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Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Human Factors) 

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Off-Campus

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2 years part-time

Feb, Aug

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 website under Information for Current Students. 

Please note: students must have access to the internet as materials are delivered online.
 
The Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Human Factors) forms the second stage in a nested program consisting of:

The 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 program is designed to have considerable application for personnel in other technologically 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 diploma 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. 

Please also refer to the Aviation website for more information.


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The distance education mode of delivery enables access for 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.


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Swinburne'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 diploma comprises eight units (100 credit points) normally taken over two years of part-time study by distance education, plus the seminar attendance requirement.

Students complete:

Aviation Conference
A three-day conference is held each year at the Hawthorn campus during July. 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 master students. HES6699A Aviation Industry Conference is a zero credit point unit.

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


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Students undertaking either the Management or Human Factors postgraduate program can design their program to respectively focus on either Management or Human Factors, or through the selection of elective units, add breadth to their program by undertaking units from the each of the programs.


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Core Units
 
Aviation (Human Factors) Units
Electives are usually selected from Aviation (Human Factors), Aviation Management, Risk Management, or other disciplines (subject to approval and availability).
 
Recommended Sequence
 
Three Aviation (Human Factors) units of study

Stage 2 - Graduate Diploma
One Aviation (Human Factors) unit of study
Three elective units of study


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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. 


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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 two units (25 credit points) towards a graduate diploma.

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


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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 the Fees website.


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Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/


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Web: Enquire online

Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794)


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