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System Safety In Action - SSIA

This highly interactive workshop builds on the knowledge gained during the on-line SSIAOL course and provides staff working in a safety environment with an in-depth introduction to System Safety and its management within the MoD. Successful completion of this workshop, and the pre-requisite on-line course, will enable staff to better understand the principles of System Safety Management and how MoD applies these processes.

Suitable For

All staff working in a safety environment who require an understanding of the subject. This particular workshop is designed for those who have an involvement with safety but are not directly involved in the management of safety. This will include such people as Commercial, Finance and support staff in project areas, Front Line Command subject matter experts involved in risk analysis or hazard identification and other experts involved in safety committees and panels.

Course Aim

To further develop the System Safety knowledge gained during SSIAOL. To provide an in-depth introduction to System Safety and its management within the MoD and allow delegates to apply the knowledge gained into practice in a facilitated environment.

Course Essentials

College

College of Management and Technology

Entry Requirements

System Safety In Action On-line Training (SSIAOL).

Duration Details

2 days non-residential

Course Price

TBC - This charge applies to Industry and OGD delegates; although, in view of CSL, the charging policy for OGDs will need to be cleared by DA HQ

Location

Multiple Locations

Delivery Method

Classroom

Restrictions

Since the e-learning course (SSIAOL) is a pre-requisite for the workshop, booking for this workshop can only be achieved via direct contact with the Acquisition Customer Services Team (either by telephone: number - 01793 314485 option 1, or by completing the standard Acquisition course booking form), who will be responsible for verifying the e-learning completion code issued.

Course Contact Details

Tel: 0306 798 4170

Course Objectives

By the end of the workshop, delegates should be able to:

explain why System Safety Management (SSM) is important;

explain System Safety Policy of the MOD;

describe the associated legal issues;

explain the concepts of SSM and System Safety Engineering;

explain how the principle of ALARP is implemented;

select the audit level appropriate to the project;

sequence safety activities to the procurement process;

manage safety risks;

explain the need for accident and incident investigation;

explain the safety case principle and the use of safety case reports;

describe the systems approach to safety;

explain the need for a safety culture;

describe the Safety Governance in the MoD.

Accreditation/Assessment

In order to demonstrate the knowledge gained from attending this workshops, individuals will be expected to complete and pass a short written test at the end of the workshop. The pass rate for this test is 60%.

Further Information

Application Process: Please complete an online application form and email to defac-cmt-ab-br-cs@mod.uk

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