National Diploma in Air Traffic Services (Level 7) with strands in Aerodrome Control, Approach Control Procedural, Approach Control Surveillance, Area Control Procedural, Area Control Surveillance, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance
Level / 7Credits / 230-275
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2021.
Transition Arrangements
This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Diploma in Air Traffic Services (Level 7) with strands in Aerodrome Control, Approach Control Procedural, Approach Control Surveillance, Area Control Procedural, and Area Control Surveillance [Ref: 3764].
The last date for entry into programmes leading to this replaced qualification is 31 December 2019. The last date for assessment against this replaced qualification is 31 December 2021.
People currently enrolled in programmes leading to this replaced qualification may either complete requirements by 31 December 2021 or transfer to replacement qualification.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for Assessment /Registration / 1 / June 2008 / December 2016
Review / 2 / December 2014 / December 2021
Review / 3 / October 2017 / December 2021
Standard Setting Body
ServiceIQ
PO Box 25522
Wellington
Telephone 0800 863 693
National Diploma in Air Traffic Services (Level7) with strands in Aerodrome Control, Approach Control Procedural, Approach Control Surveillance, Area Control Procedural, Area Control Surveillance, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance
Credits / 230-275
Purpose
This national diploma is for people training for and working in air traffic services.
The qualification comprises core compulsory standards that represent the competencies required by all those working in the air traffic services sector, and strands that recognise the specialised applications within the sector. The configuration of the strands allows people a wide range of choice in advancing within a specialist area, and/or broadening their skills and expertise across a number of specialisations. This qualification aligns with the requirements of Civil Aviation Rule Part 65 and its related licences.
This qualification may stand alone, or lead on from the New Zealand Certificate in Air Traffic Services (Air Traffic Services Theory) (Level 5) [Ref:2230], and/or the New Zealand Diploma in Air Traffic Services (Level 6) with strands in Aerodrome Control and Approach Control Procedural, Area and Approach Control Surveillance and Area Control Procedural, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance [Ref:2231].
Career progression beyond these specialist roles is most likely to be in management, for which a range of management qualifications and/or training opportunities is available depending on the needs and aspirations of the individual.
Special Notes
Industry requirements are that a candidate must meet the eligibility requirements of the Civil Aviation Act 1990 and the Civil Aviation Rule Part 65 for an Air Traffic Services Personnel Licence.
Credit Range
Compulsory
/Aerodrome Control Strand
/Approach Control Procedural Strand
Level3 credits / 5 / - / -Level 5 credits / 75 / - / -
Level 6 credits / 45 / 60 / 60
Level 7 credits / - / 75 / 75
Minimum totals / 125 / 135 / 135
Qualification totals / 260 / 260
Approach Control Surveillance Strand
/Area Control Procedural Strand
/Area Control Surveillance Strand
Level 6 credits / - / 30 / 30Level 7 credits / 150 / 75 / 75
Minimum totals / 150 / 105 / 105
Qualification totals / 275 / 230 / 230
Automatic Dependence Surveillance Strand
Level 6 credits / 60Level 7 credits / 75
Minimum total / 135
Qualification total / 260
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NZQF National QualificationsCredit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided on the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) website: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/standards/standards-exclusion-list/.
