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Diploma in Airport Ground Handling
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Airport Ground Handling is a crucial part of aviation operations that involves various activities such as aircraft marshalling, passenger and baggage handling, catering services and aircraft preparation. The Diploma programme in Airport Ground Handling provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in such field.
This is a part-time programme that offers industry-focused subjects on airport operation, airport management, customer service, passenger handling, aviation safety security, hazardous materials handling as well as focussing on the aviation logistics and the emergency response during crisis.
Why enrol in this programme?
The programme focuses on best practices within the complex operational environment in modern airports, preparing you to increase on-job performance as expected by industry stakeholders. It is relevant to working professional who wish to enhance their career prospects.
Internship
As part of the programme, all students will engage in a distinctive 16-week internship within dnata, consolidating theoretical knowledge with hands-on, real-world experience.
Mode of Delivery
This programme is offered on a part time block mode basis. It consists of 8 taught units and one Internship units. The duration of each face-to-face module is 5 days only (Thursday to Monday) at our campus in Dubai Academic City and online through Microsoft teams to accommodate working professionals.
Assessment Criteria:
The assessment criteria for the Diploma programme in Airport Ground Handling usually involve both theoretical and practical assessments. The typical assessments may include:
- Written examinations
- Practical assessments
- Group projects and assignments
- Presentations
Accreditation:
The programme is approved by the National Qualifications Centre (NQC) under the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
Duration
Flexible schedule to meet your convenience: 15 months programme.
Interactive Study Schedule
| Module | |
|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Airport operations and management |
| Unit 2 | Customer Service and Passenger Handling |
| Unit 3 | Airline Ground Operations and Procedures |
| Unit 4 | Aviation safety and security |
| Unit 5 | Emergency Response and Crisis Management |
| Unit 6 | Communication and teamwork in the aviation industry |
| Unit 7 | Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods Regulations |
| Unit 8 | Individual Project |
| Unit 9 | On Job Training |
The course content is regularly assessed to ensure that it reflects the most current practices within the industry.
Eligibility: Candidates who have completed their high school education or equivalent can apply for this programme.
Non-Standard Entry
- Applications involving non-standard qualifications or mature candidates are welcome and will be considered on their merit.
For professional advice on entry requirements, please contact EAU Admissions on +971 (4) 6050 117, +971 (4) 6050 100 or e-mail: eau.admissions@emirates.com
| Application Fee* | Registration Fee* | Tuition Fee (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | N/A | AED 38,850 full programme |
*Non-refundable
*Tuition Fees inclusive of VAT 5%
