Module Title:Human Performance and Limitations
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This module will be delivered by an EASA approved training organisation.
Module Aim: To introduce students to human factors, a very important part of flight crew training. Help them to understand areas such as; fitness and health, sensory illusions and decision making all of which are vital to safety in the air as are flying techniques.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Explain and understand the basic concepts of Human Factors
LO2 Understand the areas of fitness and health, sensory illusions, flying techniques and decision making all of which are vital to safety in the air.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Human Factors
Basic Concepts
Basic Aviation Physiology and Health Maintenance
Concepts; Effects of partial pressure; Vision; Hearing; Motion sickness; Flying and health;
Basic Aviation Psychology
The information process; The central decision channel; Stress; Judgement and decision making;
Assessment Breakdown%
End of Module Formal Examination100.00%
No Continuous Assessment
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam No Description 1,2 100.00 End-of-Semester

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

 

Module Workload

 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_EEPLT_D Bachelor of Science in Pilot Studies 4 Mandatory