NG2S419 - Managing Human Factors 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S419 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Managing Human Factors | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Michael Bates | ||
| Module Team: | Emily Simba, Lalita Gandhi, Cw Thomas, Daniel Jones | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2028 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100229 - aviation studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
This module aims to provide the student with the skills needed to work in an environment around aircraft as safely as possible by examining the theory behind why people make mistakes. They also examine it from a manager's perspective for positive change in work environments to ensure accidents are not repeated in a workplace.
Content Summary
This module will be looking at the factors affecting human performance limitations involved in aircraft maintenance tasks. This will include the environmental hazards and working conditions that employees are subjected too.
It will also look at social psychology, taking into account peer pressure, culture and shift-working.
Other areas to consider are communication methods and their limitations, safety management, risk analysis and management techniques.
From a management perception it will look at responsibility and accountability and managing highly skilled employees.
An introduction to employment law and health & safety legislation.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Seminar | 20 |
| Independent Study | 57 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 1 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 5 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 9 |
| Groupwork | 10 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To demonstrate a thorough understanding of Human Factors within a commercial aircraft maintenance environment, and to develop the ability to identify, evaluate and manage the factors affecting human performance |
| LO2 | To discuss the impact of human factors and understand how the aviation industry manages safety. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 2 | PART 66 Examination (External) 25 mins and PART 66 Essay 20 mins | 45 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Group presentation 21% and Individual reflection 49%. | 20 | 1200 | 70 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |