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Competence Requirements for
eronautical
eteorological
2013 and beyond
"
ersonnel
Overview"
Part One
Background and Terminology"
Part Two
Competence Standards for AMP"
Part Three
Competence Assessment Process"
Part Four
Support"
Part One"
Background and Terminology"
ICAO Requirement for Quality
Management system (QMS)"
ICAO Annex 3 - STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED
PRACTICES
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2.2.2 In order to meet the objective of meteorological
service for international air navigation, the
Contracting State should ensure that the designated
meteorological authority establishes and implements
a properly organised quality management system.!
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2.2.3 The quality system established should be in
conformity with the International Organisation for
Standardisation (ISO) 9000 series of quality
assurance standards, and certified by an approved
organisation"
ICAO Annex 3 - STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED
PRACTICES
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2.2.4 The quality management system should provide
the users with assurance that the meteorological
information supplied complies with the stated
requirements. "
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2.2.5 In regard to the exchange of meteorological
information for operational purposes, the quality
management system should include verification
and validation procedures."
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2.2.6 Demonstration of compliance of the quality
management system applied should be by audit. If
nonconformity of the system is identified, action
should be initiated to determine and correct the
cause. "
Quality Management System"
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Involves the implementation of processes which
improve quality over time;"
Ensures that a controlled high quality of data and
products are provided by the aeronautical
meteorological services;"
Requires coordinated activities to direct and control
an organization with regard to quality (ISO 9000*)
(ICAO Annex 3)."
Part Two"
Competence Standards for
Aeronautical Meteorological
Personnel "
AMP Competence and
Qualification Requirements"
ICAO Annex 3, paragraph 2.1.5 states:!
‘Each Contracting State shall
ensure that the designated MET
authority complies with the
requirements of the WMO in
respect of qualifications and
training of MET personnel
providing services for international
air navigation.’!
AMP Competence and
Qualification Requirements"
Competence requirements defined in: "
WMO
49
WMO No. 49 Vol. 1 - Technical Regulations – This
document describes the WMO AMP Competence
Standards;"
WMO
1083
WMO No. 1083 - Manual on the Implementation of
Education and Training Standards in Meteorology
and Hydrology – This document provides further
guidance."
Meteorological Personnel"
Meteorologist"
a person who has successfully completed the Basic
Instruction Package for Meteorologists (BIP-M)
requirements at university- degree level."
Meteorological Technician "
a person who has successfully completed the Basic
Instruction Package for Meteorological Technicians
(BIP-MT) requirements. "
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The implementation date for the changed
definitions and Basic Instruction Packages will
be 1st December 2013."
Aeronautical Meteorological
Personnel"
Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters"
Satisfy competence requirements by December 2013
(specified by CAeM);"
Satisfy the qualification requirements by December
2016."
Aeronautical Meteorological Observers"
Satisfy competence requirements by December 2013
(specified by CAeM)."
Basic Instruction Package for
Meteorologists"
Specifies the
Basic
Instruction
Package for
Meteorologists
(BIP-M) in
terms of
learning
outcomes"
Physical meteorology!
including air quality and
observing technology."
Dynamic meteorology!
including Numerical Weather
Prediction (NWP)."
Synoptic meteorology !
including mesoscale
meteorology and weather
prediction."
Climatology!
including both the traditional
statistical description and the
modern dynamical study and
interpretation of the climate, as
well as climate prediction."
BIP-M Attainment Options"
requirements will usually be satisfied
through the successful completion of a bachelors
degree in meteorology or a postgraduate programme
of study in meteorology (preferably after acquiring a
bachelors degree in a science, engineering or
computational subject)."
BIP-M Attainment Options"
Educational institutions which provide a non degree
Meteorological
curriculum have to
demonstrate that:!
Their programme of study provides the characteristic
learning outcomes associated with a bachelors degree
course;"
The nationally agreed academic qualification levels have
also been met."
Aeronautical Meteorological
Personnel"
B y 1st D e c e m b e r 2 0 1 3 , t h e A e r o n a u t i c a l
Meteorological Personnel
(for conditions A
to C) satisfy the BIP-M and BIP-MT requirements
and
be able to meet the competence
requirements; "
By 1st December 2016 the AMP
satisfy BIP-M
and BIP-MT requirements subject to the conditions A
to C in the header to the competence standards."
