Module: Air Traffic Controller Rating Training

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Air Traffic Controller Rating Training
Module Code	MNA1140 (ITS: MT332)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	25

Description

All training organisations operating under EASA have two components of knowledge required to become an air traffic controller (ATCO). First, a student is given basic and rating training with a core coverage of 1. Aviation law 2. Aviation traffic management 3. Meteorology 4. Aircraft & principles of flight 5. Understanding between controller & pilot 6. Human factors 5. Equipment & systems 6. Professional environment 7. Safety & safety culture 6. Safety management systems 7. Emergencies 8. Degraded systems.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of each of the EASA air traffic controller subjects

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	350	In-class lectures in EASA-licensed training school
Independent Study	200	Study of EASA subjects
Directed learning	500	Simulator
Total Workload: 1050

Section Breakdown
CRN	11706	Part of Term	Semester 1, 2 & 3
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	PASS/FAIL	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC2	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Cathal Guiomard	Module Teacher

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