Final date for registration: 26 June 2012

Duration: 2 days

A proactive SMS is an essential tool to raise the understanding that the organization faces in

respect of the various risks affecting the business. A proactive SMS will not just deliver this safety

but will support a systematic approach to identifying hazards within an organization.

The Aim of this course is to provide aviation trainers with techniques to deliver Safety Management

System training appropriate to all organizational employees.

Detailed Content / Topics - The following Subjects will be addressed

- Understanding the ICAO & EASA requirements and how they impact an organisation

- Understanding organisational roles in support of the Safety Management System. Action Groups,

Working Groups and the role of Safety Reps

- What is Andragogy – Understanding the Adult learning process – Knowles Theory

- Understanding SMS related competencies.

- Balancing Presentation, Motivation Debate & Discussion.

- SMS management and supporting documentation.

- The Use of Case Studies - Presenting Workplace SMS related Issues

- Understanding the responsibilities of the Safety Manager and the role of Quality Assurance and

Safety Assurance in our organisation.

- Marketing of our SMS by raising awareness and communication

- Safety Culture and Effective SMS Training

- Hazard Identification

- Understanding the role of Extrinsic & Intrinsic Motivation

- Risk Assessment & Mitigation

- The Use of Case Studies - Presenting Workplace SMS related Issues

- Presenting the Role of Quality, Safety Management and Risk Assessment.

- Trainer Personal Development.

- Considering Presentation Techniques.

- Developing the Training Program

- Writing a Lesson Plan

Target groups -

This course will be of very significant benefit to potential Safety Management System trainers who

need to have the necessary competence to deliver effective SMS Training.

Quality Department, Safety Department, Training Department Managers and other Training staff will

also benefit from attendance to this course.

Pre-requisites –

A background in an aviation maintenance environment. A comprehensive understanding of how a

fully integrated Safety Management System provides a mechanism to proactively seek, identify,

quantify and mitigate risks and potential hazards which exist in the business. Sufficient knowledge

to understand how an SMS can work effectively within their company and what is required to make

this happen. The course will introduce the delegate to training skills and to provide the confidence

which can be developed to deliver effective SMS Training. An essential element then of benefiting

from this training is to focus on the issues, how they relate in the work place, and what needs to be

done to address them.

Learning Objectives –

After attending this course, participants should be able to develop a company specific

comprehensive Safety Management System Training program compliant with ICAO / EASA

requirements.

DURATION –

2 days - each day will commence at 09.00 and finish at 17.00, with appropriate refreshment breaks.

To register for this training, please email office@sassofia.com or Call + 359 29633966