Implementation Timeline"
Modification to
the definitions
of a
Meteorologist
approved by
the 16th WMO
Congress
2011"
2012"
2013"
2016"
Implementation Timeline"
Modification to
the definitions
of a
Meteorologist
approved by
the 16th WMO
Congress
Quality Management
System implemented
2011"
2012"
2013"
2016"
Implementation Timeline"
Modification to
the definitions
of a
Meteorologist
approved by
the 16th WMO
Congress
Ability to
demonstrate
conformance
with the AMP
competence
standards and
should satisfy
qualification by
1st December
Quality Management
System implemented
2011"
2012"
2013"
2016"
Implementation Timeline"
Modification to
the definitions
of a
Meteorologist
approved by
the 16th WMO
Congress
Ability to
demonstrate
conformance
with the AMP
competency
standards and
should satisfy
qualification by
1st December
Ability to
demonstrate
conformance
with the AMP
competence
standards and
to satisfy
qualification
Requirements
by 1st
December
Quality Management
System implemented
2011"
2012"
2013"
2016"
AMP Competence as defined in
WMO 1083"
ompetence "
‘having and being able to apply appropriate basic
knowledge and technical skills, but it is also
necessary ……. display transferrable behaviours
such as being able to:’!
Competence
Communicate effectively through written and oral
presentations; "
Share knowledge and work effectively with
others;"
Apply initiative and take a problem-solving
approach to non-routine tasks;"
Exhibit critical thinking when confronted with new
information;"
Take responsibility for their own decisions and be
prepared to explain the rationale for those
decisions;"
Manage several tasks at any one time and
prioritize accordingly; "
Manage their own learning and performance; "
Acquire new skills, knowledge and understanding
demanded by changes in working practices."
Competence Hierarchy"
First-level Competences!
WMO No. 49 Vol. 1 Standards."
Competence Hierarchy"
First-level Competences!
WMO No. 49 Vol. 1 Standards."
Second-level Competences!
Describe and elaborate on the standards."
Competence Hierarchy"
First-level Competences!
WMO No. 49 Vol. 1 Standards."
Second-level Competences!
Describe and elaborate on the standards."
Third-level Competences!
Use examples of the second level to adapt
the top-level competences to suit the
national situation."
Competence Statement"
First-level Competences!
WMO No. 49 Vol. 1 Standards."
Top Level Conditions"
For the area and airspace of responsibility;"
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In consideration of the impact of meteorological
phenomena and parameters on aviation operations;"
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In compliance with aviation user requirements,
international regulations, local procedures and
priorities."
Aeronautical Meteorological
Forecaster"
Analyse and monitor continuously the weather
situation;"
Forecast aeronautical meteorological phenomena
and parameters;"
Warn of hazardous phenomena;"
Ensure the quality of meteorological information
and services;"
Communicate meteorological information to
internal and external users."
Aeronautical Meteorological
Observer"
Monitor continuously the weather situation;"
Observe and record aeronautical meteorological
phenomena and parameters;"
Ensure the quality of the performance of systems
and of meteorological information;"
Communicate meteorological information to
internal and external users."
Competence Description and
Criteria"
Second-level Competences!
Describe and on the standards."
elaborate
Second-level Competences"
Developed by the CAeM Expert Team on Education
and Training, they contain:"
For each first-level competence"
– Competence description"
– Performance criteria"
Allow for regional variations (e.g. range of
weather phenomena, regional regulations and
communications technology)."
Identify background knowledge and skills (e.g.
meteorology, standards and procedures, and
user requirements)."
Second-level - Competences
Description"
Provides broad plain language outline"
E.g. Forecast aeronautical meteorological phenomena and
parameters !
Forecasts of meteorological parameters and phenomena
are prepared and issued in accordance with documented
requirements, priorities and deadlines."
Second-level - Competences
Criteria"
Outlines broad performance criteria"
e.g. Forecast aeronautical meteorological phenomena
and parameters!
Forecast the following weather parameters:
temperature and humidity, wind, …"
Ensure that forecasts are prepared and issued in
accordance with ICAO Annex 3, WMO No.49 Vol.
2, regional and national formats and technical …"
Ensure that forecasts of weather parameters and
phenomena are consistent (spatially and
temporally) across boundaries of the area of
responsibility as far as practicable …"
Competence Details"
Third-level Competences!
Use examples of the second level to adapt
the top-level competences to suit the
national situation."
