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New Zealand Certificate in Aviation ground handling (Level 3) Ramp Operation strand

61 credits

Programme summary


This ground handling programme can provide those already employed in aviation with the skills, knowledge and qualification to support your current role and future aspirations.

JNPAT was first established to be able to provide qualifications in the workplace – real work-based training,to recognise the skills and knowledge of those who work in aviation ‘on the ground’ in high-safety priority areas.  We are unique in that we have instructors already within the aviation industry and experienced JNPAT instructors that can lead these qualifications. This results in industry -led and provider managed qualification opportunities for employees. JNPAT provides a three-way agreement with Employer, Learner/Employee and JNPAT to ensure the Learner/Employee is supported to complete their qualifications.

This ground handling programme can provide those already employed in aviation with the skills, knowledge and qualification to support your current role and future aspirations.

Key facts

Start month(s)

Work-based schedules are designed to suit. These programmes run throughout the year.

Length of programme

This programme can be completed within a year of commencement and work-based schedules are designed to suit learner / employee and employer

Study location

Work-based. JNPAT learner support base: JNP Aviation Training, Hangar 8, Aerodrome Road, Mount Maunganui

Days on site per week

Work-based learning

Level

3

Delivery method

Blended – work-based learning, instructor onsite, online LMS activity and assessment.

Assesment type

Competency-based

Programme type

Unit Standards

Fees

• Approximately $5500 (gst inclusive)

Cost to students

Subject to NZQA approvals (PPE and all course related equipment will be provided at no cost)

International

Not available to international students

Credits

61

Youth guarantee (fees free)

N/A

Qualification

Certificate


Qualification details

New Zealand Certificate in Aviation Ground Handling ( Level 3 ) Ramp Operation strand, Credits 61.

Entry requirements

Open entry for domestic students

This programme is work-based, and currently offered to those employed in aviation.

Purpose statement

The purpose of this qualification is to recognise individuals who have attained the skills required to safely perform aviation ground handling operations in air cargo or ramp. The aviation industry will benefit by having Ramp Operators who are capable of working with minimal supervision within a team.

Graduate profile

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
• Communicate effectively to contribute to group performance.
• Comply with health and safety rules relevant to their role in ground operations.
• Handle dangerous goods and hazardous items as required by international aviation regulations.
• Comply with security rules applicable to airports when performing ground operations.

Graduates of the Ramp Operations strand will also be able to:
• Carry out safe and appropriate loading and off-loading from various aircraft types, ensuring correct load distribution on an aircraft, the preparation of rolling stock, and operating of necessary Ground Support Equipment (GSE) in support of the ramp operation.

Career opportunities

Holders of this qualification be foramlly recognised for their skills and knowledge to work as Ramp Operators. Ramp operators may progress to become Aircraft Loading Leads, Push Back Operators, or Load Controllers or Ramp Services Mangers.

Programe structure

graduate profile outcome one

Communicate effectively to contribute to group performance.

unit standard

9681

level

Level 3

credits

3 credits

unit standard title

Contribute within a team or group which has an objective (Communication Skills)  

graduate profile outcome two

Comply with health and safety rules relevant to their role in ground operations.

unit standard

27927

level

Level 3

credits

5 credits

unit standard title

Apply health, safety and security  practices to service delivery operations  

graduate profile outcome three

Handle dangerous goods and hazardous items as required by international aviation regulations.

unit standard

30182

level

Level 3

credits

3 credits

unit standard title

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of dangerous goods in an air cargo environment

graduate profile outcome four

Comply with security rules applicable to airports when performing ground operations.

unit standard

32764

level

Level 4

credits

3 credits

unit standard title

Demonstrate knowledge of airport security rules                             

unit standard

32762

level

Level 4

credits

3 credits

unit standard title

Apply security rules at an airport

graduate profile outcome six* ramp operations strand

Carry out safe and appropriate loading and off-loading from various aircraft types, ensuring correct load distribution on an aircraft, the preparation of rolling stock, and operating of necessary Ground Support Equipment (GSE) in support of the ramp operation.

unit standard

17355

level

Level 4

credits

4 credits

unit standard title

Maintain  safety standards on the apron area on an airport

unit standard

25958

level

Level 3

credits

5 credits

unit standard title

Sort baggage for carriage by aircraft

unit standard

17348

level

Level 3

credits

3 credits

unit standard title

Operate a vehicle airside on the apron at an airport

unit standard

25968

level

Level 3

credits

2 credits

unit standard title

Check and prepare aircraft loading rolling stock

unit standard

25959

level

Level 3

credits

4 credits

unit standard title

Explain basic aircraft weight and balance, load distribution, restraint systems and Loading Instruction Report

unit standard

25962

level

Level 3

credits

4 credits

unit standard title

Operate a tow tractor and tow an articulated baggage train

unit standard

25961

level

Level 3

credits

6 credits

unit standard title

Load and unload a bulk loaded aircraft

unit standard

25972

level

Level 3

credits

2 credits

unit standard title

Open and close aircraft cargo

unit standard

25970

level

Level 4

credits

8 credits

unit standard title

Coordinate, monitor and finalise aircraft loading

unit standard

25965

level

Level 3

credits

3 credits

unit standard title

Marshal an aircraft at an airport

Regularity Requirements

To achieve this qualification, trainees must at all times comply with the relevant aviation regulatory authority,Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), or New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) security vetting standards.

Key dates

Programmes run throughout the year and are organised with JNPAT and Employer.

Further training or study

New Certificate in Aviation level 5 and 6.

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