Domain - Aircraft Operation

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Level 2

Demonstrate knowledge and use of flight radio for pilots
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23424.

15030 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge: of flight radio telephony and of the responsibilities of the users of flight radio telephony; and use of radiotelephone equipment; and use of standard radio telecommunications phraseology; and use of radio telephony procedures; and use of emergency radio telephony procedures. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a private pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - ATTTO - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation - Aircraft Operation Advisory Group

Demonstrate knowledge of human factors for visual flight of single pilot aircraft
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23425.

15031 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: human physiology and the effects of flying on health; aviation psychology and stress management; sleep and fatigue; and social psychology and flight deck management. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a private pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - ATTTO - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation - Aircraft Operation Advisory Group

Demonstrate knowledge of navigation and flight planning for private aircraft operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23426.

15032 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the earth and its divisions for flight navigation purposes; navigation terms and direction on the earth; solution of navigation problems and of aeronautical charts; pilot navigation and mental dead reckoning; and flight planning for visual flight of light aircraft. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a private pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - ATTTO - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation - Aircraft Operation Advisory Group

Demonstrate technical knowledge of piston engined aircraft used in private aircraft operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard and unit standard 15035 have been replaced by unit standard 23431.

15033 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the: types of aircraft piston engines used in private aircraft operations, their associated systems and componentry; the electrical system; pressure instruments; gyroscopic instruments; magnetic compass; and propellers of light piston engined aircraft. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a private pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - ATTTO - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation - Aircraft Operation Advisory Group

Demonstrate knowledge of air law for private aircraft operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23427.

15034 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of air law requirements and application for: aircraft administration, operations, and for pilots and passengers; aerodromes, airspace, and air traffic services; flight planning, radio communications, and meteorological minima; right of way rules, heights, and cruising levels; and miscellaneous operations and emergencies, accidents, and incidents. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a private pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - ATTTO - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation - Aircraft Operation Advisory Group

Demonstrate knowledge of principles of flight and performance for private aircraft operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard and unit standard 15033 have been replaced by unit standard 23431.

15035 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: aircraft types used for private operations and the components and construction of their airframes; principles of flight; and performance of aircraft used for private operations under visual flight rules. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a private pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - ATTTO - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation - Aircraft Operation Advisory Group

Demonstrate knowledge of meteorology for private aircraft operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23428.

15036 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the atmosphere; the synoptic features of meteorology; the physical processes of meteorology; and the meteorological organisation and documentation for private aircraft operations under visual flight rules. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a private pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - ATTTO - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation - Aircraft Operation Advisory Group

Describe survival skills for a pilot

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Version 3

26201 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe post-crash land and sea survival skills for a pilot.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Describe aviation technology

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Version 3

26202 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe aviation technology.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate glider ground handling

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Version 4

26833 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe glider pilot training and the basic principles of flight; demonstrate glider ground manoeuvring, safety, and airfield environment; and demonstrate glider ground operations.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Level 3

Demonstrate knowledge of meteorology for commercial aircraft operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26206.

15350 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the atmosphere and synoptic features of meteorology; the physical processes of meteorology; meteorological documentation; and climatology for air transport operations within New Zealand and the Pacific. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a commercial pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate knowledge of principles of flight and performance for commercial aircraft operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26208.

15352 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the atmosphere, elements of physics relating to aerodynamics, aerodynamic theory; ground handling of aircraft, propeller theory, asymmetric flight, and effects of wind shear; and aircraft performance. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a commercial pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate knowledge of air law for instrument flight
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26806.

15354 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the Civil Aviation Rules; the Airman's Information Publication Planning Manual; and the Instrument Flight Guide for instrument flight. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for the instrument rating.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate knowledge of air law for commercial aircraft operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26203.

15355 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: air law requirements and application for aircraft, pilots, and aerodromes; air law requirements and application for flight planning, meteorological minima, miscellaneous operations and emergencies, accidents and incidents, for air transport operations. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a commercial pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate knowledge of air law for airline transport operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26807.

15356 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the Civil Aviation Act; the Civil Aviation Rules; the Aeronautical Information Publication Planning Manual; the Instrument Flight Guide; and the Customs and Quarantine legislation. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for an airline transport pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate technical knowledge of aircraft other than heavy jets
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26209.

15357 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the types of aircraft piston engines used in commercial aircraft operations, their associated systems, and componentry; magnetism and electricity; aircraft instruments; airframes, and associated systems; and weight and balance, handling of aircraft, and effects of propellers on engine performance. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a commercial pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate knowledge of navigation and flight planning for commercial aircraft operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26204.

15362 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: flight navigation; and prepare a flight plan; and calculate equitime point and point of no return. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a commercial pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate knowledge of flight instructional techniques
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26218.

