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National Diploma in Aviation (Regulatory Oversight and Governance)
Level
5
Credits
120
Purpose
The National Diploma in Aviation (Regulatory Oversight and Governance) [Ref: 1637] is
designed to improve the understanding of the role and function of an Aviation Regulator,
and the principles and application of regulatory oversight and governance in the aviation
industry. The qualification is aimed at people working in the aviation industry who work:
with, or as, an Aviation Regulator; or in the field of regulatory compliance in an aviation
organisation; or at a Board, Executive, or senior management level in an aviation
organisation.
The qualification comprises compulsory and elective standards. The compulsory section
introduces the concepts and function of governance, which primarily comprises of
regulatory oversight, quality management, and safety management knowledge and skills.
The elective sections allow candidates to select standards relevant to their workplace and
career direction. The standards focus on the skills and knowledge required by an Aviation
Regulator including safety assurance, risk management, audit, strategic planning,
regulatory compliance, and the principles and techniques of regulatory oversight, in
aviation.
People holding this qualification will have an appreciation of the role and function of
governance and how to implement an effective governance framework. They will be able
to conduct regulatory activities or ensure regulatory compliance in the aviation industry.
People who have met the requirements of this qualification will also have achieved credits
towards the award of the National Diploma in Aviation (Safety Management Systems)
[Ref: 1639], 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 regulatory oversight and governance.
It is recommended that candidates possess basic word processing skills and knowledge of
the New Zealand aviation industry.
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Credit Range
Level 5 credits
Minimum totals
Compulsory
75
75
Elective 1
15
15
Elective 2
30
30
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-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
 Compulsory standards
 Elective 1 – A minimum of 15 credits as specified
 Elective 2 – A minimum of 30 credits as specified
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Service Sector > Aviation > Aviation - Core
ID
Title
Level
Credit
27028
Manage risk in an aviation environment
5
15
27037
Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory oversight and
governance in the aviation industry
Demonstrate knowledge of quality management in an
aviation organisation
Operate within the regulatory framework for aviation
safety
Review and promote safety culture as part of a safety
management system within an aviation organisation
5
15
5
15
5
15
5
15
27038
27039
27040
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Elective 1
A minimum of 15 credits
Service Sector > Aviation > Aviation - Core
ID
Title
Level
Credit
27031
Manage safety assurance in an aviation organisation
5
15
27041
Evaluate regulatory compliance in an aviation
environment
5
15
Level
Credit
Manage an aviation organisation's safety management
system
Manage operational risk management in an aviation
environment
Conduct audits in an aviation environment
5
15
5
15
5
15
Receive and act on aviation industry safety information
and intelligence
Develop and review a strategic plan in an aviation
organisation
Facilitate change in an aviation organisation
5
15
5
15
5
15
Create, maintain and enhance productive working
relationships with stakeholders in an aviation
environment
Coordinate an audit or inspection program for aviation
transport operators
Advise on organisational policy in an aviation
environment
Advise on the implementation of a safety management
system in an aviation organisation
Monitor and review risk in an aviation environment
5
15
5
15
5
15
5
15
5
15
Elective 2
A minimum of 30 credits
Service Sector > Aviation > Aviation - Core
ID
Title
27029
27034
27035
27042
27043
27044
27045
27046
27047
27048
27056
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Version
1
Date
April 2011
Last Date for Assessment
N/A
Standard Setting Body
ServiceIQ
PO Box 25522
Wellington 6146
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Telephone
Fax
Email
Website
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0800 863 693
04 817 5399
qualifications@serviceiq.org.nz
www.serviceiq.org.nz
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
2016
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 (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
NZSCED
Code
Description
Code
Description
337
Service Sector > Aviation
080399
Management and Commerce >
Business and Management >
Business and Management not
elsewhere classified
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.
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