Module Title:Human Factors in Aviation
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: Lectures and class-room discussion, group work activities, and role play. Practical aspects of learning are underpinned by mentored application of techniques and methodologies through case studies. Lectures may be delivered online using Blackboard Collaborate. Students are provided with opportunities to test theoretical perspectives through the use of break-out groups on Collaboarate. Blackboard is the college platform for all resources for the course module
Module Aim: Human Factors is a subject which is studied by those working in the aviation industry to provide a framework and understanding of how accidents and incidents occur. The module includes understanding from a technical, psychological and operational and ergonomic perspective. It provides students with a general overview of how the practice contributes to the development of regulatory safety management systems and practices.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Will be able to apply concepts and skills appropriate to the area of human factors,
LO2 Will have the capacity to understand Human Factors measures and design requirements to achieve safety assurance and regulatory acceptance of changes
LO3 Will be able to confidently identify and understand the impact of technological change on the Human in the system
LO4 Will be able to confidently engage, converse and understand Human Factors experts from a project management perspective
LO5 Will have the capacity to identify, assess and mitigate the generators of Fatigue & Stress and develop and appreciate the steps of the risk management strategy framework
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
General
The requirement to consider Human performance and capabilities as a manager in the air transport industry. To take Human Factors under consideration; Understanding socio-technical systems and their interaction resulting in incidents or accidents and appropriate HF investigation techniques. Managerial oversight of changes in human factors context. Understanding human safety assurance principles and processes in the design, implementation, operation and decommissioning/removal of systems
Human Performance And Limitations
The Human Body, Human Information Processing (HIP); Attention and Perception; Memory; Physical Access
Social Psychology
Responsibility: Individual and Group Behaviour; Motivation and De-Motivation; Group think and risky shift (Challenger Syndrome) ‘Culture’ Issues; Team Working; Management, Supervision and Leadership
Factors Affecting Performance
Fitness/Health; Stress: Domestic and Work Related; Time Pressure and Deadlines; Workload: Overload and Underload; Sleep and Fatigue, Shiftwork; Alcohol, Medication, Drug Abuse
Human Performance Assurance Measures
Measuring Workload, Taskload and Situational Awareness. Developing the Human Factors argument for changes. Human Factors integration in organisations. The Human Factor Toolbox.
Resilience Engineering
Performance variability and resonance. Competing demands and constraints. Ability for a system to absorb a deviation and return to equilibrium, including the human. Close coupling and cascade effect.
Behind Human Error
New view of Error Models, Theories and their application; Error Types Errors and Violations outcomes (I.E. Accidents) Avoiding and Managing Errors.
Hazards and Risks Awareness
Managerial understanding of the requirement to apply an appropriate risk management system. Managing Human Factor risks.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment100.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Case Studies Learners will be required to demonstrate the achievement of the learning outcomes through continuous assessment work. There will be one continuous assessment self directed research project (3000 to 3500 words). This individual assignment will test the students knowledge of Human Factors 1,2,3,4,5 100.00 Sem 1 End
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Per Semester 1.28
Independent Learning Time Per Semester 7.20
Work - based Learning Per Semester 1.52
Total Hours 250.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_BSFOP_D Bachelor of Science in Flight Operations 2 Mandatory