16331 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: learning theory; and application of instructional aids and techniques; lesson planning; and techniques of applied instruction. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi (Advisory Circular 61) of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a flight instructor's rating.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate knowledge and use of flight radiotelephony for aircraft operations

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Version 3

23424 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for aircraft operations, able to describe basic radio wave propagation; and demonstrate knowledge of radio equipment and its use.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of human factors for private aircraft operations

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Version 3

23425 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for private aircraft operations in accordance with Subject No 10, able to demonstrate knowledge of: general human factors; physiology and the effects of flight; flying and health; aviation psychology; ergonomics in relation to flying; and first aid and survival.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of air navigation and flight planning for private aircraft operations

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Version 3

23426 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for private aircraft operations in accordance with Subject No 6, able to demonstrate knowledge of: fundamentals of air navigation; aeronautical maps and charts; mental dead or deduced reckoning; flight planning; and visual navigation procedures; and to use a circular slide rule to calculate computations.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of air law for private aircraft operations

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Version 3

23427 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for private aircraft operations in accordance with Subject No 4, able to demonstrate knowledge of: aviation legislation; personnel licensing requirements; airworthiness of aircraft and aircraft equipment; general operating and flight rules; flight planning and preparation; air traffic services; airspace, aerodromes, and heliports; and emergencies, incidents, and accidents.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of meteorology for private aircraft operations

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Version 3

23428 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are in accordance with Subject No 8, able to demonstrate knowledge of meteorology for private aircraft operations.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate aircraft technical knowledge and principles of flight for private aircraft operations

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Version 3

23431 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for private aircraft operations in accordance with Subject No 12, able to demonstrate: aircraft technical knowledge used; and knowledge of the principles of flight.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate helicopter technical knowledge and principles of flight for private helicopter operations

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23432 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for private helicopter operations in accordance with Subject No 14, able to demonstrate: helicopter technical knowledge used; and knowledge of the principles of flight.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Describe and use a Global Positioning System (GPS) for a specified Visual Flight Rules (VFR) aviation activity

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Version 3

26197 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to describe GPS for a specified aviation activity; use of GPS in VFR flight planning; and VFR-GPS assisted competency in flight.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate glider winch launch as a pilot

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26834 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate glider winch launch as a pilot.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate glider aero-tow launch as a pilot

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Version 4

26835 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate glider aero-tow launch as a pilot.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of meteorological effects on UAS (uninhabited aerial systems) and UAV operations
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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27727 Unit Standard 1 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of meteorological effects on UAS (uninhabited aerial systems) and UAV operations.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of Civil Aviation Authority regulations for UAS (uninhabited aerial systems)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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27728 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of Civil Aviation Authority regulations for uninhabited aerial systems.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of inertial systems, GPS, and UAS (uninhabited aerial system) digital mapping for UAV operations
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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27729 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for uninhabited aerial vehicle operations, to demonstrate knowledge of: inertial systems and GPS (Global Positioning System); and uninhabited aerial system (UAS) digital mapping.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Work with helicopters

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423 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate safe procedures for working with helicopters; manage a safe landing site; and demonstrate simulated survival procedures for a crashed helicopter.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Level 4

Demonstrate knowledge of navigation and flight planning for instrument flight
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26808.

15359 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: charts and the use of charts; navigation and use of navigational aids; and flight planning for instrument flight. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for the instrument rating.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate knowledge of human factors for commercial and airline transport operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26205.

15361 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: basic physiology and effects of flight; health, disease, and hazards with respect to flying; human information processing, memory, perception, and behaviour; stress and stress management; sleep and fatigue; risk management, judgement and decision making; personality, social psychology, and flight deck management; and ergonomics and automation complacency for commercial and airline transport operations. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a commercial as well as an air transport pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate knowledge of instruments and navigational aids for instrument flight
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26811.

15364 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: flight instruments; radio propagation and visual landing aids; and radio navigation aids for instrument flight. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for the instrument rating.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate flying skills for a private pilot's licence
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 23429 and unit standard 23430.

16319 Unit Standard 7 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate: general knowledge for a flight test; pre-flight checks and procedures; aircraft take-off procedures; in-flight competence; emergency flying procedures; and rejoin and circuiting procedures for a private pilot's licence. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a private pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - ATTTO - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation - Aircraft Operation Advisory Group

Demonstrate knowledge and skills for type rating for gas turbine aircraft
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3

16330 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the basic principles of gas; gas turbine engine types and componentry; gas turbine engine supporting systems; gas turbine engine operation, performance and protection; and skills in a practical simulation exercise. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi (Advisory Circular 61) of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a type rating for a basic gas turbine propelled aircraft.

Standard-setting body:

Te P?kenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Demonstrate flying skills for a private pilot licence (aeroplane)

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23429 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for a private pilot licence (aeroplane), able to demonstrate: general knowledge for an aeroplane flight test; pre-flight checks and procedures for aeroplanes; aeroplane take-off procedures; in-flight competence; emergency flying procedures; rejoin, circuiting, and landing procedures; and post flight procedures.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate flying skills for a private pilot licence (rotary)

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23430 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for a private pilot''s licence (rotary), able to demonstrate: general knowledge for a helicopter flight test; pre-flight checks and procedures for a helicopter; helicopter take-off procedures; in-flight competence; emergency flying procedures; landing procedures; join and circuiting procedures; and post-flight procedures.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate flying skills to enable first solo flight

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Version 3

23433 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate: pre-flight checks and procedures; aircraft ground manoeuvring and take-off procedures; in-flight competence under supervision of an instructor; and circuiting procedures prior to a first solo flight.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate instrument flying skills for a private pilot licence

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23434 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate: limited panel instrument flying skills using basic instruments only; and full panel instrument flying for a private pilot''s licence.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate cross-country navigation skills for a private pilot licence

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23435 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate: pre-flight preparation procedures for cross-country flying; in-flight procedures; turning point procedures; diversion procedures; and post-flight procedures.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate aviation-specific oral English language proficiency

