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DIPLOMA Courses:

Currently the ATC/MET department offers Diploma Certificates on successful completion of course in two main areas of teaching, that is, Air Traffic Control and Meteorology.

DIPLOMA in AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL: This course is divided into three training modules. (ICAO 051, 052 and 053)

DIPLOMA in METEOROLOGY: This course is divided into three training modules.

Here is a brief description of the list of courses offered by ATC/MET Department.
Course |
Air Traffic Control Assistant ICAO 051
Duration | 9 Weeks
Content |
ATS procedures, Air Law, ICAO, Met, Navigation, AIS, Aerodynamics, Practical, AGA, Communication, Computer Applications, Aircraft types & Recognition.
Entry Requirements |

Successfully completed high school Education.
Passed ATC medical examination as per ICAO Annex1 requirement.
Passed QAC ATC Technical English Course and be able to communicate in english effectively.

Course Outcome |
On successful completion of the course, the student will have acquired the required knowledge and skills necessary to undergo OJT at an ATC unit to qualify as an ATC Assistant.

Course |
Aerodrome Control ICAO 052
Duration | 24 Weeks
Content |

Aerodrome Control theory, AIS, Communication, Principles of Flight, SAR, Human Factors, MET, Navigation Practical

Entry Requirements |

Should have successfully completed ICAO COURSE 051.
Have some work experience at the level of an ATC assistant at an Aerodrome Control Tower.

Course Outcome |
On successful completion of the course, the participant will have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake OJT at an aerodrome control unit under the supervision of a licensed ATCO, for the issue of an ATC license.

Course |
Approach Control Non-Radar ICAO 053
Duration | 12 Weeks
Content |
Approach procedures, Seperations Standards, Aircraft Operations, Practical
Entry Requirements |
Successful completion of ICAO COURSE 052
Course Outcome |
On successful completion of the course, the participant will have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake OJT at an Approach Control unit ( Non radar) under the supervision of a licensed ATCO, for the issue of an ATC license with an Approach rating.

Course |
Approach Radar ICAO 054
Duration | 10 Weeks
Content |
Radar procedures and techniques, Radar theory, Practical
Entry Requirements |
Successful completion of ICAO COURSE 053.
Course Outcome |
On successful completion of the course, the participant will have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake OJT at an Approach Radar Control unit under the supervision of a licensed radar ATCO, for the issue of an ATC license with an Approach radar rating.

Course |
Approach Radar & Procedural Combined Course ICAO 053/054
Duration | 16 Weeks
Content |
Approach procedures, Aircraft operations, Seperation Standards, Radar Proc. & Theory, Practical exercise.
Entry Requirements |
Successful completion of ICAO COURSE 052.
Course Outcome |
On successful completion of the course, the participant will graduate with QAC certificate in Approach Radar and Non-Radar Control and will be able to undertake OJT to qualify for ATC license validation as an approach controller..

Course |
Area Radar & Procedural Combined Course ICAO 055/056
Duration | 16 Weeks
Content |
Area Procedures, Seperation Standards, Radar Procedures, Radar theory, Aircraft Operations, Practical exercises.
Entry Requirements |
Successful completion of ICAO COURSE 053.
Course Outcome |
On successful completion of the course, the participant will graduate with QAC certificate in Area Radar & Non-Radar Control and will be able to undertake OJT to qualify for ATC license validation as Area Controllers.

Course |
Area Radar ICAO 054
Duration | 12 Weeks
Content |
Radar procedures and techniques, Radar theory, Radar Practical
Entry Requirements |
Successful completion of ICAO COURSE 055.
Course Outcome |
On successful completion of the course, the participant will have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake OJT at an Area Control Centre using Radar, and under the supervision of a licensed radar ATCO, for the issue of an ATC license with an Area radar rating.

Course |
Area Procedural Non-Radar ICAO 055
Duration | 12 Weeks
Content |
Area procedures, Separation standards, SAR, MET, RVSM
Entry Requirements |
Successful completion of any of the following ICAO COURSE 052, 053, 054.
Course Outcome |
On successful completion of the course, the participant will have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake OJT at an Area Control Centre without the use of radar, and under the supervision of a licensed area ATCO, for the issue of an ATC license with an Area/ airways rating.

Course |
RVSM - ICAO 059
Duration | 1 Week
Content |
History, RVSM concept, RVSM Airspace structure, Contingencies procedures, Approved and Non approved acft, FLT ops procedures,RCF procedures, ATM Consideration, ACAS, Practical
Entry Requirements |
Holder of an ATC License
Course Outcome |
To be able to correctly apply RVSM procedures in the provision of ATS.


Course |
ATC Familiarization for Fighter Controller - ICAO 059
Duration | 5 Weeks
Content |
ATS procedures, Aerodrome procedures, Radar procedures, Civil Military coordination, Practical exercises
Entry Requirements |
The applicant should be working as a Fighter Controller
Course Outcome |
To give the applicant a wide knowledge of the Civil ATC procedures and the coordination required to enhance air safety when operating Military/Civil airspaces.

Course |
Marine Radio Operations
Duration | 12 Weeks
Content |
ATS procedures, Aerodrome procedures, Principles of radio, Navigational facilities, Flight Information, Service, Aerodynamics, Radio Telephony, Practical Exercises
Entry Requirements |
A minimum of Secondary school certificate with good pass in English language.
Successfully completed QAC Technical Course

Course |
HumanFactors in ATC ICAO059 HF
Duration | 1 Week
Content |
Fundamentals HF Concept, HF Management and organization, HF in ATC, Ergonomics, HF in CNS/ATM, Case studies

Course |
Airline Customer Services
Duration | 1 Week
Content |
Effective communication, Purpose and role of the airline, VIP techniques, Responding to customer needs, Handling customers, Managing stress, Role play
Entry Requirements |
Secondary school certificate and Working with an airline Industry / or Travel Agent.

Course |
CNS/ATM ICAO 059
Duration | 1 Week
Content |
Communication, Navigation, Surveillance, ATM, Future development
Entry Requirements |
ATC licence

Course |
Basic Airline ticketing and Reservation
Duration | 4 Weeks
Content |
Travel geography, Air fares, Airport and city codes, Tourism packages
Entry Requirements |
Secondary school certificate with a good pass in English.

Course |
Search And Rescue Management
Duration | 1 Week
Content |
SAR organization, General System Concept, Components and Support Information, Coordination, Management, Communication, Operating stages, Medical factors for survivors, Accident Investigation
Entry Requirements |
High school certificate with a good pass in English.Engaged in National or regional SAR operations
Course Outcome |
To develop the knowledge and skills of the participant to enable him apply the global SAR system concept, establishment and improvement of National and Regional SAR systems .

Course |
AVSEC. Aviation Crisis Management ( STP 123)
Duration | 2 Weeks
Content |
Hijack techniques, Sabotage techniques, Management concept, Emergency plan, Annex 17, Emergency facilities, Case studies, Practical exercises
Entry Requirements |
High School certificate with a good pass in English.
Course Outcome |
The participants should be able to develop and manage an Aviation Security system with particular emphasis on unlawful interference of aircraft.