Overview
Aviation Human Factors (Commercial Pilot Licence) will provide you with knowledge of human performance and human limitations associated with subsonic, low altitude flight in small commercial aircraft. You will also learn about the importance of organisational culture and national culture when operating in the aviation industry. You will cover the aeronautical knowledge requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Commercial Pilot Licence, Human Factors Syllabus. You will be presented with some of the medical challenges of subsonic speed and low altitude flight. You will examine problems of perception, cognition and behaviour related to flight and the errors that are caused by human limitations. You will reflect on the success of crew resource management strategies to improve pilot judgement and decision making and learn about the principles of threat and error management.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisites: AVAT11002 Basic Aeronautical Knowledge; AVAT11003 Basic Aeronautical Practice; AVAT11006 Aviation Law and AVAT 11007-Flight Planning Performance and Operation-Private Pilot License (PPL).
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2022
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student feedback
Would prefer quizzes during lectures/tutorials.
Introduce snap quizzes during lectures/tutorials.
Feedback from UC observation
Student engagement was low.
Use case based examples to provide an interactive environment for understanding the material.
- Explain the human medical and physiological responses to flight
- Examine human limitations of perception, cognition, and information processing related to flight
- Describe human error and behavioural limitations and errors applicable to flight
- Reflect on the resource management, judgement, and decision making required of a professional pilot
- Discuss the principles of threat and error management.
N/A
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 40% | |||||
| 2 - Examination - 60% | |||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||||
| 5 - Team Work | |||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||||
| 10 - First Nations Knowledges | |||||
| 11 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 40% | |||||||||||
| 2 - Examination - 60% | |||||||||||
Textbooks
Human being Pilot
- Authors: David Robson
- Aviation Theory Centre Pty Ltd
- Binding: Paperback
Additional Textbook Information
Paper copies can be purchased at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code). eBooks can be purchased directly from the publishers.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
j.phillips@cqu.edu.au
a.ranganathan@cqu.edu.au
Week 1
Begin Date: 11 Jul 2022Module/Topic
Historical Overview of Human Factors in Aviation
The Human Body
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture and Tutorial
Week 2
Begin Date: 18 Jul 2022Module/Topic
Human Capabilities and Performance
Health and Well-being
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture and Tutorial
Week 3
Begin Date: 25 Jul 2022Module/Topic
Vision, Hearing and Balance
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture and Tutorial
Week 4
Begin Date: 01 Aug 2022Module/Topic
Fatigue and Stress
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture and Tutorial
Week 5
Begin Date: 08 Aug 2022Module/Topic
Decision Making and Automation in Aviation
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture and Tutorial
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 15 Aug 2022Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 6
Begin Date: 22 Aug 2022Module/Topic
Training, Pilot Performance
Teamwork, Crew Resource Management
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture and Tutorial
Written Assessment Due: Week 6 Monday (22 Aug 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 7
Begin Date: 29 Aug 2022Module/Topic
Flight Deck Design, Displays and Controls
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture and Tutorial
Week 8
Begin Date: 05 Sep 2022Module/Topic
Flight Simulation and Error Management
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture and Tutorial
Week 9
Begin Date: 12 Sep 2022Module/Topic
Threat Management, Crew co-ordination and Enforcement Bodies
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture and Tutorial
Week 10
Begin Date: 19 Sep 2022Module/Topic
Information Resources, Air Traffic Control, Meteorology and Maintenance
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture and Tutorial
Week 11
Begin Date: 26 Sep 2022Module/Topic
Accident/Incident Analysis, Investigation and Responsibilities
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture and Tutorial
Week 12
Begin Date: 03 Oct 2022Module/Topic
First Aid, Survival and Security
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Lecture and Tutorial
Review/Exam Week
Begin Date: 10 Oct 2022Module/Topic
Review
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Review
Exam Week
Begin Date: 17 Oct 2022Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Written Assessment
This assessment is designed to strengthen your understanding of Human Factors in the operation of aircraft in the aviation industry including the impact on safety standards by the introduction of this element to the industry. Your report should nominate and analyze a minimum of six contributing human factors elements that are evident in the QF1, Boeing 747-438, VH-OJH Bangkok, Thailand report.
In order to achieve this task you will need to:
- Be familiar with the readings as they are made available on the Moodle site:
- Recognise the human activities that are integral to the operation of highly technical equipment in modern cockpits:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge, and limitations of, human beings to operate in the demanding environment called “the glass cockpit”.
This assignment is to be written in report format. The required word count is 3000 words plus or minus 10%.
Please note the following details:
- A report presents the results of an investigation of a topic or issue in a formal objective manner.
- Reports typically include a title page, table of contents, executive summary, introduction, analysis (main body), conclusions, recommendations, references and an appendix.
- Text should be word-processed, with appropriate layout and use of headings/sub-headings.
- A paragraph should contain one main idea. Refer to graphics, figures and tables, etc. in the paragraphs. Make sure these illustrations are clearly labelled.
- The list of references should form the last page or two, at the end of the assessment. You must always acknowledge the source of information when paraphrasing, using images, direct quotes or citing any other mediums of content.
- Please upload the file as either a PDF or Word Document.
Week 6 Monday (22 Aug 2022) 11:45 pm AEST
Week 7 Monday (29 Aug 2022)
Rubric will be made available in Moodle
- Explain the human medical and physiological responses to flight
- Examine human limitations of perception, cognition, and information processing related to flight
- Describe human error and behavioural limitations and errors applicable to flight
- Reflect on the resource management, judgement, and decision making required of a professional pilot
- Discuss the principles of threat and error management.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
Examination
Calculator - non-programmable, no text retrieval, silent only
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Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
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Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.
What can you do to act with integrity?