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26198 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate aviation-specific oral English language proficiency.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of, and skills for, night flying for a private pilot licence

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Version 3

26199 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate: knowledge of vision for night flying; knowledge of visual illusions for night flying, flight preparation for night flying; operating a VFR flight at night; and emergency procedures at night.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Fly a glider to gain a Gliding New Zealand Solo Pilot certificate

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26836 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, to Gliding New Zealand Solo Pilot standards, able to demonstrate: self-preparation checks and procedures, aircraft handling in flight, circuiting and landing procedures, minimum speed and unusual attitude competence under supervision of an instructor, and launch procedures. They are also able to complete the Gliding New Zealand Solo Pilot certificate requirements.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Fly a glider to gain a Gliding New Zealand Soaring Pilot certificate

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Version 4

26837 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, to Gliding New Zealand Soaring Pilot standards, able to: demonstrate circuit procedures, in-flight competence, thermal and ridge soaring; carry out type conversions; complete incident reporting; and demonstrate non-normal situations. They are also able to complete the Gliding New Zealand Soaring Pilot certificate requirements.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of a specific uninhabited aerial vehicle and assemble and configure its ground station
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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27720 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for a specific uninhabited aerial vehicle, to: demonstrate knowledge of the specifications, assemble ground control station, and configure ground control station.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Assemble, disassemble, and configure the airframe of an uninhabited aerial vehicle for flight
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

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27721 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to assemble, disassemble and configure the airframe of an uninhabited aerial vehicle for flight.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Prepare an uninhabited aerial vehicle for flight
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

27722 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to prepare an uninhabited aerial vehicle for flight.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Launch and recover an uninhabited aerial vehicle
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

27723 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: launch an uninhabited aerial vehicle; and recover an uninhabited aerial vehicle.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate flying skills in simulated uninhabited aerial vehicle flight
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

27724 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of uninhabited aerial vehicle flight simulation components, and knowledge of the flight simulator settings and options; and in simulated uninhabited aerial vehicle flight are able to demonstrate: aircraft handling (no wind); aircraft handling (with wind); aircraft landing; stills sensor integration; video sensor integration; emergency action; advanced flying modes; and consolidation flying.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Fly an uninhabited aerial vehicle
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

27725 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: fly an uninhabited aerial vehicle on operations by day; demonstrate knowledge of night flight operations for an uninhabited aerial vehicle; and fly an uninhabited aerial vehicle on operations by night.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of uninhabited aerial vehicle operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

27726 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of uninhabited aerial vehicle operations.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of uninhabited aerial vehicle systems and payloads
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2

27730 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for uninhabited aerial vehicles, to demonstrate knowledge of: ground control stations (GCS); types, designs, and components; and generic payloads.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Carry out aircraft underwater escape and survival

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28310 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for aircraft underwater escape and survival, able to: prepare for aircraft ditching; undertake evacuation from the aircraft; conduct rescue recovery process; and control survival hazards.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Describe and demonstrate basic helicopter safety and underwater techniques in an offshore installation environment

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Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 9580.

32095 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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This unit standard is for the induction of people to undertake helicopter safety and underwater escape training before being transported by helicopter in an energy and chemical offshore installation environment. People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify and describe helicopter safety and escape equipment, techniques, and procedures; and demonstrate escape and emergency techniques for a helicopter in the sea, for an offshore installation environment.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 79 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Administer helicopter landing operations in an energy and chemical offshore installation

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Version 1 This unit standard replaced unit standard 9581.

32096 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, on an offshore installation, able to: demonstrate knowledge of helicopter operation and safety equipment and procedures; assess helicopter hazards and their potential consequences; use and interpret documentation and maintain reports for helicopter landing operations; and locate and describe emergency procedures and contingency plans for helicopter landings.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 79 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council

Level 5

Demonstrate knowledge of meteorology for international airline transport operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26804.

15351 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: the atmosphere; physical processes of meteorology; synoptic features of meteorology; high altitude aviation meteorology; tropical meteorology and climatology; and the meteorological organisation, observations and documentation for international airline transport operations. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for an airline transport pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate knowledge of principles of flight, loading and performance for high performance aircraft
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26805.

15353 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: principles of flight; weight and balance and aircraft loading; take-off performance; and enroute and landing performance of high performance aircraft. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for an airline transport pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate technical knowledge of heavy jet transport aircraft
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3

15358 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: direct current (DC) electrics; alternating current (AC) electrics; hydraulic systems; landing gear; flight control and autopilot systems; pneumatic, air conditioning and pressurisation systems; fuel systems; and protection and emergency systems. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for an airline transport pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate knowledge of navigation for international airline transport operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26809.

15360 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: form of the earth, maps and charts; the solar system and time; and perform navigational calculations and pilot navigation for international airline transport operations. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for an airline transport pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate knowledge of flight planning for international airline transport operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26810.

15363 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: and use of a flight plan; and ability to prepare a long distance operational flight plan; and use of equi-time point and point of no return with respect to flight planning for heavy jet transport aircraft used in international airline transport operations. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for an airline transport pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate knowledge of instruments and navaids for international airline transport operations
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26812.

15365 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: magnetism and compasses; gyroscopic instruments; integrated flight instruments; pressure instruments; radio theory; the use of radio aids for navigation purposes; and radar and radar aids for international airline transport operations. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for an airline transport pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate flying skills for instrument rating in multi-engined aircraft
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26815.

