ATNS ATA Private Bag X 1 Bonaero Park South Africa 1622 Tel nr: +27(11) 961-0100; Fax nr: +27(11) 392-3868; Website: www.atns.co.za. AVIATION TRAINING ACADEMY AERODROME CONTROL ADVANCED (1) COURSE - (ICAO 52) COURSE AIM : To develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by a student to commence OJT validation training at an ATSU specified by the employer/sponsor. COURSE DURATION : 6 Weeks METHODOLOGY : The training methods employed will consist of inter alia classroom lectures, practical application, simulated operational training and video presentations. LANGUAGE : The course will be conducted in the English language. LEARNING ASSUMED TO : BE IN PLACE Holder of an Air Traffic Control license (with an Aerodrome Control Rating) from an appropriate authority; or Compliance with conditions and regulations specified by the appropriate authority. ACCESS : Students must have successfully completed the Aerodrome Control rating Course. Students with certain physical (visual, auditory etc) impairments may find it difficult to complete the qualification successfully without meeting certain medical requirements. Must be assessed as Level 4 according to the ICAO English language proficiency rating scale. NUMBER OF LEARNERS : Minimum 4 PER COURSE Maximum 6 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AND COMPETENCE REQUIREMENT In order to successfully complete the course, students must demonstrate competence during the following assessments: ASSESSMENT DURATION PASS MARK AERODROME CONTROL PROCEDURES THREE HOURS 70% PROGRESS ASSESSMENTS ONE ASSESSMENT 70% SIMULATED AERODROME CONTROL ASSESSMENTS ONE ASSESSMENT 70% * Credit will be awarded to students who have successfully completed this module within the preceding twelve months. A Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) option will be made available to students who completed this module outside of the specified period. A RPL option requires successful completion of a theory assessment. ATA/A04/01/009 Page 1 of 11 6 January 2010
ASSESSMENT RULES: 1. THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE ASSESSMENT A one-off reassessment in the Theoretical Knowledge assessments may be permitted and will be based on overall performance, which will include attaining not less than 20% below the pass mark on the first attempt. 2. SIMULATED OPERATIONAL ASSESSMENTS With regard to the Simulated Operational assessments the following criteria will apply: Progress Assessments o ONE progress assessment will be conducted during the practical module o Learners are required to successfully complete the progress assessment prior to continuing with the practical training. o Failure to achieve the required standard during a second attempt at a progress assessment will result in immediate failure and withdrawal from the course. Such a re-assessment will be preceded by two consolidation exercises. o A one-off reassessment may be permitted in the progress assessments and will be dependent upon the learner s overall performance, which will include attaining not less than 20% below the pass mark on the first attempt. Final Simulated Assessment o The final simulated operational assessment will consist of the last exercise of the practical module. o A one-off final re-assessment may be permitted in the final assessment and will be dependent on the learner s overall performance, which will include attaining not less than 20% below the pass mark on the first attempt. Such a reassessment will be preceded by two consolidation exercises. Failure to attain these results will result in immediate failure of the course Note: An AIRPROX during any assessment will automatically result in an unsuccessful assessment. In the event of an AIRPROX or Reduction, the assessment must be completed to determine the student s capacity to recover from such an incident. The LOWER of either 50% or the actual percentage obtained, must be awarded to the learner in such instances ATA/A04/01/009 Page 2 of 11 6 January 2010
