With over 30 years' experience delivering aviation safety related training for industry, Cranfield University Safety Accident and Investigation Centre has developed this new course to enhance material contained in the ICAO Safety Management Manual.
It brings together all the relevant academic expertise along with industry experts working in regulation and accident investigation. This course covers the fundamental concepts behind safety management systems and their practical implementation into the air transport environment.
At a glance
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- Dates
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- 17 - 21 Mar 2025
- DurationFive days
- LocationOnline
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Cost
£2,130
Concessions available
Course structure
In support of the theoretical material presented, as with other CSAIC courses, there are a number of supervised practical exercises built into the schedule with the purpose of embedding training objectives.What you will learn
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the fundamental concepts behind Safety Management Systems (SMS), as defined by ICAO, UK CAA, CASA and Transport Canada
- Select and implement techniques for the identification, quantification and management of hazards and risks
- Critically assess strategies for developing and enhancing safety culture including the role of leadership, structure and reporting systems
- Identify techniques for measuring safety performance.
Core content
Over five days, experienced presenters will cover the essential elements of an effective Safety Management System:
Day 1: The fundamentals of a Safety Management System, and introduction to associated guidance material provided by ICAO and other State safety regulatory bodies.
Day 2: Safety data, safety information and analyses; including reporting systems, investigation and FDM.
Day 3: Hazard identification and risk management, including an introduction to Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
Day 4: Safety performance and safety health; including guidance on audits and safety promotion.
Day 5: Safety organisations, including guidance on effective management of safety teams.
Who should attend
This course is designed for those personnel from industry with a functional responsibility for managing safety within an air transport related organisation. It is also suitable for other middle management who have responsibilities that can impact safety performance.
Accreditation
This short course is a module within the MSc in Airworthiness which is accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
Speakers
- Dr Simon Mitchell
Visiting Lecturer, Department of Air Transport, Cranfield University
Following a career as a Royal Navy helicopter pilot and Instructor, Simon was involved in a number of project management roles in industry before continuing to work as a pilot within the offshore oil & gas industry and VVIP helicopter operations. His PhD examined the economics of safety using the helicopter industry as a case study.
Senior Lecturer in Aviation Safety Management, Centre for Safety & Accident Investigation, Cranfield University
The core team will be supported by a number of guest lecturers from the regional aviation industry.
Concessions
Group discount: Where three delegates or more are booking from within one site or one organisation, a discount of 10% will apply to the invoice for the course tuition fee. Accommodation fees are not included in the discount scheme. Please ask about our discount scheme at time of booking.
How to apply
To apply for this course please use the online application form.
Read our Professional development (CPD) booking conditions.