Human Performance and Limitations Course

Next available course

Start date: 16/08/2024
End date: 16/08/2024
Venue: Via Zoom
Price(no VAT is added): 249 €
Availability:

6 in stock

Course overview

Are you a cabin crew member needing to complete an HPL course to meet the EASA requirement for CRM Trainers? Or a pilot who wants to become a CRM trainer but did not take a Human Performance and Limitations course as part of your ATPL training?

EASA requires a supplementary course in Human Performance and Limitations for cabin crew members aspiring to obtain CRM instructor certification and for pilots who did not cover HPL during their ATPL.

This 1-day HPL course delivers all the essential HPL elements required by EASA for CRM trainers, ensuring you meet regulations. 

The course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of human performance, human factors, and flight psychology. We structure our course content to simplify complex concepts, making compliance straightforward and achievable.

Our HPL course is delivered through a blend of self-study and live online sessions with our experienced CRM trainers. You will get access to a detailed course booklet filled with essential information, questions, and more. You will also engage with instructors in interactive online sessions that make learning engaging and motivating. This flexible approach allows you to prepare at your own pace and convenience.

Upon successful completion, NaviMinds will issue a certification. The course encompasses approximately 12 learning hours.

Our course fully complies with all EASA requirements for HPL training.

Download the course programme (PDF)

Included in the course:

Pre-study materials covering some of the most relevant topics 

Human Performance and Limitations manual edition I (delivered digitally)

Lesson plans for each topic (delivered digitally)

Student handouts (delivered digitally)

PowerPoint presentations (delivered digitally)

Certification for completed HPL course

Full HPL syllabus

What you'll learn:

Understand and comprehend human limitation and its impact on flight safety

Dive into the psychological aspects that influence flight crew performance.

Explore the intricate dynamics between human abilities and aviation operations.

Gain a thorough understanding of the physiological and psychological factors affecting performance.

Fulfil the EASA requirement for flight crew CRM trainers (cf. HPL course)

Course program

Human Factors

  • Mental state
  • Emotional state
  • Physical state
  • Human capabilities
  • Human limitations
  • Human-machine interface
  • Environmental conditions

Aviation physiology

  • Altitude physiology
  • Respiration and circulation
  • Vision and spatial orientation
  • Heat and cold stress
  • G-forces and acceleration
  • Fatigue and stress
  • Fitness and nutrition
  • Substance abuse

Flight psychology

  • Attention and vigilance
  • Decision-making
  • Situational awareness
  • Workload management
  • Communication
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Airmanship
  • Stress management

FAQ

EASA AMC1 ORO.FC.115 requires a CRM trainer to receive Human Performance and Limitations (HPL) instruction. While flight crew usually fulfil this requirement by the HPL examination in ATPL training, it is usually the opposite for cabin crew.

A Human Performance and Limitations course is relevant for cabin crew who are or will be CRM trainers to provide the necessary understanding of HPL and fulfil the EASA requirement for CRM trainers. The course is also highly suitable for flight deck crew who will be CRM trainers but have not completed an HPL examination or require HPL refresher training.

NaviMinds makes it easier for you to meet these requirements. When you book a CRMT core course with us, you can seamlessly integrate it with our Human Performance and Limitations course for a discounted rate.

Our HPL course is thorough and designed to help you meet EASA’s standards for CRM trainers. We ensure that all topics are covered in detail and that the course content fully adheres to all EASA requirements for HPL training.

Combining these courses gives you a more in-depth and engaging learning experience. This dual course is perfect for those who want to boost their training skills and get certified faster.

Contact us today to learn more about this integrated training pathway!

 

To achieve CRM instructor certification, EASA requires a flight crew CRM trainer to receive Human Performance and Limitations training.

“A flight crew CRM trainer should:

(i) have adequate knowledge of human performance and limitations (HPL), whilst:

(A) having obtained a commercial pilot license in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2022; or

(B) having followed a theoretical HPL course covering the whole syllabus of the HPL examination.”

– EASA AMC2. ORO.FC.146

Our HPL courses is only available as virtual classroom training. All our online training courses are conducted as live webinars. 

Yes. We ensure to go through all topics in detail and that the course content fully complies with all EASA requirements for HPL training.

  • Virtual Classroom: € 249 per person (VAT exempt)

 

We offer a discount on the listed prices when two or more participants from the same company enroll.

Note: When booking a course through our website, only 10% of the course fee will be charged upfront. After we receive your booking order, we will send you an invoice for the remaining balance.

Option 1: Reserve your seat by paying a 10% deposit upon booking. We will send an invoice for the remaining balance approximately two weeks before the course begins.

Option 2: Secure your spot by paying the full amount upfront using Visa, Visa Electron, Maestro, or Mastercard.

Option 3: If you prefer to pay via invoice, please contact us to reserve your seat.

Let us know your preferred payment method, and we make sure to find a solution.

Yes, upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an EASA-compliant certification.

NaviMinds is the market’s leading provider of crew resource management (CRM) and human factors training. Since 1987, we have partnered with airlines and aviation organizations worldwide, ensuring our facilitators bring extensive experience and expertise to the field.

This course is specifically designed to provide the Human Performance and Limitations (HPL) knowledge required for CRM trainers. The content is presented in a structured and straightforward manner, making it easy to achieve compliance.

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Meet your instructors

Anne Soelvsteen teaching

Anne Sølvsteen

CEO & Founder

Anne’s career began as a Cabin Attendant in 1987. She became a Flight Instructor in 1994 and later served as a First Officer at Maersk Air and Sterling Airlines. Anne also served as a Simulator Flight Instructor and was Captain on the 737 fleet at Primera Air A/S. She also held the positions of Deputy Safety Officer and Chief of Human Factors Training.

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What you are getting:

Digital versions of:

  • Complete 380 pages CRM Trainer Manual edition III
  • Plug’n’play lesson plans for each topic
  • Student handouts
  • Powerpoint presentations

Numerous group exercises designed by NaviMinds 

Copyright permission and license for the use of the material for internal training 

Light breakfast, lunch, fresh fruit, and refreshments on all days (vegetarian, vegan or other dietary requests are catered for) 

Experienced and EASA-compliant flight crew and cabin crew CRM Trainers 

Personal EASA-compliant CRMT assessment

EASA-compliant certification upon successful completion of the course

Free access to Tivoli on course days (after the course studying and while opening hours)

What you'll learn:

Create a conducive and motivating learning environment

Design and structure EASA-compliant training sessions with precise objectives

Effectively interact with and manage a group in a training environment 

Present relevant CRM topics by using the latest teaching and learning aid and facilitation techniques

Apply and connect “poor” and “good” CRM to your line operation  

What you are getting:

Digital versions of:

  • Complete 380 pages CRM Trainer Manual edition III
  • Plug’n’play lesson plans for each topic
  • Student handouts
  • Powerpoint presentations

Numerous group exercises designed by NaviMinds 

Copyright permission and license for the use of the material for internal training 

Light breakfast, lunch, fresh fruit, and refreshments on all days (vegetarian, vegan or other dietary requests are catered for) 

Experienced and EASA-compliant flight crew and cabin crew CRM Trainers 

Personal EASA-compliant CRMT assessment

EASA-compliant certification upon successful completion of the course

Free access to Tivoli on course days (after the course studying and while opening hours)

What you'll learn:

Create a conducive and motivating learning environment

Design and structure EASA-compliant training sessions with precise objectives

Effectively interact with and manage a group in a training environment 

Present relevant CRM topics by using the latest teaching and learning aid and facilitation techniques

Apply and connect “poor” and “good” CRM to your line operation  

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