Basic or Advanced Aviation Incident - Accident Investigation
Dates
1 Week (Basic): May 5 - 9, 2025
2 weeks (Advanced): May 5 -16, 2025
June 16 - 20, 2025
June 16 - 27, 2025
Location
- Cape Town
- Johannesburg
Format
In-Person/Online
Tuition (In Person)
1 Week
$999 pp individual
$800 pp for groups of 5+
2 Weeks
$1,500 pp individual
$1,150 pp for groups of 5+
Tuition (Online)
1 Week
$600 pp individual
$400 pp for groups of 5+
2 Weeks
$800 pp individual
$500 pp for groups of 5+
Course Overview
The Basic Incident/Accident Investigation and Advanced Incident/Accident Investigation courses are designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to effectively investigate aviation incidents and accidents. These programs cater to professionals at different experience levels, offering foundational and advanced insights into the investigation process to enhance aviation safety and compliance.
Course Outline - Basic Incident/Accident Investigation
This introductory course covers the essential principles and practices of incident and accident investigation. Participants will learn how to identify contributing factors, collect and analyze evidence, and compile comprehensive investigation reports. Key topics include:
- Fundamentals of incident and accident investigation.
- Procedures for data collection and evidence preservation.
- Introduction to human factors and root cause analysis.
- Regulatory requirements and safety recommendations.
Day 1
- Overview
- Global Safety Performance
- Definitions – What is an Incident/Accident
- Organisational Incidents/Accidents
- Incident and Accident Costs
- Introduction to Investigations
Day 2
- Investigation Process and Elements
- Investigation Notification and Response
- Decision to Investigate and Team Identification
- Exercise – Event Risk Classification (ERC)
Day 3
- Investigation Tools Supporting Root Cause Analysis
- Causal Factors Analysis
- Barrier Analysis & Bow-tie
- Interview Process and Witness Reliability
- Exercise
Day 4: Case Studies and Practical Challenges
- Management of Investigation Findings
- Report Writing
- Final Exercise
Day 5
- Conclusion
Course Outline - Advanced Incident/Accident Investigation
This advanced-level course builds on foundational knowledge, focusing on complex investigative techniques, advanced analysis methods, and best practices for managing large-scale investigations. Topics include:
- Advanced data analysis and use of modern investigation tools.
- Investigating human performance and organizational factors.
- Leading multidisciplinary investigation teams.
- Developing and presenting findings for industry stakeholders.
Week 1: Same as the Basic Incident/Accident Investigation course
Week 2:
Day 6
- Overview
- Investigations Refresher
- Incident Response
- Investigation Management
- Managing External Agencies and Overseas Investigations
- Accident Causation Models
Day 7
- Interview Techniques for Investigators
- Exercise – Interview Techniques
- Investigation Analysis Techniques – 3CA, ECFA, 5Y, STEP
Day 8
- Exercise – Investigation Analysis Techniques
- Preservation of Evidence
- Health & Safety at Incident/Accident Site
- Human Factors in Investigations
- Flight Data Monitoring Supporting Investigations
Day 9
- Crisis and Emergency Response – GO Team
- Media Management
- Exercise – Media Interview Techniques
- Legal and Insurance Implications
Day 10
- Final Exercise
- Conclusion
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