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ATNS/A04/01/054 Page 1 of 8 11 April 2011
AVIATION TRAINING ACADEMY
AERODROME FLIGHT INFORMATION SERVICE COURSE - (ICAO 59)
COURSE AIM : To provide the learners with the knowledge and skills required to commence with certification training in Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS).
COURSE DURATION : 6 Weeks.
METHODOLOGY : The training methods employed will consist of classroom lectures, part-task simulation and simulated practical application.
LANGUAGE : The course will be conducted in the English language.
PRIOR LEARNING : Learners will have successfully completed the ATM/AIM Core Content course and the modular operational training.
NUMBER OF LEARNERS PER COURSE
: Minimum Maximum
- 4 6 ASSESSMENT CRITERIA AND COMPETENCE REQUIREMENT
In order to successfully complete the course, learners must demonstrate competence during the following assessments:
ASSESSMENT NUMBER OF
ASSESSMENTS
DURATION PASS MARK AFIS THEORY AND PROCEDURES ONE TWO HOURS 70% SIMULATED PROGRESS ASSESSMENTS TWO TWO HOURS 70%
SIMULATEDFINAL ASSESSMENTS TWO TWO HOURS 70%
A one-off reassessment in the theoretical knowledge assessment may be permitted and will be based on overall performance, which will include attaining not less than 20% below the pass mark on the first attempt. With regard to the simulated operational assessments the following criteria will apply:
• Two progress assessment will be conducted during the practical module.
• Learners are required to successfully complete the progress assessments prior to continuing with the practical training.
• Failure to achieve the required standard during a second attempt at a progress assessment will result in immediate failure and withdrawal from the course. Such a re-assessment will be preceded by two consolidation exercises.
• The final simulated operational assessment will consist of the last 2 exercises of the practical module. • A one-off final re-assessment may be permitted in the final practical exercises and will be dependent
on the learner’s overall performance, which will include attaining not less than 20% below the pass mark on the first attempt. Such a re-assessment will be preceded by two consolidation exercises. Failure to attain these results will result in immediate failure of the course. An assessment of the learner’s behavioural qualities will also be made throughout the duration of training and will be taken into account when deciding whether further training will be considered.
COURSE SYLLABUS
SUBJECT
: AFIS Theory and Procedures.NUMBER OF PERIODS : 5
OBJECTIVES : To provide the learner with sufficient knowledge to be able to apply the appropriate procedures for AFIS in the operational environment.
SUBJECT
: Radiotelephony Procedures.NUMBER OF PERIODS : 3
OBJECTIVES : To provide the learner with sufficient knowledge to be able to use the appropriate radiotelephony procedures and phraseologies for AFIS in the operational environment.
SUBJECT
: Flight Progress Strips.NUMBER OF PERIODS : 3
OBJECTIVES : To provide the learner with sufficient knowledge to be able to record and retrieve information on flight progress strips in support of the provision of AFIS in the simulated and operational environments.
SUBJECT
: Simulator Operational Training.NUMBER OF PERIODS : 20 periods per learner, including 2 progress assessments and 2 final assessments.
OBJECTIVE : To develop the skills of the learners in a simulated operational environment to enable them to safely and efficiently provide AFIS and the associated co-ordination duties to the required standard.
ATNS/A04/01/054 Page 3 of 8 11 April 2011 PERIOD ALLOCATION
Lectures 11 Periods
Practical Training AFIS 96 Periods (based on one simulator position and maximum amount of learners)
Progress Assessments 12 Periods (based on one simulator position and maximum amount of learners)
Practical Assessments AFIS 12 Periods (based on one simulator position and maximum amount of learners)
Consolidation exercises and reassessments 72 Periods (based on one simulator position and maximum amount of learners)
Administration 7 Periods
COURSE OUTCOMES
OUTCOME : On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
: Demonstrate the practical ability to utilise flight progress strips associated with the provision of AFIS.
: Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the operational duties and responsibilities of AFIS.
: Demonstrate the practical ability use the radiotelephony procedures and phraseologies relevant to AFIS.
