Sorena programme guide
New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Aeroplane) (General Aviation)
This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.
Overview
New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Aeroplane) (General Aviation) is listed by Otago Aviation Academy Ltd as a Diploma at NZQF Level 5.
What you will study
Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.
Who may find it relevant
No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.
Programme structure
Published duration: Approximately 2 years (240 credits).
Fees context
NZ$61,400
(total for the whole programme)
2026 fee, shown as indicative for 2027. The institution has not yet confirmed its 2027 price.
Not published
Entry requirements
Minimum 18 years old at course start; pass an aviation aptitude assessment (numerical reasoning, spatial orientation, problem-solving); meet CAA NZ 'Fit and Proper Person' requirements including background check; hold or be able to obtain a CAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
IELTS overall 5.5 with no band below 5.0 (or equivalent); alternatively 2+ years secondary education in English, or 3+ years employment in an English-speaking environment, or pass an Aviation English Language Proficiency Test
Full entry requirements are in the Entry requirements section above.