Short Description

An introductory microcourse on what a healthy safety culture looks like in everyday aviation work. Learners explore the difference between just culture and blame culture, why reporting errors and near misses matters, and why speaking up and challenging unsafe behaviour is expected. Self-paced AI-powered adaptive learning, online.

Thematic Area

Aeronautics (incl. manufact. & quality systems)

Target Audience

Early career Professionals; VET Learners

Entry Requirements

Basic digital skills required

Learning Objectives

By the end of the training, learners will be able to:

Describe the main characteristics of a positive safety culture.

Explain the difference between just culture and blame culture.

Distinguish between honest errors, at-risk behaviour and reckless conduct.

Recognise which occurrences and near misses should be reported, and how the EU reporting system protects reporters.

Identify situations in which they are expected to speak up or challenge unsafe behaviour.

Key Outcomes and Competences developed

Knowledge: safety culture principles, just culture, basics of safety management systems.
Skills: apply health and safety standards, report safety occurrences and near misses, communicate safety concerns to colleagues and supervisors.
Autonomy and responsibility: take personal responsibility for safety in routine work under supervision.
Transversal competences (ESCO): Show initiative, Address problems and issues, Interact with others, Work in teams and networks.

Main Contents

Module 1 – What is safety culture? (safety management principles; informed, reporting and learning culture)

Module 2 – Just culture vs blame culture (just culture, honest error, at-risk behaviour and reckless conduct; fair accountability)

Module 3 – Reporting and speaking up (near misses; challenging unsafe behaviour)

Practical Activities: Scenario-based questions in which learners judge realistic workplace situations: deciding whether an occurrence must be reported, classifying behaviour as error, at-risk or reckless, and choosing how to speak up when they see an unsafe practice.

Level of Complexity

Introductory

Delivery Mode

Online, Self-paced

Estimated Workload

2 hours

Instructor

Drillster content development team

Host Institution

Drillster

Certification Type

Microcredential

Endorsement/Awarding Body

WAM - World Alliance for Microcredentials

Indicative EQF Level

N/A

Number of Modules

3

Assessment Methods and Approval Criteria

The trainee must achieve the required proficiency level in the drills presented throughout the course in order to obtain the microcredential.

Training Schedule

1st cohort
Start date: 1 November 2026
End date: 30 November 2026
Registration deadline: 28 October 2026

2nd cohort
Start date: 15 December 2026
End date: 15 January 2027
Registration deadline: 14 December 2026

Although each cohort remains open for approximately one month to provide learners with maximum flexibility, the course itself is designed to be completed within a few days and requires an estimated workload of only 2 hours. The extended access period allows participants to progress at their own pace and complete the required drills at a convenient time.

Language

English