NG4S414 - Human Engineering 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG4S414 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Human Engineering | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aeronautical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Emily Simba | ||
| Module Team: | Bethan Llewellyn | ||
| First Intended Intake: | Final Year of Intake: | ||
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100114 - aeronautical engineering | 100736 - human-computer interaction | 100866 - health and safety management |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 25 | 50 | 25 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
This module will critically analyse and evaluate safety management systems, organisation safety and human performance in aviation. Learners will be expected to evaluate factors that influence organisation/individual behaviours, assess their impact and provide recommendations.
Content Summary
Human Error
• Error Models
• Types of errors
• Managing errors
• Avoiding errors
Human Performance
• Physical abilities & limitation
• Mental abilities and limitations
• Workloads
Organisational management
Safety Management
Aircraft Accident Investigation
• Investigation Process
• Crash Survivability
• Structure and Fire Investigation
Workplace Environment
Procedures & Practices
Teamwork & Communication
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 32 |
| Seminar | 4 |
| Tutorial | 8 |
| Independent Study | 74 |
| Directed Study | 70 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 4 |
| Problem / challenge based learning | 6 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | On completion of this module the student will be able to systematically recognise and manage the limitation of human performance in the workplace in respect of minimising and managing errors |
| LO2 | On completion of this module the student will be able to critically analyse workplace incidents and systematically evaluate omissions in procedures and practices and identify strategies for best practice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Individual written report. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | Portfolio of group report and Interview presentation. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |