•   Pre-16 Learners

A Day in the Sky

Event providers: Trafford College

Students will be given an insight into the aviation sector, through a visit to the educational centre Aerozone at Manchester Airport.

Learners will take part in practical activities from roleplay to hearing from experienced professionals within the aviation sector who have HE or Degree apprenticeship qualifications. The day will include a session which outlines Higher Education pathways leading to work within the aviation sector.

Learners could take part in any of the below activities:
-Cabin staff role-play scenarios.
-Pre-flight safety demonstrations.
-Emergency evacuation procedures.
-Cockpit – flight simulator.
-STEM zone – engineering challenge.
-Operations, marshalling, science of flight.
-Customer service (check-in) role-play scenarios.
-Security.
-Air traffic control monitoring.
This day also has elements of curriculum learning of Maths, English, Science and History.

Event Age Groups IconY10, Y11

07 Dec 2023

10am - 2pm

Manchester Airport- Areozone

Gatsby benchmark 4 5 6 7

RPF learner outcomes LO2 LO3 LO5


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Booking info

Available Places: 30

10 per school- FULLY BOOKED