Safety and Risk Management in Aviation Business - AVI003AS2AE - Opinto-opas

Safety and Risk Management in Aviation Business, 5 cr - AVI003AS2AE

Upcoming implementations

Safety and Risk Management in Aviation Business AVI003AS2AE-3006 18.08.2025-22.05.2026 5 op (DEMO, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

DEMO
EXAM

This is a Recognition of prior learning implementation for Safety and Risk Management in Aviation Business course

Learning material and recommended literature

N/A

Working life connections

Requires previous work life experience in suitable positions.

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

Only one try of the RPL exam. The exam will be open for the duration of the course during semesters (18.08.2025 22.05.2026).

Teaching language

English

Internationality

The topic itself is international.

Timing

18.08.2025 - 22.05.2026

Learning assignments

This is a demo/RPL implementation. Only the RPL exam

Enrollment

02.06.2025 - 15.08.2025

Content scheduling

The exam will be open for the duration of the course during semesters (18.08.2025 22.05.2026).
Groups
- DEMO
- ABE2PC2_OP
Alternative learning methods

The equivalent contact course.

Teachers

Ari Etelävuori

Seats

1 - 60

Further information

Exam result. Minimum score for passing the course is 50%

Degree Programme

AVIBBA Aviation Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Safety and Risk Management in Aviation Business AVI003AS2AE-3007 20.10.2025-12.12.2025 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This course will provide participants with a basic knowledge of aviation safety regulatory framework, basic SMS (Safety Management System) concepts and aviation risk management. Attendees will understand the responsibilities and processes concerning the safety of commercial flight operations.

Topics covered include e.g. human factors, human error, safety culture, SMS requirements, SMS policy, organizational structure and responsibilities, Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance and Safety Promotion.

The course can be recommended for persons planning on working almost in any role within aviation industry.

Learning objectives
Upon completion of the course, the student:
• is familiar with aviation safety regulatory framework
• recognizes the distinctive features of safety, security and quality in aviation
• is familiar with the basic elements of aviation safety management system
• understands the basic principles of aviation risk management

Contents
• Evolution of threats in aviation
• Basic safety regulations guiding the operations of European airlines
• Introduction to safety, security and quality in aviation
• Aviation safety management system(s)
• Risk management in airline flight operations

Execution methods
The learning goals of this course can be reached in the following way
• Lectures and related assignments as full-time studies
• Recognition of a student's prior learning.

Teacher responsible
Ari Etelävuori

Starting level and linkage with other courses
No previous studies needed and no binding connections to other courses

Learning material and recommended literature

Class materials, a variety of academic and media sources, articles, literature related to the topic. Materials provided by teacher.

Working life connections

Lecturer's own 34 years of experience in the field and visiting lecturers.

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

TBD

Teaching language

English

Internationality

International cases and versatile content.

Timing

20.10.2025 - 12.12.2025

Learning assignments

Case exercises, an exam and a short learning analysis report.

Enrollment

02.06.2025 - 17.10.2025

Content scheduling

20.10.2025 - 12.12.2025
Groups
- CONTACT
- ABE3PCAVI
- EXCH
Alternative learning methods

Recognition of prior learning:
To be agreed with the teacher separately

Teachers

Ari Etelävuori

Seats

15 - 50

Further information

Assessment criteria - grade 1
The students understanding of key concepts concerning specific regulatory framework, aviation safety and risk management is limited. Student’s attitude towards learning through participation in teamwork and conducting assignments, is below average. Student`s capability to analyze basic causalities in aviation safety and risk management is limited.

Assessment criteria - grade 3
The student has good understanding of key concepts concerning specific regulatory framework, aviation safety and risk management. Student has a good attitude towards learning through participation in teamwork and conducting assignments. S/he has a good self- and group critical thinking. Student can objectively analyze basic causalities in aviation safety and risk management.

Assessment criteria - grade 5
The student has excellent understanding of key concepts concerning specific regulatory framework, aviation safety and risk management. Student has an excellent attitude towards learning through self-initiative and continuous and supportive participation in teamwork and in conducting assignments. Student has an excellent ability to analyze basic causalities in aviation safety and risk management.

