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Briefing New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Pilot) New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Aeroplane) (with strands in Airline Preparation, and Flight Instruction) (Level 6)New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Helicopter) (with strands in Airline Preparation, and Flight Instruction) (Level 6)New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Aeroplane) (with strands in General Aviation, and Agriculture) (Level 5) New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Helicopter) (with strands in General Aviation, and Agriculture) (Level 5)The detailed structure, electives and streams for the New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Pilot) have been circulated to the flight training industry. We will be seeking your final support and agreement on this at the AIA Flight Training Division meeting on 24th March. The work undertaken by many in the aviation flight training sector in developing this new qualifications structure has resulted in NZQA pre-approval for the New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Pilot). This is a significant step and indicative of the work undertaken by the working group, led by ATTTO, since early December 2010. The working group has also made progress with regard to other processes and initiatives that support the qualification itself. These include a pilot selection process, development of employment pathways, and the establishment of a Quality Performance Monitoring Group. Through effective collaboration the aviation industry, under ATTTO’s leadership, has mobilised to consolidate the number of flight training qualifications on offer from 28 to two (with options at Levels 5 and 6). This has been achieved in a short space of time, but will have significant long term benefits in terms of compliance costs for Government funders and monitoring agencies. The new model will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Government funding allocations for aviation training and will enhance trainee completion rates, helping improve employment outcomes for trainee pilots. At the same time we have been mindful to leave the final screening with training providers, and to ensure that the proposed new system does not duplicate their required Student Data Record reporting to the TEC. We have listened and sought a balance between cost effective generic screening, giving employers and TEC increased confidence in our graduates and the practical need to manage student attraction and monitoring compliance costs down for providers. A request has been made to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) via ATTTO and the working group to continue provision of Government funding for aviation training at 2010/2011 levels. This will ensure training providers can continue to educate and provide employment pathways for well-trained, qualified, productive people who will make a valuable contribution to New Zealand’s aviation industry, as well as the key service and export industries it supports. I believe the flight training industry in New Zealand has demonstrated a commitment to ensure this new model is successful and contributes to better use of Government funding directed to the aviation training sector. To ensure this is achieved and audited, a Quality Performance Monitoring Group is being established through the ATTTO. This group will have wide representation across all aviation industry sectors. This new qualifications structure balances the needs of Government agencies, flight training providers, tertiary institutions and employers in terms of the outcomes, costs and delivery of flight training in New Zealand. We cannot afford to passively accept that what was suitable previously will be suitable in the future. This type of view will cause self-inflicted damage to the flight training sector. It is better to provide solutions to Government and stakeholders that offer, on balance, a viable model demonstrating fiscal responsibility and providing appropriate oversight to ensure the cost-effectiveness and quality of our aviation industry. The work that commenced in June 2010 has seen this occur, with the positive outcome of the NZQA’s pre-approval for the New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Pilot). There are a series of Q&A’s that should answer many of the questions raised regarding the new Diploma. These can be found on the ATTTO website, www.attto.org.nz, or the project website, www.aviationproject.co.nz.
Brian Whelan
Chair, Steering Group
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