Module Title:Flight Monitoring
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This module will be taught by class lectures, class discussions and self-directed learning
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to provide the students with an understanding of the importance of flight monitoring
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of monitoring aircraft position(s)
LO2 Discuss the impact of meteorological conditions for departure, enroute, arrival and alternate airports for a given flight
LO3 Understand the importance of fuel monitoring in conjunction with the pilot in command regarding the safe continuation of the flight
LO4 Demonstrate an understanding of emergency and abnormal operational situations
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.
No incompatible modules listed
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
International Civil Aviation Organization Annex 6 Part 1
• International Civil Aviation Organization Annex 6 Part 1 – Operation of Aircraft Duties and responsibilities of the Flight Operations Officers and Flight Dispatchers while on duty
Meteorological conditions
Departure, En-route and Arrival; Effects of meteorological conditions on fuel consumption; Meteorological conditions at various flight levels; Operations and Volcanic Ash
Air Traffic Management Services
Air traffic control clearance including re-dispatch where necessary Effects of ATC clearance, delays and curfews Extended Twin engine Operations (ETOPS) and Organised Track Structures (OTS)
Minimum Equipment List
Equipment failure (aircraft system(s)) which may affect the continuation of the flight; Minimum Equipment List (MEL); impact of unserviceable items on the flight (continuation?
Fuel requirements in consultation with the pilot in command
Fuel for flight in consultation with the pilot-in command; monitoring flight progress and fuel consumption
Emergency or Abnormal situation(s) effecting the flight
Role of Aircraft Communication Addressing and Report System (ACARS); Overdue at Destination; Security threat; Incapacitation of crew member; Technical problem(s) with the aircraft requiring a diversion to an alternate airport; Alerting rescue co-ordination services in the advent of emergency Informing the appropriate Government departments of emergency and or abnormal situation(s)
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Essay Assignment will address all learning outcomes 1,2,3,4 40.00 Ongoing
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Learning Outcomes Assessed - All 1,2,3,4 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 0.64
Independent Learning Time Per Semester 4.36
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_BSFOP_D Bachelor of Science in Flight Operations 3 Mandatory