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 Manama provide professionals with the expertise and practical skills needed to implement, manage, and optimize comprehensive safety management systems within complex organizational environments. Designed for safety managers, operations leaders, compliance officers, and senior executives, these programs focus on strengthening safety culture, regulatory compliance, and operational risk mitigation.
Participants gain a thorough understanding of advanced safety management principles, including hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, safety performance measurement, and continuous improvement strategies. The courses emphasize how an effective SMS enhances workplace safety, protects personnel and assets, and aligns safety practices with organizational objectives. Through case studies, scenario-based exercises, and interactive workshops, attendees learn to apply safety management frameworks, analyze safety data, and develop strategies to prevent accidents and operational disruptions.
These training programs in Manama blend theoretical knowledge with practical application, equipping participants to design and implement SMS frameworks that meet international standards and regulatory requirements. Key topics include safety policy development, safety audits and inspections, emergency preparedness, reporting and compliance mechanisms, and fostering a proactive safety culture. Participants also explore methods to integrate safety into operational planning and decision-making, ensuring that safety considerations are embedded across all levels of the organization.
Attending these courses in Manama provides a unique opportunity to engage with safety experts and a diverse professional cohort, sharing insights and best practices from various industries. By completing this specialization, participants emerge equipped to lead advanced safety initiatives, enhance organizational safety performance, and cultivate a culture of safety excellence—ensuring that their organizations operate securely, efficiently, and sustainably in today’s complex and high-risk business environments.