Porvoo Campus
English
18.08.2025 - 22.05.2026
Ari Etelävuori
1 - 60
AVIBBA Aviation Business
0.00 cr
0.00 cr
H-5
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
Class materials, a variety of academic and media sources, articles, literature related to the topic. Materials provided by teacher.
Lecturer's own 34 years of experience in the field and visiting lecturers.
Porvoo Campus
TBD
English
International cases and versatile content.
20.10.2025 - 12.12.2025
Case exercises, an exam and a short learning analysis report.
20.10.2025 - 12.12.2025
Recognition of prior learning:
To be agreed with the teacher separately
Ari Etelävuori
15 - 50
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.
AVIBBA Aviation Business
0.00 cr
0.00 cr
H-5
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.
Porvoo Campus
English
19.08.2024 - 16.05.2025
01.05.2024 - 01.05.2024
Demonstration implementation. The course does not have tuition or classes.
Ari Etelävuori
1 - 60
AVIBBA Aviation Business
0.00 cr
0.00 cr
H-5
Materials provided by teacher.
Porvoo Campus
English
21.10.2024 - 13.12.2024
03.06.2024 - 18.10.2024
Ari Etelävuori
15 - 50
AVIBBA Aviation Business
0.00 cr
0.00 cr
H-5
Fully virtual implementation.
All necessary material is included in the Moodle.
Porvoo Campus
NOTE: The course opens 22.1.2024. Before that there is a possibility of Recognizing Prior Learning by taking an online exam which is open during week 3. If you have previously worked in such positions within aviation that you consider operational safety and risk management being something you already master, please contact me as soon as possible.
The course closes 17.5.2024. You can proceed and do the assignments, quizzes and the exam by your own pace.
English
International cases and discussions (written format in the discussion forum) between students.
15.01.2024 - 17.05.2024
Discussions (written format in the discussion forum) between students concerning the course subjects, quizzes, learning analysis report and an exam.
02.01.2024 - 05.04.2024
Possibility for an RPL - 15. - 21.1.2024
The course is open from 22.1.2024 until 17.5.2024
RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning).
Ari Etelävuori
15 - 100
The grading is based on the quizzes (can be replaced by the exam) and a learning analysis report.
AVIBBA Aviation Business
0.00 cr
5.00 cr
H-5