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SECTION 3A: KNOWLEDGE MODULE SPECIFICATIONSList of Knowledge Module Specifications

315501001-KM01: Introduction to Air Traffic Safety Electronics Practitioner (ATSEP), (NQF Level 4), Credits 3 (3,75 days)

315501001-KM02: Introduction to Air traffic, (NQF Level 4), Credits 4 (5 days)

315501001-KM03: Principles of earth and meteorological conditions (atmosphere), (NQF Level 4), Credits 3 (3,75 days)

315501001-KM04: Maintenance procedures, (NQF Level 4), Credits 3 (3,75 days)

315501001-KM05: Concepts of voice communication, NQF Level 4, Credits 6 (7,5 days)

315501001-KM06: Concepts of data communications, (NQF Level 4), Credits 4 (5 days)

315501001-KM07: Principles of navigation, (NQF Level 4), Credits 8 (10 days)

315501001-KM08: Principles of surveillance, (NQF Level 4), Credits 3 (3.75 days)

315501001-KM09: Concepts of Surveillance data processing, (NQF Level 4), Credits 4 (5 days)

315501001-KM010: Principles of systems monitoring & control, (NQF Level 4), Credits 4 (5 days)

315501001-KM011: Principles of safety management systems, (NQF Level 4), Credits 4 (5 days)

315501001-KM012: Principles of systems maintenance theory, NQF Level 5 Credits 4 (5 days)

315501001-KM013: Principles of Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Air Traffic management (CNS/ATM) Data communication,

(NQF Level 4), Credits 4 (5 days)

315501001-KM014: Principles of communications, navigation and surveillance / air traffic management (CNS/ATM) Networking (NQF Level 5),

Credits 4 (5 days)

315501001-KM015: Principles and concepts of project management (NQF Level 5), Credits 4 (5 days)

315501001-KM016: Principles and concepts of voice air to ground communication, NQF Level 6, Credits 8 (10 days)

315501001-KM017: Principles and concepts of voice ground to ground communication, Level 6, Credits 6 (7.5 days)

315501001-KM018: Principles and concepts of data network and data protocols, Level 6, Credits 6 (7.5 days)

315501001-KM019: Principles and concepts of transmission path-lines Level 6, Credits 4 (5 days)

315501001-KM020: Principles and concepts of transmission path-links Level 6, Credits 4 (5 days)

315501001-KM021: Principles and concepts of legal recorder Level 6, Credits 4 (5 days)

315501001-KM022: Principles and concepts of ground based navigation systems, NQF Level 6, Credits 30 (37.5 days)

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315501001-KM023: Principles and concepts of Non-ground based navigation, NQF Level 6, Credits 4 (5 day

315501001-KM024: Principles and concepts of Primary surveillance radar, NQF Level 6, Credits 8 (10 days)

315501001-KM025: Principles and concepts of Secondary surveillance radar and monopulse secondary surveillance radar (SSR and M-SSR),

NQF Level 6, Credits 8 (10 days)

315501001-KM026: Principles and concepts of Non-radar surveillance, NQF Level 5, Credits 4 (5 days)

315501001-KM027: Data processing, NQF Level 6, Credits 5 (6.25 days)

315501001-KM028: Software processing, NQF Level 6, Credits 6 (7.5 days)

315501001-KM029: Hardware platform, NQF Level 6, Credits 5 (6.25 days)


OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE: AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER – CURRICULUM CODE 315501001KNOWLEDGE - COMPULSORY TRAINING – PHASE 1 – LEVEL 4 , CREDITS 42, LTC 52.5 DAYS

KM-01, Introduction to Air Traffic Safety Electronics Practitioner (ATSEP), (NQF Level 4), Credits 3

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the role of the Air Traffic Safety Electronics Practitioner (ATSEP), the concepts and principles of the workplace and stakeholders involved and standards relating to the day to day operation of an Air Traffic Safety Electronics Practitioner (ATSEP)

The learning contract time which constitutes the total amount of time during which the learner needs to have access to the lecturer to enable him or her to acquire the knowledge and

TOPICS ELEMENTS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

KT01: Basic overview of air traffic safety electronics (ATSEP) 15%

KT0101 Introduction to the organizational structure, purpose and functions of the national service providers

KT0102 Introduction to the organizational structure, purpose and functions of the regulatory structures

KT0103 The role and importance of an air traffic safety electronics practitioner (ATSEP)

IAC0101 Discuss the organizational structure, purpose and functions of the national service providers and regulatory structures

IAC0102 Discuss the role and importance of an air traffic safety electronics practitioner (ATSEP)

KT02: National and international aviation organisations and standards15%

KT0201 Introduction to the structure and functions of the major stakeholders in the aviation environment

KT0202 Theory of aviation legislation KT0203 The role and importance of the air navigation

service provider (ANSP) KT0204 Introduction to the International Aviation Authority

Organization (ICAO) standards and recommended practices (SARP)

KT0205 General overview of notifying and implementing of the International Aviation Authority Organization (ICAO) legislation

IAC0201 Explain the role and functions of the major stakeholders in the aviation environment

IAC0202 Summarize the national and international legislation, standards and practices relating to air traffic management

IAC0203 Discuss the role and importance of the air navigation service provider (ANSP)

IAC0204 State the methods by which the International Aviation Authority Organization (ICAO) notifies and implements legislation

KT03: Airspace users and customer relations10%

KT0301 Principles of the different airspace requirements for civil aircraft

KT0302 General expectations and requirements of pilots KT0303 Principles of the different airspace requirements

for military aircraft KT0304 Principles of air traffic management (ATM)

funding and air traffic management as a service provider

IAC0301 Discuss / explain the different airspace requirements for civil aircraft and military aircraft

IAC0302 Discuss / explain the expectations and requirements of pilots

IAC0303 Recognise the means by which air traffic management (ATM) is funded as a service provider

KT04: Introduction to the working environment15%

KT0401 The role of professional organisations in air traffic management (ATM)

KT0402 Principles of air traffic management (ATM) engineering standards and practices

KT0403 Types of operational services of existing air navigation services (ANS) and air traffic services (ATS)

IAC0401 Discuss the role of air traffic management (ATM) engineering standards and practices

IAC0402 Describe the operational services and list the types of existing air navigation services (ANS) and list the air traffic services (ATS)

KTO5: Quality management15%

KT0501 The importance of quality management KT0502 Principles of maintenance , safety and quality

control related to systems KT0503 The importance of a safety management system

IAC0501 Discuss the importance of quality management and the different procedures relating to quality management

IAC502 Explain the importance of a safety


understanding specified for this module as well as to prepare and complete assessments is 3,75 days

(SMS) and a JUST culture management system (SMS) and a JUST

KT06: General factors10%

KT0601 Importance of configuration management KT0602 Environmental concerns to air navigation service

provider (ANSP) operations KT0603 The role of environmental protection to air

navigation service provider (ANSP) operations

IAC0601 Explain the need for configuration management

IAC0602 Discuss the general factors of environmental concerns and protection

KT07: Health and safety20%

KT0701 Principles of personal safety responsibilities in the work environment

KT0702 General overview of potential hazards to health and safety generated by equipment, or contained within, the work environment

KT0703 Generally accepted health and safety rules that apply in the air traffic management environment

KT0704 Fire safety and first aid regulations and practices KT0705 Components of the main features and uses of the

different types of fire detectors and extinguishers KT0706 General overview of the importance and danger

of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation

IAC0701 Explain personal safety responsibilities and the rules that apply in the air traffic management (ATM) environment

IAC0702 Explain potential hazards to health and safety generated by equipment, or contained within, the work environment

IAC0703 Describe fire safety and first aid regulations and practices

IAC0704 Describe the main features and uses of the different types of fire detectors and extinguishers

IAC0705 Discuss the importance and danger of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation

KM-02, Introduction to Air traffic, (NQF Level 4), Credits 4

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of air traffic, air traffic management, controls and tools used in the air traffic management environment.

