Managing Non-Conformance Course

IN-HOUSE COURSE

This course is only available in-house for organisations. It is not offered for individual enrolment.
What is in-house training?

DELIVERY

Face-to-Face, or Virtual

DURATION

2 days

COURSE INVESTMENT

Contact us for a quote to run this course at your facility.

Course Overview

The Managing Non-Conformance course focuses on identifying, investigating, and resolving deviations from regulatory, safety, and operational standards.

Participants learn to recognise various types of non-conformances, ranging from maintenance errors and procedural gaps to safety breaches, and understand their impact on compliance and flight safety.

The course emphasises the importance of accurate reporting through systems like Safety Management Systems (SMS) and internal audits, and highlights the roles of engineers, aircrew, and quality managers in maintaining standards.

Key takeaways from the course include:

  • Understanding the impact: Non-conformances in aviation can affect safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Recognising their significance helps maintain high standards across all aviation activities.
  • Effective detection and reporting: Participants learn how to identify non-conformances through audits, inspections, and SMS reporting, and how to document them accurately using aviation-specific systems and templates.
  • Root Cause Analysis skills: The course equips learners with tools like the 5 Whys, Ishikawa Diagram, ICAM, Bowtie Method, FMEA and MEDA to investigate issues thoroughly and identify underlying causes, not just surface-level symptoms.
  • Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA): Learners develop the ability to implement and monitor CAPAs that are compliant with aviation regulations, ensuring issues are resolved and prevented from recurring.
  • Communication and documentation: Emphasis is placed on clear reporting, stakeholder engagement, and maintaining records that meet regulatory requirements (e.g., CASA, ICAO).
  • Practical application: Through case studies and exercises, participants gain hands-on experience in managing real-world aviation non-conformances, enhancing their confidence and competence in the workplace.

This course is recommended for anyone in a quality or safety management role, or any role involved with internal auditing, system improvement, investigations or compliance.

This training can be delivered in-person at your facility, or through Virtual delivery via Zoom.

We are a Nationally Recognised Training Organisation

Southpac Aerospace (RTO 32353) is approved to meet standards set for RTO training. Our organisation is consistently upgrading and improving our leadership and management training course material through participant feedback and authority auditing processes. This framework ensures you are receiving the highest level of training within the industry.

We provide you with:

  • Highly trained and engaged facilitators to make the most of your study. Our trainers all have extensive experience not only as trainers and auditors but also within industry areas including Defence, Major airlines, General Aviation and Manufacturing & Maintenance organisations
  • Training aligned with industry standards, workplace requirements and skill sets
  • Resources and materials that may include workbooks, guides and/or slides
  • Ongoing support for developing your career pathways

Contact us to discuss Southpac facilitating this management and leadership course for your organisation.

Phone: +61 7 5533 9988
Email: admin@southpac.biz 

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