National Diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance Certification - Level 6

The core compulsory section of the qualification covers the topics required by candidates for the issue of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence (AMEL) (issued under Part 66 of the Civil Aviation Rules 1990) without rating privileges. It also covers the requirements for basic first aid and health and safety. Candidates are required to achieve one of the strands in the area in which they specialise. The Aeroplane Strand
incorporates an optional standard, which may be required in some employment contexts, however this is not required to achieve award of this qualification.

While this qualification stands alone in terms of its relationship to the licensing requirements, candidates can progress through the National Certificate in Aircraft Servicing [Ref: 0171] at level 2 and National Certificates in Aeronautical Engineering at levels 3 and 4 to reach this qualification.

Special Notes
It is recommended that people have NCEA level 2 in Mathematics and English or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills before entering training related to this qualification. To be employed in the area of Aeronautical Maintenance Certification in New Zealand, a candidate will need to have been issued a CAA licence that has the appropriate ratings and meet the fit and proper person requirements as outlined in Section 10 of the Civil Aviation Act 1990. In addition to this qualification the candidate will need to hold an appropriate CAA rating on their AMEL in order to release aircraft or their components to service following maintenance.