COURSE SYLLABUS SUBJECT : Aerodrome Control Procedures (Reinforcement) NUMBER OF PERIODS : Self study OBJECTIVE : To provide the student with a thorough knowledge of Aerodrome Control Services practice and procedures in order to apply them efficiently in the provision of aerodrome control service associated with a complex aerodrome environment and advanced traffic management techniques relevant to operations under IMC and VMC conditions (including associated Search and Rescue actions). SUBJECT : Radiotelephony Procedures. NUMBER OF PERIODS : Self study OBJECTIVES : To provide the student with sufficient knowledge to be able to use the appropriate radiotelephony of complex Aerodrome control in the operational environment. SUBJECT : Flight Progress Strips. NUMBER OF PERIODS : Self study OBJECTIVES : To provide the student with sufficient knowledge to be able to record and retrieve information on flight progress strips in support of the provision of complex aerodrome and basic approach control in the simulated and operational environments. SUBJECT : Approach Control (Familiarisation). NUMBER OF PERIODS : Self study OBJECTIVE : To provide the student with a sufficient knowledge of Approach Control procedures and principles and a thorough knowledge of the elements relevant for managing a CTR under IMC conditions. SUBJECT : SSI's and simulator familiarisation. NUMBER OF PERIODS : Self study OBJECTIVE : To provide the student with a sufficient knowledge of procedures, aerodrome layout and associated geography, simulator functionality and control practices as applicable to the Republic airspace. SUBJECT : Simulated Operational Training. NUMBER OF PERIODS : 15 per student, including 1 progress assessment and 1 final assessment all conducted in the 2D simulator. 5 GMC exposure exercises per student OBJECTIVE : To develop the knowledge, skills and attitude of the student in a simulated operational environment to enable him/her to safely and efficiently provide aerodrome control service to the required standard. ATA/A04/01/009 Page 3 of 11 6 January 2010
SUBJECT : Written exam (if applicable) 4 Periods Practical exercises 2D 138 15 Aerodrome exercises, including 1 progress assessment. 5 GMC Exercises Practical assessments 2D 9 1 final assessment Consolidation exercises and 54 Periods reassessments Administration 5 Total: 210 NOTE: The course duration is calculated for the maximum number of students and one 2D position. Changes to the number of students attending the course will necessitate changes to the course duration. ATA/A04/01/009 Page 4 of 11 6 January 2010
COURSE OUTCOMES OUTCOME : On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: : Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the Air Traffic Services practices and procedures. : Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the duties and responsibilities of Aerodrome Control Service. : Demonstrate the practical ability to employ standard radiotelephony procedures and phraseologies related to the provision of Aerodrome Control Service. : Demonstrate the practical ability to utilise flight progress strips associated with the provision of Aerodrome control. : Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of search and rescue practices, procedures and alerting services in the provision of an aerodrome control service. : Demonstrate the practical ability to safely and efficiently provide complex Aerodrome Control service (with due consideration that this service will be provided by an Aerodrome Controller and Ground Movement controller) in a simulated operational environment up to a busyness level of at least 36 movements per hour, this includes VFR, IFR and VFR/IFR integration. ATA/A04/01/009 Page 5 of 11 6 January 2010
