Overview

The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the aviation industry operational, regulatory and commercial frameworks, as well as airlines, airports and aviation service providers. This will provide students with a fundamental understanding of the interdisciplinary, interdependent nature of the broader aviation industry, which is required in a novice aviation professional. This basic framework will form a foundation for development in subsequent units.

Requisites

Teaching Periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
26-February-2024
26-May-2024
Last self-enrolment date
10-March-2024
Census date
31-March-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
12-April-2024
Results released date
02-July-2024
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
29-July-2024
27-October-2024
Last self-enrolment date
11-August-2024
Census date
31-August-2024
Last withdraw without fail date
13-September-2024
Results released date
03-December-2024

Learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

  • Identify, describe and differentiate the key business functions, systems and stakeholders which comprise the global aviation system
  • Specifically identify the key stakeholders in the Australian aviation environment
  • Examine the relationship between the key aviation business functions and stakeholders, both globally and specifically for Australia
  • Recall the critical historical events which have shaped the modern aviation environment
  • Articulate the primary purpose, goals and constraints of the global aviation system
  • Interpret and employ essential aviation domain language to effectively communicate with aviation stakeholders

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Type Hours per week Number of weeks Total (number of hours)
Online
Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning
2.00 12 weeks 24
On-campus
Class
1.00 12 weeks 12
On-campus
Class
1.00 3 weeks 3
Unspecified Activities
Independent Learning
9.25 12 weeks 111
TOTAL150

Assessment

Type Task Weighting ULO's
AssignmentGroup 35 - 55% 1,3,5,6 
AssignmentIndividual 20 - 40% 2,3,5,6 
Online TestsIndividual 10 - 20% 1,2,4,5 
Tutorial ExercisesIndividual 5 - 15% 1,2,3,4,5,6 

Content

  • Evolution of aviation
  • Components of aviation, which include airlines, airports, air traffic control, aircraft manufacturers, rescue and firefighting services, and other suppliers
  • Global, regional and the Australian domestic regulatory framework
  • Airport functions
  • Airline strategies, finance and operation
  • Aircraft, technology and its impact on aviation

Study resources

Reading materials

A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.