1133 National Diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance Certification with Strands in Aeroplane

NZQF NQ Ref / 1133 / Version / 4 / Page 3 of 13

National Diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance Certification with strands in Aeroplane, Rotorcraft, Powerplant Piston, Powerplant Turbine, Electrical, Instrument, and Radio

Level / 6
Credits / 240

This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is

31 December 2020.

Transition Arrangements

This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance Certification (Level 6) with strands in Aeroplane, Rotorcraft, Powerplant Piston, Powerplant Turbine, Electrical, Instrument and Radio [Ref: 2907].

The last date for entry into programmes leading to this qualification is 31 December 2017.

The last date for assessment of this qualification is 31 December 2020, when the qualification will be discontinued.

For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.

NZQF National Qualification Registration Information

Process / Version / Date / Last Date for Assessment /
Registration / 1 / December 2004 / December 2008
Revision / 2 / November 2006 / December 2014
Review / 3 / May 2011 / December 2020
Review / 4 / October 2015 / December 2020

Standard Setting Body

ServiceIQ

PO Box 25522

Wellington 6146

Telephone 0800 863 693

Fax 04 817 5399

Website www.serviceiq.org.nz

National Diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance Certification with strands in Aeroplane, Rotorcraft, Powerplant Piston, Powerplant Turbine, Electrical, Instrument, and Radio

Level / 6
Credits / 240

Purpose

This qualification is intended for people working towards the privileges of certifying the release to service of aircraft or their components following maintenance. The qualification covers the subjects required by candidates for the issue of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence (AMEL) (issued under Part 66 of the Civil Aviation Rules 1990) without rating privileges.

The core compulsory covers the application of knowledge in the areas of: aircraft engineering, aircraft materials, avionics, air law, human factors, mathematics and physics, and electrical fundamentals. The strands recognise skills and knowledge in the areas of: aeroplane, rotorcraft, powerplant piston, powerplant turbine, electrical, instrument, and radio.

While this qualification stands alone in terms of its relationship to the licensing requirements, candidates can progress through the National Certificate in Aircraft Servicing [Ref 0171], National Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Related Technology) [Ref: 0381], National Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Specialist Support) with optional strands in Aeronautical Composites; Aeronautical Electroplating; Aeronautical Machining; Aeronautical Non Destructive Testing; Aircraft Furnishings and Equipment; Aircraft Mechanical; Aircraft Painting; Aircraft Powerplant; Aircraft Structures; Armament; Avionics; and Rotorcraft [Ref: 0191], and/or National Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering with strands in Aeronautical Non Destructive Testing, Aircraft Mechanical, Aircraft Powerplant, Aircraft Structures, Armament, Avionic Electrical Repair, Avionic Instrument Repair, Avionic Maintenance, Avionic Radio Repair, and Rotorcraft [Ref: 0192], to reach this qualification.

Special Notes

It is recommended that people have NCEA Level 2 in Mathematics and English or can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills before entering training related to this qualification.

To be employed in the area of Aeronautical Maintenance Certification in New Zealand and release aircraft or their components to service following maintenance, a candidate will need to have been issued a CAA licence that has the appropriate ratings and meet the fit and proper person requirements as outlined in Section 10 of the Civil Aviation Act 1990.

Industry requirements are that a candidate must meet the eligibility requirements of the Civil Aviation Act 1990 and the Civil Aviation Rule Part 66 for an aircraft maintenance engineer’s licence.

Those undertaking the Aeroplane Strand should consider including standard 20898, Apply knowledge of pressurised aeroplanes to the certification of aeronautical maintenance, in their elective, as it may be required in some employment contexts.

Credit Range

Core Compulsory

Aeroplane Strand

Compulsory

Elective

Level 4 credits / - / - / 0-55
Level 5 credits / - / - / 0-55
Level 6 credits / 155 / 30 / 0-55
Minimum totals / 155 / 30 / 55
Minimum total for qualification / 240

Rotorcraft Strand

Powerplant Piston Strand

Compulsory

Elective

Compulsory

Elective

Level 4 credits / - / 0-55 / - / 0-45
Level 5 credits / - / 0-55 / - / 0-45
Level 6 credits / 30 / 0-55 / 20 / 20-65
Minimum totals / 30 / 55 / 20 / 65
Minimum total for qualification / 240 / 240

Powerplant Turbine Strand

Electrical Strand

Compulsory

Elective

Compulsory

Elective

Level 4 credits / - / 0-40 / - / 0-5
Level 5 credits / - / 0-40 / - / 0-5
Level 6 credits / 25 / 20-60 / 80 / 0-5
Minimum totals / 25 / 60 / 80 / 5
Minimum total for qualification / 240 / 240

Instrument Strand

Radio Strand

Compulsory

Elective

Compulsory

Elective

Level 4 credits / - / 0-5 / - / 0-5
Level 5 credits / - / 0-5 / - / 0-5
Level 6 credits / 80 / 0-5 / 80 / 0-5
Minimum totals / 80 / 5 / 80 / 5
Minimum total for qualification / 240 / 240

Requirements for Award of Qualification

Award of NZQF National Qualifications
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-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

0· Core Compulsory standards

One of the following strands is required

0· Aeroplane Strand

0· Rotorcraft Strand

0· Powerplant Piston Strand

0· Powerplant Turbine Strand

0· Electrical Strand

0· Instrument Strand

0· Radio Strand

Detailed Requirements

Core Compulsory

The following standards are required

Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aeronautical Maintenance Certification

ID / Title / Level / Credit /
20895 / Apply knowledge of aircraft engineering to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 20
20896 / Apply knowledge of aircraft materials to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 25
20902 / Apply knowledge of avionics to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 25
20904 / Apply knowledge of air law to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 25
21060 / Apply knowledge of human factors to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 20
26963 / Apply knowledge of mathematics and physics to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 20
26964 / Apply knowledge of electrical fundamentals to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 20

