Course Overview
A robust Safety Management System (SMS) is the cornerstone of effective aviation safety and compliance. This Advanced Safety Management System (SMS) Training Course equips participants with deeper understanding of ICAO Annex 19 requirements, safety performance management, and integration of risk management across operations.
Through case studies, workshops, and practical exercises, participants will explore advanced techniques in hazard identification, safety risk assessments, safety performance indicators (SPIs), and fostering a proactive safety culture.
By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and tools to strengthen safety systems, improve organizational safety performance, and ensure regulatory alignment.
Course Benefits
Gain advanced knowledge of SMS principles and ICAO requirements.
Enhance safety risk assessment and mitigation skills.
Strengthen use of Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs).
Learn best practices for building a strong safety culture.
Improve compliance with CAA and international safety standards.
Course Objectives
Review ICAO Annex 19 and advanced SMS concepts.
Apply hazard identification and risk management methodologies.
Develop effective Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs).
Integrate SMS into daily operational practices.
Analyze case studies of SMS successes and failures.
Foster organizational engagement and safety accountability.
Build strategies for continuous safety improvement.
Training Methodology
The course uses a combination of expert-led lectures, group workshops, safety case analysis, and scenario-based exercises to reinforce practical application of SMS concepts.
Target Audience
Aviation safety managers and officers.
Airline and airport operations managers.
Quality assurance and compliance personnel.
Civil aviation authority inspectors and regulators.
Target Competencies
Advanced SMS implementation.
Hazard identification and risk management.
Safety performance monitoring.
Safety leadership and culture building.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Advanced SMS Framework and ICAO Annex 19
Review of ICAO SMS requirements.
Evolution and updates of SMS regulations.
Linking SMS to organizational strategy.
Safety management maturity levels.
Unit 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Management
Techniques for proactive hazard identification.
Qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.
Practical exercises in safety risk analysis.
Integration of risk controls into operations.
Unit 3: Safety Performance Management
Establishing Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs).
Monitoring and analyzing safety trends.
Data-driven safety performance reviews.
Using SPIs for decision-making.
Unit 4: Safety Culture and Human Factors
Building a positive safety culture.
Addressing human error in aviation safety.
Just culture and reporting systems.
Encouraging organizational learning.
Unit 5: SMS Audits and Continuous Improvement
Conducting SMS audits and evaluations.
Common findings and lessons learned.
Implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Ensuring continuous improvement in SMS.
Ready to strengthen your aviation safety systems?
Join the Advanced Safety Management System (SMS) Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and lead your organization toward higher safety performance and compliance.
The Advanced Safety Management System (SMS) Training Courses in Barcelona offer professionals a comprehensive and practical understanding of how to design, implement, and continuously improve organizational safety frameworks. These programs are tailored for safety managers, operational leaders, compliance officers, and professionals responsible for maintaining high standards of safety performance across diverse industries. The courses focus on strengthening proactive safety culture, enhancing risk management capabilities, and ensuring alignment with international safety management best practices.
Participants explore the core components of Safety Management Systems, including hazard identification, risk assessment methodologies, incident investigation, safety performance indicators, and continuous improvement processes. The programs emphasize the importance of integrating safety into daily operations, leadership decision-making, and organizational strategy. Through real-world case studies and scenario-based activities, participants learn to apply systematic safety approaches that prevent incidents, reduce operational disruptions, and support organizational resilience.
These Advanced SMS training programs in Barcelona combine theoretical frameworks with applied tools that can be directly implemented in the workplace. The curriculum covers safety leadership behaviors, communication strategies, emergency preparedness planning, and auditing practices to evaluate system effectiveness. Participants also gain insight into behavioral safety, human factors, and the role of technology and data analysis in monitoring safety performance trends.
Attending these training courses in Barcelona offers a dynamic learning experience enriched by interaction with international safety professionals and industry specialists. The city’s collaborative and innovative environment makes it an ideal setting to explore modern approaches to safety excellence. Upon completion, participants are well-equipped to lead safety initiatives, guide organizational change, and strengthen a culture of accountability and continuous improvement—ensuring sustainable safety performance and operational reliability in complex and evolving environments.