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TRAINING PROGRAMMES @ QAC When you first join Qatar Aeronautical College, you normally enter the English Language Department for a period of time determined by your performance in an initial	Entry Test (more info \| Application Process). However, in exceptional cases, students with a strong background in both English and Mathematics may be accepted directly into their chosen programme.

English Language & Academic Skills Most students start by taking courses in general English for 22 weeks. The aim of this course is not only to improve language skills but also to develop effective study habits. On successful completion of the General English Course you will progress to the appropriate Technical Foundation course.The 22 week Technical English Courses are designed to prepare you for further training in a variety of aviation-related disciplines. Each course uses the most appropriate balance of Technical English Language specific to your chosen discipline, Mathematics and Science to thoroughly prepare you academically and linguistically for the next phase of your training.	Students study individually, in small groups and as a class, utilizing a broad range of material, from teacher-based material to the latest Language, Mathematics and Science to thoroughly prepare you academically and linguistically for the next phase of your training and in the workplace. At the end of your English Language courses, you need to achieve a pass mark of 70% in all subjects in order to progress to your chosen aviation-related training program. At the end of your English Language courses, you need to achieve a pass mark of 70% in all subjects in order to move on to your chosen aviation-related training programme and 75% in mathematics and physics (more info \| English Language)

Pilot Training Programme The Pilot Training Division of Qatar Aeronautical College prepares students for a career as a commercial airline pilot. The instruction at the college is focused towards the ab-initio pilot who has no previous experience or knowledge of aviation. The working atmosphere generated is conductive to a mature student. The Programme starts with 10 weeks of full-time Ground School, during which you study the following Joint Aviation Authority (JAA) / Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) subjects below is a list of a few of the subjects that are studyed.: Air Law Aircraft General Knowledge Flight Performance and Planning Human Performance Meteorology Navigation (General/Radio) Operational Procedures Principles of Flight Communications	This course lasts approximately 72 weeks with the ground and flying syllabi are based on the European JAA criteria. The final examination leading to the Airline Tranposrt Pilot License (ATPL) is externally set and evaluated by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority. The college also undertakes CPL to ATPL upgrade courses in accordance with current JAA regulations Your ATPL becomes “unfrozen” when you have achieved 1500 hours of total flying time, including 100 hours as Pilot in Command. You must also be 21 years of age or older. Flight Dispatcher Training Programme The Flight Dispatcher Training Programme involves much the same Ground School syllabus as the Pilot Training Programme and lasts approximately six months. Sponsored trainees usually go on to complete another six months of on-the-job training with their airline. (more info \| Pilot Training)

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Training Programme When you enter the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Training Department, you will start a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer course conforming to Qatar Civil Aviation Regulations (QCAR) Part 66. The basic programme lasts for two and a half years and includes the following subject modules: • Mathematics • Physics • Electrical Fundamentals • Electronic Fundamentals • Digital Techniques & Electronic Instrument Systems • Materials and Hardware • Maintenance Practices • Basic Aerodynamics • Human Factors • Aviation Legislation, • Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems • Propulsion • Gas Turbine Engines • Piston Engines	• Propellers • On-the-Job Training • Course Project The pass mark in modular examinations is 75%. When you successfully complete the programme, you will receive a Certificate of Recognition and a Diploma, both issued by the College. The Certificate of Recognition is a legal document certifying compliance with the knowledge and skills requirement of QCAR-66, which is identical in scope and level to the equivalent European standard. If you are sponsored by Qatar Airways, you will usually be offered employment by the airline upon graduating from the College. After a further two years of practical experience, you will qualify for the Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineer License, issued by the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA). You can then go on to complete Type Training, which qualifies you to work on specific types of aircraft. This can take two months or more for each aircraft type. (more info \| Engineering)

Air Traffic Controller Training Programme The Air Traffic Control (ATC) Course lasts approximately 18 months and leads to a Diploma in Air Traffic Control that is recognized by the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO). The first phase is Air Traffic Control Induction (ICAO ATC051). Subjects in this course include: • Rules of the Air • Air Traffic Services • ICAO Organization • Flight Navigation (Theory) • Principles of Flight • Basic Search and Rescue Procedures • Aerodrome Ground Aids (Phase 1) • Aviation Meteorology (Phase 1) • Communication Procedures (General). After the nine-week theoretical course, you will then spend eight weeks in an Aerodrome Control Tower to obtain practical experience. Successful completion of this phase qualifies you as an Air Traffic Control Assistant. The next phase is the Aerodrome Control Course (ICAO ATC 052). Subjects include: • Aerodrome Control Procedures • Flight Navigation (Plotting) • Search and Rescue • Air Traffic Services • Aviation Meteorology (Phase 2) • Aerodrome Ground Aids (Phase 2)	• Human Factors • Communication Procedures (Aerodrome). You will also complete 35 practical exercises on a 3-Dimensional Simulator, which is designed to simulate real-life situations in the aerodrome environment. This phase lasts 24 weeks and, if you are successful, you will be a rated Aerodrome Controller. You will then have to work for a minimum of 90 hours under supervision in the Control Tower before being allowed to work solo. Upon completing this period of validation training, you will be issued with an ATC license to operate as an Aerodrome Controller. The third phase is the Approach Procedural (Non-Radar) Course (ICAO ATC 053). During this 12 week course, you will study Approach Control Procedures and Aircraft Operation Standards, and perform 30 practical exercises in the Simulator. If successful, you will be a rated Approach Controller. You will then have to complete at least 180 hours of dual training before being validated and issued with a license to operate as an Approach Controller (Non-Radar). Additional courses include Approach Radar (ICAO ATC 054), Area Non-Radar (ATC 055), and Area Radar (ATC 056). All courses are ICAO-recognized and endorsed by the Civil Aviation Authorities of all the Gulf States. Successful students are qualified to work in any country recognizing these ICAO courses. (more info \| Air Traffic Control)

Meteorologist Training Programme This is a three-year programme leading to a College Diploma in Aeronautical Meteorology, which is awarded upon successful completion of World Meteorological Organization (WMO) BIP0-MT(entry level), BIP-MT(middle level)and BIP-MT(senior level). The Diploma entitles you to undergo an appropriate period of on-the-job training to qualify as a Meteorological Forecaster. The basic course in Meteorology is WMO Class IV, which lasts 20 weeks.	If successful, you will graduate with a College Diploma in Aeronautical Meteorology and qualify to work as a Meteorological Officer or a Forecaster in Meteorological and Aeronautical Forecasting Offices. All courses are recognized by the WMO and are endorsed by the Civil Aviation Authorities of all the Gulf States. Successful students are qualified to work in any country that is a member of the WMO. (more info \| Meteorology)