16321 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: carry out pre-flight procedures; demonstrate in-flight competence under IFR; manually demonstrate aircraft control by sole reference to limited emergency flight instruments; demonstrate simulated engine failure after take-off, en route, and/or during approach; demonstrate accuracy in instrument flight procedures; and demonstrate accuracy in instrument approach procedures, under simulated instrument flight conditions, for an instrument rating in multi-engined aircraft. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for instrument rating in multi-engined aircraft.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate flying skills for instrument rating in single-engined aircraft
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26816.

16322 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: carry out pre-flight procedures; demonstrate in-flight competence under IFR; manually demonstrate aircraft control by sole reference to limited emergency flight instruments; demonstrate accuracy in instrument flying procedures; and demonstrate accuracy in instrument approach procedures for an instrument rating in single-engined aircraft. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for instrument rating in single-engined aircraft.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate competence for ILS flight approach
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26211.

16326 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of LLZ procedures; carry out an ILS approach by sole reference to instruments; and demonstrate knowledge of CAA Rules and Advisory Circulars with respect to the use of ILS under IFR. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi (Advisory Circular 61) of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate competence for multi-engine flight instruction
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26216.

16327 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: carry out pre-flight briefing instruction; carry out in-flight instruction; carry out post flight debrief instruction; teach principles of flight; teach aircraft performance; teach aircraft systems; teach weight and balance; and demonstrate knowledge of CAA Rules and Advisory Circulars with respect to privileges for a multi-engine flight instructor rating. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi (Advisory Circular 61) of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a multi-engine flight instructor's rating.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate competence for a Category C flight instructor rating
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26217.

16329 Unit Standard 16 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: carry out pre-flight briefing instruction; carry out in-flight instruction; carry out post flight debrief instruction; teach principles of flight; teach aircraft performance; teach aircraft systems; teach weight and balance and handling of aircraft; teach the use of meteorological documentation; teach cross country navigation techniques, and use of flight manual and aircraft documents; and demonstrate knowledge of CAA Rules and Advisory Circulars with respect to a Category C instructor rating. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi (Advisory Circular 61) of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a Category C flight instructor's rating.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate competence for a Category B flight instructor rating
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26212.

16332 Unit Standard 16 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: carry out pre-flight briefing instruction; carry out in-flight instruction; carry out post flight debrief instruction; teach principles of flight; teach aircraft performance; teach aircraft systems; teach weight and balance and handling of aircraft; teach the use of meteorological documentation; teach cross country navigation techniques, and use of flight manual and aircraft documents; and demonstrate knowledge of CAA Rules and Advisory Circulars with respect to student pilot privileges, private pilot licences, commercial pilot licences, and Category C and Category B instructor ratings. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi (Advisory Circular 61) of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a Category B flight instructor's rating.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate flying skills for a commercial pilot's licence
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26207.

16437 Unit Standard 18 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate: general knowledge for a flight test; pre-flight checks and procedures; visual flight procedures; full panel instrument flight test with no visual horizon; limited panel instrument flight test; visual flight turns; visual flight stalls; emergency flight procedures; and rejoin and circuiting procedures for a commercial pilot's licence. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a commercial pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate knowledge of safety management systems for an aviation environment

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26176 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for an aviation environment, able to demonstrate knowledge of: the basics of safety management; risk management procedures; hazard and incident reporting; the purpose and method for conducting safety investigations; safety performance monitoring; and the principles and methods for conducting safety audits.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of air operations for commercial operations in small aircraft and helicopters

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Version 3

26177 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of air operations for commercial operations in small aircraft and helicopters.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate cross-country navigation skills for a commercial pilot licence (aeroplane)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 5

26178 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for a commercial pilot licence (aeroplane), to demonstrate: pre-flight preparation procedures for cross-country flying; cross-country flying; in-flight procedures; and post-flight procedures.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of, and skills for, mountain flying for a commercial pilot licence (aeroplane)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26179 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People awarded with this unit standard are able, for a commercial pilot licence (aeroplane), to: demonstrate knowledge of the principles of mountain flying; maintain a horizon; demonstrate valley turns; demonstrate saddle crossing; demonstrate route finding; and demonstrate emergency procedures.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate technical knowledge of an aeroplane exceeding 5700kg MCTOW for a type rating
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26180 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for an aeroplane exceeding 5700kg MCTOW for a type rating, to demonstrate: technical knowledge; knowledge of weight and balance; and knowledge of aircraft operation.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate basic knowledge of turbine engines in accordance with Subject No 64
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26181 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate basic knowledge of turbine engines in accordance with Subject No 64.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate type rating competency for an aeroplane exceeding 5700kg MCTOW
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26182 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for type rating competence for an aeroplane exceeding 5700kg MCTOW, to demonstrate: pre-flight requirements, flight manoeuvres, instrument flight, emergency procedures, and normal and abnormal procedures.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate type rating competency for an aeroplane not exceeding 5700 kg MCTOW
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26183 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate: technical knowledge for aeroplane type rating competency; pre-flight checks and procedures; aeroplane take-off procedures; and in-flight competence.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of, and skills for, winter flying

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26184 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of preparation for aircraft operation in winter conditions, and winter aircraft take-off procedures; describe ice protection systems; winter pre-flight checks and procedures; hazards occurring in-flight during winter conditions; landing procedures for winter flying conditions; and secure an aircraft post-flight for winter flying conditions.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate flying skills for a commercial pilot licence (helicopter)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 4

