Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Engineering

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• Unit Title

  Crew Resource Management

• Unit Code

  SCA3200

• Year

  2018

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Mr John MURRAY

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Description

This unit will introduce the concept of Crew Resource Management (CRM) as a management system providing optimum use of all available resources on the flight deck, resulting in improved safety and efficiency of operations. Training procedures for use in environments where human error can have profound effects will be elaborated. The primary focus on interpersonal communication, leadership, and decision making on the flight deck of a large aircraft will be emphasised. Cognitive skills as the mental processes used for gaining and maintaining situational awareness, will be analysed.

Prerequisite Rule

Must have passed SCA1117

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Explain the concepts of judgement and decision making in a multi-crew flight deck environment.
2. Evaluate methods of flight crew communication and the importance of leadership and teamwork.
3. Explain flight deck optimisation procedures and relevant systems management.
4. Discuss the importance of aviation ethics and responsibility.
5. Analyse essential professional issues in modern transport aviation.
6. Analyse aviation industry practice as it relates to Indigenous Australian community engagement.

Unit Content

1. History of CRM, aeronautical decision making, situational awareness, dangerous attitudes.
2. Communication techniques, leadership and teamwork.
3. Human error and flight deck automation.
4. Cultures and CRM, airmanship, aviation workplace responsibility.
5. Environmental issues in modern aviation, health and safety concerns, professional collaboration.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and tutorials.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

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