Criterion 2 – Programme Structure and Content

Criterion 2 – Programme Structure and Content

Operational Results

2.1 The specifications of the programme and all its courses are shown to be comprehensive, up-to-date, and made available and communicated to all stakeholders.

Based on the OHEC guidelines, the Bachelor of Science Aeronautics program is designed by the college and approved by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. The course focuses on outcome-based education to prepare students to face challenges across the globe. Study visits and invited talks were arranged for the students to gain real-time experience thereby correlating their classroom knowledge to improve their higher-order thinking skills to handle the real-time situation when they go for a job after the completion of the course. The teachers were also well experienced and had undergone training, workshops, and seminars to improve their skills to teach modern technologies about the aviation industry. The AR program PLOs and CLOs are focused on the betterment of students’ high-level thinking, to expand their wide opportunities and to give the best learning experience.

In order to keep the curriculum up-to-date, modern and industry oriented, experts from Aviation school and industries, Academicians, graduates and Alumni were invited.

The courses are designed and formulated based on the industry’s current expectations and requirements. The old curriculum had a narrow path for pilot studies. After having consecutive meetings and discussions with various stakeholders of the program, the academic council decided to have three major career paths for students. As a result of this the new curriculum was framed, wherein the students were given the freedom to choose their own career paths in the final year. The three new career focused majors were based on flying, other aviation jobs (such as Ground handlers, Flight operations etc.) and aviation technical English. Such changes were communicated to the stakeholders as follows:

Stakeholder	Mode of Communication
Students	Orientation
instructors	Orientation, department meetings Internship visits
Internship hosts	Hardcopy/Softcopy are sent through the interns
employer	Through Alumni
Ministry of higher education	TQF2
Flight schools	During study visits

2.2 The design of the curriculum is shown to be constructively aligned with achieving the expected learning outcomes.

The Bachelor of Science AR program curriculum is framed based on the Program Learning Outcome which is derived based on the institutional vision and mission.

The Course Learning Outcomes are based on the five major domains namely moral and ethics, knowledge and understanding, cognitive, and interpersonal skills, and numerical and information literacy skills.  The CLOs are framed in such a way that they are aligned with the PLOs. The program instructors make sure that the lesson learning outcomes are aligned with CLOs when they make their teaching plans. This is how the design of the curriculum aligned with the expected learning outcomes.

 PLOs and CLOs are focused to improve the student’s attitude, behavioural, knowledge, problem-solving skills, teamwork and coordination. Based on the student’s skills their teaching strategies are modified to improve the student’s skills in all aspects. Their skills are evaluated and improved by the formative and summative assessment methods. The teachers and academic staff created a good bonding with the stakeholders to collect their feedback and expectation in the courses. Every semester students submit their online course evaluation survey. This feedback and data are reviewed by the course coordinator to revise the CLOs and PLOs.

Course Learning Outcomes		Program Learning Outcome
Learning Outcome 1 Moral and Ethics
E1 – Aware of the value and morality, ethics, sacrifice and honesty		·     Have morals and ethics ·     Discipline in the study and life Responsibility towards oneself and society ·     Good personalities and able to express themselves appropriately
E2 – Be disciplined, punctual and responsible for oneself and society.
E3 – Respect the rules and regulations of the organization and society
E4 –  be able to analyze the impact of the aviation industry on individuals organizations and society
E5 –  having academic and professional ethics
Learning Outcomes 2 Knowledge learning outcomes
K1 – Have knowledge and understanding of key principles and theories in the content studied.		·     Have basic knowledge of mathematics and basic science including starting to learn about the basic rules of aviation, airports ·     Have additional basic knowledge of air navigation and air traffic, Aircraft structure and materials, aviation regulations ·     Professional knowledge in the aviation industry, aviation regulations and safety ·     Knowledge of various systems of the plane and human factors affecting flight ·       ·     Have knowledge and understanding of aviation accident investigation principles, and learn various systems of aircraft
K2 – Be able to analyze problem and, understand and explain aviation requirements.
K3 – Able to apply knowledge, skills and use of appropriate tools to solve problems.
K4 – Be able to analyze, design, and improve aviation management systems to meet professional requirements.
K5 – Be able to integrate knowledge in the study with knowledge in other fields. Related
Learning Outcomes 3 Cognitive skills learning outcomes
C1 – Develop concepts with careful consideration. under the sufficiency of information and systematically		Able to apply basic knowledge of human factors in aviation, flight safety Have in-depth knowledge and skills in specific professional subjects and air navigation management such as meteorology, aircraft components and systems, flight performance aircraft performance control Preparation of aviation information and airport management Have sufficient knowledge and skills for further study at a higher level
C2 – be able to solve problems with scientific processes
C3 – be able to solve complex problems in learning management Propose solutions and lead to creative solutions.
C4 – Possess intellectual leadership in creative thinking and visionary development of learning management.
Learning Outcomes 4 Interpersonal Skills and Responsibilities
I1 – Able to communicate with a wide range of people and able to converse effectively in both Thai and foreign languages		Have knowledge and skills, good human relations high responsibility, professional ethics, have a high level of English language skills and practice to take the exam and become a pilot Air Cargo Aviation Support Officer or related businesses
I2 – can provide assistance and facilitate resolving various situations in the group both in the role of leader and team member
I3 – Able to use knowledge in science to guide society on appropriate issues.
I4 – Be responsible for one’s own actions and responsible for work in the group.
Learning Outcomes 5 Numerical Analysis, Communication and Information Technology Skills
N1 – Skilled in using statistical or mathematical techniques to make creative decisions in interpretation. and suggest ways to solve problems or disputes		Be able to search for information and knowledge Able to present or communicate in English
N2 – Be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Know how to choose and use presentation styles that are suitable for different problems and audience groups.
N3 – Able to select suitable information technology and communication techniques for data collection interpreting and communicating information and with caution Be deliberate in sharing information with others. This includes interacting with other people online.
N4 – Able to produce video or infographics Without copying other people’s work and having the right copyright