COURSE OUTLINE A numerical grading system is indicated against each topic to indicate the learning outcome category a student is required to attain on conclusion of the course and before commencing OJT. The learning outcome categories 1-5 are detailed below. Acquiring Knowledge Enhancing Reflective Cognitive Skills LEARNING OUTCOME CATEGORIES Developing Psychomotor Skills Strengthening Problem-Finding and Solving Capabilities Changing Attitudes, Values, Beliefs, and/or Feelings 1 2 3 4 5 To identify To reflect To demonstrate To propose To challenge To list To compare To assemble To practice To defend To define To contrast To adjust To enhance To judge To describe To catalogue To install To recognize To question To state To classify To apply To clarify To accept To name To examine To operate To determine To share To prepare To evaluate To detect To decompose To adopt To recall To forecast To locate To consider To advocate To express To formulate To isolate To deconstruct To bargain To categorize To investigate To arrange To fetter out To cooperate To chart To modify To build To discover To endorse To rank To organize To conduct To uncover To justify To distinguish To plan To manipulate To select To persuade To explain To research To fix To analyze To resolve To outline To study To lay out To evaluate To select To inform To translate To perform To search To dispute To label To differentiate To sort To practice To approve To specify To analyze To construct To construct To choose To tell To compute To draw To simulate To feel To memorize To devise To employ To employ To care To reproduce To review To design To examine To express To recognize To synthesize To set up To change To reflect To recite To relate To practice To diagnose To protest To group To exhibit To prioritize To sort To estimate To diagram To control To edit To value (Source: Caffarella, 2003) Acquiring knowledge: This will usually involve giving a definition, explaining basic concepts, appreciating different classes/categories of phenomena. Enhancing reflective cognitive skills: This is a higher type of cognitive skills and involves making a judgement based on the ability to discriminate. Developing psychomotor skills: These are the skills which enable a person to make co-ordinated movements, perform manual tasks and carry out physical activities. Developing problem finding and solving capabilities: This demands reaching solutions without being fully guided by rules, but in a more complex and often purely logical context. Changing Attitudes, Values, Beliefs, and/or Feelings: This refers to a person's attitude towards a given situation or problem which is often exhibited though their opinions or preferen ATA/A04/01/009 Page 6 of 11 6 January 2010
SUBJECTS AND TOPICS LEARNING OUTCOME CATEGORY 1. AERODROME CONTROL PROCEDURES 1.1 General. 1.1.1 Provision of services. 1 1.1.2 Responsibilities of aerodrome control. 2 1.2.3 Aerodrome control within an ATZ 2 1.2.4 Aerodrome control within a CTR in VMC and IMC 2 1.2.5 Loss of communication. 2 1.2.6 Taking over watch 3 1.2 Selection of runway-in-use. 1.2.1 Definition. 1 1.2.2 Factors determining selection. 4 1.2.3 Crosswind component. 4 1.3 Positions in the aerodrome taxi and traffic circuit. 4 1.4 Control of Aerodrome Traffic, Vehicles and Persons 1.4.1 Order of priority for arriving and departing aircraft. 1 1.4.2 Control of taxiing aircraft. 4 1.4.3 Control of persons and vehicles on the manoeuvring area 4 1.4.4 Control of traffic in the circuit and joining. 4 1.5 Aerodrome Traffic Separations. 1.5.1 Departure. 4 1.5.2 Separation of landing aircraft and preceding aircraft using the same runway. 4 1.5.3 Minimum separation between departing aircraft. 4 1.5.4 Wake turbulence separation. 4 1.5.5 Radar wake turbulence separation minima. 4 1.5.6 Arriving aircraft-non-radar wake turbulence longitudinal separation minima. 4 1.5.7 Departing aircraft-non-radar wake turbulence longitudinal separation minima. 4 1.5.8 Displaced landing threshold. 4 1.5.9 Opposite direction. 4 1.5.10 Aircraft initiating a touch and go. 4 1.5.11 Helicopter operations. 4 1.6 Rules Applicable to pilots operating on and in the vicinity of an aerodrome. 2 1.7 Information related to the operation of aircraft. 1.7.1 Prior to taxiing for take off. 2 ATA/A04/01/009 Page 7 of 11 6 January 2010
