We are currently investigating non-technical skills used by search rescue and offshore transport helicopter pilots.
Non-technical skills (NTS) are defined as the social (teamwork, leadership, communication),cognitive (situation awareness, decision-making, cognitive readiness, task management) and personal management (stress and fatigue management) skills necessary for safe and effective performance. These skills have been identified as important across a range of high risk industries including offshore drilling, nuclear power, aviation, healthcare and agriculture.
The APHF team has been conducting NTS research for more than a decade, and in a variety of industries. Please click on relevant industrial area below to learn more!
Non-Technical Skills
We are currently examining general aviation pilot decision making across multiple scenarios.
We examined the non-technical skills used by UK aircraft maintenance teams.
We are currently investigating non-technical skills relevant to tractor driving and livestock management.
Research has evaluated the non-technical skills used by surgeons (NOTSS).
Research has evaluated the non-technical skills used by anaesthetists (ANTS).
Research was conducted to evaluate non-technical skills used by scrub practitioners.
We have conducted research to examine the non-technical skills used by pharmacists in the UK.
Research was conducted to evaluate non-technical skills in anaesthetic practitioners.
Research has been conducted to evaluate situation awareness in offshore drilling crews.