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VIRTUAL COURSE

SAR Safety Management Systems, Risk Management and Management of change - OBSOLETE

Introduction

This course is delivered in cooperation with Search and Rescue International (Ltd).

A 5-day workshop designed to give the student a deep-rooted understanding of the concepts and principles of Safety Management Systems specific to a SAR environment. The course is presented by instructors with first-hand experience in Search and Rescue Operations, Aviation Management and Regulations and Safety Management Systems.

The course comprises of multiple interactive instructional theoretical modules in addition to delegate group taskings and exercises designed to reaffirm the learning objectives.

The following topics are covered in detail:

  • Regulatory Overview
  • Principles of SMS
  • Roles and Responsibilities in a SAR system
  • SMS documentation
  • Integrated all asset SMS systems for States
  • Safety Culture
  • Hazard Identification
  • Risk Management
  • Safety Performance and Assurance
  • Performance Indicator development and tracking
  • Trend Analysis
  • Management of Change
  • Emergency Response Plans
  • Safety promotion and Communication

Course Content

To develop a broad knowledge of the fundamentals of Search and Rescue Safety Management Systems.

To become familiar with the methodologies required to successfully implement an SMS in a Search and Rescue Environment.

Learning Objectives

To develop a broad knowledge of the fundamentals of Search and Rescue Safety Management Systems.

To become familiar with the methodologies required to successfully implement an SMS in a Search and Rescue Environment.

Who should take this course

SAR Tasking Agency staff from MRCCs, ARCCs and JRCCs; NAA (Competent Authority) Inspectors;

SAR stakeholders and staff from:

  • Lifeboat organisations;
  • Mountain Rescue teams;
  • Commercial/Civilian and Military Helicopter and Aeroplane Operators;
  • Cliff and Coastal Rescue teams;
  • Police Forces;
  • Civil Defence;
  • Military personnel with SAR responsibilities

Pre-requisites

Essential:

No essential prerequisites.

Desirable prerequisites:

  • Personnel currently involved with any of the above organisations.
  • Personnel with a desire to become involved with any of the above.
  • Personnel with responsibility for Safety Management Systems.