2.3 The design of the curriculum is shown to include feedback from stakeholders, especially external stakeholders.

The curriculum is revised based on the comments from employers, graduates, study visit supervisors, Internship supervisors, industrial experts, and students’ feedback to fulfill the current and future expectations of the industry. The stakeholders are requested to submit the survey forms through various communication channels such as the mail and google docs.

Stakeholder

Students

instructors

Internship hosts

employer

Ministry of higher education

Flight schools

The department has already implemented the stakeholder’s suggestion during the new curriculum revision in 2020. during this curriculum revision, the AR major introduced the 3 major career elective subjects based on the stakeholder and review committee meeting suggestions. These 3 major electives focus on pilot training, aviation communication, and other aviation fields. so the students can choose their elective subjects based on their willingness to find their future career path. Also, we collected suggestions and opinions to update the curriculum for the next academic year – 2024. 

Suggestions from the stakeholders to implement the updation in the upcoming revision:

1. Incorporate the ICAO safety procedures and policies in the cargo handling subject.
2. Incorporate the more advanced detailed contents of meteorological studies in aviation metrology subject.

2.4 The contribution made by each course in achieving the expected learning outcomes is shown to be clear.

The AR program committee has the responsibility to evaluate and measure all the courses that are aligned with PLO to achieve the ELO. The course structure is framed and aligned with respect to the PLO. Also, the subjects are focused on generic and specific courses to teach the fundamental skills followed by the higher-order thinking skills in specific subjects. All these generic and specific courses have the major and minor learning outcomes to achieve the expected learning outcome.

The instructors follow these outcomes during the lesson plan preparation and assigning the tasks to the students. These outcomes are mentioned in the TQF3.

Domain	Moral and Ethical	Knowledge	Cognitive / Intellectual	Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility	Numerical and Information Literacy
Major	·     1.3. Reflective act of compliance or positive inclination toward rules, regulations and custom of the organization and society	·     2.3. Practical understanding to apply relevant knowledge, skills and tools to solve the problems ·     2.5. Integrated and applied knowledge of the major subjects and their applications to other relevant subjects	·     3.2. Effective use of scientific methodsto solve problems	·     4.2. Helpful contribution and facilitation in situational problem solving as a team leader or team member
Minor	·     1.1. Rationale and reflection based on honesty and integrity, self-sacrifice and moral or ethical choices ·     1.2. Personal appearance in terms of self-discipline and punctuality(and responsibilities for profession and society) ·     1.4. Self-perception about impact or contribution that one’s major subjects have toward people, organization and society 1.5. Reflective practice and ethical decision based on academic and professional codes of ethics	·     2.1. Sound knowledge and understanding about principles and theories of the subject(s) ·     2.2. Analytical thinking and understanding to elaborate in academic terms the requirements of aeronautics ·     2.4. Analytical understanding to help design or improve the management practice of aeronautics to meet the new regulations	·     3.1. Conceptual and systematic thinking based on available information ·     3.3. Problem solving skills that can resolve complex scenarios of learning into creative solutions ·     3.4. Creative thinking and intellectual leadership in terms of innovative and visionary teaching & learning	·     4.1. Effective communication with range of people in Thai and English ·     4.3. Contribution to the society scholarly guidance in issues related to the subject matters ·     4.4. Accountability to self-responsibility and group performance	·     5.1. Skillful use of essential tools readily available to accomplish tasks involving computers ·     5.2. Creative problem solving skills based on mathematical information or applied statistics ·     5.3. Effective verbal or written communication with appropriate use of presentation media ·     5.4. Appropriate use of information and communication technology

2.5 The curriculum to show that all its courses are logically structured, properly sequenced (progression from basic to intermediate to specialised courses), and are integrated.

