Airline Transport Pilot: Aeroplane: Helicopter
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an NQF Level 5 qualification in the Physical Sciences field, with 120 credits, focused on preparation for airline transport piloting involving aeroplanes and helicopters. The available record indicates a registration end date of 30 June 2006, so its current availability must be verified before considering enrolment.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in pursuing aeroplane or helicopter pilot careers may consider this qualification as a potentially relevant historical pathway. It should not be treated as an admission rule or as confirmation that a person meets aviation licensing or employment requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification is directly related to the occupations of Aeroplane Pilot and Helicopter Pilot. This indicates career relevance, but it does not guarantee pilot employment, appointment, licensing, professional authorisation or entry into either occupation.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Aeroplane piloting
- Helicopter piloting
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Airline Transport Pilot: Aeroplane: Helicopter
- SAQA ID
- 20823
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 120
- Field
- 10
- Subfield
- Physical Sciences
- Originator
- Aerospace Chamber
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2006-06-30
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether it is still open for enrolment.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that its accreditation or approval is current.
- Check the provider’s admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider for the detailed curriculum, learning outcomes, assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements.
- Confirm whether separate aviation licences, ratings, medical certificates or other regulatory requirements apply to the intended pilot role.
- Check how the qualification would be recognised by relevant aviation authorities and prospective employers.