The Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment course gives participants a practical, ICAO‑aligned introduction to recognising hazards and assessing risk within an SMS. Through clear guidance and realistic scenarios, delegates learn to interpret hazards, apply the risk matrix accurately, write effective risk statements, and select proportionate controls. By the end, delegates can make consistent, defensible risk‑based decisions that support safe, compliant aviation operations.
Who should attend this course
This course is designed for professionals involved in aviation safety, operational risk management, and SMS activities:
- Safety and compliance managers, safety specialists and SMS coordinators.
- Accountable Managers, Nominated Persons and Postholders.
- Department heads, supervisors and team leaders across operations, engineering, maintenance and CAMO/MRO.
- Investigators, auditors and members of risk or safety review groups.
- Anyone involved in hazard reporting, safety analysis or risk review.
How this course will benefit you
This course will help you:
- Build a strong foundation in hazard identification techniques.
- Apply industry‑standard risk assessment tools and scoring models.
- Strengthen your ability to evaluate operational and organisational risks.
- Improve root cause recognition linked to hazards and safety trends.
- Enhance decision‑making within your Safety Management System.
- Support a proactive, risk‑based safety culture across your organisation.
- Ensure alignment with ICAO, EASA and UK CAA SMS requirements.