AIRWAYS TRAINING
QUALIFICATION PATHWAYS
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QUALIFICATION PATHWAYS
The Air Traffic Services qualification pathways comprises core compulsory standards that
represent the competencies required by students and endorsements that recognise the
specialised application within the sector. The configuration of the endorsements allows for
a wide range of choice in advancing within a particular area and / or broadening skills and
expertise across a number of specialisations.
Level 5 (60 Credits)
New Zealand Certificate
Air Traffic Services
LEVEL 5 CERTIFICATE
Four unitstandards
• Air law and operational
procedures
• Aeronautical
meteorology
• Principles of flight and
aircraft performance
• Human Performance
Level 6 (120-180 Credits)
New Zealand Diploma
Air Traffic Services
LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA
Four endorsements
• Aerodrome Control
& Approach Control
Procedural
• Area & Approach Control
Surveillance and Area
Control Procedural
• Oceanic Air-ground
• Flight Information
Further Study Options
Bachelor Degrees
LEVEL 7 DEGREE
• UIPR
Airway Sciences
• Massey
Aviation Management
• EAU
• Transport Management
* Arrangements are in place which may allow credits from this programme towards degrees at
the following institutions: Massey, UIPR, and EAU.
New Zealand Certificate in
AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES
Level 5 – 60 Credits
PURPOSE
OUTCOMES
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.
A graduate of a level 5 certificate is able to:
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.
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
This certificate is listed at level 5 and comprises
compulsory subjects totalling 60 credits.
•
demonstrate a comprehensive
understanding and appropriate application
of the CAA air traffic control subjects
•
demonstrate broad operational or technical
and theoretical knowledge within an
aspect(s) of a specific field of work or study
•
select and apply a range of solutions to
familiar and sometimes unfamiliar problems
•
select and apply a range of standard and
non-standard processes relevant to the field
of work or study
•
demonstrate complete self-management
of learning and performance within defined
contexts
•
demonstrate some responsibility for the
management of learning and performance
of others.
ICAO 051 Licensing Subjects (60 Credits)
Air Law & Operational
Procedures
Unit Standard 28046
(15 Credits)
Meteorology & Air
Navigation
Unit Standard 28045
(15 Credits)
Principles of Flight &
Aircraft Performance
Unit Standard 28044
(15 Credits)
Human Performance
Unit Standard 28049
(15 Credits)
New Zealand Diploma in
AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES
Level 6 - 120 Credits
PURPOSE
OUTCOMES
The purpose of this qualification is to
provide the air traffic services sector of
the aviation industry with individuals who
have attained sufficient operational and
theoretical knowledge and practical skills
to undertake on-job training to become
licenced and rated air traffic controllers.
A graduate of a level 6 diploma is able to:
• make informed decisions based on
situational awareness, safe management
of air traffic, critically analysing traffic
situations for potential conflict, and
communicating timely instructions and/or
information to ensure a safe, orderly, and
expeditious traffic flow in non-complex,
complex, abnormal and/or emergency
situations under simulated conditions
The content recognises the theoretical
knowledge and practical operational
skills, and is aligned with, the International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and
Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulatory
requirements for air traffic services.
CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
This diploma is listed at level 6. It must contain
120 credits at level 6 and have at least 120 of
all credits contributing to the qualification at
level 5 or above.
•
integrate the theoretical, practical and
interpersonal components that underpin the
practice of an air traffic controller
•
demonstrate specialised technical or
theoretical knowledge with depth in a field
of work or study
•
analyse and generate solutions to familiar
and unfamiliar problems
•
demonstrate complete self-management of
learning, leadership and performance within
dynamic contexts.
Aerodrome Control & Approach Control Procedural (120 Credits)
051 ATC Licensing
Subjects
(60 Credits)
052 Aerodrome and Sim Equipment
Unit Std 23473 and Unit Std 28043
(45 Credits)
053 Approach Control
Unit Std 23459
(15 Credits)
Area & Approach Control Surveillance & Area Control Procedural (120 Credits)
051 ATC Licensing
Subjects
(60 Credits)
052 Aerodrome and Sim Equipment
Unit Std 23473 and Unit Std 28043
(45 Credits)
054 Area Radar
Unit Std 28048
055 Area Control Non Radar
Unit Std 28047
(15 Credits)
Bachelor degree
FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS
Articulation Agreements, or degree pathways, are agreements between Airways New Zealand and
Universities that facilitate recognition of a student’s Air Traffic Control study and transfer credit or
admission to upper levels of study at the University.
Our relationships with universities provide trainees with the opportunity to enrol in an ATC
programme which can shorten the length of a university degree by up to one full year.
All credit transfer pathways are subject to the admission requirements of the partnering university.
Please note that we currently have pathways for students who have completed a New Zealand
Diploma in Air Traffic Services (Level 6) into three universities:
•
Massey University in Palmerston North New Zealand
•
Emirates Aviation University in Dubai (EAU)
•
Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico in San Juan Puerto Rico (UIPR)
We will also work with students to facilitate a pathway to any other university.
Students satisfactorily completing the level 6 diploma programme will have an official evaluation
of credit transfer upon admission to the university. Transfer credits will be evaluated and applied
according to the degree course schedule, and a programme for the remaining courses will be
developed.
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