Combined ACA/OCA
For agricultural operators who need their Agricultural Competency Assessment (ACA) and Operational Competency Assessment (OCA), AirEx can complete both in one combined session.
- 2 in 1 ACA and OCA together
- $1,200 + GST Combined assessment fee
- Nationwide Examiners across NZ
THE ASSESSMENT
How the OCA works
An Operational Competency Assessment (OCA) checks your knowledge of the rules, how you apply your operator’s approved procedures, and your flying competence.
There are three parts to the assessment.
Pre-OCA Test
Complete an open-book test before your assessment. You can refer to the relevant material, so take time to familiarise yourself with it.
Preparation
Show us how you’d prepare for a normal commercial job, following the processes and procedures you’d use in the field.
Flight Test
Time to demonstrate your flying competence. You’ll be assessed on your ability to operate safely and follow the procedures relevant to your operation.
Flying in ATTI Mode
Depending on your operator’s exposition, additional areas may be included in your flight test. This applies where an approved departure from Part 101 requires you to follow a specific operational procedure.
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Where the ACA fits in
The Agricultural Competency Assessment (ACA) is the specialist competency sign-off for agricultural drone operations, including aerial spraying, spreading and agrichemical application.
The assessment focuses on your ability to carry out agricultural application work safely and competently, using the equipment and procedures relevant to your operation.
This includes safe agrichemical handling and loading, application flight patterns, and following relevant local council and manufacturer requirements.
Chemical handling
Safe handling and loading of agrichemicals.
Application techniques
Flight patterns used for agricultural chemical application.
Operating requirements
Relevant local council and manufacturer requirements.
The ACA is assessed alongside your OCA as part of the combined assessment.
WHY COMBINE THEM?
One assessment, not two.
We don’t see the point in flying around four cones when what you’re doing out in the paddock every day is harder than that. So we’ve combined the two.
One assessment, not two
Get your OCA and ACA signed off together in one combined assessment.
Less time away from the job
Spend less time organising assessments and more time doing what you do best.
Agricultural examiners who know the job
Work with agricultural examiners who’ve been spraying for years and understand the job inside out.
GET IN TOUCH
Ready to get it booked in?
Give us a shout and tell us which assessment you need and where you’re working. We’ll sort out the details with you, no fuss.
