Safety Management Systems (SMS) Fundamentals e-learning course (2 hours of study)
New to aviation safety? A safe and efficient air transport system depends on professionals who understand the safety frameworks that protect lives every day. Whether SMS is mentioned in your job title or not, understanding Safety Management Systems is essential for anyone working in the aviation industry. This interactive course will guide you through the fundamental concepts of Aviation Safety Management Systems, ensuring you are equipped with the knowledge to contribute to a positive safety culture in your organization. This course is designed in accordance with ICAO Annex 19 and the ICAO Safety Management Manual (SMM) Doc 9859.
Objectives of the SMS Fundamentals training
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Define what a Safety Management System (SMS) is and explain its purpose
- Identify the four pillars of the SMS framework
- Explain core aviation safety concepts
- Describe the Safety Risk Management (SRM) process
- Recognize how SMS is applied in real aviation organizations
Key Topics
- Introduction to aviation safety and SMS
- The four components of the SMS framework
- Safety Policy and Objectives
- Safety Risk Management (SRM) — hazard identification and risk assessment
- Safety Assurance
- Safety Promotion and safety culture
Target Audience
- New entrants to the aviation industry
- Ground staff, cabin crew, and maintenance personnel
- Anyone required to complete SMS awareness training
- Aviation students beginning their careers
Safety Management Systems (SMS) Fundamentals course format
- 100% online, self-paced e-learning
- Approximately 2 hours to complete
- Available on desktop and mobile
- Use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for best experience
- 6 months enrollment validity from date of purchase
- Performance assessed via final exam
Recommended Level
- Entry-level
- No prior aviation safety knowledge required
Exam Information
- Unsupervised online exam, taken at your convenience
- 30 multiple choice questions
- 75 minutes to complete
- Passing grade: 80% correct answers
- 2 attempts allowed
Certificate Awarded
Upon successful completion of the Safety Management Systems (SMS) Fundamentals training you will receive an Octans Training Certificate of Completion available to download and print for your records.
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Participants
Discount Starts
50%
Maximum Saving
For Large Groups
100%
SOP Adapted
Your Standards
- 4 Sections
- 14 Lessons
- 2 Hours
- Section 1 — Introduction4
- Section 2 — Safety Management Fundamentals4
- Section 3 — SMS Framework4
- Section 4 — Safety Culture3
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