New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance Certification

Sign up for a programme that has been designed as the ‘blueprint’ towards achieving your AMEL.

Academic requirements

All applicants must have

• Completed recognised aircraft maintenance engineering training (at Level 4 or above, such as New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering), OR
• An equivalent recognised international qualification, OR
• Have relevant experience in the aeronautical engineering industry or an 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.

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

English language requirements

All applicants must have a level of English sufficient to be able to study at the level of the programme.

Those students whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate: An international English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall academic score of at least 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each band) issued within the last two years.

Information for applicants

Computer literacy:

Students planning to study this programme must be competent in 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.

Because most students will be studying part-time while in full-time employment, it is strongly recommended not to enrol for more than one course per semester (20 credit or 25 credit course). If 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.