On Continuity of Aviation Engineer Training Based on Modular Curriculum (original) (raw)
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Abstract
The topic of the present paper is ensuring the continuity of the training of aviation engineers at Tartu Aviation College (TAC), where instruction is provided in cooperation with the University of Tartu and Tallinn University of Technology.
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