NZQA unit standard / 16818 version 5
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Title / Demonstrate knowledge of aviation industry law, systems and procedures
Level / 1 / Credits / 1
Purpose / This is an introductory unit standard intended for people wishing to gain a general overview of the structure of the aviation industry.
People credited with this unit standard will be able to demonstrate knowledge of civil aviation law, and aviation procedures and systems.
Classification / AviationAviation - Core
Available grade / Achieved

Guidance Information

1The level of knowledge required in this unit standard is that of a broad, general nature which indicates an awareness of the purpose and function of systems and procedures rather than detailed content.

2Definitions

CAA refers to the Civil Aviation Authority of NewZealand.

Safety procedures refer to a set of procedures and systems within an operational group to ensure consistency and safety during a process.

ICAO refers to the International Civil Aviation Organisation.

3Legislation relevant to this unit standard includes the Civil Aviation Act 1990.

Outcomes and performance criteria

Outcome 1

Demonstrate knowledge of civil aviation law.

Performance criteria

1.1The ICAO is described in terms of its purpose, function and status.

1.2The CAA is described in terms of its purpose, function structure and key accountabilities.

1.3The Civil Aviation Act 1990 is described in terms of its structure.

Outcome 2

Demonstrate knowledge of aviation procedures and systems.

Performance criteria

2.1Safety procedures in aviation are described in terms of their purpose and application by specific industry personnel.

Rangeair traffic controllers, pilots, flight attendants, maintenance personnel, airport ground staff.

2.2Control systems which ensure aviation safety are described in terms of their purpose and application.

Rangeapprovals and licensing; training; quality control and assurance; aircraft maintenance programmes; incident reporting and followup; personnel selection and qualification requirements.

Planned review date / 31December2023

Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions

Process / Version / Date / Last Date for Assessment
Registration / 1 / 30 August 1999 / 31 December 2020
Revision / 2 / 20 May 2003 / 31 December 2020
Review / 3 / 22 August 2005 / 31 December 2020
Review / 4 / 12 February 2010 / 31 December 2020
Review / 5 / 26 April 2018 / N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference / 0170

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