GM4 ORO.FC.115 Crew resource management (CRM) training    

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

DESIGN, IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION OF CRM TRAINING

The checklist in Table 1 provides guidance on the design, implementation and evaluation of CRM training, and on their incorporation into the operator’s safety culture. Elements of the operator’s management systems and the competency-based approach are incorporated in the checklist.

 

Table 1 — Checklist for design, implementation, evaluation and incorporation of CRM training

Step No

Description

Element

1

Needs analysis

Determine the necessary CRM competencies

Develop CRM training goals

Ensure the organisation is ready for CRM training

2

Design

Develop CRM training objectives

Determine what to measure and how to measure it

3

Development

Describe the CRM learning environment

Develop full-scale prototype of training

Validate and modify CRM training

4

Implementation

Prepare trainees and environment

Set a climate for learning (e.g. practice and feedback)

Implement the CRM training programme

5

Evaluation

Determine training effectiveness

Evaluate CRM training at multiple levels

Revise the CRM training programme to improve effectiveness

6

Incorporation

Establish an environment where CRM training is positively recognised

Reinforce CRM behaviours in daily work

Provide recurrent CRM training