| Course Code |
SSM |
| Description: |
A course which describes, and gives details of, the main elements required
for System Safety Management in Defence Acquisition. |
| Aim: |
To provide up-to-date guidance on the current policies and principles of System Safety Management and how they are implemented throughout the acquisition cycle. |
| Exam: |
The course content is subject to an assessment endorsed by the University of
York at the end of the course. |
| Duration: |
3 days non-residential. |
| Pre-Requisites: |
Attendance on the System Safety Awareness (SSA) course is mandatory.
Appreciation of the MOD’s acquisition life cycle. |
| Designed For: |
All personnel involved in Safety Management in Defence. |
| Cost for Non MoD Applicants: |
The cost of this course is £930.00 excluding VAT. Details of payment options will be sent in a confirmation e-mail when you apply for the course. |
| Objectives: |
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to describe the
roles/processes of the following elements contributing to effective Management
of System Safety: • Safety Management Plans and Systems;
• Safety Roles and Responsibilities;
• Safety Culture and MOD Safety Organisation;
• Safety Management Concepts;
• Safety Cases for Legacy and COTS;
• System Safety Evaluation Process;
• Management of Systematic Failure;
• Safety Requirements and Targets;
• Risk Management, ALARP and Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA);
• Safety Management During Procurement and In-Service;
• Software safety;
• Human Factors in Safety;
• Safety Legislation, Policies, Standards;
• The different aspects of Land/Sea/Air/Munitions System Safety;
• Safety Cases and Safety Case Reports;
• Safety Audit. |
| Related Learning: |
• System Safety Awareness (SSA);
• System Safety Tools & Techniques (SSTT). |
