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Level 2
Demonstrate knowledge of aviation in New Zealand for air traffic services purposes
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15503 Unit Standard 1 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: the principal functions and relationships of flight organisations; the structure of air spaces within the New Zealand and Oceanic flight information regions; altimetry procedures; the elements of the flight planning system; and designated mountainous terrain in New Zealand and its effects on weather and flight paths.
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Describe the physical features of, and facilities associated with, an aerodrome
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15504 Unit Standard 1 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe aerodrome layout and markings, and the factors affecting their use, and describe aerodrome lighting facilities and their activation.
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Describe aircraft by role and performance for air traffic services purposes
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15506 Unit Standard 1 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to categorise the roles of aircraft operating in New Zealand, and demonstrate knowledge of the performance characteristics of aircraft.
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Use maps and charts in the provision of air traffic services
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15507 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the aeronautical maps and charts used in the provision of air traffic services, and use aeronautical maps and charts in the provision of air traffic services.
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Describe and differentiate between flight information and air traffic control
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15508 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the types of air traffic services provided in New Zealand; describe the services provided by air traffic control and flight information; describe the types of airspace within which air traffic control and flight information are provided; and distinguish between the services provided by air traffic control and flight information.
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Describe the aeronautical fixed telecommunication network
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15509 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) system and describe the operation of the New Zealand AFTN system.
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Process and action air traffic service messages
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15512 Unit Standard 1 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the air traffic service message exchange; allocate aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) message priorities; address air traffic service messages using ICAO addressee indicators; send information using ICAO message categories; and format air traffic service messages for distribution via the AFTN.
Standard-setting body:
Operate an aeronautical fixed telecommunication network user terminal utilising customised software
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15513 Unit Standard 1 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: operate the aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) user terminal; use AFTN forms; use query formats; and search for and retrieve messages.
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Use telecommunication equipment for air traffic services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15515 Unit Standard 1 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of telecommunication equipment with a voice switch communications control system and its application to air traffic services, and operate telecommunication equipment with a voice switch communication control system.
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Describe the criteria for establishing and advising take off and landing areas and directions
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15516 Unit Standard 1 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the criteria for the selection and advice of take-off and landing areas and directions.
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Observe and report aerodrome weather for air traffic services' use
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15520 Unit Standard 1 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to observe and report aerodrome weather, and describe weather information to be passed to aircraft.
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Demonstrate knowledge of air traffic services administrative process
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15523 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for maintaining an air traffic services log; demonstrate knowledge of the requirements of watch-keeping for an air traffic services operating position; demonstrate knowledge of the processing of air traffic services records; demonstrate knowledge of status monitoring of air traffic services facilities; demonstrate knowledge of the documents regulating the provision of air traffic services; describe the document control process; and describe the duties of the personnel responsible for the document control process.
Standard-setting body:
Input and install data into the flight and radar processing air traffic services simulator
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15527 Unit Standard 6 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to create, modify, and cancel off-line database files, and install data into the simulator database.
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Demonstrate knowledge of the air traffic service alerting service system and procedures
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15530 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the New Zealand search and rescue organisation; describe the air traffic services alerting system; describe the declaration of the alerting service emergency phases; describe the requirements for providing an alerting service to aircraft in the aerodrome environment; describe the provision of notification to the New Zealand search and rescue coordination centre; and describe procedures, communications, and distress signals for aircraft requiring assistance.
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Provide tower data and controller support functions
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15531 Unit Standard 25 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe airfield and surrounding airspace using aviation terminology; provide flight information to controllers; fulfill obligations with regard to flight planning and handling; utilise and manage the equipment and facilities; and fulfill obligations for administrative support tasks.
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Operate and carry out service checks on aerodrome control tower equipment and facilities
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15534 Unit Standard 1 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe and demonstrate the principles, use and limitations of light signals for controlling aerodrome traffic; demonstrate the use of control tower equipment for air traffic services; and carry out service checks on aerodrome control tower equipment.