The learning contract time which constitutes the total amount of time during which the learner needs to have access to

KT01: Introduction to Air traffic30%

KT0101 Principles and concepts of the international rules of the air

KT0102 Principles and concepts of air space classification

KT0103 Theory of air traffic management (ATM) services, concepts and terminology

KT0104 Define the phases of flight KT0105 Definitions and characteristics of the different

types of airspace control KT0106 Principles of separation standards KT0107 Principles and concepts of the cockpit

environment and associated equipment in relation to air traffic control (ATC)

KT0108 Differentiate the migration to functional airspace blocks

KT0109 Operational importance of technical services required for air traffic management

IAC0101 Explain the international rules of the air

IAC0102 Demonstrate an understanding of air space classification

IAC0103 Demonstrate an understanding of air traffic management (ATM) services, concepts and terminology

IAC0104 Define the phases of flight IAC0105 Differentiate between the different

types of airspace e control IAC0106 Explain separation standards IAC0107 Recognise the cockpit environment

and associated equipment in relation to air traffic control (ATC)

IAC0108 Describe the migration to functional airspace blocks

IAC0109 Explain the operational importance of technical services required for air traffic management

KT02: Air traffic management

30%

KT0201 Principles, concepts and terminologies of air traffic control

KT0202 Purpose of ground-based safety nets KT0203 Principles and concepts of air traffic control tools

and monitoring aids

IAC0201 Explain the principles, concepts and terminologies of air traffic control

IAC0202 Describe the purpose of ground-based safety nets

IAC0203 Demonstrate an understanding of


the lecturer to enable him or her to acquire the knowledge and understanding specified for this module as well as to prepare and complete assessments is 5 days

air traffic control tools and monitoring aids

KT03: Air traffic flow management20%

KT0301 Concepts of flight planning KT0302 Concepts of predictive flow management and

strategic flight planning KT0303 Flexible use of air space KT0304 Air traffic flow management (ATFM) tools

IAC0301 Discuss concepts of flight planning IAC0302 Describe predictive flow

management and strategic flight planning IAC0303 Demonstrate an understanding of

flexible use of air space IAC0304 Discuss air traffic flow

management (ATFM) tools

KT04: Aeronautical information services (AIS)Principles20%

KT0401 Components of the organisation of the aeronautical information services (AIS)

KT0402 Basic concepts related to the aeronautical information publication (AIP), aeronautical information circular (AIC) and the pre-flight bulletins (PIB)

KT0403 Define the notice to airmen (NOTAM) services and format

KT0404 Define the role of and function of Aeronautical information services (AIS) for the air navigation service provider (ANSP) and the migration to AIM

KT0405 The importance of aeronautical charting service KT0406 Define procedures for providing communications,

navigation and surveillance (CNS) data to Aeronautical information services (AIS)

IAC0401 State the organisation of the aeronautical information services (AIS)

IAC0402 Describe the aeronautical information publication (AIP), aeronautical information circular (AIC) and the pre-flight bulletins (PIB)

IAC0403 Explain the format and services of the notice to airmen (NOTAM)

IAC0404 Explain the role of and function of Aeronautical information services (AIS) for the air navigation service provider (ANSP) and the migration to AIM

IAC0405 Identify the need for aeronautical charting service

IAC0406 Discuss procedures for providing communications, navigation and surveillance (CNS) data to Aeronautical information services (AIS)

KM-03, Principles of earth and meteorological conditions (atmosphere), (NQF Level 4), Credits 3

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles of the earth and

KT01: Introduction to the earth40%

KT0101 Introduction to the earth KT0102 General principles of the earth’s magnetism and

their impact on aviation KT0103 General principles of referencing systems

IAC0101 Explain the earth’s properties and their effects as well as the impact of the sun and moon on the earth and aviation systems

IAC0102 Differentiate between true north and magnetic north

IAC0103 Discuss various reference systems pertaining to aviation

KT02: Meteorological conditions60%

KT0201 Factors related to the atmosphere and the impact on flight and air traffic control

KT0202 Principles and concepts of measuring and predicting weather

KT0203 Meteorological hazard identification and principles of mitigation options

KT0204 Concepts related to the air navigation service provider (ANSP) and the airlines to mitigate weather

KT0205 General overview of the impact of weather on aviation

IAC0201 Describe factors of the atmosphere that impact on flight and air traffic control

IAC0202 Explain generally accepted ways to measure and predict weather

IAC0203 Differentiate between the various meteorological hazards and explain the different mitigation options

IAC0204 Identify the tools and techniques used by the air navigation service provider (ANSP) and the airlines to mitigate weather


meteorological conditions (atmosphere).


KT0206 General overview of the automatic terminal information service (ATIS) information

KT0207 General principles of height, altitude and flight level

KT0208 Operational importance of climate change on the aviation environment

KT0209 Theory of the meteorological aerodrome report (METAR) and the significant meteorological information (SIGMET) and identify the critical information

IAC0205 Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of weather on aviation

IAC0206 Decode and describe the automatic terminal information service (ATIS) information

IAC0207 Describe height, altitude and flight level

IAC0208 Demonstrate an awareness of climate change on the aviation environment

IAC0209 Decode the meteorological aerodrome report (METAR) and the significant meteorological information (SIGMET) and identify the critical information

KM-04, Maintenance procedures, (NQF Level 4), Credits 3

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles and concepts of maintenance procedures in the air traffic management (ATM) environment.

The learning contract time which constitutes the total amount of time during which the learner needs to have access to the lecturer to enable him or her to acquire the knowledge and understanding specified for this module as well

KT01: Maintenance procedures50%

KT0101 Handling precautions to be taken to ensure equipment protection

KT0102 Concepts of maintenance classification KT0103 Maintenance strategy and rules KT0104 The scope or responsibility of an air traffic safety

electronics practitioner (ATSEP) rated person

IAC0101 Explain handling precautions to be taken to ensure equipment protection

IAC0102 Explain the classification of maintenance

IAC0103 Explain maintenance strategy and rules

IAC0104 State the scope or responsibility of an air traffic safety electronics practitioner (ATSEP) rated person

KT02: Facilities50%

KT0201 Define the performance for power supply systems

KT0202 Define the main features of current power supply systems

KT0202 Basic concepts of current air conditioning systems in use

IAC0201 Discuss the main features and performance of power supply systems in the operational environment

IAC0202 Discuss the importance air conditioning systems in a controlled environment


as to prepare and complete assessments KM-05, Concepts of voice communication, NQF Level 4, Credits 6

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles and concepts of voice communication used by air traffic safety electronics practitioners (ATSEP) and the various types of communication.

The learning contract time which constitutes the total amount of time during which the learner needs to have access to the lecturer to enable him or her to acquire the knowledge and understanding specified for this module as well as to prepare and complete assessments is 7,5 days

KT01: Introduction to communications15%

KT0101 Operational importance of communication in the air navigation service provider (ANSP) environment

KT0102 Components of the major substructures of the communication domain

KT0103 Recognise the technology needed for air traffic control (ATC) communications

KT0104 General overview of the major components of the communication function

KT0105 Concepts of safe communications for air traffic services (ATS) requirements

KT0106 Legal requirements for air traffic safety (ATS) communications

IAC0101 Describe the need for communication in the air navigation service provider (ANSP) environment

IAC0102 State the major substructures of the communication domain

IAC0103 Recognise the technology needed for air traffic control (ATC) communications

IAC0104 Recognise the major components of the communication function

IAC0105 State air traffic services (ATS) requirements for safe communications

IAC0106 State the legal requirements for air traffic safety (ATS) communications

KT02: Voice communications20%

KT0201 Theory of voice communication system architecture

KT0202 General overview of the purpose, principles and role of voice communication systems in air traffic safety (ATS)

KT0203 General overview of voice communications routing and switching

IAC0201 Describe voice communication system architecture

IAC0202 Discuss the purpose, principles and role of voice communication systems in air traffic safety (ATS)

IAC0203 State the methods used to route and switch voice communications

KT03: Radio25%

KT0301 Principles of radio, electromagnetic propagation and radio waves

KT0302 General allocation, use, characteristics and limitations of frequency bands

KT0303 Factors affecting propagation of radio waves KT0304 Working principles of a radio transmitting system

and a radio receiving system KT0305 Characteristics of radio antenna systems KT0306 Principles and concepts of forward relays and

repeaters KT0307 General principles of high frequency (HF)

communications KT0308 Introduction to the emergency system in use KT0309 Radio testing equipment KT0310 Principles of automatic terminal information

services

IAC0301 Explain the principles of radio, electromagnetic propagation and radio waves

IAC0302 State the allocation, use, characteristics and limitations of frequency bands

IAC0303 Discuss the different factors that can affect propagation of radio waves

IAC0304 Describe the working principles of a radio transmitting system and a radio receiving system

IAC0305 Recognise the characteristics of radio antenna systems

IAC0306 Describe the need and use of forward relays and repeaters

IAC0307 Describe the use and limitations of high frequency (HF) communications

IAC0308 Describe the emergency system in use

IAC0309 List the tools for testing radio equipment


IAC0310 Describe the automatic terminal information services

KT04: Ground-Ground20%

KT0401 Introduction to routing and switching equipment in use in the ground to ground air traffic safety (ATS) environment

KT0402 Communications (COMS) system’s purpose and operation

KT0403 Role of Ground-Ground systems in providing an integrated service to air traffic management (ATM) operations

KT0404 Functions of the air traffic control (ATC) human machine interface (HMI) for voice communication

KT0405 Concepts related to communication recording services and the regulations regarding retention

IAC0401 State the functions and basic operations of routing and switching equipment in use in the ground to ground air traffic safety (ATS) environment

IAC0402 Describe the purpose and operation of a communications (COMS) system

IAC0403 Describe how Ground-Ground systems interface to provide an integrated service to air traffic management (ATM) operations

