Aeronautical engineers plan, carry out and supervise the manufacture, modification and maintenance of all types of aircraft, including fixed-wing, rotary, as well as space vehicles, together with flight simulators, and flight components and instruments.
New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Pre-Employment Skills) (Level 3) (130 credits) Ref: 2898 Due review 2027.
New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Storekeeping (Aviation Parts Handling/Aviation Toolstore) (Level 3) (70 credits) Ref: 2902 Due review 2027.
New Zealand Certificate in Aircraft Servicing (Level 3) (80 credits) Ref: 2903 Due review 2027.
New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Workplace Introductory Skills) (Level 4) (120 credits) Ref: 2901 Due review 2027.
New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Aircraft Manufacture) (Level 4) (120 credits) Ref: 2908 Due review 2027.
New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Specialist Support) (Level 4) with strands in General Aviation, Aeronautical Composites, Aeronautical Electroplating, Aeronautical Machining, Aeronautical Non Destructive Testing, Aircraft Furnishings and Equipment, Aircraft Mechanical, Aircraft Painting, Aircraft Powerplant, Aircraft Structures, Armament, Avionics, Engine Ground Running and Rotorcraft (120 credits) Ref: 2900 Due review 2027.
New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Applied Skills) (Level 4) with strands in Aeronautical Composites, Aeronautical Non Destructive Testing, Aircraft Mechanical, Aircraft Powerplant, Aircraft Structures, Armament, Avionic Electrical Repair, Avionic Instrument Repair, Avionic Radio Repair, Avionic Maintenance, and Rotorcraft (210 credits) Ref: 2909 Due review 2027.
New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Gas Turbine Overhaul) (Level 4) (200 credits) Ref: 2910 Expiring 2024.
New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Maintenance Control) (Level 4) (43 credits) Ref: 2911 Expiring 2024.
New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Maintenance Planning) (Level 5) (120 credits) Ref: 2904 Due review 2027.
New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (European Regulations) (Level 5) with strands in Mechanical and Avionics (245 credits) Ref: 2133 Expiring 2024.
New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Technical Support) (Level 6) (130 credits) Ref: 2906 Due review 2027.
New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Quality and Safety – SMS) (Level 6) (149 credits) Ref: 2905 Due review 2027.
New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Production Control) (Level 6) (55 credits) Ref: 2899 Expiring 2026. Replaced by Ref: 4742.
New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance Certification (Level 6) with strands in Aeroplane, Rotorcraft, Powerplant Piston, Powerplant Turbine, Electrical, Instrument, and Radio (240 credits) Ref: 2907 Due review 2027.
New Zealand Certificate in Aerospace Engineering (Level 4) Ref: 4741 Due review 2027.
New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Production Control) (Level 6) Ref: 4742 Due review 2027.
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Aeronautical Armament Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aeronautical Composites Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aeronautical Document Production All standards expired
Aeronautical Electroplating Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aeronautical Engineering – Core Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aeronautical Engineering Planning Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aeronautical Engineering Production Control Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aeronautical Engineering Quality Assurance Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aeronautical Engineering Technical Support Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aeronautical Machining Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aeronautical Maintenance Certification Due review 2027
Aeronautical Non Destructive Testing Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aeronautical Storekeeping Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aerospace Engineering Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aircraft Furnishings and Equipment Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aircraft Mechanical Maintenance Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aircraft Mechanical Repair and Overhaul Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aircraft Painting Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aircraft Powerplant Maintenance Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aircraft Powerplant Repair and Overhaul Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aircraft Servicing Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aircraft Structures Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Avionic Electrical Repair Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Avionic Instrument Repair Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Avionic Maintenance Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Avionic Radio Repair Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Helicopter Maintenance Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Helicopter Repair and Overhaul Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Qualifications
Standards
2024 Review of Aeronautical Engineering Standards is in progress. Please click here for more information.
2024 The proposal to expire the New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (European Regulations) (Level 5) with strands in Mechanical, and Avionics (245 credits) [2133] was completed and will expire without replacement. Here is the link to the change report on the NZQA website.
2023 Application to extend the last date for assessment of expiring Aeronautical Engineering Production Control unit standards 10798-10802 was completed. Here is the link to the change report on the NZQA website.
2023 Revision of 12 Aviation – Core unit standards was completed. Here is the link to the change report on the NZQA website.
2022 Review of Aeronautical Engineering suite of qualifications was completed. Here is the link to the change report on the NZQA website.
2022 Review of Aeronautical Maintenance Certification unit standards was completed. Here is the link to the change report on NZQA website.
Airport ground operations covers a variety of roles including airline check-in, ramp operations, air cargo, maintenance of facilities, safety, aircraft cleaning, and security.
New Zealand Certificate in Aviation (Airline Check-in) (Level 3) (40 credits) Ref: 1947 Due review 2028.
New Zealand Certificate in Aviation (Ground Handling) (Level 3) with strands in Air Cargo, and Ramp Operations (55-65 credits) Ref: 1948 Due review 2027.
New Zealand Certificate in Airport Operations with strands in Airport Customer Service, Airport Maintenance, Airport Safety, and Aviation Security (Level 4) (60-80 credits) Ref: 2537 Due review 2027.
