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COMPLETED PROJECTS
 
The Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council’s goal is to develop, promote, and administer the human resources strategy for the aviation maintenance and aerospace manufacturing industry. One way CAMC accomplishes this is through the implementation of projects supported by industry, government, and CAMC itself.

The following projects have been completed:

National Aviation and Aerospace Occupational Standards Update (NAAOS) - development of Occupational Standards for Quality Assurance Manager and Quality Auditor has been completed and an enhanced certification process has been developed.

Aviation and Aerospace Technician Accelerated Training Course(s) Assessment - The objective of this project is to evaluate the need for accelerated technical training courses (also known as short courses).

Enhanced Logbook Signing Authority (ELSA) – review and amendment of current policies and procedures regarding certification and evaluators 

Labour Market Information System (LMIS) – development of a web-based labour market information system for the aviation and aerospace industry 

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) program - systematic approach to assess a candidate’s competence (knowledge and skills) in a specific occupation, whether such competence was acquired through experience or education, in a formal or informal manner 

Skilled Workforce for the Future (YIP) - youth program that strives to provide industry information and training opportunities with the goal of fostering interest in careers in aviation and aerospace 

2009 CAMC/CADA Aviation and Aerospace Courses/Programs Survey - This project was a partnership between the Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council (CAMC) and the Canadian Association of Deans of Aerospace (CADA). It was partially funded through the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) and the Government of Canada. 
 

National Aviation and Aerospace Occupational Standards Update
 
The Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council (CAMC) is pleased to announce the launch of a project to review and update 15 National Occupational Standards.

Background

CAMC and its stakeholders have developed, in the past 15 years, 24 national occupational standards that define the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform specific duties of an occupation. From these, CAMC has created the only national credentialing system for technicians working in the industry. The Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council’s certification proves that an individual has met the highest national standards in his/her specific occupation. CAMC sets specific objectives, establishes policies and procedures and manages and directs the efforts of its various industry-based committees and boards. 

Through its regular review process, CAMC has identified significant gaps in the National Occupational Standards for the following occupations:

·         Aircraft Maintenance Technician
·         Avionics Maintenance Technician
·         Aircraft Structures Technician
·         Gas Turbine Engine Repair and Overhaul Technician
·         Aircraft Interior Technician
·         Aircraft Propeller Systems Technician
·         Aircraft Reciprocating Engine Technician
·         Aircraft Simulator Technician
·         Aviation Electrical/Electronic/Instrument Component Technician
·         Aviation Machinist
·         Aviation Mechanical Component Technician
·         Aviation Non-Destructive Inspection Technician
·         Aviation Painter
·         Aviation Special Processes Technician
·         Aviation Welding Technician

·        Quality Assurance Manager

·        Quality Systems Auditor

Since some of these occupational standards were originally developed over 10 years ago, there have been major advances in technology and processes that have changed what is required of these technicians in aviation and aerospace today. For the standards to be relevant they must be updated as a result of the new system being introduced and the multiple individual changes which have been made in past years. A system approach review is also required to comply with the interdependencies between tasks. These changes include but are not limited to glass cockpit technology, fly by wire, UAV technology, fully electronic power control systems, advanced composite fuselage and stabilizer, head-up display, double deck cabin design, low exhaust emission and low noise level nacelle, bleed air and hydraulic to electric architecture, advanced Full Authority Digital Electronics Control, advanced condition health monitoring system, and high efficiency turbofan with individual blades replacement on wing to name a few. Some of these systems were only identified as future trends at the time of writing the initial occupations, but today they are completely integrated in modern aviation maintenance. 

Benefits and Results

The expected results of this project will include:

  • Updated definition of the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for the above occupations to carry out their responsibilities effectively in the workplace.

  • Definition of essential or employability skills required for these technicians to succeed in the workplace.
  • More relevant skills and competencies of these occupations.
  • Increased mobility of workers across the Canadian aviation maintenance and aerospace manufacturing industry.
  • The reach of the project will include Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul organizations, Approved Maintenance Organizations, Aircraft and Aerospace Manufacturing companies, and Approved Training Organizations.
Project Activities

The activities to be undertaken will include:

  • National consultations with major industry stakeholders for the validation and confirmation of the updated occupational standards;
  • updated logbooks listing tasks and sub-tasks, requirements for certification and guidelines for evaluators;
  • the development of a communications and marketing strategy to inform industry stakeholders — employers, employees and educators — about the revised Occupational Standards. 

