What is Competency-based training and assessment ?
Competency-based training and assessment means “Training and assessment that are characterized by a performance orientation, emphasis on standards of performance and their measurement, and the development of training to the specified performance standards.”
The goal of competency-based training and assessment is to produce a competent workforce by providing focused training. It does so by identifying key competencies that need to be achieved, determining the most effective way of achieving them and establishing valid and reliable assessment tools to evaluate their achievement.
Overview
The dangerous goods training framework for Thailand and the corresponding application forms for Approval of Dangerous Goods Training Programmes are designed to align to the aforementioned requirements. Organizers need to ensure that DG training provided to personnel on or after 1 January 2023 meets the new requirements. Training certificates that are issued before 1 January 2023 and have a validity period beyond 1 January 2023 will continue to be valid until they expire.
The ensuing paragraphs contain information to assist applicants in adopting a competency-based approach to DG training and assessment (CBTA) in their DG training programme intended for consideration and approval by the CAAT.
CAAT had established Guidance Material for Competency-based approach to dangerous goods training and assessment which is adapted from the ICAO Document – Guidance on a Competency-based Approach to Dangerous Goods Training and Assessment (ICAO Doc 10147) and can be read in conjunction with the Proposed Framework for Implementation of Competency-based Approach to Dangerous Goods Training and Assessment in Thailand.
This guidance will go into the details of the preparation, design and development of CBTA and will involve technical details relevant to the training provisions set out in the ICAO TI. It is therefore intended to be read by qualified DG training instructors who will establish and maintain a DG training programme by themselves or on behalf of their organizers.
Note:
As of July 1, 2023, the organisation are required by CAAT to fully implement Competency-Based Training and Assessment for Dangerous Goods Training.
During the transition period (1 January 2023 – 30 June 2023), the operator may use the Dangerous Goods Training Programme in Category(ies) until end of June 2023.
Application of Approval for Dangerous Goods Training Programme in Category(ies) Click here!!
Regulations and Requirements
Approval Process consists of 4 phases and will normally take following sequence;
Phase 1 – Formal Application
The applicant shall prepare following documents and the application package shall be submitted at the CAAT office, 11th floor.
The application package of approval for dangerous goods training programme shall be completed and submitted to CAAT 60 Days before the date of scheduled class.
Phase 2 – Document Evaluation
A thorough evaluation of all application documents including training/testing materials and attachments etc. This is to ensure that the standards and requirements for dangerous goods training programmes had been met.
Phase 3 – Demonstration and Assessment of the Training
Applicants for DG training programme approval will be required to demonstrate that their designed dangerous goods training programme have been performed effectively and based on the principles of competency-based approach to training and assessment. This phase will require demonstration for dangerous goods training by applicant and CAAT will perform assessment on training course and instructor.
Phase 4 – Certification
After all the demonstrations and assessments (including review of documentation), have been completed with satisfactory. Eventually, the dangerous goods training programme will be approved by CAAT.
Guidance Material
Application and Checklist
No. |
Code |
Name |
Revision |
Date |
Link |
1 |
CAAT-OPS-DG-401 |
Application for Approval of Dangerous Goods Training Programs |
03 |
04 Dec 23 |
Download |
2 |
CAAT-OPS-CLDGI-302 |
Approval Training Programs Checklist |
02 |
04 Dec 23 |
Download |
3 |
CAAT-OPS-CLDGI-303 |
Approval Training Programs Checklist |
01 |
09 Nov 22 |
Download |
4 | CAAT-OPS-DG-406 | Proposal of Dangerous Goods Training Program Amendment Form | 00 | 09 Jan 24 | Download |
Contact Us
If you have further questions, ask our team at Flight Operations Standards Departments, Dangerous Goods Standards Division
222 Soi Vibhavadi Rangsit 28, Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Chatuchak, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand 10900
TEL: 02-568-8800 ext.8843 or 0612
Mobile: 063-2058838 (Mon-Fri, 08:30-16:30 LT)
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