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This page provides information on SCI Training Courses.

Introduction

One of the roles of SCI-DGTA is to develop and implement training in specialist areas for ADO engineers. SCI-DGTA sponsors a number of specialist aerospace engineering courses, listed below. Nominations are now being accepted for each of the scheduled courses, while EOIs for the non-scheduled courses will assist SCI with planning dates and locations. Nominations and EOIs may be made direct to the points of contact listed below.

Please note: Expressions of Interest for the listed courses will close one month prior to the advertised course date.

Table of Contents  (Top of page)

Course Title

Timetable

Length

 POC
ADF Crash Protection Course

Session No 005  Monday 16 - Thursday 19 April 2012 (inclusive) at RAMS Army Aviation Centre - Oakey QLD Closing Date: 13 Mar 2012.
4 days
 Mr. Colin Wilkinson (SCI3C)
Tel: (03) 9256-3616
FAA Avionics Certification Workshop
Session: 01/12 - October 2012
Location: TBD (Based on demand)

Session 02/12 - October 2012
Location: TBD (Based on demand)
2.5 days
 FLTLT Christopher Cullen (SCI1B)
Tel: (03) 9256 3547.
Aviation Software Design Assurance under DO-178B
Session: 01/12 - October 2012
Location: TBD (Based on demand)

Session 02/12 - October 2012
Location: TBD (Based on demand)
2.5 days
 FLTLT Christopher Cullen (SCI1B)
Tel: (03) 9256 3547.
Introduction to Aviation Software Design Assurance

This course is delivered on location based on demand. Email the POC if you would like the course delivered at your unit.

Currently scheduled.
Session : 01/12 – 14 March 12
Location: Edinburgh
Session : 02/12 – 18 April 12
Location: Williamtown
1 day
 FLTLT Christopher Cullen (SCI1B)
Tel: (03) 9256 3547.
Software Systems Testing
TBA for 2012
3 days
 FLTLT Leon Burkemshaw (SCI1C)
Tel: (03) 9256 3708.
Software Inspections and Reviews
TBA for 2012
1 day
 FLTLT Leon Burkemshaw (SCI1C)
Tel: (03) 9256 3708.
Introduction to MIL-STD-498 "Software Development and Documentation"
TBA for 2012
 
2 days
FLTLT Leon Burkemshaw (SCI1C)
Tel: (03) 9256 3708.
IEEE/EIA 12207 "Standard for Information Technology - Software Lifecycle Processes" Workshop
TBA for 2012
3 days
FLTLT Leon Burkemshaw (SCI1C)
Tel: (03) 9256 3708.
E3 Management for Designers Course
Session Schedule 0030, Venue: RAAF Amberley QLD, 10-13 May 2011 - Closing Date: 05 Apr 11
Session Schedule 0031, Venue: RAAF Richmond NSW, 11-14 Oct 2011 - Closing Date: 05 Sep 11
Session Schedule 0032, Venue: Northbourne House Canberra ACT, 20-23 Mar 2012 - Closing Date: 13 Feb 12
Session Schedule 0033, Venue: RAAF Williams - Laverton VIC, 15-18 May 2012 - Closing Date: 02 Apr 12
4 days
 FLTLT Janetta Biscontin (SCI2A) on (03) 9256 3551.
E3 Management for Maintainers Course
Session Schedule 0030, Venue: RAAF Richmond NSW, 21-24 Jun 2011 - Closing Date: 17 May 11
Session Schedule 0031, Venue: RAAF Williamtown NSW, 30 Aug - 02 Sep 2011 - Closing Date: 25 Jul 11
Session Schedule 0032, Venue: RAAF Amberley QLD, 21-24 Feb 2012- Closing Date: 28 Nov 11
Session Schedule 0033, Venue: Robertson Barracks - Palmerston NT, 17-20 Apr 2012 - Closing Date: 12 Mar 12
4 days
 FLTLT Janetta Biscontin (SCI2A) on (03) 9256 3551
System Safety Engineering Course
Session No 35     27 Feb - 2 Mar 2012 (inclusive) at RAAF Williams, Laverton Vic - Closing Date: 16 Jan 2012
Session No 36     16 - 20 Jul 2012 (inclusive) at RAAF Amberley, QLD - Closing Date: 4 Jun 2012
Session No 37    15 - 19 Oct 2012 (inclusive) at Northbourne House, Canberra - Closing Date: 3 Sep 2012
 
5 days
 Mr. Colin Wilkinson (SCI3C)
Tel: (03) 9256-3616
Technical Risk Management and System Safety Course
Session No 009     16 Apr 12 in Classroom 4, RAAF Williams, Laverton Vic - Closing Date: 28 Feb 2012
Session No 010     11 Sep 12 in Classroom 4, RAAF Williams, Laverton Vic - Closing Date: 5 Sep 2012