Degree Programme

AVIBBA Aviation Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Safety and Risk Management in Aviation Business AVI003AS2AE-3008 12.01.2026-15.05.2026 5 op (AVOINAMK, ...) +-
Learning material and recommended literature

Materials provided by teacher.

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

12.01.2026 - 15.05.2026
Groups
- AVOINAMK
- CAMPUSONLINE
- ABE2PC2_OP
- VIRTUAL
- INSTRUCTED
Teachers

Ari Etelävuori

Seats

15 - 100

Degree Programme

AVIBBA Aviation Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

5.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
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Current implementations

No ongoing implementations yet.

Past implementations

Safety and Risk Management in Aviation Business AVI003AS2AE-3004 19.08.2024-16.05.2025 5 op (DEMO, ...) +-
Teaching methods and instruction

This is a demonstration or DEMO-implementation for students who already have the knowledge and skills taught on the course. The course does not have tuition or classes.

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

19.08.2024 - 16.05.2025

Enrollment

01.05.2024 - 01.05.2024
Groups
- DEMO
- ABE2PC2_OP
Alternative learning methods

Demonstration implementation. The course does not have tuition or classes.

Teachers

Ari Etelävuori

Seats

1 - 60

Degree Programme

AVIBBA Aviation Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5
Safety and Risk Management in Aviation Business AVI003AS2AE-3005 21.10.2024-13.12.2024 5 op (CONTACT, ...) +-
Learning material and recommended literature

Materials provided by teacher.

Campus

Porvoo Campus

Teaching language

English

Timing

21.10.2024 - 13.12.2024

Enrollment

03.06.2024 - 18.10.2024
Groups
- CONTACT
- ABE3PCAVI
- EXCH
Teachers

Ari Etelävuori

Seats

15 - 50

Degree Programme

AVIBBA Aviation Business

R&D proportion

0.00 cr

Virtual proportion

0.00 cr

Evaluation scale

H-5

Upon completion of the course, the student:

- is familiar with aviation safety regulatory framework
- recognizes the distinctive features of safety, security and quality in aviation
- is familiar with the basic elements of aviation safety management system
- understands the basic principles of aviation risk management

- Evolution of threats in aviation
- Basic safety regulations guiding the operations of European airlines
- Introduction to safety, security and quality in aviation
- Aviation safety management system(s)
- Risk management in airline flight operations

- RPL for experienced professionals as exam.

- For basic students an exam and self reflection.
- Methods include powerpoint lectures, movies, practical exercises, kahoot quarterly quiz, visitors

Materials provided by teacher.

This course will provide participants with a basic knowledge of aviation safety regulatory framework, basic SMS (Safety Management System) concepts and aviation risk management. Attendees will also understand the responsibilities and processes concerning the safety of commercial flight operations and the impact of those on the surrounding ecosystem. The course can be recommended for persons planning on working almost in any role within aviation industry. The aim is to improve participants understanding of aviation safety, the significance of managerial decisions and every individual`s role in building the safety culture.

When the implementation type of the course is contact, online or blended it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25%, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50%, the course is failed.

Teaching methods and instructions

- Assignment instructions
- Team coaching & guiding
- Practical examples
- Feedback
- Inquiry learning
- Assignments
- Video
- Q&A sessions

No previous knowledge about the aviation needed.

When the implementation type of the course is CONTACT, ONLINE or BLENDED it is required that the student is present during those teaching hours that are marked in the study schedule. If you are absent more than 25 %, your grade will be lowered by one. If you are absent more than 50 %, the course is failed.

The students understanding of key concepts concerning specific regulatory framework, aviation safety and risk management is limited. Student’s attitude towards learning through participation in teamwork and conducting assignments, is below average. Student`s capability to analyze basic causalities in aviation safety and risk management is limited.

The student has good understanding of key concepts concerning specific regulatory framework, aviation safety and risk management. Student has a good attitude towards learning through participation in teamwork and conducting assignments. S/he has a good self- and group critical thinking. Student can objectively analyze basic causalities in aviation safety and risk management.

The student has excellent understanding of key concepts concerning specific regulatory framework, aviation safety and risk management. Student has an excellent attitude towards learning through self-initiative and continuous and supportive participation in teamwork and in conducting assignments. Student has an excellent ability to analyze basic causalities in aviation safety and risk management.