In this Category B Human Factors module we will look at the way human factors affect aircraft maintenance and flight safety. Human performance factors such as vision, hearing, information processing and memory. Social psychology factors such as working in teams, motivation, and peer pressure are considered. Other topics include, factors that affect performance; the physical environment in which you are working; the tasks that have to be completed, communication and human error. The module concludes with a brief look at safety management: how to solve maintenance related problems, the management of errors in maintenance tasks, and how to recognise hazards in the workplace.

Primary Target Group

• Engineering minded persons seeking to enter the sector
• Professionals working in the industry who wish to obtain or enhance their license privileges 

Module Material

Online and downloadable detailed EASA and/or UK CAA approved Part 66 module study material.

Please see here for Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/989 changes for important information regarding module study, related examinations and certificate of recognition.

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For the differences in the Part 66 module topics and respective knowledge levels between UKCAA and EASA , please see here.

Recommended Requirements

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Delivery Method

Self Study

Module Access 

28 day access to the module study material from day of purchase (additional 14 days access for EASA & UKCAA pathway)

Exams

Multi choice exam (essay for applicable modules 7A, 9A & 10). See Exam Centre section here for more information.

Certificate

EASA and/or UKCAA Part 147 Approved type Certificate of Recognition (Examination Only)