On The Job Training [OJTI]

2012 Course Start Dates:

On The Job Training Courses are scheduled as follows:

• 1-12 February 9th 2012
• 2-12 March 19th 2012
• 3-12 July 23rd 2012
• 4-12 October 8th 2012

Course Duration:

• 1 week

Course Objectives:

To ensure that the delegate has received the information and training to prove the necessary skills, knowledge and competence required in gaining a satisfactory result in On Job Training and ultimately leading to the award of the OJTI endorsement.

This will be achieved by both theoretical and practical instruction, demonstrations and a verbal examination.

Course Summary:

Designed for qualified controllers, the course aims to cover all aspects of On the Job Training and includes a pre- course “Distance Learning Package” which entrants are required to complete prior to attending the course.

The training prepares prospective OJTIs to conduct training and/or training in accordance with the Unit Training Plan. It also equips future OJTIs to prepare, train, monitor, evaluate and debrief trainees.

The course incorporates theoretical and practical instructions, demonstrations and a verbal examination.

Upon successful completion of the OJTI Course to the relevant CAA quality standards, ATCOs will be awarded a certificate and submit form SRG1415 to ATS Licensing.

Non–ATCOs who are accepted on the course will receive a certificate upon successful completion but will not gain the licence endorsement.

Entry Criteria:

All entrants must hold:

• a valid European class 3 medical certificate
• minimum Language Level 4 (ICAO Language Proficiency rating – refer  to EU ATCO Licensing Directive for more information).

Core Subjects and Course References:

• OJTI in ATC (Theory)
• Elements and organizations (Theory)
• Teaching techniques (Theory)
• Assessment techniques (Theory)
• Report writing (Theory)
• Monitoring OJTI performance (Theory)
• Human factors (Theory)
• How people learn (Theory)
• Behaviour patterns (Theory)
• Airspace to be used during the course (Theory)