Human Factors Fundamentals

HUMAN FACTORS AND DECISION MAKING

Human Factors Fundamentals

Human Factors Fundamentals is a one day seminar which provides an introduction to Human Factors for mountain professionals.

This includes non-technical skills, decision making and use of the CASM Human Factors Tool.

These workshops meet the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) for the Association of Mountaineering Instructors (AMI) and the British Mountain Guides (BMG).

WHAT IS THE AIM

Objectives of Human Factors Fundamentals

Objectives

  • Introduction to Human Factors for mountain professionals
  • Introduction to Non-technical skills 
  • Understanding how we make decisions
  • Use a common language and framework to help understand and explain to others

Programme

AM – Indoor

Introduction to Human Factors and Non-technical Skills, Decision Making, CASM v3.0 Human Factors Tool.

PM – Outdoor

Mountain journey in MCI/WMCI terrain e.g. steep ground or short scramble with an opportunity to practise the use of CASM v3.0 in the field. Review and future developments.

If you would like to look at the CASM Human Factors Tool you can do so before hand at: https://mountainassurance.co.uk/casm-v3-0/

MORE INFORMATION

Bookings

Maximum Number of participants: 10

Cost: £60

Training will be delivered by James Thacker, IFMGA Mountain Guide, WMCI t/a Mountain Assurance Ltd.

Bookings can be made directly or by enquiring via Tahdah for the respective courses, please see the links below.

Dates

AMI CPD – Human Factors Fundamentals – 7th December 2023 https://mt.tahdah.me/event/detail/830571

Location: Glenmore Lodge, Aviemore, Inverness-shire, PH22 1QZ Timings: 0930 to 1630.

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