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Aviation Human Factors - AVIA5018
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Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
 
School:  Department of Aviation
 
 
Course Outline: http://www.aviation.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 0
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Aviation Human Factors is a fast-developing subject area that influences all aspects of the aviation environment from ramp to maintenance line and from airport to flight deck and has particular relevance for all involved in management. This course provides an indepth introduction to the subject in the context of organisational efficiency, and management of error and safety. Basic principles of physical and cognitive human performance are covered along with a detailed analysis of error, situational awareness, ergonomics and the evaluation of human factors. Specific aviation coverage includes Crew Resource Management (CRM), human factors in aircraft operations air traffic control, maintenance and management.

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