Safety Management Systems Training (International)

1.5h - $95.00 USD
Safety Management Systems Training (International)

The Safety Management Systems Training course introduces participants to the key principles and concepts of Safety Management Systems (SMS), with the goal of increasing aviation safety around the world.

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.

Please note – 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:

  • Describe the regulatory framework relevant to airport safety.
  • Understand the organizational nature of accidents and incidents.
  • Explain the key safety principles of an SMS and how they differ from traditional approaches to safety.
  • Understand the basic safety processes of an SMS and how they identify hazards and mitigate risks.
  • Understand the role of the four primary components of a SMS:
    • Safety Policy
    • Safety Risk Management
    • Safety Assurance
    • Safety Promotion

Course Content

The Safety Management Systems training course covers the following topics:

  • The regulatory framework relevant to airport safety and the introduction of an SMS.
  • The organizational nature of accidents and incidents.
  • The key safety principles of an SMS and how they differ from traditional approaches to safety.
  • The basic safety processes of an SMS.
  • The similarities between an SMS and a Quality Management System (QMS).
  • How an SMS aids in maintaining and improving safety.
  • The purpose of a Safety Policy.
  • The key elements in a Safety Policy:
    • Policy Statement
    • Accountable Executive
    • Safety Objectives
    • Organizational Structure
    • Safety Procedures

Safety Risk Management Techniques:

  • Hazard Identification
  • Non-Punitive Hazard Reporting
  • The Risk Assessment Matrix
  • Safety Risk Tolerability
  • Risk Mitigation and Tracking
  • Continuous Monitoring
  • Internal Audits
  • External Audits
  • Corrective Action
  • Culture
  • Training
  • Communication

This course includes an integrated online assessment.

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

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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.
  • Personnel from all airport stakeholders and service providers that operate at the airport.
  • Airport managers, supervisors or personnel with operations, safety or compliance responsibilities.
  • 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

“The training was very satisfying overall. The explanations were simple, clear, and easy to understand, which made the whole learning process much more effective.”- Mehmet

“This course is enlightening and important to aviation safety.”- Oster

“The course was very informative and well design to give the initial framework of SMS. It will be quite helpful in my professional journey.” – Sanjay

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