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HFACS Methodology in Human Causes Course

Online course of 300 hours in HFACS methodology for human causes. 6 modules covering ICAO Annex 19 (Safety Management), ICAO Doc 9859 (Safety Management Manual) and NVivo. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain Reason's model and the classification of human error.

02

Describe the levels and categories of the HFACS taxonomy.

03

Apply sector-specific HFACS adaptations to different transport modes.

04

Code incidents with HFACS in a systematic way.

05

Measure inter-coder reliability using statistical indices.

06

Turn analysis results into preventive measures.

07

Carry out a complete HFACS analysis of an accident.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Human factors specialist who wants to specialise in the HFACS Methodology in Human Causes.
  • Operational safety analyst who wants to specialise in the HFACS Methodology in Human Causes.
  • Accident investigator who wants to specialise in the HFACS Methodology in Human Causes.
  • SMS manager who wants to specialise in the HFACS Methodology in Human Causes.
  • Occupational risk prevention technician who wants to specialise in the HFACS Methodology in Human Causes.
  • Safety culture consultant who wants to specialise in the HFACS Methodology in Human Causes.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter aviation.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ICAO Annex 19 (Safety Management)
  • ICAO Doc 9859 (Safety Management Manual)
  • ICAO Doc 9683 (Human Factors Training Manual)
  • Regulation (EU) 376/2014 (occurrence reporting)
  • ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety)
  • ISO 6385 (ergonomic principles)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Error taxonomies: slips, lapses and mistakes
  2. 1.2Routine and exceptional violations
  3. 1.3Reason's Swiss cheese model
  4. 1.4Active failures and latent conditions
  5. 1.5SHELL model of human factors
  6. 1.6Human performance: attention and workload
  7. 1.7Fatigue and circadian rhythms
  8. 1.8Endsley's situation awareness
  9. 1.9Just culture and learning
  10. 1.10Case study: reading an accident through the Swiss cheese model
  1. 2.1Origins in the US Navy: Shappell and Wiegmann
  2. 2.2Level 1: unsafe acts
  3. 2.3Level 2: preconditions for unsafe acts
  4. 2.4Level 3: unsafe supervision
  5. 2.5Level 4: organisational influences
  6. 2.6Categories and subcategories
  7. 2.7Nanocodes and coding guides
  8. 2.8Differences from other taxonomies
  9. 2.9Limitations and criticism of the method
  10. 2.10Workshop: coding an aviation case
  1. 3.1HFACS-ME for maintenance
  2. 3.2HFACS-MA in maritime
  3. 3.3HFACS in rail and RR
  4. 3.4HFACS in mining and construction
  5. 3.5HFACS in healthcare and processes
  6. 3.6DoD HFACS 8.0 version
  7. 3.7Additional level of external influences
  8. 3.8Adaptation to autonomous vehicles
  9. 3.9Selecting the appropriate variant
  10. 3.10Practice: analysing a rail incident with HFACS
  1. 4.1Data sources: reports, interviews and records
  2. 4.2Expert coding protocol
  3. 4.3Inter-coder reliability: Cohen's kappa
  4. 4.4Coder training
  5. 4.5Handling ambiguous cases
  6. 4.6Databases of coded incidents
  7. 4.7Statistical analysis of frequencies
  8. 4.8Associations between levels: chi-square and odds ratio
  9. 4.9Software and coding sheets
  10. 4.10Lab: calculating inter-coder reliability
  1. 5.1Identifying organisational trends
  2. 5.2HFIX intervention matrices
  3. 5.3CRM and TEM training
  4. 5.4Designing procedures and checklists
  5. 5.5Supervision improvements
  6. 5.6Integration with the SMS
  7. 5.7Leading indicators
  8. 5.8Communicating results to management
  9. 5.9Evaluating the effectiveness of measures
  10. 5.10Case study: intervention plan following an HFACS analysis
  1. 6.1Selecting a set of incidents
  2. 6.2Collecting reports
  3. 6.3Choosing the HFACS variant
  4. 6.4Coding the cases
  5. 6.5Reliability analysis
  6. 6.6Statistical analysis of results
  7. 6.7Proposing interventions
  8. 6.8Monitoring plan
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is NVivo, IBM SPSS, R, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Test cases are studied using real procedures for coding accident reports, inter-coder reliability studies and cause-analysis workshops. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring:faculty with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with ciber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Selection of a set of incidents

Explain Reason's model and the classification of human error.

Collection of reports

Describe the levels and categories of the HFACS taxonomy.

Choice of HFACS variant

Apply sector-specific HFACS adaptations to different transport modes.

Coding of the cases

Code incidents with HFACS in a systematic way.

Reliability analysis

Measure inter-coder reliability using statistical indices.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Human factors specialistOperational safety analystAccident investigatorSMS managerOccupational risk prevention technicianSafety culture consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish-language proficiency to follow technical regulations.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.

You work with NVivo, IBM SPSS, R and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor points out the free alternative where one exists.

An in-house SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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