1 day
 Mr. Colin Wilkinson (SCI3C)
Tel: (03) 9256-3616
TAR Requirements for Major Projects
No set schedule – on demand.
Next session expected Feb 2011.
1 day
 Mr. Mark Wade
Tel: (03)9256 3555

 

SCI1 courses: (Top of page

FAA Avionics Certification Workshop (2.5 days) 
Content
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness regulation system is the basis of DGTA's system. The focus of the workshop is to describe the rationale driving the FAA requirements associated with integrated avionics systems and provide interpretation of those requirements. This introductory workshop is aimed at engineers having to introduce and certify new and modified avionics under the Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
Format
 Course delivered over 2.5 days, up to 20 participants per session.
Timeframe
Session: 01/12 - October 2012
Location: TBD (Based on demand)

Session 02/12 - October 2012
Location: TBD (Based on demand)
Participation Cost
There is no cost involved for uniformed and APS personnel. Industry participants are asked to pay a pro-rata fee (in the past approx $1250.00 per person).
Other Cost
Individual participants are responsible for organising and funding their travel, meals and accommodation.

Aviation Software Design Assurance under DO-178B (2.5 days) 
Content
DO-178B is an international standard accepted by numerous international airworthiness authorities and it is the ADF preferred software assurance standard. The course provides a detailed examination of the standard’s objectives and how to comply with them. The course is aimed at software practitioners directly involved in airborne software engineering and software assurance. However, Engineers conducting Design Approval and Design Acceptance of safety related aviation software will also find this course useful.
Format
 Course delivered over 2.5 days, up to 20 participants per session.
Timeframe
Session: 01/12 - October 2012
Location: TBD (Based on demand)

Session 02/12 - October 2012
Location: TBD (Based on demand)
Participation Cost
There is no cost involved for uniformed and APS personnel. Industry participants are asked to pay a pro-rata fee (in the past approx $1250.00 per person).
Other Cost
Individual participants are responsible for organising and funding their travel, meals and accommodation.
Notes
 

Content
Jointly developed by Certification Services Inc and SCI-DGTA staff, the course is delivered by members of SCI1. This course is a simplified version of the Aviation Software Design Assurance under DO-178B (3 day) course with some DGTA specific information. The 1-day Aviation Software Design Assurance course is aimed at managers of software programs and those requiring insight into software assurance as opposed to practitioners.
Format
 Course delivered over 1 day at various locations depending on need.
Timeframe

This course is delivered on location based on demand. Email the POC if you would like the course delivered at your unit.

Currently scheduled.
Session : 01/12 – 14 March 12
Location: Edinburgh
Session : 02/12 – 18 April 12
Location: Williamtown
Participation Cost
There is no cost involved for ADO participants. Industry members would be able to participate in the training sessions at no cost other than those outlined below, if applicable.
Other Cost
SCI1 members will travel to the location of the lecture. Assistance may be required from the host unit to secure a suitable venue. Industry members may have to travel to the location of a lecture.
Notes
 

 

Content
The course is specifically targeted at software developers, software testers and QA personnel. It will discuss topics such as Principles of Testing, Testing throughout the Life Cycle, Test-Specification, Dynamic Testing Techniques, Static Testing Techniques, Test Management, Infrastructure and Tool Support for Testing.
Format
 Course would be delivered over 3 days at various locations. Training is provided by DR Kelvin Ross from K.J. Ross & Associates.
Timeframe
TBA for 2012
Participation Cost
There would be no cost involved for uniformed and APS personnel. Industry participants are asked to pay a pro-rata fee (in the past approx $1000.00 per person).
Other Cost
Individual participants are responsible for organising and funding their travel, meals and accommodation
Notes
 

 

Content
The course combines theory and practical sessions. The course is suitable for anyone involved in creating or using any technical software document: contracts, software requirements specifications, designs, program code; test plans, designs, procedures, data, user and support manuals. Software managers, analysts, programmers, testers and documentation specialists are likely to find inspection and review techniques of use as they are one of the most cost effective methods to reduce defect densities; far more effective than testing.
Format
 Course delivered over 1 day at various locations depending on need.
Timeframe
TBA for 2012
Participation Cost
There is no cost involved for ADO participants. Industry members would be asked to pay approximately $500 per person.
Other Cost
The course provider will travel to the location of the lecture. Some assistance may be required from the hosting unit in securing a suitable venue. Depending on the numbers, it may be necessary to combine personnel from units in the same region; in that case individual participants are responsible for organising and funding their travel, meals and accommodation if applicable.
Notes
 