26185 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for a commercial pilot licence (helicopter), to demonstrate: on-the-ground preparation; pre-flight preparation; Air Traffic Service procedures; take-off procedures; in-flight skills; joining, landing and go-round procedures; and technical functions.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of helicopter principles of flight and performance for commercial aircraft operations
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26186 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, for commercial aircraft operations in accordance with Subject No 24, demonstrate knowledge of: helicopter principles of flight and performance; power, range, and endurance; and hazardous factors of rotary flight conditions.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate general helicopter technical knowledge for commercial aircraft operations
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26187 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for commercial aircraft operations in accordance with Subject No 28, able to demonstrate knowledge of: helicopter engines and engine instruments; helicopter rotor systems; helicopter support systems; and helicopter weight and balance.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate type rating competency for single engine helicopters
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26188 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for a type rating for a single engine helicopter, to demonstrate: technical knowledge; preparation for flight; take-off procedures; flying skills; approach and landing; and emergency procedures.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate type rating competency for multi-engine helicopters
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26189 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for a flight rating for a multi-engine helicopter, to demonstrate: technical knowledge; preparation for flight; take-off procedures; flying skills; approach and landing; and emergency procedures.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of, and competencies for, mountain flying for a commercial pilot licence (helicopter)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26190 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for a commercial pilot licence (helicopter), to: demonstrate knowledge of aircraft handling in mountain flying; demonstrate aircraft handling during mountain flying; respond to weather patterns and wind awareness during mountain flying; demonstrate transit flying during mountain flying; demonstrate approach and landing to an unprepared site during mountain flying; demonstrate take-off from an unprepared site during mountain flying; demonstrate emergency procedures during mountain flying; and demonstrate application of human factors during mountain flying.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate cross-country navigation skills (day) for a commercial pilot licence (helicopter)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26191 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for a commercial pilot licence (helicopter) to demonstrate: pre-flight preparation procedures for cross-country flying (day); in-flight procedures; turning point procedures; enroute landing; diversion procedures; airmanship procedures; and post-flight procedures.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate flying skills for a commercial pilot licence (glider)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26192 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for a commercial pilot''s licence (glider), able to demonstrate: general knowledge for a glider flight test; piloting techniques for glider operations.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of glider principles of flight and operation for commercial aircraft operations
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26193 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of flight and glider operation for commercial aircraft operations as defined in AC 61-5.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate general aircraft technical knowledge for glider operations
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26194 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate general aircraft technical knowledge for glider operations as defined in AC 61-5.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate flying skills for a commercial pilot licence (balloon)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26195 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for a commercial pilot licence (balloon), to demonstrate: general knowledge for a balloon flight test; piloting techniques for balloon operations as contained in the syllabus in AC 61-5.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate technical knowledge of balloons and aerostatics
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26196 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate balloon technical knowledge and aerostatics as defined in AC 61-5.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate flying skills for the carriage of sling loads for a commercial pilot licence (helicopter)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26200 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for a commercial pilot licence (helicopter): to demonstrate: sling load pre-flight checks and procedures; and helicopter sling load take-off and flying procedures.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of air law for commercial aircraft operations
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15355.

26203 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, in accordance with Subject No 16, for commercial aircraft operations, able to demonstrate knowledge of: aviation legislation; aviation definitions and abbreviations; personnel licensing and rating requirements; airworthiness of aircraft and aircraft equipment; general operating and flight rules; air operations requirements; flight planning and preparation; Air Traffic Services; airspace, aerodromes, and heliports; and emergencies, incidents, and accidents.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of air navigation and flight planning for commercial aircraft operations
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15362.

26204 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, in accordance with Subject No 18, for commercial aircraft operations, able to: demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of air navigation; demonstrate knowledge of aeronautical charts; use a circular slide rule to perform calculations; demonstrate knowledge of flight planning; and demonstrate knowledge of visual navigation procedures.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of human factors for commercial aircraft operations
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15361.

26205 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, in accordance with Subject No 34, for commercial aircraft operations, able to demonstrate knowledge of: general human factors; physiology and the effects of flight; flying and health; aviation psychology; ergonomics in relation to flying; and also to demonstrate knowledge of first aid and survival.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of meteorology for commercial aircraft operations
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15350.

26206 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of meteorology for commercial aircraft operations in accordance with Subject No 20.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate flying skills for a commercial pilot licence (aeroplane)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 16437.

26207 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for a commercial pilot licence (aeroplane), to demonstrate: on the ground preparation; pre-flight and post-flight checks and procedures; Air Traffic Service procedures; pre take-off, take-off and after-landing procedures; in-flight competence; approach, landing and go-round procedures; and in-flight technical functions.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of aeroplane principles of flight and performance for commercial aeroplane operations
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15352.

26208 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of aeroplane principles of flight and performance for commercial aeroplane operations in accordance with Subject No 22.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate general aircraft technical knowledge for a commercial pilot licence (aeroplane)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15357.

26209 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, in accordance with Subject No 26, for commercial aircraft operations, able to demonstrate knowledge of aeroscience, aircraft performance, airframes, aircraft power plants, and aircraft ancillary systems.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate competence for GNSS flight under instrument flight rules (IFR)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 16325.