: Demonstrate the practical ability to safely and efficiently provide AFIS (busyness level 20 per hour).
: Demonstrate the practical ability to safely and efficiently provide co-ordination duties associated with an ATC operation.
: Satisfy the criteria specified in Civil Aviation Regulations and Technical Standards to apply for the issue of an Air Traffic Service Licence.
: Commence with On-the-Job training in the provision of AFIS and Co-ordination in the operational environment.
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COURSE OUTLINE
A numerical grading system is indicated against each topic to indicate the level of knowledge and proficiency course participants are required to attain on conclusion of the course and before commencing OJT. The numerical grading from 1 to 5 indicates an increasing knowledge and proficiency requirement and have the following broad definitions:
1 Denotes an understanding of a principle. 2 Denotes a basic knowledge of a subject.
3 Denotes knowledge of the subject and the ability, where applicable, to apply it.
4 Denotes a thorough knowledge of the subject and the ability, where applicable, to apply it with speed and accuracy.
5 Denotes a deep and comprehensive knowledge of the subject and the ability to apply procedures derived from it with judgement in the light of prevailing circumstances.
SUBJECTS AND TOPICS KNOWLEDGE LEVELS
1. AFIS THEORY AND PROCEDURES.
1.1 Provision of Service. 2
1.2 Objectives of AFIS. 2
1.3 Loss of Communications. 4
1.4 Selection of Runway in use. 4
1.5 Cross Wind Component. 4
1.6 Positions in the Aerodrome Taxi and Traffic Circuit. 4 1.7 Control of Aerodrome Traffic, Vehicles and Persons.
1.7.1 Order of Priority for Arriving and Departing Aircraft. 5
1.7.2 Control of Taxiing Aircraft. 5
1.7.3 Control of Persons and vehicles on the manoeuvring area. 5
1.7.4 Joining the Circuit. 5
1.7.5 In the Traffic Circuit. 5
1.8 Aerodrome Traffic Separation.
1.8.1 Departing and Landing Aircraft. 5
1.8.2 Wake Turbulence separation. 5
1.9 Helicopter Aerodrome Operations. 5
1.10 Rules Applicable To Pilots Operating on and in the Vicinity of an Unmanned Aerodrome. 5 1.11 Information Related to the Operation of Aircraft. 5
1.12 Essential Local Traffic. 5
1.13 Obstructed Runway. 5
1.15 Wake Turbulence and Jet Blast Hazards. 4
1.16 Abnormal Aircraft Configuration. 4
1.17 Essential Information on Abnormal Phenomena. 4 1.18 Reporting Wind Shear.
1.18.1 Air to Ground Reporting. 4
1.18.2 Ground to Air Reporting. 4
1.19 Essential Aerodrome Information. 5
1.20 Aerodrome Safety Services. 4
1.21 Notification of Hazardous Surface Wind Conditions. 4 1.22 Precautionary Starting of Stand-By Generators. 4 1.23 Visual Signals for the Control of Aerodrome Traffic. 5 1.24 Suspension and Resumption of VFR Operations. 5
