This course takes a holistic approach to advanced transport aircraft by considering environmental, technological, human factors and organisational influences on flight deck operations. The course aim is to equip students with a wide ranging understanding of these diverse issues to provide a broader reference base which can result in improved overall performance.

A significant outcome is the ability of students to be able to discern the advantages and disadvantages of different types of advanced technology, and then apply those lessons in their own working environment.

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

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.

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

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