Course Overview

Course Title: Advanced Accident Investigation
Credit Points: 12
Nominal Hours:
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Jose Silva
Course Coordinator Phone:
Course Coordinator Email: jose.silva@rmit.edu.au
Course Summary

In this course you will learn advanced aspects of complex aircraft accident investigations involving contemporary transport systems, with an emphasis on aircraft accident investigations. Throughout this course, you will be exposed to a range of theoretical concepts and practical tools which cover the technical applications of an investigation process from a multidisciplinary and holistic perspective to allow you to deepen your competencies and skills as a Transport Safety Investigator (TSI).

You will advance your knowledge around fundamental on-site applications relating to site and wreckage evidence collection, as well as survivability and crashworthiness considerations resulting from the accident investigation process.

You will learn how to collect and analyse evidence to investigate the failure of structural parts, propulsion systems, and performance degradation of vehicles.

The course will also include specialised knowledge on in-flight breakups, mid-air collisions and helicopters.

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