Third-level Competences"
This is the critical level"
At this level you adapt the global competence"
standards to the national conditions and requirements"
related to:"
The area and airspace of responsibility;"
The impact of meteorological phenomena and
parameters on aviation operations;"
The aviation user requirements, international
regulations, local procedures and priorities;"
The capabilities of the meteorological service
provider."
These are the national competences and will "
be the basis of the national assessment."
Part Three"
Competence Assessment "
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Goals of Competence
Assessments "
To demonstrate that Aeronautical Meteorological
Personnel ( "
" ) are competent;"
Not perfection; rather, it is to document the
assessment and to have processes in place to
identify deficiencies to ensure ongoing improvement;"
Every assessment system will have deficiencies
that will need to be documented and addressed. "
What is Competence Assessment ?"
Moving from:"
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« Tell me what you know »"
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This is knowledge and
traditionally related to
qualifications "
What is Competence Assessment ?"
Moving from:"
"
« Tell me what you know »"
"
This is knowledge and
traditionally related to
qualifications "
What is Competence Assessment ?"
Moving from:"
"
« Tell me what you know »"
"
This is knowledge and
traditionally related to
qualifications "
Moving to:"
"
« Show me what you can do »"
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This is about job performance "
and competence"
Toolkit for Aeronautical
Meteorological Personnel"
Developed by the CAeM Task Team on the Competence
Assessment Toolkit (Now the ET-ETC), the toolkit contains
guidance on:"
Experiential questions;"
Test questions;"
Direct observation;"
Classroom or paper simulation;"
Case study."
Implications"
1st December 2013 coincides with the requirement
for meteorological service providers to ensure that
their personnel meet the aeronautical meteorological
personnel competence standards. "
NMS meteorologists have to show that they have successfully
completed the"
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Qualified meteorologists under the current definition will
not have to do anything extra. "
However they are expected to have continued their
professional development."
Those in aviation are expected to have documented this
professional development."
Unable to demonstrate
conformance with the Competence
Standards by 1st December 2013?"
A non-compliance issue could be raised against the
associated ICAO requirement."
ICAO Annex 3 Paragraph 2.1.5 – ‘Each
Contracting State shall ensure that the
designated meteorological authority
complies with the requirements of the World
Meteorological Organization in respect of
qualifications and training of meteorological
personnel providing service for international
air navigation.’"
Note: Full compliance must be demonstrated by 1st
December, 2016."
Part Four"
Support "
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What support is available?"
WMO-CAeM Expert Team!
"WMO-CAeM website!
Endorses that “what you say Contains select regulatory and
that you do” meets guidance material;"
requirements, supports QMS "
processes and identifies Links to the Competence
opportunities for improvement
of deficiencies. " Assessment Toolkit, which was
" Compiled by Expert Team on
NOTE: WMO cannot verify that Education, Training and
you actually do what you say Competences (ET-ETC) and
that you do (very important – being introduced World Wide via
WMO does not certify)." regional workshops"
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www.caem.wmo.int/moodle/ "
Note: No registration needed. You
can login as guest."
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What support is available?"
Online Training !
ET-ETC is planning several online training events to
assist;
ET-ETC is compiling a database of training resources and
centers: The AMP Competence Training Mapping
Database, available at:
http://forum.14.caem.wmo.int/post14web/etet/master_list/
web/
Event Weeks from WMO Virtual Laboratory(VLab)
and other such groups are aimed to provide
information and training support. See resources at:
http://www.wmo-sat.info/vlab/event-weeks/
What support is available?"
Discussion Forum !
The CAeM ET/ETC would like to introduce you to a new
discussion forum, which is designed to put you in contact
with others for questions, answers and discussions.
This Forum is available in the CAeM website
http://www.caem.wmo.int/moodle/
Select "Regulatory and Reference Material”
Then select either of the AMO or AMF options under the
header "AMP Competence Assessment Forums”
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Note: No registration needed. You can login as guest."
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What support is available?"
WMO Regional Training Centers will be:"
Educating the new
forecasters and observers
Helping to translate knowledge
into efficient, effective action
Instilling good work habits
Nurturing confidence
Building competence
WMO-CGMS Virtual Laboratory
For Education and Training in Satellite Meteorology
Contact Details"
World Meteorological Organisation (WMO)"
http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/amp/aemp/
index_en.html"
Mr. Jeffrey WILSON , Director, ETR"
JWilson@wmo.int"
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Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and
Hydrology (CIMH)"
Ms. Kathy-Ann Caesar"
kacaesar@cimh.edu.bb"
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