This content (course) is part of the Foundation Training content category. Please refer to the respective link in the Side Menu for more information on this category and available content in other topics. Like other Foundation Training category courses, Fundamentals of Safety Management is structured in lessons with integrated Progress Assessment Tests (PAT), intended for use as either a self-assessment or formal assessment mechanism to check the levels of performance of the trainees in each lesson and a Course Completion Examination (CCE) assessing trainees' overal course performance.
Content Profile
Content Code: SM
Content Aim
To provide trainees with an overview of Safety Management principles and systems with emphasis on those applied to EU Aviation sector. It is suitable for individuals seeking employment or existing personnel of policy making organisations or various aviation bodies (air carriers, airport authorities, pilot training schools, etc.) interested in the development or improvement of their safety management policies and systems. A separate content on Safety Management System Development is available addressing key SMS requirements and providing basic knowledge for designing and developing compliance mechanisms.
Content Language
English
Content Availability
Training content on Safety Management includes:
- ICAO Principles on the development of Safety Management Systems (SMS) in aviation organisations and State Safety Programme (SSP) in Contracting States.
- Applicability to EASA Member States (Regulation (EU) 290/2012 for flight and cabin crew and Regulation (EU) 965/2012 for air operations).
- Working Groups and initiatives in European level (European Commercial Aviation Safety Team (ECAST), European Helicopter Safety Team (EHEST, European Aviation Safety Programme (EASP))
- Current EASA rulemaking status regarding SSP and SMS
Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency: Standardisation of SSPs, development of a comprehensive aviation safety management system at EU level and encompassing EU and Member State responsibilities for safety management.
Development of an SMS (Organisation level): consolidated general requirements for management systems embedding ICAO SMS SARPs
Specific Authority and Organisation Requirements for different technical areas (Airworthiness, Aircrew, Air Operations, Air traffic management/Air navigation services, Aerodromes)
Trainee Progress Monitoring
Progress Assessment Test(s) (PAT) at the end of of the lesson(s) as well as assignments set by the trainers. PAT are based on multiple choice and open-ended questions similar to those included in the Course Completion Examination (CCE). PAT can be used as either a self-assessment or formal assessment mechanism with recorded test scores and pass levels adjusted by the training provider.
Final Examination Method
Course Completion Examination (CCE) held at the completion of the course for the formal documentation of the performance of the trainees. Based on multiple choice questions with a single correct answer as well as open-ended questions. Examination scores are recorded. The pass levels and the total number of sittings (initial and retakes) can be adjusted by the training provider.
Recommended Academic Background of Trainees
Good knowledge of English Language is required as well as a general educational background of at least secondary education level although studies at university level are recommended. Participant's ability to analyze information and take decisions on the basis of available data will be very supportive for better exploitation of the content and successful completion of the course.
Prior Working Experience of Trainees
Trainees with a working experience in an aviation body may be better benefited from this content.
Content Delivery Options
Content can be delivered in one of the following options:
- through elearning platforms (delivered either through AviationEU elearning platform or supplied in Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) standard for use by the customers in different Learning Management Systems (LMS),
- through physical classroom sessions (supplied in digital form for use by the customers through their own computers, visual aids and other infrastructure).
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