Basic Training Course (BTC)

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Who should attend this course?

The UK Basic Training Course (BTC) is the starting point for anybody wishing to embark on a career in Air Traffic Control. The BTC is the prerequisite for all of the UK ratings courses including Aerodrome and Radar.

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COURSE PROSPECTUS

Basic Training Course (BTC)

This course has been specifically designed to meet the UK CAA requirements for ATCO Basic training. The training course provides a foundation for the theoretical knowledge and basic practical skills required for the career of Air Traffic Control.

This course is mandatory before undertaking any initial ATCO rating training course.

  • Have passed Global ATS’ aptitude test
  • Entrants must be at least 18 years old on completion
  • A valid European Class 3 medical
  • A good command of written and oral English
  • Aviation Law
  • Equipment
  • Navigation
  • Meteorology
  • Human factors
  • Professional Environment
  • Aircraft
  • Air Traffic Management (ATM)
  • Basic practical Aerodrome control
  • Basic practical Radar control
  • CAP 168
  • CAP 393
  • CAP 493
  • CAP 637
  • CAP 744
  • European Common Core Content
  • ICAO Doc 4444
Course Duration

9 Weeks

The UK Basic Training Course includes 9 weeks of practical training modules which must be completed before progressing to the other ratings courses

Group Size

4-12 Students per Course

Courses are run with groups ranging from 4 to 12 students per course. Courses remain 9 weeks regardless of group size

Course Dates

5 Courses per Year

See the current course planner for dates.