AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL ASSISTANT/BASIC INDUCTION, ICAO 051

Course code: ICAO 051

Duration: 8 weeks

Course code: ICAO 051

Duration: 8 weeks

AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL ASSISTANT/BASIC INDUCTION, ICAO 051

Course aim

The course is designed to provide the students with a comprehensive introduction to Air Traffic Services in general and to develop specific theoretical skills in Air Traffic Services procedures and techniques required as essential base knowledge prior to rating training.

Course objectives

After completion of the course, the ATC student will have:

Knowledge and understanding in accordance with the topics and sub-topics detailed in ICAO Annex 1.
Knowledge of the Tower, Approach and Area Control practical training environments.
Knowledge and understanding of the importance of teamwork and the significance of human factors within the ATC environment.

Course overview

Theory

A number of the course’s theoretical components are similar to the requirements for pilot training because of the close inter relationship within the aviation environment.

During the course students will learn: Aviation Law, Rules of the Air, Air Traffic Management, Principles of Flight, Aircraft Equipment and Systems, ATM Equipment and systems, Communication, Human Factors, Meteorology and Navigation.

Simulator training

Within a simplified generic training environment students will learn about Tower, Approach and Area control.

Prerequisites

English language proficiency (minimum ICAO level 4).

Compliance with regulations

The course is compliant with ICAO standards and recommended practices.
Entry Point North training academy is certified by the Swedish CAA.

Objectives in brief

Introduction to the module

Content, duration, documentation, examination procedures, and social events.

Theory

Navigation
Meteorology
Rules of the Air
Human factors
Equipment and systems
Airspace management
Airspace users
ATC Licensing
International organisations
Alerting service

Simulation

Tower familiarisation
Area Control Surveillance familiarisation
Approach Control Surveillance familiarisation
Appreciate the co-operation between Tower and Approach units.
Appreciate the co-operation between Area and Approach units.

Study visit

To a control tower and/or area control centre.

Examination

Final written examination.

Feedback to students

Continuous feedback on performance will be provided by the instructors and the course supervisor.