New Zealand Diploma in Air Traffic Services

Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology

Subject area

Air Traffic Control

Qualification

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Entry requirements

In order to meet all of the outcomes of the graduate profile, a programme of study leading to the award of this qualification can only be offered through the holder of an air traffic service organisation certificate issued under CAA Part 172, where the certificate authorises the holder to conduct that training; or the holder of an aviation training organisation certificate issued under CAA Part 141, where the certificate authorises the holder to conduct that training.

Trainees must:
- Hold exam credits for the CAA Air Traffic Controller theoretical subjects in Air Law, Operational Procedures, Meteorology, Air Navigation, Principles of Flight and Aircraft Performance, and Human Performance
- Be at least 20 years of age

About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

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.
The qualification includes 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.