Occurrence review group
Updated 2 May 2019
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Course aim
Provide delegates with a fuller understanding of the error management process, the importance of correctly run occurrence review groups and the ORGs’ centrality to effective error management.
On completion of this course, delegates will be able to
- confidently take part in an occurrence review group within their own ship / establishment
- be capable of chairing an ORG after attending a small number as a board member
- understand the strengths, weaknesses and appropriate application of the FAiR tool
- discuss the occurrence investigation process and reflect on how it feeds the ORG process
- enable empowered delegates to identify weaknesses in their own ship / establishments processes and know when, how and from whom to request bespoke follow-on support / training / consultation
Training is a blend of taught sessions, facilitated discussions and group exercises and is aimed at individuals who will be members of an ORG.
UK military personnel will be awarded the ORG JPA training record following successful completion of the course.
Units and Duty Holder organisations can directly purchase this and other Safety Management System training courses. MOD users can visit the STEP Defnet page for further information.
Applicability
Personnel undertaking Error Management activity.
Personnel applying to renew an ORG qualification, and who have undertaken one or more Occurrence Review Groups since last attending the ORG course, may be eligible for a half day ORG Refresher course. Courses may be run Face to Face or Virtually. Contact WO S Birkwood (simon.birkwood360@mod.gov.uk) at the RAF Safety Centre for more information. Programmed Refresher course dates can be found via the HQ Air RAF Human Factors & Error Management SharePoint page.
Refresher courses are run independently from CoAST programmed courses and should be applied for in the relevant point of contact/Link. Where you are accepted to participate/attend a refresher please cancel any other applications you have pending with the CoAST Team directly MAA-DSACourse@mod.gov.uk or with your Command Group point of contact for bespoke courses.
Contracted staff and overseas students who wish to attend an air safety course will need to apply through their STEP Point of Contact.
Prerequisite
Personnel should have Human Factors and Error Management Foundation level training as a minimum before attending the course. Understanding can be gained from accessing local awareness training at your unit / organisation delivered by Human Factors Qualified Facilitators or Instructors.
Before attending training, successful applicants must complete the following pre-reading:
Duration
2 days
Location
A limited number of courses will be delivered at the Centre of Air Safety Training (CoAST), Defence Academy, Eisenhower, Shrivenham but to satisfy overall requirements, this course can also be delivered locally. Please contact your local STEP point of contact or email dsa-maacourses@mod.gov.uk for more details.