Initial Training

Initial Training for ATSEPs.

Initial Training precedes the System/Equipment Rating Training and consists of Basic Training and Qualification Training.

Basic Training.

This stage imparts fundamental knowledge of the CNS/ATM environment, as well as skills applicable to all learner Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEPs). It provides the essential foundation before moving to specialized qualifications.

Qualification Training.

This training focuses on domain-specific knowledge and skills tailored to the chosen qualification stream within the CNS/ATM environment.

Four specialized technical domains have been identified: Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Data Processing. In addition, a group of generic subjects applies to all ATSEPs.

ATSSEP Qualification Streams

A total of 13 streams have been identified and represent generic profiles built according to the ATSEP roles:

Communication (COM)

• Voice Stream

• Data Stream

Navigation (NAV)

• Performance-Based Navigation

• NDB Stream

• DF Stream

• VOR Stream

• DME Stream

• ILS Stream

• GNSS Stream

Surveillance (SUR)

• PSR Stream

• SSR Stream

• ADS Stream

Data Processing (DAT)

• DP Stream

In at least one specialized technical domain, ATSEPs train for one or more streams that correspond with the systems and equipment that they will eventually work with.

At the end of Qualification Training, a learner ATSEP should be able to identify and solve generic but realistic problems related to an area of expertise. The learner ATSEP should be able to act efficiently when faced with a set of scenarios. These scenarios are mastered because the ATSEP has acquired the required knowledge and the ability to use this knowledge at an appropriate time and in a relevant manner.

GAELICAM has developed a course titled ‘CNSATM-INITIAL: Basic Training’ that covers all the modules identified in the specification for Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) training:

DOMAIN	BASIC COURSES
CNSATM-INITIAL Duration: 4-6 weeks	Module 1: Introduction to ATM (Air Traffic Management).
	Module 2: Familiarization with ATC (Air Traffic Control).
	Module 3: Aeronautical Information Services (AIS).
	Module 4: Meteorology.
	Module 5: CNS services.
	Module 6: Communications (C).
	Module 7: Navigation (N).
	Module 8: Surveillance (S).
	Module 9: Data processing (DP).
	Module 10: Monitoring and control of CNS/ATM system.
	Module 11: Maintenance procedures.
	Module 12: Energy and air conditioning.