Why Investigation?
Aviation remains an incredibly safe form of transport, yet accidents do occur and can result in both losses of life and severe financial hardship. The aviation industry has only achieved its admirable safety record by learning the lessons of its past mistakes and improving technology, processes and training. The art of investigation lies at the heart of this improvement and demands a range of skills from would be investigators.
The Department of Aviation is proud to be able to offer a range of courses for those involved in safety management and investigation.
Available Short courses (5 days):
- Airline Occurrence Investigation
- Rail Safety Investigation (short course only)
Distance learning courses currently available include:
- Aircraft Accident Investigation Techniques
- Aviation Human Factors
- Aviation Safety & Accident Prevention
- Aviation and Security
- Aviation System Safety
- Airline Incident Investigation (distance learning version of Airline Occurrence Short Course)
- Aviation Ground Safety Investigation (distance learning version of Ground Safety Short Course)
- Law and Regulation
Additional courses coming soon:
- Aviation Safety Analysis & Research Methods
- Management of Incidents & Accidents
Progression
Each of the courses is available in distance learning module with Airline Occurrence Investigation and Aviation Ground Safety Investigation also available as short (5 day) courses.
Students are advised not to take Airline Occurrence Investigation AND Aviation Ground Safety Investigation together as there is considerable commonality in some of the sessions. Please choose the course that best suits your environment of concern.
Students may also take courses as part of the Postgraduate Programs in Aviation. These allow those with either an undergraduate degree or 4 years relevant experience to complete a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master of Science and Technology in Aviation Management. For example, a student may wish to take Aviation Safety & Accident Prevention, Aviation Human Factors and Investigation Techniques to gain a Graduate Certificate
World Class Team
The Department of Aviation has assembled a world-class team of investigators, operators and academics to bring you courses that are both academically sound and industry-oriented.
Courses have been developed by:
- Mr. Ron Armstrong - Formerly Head of Security for Qantas Airways and now advisor to agencies such as IATA on all matters relating to aviation security.
- Mr. Ron Bartsch - Currently with CASA in an executive capacity, Ron is experienced both as a pilot and Flight Operations Inspector and in matters relating to aviation law and regulation.
- Dr. Graham Braithwaite - Currently Lecturer in Aviation Safety and Human Factors and author of 'Attitude or Latitude - Australian Aviation Safety'. Graham is involved in research in a number of areas relating to aviation system safety.
- A/A Prof. John Faulkner - Formerly Manager, Flight Safety for Qantas Airways and B707/747/767 pilot. John was also deputy Chairman of Airservices Australia.
- Mr. John Guselli - Formerly an air traffic controller, safety manager and investigator with Airservices Australia and Vice-Chairman of the ISASI ATS Working Group.
- Mr. Barry Sargeant - Formerly Deputy Director of the Australian Transport Safety Bureau and experienced pilot and investigator. Barry was the Investigator in Charge of the Monarch and Whyalla air disasters.
- Dr. Steven Shorrock - Currently Lecturer in Aviation Safety and Human Factors. Steve was a Human Factors Specialist with 'National Air Traffic Services’ Human Factors Unit, and progressed to a Senior Consultant with DNV Consulting.
- Mr. Bryan Stott - A former RAAF pilot, Bryan acted as Deputy Director of the Bureau of Air Safety Investigation and then managed investigations and safety audits for Qantas Airways before becoming an Air Safety Investigator for Cathay Pacific Airways.
- Ms. Jocelyn Guy - Formerly Manager, Emergency Planning for Qantas Airways. Our short courses also feature a range of guest lecturers from within the aviation and safety fields. Past courses have featured Dr. Rob Lee (Formerly Director, BASI), Dr. Alan Hobbs (Human Performance Investigator, NASA), Max Bice (Safety Manager, Airservices Australia) and Mike Innes (Ground Safety Officer, Cathay Pacific).
Location
The University of New South Wales is located in Kensington, within close proximity of the CBD, Sydney’s Kingsford Smith Airport and the Eastern Suburbs beaches. An express bus service links the University with the airport and CBD. Facilities on the campus include a gymnasium, swimming pool, library, Internet cafes and easy access to a wide range of hotels and restaurants.
If you need any more information about UNSW Aviation, please feel free to contact:
Department of Aviation
