SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHE261	SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM	3	3	3	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. DEMET ÖZCAN BİÇİCİ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer GÖZDE SULA AVERBEK
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	in this course, it aims to provide an individual effective and practical methods of planning, managing and maintaining an effective Aviation Safety Management System.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This lesson covers the planning or directing an aviation Safety Management System program. Fundamentals in systems organization and structure provide the individual with the essential skills and methodology needed to plan and manage an effective program. Emphasis is placed on under-standing the principles of risk management, identifying program development strategies, audits and applying the knowledge toward effective management systems and interoperability with Quality Assurance.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the basic principles, operation and importance of security management systems in the aviation sector. They will learn the effects of security culture on organizational structures and understand how they can contribute to the construction of security awareness. They will gain the ability to work effectively in the collection, protection and analysis of security data. They will be able to apply methods for measuring, monitoring and improving security performance by understanding data-driven decision-making processes. They will gain the ability to effectively direct security management by gaining knowledge of state safety management systems, international regulations and application methods.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Weekly Reading	Introduction and Basics - Introduction to SMS and Aviation Safety, Role of ICAO and IATA	Presentation, Explanation, Q&A
2	Weekly Reading	Introduction to SMS and Security Risk Management - Definition of SMS, Basic Components and Risk Management	Presentation, Explanation, Q&A
3	Weekly Reading	Safety Management Basics - Risk Management, Safety Data Collection, "Swiss Cheese" Model	Presentation, Explanation, Q&A
4	Weekly Reading	Safety Management Basics - Risk Assessment and Management of Safety Risks	Presentation, Explanation, Q&A
5	Weekly Reading	Safety Culture - Safety Culture, Organizational Factors and the Role of Leadership	Presentation, Explanation, Q&A
6	Weekly Reading	Safety Culture - Strengthening Safety Culture and Its Organizational Impact	Presentation, Explanation, Q&A
7	Weekly Reading	Protection of Safety Data, Safety Information and Related Resources - Protection of Safety Data, Privacy Protocols	Presentation, Explanation, Q&A
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Weekly Reading	Safety Performance Management - Safety Performance Indicators, Data Analysis and Monitoring	Presentation, Explanation, Q&A
10	Weekly Reading	Data-Based Decision Making - Analysis of Safety Data	Presentation, Explanation, Q&A
11	Weekly Reading	Civil Aviation Authority Safety Management - Responsibilities of Civil Aviation Authorities in Aviation Safety	Presentation, Explanation, Q&A
12	Weekly Reading	Civil Aviation Authority Safety Management - Civil Aviation Authorities Safety Management Programs	Presentation, Explanation, Q&A
13	Weekly Reading	Safety Management Systems - SMS Practical Application, Challenges Encountered	Presentation, Explanation, Q&A
14	Weekly Reading	Safety Management Systems - How SMS Applications Work in Real Life	Presentation, Explanation, Q&A
15	Weekly Reading	General Evaluation - General Review of the Course	Presentation, Explanation, Q&A
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
ICAO, IATA, FAA, DGCA, AIRLINES Web Sites

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Teamwork skills			2
2	Ability to identify and solve problems in professional practice			2

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awareness of professional ethics and responsibility				3
2	Ability to use theoretical knowledge in practice				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to understand, adopt and apply social cultural and social responsibilities					4
2	Ability to manage a process to meet requirements				3

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to realize it				3
2	To be able to have knowledge about sectoral problems					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to understand and apply professional legislation					4
2	Ability to communicate in a foreign language					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to use information and communication technology tools and other professional tools and techniques		1
2	Ability to plan and implement professional processes				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to communicate effectively					4
2	Professional self-confidence skills					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Entrepreneurship skills		1

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	7	7
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	7	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	46	0	100