Astac offers the full range of UKATC courses at Rudloe College. |
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| Aptitude Assessment |
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Duration: 1 Day
Objective: To assess a candidates suitability to commence initial ATCO
training.
Prerequisites: An interest in ATC & Aviation
Remarks: Can be presented at the requesting unit. |
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| Air Traffic Control Assistant |
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Duration: 1 Week
Objective: To provide a foundation in all aspects of ATC. Airspace, Airfield
layout, Operations and Flight Planning are just some of the subjects which the
course covers.
Prerequisite: An interest in ATC & Aviation.
Remarks: The course can be tailored to individual unit requirements and can
be presented at the requesting unit. |
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| Basic Training Course |
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Duration: 5 Weeks
Objective: To satisfy the European Common Core requirement for a Basic
Training Course subsequent to attending a chosen Rating course. The course
includes; Aviation Law, Human Factors, Aircraft performance, Meteorology,
Navigation, Equipment, Professional environment and Management.
Prerequisite: None (The course itself is the prerequisite to the Rating
courses.)
Remarks: The BTC can be either separate or part of a Rating course. |
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| Aerodrome Control Visual |
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| See the Aerodrome Control Instrument course |
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| Aerodrome Control Instrument |
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Duration: 9 Weeks
Objective: To provide training in Aerodrome Control Visual & Instrument. The
course is presented in two distinct phases; the first being VFR only,
followed by an IFR phase in which the trainee is expected to integrate IFR &
VFR traffic. Training is also given in a split Air / Ground scenario and
there is also training in TRUCE.
Prerequisite: A Basic Training Course. This is currently part of the
existing course.
Remarks: The first phase of this course would suit
those wishing to obtain an ADV Rating only. |
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| Pre - Approach Control |
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Duration: 1 Week
Objective: To provide training in basic Approach Control prior to commencing
the Approach Control Procedural course.
Prerequisite: None
Remarks: This very popular optional course is highly recommended. |
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| Approach Control Procedural |
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Duration: 7 Weeks
Objective: To provide training in procedural control techniques. The course
teaches how to provide services to arriving, departing and transit aircraft
without the use of surveillance equipment and includes elements of TRUCE and VFR traffic.
Prerequisite: A Basic Training Course or previous experience as an ATCO. |
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| Approach Control Surveillance |
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Duration: 10 weeks
Objective: To provide training in basic and general radar skills, using
primary & secondary radars. The course teaches how to operate inside and
outside Controlled Airspace. Elements of TRUCE and Procedural Control are
included in this course.
Prerequisite: A Basic Training Course or previous experience as an ATCO.
Remarks: 1 week theory is followed by 9 weeks in the simulator. |
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| OJTI |
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Duration: 1 week
Objective: To provide training in how to supervise student or trainee ATCOs.
Prerequisite: CAP 744 requirements
Remarks: Also available as a refresher course of shorter duration. (POA) |
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| Examiner |
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Duration: 3 days
Objective: To provide training in how to conduct examinations associated
with the ATC licence.
Prerequisite: CAP 744 requirements.
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| Assessor |
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Duration: 3 days
Objective: To provide training in how to conduct assessments on a Unit
Training Plan.
Prerequisites: CAP 744 requirements
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| Verifier |
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Duration: 1 day
Objective: To provide training in how to verify the assessment process on a
Unit Training Plan.
Prerequisite: CAP 744 requirements
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| Assessment Prior Competence |
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Duration: Varies
Objective: To conduct assessment for prior competence in order that a credit
towards Initial Training can be obtained or OJT can be commenced.
Prerequisite: CAP 744 requirements.
Remarks: Courses can be tailored to individuals. |
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