New Zealand Diploma in Airport Operations (Level 5) (120 credits) Ref: 2538 Expiring 2025. Replaced by Ref: 4593.
New Zealand Diploma in Airport Operations (Level 5) with strands in Airport Environmental, Airport Safety, and Aviation Security Ref: 4593 Due review 2027.
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Air Cargo Due review 2027
Airport Customer Service Due review 2025
Airport Operations Due review 2026
Aviation – Core Due review 2025 (Levels 1-4), 2027 (Level 5)
Ramp Operations Due review 2027
There are no current qualification reviews.
There are no current standard reviews.
2023 Review of the New Zealand Certificate in Aviation (Airline Check-in) (Level 3) was completed. Here is the link to the change report on NZQA website.
2023 Review of Airport Customer Service Unit Standards was completed. Here is the link to the change report on NZQA website.
The proposal to expire the New Zealand Certificate in Aviation (Aircraft Cleaning) (Level 2) (40 credits) [1946] was completed and will expire without replacement. Here is the link to the change report on the NZQA website.
2022 Review of the Airport Operations Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications was completed. Here is the link to the change report on NZQA website.
2022 Review of Aviation – Core (Level 5) Unit Standards was completed. Here is the link to the change report on NZQA website.
2022 Review of Unit Standards in the domains Ramp Operations and Air Cargo was completed. Here is the link to the change report on NZQA website.
2022 Review of the New Zealand Certificate in Aviation (Ground Handling) (Level 3) with strands in Air Cargo, and Ramp Operations was completed. Here is the link to the change report on NZQA website.
From flight attendants to air traffic controllers and commercial and non-commercial helicopter or aeroplane pilots, Ringa Hora develops and maintains qualifications and standards. They are used by the aviation industry to ensure people have the required skills, knowledge and professional qualifications to provide passengers with good service and safe travel.
New Zealand Certificate in Aviation (Flight Attendant) (Level 4) with optional strand in Operator Specific Operational Flight Attending (60-95 credits) Ref: 2881 Due review 2027.
New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (General Aviation) (Level 5) with strands in Aeroplane, and Helicopter (240 credits) Ref: 3688 Due review 2029.
New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Level 6) with strands in Aeroplane Flight Instruction, Aeroplane Airline Preparation, and Helicopter Flight Instruction, (245-295 credits) Ref: 3689 Due review 2029.
New Zealand Certificate in Air Traffic Services (Air Traffic Services Theory) (Level 5) (60 credits) Ref: 2230 Due review 2028.
New Zealand Diploma in Air Traffic Services (Flight Information) (Aerodrome and/or Area Flight Information) (Level 6) (140 credits) Ref: 2702 Due review 2028.
New Zealand Diploma in Air Traffic Services (Flight Information) (Oceanic Air-Ground) (Level 6) (140 credits) Ref: 2703 Due review 2028.
New Zealand Certificate in Air Traffic Services (Aerodrome Control) (Level 6) (60 credits) Ref: 4806 Due review 2028.
New Zealand Certificate in Air Traffic Services (Area Surveillance) (Level 6) (60 credits) Ref: 4807 Due review 2028.
New Zealand Diploma in Air Traffic Services (Level 6) with strands in Aerodrome Control, Approach Control Procedural and Area and Area Control Procedural (120-180 credits) Ref: 2231 Due review 2028.
New Zealand Diploma in Air Traffic Services (Level 7) with strands in Aerodrome Control, Approach Control Procedural, Approach Control Surveillance, Area Control Procedural, and Area Control Surveillance (120 credits) Ref: 3764 Due review 2028.
New Zealand Diploma in Commercial Skydiving (Level 5) (120 credits) Ref: 3897 Due review 2028.
Search for Aviation Flight Operations unit standards here:
Flight Attendants Review in progress. Please see ‘Current reviews’.
Aircraft Operation Due review 2028
Air Traffic Services Due review 2027
2024 Review of Flight Attendants Standards is in progress. Please click here for more information.
2023 Review of 91 Aircraft Operation unit standards was completed. Here is the link to the change report on the NZQA website.
2023 Review of 6 Aircraft Operation (Gliding) unit standards was completed. Here is the link to the change report on the NZQA website.
2022 Review of 2 Aircraft Operation qualifications was completed. Here is the link to the change report (external link) on the NZQA website.
2023 Review of the Commercial Skydiving qualification was completed. Here is the link to the change report on the NZQA website.
2022 Review of Air Traffic Services qualifications and standards was completed. Here are the links to the change reports on the NZQA website https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/nqfdocs/summaries/2023/Mar23/RevSumMar23-04.pdf and https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/nqfdocs/summaries/2023/Mar23/RevSumMar23-14.pdf
2022 Review of New Zealand Certificate in Aviation (Flight Attendant) (Level 4) with optional strand in Operator Specific Operational Flight Attending (NZQA Ref: 2881) was completed. Here is the link to the change report on the NZQA website.
2022 Review of Aviation – Core (Level 5) unit standards was completed. Here is the link to the change report on NZQA website.
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