Aviation Internal Auditor

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

The audit requirements, procedures, and skills you need to know to get started as an internal auditor. This course prepares you to conduct consistent audits and drive continuous improvement within your organization. Learn about the audit process through a breakdown of its stages: the audit scope, objectives, follow-up and closing; and practice using techniques that deliver objective, measurable results. International audit requirements are covered in detail followed by a hands-on practical component.

Course code: SAC013VEEN02

Course format

• This classroom course provides 5 days (40 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Recommended level is Intermediate.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

• When you click the Register button, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount.

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

• Summarize why audits are important and the principles of an audit program
• Describe the main international reference regulations and standards relevant to Quality Assurance and auditors
• Explain the elements of an audit program
• Describe the various methods used to audit effectively
• List the various elements of the audit process
• Review the competence required of auditors and how to maintain such competence

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Terms, definitions and acronyms
• Importance of the audit process
• Types of audits
• Principles of auditing
• Regulatory requirements
• Audit program development and management
• Audit methods and techniques
• Conduct of an audit
• Auditor competence
• Audit simulation

Activities

• Exercises/Simulation
• Group discussion
• Case Studies
• Assessment

This course is open to staff from all aviation sectors, namely:

• Quality, safety and operations managers
• Recently appointed internal auditors

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.