QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Qualification Title
New Zealand Certificate in Aviation (Aircraft Cleaning)
(Level 2)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
2
Credits
42
NZSCED
031505
Strategic purpose
statement
The purpose of this qualification is to recognise individuals who have attained
the skills required to safely perform specialised aircraft cleaning operations.
The aviation industry will benefit by having Aircraft Cleaners who are capable
of working within a team with general supervision.
Outcome Statement
Graduate
profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
-
apply appropriate literacy within a work-related context
-
use effective verbal communications to contribute to group performance
-
complete aircraft cleaning tasks using correct equipment and supplies as
required by international aviation regulations
-
comply with security rules applicable to airports when performing aircraft
cleaning tasks.
Education
pathway
This qualification can provide a pathway to other training opportunities with a
ground handling service provider. Holders of this qualification may progress
into a supervisory role within Aircraft Cleaning for which a range of
management qualifications and/or training opportunities are available,
depending on the needs and aspirations of the organisation and the
individual. These could include National and/or New Zealand qualifications
on the NZQF and/or in-house training for Aircraft Cleaning leadership roles.
Employment
pathway
Holders of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to work as
aircraft cleaners. They may be involved in cleaning multiple aircraft types of
varying sizes. With the appropriate skills, knowledge and experience, holders
may progress to become Aircraft Cleaning Supervisors, or Team Leaders.
Qualification
Developer
ServiceIQ
Qualification Specification
Qualification award
This qualification is awarded by the accredited provider. The formal
certification document will include the NZQF logo, ServiceIQ, and the logo of
any tertiary education organisation offering a programme of training leading
to the award of this qualification.
Review period
60 months – To be reviewed in 2018
Evidence
requirements for
assuring
consistency
All TEOs either arranging training or delivering programmes that lead to the
award of the qualification are required to participate in a consistency process
scheduled by NZQA.
Evidence associated with achievement of qualification outcomes will include
the following:
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
employer surveys to determine if graduates of the qualifications meet
the graduate profile outcomes

evidence of effective processes to ensure programmes continue to
meet current industry needs

a range of workplace evidence demonstrating that graduates meet
the qualification profile outcomes

any other relevant evidence as appropriate.
Further information can be found on the NZQA website.
Credit transfer and
recognition of prior
learning
arrangements
ServiceIQ recognises prior learning achieved within both formal and informal
settings. For full details, contact ServiceIQ, direct phone 0800 863 693 or by
email – thehub@serviceiq.org.nz.
Processes may include:
-
recognition for people who have worked in industry for a period of time
who have not had any formal recognition of their skills
-
assisting people to upgrade previously gained qualifications
-
credit for learning achieved in previously gained qualifications that
aligns with outcomes in this qualification.
Accredited providers delivering programmes that lead to award of this
qualification must transfer credit and recognise prior learning in accordance
with their own credit recognition policies and procedures.
Credit transfer will be automatic where assessment standards are used for
assessment within programmes of study or training leading to this
qualification.
Minimum standard
of achievement and
standards for grade
endorsements
(where applicable)
Achieved
Prerequisites to
meet regulatory
body or legislative
requirements
(where applicable)
Not applicable
Other conditions
for qualification
To achieve this qualification trainees must at all times comply with
international aviation regulations and security rules applicable to airports.
Conditions relating to specific outcomes
Qualification Outcomes
(including indicative
credit values for each
outcome)
Conditions
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or Optional
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Apply appropriate literacy
within a work-related
context
Recommended:
Optional
Unit standard 3490
Unit standard 16688
6 credits
Unit standard 24871
Use effective verbal
communications to
contribute to group
performance
Recommended:
Optional
Unit standard 23764
3 credits
Complete aircraft cleaning
tasks using correct
equipment and supplies as
required by international
aviation regulations
30 credits
Trainees must comply with the requirements of one or
more of the following: CAA Rule Part 12, Part 91, Part
92, Part 121, Part 125, Part 139, Part 141, New
Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Policy.
Optional
unless
otherwise
specified
Recommended:
Unit standard 7442
Unit standard 17459
Unit standard 26362
Unit standard 26363
Unit standard 26364
Unit standard 1563
Unit standard 1565
Unit standard 17264
Comply with security rules
applicable to airports when
performing aircraft cleaning
tasks
3 credits
Trainees must comply with the requirements of one or
more of the following: CAA Rule Part 139, Part 140,
Part 141, NZDF Policy.
Optional
unless
otherwise
specified
Recommended:
Unit standard 17356
Transition information
Replacement
information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Aviation (Aircraft
Cleaning) (Level 2) [Ref: 1567].
As this qualification is different in design and content to the expiring National qualification, it is the
industry and SSB's preference and recommendation that trainees enter into programmes leading to
the new qualification.
Trainees currently enrolled in programmes leading to the replaced qualification may either complete
the requirements by 31 December 2015 or transfer to the new qualification.
The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualification is 31 December 2013.
The last date for award of the replaced qualification is 31 December 2015 at which time it will be
designated as discontinued.
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Republication information
Version 1 of this qualification was republished in June 2015 to update the Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency.
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