Human Factors Courses for Aviation

& High-Risk Industries

Southpac Aerospace provides Human Factors training for aviation, safety-critical and high-risk industry professionals.

Human factors play a critical role in aviation safety and performance. Understanding how people interact with systems, procedures, environments and each other can help organisations reduce risk, strengthen communication and make better operational decisions.

Southpac Aerospace provides practical Human Factors training for the aviation industry, designed for maintenance personnel, operational teams, managers and leaders. Our courses explore the factors that influence human performance, including fatigue, communication, situational awareness, decision making, error, organisational culture and the conditions in which people work.

Our training is aligned with CASA Part 145 and EASA Part-145 Human Factors training requirements, and can be delivered as face-to-face classroom training, virtual classroom training, and flexible online learning.

Australian RTO 32353 | Aviation-specific training provider | Nationally recognised training | ISO 9001:2015 certified |Australian RTO 32353 | Aviation-specific training provider | Nationally recognised training | ISO 9001:2015 certified |

Compare Human Factors & HOP Courses

Use the table below to compare Southpac Aerospace’s Human Factor & HOP options by audience, delivery method, outcome and operational focus. For tailored advice, contact Southpac to discuss the right course for your organisation.

Course Best for Delivery Outcome / Recognition Key topics
Human Factors for Aviation Maintenance — 2 Day LAMEs, AMEs, maintenance personnel, quality managers and safety managers In-house private group training only Initial Human Factors training for aviation maintenance personnel Human performance, error and violations, fatigue, communication, situational awareness, safety culture
Human Factors for Aviation Maintenance — Online Aircraft maintenance personnel needing flexible Human Factors training Online, self-paced Online initial Human Factors training for maintenance environments Human performance limitations, decision making, communication, situational awareness, fatigue and maintenance risk
Aviation Maintenance Human Factors Refresher Personnel who have already completed initial Part 145 Human Factors training In-house private group training only Refresher Human Factors training Human Factors review, recent examples, error management, fatigue, communication and safety behaviours
Human Factors for Managers Course Managers, supervisors and leaders in aviation or high-risk workplaces In-house private group training only Human Factors awareness for managers and decision makers Organisational performance, leadership, human error, safety culture, communication and workplace systems
Human Factors Facilitators | Train the Trainer Trainers, facilitators and organisations developing internal Human Factors capability In-house private group training only Human Factors facilitation and internal training capability Adult learning, facilitation, Human Factors concepts, scenario-based learning and learner engagement
HOP Fundamentals Online Course Managers, safety personnel, operational teams and individuals new to HOP Online, self-paced Foundational Human and Organisational Performance knowledge HOP principles, systems thinking, learning from work, context of work and operational capacity
HOP Fundamentals 1 Day Course Quality, Operations, Business & Safety Managers Regularly scheduled face-to-face and virtual course dates Introductory HOP training HOP principles, safety paradigms, systems thinking, worker expertise and organisational learning
HOP & Learning Teams 3 Day Course Quality, Operations, Business & Safety Managers Regularly scheduled face-to-face and virtual course dates Practical HOP application at organisational level HOP foundations, operational learning, Learning Teams practice,  operational improvement

Which Human Factors course do I need?

Choosing the right Human Factors course depends on your role, industry, regulatory environment and whether you need individual training or in-house delivery for a team.

If you need…

Recommended course

You work in aviation maintenance and need facilitated initial Human Factors training. It is suited to LAMEs, AMEs, maintenance personnel, quality managers, safety managers and operational maintenance staff.

Human Factors for Aviation Maintenance

(2 Day)

You need flexible, self-paced Human Factors training for aviation maintenance. It is suited to aircraft maintenance personnel who need to complete training online and at their own pace.

Human Factors for Aviation Maintenance

(Online)

You have already completed initial Human Factors training and need to maintain currency, revisit key concepts or support ongoing Part 145 training expectations.

Aviation Maintenance Human Factors
(Refresher)

You are a manager, supervisor or leader who needs to understand how people, systems, procedures and organisational conditions influence safety and performance.

Human Factors for
Managers

Your organisation wants to build internal Human Factors training capability. It is suited to trainers, facilitators, safety personnel and leaders responsible for delivering or supporting Human Factors programs.

Human Factors Facilitators |
Train the Trainer

You want a flexible introduction to Human and Organisational Performance. It is suitable for managers, operations teams, quality personnel, safety personnel and individuals new to HOP.

HOP Fundamentals
Online

You want a facilitated introduction to HOP principles, terminology and practical application. It is suited to teams and individuals who want to explore HOP in a live learning environment.

HOP Fundamentals
– 1 Day

Your organisation wants to apply HOP more deeply. It is suitable for teams that want to use Learning Teams, understand work as done and build stronger organisational learning capability.

HOP & Learning Teams
– 3 Day

Still unsure which course is right for your team? Contact Southpac Aerospace and we’ll help you identify the most suitable aerodrome training pathway based on your organisation, staff roles and operational requirements.

Who Are These Courses For?

Southpac’s Human Factors and HOP courses are suitable for:

  • Aviation maintenance personnel
  • LAMEs and AMEs
  • Quality and safety managers
  • Maintenance and engineering managers
  • Aviation managers and supervisors
  • Ground operations teams
  • General aviation personnel
  • Human Factors facilitators
  • Workplace trainers
  • Safety, quality and compliance personnel
  • High-risk and high-reliability industry teams
  • Organisations building internal Human Factors capability

Human Factors Skills Covered

Southpac’s Human Factors courses help participants build practical knowledge in areas such as:

  • Human performance and limitations
  • Error and violation management
  • Decision making
  • Communication
  • Situational awareness
  • Fatigue and stress
  • Distraction and workload
  • Safety culture
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership and organisational influence
  • Systems thinking
  • Human and Organisational Performance
  • Learning Teams
  • Practical safety improvement

Human Factors courses offered by Southpac Aerospace

Maintenance personnel use the knowledge gained in the 2-day Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance course when maintaining an aircraft.

