Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory 1
Duration
- One semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 84 hours
2020 teaching periods
Hawthorn
| Higher Ed. Semester 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: |
Prerequisites
Aims and objectives
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs):
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Explain the aerodynamic, engineering and human factors that affects flying operations at the Air Transport Pilot Level.
2. Describe the operational limitations of both aircraft and human beings at the Air Transport Pilot Level.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the unit content sufficient to pass the CASA Air Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) Theory Examinations for Aerodynamics & Aircraft Systems and Human Factors.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
Scheduled face to face: Interactive Lectures* (84 hours), Tutorials (N/A), Laboratory Work (N/A)
Scheduled synchronous online learning events: (N/A)
Non-scheduled online learning events and activities: (N/A)
Other non-scheduled learning events and activities: independent study (approx. 66 hours)
Assessment
| Assessment | Individual/Group Task | Weighting | ULOs Assessed |
| Aerodynamics & Aircraft Systems Test | Individual | 25% | 1, 2 & 3 |
| Human Factors Test | Individual | 25% | 1, 2 & 3 |
| CASA ATPL Aerodynamics & Aircraft Systems (AASA) Examination | Individual | 25% | 1, 2 & 3 |
| CASA ATPL Human Factors (AHUF) Examination | Individual | 25% | 1, 2 & 3 |
As the minimum requirement to pass the unit (and achieve all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard), a student must:
• Pass all assessments
General skills outcomes
• Problem solving skills
• Analysis skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems, and
• Ability to work independently.
Content
• Aerodynamics & Aircraft Systems; and
• Human Factors (including Threat & Error Management)
Study resources
- References.
References
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.