26210 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for an instrument rating, able to: demonstrate knowledge of GNSS; carry out GPS procedures by sole reference to instruments in flight; demonstrate specific knowledge of the GPS unit in use; and demonstrate knowledge of the privileges, procedures, and limitations with respect to the use of GNSS under IFR.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate competence for ILS flight approach under instrument flight rules (IFR)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 4 This unit standard replaced unit standard 16326.

26211 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for an instrument rating, able to: demonstrate knowledge of LLZ procedures; carry out an ILS approach by sole reference to instruments; and demonstrate knowledge of privileges, procedures, and limitations, with respect to the use of ILS under IFR.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of flight instructional techniques
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 16331.

26218 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, within an aviation learning environment, in accordance with Subject No 62, able to demonstrate knowledge of: how people learn; teaching methods; setting lesson aims and objectives; lesson planning; programme planning; communication models; questioning techniques; training aids; briefing and debriefing; applied instruction in the cockpit; the profile of aviation students; the qualities of an aviation instructor; the assessment of learning; and threat and error management.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of air law for instrument flight
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15354.

26806 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for instrument flight in accordance with Subject No 52, to demonstrate knowledge of: aviation legislation; personnel licensing and rating requirements; airworthiness of aircraft and aircraft equipment provisions; the general operating and flight rules; flight planning and preparation; Air Traffic Services; airspace, aerodromes, and heliports; emergencies provisions; and instrument departures and approaches provisions.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of navigation and flight planning for an instrument rating
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15359.

26808 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for an instrument rating in accordance with Subject No 54, to demonstrate knowledge of: the fundamentals of air navigation; aeronautical charts; flight planning for instrument flight; IFR navigation procedures; the use of radio aids; and GNSS.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of instruments and navigation aids for an instrument rating
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26811 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of instruments and navigation aids for an instrument rating in accordance with Subject No 56.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Fly a glider to gain a Gliding New Zealand Cross Country Pilot certificate

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26838 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, to Gliding New Zealand Cross Country Pilot standards, able to: demonstrate cross-country glider soaring and out landings; retrieve a glider; demonstrate high speed flight; conduct a rapid descent; demonstrate final glide to circuit height and non-normal situations; and fly passengers. They are also able to complete the Gliding New Zealand Cross Country Pilot certificate requirements.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Fly an aeroplane as a pilot-in-command to show preparedness for a commercial pilot flight test
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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27183 Unit Standard 30 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able as a pilot-in-command in an aeroplane, to show preparedness for a commercial pilot licence flight test by demonstrating: flying skills; cross-country navigation; instrument flight; and basic mountain flying knowledge and skills.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Fly a helicopter as a pilot-in-command to show preparedness for a commercial pilot licence flight test
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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27184 Unit Standard 25 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able as a pilot-in-command in a helicopter, to show preparedness for a commercial pilot licence flight test by demonstrating: flying skills; cross-country navigation; sling-load flying; and mountain flying knowledge and skills.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate night flying to meet the commercial pilot test (helicopter) standard
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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27185 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to show, in a helicopter; night flying; and instrument flight for night flying privilege.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate night flying as a pilot-in-command to show preparedness for a commercial pilot test (aeroplane)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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27253 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able as a pilot-in-command in an aeroplane, to show preparedness for a commercial pilot licence flight test by demonstrating: take-offs and landings for night flying privilege; and instrument flight for night flying privilege.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate competence for aerobatic flight
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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27677 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate: knowledge and skills of aerobatic flight.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Operate a helicopter with a fire bucket

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27678 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for helicopter fire bucket operations, to explain CAA Rules Part 133; and demonstrate flight planning; safe helicopter fire bucket filling; safe helicopter flight; safe helicopter management in normal and abnormal situations.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Fly a helicopter for frost protection operations

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27679 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of CAA Rules relevant to night-flying operations for frost protection; plan low level helicopter night-flying operations for frost protection; and demonstrate low level helicopter night-flying operations for frost protection.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate advanced (long-line) sling-load helicopter operations using vertical reference procedures

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27680 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to, for sling-load operations: explain CAA Rules Part 133; and demonstrate planning; preparation and rigging of sling load; pre-flight briefing; helicopter operation; management of normal and abnormal situations; post-flight activities.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate helicopter trolley take-off and landing

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27681 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate helicopter trolley take-off and landing.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Level 6

Demonstrate competence for a Category A flight instructor rating
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26813.

16318 Unit Standard 16 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: carry out pre-flight briefing instruction on any aviation related subject; carry out in-flight instruction; carry out post flight debrief instruction; teach principles of flight; teach aircraft performance; teach aircraft systems; teach weight and balance and handling of aircraft; teach the use of meteorological documentation; teach cross country navigation techniques, and use of flight manual and aircraft documents; and demonstrate knowledge of CAA Rules and Advisory Circulars with respect to all pilot licences and ratings. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi (Advisory Circular 61) of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for a Category A flight instructor's rating.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate flying skills for an international airline transport pilot's licence
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26814.

16320 Unit Standard 25 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate general knowledge for a flight test; carry out pre-flight procedures; demonstrate in flight competence under IFR; manually demonstrate aircraft control by sole reference to instruments; demonstrate simulated engine failure after take-off, under simulated instrument flight conditions in multi-engined aircraft; demonstrate accuracy in aircraft flying procedures; and demonstrate accuracy in aircraft approach procedures for an air transport pilot's licence. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for an international airline transport pilot's licence.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate competence for aerobatic flight instruction
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26214.