Standard-setting body:
Describe the air traffic control system, coordination, and transfer of control
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15535 Unit Standard 1 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the New Zealand air traffic control system, and describe the role of coordination in the air traffic control system.
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Demonstrate knowledge of air law for air traffic services personnel
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15553 Unit Standard 1 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of air law for air traffic services personnel.
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Demonstrate knowledge of radio aids for air traffic services personnel
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23464.
15555 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the principles of radio theory as they apply to air traffic services, and of air navigational systems for air traffic services purposes.
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Level 3
Demonstrate knowledge of air traffic services coordination procedures
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15505 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: the air traffic services coordination procedures relating to estimate messages; the air traffic services approval request procedures; the air traffic services transfer of control procedures; and the procedures applying to transfer of radio guard.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of air traffic services abbreviations, codes, terminology, and phraseology
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15510 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: interpret the codes and abbreviations used by air traffic services; give a definition of the terminology used by air traffic services; and interpret the phraseology used by air traffic services.
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Demonstrate knowledge of, and provide, aeronautical information services
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15511 Unit Standard 1 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the aeronautical information service (AIS); demonstrate knowledge of the dissemination of aeronautical information; demonstrate knowledge of international standards for air traffic services; demonstrate knowledge of NOTAM; and provide aeronautical information services.
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Operate a flight progress system
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15514 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the flight progress strip terminology and marking; describe the flight progress strip layout; and maintain a flight progress display.
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Use radiotelephone equipment for air traffic services purposes
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15517 Unit Standard 1 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of radio telephone equipment used by air traffic services, and operate radio telephone equipment.
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Use a datalink communication system for air traffic services purposes
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15518 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to communicate with aircraft using a datalink communication system, and operate a datalink communication system.
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Demonstrate knowledge of aviation meteorology for air traffic services purposes
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23455.
15519 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the atmosphere for air traffic services purposes; the synoptic features of meteorology for air traffic services purposes; the physical processes of meteorology for air traffic services purposes; and general aviation meteorology and climatology for air traffic services purposes.
Standard-setting body:
Manage flight plans and flight crew briefings at the air traffic services unit level
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15521 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: process visual flight rule plans at the air traffic services unit level; process domestic briefing requests from authorised personnel; and distribute information received during in-flight and post-flight to authorised personnel.
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Demonstrate knowledge of a computer based flight data processing system
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15522 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: the main components of the AIRCAT system; the electronic flight plan; flight plan states; automatic events; operation of an electronic data display (EDD); and equipment outages.
Standard-setting body:
Manage flight plans and flight crew briefings at the air traffic services centre level
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15524 Unit Standard 20 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to process flight plans, and process briefing requests.
Standard-setting body:
Operate a flight and radar data processing air traffic services simulator
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15525 Unit Standard 26 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the principles of air traffic services; set up the simulator; start up the simulator; operate the simulator; and close down the simulator.
Standard-setting body:
Coordinate the operation of a flight and radar data processing air traffic services simulator
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15526 Unit Standard 18 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: coordinate start-up procedures for the simulator; coordinate the operation of the simulator; coordinate the initiation of coordination procedures; and coordinate close down procedures for the simulator.
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Provide air-ground communication for the Oceanic control service
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15528 Unit Standard 25 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe: the principles of radio theory for aviation systems; the local area and its environs as they relate to aviation; emergency procedures as they relate to aviation; local operating procedures for air-ground radio operators; and provide an air-ground communication service.
Standard-setting body:
Provide an area flight information service
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15533 Unit Standard 25 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe clearance delivery; provide traffic information; provide meteorological information; exchange aircraft movement data; provide information on the condition of aeronautical facilities, services, and procedures; and provide information on activities likely to affect the safety of aircraft.
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Demonstrate knowledge of air traffic patterns, separations and traffic priorities
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15536 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the patterns flown by aircraft within New Zealand; demonstrate knowledge of the types of air traffic control separation; and demonstrate knowledge of the types of air traffic priorities applicable within New Zealand.
