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AVN2104 Aviation Safety Systems

Semester 1, 2023 Springfield On-campus
Units : 1
School or Department : School of Business
Grading basis : Graded
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Overview

The aviation industry is safety critical. While the frequency of accidents is low, the consequences are extremely high and aviation professionals need a sound understanding of system safety. Safety management systems (SMS) are now mandatory in aviation in most developed countries and have replaced quality management systems as a data-driven means for identifying safety risks, for promoting safety, and for training employees in evidence-based areas of safety concerns. Within the processes of an SMS, human factors training is administered at an umbrella level. Human factors training aims to equip staff with the knowledge, skills and attitudes, to enable them to safely perform within the pressures of a dynamic and high-risk environment.

To enter the aviation industry in a managerial or supervisory capacity you will require an in-depth knowledge of risks to safety caused by system and individual failure. You will need to understand the systemic processes in place to mitigate for system failures and to understand the sources of data which drive risk mitigation strategies. Having an in-depth understanding of safety concepts will allow you to measure and manage safety within the structure of a safety management system. You will continue your professional development in the industry in this course concomitantly with other first year courses by investigating and experiencing aspects of the industry such as appropriate dress, bearing, professional attitudes and non-technical skills.

Course learning outcomes

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

  1. apply detailed knowledge of the components and functioning of a safety management system (SMS);
  2. utilise systematic processes to gather data for use in improving safety within an SMS;
  3. apply the concept of risk and its management within an SMS including the impact of cross cultural dynamics;
  4. apply detailed knowledge of the relationship between human factors and an SMS;
  5. analyse different types of individual or group decision making to make professional judgements in aviation operational contexts.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Introduction to safety management systems (SMS) 15.00
2. SMS components and elements 10.00
3. The use of data for SMS 25.00
4. Aviation risk management theory 10.00
5. Application of Aviation risk management 15.00
6. SMS and human factors 25.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

There are no texts or materials required for this course.

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

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Quiz 1 No 10 1
Assignments Written Quiz 2 No 10 2,4
Assignments Written Essay No 30 3,4
Assignments Written Report No 50 3,4,5
Date printed 9 February 2024