NZQA registered unit standard
27033 version 1
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Title
Manage the development and use of a safety management system
implementation plan in an aviation environment
Level
5
Credits
15
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are, in an aviation
environment, able to: demonstrate knowledge of the role and
function of the elements of an SMS, and developing an SMS
implementation plan; and manage the development and use of
an SMS implementation plan.
Classification
Aviation > Aviation - Core
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 27029, Manage an aviation organisation’s safety
management system; or demonstrate equivalent knowledge
and skills.
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 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.
Complexity refers to the level of sophistication of an organisation’s systems. For
example, a micro-business (less than 10 people) often have organisational systems
of a relatively straight forward nature, whilst more substantial organisations (regional,
national, international) require more sophisticated and integrated organisational
systems.
Knowledge refers to the knowledge, understanding, and application of the subject
matter.
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Organisational requirements include any legal requirements, standards, codes of
practice, organisational and/or site requirements, industry best practices, and
manufacturers’ instructions.
The term SMS refers to safety management system.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the role and function of the elements of an SMS in an aviation
environment.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The purpose and principles of an SMS are described in accordance with
industry texts and standards.
1.2
The role and function of the elements of an SMS are described in accordance
with industry texts and standards.
1.3
The integrated nature of the elements of an SMS within an aviation organisation
is identified and described in accordance with industry texts and standards.
1.4
The function of cultural development in order to implement an SMS is described
in accordance with industry texts and standards.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of developing an SMS implementation plan in an aviation
environment.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The purpose and scope of the implementation plan is identified through
consultation with key stakeholders, in accordance with organisational
requirements and complexity.
2.2
The resources and timeframe allocated to the planning stage, as well as to the
entire implementation of the SMS, is identified.
2.3
Specialists or those in a leadership position are identified and consulted with in
order to collaborate in the planning and rollout stages of the implementation
plan.
2.4
Person(s) to develop an implementation plan are identified.
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Outcome 3
Manage the development of an SMS implementation plan in an aviation environment.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The content, scope, and pitch of an SMS implementation plan are described,
and communicated to the person(s) developing the SMS implementation plan,
in accordance with industry standards and texts.
3.2
The SMS implementation plan will be measured for completeness,
effectiveness, and appropriateness in accordance with industry standards and
texts.
3.3
The submitted SMS implementation plan is evaluated against the industry
standard and if the plan is substandard, a system is put in place to rectify this.
Outcome 4
Manage the use of an SMS implementation plan in an aviation environment.
Evidence requirements
4.1
A means by which the SMS implementation plan is capable of endorsement by
the Accountable Executive is devised and undertaken.
4.2
A system is described whereby the status and performance of the SMS
implementation plan is regularly monitored, and steps taken to mitigate
substandard performance of the implementation plan should the performance
warrant it.
4.3
The SMS implementation plan is evaluated in accordance with industry
standards.
4.4
Steps to develop a mature safety culture are identified and employed
throughout the application of the SMS implementation plan in accordance with
industry standards.
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
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0170
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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