Management Systems – Maturity Assessment Workshop for Regulators

TQ17 | 2 days

This workshop is aimed at Regulators wanting to understand the Management System approach and how they can better assess an organisation's maturity in establishing, implementing, and maintaining a Management System.

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How will this course benefit me?

It provides an opportunity to explore the practical application of a Management System and share lessons learnt so far, enabling regulators to:

Determine management system maturity more consistently
Accomplish regulatory oversight roles more effectively
Host more objective conversations with the organisations they oversee

Key areas of focus

A recap of the basic principles of the Management System to understand the elements that make up an SMS and Compliance programme
Practical examples that demonstrate differing maturity levels
An understanding of different Maturity tools
A practical understanding of the PSOE scale (Present, Suitable, Operating, Effective)
Practical tips and techniques to measure SMS Maturity
Ability to add bespoke examples from the regulator, for example Management of Change, approvals or investigation result

Is this workshops right for me?
This is for state regulators (National Competent Authorities) that will oversee the Management System requirements within AirOps, Part CAMO, Part 145, Parts 21 G&J, ATM, Aerodrome and Ground Handling.

It is suitable for Management who will organize the oversight programme and Inspectors who will conduct
assessments.

Prerequisites

Member of regulatory authority (EASA or equivalent)
Basic SMS understanding preferable but not required (TS01 Management Systems – Safety Responsibilities or similar)

Course details
Course format: This course is a balanced mix of group discussions, flipchart work and PowerPoint presentations. Managed syndicate exercises give you the opportunity to practise the application and evaluation of new processes and techniques.
Course level: Practitioner Level Training (P) is suitable for those who have worked in the subject for some time, are familiar with core terminologies and concepts and are looking to develop or update their level of knowledge and practical understanding.
Assessment process: No formal assessment. Formative feedback is provided by the facilitator.
Course size: 16 persons maximum at our Aviation Safety Academy or on-site at your facility.

Frequently asked questions

Is this course just for regulators, or can overseen organisations join?

It is intended just for regulators to assist in their oversight.

How can I as an overseen organisation assess my own Management System performance to ensure it’s effectiveness?

Please contact us to discuss our Management System Performance Assessment offering.

Do we need to provide our own examples for the workshop?

Practical (de-identified) examples from your own environment can be incorporated into the workshop syllabus beforehand to provide a more tailored approach but we have plenty of generic examples that can also be used.

Is there a specific Management System Assessment Tool that this course discusses?

Various tools are discussed and focus can be directed on the specific tool that you may be using.

Can this course be repeated for recurrent training?

Due to its workshop nature it is ideal for repeat delivery, facilitating discussions about practical lessons learned in Management System assessment since the last course, how overseen organisations are maturing and how to assess a more mature system.

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