NZQA registered unit standard
27034 version 1
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Title
Manage operational risk management in an aviation environment
Level
5
Credits
15
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are, in an aviation
environment, able to: develop an operational risk profile;
facilitate an operational risk management workshop; evaluate
and implement an operational risk profile; and monitor an
operational risk profile.
Classification
Aviation > Aviation - Core
Available grade
Achieved.
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 27028, Manage risk in an aviation environment; 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; Standards Australia/Standards
New Zealand. 2009. AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 Risk Management – principles and
guidelines. Sydney and Wellington: Standards Australia and Standards New
Zealand.
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
Definition
Knowledge refers to the knowledge, understanding, and application of the subject
matter.
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Develop an operational risk profile in an aviation environment.
Evidence requirements
1.1
An aviation operational task to profile is identified.
1.2
Resources and techniques necessary to conduct an aviation operational risk
profile are identified and gathered in accordance with industry standards and
texts.
Range
1.3
may include consultation with people who have specialist
knowledge or experience in the area of interest.
Risk assessment of the operational task is conducted in accordance with
industry standards.
Range
risks associated with the operational task are – identified,
analysed, evaluated.
1.4
A risk treatment plan and action plan is developed in accordance with industry
standards.
1.5
The operational risk profile is presented in accordance with industry standards
and organisational requirements.
Range
organisational requirements may include but are not limited to –
electronic document standards, quality assurance standards,
endorsement by executive or senior management.
Outcome 2
Facilitate an operational risk management workshop for an aviation environment.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The resources required to conduct an operational risk management workshop
are identified and procured in accordance with industry standards and texts.
2.2
The purpose, scope, audience and context of the workshop are defined in
accordance with industry standards and texts.
2.3
The workshop is facilitated in a reflective, knowledgeable manner to prompt
quality information recall from the participants, and assist them to develop an
operational risk profile for an aviation environment in accordance with industry
standards and texts.
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2.4
Development of a risk management plan by workshop participants is facilitated
for the aviation operational task. The plan will include risk treatment and
mitigation strategies.
2.5
A participant’s evaluation of the course is conducted at the end workshop.
2.6
After the course, each participant is interviewed to gauge their progress with
implementing operational risk management for an aviation environment.
Outcome 3
Evaluate an operational risk profile in an aviation environment.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The characteristics of an acceptable operational risk profile are described in
accordance with industry texts.
3.2
The resources required to conduct an evaluation are identified and gathered in
accordance with industry standards and texts.
3.3
Operational risk profile is evaluated in accordance with industry standards.
Operational risk profile author(s) is provided with constructive feedback if the
operational risk profile does not meet industry standards.
3.4
Where necessary, steps to implement the evaluation content are identified and
communicated to the author(s).
Outcome 4
Implement an operational risk profile in an aviation environment.
Evidence requirements
4.1
The changes to operational activity as a result of the implementation of an
operational risk profile are described in accordance with industry texts.
4.2
A communication plan to explain the reason for the introduction of an
operational risk profile, what the changes are and who can be consulted for
further information is developed for all relevant parties in accordance with
industry standards and texts.
4.3
The operational risk profile is implemented and incorporated into the everyday
activities associated with the operation in accordance with industry standards
and industry texts.
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Outcome 5
Monitor an operational risk profile in an aviation environment.
Evidence requirements
5.1
The operational risk profile is regularly monitored in accordance with industry
standards and industry 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
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0170
This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Please note
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of study leading to that assessment.
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
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CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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