EASA regulations require that a CRM trainer should have followed a theoretical Human Performance and Limitations (HPL) course. This course delivers the HPL elements required to meet EASA requirements for CRM trainers. This course is ideal for flight deck crew who will be CRM Trainers but did not complete an HPL course as part of their ATPL training or those who require HPL refresher training. The course is equally suitable for cabin crew who will be CRM trainers to provide the background understanding of HPL and to fulfil the EASA requirement for CRM Trainers HPL training.

This course is available as an on-demand self-paced online programme - including video modules, quizzes, course support booklet, additional resources and a final examination. On successful completion GAT will issue certification. The course completion time is approximately 12 learning hours.

Human Performance Course Program
  • Background to HPL
  • SHEL model
  • Conceptual model of human factors
  • Blood donation
  • Factors which inhibit oxygen carriage
  • Cabin pressurisation/depressurisation
  • Hypoxia
  • Hyperventilation
  • Vestibular system
  • Balance and orientation
  • Vestibular and samatogravic illusions
  • Motion sickness
  • The visual system
  • Visual illusions
  • Barotrauma
  • Alcohol
  • Drugs and self medication
  • Stress
  • Processing information
  • Attention
  • Perception
  • Memory
  • Personality, attitude and behaviour
  • Styles and characteristics
  • Interaction and factors affecting the group/team
  • Additional topics are covered in CRMT course
  • Communication
  • Workload
  • Decision making
  • Human Error
  • Sleep and Fatigue
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