ATC Refresher Training

Course design

The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required for their operational duty including prevention and handling of various situations compromising safety.

Course objectives

The objective of this course is to introduce the participants to an active approach related to dealing with safety issues.

Target audience

The course is designed especially for ATCOs as an extension of the Air Traffic Controller Training in Emergency and Unusual Situations course.

Prerequisite

An intermediate level of English is required as a minimum prerequisite

Course duration

1 week

Course content

I. Level Bust

  • Introduction
  • Air/Ground Communication
  • SOPs
  • ATC Procedures
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Design
  • ACAS

II. Runway Incursions

  • Runway Safety Awareness Material Introduction
  • Local Runway Safety Team
  • Lights, Signs & Markings
  • Communications
  • ATC Procedures
  • Action Plan
  • Recommendations

III. ACAS (Airborne Collision Avoidance System)

  • Introduction
  • ACAS – Overview
  • TCAS Operating Principles and Advisories
  • Cockpit Presentation
  • TCAS: Conclusions and Examples

Course content can be modified according to clients’ requirements.