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Perform the functions of an international NOTAM office for air traffic services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15538 Unit Standard 11 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the regulatory and guidance material for issuing NOTAM; describe how a NOTAM is used in the aviation industry; describe the codes and abbreviations used in NOTAM; compose NOTAM text; validate NOTAM; process a NOTAM; prepare and send pre-flight international NOTAM bulletins; originate and process received NOTAM checklists; and edit database files.
Standard-setting body:
Use radar to identify and separate aerodrome air traffic
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15550 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate procedures for identifying and separating aerodrome traffic, under simulated conditions; operate all key functions for tower radar; and use tower radar for identifying and separating aerodrome traffic.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of air navigation for air traffic services purposes
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23463.
15554 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the earth and its divisions for air traffic services purposes; direction, bearings, speeds, time, and altimetry for air traffic services purposes; and visual navigation procedures for air traffic services purposes.
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Demonstrate knowledge of aviation human factors for air traffic services purposes
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23465.
15556 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the concepts and principles involved in aviation human factors as they relate to air traffic services; the limitations of human performance as they relate to the provision of air traffic services; and factors that affect human communication and team work within an aviation environment.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of principles of flight for air traffic services purposes
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23466.
15557 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: aircraft principles of flight for air traffic services purposes; aircraft instrumentation and flight control surfaces for air traffic services purposes; and the effects of atmospheric phenomena on the principles of flight, for air traffic services purposes.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of navigation for air traffic services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15554. This unit standard, unit standard 23455, and unit standard 23464 have been replaced by unit standard 28045.
23463 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the properties of the earth, in relation to navigation, and the methods used to express position and direction for air traffic services (ATS); demonstrate knowledge of relevant maps and charts associated with aviation and ATS; demonstrate knowledge of navigation procedures for ATS; and describe and differentiate between various aviation time references for ATS.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of flight and aircraft performance for air traffic services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15557. This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 28044.
23466 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify the types of aircraft that operate within New Zealand; demonstrate knowledge of the aerodynamic principles of flight and how these affect the performance of aircraft; describe the changes in aircraft performance as atmospheric conditions change; and demonstrate knowledge of atmospheric and man-made phenomena to aircraft, and their effect on performance.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of the skills required for flight radiotelephone operator's rating
Version 3
23472 Unit Standard 5 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate: the correct manipulation and adjustment of the controls of aeronautical radiotelephone equipment (ARTE); the ability to transmit and receive spoken messages including emergency communications; and knowledge of emergency communications.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 28
Standard-setting body:
Level 4
Provide aerodrome flight information service
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
15532 Unit Standard 25 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: give ground traffic instructions; advise and provide aerodrome traffic information to aircraft entering, leaving, and operating within the aerodrome traffic circuit; scan and manage the dynamic working environment; provide a flight information service to aircraft; fulfill obligations with regard to flight planning and handling; demonstrate knowledge of the requirements for providing an alerting service to aircraft; utilise and manage the equipment and facilities; and fulfill obligations for administrative support tasks.
Standard-setting body:
Provide aeronautical fixed telecommunication network supervision
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15537 Unit Standard 18 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN); monitor the AFTN message switch; demonstrate knowledge of ICAO message procedures; handle distress and urgency messages; utilise workstation command; validate meteorological messages; and take message tracer action.
Standard-setting body:
Provide air traffic services control of aerodrome traffic under simulated conditions
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15540 Unit Standard 21 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: give ground traffic instructions under simulated conditions; instruct, advise, and provide information to aircraft entering, leaving, and operating within the aerodrome control zone, under simulated conditions; observe and control the dynamic working environment, under simulated conditions; and demonstrate knowledge of the procedures to be followed in the event of aerodrome emergency.
Standard-setting body:
Provide air traffic services area radar control of air traffic under simulated conditions
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23456.
