Competence Requirements for

Aeronautical Meteorological Personnel 2013 and beyond

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Overview

Part one Background and Terminology Part two Competency standards for AMP Part three Competency assessment process Part four Support

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Part One

Background and Terminology Quality system

ICAO Requirement for Quality Management system

• ICAO Annex 3 STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES – 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.

– 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

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• ICAO Annex 3 STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES – 2.2.4 The quality system should provide the users with

assurance that the meteorological information supplied complies with the stated requirements.

– 2.2.5 In regard to the exchange of meteorological information for operational purposes, the quality management system should include verification and validation procedures.

– 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.

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Quality system requirement

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Quality Management System (QMS)

• Involves the implementation of processes which improve quality over time.

• Ensures that a continued 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)

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Part two Competence Standards for Aeronautical Meteorological Personnel

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This section covers

What are the requirements? Where can we find out more? How does this relate to personnel categories? What is the BIP-M? How can I get the BIP-M?

ICAO Annex 3 Para 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

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Competence requirements defined in • WMO No. 49 Technical Regulations

– WMO AMP competence Standards are now included in WMO-No.49 Technical Regulations, Volume I

Qualification requirements defined in • Volume I of WMO-No.49 WMO No. 1083 Manual on the Implementation of Education

and Training Standards in Meteorology and Hydrology provides further guidance

AMP Competence and Qualification requirements

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Meteorological Personnel

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• 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”.

• The implementation date for the changed definitions and Basic Instruction Packages will be 1 December 2013;

Aeronautical Meteorological Personnel

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• Aeronautical Meteorological Forecasters – Satisfy competence requirements by November 2013 (specified by CAeM)

– Satisfy the qualification requirements by November 2016

• Aeronautical Meteorological Observers – Satisfy competence requirements by November 2013 (specified by CAeM)

• 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

Specifies the Basic

Instruction Package for

Meteorologists (BIP-M) in terms of learning

outcomes

Basic Instruction Package for Meteorologists

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BIP-M attainment options

• The BIP-M 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).

• Otherwise; educational institutions which provide a non degree Meteorological BIP-M curriculum – have to demonstrate that their programme of study provides the

characteristic learning outcomes associated with a bachelors degree course; and

– that nationally agreed academic qualification levels have also been met.

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From December 1st 2013:

– Aeronautical Meteorological Forecaster should (for conditions A to C) satisfy the BIP-M requirements and must be able to meet the competence requirements.

– By 1 December 2016 the AMF must satisfy BIP-M requirements subject to the conditions A to C in the header to the competence standards

Aeronautical Meteorological Personnel

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Ability to demonstrate conformance with the AMP competence Standards by December 1st, 2013.

Quality Management System

Competence

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Competence defined in ICAO Annex III

• Competence – 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:

• 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.

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Competence Hierachy

First-level Competencies WMO No. 49 Vol 1 Standards

Second-level Competencies

Describe and elaborate on the standards

National Competencies Use examples of the second level to

adapt the top-level competencies to suit the national situation

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Competence Statement

First-level Competencies WMO No. 49 Vol 1 Standards

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Top Level Conditions

• A: for the area and airspace of responsibility • B: in consideration of the impact of meteorological

phenomena and parameters on aviation operations • C: in compliance with aviation user requirements,

international regulations, local procedures and priorities.

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Aeronautical Meteorological Forecaster

1. Analyse and monitor continuously the weather situation

2. Forecast aeronautical meteorological phenomena and parameters

3. Warn of hazardous phenomena 4. Ensure the quality of meteorological

information and services 5. Communicate meteorological information to

internal and external users

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Aeronautical Meteorological Observer

1. Monitor continuously the weather situation

2. Observe and record aeronautical meteorological phenomena and parameters

3. Ensure the quality of the performance of systems and of

meteorological information

4. Communicate meteorological information to internal and external users

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Competence Description and Criteria

Second-level Competencies

Describe and elaborate on the standards

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2nd level Competencies

Developed by the CAeM Expert Team on Education and Training and contain: •For each top-level competence there are:

– Competence description – Performance criteria

•Allows for regional variations (e.g. range of weather phenomena, regional regulations and communications technology) •Identifies background knowledge and skills (e.g. meteorology, standards and procedures, and user requirements)

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Second level competence 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

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Second level competence performance criteria

Outlines broad performance criteria e.g. Forecast aeronautical meteorological phenomena and

parameters a.Forecast the following weather parameters: temperature and humidity, wind, ..... b.Ensure that forecasts are prepared and issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 3, WMO No.49 Vol.2, regional and national formats and technical..... c.Ensure that forecasts of weather parameters and phenomena are consistent (spatially and temporally) across boundaries of the area of responsibility as far as practicable..... 02/05/2013 All information was sourced

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Competence Details

National Competencies Use examples of the second level to

adapt the top-level competencies to suit the national situation

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Third level 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 • aviation user requirements, international regulations, local procedures and

priorities

• Capabilities of the meteorological service provider

These are the national competencies and will be the basis of the national assessment

Part three Competence Assessment

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Goal of Competence Assessments

• To demonstrate that Aeronautical Meteorological Personnel (AMP) 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 which will need to be documented and addressed.

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What is Competence Assessment ?

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Moving from: « Tell me what you know » This is knowledge and traditionally related to qualifications

Moving to « Show me what you can do » This is about job performance and competence

Toolkit for Aeronautical Meteorological Personnel

Developed by the CAeM Task Team on the Competence Assessment Toolkit The toolkit contains guidance on: •Experiential questions •Test questions •Direct observation •Classroom or paper simulation •Case study

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Implications

• 1 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 BIP-M.

• Qualified meteorologists under the current definition will not have to do anything extra However they are expected to have continued their professional

development and

• Those in aviation are expected to have documented this professional development.

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Unable to demonstrate conformance with the competence Standards by 1 Dec 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 December 1st, 2016

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Part four Support

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What support is available? • WMO-CAeM Expert Team

– endorse that “what you say that you do” meets requirements, support QMS processes and; identify opportunities for improvement or deficiencies. NOTE: WMO can not verify that you actually do what you say that you do (very important – WMO does not certify)

• WMO-CAeM website – www.caem.wmo.int/moodle/ – select regulatory and guidance material – click on login as guest

• Competency Assessment Toolkit – Compiled by Expert Team on Education, Training and Competencies

(ET-ETC) and being introduced World Wide via regional workshops

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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 – Online Event Weeks from WMO Virtual Laboratory (VLab) and other

such groups are aimed to provide information and training support.

• WMO Regional Training Centers will be – Educating the new forecasters and observers

– Helping to translate knowledge into efficient, effective action

– Instilling good work habits

– Building competence

– Nurturing confidence

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What support is available?

• On the Job Training – Documentation

Familiarization – Local services and

regulations – Weather analysis – COMET and WMO CAeM

training modules – Caribbean VisitView

Regional Focal group and Caribbean Weather online discussions

• Continuing Professional development – CIMH and COMET modules to

continue training on the desk – Online BIP-M course – Online Met. Degree – Operational CPD

• Use of Mesoscale NWP • New Satellite products • Radar product usage

The role of Regional Training Centres (RTC) beyond the classroom

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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 Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology

(CIMH) Ms. Kathy-Ann Caesar

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