Course content
The Certificate in Airfield Maintenance consists of the following five courses:
The Management of Airfield Maintenance course highlights the importance of airfield maintenance in ensuring safe and efficient airport operations.
This course covers the following topics: Asset Management
- Coordination Procedures for Maintenance Activities
- Airfield Maintenance Training
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The Airport Pavement Maintenance course explores the key concepts relating to the maintenance and rehabilitation of airport pavements.
This course covers the following topics:
- Pavement Inspections
- Common Maintenance Activities
- Rehabilitations
- Friction Management
- Foreign Object Debris Control
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The Maintenance of Markings course addresses surface markings used on airfield pavements, such as runways, taxiways, aprons, and paved airfield roadways.
This course covers the following topics:
- Surface Preparation
- Pavement Marking Removal and Application
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The Airfield Electrical Systems and NAVAID Maintenance course outlines best practices for maintenance programs for airfield electrical systems and navigational aids (NAVAIDs).
This course covers the following topics:
- Apron Lighting
- Airfield Ground Lighting
- Power Supply Systems Maintenance
- Aircraft Visual Docking Guidance System Maintenance
- Maintenance of NAVAIDs
- AGL Case Studies
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The General Airfield Maintenance course explores the maintenance of unpaved areas, including runway and taxiway strips and shoulders and runway ends and safety areas.
This course covers the following topics:
- Maintenance of Unpaved Areas
- Snow Removal
- Night Maintenance
- Drainage Facility Maintenance
- Grass Maintenance
- Perimeter and Access Control Maintenance
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