Transportation of Dangerous Goods

1. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Administrator Competency Profile and Certification Option

2. Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace The Canadian Council for Aviation & Aerospace (CCAA) is a “not-for-profit” 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.

3. National Defence Aerospace Industries Association of Canada Air Transportation Association of Canada Canadian Business Aviation Association Helicopter Association of Canada CCAA Board of Directors International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Canadian Auto Workers Canadian Federation of AME Association Association of Canadian Community Colleges National Training Association

4. CCAA Skills Development Road Map LabourMarket Data • Industry demand – skills and demographics • Output from Colleges and Universities etc. National Competency Profileswith 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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 Canadian Council for Aviation and Aerospace

8. CCAA Accreditation22 Post-Secondary Programs in 11 Institutions

9. CCAA Secondary School ProgramsAviation and Aerospace Orientation Programsin 24 high-schools, 8 Provinces and 2 TerritoriesAir Cadet League of Canada – Across Canada

10. 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).

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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

18. Transportation of Dangerous Goods Program Administrator

19. 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

20. 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 Dangerous Goods Certification Optional Certification Program

21. 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 Employers

22. Mobility Career pathway and labour mobility Pride Strong sense of achievement Recognition Skills and competencies Benefits of Certification For Employees

23. 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

24. Framework The Association of Sector Councils Collaborate CCAA, ATAC DG Committee and Industry subject matter experts Certification Program How CCAA Built the Program Administrator Certification Program

25. Focus Knowledge and skills required Content Description of program and expectations Governance Arms length committee Assessment Standardized and secure evaluation Validation Validation of assessment Passmark Successful completion required for certification Certification Program Characteristics Characteristics of a the Certification Program

26. 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

27. 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 CCAA TDG PA Workshops General Awareness and Preparation for the CCAA Certification Examination

28. Requirements Confirm individual has maintained skills and knowledge Current Ensure individual has kept current with changing technology Recertification Recertification Program

29. Thank You. Robert Donald Leslie Hogan Executive Director, CCAA Project Manager, CCAA 613-727-8272 613-727-8272 rdonald@avaerocouncil.calhogan@avaerocouncil.ca