IAC0404 Identify main functions of the air traffic control (ATC) human machine interface (HMI) for voice communication

IAC0405 List communication services that are recorded and the regulations regarding retention

KT05: Communication support services20%

KT0501 Future developments and techniques having an impact on air traffic safety (ATS) voice communications

KT0502 Applications of satellite communications (SATCOM)

KT0503 Uses and benefits of universal access transceiver (UAT)

KT0504 Aircraft communications addressing and reporting systems (ACARS) services

KT0505 Introduction to aeronautical fixed telecommunications network (AFTN) and aeronautical telecommunications network (ATN) as ground communications tools

KT0506 Developments in ground-ground technologies developments impacting on air traffic safety (ATS) voice communication

KT0507 The importance for intercom and inter-centre voice services

IAC0501 Define future developments and techniques which may have an impact on air traffic safety (ATS) voice communications

IAC0502 Describe satellite communications (SATCOM) and its applications

IAC0503 List the uses and benefits of universal access transceiver (UAT)

IAC0504 Define aircraft communications addressing and reporting systems (ACARS) services and describe the overall purpose of it

IAC0505 Describe the aeronautical fixed telecommunications network (AFTN) and aeronautical telecommunications network (ATN) as ground communications tools

IAC0506 List developments in ground-ground technologies which may impact on air traffic safety (ATS) voice communication

IAC0507 Define the need for intercom and inter-centre voice services

KM-06, Concepts of data communications, (NQF Level 4), Credits 4

KT01: Introduction to data communications40%

KT0101 The role and purpose of data communication systems in air traffic safety (ATS)

KT0102 Concepts of data transmission KT0103 Overview of the functioning of the various

elements of the data systems in use in the air traffic safety (ATS) environment

IAC0101 Explain the purpose, principles and role of data communication systems in air traffic safety (ATS)

IAC0102 Define the concept of data transmission

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Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles and concepts of data communication used by air traffic safety electronics practitioners (ATSEP) and the various types of communication.

The learning contract time which constitutes the total amount of time during which the learner needs to have access to the lecturer to enable him or her to acquire the knowledge and understanding specified for this module as well as to prepare and complete assessments is 5 days

KT0104 Protocols currently in use in the air traffic management (ATM) environment

elements of the data systems in use in the air traffic safety (ATS) environment

IAC0104 List and identify the protocols in current use in the air traffic management (ATM) environment

KT02: Networks60%

KT0201 General requirements for safe data communications

KT0202 Types of networks in data communication KT0203 General overview of the functions of networks

hardware KT0204 Basic principles of network monitoring and

management KT0205 Concepts of air-ground aviation networks KT0206 Concepts of ground-ground aviation networks

IAC0201 Describe the air traffic safety (ATS) requirements for safe data communications

IAC0202 Describe the different types of networks and the functions of network hardware

IAC0203 Explain the basic principles and the functions of network monitoring and management

IAC0204 Name a range of air-ground aviation related network concepts

IAC0205 Name a range of ground-ground aviation related network concepts

KM-07, Principles of navigation, (NQF Level 4), Credits 8

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles and concepts navigation, different aids used and the various systems and their characteristics.

KT01: Introduction to navigation20%

KT0101 Principles of navigation KT0102 General overview of navigational systems

performance KT0103 Theory of navigational systems

IAC0101 Describe the principles, terminology and purpose of navigation

IAC0102 Identify factors affecting electronic navigation performance and the performance measurement if navigation systems

IAC0103 Define ground based navigation usage versus space based navigation usage versus visual navigational systems

KT02: Terrestrial navigation aids50%

KT0201 Concepts of ground-based electronic navigation systems

KT0202 Concepts of non-directional beacon (NDB) navigation

KT0203 Concepts of very high frequency omni-directional radio range (VOR) navigation

KT0204 Theory of distance measuring equipment (DME) KT0205 Principles of the operation of instrument landing

systems (ILS), microwave landing systems (MLS)

IAC0201 Describe the operational use of ground-based navigation systems in the different phases of flight

IAC0202 Discuss the use and limitations of non-directional beacon (NDB) navigation

IAC0203 Discuss the use and limitations of very high frequency omni-directional radio range (VOR) navigation

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KT0206 Concepts of ground based systems maintenance KT0207 The role and importance of calibration for ground

based navigation

distance measuring equipment (DME) IAC0205 Demonstrate an understanding of

the use and limitations of instrument landing systems (ILS) and microwave landing systems (MLS)

IAC0206 List specialised test equipment needed for maintenance and calibration of ground based systems and the need for maintenance and calibration

KT03: Space-based navigation systems15%

KT0301 Concepts of space segments, user segments and control centres

KT0302 Principles and concepts of NAVSTAR KT0303 Principles and concepts of global orbiting

navigation satellite system (GLONASS) KT0304 Principles of emerging services and benefits of

satellite based navigation KT0305 Principles and concepts of airborne based

augmentation systems KT0306 Principles and concepts of ground based

augmentation systems KT0307 Principles and concepts of space based

augmentation systems

IAC0301 Describe the concepts of space segments, user segment and control centres

IAC0302 Examine the principles and performance of NAVSTAR and global orbiting navigation satellite system (GLONASS)

IAC0303 Discuss the principles and performance of emerging services and the benefits of satellite based navigation

IAC0304 Discuss the emerging services and the benefits of satellite based navigation

IAC0305 Demonstrate a general awareness of airborne based augmentation systems, ground based augmentation systems and space based augmentation systems

KT04: Performance based navigation15%

KT0401 Basic principles of area navigation KT0402 Concepts of performance based navigation

(PBN) KT0403 Types of navigation application in Africa

IAC0401 Describe the basic principles of area navigation

IAC0402 Discuss the principles of performance based navigation (PBN)

IAC0403 Discuss the navigation application used in Africa

KM-08, Principles of surveillance, (NQF Level 4), Credits 3

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles and concepts of surveillance, primary and secondary

KT01: Introduction to surveillance10%

KT0101 Define surveillance and the need for radar in the context of air traffic management (ATM)

KT0102 Introduction to radar appropriate terminology KT0103 The role and current use of surveillance

equipment by air traffic management (ATM) KT0104 Principles and concepts of information provided

to the air traffic controller (ATC)

IAC0101 Define surveillance and discuss the need for radar in air traffic management (ATM)

IAC0102 Describe the terminology appropriate to radar and the surveillance techniques used in the air navigation safety environment (ANSP)

IAC0103 Discuss the role and the current use of surveillance equipment by air traffic management (ATM)

IAC0104 List the information provided to the air traffic controller (ATC) from the different surveillance sensors

KT02: Introduction to primary radar

KT0201 Working principles of primary surveillance radar KT0202 Principles of plot extraction

IAC0201 Discuss the working principles of primary radar and the elements that can


radar and information display and message format

The learning contract time which constitutes the total amount of time during which the learner needs to have access to the lecturer to enable him or her to acquire the knowledge and understanding specified for this module as well as to prepare and complete assessments

35% KT0203 General overwiew of weather data as an addition to air traffic control (ATC)

affect performance. IAC0202 Describe the function and

performance of the primary radar system IAC0203 Explain the principles of plot

extraction and track forming IAC0204 Describe weather radar as an

addition to air traffic control (ATC) ARS

KT03: Introduction to secondary radar45%

KT0301 Working principles of secondary surveillance radar

KT0302 Principles and concepts of Mode-A, C and S interrogations

KT0303 Improvements of mono-pulse over traditional secondary surveillance radar (SSR)

KT0304 Principles and concepts of a surface movement guidance and control system (SMGCS)

KT0305 Principles and concepts of multilateration (MLAT)

IAC0301 Explain the working principles of secondary surveillance radar

IAC0302 Describe Mode-A, C and S interrogations

IAC0303 Describe the function and performance of the mono-pulse secondary surveillance radar and discuss the techniques and improvements of mono-pulse over traditional secondary surveillance radar (SSR)

IAC0304 Discuss principles and concepts of surface movement guidance and control system (SMGCS) and multilateration (MLAT)

IAC0305 Discuss the role of traffic alert and collision avoidance system / transponder collision avoidance system (TCAS) as a safety net

KT04: Surveillance information display and message format10%

KT0401 The role of radar analysis and information display systems

KT0402 Necessity of multiple radars for en-route coverage

KT0403 Principles and formats of surveillance data transmission

IAC0401 Describe the role of radar analysis and information display systems

IAC0402 Explain the need to use multiple radars to ensure en-route coverage

IAC0403 State the formats and techniques used for transmission of surveillance data

KM-09, Concepts of Surveillance data processing, (NQF Level 4), Credits 4

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles and

KT01: Introduction to data processing15%

KT0101 Theory of data processing systems in aviation KT0102 Concepts of generic architecture of the data

processing system KT0103 Define the different operating systems supporting

data processing systems

IAC0101 Explain the need for data processing systems in aviation and the national and international needs

IAC0102 Describe the functions and generic architecture of the data processing systems and how these systems interface with other systems

IAC0103 List the basic software functions / applications and the different operating systems which support the data processing systems

KT02: System software and hardware principles15%

KT0201 General overview of the current hardware configurations

KT0202 General overview of software platforms and the

KT0201 Discuss the current hardware configurations used in air traffic management (ATM) data processing


concepts surveillance data processing for different formats and systems in the air traffic control (ATC) environment.