15542 Unit Standard 12 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able, in an area control environment and under simulated conditions, to: describe and demonstrate the procedures applicable to the use of radar to identify aircraft; demonstrate an ability to interpret displayed radar information relating to the movement of air traffic; describe and demonstrate the procedures applicable to, and method of, radar vectoring; describe and apply separation standards to the provision of radar control of air traffic; describe and demonstrate the procedures applicable to the provision of a radar flight information service; describe and demonstrate the procedures applicable to the use of radar in providing assistance to aircraft in emergency; describe and demonstrate the procedures relating to coordination and transfer of control in the provision of radar services; and demonstrate an ability to maintain the flow of air traffic in the radar environment.
Standard-setting body:
Provide air traffic services approach radar control of air traffic under simulated conditions
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
15543 Unit Standard 12 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able, in an approach control environment and under simulated conditions, to: describe and demonstrate the procedures applicable to the use of radar to identify aircraft; demonstrate an ability to interpret displayed radar information relating to the movement of air traffic; describe and demonstrate the procedures applicable to, and method of, radar vectoring; describe and apply separation standards to the provision of radar control of air traffic; describe and demonstrate the procedures applicable to the provision of a radar flight information service; describe and demonstrate the procedures applicable to the use of radar in providing assistance to aircraft in emergency; describe and demonstrate the procedures relating to coordination and transfer of control in the provision of radar services; and demonstrate an ability to maintain the flow of air traffic.
Standard-setting body:
Provide air traffic service non radar area control of air traffic under simulated conditions
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
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15546 Unit Standard 12 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe and demonstrate the separations and procedures applicable to the provision of non radar area control, under simulated conditions; describe and demonstrate the procedures relating to coordination and transfer of control in the provision of non radar area control, under simulated conditions; describe and demonstrate the procedures relating to the provision of a flight information service in a non radar area control environment, under simulated conditions; demonstrate an ability to maintain the flow of air traffic in a non radar area control environment, under simulated conditions; and describe and demonstrate the procedures relating to assistance to aircraft in an emergency and the provision of an alerting service in a non radar area control environment, under simulated conditions.
Standard-setting body:
Use an Oceanic air traffic data processing system and control system under simulated conditions
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23461.
15551 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate an ability to operate the physical workstation, under simulated conditions; demonstrate knowledge of the Oceanic control system (OCS) message management system; demonstrate an ability to use the aircraft situation display (ASD), under simulated conditions; demonstrate an ability to process all in-coming and out-going data, under simulated conditions; demonstrate ability to use the datalink system as applied to OCS, under simulated conditions; demonstrate ability to ensure separation of aircraft, under simulated conditions; demonstrate an ability to satisfy coordination requirements, under simulated conditions; demonstrate an ability to provide a safe service in the event of equipment malfunction or failure, under simulated conditions; and describe the local area and its environs as they relate to aviation.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of aviation meteorology for air traffic services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15519. This unit standard, unit standard 23463, and unit standard 23464 have been replaced by unit standard 28045.
23455 Unit Standard 4 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the composition of the atmosphere and various meteorological phenomena that may be encountered in the provision of air traffic services (ATS); demonstrate knowledge of standard meteorological reports, the abbreviations and terminology used, and types of information available to pilots from ATS; and demonstrate the ability to apply meteorological observations and complete appropriate reports.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of navigation aids used in air traffic services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15555. This unit standard, unit standard 23455, and unit standard 23463 have been replaced by unit standard 28045.
23464 Unit Standard 2 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the principle operations of radio and electronic aids for navigation used in the air traffic services (ATS) environment; and the principle properties and applications of various navigational aids used in the ATS environment.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of aviation human factors for air traffic services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15556. This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 28049.
23465 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and principles involved in aviation human factors as they relate to air traffic services (ATS); demonstrate knowledge of the limitations of human performance as they relate to ATS; describe the causes of stress, identify symptoms of personal stress and apply stress management techniques for ATS; and identify the requirements of working in an operational team within the ATS environment.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of emergency and alerting services for air traffic services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard and unit standard 23471 have been replaced by unit standard 28046.
23467 Unit Standard 3 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the emergency and alerting service beacons and phases for aircraft operations in emergency situations; the purpose of emergency plans used in emergency situations; and the structure and function of the rescue coordination centre.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of air traffic services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard and unit standard 23467 have been replaced by unit standard 28046.
23471 Unit Standard 7 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the principal roles and structure of governing bodies and organisations associated with the provision of air traffic services (ATS) in New Zealand; describe the rules, procedures, and publications governing the provision of ATS in New Zealand; demonstrate knowledge of the principal terminology and phraseology used in the provision of ATS and use of associated equipment; and describe the ATS rules and procedures for aircraft operations in standard operational environments.
Standard-setting body:
Level 5
Manage the aeronautical fixed telecommunication network and aeronautical database operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
15529 Unit Standard 35 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: develop and promulgate aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) operational procedures; develop and maintain database templates; develop and maintain AFTN personal computer workstation (PCWS) forms; liaise with clients and customers; develop and test software; provide workplace documentation for operational processes; report and analyse software faults; edit static and basic data in aeronautical database; provide database security; develop and maintain database pattern files; and edit flight plan database tables.
Standard-setting body:
Manage an international NOTAM office for air traffic services
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
15539 Unit Standard 24 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: develop and promulgate NOTAM Office (NOF) operational procedures; liaise with clients; provide workplace documentation for operational processes; and construct international pre-flight information bulletins.
Standard-setting body:
Provide air traffic service non radar approach control of air traffic under simulated conditions
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23459.
15548 Unit Standard 30 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe and demonstrate the separations and procedures applicable to the provision of non radar approach control, under simulated conditions; describe and demonstrate procedures relating to coordination and transfer of control in the provision of non radar approach control, under simulated conditions; describe and demonstrate procedures relating to the provision of a flight information service in a non radar approach control environment, under simulated conditions; demonstrate an ability to maintain the flow of air traffic in a non radar approach control environment, under simulated conditions; and describe and demonstrate procedures relating to assistance to aircraft in an emergency and the provision of an alerting service in a non radar approach control environment, under simulated conditions.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of area control radar for air traffic services under simulated conditions
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15542. This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 28048.
23456 Unit Standard 13 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the technical principles of primary and secondary area control radar for air traffic service (ATS) under simulated conditions; area control radar procedures for ATS; and managing traffic situations and apply area control radar procedures.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of aerodrome and/or area flight information services for ATS under simulated conditions
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
23469 Unit Standard 27 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of essential flight information services for air traffic services (ATS) under simulated conditions; demonstrate knowledge of New Zealand's geographical features and common reporting points to atmospheric pressure at nautical height zones, airspace, and flight information frequencies; demonstrate flight radio telephone operators (FRTO) communication procedures; and demonstrate knowledge of managing the flight plan system and apply flight information procedures.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of the use of radar in the tower environment under simulated conditions
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 28043.
23474 Unit Standard 13 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the basic operational characteristics and limitations of radar for air traffic services (ATS) under simulated conditions; demonstrate knowledge of radar control for ATS under simulated conditions; and demonstrate knowledge of the various parts of the air traffic management system (ATMS).
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of non-radar area control for air traffic services under simulated conditions
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 28047.
23477 Unit Standard 56 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the separations and procedures applicable to the provision of non-radar area control for air traffic services (ATS) under simulated conditions; and demonstrate knowledge of managing traffic situations and apply area approach control procedures under simulated conditions.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of the use of ATS and simulation equipment in a tower environment under simulated conditions
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 23474.
28043 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the basic operational characteristics and limitations of radar for air traffic services (ATS); demonstrate knowledge of radar control for air traffic services; demonstrate knowledge of the various parts of the air traffic management system (ATMS) under simulated conditions; demonstrate knowledge of the basic working principles of equipment in use in air traffic services; and, demonstrate knowledge of equipment used for simulated piloting in an air traffic services environment.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 28
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of flight and aircraft performance for air traffic services
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 23466.
28044 Unit Standard 12 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify the types of aircraft that operate relevant to the air traffic services operating environment; demonstrate knowledge of the aerodynamic principles of flight and aircraft performance; describe the main operating systems of modern day aircraft; describe the changes in aircraft performance as atmospheric conditions change; and demonstrate knowledge of atmospheric and man-made phenomena to aircraft, and their effect on performance.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 28
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of aeronautical meteorology and air navigation for air traffic services
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2026.
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 23455, unit standard 23463, and unit standard 23464. This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 33165 and unit standard 33167.
28045 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the composition of the atmosphere and various meteorological phenomena that may be encountered in the provision of air traffic services; demonstrate knowledge of standard meteorological reports, the abbreviations and terminology used, and types of information available to pilots from air traffic services; demonstrate the ability to apply meteorological observations and complete appropriate reports; describe the properties of the earth, in relation to navigation, and the methods used to express position and direction for air traffic services; demonstrate knowledge of relevant maps and charts associated with aviation and air traffic services; describe and differentiate between various aviation time references for air traffic services; demonstrate knowledge of Visual Flight Rules (VFR) navigation procedures for air traffic services; demonstrate knowledge of the principle operations of radio and electronic aids for navigation used in the air traffic service environment; and demonstrate knowledge of the principle properties and applications of various navigation aids used in the air traffic service environment.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of air law and operational procedures relevant to air traffic services
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 23467 and unit standard 23471.
28046 Unit Standard 12 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the principal roles and structure of national and international governing bodies and organisations associated with the provision of air traffic services; demonstrate knowledge of personnel licensing and rating requirements for the provision of air traffic services; demonstrate knowledge of the rules, procedures, and publications governing the provision of air traffic services in New Zealand; demonstrate knowledge of responsibilities and procedures for the reporting of accidents and incidents, and initial actions applicable to air traffic services; demonstrate knowledge of the principal terminology and phraseology used in the provision of air traffic services, and use of associated equipment; describe the rules and procedures for aircraft operations in standard operational environments; and, describe the procedures associated with the provision of an alerting service and actions in the event of an emergency.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 28
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply, principles of human performance in air traffic services
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 23465.
28049 Unit Standard 12 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and principles involved in aviation human performance as they relate to air traffic services; demonstrate knowledge of information processing and decision-making in the context of an ultra safe industry; demonstrate knowledge of situational awareness in an air traffic services environment; demonstrate knowledge of principles of, and the threats to, effective communication in air traffic services; describe the causes of stress, symptoms of personal stress, and stress management techniques for air traffic services; demonstrate knowledge of the principal theories behind Threat and Error Management and apply skill-based tools as countermeasures; explain principles of effective teamwork in an air traffic services environment; and explain the impact of the physical environment on human performance in an air traffic services environment.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 28
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of aeronautical meteorology for air traffic services
Version 1 This unit standard and unit standard 33167 replaced unit standard 28045.
33165 Unit Standard 12 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the principal properties, structure, and composition of the earth''s atmosphere; the methods and properties of heat transfer in the atmosphere and general weather circulations and how it relates to global and regional weather patterns; the principles of atmospheric stability; how clouds are formed and identify different cloud types; how wind is generated in the atmosphere and its effect on aviation; and standard meteorological reports, the abbreviations and terminology used, and types of information available to pilots from air traffic services; and, describe the various meteorological factors that impact on the provision of air traffic services and aircraft performance.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 28
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of air navigation for air traffic services
Version 1 This unit standard and unit standard 33165 replaced unit standard 28045.
33167 Unit Standard 12 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the shape and properties of the Earth, in relation to navigation, and the methods used to express position and direction for air traffic services; demonstrate knowledge of relevant maps and charts associated with aviation and air traffic services; describe and differentiate between various aviation time references; describe Visual Flight Rules (VFR) navigation procedures for air traffic services; demonstrate knowledge of the concepts that determine how navigation aids can be used in the provision of air traffic services; and demonstrate knowledge of the principal properties and applications of various navigation aids used in the air traffic service environment.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 28
Standard-setting body:
Level 6
Provide air traffic services control of aerodrome traffic on site
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
15541 Unit Standard 60 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of local airfield agencies, facilities, and procedures; Describe the local area and environs as they relate to the provision of air traffic services; give ground traffic instructions, on site; instruct, advise, and provide information to aircraft entering, leaving, and operating within the aerodrome control zone, on site; observe and control the dynamic working environment, on site; demonstrate procedures for providing an alerting service to aircraft in the aerodrome environment; demonstrate procedures to be followed in the event of aerodrome emergency; and fulfill obligations for administrative support tasks.
