This course provides you with an understanding of safety management systems (SMS) by addressing to the fundamental components stipulated in the ICAO framework. You will be provided with an insight into key areas that are relevant for the implementation of a safety program in the context of small and large organisations in the aviation sector, including Risk Management, Human Factors, Security, Safety Culture and Investigation/Auditing techniques. This goes beyond a business/ quality management system and includes a focus on how people contribute to the safety performance of an organisation. The final part of this course will also cover the technical aspects impacting aviation safety, particularly the contribution of aircraft/airport safety systems to the mitigation of risks inherent to flight operations.