Authorisations

Question 1

What type of supervision levels are granted for authorisations

Answer 1

Limited, restricted and direct

Question 2

How are external worker’s qualifications recognised?

Answer 2

External organisations are to provide a safe system of work. The CO may be empowered to stop work until evidence of competency is made available.

Question 3

What is limited supervision?

Answer 3

Occurs when tasks are carried out and completed with no face to face supervision.

Question 4

What is routine supervision?

Answer 4

Occurs when tasks are completed under the personal supervision of, but with minimal intervention.

Question 5

What form is used to approve authorisations

Answer 5

Issue of Authorisation form

Question 6

How long does OQE from issuing authorisations need to be retained from

Answer 6

7 years

Question 7

Who promulgates activities which require authorisations and how?

Answer 7

Activities which require authorisations are promulgated in the force command approved templates at class level.

Question 8

What is the reference for authorisations?

Answer 8

AFGO 329

Question 9

What is Direct Supervision?

Answer 9

Supervision which requires constant intervention.

Question 10

If you hold an authorisation on an authorisation matrix, where are these authorisations valid?

Answer 10

Authorisations are valid for undertaking activities across the class to which the authorisation pertains.

Question 11

Can authorisations be suspended or removed?

Answer 11

Authorisations can be temporarily suspended or removed due to safety or security concerns, however this must be supported with appropriate administrative action to ensure procedural fairness.

Question 12

How are authorisations promulgated?

Answer 12

Information captured through authorisations is to be summarised in a consistent, adaptable and repeatable format IAW Class templates.

Question 13

What is SQEP

Answer 13

SQEP is an individual who has the prerequisite qualifications, training and experience to compatently carry out tasks where:
1. SQEP requirements by a appropriate duty holder
2. Qualifications are current when task is performed

Question 14

WRT authorisations: What are the three types technical specialists

Answer 14

1. MGA and subordinates
2. PEs and delegates
3. WHs

Question 15

What is a warrant holder

Answer 15

Warrant Holders. WHs are SQEP assessed as subject matter experts who have been formally recognised by the NMSwAA in specific technology fields. WHs can provide specific, elemental advice on a matter that may be used to directly support an Executive Authority to make a decision in regard to that matter, or may be contributory to the advice compiled and framed by an entity with Engineering
Authority.