Introduction

This course aims to offer practical training in compliance monitoring techniques. This training will provide participants with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to conduct efficient audits of various systems, procedures and processes involved in the field of PART-IS.

Course Content

Module 1 – Introduction

A. Introduction to the course structure, modules, test, timetable etc.

Module 2 – PART-IS overview

A. Key elements of PART-IS
B. Overview of the requirements
C. Main challenges
D. Current experience
E. Way forward regarding audits

Module 3 – Introduction to audits           

A. What is compliance monitoring in aviation?
B. What is an audit and why perform audits?
C. ISO
D. Compliance monitoring versus quality
E. Compliance assurance

Module 4 – EASA & the management system principle

A. Introduction of EASA and their regulations on Compliance monitoring
B. Organisational organogram, and duties and responsibilities
C. The EASA management System and an integration of PART-IS with existing  Management Systems
D. Exercise     

Module 5 – The Audit Process

A. The components of the audit process
B. Phase 1 and Phase 2 for PART-IS
C. Implementation levels
D. What makes a good auditor?

Module 5a – The Audit Process: Initialisation

A. Reasons for initiating an audit
B. Audit programme
C. A Risk based approach…
D. Purpose and scope of the audit

Module 5b – The Audit Process: Preparation

A. Audit Plan
B. Audit Schedule
C. Presentation of a case
D. Exercise
E. Announcement to the auditee
F. The Audit check list
G. Make an audit check list for an audit

Module 5c – The Audit Process: Execution

A. Audit techniques and investigative skills
B. Objective evidence
C. Evaluating audit results
D. Taking notes

Module 5d – The Audit Process: Report

A. Writing audit findings
B. Write findings
C. Non-conformity classification
D. The audit report

Module 5e – The Audit Process: Follow up

A. Correction and corrective action
B. Closing the finding

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course participants will have a general understanding of the audit process in the field of PART-IS, and will be able to:

• Make an audit plan
• Make an audit check list
• Make an audit schedule
• Audit processes and procedures
• Write audit findings
• Debrief auditees
• Write an audit report

Who should take this course

This course will be of most benefit to those auditing in PART-IS.

Pre-requisites

• Knowledge in PART-IS
• Experience in auditing is beneficial 

Duration

3 Days: 09:00 – 17:00 hrs.