Diploma

21 Weeks

Airline Cabin Crew Diploma Program

Train for flight attendant roles with customer service, safety procedures, and in-flight operations knowledge. Prepare for careers with major airlines.

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Soar in Your Aviation Career

The Airline Cabin Crew Diploma Program at Western Community College equips students with the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful career as a flight attendant. The curriculum covers critical areas such as passenger safety, emergency response, and superior customer service.

Students will also gain insights into the operational aspects of airlines and effective crew collaboration, ensuring they are well-prepared to provide exceptional in-flight experiences.

  • Comprehensive training in safety procedures and emergency protocols.
  • Development of exceptional customer service skills.
  • Insights into airline operations and crew resource management.

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Career Opportunities in CABIN CREW

Start Your Career in Aviation Hospitality

$30*

Graduate Employment HOURLY Rate

*Based on Canada Job Bank

Upon successful completion, graduates are fully prepared to step into the role of Airline Cabin Crew, where they will play a pivotal role in enhancing the passenger experience while ensuring safety protocols are meticulously followed.

  • Flight Attendant: Ensure passenger safety and comfort on commercial flights.
  • Cabin Crew Supervisor: Lead cabin crew teams and oversee in-flight services.
  • Corporate Flight Attendant: Provide personalized service on private and corporate aircraft.

Western Community College (WCC) is an IATA-approved Training Center (ATC).

Why Study at Western Community College

Western Community College offers students an inclusive and vibrant learning environment, with dedicated support services to ensure your academic success and personal well-being.

  • Installment-based, low tuition fee.
  • Choose weekday, weekend, or evening classes to fit your schedule.
  • Part-time or full-time class schedule.
  • Free CLB preparation classes (*Conditions Apply).

Begin Your Path in AVIATION

Admission Requirements

Grade 12 or Mature Student Status (19 years of age or more).
Students will also need to demonstrate:

  • An acceptable Criminal Record Check
  • Meet the IATA proportional Height and Weight standards
  • Medical fitness as per Aviation Standards

Students will need to submit a proof of English Language Competency by any one of the following options:

Language Proficiency Requirements:

To demonstrate language proficiency, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Option 1:
Evidence that 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8–12), or 2 years if the Grades are 10, 11, or 12, have been successfully completed in the program’s language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages. Completion of Grade 10 English (or higher) with a minimum grade of C is required.
This may be demonstrated by providing a high school transcript, completion of a BC Adult Graduation program, or providing international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, or IQAS.

Option 2: 2 years of full-time post-secondary education* have been completed in the program’s language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages (includes international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, and IQAS).
*Language development courses (i.e., ELL courses) cannot be included in this calculation.

Option 3:
Standardized Language Test
Achievement of minimum scores on a recognized standardized language test. Test results should be valid at the time of enrollment.

Name of English language assessment/testMinimum score(s)/level(s)*
IELTS AcademicMinimum overall score of 5.5
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBTMinimum overall score of 46
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)Minimum overall score of 40
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5.
Duolingo English Test (DET)Minimum overall score of 95
Pearson Test of English (PTE) AcademicMinimum overall score of 43
Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE)Minimum overall score of 160 or ‘C’. Institutions may include other Cambridge Qualifications at a higher level (i.e., C2 Proficiency (CPE)).
Cambridge LinguaskillMinimum overall B2 level
LANGUAGECERT AcademicMinimum overall B2 level
The Michigan English Test (MET)Minimum overall B2 level
iTEP AcademicMinimum overall score of 3.5
EIKENMinimum placement of Grade Pre-1

Validity period of above Language Assessment Tests is two years.

Option 4
Mature student applicants:
Applicant is 19 years or older at the start of the program and is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident who cannot access their educational records or provide sufficient evidence of secondary or post-secondary education as outlined above.

Applicant provides attestation that they have completed at least three years of full-time instruction in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages, and Applicant completes an Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation: Reading, Writing and WritePlacer) and achieves the following minimum scores:

Accuplacer ComponentMinimum score
Writing235
Reading235
WritePlacer4

Note: Assessment of Prior Education Where English is the Language of Instruction
As an option for proof of English language proficiency, institutions may accept evidence that an applicant has successfully completed a specified minimum of full-time secondary or post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction. Documentation demonstrating this evidence must be provided in English.

Education completed (in English) in the following countries will be considered as counting toward an assessment of prior education in English:

The following countries are recognized for education completed in English:

American SamoaDominicaLesothoSt. Kitts & Nevis
AnguillaFalkland IslandsLiberiaSt. Lucia
Antigua and BarbudaFijiMaltaSt. Vincent & the Grenadines
AustraliaGambiaMauritiusTanzania
BahamasGhanaMontserratTrinidad & Tobago
BarbadosGibraltarNew ZealandTurks & Caicos Islands
BelizeGrenadaNigeriaUganda
BermudaGuamSeychellesUnited Kingdom
BotswanaGuyanaSierra LeoneUS Virgin Islands
British Virgin IslandsIrelandSingaporeUSA
CanadaJamaicaSouth AfricaZambia
Cayman IslandsKenyaSt. HelenaZimbabwe

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Gain the skills you need for success and take the first step toward a rewarding career. Enroll today to learn essential industry knowledge, enhance your expertise, and open doors to new opportunities.

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Course OUtline

Core Courses in Airline Cabin Crew Program

Our curriculum is designed to equip you with the practical skills and knowledge required for a successful career as an Airline Cabin Crew.

This program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

615

Total program
hours

99%

STUDENT SATISFACTION RATE

$30*

Graduate Employment HOURLY Rate

BASED ON CANADA JOB BANK

97%

Graduate Employment Rate

Course #Title of Course# of Hours
ACC101Introduction to Airline Industry14
ACC102Air Transport Flight Operations21
ACC103Cabin Crew Role and Responsibility21
ACC104In Flight Service Standards14
ACC105In flight announcement & Communication Skills35
ACC106Personal Grooming & Hygiene35
ACC107Safety Procedure14
ACC108Emergency Procedure35
ACC109Emergency Equipment21
ACC110Aircraft Types14
ACC111Medical Emergencies, CPR & First Aide35
ACC112Aviation Security, Self-defense & Fire Fighting35
ACC113Dangerous Goods21
ACC114Airline Catering, On Board Retail Services, Inflight Entertainment & Food Safety35
ACC115Customer Services including dealing with difficult Passengers35
ACC116Mockup, Drills, Fall Safe and Swimming160
ACC117Essential French Language Skills for Cabin Crew70
 Total Hours615

Program Duration

Hours: 615
Weeks Full-Time: 21

Fee Structure

Tuition & Financing


We offer competitive tuition rates and flexible financing options to make your education at Western Community College both accessible and affordable.

Domestic Students

$10,150

Particulars (Expanded View)

Application Fee

$250

Tuition Fee

$9500

Course Materials

$400

International Students

$13,150

Particulars (Expanded View)

Application Fee

$250

Tuition Fee

$12500

Course Materials

$400

Finance Options Available

Western Community College offers a variety of financial aid opportunities to ease students’ stress and allow them to focus on their studies. If you need extra support, we have flexible funding to accommodate all our students, no matter their financial situation.

BC Student Loan

In-house Financing

Student Line of Credit

Scholarships

Our dedicated Financial Aid Officers will help you every step of the way.

Finance Options

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