Airline & Airport Conflict Management

The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the nature of conflict and effectively handle conflict situations through deploying appropriate methods.

The units in the course do this through the definition and explanation of varying techniques, schools of thought, and a thorough exploration of the concepts involved.

Conflict and anger

Aims

• understand the sources and nature of conflict
• consider different conflict-handling styles
• learn to understand and deal with anger - as crew and with your passengers

Listening

Aims

• understand the ideal listening process and how to open yourself up to the message
• deal with prejudices which may damage your ability to listen
• beware of traps for listeners

Negotiation

Aims

• understand the nature of passenger versus airline conflicts
• see how these groups approach conflict situations
• understand the joint problem solving approach -  learn good negotiating practice
• consider strategies for rescuing difficult situations

Mediation

Aims

• understand the meaning and nature of mediation
• know when mediation is useful
• understand the phases of the mediation process
• deal with problems that can arise during this process

Crisis Mediation

Aims

• know what qualities you need to develop to be an effective mediator
• understand the problem of re-entry
• look at causes of power imbalances in negotiation
• learn to deal with these power imbalances
• understand the importance of establishing a good working relationship with the other party
• deal with the need for mediation in crisis situations

Practical conflict management techniques

Aims

• understand the function of group work in conflict management training
• learn to plan workshop sessions
• learn to facilitate workshops
• know when and how to conduct role-play exercises

Airline & Airport Conflict Management Certificate

On successful completion of any course the Study House Certificate of Achievement will be awarded. Students can then sit the ASET examination. (a QCA approved awarding body) and gain a recognised award.

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 120 hrs.

Assessment Method

After each lesson there will be a question paper, which needs to be completed and submitted to your personal tutor for marking. This method of continual assessment ensures that your personal tutor can consistently monitor your progress and provide you with assistance throughout the duration of the course.

What's Included

• All study materials
• Study Guide
• Full Tutor and Admin support