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The GANS Training Centre, located in Al Ain, is a GCAA Approved Training Organization, is recognized by ICAO as a TRAINAIR PLUS Regional Centre of Excellence, and Licensed by Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training.
04 December 2023 — 8 March 2024 19 August 2024 — 22 November 2024
This course targets trainees who wish to pursue a career in air traffic control.Trainees will be equipped with the necessary fundamental knowledge, skills and attitude to enable progression to either on-the-job training as an ATC Assistant, or to rating training. The course can also benefit trainees who need to gain further in-depth knowledge in air traffic control and air traffic management.
Theory
Trainees will be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the topics detailed in ICAO Annex 1 to achieve the standard nominated by the participants’ ATS State Regulatory Authority.
22 April 2024 — 16 July 2024 02 September 2024 — 22 November 2024
This course is for personnel who wish to become air traffic controllers in a tower environment. Trainees will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to enable them to progress to on-the-job training, aiming to achieve an Air Traffic Control Licence with an Aerodrome Control rating.
Theory (10 days)
Trainees will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subjects detailed in ICAO Doc 4444 and Annex 1, to the standard required by the trainee’s State Regulatory Authority.
Practical (50 days)
In a simulated environment, trainees will be able to provide Tower and Ground Movement Control at an Air Traffic Services Unit. They will apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to deliver safe, orderly and expeditious air traffic
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To prepare trainees for on-the-job training as approach controllers at approach control units that do not have the use of ATS electronic surveillance equipment.
Trainees will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subjects detailed in ICAO Annex 1 and ICAO Doc 4444 to the standard required by the trainees’ state regulatory authority.
Practical (25 days)
In a simulated environment, trainees will apply operational planning control techniques and procedures to ensure a safe, orderly, and expeditious service to arriving, holding, departing, and transiting aircraft. They will manage the workload within the specified area of responsibility.
22 April 2024 — 9 July 2024 02 September 2024 — 15 November 2024
To provide trainees with the knowledge, skills and attitude to enable progression to on-thejob training with the aim of obtaining an ATC Licence/Certificate of Competence with an Approach Control Surveillance rating.
Trainees will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subjects detailed in ICAO Annex 1 and ICAO Doc 4444, to the standard required by the trainee’s State Regulatory Authority.
Practical (45 days)
In a simulated environment, trainees will apply operational radar and planning control techniques and procedures to ensure a safe, orderly and expeditious service to arriving, holding, departing and transiting aircraft. They will manage the workload within the specified APS area of responsibility.
To provide trainees with the knowledge, skills and attitude to enable progression to on-thejob training with the aim of obtaining an ATC Licence/Certificate of Competence with an Area Control Surveillance rating.
In a simulated environment, trainees will apply operational radar and planning control techniques and procedures to ensure a safe, orderly and expeditious service to arriving, holding, departing and transiting aircraft. They will manage the workload within the specified ACS area of responsibility.
To provide participants holding an ATC Licence/Certificate of Competence with endorsement as On-the-Job Training Instructors.
Theory (3 days)
Trainees will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subjects detailed in Eurocontrol’s Guidelines for ATCO Development Training OJTI course syllabus, ICAO Annex 1 (or equivalent.)
Practical (5 days)
In a simulated environment, trainees will demonstrate practical skills associated with on-the-job training instruction, including interpersonal and communication skills.
This training reinforces and updates the knowledge and skills of on-the-job training instructors through classroom activities and practical exercises.
Participants will:
This English language proficiency test meets GCAA regulatory requirements. It is aimed at air traffic controllers and pilots based in the UAE to demonstrate proficiency in English up to and including level 5 proficiency. The test reflects the range of communication tasks found in the working aviation environment.
Paper 1 Listening Comprehension:
Tests understanding of pilot-to-controller and controller-to-controller communications in routine and non-routine situations.
Paper 2 Oral Interaction:
Three different tasks assess the controller’s or pilot’s language proficiency in radio and face-toface communication.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate proficiency in:
This English language proficiency test meets GCAA regulatory requirements. It is aimed at air traffic controllers and pilots based in the UAE to demonstrate proficiency in English at level 6. The test reflects the range of communication tasks found in the working aviation environment.
Listening Comprehension & Oral Interaction:
Four different tasks assess the controller’s or pilot’s language proficiency in radio and face-toface communication. The test-taker will describe, compare, summarize, answer questions, resolve apparent misunderstandings, and modify their language to assist someone who is less proficient in English.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate their ability to:
To provide air traffic controllers with the knowledge and skills required to obtain regulatory approval as ATC Examiners and/or Local Competency Examiners.
To demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
Training designed to refresh the knowledge and fundamental skills of the ATS Examiner. This will ensure a high level of performance in their examiner role at the ATCU in accordance with the CARs part VIII Subpart 4.
Participants will be able to:
To provide trainees with the knowledge and skills necessary for the provision of Air Traffic Services based on performance-based navigation (PBN).
To refresh and enhance Air Traffic Control Officers’ knowledge and skills associated with the management of unusual/degraded/ emergency situations.
To be able to submit evidence to the appropriate authority of compliance with UAE CAR Part VIII Subpart 4.
This course is designed for ATS officers wishing to fulfil the role of Unit Training Officers, or who have been appointed to the position. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills to produce, develop and maintain unit level ATC training.
