- Mock Exam
- Theory Exam (invigilated closed book)
- Practical Flight Assessment
This course will start on September 2025. The course will start at 9am and finish at 4pm and run for 7 weeks (term time only).
Certificate of Competency A2CofC
General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC)
QCONDRON01
This drone course will cover the rules and responsibilities for operating drones, using airspace safely, and understanding aviation safety measures. You will also explore human performance limits, weather science, navigation, knowledge of unmanned aerial systems, operator duties, and flying procedures. These lessons will help you fly drones securely, comprehend the necessary regulations, and earn both the A2 Certificate of Competency and the General Visual Line of Sight Certificate after exams and practical assessments.
You will study the following units:
Unit 1 – Air Law and ResponsibilitiesUnit 2 – Airspace operating principlesUnit 3 – Airmanship and Aviation SafetyUnit 4 – Human performance limitationsUnit 5 – MetrologyUnit 6 – Navigation and ChartsUnit 7 – UAS general KnowledgeUnit 8 – Operator responsibilitiesUnit 9 – Operating Procedures
You will need to bring basic stationery items for the theory sessions. All other equipment is provided.
Construction Centre
Honeywell Lane
Barnsley
S75 1BP
You can use your qualification for either recreational drone flying or for commercial reasons. You may also want to explore other part-time courses for adults.
This course costs £750. There is no funding available for this course so all learners must pay this fee.
If the course is listed as full fee payable, you will have to pay for the course.
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.