QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Qualification Title
New Zealand Certificate in Aviation (Ramp Operations)
(Level 3)
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
3
Credits
55
NZSCED
031505
Strategic purpose
statement
The purpose of this qualification is to recognise individuals who have attained
the skills required to safely perform ramp operations. The aviation industry
will benefit by having Ramp Operators who are capable of working with
minimal supervision.
Outcome Statement
Graduate
profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
-
use effective communications to contribute to group performance
-
apply appropriate literacy and numeracy skills relevant to the ramp
operations role
-
handle dangerous goods and hazardous items as required by
international aviation regulations
-
comply with security rules applicable to airports when performing ramp
operations
-
use operational and theoretical knowledge to safely and appropriately
enable the loading and off-loading from various aircraft types, ensuring
correct load distribution on an aircraft, the preparation of rolling stock,
and operating of necessary Ground Support Equipment (GSE) in support
of the ramp operation.
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 or management role within Ramp Operations, 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 NZQA framework and/or in-house training for Ramp
Operations leadership roles.
Employment
pathway
Holders of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to work as
ramp operators. They may be involved in the ground handling of multiple
aircraft types of varying sizes. With the appropriate skills, knowledge and
experience, holders may progress to become Aircraft Loading Leads, Push
Back Operators, or Load Controllers. They may further progress to become
Ramp Services Managers.
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.
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Review period
Evidence requirements
for assuring
consistency
60 months – To be reviewed in 2018
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:

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
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Qualification Outcomes
(including indicative
credit values for each
outcome)
Conditions
Mandatory or Optional
Use effective
communications to
contribute to group
performance
Recommended:
Optional
Unit standard 23764
3 credits
Apply appropriate
literacy and numeracy
skills relevant to their
role in ramp operations
Recommended:
Optional
Unit standard 24871
2 credits
Handle dangerous goods
and hazardous items as
required by international
aviation regulations
Trainees must comply with the requirements
of one or more of the following: CAA Rule
Part 92, IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations,
New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Policy.
Optional unless
otherwise specified
4 credits
Recommended:
Unit standard 21837
Comply with security
rules applicable to
airports when performing
ramp operations
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
Use operational and
theoretical knowledge to
safely and appropriately
enable the loading and
off-loading from various
aircraft types, ensuring
correct load distribution
on an aircraft, the
preparation of rolling
stock, and operating of
necessary Ground
Support Equipment
(GSE) in support of the
ramp operation
43 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 140, Part 141, NZDF Policy.
Optional unless
otherwise specified
Recommended:
Unit standard 17355
Unit standard 17593
Unit standard 25959
Unit standard 3490
Unit standard 10851
Unit standard 10852
Unit standard 17347
Unit standard 17348
Unit standard 17349
Unit standard 17459
Unit standard 20629
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Unit standard 20630
Unit standard 20634
Unit standard 25955
Unit standard 25956
Unit standard 25957
Unit standard 25958
Unit standard 25960
Unit standard 25961
Unit standard 25962
Unit standard 25963
Unit standard 25964
Unit standard 25965
Unit standard 25966
Unit standard 25967
Unit standard 25968
Unit standard 25969
Unit standard 25970
Unit standard 25971
Unit standard 25972
Unit standard 25973
Unit standard 26380
Unit standard 27761
Transition information
Replacement
information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Aviation (Ramp
Operations) (Level 3) [Ref: 1519].
As this qualification is different in design and content to the replaced National qualification, it is the
industry and SSB's preference and recommendation for trainees to 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.
Republication information
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Version 1 of this qualification was republished in June 2015 to update the Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency.
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