Compass Compensation Training Scheme
Course details
| NZQF Level | 6 |
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About the course
Develop and apply the knowledge of compass compensation.
This is a stand-alone Training Scheme and like the others, can be studied flexibly, online and independently while working as an aircraft maintenance engineer. This will allow you to continue full-time employment while working towards completing your CAA examinations – a compulsory requirement for licensing.
This course helps to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to construct, install and maintain compass systems within aircraft.
NZQA Unit standard 20903 will be awarded after the successful completion of the AMEL Compass Compensation Exam 16.
You will cover:
- Theory of Magnetism
- Terrestrial Magnetism
- Aircraft Magnetism
- The Compass Base
- Direct Reading Magnetic Compasses
- Theory of Compass Compensation
- Direct reading Compass compensation
- Direct Reading Compass Compensation Procedures
- Remote Reading Compass Systems
How do training schemes work?
This Training Scheme is studied online so you can fit it around your work commitments and is available for 56 weeks from enrolment. You should allow approximately 23 hours per week of self-directed learning per course.
Training Schemes allow you to apply and pay for one subject at a time, this allows you can pass the ASPEQ (CAA) exam and enrol on the next Training Scheme of your choice.
NMIT has been teaching aeronautical engineering maintenance for many years and is New Zealand's first approved NZCAA Part 147 Certified Maintenance Training Organisation.
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
All applicants must have
- Completed recognised aircraft maintenance engineering training (at Level 4 or above), OR
- An equivalent recognised international qualification, OR
- Have relevant experience in the aeronautical engineering industry or allied trade.
Alternative requirements
Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Entry Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry by the Curriculum Manager or delegate.
English language requirements
If English is not the applicant’s first language they will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives [English Proficiency Outcomes Chart.](https://www2.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/rules-fees-policies/nzqa-rules/approval-recognition-and-accreditation/#::text=2022%20are%20revoked.-,Appendix%201%3A%20Internationally%20Recognised%20English%20Proficiency%20Outcomes%20for%20International%20Students,-Rule%2022.2(d#::text=2022%20are%20revoked.-,Appendix%201%3A%20Internationally%20Recognised%20English%20Proficiency%20Outcomes%20for%20International%20Students,-Rule%2022.2(d "Goes to NZQA")
Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment.
• IELTS 6.0 Academic (no lower than 5.5 in any subtest)
Note: Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills.
Other requirements
Applicants must:
- Have access to a workplace or be able to supply evidence as to workplace experience in accordance with CAA AC66-1 subpart 66.53(a)(4), and
Be living in New Zealand to be able to sit the online licence theory exams.
Information for Applicants
Computer literacy:
Students planning to study this programme must be competent using a computer/mobile device. A sufficient level of computer literacy would include competent use of basic file management, email, internet, and word processing skills.
Due to the fact that most students will be studying part-time while they are in a full-time employment, it is strongly recommended not to enrol for more than one course per semester (20 credit or 25 credit course). In case the student wants to study more than one course, and personal circumstances allow an available and dedicated period of time for study (i.e. not in full-time work), the Programme Coordinator must be contacted and will advise the student accordingly.
About the provider
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