(new) - Recurrent Auditing Techniques
Course content
Module 1 – Introduction
A. Why perform audits?
B. Process based management
C. ISO
D. ISO and Deming cycle
E. Compliance monitoring versus quality
Module 2 – EASA & the management system principle
A. Introduction of the EASA management system and the requirements for Compliance Monitoring
B. Organisational organograms and the key principles
C. The EASA management System and an integration of Management Systems
D. Compliance and performance auditing
E. MSAT 2023 & IMS
Module 3 – Ground rules for performance based auditing
A. MSAT 2023
B. Desired outcomes & targets
C. Safety risk management & indicators
Module 4 – The Audit Process
A. The components of the audit process
B. Principles of auditing
Module 4a – The Audit Process: preparation
A. Reasons for initiating an audit
B. Audit programme
C. Audit types
D. Difference between audits and inspections
E. Purpose and scope of the audit
F. Audit criteria
G. Auditors selection
Module 4b – The Audit Process: Initialisation
A. Audit Plan
B. Audit Schedule
C. Announcement to the auditee
D. The Audit check list
Module 4c – The Audit Process: Execution
A. Opening meeting
B. Audit techniques and investigative skills
C. Objective evidence
D. Evaluating audit results
E. Taking notes
F. Audit interview
Module 4d – The Audit Process: Audit Reporting
A. Writing audit findings
B. Non-conformity classification
C. Finding risk assessment
D. Closing meeting
E. The audit report
Module 4e – The Audit Process: Follow up
A. Correction and corrective action
B. Root cause analysis
C. Closing the finding
G. Overdue finding
H. Retention of docuemtnsdocuments
I. Confidentialityo
Course prerequisites
A basic understanding of auditing techniques together with a minimum of 12 months of practical auditing experience in an aviation environment.
Scheduled dates
None, request by mail