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NZQA qualifications

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) qualifications (currently approved for delivery in Kuwait and New Zealand) comprise core compulsory standards representing the competencies required by students, and endorsements recognising the specialised application within the sector. 

Students who enrol in these qualifications can achieve both the ICAO course certificates and NZQA certificate and diplomas.

These programmes are delivered face-to-face either through our academy training in Christchurch, New Zealand or at an approved international academy, such as at the Australian College of Kuwait in Kuwait City (each location is subject to NZQA approval).

Air traffic control (ATC) training cohort AI1121

Airways International NZQA qualifications

Level 5 - Certificate (60 credits)

New Zealand Certificate in Air Traffic Services

Four unit standards (15 credits each):

  • Air law and operational procedures
  • Aeronautical meteorology and air navigation 
  • Principles of flight and aircraft performance
  • Human performance

Level 6 - Diploma (120 credits)*

New Zealand Diploma in Air Traffic Services

Two strands:

  • Aerodrome Control and Approach Control Procedural
  • Area Control Surveillance and Area Control Procedural

 

* For air traffic control only

Te Pūkenga / ServiceIQ NZQA qualifications

Students who are offered a role with Airways New Zealand as air traffic control or flight service trainee can choose to enrol with Te Pūkenga / ServiceIQ during their on-job training, to gain a New Zealand Diploma in Air Traffic Services Level 7 (for air traffic control) or Level 6 (for flight service).

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