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Qualification Title New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance Certification (Level 6) with strands in Aeroplane, Rotorcraft, Powerplant Piston, Powerplant Turbine, Electrical, Instrument, and Radio
Qualification Type Diploma
Level 6
Credits 240
Subject Area
  • Engineering and Related Technologies » Aerospace Engineering and Technology » Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Strategic Purpose Statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the aeronautical engineering industry with graduates who have attained sufficient theoretical knowledge and practical skills to certify aircraft maintenance.
The qualification covers the requirements of the subjects for the issue of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licence (AMEL) (issued under Part 66 Rule of the Civil Aviation Act 1990) without rating privileges, with the individual strands recognising the specific categories and groups as defined in CAA Part 66, to achieve employment as licenced aircraft maintenance engineers.
This qualification is intended for experienced aeronautical engineers, who want to broaden their knowledge and skills, to enable them to certify aircraft maintenance work.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Apply a detailed knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects in the areas of aircraft engineering, aircraft materials, avionics, air law, human factors, aero science - mathematics and physics, and aero science - electrical fundamentals, with the ability to combine and apply the separate elements of knowledge in a logical and comprehensive manner.

Graduates of the Aeroplane strand will also be able to:
- Make decisions on and manage, within the Aeroplane category, part or all of one or more well defined and undefined aeronautical engineering (aeroplane) activities including detailed description, operation, component location, removal/installation, and troubleshooting procedures to maintenance manual level, and making judgements regarding the scope, processes, and quality of maintenance for release to service certification.

Graduates of the Rotorcraft strand will also be able to:
- Make decisions on and manage, within the Rotorcraft category, part or all of one or more well defined and undefined aeronautical engineering (rotorcraft) activities including detailed description, operation, component location, removal/installation, and troubleshooting procedures to maintenance manual level, and making judgements regarding the scope, processes, and quality of maintenance for release to service certification.

Graduates of the Powerplant Piston strand will also be able to:
- Make decisions on and manage, within the Powerplant category (piston group), part or all of one or more well defined and undefined aeronautical engineering (piston powerplant) activities including detailed description, operation, component location, removal/installation, and troubleshooting procedures to maintenance manual level, and making judgements regarding the scope, processes, and quality of maintenance for release to service certification.

Graduates of the Powerplant Turbine strand will also be able to:
- Make decisions on and manage, within the Powerplant category (turbine group), part or all of one or more well defined and undefined aeronautical engineering (turbine powerplant) activities including detailed description, operation, component location, removal/installation, and troubleshooting procedures to maintenance manual level, and making judgements regarding the scope, processes, and quality of maintenance for release to service certification.

Graduates of the Electrical strand will also be able to:
- Make decisions on and manage, within the Electrical category, part or all of one or more well defined and undefined aeronautical engineering (electrical) activities including detailed description, operation, component location, removal/installation, and troubleshooting procedures to maintenance manual level, and making judgements regarding the scope, processes, and quality of maintenance for release to service certification.

Graduates of the Instrument strand will also be able to:
- Make decisions on and manage, within the Instrument category, part or all of one or more well defined and undefined aeronautical engineering (instrument) activities including detailed description, operation, component location, removal/installation, and troubleshooting procedures to maintenance manual level, and making judgements regarding the scope, processes, and quality of maintenance for release to service certification.

Graduates of the Radio strand will also be able to:
- Make decisions on and manage, within the Radio category, part or all of one or more well defined and undefined aeronautical engineering (radio) activities including detailed description, operation, component location, removal/installation, and troubleshooting procedures to maintenance manual level, and making judgements regarding the scope, processes, and quality of maintenance for release to service certification.
Education pathways
This qualification can provide a pathway to other training opportunities in Aeronautical Engineering.
Graduates of this qualification may also progress onto specific aircraft type or group ratings for which a number of training opportunities are available.
Graduates will continue to work towards the privileges of certifying the release to service of aircraft or their components following maintenance.
Pathway qualifications include:
New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Quality and Safety - SMS) (Level 6) [Ref: 2905]
New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Technical Support) (Level 6) [Ref: 2906]
Entry Requirements Not available
Education Organisation 2 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification
Developed By Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 2907
Status Current
Created 2015-11-04 10:40:25.0
Next Review 2027-12-31 00:00:00.0

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