Guidance

Applying BowTie Course

Updated 2 December 2022

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1. Course aim

On completion of this course, delegates will be able to:

  • describe the evolution of the BowTie methodology and key components
  • successfully navigate the basic functions of BowTie XP
  • build a structured and functional Bow Tie diagram to communicate risk to the right audience
  • exploit BowTieXP functions to manage risk reduction barriers

Training will be instructional to ensure exposure and familiarity with software capabilities and functions across the training period. Instruction follows the EDIP model (Explanation, Demonstration, Imitation and Practice) which has proven effective in learning complex software applications.

Facilitation will be employed during the methodology, organisational application and BowTie development modules to enable contextual learning, develop understanding of best practices and gather delegate feedback on specific applications of software in their domains.

Facilitation may introduce potential consultancy support available to organisations seeking to implement the software and methodology or evolve their existing application of the software into a fully-fledged SMS.

The course modules build delegate competence from basic to more advanced techniques.

Delegates are informally assessed on their final BowTie product that will evolve over the training period. Achievement of learning outcomes is reinforced during the confirmatory exercise on Day 3 of the programme.

Units and Duty Holder organisations can directly purchase this and other Safety Management System training courses. Please visit the the STEP page for page for further information.

2. Applicability

This course is aimed at:

  • Safety Managers and Risk Register / BowTie Owners
  • Safety Management personnel and Data Analysts
  • Auditors and Investigators interested in improving their familiarity with industry SRM tools

3. Prerequisite

If users do not already have access to BowTie software, they will need to download the BowTie trial software from the MOD Software Catalogue at least 3 days prior to the course start date to ensure success. Your local iHub will be able to assist with downloading this software and there is no cost to this activity. Additionally, delegates will need to use a ‘key’ that will be provided by the Baines Simmons course coordinator to access the software.

4. Catalogue item name:

Provide BowTieXP Advanced Trial

5. Code: APP15648

Word and Excel familiarity – delegates must be capable of using basic MS Office functions to navigate Word and Excel documents.

6. Duration

3 days

7. Location

A limited number of courses will be delivered at the Centre of Air Safety Training (CoAST), Defence Academy, Eisenhower, Shrivenham but to satisfy overall requirements, this course can also be delivered locally. Please contact your local STEP point of contact for more details.

8. Application form

Course application form

9. Course dates

Dates

10. Contact

For more information email dsa-maacourses@mod.gov.uk or your STEP point of contact.

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