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    Certificate II in Aeroskills: Ridhaan's experience

    Strengthening South Australia’s preparedness to meet aerospace capability needs, the Certificate II in Aeroskills is building the supply of avionics and aircraft technical trades.

    Ridhaan's story

    With limited educational pathways to entry-level roles, the Certificate II in Aeroskills is a dedicated VET pathway for aircraft maintenance that is available to all secondary students, and now jobseekers, providing an opportunity to transition to Certificate IV in Aeroskills and other relevant trade courses in the aerospace sector.

    Year 11 student, Ridhaan is on the path to achieving his dream of serving in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and is studying the one-year Certificate II in Aeroskills. This course helps high school students forge a career path in the defence, civil aviation and aeroskills industries while they are still at school.

    “It’s amazing, I love it. It’s really engaging and hands on - and I just love anything that’s practical."

    Ridhaan

    Once a week, Ridhaan trains in a dedicated Flight One School of Engineering hangar at Adelaide Airport. He works on real aircraft, developing technical skills, aviation safety knowledge and teamwork.

    “I have prepared the engine cowls and removed the wheels,” explains Ridhaan, who is

    mixing the hands-on learning and theory with studying English, specialist maths and physics. “Now, I am starting to refuel and sample and defuel the plane.”

    The partnership between the Heights Technical College and aerospace leader, Boeing Defence Australia further supports the employment pathway into South Australia’s growing aerospace sector.

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