This programme covers essential principles of human factors including its impacts to aviation operations. The importance of effective communication and the implementation of the Crew Resource Management (CRM) will also be discussed.

The Certificate for Module (Human Factors and Performance in Aviation Industry)  consists of 30 contact hours.

On completion of the programme, students should be able to
1. identify the factors affecting human performance;
2. evaluate the effects of human performance on operational process and safety in aviation; and
3. apply appropriate methods to minimise adverse human performance in aviation.

Syllabus
1.    Model of Threat and Error Management (TEM)
        •    TEM Framework 
        •    Components: threats & errors
        •    Solutions: avoidance and management
        •    Introduction of the STAMINA project
2.    Human performance limitations
        •    Rules and requirements
        •    Human factors in system-to-system interface
        •    Six-factor model of psychological well-being
              •    Self-acceptance
              •    Personal growth
              •    Purpose in life
              •    Environmental mastery
              •    Autonomy
              •    Positive relations with others
        •    Importance of psychological well-being
        •    Stress and stress management
               •    Causes of stress
               •    How stress develops and types of stress
               •    Symptoms of stress and effects on performance
               •    Managing stress and dealing with stress in flight
3.    Crew Resource Management (CRM)
        •    Requirements and training
        •    Evaluation and assessment of crew CRM skills
4.    Importance of effective communication in aviation environment

Upon successful completion of the programme, students who have passed the 2 individual written assignments and final examination with attendance no less than 70% will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE a "Certificate for Module (Human Factors and Performance in Aviation Industry)".

Application Code	-IT108A	-

Classes will generally be held on weekday evenings (7:00 - 10:00pm); Saturday afternoons (2:30 - 5:30pm), Saturday evenings (6:30 - 9:30pm); Sunday mornings (10:00am - 1:00pm), or Sunday afternoons (2:30 - 5:30pm).

The programme will be delivered via face-to-face lectures. 

Remarks:

1. HKU SPACE reserves the right to make changes on the timetable if necessary.
2.  HKU SPACE reserves the right to cancel a course in case of insufficient enrollment or unforeseen difficulties arising from running the programme.

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee

• Course Fee : HK$4300

Applicants shall:

1.     (a)  (i) have gained in the HKDSE Examination** Level 2 or above in five subjects including Chinese Language,  English Language and Mathematics; 
                      AND
                (ii) have two years of work experience

            OR

         (b)   (i) have gained three passes in HKCEE including Mathematics PLUS Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language, OR five passes in the pre 2007 HKCEE (including Chinese Language, English Language* and Mathematics); 
                      AND
                (ii) have three years of relevant work experience
         

            OR

           (c)  (i) have gained in the HKALE Grade E in one AL subject or two AS subjects; 
                      AND
                 (ii) have one year of work experience

AND
2.     be aged 21 or above

Applicants with other equivalent qualifications and relevant work experience will be considered on individual merit.  

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Enrolment Method

 Applicants are required to submit the following items in person to any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centre:

(i) Application fee HK$150 (non-refundable)  
(ii) Application Form SF26
(iii) Copy of Hong Kong Identity Card ¹
(iv) Copy of educational certificates and transcripts ¹
(v) Testimonials or other documentary proof of the applicant’s work experience¹ (if any).

¹ Original copy of the documents is required for true copy certification.

Applicants will be informed for the admission results after seven days of the submission deadline.

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