 

Introduction to MIL-STD 498 "Software Development and Documentation (2 days) (EOI for this course)  (Top of page)
Content:

Although MIL-STD-498 standard has been cancelled and is considered obsolete it is still applicable within ADF legacy environment and often referred to. Some of the topics addressed on the course would include:
- Developer Project Management
- Systems Engineering Requirements on Developers
- Software Engineering Requirements on Developers
- Configuration Management and Software Quality Requirements
Typically, the course is applicable to software project managers and development team leaders, software requirements analysts, software quality assurance staff, and some software developers who may be members of software development projects, organisational quality groups or members of software process improvement teams.

SCI1-DGTA engaged Dr Lewis Gray from USA based Abelia Corporation to deliver the sessions. Some additional information can be found at http://www.abelia.com/lewgry.htm

Course delivered over 2 days, up to 20 participants per session.

Traditionally May timeframe.

There is no cost involved for uniformed and APS personnel. Industry participants are asked to pay a pro-rata fee.

Individual participants are responsible for organising and funding their travel, meals and accommodation.

Format: Course delivered over 2 days, up to 20 participants per session.
Timeframe:
TBA for 2012
Participation Cost There is no cost involved for uniformed and APS personnel. Industry participants are asked to pay a pro-rata fee.
Other Cost:

Individual participants are responsible for organising and funding their travel, meals and accommodation.

 

IEEE/EIA 12207 "Standard for Information Technology - Software Lifecycle Processes" Workshop (3 day)
(EOI for this course) (Top of page)
Content:

IEEE 12207 is considered the replacement to MIL-STD-498. The workshop would discuss the purpose and structure of the standard, implementation and tailoring, and interaction with other software standards. Note DGTA also intend for the workshops to discuss interaction with ASDEFCON and RTCA/DO-178B, the Technical Airworthiness Regulator's preferred standard for software assurance. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss specific issues within their organisations.

SCI1-DGTA engaged Dr Lewis Gray from USA based Abelia Corporation to deliver the sessions. Some additional information can be found at http://www.abelia.com/lewgry.htm

Format: Course delivered over 3 days, up to 20 participants per session.
Timeframe:
TBA for 2012
Participation Cost There is no cost involved for uniformed and APS personnel. Industry participants are asked to pay a pro-rata fee.
Other Cost:

Individual participants are responsible for organising and funding their travel, meals and accommodation.

SCI1 training Point of Contact - Please direct all training queries to FLTLT Justin Diamond (SCI1B), Tel: (03) 9256 3547

SCI2 courses: (Top of page)

E3 Management Courses
Content
SCI2 sponsors two E3 Management Courses, one for Designers and one for Maintainers. These courses were developed to raise the awareness of E3 in the ADF and are oriented towards the management of E3 in airborne systems. Each course provides the students with the necessary knowledge to recognise, categorise and appropriately address E3-related problems encountered in aircraft systems. This training has been conducted since 1998 and has been well received by ADO and industry participants.
Format
 Course delivered over 4 days.
Timeframe
To Be Advised.
Participation Cost
 
Other Cost
 
Notes
 

 

E3 Management for Designers Course.
Aim
 To graduate technical personnel capable of preventing and managing E3 problems to improve operational availability of ADF aircraft and systems.
Eligibility
 The Designers course is aimed at the design engineer level, typically service and civilian personnel employed at aircraft SPO's and project offices; although it is also open to engineers employed at maintenance units.
Content
 The course provides theory instruction on the basic components of E3 including sources and victims of electromagnetic interference (EMI), detection and prevention measures, tools for use in E3 management and an introduction to applicable standards.
Timeframe
Session Schedule 0030, Venue: RAAF Amberley QLD, 10-13 May 2011 - Closing Date: 05 Apr 11
Session Schedule 0031, Venue: RAAF Richmond NSW, 11-14 Oct 2011 - Closing Date: 05 Sep 11
Session Schedule 0032, Venue: Northbourne House Canberra ACT, 20-23 Mar 2012 - Closing Date: 13 Feb 12
Session Schedule 0033, Venue: RAAF Williams - Laverton VIC, 15-18 May 2012 - Closing Date: 02 Apr 11
Participation Cost
There is no cost involved for uniformed and APS personnel. Industry participants are required to pay a fee of A$1200 per person.
Other Cost
Individual participants are responsible for organising and funding their travel, meals and accommodation.
Notes
Uniformed RAAF personnel ONLY will be sponsored from DGPERS-AF funds for incidentals and domestic travel to and from the course location.  This will be confirme d in the formal call for nominations via a DP-AF course panelling message.  All accommodation, meals and transport costs once at the training location are the responsibility of the members parent unit. . Personnel are to nominate through their Unit Training Coordinators via PMKEYS in the first instance.  If a UTC is unavailable, nominations can be submitted through the "EOI for this Course" link above.

