HELIPORT OPERATION SERVICES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
SHE257	HELIPORT OPERATION SERVICES	3	2	2	4

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Lecturer AHMET BURAK TURGUT
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Teaching students how heliport operations are carried out.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Heliport operations and security.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Students learn about the infrastructure and other equipment in heliports.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Chapter reading	Passenger Management on and about Heliport Facilities	Presentation, lecture and question & answer
2	Chapter reading	Common Reference Systems	Presentation, lecture and question & answer
3	Chapter reading	Heliport Data	Presentation, lecture and question & answer
4	Chapter reading	Physical Characteristics of Surface-level Heliports	Presentation, lecture and question & answer
5	Chapter reading	Physical Characteristics of Elevated heliports	Presentation, lecture and question & answer
6	Chapter reading	Obstacle Limitation Surfaces and Sectors	Presentation, lecture and question & answer
7	Chapter reading	Obstacle Limitation Requirements	Presentation, lecture and question & answer
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Chapter reading	Visual Aids: Indicators, Markings and Markers	Presentation, lecture and question & answer
10	Chapter reading	Visual Aids: Lights	Presentation, lecture and question & answer
11	Chapter reading	Rescue and Fire Fighting	Presentation, lecture and question & answer
12	Chapter reading	Helideck/Heliport Operational Warning(s) / Procedure(s)	Presentation, lecture and question & answer
13	Chapter reading	Helicopter VFR Operations	Presentation, lecture and question & answer
14	Chapter reading	Landing Zone Safety	Presentation, lecture and question & answer
15	Chapter reading	General Revision	Presentation, lecture and question & answer
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
ICAO Annex 14 Volume II - Heliports

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Teamwork skills				3
2	Ability to identify and solve problems in professional practice					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awareness of professional ethics and responsibility				3
2	Ability to use theoretical knowledge in practice				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to understand, adopt and apply social cultural and social responsibilities		1
2	Ability to manage a process to meet requirements			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to realize it					4
2	To be able to have knowledge about sectoral problems					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to understand and apply professional legislation					4
2	Ability to communicate in a foreign language						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to use information and communication technology tools and other professional tools and techniques					4
2	Ability to plan and implement professional processes				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to communicate effectively		1
2	Professional self-confidence skills			2

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Entrepreneurship skills			2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	14	2	28
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	2	28
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	8	1	8
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	54	0	96