Safety and Risk Management for Aviation Professionals

Undergraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
AERO 3001
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Course ID
202710
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Elec and Mech Eng
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will provide students with a broad understanding of implementing Safety Management System (SMS) principles at the organisational level. Contents include: task analysis; information sharing; management support; safety culture; SMS implementation; training; measuring safety; audits; risk management; emergency planning; safety promotion; SMS in maintenance.  

Course learning outcomes

  • Prepare written communications, which apply problem solving and information literacy skills to safety management in an aviation organisation.
  • Discuss the application of Safety Management System (SMS) principles in the aviation industry (e.g. airlines and airports).
  • Discuss how organisation structures and risk management impact the effectiveness of Safety Management System (SMS) implementation in an aviation organisation.

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed 1 of AERO1010 Aviation Safety Fundamentals/AERO1025 - Introduction to Aviation Safety at the University of South Australia

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed AERO3016 Safety and Risk Management for Aviation Professionals at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Multiple Choice Questions – 20%
  • Report – 30%
  • Exam – 50%