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Other Requisites

There are no pre-requisites for this course other than a high level of interest in aviation safety and security that is appropriate for a professional in the aviation industry.
Students are required to have access to a personal computer, e-mail capabilities and internet access to UConnect. Current details of computer requirements can be found at .

Rationale

The effort that the aviation industry and government have applied to maintain the security of air travel and commerce now informs other industry and business sectors of our economy. Security is now a prevalent element of business and a significant concern to social life around the world. The challenge for aviation professionals and government officials is how to establish this security while protecting the vitality of the industry and the freedom of the community. Business leaders, government officials, and the travelling public would prefer a 'silver bullet' to resolve the issues associated with planning and implementing aviation-related security programs. In reality, air transport and airport security is a complex and highly dynamic system of 'layers of security' including policies, strategies, tools, and processes. This course aims to provide students with a broad understanding of these 'layers of security' in the air transport industry. This includes risk and safety management principles that address aviation security.

Synopsis

Students will be introduced to security measures and regulations applicable to the air transport industry. They will develop a sound understanding of the nature and origins of terrorism and how it relates to the air transport industry, such as commercial airlines and airports. While examining the origins of international terrorism relating to air transport security, students will explore the terms `terrorism' and `counter terrorism' and how these have impacted on society and air travel. They will gain an in-depth knowledge of risk and safety management practices that address aviation security, and develop the skills necessary to identify, predict and suggest prevention strategies associated with future threats to air transport security. Also, relevant national and international legislation and regulation associated with aviation security are explained.

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Assessment Details

Important assessment information

1. Attendance requirements:
   
   On-campus Attendance requirements:
   It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures and tutorials) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
   
   
2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
   
   To satisfactorily complete an individual assessment item a student must achieve at least 50% of the marks for that item.
   
   
3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
   
   Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4)
   
   
4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
   
   To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.
   
   
5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
   
   The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative items for the course.
   
   
6. Examination information:
   
   An Online Examination is one in which candidates may have access to any printed or written material.
   
   
7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
   
   Deferred and Supplementary examinations will be held in accordance with the Assessment Procedure .
   
   
8. University Student Policies:
   
   Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
   
   

Assessment Notes

1. Referencing in assignments must comply with the APA referencing system. This system should be used by students to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The APA style to be used is defined by the USQ library's referencing guide. This guide can be found at .
   
   

Evaluation and Benchmarking

In meeting the University's aims to establish quality learning and teaching for all programs, this course monitors and ensures quality assurance and improvements in at least two ways. This course:

1. conforms to the USQ Policy on Evaluation of Teaching, Courses and Programs to ensure ongoing monitoring and systematic improvement.
2. forms part of the (Bachelor of Aviation) and is benchmarked against the internal USQ accreditation/reaccreditation processes which include:

1. stringent standards in the independent accreditation of its academic programs
2. close integration between business and academic planning
3. regular and rigorous review.