NZQF NQ Ref 1385 Version 3 Page 1 of 7 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 7 Credits 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 PO Box 25522 Wellington Telephone 0800 863 693 Email intel@serviceiq.org.nz
NZQF NQ Ref 1385 Version 3 Page 2 of 7 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 7 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 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 Procedural
NZQF NQ Ref 1385 Version 3 Page 3 of 7 Approach Control Surveillance Area Control Procedural Level 6 credits - 30 30 Level 7 credits 150 75 75 Minimum totals 150 105 105 Qualification totals 275 230 230 Automatic Dependence Surveillance Level 6 credits 60 Level 7 credits 75 Minimum total 135 Qualification total 260 Requirements for Award of Qualification Award of NZQF National Qualifications Area Control Surveillance Credit 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-exclusionlist/. 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 Compulsory standards One of the following strands is required Aerodrome Control Approach Control Procedural Approach Control Surveillance Area Control Procedural Area Control Surveillance Automatic Dependence Surveillance Detailed Requirements Compulsory
NZQF NQ Ref 1385 Version 3 Page 4 of 7 23472 Demonstrate knowledge of the skills required for flight radiotelephone operator's rating 23473 Demonstrate aerodrome control for air traffic services under simulated conditions 28043 Demonstrate knowledge of the use of ATS and simulation equipment in a tower environment under simulated conditions 28044 Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of flight and aircraft performance for air traffic services 28045 Demonstrate knowledge of aeronautical meteorology and air navigation for air traffic services 28046 Demonstrate knowledge of air law and operational procedures relevant to air traffic services 28049 Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply, principles of human performance in air traffic services 3 5 6 45 Aerodrome Control 23459 Demonstrate approach control procedural for air traffic 23470 Demonstrate aerodrome control for air traffic services on site 6 60 Approach Control Procedural 23459 Demonstrate approach control procedural for air traffic 23460 Demonstrate approach control procedural for air traffic 6 60 Approach Control Surveillance Meet the requirements of all of the following sets Approach Control Surveillance Compulsory Approach Control Surveillance Elective Approach Control Surveillance Compulsory The following standard is required
NZQF NQ Ref 1385 Version 3 Page 5 of 7 23458 Demonstrate approach control surveillance for air traffic Approach Control Surveillance Elective A minimum of 1 standard 23457 Demonstrate area control surveillance for air traffic 23470 Demonstrate aerodrome control for air traffic services on site Area Control Procedural 23476 Demonstrate area control procedural for air traffic 28047 Demonstrate area control procedural for air traffic 6 30 Area Control Surveillance 23457 Demonstrate area control surveillance for air traffic 28048 Demonstrate area control surveillance for air traffic 6 30 Automatic Dependent Surveillance 23461 Demonstrate knowledge of ADS systems for air traffic 23462 Demonstrate knowledge of ADS systems for air traffic 6 60 Transition Arrangements
NZQF NQ Ref 1385 Version 3 Page 6 of 7 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 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, and the organisation that has been granted consent to assess against standards that meet the requirements of the qualification.
NZQF NQ Ref 1385 Version 3 Page 7 of 7 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 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.