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Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP EN) Audit Preparation USOAP EN

ITP/FSM/209/USOAP AP/030EN

ICAO Course

Objective

This course provides aviation safety inspectors with the competencies to conduct safety oversight functions in accordance with ICAO's Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP). It prepares USOAP prospective auditors and ICAO Member States' representatives to effectively perform on-site audit activities

Learning objectives

  • Prepare for the pre-audit stage
  • Deliver a clear and concise daily debrief
  • Collect data and inputs to audit team leader for the draft report, as related to area of expertise
  • Deliver a clear and concise closing debrief
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills relevant to an auditor

Structure

  1. Module 0: Module 0: Introduction
  2. Module 1: Module 1: The Preparation Phase
  3. Module 2: Module 2: On-Site Phase
  4. Module 3: Module 3: PQ Findings
  5. Module 4: Module 4: ICAO Coordinated Validation Mission (ICVM)
  6. Module 5: Module 5: Industry Visits and Closing Phase

Target audience

  • Prospective USOAP Auditors · Regional officers
  • Secondary Target Population: Staff from State CAAs or RSOOs that are seeking an understanding of the USOAP auditing process

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Course: Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme Continuous Monitoring Approach Phase 1 (USOAP CMA EN): Online
Successful completion of USOAP audit CMA online course (Phase 1) plus 1 specific audit area online course (Phase 2);
Sufficient level of experience as inspector; and
Previous involvement in USOAP activity at a State level