Aeroplane Strand

Meet the requirements of all of the following sets

0· Aeroplane Strand Compulsory

0· Aeroplane Strand Elective

Aeroplane Strand Compulsory

The following standards are required

Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aeronautical Maintenance Certification

ID / Title / Level / Credit /
20897 / Apply knowledge of basic aeroplanes to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 20
20903 / Apply knowledge of compass compensation to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 10

Aeroplane Strand Elective

A minimum of 55 credits at Level 4 or above

Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aeronautical Maintenance Certification

ID / Title / Level / Credit /
20898 / Apply knowledge of pressurised aeroplanes to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 25
Field / Subfield / Domain /
Engineering and Technology / Aeronautical Engineering / Aeronautical Engineering - Core
Aeronautical Engineering Planning
Aeronautical Engineering Production Control
Aeronautical Engineering Quality Assurance
Aeronautical Engineering Technical Support
Aircraft Mechanical Maintenance
Aircraft Mechanical Repair and Overhaul
Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance
Aircraft Powerplant Repair and Overhaul
Aircraft Servicing
Aircraft Structures
Helicopter Maintenance
Helicopter Repair and Overhaul

Rotorcraft Strand

Meet the requirements of all of the following sets

0· Rotorcraft Strand Compulsory

0· Rotorcraft Strand Elective

Rotorcraft Strand Compulsory

The following standards are required

Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aeronautical Maintenance Certification

ID / Title / Level / Credit /
20899 / Apply knowledge of rotorcraft to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 20
20903 / Apply knowledge of compass compensation to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 10

Rotorcraft Strand Elective

A minimum of 55 credits at Level 4 or above

Field / Subfield / Domain /
Engineering and Technology / Aeronautical Engineering / Aeronautical Engineering - Core
Aeronautical Engineering Planning
Aeronautical Engineering Production Control
Aeronautical Engineering Quality Assurance
Aeronautical Engineering Technical Support
Aircraft Mechanical Maintenance
Aircraft Mechanical Repair and Overhaul
Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance
Aircraft Powerplant Repair and Overhaul
Aircraft Servicing
Aircraft Structures
Helicopter Maintenance
Helicopter Repair and Overhaul

Powerplant Piston Strand

Meet the requirements of all of the following sets

0· Powerplant Piston Strand Compulsory

0· Powerplant Piston Strand Elective 1

0· Powerplant Piston Strand Elective 2

Powerplant Piston Strand Compulsory

The following standard is required

Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aeronautical Maintenance Certification

ID / Title / Level / Credit /
20900 / Apply knowledge of piston engines to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 20

Powerplant Piston Strand Elective 1

A minimum of 20 credits

Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aeronautical Maintenance Certification

ID / Title / Level / Credit /
20897 / Apply knowledge of basic aeroplanes to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 20
20899 / Apply knowledge of rotorcraft to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 20

Powerplant Piston Strand Elective 2

A minimum of 45 credits at Level 4 or above

Powerplant Turbine Strand

Meet the requirements of all of the following sets

0· Powerplant Turbine Strand Compulsory

0· Powerplant Turbine Strand Elective 1

0· Powerplant Turbine Strand Elective 2

Powerplant Turbine Strand Compulsory

The following standard is required

Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aeronautical Maintenance Certification

ID / Title / Level / Credit /
20901 / Apply knowledge of turbine engines to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 25

Powerplant Turbine Strand Elective 1

A minimum of 20 credits

Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aeronautical Maintenance Certification

Powerplant Turbine Strand Elective 2

A minimum of 40 credits at Level 4 or above

Electrical Strand

Meet the requirements of all of the following sets

0· Electrical Strand Compulsory

0· Electrical Strand Elective

Electrical Strand Compulsory

The following standards are required

Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aeronautical Maintenance Certification

ID / Title / Level / Credit /
20897 / Apply knowledge of basic aeroplanes to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 20
26965 / Apply knowledge of advanced avionics to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 30
26966 / Apply knowledge of aircraft electrical systems to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 30

Electrical Strand Elective

A minimum of 5 credits at Level 4 or above

Field / Subfield / Domain /
Engineering and Technology / Aeronautical Engineering / Aeronautical Engineering - Core
Aeronautical Engineering Planning
Aeronautical Engineering Production Control
Aeronautical Engineering Quality Assurance
Aeronautical Engineering Technical Support
Aircraft Servicing
Avionic Electrical Repair
Avionic Instrument Repair
Avionic Maintenance
Avionic Radio Repair

Instrument Strand

Meet the requirements of all of the following sets

0· Instrument Strand Compulsory

0· Instrument Strand Elective

Instrument Strand Compulsory

The following standards are required

Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aeronautical Maintenance Certification

ID / Title / Level / Credit /
20897 / Apply knowledge of basic aeroplanes to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 20
26965 / Apply knowledge of advanced avionics to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 30
26967 / Apply knowledge of aircraft instrument systems to the certification of aeronautical maintenance / 6 / 30

Instrument Strand Elective

A minimum of 5 credits at Level 4 or above

Field / Subfield / Domain /
Engineering and Technology / Aeronautical Engineering / Aeronautical Engineering - Core
Aeronautical Engineering Planning
Aeronautical Engineering Production Control
Aeronautical Engineering Quality Assurance
Aeronautical Engineering Technical Support
Aircraft Servicing
Avionic Electrical Repair
Avionic Instrument Repair
Avionic Maintenance
Avionic Radio Repair

Radio Strand

Meet the requirements of all of the following sets

0· Radio Strand Compulsory

0· Radio Strand Elective

Radio Strand Compulsory