QUALIFICATION DETAILS
New Zealand Certificate in Air Traffic Services (Air Traffic
Services Theory) (Level 5)
Qualification Title
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
05
Credits
60
NZSCED
031507
Strategic purpose
statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the air traffic services sector
with individuals who have the theoretical knowledge to be working towards
gaining a trainee licence under International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) Air Traffic Service requirements. The qualification is designed to
meet the global training and education needs of both domestic and
international trainees. The content recognises the theoretical knowledge
and skills in keeping with the International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulatory requirements for air
traffic services.
Outcome Statement
Version
Engineering and Related Technologies > Aerospace
Engineering and Technology > Air Traffic Control
Graduate
profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
Education
pathway
The completion of this qualification creates a pathway to the New Zealand
Diploma in Air Traffic Services (Level 6) with strands in Aerodrome Control
and Approach Control Procedural, Area and Approach Control Surveillance
and Area Control Procedural, and Automatic Dependent Surveillance
[Ref: 2231]
Employment
pathway
This qualification does not lead directly to employment. On completion of this
qualification a graduate will be recommended for further training in
simulators. This training is carried out in a tower or radar simulator under the
supervision of an experienced controller and experienced simulator pilots.
Qualification
Developer
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demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and appropriate
application, of the CAA Air Traffic Controller theoretical subjects in Air
Law, Operational Procedures, Meteorology, Air Navigation, Principles of
Flight and Aircraft Performance, and Human Performance
ServiceIQ
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Qualification Specification
Qualification award
This qualification is awarded by the accredited provider. The formal
certification document will include the NZQF logo, and the logo of the tertiary
education organisation offering the programme of training leading to the
award of this qualification. The ServiceIQ logo may only be included if
explicitly approved by ServiceIQ.
Review period
December 2020
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.
Further information can be found on the NZQA website.
Evidence associated with achievement of qualification outcomes will include
the following:
Credit transfer and
recognition of prior
learning
arrangements

Employer surveys to determine if graduates of the qualification 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 graduate profile outcomes.

Any other relevant evidence as appropriate.
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
- 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)
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 the
holder of an air traffic service organisation certificate issued under CAA Part
172, where the certificate authorises the holder to conduct that training; or the
holder of an aviation training organisation certificate issued under CAA Part
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141, where the certificate authorises the holder to conduct that training.
Optional conditions
for qualification
To achieve this qualification trainees must at all times comply with
international aviation regulations for air traffic services.
Conditions relating to specific outcomes
Qualification Outcomes
(including indicative
credit values for each
outcome)
Conditions
Mandatory
or Optional
Demonstrate a
comprehensive
understanding and
appropriate application, of
the CAA Air Traffic
Controller Licence
theoretical subjects in Air
Law, Operational
Procedures, Meteorology,
Air Navigation, Principles of
Flight and Aircraft
Performance, and Human
Performance
Unit standard 28046 Demonstrate knowledge of air law
and operational procedures relevant to air traffic
services
Mandatory
Unit standard 28045 Demonstrate knowledge of
aeronautical meteorology and air navigation for air
traffic services
Unit standard 28044 Demonstrate knowledge of the
principles of flight and aircraft performance for air traffic
services
Unit standard 28049 - Demonstrate knowledge of, and
apply, principles of human performance in air traffic
services
(60 credits)
Transition information
Replacement
information
This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Air Traffic Services
(Aerodrome Control Theory) (Level 5) with strands in Approach Control
Theory, Area Control Radar Theory, and Area Control Theory [Ref: 1383].
The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualification is 31 December 2015.
The last date for assessments to take place for the replaced qualification is 31 December 2016.
It is recommended that candidates currently enrolled in programmes leading to the replaced
qualification and unable to complete by 31 December 2016 transfer their existing achievement to this
qualification.
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