 

E3 Management for Maintainers  
AIM
 To graduate technical personnel capable of preventing and managing E3 problems to improve operational availability of ADF aircraft and systems.
Eligibility
 ELECTRs, SYSTECHs, SNCO Technicians, flight line personnel employed in aircraft maintenance, and other Service and civilian equivalents.
Content
 The course provides theory and practical instruction on E3 management. The theory component is a shortened version of the designer’s course; whereas the practical component provides instruction on the testing and fault-finding of aircraft avionics systems using source/victim matrices, and physical inspections of aircraft to identify possible E3 problems via a Practical case study.
Session Schedule
Session Schedule 0030, Venue: RAAF Richmond NSW, 21-24 Jun 2011 - Closing Date: 17 May 11
Session Schedule 0031, Venue: RAAF Williamtown NSW, 30 Aug - 02 Sep 2011 - Closing Date: 25 Jul 11
Session Schedule 0032, Venue: RAAF Amberley QLD, 21-24 Feb 2012- Closing Date: 28 Nov 11
Session Schedule 0033, Venue: Robertson Barracks - Palmerston NT, 17-20 Apr 2012 - Closing Date: 12 Mar 12
Participation Cost
There is no cost involved for uniformed and APS personnel. Industry participants are required to pay a fee of A$1200 per person.
Other Cost
Individual participants are responsible for organising and funding their travel, meals and accommodation.
Notes
Uniformed RAAF personnel ONLY will be sponsored from DGPERS-AF funds for incidentals and domestic travel to and from the course location.  This will be confirme d in the formal call for nominations via a DP-AF course panelling message.  All accommodation, meals and transport costs once at the training location are the responsibility of the members parent unit. . Personnel are to nominate through their Unit Training Coordinators via PMKEYS in the first instance.  If a UTC is unavailable, nominations can be submitted through the "EOI for this Course" link above.

SCI2 training Point of Contact. Please direct all training queries to FLTLT Janetta Biscontin (SCI2A) on 03 9256 3551 or email DGTA-ADF.E3enquiries@defence.gov.au. Personnel are to nominate through their Unit Training Coordinators on PM Keys in the first instance (if available) or through the "EOI for this Course" link above.
 

SCI3 courses: (Top of page)

ADF Crash Protection Course PMKeys ID 209633  (4 day) 
Content
The course provides theory and instruction on the five crashworthiness design principles for crash protection, which are Container (aircraft crash resistance), Restraint (occupant retention), Environment (including cargo and equipment retention), Energy Absorption and Post Crash (post-crash emergency escape provision and post-crash injury prevention).  The course also provides a practical session for the identification and assessment of crash protection design issues associated with an extant ADF platform, utilising DGTA Crash Protection Assessment forms. 
Important Notice
In accordance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Part 126 Section 1, only Defence Australian nationals (including dual nationals) who hold an Australian Department of Defence security clearance and who DO NOT hold nationality of a country proscribed in ITAR Regulation 126.1 are authorised to participate in the course.
Format
 Only one course is scheduled per year.  Course is limited to 20 personnel.
Timeframe

Session No 005  Monday 16 - Thursday 19 April 2012 (inclusive) at RAMS Army Aviation Centre - Oakey QLD - Closing Date: 13 Mar 2012.
Participation Cost
There is no cost for uniformed or APS personnel.  The cost for any contractor attending the course will be $4500 (GST included) per person.
Other Cost
Individual participants are responsible for organising and funding their travel, meals and accommodation.
Note
 Personnel are to nominate through their Unit Training Coordinators via PMKEYS in the first instance. If a UTC is unavailable, nominations can be submitted through the EOI for this course link.

For further information on course content and bookings, please contact Mr. Colin Wilkinson on (03) 9256 3616.

 

ADF Aircraft System Safety Engineering Course PMKeys ID 112689 (5 days) (Open for Course Sessions)
Content
The ADF Aircraft Systems Safety Engineering Course for Aerospace Engineers is a five-day course covering system safety from an ADF perspective. The course includes recent ADF aircraft accident statistics, basic system reliability analysis, risk management, human factors engineering, approaches to system safety, relevant international and Australian standards, software systems safety and prescribed ADF requirements. The course will provide an overview of the tools and techniques commonly adopted in conducting system safety engineering for aircraft; address the application of system safety engineering processes to aircraft acquisition and in-service support; and provide familiarity with the ADF system safety engineering requirements as they relate to technical airworthiness.

