| Semester 1, 2020 Online | |
| Short Description: | Aviation Regulatory Environm't |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Commerce |
| Student contribution band : | Band 3 |
| ASCED code : | 080399 - Business Mgt not classified |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Staffing
Examiner:
Other requisites
Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and Internet access to UConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at .
Rationale
Aviation operates within a very highly regulated environment. It is therefore important for aviation professionals (for example, pilots, engineer, air traffic controllers and other working personnel) to have a well-developed awareness and understanding of aviation laws and how they interact and impact on daily aviation activities so that they are appropriately managed. Although the overall Australian legal system and overview of legal theory are introduced, the course places a stronger focus on branches of law applicable to Australian aviation. This is the first of two courses on aviation law and it aims to provide the foundational understanding of Australian aviation law for the subsequent course (AVN3109 International Aviation Law).
Synopsis
Having a rigid understanding of the law and legal systems applicable to Aviation industry cannot be emphasised enough for those aviation personnel completing their day-to-day activities. In this course, students will be introduced with an overview of the aviation regulatory framework in Australia, development of the legal system in Australia, Legislation relating to Aviation and various branches of law applicable to Australian Aviation such as Contract law, Criminal law, Negligence and other Torts. The course also offers how aviation regulations are practised and administered including the roles and responsibilities of the regulator. The course will focus on a practical understanding of the legal implications associated with various aviation professionals' duties and accountabilities.
Objectives
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- explain the domestic and international aviation legal systems;
- outline the legal responsibilities of aviation regulators and other personnel;
- articulate the interrelated nature of the various branches of law applicable to Australian aviation;
- understand and demonstrate operational perspectives regarding the application of Australian aviation law.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | National regulatory framework | 15.00 |
| 2. | Development of aviation law in Australia | 15.00 |
| 3. | Various branches of law applicable to Australian aviation | 40.00 |
| 4. | Case studies | 30.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=01&subject1=AVN2102)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference materials
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Assessments | 20.00 |
| Lectures | 26.00 |
| Private 精东传媒app | 106.00 |
| Tutorials | 13.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSIGNMENT 1 | 20 | 20 | 17 Apr 2020 | |
| ASSIGNMENT 2 | 30 | 30 | 22 May 2020 | |
| ONLINE EXAM | 50 | 50 | End S1 | (see note 1) |
Notes
- This will be an online exam. Students will be provided further instruction regarding the exam by their course examiner via 精东传媒appDesk. The examination date will be available via UConnect when the Alternate Assessment Schedule has been released.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item.
Requirements after S1, 2020:
To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks. (Depending upon the requirements in Statement 4 below, students may not have to satisfactorily complete each assessment item to receive a passing grade in this course.) -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
Requirements after S1, 2020:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must obtain at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course (i.e. the Primary Hurdle), and have satisfied the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised), i.e. the end of semester examination by achieving at least 40% of the weighted marks available for that assessment item.
Supplementary assessment may be offered where a student has undertaken all of the required summative assessment items and has passed the Primary Hurdle but failed to satisfy the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised), or has satisfied the Secondary Hurdle (Supervised) but failed to achieve a passing Final Grade by 5% or less of the total weighted Marks.
To be awarded a passing grade for a supplementary assessment item (if applicable), a student must achieve at least 50% of the available marks for the supplementary assessment item as per the Assessment Procedure (point 4.4.2). -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course. -
Examination information:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: An Open Examination is one in which candidates may have access to any printed or written material and a calculator during the examination
Requirements after S1, 2020:
This is a closed examination. Candidates are allowed to bring only writing and drawing instruments into the examination room. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
Due to COVID-19 the requirements for S1 2020 are: The details regarding deferred/supplementary examinations will be communicated at a later date
Requirements after S1, 2020:
Any Deferred or Supplementary examinations for this course will be held during the next examination period. -
精东传媒app Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene 精东传媒app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment notes
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Referencing in assignments:
APA is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use APA style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The APA style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide at .