For more information on the National Aviation and Aerospace Occupational Standards Update project, please contact:

Ron Wheatley
Director of Finance & Operations
1-800-448-9715  x221

This project is funded by the Government of Canada's Sector Council Program

 

National Aviation and Aerospace Occupational Standards (NAAOS) Development
 
In keeping with its mandate, CAMC’s latest project involves the development of two new National Occupational Standards for the Quality Assurance Manager and Quality Auditor occupations. These two occupational standards will be the first of their kind not only in Canada, but internationally as well.

Background

Quality Management concepts and principles apply to all aspects of aviation and aerospace, as well as to many other industry sectors. Quality Management also devotes many resources to the internal and external review of systems to provide continuous improvement in quality. Furthermore, Quality Management systems within many sectors are aimed at ensuring compliance with both regulatory requirements and national or international industry standards. In order to ensure on-going improvements in quality, a Quality Management system requires the execution of a variety of functions by well-qualified professionals. Despite the importance of Quality Management, no clear occupational standards have been defined by industry for these occupations, hence the rationale for this initiative. 

Benefits and Results

The expected results of this project are:

the development of a commonly accepted definition of the skills, knowledge and competencies required for Quality Assurance Managers or Quality Auditors to carry out their responsibilities effectively in the workplace;enhanced training programs to support Quality Management in the industry;increased mobility of workers and standardized use of Quality Management principles across the industry. 

The reach of the project will include Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul, Manufacturing, and Training Organizations, as these types of enterprises employ common elements of Quality Management systems and have similar personnel requirements in terms of their skills, competencies and knowledge.  

Project Activities

The activities to be undertaken will include:

  • preparation of an occupational analysis that includes the definition of skills, knowledge and competencies for each of these two occupations
  • national consultations with major industry stakeholders for the validation and confirmation of the occupational analysis
  • development and industry endorsement of standards for both occupations
  • development of a logbook listing tasks and sub-tasks, requirements for certification and guidelines for evaluators
  • development of a communications and marketing strategy to inform industry stakeholders — employers, employees and educators — about the new Occupational Standards and certification process. 

For more information on either the Quality Assurance Manager or Quality Auditor National Occupational Standards, please contact:

Ron Wheatley
Director of Finance & Operations
1-800-448-9715  x221
 

Aviation and Aerospace Technician Accelerated Training Course(s)
 
CAMC surveyed a variety of aviation and aerospace companies across Canada for their opinions on accelerated training and short courses for technicians. From the responses received, CAMC has developed a list of potential courses. Several of these ideas were submitted to HRSDC as potential new projects. CAMC will keep adding new ideas to this compilation of information — we are glad to receive suggestions and comments at any time.   

If you have any questions related to The Aviation and Aerospace Technician Accelerated Training Course(s)project, please contact:

 Theresa Davis Woodhouse

Project Manager
1-800-448-9715 x247

This project was funded by the Government of Canada's Sector Council Program.

 

Enhanced Logbook Signing Authority (ELSA)
 
What is ELSA?

The goal of the Enhanced Logbook Signing Authority (ELSA) project is to review, and amend where necessary, current policies and procedures for certifying aviation maintenance and aerospace manufacturing workers in all 24 occupations currently certified by the Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council. The project will focus primarily on the criteria required to become an Evaluator, conditions under which Evaluators are authorized to operate, methods used to perform evaluations and industry access to Evaluators.

Background

In order to ensure that candidates for certification meet or exceed the industry standards for their occupation, CAMC maintains an extensive roster of Logbook Evaluators.  These Logbook Evaluators must be nominated by their employer and approved by CAMC before they are authorized to verify and certify the workplace experience and individual task-level competencies of candidates. 

The current system for certifying Evaluators and evaluating logbooks has a number of issues of concern with regards to the efficient and effective certification of the workforce:

·         Evaluators have no mobility – authority to perform evaluations stops when the evaluator leaves his current employment;

·         Evaluators have limited scope within the labour market – evaluators can only evaluate candidates working in the same company;

·         Current policies and regulatory requirements allow for evaluators who are not CAMC certified;

·         The Council has no direct control over who is nominated for Evaluator status;

·         Candidates for occupational certification working in some small and medium sized enterprises or who hold international credentials or experience are unable to find an approved Evaluator

All of these factors have led to the identification of a requirement to review and update CAMC’s system for worker certification.

Project Status

Information gathering: Completion January 2008
Design: Completion April 2008
Review: Completion June 2008
Implementation: Completion September 2008  

For more information on the ELSA project, please contact:

Glenn Priestley
Project Manager
1-800-448-9715 x263

This project is funded by the Government of Canada's Sector Council Program.

 

LMIS Update
 
The Labour Market Information System (LMIS) needs YOUR Input.

