New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Aeroplane and Helicopter)
Waikato Aero Club Incorporated
Subject area
Aircraft Operation
Qualification
Duration
2 Years
Total student fees
$131,330
over 2 Years - details
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the Airline sectors and Flight Training Schools of the NZ Aviation Industry with individuals who have attained sufficient operational and theoretical knowledge and practical skills to achieve employment as commercial pilots or associated support staff in flight planning and aircraft operations in those fields.
Graduates will qualify to operate as commercial pilots under the appropriate NZ Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) rules for air transport operations (e.g. regional, domestic, charter or international airlines) and flight instruction.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
In order to be considered for enrolment into the Waikato programme, New Zealand applicants must: Be at least 17 years of age And Hold a current NZ CAA Class 1 Medical Certificate And Pass a police criminal record check And Demonstrate a sufficient standard of English Language to complete the programme (IELTS requirement 6.0 across all bands or equivalent for applicants who speak English as a second language) And Demonstrate the ability to undertake flight training with a reasonable likelihood of success i.e. future employment within the aviation industry, by completion of a compulsory selection interview and the completion of the ADAPT Pre-screening Tool available at: http://www.nzskillsconnect.co.nz/working-our-industries/aviation/adapt-pre-screening-tool In order to be considered for enrolment into the Waikato programme, international applicants must: Be at least 18 years of age And Hold a current NZ CAA Class 1 Medical Certificate And Pass a police criminal record check and be a suitable applicant for status as a fit and proper person in accordance with the NZ CAA requirements. And Demonstrate a sufficient standard of English Language to complete the programme (IELTS requirement 6.0 across all bands or equivalent for applicants who speak English as a second language) And Demonstrate the ability to undertake flight training with a reasonable likelihood of success i.e. future employment within the aviation industry, by completion of a compulsory selection interview and the completion of the ADAPT Pre-screening Tool available at: http://www.nzskillsconnect.co.nz/working-our-industries/aviation/adapt-pre-screening-tool
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
2 Years
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$65,665 | $131,330 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$12,498 | $24,995 |
| Total | $78,163 | $156,325 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
79%
National Graduate Outcomes
Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:
| Median earnings | $42,559 |
| Earnings range | $33,369 - $55,511 |
| In employment | 68% |
| In further study | 23% |
| On a benefit | 2% |
All KIS information is the most recent data available and relates to domestic students only.
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Scholarship information
Examples of related scholarships
Wairoa Waikaremoana Māori Trust Board Scholarships
Provided by:
Wairoa-Waikaremoana Maori Trust Board
Value:
$500.00
New Zealand Regional Development Scholarships
Provided by:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade - NZ Aid Programme
Website:
https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/aid-and-development/scholarships/types-of-scholarships
Value:
Support for tuition, living costs and return airfares.
This information comes from Generosity New Zealand. For more scholarships, search their givME database (formerly called BreakOut) via your college, university or local library website.
Contact details
Main Campus Office
Phone: (07) 843 5655
Fax: (07) 843 5661
Email: info@waikatoaviation.co.nz
Web: http://www.waikatoaviation.co.nz
Where does this information come from?
The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.
The MyQ data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on responses to the MyQ survey provided by recent graduates of this qualification.
NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.