The Safety Management System (SMS) Basic in Dubai is an introductory training course designed to provide professionals with the foundational knowledge to implement and manage safety management systems.
From:
19-01-2026
From:
13-04-2026
From:
10-08-2026
Course Overview
A Safety Management System (SMS) is a formal, top-down, organization-wide approach to managing safety risk. This Safety Management System (SMS) Basic Training Course provides participants with a foundational understanding of SMS principles, structure, and implementation in aviation organizations.
The course covers ICAO Annex 19 requirements, safety policy, risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion. Participants will gain insights into hazard identification, safety reporting, and the role of SMS in fostering a positive safety culture.
Through interactive exercises, case studies, and group discussions, participants will learn how SMS integrates into daily operations to improve safety performance and regulatory compliance.
Course Benefits
Understand ICAO Annex 19 SMS framework.
Learn the four components of an SMS.
Build awareness of hazard identification and safety reporting.
Strengthen knowledge of safety risk management basics.
Gain tools to support a strong safety culture.
Course Objectives
Review ICAO SMS requirements and regulatory frameworks.
Identify the four SMS components: policy, risk management, assurance, promotion.
Apply basic hazard identification and reporting methods.
Understand safety risk assessment principles.
Recognize the role of SMS in daily aviation operations.
Promote organizational commitment to safety.
Build awareness of safety culture and accountability.
Training Methodology
The course uses instructor-led lectures, case study reviews, group discussions, and practical exercises in hazard reporting and safety analysis.
Target Audience
Airline and airport staff new to SMS.
Safety and compliance personnel.
Ground handling and maintenance staff.
Civil aviation authority entry-level inspectors.
Target Competencies
Basic SMS knowledge.
Hazard identification and safety reporting.
Compliance awareness with ICAO Annex 19.
Safety culture fundamentals.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Safety Management Systems
ICAO Annex 19 overview.
The purpose and benefits of SMS.
Regulatory and organizational context.
Key roles and responsibilities.
Unit 2: The Four Components of SMS
Safety policy and objectives.
Safety risk management.
Safety assurance.
Safety promotion.
Unit 3: Hazard Identification and Reporting
Recognizing hazards in aviation environments.
Voluntary and mandatory reporting systems.
Human factors in hazard identification.
Case studies of hazard reports.
Unit 4: Safety Risk Management Basics
Risk assessment principles.
Risk probability and severity matrix.
Simple risk control measures.
Group exercises in safety risk evaluation.
Unit 5: Safety Culture and Continuous Improvement
Elements of a positive safety culture.
Accountability and leadership in safety.
Continuous monitoring and feedback.
Embedding SMS in daily operations.
Ready to build your foundation in aviation safety?
Join the Safety Management System (SMS) Basic Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and develop essential knowledge to support safe and compliant operations.
The Safety Management System (SMS) Basic in Dubai introduces professionals to the core principles and practices of Safety Management Systems. This course covers key topics such as hazard identification, risk management, safety culture, and regulatory compliance. By attending this course, participants will learn how to develop and implement effective SMS frameworks to improve safety performance, reduce risks, and ensure organizational compliance with industry safety standards. The training course includes real-world examples, best practices, and interactive exercises, making it ideal for safety managers, quality control professionals, and those looking to enhance their safety management skills in various sectors.