National Certificate in Air Traffic Services (Aerodrome Control Theory) - Level 5
This national certificate is for people training for air traffic services. The qualification comprises core compulsory standards that represent the theoretical competencies required by all those working in the air traffic services sector.
- Qualification Number: 1383
- Level: 5
- Strands: with strands in Approach Control Theory,Area Control radar Theory and Area Control Theory
The content recognises the following theoretical knowledge and skills in keeping with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulatory requirements for air traffic services:
• aviation meteorology
• principles of navigation
• navigation aids
• aviation human factors
• principles of flight and aircraft performance
• emergency and alerting services
• air traffic services
• flight radiotelephone operator’s rating.
The strands recognise the theoretical knowledge of the specialised applications in approach control, area control radar, and area control. The configuration of the strands allows people a wide range of choice in advancing within a specialist area, and/or broadening their skills and expertise across a number of specialisations. This qualification aligns with the requirements of Civil Aviation Rule Part 65 and its related licences.
The completion of this qualification creates a pathway to the National Certificate in Air Traffic Services (Level 6) with strands in Aerodrome and/or Area Flight Information, and Oceanic Air-Ground [Ref: 1384], and the National Diploma in AirTraffic Services (Level 7) with strands in Aerodrome Control On Site, Approach Control On Site, Approach Radar On Site, Area Control On Site, Area Control Radar On Site, and Automatic Dependence Surveillance On Site [Ref: 1385].