Human Factors for Aviation Maintenance — 2 Day

Develop practical Human Factors knowledge for aviation maintenance teams working in Part 145 and safety-critical environments.

Complete the Human Factors for Aviation Maintenance online course with Southpac Aerospace

Human Factors for Aviation Maintenance — Online

Complete aviation maintenance Human Factors training online through flexible, self-paced learning.

Maintenance personnel use the knowledge gained in the 2-day Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance course when maintaining an aircraft.

Aviation Maintenance Human Factors — Refresher

Refresh Human Factors knowledge and maintain awareness of key non-technical skills for aviation maintenance environments.

A group of business managers enjoy learning their leadership style with Southpac's Human Factors for Managers Live & Virtual course.

Human Factors for Managers Course

Help managers understand how people, systems and organisational conditions influence safety and performance.

Southpac Aerospace can deliver the 4 units of competency required for the Aerodrome Works Safety Officer Skillset

Human Factors Facilitators | Train the Trainer

Build internal capability to facilitate Human Factors training and support workplace learning.

A man in a warehouse engaged with a laptop, emphasizing online education in Human & Organisational Performance basics.

HOP Fundamentals Online Course

Learn the foundations of Human and Organisational Performance through flexible online learning.

Southpac's HOP Fundamentals 1 Day Course Introduces you to Human & Organisational Performance

HOP Fundamentals 1 Day Course

Develop a practical understanding of HOP principles, terminology and safety thinking in a facilitated course.

3-Day HOP & Learning Teams Course - The comprehensive guide to begin HOP in your organisation

HOP & Learning Teams 3 Day Course

Learn how to apply HOP principles and Learning Teams to improve organisational safety and performance.

CASA Part 145 and Aviation Maintenance Human Factors

Human Factors training is important for aviation maintenance organisations because maintenance work is complex, time-sensitive and safety critical. Southpac’s aviation maintenance Human Factors training is designed for Part 145 environments and supports the development of non-technical skills such as communication, situational awareness, decision making, fatigue awareness and error management.

Organisations should confirm their training requirements against applicable CASA requirements, their approval conditions, internal procedures and workforce responsibilities.

Southpac Aerospace provides nationally recognised training provided by our highly trained and engaged facilitators on all things aviation.

Other Human Factors Courses from Southpac

General Aviation Introduction to Human Factors

This course is tailored to organisations that operate outside a Part 145 maintenance environment but still need practical Human Factors awareness for aviation personnel.

Best for: General aviation personnel and organisations outside Part 145 environments.

Ground Operations Introduction to Human Factors

This course is designed for teams working in ground operations, airside activities or operational support roles where communication, teamwork, situational awareness and fatigue can affect safety.

Best for: Ground operations, airside and operational support teams.

What participants say about Southpac’s Human Factor courses

Why Choose Southpac Aerospace?

Nationally Recognised Training

Southpac Aerospace is an Australian Registered Training Organisation, RTO 32353, delivering aviation-specific and nationally recognised training for individuals and organisations.

Aviation Specific

Southpac’s Human Factors courses are designed for practical workplace application. Training is delivered by experienced facilitators who understand aviation, maintenance, safety, quality, compliance and high-risk operational environments.

Virtual and Face-to-Face Delivery

Southpac offers flexible delivery options, including online learning, face-to-face courses, live virtual training and tailored in-house programs for organisations.

Human Factors FAQs

Southpac offers Human Factors and HOP courses covering aviation maintenance, online Human Factors training, Human Factors for managers, Human Factors facilitators, general aviation, ground operations, HOP Fundamentals and HOP & Learning Teams.

The Human Factors for Aviation Maintenance 2-Day Course is suitable for maintenance personnel who need facilitated initial training. The online version is suitable for personnel who need flexible, self-paced training.

Yes. Southpac offers Human Factors for Aviation Maintenance Online, and HOP Fundamentals Online is available through HOPLAB.

Yes. Southpac can deliver selected Human Factors courses in-house for aviation and high-risk industry organisations. In-house delivery can be tailored to the organisation’s operational environment and workforce needs.

Human Factors focuses on how people interact with systems, tools, procedures, environments and other people. HOP focuses on understanding how work is actually done and improving organisational systems to support better performance.

Human Factors for Managers is suited to managers, supervisors and leaders who need to understand how organisational conditions, human performance and leadership decisions affect safety and operational outcomes.

This course is suited to trainers, facilitators, safety personnel and organisations that want to build internal Human Factors training capability.

Yes. Southpac’s Human Factors and HOP courses are relevant to aviation, safety-critical and other high-risk or high-reliability industries.

Topics include human performance, error and violations, fatigue, stress, communication, situational awareness, decision making, safety culture, teamwork and organisational influences.

The right course depends on your role, industry, current experience, regulatory environment and preferred delivery method. Southpac can help recommend a suitable course or in-house training pathway for your team.

Find the Right Human Factors Training

Build safer, more reliable and more effective teams with Human Factors and HOP training from Southpac Aerospace. Whether you need online training, facilitated workshops, in-house delivery or a customised Human Factors program, Southpac can help you choose the right course.