The Initial ATC Training includes the teaching to Air Traffic Control Students of technical subjects, a ATC theory and practice including practical training conducted on simulators.

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The object of Initial Training is to prepare a trainee for Pre- On-the-Job Training (pre-OJT) at an ATC Unit. Initial Training is divided into two phases:

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Basic Training - 8 weeks

 

Training designed to impart fundamental knowledge and skills, to enable student ATCOs to progress to specialized ATC training.

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Rating Training (training in the rating discipline) Specialized ATC training to provide knowledge and skills related to a job category and appropriate to the discipline to be pursued in the ATS environment.

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ICAO Technical Guidelines: Course 051

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Course Objective: To provide the trainee 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 stream training.

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The course consists of theory, theory with practical training and simulation exercises.:

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• Aerodrome layout and equipment

. Operational Procedures

. Arrival and departure information/clearance regarding VFR traffic,

crossing VFR, VFR touch-and- go operations, SVFR operations, equipment failure and runway

change.

. Departure information

. Communications, phraseology, ATC clearances

• Air Law

• Meteorology

• Navigation

• Equipment

• General Aircraft Knowledge - Aircraft type, aerodynamics andd performance.

• Aviation Language

• Human Factors

• Flight Deck Experience Practical.

. Human factors, Airspace classification, system degradation

• Radar Introduction Practical-ATS Skills

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Simulator training

The simulator training is conducted in a 3D tower simulator and consists of at least 25evaluated individual exercises as well as exercises in a small system. The airspace/aerodrome could be either generic oe site-specific and simulates traffic in an aerodrome environment, with one active airport and single or crossing runway operations and radar service.

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Compliance with regulations

•The course is compliant with ICAO standards and recommended practices.