Overview
ICAO Annex 13 defines an investigation as process conducted for the purpose of accident prevention which includes the gathering and analysis of information, the drawing of conclusions, including the determination of causes and, when appropriate, the making of safety recommendations.

This course provides an overview of ICAO Annex 13 and the methods and skills required to investigate incidents and accidents; it is designed for individuals who have limited investigation experience. Material covered includes: how to plan and conduct investigations, the difference between accidents and incidents, the importance of conducting thorough investigations, report writing and how to effectively incorporate the resulting safety recommendations into the organisation. Practical application of the tools will be accomplished to ensure material is understood.

Who Should Attend?
Investigative and safety personnel employed by Airlines, Civilian and Military agencies, and related Labour Unions, General Aviation, Airport or External Service Providers, Safety Managers, Operational Risk Managers, Safety Analysts, Insurers, CAA, ATC Representatives, and any safety-critical roles that will be conducting incident and accident investigations.

Course Agenda

Day Module

Module 1

• a. Overview
• b. Global Safety Performance
• c. Definitions – What is an incident/accident
• d. Organisational Accidents/Incidents
• e. Accident and Incident Costs
• f. Introduction to Investigations

Module 2

• a. Investigation Process and Elements
• b. Investigation Notification and Response
• c. Decision to Investigate and Team Identification
• d. Exercise – Event Risk Classification (ERC)

• a. Investigation Tools Supporting Root Cause Analysis
• b. Causal Factors Analysis
• c. Barrier Analysis & Bow-tie
• d. Interview Process and Witness Reliability
• e. Exercise

• a. Management of Investigation Findings
• b. Report Writing
• c. Final Exercise
• d. Conclusion

Objectives
The Incident/Accident investigation course will prepare the attendees with the understanding of ICAO Annex 13 criteria, the tools and processes associated with incident and accident investigations, the gathering and analysis of information, the drawing of conclusions, the determination of causes and, when appropriate, the making of safety recommendations.

• Understanding Incident/Accident Investigations principles, processes and execution
• Understanding the tools and framework to support investigations
• Understanding the use of investigation results to identify hazards
• Certificates of Attendance will be issued after completion of 95% of the course.

Logistics
Language:

• The course will be taught in Spanish (English upon request)
• Simul-translators may be utilised if English speaking Facilitators are utilised

Duration:
The training is four (4) days in duration (32 hours).

Location:
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Campus in Bogota