WHAT?

EUROCAE ED-12C (equivalent to RTCA DO-178C) has been the basis for airworthiness approvals of airborne software since almost 30 years and is recognised by all certification authorities. Knowledge of this standard is a prerequisite for all persons involved in the development or approval of airborne software.

The objective of the course is to provide the basics to understand ED-12C principles and how to build a software design system capable of fulfilling ED-12C’s objectives. The course also addresses tool qualification (ED-215) and introduces the technological supplements (ED-216, ED-217, ED-218).

WHY?

• Have a good knowledge and understanding of ED-12C and its supplements.
• Especially, assimilate the major concepts (processes, objectives, modulation according to the design assurance level).
• Understand the key requirements for airborne software approval and how to drive the software development process in order to fulfil the objectives.
• Have an overview of the detailed expectations and approval process from the certification authorities.

WHO?

• Anyone involved in the development or qualification of airborne software requiring airworthiness approval, including developers, project managers, persons in charge of quality assurance or supplier monitoring, compliance verification engineers.
• A prior experience of software engineering is expected. However, a prior knowledge of ED-12C is not required. Persons having already practiced ED-12C (or ED-12B) can still take benefit from the course.