The learning contract time which constitutes the total amount of time during which the learner needs to have access to the lecturer to enable him or her to acquire the knowledge and understanding specified for this module as well as to prepare and

need for configuration management KT0203 General overview of the legal aspects for data

processing in air traffic management (ATM)

KT0202 Describe the software platforms used in data processing and the need for configuration management

KT0203 Discuss the legal aspects for data processing in air traffic management (ATM)

KT03: Radar data processing15%

KT0301 Principles of radar data processing KT0302 Principles of radar data inputs and outputs to the

radar data processing system (RDPS) KT0303 General overview of the function of radar data

processing system (RDPS)

IAC0301 Explain the principles of radar data processing and the radar data inputs and outputs to the radar data processing system (RDPS)

IAC0302 Describe the surveillance data based monitoring functions and radar target plot and track processing

IAC0303 Describe the functions of radar data processing system (RDPS)

KT04: Flight data processing (FDP)15%

KT0401 General overview of air traffic control (ATC) requirements

KT0402 Introduction to the function of flight data processing (FDP)

KT0403 General overview of the inputs and outputs of flight data processing (FDP)

KT0404 Principles of flight data processing (FDP) data update

IAC0401 Explain the function of flight data processing and the requirements from air traffic control(ATC)

IAC0402 Explain the function of flight data processing (FDP)

IAC0403 Discuss the inputs and outputs of flight data processing (FDP) and the flight data process (FDP) data update process

KT05 Alert processing20%

KT0501 Types of alert processing used in surveillance data processing system (SDPS)

KT0502 Concepts of alert processing methods

IAC0501 Describe he need and types of alert processing used in surveillance data processing system (SDPS) and the different methods used

KT06: Human machine interface (HMI) systems 20%

KT0601 Define the different display technologies KT0602 General overview of information displayed on the

air traffic control officer (ATCO) and air traffic safety electronics practitioner (ATSEP) human machine interface (HMI)

KT0603 General overview of additional data used by air traffic management (ATM) system

IAC0601 Describe the different display technologies and what information is normally displayed on the air traffic control officer (ATCO) and air traffic safety electronics practitioner (ATSEP) human machine interface (HMI)

IAC0602 Discuss the additional data used by die air traffic management (ATM) system

KM-10, Principles of systems monitoring & control, (NQF Level 4), Credits 4

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the

KT01: Introduction to system monitoring and control (SMC) function 25%

KT0101 Principles and purpose of the operational management of the technical services

KT0102 Introduction to the technical system architecture of the system monitoring and control (SMC) function

KT0103 General overview of the transfer of responsibility for a service

KT0104 General overview of the fault management systems role in transfer of responsibility

IAC0101 Describe the principles and purpose of the operational management of the technical services

IAC0102 Describe the technical system architecture of the system monitoring and control (SMC) function

IAC0103 Describe the transfer of responsibility for a service and the fault management systems role in transfer of responsibility


learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles and concepts of systems monitoring and control.


KT02: System configuration25%

KT0201 Define the range of configurations to be used KT0202 General overview of configuration changes KT0203 The importance of reporting and how to achieve

it KT0204 General overview of when coordination and

reporting are necessary KT0205 Define the parties involved in coordination and

reporting of emergency situations

IAC0201 Describe the range of configurations that can be used and the general techniques used to make configuration changes

IAC0202 State why coordination and reporting is required and how it is achieved and list the typical reporting points for system monitoring and control (SMC)

IAC0203 Describe the situations where coordination and reporting are necessary

IAC0204 List the parties involved in emergency situations coordination dn reporting

KT03: Monitoring and control functions25%

KT0301 General overview of monitoring functions that are available

KT0302 General overview of the control functions that are available

KT0303 The importance of system monitoring and control (SMC) management and coordination of maintenance activities

IAC0301 Describe the monitoring and control functions that are available

IAC0302 Explain the importance of system monitoring and control (SMC) management and coordination of maintenance activities

KT04: Equipment operating25%

KT0401 Principles of human machine interface (HMI) of the system management and control central system

KT0402 General overview of routine tasks, the criticality of their completion and any legal requirements

IAC0401 Discuss the principles and ergonomics of the of human machine interface (HMI) of the system management control central system and its subordinate systems

IAC0402 Discuss the routine tasks required and the legal criticality of their completion and any legal requirements

KNOWLEDGE - COMPULSORY TRAINING – PHASE 2 COMMON TRAINING – LEVEL 5, CREDITS 20, LCT 25 DAYS

KM-11, Principles of safety management systems, (NQF Level 4), Credits 4

Purpose of the

TOPICS ELEMENTS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

KT01: Systems theory15%

KT0101 Principles and concepts of systems thinking KT0102 Principles and theory of systems theory with

reference to sub-systems KT0103 Concepts of basic systems lay-out KT0104 Concepts of system failure

IAC0101 Determine what system elements are relevant to systems theory in aviation

IAC0102 Explain systems theory with reference to sub-systems

IAC0103 Discuss the characteristics of a QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER of 41

Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles and concepts of systems theory and management and safety theory and management and systems.


KT0105 Definitions and characteristics of a system in aviation

system and explain a basic systems lay-out in aviation

IAC0104 Discuss the concepts to consider when dealing with systems failure

KT02: System management15%

KT0201 Principles of a safety management system in aviation

KT0202 Concepts of socio-cultural systems and interdependency

KT0203 Principles of International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) view of an aviation business management system

IAC0201 Explain why aviation organisations can be considered business organisations

IAC0202 Explain why aviation organisations are often described as “a system of systems”

IAC0203 Identify management systems found in an aviation organisation

KT03: Safety Theory and Safety Management System Theory20%

KT0301 Definition and characteristics of safety KT0302 General overview of aviation safety history General overview of evolution of safety thinking KT0303 Objectives of aviation safety as the core of Civil

Aviation Organization (ICAO) KT0304 The importance of system safety and the

principles of a system’s approach KT0305 Definitions and characteristics of barriers and

enablers of safety KT0306 Definitions and characteristics of errors and

violators KT0307 Principles of a proactive safety management

approach KT0308 Principles and concepts of the contemporary and

the traditional view of safety KT0309 Definition and characteristics of safety

management KT0310 Seven considerations for Civil Aviation

Organization’s (ICAO) relevant to safety management KT0311 Importance of managing safety in an clear,

proactive and systematic manner

KT0312 Definition and characteristics of safety management systems

KT0313 Common factors relevant to available safety management systems (SMS) definitions

KT0314 Core operational activities of a safety management systems (SMS)

KT0315 Failures in the defensive layers of an operational system

KT0316 Considerations associated with a safety

IAC0301 List and explain principles related to the safety definition

IAC0302 Explain the interfaces between various components of the aviation system by using the SHEL/L model

IAC0303 Explain the difference between barriers and enablers of safety

IAC0304 Explain the difference between errors and violators

IAC0305 Explain the difference between the contemporary and the traditional view of safety

IAC0306 List and describe eight basic and generic building blocks that underline the process of managing safety

IAC0307 Explain why safety management systems (SMS) can be linked to a toolbox

Differentiate between safety risk management and safety assurance

IAC0308 Explain why safe and error tolerant systems require that these systems contain multiple defences, barriers and safeguards

IAC0309 Identify and critically discuss system defences, barriers and safeguards


management systems (SMS) KT0317 Benefits of a safety management systems (SMS)

KT04: Safety Management System : A regulatory context20%

KT0401 Purpose of a regional safety programme KT04102 Policy and objectives of a regional safety

programme KT0403 Regional risk management for a regional safety

programme KT0404 Safety assurance for a regional safety

programme KT0405 Safety promotion for a regional safety

programme KT0406 Safety promotion for a regional safety

programme KT0407 Basic attributes universally associated with a

safety reporting system KT0408 Basic characteristics of safety reporting KT0409 Principles of the three safety management

strategies KT0410 Hazards identification and the consequences KT0411 Fundamentals of hazards: KT0412 The purpose of the State’s Safety Program (SSP) KT0413 Four generic processes included in Civil Aviation

Organization (ICAO) Safety Management System (SMS) KT0414 The relationship between an State Safety

Program (SSP) and an Safety Management System (SMS)

KT0415 Purpose of a gap analysis KT0416 Shared commonalities of a Safety Management

System (SMS) and Quality Management system (QMS) KT0417 Risk assessment and mitigation principles KT0418 Principles of safety assurance with reference to:

Safety performance monitoring and measurementThe management of changeContinuous improvement of the Safety Management System (SMS)

