National Diploma in Aviation (Safety Management Systems)
Level / 5Credits / 120
Purpose
The National Diploma in Aviation (Safety Management Systems) [Ref: 1639] is designed to improve the understanding, and the overseeing of the use, of safety management systems within the aviation environment. The qualification is intended for people who work with an Aviation Regulator or work in the aviation industry, particularly in the fields of safety and risk management, or regulatory compliance.
The qualification comprises compulsory and elective standards. The compulsory section is designed to assess a broad range of management knowledge and skills, including managing: risk; safety management systems; safety policy and objectives, assurance, and promotion; and the development and use of a safety management system implementation plan.
The elective section allows candidates to select standards relevant to their workplace and career direction. The standards focus on managing operational risk management, audits, safety management system evaluation, and safety culture review and promotion.
People holding this qualification will be able to manage the introduction and ongoing use of safety management systems, as well as the use of safety management systems as a means of compliance by the Aviation Regulator.
People who have met the requirements of this qualification will also have achieved credits towards the award of the National Diploma in Aviation (Regulatory Oversight and Governance) [Ref:1637], with which it shares credits in common. People with this qualification may also choose to undertake study towards the National Diploma in Aviation (Risk Management) [Ref: 1638].
Special Notes
It is recommended that candidates should be able to draw on present or recent experiences regarding the use and/or implementation of safety management systems.
It is recommended that candidates possess basic word processing skills and knowledge of the New Zealand aviation industry.
CreditRange
Compulsory / ElectiveLevel 5 credits / 90 / 30
Minimum totals / 90 / 30
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:
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
Compulsory standards
Elective – A minimum of 30 credits as specified
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Service Sector > Aviation > Aviation - Core
ID / Title / Level / Credit27028 / Manage risk in an aviation environment / 5 / 15
27029 / Manage an aviation organisation's safety management system / 5 / 15
27030 / Manage safety policy and objectives in an aviation organisation / 5 / 15
27031 / Manage safety assurance in an aviation organisation / 5 / 15
27032 / Manage safety promotion in an aviation environment / 5 / 15
27033 / Manage the development and use of a safety management system implementation plan in an aviation environment / 5 / 15
Elective
A minimum of 30 credits
Service Sector > Aviation > Aviation - Core
ID / Title / Level / Credit27034 / Manage operational risk management in an aviation environment / 5 / 15
27035 / Conduct audits in an aviation environment / 5 / 15
27036 / Conduct evaluation of a safety management system in an aviation environment / 5 / 15
27040 / Review and promote safety culture as part of a safety management system within an aviation organisation / 5 / 15
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / April 2011 / N/A
Standard Setting Body
ServiceIQ
PO Box 25522
Wellington 6146
Telephone0800 863 693
Fax04 817 5399
Website
Planned Review
Any person or organisation may contribute to the review of this qualification by sending feedback to the standard setting body at the above address.
Next Review / 2016Certification
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 (accredited).
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification / NZSCEDCode / Description / Code / Description
337 / Service Sector > Aviation / 080317 / Management and Commerce > Business and Management > Quality Management
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 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018