Aviation Safety Fundamentals Diploma (self-study)

4 courses to be completed in 3 years

This self-study diploma will provide new graduates looking to join the air transport industry or professionals looking to move into the aviation industry specifically within the area of aviation safety. This diploma will provide you with a basic understanding of the general principles and concepts of safety to help you develop a ‘safety conscience’. With this new knowledge, you will feel more confident about discussing the role of safety in aviation, as well as ensuring you are ready to take your first steps in a safety career. The diploma will cover key safety topics, the importance of understanding human factors in aviation while providing practical examples that demonstrate how these relate to roles within the aviation industry.

Course code: DIPL-133

Upon completion of this diploma, you will be able to:

• Describe the importance and regulation of safety in the aviation industry
• State the basic principles of aviation safety including: its definition, why you would use a Safety
• Management System (SMS), and the requirements and components
• Explain safety policy and objectives including management commitment, responsibility and safety accountabilities
• Describe why safety management processes must consider Human Factors

This diploma is recommended for:

• New graduates
• Young professional or professionals looking to switch to a safety career in aviation

How to register

• This diploma program consists of 2 required courses and 2 elective courses of your choice, all of which must be completed within 3 years.
• To begin working toward your diploma, go to each required and elective course page and register individually. You must complete all selected courses to be eligible for the diploma.
• Virtual classroom courses (when available for a specific course) are also recognized and accepted toward the completion of this diploma.

How to obtain your diploma

As you complete each course, it will be added to your training history found under My Training << Learn status << Completed. Once all the necessary courses are successfully completed, your diploma will be awarded and made available for download from your training profile.