Approach Control Procedural [APP]

2013 Course Start Dates:

Aerodrome Control Procedural Courses are scheduled to operate as follows:

• APP 1-13 January 7th, 2013
• APP 2-13 March 11th, 2013
• APP 3-13 August 12th, 2013
• APP 4-13 October 28th, 2013

Course Duration:

• 7 weeks (+ 1 week for Pre APP course)

Course Objectives:

To provide entrants with the essential skills, knowledge and competencies in Approach Control Procedural in order to successfully obtain the student award rating.

Course Summary:

The Approach Control Procedural Course provides a comprehensive grounding in procedural operations. It will enable entrants to successfully operate in any approach control procedural environment within or outside UK regulated airspace.

The course provides both theory and practical instruction and is followed by written, verbal and practical assessments. The practical exercises cover a wide range of traffic types and situations of increasing complexity.

Upon successful completion of the course to the appropriate CAA quality standards, a certificate of competency will be awarded and entrants can progress onto  OJT training or the Unit Training phase of their career development.

Entry Criteria:

• Entrants must be at least 18 years old on completion of the course to gain a student licence or
• Entrants must be at least 21 years old on completion of the course in order to gain a full ATCO licence

All entrants must hold one of the following:

• General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) or
• Equivalent qualification which would enable the applicant to gain entry to a university or equivalent or
• A sufficient combination of experience and education to satisfactorily complete air traffic control training.

All entrants must also hold:

• A valid European Class 3 Medical (initial medical must be completed by CAA)
• A minimum Language Level 4 (ICAO Language Proficiency rating) is required – this is tested during the course if not already completed

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