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Review of Aviation - Core unit standards 16818, 19585-19587, 20676, and 20677

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Aviation

Aviation - Core

16818, 19585-19587, 20676, 20677

 

The Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                          February 2010

 

Planned review date                                                                           December 2015

 

Summary

 

The Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation reviewed unit standards listed above in collaboration with an advisory group, consisting of providers.  Draft changes were sent out to members for comment and their views were taken into account during the review process.

 

The review was carried out as part of ATTTO's scheduled review cycle and to ensure that the standards are consistent with industry practice.  The review was also aimed at improving the clarity of the standards and removing inconsistencies.

 

Main changes

 

·      Legislation and regulations in special notes were updated.

·      Changes were made to the performance criteria and ranges to clarify the parameters for assessment.

·      The credits for standards 19585 and 19587 were increased to better reflect the time taken for training and assessment.

·      The credits for standard 20677 were decreased to better reflect the time taken for training and assessment.

 

Impact on existing accreditations

 

None.

 

Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)

 

None.

 

Impact on registered qualifications

 

Key to type of impact

Affected

The qualification lists a reviewed classification (domain or subfield) in an elective set

The qualification lists a standard that has changes to level or credits

The qualification lists a C or D category standard

Not materially affected

The qualification lists a standard that has a new title

The qualification lists a standard that has a new classification

 

The following Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation qualifications are impacted by the outcome of this review and will be updated when they are reviewed. The standards that generated the status Affected are listed in bold.

 

Qualification Title and Reference

Classification or ID

National Certificate in Aviation (Introductory) (Level 2) [Ref: 1105]

19585, 19587, 20677

National Certificate in Aviation (Core Skills) (Level 3) [Ref: 1495]

20677

 

The following table identifies a qualification developed by another SSB that is impacted by the outcome of this review. The SSB has been advised that the qualification requires revision.  The standard that generated the status Affected is listed in bold.

 

Qualification Title and Reference

Classification or ID

SSB Name

National Certificate in Cadet Forces (Foundation Skills) (Level 2) [Ref: 1374]

19585

Learning State (trading name of the Public Sector Training Organisation)

 

Detailed list of unit standards - classification, title, level, and credits

 

Key to review category

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Service Sector > Aviation > Aviation - Core

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

16818

Demonstrate knowledge of aviation industry law, systems and procedures

1

1

B

19585

Describe the development of aviation from pre World War I through to current times

2

5

8

B

19586

Identify aviation support structures, aircraft types and operations in New Zealand

2

3

B

19587

Demonstrate knowledge of internal structures in the civil aviation industry in New Zealand

2

2

3

B

20676

Demonstrate knowledge of aviation career and training options

2

3

B

20677

Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of aircraft flight

2

3

2

B