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Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Administrator Competency Profile and Certification Option Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace The Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace (CCAA) is a “not-forprofit” organization which is dedicated to ensuring the aviation and aerospace industry has enough workers with the right skills to meet industry needs. CCAA has two main areas of focus: skills development and industry demographics (supply and demand for particular skills). CCAA is not a trade association – it is an industry resource. CCAA Board of Directors National Defence International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Aerospace Industries Association of Canada Canadian Auto Workers Air Transportation Association of Canada Canadian Federation of AME Association Canadian Business Aviation Association Association of Canadian Community Colleges Helicopter Association of Canada National Training Association CCAA Skills Development Road Map • Labour Market Data – Industry demand – skills and demographics – Output from Colleges and Universities etc. • National Competency Profiles with supporting logbooks • Curricula for post-secondary training organizations and for high-schools – which align with Industry Standards • Accreditation of training organization programs • Certification of Competency • Targeted Training National Competency Profiles • Industry identifies occupations which would benefit from Competency Profiles. • Industry subject matter experts identify the experience, knowledge and skills required to be considered competent in various occupations and perform the occupation “professionally”. • Extremely detailed – up to 250 pages or more. Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Repair and Overhaul Technician* Aircraft Interior Technician* Aircraft Propeller Systems Technician* Aircraft Structures Technician Aircraft Maintenance Technician Aviation Machinist* Aviation Mechanical Component Technician* Aviation Non Destructive Inspection Technician* Aviation Painter* Aviation Welding Technician* Avionics Maintenance Technician Aircraft Mechanical Assembler Aircraft Structures Assembler Composite Fabricator Electrical / Electronic Assembler Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Aerospace Materials Specialist* Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Technician* Aircraft Refuellers Aircraft Simulator Technician Aviation Ground Services Attendant Aviation Maintenance Inspector Aviation Maintenance Manager Aviation Special Processes Technician* Electrical / Electronics / Instrument Component Technician* Professional Pilot Quality Assurance Manager Quality Systems Auditor Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Administrators Airside Worker CCAA Accreditation 22 Post-Secondary Programs in 11 Institutions BC BC Institute of Technology AB SAIT Polytechnic MB Red River / Stevenson StandardAero ON Canador College Centennial College Confederation College Fanshawe College Mohawk College Renaissance Aeronautics NS Nova Scotia Community College NFLD College of the North Atlantic CCAA Secondary School Programs Aviation and Aerospace Orientation Programs in 24 high-schools, 8 Provinces and 2 Territories Air Cadet League of Canada – Across Canada NWT Sir John Franklin High School YK Vanier Catholic Secondary School BC Rick Hanson Secondary School Smithers Secondary School Steveston-London Secondary School AB James Fowler High School SASK Albert E. Peacock Collegiate Mount Royal Collegiate Institute Churchill High School MB R.D. Parker Collegiate Maples Collegiate Sagkeeng Anicinabe High School Tec Voc High School ON Air Cadet AATC-AM Bradford District High School Georges Vanier Secondary Holy Cross Catholic Academy John Paul II St. Robert Catholic High School Sinclair Secondary School Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute West Ferris Secondary School QC LaSalle Community Comprehensive High School PEI Three Oaks High School NB Moncton District High School CCAA Certification of Individuals • Certifies competence as defined by the occupational standard in one or more trades. • Provides National recognition of competencies and capabilities. • Facilitates the employer’s recruitment process. • Proven to reduce accidents and incidents. • Can reduce insurance costs. • Recognized by third party auditors and regulators (e.g. Transport Canada, FAA). Recognition of Excellence • Occupational Standards: Employers needing to ensure employee competency. Employers seeking recognition of their training and skill development plans. • Certification: Many regulatory authorities require a workforce skills standard. Certification supports recognition of qualifications. Evidence of “competence”. • Accreditation: Audited programs with nationally standardized curricula. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Administrator For the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Administrator 1st Ever National Occupational Standard • Canadian Industry identified the need to define standardized, national competency profiles for the professionals responsible for dangerous goods programs for airlines and other operators as well as for shippers Highest Possible Quality • Created by industry experts, validated by international and national peers Professional Certification Material • Developed for Operators, Shippers, and Trainers Air Transport Association of Canada, ATAC • ATAC Dangerous Goods Committee, with 20 years of Canada-wide collaborative work, coordinating information and raising awareness about dangerous goods transportation by air in Canada, was foundational to this project Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Administrator For the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Administrator • The job title “Program Administrator” may vary substantially from organization to organization. • Other job titles that would represent similar type positions to the Program Administrator are Program Manager, Superintendent, Responsible Person, Manager, and Program Co-ordinator. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Administrator For the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Administrator • Industry subject matter experts identified the pre-requisite experience, knowledge, and skills required to be considered competent in this job and perform “professionally” • This became the foundation of the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Administrator occupational standard . • The standard lists the major duties, responsibilities, tasks and technical knowledge requirements. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Administrator For the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Administrator • Industry subject matter experts formed a working group to develop and validate the NOS and Challenge Exam • Human Resource specialists and competency development managers guided Transportation of Dangerous Goods experts in the exam item development and validation. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Administrator For the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Administrator Technical knowledge requirements include: • Developing compliance procedures and standard operating procedures … • Monitoring for regulatory compliance either through internal/external auditor and/or gap analyses … • Taking remedial action and establishing corrective measures following a dangerous goods incident or accident… • Managing projects… • Having current knowledge of transportation of dangerous goods regulations and international dangerous goods regulations and standards… • Etc. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Administrator For the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Administrator The occupational standard also includes: • Personal attributes • Purpose of the position • Major job tasks • Industry context • Major skill blocks • Application of technical knowledge • Investigation of incidents and accidents • Job Performance • Communications Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Administrator Dangerous Goods Certification Optional Certification Program What is certification? A certification program is a voluntary process designed to recognize individuals who meet the skills described in the National Occupational Standards for TDG in aviation Dangerous Goods Certification Optional Certification Program Competent to a High Standard • Recognizes an individual is competent to clearly specified standards Knowledge Assessment • Required skills and/or competencies Continued Competence • Recertification and renewal Benefits of Certification For Employers Higher-skilled Workforce • Develop and maintain Operational Quality • Improve operational quality and worker morale Recognition • Obtain recognition as best-in-class Market Position • Competitive Advantage Benefits of Certification For Employees Mobility • Career pathway and labour mobility Pride • Strong sense of achievement Recognition • Skills and competencies Certification Program How CCAA Built the Program Administrator Certification Program Analyzed • Existing international and national regulations, occupational standards and best practices Reviewed • National Organization of Competency Assurance Compared • International Standards organization 1702:23 Certification Program How CCAA Built the Program Administrator Certification Program Framework • The Association of Sector Councils Collaborate • CCAA, ATAC DG Committee and Industry subject matter experts Certification Program Characteristics Characteristics of a the Certification Program Focus • Knowledge and skills required Validation • Validation of assessment Content • Description of program and expectations Passmark • Successful completion required for certification Governance • Arms length committee Assessment • Standardized and secure evaluation CCAA TDG PA Workshops General Awareness and Preparation for the CCAA Certification Examination Competency Profile Of the Program Administrator • • • • • • • Purpose of the position Prerequisite knowledge and experience Major job tasks Industry context Technical Knowledge Requirements Major skill blocks Personal attributes of the Program Administrator CCAA TDG PA Workshops General Awareness and Preparation for the CCAA Certification Examination Preparation for Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Administrator Certification • Competency Profile • In-depth scenario-based study of each major component of Program Administration • Practice Exam Recertification Recertification Program Requirements • Confirm individual has maintained skills and knowledge Current • Ensure individual has kept current with changing technology Thank You. Robert Donald Executive Director, CCAA 613-727-8272 rdonald@avaerocouncil.ca Leslie Hogan Project Manager, CCAA 613-727-8272 lhogan@avaerocouncil.ca
