The Safety Management System (SMS) Basic in Vienna is a professional training course introducing aviation personnel to SMS principles, compliance, and safety culture.
From:
23-02-2026
From:
31-08-2026
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 Training Courses in Vienna provide professionals with the foundational knowledge and practical skills to implement and manage effective safety management systems. Designed for safety officers, operations managers, compliance professionals, and organizational leaders, these programs focus on establishing proactive safety practices that enhance workplace protection, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of basic safety management system principles, exploring key components such as hazard identification, risk assessment, incident reporting, and safety policy development. The courses emphasize the creation of structured safety frameworks that enable organizations to prevent accidents, reduce risks, and promote a culture of safety awareness. Through case studies, interactive exercises, and practical workshops, attendees learn to identify potential hazards, implement control measures, and monitor safety performance across operational processes.
These training programs in SMS basics in Vienna combine theoretical foundations with applied practice. Participants explore topics such as safety planning, emergency preparedness, regulatory compliance, employee engagement in safety practices, and performance evaluation. The curriculum also covers integrating SMS principles into organizational operations, fostering a proactive safety culture, and ensuring continuous improvement in safety management practices.
Attending these training courses in Vienna provides professionals with access to international experts and a diverse peer network, benefiting from the city’s advanced business and regulatory environment. By completing this specialization, participants emerge equipped to implement foundational safety management systems, enhance workplace safety, and ensure regulatory compliance—strengthening operational integrity, minimizing risks, and supporting sustainable organizational performance in today’s complex and safety-conscious global business landscape.