KT0419 Safety Management System (SMS) implementation with reference to:Phase I – Planning Safety Management System (SMS) implementation;Phase II – Reactive safety management processes;Phase III – Proactive and predictive safety management processes; andPhase IV – Operational safety assurances

IAC0401Discuss the implementation a regional safety programme

IAC0402 Explain the benefits of safety investigations to improve system reliability

IAC0403 Discuss hazards including definition of safety risk; First fundamental – Safety risk management; Second fundamental – Safety risk probability; Third fundamental – Safety risk severity; Fourth fundamental – Safety risk tolerability; Fifth fundamental – Safety risk control/mitigation; and the five fundamentals of safety risk management

IAC0404 Discuss the notion of an acceptable level of safety (ALOS) as an essential ingredients for the effective operation of a State Safety Program (SSP)

IAC0405 Explain the notion of management accountability as an essential ingredient in the effective operations of an Safety Management System (SMS)

IAC0406 Explain why it is important to complement the existing compliance-based approach to safety with a performance-based approach

IAC0407 Discuss the importance of it complementing the existing compliance-based approach to safety with a performance-based approachIAC0408 Explain why a Safety Management System (SMS) differs from Quality Management system (QMS)

IAC0409 Discuss the 4 components and 12 elements that the Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Safety Management System (SMS) framework consists of

IAC0410 Describe the Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Safety Management System (SMS) framework with reference to:

Safety policy and objectives:Management commitment and responsibilitySafety accountabilitiesAppointment of key safety personnel


Coordination of emergency response planningSafety Management System (SMS documentation

IAC0411 Describe the Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Safety Management System (SMS) framework with reference to:

Training and educationSafety communication

IAC0412 List and discuss characteristics of an effective State safety oversight system

KT05: Safety culture15%

KT0501 Define a safety culture in aviation KT0502 Differentiate between the types of culture KT0503 Define organisational climate KT0504 Define a safety climate KT0505 Define a safety culture in aviation and which sub-

cultures it consists of KT0506 Characteristics of an organisation with a positive

safety culture KT0507 Warning signs of a poor safety culture in aviation KT0508 Define safety culture measurement tools

IAC0501 List the factors that influence organisational culture

IAC0502 Explain the safety culture framework

IAC0503 Describe/Explain the safety culture sub-cultures

IAC0504 List the indicators of a safety culture and discuss the key elements contributing towards a fine safety culture

IAC0505 Explain who ensures the sustainability of a safety culture

KT06: Safety Management Systems (SMS)15%

KT0601 Introduction to an air navigation service provider (ANSP)’s safety management system (SMS)

KT0602 Importance and considerations of safety interfaces pertaining to an air navigation service provider (ANSP)’s safety management system (SMS)

KT0603 Safety achievement as activities of an air navigation service provider (ANSP)

KT0604 Safety standards and procedures within an air navigation service provider (ANSP)

KT0605 The role and importance of a safety policy in an air navigation service provider (ANSP)’s safety management system (SMS)

KT0606 The role and importance of an integrated safety planning process

KT0607 The role and importance of a corporate safety plan

KT0608 Principles and concepts of corporate safety planning

KT0609 The importance of risk planning by an air navigation service provider (ANSP)

KT0610 Principles and concepts of risk management as a tool to support the air navigation service provider (ANSP)

KT0611 Timelines of the planning process

IAC0601 Discuss that an air navigation service provider (ANSP)’s safety management system (SMS) will be updated periodically to reflect the continuous development of safety management

IAC0602 Explain the need and consideration for timely compliance with international obligations when introducing an air navigation service provider (ANSP)’s safety management system (SMS)

IAC0603 List the 3 basic components of planning for the implementation of anintegrated ’s safety management system (SMS) within an organisation

IAC0604 Discuss the Reporting Process instituted by an air navigation service provider (ANSP)

IAC0605 Explain the notion of the organisational accident with reference to the Reason Model

IAC0606 Propose 3 basic strategies to control operational errors

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KT0612 The importance for safety performance monitoring

KT0613The purpose of operational safety surveys and safety management system (SMS) Audits

KT0614 The purpose for safety assurance as an air navigation service provider (ANSP) safety management system (SMS) component

KT0615 Principles of the Phased Approach to safety management system (SMS) implementation applicable to an air navigation service provider (ANSP)

KT0616 The role of safety culture in an ANSP KT0617 Enhancement process of a systematic safety

culture?? KT0618 The importance of executive buy-in

independent Safety Function IAC0608 List the responsibilities of the

independent Safety Function IAC0609 State the expected planning

activities for an effective safety organisation IAC0610 Describe the elements covered by

the Safety Achievement component of an air navigation service provider (ANSP)’s safety management system (SMS)

IAC0611 Explain the need for safety training IAC0612 Discuss the core roles and

competencies required for SMS management within an ANSP

IAC0612 Describe the key role for a Safety Manager as per sample job description

IAC0613 Explain the organisational and individual safety responsibilities

IAC0614 Describe the content of a sample Safety Risk management Procedure

IAC0615 Explain the need for safety reporting, investigation and improvement

IAC0616 List Safety Assurance requirements of an air navigation service provider (ANSP)’s safety management system (SMS)

IAC0617 Explain the need and role of Safety Promotion as applicable to an air navigation service provider (ANSP)’s safety management system (SMS)

IAC0618 Explain the need for the “Adoption and sharing of Best Practice” as contained in an air navigation service provider (ANSP)’s safety management system (SMS)

IAC0619 Explain the safety management system (SMS) Maturity Pathway

IAC0620 With the aid of a practical assignment compile a safety management system (SMS) framework for an air navigation service provider (ANSP)

KM-12, Principles of systems maintenance theory, NQF Level 5 Credits 4

KT01: Principles and concepts of maintenance 25%

KT0101 Reasons for maintenance KT0102 Objectives for maintenance KTO203 Value of maintenance

IAC0101 Explain the importance of maintenance

KT02: Maintenance model 25%

KT0201 Principles and concepts of the maintenance model

KT0202 Maintenance policy KT0203 Principles of maintenance planning

IAC0201 Discuss and explain the objectives of a maintenance policy


Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles and concepts of systems maintenance

The learning contract time which constitutes the total amount of time

KT03: Maintenance planning 50%

KT0301 Principles and concepts of maintenance scheduling

KT0302 Principles and concepts of maintenance auditing KT0303 Principles and concepts of maintenance

optimising

IAC0301 Discuss when maintenance have to be actioned

KM-13, Principles of Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Air Traffic management (CNS/ATM) Data communication, (NQF Level 4), Credits 4

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to

KT01: General overview of data communications15%

KT0101 Introduction to data communications KT0102 Historical background of data communications KT0103 Standards of data communication KT0104 Theories and principles of Open System

Interconnection (OSI) Model KT0105 Principles and concepts of protocols KT0106 Physical standards of protocols

IAC0101 Discuss data communication and the theories and principles related to it

KT02: Principles of data communication15%

KT0201 Theories and concepts of Bits, Bytes and Characters

KT0202 Principles of communications KT0203 Guidelines to communication modes KT0204 Theories and concepts of synchronous systems KT0205 Theories and concepts of asynchronous systems KT0206 Theories and concepts of data coding KT0207 Theories and concepts of ASCII KT0208 Theories and concepts of binary code decimal

IAC0201 Discuss theories and concepts of various data communication systems

KT03: Principles and concepts KT0301 Principles and concepts of Transmission Speed IAC0301 Discuss principles and concepts of


build an understanding of the principles and concepts of data communication, performance measures and error detection and control and in-depth understanding of data communication.

The learning contract time which constitutes the total amount of time during which the learner needs to have access to the lecturer to enable him or her to acquire the knowledge and

of performance measures and error detection and control20%

KT0302 Principles and concepts of Bandwidth KT0303 Principles and concepts of Signal to Noise Ratio KT0304 Principles and guidelines of Protocols KT0305 Principles and concepts of error rate KT0306 Principles and concepts of Error detection and

control KT0307 Definitions and characteristics of the origin of

errors KT0308 Factors affecting signal propagation KT0309 Principles and concepts of error detection,

control and correction KT0310 Principles and concepts of forward error

correction KT0311 Principles and concepts of error detection,

correction and protocols

performance measures IAC0302 Discuss error detection and control

KT04: Principles and concepts of data communications standards20%

KT0401 Principles and concepts of standards organisations

KT0402 Theories and concepts of serial data communications interface standards

KT0403 Differentiate between balanced and unbalanced transmission lines

KT0404 Principles and concepts of EIA-232 Interface Standard (CCITT V.24 Interface Standard)

KT0405 Theories and concepts of EIA-485 Interface standard

KT0406 Theories and concepts of EIA/TIA-562 Interface standard

KT0407 Principles and concepts of the comparison of the EIA interface standard

IAC0401 Discuss principles, concepts and theories of data communication standards

KT05: Principles and concepts of cables10%

KT0501 Introduction to cables KT0502 Definition of noise and interference KT0503 Introduction to sources and types of noise KT0504 Principles and concepts of reducing noise KT0505 Principles and concepts of types of data cables

IAC0501 Discuss types of data cables IAC0502 Discuss types of noise and

interference in cables and reducing it

KT06: General overview to protocols20%

KT0601 Definition and concept of a protocol KT0602 Procedures and protocols for flow control KT0603 Theories and concepts of synchronous data link

control (SDLC) and high level data link communication (HDLC) Protocols

KT0604 Principles and concepts of file transfer protocols

IAC0601Discuss the various protocol relating to data communication

KM-14, Principles of

KT01: Introduction to system administration and network operating systems15%

KT0101 Introduction to system administration KT0102 Principles and concepts of network operating

systems (NOS) KT0103 Types of network operating systems (NOS)

IAC0101 Discuss the types of data networks and the related protocols

IAC0102 Discuss internet security principles and concepts


communications, navigation and surveillance / air traffic management (CNS/ATM) Networking (NQF Level 5), Credits 4

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles, concepts and operation of networking systems and programming related to networks.