The building of CAMC’s LMIS is complete, and CAMC is now collecting LMI data from the whole industry: aviation, aerospace and space companies.

How does this work?

You provide the data and CAMC provides the technology, the facilitation, and a secure, web-based “data warehouse.”  Interested companies sign a Memorandum of Understanding and set up a LMIS user account with a private user ID and password. Once a year, all users will be asked to provide updated data relating to employment, occupations, compensation, qualifications and job openings in their company. LMIS users can submit their company data on-line to the secure central database using a variety of methods. When there is enough data, it is consolidated and sorted in order to generate a variety of LMI reports on supply and demand realities and human-resource trends. 

Why participate?

This industry-requested system depends on stakeholders to provide current information in order to produce relevant reports. Unlike traditional LMI data that has been collected and reported at the national level, information collected through this method will be significantly more dynamic, accurate and concise. The generated reports will provide national and provincial perspectives and, where possible, regional breakouts for each province. The reports will also provide relevant occupation-specific information.   

Add your company’s labour market information to the mix and be “in the picture.”

 How do you get started?

Interested organizations can request a LMI account by going to the LMIS web site (http://lmis.camc.ca) or by contacting CAMC Project Manager Theresa Davis-Woodhouse directly at 1-800-448-9715, ext. 247.

The LMIS gives you a glimpse of the future of our industry.

This project was funded by the Government of Canada's Sector Council Program.

 

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
 
Background

Qualified workers seeking employment in various sectors of the aviation industry, possessing the relevant competencies but lacking recognized credentials, face considerable difficulties. They may have relevant education and/or experience and be qualified to do the job but, without formally recognized credentials, they do not have the means to prove their competence.  This problem faces both aviation workers and workers from other industries wishing to change their job stream, as well as new workers entering the workforce. It is to address this need that CAMC is developing a Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) program for workers wishing to enter either the Aircraft Maintenance Technician or the Aviation Welder Technician occupations.

 

How will CAMC do the assessments?

CAMC is developing a set of tests that will assess a worker’s skill and knowledge against the CAMC occupational standard. First, a candidate would complete a Self-Assessment Questionnaire. This questionnaire, plus a review of the candidate’s prior education and experience, would determine whether enrollment in the PLAR program is appropriate. Once admitted, the candidate would then take a written Knowledge Test (a series of questions probing the candidate’s comprehension of the occupations essential tasks). If the candidate achieves a satisfactory score, he/she would then take a Practical Test (a hands-on application of the candidate’s knowledge in the essential tasks). Candidates who successfully complete the tests will receive an Attestation of Competence that they can use as proof in their job search.

 

Schedule

The tests are in the final phase of development and shortly will undergo validation testing. The system is expected to be ready for operation in Spring 2009. Watch the News and Events section of this web site for further updates.


For more information on the PLAR project, please contact:

Ron Wheatley
Director, Finance and Operations
1-800-448-9715 x221

This project is funded by the Government of Canada's Foreign Credential Recognition Program.

 

Skilled Workforce for the Future (YIP)
 
The Skilled Workforce for the Future program was the latest of CAMC’s successful youth internship programs. Its objective was to develop interest in aviation and aerospace careers, and to provide industry information and training options, all leading to a more skilled workforce for the future.  

During the course of the project new AMOP schools were established and many of the existing schools engaged in new partnerships and initiatives. Thanks to the participation of several aviation and aerospace companies across Canada, CAMC developed an exciting DVD called Faces of the Future, which highlighted careers in aviation and aerospace. The DVD was distributed to all AMOP schools and Air Cadet squadrons across Canada. To complement the DVD, CAMC also developed a lesson plan that allows career class teachers to introduce students to the aviation and aerospace sector with little extra preparation beforehand. CAMC also produced a set of Essential Skills workbooks that supplement the current AMOP curriculum. 

If you have any questions related to The CAMC Skilled Workforce for the Future project, please contact:

 Theresa Davis Woodhouse

Project Manager
1-800-448-9715 x247

 This project was funded by the Government of Canada's Sector Council Program.

 

2009 CAMC/CADA Aviation and Aerospace Courses/Programs Survey
 
This project was a partnership between the Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council (CAMC) and the Canadian Association of Deans of Aerospace (CADA). It was partially funded through the Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC) and the Government of Canada. 

 CAMC invited all colleges and training organizations across Canada with aviation and / or aerospace courses to participate in the survey. The survey gathered information on a variety of categories including what courses are being offered currently, student enrolment numbers and opinions on new program delivery methods. The survey was met with enthusiasm and CAMC would like to thank all who participated. The resulting report will be posted to the website shortly