Introduction to Aviation Safety

Course aim

To provide students with a broad understanding of the application of safety processes and how they are applied within the aviation industry.

Course content

 Introduction to the four components of ICAO Safety Management System (SMS) framework: safety policy and objectives, safety risk management, safety assurance, safety promotion; processes and procedures to achieve high levels of safety standards in aviation organisations; examining elements of hazard identification processes; risk assessment; risk mitigation; safety performance; and change management. Emphasis is made on safety data collection and its use to transition from a reactive to a responsive safety program. 

Textbook(s)

Alan J. Stolzer; and John J. Goglia 2015, Safety Management Systems in Aviation, 2nd, Ashgate

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 12 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Report, Test

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.