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National Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Aircraft Manufacture)
Level
4
Credits
120
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is
31 December 2020.
Transition Arrangements
This qualification has been reviewed and replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in
Aeronautical Engineering (Aircraft Manufacture) (Level 4) [Ref: 2908].
The last date for entry into programmes leading to this qualification is 31 December 2018.
The last date for assessment of this qualification is 31 December 2020, when the
qualification will be discontinued.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
This qualification contained standards that had expired or been replaced by other
standards. For the purposes of this qualification people who have gained credit for the
replacement standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the expiring or
replaced standards – see table below.
Credit for
Exempt from
4074
28139, 28140
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process
Registration
Revision
Review
Review
ServiceIQ
SSB Code 9068
Version
1
2
3
4
Date
April 2000
October 2003
November 2010
October 2015
Last Date for Assessment
December 2004
December 2013
December 2020
December 2020
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Standard Setting Body
ServiceIQ
PO Box 25522
Wellington 6146
Telephone
Fax
Email
Website
ServiceIQ
SSB Code 9068
0800 863 693
04 817 5399
qualifications@serviceiq.org.nz
www.serviceiq.org.nz
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National Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Aircraft Manufacture)
Level
4
Credits
120
Purpose
This National Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Aircraft Manufacture) [Ref: 0742] is
for employees in the New Zealand Aircraft Manufacturing industry. The qualification
recognises the skills and knowledge required for the industry and comprises a core set of
skills for people working in all areas of aircraft manufacturing. Holders of this certificate
will have skills and knowledge in the areas of aeronautical engineering and engineering
core skills, aircraft structures, engineering drawing and design, and engineering materials.
Elective standards recognise the skills for particular areas including aircraft painting,
aircraft furnishing and equipment, aircraft servicing, aeronautical machining, aircraft
mechanical maintenance, aeronautical storekeeping, aircraft structures, aeronautical non
destructive testing, and welding. These are particular jobs within the process of aircraft
manufacture and the flexibility in the elective section enables these functions to be
recognised across multiple workplaces.
The certificate is structured to ensure that holders have a concentration of specialist skills
required for an operator working under either, Part 145, Part 146, and/or Part 148 of the
Civil Aviation Rules 1990.
This qualification builds on the skills and knowledge covered in the National Certificate in
Mechanical Engineering (Level 2) [Ref: 1220]. Candidates may progress towards the
National Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering with strands in Aeronautical Non
Destructive Testing, Aircraft Mechanical, Aircraft Powerplant, Aircraft Structures,
Armament, Avionic Electrical Repair, Avionic Instrument Repair, Avionic Maintenance,
Avionic Radio Repair, and Rotorcraft [Ref: 0192].
Special Notes
It is recommended that the National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 2)
[Ref: 1220] be completed prior to enrolling for this qualification.
Credit Range
Level 1 credits
Level 2 credits
Level 3 credits
Level 4 or above credits
Minimum totals
ServiceIQ
SSB Code 9068
Compulsory
15
33
25
73
Elective
0-32
15-47
47
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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
 Compulsory standards
 Elective – A minimum of 47 credits as specified
Detailed Requirements
Compulsory
The following standards are required
Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aeronautical Engineering Core
ID
Title
Level
Credit
3894
3896
Use aeronautical industry publications and
documentation
Select, use, and maintain aeronautical engineering
tools and equipment
3
6
3
10
Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aircraft Structures
ID
Title
Level
Credit
4033
Form aeronautical sheet metals by rolling
3
3
4067
Balance aircraft flight control surfaces
3
10
4069
Cold work holes in aeronautical aluminium alloys
3
4
4070
Shape aeronautical sheet metals by cutting
4
5
4072
Fold aeronautical sheet metals
4
3
4078
Assemble aircraft metal components using fasteners
4
12
28139
Visually inspect aircraft composite structures
4
5
28140
Visually inspect aircraft metal structures
4
5
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Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Engineering Core Skills
ID
Title
Level
Credit
21905
21911
21912
Demonstrate knowledge of trade calculations and units
for mechanical engineering trades
Demonstrate knowledge of safety on engineering
worksites
Apply safe working practices on an engineering
worksite
2
4
2
1
2
2
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Engineering Drawing and
Design
ID
Title
Level
Credit
2430
Draw and interpret engineering sketches under
supervision
2
4
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Engineering - Materials