KT0104 Principles and concepts of local area (LAN) protocols

KT0105 Principles of implementing disaster protection KT0106 Principles and concepts of internet security

KT02: Microsoft NT4.0 environment15%

KT0201 Introduction to the NT KT0202 Principles of installing NT KT0203 Principles and concepts of NT networking

protocols KT0204 Integrating NT with Netware

IAC0201 Discuss the principles and concepts relating to NT, it’s installation, the boot process and hard disk configuration

IAC0202 Discuss the NT protocols, networking services and integration with Netware

KT03: The Microsoft WIN2000 Environment15%

KT0301 Principles and concepts of installing or upgrading to Windows 2000

KT0302 Principles pf administration of a Windows 2000 network

KT0303 Principles of securing a Windows 2000 network KT0304 Principles of creating and managing user

accounts

IAC0301 Discuss the principles and concepts relating to usage and security of a Windows 2000 network

KT04: The UNIX environment15%

KT0401 Principles and concepts of the UNIX computing environment

KT0402 Define useful UNIX commands KT0403 General principles of interactive UNIX operating

system installation instructions KT0404 Principles of interactive UNIX system

maintenance procedure KT0405 Principles of system administration for new users

IAC0401 Discuss the UNIX computing environment, operating system installation instructions, system maintenance procedure and system administration

IAC0402 Define useful UNIX commands

KT05: The LINUX environment20%

KT0501 Introduction to the LINUX environment KT0502 Principles of upgrading

IAC0501 Discuss the principles and concepts related to the LINUX environment

KT06: The Novell environment 20%

KT0601 Introduction to the Novell environment KT0602 Define the directory structure and structure

command KT0602 The importance of security KT0603 Principles of connecting to Network and login KT0604 Principles and concepts of Novell 5.0

IAC0601 Discuss the Novell environment and the principles and concepts related to security, login, connectivity and Novell 5.0

KM-15, Principles and concepts of project management (NQF Level 5), Credits 4

KT01: Principles of project management 10%

KT0101 Principles and concepts of project management KT0102 Principles and concepts of projects and

operations KT0103 Relationship to other management disciplines

IAC0101 Discuss the principles of project management and relation to other management disciplines

KT02; Concepts of project management10%

KT0201 Project objectives pertaining to aviation KT0202 Principles and concepts of management process KT0203 Fundamental levels of project management

IAC0201 Discuss the concepts of project management and aviation relation


Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles and concepts of project management, the role and importance of the project manager and estimation and costing principles all related to the air traffic management environment.


KT0204 Use of computer-based project management tools

KT0205 Principles of an aviation related project life cycle KT0206 Stakeholders involved in an aviation related

project KT0207 Concept of n aviation project organisation chart KT0208 Principles of an aviation related project team

KT03: Role of the project manager10%

KT0301 Role of the project manager KT0303 Principles and concepts of computer based

project management tools

IAC0301 Define the role of the project manager

IAC0302 Discuss rhe principles and concepts to computer based project management tools

KT04: Processes and Principles of project management 10%

KT0401 Principles and concepts of aviation project processes

KT0402 Principles and concepts of process groups KT0403 Principles and concepts of process interactions KT0404 Concepts of customising process interactions KT0405 Principles and concepts of project management

process mapping

IAC0401 Discuss the processes of project management and relating to aviation projects

KT05: 7 Elements of project communication management10%

KT0501 Principles and concepts of milestones in project Communication management

KT0502 Definition and concepts of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

KT0503 Concepts of estimated activity time dynamics Definition and concepts of Gant Charts KT0504 Principles and concepts of critical path method /

network diagrams KT0505 Principles of communications planning KT0506 Principles and theory of communications medium

IAC0501 Discuss the various elements of project management communication

KT06: Principles of estimating and costing10%

KT0601 Principles of cost estimating KT0602 Principles of cost budgeting KT0603 Principles of cost monitoring and control

IAC0601 Discuss the principles of cost estimation, budgeting and cost monitoring and control

KT07: Introduction to project scope management10%

KT0701 Principles for project initiation KT0702 Principles and concepts of scope determination KT0703 Scope change control

IAC0701 Discuss the principles of project scope management

KT08: Principles and concepts of project procurement management10%

KT0801 Principles of the procurement cycle KT0802 The importance of procurement planning

IAC0801 Describe the principles and importance of procurement cycle and planning

KT09: Principles and concepts of project quality management10%

KT0901 Definition and concepts of quality KT0902 Definition and concepts of quality planning KT0903 The importance of quality assurance KT0904 The importance of quality control

IAC0901 Explain and evaluate the importance of quality assurance of

KT10: Principles and concepts KT01001 Definition and concepts of risk IAC1001 Explain and evaluate the


of project risk management10%

KT01002 Identification and management of risk KT01003 Principles and guideline to quantification of risk KT01004 Principles of risk, response, monitoring and

control

importance of project risk management

PART QUALIFICATION 1: AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER: COMMUNICATION, NQF LEVEL 6, CREDITS 32, LTC 40 DAYSKM-16, Principles and concepts of voice air to ground communication, NQF Level 6, Credits 8

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an in-depth understanding of the principles and concepts of voice air to ground communication


KNOWLEDGE TOPICS TOPIC ELEMENTS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

KT01: Introduction to transmission and reception ultra-high frequency, very high frequency and high frequency (UHF, VHF and HF)50%

KT0101 Introduction to transmission and reception fundamentals in aviation

KT0102 Characteristics of transmission and reception KT0103 Principles of radio interfaces KT0104 Principles and guidelines of measurement

checks for transmission and reception KT0105 Precautions to take for working with the

transmitter and receiver

IAC0101 Define transmission and reception fundamentals in aviation

IAC0102 Explain the characteristics of transmission and reception ultra-high frequency, very high frequency and high frequency (UHF, VHF and HF)

IAC0103 State the five precautions to follow when working with the transmitter or the receiver

IAC0104 Draw a block diagram of a very high frequency (VHF) transmitter and a very high frequency (VHF) receiver and explain the main components thereof

IAC0105 Draw a block diagram of a high frequency (HF) transmitter and a high frequency (HF) receiver and explain the main components thereof

IAC0106 List and explain types of modulation and how the surface wave works

IAC0107 Differentiate between a sky wave and a space wave concepts and perform a typical measurements on and very high frequency/high frequency (VHF/HF) transmitter and receiver.

IAC0108 Define side lobes and discuss the effect of power as related to frequency

KT02: Principles and concepts of Radio antenna systems (UHF, VHF and HF)

KT0201 Introduction to antennas KT0202 Characteristics of an antenna KT0203 Principles and guidelines for measuring the size

IAC0201 List the type of antennas used for very high frequency, high frequency and ultra-high frequency (VHF, HF and UHF)


25% of an antenna

IAC0202 List the main characteristics of the antenna and how to calculate the size of an antenna

IAC0203 Explain what actions should be taken to identify an antenna coverage area

KT03: Principles and concepts of voice communication and switching systems25%

KT0301 Principles and concepts of voice switching KT0302 Principles of non- blocking switches KT0303 Introduction to signal processing fundamentals KT0304 Introduction to controller work positon

IAC0301 Describe and interpret switching functionalities with a block diagram

IAC0302 Explain the principle of non-blocking and list the advantages of non-blocking

IAC0303 Discuss the types of multiplexing and describe the most common features of the controller work position

IAC0304 List and describe the different types on interfaces

IAC0304 Discuss what principles should be followed regarding radio interfaces

KM-17, Principles and concepts of voice ground to ground communication, Level 6, Credits 6

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an in-depth understanding of the principles and concepts of voice ground to ground communication

The learning contract time which constitutes the total amount of time during which the learner needs to have access to the lecturer to enable him or her to acquire the

KT01 :Introduction to Interfaces30%

KT0101 Types of interfaces KT0102 Advantages and disadvantages of interfaces

IAC0101 Explain which precautions to follow on the ground to ground system

IAC0102 Describe the different types on interfaces and the advantages and disadvantages of each type

KT02: Introduction to Protocols30%

KT0201 Types of protocols KT0202 Applications of protocols

IAC0201 List the types of protocols IAC0202 Explain how each protocol works

KT03: Principles of ground to ground switching 35%

KT0301 Introduction to switching KT0302 Definitions and concepts of Ana locking and

digital signalling KT0303 Types of multiplexing KT0304 Introduction to PCM 30 KT0305 Precautions for working with ground tot ground

switching

IAC0301 Explain the similarities between the Air to ground and Ground to ground switching

IAC0302 Differentiate between a PABX and a PCUG and explain the functionalities of each

IAC0303 Explain ISDN IAC0304 Differentiate between an analogue

and a digital conversion and explain each type of conversion

IAC0305 Discuss the functionalities of the DSP


knowledge and understanding specified for this module as well as to prepare and

KM-18, Principles and concepts of data network and data protocols, Level 6, Credits 6

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles and concepts of data networks and air traffic management (ATM) environment.

