There was no requirement for a systematic risk assessment to be conducted and documented when the planned amount of training for a controller was reduced.
The development and implementation of a training variation form, in conjunction with oversight from management, should identify and training variation and document the considered risks and controls.
Airservices Australia advised that it would develop a training variation form to systematically assess risk associated with amendments to the planned length of controller training programs, and completion of the form required the involvement of the controller’s line manager and the Operational Training Manager.
In addition, Airservices also indicated several other proposed enhancements to its controller training.
The ATSB is satisfied that this safety action, when implemented, will satisfactorily address the safety issue.
