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Title
Advise on the implementation of a safety management system in an
aviation organisation
Level
5
Credits
15
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are, in an aviation
organisation, able to: demonstrate knowledge of an SMS;
demonstrate knowledge of an SMS implementation plan;
develop the SMS implementing guidelines; and advise on the
use of the 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.
Knowledge refers to the knowledge, understanding, and application of the subject
matter.
The term SMS refers to safety management system.
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate knowledge of an SMS in an aviation organisation.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The purpose and principles of an SMS are described in accordance with
industry standards and texts.
1.2
The role and function of the elements of an SMS are described in accordance
with industry standards and texts.
Range
must include but is not limited to – management commitment,
safety accountabilities, coordination of emergency response
planning, SMS documentation, hazard identification, risk
management, safety assurance, safety training, safety education,
safety communication.
1.3
The integrated nature of the elements of an SMS within an organisation is
explained in accordance with industry standards and texts.
1.4
The function of cultural development in order to implement an SMS is described
in accordance with industry standards and texts.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate knowledge of an SMS implementation plan in an aviation organisation.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The phases of implementation of the SMS are identified and described in
accordance with industry standards and texts.
2.2
The requirements for the implementation of the SMS are identified using a gap
analysis.
2.3
The SMS implementation plan is described in terms of its purpose, contents,
format, and scope, in accordance with industry standards and texts.
Outcome 3
Develop the SMS implementation guidelines in an aviation organisation.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The standard for measuring the SMS implementation is determined in
accordance with industry standards and texts. The standard is communicated
to the organisation implementing the SMS.
Range
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3.2
The implementation objectives and context are identified and utilised when
developing the SMS implementation guidelines.
3.3
The intended audience for the implementation guidelines is determined, and the
structure, language style, format, and content of the guidelines are determined,
in accordance with industry standards and texts.
3.4
SMS specialists are identified and consulted with to advise on the planning and
implementation of an SMS in accordance with industry standards.
3.5
Guidelines are developed to take into account the size and complexity of the
operation and organisation undertaking the implementation in accordance with
industry standards and texts.
3.6
Guidelines are submitted, and additional guidance or response to feedback is
provided, in accordance with industry standards and texts.
Outcome 4
Advise on the use of the SMS implementation plan in an aviation organisation.
Evidence requirements
4.1
The SMS implementation plan is recommended for endorsement by the Board
and an Accountable Executive in accordance with organisational policies and
procedures.
4.2
Provide advice on the use of the SMS implementation plan and its
implementation, using plain English language, in accordance with industry
standards and texts.
4.3
A system to monitor the status and performance, and to mitigate any
substandard performance, of the SMS implementation plan is established in
accordance with industry standards and texts.
4.4
Following completion of the SMS implementation plan, its implementation is
evaluated against the implementation objectives and the implementation plan 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
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15 April 2011
N/A
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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
applies to those standards.
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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