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Qualification Regulations
Part I
These regulations are to be read in conjunction with all other Statutes and Regulations of the University including General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, and Graduate Certificates.
Part II
Admission
1. Admission to the Certificate in Aviation Studies requires that the candidate will meet the University admission requirements as specified.
Qualification requirements
2. Candidates for the Certificate in Aviation Studies shall follow a flexible programme of study, which shall consist of courses totalling at least 60 credits, including:
(a) at least 45 credits from courses selected from the Schedule to the Certificate; and including:
(b) any compulsory courses identified in the Schedule to the Certificate;
(c) attending field trips, studios, workshops, tutorials, and laboratories as required.
3. Notwithstanding Regulation 2(a), and at the discretion of Academic Board, students exiting or proceeding to the Bachelor of Aviation or the Bachelor of Aviation Management may have a personal programme variation approved in excess of stated limits, to meet the requirements of the Certificate in Aviation Studies through substitution of courses from the schedules to those degrees.
Specialisations
4. The Certificate in Aviation Studies is awarded without specialisation.
Completion requirements
5. Any timeframes for completion as outlined in the General Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees, Undergraduate Diplomas, Undergraduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates will apply.
6. Candidates may be graduated when they meet the Admission, Qualification and Academic requirements within the prescribed timeframes.
Unsatisfactory academic progress
7. The general Unsatisfactory Academic Progress regulations will apply.
Schedule for the Certificate in Aviation Studies
Course planning key
- Prerequisites
- Courses that need to be completed before moving onto a course at the next level. For example, a lot of 200-level courses have 100-level prerequisite courses.
- Corequisites
- Courses that must be completed at the same time as another course are known as corequisite courses.
- Restrictions
- Some courses are restricted against each other because their content is similar. This means you can only choose one of the offered courses to study and credit to your qualification.
Key terms for course planning
- Courses
- Each qualification has its own specific set of courses. Some universities call these papers. You enrol in courses after you get accepted into Massey.
- Course code
- Each course is numbered using 6 digits. The fourth number shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).
- Credits
- Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.
- Specialisations
- Some qualifications let you choose what subject you'd like to specialise in. Your major or endorsement is what you will take the majority of your courses in.
Course code: 190109 Aviation Studies credits 15
An introduction to the interaction of components in the aviation system, including human resources, aircraft, airports and airways systems.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190115 Introduction to Aeronautics credits 15
An introduction to the non-practical components of airline and commercial pilots’ aeronautical knowledge. Emphasis is placed on general aircraft technical knowledge, principles of flight, aeronautical meteorology, flight procedures and aviation law.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190116 Introduction to Management in Aviation credits 15
An overview of management concepts in the aviation industry.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190117 Introduction to Human Factors credits 15
The application of information processing strategies for improving performance in learning, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal interrelations, coping in situational anxiety and mental rehearsal.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190206 Aerodynamics 1 credits 15
This course introduces principles of incompressible fluid statics and fluid dynamics, basic concepts of low and high speed aerodynamics, and lift theory.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190211 Aviation Strategic Management credits 15
An examination of the strategic management processes employed in the aviation industry, and how the business environment shapes strategy formulation and implementation in the aviation industry.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190216 Aviation Human Factors credits 15
The course provides an overview of the basic concepts of human factors in aviation, human performance, and issues relating to judgement and decision-making in this high risk environment. Communication and other aspects of social psychology in various aviation environment are also explored.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190220 Managing Airline Systems credits 15
An examination of the management of airline organisations.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190222 Basic Air Safety Investigation credits 15
The aim of this course is to give students an insight to aircraft accident investigation. The course will also benefit those who need to understand the investigation process, such as managers of airlines and regulatory authorities. The course covers the basic requirements and procedures involved in air safety investigation.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190224 Environmental Impacts of Aviation credits 15
Advanced study of the environment of aviation, the impacts of aviation on the environment and the methods for reducing the impacts.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190225 Introduction to Research Methods in Aviation credits 15
An introduction to the theories and methods of research in the aviation industry. A range of both quantitative and qualitative methodologies is explored, and various techniques for aviation research are examined.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190240 Air Power credits 15
This course examines military air power, its characteristics, history and development, including selected air campaigns and use of Remote Piloted Aerial Systems (RPAS).
View full course detailsCourse code: 190249 Aircraft Maintenance Management credits 30
An examination of knowledge appropriate to the management of an aircraft maintenance organisation.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190299 Aviation Special Topic credits 15
Course code: 190301 Flight Instructor Human Factors credits 15
Theory and application of human factor issues in decision-making, interpersonal relations, communication styles and personality characteristics as they affect flight deck performance in the instructional environment.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190306 Airline Strategic Management credits 15
A review of the current state of strategic management in the airline industry. The approach is both multidisciplinary in focus and international in scope. Attention will be focused on the Asia-Pacific region, as the potential location of the world's largest aviation market.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190307 Airport Planning credits 15
A study of demographic, environmental and economic considerations which apply to the design and evaluation of airport facilities.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190308 Airport Operational Management credits 15
An examination of the management of airport systems, such as air-side and land-side facilities, technical and support services which contribute to the operational effectiveness of modern airports. The course will further examine the relationship between airport authorities and the local community.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190309 Design of Airways and Air Traffic Systems credits 15
An examination of air traffic and air navigational systems and the principles which apply to their operational infrastructure, including the development of visual and instrument flight procedures.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190313 Advanced Aviation Human Factors credits 15
This course explores the role of human behaviour and physiological limitations in aviation, how they fit with complex systems, and how behaviour and systems may be modified to improve safety.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190314 Legal Issues in Aviation credits 15
General principles of law as applied in the context of the airline transport industry. The course will focus on the application of law to flight crew, airline operations and civil aviation authorities in terms of both international conventions and treaties and of national legislation and law. Issues such as contractual and tortious liability will be considered.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190327 Managing Cultures in Aviation credits 15
A critical evaluation of theory and practice of management of cultures in aviation, incorporating: (a) an exploration of theoretical and practical aspects of cultural diversity and its effect on aviation industry in the global business environment; and (b) an assessment and management of international, national, and organisational cultural dimensions and their shaping influence in various aspects of aviation operation.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190328 Aviation Management Practicum credits 15
Provides a practical experience in an aviation organisation, linking theory to practice.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190340 Contemporary Issues in Aviation Security credits 15
This course explores aviation security with a particular emphasis on terrorism. Students explore key incidents, areas at risk, and the legislation and practical means by which risks are managed. The trade off between an erosion of civil liberties and increased security will be explored, as will the reasons why risks will always remain.
View full course detailsCourse code: 190398 Aviation Internship Project credits 15
Course code: 190399 Aviation Special Topic credits 15
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