NZQA registered unit standard
27030 version 1
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Title
Manage safety policy and objectives in an aviation organisation
Level
5
Credits
15
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are, in an aviation
organisation, able to: create a safety policy statement and plan
to demonstrate management commitment to aviation safety
and an SMS; create safety objectives for an SMS; demonstrate
knowledge of accountability for safety and the role of an
Accountable Executive; develop a plan to identify, appoint, and
manage key safety personnel; manage the development of an
emergency response plan and evaluate its effectiveness; and
manage an SMS documentation system.
Classification
Aviation > Aviation - Core
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Resources may include but are not limited to – International Civil Aviation
Organization. 2009. Doc 9859, Safety Management Manual. 2nd ed. ICAO,
available at http://www.icao.int/icao/en/download.htm.
2
All references to the CAA refer specifically to the Civil Aviation Authority of New
Zealand.
3
Industry standards and recommended practices are those set in place by the CAA.
4
Industry texts may include but are not limited to – ICAO Safety Management Manual,
CAA Rules, CAA Advisory Circulars, operator exposition.
5
Definitions
Aviation organisation refers to a public, private or community enterprise, association
or group operating in the aviation environment.
Knowledge refers to the knowledge, understanding, and application of the subject
matter.
Organisational policies refer to the statement of agreed intent that sets out an
organisation’s views or principles with respect to a particular matter.
Organisational procedures refer to the step-by-step instructions for implementing or
carrying out an organisation’s policy or desired objective.
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NZQA registered unit standard
27030 version 1
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Create a safety policy statement and plan to demonstrate management commitment to
aviation safety and an SMS in an aviation organisation.
Evidence requirements
1.1
A safety policy statement is developed in accordance with industry standards
and texts for endorsement by the organisation’s Board or Executive.
1.2
The allocation of resources and the activities of personnel are planned in order
to demonstrate management commitment to aviation safety.
1.3
Develop plan to promote safety policy in accordance with industry standards
and texts for endorsement by the organisation’s Board or Executive.
Outcome 2
Create safety objectives for an SMS in an aviation organisation.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Stakeholders are consulted with to determine what the organisation wants to
achieve in terms of the management of safety in accordance with industry
standards and texts.
2.2
Safety objectives for the organisation are developed in accordance with industry
standards and texts.
2.3
The steps required to reach the objectives are determined in accordance with
industry standards and texts.
2.4
The safety standards by which to measure performance of the organisation in
order to achieve the objectives are determined in accordance with industry
standards and texts.
Outcome 3
Demonstrate knowledge of accountability for safety and the role of an Accountable
Executive in an aviation organisation.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The significance of accountability for safety is described in accordance with
industry standards and texts.
3.2
Management commitment to safety is linked to management accountability in
accordance with the organisation’s policy statement on safety.
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SSB Code 9068
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27030 version 1
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3.3
The specific role and function of an Accountable Executive and who in an
aviation organisation would be an appropriate Accountable Executive is
described in accordance with industry standards and texts.
3.4
The chain of safety responsibility for the organisation is described using
functional charts and adjusted job descriptions as needed.
Outcome 4
Develop documentation to identify, appoint, and manage key safety personnel in an
aviation organisation.
Evidence requirements
4.1
The specific roles and personnel required to implement and oversee the use of
an SMS are described in accordance with organisational policies and
procedures, and industry standards and texts.
4.2
A job description for a safety manager is developed in accordance with
organisational policies and procedures and industry standards and texts.
4.3
Terms of Reference for a safety committee or safety review board as applicable
to the size and complexity of the organisation is developed in accordance with
industry standards and texts.
4.4
Personal responsibility for safety is incorporated into the job descriptions of
every member of the organisation, at every level, in accordance with industry
standards and texts.
Outcome 5
Manage the development of an emergency response plan and evaluate its effectiveness in
an aviation organisation.
Evidence requirements
5.1
The requirements and scope of an emergency response plan are identified in
accordance with industry standards and texts.
5.2
Resources for the development of an emergency response plan are identified
and requested from organisational management.
5.3
The emergency response plan is evaluated in terms of its effectiveness in
accounting for the likelihood of emergencies occurring, and its monitoring or
review process, in accordance with industry standards and texts.
5.4
Knowledge of the principles of accident investigation is demonstrated in
accordance with industry standards and texts.
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Outcome 6
Manage an SMS documentation system in an aviation organisation.
Evidence requirements
6.1
The requirements of an SMS documentation system are described in
accordance with industry standards and texts.
6.2
Knowledge of an SMS manual is demonstrated in accordance with industry
standards and texts.
6.3
Processes to ensure ongoing effective management of SMS documentation are
established in accordance with industry standards and texts.
Planned review date
31 December 2016
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
15 April 2011
N/A
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SSB Code 9068
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