The exercise requires groups of 18 to 24 members to develop a national civil aviation system relevant to the specific assignment. Working groups are individually assigned the responsibilities of a national civil aviation authority and are required to act in that capacity for the duration of the workshop. As the hypothetical civil aviation authority, they are expected to deal with various occurrences and requests related to the activities and management of a national civil aviation organization. At the end of the exercise, each working group submits a written report for assessment by the workshop facilitators. They also present a brief summary of the workshop activity, including actions or decisions taken to deal with special circumstances that may have surfaced.
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The assignments designed for the workshop require participants to study the relevant annex provisions and make use of the guidance material provided in ICAO documents. The satisfaction derived from completing the assignment enhances the confidence and performance of the group. Training of assessment teams Training for assessment team members is provided to national technical experts who have been seconded to ICAO or assigned to help ICAO perform safety oversight assessments. Completion of the course entitles participants to serve as assessment team members under the leadership of a team leader from ICAO Headquarters. So far, three courses have been held at ICAO Headquarters, Montreal, and courses have also been held in Rio de Janeiro and Paris.