Workshops
Beginning in January 2024, IS-BAO will be going to a NEW format and introduce Initial and Recurrent courses to replace its Fundamentals and Auditor workshops. IS-BAH will continue with the current workshop format.
NEW - IS-BAO Initial Training Course
The initial course is available for operator company representatives when initiating a new IS-BAO registration or for anyone seeking to receive new IS-BAO Auditor or Programme Support Affiliate (PSA) accreditation. It is also recommended that new safety officers or other professionals without previous experience with IS-BAO attend the initial course.
The course includes the following:
- 12-hours of instructor-led training curriculum covering:
- the relationship between IBAC, ICAO and IS-BAO;
- requirements for SMS and IS-BAO standards and recommended practices;
- implementation and renewal registration considerations;
- auditing considerations; and
- IS-BAO audit report requirements.
Included in the IS-BAO Initial Training Course’s registration fee is one-year access to the new online IS-BAO Protocol Standardization (IPS) course, providing a self-paced, step-by-step intuitive approach to review each IS-BAO section, accompanied by explanations for every protocol requirement.
NEW - IS-BAO Recurrent Training Course
The new IS-BAO Recurrent training course is available for operator representatives, safety managers and auditors seeking to stay up to date on the latest industry safety protocols and operational procedures. The IS-BAO Recurrent course is required for renewing auditors and PSA organizations to maintain their IS-BAO credentials.
The course includes the following:
- 6-hours of instructor-led training curriculum covering:
- updates and refresher training on the IS-BAO standard and Audit Programme Manual (APM);
- in-depth exercises and discussion about hot topics and current aviation safety issues; and
- application of the standards, including assessment of an organization’s policies, processes, and procedures against the IS-BAO.
IS-BAH WORKSHOPS
IS-BAH Fundamentals – required for IS-BAH Registered Companies, IS-BAH Auditors and Programme Support Affiliates.
- Assists with implementation efforts;
- Provides a practical approach to managing an SMS based on ICAO principles;
- Provides training required for auditor accreditation, and
- Required for registered organizations within 36 months of audit per IS-BAH 2.7.1
IS-BAH Auditing – required for IS-BAH Auditors and Programme Support Affiliates under the Audit and Registration Support category.
- Trains Programme Support Affiliates (PSA) & Internal Auditors to conduct evaluations and provides essential training in SMS performance validation, and
- Provides training required for auditor accreditation.