This program information is provided for prospective students. Current students, please refer to your program planner and Unit Search. Program planners are available on the Faculty web site under Information for Current Students.

 

The Graduate Certificate of Aviation (Human Factors) forms the first stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:

This program is designed primarily to meet the needs of personnel currently involved in the aviation industry who wish to upgrade their skills at tertiary level in the specialist area of human factors. In addition, the course is designed to have considerable application for personnel in other technology-based industries including rail, shipping, heavy industry, the chemical industry and energy production.

The program provides students with the skills necessary to design and implement human factors programs within the aviation industry. It also provides insight into management of the air transportation industry and a deep understanding of the multiple facets of human factors training and its application to the aviation industry.

One of the unique aspects of the graduate certificate is that lecturers from a number of universities contribute to this teaching. This provides a range of diverse views and ideas and broadens the students' understanding of the human factors domain.

All aviation units of study are undertaken by distance education.  Students are required to have internet access as materials are provided on-line and all assessment is submitted via the Swinburne intranet (Blackboard).  Non-aviation units may use other means of delivery and assessment. 

The adoption of the distance education mode of delivery enables access to undertake the program by personnel currently employed in the aviation industry in Australia and overseas who may not be able to attend classes at Swinburne University. 

This program is designed to develop an understanding of the multiple facets of human factors training and application and also provides insight into management of the air transportation industry.

Students undertaking this program can expect a comprehensive and in-depth approach to areas such as:

• The principles of human factors
• Threat and error management
• Safety management systems
• Implementation of human factors training programs
• Applied human factors research

The program has been developed in partnership to ensure the content accurately reflects the dynamics of this rapidly changing area.  The contribution of human factors professionals to the program ensures access to accurate, timely and practical applications throughout the program.

Swinburne University's Aviation (Human Factors) programs are a nested suite, offering students the opportunity to exit at the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master stage. They offer great flexibility through a wide choice of program-specific units and elective units.  All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless specified otherwise.*

 

The Graduate Certificate comprises four units (50 credit points) normally taken over one year of part-time study by distance education plus the seminar attendance requirement.

Students complete:

A three-day seminar is held each year at the Hawthorn campus during the Summer Term. This enables students and staff to interact and to consolidate and expand understanding of the industry and of the subject material delivered. Attendance at one seminar series is mandatory for Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters Students. HES6699 Aviation Seminars is a zero credit point unit.

 

For students with significant travel problems, attendance at an equivalent seminar may be an acceptable alternative and prior approval is required from the program coordinator.

 

HES6611 Introduction to Air Transportation
HES6699 Aviation Seminars (0 credit points)

Plus three of the following Aviation (Human Factors) units of study: 
HES6600 Introductory Human Factors
HES6601 Human Factors in Air Traffic Management

 

Students are recommended to undertake HES6611 Introduction to Air Transportation in their first semester. 

To be eligible for consideration for entry, candidates would normally be university graduates with a degree or postgraduate qualification in any of the following disciplines:

• Aviation
• Engineering
• Business
• Economics
• Management
• Law
• Marketing
• Science
• Technology
• Psychology
• Social Science

or other disciplines assessed to be appropriate.

Entry is also open to the following candidates, provided that they have completed at least two years' operational experience:

• Air Traffic Controllers (ATC)
• Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers (LAME)
• Company managers and supervisors
• Military Pilots who have completed a "Wings Course"
• Pilots holding an Airline Transport Pilot's Licence (ATPL)

Candidates who do not fit the exact categories above, but who meet all of the following criteria:

• Are currently working in the aviation industry
• Have demonstrated academic capacity to deal with the study required
• Would benefit from participation in the program

may be eligible for the entry at the Graduate Certificate level. Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate students may enrol in the Graduate Diploma.

This category also allows applicants with overseas qualifications, for which there is no precise Australian equivalent, to be admitted to the program.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training.

 

Within the Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences, the maximum credit available is one unit (12.5 credit points) towards a Graduate Certificate.

Further details for students considering Higher Education courses: http://www.future.swinburne.edu.au/pathways/rpl/

The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year.

For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees

 

Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)

Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au