Human Factors Concepts
Unit code: HES6001
| Credit points | 12.5 Credit Points |
| Duration | One semester |
| Contact hours | Nil |
| Campus | Off-Campus |
| Prerequisites | Nil |
| Corequisites | Nil |
Related course(s)
A Unit of Study in the
Aims and objectives
The aim of this unit is to provide an understanding of the key human factors concepts that can have an impact on safety in an operational environment.
At the completion of this unit of study students will be able to:
At the completion of this unit of study students will be able to:
- Identify the key human factors issues that impact upon safety in an operational environment.
- Describe the regulatory requirements for human factors in the safety of operational environments.
- Demonstrate a practical understanding of key crew resource management skills.
- Practise effectively in a team.
Teaching methods
The teaching method will be by distance education using Blackboard to deliver materials on-line.Assessment
Assessment will comprise:
On-line exercises (worth 65%) and
A written individual assignment (worth 35%)
On-line exercises (worth 65%) and
A written individual assignment (worth 35%)
Text books
Civil Aviation safety Authority of Australia (2009) Safety Behaviours Resource Guide for Pilots. Canberra. Australian Government.
References
ICAO Annex 6
CAO 82.3 and 82.5
Hawkins, F.H. (1993). Human Factors in Flight, 2nd edn., Ashgate, Aldershot.
CAO 82.3 and 82.5
Hawkins, F.H. (1993). Human Factors in Flight, 2nd edn., Ashgate, Aldershot.
