NG2S423 - Human Factors Analysis 26 Jul 2017 - 31 Aug 2023 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S423 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Human Factors Analysis | ||
| 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, Bethan Llewellyn, Lalita Gandhi, Cw Thomas | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100114 - aeronautical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 26 Jul 2017 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2023 |
Module Aims
To give the student knowledge and understanding of the implication of human factors in the aircraft maintenance industry.
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 |
| Independent Study | 102 |
| Directed Study | 50 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To develop the ability to recognise the limitations of human performance and implement management strategies to ensure best practice. |
| LO2 | To analyse incidents and systematically evaluate the omissions in organisational procedures and practices. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 2 | Safety Management System Report | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | Accident Analysis Report | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report (CW) 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |