Safety Management Systems (SMS) : Implementation [Advanced] – Virtual Classroom

Objectives of the SMS Implementation Advanced training

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

• Explain the regulatory framework for SMS under ICAO Annex 19 3rd Edition and IATA IOSA ISM
• Implement the four pillars of SMS in a real aviation organization
• Conduct hazard identification and safety risk assessment using ICAO and IOSA methodologies
• Establish Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs) and Safety Performance Targets (SPTs)
• Build and operate a Safety Assurance programme aligned with RBI maturity requirements
• Develop and deliver a Safety Promotion strategy that drives a positive safety culture
• Prepare a complete SMS implementation roadmap for your organization
• Demonstrate SMS maturity during a Risk-Based IOSA audit with confidence

Key Topics

• Why safety management — the business and regulatory case
• ICAO Annex 19 3rd Edition — what has changed and what it means for your organization
• State Safety Programme (SSP) — structure, requirements and interface with SMS
• Global Aviation Safety Plan (GASP) — priorities and alignment
• Safety Policy and Objectives — management commitment and accountability
• Safety Risk Management — hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation
• Safety Performance Management — SPIs, SPTs, alert levels and dashboards
• Safety Assurance — audits, safety reporting, FDA and management of change
• Safety Promotion — safety culture, training and communication
• SMS implementation roadmap — phases, documentation and gap analysis
• Risk-Based IOSA (RBI) — maturity assessment criteria and audit preparation
• Integration of SMS with QMS and other management systems

Target Audience

• Safety Managers and Safety Officers responsible for SMS implementation
• Accountable Executives and nominated post holders
• Quality and Compliance Managers involved in IOSA preparation
• Operations, Maintenance and Ground Handling Managers
• SMS implementation team members across all aviation sectors
• Airlines preparing for their first Risk-Based IOSA audit
• Regulatory Authority personnel overseeing SMS implementation

Safety Management Systems Implementation Advanced course format

• Live virtual classroom with an experienced aviation safety instructor
• 5 days of interactive training — 3 hours live instruction per day
• 2 hours of practical exercises and case studies per day
• Total: 15 hours live instruction + 10 hours exercises = 25 hours
• Group workshops, real-world case studies and peer presentations
• Available on desktop and mobile
• Use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox for best experience
• Course materials provided digitally prior to course commencement

Recommended Level

• Advanced
• Completion of SMS Fundamentals course strongly recommended
• Basic knowledge of aviation safety management required
• Familiarity with ICAO Annex 19 is an advantage

Exam Information

• Unsupervised online exam, taken at your convenience after the course
• 40 multiple choice questions
• 90 minutes to complete
• Passing grade: 80% correct answers
• 2 attempts allowed

Certificate Awarded

Upon successful completion of the Safety Management Systems (SMS): Implementation Advanced training you will receive an Octans Training Certificate of Completion available to download and print for your records.