Safety Management Systems – Introduction
30 minutes e-Learning
- Understand the importance of a positive safety culture
- Learn how to apply safety management principles into the working environment
- Explore the value of SMS and the possible legal implications of not having one
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Course overview
What is a Safety Management System?
A Safety Management System (SMS) within any aviation organisation provides a systematic approach to managing safety. For an SMS to be effective, there must be the necessary organisational structures, accountabilities, responsibilities, policies and procedures. An effective SMS should enable an organisation to identify hazards, assess risks and can be the mechanism to continuously improve safety performance.
Course Overview
If you work in aviation, it is likely that you have heard of Safety Management Systems (SMS). However are you really clear on what a SMS is and what is expected of you? This course provides delegates with an introductory knowledge of safety management concepts for Safety Management Systems (SMS) to be understood in terms of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices.
The course was developed by the UK CAA’s SMS experts, and contains animations and videos to bring the content to life. Working online, the course should take around 30 minutes to complete.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for individuals working in the aviation industry who require an introduction to Safety Management Systems to fulfil their role in contributing to safety.
Key topics
This training course will include the following topics:
- SMS in simple terms
- Benefits of having an effective SMS and the consequences of not having one
- Roles in a SMS – from Accountable Manager to front-line staff
- The meaning of safety and acceptable levels of safety
- Relationship between the State Safety Programme (SSP) and your organisation’s SMS
- How SMS is an integrated part of the ways of working
- Components of a safety culture
Course objectives
By the end of this online course delegates will demonstrate an understanding of the following:
- Safety management and how to apply its’ policy and principles into their working environment
- The value of an organisation having a SMS in place and the possible legal implications of not having one
- The importance of a positive safety culture
- The need for meaningful hazard identification and risk assessment to increase safety levels
Prerequisites
Delegates should be familiar with the aviation environment in the context of safety.
Further reading
UK CAA CAP 795 Safety Management Systems (SMS) Guidance for Organisations
This document provides guidance on the implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS). It has been developed to give sufficient understanding of SMS concepts to implement and maintain an effective SMS. It reflects and meets the requirements of ICAO Annex 19 and EASA Management System Implementing Rules.
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We can also tailor this training courses to suit an organisation’s individual training requirements. These bespoke training packages can be delivered in the UK or at a client’s international location. Contact us for more information.
| Course Type | Course Name | Start Date | End Date | Venue | Cost | Availability | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELearning | Introduction to Safety Management Systems (SMS) - e-learning | £60.00 | Book |
Safety Management Systems – Introduction Instructors
Joshua Keep
David Campbell
Simon Roberts
Matthew Lillywhite
Graham Wheeler
Colin Greenwood
Neil Gray
Nicole Herrington
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Josh has worked in the field of aviation operations in dynamic customer centric markets, with exposure across Europe, Middle East and Africa supporting a range of fixed and rotary wing; passengers, cargo, special mission and executive operators. Working with the UK CAA in Flight Operations for the last four years, regulating Commercial Air Transport, Non-Commercial Complex and Specialised Operations. In addition to oversight work, Josh has been an SMS focal for the last three and half years and has been delivering SMS Basic and Advanced courses since then, as well as air ops specific elements on tailored made courses and has also provided specialist regulatory advice in support of CAAI’s tasking in overseas projects.. As well as working with CAA International, Josh also enjoys conducting training and coaching for Inspectors within Flight Operations department.
Josh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aviation Management and is currently studying for a Masters at Cranfield University. Complimenting his academic qualification is practical experience in Network Management and Operational Control, however his real passion is in implementing, managing and appraising Safety and Compliance Management Systems. This work has seen him involved in numerous start-ups AOC’s as well as supporting airworthiness colleagues for continuing airworthiness management organisations that have mandatory requirements for an SMS under Part-CAMO.
David Campbell
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David has worked in Civil Aviation for 25 years, starting with a large Handling Agent at Manchester airport, followed by over 12 years for two large charter airlines working in Crew Logistics (Flight Time Limitations). David has been with the UK CAA for over 10 years auditing operators holding an Air Operator’s Certificate. David has been involved with Safety Management Systems (SMS) for 9 years. During that time he has overseen the implementation of SMS into the regulation and assessed many operators’ SMS for approval and as part of continued oversight. David has been delivering SMS Basic and Advanced courses for 6 years now both in the UK and overseas.
Simon Roberts
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Simon has 40 years aviation experience working with airlines and aviation maintenance organisations. He has been working over 21 years for the UK CAA and during last 9 years he was responsible for the Safety Management System (SMS) policy and strategy across the UK CAA. He has led international projects for SMS and State Safety Programs (SSP) working with ICAO, EASA and other regulators. Simon is also a maintenance Human Factors specialist and co-chairs the EASA Human Factors Collaborative Analysis Group (CAG). Using his extensive experience, Simon has been instructing SMS and SSP training worldwide.
Matthew Lillywhite
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Matt is the UK CAA’s Safety Management Systems (SMS) Programme Lead; responsible for managing our SMS strategy including the approach to oversight, policy and training delivery. Previously holding various regulatory roles with responsibilities ranging from the oversight of airworthiness approval holders, to safety performance monitoring and risk management. He is the UK nominated member of the ICAO Safety Management Panel and brings an international perspective having been a Seconded National Expert to the European Commission. Matt holds a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and is a Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society. In his spare time he enjoys flying light aircraft and volunteers as an Explorer Scout Leader.
Graham Wheeler
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Graham has over 38 years’ experience working in the Aviation industry, in areas of aircraft maintenance, production and quality oversight. He is a qualified aircraft maintenance engineer and lead quality auditor, spending several years overseeing the build of Boeing Aircraft in Seattle. Graham has been working for the UK CAA for the last 18 years as an Airworthiness Surveyor and in several managerial technical roles supporting the regulatory oversight of aviation and the UK CAA as a competent authority. He is now using his experience to help the development and sustainability of aviation safety globally.
Colin Greenwood
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Colin is an Airworthiness specialist with nearly 40 years of experience working in aviation, including over 10 years with the UK CAA. Colin has experience in both military and civilian environments including aircraft & component production, continuing airworthiness for Aircraft Operator’s Certificate (AOC) holders and Non-Commercial Complex aircraft (NCC)/Private operations, maintenance of complex & non-complex fixed and rotary wing aircraft, engines and components, maintenance control, safety management, quality assurance (compliance monitoring), Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) training, management and consultancy. In addition, Colin has extensive experience as an auditor in Continuing Airworthiness, Maintenance & Production environments, under ICAO, EASA and other national regulatory requirements.
Neil Gray
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Neil is a Principal Aerodrome Inspector in the UK CAA. He leads a team of Inspectors whose role is to oversee the compliance and safety performance of the UK aerodrome operators with International, European and UK standards, with particular focus on Safety Management Systems (SMS).
Neil is the UK CAA’s focal point for the SMS, he has been instrumental in the development of the UK CAA’s SMS evaluation process, and he took a lead role in a programme that evaluates the suitability and effectiveness of SMS at all UK certificated aerodromes.
Nicole Herrington
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Nicole works as an Intelligence Lead AAA in the Safety Performance and Risk department of the UK CAA. Her responsibilities include data analysis and consolidation of intelligence sources for the identification and articulation of industry risks, as well as risk assessment. Prior to joining the UK CAA, Nicole flew commercially for a private charter operation, and then went on to hold Safety Management roles. As a Safety Manager she worked to promote the SMS as an engine for change by empowering front line personnel to engage with the process through reporting to drive safety and production improvements for the organisation.