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
Summary of Requirements
0· Compulsory standards
One of the following strands is required
0· Aerodrome Control Strand
0· Approach Control Procedural Strand
0· Approach Control Surveillance Strand
0· Area Control Procedural Strand
0· Area Control Surveillance Strand
0· Automatic Dependence Surveillance Strand
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Service Sector > Aviation > Air Traffic Services
ID / Title / Level / Credit /23472 / Demonstrate knowledge of the skills required for flight radiotelephone operator's rating / 3 / 5
23473 / Demonstrate aerodrome control for air traffic services under simulated conditions / 6 / 45
28043 / Demonstrate knowledge of the use of ATS and simulation equipment in a tower environment under simulated conditions / 5 / 15
28044 / Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of flight and aircraft performance for air traffic services / 5 / 15
28045 / Demonstrate knowledge of aeronautical meteorology and air navigation for air traffic services / 5 / 15
28046 / Demonstrate knowledge of air law and operational procedures relevant to air traffic services / 5 / 15
28049 / Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply, principles of human performance in air traffic services / 5 / 15
Aerodrome Control Strand
The following standards are required
Service Sector > Aviation > Air Traffic Services
ID / Title / Level / Credit /23459 / Demonstrate approach control procedural for air traffic services under simulated conditions / 6 / 60
23470 / Demonstrate aerodrome control for air traffic services on site / 7 / 75
Approach Control Procedural Strand
The following standards are required
Service Sector > Aviation > Air Traffic Services
ID / Title / Level / Credit /23459 / Demonstrate approach control procedural for air traffic services under simulated conditions / 6 / 60
23460 / Demonstrate approach control procedural for air traffic services on site / 7 / 75
Approach Control Surveillance Strand
Meet the requirements of all of the following sets
0· Approach Control Surveillance Compulsory
0· Approach Control Surveillance Elective
Approach Control Surveillance Compulsory
The following standard is required
Service Sector > Aviation > Air Traffic Services
ID / Title / Level / Credit /23458 / Demonstrate approach control surveillance for air traffic services on site / 7 / 75
Approach Control Surveillance Elective
A minimum of 1 standard
Service Sector > Aviation > Air Traffic Services
ID / Title / Level / Credit /23457 / Demonstrate area control surveillance for air traffic services on site / 7 / 75
23470 / Demonstrate aerodrome control for air traffic services on site / 7 / 75
Area Control Procedural Strand
The following standards are required
Service Sector > Aviation > Air Traffic Services
ID / Title / Level / Credit /23476 / Demonstrate area control procedural for air traffic services on site / 7 / 75
28047 / Demonstrate area control procedural for air traffic services under simulated conditions / 6 / 30
Area Control Surveillance Strand
The following standards are required
Service Sector > Aviation > Air Traffic Services
ID / Title / Level / Credit /23457 / Demonstrate area control surveillance for air traffic services on site / 7 / 75
28048 / Demonstrate area control surveillance for air traffic services under simulated conditions / 6 / 30
Automatic Dependent Surveillance Strand
The following standards are required
Service Sector > Aviation > Air Traffic Services
ID / Title / Level / Credit /23461 / Demonstrate knowledge of ADS systems for air traffic services under simulated conditions / 6 / 60
23462 / Demonstrate knowledge of ADS systems for air traffic services on site / 7 / 75
Transition Arrangements
Version 2
Version 2 was issued following a review in order to make changes to content.
Changes to structure and content
· The title of the qualification was changed.
· Overall credit value has increased from 148-223 to 230-275 credits dependant on strand.
· Credit value and levels for standards 23459, 23461, and 23473 have been updated to reflect the outcome of review.
· Replacement standards 28043-28049 have been added to the qualification.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards – see table below.
Credit for / Exempt from /23455, 23463, 23464 / 28045
23456 / 28048
23465 / 28049
23466 / 28044
23467, 23471 / 28046
23474 / 28043
23477 / 28047
People currently working towards version 1 of this qualification may either complete the requirements for that version or transfer their results to version 2 of the qualification.
The last date for assessments to take place for version 1 is 31 December 2016.
It is the intention of ServiceIQ that no existing candidate should be disadvantaged by the changes to this qualification. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the SSB (see contact details below).
Previous versions of the qualification
Version 1 was issued as a result of a review of the Air Traffic Services qualifications.
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, ServiceIQ and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against standards that meet the requirements of the qualification.
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the NewZealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification / NZSCED /Code / Description / Code / Description /
1330 / Service Sector > Aviation > Air Traffic Services / 031507 / Engineering and Related Technologies > Aerospace Engineering and Technology > Air Traffic Control
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Organisation with consent to assess and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Consent to assess requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) for each standard.
ServiceIQ
SSB Code 9068 / Ó New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2017