The overall training concept for NAF Aircraft Maintenance Technicians is shown in Figure 1 and comprises the trades

• Airframe

• Engine Technicians and Electric

• Instruments

• Avionic Technicians

The concept consists of 3 phases, which are:

• Phase 1: Vocational Training over a period of 35 weeks in TTC Windhoek

• Phase 2: Professional Training over 60 weeks in TTC Grootfontein

• Phase 3: Trade Test Preparation / Trade Test over 7 weeks in TTC Grootfontein

The graduation and certification procedures as well as the necessary documents/certificates will be determined between NATA, NAF and the appropriate Namibian Education/Training Authorities.

The Vocational Training at the NDF TTC consider the trades

• Mechanics

• Electrics/Electronics

It comprises theoretical and practical training and is carried out in the modules:

• Fundamentals

• Academics and Aircraft Knowledge

• Engineering

• Trade Introduction

• Summary and Exams