This practical course gives you the expertise to implement a successful safety management system (SMS) in your organization with the latest tools and processes. Gain the skills to implement a phased approach and a manageable workload, and become compliant with regulatory requirements. Understand the importance of proactive risk management and learn how to promote and maintain a safety culture within your organization.

Available as: Classroom & In-Company course
Duration: 3 days (24 hours)
Recommended level: Intermediate and Advanced
Prerequisites: Participants must have basic knowledge of Safety Management Systems.

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• Assess the level of implementation in your organization and deploy a SMS implementation plan
• Apply ICAO’s safety management concepts and processes to your SMS
• Manage the workload of SMS implementation as well as the deliverables of each stage of your plan
• Secure managerial support for your SMS change

• Safety specialists
• Airline senior management
• Operational managers and supervisors
• Civil aviation authority managers

SMS overview

• SMS components
• Safety risk management
• Strategies for safety management

SMS design and preparation

• ICAO’s phased approach to SMS implementation and its deliverables
• SMS gap analysis and action plan tools

Safety measurements, maintenance and control

• Safety measurement process
• Uses for safety performance measurements
• Maintenance and control methods

Change management process

• How to secure senior management commitment
• Which principles to avoid and how to overcome resistance

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An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

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Further training
Graduates of this course can apply for the Harvard ManageMentor (HMM) distance learning program at a special graduate price.

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