1.25 SVFR Operations. 5
1.26 Aerodrome Inspections.
1.2.1 Aerodrome Serviceability. 5
1.26.2 Aerodrome Lighting Inspection. 5
1.26.3 Reporting Action. 5
1.26.4 Marking of Temporary Obstructions or U/S Areas. 5 1.27 Operation of Aeronautical Lights.
1.27.1 Period of Operation. 5
1.28 Overdue Action. 5
1.29 R/T Phraseologies.
1.29.1 General. 5
1.29.2 Aircraft Ready to Taxi. 5
1.29.3 Aircraft Ready for Take-Off. 5
1.29.4 Aircraft Reports Airborne, Leaving Circuit. 5 1.29.5 Aircraft Reports Approaching for a Landing. 5
1.29.6 Aircraft Reports Joining Circuit. 5
1.29.7 Aircraft Reports on Base Leg. 5
1.29.8 Aircraft Reports on Final. 5
1.29.9 Taxi Information After Landing. 5
1.30 Declaration of IMC. 5
1.31 Precedence regulations
1.31.1 Introduction 5
1.31.2 Right of way rules 5
1.31.3 Taxi Rules 5
ATNS/A04/01/054 Page 7 of 8 11 April 2011 2. RADIOTELEPHONY PROCEDURES. 2.1 Introduction. 5 2.1.1 Radio guard. 5 2.2 Speech technique. 5 2.3 Radiotelephone. 5
2.4 Land Line and ATS/DS Telephone. 5
2.5 Phonetic alphabet. 5
2.6 Numerals. 5
2.7 Time. 5
2.8 Standard Speech Abbreviations. 5
2.9 Radio Telephony Callsigns.
2.9.1 Air Traffic Control Units. 5
2.9.2 Aircraft Callsigns. 5
2.9.3 Callsign Confusion. 5
2.10 Communication with Aircraft. 5
2.10.1 Establishment of Contact. 5
2.10.2 Continuation of Communications. 5
2.10.3 Text. 5
2.10.4 Standard Phrases. 5
2.10.5 Acknowledgement of Messages. 5
2.10.6 Pilot Read Back of Messages. 5
2.10.7 Climb and Descent Clearances. 5
2.10.8 Conditional Clearances. 5
2.10.9 Vehicle Driver Readback of RTF Messages. 5
2.10.10 Transfer of Communications. 5
2.10.11 Transmission of Company Messages by Controllers. 5
2.10.12 Text Transmissions. 5
2.10.13 Broadcast Transmissions.
2.11 ATC Phraseology. 5
2.12 General Phraseology. 5
2.13 Transfer of Control and/ or Frequency Change. 5
2.14 Change of Callsign. 5 2.15 Traffic Information. 5 2.16 Meteorological Conditions. 5 2.17 Position Reporting. 5 2.18 Additional Reports. 4 2.19 Aerodrome Information. 5
2.20 Operational status of Visual and Non-Visual Aids. 5 2.21 Phraseologies for Use on and in the Vicinity of the Aerodrome. 5
2.21.1 Identification of Aircraft. 5
2.21.2 Acknowledgement by Visual Means. 5
2.21.3 Starting Procedures. 5
2.21.4 Push-Back Procedures. 5
2.21.5 Towing Procedures. 5
2.21.6 To Request Time Check and/ or Aerodrome Data for Departure. 5
2.21.7 Taxi Procedures. 5
2.21.8 Holding. 5
2.21.9 To Cross a Runway. 5
2.21.10 Preparation for Take-Off. 5
2.21.11 Take-Off Clearance. 5
2.21.12 Turn or Climb Instructions After Take-Off. 5 2.21.13 Entering an Aerodrome Traffic Circuit. 5
2.21.14 In the Circuit. 5 2.21.15 Approach instructions. 5 2.21.16 Landing Clearance. 5 2.21.17 Delaying Aircraft. 5 2.21.18 Missed Approach. 5 2.21.19 Information to Aircraft. 5
2.21.20 Runway Vacating and Communications after Landing. 5
2.22.1 Coordination Between ATS Units. 5
2.22.2 Estimates and revisions. 5
2.22.3 Transfer of Control. 5 2.22.4 Change of Clearance. 5 2.22.5 Approval Request. 5 2.22.6 Inbound Release. 5 2.22.7 Expedition of Clearance. 5 2.22.8 Failure of CPDLC 5 2.23.1 Alerting Phraseologies.
2.23.2 Low Altitude Warning. 5
2.23.3 Terrain Alert. 5
2.23.4 Readback of ATS Co-ordination Messages. 5 3. FLIGHT PROGRESS STRIPS.
3.1 Introduction. 5
3.2 Preparation of flight progress strips. 5
3.3 Use of flight progress strips. 5
3.4 Progress board layout - situational awareness. 5
3.5 Abbreviations and symbols. 5
3.6 Scanning of flight progress strips. 5
4. SIMULATED OPERATIONAL TRAINING.
4.1 20 AFIS exercises, including two progress assessment and two final assessments exercises per learner. During the assessments the practical ability to perform AFIS and co-ordination duties will be assessed.
