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Safety Management Systems Course
Course Overview:
This three days course in Safety Management Systems (SMS) is designed to introduce participants to SMS background, definition and application. This course will present leading concepts in SMS, provide insight into practices from around the globe and is designed to give participants the practical skills and knowledge to implement or enhance SMS within their organisation. The course will assist participants to understand the background and philosophy that underpins an SMS, defines the elements of an SMS and provide key tips and traps for implementation. There are different ways used by organisations to manage their safety risks, but one of the most common is through the establishment of a good safety system. Course Details:
Course Topics Covered: This course is the first module in a course series designed to provide the foundation for those wanting to develop an SMS from scratch or enhance an existing SMS. This innovative course can either be taken as a stand alone module or be the entry course to further studies. The following course topics:
Who is the Course Designed For? This course is designed for those people within an organisation who are responsible for implementing the company’s SMS. Throughout this course existing systems, tools and practices that are part of the company’s SMS will be examined. The course is designed for:
Whether you are a small operator, a flying school, an airport or a large airline, this course will benefit you immensely in assisting you to measure up against international best practice. Background to the Course: With the maturity of SMS across industry, organisations are realising that there is more to an SMS than simply an SMS manual. A truly living breathing SMS is integrated into company operations, decision making and business practice. With nearly fifteen years experience, Aerosafe has been helping organisations since SMS was first introduced into the aviation industry. Aerosafe has been recognised as an international leader in the field of risk and safety management systems. SMS not only assists aviation companies and individual organisations develop, implement or enhance their SMS, this course will update participants to be at the forefront of what is happening in this field globally. Although in some sectors implementing and maintaining a safety management system is a regulatory requirement, this course goes beyond compliance and is focused around developing practical and valuable SMS practices. This course provides the tools by which to meet and exceed the requirements outlined by ICAO. Aerosafe is currently working with Aviation Regulators from around the world, helping them help you. Course Outcomes: At the end of this course, participants will be positioned to lead the development and implementation of their organisation’s safety management system. This introductory course will explain the key elements of a safety management system, allows participants to conduct a gap analysis of existing systems and map a way forward for the maturity or enhancement of existing practices. Participants of this course will also develop a positive safety and risk culture. Supporting Resources: All units are supported with high quality course material, trainee workbooks, assessment guides or workplace assessment tasks. Each participant will receive a comprehensive resource pack which would include a program overview and a trainee guide. Participants will also receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course. Course Facilitator - Aerosafe: Aerosafe Risk Management is a global risk management company that specialises in the provision of risk & safety management services for the aviation industry. With nearly fifteen years experience, Aerosafe has been helping organisations develop and enhance their existing risk management practices, integrating these with existing management systems within a corporate governance framework. Aerosafe has a great deal of experience working with organisations, regulators and governments in the aviation industry globally. Aerosafe is an experienced training provider and is committed to providing high quality training to its clients. Over the past five years Aerosafe has trained more than 6000 people in risk and safety management in 16 countries, in a variety of accredited and non-accredited courses. Aerosafe courses are aligned with accredited national unit standard and if desired, an additional assessment can be undertaken to achieve these standards. Aerosafe has had an association with AIA since the early 2000s and has delivered various courses in New Zealand including training for the CAA and the NZDF. Costs: Cost will be NZ$900 members, NZ$1200 non-members. All prices include GST Morning and afternoon tea is provided. Lunch is at Delegates cost. Register here Accreditation against National Diplomas: Participants completing this three day course in Safety Management Systems will qualify for a pathway and earn credit towards the National Diploma in Risk Management, Safety Management or Regulatory Oversight and Governance. For more information, please contact: Bob Feasey, Marketing Manager on bob. feasey@aia.org.nz or 04 472 2707. |