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National Diploma in Air Traffic Services (Level 7) with strands in
Aerodrome Control, Approach Control Procedural, Approach Control
Surveillance, Area Control Procedural, Area Control Surveillance, and
Automatic Dependent Surveillance
Level
7
Credits
230-275
Purpose
This national diploma is for people training for and working in air traffic services.
The qualification comprises core compulsory standards that represent the competencies
required by all those working in the air traffic services sector, and strands that recognise
the specialised applications within the sector. The configuration of the strands allows
people a wide range of choice in advancing within a specialist area, and/or broadening
their skills and expertise across a number of specialisations. This qualification aligns with
the requirements of Civil Aviation Rule Part 65 and its related licences.
This qualification may stand alone, or lead on from the New Zealand Certificate in Air
Traffic Services (Air Traffic Services Theory) (Level 5) [Ref: 2230], and/or 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].
Career progression beyond these specialist roles is most likely to be in management, for
which a range of management qualifications and/or training opportunities is available
depending on the needs and aspirations of the individual.
Special Notes
Industry requirements are that a candidate must meet the eligibility requirements of the
Civil Aviation Act 1990 and the Civil Aviation Rule Part 65 for an Air Traffic Services
Personnel Licence.
Credit Range
Level3 credits
Level 5 credits
Level 6 credits
Level 7 credits
Minimum totals
Qualification totals
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SSB Code 9068
Compulsory
Aerodrome
Control Strand
5
75
45
125
60
75
135
260
Approach Control
Procedural
Strand
60
75
135
260
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Level 6 credits
Level 7 credits
Minimum totals
Qualification totals
Approach Control
Surveillance
Strand
150
150
275
Level 6 credits
Level 7 credits
Minimum total
Qualification total
Automatic
Dependence
Surveillance
Strand
60
75
135
260
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Area Control
Procedural
Strand
30
75
105
230
Area Control
Surveillance
Strand
30
75
105
230
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NZQF National Qualifications
Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification.
Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the
purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided on the New Zealand Qualifications
Authority (NZQA) website: http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/standards/standards-exclusionlist/.
Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions
and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet
qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard.
Summary of Requirements
Summary of Requirements
 Compulsory standards
One of the following strands is required
 Aerodrome Control Strand
 Approach Control Procedural Strand
 Approach Control Surveillance Strand
 Area Control Procedural Strand
 Area Control Surveillance Strand
 Automatic Dependence Surveillance Strand
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
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Service Sector > Aviation > Air Traffic Services
ID
Title
23472
23473
28043
28044
28045
28046
28049
Demonstrate knowledge of the skills required for flight
radiotelephone operator's rating
Demonstrate aerodrome control for air traffic services
under simulated conditions
Demonstrate knowledge of the use of ATS and
simulation equipment in a tower environment under
simulated conditions
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of flight and
aircraft performance for air traffic services
Demonstrate knowledge of aeronautical meteorology
and air navigation for air traffic services
Demonstrate knowledge of air law and operational
procedures relevant to air traffic services
Demonstrate knowledge of, and apply, principles of
human performance in air traffic services
Level
Credit
3
5
6
45
5
15
5
15
5
15
5
15
5
15
Level
Credit
6
60
7
75
Level
Credit
6
60
7
75
Aerodrome Control Strand
The following standards are required
Service Sector > Aviation > Air Traffic Services
ID
Title
23459
23470
Demonstrate approach control procedural for air traffic
services under simulated conditions
Demonstrate aerodrome control for air traffic services
on site
Approach Control Procedural Strand
The following standards are required
Service Sector > Aviation > Air Traffic Services
ID
Title
23459
23460
Demonstrate approach control procedural for air traffic
services under simulated conditions
Demonstrate approach control procedural for air traffic
services on site
Approach Control Surveillance Strand
Meet the requirements of all of the following sets
 Approach Control Surveillance Compulsory
 Approach Control Surveillance Elective
Approach Control Surveillance Compulsory
The following standard is required
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Service Sector > Aviation > Air Traffic Services
ID
Title
23458
Demonstrate approach control surveillance for air traffic
services on site
Level
Credit
7
75
Level
Credit
7
75
7
75
Level
Credit
7
75
6
30
Level
Credit
7
75
6
30
Level
Credit
6
60
7
75
Approach Control Surveillance Elective
A minimum of 1 standard
Service Sector > Aviation > Air Traffic Services
ID
Title
23457
23470
Demonstrate area control surveillance for air traffic
services on site
Demonstrate aerodrome control for air traffic services
on site
Area Control Procedural Strand
The following standards are required
Service Sector > Aviation > Air Traffic Services
ID
Title
23476
28047
Demonstrate area control procedural for air traffic
services on site
Demonstrate area control procedural for air traffic
services under simulated conditions
Area Control Surveillance Strand
The following standards are required
Service Sector > Aviation > Air Traffic Services
ID
Title
23457
28048
Demonstrate area control surveillance for air traffic
services on site
Demonstrate area control surveillance for air traffic
services under simulated conditions
Automatic Dependent Surveillance Strand
The following standards are required
Service Sector > Aviation > Air Traffic Services
ID
Title
23461
23462
Demonstrate knowledge of ADS systems for air traffic
services under simulated conditions
Demonstrate knowledge of ADS systems for air traffic
services on site
Transition Arrangements
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Version 2
Version 2 was issued following a review in order to make changes to content.
Changes to structure and content
 The title of the qualification was changed.
 Overall credit value has increased from 148-223 to 230-275 credits dependant on
strand.
 Credit value and levels for standards 23459, 23461, and 23473 have been updated to
reflect the outcome of review.
 Replacement standards 28043-28049 have been added to the qualification.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of
this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt
from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards – see table below.
Credit for
Exempt from
23455, 23463, 23464
28045
23456
28048
23465
28049
23466
28044
23467, 23471
28046
23474
28043
23477
28047
People currently working towards version 1 of this qualification may either complete the
requirements for that version or transfer their results to version 2 of the qualification.
The last date for assessments to take place for version 1 is 31 December 2016.
It is the intention of ServiceIQ that no existing candidate should be disadvantaged by the
changes to this qualification. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged
may appeal to the SSB (see contact details below).
Previous versions of the qualification
Version 1 was issued as a result of a review of the Air Traffic Services qualifications.
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Version
Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
June 2008
December 2016
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Process
Version
Date
Last Date for Assessment
Review
2
December 2014
N/A
Standard Setting Body
ServiceIQ
PO Box 25522
Wellington
Telephone
Email
0800 863 693
intel@serviceiq.org.nz
Planned Review
Any person or organisation may contribute to the review of this qualification by sending
feedback to the standard setting body at the above address.
Next Review
2020
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, ServiceIQ and the organisation that has
been granted consent to assess against standards that meet the requirements of the
qualification.
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the classification system listed on the Directory
of Assessment Standards (DAS) and the New Zealand Standard Classification of
Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification
NZSCED
Code
Description
Code
Description
1330
Service Sector > Aviation > Air
Traffic Services
031507
Engineering and Related
Technologies > Aerospace
Engineering and Technology >
Air Traffic Control
Quality Management Systems
Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be granted consent to assess by a recognised Quality
Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Organisation with
consent to assess and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the
moderation system that applies to those standards. Consent to assess requirements and the moderation
system are outlined in the associated Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) for each standard.
ServiceIQ
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