Domain - Flight Attendants

Domain - Flight Attendants

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Level 2

Demonstrate knowledge of human physiology applicable to environments at altitude
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2 This unit standard and unit standard 21838 have been replaced by unit standard 25457.

21839 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate understanding of basic physics relating to human physiology, and demonstrate knowledge of basic physiological principles that affect the human body at altitude.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Identify, as a flight attendant, major aircraft components
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 7 This unit standard, unit standard 9244, unit standard 21844, unit standard 21845, unit standard 21846, unit standard 25454, and unit standard 25457 were replaced by skill standard 40434.

9245 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of major structural and selected subsidiary aircraft components; and communicate abnormal conditions of components that may affect safety to the flight crew using aviation industry terminology.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Level 3

Manage basic medical issues affecting aircrew and passengers
This standard has expired and is no longer available.

Version 2 This unit standard and unit standard 28139 have been replaced by unit standard 25457.

21838 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of occupational hazards affecting aircrew, and demonstrate an understanding of and manage medical problems that commonly affect passengers in-flight.

Standard-setting body:

ServiceIQ - Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation

Demonstrate knowledge of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for service on board an 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 5 This unit standard, unit standard 21841, and unit standard 21842 were replaced by skill standard 40432.

21840 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: alcoholic beverages, and non-alcoholic beverages served on board an aircraft; and an alcohol server''s responsibility on board an aircraft.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of and comply with food hygiene requirements on board an 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 5 This unit standard, unit standard 21840, and unit standard 21841 were replaced by skill standard 40432.

21842 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, on board an aircraft, able to: maintain personal hygiene when handling food for distribution to passengers and crew; demonstrate hygienic storage and preparation of food for consumption by passengers and crew; demonstrate knowledge of micro-organisms that cause food spoilage, and symptoms of associated food poisoning; and explain methods to control food spoilage during delays to service delivery.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of in-flight passenger sales service
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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25456 Unit Standard 2 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify elements of acceptable in-flight passenger sales service, and provide in-flight passenger sales service in accordance with enterprise procedures.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Level 4

Provide food and beverage services on board an 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 5 This unit standard, unit standard 21840, and unit standard 21842 were replaced by skill standard 40432.

21841 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, on board an aircraft, able to: prepare food and trolleys for food and beverage service; demonstrate knowledge of special meal requirements and delivery procedures; serve food and beverages to passengers; clear used trays, items, and waste from food and beverage service to passengers; and complete stocktaking and documentation procedures following food and beverage service.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate ability to manage passengers on board an 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 5 This unit standard, unit standard 25453, and unit standard 25455 were replaced by skill standard 40433.

21843 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, on board an aircraft, able to: provide assistance during passenger seating; and demonstrate ability to identify, seat and provide care for passengers requiring specific assistance or attention.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge and use of aircraft safety and emergency equipment
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, unit standard 9244, unit standard 9245, unit standard 21845, unit standard 21846, unit standard 25454, and unit standard 25457 were replaced by skill standard 40434.

21844 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge and use of aircraft safety and emergency equipment in emergency situations.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Carry out in-flight fire fighting procedures on board an 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 5 This unit standard, unit standard 9244, unit standard 9245, unit standard 21844, unit standard 21846, unit standard 25454, and unit standard 25457 were replaced by skill standard 40434.

21845 Unit Standard 3 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, on board an aircraft, able to: demonstrate knowledge of fire suppression techniques and fire fighting equipment used; manage the extinguishment of fire; demonstrate awareness of the complications of a fire; and complete procedures following a fire.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Manage, as a flight attendant, safety procedures on board an aircraft throughout a 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 6 This unit standard, unit standard 9244, unit standard 9245, unit standard 21844, unit standard 21845, unit standard 25454, and unit standard 25457 were replaced by skill standard 40434.

21846 Unit Standard 8 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: complete normal pre-flight and in-flight safety procedures; describe management of safety procedures during abnormal flight conditions; and complete post-flight safety procedures.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of crew resource management on board an 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 4 This unit standard, unit standard 21843, and unit standard 25455 were replaced by skill standard 40433.

25453 Unit Standard 6 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of: effective teamwork, decision-making skills in an emergency situation, effective communications skills, threat and error management, and situational awareness on board an aircraft.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of security risks on board an 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 4 This unit standard, unit standard 9244, unit standard 9245, unit standard 21844, unit standard 21845, unit standard 21846, and unit standard 25457 were replaced by skill standard 40434.

25454 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of procedures for responding to security risks on board an aircraft, and document and present the results of a security incident.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate knowledge of and apply conflict management on board an 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 4 This unit standard, unit standard 21843, and unit standard 25453 were replaced by skill standard 40433.

25455 Unit Standard 5 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: explain why conflict management is important on board an aircraft; and demonstrate knowledge of and apply conflict management techniques for dealing with disruptive and unruly passengers.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Manage aviation medicine relating to aircrew and passengers
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, unit standard 9244, unit standard 9245, unit standard 21844, unit standard 21845, unit standard 21846, and unit standard 25454 were replaced by skill standard 40434. This unit standard replaced unit standard 21838 and unit standard 218

25457 Unit Standard 4 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of basic physics relating to human physiology; and demonstrate an understanding of, and manage, medical problems that commonly affect aircrew and passengers in-flight.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Provide air passenger care from point of departure to point of destination on operational flights
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 was replaced by skill standard 40435.

28390 Unit Standard 35 Credits

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This unit standard is for all operational flight attendants. People credited with this unit standard are, on operational flights, able to: complete the pre-flight preparations required of a flight attendant; prepare aircraft cabin for embarking passengers; embark passengers on to the aircraft; provide in-flight services; and disembark passengers from the aircraft.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Provide food and beverage services, and in-flight passenger service on board an aircraft

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40432 Skill Standard 20 Credits

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CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Manage passengers on board an aircraft

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40433 Skill Standard 10 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Manage safety procedures, security risks, emergencies, and aviation medicine on board an aircraft

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40434 Skill Standard 30 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Provide air passenger care from point to point on operational flights

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40435 Skill Standard 35 Credits

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Consent & Moderation Requirements:

CMR 28 Word PDF

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

Demonstrate ability to manage air services emergencies
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 7 This unit standard, unit standard 9245, unit standard 21844, unit standard 21845, unit standard 21846, unit standard 25454, and unit standard 25457 were replaced by skill standard 40434.

9244 Unit Standard 10 Credits

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People credited with this unit standard are, for an air service, able to: evaluate an emergency in an aircraft; describe the preparation of passengers and the aircraft cabin for an emergency; describe the provision of assistance to passengers in the event of an emergency; evacuate passengers under emergency conditions; and describe the management of passengers in a post-evacuation situation.

Standard-setting body:

Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council

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