Direct Entry (Higher Education - HET)

Advanced Certificate

Flight Dispatch/Flight Operations

SETU Carlow Campus
SETU Carlow Campus
Course Code
ITC-FD/FO
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Duration
Attendance

Course Summary

The proposed programmes are designed for those interested in working in the aviation sector in the area of Aircraft Flight Dispatching and Flight Operations. Significantly these programmes will also suit those currently working in the Aircraft Flight Dispatching and/or Flight Operations areas as they will provide them with opportunities to validate their expertise with recognised awards through a combination of new learning and the offer of exemptions via the Institute of Technology Carlow Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

College Link

College Link > ITC-FD/FO - Flight Dispatch/Flight Operations

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

* Time abroad utilising this language

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible for this course.

Entry Requirements

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PLC Progression Links

This course does not appear to accept applicants with Further Education and Training (FET) awards. Please check with the college directly - sometimes this data is not published openly, or special arrangements may be available.

Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found HERE

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Career Progression

Flight Operations Officers and Flight Dispatchers are involved in: 

  • Planning flight paths
  • Consideration of aircraft performance loading
  • Enroute winds, thunderstorm and turbulence forecasts
  • Monitoring airspace restrictions
  • Monitoring airport conditions.

Further Research

College Link > ITC-FD/FO - Flight Dispatch/Flight Operations

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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