16323 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: carry out pre-flight briefing instruction on aerobatic flying; carry out in-flight instruction; carry out post flight debrief instruction; demonstrate knowledge of aerobatics; and demonstrate knowledge of CAA Rules and Advisory Circulars with respect to aerobatic flight instruction. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi (Advisory Circular 61) of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for aerobatic flying instructor rating.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate competence for spinning flight instruction
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26215.

16324 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: carry out pre-flight briefing instruction on spinning; carry out in-flight instruction; carry out post flight debrief instruction; demonstrate knowledge of spinning; and demonstrate knowledge of CAA Rules and Advisory Circulars with respect to spinning flight instruction. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi (Advisory Circular 61) of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for spinning flying instructor's rating.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate competence for GPS flight approach
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26210.

16325 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate general knowledge of GNSS; carry out GPS procedures by sole reference to instruments in-flight; demonstrate specific knowledge of the GPS unit in use; and demonstrate knowledge of CAA Rules and Advisory Circulars with respect to the use of GPS under IFR. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi (Advisory Circular 61) of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for night flight instruction.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate competence for night flight instruction
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 3 This unit standard has been replaced by unit standard 26213.

16328 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: carry out pre-flight briefing instruction on night flying; carry out in-flight instruction; carry out post flight debrief instruction; demonstrate knowledge of night flying; and demonstrate knowledge of CAA Rules and Advisory Circulars with respect to night flight instruction. The outcomes of this unit standard are aligned with the relevant parts of the prescribed syllabi (Advisory Circular 61) of the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and the International Civil Aviation Organisation, for night flying instructor's rating.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate competence for a Category B flight instructor rating
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 16332.

26212 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for a Category B flight instructor rating, able to: carry out pre-flight briefing instruction; carry out in-flight instruction; carry out post-flight debriefing instruction; instruct in the principles of flight; instruct in aircraft performance; instruct in aircraft systems; instruct in aircraft weight and balance; instruct in ground handling of aircraft; instruct in the use of meteorological documentation; instruct in cross-country navigation techniques; instruct in air law; instruct in the use of use of flight manual; instruct in the use of aircraft documents; instruct in student pilot privileges and limitations; and demonstrate knowledge of CAA Rules and Advisory Circulars with respect to authorisations and responsibilities of flight instructors.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate competence for night flight instruction
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 5 This unit standard replaced unit standard 16328.

26213 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: carry out pre-flight briefing instruction for night flying; carry out in-flight instruction for night flying; carry out post-flight debriefing instruction for night flying; demonstrate knowledge of night flying; and demonstrate knowledge of CAA Rules and Advisory Circulars with respect to authorisations and responsibilities of night flight instructors.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate competence for aerobatic flight instruction
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 16323.

26214 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for an flight instructor''s aerobatic instruction privilege, able to: demonstrate a professional attitude to aerobatic flight instruction; carry out ground-based instruction on aerobatic flying; carry out pre-flight briefing instruction on aerobatic flying; carry out in-flight instruction in aerobatic flying; carry out post-flight debriefing instruction for aerobatic flying; demonstrate knowledge of aerobatic flying; and demonstrate knowledge of CAA Rules and Advisory Circulars with respect to aerobatic flight instruction.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate competence for spinning flight instruction
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 16324.

26215 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for a flight instructor''s spinning privilege, able to: carry out pre-flight briefing instruction on spinning; carry out in-flight instruction; carry out post flight debriefing instruction; demonstrate knowledge of spinning; and demonstrate knowledge of CAA Rules and Advisory Circulars with respect to spinning flight instruction.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate competence for multi-engine flight instruction
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 16327.

26216 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for a flight instructor''s multi-engine instruction privilege, able to: carry out pre-flight briefing instruction; carry out in-flight instruction; carry out post-flight debriefing instruction; instruct in the principles of flight; instruct in aircraft performance; instruct in aircraft systems; instruct in weight and balance; and demonstrate knowledge of CAA Rules and Advisory Circulars with respect to a multi-engine flight instructor''s privilege.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate competence for Category C flight instructor rating
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 16329.

26217 Unit Standard 30 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for a Category C flight instructor rating, able to demonstrate: personal preparation; pre-flight briefing; flying skills; in-flight patter; handover and follow through in flight; fault analysis and correction; post-flight debriefing; knowledge of the required subjects for oral examination; instruction on aircraft documents; and the techniques of applied instruction.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of meteorology for an airline transport pilot licence
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15351.

26804 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of meteorology for an airline transport pilot licence in accordance with Subject No 42.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of advanced aerodynamics, performance and systems knowledge (aeroplane)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15353.

26805 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of advanced aerodynamics, performance and systems knowledge (aeroplane) in accordance with Subject No 48.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of air law for an airline transport pilot licence (aeroplane)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15356.

26807 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for an airline transport pilot licence (aeroplane) in accordance with Subject No 36, to demonstrate: general knowledge of air law; knowledge of personnel licensing; knowledge of the airworthiness of aircraft and aircraft equipment provisions; knowledge of general operating and flight rules; knowledge of air operations provisions; knowledge of flight planning and preparation provisions; knowledge of Air Traffic Services provisions; knowledge of airspace and aerodromes provisions; knowledge of the provisions for emergencies, incidents, and accidents; and knowledge of the provisions for instrument departures and approaches.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of flight navigation general (aeroplane and helicopter) for an airline transport pilot licence
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15360.

