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Chapter 6 TRAINING PROGRAMME OF THE

REGIONAL SAFETY OVERSIGHT ORGANIZATION 6.1 TRAINING OF TECHNICAL STAFF 6.1.1 The regional safety oversight organization RSOO must determine the minimum professional qualifications of its technical personnel and also provide for the technical and administrative training necessary for them to effectively accomplish their duties and responsibilities. The technical personnel represent the authority and, as such, require the continuing development of their knowledge and skills related to their respective responsibilities. This should be accomplished through initial and periodic training and refresher courses in all the disciplines for which the technical officers are responsible. Participation in seminars and workshops organized by ICAO and international and regional aviation-related organizations can also enable RSOO technical staff to widen their horizons and share experience with experts from other regions. Additional studies, such as courses in technical report writing and supervisory training will also assist the technical experts in improving their effectiveness and efficiency. 6.1.2 Periodic practical and theoretical specialized technical training, including supervisory courses, will enable technical personnel to maintain a high level of knowledge and expertise and undertake their duties and responsibilities in a more effective and efficient manner. Training of technical personnel shall not be limited to strictly professional elements such as the maintenance of competency and currency. It is essential that inspectors also be provided with training on subjects such as applicable joint aviation regulations; inspectors’ skills, knowledge, duties and responsibilities; and procedures for the implementation and enforcement of requirements. 6.2 TRAINING POLICY AND OBJECTIVE 6.2.1 One of the stated objectives of the RSOO could be the institution of a regional training policy, together with the development and establishment of a regional training programme, in order to provide the technical personnel of Member States with specialized training courses and seminarsworkshops. The aim of such a policy would be the preparation and implementation of joint aviation regulations and operational safety rules and procedures, as well as the certification and supervisory procedures and the implementation of a comprehensive systems approach for the development, throughout the region, of the regional safety management system SMS concept. 6.2.2 This objective should be further enhanced through the implementation of relevant ICAO SARPs, associated procedures, guidance material and safety-related practices, and the effective execution of the critical elements of a regional safety oversight system. Furthermore, RSOO training policies, quality management requirements, resource management and process design should be considered when developing the regional training programme to ensure that the required training will be directed towards satisfying RSOO needs. The training objective should be reviewed, evaluated, updated, or replaced, as deemed appropriate, using a process-based approach. 6-2 Safety Oversight Manual 6.3 TRAINING PROGRAMME 6.3.1