The Global Aviation System
Hawthorn
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
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
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 |
TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
---|---|---|---|
Assignment | Group | 35 - 55% | 1,3,5,6 |
Assignment | Individual | 20 - 40% | 2,3,5,6 |
Online Tests | Individual | 10 - 20% | 1,2,4,5 |
Tutorial Exercises | Individual | 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.