The Global Aviation System
Hawthorn
Overview
The aim of this unit is to introduce students to the aviation industry operational, regulatory and commercial frameworks, as well as airlines, airports and aviation service providers. This will provide students with a fundamental understanding of the interdisciplinary, interdependent nature of the broader aviation industry, which is required in a novice aviation professional. This basic framework will form a foundation for development in subsequent units.
Requisites
Teaching periods
Location
Start and end dates
Last self-enrolment date
Census date
Last withdraw without fail date
Results released date
Semester 1
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
03-March-2025
01-June-2025
01-June-2025
Last self-enrolment date
16-March-2025
Census date
31-March-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
24-April-2025
Results released date
08-July-2025
Semester 2
Location
Hawthorn
Start and end dates
04-August-2025
02-November-2025
02-November-2025
Last self-enrolment date
17-August-2025
Census date
31-August-2025
Last withdraw without fail date
19-September-2025
Results released date
09-December-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Identify, describe and differentiate the key business functions, systems and stakeholders which comprise the global aviation system
- Specifically identify the key stakeholders in the Australian aviation environment
- Examine the relationship between the key aviation business functions and stakeholders, both globally and specifically for Australia
- Recall the critical historical events which have shaped the modern aviation environment
- Articulate the primary purpose, goals and constraints of the global aviation system
- Interpret and employ essential aviation domain language to effectively communicate with aviation stakeholders
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Directed Online Learning and Independent Learning | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| On-campus Class | 1.00 | 12 weeks | 12 |
| On-campus Class | 1.00 | 3 weeks | 3 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 9.25 | 12 weeks | 111 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Group | 35 - 55% | 1,3,5,6 |
| Assignment | Individual | 20 - 40% | 2,3,5,6 |
| Online Tests | Individual | 10 - 20% | 1,2,4,5 |
| Tutorial Exercises | Individual | 5 - 15% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Content
- Evolution of aviation
- Components of aviation, which include airlines, airports, air traffic control, aircraft manufacturers, rescue and firefighting services, and other suppliers
- Global, regional and the Australian domestic regulatory framework
- Airport functions
- Airline strategies, finance and operation
- Aircraft, technology and its impact on aviation
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.