Guidance: Air safety management system introduction (ASMSI) course

The overall aim of the course is to introduce attendees to SMS to support the development of Air SMS across Defence. This first step in SMS training provides personnel with an understanding of the principles, benefits and techniques to help implement or develop an Air SMS.

By the end of the course, delegates should be equipped to understand and utilise SMS and fulfil roles that use them. This is achieved through the following training objectives:

This training is a blend of taught sessions, facilitated discussions and group exercises.

UK military personnel will be awarded the ASMSI joint personnel administration (JPA) training record following successful completion of the course.

Units and duty holder organisations can directly purchase this and other SMS training courses. MOD users can visit the safety training for error prevention (STEP) Defnet page for further information.

It is aimed at individuals who need to be familiar with Air SMS and will go on to become responsible for implementing or developing an Air SMS.

If you have already attended the MAA air safety risk assessment and management practitioners (MASRAMP) course, you will not benefit from attending this course. Please consider amending your ToRs if appropriate.

Contracted staff and overseas students who wish to attend an air safety course will need to apply through their STEP point of contact.