Course Overview
This course is conducted by the BCIT School of Transportation as a component of the Aviation Gas Turbine Technician program, accredited by the Canadian Council of Aviation and Aerospace. Students will study the operation of gas turbine engines and their components and will begin disassembling and reassembling gas turbine engines. Students will also learn about the principles of aerodynamics for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
15.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the required paperwork when working on turbine engines
- Explain the aerodynamics for fixed and rotary wing aircraft
- Use technical information to determine procedures when working on turbine engines
- Identify standard practices when working on gas turbine engines
- Describe the factors affecting performance of gas turbine engines
- Explain the function and operation of gas turbine engine components
- Explain the function and operation of gas turbine systems
- Explain the operation of compressors, combustors, and turbines
- Disassemble and reassemble a turboshaft engine.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Turbine Engine Theory, Construction and Systems (AVGT 1006) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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School of Transportation
- Aircraft Gas Turbine Technician
Certificate Full-time
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