Introduction

This live online course presents an integrated approach to identifying hazards, assessing safety risks, and selecting mitigation measures in aviation and aerodrome operations.

Participants examine the relationship between hazard descriptions, credible consequences, likelihood, severity, and residual risk. The course emphasizes clear assumptions, traceable decisions, and defined responsibilities.

The condensed format uses selected written scenarios, guided discussion, and electronic risk records to develop a structured understanding of the assessment process.

Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Distinguish hazards, consequences, and safety risks in written scenarios.
• Identify hazards and document them clearly in an educational register.
• Interpret likelihood, severity, and risk ratings using defined scales.
• Compare proposed controls and explain their effect on residual risk.
• Identify action ownership, acceptance responsibilities, and review triggers.
• Recommend a justified response to an integrated safety risk case.

Target Audience

• Safety managers, officers, and risk management personnel.
• Aerodrome and airline operations managers and supervisors.
• Ground handling and maintenance supervisory personnel.
• Quality assurance and compliance monitoring personnel.
• Managers responsible for operational changes and contractor interfaces.
• Personnel contributing to hazard reporting or safety risk assessments.

Training Methodology

Live instructor-led briefings are delivered in focused learning blocks with scheduled breaks. Electronic case materials, short polls, and facilitated discussions support participation throughout the course.

Participants analyse selected written scenarios individually and in small groups, using breakout rooms where supported. The condensed format concentrates on core topics and selected cases, with instructor feedback on the reasoning behind conclusions.

The methodology includes:

• Live concept briefings and question-and-answer discussions.
• Interactive polls and short knowledge checks.
• Guided analysis of electronic case materials.
• Small-group discussions and presentation of conclusions.
• A final case discussion and knowledge assessment.

Outline

Day 1 — Risk Fundamentals and Hazard Identification

• Hazards, consequences, and safety risk terminology.
• Activity boundaries, operational interfaces, and assessment assumptions.
• Safety reporting and other sources of hazard information.
• Writing hazard statements and identifying credible consequences.
• Recording existing controls in an educational hazard register.
• Case study: Analysing a written ground operations report.

Day 2 — Risk Analysis and Evaluation

• Likelihood and severity scales and their interpretation.
• Using risk matrices and recognizing assessment limitations.
• Existing controls, supporting evidence, and uncertainty.
• Acceptance criteria, escalation, and treatment priorities.
• Documenting the rationale for assessment decisions.
• Case study: Comparing and explaining risk ratings for one scenario.

Day 3 — Mitigation and Risk Decisions

• Preventive and recovery controls.
• Comparing effectiveness, feasibility, and potential unintended effects.
• A simplified Bow Tie view of threats, barriers, and consequences.
• Residual risk and responsibilities for action and acceptance.
• Communicating decisions and maintaining risk records.
• Case study: Reviewing proposed controls for a vehicle-route change.

Day 4 — Monitoring and Integrated Case Review

• Control effectiveness and action follow-up.
• Reassessment triggers and management of change.
• Updating records when new information becomes available.
• Integrated case study: Reviewing a hazard register and mitigation plan.
• Discussion of assessment assumptions and improvement priorities.
• Final assessment, feedback, and course review.