Turbine Engines Training Scheme
Aerospace
A course by
NMIT
This Level 6 online training scheme provides knowledge and skills for maintaining turbine engines, supporting certification for aeronautical maintenance through NZCAA licensing exams.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
It will take a total of 56 weeks
This course requires 23 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Apply knowledge of turbine engines
Acquire knowledge to maintain turbine engines as required for aeronautical maintenance certification.
Prepare for NZCAA licensing exams
Gain the skills needed to successfully complete the NZCAA Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer examinations.
Develop systems understanding
Understand design, operation, and function of turbine engine systems including ignition, fuel, lubrication, and controls.
What You're Signing Up For
The Turbine Engines Training Scheme is a Level 6 stand-alone programme offered by NMIT. It prepares students, primarily aircraft maintenance engineers, to gain knowledge and skills necessary to maintain turbine engines and pass NZCAA licensing exams. The course covers turbine engine operation, design, various systems (ignition, fuel, lubrication, cooling, instruments, power augmentation, control). It is delivered fully online over 56 weeks with approx. 23 hours per week of self-directed study, allowing students to study flexibly while working full-time. Successful completion includes NZQA Unit Standard 20901. Entry requires prior aircraft maintenance training or equivalent experience. Additional costs include CAA exam fees. Graduates pursue roles as licensed aircraft maintenance engineers (LAME) in New Zealand and overseas, performing maintenance, supervision, and certification duties.
Course Content
- 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
What you need to know first
Completed recognised aircraft maintenance engineering training at Level 4 or above, OR
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Aviation
Aerospace Engineering
Aircraft Maintenance
Future employment opportunities might be
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (LAME)
Aircraft Maintenance Manager
Certifying Engineer