National Diploma in Aviation (Regulatory Oversight and Governance)

Based on the principles of corporate governance, compliance, risk management, assurance and quality management, this Diploma is the first of its kind to equip the Regulator and industry leaders alike with the common skills and knowledge in this domain.

The qualification provides practical guidance to introduce emerging concepts in effective oversight, governance, corporate responsibility and focuses on developing a positive culture in the aviation industry.

The program enables candidates to establish and enhance organisational frameworks and standards for oversight and governance, based on a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory structure.

The qualification is aimed at aviation industry board members, Chief Executives, executive and senior managers, people employed by the Regulator and Government bodies, and those responsible for overseeing governance, risk management or safety management systems within their organisation.

The qualification is delivered as five training modules:

• Corporate Governance
  
• Regulatory Oversight and Assurance
  
• Risk Management
  
• Safety Management Systems
  
• Strategic leadership
  

Course Delivery

This course is delivered in two ways:

Executive Leadership Program:

Hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority, ATTTO, Aviation Industry Association and Aerosafe Risk Management, this executive leadership program invites industry leaders to study alongside other leaders via a dedicated training program over a 22 month period. With presenters including industry experts, senior aviation professionals and industry speakers in the field, this structured executive program provides an inspiring learning environment for the busy professional. With four three-day residential modules delivered six months apart, this program provides the added benefit of information exchange, networking, sharing of practices and organisational benchmarking among each leadership group.

Client Based Delivery:

This program is designed for regulators, government agencies and Boards of Directors and, as such, can be delivered as an in-house training program. Selection and customisation of the training modules enables organisations to use this training program as an opportunity to establish or embed governance and oversight practices internally.

Educational Outcomes

Qualified trainees will have an appreciation of the role and function of governance and how to implement effective governance frameworks and systems. Trainees will be able to conduct regulatory activities and be aware of regulatory compliance requirements, with an increased understanding and appreciation of the role of the aviation Regulator and best practice techniques for oversight.

The core modules of this diploma focus on establishing foundational understanding and skills in the areas of governance standards and practices, regulatory frameworks, risk management
practice, corporate governance, quality management, change management, strategic leadership and cultural development.