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Qualification Overview
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Qualification Title | New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (General Aviation) (Level 5) with strands in Aeroplane, and Helicopter | |||
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Qualification Type | Diploma | |||
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Level | 5 | |||
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Credits | 240 | |||
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Strategic Purpose Statement |
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the General Aviation sector of the New Zealand Aviation Industry with graduates who have attained sufficient operational and theoretical knowledge and practical skills to operate as commercial pilots and/or associated support staff in flight planning and aircraft operations.
Graduates will meet the eligibility requirements to operate as commercial pilots under the appropriate New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) rules for General Aviation. |
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Graduate profile |
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and appropriate application of the CAANZ Commercial Pilot License theory subjects in air law, meteorology, flight navigation and human factors, for aeroplanes or helicopters, to exercise the privileges and limitations of a commercial pilot licence. Graduates of the Aeroplane strand will also be able to: - Independently or with another pilot prepare for, plan and fly a small single or multi-engine aircraft, operating the aircraft within its performance capabilities and limitations in accordance with the aircraft flight manual in all normal, abnormal and emergency conditions and procedures while exercising appropriate levels of judgement and command, and maintaining safe operating conditions for all geographical areas and flying conditions encountered in New Zealand, as defined and specified in CAA Rule Part 61 and applicable Advisory Circulars. Graduates of the Helicopter strand will also be able to: - Independently prepare for, plan and fly a small single-engine helicopter between one or more locations during the day or at night, operating the aircraft within its performance capabilities and limitations in accordance with the aircraft flight manual in all normal, abnormal and emergency conditions and procedures while exercising appropriate levels of judgement and command, whilst maintaining safe operating conditions for all geographical areas and flying conditions encountered in New Zealand, as defined and specified in CAA Rule Part 61 and applicable Advisory Circulars. |
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Education pathways |
On completion of this qualification, graduates may progress to the New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Level 6) with strands in Aeroplane Flight Instruction, Aeroplane Airline Preparation, Helicopter Flight Instruction, and Helicopter Airline Preparation [Ref: 3689], or higher level aviation study.
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Entry Requirements |
Evidence of meeting CAA Regulatory requirements, which may include but is not limited to:
Civil Aviation Rules Part 1, Part 12, Part 61, Part 67, Part 71, Part 91, Part 92, Part 93, Part 119, Part 135, Part 125, Part 121, and Part 137. |
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Education Organisation | 13 Organisations can assist in gaining this qualification | |||
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Developed By | Ringa Hora Services Workforce Development Council | |||
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Quality Assured By | New Zealand Qualifications Authority | |||
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Number | 3688 | |||
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Status | Current | |||
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Created | May 2017 | |||
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Next Review | December 2022 | |||
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Content | View full qualification details | |||
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