SMS Training and Consulting Options

     TACG realizes that a one-size-fits-all approach to SMS will not be effective. Therefore we offer a few options to assist you in the implementation of your organization's SMS. These options include the following:

SMS Expanded Implementation course

     This course provides an in-depth look at SMS theory and practical application as well as the tools necessary to implement your organization's own functional SMS. 

SMS Basic course

     This course provides you with the basic knowledge to implement your organization's SMS. 

SMS Overview Seminar

     If you are still in the "investigative stage" on SMS implementation, and would like something more than a PowerPoint presentation on your computer but something less than a multiple day course, then our SMS Overview seminar is exactly what you are looking for!

SMS Consulting at your Location

     We can assist you with the seamless implementation of your SMS. Consulting options can be negotiated by the day, week or month. We can provide as much or as little assistance as you require. Some examples of how we can assist include:

The Aviation Consulting Group provides Safety Management Systems (SMS) training and consulting for aviation operators worldwide. These operators include, but are not limited to:

Major Airlines

Regional Airlines

Corporate and Business Aviation Operators

Part 135 Charter Operators

Freight/Cargo Operators

Flight Schools

Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Facilities

Manufacturers

Airports

Air Traffic Control Organizations

Civil Aviation Authorities

Military/Military Contractors

     This is a total immersion course that will allow the attendee to fully understand Safety Management principles as well as how to implement a functional Safety Management System at his/her own organization. Our SMS Expanded Implementation course is developed in accordance with ICAO's Document 9859 (Safety Management Manual rev. 2) and easily meets and exceeds the recommended training requirements set forth by ICAO as well as CAA's and Regulators worldwide.

     This comprehensive course begins with an in-depth presentation on the fundamentals of safety and safety management then progresses into the heart of Safety Management System development, implementation, and ongoing operation. Additionally, attendees will receive extensive training on how to conduct a GAP analysis and develop their own customized SMS manual (template included in course). Attendees will also receive an SMS software demonstration with the option to purchase software through our world-class SMS software partner. As an additional benefit of this expanded course, attendees will be provided with a full day of facilitator training (train-the-trainer). This aspect is important as SMS requires ongoing safety training for employees. We will teach you not only what to teach, but just as importantly, how to be an effective facilitator! 

COURSE NAME: Safety Management Systems Expanded Implementation

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This total submersion course is geared towards those people responsible for the implementation of their organization's SMS. As a non-specific course we invite people from all types of aviation organizations to attend; this includes:

   * Airlines

   * Corporate and Business Aviation Operators

   * Part 135 Charter Operators

   * Freight/Cargo Operators

   * Flight Schools

   * Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Facilities

   * Manufacturers

   * Airports

   * Air Traffic Control Organizations

   * Civil Aviation Authorities

   * Military/Military Contractors

COURSE DURATION: 42.0 hrs. (7 days). Typically conducted Mon.- Fri., weekend off, then Mon.&Tue.

TIME: 9:00am-4:00pm daily (includes a one hour break for lunch)

WHAT TO BRING: Laptop computer with Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe Acrobat programs

WHAT TO WEAR: Casual

  - Coursebook

  - CD with all slides and videos shown in course

  - SMS Manual Template (to help create your own manual; most of the work has been done for you!)

  - Handouts

  - SMS electronic document library provided on CD

  - Certificate of Training

COURSE TOPICS:

 - The Foundation of Safety (with an emphasis on safety culture)

 - Introduction to Safety Management

 - Hazards

 - Safety Risks

 - ICAO Safety Management SARPS

 - Introduction to Safety Management Systems

 - SMS Planning

 - SMS Operation    

 - Phased Approach to SMS Implementation

 - Fatigue Risk Management Systems (FRMS) 

 - Human Factors in Safety Systems

 - GAP Analysis Worksheet Review and Guidance for Your Company

 - Making the SMS Manual Yours (template included in course)

 - SMS Software Demonstration/Methods for Data Analysis

 - Teaching Safety (facilitation techniques and adult learning)

 - Numerous Case Studies and Exercises/Activities

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SMS Basic Course (2 Days)

COURSE NAME: Safety Management Systems Basic

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Safety managers, QA people, or anyone interested in developing, or increasing their knowledge of, Safety Management Systems.

COURSE DURATION: 16.0 hrs. (2 days)

TIME: 8:00am-5:00pm daily (includes a one hour break for lunch)

WHAT TO BRING: N/A

WHAT TO WEAR: Casual

NEXT COURSE: May 17th, 2012, San Juan, Puerto Rico or you can Contact us for other scheduling options

  - Coursebook

  - Handouts

  - Certificate of Training

  - Introduction to Safety Management Systems

  - Policy

  - Human Error Management in System Safety

  - Safety Risk Management  

  - High-Risk Breakout Topic (Fatigue)

  - High-Risk Breakout Topic (Shift Turnover)

  - Safety Assurance and Internal Evaluation

  - Breakout Topic (Error Reporting Systems and Error/Event Investigation)

  - Safety Promotion

  - Breakout Topic (Corporate/Safety Culture)

  - Human Factors in Safety Management Systems      

  - Numerous Case Studies and Exercises

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SMS Overview Seminar (half day)