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ED Decision 2023/011/R

SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

The subject objective is:

Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow and how to obtain the appropriate information, and recognise the potential for development of their careers in ATC.

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC INTRB 1 — COURSE MANAGEMENT

Subtopic INTRB 1.1 — Course introduction

BASIC
INTRB

1.1.1

Explain the aims and main objectives of the course.

2

 

Subtopic INTRB 1.2 — Course administration

BASIC
INTRB

1.2.1

State how the course is administered.

1

 

Subtopic INTRB 1.3 — Study material and training documentation

BASIC
INTRB

1.3.1

Use appropriate documents and their sources for the course.

3

Optional content: training documentation, library, CBT library, web, learning management server

BASIC
INTRB

1.3.2

Integrate appropriate information into course studies.

4

Training documentation

Optional content: supplementary information, library

 

TOPIC INTRB 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE

Subtopic INTRB 2.1 — Course content and organisation

BASIC
INTRB

2.1.1

State the different training methods used during the course.

1

Theoretical training, practical training, self-study, types of training events

BASIC
INTRB

2.1.2

State the subjects covered by the course and their purpose.

1

BASIC
INTRB

2.1.3

Describe the organisation of theoretical training.

2

Optional content: course programme

BASIC
INTRB

2.1.4

Describe the organisation of practical training.

2

Optional content: PTP, simulation, briefing, debriefing, course programme

Subtopic INTRB 2.2 — Training ethos

BASIC
INTRB

2.2.1

Recognise the feedback mechanisms available.

1

Optional content: instructor discussions, training progress, assessment, examinations, results, briefing, debriefing

BASIC
INTRB

2.2.2

Describe the positive effect of working and learning together with course participants.

2

Teamwork in theoretical and practical training

Subtopic INTRB 2.3 — Assessment process

BASIC
INTRB

2.3.1

Describe the assessment process.

2

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC INTRB 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE

Subtopic INTRB 2.1 — Course content, methodology and organisation

BASIC
INTRB

2.1.1

State the different training methods used during the course.

1

Theoretical training, practical training, self-study, types of training events

BASIC
INTRB

2.1.2

State the subjects covered by the course and their purpose.

1

BASIC
INTRB

2.1.3

Describe the organisation of theoretical training.

2

Optional content: course programme

BASIC
INTRB

2.1.4

Describe the organisation of practical training.

2

Optional content: PTP, simulation, briefing, debriefing, course programme

BASIC

INTRB

2.1.5

Appreciate appropriate learning techniques.

3

How the influence of interactive techniques can lead to improved learning

Subtopic INTRB 2.2 — Training ethos

BASIC
INTRB

2.2.1

Recognise the feedback mechanisms available.

1

Optional content: instructor discussions, training progress, assessment, examinations, results, briefing, debriefing

BASIC
INTRB

2.2.2

Describe the positive effect of working and learning together with course participants.

2

Teamwork in theoretical and practical training

Subtopic INTRB 2.3 — Assessment process

BASIC
INTRB

2.3.1

Describe the assessment process.

2

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

 

TOPIC INTRB 3 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATCO’s FUTURE

Subtopic INTRB 3.1 — Job prospects

BASIC
INTRB

3.1.1

Recognise an ATCO’s working environment.

1

Area control unit, approach control unit, aerodrome control unit

BASIC
INTRB

3.1.2

Recognise career developments.

1

Optional content: OJT instructor, supervisor, operational managerial posts, non-operational posts