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AVN1104 Introduction to Human Performance in Aviation

Semester 1, 2022 Toowoomba On-campus
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts
School or Department : School of Business
Grading basis : Graded
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

Staffing

Examiner: Paul Lee

Overview

Aviation has been among the first contexts to apply new technologies safely and successfully. It has therefore been among the first to encounter associated human factors issues. The 20th Technical Conference of the International Air Transport Association in 1975 was a turning point in the international recognition of the importance of human factors for the future safety of aviation. Subsequent research has established the need for the study of human factors as an essential discipline for all aviation professionals. There is now an extensive body of human factors knowledge and experience but there still remain some challenges in application. This course provides essential underpinning knowledge of human performance and limitations for aviation professionals.

Human factors in aviation are involved in studies of human capabilities, limitations, and behaviours and the integration of that knowledge into the aviation system. This course considers the physiological and psychological interactions of humans as part of the complex socio - technical system of aviation operations. The course covers key aspects of human performance such as information processing and cognition, ergonomics, automation and Threat and Error Management (TEM). The course also explores leadership and teamwork and engages students by placing them in an aviation context through the use of appropriate case studies.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

  1. display detailed knowledge of, and ability to utilise, the physiological and psychological factors that affect human performance;
  2. explain and utilise strategies within the aviation industry to address human error;
  3. reflect on human factors and apply these to a safety critical aviation context;
  4. work as part of a small group to provide a concise analysis of a human factors issue.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Introduction to human factors 10.00
2. Human physiology and limitations 20.00
3. Information processing and cognition 15.00
4. Communication, leadership and teamwork 20.00
5. Ergonomics and automation 15.00
6. Threat and error management 20.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Robson, D 2013, Human being pilot: human factors for aviation professionals, revised 1st edn, Aviation Theory Centre, Darra, Queensland.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Description Weighting (%)
ONLINE PERSONALITY QUIZ 10
ONLINE QUIZ 10
GROUP ASSIGNMENT 40
ONLINE EXAMINATION 40
Date printed 10 February 2023