In future we shall be launching distance learning courses in

Cargo acceptance and Airwaybilling (NVQ underpinning knowledge)

Cabin Crew (NVQ underpinning knowledge)

What Distance or Open Learning means and how it works:

Sometimes it's as little as a textbook and you do it all yourself, but when it comes from AVTECH 2000 it is a complete education package - textbooks, workbooks, sometimes video or audio tapes, assessments and tutoring.

What is 'Open' about it? It is open because these Aviation courses are open to anyone - not just students, those employed in the aviation industry or those with 'A' levels or a degree. You will not need any specialized knowledge or equipment to start this course - not even a computer - just a pen, a cassette player and the enthusiasm to get stuck into a new and exciting course which will give you a broad knowledge of all aspects of the aviation industry, including how aircraft fly and how airports handle them, the basics of weather, the environment and the industry's economics.

To start any of the advanced courses, Airline Operations & Dispatch, Airport Operations or Economics & Management you will need to have studied the Foundation course or to have equivalent knowledge. We have an assessment, available on request, if you feel that you might qualify through previous employment or studies.

What are the advantages of Distance Learning?

• You can begin your chosen course at any time - you don't have to wait for the start of a term or block course.
• You can study when and where it suits you, depending on your lifestyle or your shift pattern.
• You study at your own pace, no need to wait for other slower students, conversely if you need to take longer on some sections, or to suspend your studies for a few months, that's OK as well.
• From an employer's point of view there is no lost worktime or need to re-schedule shifts and cover absences.

How does Distance Learning Work?

Once you have completed an application form and paid the fees, or your company has been invoiced, the first two units of study and assessments are posted to you. When you have completed one set of questions and returned them, the third unit is sent, and so on. Tutorial help is available by phone, fax, email or writing to us.

Comprehensive training, and the ability to change careers is recognised as essential in today's fast moving work environment. Consequently many companies sponsor their employees on distance learning courses, especially if the training is not readily available locally.