Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Human Factors)
The Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Human Factors) provides the advanced knowledge and skills for aviation professionals undertaking operational roles within a Safety Management system. The course provides students with the advanced knowledge necessary to deliver human factors programs within the aviation industry. The course, primarily, is designed to meet the needs of personnel currently involved in the aviation industry who wish to upgrade their skills at tertiary level in the advanced area of human factors. In addition, the course has application for personnel in other technologically based industries including rail, shipping, medical, heavy industry, the chemical industry and energy production.
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Duration
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Intakes
Off-Campus (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates
Study mode
- Distance
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
The Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Human Factors) forms the second stage in a nested program consisting of:
Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Human Factors) (GD-AVHF)
Master of Aviation (Human Factors) (MA-AVHF)
The Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Human Factors) provides the advanced knowledge and skills for aviation professionals undertaking operational roles within a Safety Management system. The course provides students with the advanced knowledge necessary to deliver human factors programs within the aviation industry. The course, primarily, is designed to meet the needs of personnel currently involved in the aviation industry who wish to upgrade their skills at tertiary level in the advanced area of human factors.
In addition, the course has application for personnel in other technologically based industries including rail, shipping, medical, heavy industry, the chemical industry and energy production.
Please note that students must have access to the internet as materials are delivered online.
Find out more about the Department of Aviation.
Course structure
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Human Factors), students must complete 8 units (100 credit points):
- 4 core units (50 credit points)
- At least 2 discipline units (25 credit points)
- Maximum 2 elective units (25 credit points)
Units of study
Core units
Complete all four units (50 credit points):
Aviation (Human Factors) discipline units
Select two units from the following (25 credit points):
AVA80008 Advanced Human Factors
AVA80009 Human Factors in Maintenance
AVA80010 Human Factors Instruction
AVA80016 Stress and Fatigue in Aviation
AVA80009 Human Factors in Maintenance
AVA80010 Human Factors Instruction
AVA80016 Stress and Fatigue in Aviation
Elective units
Select two elective units (25 credit points) - the following are recommended:
Other electives may selected from Aviation (Human Factors), Aviation Management or other disciplines subject to approval from the course coordinator and availability.
* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Course aims and objectives.
Aims and objectives
On completion of the Graduate Diploma of Aviation (Human Factors), graduates will be able to:
2. identify and describe the complexity of human performance issues in the aviation industry and provide creative solutions to human factors problems
3. deliver human factors training programs and participate effectively within operational safety teams
4. describe contemporary and emerging aviation human factors issues and challenges
5. apply clear and coherent communication skills to articulate complex knowledge and ideas
6. demonstrate responsibility and accountability for all personal work outputs.
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2019 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2019 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for consideration for entry, candidates would normally be university graduates with a minimum Bachelor qualification (AQF level 7) 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.
Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will be considered if they have significant, relevant aviation or allied industry experience* (minimum of three years).
* Relevant industry experience: If this includes work experience, documents substantiating work experience need to be provided on company letterhead and clearly detail roles as well as duties and duration of posts held.