Standard-setting body:
Provide air traffic services area radar control of air traffic, on site
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23457, and unit standard 23476.
15544 Unit Standard 60 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able in an area radar control environment and on site, to: describe the local area and environs as they relate to the provision of air traffic services; describe and apply procedures for the use of radar to identify aircraft; interpret displayed radar information relating to the movement of air traffic; describe and apply procedures for, and method of, radar vectoring; describe and apply separation standards to the provision of radar control of air traffic; describe and apply procedures for the provision of a radar flight information service; describe and apply procedures for the use of radar in providing assistance to aircraft in emergency; describe and apply procedures relating to coordination and transfer of control in the provision of radar services; and maintain the flow of air traffic.
Standard-setting body:
Provide air traffic services approach radar control of air traffic, on site
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23458.
15545 Unit Standard 60 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able in an approach radar control environment and on site, to: describe the local area and environs as they relate to the provision of air traffic services; describe and apply procedures for the use of radar to identify aircraft; interpret displayed radar information relating to the movement of air traffic; describe and apply procedures for, and method of, radar vectoring; describe and apply separation standards to the provision of radar control of air traffic; describe and apply procedures for the provision of a radar flight information service; describe and apply procedures for the use of radar in providing assistance to aircraft in emergency; describe and apply procedures relating to coordination and transfer of control in the provision of radar services; and maintain the flow of air traffic.
Standard-setting body:
Provide air traffic service non radar area control of air traffic on site
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2
15547 Unit Standard 60 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe the local area and environs as they relate to the provision of air traffic services; describe and apply the separations and procedures for the provision of non radar area control on site; describe and procedures relating to coordination and transfer of control in the provision of non radar area control on site; describe and apply procedures relating to the provision of a flight information service in a non radar area control environment, on site; maintain the flow of air traffic in a non radar area control environment, on site; and describe and apply procedures relating to assistance to aircraft in an emergency and the provision of an alerting service in a non radar area control environment, on site.
Standard-setting body:
Provide air traffic service non radar approach control of air traffic on site
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23460.
15549 Unit Standard 60 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the local area and environs as they relate to the provision of air traffic services; describe and apply the separations and procedures for the provision of non radar approach control, on site; describe and apply procedures relating to coordination and transfer of control in the provision of non radar approach control, on site; describe and apply procedures relating to the provision of a flight information service in a non radar approach control environment, on site; maintain the flow of air traffic in a non radar approach control environment, on site; and describe and apply procedures relating to assistance to aircraft in an emergency and the provision of an alerting service in a non radar approach control environment, on site.
Standard-setting body:
Use an Oceanic air traffic data processing system and control system on site
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 2 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23462.
15552 Unit Standard 15 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: operate the physical workstation, on site; use the Oceanic control system (OCS) message management system, on site; use the aircraft situation display (ASD), on site; process all in-coming and out-going data, on site; use the datalink system as applied to OCS, on site; demonstrate an ability to ensure separation of aircraft, on site; satisfy coordination requirements, on site; and provide a safe service in the event of equipment malfunction or failure, on site.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate approach control procedural for air traffic services under simulated conditions
Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15548.
