Overview
What you will study
The close relationship that has existed with the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) since the first course ran in 1977, has been enhanced since 2004 by collaboration with the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) as well as organisations including BFU Germany, Kent Police College, Rolls-Royce and Airbus.
The Aircraft Accident Investigation course offered by Cranfield University also features major case studies together with practical exercises including a week-long investigation simulation, powerplants investigation workshop with Rolls-Royce and an investigation management exercise. Visits to the Air Accidents Investigation Branch, Military Aircraft Accident Investigation Branch and QinetiQ at Farnborough are also included.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Legislation and Regulation
- Appraisal of the Accident Site
- Disaster Response
- Recovery of Wreckage
- Collection of Evidence
- Accident Photography
- Hazards Management on Site
- Wreckage Recovery
- Interviewing Techniques
- Structures and Crashworthiness
- Human Factors for Investigators
- Media Management
- Accident Pathology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Occupational Health and Safety View 31 other Short Courses in Occupational Health and Safety in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- No requirements needed.
Tuition Fee
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International
12130 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12130 GBP for the full programme during 2 months. -
National
12130 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12130 GBP for the full programme during 2 months.
Living costs for Cranfield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.