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 Qualification Reference 2133 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2013 Page 1 of 4 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 Qualification Reference 2133 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2013 Page 2 of 4 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 Qualification Reference 2133 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2013 Page 3 of 4 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. Qualification Reference 2133 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2013 Page 4 of 4