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Overview

Safety and accident prevention is an issue that encroaches upon practically every aspect of human endeavour; none more so than within the aviation industry. With advancements in accident investigation research techniques, legislative initiatives and international co-operation increasing, this area of the aviation industry has contributed enormously to the very high … For more content click the Read More button below. This online course provides an overview of the safety system of civil aviation and of the cause of organisational accidents within such complex systems through case study-based learning. The course will explore topics including human factors, crew resource management, air safety investigation, safety management, accident causation, safety regulatory authorities, the future of safety. Assessments will provide students with an opportunity to test their understanding of concepts throughout the course and align theory with real world applications.

Safety and accident prevention is an issue that encroaches upon practically every aspect of human endeavour; none more so than within the aviation industry.

With advancements in accident investigation research techniques, legislative initiatives and international co-operation increasing, this area of the aviation industry has contributed enormously to the very high levels of aviation safety throughout the world. As the commercial aviation sector continues to evolve, as does its safety challenges, agility and integrity of all organisational safety systems will be key to managing these safety issues in the new operating environment.

This online course provides an overview of the safety system of civil aviation and of the cause of organisational accidents within such complex systems through case study-based learning. The course will explore topics including human factors, crew resource management, air safety investigation, safety management, accident causation, safety regulatory authorities, the future of safety. Assessments will provide students with an opportunity to test their understanding of concepts throughout the course and align theory with real world applications.

Delivery

Fully online - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Delivery ModeFully online

Delivery FormatStandard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Indicative Contact Hours10

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Fees

Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$1038
Domestic Students	$4200
International Students	$5250

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Term 2

Campus

Sydney

Academic Calendar

Field of Education

031599 Aerospace Engineering and Technology not elsewhere classified

Aviation Safety and Accident Prevention

AVIA5004

6 Units of Credit