Module Title:Civil Air Law and Regulations
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This module will be taught by lectures, class discussion, readings and self Directed learning.
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to provide the student with the knowledge and understanding of Civil Air Law and Regulations`, both national and International.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Describe the function of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and its role in civil aviation
LO2 Understand European Union (EU) aviation policies and regulations
LO3 Discuss the roles and functions of the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA)
LO4 Demonstrate a knowledge of the roles of the Irish Aviation Authority and the Dept. of Transport Tourism & Sport in policy formation and enactment
LO5 Evaluate Airline Operations in compliance to laws and regulations
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Civil Air Law and Regulation – Introduction
ICAO Annexes, EU policies and regulations , State Authorities, EASA
Civil Air Law and Regulation
Definition of the ICAO Annexes and EU policies and regulations in relation to civil air transport
Irish Aviation Authority & Dept. of Transport Tourism & Sport
Responsibilities of each organisation's methodology for enacting air law and regulations in the state; enforcement of the law and regulations
Airline Operations
Responsibility of the post holders; Roles in compliance
Flight Operations Officer and Flight Dispatcher
Roles of each post, responsibilities; compliance requirements
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Essay Investigate a particular role in aviation sector 1,2,3,4,5 40.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam End of module examination 1,2,3,4,5 60.00 End-of-Semester

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 8.72
Total Hours 250.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_BSFOP_D Bachelor of Science in Flight Operations 1 Mandatory