Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
UMSI-0004
Organization's ID:
USI204
Organization:
Unmanned Safety Institute
Location:
Online
Length:
9 weeks (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Safety Management Systems or Aviation Safety Systems
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to introduce remote pilots to a management system and culture that is at the heart of the traditional aviation industry and explain the four pillars of a safety management system to include safety policy, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion. Additionally, this course will explore, through exercises and readings, the process for incorporating these principles into a small UAS flight service company.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Consider the implementation of the four pillars of a safety management system
  • Explain the processes and tools for capturing and mitigating risk in unmanned operations
  • Evaluate continuous improvement programs as they relate to unmanned operations
  • Develop the appropriate attitudes and behaviors associated with aviation safety
  • Generalize how aviation safety systems apply to unmanned aircraft system operations
  • Analyze the importance of safety promotion within unmanned aviation

General Topics:

  • Aviation safety
  • Management responsibility in safety management system
  • Safety management system implementation
  • Safety risk management
  • Deliberate risk analysis
  • Time-critical risk analysis
  • Safety assurance
  • Safety performance monitoring and measurement
  • Safety performance assessment
  • Continuous improvement of safety risk controls
  • Safety promotion
  • Training and education
  • Safety communication
  • Safety climate
  • Safety culture
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials