turbine engine design and construction
• Turbine engine ignition systems
• Turbine engine fuel systems
• Turbine engine lubrication systems
• Turbine engine air and cooling systems
• Turbine engine indicating and instrument systems
• Turbine engine power augmentation systems
• Turbine engine control systems

Other Features:

• Can be studied as a stand-alone Training Scheme.
• Allows students to apply and pay for one subject at a time.
• Students earn the NZQA Unit Standard 20901 upon successful completion of the AMEL Aeronautical Science – Mathematics and Physics Exam 8.
• NMIT has been teaching aeronautical engineering maintenance for many years and is New Zealand's first approved NZCAA Part 147 Certified Maintenance Training Organisation.

Outline:

Delivery Mode:

Online

Duration:

56 weeks

Learning Time:

Approximately 23 hours per week

Course Schedule:

Available for enrollment on various start dates throughout the year.

Modules:

• Turbine Engine Operation
• Turbine Engine Design and Construction
• Turbine Engine Ignition Systems
• Turbine Engine Fuel Systems
• Turbine Engine Lubrication Systems
• Turbine Engine Air and Cooling Systems
• Turbine Engine Indicating and Instrument Systems
• Turbine Engine Power Augmentation Systems
• Turbine Engine Control Systems

Module Description:

Each module will cover the theoretical and practical aspects of the respective turbine engine system. Students will gain an understanding of the principles of operation, design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of these systems.

Assessment:

Assessment Methods:

• Online exams
• Assignments
• Practical exercises

Assessment Criteria:

• Knowledge of turbine engine systems
• Ability to apply knowledge to practical scenarios
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Online lectures
• Tutorials
• Self-directed learning
• Online resources

Faculty:

• Experienced and qualified instructors with expertise in turbine engine maintenance.

Unique Approaches:

• The program uses a blended learning approach, combining online modules with practical exercises and self-directed learning.
• Students have access to a dedicated online learning platform with resources and support materials.

Careers:

Career Paths:

• Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)
• Aircraft Maintenance Technician
• Aviation Engineer
• Technical Specialist

Opportunities:

• The program prepares students for a range of careers in the aviation industry.
• Graduates can work with airlines, aircraft maintenance companies, and aircraft manufacturers.

Outcomes:

• Graduates gain the knowledge and skills required to obtain a LAME license.
• They are well-prepared for a rewarding career in the aviation industry.

Other:

• Students must have access to a workplace or be able to supply evidence of workplace experience in accordance with CAA AC66-1 subpart 66.53(a)(4).
• Students must be living in New Zealand to be able to sit the online license theory exams.
• The program is delivered through NMIT, which is part of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology.