Just Culture in Aviation Safety

1-day course | Classroom, Virtual & In-company training
  • Classroom courses in London Gatwick
  • Developed by active UK CAA regulators
  • Examine Just Culture models and tools
  • Learn how to develop and sustain a Just Culture
Start Date End Date Venue Price (Excl. VAT) Availability Book
23/01/2025 23/01/2025 Online £479.75 More than 5 places Book
What is a Just Culture?

Just Culture is a culture in which front line operators or other persons are not punished for actions, omissions, or decisions taken by them, that are commensurate with their experience and training, but in which gross negligence, wilful violations and destructive acts are not tolerated.

Course Overview

This course has been specifically developed to clarify why Just Culture is important to safety management and to consider not only theoretical aspects but practical approaches.

This course is applicable to all aviation functions and departments – especially Accountable Managers, Safety Managers, Quality Managers, Training Managers, Human Factor Specialists, EASA Form 4 Postholder and EASA Nominated Persons.

This training course will include the following modules:

  • What is a Just Culture?
  • The impact of organisational culture on safety performance
  • Just, reporting, informed and learning cultures as part of a developing safety culture
  • Legislation, guidance and policies building trust
  • Assessing and measuring Just Culture: determining culpability
  • Just Culture and safety improvement

By the end of this course delegates will demonstrate understanding of the following through presentations and facilitated discussion:

  • What a Just Culture is and how it fits into safety culture of an organisation
  • Just Culture models and tools
  • Role of the Regulator in applying a Just Culture
  • How to develop and sustain a Just Culture
  • Be more aware of the benefits from having a Just Culture

No pre-course preparation is required.

Meet your Instructors

Sean Parker

Just Culture in Aviation Safety

Sean has over 25 year’s regulatory experience with the UK CAA across several technical disciplines. He is specialising in safety reporting and performance based regulation. As the Head of the UK CAA Safety Data Department between 2010 and 2014 he was directly involved with the drafting of EC 376/2014 as the UK specialist supporting the Council of the European Union. This European regulation mandates Just Culture as part of safety occurrence reporting processes in aviation. Prior to various roles within the Airworthiness Division of the UK CAA Sean worked in the UK and Malaysia for Bristow Helicopters and British Airways.

Additional Information

Course delivery methods

We offer two different ways to attend this course:

  • Face-to-Face Classroom Course: Embrace the traditional learning method by attending our physical training venue. Benefit from direct interaction with our instructors and fellow participants, creating an immersive and hands-on learning experience. To book a classroom course, please check the booking table at the top of this page and select your preferred training venue location.
  • Instructor-Led Virtual Course: Enjoy the flexibility of attending this training remotely from your home or office with our live virtual course. Engage in interactive learning from anywhere in the world. We usually use WebEx or Zoom for our virtual courses. To attend this course virtually, look for the ‘online’ venue option in the booking table above.

Please note that course durations may vary slightly between our face-to-face and virtual deliveries. Please refer to the start and end date of your chosen course.

Our goal is to offer flexible, effective and convenient course delivery methods that suit your preferences and learning needs. Please choose the option that works best for you!

If you can’t see a classroom or virtual option, we likely haven’t released the next set of dates. Please get in touch to find out when we’ll announce the new dates, and we’ll be sure to keep you informed once they are available or even add you to our waiting list.

In-company delivery

We can also tailor this training course to suit your organisation’s training requirements. These bespoke training packages can be delivered at your organisation’s location – almost anywhere, worldwide. Please Contact us for more information and to discuss your requirements.

VAT information

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FAQs

To help make your decision about booking training with CAAi, we have put together a list of frequently asked questions.

If your question isn’t answered, please get in touch and speak to a member of our training team.

Disclaimer

The UK CAA is committed to raising aviation standards internationally through capacity building programmes and training courses provided by CAAi.

Our courses are designed to promote best practice in aviation safety in accordance with EASA regulations and ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices. For UK based delegates/organisations, who are regulated by the UK Civil Aviation Authority, the courses may provide useful insights and learning opportunities, however, attendance is not compulsory in order to gain any approvals. If you have any questions, please contact training@caainternational.com

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