26809 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for an airline transport pilot licence in accordance with Subject No 38, to demonstrate knowledge of: the fundamentals of air navigation; aeronautical charts; navigation calculations; navigational procedures-IFR; flight management; and GNSS.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of flight planning for an airline transport pilot licence (aeroplane)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15363.

26810 Unit Standard 15 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for an airline transport pilot licence (aeroplane) in accordance with Subject No 40, to demonstrate knowledge of: flight planning concepts; manual flight planning; and computerised flight planning.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of instruments and navigation aids for an airline transport pilot licence (aeroplane)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 15365.

26812 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for an airline transport pilot licence (aeroplane) in accordance with Subject No 44, to demonstrate knowledge of: air data instruments; integrated flight instrument systems; warning systems; recorder systems; navigation aids; and FANS (CNS/ATM).

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate mastery for a Category A flight instructor rating (aeroplane and helicopter)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 16318.

26813 Unit Standard 20 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for a Category A flight instructor rating (aeroplane and helicopter), able to demonstrate: mastery of personal preparation; mastery of pre-flight briefing; mastery of flying skills; mastery of threat and error management; mastery of in-flight patter; mastery of facilitating student participation and practice in-flight; mastery of fault analysis and correction; mastery of post flight debriefing; mastery in teaching required subjects and mastery of the subjects for oral examination; mastery of aircraft documents; mastery of the techniques of applied instruction; mastery of night flight instruction; mastery of spinning instruction; and mastery of aerobatic flight instruction.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate flying skills for an airline transport pilot licence (aeroplane)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 16320.

26814 Unit Standard 35 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for an airline transport pilot licence (aeroplane), to demonstrate: on-the-ground preparation; pre-flight procedures; pre take-off and take-off procedures; in-flight procedures; descent, approach and landing procedures; and accuracy in aircraft flying procedures.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate flying skills for an instrument rating in multi-engine aircraft
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 16321.

26815 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for an instrument rating (IR) in a multi-engine aircraft, to demonstrate: on-the-ground preparation; in-flight competence; technical skills; and threat and error management.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate flying skills for an instrument rating in single-engine aircraft
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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Version 3 This unit standard replaced unit standard 16322.

26816 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for an instrument rating (IR) in a single-engine aircraft, to demonstrate: on-the-ground preparation; in-flight competence; technical skills; and threat and error management.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate multi-engine flight instruction for a Category A, B or C flight instructor rating (aeroplane and helicopter)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26817 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for a Category A, B or C flight instructor rating (aeroplane and helicopter), able to demonstrate: personal preparation; and knowledge and skills of multi-engine instruction.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of air law for an airline transport pilot licence (helicopter)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26818 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for an airline transport pilot licence (helicopter) in accordance with Subject No 37, to demonstrate: general knowledge of air law; knowledge of personnel licensing; knowledge of the airworthiness of aircraft and aircraft equipment provisions; knowledge of general operating and flight rules; knowledge of air operations provisions; knowledge of flight planning and preparation provisions; knowledge of Air Traffic Services provisions; knowledge of airspace, aerodromes, and heliports provisions; knowledge of the provisions for emergencies, incidents, and accidents; and knowledge of the provisions for instrument departures and approaches.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of flight planning for an airline transport pilot licence (helicopter)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26819 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for an airline transport pilot licence (helicopter) in accordance with Subject No 41, to demonstrate knowledge of: flight planning terminology; route selection; navigation plan preparation; fuel planning; and enroute diversion calculations.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of human factors for an airline transport pilot licence
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26820 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for an airline transport pilot licence in accordance with Subject No 46, to demonstrate: general knowledge of human factors; knowledge of basic physiology and effects of flight; knowledge of flying and health; knowledge of aviation psychology; knowledge of ergonomics; and knowledge of first aid and survival.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of aerodynamics and aircraft systems for an airline transport pilot licence (helicopter)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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26821 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able, for an airline transport pilot licence (helicopter) in accordance with Subject No 50, to demonstrate knowledge of: aeroscience; helicopter rotor disks; helicopter flight; hazardous flight conditions; rotor systems; instruments; integrated flight instrument systems; and warning and recording systems.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge and readiness for airline multi-crew flying operations

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27259 Unit Standard 35 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of multi-crew airline flying operations, and demonstrate multi-crew skills for airline flying operations.

Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of helicopter performance and loading for an airline transport pilot licence (helicopter)
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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27260 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People accredited with this unit standard are able, in accordance with Subject No. 51, to demonstrate knowledge of: helicopter performance; and helicopter weight and balance.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Fly an aeroplane as pilot-in-command to show preparedness for a Category C flight instructor rating
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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27390 Unit Standard 45 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, to show preparedness for a Category C flight instructor rating, able to: fly an aeroplane as a pilot-in-command; demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of flight instruction; demonstrate knowledge of theory subjects; demonstrate dual flight instructor skills; demonstrate flight instruction.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Fly a helicopter as pilot-in-command to show preparedness for a Category C flight instructor rating
This standard is expiring. The last date for assessment to take place is Fri Dec 31 00:00:00 NZDT 2027.

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27391 Unit Standard 45 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, to show preparedness for a Category C flight instructor rating, able to: fly helicopter as a pilot-in-command; demonstrate knowledge of the theory and practice of flight instruction; demonstrate knowledge of theory subjects; demonstrate dual flight instructor skills; demonstrate flight instruction.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Data as at 2024-04-18 23:01:06.38