Competency Based Training and

Assessment

Jacqui Suren
25th September 2018
Outline

1. Competency Based Training and

Assessment
2. How does CBTA training differ?
3. ICAO & EASA CBTA regulation
4. CBTA in ab-initio training
5. CBTA Benefits
6. The Airbus CBTA training pathway

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Competency Based Training and Assessment (CBTA)
• Safety - Sound pilot competencies provide the
tool box to operate in normal situations and to
handle the unexpected
• Effective & efficient training - TNA and
operator feedback has shown that the
traditional training system is no longer aligned
with industry need
• Enable robust but iterative course design that
requires the use of best educational practices
and can utilise range of devices
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CBTA is an holistic approach to pilot training
that provides the progressive and continuous
development and assessment of pilot
competencies
ICAO Definition - Training and assessment
that are characterised by performance
orientation, with emphasis on the standard of
performance and their measurement, and the
development of training to the specified
performance standards
Differences:
Traditional training v CBTA training
Separated theoretical and practical training
All training phases develop the pilot competencies and TEM
Each training phase ends in known test profile/ rote learn exam hurdle with pass/fail standard
Progressive and continuous training and assessment with grades +
summative assessments at milestones
Prescriptive hours based courses
Output directed, iterative, ISD driven course design
Devices defined
Training need can determine the required device characteristics- enabling
more effective and efficient training and encouragement of device innovation
Prescriptive regulation and oversight
Performance based oversight with focus on course quality and effective
processes

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ICAO: Proposals for Amendment of Annex1 and PANS TRG

Annex 1 Proposals
• Definition update
• Finalised shift to CBTA MPL requirements
• FSTD credits for ATPL increased 100 to 250 hrs

PANS TRG Proposals

• Definition update
• Pilot competency framework
• New chapter on CBTA type rating
• Procedures for development of CBTA courses
• Instructor and evaluator competencies and
training

Envisaged applicability 5th November 2020

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ICAO pilot competencies

1. Application of procedures and compliance with regulations

2. Communication
3. Aeroplane Flight Path Management, automation
4. Aeroplane Flight Path Management, manual control
5. Leadership and Teamwork
6. Problem Solving and Decision Making
7. Situation awareness and management of information
8. Workload Management
9. (Application of Knowledge)

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ICAO: PANS TRG Amendment 5 and IATA

Instructor and Evaluator Competencies

1. Pilot competencies (IEC 1)

2. Management of the training environment (IEC 2)
3. Instruction (IEC 3)
4. Interaction with the trainee (IEC 4)
5. Assessment and Evaluation(IEC 5)

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EASA training shift to CBTA

‘Cradle to grave’ pilot training pathway

Requirement for CBTA pilot training courses that:

• Continuously develop the pilot competencies with integrated TEM
• Are based on ISD methodology with each phase being output driven, and
• Utilise education best practices and supportive technology

Basic FT IR Type
Initial GS APS MCC
RMT TOR RMT TOR RMT Recurrent training
ED 2018.001 ED
2019? 2019? TOR 2019? ORA.FC (EBT)
(KSA req) Dec2017
NPA 2018.07
MPL
Same competencies trained and assessed with progressive increase in task complexity and the
minimum ‘satisfactory’ standard

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TK EASA exams and KSA competence assessments
EASA electronic subject exams, plus formative and
summative ‘Area 100 KSA’ assessments:
• cover across subject application and pilot
competencies
• designed and conducted by ATO
• assessed at the ATO using word pictures for
determining competence grade
• student debriefed by the ATO, to include
strength, weaknesses and action for future
improvement
• student must have achieved ‘Satisfactory’ grade
or higher in summative assessments and pass
mental maths test before final ECQB exam

AMC1.FCL.025(a)2, AMC3 ORA.ATO.230,GM1 ORA.ATO.320(a),GM2

ORA.ATO.320(a)
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CBTA in ab-initio training

A broader approach to training that:

• develops the pilot’s competencies and application of TEM from the start of training
• requires course design to consider and integrate ground and flight training topics
• uses range delivery methods to drive understanding and application
• engages, supports and motivates the training pilot to exceed ‘satisfactory’ grades
• provides supportive and facilitative debriefing of assessments and flights, covering strengths,
weaknesses and how to improve further

Further needs/issues:
• grading tools and data analytics
• instructor and assessor training (critical with decreasing experience level in FI groups)
• ATO risk assessment to be an early implementation step of CBTA in practical flight phases

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CBTA Benefits

For All
Safety Support Growth

For industry

Training Effectiveness

Training Efficiency

Continuous course improvement and innovation

Assurance of at least a consistent minimum standard

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CBTA Benefits

For the trainee

Best quality course possible for cost
Individualisation of training

Motivation
Support
Attract next generation of pilots

For the trainers and commanders of tomorrow

Strong pilot competencies underpin the wider role development

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The Airbus CBTA Training Pathway
Airbus
Airbus Ab Initio Flight Training
Ops
courses

Reinforcement

Instructor and
performance

Type Rating

Type Rating

Type Rating
Procedural
Multi crew

Advanced

Command
Recurrent

evaluator
Modules

Training

courses

course
Basic

LIFUS
High
Airbus Ab-initio CPL/IR
Screening with ATPL GS

Flying schools -phase 1 & 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5

Progressive and continuous development and assessment of pilot competencies
under Airbus’ management of course content & quality
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Thank-you