NG3S420 - Aviation Legislation 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 3

Associated Module Information

Module Code: NG3S420
Module Title: Aviation Legislation
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Faculty Sub Group: Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Module Leader: Bethan Llewellyn
Module Team: Gary Dornan, Pravin Krishnan, Lalita Gandhi, Daniel Jones
First Intended Intake: SEP 2017 Final Year of Intake: 2028
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100229 - aviation studies
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 3
Valid From 01 Aug 2023
Valid To 31 Aug 2030

Module Aims

To give the student knowledge and understanding of the theoretical aspects and an awareness of practical implications of Aviation Legislation.

Content Summary

United Kingdom, European and International Requirements, Regulatory structure and Framework.
EASA/CAA Basic Regulation – Regulation
EASA/CAA Initial Airworthiness and Certification Specification EASA/CAA Continuing Airworthiness
EASA/CAA Air Operations

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 39
Seminar 9
Tutorial 12
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 34
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 2
Problem / challenge based learning 4
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Analyse the implications and requirements of International Aviation Legislation
LO2 Evaluate Aviation Legislation within a civil Aircraft Maintenance Environment

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Portfolio 1 2 Time Constrained On Site Class Tests (2 x 45 mins) 90 N/A 60 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) Onsite External Examination 1 (EASA) MCQ and Essay 70 N/A 39 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Portfolio 1
Onsite External Examination 1

Reading List

Kinnison, H.A. and Siddiqui, T. (2013) Aviation maintenance management. 2nd ed. New York: McGraw-Hill. Available at: https://eu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/action/uresolver.dooperation=resolveService&package_service_id=8182215420002424&institutionId=2424&customerId=2415.

NG3S420 | University of South Wales (talis.com)

Budd, L. and Ison, S. (eds) (2020) Air transport management: an international perspective. Second edition. London: Routledge. Available at: https://eu.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/action/uresolver.do

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EASA and CAA Regulatory Documents – updates posted online via BB

USW Approved Course Notes - latest edition posted online via BB