Airport Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Management

2h - $150.00 USD
Airport Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Management

The Airport Foreign Object Debris (FOD) Management course assists airport personnel to understand the threat posed by FOD and explores the key elements of a FOD program that can help airports to successfully manage this threat.

This course can be taken as part of the Certificate I in Airside Safety for those wishing to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the key elements of airside safety and how these elements combine as part of the airport’s overall Safety Management System.

This course is also available in French and Spanish.

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Competencies Obtained

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

  • Understand what FOD is and the serious threat it poses.
  • Explain the fundamentals of an airport FOD management program.
  • Outline specific FOD training requirements and program content.
  • Understand how effective FOD prevention procedures can improve safety.
  • Recommend FOD inspection procedures and detection technologies.
  • Identify effective FOD removal procedures and equipment.
  • Understand the importance of, and how to, analyse FOD data and evaluate FOD program effectiveness.

Course Content

The Airport FOD Management course covers the following topics:

Introduction to FOD

  • The definition of FOD
  • Foreign Object Debris vs. Foreign Object Damage
  • Examples and sources of FOD
  • The serious threat posed by FOD

Airport FOD Management Program

  • The importance of implementing a FOD management progra
  • Developing a FOD Policy
  • Key responsibilities in relation to the airport’s FOD management program
  • FOD management program elements

FOD Prevention

  • Key FOD prevention activities and procedures:
    • Awareness
    • Training
    • Assessing and Managing FOD Risk

FOD Detection

  • The importance of FOD detection
  • The most effective procedures to be used in FOD detection at the airport
  • Key considerations in implementing FOD inspections
  • FOD detection technologies and their benefits

FOD Removal

  • Effective FOD removal procedures and practices at the airport
  • FOD removal equipment

 

FOD Evaluation

  • Evaluating FOD program effectiveness
  • FOD incident investigation and resolution
  • Maintaining FOD documentation
  • FOD data analysis

This course includes an integrated online assessment.

Candidates must successfully complete the assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion.

Facilitating-Training

Who Should Enrol?

  • All new employees that require initial safety training as part of their induction process
  • Existing employees that require initial or recurrent safety training
    Airport ground staff
  • Personnel from airport stakeholders and service providers that operate at the airport
  • Airport managers, supervisors or personnel with operations, safety or compliance responsibilities
  • Managers with responsibility for FOD prevention and management
  • Personnel responsible for training and facilitating airside operational staff
  • Anyone interested in a career in airport operations and/or safety
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Reviews

“This online course provides a solid foundation in aviation organisation and safety practices, making it ideal for aspiring professionals or those looking to refresh their knowledge. The content is well-structured, covering key areas.” – Cleaven

“Extremely valuable information that can be used to ensure an airport is fighting their FOD issues properly.” – Donald

“Highly impressed with this online learning course! Engaging content, clear explanations and the interactive quizzes made learning enjoyable.” – Kyaw

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