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Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title Air Traffic Controller - On the Job Training
Module Code MNA1139 (ITS: MT331)
Faculty DCU Business School School DCU Business School
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 20
Description

Following their rating training, a candidate air traffic controller (ATCO) moves to an on-the-job stage in their training with an experienced ATCO. The candidate sits additional exams and if successful, receives their full ATCO licence.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Demonstrate an ability to control aircraft in a real-time environment.


WorkloadFull time hours per semester
TypeHoursDescription
Independent Study150Study
Directed learning350On the job training
Total Workload: 500
Section Breakdown
CRN11705Part of TermSemester 1, 2 & 3
Coursework0%Examination Weight0%
Grade ScalePASS/FAILPass Both ElementsY
Resit CategoryRC2Best MarkN
Module Co-ordinatorCathal GuiomardModule Teacher
Assessment Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Practical/skills evaluationEASA examinations100%n/a
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.

* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None

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

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