Safety Management Principles

Course Overview

This session provides a practical introduction to Safety Management Systems (SMS) tailored for the transport industry. It equips participants with the knowledge needed to build, implement and maintain effective safety systems in line with national requirements.

The training supports organisations to move beyond procedural paperwork into real, measurable improvement in safety performance.

Course Details

  • Delivery: In-person

  • Location: VTA Office, Level 1, AAT House, 46 Kooringa Way, Port Mlebourne VIC 3207

  • Duration: 3.5 hours commencing 8:00AM

  • Certificate: Certificate of completion provided

  • Price: $395 +GST VTA/VWMA Members
    $445 +GST Non-Members

Registration

Places are limited each session. Early registration is recommended to secure your spot. For further information, please contact Serah Corazza at training@vta.com.au.

  • This session is suitable for:

    • Business owners and directors

    • Safety & compliance managers

    • Operations and transport managers

    • Drivers responsible for risk controls

    • Anyone involved in SMS development or oversight

  • SMS Foundations

    • What a Safety Management System is and why it matters

    • Legal and regulatory framework

    • SMS components and their purpose

    Risk Management

    • Identifying hazards across operations

    • Assessing and prioritising risks

    • Implementing effective risk controls

    SMS Implementation & Review

    • Developing procedures & safety documentation

    • Monitoring performance and continuous improvement

    • Auditing and corrective actions

    • Case studies and practical examples

  • At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

    • Understand the core elements of an SMS

    • Conduct basic risk assessments

    • Develop or improve safety procedures

    • Monitor and measure safety performance

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