This interactive, practical course introduces Subject Matter Experts to a comprehensive range of teaching strategies and techniques which will equip them to provide effective instruction in a classroom environment.
Participants will plan and prepare a lesson which incorporates some of the teaching techniques covered on the course. They will demonstrate their instructional skills by teaching part of the lesson to other course participants.
Interactive, practical lessons and activities review and consolidate Subject Matter Experts’ understanding of a range of classroom teaching strategies and techniques.
To enable participants to appraise their existing classroom teaching practice, and apply effective techniques and strategies when delivering classroom-based instruction.
The training provides an English language foundation as preparation for new trainees who do not yet have the English language level required to begin the ICAO 051 Basic ATC course.
This course is paired with Aviation Communication 2 Intermediate.
Upon successful completion of this course, trainees will have gained foundation English language knowledge and skills necessary to continue with aviation communication 2.
This foundation is consolidated and extended in the following course, Aviation Communication 2 Intermediate.
This course is a continuation of the training begun in Aviation Communication 1 Pre-Intermediate.
Upon successful completion of this course, trainees will have gained a foundation of the English language knowledge and skills necessary to carry out communicative functions and tasks associated with aviation training.
This course enables new trainees to acquire the English language knowledge and skills required to begin the ICAO 051 Basic ATC course.
Upon successful completion of this course, trainees will have gained foundation English language knowledge and skills necessary to carry out communicative functions and tasks associated with aviation training.
This is a short preparatory course for new trainees intending to undertake ICAO 051 Basic ATC, for whom English is a second language. Trainees are introduced to aviation vocabulary and concepts, supporting their progression to technical training.
1. Aircraft
2. Aviation Communication
Gain an understanding of basic aviation- related vocabulary and concepts.
A short preparatory course to facilitate the acquisition of aviation language knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively and safely in an aviation environment.
Gain an understanding of basic RTF used in ATC\Pilot communications and plain English used in abnormal/emergency situations.
Aptitude Test
English Language Test
Note: the listening, reading and speaking tests are similar to IELTS General Training examinations. Marks are reported as an IELTS- equivalent average band score.
Training is designed to provide student with necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to ensure the flow of aeronautical data and information necessary for global air traffic management system safety, regularity, economy and efficiency in accordance with ICAO Annex 15 requirements.
Training designed to refresh the knowledge and fundamental skills of the ATS Shift Supervisors. This will ensure a high level of performance in their supervisory role at the ATCU in accordance with the best practices.
On successful completion of the training the participants will have the required knowledge and skills to perform the duties of ATS Shift Supervisor. Specifically they will be able to:
This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of a shift supervisor.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
To provide participants with the knowledge and skills to manage and administer an air traffic control facility in accordance with ICAO standards and recommended practices, and local regulations.
The training is most suitable for incumbent ATC facility chief post-holders, deputy facility chiefs, ATC shift supervisors, and senior managers.
This course addresses the operational aspects of managing an aviation training organisation. It will enable participants to apply ICAO training organisation assessment guidelines in order to prepare their training organisations to meet and maintain operational and quality standards for ICAO recognition.
The training is most beneficial for individuals responsible for establishing, managing, or operating an aviation training organisation, including current and future training.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to manage their operational teams to:
To enable participants to perform the duties of an ATS Safety incident investigator.
The training is most beneficial for personnel involved in: ATS occurrence investigations, or responsible for accident investigation agencies and civil aviation administration; airport authorities/operators, air navigation providers, ATS systems engineers, military ATS operations, unit safety officers.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to investigate ATM incidents by applying effective problem-solving strategies to:
To enable participants to refresh the duties of an ATS Safety incident investigator.
The training is most beneficial for personnel who have previously attended an ATM Incident Investigation Course or similar and are involved in: ATS occurrence investigations, or responsible for accident investigation agencies and civil aviation administration; airport authorities/ operators, air navigation providers, ATS systems engineers, military ATS operations, unit safety officers.
To enable participants to meet regulatory refresher requirements, appraise their existing incident investigation techniques and applying effective problem-solving strategies to:
To enable Air Traffic Management Staff to conduct threat and error management in the workplace, and to perform as part of a team in accordance with GCAA requirements, ICAO Cir 314 AN/178 Threat and Error Management in Air Traffic and ICAO Doc 9683 Human Factors Training Manual.
The training is most beneficial for personnel involved in ATM systems such as manager ATS, ATS supervisor, air traffic controllers, unit training officers and safety officers.
The course will provide pilots with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to coordinate effectively with air traffic controllers in order to maintain safe and expeditious air traffic services in accordance with ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Annex 2, ICAO Doc 4444 and GCAA CARs Part 8 Subpart 4.
This English language proficiency test meets ICAO regulatory requirements. It is aimed at air traffic controllers and pilots to demonstrate proficiency in English up to and including level 5 proficiency. The test reflects the range of communication tasks found in the working aviation environment.
Three different tasks assess the controller’s or pilot’s language proficiency in radio and face-to- face communication.
This English language proficiency test meets ICAO regulatory requirements. It is aimed at air traffic controllers and pilots to demonstrate proficiency in English at level 6. The test reflects the range of communication tasks found in the working aviation environment.
Four different tasks assess the controller’s or pilot’s language proficiency in radio and face-to- face communication. The test-taker will describe, compare, summarize, answer questions, resolve apparent misunderstandings, and modify their language to assist someone who is less proficient in English.
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