The learning contract time which constitutes the total amount of time during which the learner needs to have access to the lecturer to enable him or her to acquire the knowledge and understanding specified for this module as well as to prepare and complete assessments is 7.5 days

KT01: Principles and concepts of Data Networks50%

KT0101 Introduction to the types of networks (LAN, WAN and MAN)

KT0102 Characteristics of a network KT0103 Standards of a national network KT0104 Introduction to Data Networking KT0105 Types of data networks KT0106 Characterises of national, international and

global networks KT0107 Standard for global networks KT0108 Introduction to air traffic navigation ATN

(includes: architecture, application) KT0109 Standards related to data networks – national

and global

IAC0101 Discuss the concept of Data Networks

IAC0102 Differentiate between LAN and WAN IAC0103 Differentiate between the following

concepts: a bandwidth, a router and a bridge IAC0104 Explain the functionalities of a switch IAC0105 What is the difference between a

modem and a hub IAC0106 Define an air traffic navigation (ATN)

and explain the concepts thereof IAC0107 Discuss the national standards

regarding air traffic navigation (ATN)

KT02: Principles and concepts of Protocols50%

KT0201 Principles of protocol layers KT0202 Principles of addressing strategy KT0203 Principles of routing strategy KT0204 Characteristics of specific protocol KT0205 Characteristics of MET Data Protocol from

satellite KT0206 Standards related to data protocols – national

and global

IAC0201 List and explain each of the protocols layers

IAC0202 Differentiate between an addressing strategy and a routing strategy and the importance of each strategy

IAC0203 Explain the concept MET data protocol


KM-19, Principles and concepts of transmission path-lines Level 6, Credits 4

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles and concepts of transmission path-lines and the types of lines.


KT01: Introduction to lines35%

KT0101 Types of providers KT0102 Introduction of lines theory (fundamental,

characteristic and parameters) KT0103 Introduction to digital transmission (parameters)

IAC0101 List the types of providers used and for what application

IAC0102 List, describe and calculate parameters of lines

IAC0103 List, describe and calculate parameters for digital transmissions

KT02: Types of lines65%

KT0201 Introduction to copper wire fundamentals KT0202 Introduction to optical fibre fundamentals

(single, multi modes, connectors, splitter) KT0203 Introduction to the application of copper, fibre

and coaxial lines KT0204 Introduction to the parameters of copper, fibre

and coaxial lines KT0205 Introduction to coaxial cables fundamentals

(attenuation, losses, bending, characteristics impedance KT0206 Precautions related to transmission path lines

IAC0201 List the types of transmission lines IAC0202 Advantages and disadvantages of

copper lines IAC0203 Advantages and disadvantages of

coaxial lines IAC0204 Advantages and disadvantages of

fibre lines IAC0205 List characteristic of each line

and explain the effects of each IAC0206 Explain the match between the

incoming signal and cable characteristics) IAC0207 Explain the term impedance

KM-20, Principles and concepts of transmission path-links Level 6, Credits 4

KT01: Introduction to optical links fundamentals 30%

KT0101 Parameters of the optical links KT0102 Characteristics and performance of the optical

links

IAC0101 Describe the parameters of an optic link

IAC0102 Explain the performance and limitations of an optic link

KT02: Introduction to microwave links fundamentals

KT0201 Parameters of the microwave links KT0202 Characteristics or performance of microwave

IAC0201 Evaluate the characteristics and parameters of a microwave link


Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles and concepts of transmission path-links and the types of links

The learning contract time which constitutes

20% links

KT03: Introduction to satellite links fundamentals50%

KT0301 Parameters of the satellite links KT0302 Characteristics or performance of satellite links KT0303 Precautions related to transmission path links

(all three

IAC0301 Evaluate the parameters of a satellite link

IAC0302 Explain the performance and limitation of a satellite link

KM-21, Principles and concepts of legal recorder Level 6, Credits 4

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles and concepts of legal

KT01: Regulations of legal recorders30%

KT0101 International regulations for analogue and digital recorders)

Kt0102 National regulations for analogue and digital recorders)

IAC0101 Interpret the international regulation of legal recording

IAC0102 Interpret the national regulation of legal recording

IAC0103 Interpret the company regulation of legal recording

KT02: Principles of Analog legal recorders30%

KT0201 Principles of Analog legal recorders and reproducing

KT0202 Principles of digital legal recorders and reproducing

IAC0201 Explain the principle of analogue recording and reproducing.

IAC0202 Explain the principle of digital recording and reproducing.

KT03: Principles of Digital legal recorders40%

KT0301 Application of Analog legal recorders and reproducing

KT0302 Application of digital legal recorders and reproducing

KT0303 Precautions to follow when operating a legal

IAC0301 Evaluate the main reason why recording is necessary.

IAC0302 the Analyse the purpose for recording data or voice and explain the precautions to follow when recording


recorders and the types of recorders used in the air traffic management (ATM) environment.


recorder data/voice


PART QUALIFICATION 2: AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER: NAVIGATION, NQF LEVEL 6, CREDITS 34, LCT 45 DAYSKM-22, Principles and concepts of ground based navigation systems, NQF Level 6, Credits 30

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles and concepts of ground based navigation systems, their role and the different types.



KT01: Navigation operational requirements and performance10%

KT0101 Principles and concepts of operational requirements

KT0102 Principles and concepts of required navigation performance

KT0103 Principles and concepts of Area navigation concept (RNAV)

IAC0101 Evaluate operational requirements of ground based navigation systems

IAC0102 Analyse the navigation operational requirements and performance of a ground to ground based navigation system

KT02: The role of non-directional beacon (NDB) locator10%

KT0201 General principles of the use of non-directional beacon (NDB) locator

KT0202 Concepts of ground station architecture KT0203 Concepts of transmitter sub systems KT0204 Theory of antenna sub systems KT0205 Operational implementation of non-

directional beacon (NDB) locator KT0206 Types of on board equipment KT0207 Principles of standards compliance

IAC0201 Demonstrate an understanding of the theories and principles as well as the advantages and disadvantages of non-directional beacon (NDB) locator

IAC0202 Design and explain a non-directional beacon (NDB) station

IAC0203 Analyse main signal parameters and perform the typical measurements on the main signal parameters

IAC0204 Calculate the interface between power stage and the antenna and explain the antenna parameters for non-directional beacon (NDB)

IAC0205 Discuss regulations and terminal requirements for non-directional beacon (NDB) locator

IAC0206 Discuss the on board equipment (ADF), current procedures and the various human machine interface (HMI)

IAC0207 Define the global performance, typical measurements and calibrations

KT03: The role of direction finders10%

KT0301 General principles of the use of direction finders

KT0302 Concepts of very high directional finding and Doppler direction finder (VDF / DDF) equipment architecture

KT0303 Concepts of receiver sub systems KT0304 Theory of antenna sub systems KT0305 Operational implementation of direction

finders KT0306 Monitoring and control sub systems KT0307 Principles of standards compliance

IAC0301 Demonstrate an understanding of the theories and principles as well as the advantages and disadvantages of direction finders

IAC0302 Design and explain a direction finder equipment according to operational requirements

IAC0303 Design main signal parameters and perform typical measurements on the receiver

IAC0304 Explain and describe antenna parameters for very high directional finding and Doppler direction finder (VDF / DDF) and design protection areas

IAC0305 Describe and explain which


parameters are used for monitoring and troubleshoot wrong bearing instructions

IAC0306 Discuss regulations and the impact of the requirements on the choice of the very high directional finding and Doppler direction finder (VDF / DDF) location

IAC0307 Define the global performances, list very high frequency and ultra-high frequency (VDF / UHF) receiver procedures and calibrations of the system

KT04: Principles and concepts of very high frequency Omni-directional radio range (VOR)25%

