Safety Management Systems (SMS) Regulatory Workshop

2-day (16 hours) classroom workshop

A managerial workshop to assist with understanding the requirements of ICAO/EASA Safety Management Systems. Take on board the key regulatory aspects, safety management principles, as well as accident prevention and related human factors.

Course Code: SAC047VEEN01

Workshop format

Prerequisites

• Recommended level is Entry-level and Intermediate.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

Availability
This course is offered exclusively as an in-company (in-house) program, designed to be delivered directly to your team. If you’re interested in arranging this training for your organization, we’d be happy to hear from you. Please reach out to IATA using the contact form on this page

For more information, please visit our page on virtual classroom timing or contact our Customer Portal.

Upon completing this workshop, you will be able to:

• Recognize the key safety issues in aviation
• Discuss the basics of current safety programs
• Explore the main theories on accident causation and prevention, related to enterprise risk management programs
• Explain how accidents can be prevented using evidence and best practices
• Relate the importance of operating an SMS as required by EASA and ICAO
• Build a sustainable framework that balances production and protection

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Introduction to Safety Management Systems (SMS)
  • ICAO and EU requirements
  • EU requirements
• Systematized safety management
  • SMS strategies and components
  Regulatory aspects
  • Safety Regulatory framework
  • State Safety Program (SSP)
  • Acceptable Level of Safety
• Responsibilities and accountabilities
  • Roles and responsibilities for safety
• The Human Element
  • Human factors
  • Just Culture and Safety Culture

Activities

• Case studies
• Final assessment

This workshop is recommended for:

• Corporate, executive staff from airlines and airports
• Nominated persons
• Safety and Compliance Monitoring Managers

An IATA Certificate of Participation is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on an assessment. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.