QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Qualification Title
New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering
(European Regulations) (Level 5) with strands in Mechanical
and Avionics
Version
1
Qualification type
Diploma
Level
5
Credits
245
NZSCED
031503
Strategic purpose
statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the global aeronautical
engineering sector with individuals who have attained sufficient theoretical
knowledge and practical skills, and are working towards gaining the
operational experience in organisations employing Part 145 processes, as
required by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Rule Part 66 to
achieve employment as licenced aviation maintenance engineers. In order to
gain an EASA aviation maintenance licence, graduates will be required to
complete two years practical maintenance experience on operating aircraft as
defined in EASA Rule Part 66.
The qualification is primarily designed to meet the global training and
education needs of both international and domestic trainees, and is suited for
people either already employed in the industry as current Aeronautical
Engineers who may wish to train towards gaining an EASA licence, or people
aspiring to become Aeronautical Engineers. Graduates will have complete
self-management of learning and performance within the defined contexts of
the applicable Aviation Authority rules.
Graduate
profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

Comprehend and apply a detailed knowledge of the theoretical and
practical aspects, for aeronautical engineering, of mathematics, principles
of physics, electrical fundamentals, electronic fundamentals, digital
techniques, materials and hardware, maintenance practices, basic
aerodynamics, human factors, and aviation legislation as defined in
EASA Regulations with a capacity to combine and apply the separate
elements of knowledge in a logical and comprehensive manner.
Graduates of the Mechanical strand will also be able to:
Outcome Statement

Be responsible within category B1 as defined in EASA Regulations, for
making decisions on, and managing part or all of one or more well
defined and undefined aeronautical engineering (mechanical) activities
including detailed description, operation, component location,
removal/installation and bite and troubleshooting procedures to
maintenance manual level.
Graduates of the Avionics strand will also be able to:

Education
pathway
Be responsible within category B2 as defined in EASA Regulations, for
making decisions on, and managing part or all of one or more well
defined and undefined aeronautical engineering (avionics) activities
including detailed description, operation, component location,
removal/installation and bite and troubleshooting procedures to
maintenance manual level.
This qualification can provide a pathway to other training opportunities, both
off job and on job, in Aeronautical Engineering for which a number of
qualifications and/or training opportunities are available. Holders of this
qualification may also progress onto specific aircraft type or group ratings for
which a number of training opportunities are available, depending on the
needs and aspirations of the organisation and the individual. These could
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include National and/or New Zealand qualifications on the New Zealand
Qualifications Framework and/or in-house training for aircraft type ratings.
Employment
pathway
The intention is that people holding this qualification may seek an aircraft
engineer position in a Part 145 maintenance organisation to complete the
experience requirements for the issue of an aircraft maintenance engineers
licence.
On completion of the requisite experience and issue of a licence, subject to
ratings and categories issued, a licensed engineer can certify aircraft or
components safe to fly, as well as supervising and approving work carried out
by unlicensed maintenance engineers. A licenced engineer may be employed
in a multitude of organisations both nationally and internationally.
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 logo, 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:

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 – qualifications@serviceiq.co.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
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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
In order to meet all of the outcomes of the graduate profile, a programme of
study leading to the award of this qualification can only be offered through a
provider or workplace with Part 147 accreditation.
Conditions for
qualification
Delivery of programmes leading to this qualification must meet the legislative
compliance requirements of European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Rule
Part 66.
Conditions relating to specific outcomes
Qualification Outcomes
(including indicative credit
values for each outcome)
Conditions
Mandatory or
Optional
Comprehend and apply a
detailed knowledge of the
theoretical and practical
aspects, for aeronautical
engineering, of mathematics,
principles of physics, electrical
fundamentals, electronic
fundamentals, digital
techniques, materials and
hardware, maintenance
practices, basic
aerodynamics, human factors,
and aviation legislation as
defined in EASA Regulations
with a capacity to combine
and apply the separate
elements of knowledge in a
logical and comprehensive
manner.
Assessment must include:
Mandatory
Unit standard 27733
Unit standard 27734
Unit standard 27735
Unit standard 27736
Unit standard 27737
Unit standard 27738
Unit standard 27739
Unit standard 27740
Unit standard 27741
Unit standard 27742
170 credits
Mechanical strand:
For the Mechanical Strand:
Be responsible within category
B1 as defined in EASA
Regulations, for making
decisions on, and managing
part or all of one or more well
defined and undefined
aeronautical engineering
(mechanical) activities
including detailed description,
operation, component
location, removal/installation
and bite and troubleshooting
Unit standard 27743
Optional
Unit standard 27744
Unit standard 27745
Unit standard 27748
Unit standard 27749
Unit standard 27750
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procedures to maintenance
manual level.
75 credits
Avionics strand:
For the Avionics Strand assessment must include:
Be responsible within category
B2 as defined in EASA
Regulations, for making
decisions on, and managing
part or all of one or more well
defined and undefined
aeronautical engineering
(avionics) activities including
detailed description, operation,
component location,
removal/installation and bite
and troubleshooting
procedures to maintenance
manual level.
Unit standard 27746
Mandatory
Unit standard 27747
75 credits
Republication information
Version 1 of this qualification was republished in June 2015 to update the Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency.
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