Course Overview
The course will further develop an understanding of Transport Canada’s approach to Safety Management Systems and emergency management in an airport operations environment. Topics will include the importance of Safety Management Systems and its components, four phases of Emergency Management, Incident Command System, and Canadian Aviation Regulations and Standards (CARS) Part III related to Airport Emergency Response. Additional topics include the components of an Emergency Response Plan, roles and responsibility of internal and external emergency responders in aviation organizations. Evaluations include a group project, in class activities/simulations, and examinations.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Develop an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for an aviation organization.
- Know the principles, structure, and terminology of the Incident Command System (ICS)
- Apply emergency management principles in an airport environment.
Effective as of Fall 2025
Related Programs
Airport Emergency Management 1 (AVAO 3322) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Transportation
- Aviation Management and Operations
Diploma Full-time
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