Format
There are three courses scheduled each year by SCI3. Although course schedules are not 'hard and fast', generally, the first course will be scheduled around the third week in February in RAAF Base Laverton.   The second course will be scheduled in the third week of July at a venue to be nominated by SCI3, while the third course will be scheduled for the second or third week of October in the Canberra area.  The course is delivered over 5 days, with 20 - 25 students per session.
Timeframe
Session No 35     27 Feb - 2 Mar 2012 (inclusive) at RAAF Williams, Laverton Vic - Closing Date: 16 Jan 2012
Session No 36     16 - 20 Jul 2012 (inclusive) at RAAF Amberley, QLD - Closing Date: 4 Jun 2012
Session No 37    15 - 19 Oct 2012 (inclusive) at Northbourne House, Canberra - Closing Date: 3 Sep 2012
Participation Cost
There is no cost involved for uniformed and APS personnel. Under current contractual pricing arrangements, the cost to contractors shall be $1,558 (GST Inclusive).
Other Cost
Individual participants are responsible for organising their travel, meals and accommodation.
Notes

Uniformed RAAF personnel ONLY will be sponsored from DGPERS-AF funds for incidentals and domestic travel to and from the course location. This will be confirmed in the formal call for nominations via a DP-AF course panelling message. All accommodation, meals and transport costs once at the training location are the responsibility of the member's parent Unit. . Personnel are to nominate through their Unit Training Coordinators via PMKEYS in the first instance. If a UTC is unavailable, nominations can be submitted through the "EOI for this course" link above.

For further information on course content and bookings, please contact Mr. Colin Wilkinson on (03) 9256 3616.

 

Technical Risk Management and System Safety Course PMKeys ID 212436 (1-day) (On Demand)
Content
The Technical Risk Management and System Safety Course for Aerospace Engineers is a one-day course covering system safety from an ADF perspective. The course includes recent ADF aircraft accident statistics, basic system reliability analysis, risk management, human factors engineering, approaches to system safety, relevant international and Australian standards, software systems safety and prescribed ADF requirements. The course will provide an overview of the tools and techniques commonly adopted in conducting system safety engineering for aircraft; address the application of system safety engineering processes to aircraft acquisition and in-service support; and provide familiarity with the ADF system safety engineering requirements as they relate to technical airworthiness.
Format
Course duration is 1 day (0830 hrs  - 1600 hrs).  Additional on-site courses can be arranged (as required) through SCI-DGTA.  Course numbers should generally be 15 to 25 (max) participants per session.

Timeframe
Session No 009     16 Apr 12 in Classroom 4, RAAF Williams, Laverton Vic - Closing Date: 28 Feb 2012
Session No 010     11 Sep 12 in Classroom 4, RAAF Williams, Laverton Vic - Closing Date: 5 Sep 2012
Participation Cost
There are no participation costs for this course.
Other Cost
Individual participants are responsible for organising and funding their own travel, meals and accommodation.
Notes
Personnel are to nominate through their Unit Training Coordinators (UTC) via PMKEYS in the first instance. If a UTC is unavailable, nominations can be submitted through the "EOI for this course" link above. For further information on course content and bookings, please contact Mr. Colin Wilkinson on (03) 9256 3616.

SCI3 Training Point of Contact

Please direct all training queries to Mr. Colin Wilkinson (SCI3C), on (03) 9256-3616 or e-mail Colin.Wilkinson@defence.gov.au

 

General SCI training courses: (Top of page)

Content
This one-day course examines the TAR’s core requirements for a major project, to help Project Offices right-size their engineering effort. The course is primarily aimed at engineers involved in the Design Acceptance process for aircraft acquisitions or major changes to type design, although many of the concepts are equally relevant to engineers involved with minor design changes to type design. Courses are conducted as required;  historically around 3-4 courses are conducted in Feb-May each year to educate new project office staff, and a single course in the second half of the year. Further information is available from Mr. Mark Wade on (03) 9256 3555.
Format
Course delivered over 1 day at various locations depending on need.
Timeframe
 No set schedule. Lectures to be delivered when required and/or scheduled with the host unit.
Participation Cost
There is no cost involved for participants.
Other Cost
The course presenters will travel to the location of the lecture. Some assistance may be required from the hosting unit in securing a suitable venue. Depending on the numbers, it may be necessary to combine personnel from units in the same region; in that case individual participants are responsible for organising and funding their travel, meals and accommodation if applicable.
Point of Contact
Please direct all further queries to Mr. Mark Wade on (03) 9256 3555


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