Module: FTO - Ground School Theory

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	FTO - Ground School Theory
Module Code	MT322 (ITS) / MNA1136 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	Cathal Guiomard
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	20
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

All FTO’s operating under the JAA have two basic components to their ATPL training. The components are i) provision of theoretical knowledge required to become a commercial pilot – Ground School and ii) training to control a commercial aircraft – frozen ATPL training. As part of the Pilot Studies specialism students will complete both of these FTO training elements. The first stage of training in the FTO is the theoretical modules completed during the ground school phase. There are 14 of these EASA ATPL Theory Exams, which students must pass where the official pass mark for these exams is 75%. 1. Air law and ATC Procedures 2. Airframe and systems, Electrics, Powerplant and Emergency Equipment 3. Instrumentation 4. Mass and Balance 5. Performance of aeroplanes 6. Flight planning and Monitoring 7. Human Performance and Limitations 8. Meteorology 9. General Navigation 10. Radio Navigation 11. Operational Procedures 12. Principles of Flight 13. VFR Communication 14. IFR Communication

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate a detailed theoretical knowledge for each of the 14 EASA ATPL subjects.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	400	In FTO class
Independent Study	100	Study of EASA subjects
Total Workload: 500

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

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Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
In Class Test	EASA exams	100%	Other

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 2

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Other Resources

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