University of New South Wales - UNSW

AVIA 5022 Aircraft Accident Investigation Techniques

Why investigate? Understanding the reasons for undertaking an accident investigation, and how to determine the type and level of investigation required.
The investigator. Developing an appreciation of the personal qualities required of an accident investigator.
How to investigate. Recognising the advantages of adopting a system of investigation, and understanding how to utilise such a system within the legislative framework.
Managing the investigation. Gaining an understanding of the management of complex investigations, together with an appreciation of the role of specialist investigators.
Identifying safety deficiencies. Learning how to utilise analytical, systems based processes, to look beyond the actions of individuals in order to examine the less obvious task and organisational factors that could adversely affect safety.
The safety message. Providing an overview of the types and formats of accident investigation reports, designed to gain the greatest safety benefit.

This course runs for twelve weeks.
It is delivered entirely in Distance Learning format and is therefore accessible from any location.

Assessment

Students are required to complete two written assignments on topics that will be detailed in the Distance Learning manual. The assignments must be word-processed with all students expected to have a back-up copy on disk, to be made available to lecturer on request.

There is also a final examination with this course.

Required Texts

Course Study Materials which are distributed to students and available via WebCT Vista.

Learning Resources

The University of New South Wales provides a range of resources to help students develop their skills and to realise their full potential. The Learning Centre, located at the entrance to the Library provides guidance material, which is also available on-line.

In particular, students may wish to access the following:

Note-Taking Skills
The Basics of Essay Writing
Answering Assignment Questions
Report Writing FAQs
The Basics of Studying for Exams
Surviving Exams
Exam Skills
Plagiarism
The American Psychological Association (APA) Referencing System