The Effective Application of RCA to Develop CAPA course provides a practical introduction to applying root cause analysis (RCA) to create clear, effective and sustainable Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) within an ICAO‑compliant Safety Management System (SMS). Participants learn how to link analysis findings to targeted actions that strengthen safety barriers and reduce the risk of recurrence. The course focuses on simple, structured tools and real aviation examples to support consistent, evidence‑based safety improvement.
Who should attend this course
This course is ideal for aviation personnel involved in investigations, safety reviews, or improvement activities:
- Safety managers and SMS practitioners.
- Line managers and supervisors.
- Quality and compliance teams.
- Engineering, maintenance and operations personnel.
- Anyone responsible for creating or implementing CAPA.
Suitable for individuals new to RCA‑linked CAPA and for teams seeking a standardised, practical approach.
How this course will benefit you
This course will help you:
- Apply RCA findings to develop effective CAPA.
- Distinguish corrective actions from preventive actions.
- Link root causes to targeted safety improvements.
- Write clear, proportionate and actionable CAPA.
- Strengthen safety barriers and organisational risk controls.
- Improve follow‑up, tracking and close‑out of actions.
- Support continuous improvement across aviation operations.