Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
One semester equivalent. Between 15-30 day intensive study tour, offered once every 2 years.
15-30 day intensive study tour
External Venue
100 credit points
Nil
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points
A unit of study in the Bachelor of Aviation (Management), Bachelor of Aviation (Management)/ Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Aviation and Bachelor of Aviation/ Bachelor of Commerce
This unit will provide students with a fascinating insight into the aviation industry. It will also give them an opportunity to engage with industry by visiting a number of major organisations in key areas of the aviation industry. The unit will enable students to observe, first-hand, the facilities and operations of organisations such as, for example, major world airports, air traffic services, airline departments, aircraft and engine manufacturers, regulatory bodies, aerospace and defence facilities and academic institutions. Students will broaden their knowledge of many aspects of aviation and come to appreciate the complexities and challenges of the industry. At the successful completion of this unit students should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of the complexity of operations at a major airportExplain the relationships among airport services (such as airport ground handling, air traffic services, fire services), airlines, freight companies and regulatory bodies at major airports and the influence of current and future technologiesIdentify cultural differences between aviation organisations in different countriesExplain the importance and relevance of aviation companies that supply goods and services within the aviation industryDescribe manufacturing processes used by different aircraft and engine manufacturers and the influence of current and future technologiesIdentify and discuss levels of service and standards of airlines experienced on the tour.Practise effectively in a team.
Fully escorted and conducted study tour
Students will undertake two assessment tasks for successful completion of the subject. An individual journal worth 50% of the total assessment is maintained by students throughout the tour and is submitted shortly after the tour’s return. A template for journal entries is supplied to students before the tour commences. Students are required to record organisational information such as the organisation’s key purpose, functions, relationship with other industry players, and industry significance.A minor group research project worth 50% of the total assessment is submitted shortly after the tour’s return. Students pre-select a theme reflecting a significant issue or challenge faced or likely to be faced by the industry. The theme is to be studied in terms of any three (3) organisations observed during the tour. Through a proactive collection of information before, on the tour and through research afterwards, comparative analysis, and a review of the related literature, students will provide a critical analysis of issues with regard to the chosen theme.
teamwork skills,analysis skills,problem solving skills,communications skills,ability to tackle unfamiliar problems, andability to work independently.
The aviation study tour will enable students to develop an extensive awareness and appreciation of operational and commercial activities in airports and airlines. Further, students will gain a valuable insight into design, operational and management challenges in the industry, including air traffic flow and congestion, handling of high volume passenger and freight movements, the operation of full service and low-cost carriers, and the impact of seasonal conditions at some of the world’s busiest airports. Through conducted visits to major aircraft and engine manufacturing organisations, students will also develop an appreciation of the highly significant roles played by such major players in the industry.
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