Qualification Title
Version
1 Qualification type Certificate
Level
NZSCED
Strategic purpose statement
Graduate profile
Education pathway
Employment pathway
Review period
4
031505
Credits 75
The purpose of this qualification is to recognise individuals that have attained sufficient theoretical knowledge and operational skills required to safely operate as Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle (UAV) pilots
(also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles).
Graduates will have achieved the theory components of the Civil
Aviation Authority New Zealand (CAANZ) Private Pilot License. The qualification provides a standard method for recognising the knowledge and skills required of a UAV pilot, and establishes basic safety and competency standards to ensure aviation safety.
To work as a UAV pilot a graduate of this qualification will be able to :
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding through appropriate application of the Civil Aviation Authority New Zealand (CAANZ) flight principles for aeroplanes.
- Plan a mission, prepare resources to ensure airworthiness requirements are met, and safely launch, fly, and recover a UAV during the day and at night, utilising knowledge of UAV systems and operations and strategies that include digital mapping and GPS referencing.
This qualification is not in itself an entry level qualification, but it may facilitate entry to higher level qualifications in aviation management.
Graduates of this qualification may find employment as UAV pilots, flying and managing the payload on a UAV, in a wide variety of roles, such as surveying and mapping landscape (aerial imaging), checking damage, search, military operations, maritime surveillance, and fisheries protection.
ServiceIQ Qualification
Developer
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 the tertiary education organisation offering the programme of training leading to the award of this qualification.
60 months – To be reviewed in 2018
Evidence requirements for assuring All TEOs either arranging training or delivering programmes that lead to the
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consistency 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.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
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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.
Where candidates have achieved the Private Pilots Licence (PPL) theory subjects they will be credited with the Outcome “Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding through appropriate application of the
Civil Aviation Authority New Zealand (CAANZ) flight principles for aeroplanes”, and with the related assessment standards from the
DAS.
Achieved Minimum standard of achievement and standards for grade endorsements
(where applicable)
Prerequisites to meet regulatory body or legislative requirements
(where applicable)
Optional conditions for qualification
Not applicable
To achieve this qualification trainees must at all times comply with aviation regulations applicable to UAVs.
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Qualification Outcomes
(including indicative credit values for each outcome)
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding through appropriate application of the Civil Aviation
Authority New Zealand
(CAANZ) flight principles for aeroplanes.
33 credits
Plan a mission, prepare resources to ensure airworthiness requirements are met, and safely launch, fly, and recover a UAV during the day and at night, utilising knowledge of UAV systems and operations and strategies that include digital mapping and GPS referencing.
42 credits
Conditions
Recommended:
Unit standard 23424
Unit standard 23425
Unit standard 23426
Unit standard 23427
Unit standard 23428
Unit standard 23431
Trainees must comply with the requirements of one or more of the following: CAA Rule Part 19,
AC19-2, NZDF Policy.
Recommended:
Unit standard 27726
Unit standard 27729
Unit standard 27730
Unit standard 27728
Unit standard 27720
Unit standard 27721
Unit standard 27722
Unit standard 27723
Unit standard 27724
Unit standard 27725
Unit standard 27727
Mandatory or Optional
Optional
Optional unless otherwise specified
Version 1 of this qualification was republished in June 2015 to update the Evidence requirements for assuring consistency.
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