23459 Unit Standard 60 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of approach control procedures for the provision of air traffic services; and analyse and manage traffic situations and apply approach control procedures under simulated conditions.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 28
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of ADS systems for air traffic services under simulated conditions
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3
23461 Unit Standard 60 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of automated dependant surveillance (ADS) and oceanic procedures for the provision of air traffic services; demonstrate knowledge of managing the oceanic control system (OCS) and its functionality under simulated conditions; demonstrate knowledge of managing datalink for the provision of air traffic services under simulated conditions; and analyse and manage traffic situations and apply ADS procedures under simulated conditions.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate oceanic air-ground rules and procedures for air traffic services on site
Version 4
23468 Unit Standard 75 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of oceanic air-ground procedures for air traffic services; analyse and manage traffic situations and apply oceanic air-ground procedures on site; and reflect on and self-manage performance in relation to own work environment.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 28
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate aerodrome control for air traffic services under simulated conditions
Version 4
23473 Unit Standard 45 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of aerodrome control procedures for the provision of air traffic services; and analyse and manage traffic situations and apply aerodrome control procedures under simulated conditions.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 28
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate aerodrome and/or area flight information services for air traffic services on site
Version 5
23475 Unit Standard 75 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of flight information procedures for air traffic services; analyse and manage the flight plan system and apply flight information procedures on site; and reflect on and self-manage performance in relation to own work environment.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 28
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate area control procedural for air traffic services under simulated conditions
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 23477.
28047 Unit Standard 30 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of area control procedures for the provision of air traffic services; and analyse and manage traffic situations and apply area control procedures under simulated conditions.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 28
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate area control surveillance for air traffic services under simulated conditions
Version 2 This unit standard replaced unit standard 23456.
28048 Unit Standard 30 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the technical principles of surveillance systems for air traffic services; demonstrate knowledge of area control surveillance procedures for the provision of air traffic services; and analyse and manage traffic situations and apply area control surveillance procedures under simulated conditions.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 28
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate approach control surveillance for air traffic services under simulated conditions
Version 2
29413 Unit Standard 30 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of the technical principles of surveillance systems for air traffic services; demonstrate knowledge of approach control surveillance procedures for the provision of air traffic services; and analyse and manage traffic situations and apply approach control surveillance procedures under simulated conditions.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 28
Standard-setting body:
Level 7
Demonstrate area control surveillance for air traffic services on site
Version 3 This unit standard and unit standard 23476 replaced unit standard 15544.
23457 Unit Standard 75 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of area control surveillance procedures for the provision of air traffic services; analyse and manage traffic situations and apply area control surveillance procedures on site; and reflect on and self-manage performance in relation to own work environment.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 28
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate approach control surveillance for air traffic services on site
Version 4
23458 Unit Standard 75 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate approach control surveillance for the provision of air traffic services; analyse and manage traffic situations and apply approach control surveillance procedures on site; and reflect on and self-manage performance in relation to own work environment.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 28
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate approach control procedural for air traffic services on site
Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15549.
23460 Unit Standard 75 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of approach control procedures for the provision of air traffic services; analyse and manage traffic situations and apply approach control procedures on site; and reflect on and self-manage performance in relation to own work environment.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 28
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate knowledge of ADS systems for air traffic services on site
This standard has expired and is no longer available.
Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15552.
23462 Unit Standard 75 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of automated dependant surveillance (ADS) and oceanic procedures for the provision of air traffic services; analyse and manage traffic situations and apply ADS procedures on site; and reflect on and self-manage performance in relation to own work environment.
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate aerodrome control for air traffic services on site
Version 3
23470 Unit Standard 75 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of aerodrome control procedures for the provision of air traffic services; analyse and manage traffic situations and apply aerodrome control procedures on site; and reflect on and self-manage performance in relation to own work environment.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 28
Standard-setting body:
Demonstrate area control procedural for air traffic services on site
Version 3 This unit standard and unit standard 23457 replaced unit standard 15544.
23476 Unit Standard 75 Credits
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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of area control procedures for the provision of air traffic services; analyse and manage traffic situations and apply area control procedures on site; and reflect on and self-manage performance in relation to own work environment.
Consent & Moderation Requirements:
CMR 28
Standard-setting body:
Data as at 2024-04-29 23:01:16.213