Ground Services and Aviation Safety is a module selected from the Specialist Diploma in Aviation Management and Services. It enables participants to acquire new skills or deepen relevant skills without the need to pursue a full specialist diploma. As this is a stackable course, participants may choose to complete the remaining modules within the validity period, of two years, to be awarded the full Specialist Diploma qualification.
This module discusses two critical domains in aviation management. Under aviation safety, participants will be trained in risk assessment. They will also learn how risk assessment plays an integral part in a safety management system.
The second area of focus for the module is ground service. Participants will be introduced to the processes and resources needed to facilitate the movement of people through the air transport system. The module also covers encompassing security frameworks and exceptional handling processes.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the module, participants will be able to:
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Describe a safety management system and implement relevant risk management measures
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Analyse incidents to identify the root cause and contributory factors
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Describe the passenger facilitation process and resources required
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Describe ways special situations are handled, along with the requisite resources needed
Entry Requirement
Applicants should have a relevant (Engineering or Hospitality) diploma or degree. Applicants should preferably also have at least two years of relevant working experience.
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on evidence of at least five years of relevant working experience or supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted will have to go through an interview and/or entrance test. The polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.
Certification
Participants will be awarded the Certificate of Completion by Republic Polytechnic upon completing the module.
Fees for Jan 2023 intake
| Full Course Fees (with GST) |
Singapore Citizens aged 39 & below |
Singapore Citizens aged 40 & above |
Singapore PR |
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens |
SME-sponsored Singapore PR |
| $629.16 |
$188.75 |
$62.92 |
$188.75 |
$71.15 |
$71.15 |
Fees for Apr to Oct 2023 intakes
| Full Course Fees (with GST) |
Singapore Citizens aged 39 & below |
Singapore Citizens aged 40 & above |
Singapore PR |
SME-sponsored Singapore Citizens |
SME-sponsored Singapore PR |
| $644.76 |
$188.75 |
$62.92 |
$193.43 |
$71.15 |
$74.03 |
Notes:
- Payment may be made using SkillsFuture Credit.
- Fees reflected are inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST). In line with the government fee freeze directive from 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2023, the fees in 2023 for Singapore Citizen will remain the same as 2022. RP will absorb the additional 1% GST for Singapore Citizen in 2023 only.
Republic Polytechnic reserves the right to make changes to the course fee and application closing dates without prior notice. The commencement of each course is subject to sufficient number of participants.
All information is accurate at time of publishing.