NZQA registered unit standard
27036 version 1
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Title
Conduct evaluation of a safety management system 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 purpose of
an evaluation; identify evaluation methodology and tools;
implement an evaluation; and report the evaluation outcomes.
Classification
Aviation > Aviation - Core
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
All references to the CAA refer specifically to the Civil Aviation Authority of New
Zealand.
2
Industry standards are those set in place by the CAA.
3
Industry texts may include but are not limited to – ICAO Safety Management Manual,
CAA Rules, CAA Advisory Circulars, operator exposition.
4
Definitions
Knowledge refers to the knowledge, understanding, application and managing the
application of the subject manner.
The term SMS refers to safety management system.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of the purpose of an evaluation in an aviation environment.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The purpose, scope and terms of reference of an evaluation are confirmed with
key stakeholders and approvals are gained in accordance with industry
standards and texts.
1.2
A range of documentary evidence, individuals, and organisations that can
provide specialist input are identified.
1.3
Information critical to the evaluation is determined to inform the selection of the
evaluation methodology and tools.
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Ownership of the evaluation data and/or outcomes and right of access to the
reporting results are determined in accordance with industry standards and
texts.
Outcome 2
Identify evaluation methodology and tools in an aviation environment.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Criteria for the evaluation and the audience for evaluation results are identified
and communicated to stakeholders in accordance with industry standards and
texts.
2.2
Evaluation methods are selected from a range of alternatives to suit the scope,
purpose, and outcome requirements of the evaluation in accordance with
industry standards and texts.
2.3
Measuring tools and media are selected and/or developed to ensure valid and
reliable evaluation results in accordance with industry standards and texts.
2.4
An evaluation strategy is formulated in consultation with key stakeholders to
ensure acceptance and commitment.
2.5
Resource needs are determined in accordance with budgetary constraints and
obtained in accordance with industry standards and texts.
2.6
Evaluation infrastructure is established in accordance with evaluation
requirements and resource constraints.
Outcome 3
Implement an evaluation in an aviation environment.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Implementation tasks are defined and clarified with stakeholders in accordance
with the evaluation methodology.
3.2
Evaluation strategy is implemented and data is collected, collated, and recorded
against evaluation criteria, in accordance with planned methodology.
3.3
Expectations are managed, and barriers to the evaluation are identified and
addressed or referred, in accordance with planned methodology.
3.4
Progress of the evaluation is monitored, and changes to timeframes,
methodology, or tools are negotiated as needed, in accordance with industry
standards and texts.
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3.5
Data is analysed or referred for specialist analysis, where necessary, and
results are compared with evaluation criteria for compliance, in accordance with
industry standards and texts.
3.6
Preliminary results are presented for stakeholder feedback in accordance with
industry standards and texts.
3.7
The evaluation is conducted in accordance with industry standards and texts.
Outcome 4
Report the evaluation outcomes in an aviation environment.
Evidence requirements
4.1
An evaluation report is prepared in accordance with industry standards and
texts.
report includes – comparison of evaluation outcomes with
established evaluation criteria, supporting evidence.
Range
4.2
Recommendations for action are made in accordance with the terms of
reference and the evaluation outcomes.
4.3
Unbiased and objective evaluation outcomes are reported in a form and
language to suit the intended audience of the report.
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
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Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
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
applies to those standards.
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMRs). The
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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