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Core Module Information
Module title: Air Transport Operations
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: TSM09130
Module leader: Pavlos Arvanitis
School The Business School
Subject area group: Tourism and Intercultural Business Communication
Prerequisites

Requisites: AND Pre-requisite: Transport, airport or airline management related courses at equivalent of SCQF8. AND AND Pre-requisite: [Module TSM08111] Airport Management AND Pre-requisite: [Module TSM08117] Transport for Tourism
Description of module content:

You will acquire an in depth knowledge of the operational challenges, issues and solutions within the international air transport sector. This will be achieved through a combination of current academic theory and industry challenges. This combination of sources will provide you with a practical approach on the operational issues associated with airports, airlines and the wider sector. The importance of management capabilities and the human resource are a key element of focus to enhance employability skills and will equip you with a working knowledge of successful operational management. You will also learn about key operational activities inherent to air transport, namely passenger services, ground handling, cargo/freight and crisis management. Finally, you will be encouraged to explore future directions for air transport operations by exploring the sustainability agenda and digital innovations in a rapidly evolving sector. Through this module you will form a solid foundation for further study into Airline Strategy & Marketing and Airline Management at higher levels of study.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Analyse the composition of airport transport from an operational perspective.

LO2: Evaluate the importance of management capabilities and the human resource in air transport operations.

LO3: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of passenger services, ground handling and cargo operations.

LO4: Appraise approaches to crisis planning and continuity in air transport.

LO5: Critically evaluate the challenges and solutions associated with digital technology and sustainability in air transport operations.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Pavlos Arvanitis
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Online Guided independent study 178 Outside class activity to prepare for assessment and enhance understanding through independent research.
Face To Face Lecture 11 Lectures will cover key concepts, explain theories and explore case studies to help you understand important topics clearly.
Face To Face Tutorial 11 Tutorials will include practical activities, class and group discussion, assessment workshops and skills building exercises throughout the workshops/tutorials.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Project - Written 25 1~2 Week 6 , WORDS= 1000 words You are required to produce a profile for a future air transport manager of the future. You may select either a) Airline Operations Manager or b) Airport Operations Manager and provide a job description and person specification for the above role. These should include a description of the key characteristics, skills and attributes required for such a role in the future and provide analysis as to their importance underpinned with theory. This Project covers the first two learning outcomes of the module.
Portfolio 75 3~4~5 Exam Period , WORDS= 3000 words You are required to produce a portfolio of 3000 words examining the operational characteristics of one air transport operation from a list of cases. The portfolio comprises of a series of short patches which are produced incrementally throughout the module following tutorial activities. You will consider the composition of passenger, ground and cargo operations in relation to the chosen organisation in addition to their crisis management planning, digital capabilities and sustainability practices. Finally, you will produce a ‘wraparound’ summary which provides an overall assessment of the operational effectiveness of the chosen organisation and provide recommendations for future practice. This assessment covers the last three learning outcomes of this module.
Component 1 subtotal: 25
Component 2 subtotal: 75
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
TSM09130 Air Transport Operations
 

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