2015 Workplace Practicums

The Airport Operations program provides students with an opportunity to learn about the airport environment both from an operational perspective and a business perspective through classroom studies and workplace practicums.

Practicum students gain
unique insights

During the practicum experiences, students are able to apply their aviation knowledge and enthusiasm to actively contribute to the industry workplace while adding to their skill-set. And at the same time, practicum hosts benefit from the help with special projects that these keen aviation students provide.  Students have provided expertise and assistance with projects ranging from the development of airport plans, to planning and organizing special events, to providing specialized customer services and they have ranged in location from airports in the lower mainland to international airports.
 
Two practicum opportunities are provided in the 16-month Airport Operations program, the first in Term 2 (90 hours) and the second in Term 3 (150 hours).

Term 2 practicum students are knowledgeable and enthusiastic. They have completed course work in technical writing, communications, leadership, marketing, governance, project management, aviation security and safety. They also have some knowledge of terminal and airside operations. In 2015, Workplace Practicum 1 will start April 6 and run through to April 24 for approximately 90 hours and/or 3 weeks

Term 3 practicum students are eager to put their knowledge, skills and experience to good use. They are familiar with quality systems, airport safety, emergency preparedness, environment and wildlife management systems, terminal and groundside safety, planning, design and capacity.  In 2015 the Term 3 Workplace Practicum will begin July 20 and run through to August 21 for approximately 150 hours and/or 5 weeks.

To find out more about the two Practicum opportunities, either as a potential practicum host or from a student perspective, please click here to view our detailed Practicum website, or contact the Aviation Operations Chief Instructor, Cheryl Cahill.