ATSEP TRAINING

Our training concept integrates proven methodologies meeting the needs of today’s learners

Who should attend the course?


Basic Training is the assumed entry gate for ATSEP trainees. The basic training curriculum can be tailored to the specific needs of the organisation requiring ATSEP training.

Course summary

ATSEP basic training is designed to provide the ATSEP with a general knowledge of the systems and services required to provide ATM services up to a taxonomy level of 2.

ICAO doc-10057 (ATSEP training manual) recommends that all basic training subjects are completed before progressing to qualification training. EASA regulation (EU) 2017/373 allows the service provider to select only the subjects relevant to the ATSEP duties.

The following delivery methods are offered:

  • Face to face, in person, location to be agreed.
  • Face to face, virtual delivery. Students can be together or at separate locations.
  • Online learning with expert support. Online learning collateral is provided by GATE that can be consumed at a pace that suits the learner. Virtual; face to face, support is provided by GATE to assist the learner.
  • A combination of online content and face to face delivery is adopted. This approach is especially beneficial where modules are required in isolation, for refresher training or in instances where training is required at short notice.

Prerequisites

  • Good command of English language (B2 level according to CEFR)

Course Content

In case the customer chooses to train their ATSEPs in all subjects, the duration of the course is 2 weeks. The course has been designed in modules that can be delivered using a variety of techniques, to meet the customer’s specific needs and to enable following a learner specific pathway.

  • Induction
  • Air Traffic Control Familiarisation
  • Aeronautical Information Services
  • Meteorology
  • Voice and Data Communication
  • Navigation
  • Data Processing
  • Surveillance
  • System Monitoring and Control

 


Who should attend the course?


Participants that completed the Basic Training course and need to initially follow a particular domain to attain their first competency rating. ATSEPs that are required to expand their responsibilities either by the addition of a new rating within their domain or by gaining a new rating in another domain.

Course summary

Qualification training follows on from basic training, together these two training elements comprise the initial phase of ATSEP training. There are five specified domains (Communication, Navigation, Surveillance, Data Processing and System Monitoring & Control). Qualification training is much more specific than the basic training, raising the taxonomy level from 2 to 4.

Prerequisites

  • Successful completion of ATSEP Basic Training.

Course Content

Both the European regulation (EASA (EU) 2017/373) and the ICAO ATSEP training manual (Doc 10057) require the ATSEP to follow a training and assessment plan that is tailored to their specific duties. E.g., Surveillance, Navigation or SMC prior to progressing to the specific system equipment rating training in the unit training phase. These training plans typically result in the learner undertaking only one or two of the qualification modules, each being in the order of 5 – 10 days duration preceded by the qualification shared module that is mandated to all.

At present, GATE has developed training content for the qualification shared module and is developing the content for the other qualification modules.

 


Who should attend the course?


Certified ATSEPs requesting the change in their job profiles.

Course summary

GATE Aviation Training has designed a new ATSEP OJTI course that places the learners at the centre of the training concept. We use modern learning principles and proven pedagogical techniques to navigate learners in their new role as instructor. The crucial aspect of the training is the understanding of learning theories used in a modern pedagogical and appreciative learning environment.

Hence, the course addresses topics such as modern coaching techniques and how they can be used in an operational environment, the planning of lessons, sources of errors, question techniques, handling of events that impact the effectiveness of training and more.

Prerequisites

  • An ATSEP certification and customer´s specific requirements given by the competency scheme.

Course Content

The course is designed as a 4-day training course (3-days course in case of integration with the TSA course) according to Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ATSEP.OR.400 (b). Its objectives are:

  • Participants shall gain understanding of learning theories used in a modern pedagogical and appreciative learning environment
  • Participants shall gain skills for modern coaching techniques, and how they can be used in an operational environment
  • Participants shall gain skills how to intervene in instances where safety may be compromised during training
  • Participants shall gain knowledge of report writing and the assessment of students
  • Participants shall gain knowledge of different OJTI styles, and how to determine the most appropriate style based on the situation and learning objective
  • Participants shall gain an understanding of the role as OJTI within the training process
  • Participants shall train and discuss communication and interaction styles

 


Who should attend the course?

Certified ATSEPs requesting the change in their job profiles.

Course summary

The Technical Skills Assessor (TSA) is a new role identified in Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/373. The training course design addresses the AMC and draws upon GATE experience of ATC training to train personnel to fulfil the role of a TSA to conduct effective and repeatable assessments.

The role of the TSA is critical not only to conduct assessments but also to identify weaknesses and to address shortcomings to ensure continuation of competence. GATE’s training course also covers these elements and adopts a blended methodology of theory and practice, meaning that practical exercises are included for participants to put theory into practice.

Prerequisites

  • An ATSEP certification and customer´s specific requirements given by the competency scheme.

Course Content

The course is designed as a 3-day training course (2-day in case of combination with the OJTI course) according to Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ATSEP.OR.405. Its objectives are:

  • Participants shall gain an understanding of the EU 2017/373 regulation and competence assessment schemes including assessment process and procedures
  • Participants shall gain knowledge of different assessment methods and are encouraged to share own opinions
  • Participants shall be made aware of the influence and consequences when holding the Technical Skills Assessor role
  • Participants shall gain knowledge on requirements and competences expected by an assessor such as acting when intervention is necessary to ensure that safety is not compromised, having the ability to analyze and describe strengths and weaknesses of ATSEP performance and using appropriate interpersonal and communication skills to brief and debrief and ATSEP
  • Participants shall prove an understanding of an objective assessment of competences


GATE recognises the function of the Technical Skills Assessors being particularly important, for both NSA and the ANSP/ CNS providers. GATE addresses the psychological influence for both the TSA and for colleagues once such a function is achieved.

 


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