1.7.2 Prior to take off. 2 1.7.3 Prior to entering the traffic circuit 2 1.7.4 Essential local traffic 2 1.7.5 Obstructed runway. 2 1.7.6 Wake turbulence and jet blast hazards. 2 1.7.7 Abnormal aircraft configuration and operation. 2 1.7.8 Reporting of windshear. 2 1.7.9 Ground to air reporting. 2 1.7.10 Essential aerodrome information. 2 1.7.11 Aerodrome safety services. 2 1.7.12 Runway visual range. 2 1.7.13 Low visibility procedures. 2 1.7.14 Delay messages. 2 1.7.15 Notification of hazardous surface wind conditions. 2 1.7.16 Precautionary starting of standby generator. 2 1.7.17 Essential information on special phenomena. 2 1.7.18 Visual signals for the control of aerodrome traffic 2 1.8 Suspension and resumption of VFR operations. 4 1.9 Aerodrome inspections. 1.9.1 Aerodrome serviceability. 4 1.9.2 Aerodrome lighting inspection. 4 1.9.3 Reporting action. 4 1.9.4 Marking of temporary obstructions. 4 1.10 Operation of aeronautical lights. 1.10.1 Period of operation. 3 1.10.2 PAPIS. 3 1.10.3 Runway and taxiway light. 3 1.10.4 Approach lights. 3 1.10.5 Aerodrome obstruction lights 3 1.11 Liaison. 1.11.1 Approach control 5 1.11.2 Area control. 5 1.11.3 Meteorological services. 5 1.12 Use of Radar in the provision of Aerodrome Control. ATA/A04/01/009 Page 8 of 11 6 January 2010
1.12.1 Functions. 2 1.12.2 Limitations in the use of radar. 2 1.12.3 SSR code allotment. 2 1.12.4 SSR emergency codes. 2 1.12.5 Radar separation minima. 2 1.12.6 Separation application. 2 1.12.7 Operation of SSR transponders. 2 1.12.8 Mode C derived level information. 2 1.12.9 Determination of level occupancy. 2 1.12.10 Methods of radar identification. 2 1.12.11 Transfer of radar label data. 2 1.12.12 Position information. 2 1.12.13 Flight data processor/radar data processor (FDP/RDP). 2 1.12.14 Responsibilities of Aerodrome control with reference to the use of radar. 2 1.12.15 Radar symbols and colours PSR/SSR. 2 1.12.16 Radar monitoring. 2 1.12.17 Collision avoidance information. 2 1.12.18 Parallel and cross runway operations. 2 1.13 Search and Rescue 1.13.1 Overdue action by aerodrome control. 5 1.14 Direction finding. 1.14.1 Magnetic bearing. 4 1.14.2 True bearing. 4 1.14.3 Classification of bearings and fixes. 4 1.14.4 Plotting of aircraft requiring assistance. 4 1.14.5 Providing aircraft with bearings/headings to steer. 4 1.15 Emergencies General. 5 2. RADIO TELEPHONY PROCEDURES 2.1 Introduction. 2.1.1 Radio Guard. 3 2.1.2 Speech technique. 3 2.1.3 RTF callsigns for ATC units. 3 2.1.4 Aircraft callsigns. 3 2.2 Communication with aircraft. ATA/A04/01/009 Page 9 of 11 6 January 2010
2.2.1 Callsign confusion. 4 2.2.2 Establishment of contract. 3 2.2.3 Continuation of communications. 3 2.2.4 Acknowledge and readback of transmissions. 4 2.2.5 Transfer of communications. 3 2.2.6 Transmission of company messages 3 2.2.7 Emergency communication. 4 2.2.8 Distress communication. 4 2.2.9 Action by ground station addressed. 3 2.2.10 Imposition of silence. 4 2.2.11 Actions by other stations. 3 2.2.12 Radio telephony procedures relevant to Aerodrome control. 5 3. FLIGHT PROGRESS STRIPS. 3.1 Use of flight progress strips. 4 3.2 Abbreviations and symbols relevant to Aerodrome Control. 3 3.3 Strips for inbound flights 3 3.4 Strips for outbound flights. 3 3.5 Strips for local flights. 3 3.6 Progress board layout situational awareness. 5 3.7 Scanning of flight progress strips. 5 4 APPROACH CONTROL FAMILIARISATION. 4.1 General. 4.1.1 Provision of services. 1 4.1.2 Responsibilities. 1 4.2 Co-ordination with other ATSU's. 4.2.1 Aerodrome control. 4 4.2.2 Area control. 4 4.2.3 Transfer of communications and control from are control. 4 4.3.1 OCT. 2 4.3.2 EAT. 2 4.4 Procedure for departing aircraft. 4.4.1 Turbo-prop and turbo-jet aircraft. 4 4.4.2 Outbound clearances. 4 4.4.3 Loss of communication. 4 4.5 Procedure for arriving aircraft. ATA/A04/01/009 Page 10 of 11 6 January 2010
4.5.1 Information to arriving aircraft. 4 4.5.2 Holding and approach sequence. 4 4.5.3 Approaches maintaining VMC. 4 4.5.4 Visual approaches. 4 5. STATION STANDING INSTRUCTION (SSI'S) AND SIMULATOR FAMILIARISATION. 5.1 General procedures. 4 5.2 Controlled airspaces. 4 5.3 Uncontrolled airspaces. 4 5.4 SIDS and STARS. 4 5.5 Aerodrome general procedures. 4 5.6 Liaison procedures. 4 5.7 Transfer of control and communications. 4 5.8 Special VFR procedures. 4 5.9 Low visibility procedures. 4 5.10 Emergency procedures 4 5.11 Downgrading equipment. 4 5.12 2D simulator operations. 3 6. AERODROME CONTROL SIMULATOR TRAINING. 6.1 15 2D exercises including 1 progress assessment and 1 final assessment. 5 6.2 5 Ground Movement Control Exercises 5 ATA/A04/01/009 Page 11 of 11 6 January 2010