Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Ground Operations Course
SMS for Ground Operations course for those who want to expand their approach to aviation safety.
Introduction
With a key focus on safety management in Ground Operations, this 5-day training course introduces aviation and aerodrome Safety Management Systems (SMS), including the necessary organisational structures, accountabilities, policies and procedures required to design and implement a robust and effective SMS.
Driven by industry best practices in safety management, this highly practical course is ideal for those working closely with and/or managing airside safety practices in ground operations and ground handling. The course covers a range of topics designed to provide a strong background into the regulatory environment surrounding airside safety, the purpose and end result of strong SMS, and how to create and manage an organisational safety culture. Modules are backed up by real-world examples, case studies and group exercises.
The duration of this course is 5 days.1. Why is it important?
The course recognises and responds to the dynamic ground operations environment where Ground Service Providers may be required to follow and implement a strong Safety Management System to ensure a safe operating environment. The importance of maintaining and managing safe practices within the airside and ground operations environment is the core focus of the course.
2. Who should attend?
All levels of management within Ground Service Provider organisations, others tasked with managing safety or those who are involved with developing and implementing an SMS.
Please note: we only provide this training course for our clients as an 'in company' training course. Unfortunately, we don't offer this course for private individuals.
3. Course objectives
Participants will acquire the knowledge required to help implement the key components of a basic SMS. The course promotes industry best practices in SMS, and is highly interactive and practical-based.
Key topics
Regulatory & Industry Requirements
The Principles of SMS
The Result of no SMS
Risk Assessment
Ramp Health & Safety
Incident & Accident Investigation
Operational Documentation
Training & Competency
Regulatory Oversight
Implementing an Effective SMS
Safety Cultures
Airside Safety Audits & Inspections
Human Factors
Group Exercises
Case Studies
Ready to work together?
Get in touch with us today if this training course sounds right for your workforce and we will get back to you for a consultation.
Alternatively, should you have any specific requirements we would be happy to carry out a detailed training needs analysis to establish what best suits your organisation.
Please note: we only provide this training course for our clients as an 'in company' training course. Unfortunately, we don't offer this course for private individuals.
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