ID
Title
Level
Credit
20799
Demonstrate basic knowledge of engineering metals
2
4
Elective
A minimum of 47 credits
 Of which a minimum of 15 credits at Level 4 or above
Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aeronautical Machining
ID
Title
Level
Credit
4028
4029
4034
Repair and/or fabricate aeronautical components using
precision grinding machines
Repair and/or fabricate aeronautical components using
milling machines
Repair and/or fabricate aeronautical components using
turning machines
4
15
4
15
4
15
Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aeronautical Non Destructive
Testing
ID
Title
Level
Credit
4086
Carry out aeronautical NDT inspections using liquid
penetrant methods
4
10
Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aeronautical Storekeeping
ID
Title
Level
Credit
15887
Store and pick aviation parts and/or materials
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Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aircraft Furnishings and
Equipment
ID
Title
Level
Credit
4009
Apply plastic trim to aircraft interiors
4
Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aircraft Mechanical
Maintenance
ID
Title
Level
20633
Defuel aircraft
3
Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aircraft Painting
ID
Title
Level
4012
Apply aeronautical decals
3
Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aircraft Servicing
ID
Title
Level
4
Credit
2
Credit
2
Credit
3901
Clean aircraft exterior surfaces
3
2
3903
Clean aircraft interiors
3
2
3908
Replenish aircraft undercarriage oleos (shock struts)
3
2
3911
Replenish aircraft hydraulic systems
3
2
20634
Refuel aircraft
3
2
Engineering and Technology > Aeronautical Engineering > Aircraft Structures
ID
Title
Level
4026
Credit
Repair and fabricate aeronautical component parts by
brazing and soldering
Shape aeronautical component parts by punching
4
6
3
3
3
6
4073
Form aeronautical sheet aluminium alloys by slapping
and beating
Heat treat aeronautical metals and components
4
15
4079
Form aeronautical sheet metal items by rubber pressing 4
15
4080
Assemble aeronautical metal components by bonding
4
10
4081
Form aeronautical sheet metals by shrinking and
stretching
Form aeronautical sheet metals by wheeling
3
8
3
8
4032
4068
4083
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Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Welding
ID
Title
2676
2677
2686
2688
Weld stainless steel sheet using the gas tungsten arc
welding process
Weld aluminium in the downhand positions using the
gas tungsten arc welding process
Weld aluminium in all positions using the gas metal arc
welding process
Weld stainless steel tube using the gas tungsten arc
welding process
Level
Credit
3
6
3
6
4
10
4
12
Transition Arrangements
Version 3
Version 3 was issued following review. Changes were made to the standards included in
the qualification to ensure the skills covered by the qualification remain applicable to
industry and provide the flexibility required to recognise multiple jobs across multiple
workplaces.
Changes to structure and content
 standards have been updated to reflect changes to titles, levels and credits made at
review;
 the elective rule has been increased to require a minimum of 47 credits, of which 15
credits must be at Level 4 or above;
 compulsory standard 2824 has been replaced by standards 21911 and 21912;
 standards 2430, 20799 and 21905 have been added to the compulsory section;
 standard 4079 has been moved from the compulsory to the elective section;
 standards 4033 and 4069 have been moved from the elective to the compulsory
section;
 standards 2676, 2677, 2686, 2688, 20633 and 20634 have been added to the elective
section;
 standards 4035, 6401 and 6402 have been removed from the qualification;
 overall credits have increased from 93 to 120.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
People currently enrolled in programmes leading to the award of version 2 of this
qualification may either complete that version by December 2013 or transfer to version 3.
All versions of this qualification will be recognised by ServiceIQ.
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
2824
21911, 21912
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Version 2
Version two was issued following revision. Standards 3904, 3905, 3907, 3919, 3932 and
3936 were removed; standards 3908, 3911, 4032 and 4033 were moved from the
compulsory section to the elective section; standards 4026, 4028, 4029, 4080, 4083 and
15887 were added to the elective section; credit total decreased from 119 to 93 credits.
The last date for completion of version 1 was 31 December 2004.
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the
qualification
Competenz
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 (accredited).
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
198
Engineering and Technology >
Aeronautical Engineering
031501
Engineering and Related
Technologies > Aerospace
Engineering and Technology >
Aerospace Engineering
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. Accredited providers
and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system
that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the
associated Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.
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Prerequisite Diagram
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