NG3S424 - Aviation Maintenance Resource and Planning Management 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3S424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Aviation Maintenance Resource and Planning Management | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Martin Sims | ||
| Module Team: | Jason Blackwell | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To extend the students understanding and appreciation of maintenance management and planning to minimise aircraft downtime and maximise aircraft availability.
Content Summary
This module will explore the following topics:
Aircraft Maintenance Scheduling, capacity planning and forecasting.
Resource planning and management.
Maintenance Outsourcing.
Maintenance checks, deferred maintenance and unscheduled maintenance.
Production control and work package management.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 48 |
| Independent Study | 70 |
| Directed Study | 32 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 50 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate the internal and external management issues that impact aircraft maintenance |
| LO2 | Demonstrate a critical understanding of the methods employed to manage resources and assist in maintenance scheduling. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | Individual Report | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Essay | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |