Safety Management Systems (SMS) - Train the Trainer (classroom)

Did you know that in the past 5 years, 209 participants from 39 countries have taken this course with IATA?

3-day (24 hours) classroom course

This course will provide you with an in-depth look at the challenges and best practices related to training in the area of Safety Management Systems (SMS). The course is designed to cater to the needs of professionals already active within airlines and who deal with questions such as “does our SMS training curriculum comply with all regulatory requirements?”, “How can I make SMS training relevant and engaging for everyone in the airline?”, and “How do I develop SMS training that delivers concrete improvements in our safety indicators?” Besides answers to these questions, this course will provide you with insights to advance your comprehension of the specific characteristic of your airline so you may lead the reflection on safety training with your colleagues and stakeholders.

Course code: TALS-35

Course format

• This classroom course provides 3 days (24 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Participants should have completed the Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airlines course or proven experience with SMS.
• Recommended level is Intermediate and Advanced.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

• When you click the Register button, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount.

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Explain the need for SMS training in your organization
• Determine the scope of an SMS training
• Develop an SMS training according to organizational needs
• Summarize best practices in delivering SMS training to different audiences
• Apply best practices for evaluating the effectiveness of training and implementing appropriate corrections

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Challenges of SMS training
• Scope of SMS training and regulatory requirements
• Conducting training needs analysis
• Key steps in the design and development of an SMS training program
• Effective training delivery across formats
• Evaluating the effectiveness of training

Activities

• Interactive exercises
• Case studies
• Role play and presentations
• Final assessment

This course is recommended for:

• Safety instructors and subject-matter experts
• Corporate or operational safety managers
• Post holders in quality assurance/ compliance / Operations (Ground, Flight, Cabin and others

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.