All organisations use processes (a set of interrelated or interacting activities) to achieve their objectives. Processes are applicable to any organisation and any management system regardless of the type, size, or complexity of the organisation. As one of the seven key elements of the ISO9001:2015 Quality Management System principles, the process approach assists in ensuring that the interrelated processes are suitably integrated to meet objectives and outputs, and that detailed planning and controls can be defined and implemented.

A risk-based strategy is required to ensure that all risks that might have an impact on the interrelated processes or their outputs are considered. This is achieved through applying Risk Based Thinking, not only at the start of any process but throughout and on a continuous basis. It assists in defining the risks, the extent of controls and the necessary management thereof.

This Workshop will provide not only an understanding of the Risk-Based Thinking concept but also the practical implementation which is found in many aviation-related activities/processes like Safety Management Systems (SMS), Management of Change (MOC), Safety Case Studies, Gap Analysis and Root Cause Analysis (RCA). The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) tool, which operates as a cycle of continual improvement, also implements Risk-Based Thinking at each stage. This Workshop is live and interactive, with a facilitator leading the proceedings.

Aim:

To develop the delegate’s knowledge of the Risk-Based Thinking concept and its practical application in the industry.

Pre-entry Requirements:

• Have completed a Safety Management System and/or Quality Management System course.
• Have related experience in the aviation industry.
• Good communication both in written and spoken English.

Programme Content Duration:

5 Hours

Programme Outline:

This Workshop consists of a theory section and a practical session. The programme is as follows:

Welcome and Introduction

• Aspect 1 – Defining Process Approach
• Aspect 2 – Defining Risk-Based Thinking
• Aspect 3 – Why and How do we use Risk-Based Thinking
• Aspect 4 – Practical application and exercises
• Aspect 5 – Signs of poor Risk-Based Thinking

This Workshop opens at 08h30 on the determined day and the closure is targeted for 14h00. Short breaks are scheduled during the sessions.

A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to each delegate upon full-time attendance and completion of the programme.