• The Bachelor of Science AR program is composed of – general education, major courses, required courses, and professional elective subjects.
• The B.Sc. AR program study plan requires 8 semesters.
• Each study year plan integrates general education with major and required courses properly sequenced from introduction as basic knowledge to reinforcement and mastery as a specialized aviation program.
• The first-year study plan offered general education courses to cultivate the skill for global citizens and introductory science courses.
• The second and third-year study plan offers general education for enhancing lifelong learning, core and required aeronautics courses that cover the performance and technical aspects of flying.
• The fourth-year term 1 offers three different professional group electives for the students to choose their own career path.
• Term 2 offers internship training for the students wherein they were allowed to get trained in the industry in order to gain real-time experience.
• In addition to this, the program also helps the students to develop their 21^st-century skills through various activities throughout their four years study program inside the college describe what the program has done with respect to this criterion.

2.6 The curriculum to have option(s) for students to pursue major and/or minor specialisations.

The Bachelor of Science AR program offers six credits for free elective courses. The students can choose any courses available in the college. The old curriculum was framed mainly for the pilot career. In order to provide wider opportunities for the students, the new curriculum was designed in such a way that the students can choose any one of the three professional elective groups in their final year. The three streams were the flying group, the other Aviation jobs group and the Aviation English group. The students who wish to become a pilot can proceed with the pilot stream if they qualify for the Medical Class 1 exam. If not, they can opt for the other Aviation job group so that they can still work in the Aviation industry once they graduate. The students who are interested in Aviation Technical English Group can opt for that so that they can also work with Airport and Airline jobs mainly related to communication in Technical English.

2.7 The programme to show that its curriculum is reviewed periodically following an established procedure and that it remains up-to-date and relevant to industry.

System and Mechanism

1. The curriculum or program designates a plan for the new curriculum or program development or revision of the current curriculum.
2. The curriculum or program organizes assessments of achievement based on the objectives of the current curriculum.
3. The curriculum or program takes the results of the achievement assessment based on the objectives of the current curriculum and information survey from those involved with the program or stakeholders such as entrepreneurs, graduates, professional organizations, graduate users, etc. and global and economic trends in society including opportunities and threats into the considerations of new curriculum or program development or revision current curriculum.
4. The curriculum or program approves and appoints the committee those who come either from inside or outside the college to develop, design/update the curriculum according to the criteria of the College.
5. The appointed committee develops or improves the curriculum according to the philosophy, objectives, structure and course content of the curriculum and curriculum standards criteria and manages to be a curriculum document.
6. The appointed committee develops or improves the curriculum according to curriculum standards criteria.
7. The committee conducts the public hearing meeting to review the draft revised/improved curriculum prior to submission to the faculty for approval.
8. The committee proposes the draft revised/developed curriculum to the faculty for approval.
9. The faculty submits and presents the draft revised/developed curriculum to the College Academic Council for approval.
10. The College Academic Council submits and presents the draft revised/developed curriculum to the College Council for approval.
11. The curriculum can be implemented after the College Council’s approval.
12. The College submits to the Office of Higher Education Commission for acknowledgement of the curriculum.

Assessment of the Process

1. During the study visit to Bangkok Flight Services, the stakeholders suggested that it is better if the students learn more about Air cargo documentation, especially the airway bill and dangerous goods handling regulations.
2. During the program committee meeting, the lecturers were advised to teach recent technological advancements related to aviation industry. 

Improvement

As per the suggestions from the stakeholders,

1. Aj. Praveen had planned to implement the teach about airway bill in a detailed manner. Also, he had decided to teach the dangerous good regulations in the Cargo handling subject.
2. Aj. Mari had planned to implement the teach about Innovations in passenger service in the Aeronautical Industrial Innovation subject.

Result:

The students who had got the internship in the cargo department and passenger services performed well in terms of cargo documentation & dangerous goods and passenger services. This is learned from the interns and the supervisors.