Definitions

Question 1

Assessment

Answer 1

The determination as to whether a candidate meets the requirements of the competency standard

Question 2

Behaviour

Answer 2

The way a person responds, either overtly or covertly, to a specific set of conditions, and which is capable of being measured

Question 3

Behavioural indicator

Answer 3

An overt action performed or statement made by any flight crew member that indicates how the crew is handling the event

Question 4

Competency

Answer 4

A combination of knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform a task to the prescribed standard

Question 5

Competency-based training

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Competency element

Answer 6

An action that constitutes a task that has a triggering and terminating event that clearly defines its limits, and an observable outcome

Question 7

Core competencies

Answer 7

A group of related behaviours, based on job requirements, which describe how to effectively perform a job and what proficient performance looks like. They include the name of the competency, a description, and a list of behavioural indicators.

Question 8

Error

Answer 8

An action or inaction by the flight crew that leads to deviations from organisational or flight crew intentions or expectations.

Question 9

Error management

Answer 9

The process of detecting and responding to errors with countermeasures that reduce or eliminate the consequences of errors, and mitigate the probability of further errors or undesired aircraft states.

Question 10

Evidence-based training (EBT)

Answer 10

Training and assessment based on operational data that is characterized by developing and assessing the overall capability of a trainee across a range of core competencies rather than by measuring the performance in individual events or manoeuvres.

Question 11

Threat

Answer 11

Events or errors that occur beyond the influence of the flight crew, increase operational complexity and must be managed to maintain the margin of safety

Question 12

Threat management

Answer 12

The process of detecting and responding to threats with countermeasures that reduce or eliminate the consequences of threats and mitigate the probability of errors or undesired aircraft states