Evidence Based Training (EBT)
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Competence Based Training and Assessment (CBTA)
Enhancing Safety with Pilot Training Innovation
Implementing EBT and CBTA
The Evidence based training (EBT), together with the Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA), is a safety improvement initiative within the flight training environment supported by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) developed with the aim to reduce the airlines accident rate through the revision of the existing recurrent and type-rating training for airline pilots.
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The CBTA methodology is based on robust course design, instructor qualification and data collection to continuously enhance training efficiency and effectiveness.
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The CBTA is nowadays seen within the Aviation industry as a better way to develop a competent workforce when compared to the traditional task- or hours-based training and checking.
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The EBT is a data driven training and assessment method which focuses on developing and assessing the overall capability of a pilot trainee across a range of core competencies instead of Focusing on performance in individual events or manoeuvres.
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The aim of an EBT Programme is to identify, develop and assess the competencies required by pilots to operate safely, effectively and efficiently in a commercial air transport environment by managing the most relevant threats and errors based on evidence collected in operations and training.
EBT Implementation Roadmap
The EASA workflow
Current Training
The operator’s recurrent training and checking programme is based on EASA ORO.FC.230
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Mixed EBT
The operator’s recurrent training and checking programme is still based on ORO.FC.230, a portion of which is dedicated to the application of EBT, which does not replace Licence Proficiency Checks (LPC) performed in accordance with as per Appendix 9 to Annex I (Part-FCL) to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011
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Enhanced EBT
The development of an enhanced EBT program requires the determination of critical training events, the development of training scenarios and the definition of appropriate flight crew behavioral indicators when managing these events and scenarios
Assessment According EBT Principles
Operator uses Appendix 9 to Annex I (Part-FCL) to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 for assessment but after each sim the 9 competencies are assessed as per EBT principles.
For this case, there is no specific regulatory requirement. Although not explicitly required, it is advisable a preparation training for the instructors.
Baseline EBT
The operator replaces the Licence Proficiency Check (LPC) with the competency assessment of the EBT system.
Equivalence of Malfunctions is mandatory.
Full compliance with Matrix AMC2 ORO.FC.232 is mandatory
Authority approval is mandatory.
What we offer
Trainings
This workshop will provide the participants (Operations, Training, Safety and Compliance) with all necessary knowledge and information about the EBT and CBTA principles in order to prepare them to initiate an EBT/CBTA implementation path.
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This course will provide the necessary elements to initiate the implementation of an effective EBT.
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This course has been defined for the training developers in order for them to understand the necessary principles and elements of EBT and CBTA and acquire the necessary skills to develop competency-based programs.
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Services
Our objective is understanding the needs of your organisation and to define with you the most suitable services to achieve success in the EBT/CBTA implementation
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AviaQuality offers full support for the development of the EBT/CBTA manuals according providing the highest level of quality and expertise.
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This service is developed to help you understanding how to efficiently use training and safety data for training purposes.
We will guide you through the process of a detailed data analysis and identify related data processing strength and areas of improvement.
We will also support you with a detailed plan for improvement with measurable objectives
and provide tools and techniques for effective analyses
Audits
Audit preparation will focus on the identification of potential non- compliances and support on the solutions in view of an authority certification audit for the EBT/CBTA programs. We will assist you through every step of the process.
This service will provide the organisations with a gap-analysis in order to develop a factual, informed and forward-looking plan regarding EBT/CBTA implementation.