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Natasha Heap

Summary

The aviation industry is safety critical. While the frequency of accidents is low, the consequences are extremely high and aviation professionals need a sound understanding of system safety. Safety management systems (SMS) are now mandatory in aviation in most developed countries and have replaced quality management systems as a data-driven … For more content click the Read More button below.
SynopsisTo enter the aviation industry in a managerial or supervisory capacity you will require an in-depth knowledge of risks to safety caused by system and individual failure. You will need to understand the systemic processes in place to mitigate for system failures and to understand the sources of data which drive risk mitigation strategies. Having an in-depth understanding of safety concepts will allow you to measure and manage safety within the structure of a safety management system. You will continue your professional development in the industry in this course concomitantly with other first year courses by investigating and experiencing aspects of the industry such as appropriate dress, bearing, professional attitudes and non-technical skills.

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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
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Apply detailed knowledge of the components and functioning of a safety management system (SMS)
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Utilise systematic processes to gather data for use in improving safety within an SMS
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Apply the concept of risk and its management within an SMS including the impact of cross cultural dynamics
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Apply detailed knowledge of the relationship between human factors and an SMS
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Analyse different types of individual or group decision making to make professional judgements in aviation operational contexts

Topics

Introduction to safety management systems (SMS) SMS components and elements The use of data for SMS Aviation risk management theory Application of Aviation risk management SMS and human factors

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Assessment due dates (as listed in Week Due) are indicative until finalised by the end of Week 1 for each Study Period (Offering). After Week 1, Assessment due dates may change with the approval of the Dean (Academic) or Delegate in limited circumstances. All Assessment due date changes approved after Week 1 will be communicated to students accordingly via Handbook and StudyDesk.

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