Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
TNA should be carried out before any major decisions are made concerning human factors training. TNA is a crucial stage in putting together a human factors training programme, and should not be omitted unless all staff are to receive full training on all syllabus topics. Even then, a TNA would be a valuable tool in helping to design the training and tailor it for the needs of the company and its staff. Who Should Conduct the TNA The person doing the TNA should have a reasonable level of competence in human factors, and be aware of the needs of the company and the different roles of its staff. The TNA may either be carried out by one person within the Part-145 organisation, or jointly between one person from the organisation and a specialist who is familiar with TNA principles and the practical application o...