| Module Title |
Air Traffic Controller Rating Training |
| Module Code |
MNA1140 (ITS: MT332) |
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Faculty |
DCU Business School |
School |
DCU Business School |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
25 |
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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.
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Learning Outcomes
1. L01 Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of each of the EASA air traffic controller subjects
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 350 | In-class lectures in EASA-licensed training school | | Independent Study | 200 | Study of EASA subjects | | Directed learning | 500 | Simulator |
| Total Workload: 1050 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 11706 | Part of Term | Semester 1, 2 & 3 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | PASS/FAIL | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC2 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Viktoriia Ivannikova | Module Teacher | |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| 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
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
None
Articles:
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Other Resources
None |
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