NOTECHS provides a framework for the assessment and training of non-technical skills within fixed-wing aviation.
One of the core aims of the APHF group is to support the transfer of research findings to research impact – creating tools, materials and activities designed to be useful, and supportive, across a variety of industries.
We have created tools and applications in a variety of formats, all of which are available for free:
- Behavioral marker systems: These are essentially handbooks outlining a specific non-technical skills framework (the cognitive and social skills necessary for safe and effective job performance), and associated assessment guidance, for industry. The systems can be used to support training, assessment, briefing and debriefing, toolbox talks, and communication about non-technical skills – all of which have the capacity to enhance safety and work performance.
- Toolkits: These comprise of a set of dedicated materials, activities, and support for specific named issues (such as workplace incivility, or safety at work). Materials can include guidebooks, information leaflets, guidance for group activities and more.
- Checklists: These are developed using research findings to highlight key checks that can enhance safety.
- Information leaflets: These are designed to present ‘bitesize’ research findings in a concise and engaging way.
Behavioural marker systems
A behavioural marker system for rating anaesthetists' non-technical skills in the operating theatre.
A system for rating surgeons' non-technical skills. Training in this system is offered by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
A system for scrub practitioners' non-technical skills (situation awareness, communication, teamwork, task management) during surgery..
Behavioural Marker Systems
HeliNOTS includes behavioural marker systems for both SAR and offshore transport helicopter crews.
A behavioural marker system for rating the non-technical skills used by staff assisting the anaesthetist in the operating theatre.
The first system for supporting the development and assessment of non-technical skills in commercial fishers.
Tools and checklists.
Information leaflets, explainer videos, activities and guidance to manage incivility in veterinary practice.
Tractor driver situation awareness checklist. Designed to support safe operation of farm tractors. Click on the link to download for free!
This leaflet is designed to provide advice on implementing and using the tractor driver situation awareness checklist.
The tractor situation checklist is now available as an app! Click on this link for details and to download the app.