Human performance and limitations course
Fully EASA, ICAO, CAA , FAA and CASA compliant!
Duration: 1 day or 8 hours
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HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS COURSE
This human performance and limitations course / HPL course is suitable for both pilots and cabin crew. Human performance and limitations/HPL training is an essential part of flight safety. Human performance is defined as “the human capabilities and limitations which have an impact on safety and efficiency of aeronautical operators”.
Note that, for a cabin crew member to become a certified CRM instructor, a supplemental course in human performance and limitations is EASA requirement in order to achieve CRM instructor certification. The HPL course is designed specifically for cabin crew CRM instructors.
It is also suitable for pilot CRM instructors who have not completed a HPL course as part of the ATPL training.
During the course we cover various aspects of the basic functions of the human body, the brain and other systems that are crucial to maintain situational awareness and stay alive in the artificial environment at higher altitudes. We present the rather complicated and technical contents in an interactive and simple manner.
The human performance and limitations course is usually delivered as a live, online course in a virtual classroom. Ideally, it is to be taken along with our 5-day CRM instructor course to ensure full coverage of the syllabus. Due to the flexible nature of online training timings will arranged accordingly.
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COURSE PROGRAMME
Module 1:
Welcome and introduction. Course objectives and definitions. HPL and accident statistics
Module 2:
Human respiratory and circulatory systems
Module 3:
Vision and hearing. Anatomy of the eye and ear
Module 4:
Flight physiology. The atmosphere and gas laws. Hypoxia, TUC and DCS
Module 5:
Spatial disorientation and sensory illusions. The vestibular system, vestibular illusions, acceleration and G-forces.
Module 6:
Health and hygiene. Components of nutrition, metabolism, drugs and alcohol. The nervous system. Summary and feedback of essential learning points.
Note: the following additional HPL topics are covered during our 5-day CRM instructor course:
- Personality
- Flight deck management
- Workload and stress
- Decision making
- Human error
- Sleep and fatigue
- Human information processing