KT0401 General principles of the use of very high frequency Omni-directional radio range (VOR)

KT0402 Concepts of ground station architecture KT0403 Principles and concepts of transmitter

sub systems KT0404 Theory of antenna sub systems KT0405 Monitoring and control sub systems KT0406 Operational implementation of very high

frequency Omni-directional radio range (VOR) KT0407 Types of on board equipment KT0408 Principles of standards compliance

IAC0401 Demonstrate an understanding of the theories and principles as well as the advantages and disadvantages of very high frequency Omni-directional radio range (VOR)

IAC0402 Draw and explain a very high frequency Omni-directional radio range (VOR) station

IAC0403 Analyse main signal parameters and perform the typical measurements on the main signal parameters for conventional very high frequency omni range (CVOR) and Doppler very high frequency omni range (DVOR)

IAC0404 Explain the generic radiated signals required for conventional very high frequency omni range (CVOR) and Doppler very high frequency omni range (DVOR)

IAC0405 Analyse the interface between power stage and the antenna and the most typical signal errors due to the antenna

IAC0406 Explain which parameters are used for monitoring and troubleshoot wrong bearing indications

IAC0407 Discuss regulations and terminal requirements for very high frequency Omni-directional radio range (VOR) location

IAC0408 Describe the very high frequency Omni-directional radio range (VOR) on board equipment and how the information is used on board and the various human machine interface (HMI)

IAC0409 Define the global performance criteria required for conventional very high frequency omni range (CVOR) and Doppler very high frequency omni range (DVOR), typical measurements and calibrations


KT05: Distance measuring equipment (DME)20%

KT0501 Introduction to distance measuring equipment (DME)

KT0502 Principles of using distance measuring equipment (DME)

KT0503 Introduction to system architecture KT0504 Introduction to ground station

architecture KT0505 Principles and concepts of transmitter

sub system KT0506 Theory of antenna sub systems KT0507 Monitoring and control sub system KT0508 Operational implementation of distance

measuring equipment (DME) KT0509 Types of on board equipment KT0510 Principles of standards compliance

IAC0501 Describe the distance measuring equipment (DME) and configuration

IAC0502 Explain the advantages and disadvantages of distance measuring equipment (DME) and compare the normal distance measuring equipment DME/N to the precise distance measuring equipment DME/P

IAC0503 Describe air ground link IAC0504 Draw and explain a distance

measuring equipment (DME) station IAC0505 Demonstrate an understanding of

main signal parameters for distance measuring equipment (DME) and perform typical measurements on the signals using standard equipment

IAC0506 Explain the generic radiated signals required for distance measuring equipment (DME)

IAC0507 Analyse the interface between power stage and the antenna and the most typical signal errors due to the antenna

IAC0508 Explain the parameters used for monitoring, check the operational status of the monitor system and troubleshoot error indications

IAC0509 Discuss regulations and the impact of the requirements on the choice of the location and type of ground station

IAC0510 Discuss the on board equipment and how the distance measuring equipment (DME) information is used on board and the various human machine interfaces (HMI)

IAC0511 Define the global performance criteria for distance measuring equipment (DME), perform typical measurements and calibrations

KT06: Instrument landing systems (ILS) and Microwave landing systems (MLS)25%

KT0601 Principles of using instrument landing systems (ILS) and microwave landing systems (MLS)

KT0602 Introduction to ground station architecture

KT0603 Principles and concepts of transmitter sub system

KT0604 Theory of antenna sub systems KT0605 Monitoring sub systems

IAC0601 Explain the operational use of instrument landing systems (ILS) and microwave landing systems (MLS) and the advantages and disadvantages and discuss the current situation

IAC0602 Draw and describe all components of instrument landing systems (ILS) nad microwave landing systems (MLS) and describe the special performance of the


KT0606 Operational implementation of instrument landing systems (ILS) and microwave landing systems (MLS)

KT0607 Types of on board equipment KT0608 Principles of standards compliance

KT0609 Theory of 2F - Systems

antenna array IAC0603 Analyse main signal parameters for

LLZ, glideslope (GS), outer marker (OM) and middle marker (MM) and draw and explain the block diagram of the transmitter

IAC0604 Analyse and describe antenna parameters

IAC0605 Describe the various monitoring parameters and the far field monitoring system

IAC0606 Discuss regulations and the impact of the requirements on the choice of the location and type of ground station

IAC0607 Describe the on board equipment and how the microwave landing system information is used on board

IAC0608 Define the global performance criteria for instrument landing systems (ILS) and microwave landing systems (MLS), perform typical measurements, calibrations and troubleshooting

IAC0609 Describe and explain the capture effect and antenna parameters for two frequency localiser (2F-LLZ) and two frequency glideslope (2F-GS)

KM-23, Principles and concepts of Non-ground based navigation, NQF Level 6, Credits 4

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles and concepts of non-ground based navigation systems.

The learning contract time which constitutes the total

KT01: Satellite based navigation systems60%

KT0101 Concepts and principles of global navigation satellite system (GNSS1 and GNSS2)

KT0102 Conceps and principles of ground based augmentation systems (GBAS)

KT0103 Space / satellite based navigation system (SBAS)

KT0104 of GALILEO

IAC0101 Compare the GNSS1 and GNSS2 in terms of aviation requirements, components and architecture of the systems,

IAC0102 Discuss the performance criteria of ground based augmentation systems (GBAS), architecture of a reference station and principles of local differential augmentation

IAC0103 Discuss the architecture of the satellite based navigation system (SBAS), it’s strengths and weaknesses and the expected usage and performance of the system

IAC0104 Define GALILEO services, performance criteria and current architecture.

IAC0105 Describe the GALILEO schedule, and costs and benefits analysis (CBA)

IAC0106 Discuss the different views on GALILEO and interoperability of GALILEO and GPS

KT02: On board navigation systems40%

KT0201 Principles of on board navigation architecture

IAC0201 Describe the current navigation architecture


amount of time during which the learner needs to have access to the lecturer to enable him or her to acquire the knowledge and understanding specified for this module as well as to prepare and complete assessments is 5 days

KT0202 Principles of human machine interface HMI)

KT0203 Principles of inertial navigation KT0204 Principles of vertical navigation

IAC0202 Demonstrate general awareness of the presentation of different human machine interface (HMI)

IAC0203 Describe the principles and key features of inertial navigations system(INS) navigation

IAC0204 Describe the principles, key features and performance criteria of barometry and radio altimetry

PART QUALIFICATION 3: AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER: SURVEILLANCE, NQF LEVEL 6, CREDITS 20,LCT 25 DAYS


KM-24, Principles and concepts of Primary surveillance radar, NQF Level 6, Credits 8

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles and concepts of primary surveillance radar.



KT01 Introduction to the propagation of radar waves15%

KT0101 Electromagnetic wave theory KT0102 Radar frequencies KT0103 Free space prorogation KT0104 Radar wave properties

IAC0101 Examine the behaviour of radio waves used for ground based radar

IAC0102 Describe electric and magnetic wave propagation and the vector of a radio wave

IAC0103 Discuss the polarisation, use and role of polarised

IAC0104 List and evaluate the frequencies and bands used for air navigation service provider (ANSP) radar applications.

IAC0105 Demonstrate an understanding of the mathematics of the radar range equation and calculate the free space attenuation of a radar wave

IAC0106 Examine the impact of factors, such as weather, on free space prorogation and understand prorogation and velocity delay

IAC0107 Discuss radar wave; ducting, scattering, reflecting and diffraction.

IAC0108 Calculate the radar horizon for air navigation service provider (ANSP) radar applications and discuss the impact of radio wave theory on radar detection and accuracy

KT02: Principles of primary radar and primary radar detection5%

KT0201 Principles of primary surveillance radar for En Route Services

KT0202 Principles of primary surveillance radar for terminal and approach services

KT0203 Definitions and characteristics of primary targets

KT0204 Principles of electromagnetism, propagation, signal detectability, power generation and distribution, problems on transmitters and receivers (general)

KT0205 Principles of using meteorological radar

KT0206 Principles of using primary surveillance radar for surface movement radar (SMR)

KT0207 Principles of functional safety of primary surveillance radar

IAC0201 Define the operational requirements of an en route radar, state and calculate the key parameters of an en route radar

IAC0202 Define the operational requirements of an approach radar, state and calculate the key parameters of an approach radar

IAC0203 Describe the characteristics of a primary target

IAC0204 Illustrate an understanding of the principles of electromagnetism, propagation, signal detectability, power generation and distribution, problems on transmitters and receivers (general)

IAC0205 Describe the types of information provided by a weather radar


and the characteristics of a meteorological radar

IAC0206 Explain the role of air traffic safety electronics practitioner (ATSEP) in safety management routines and the reporting processes

IAC0207 Describe the effect on controller and pilot relative to the types of functional failures

KT03: Illustrate an understanding of primary surveillance radar antenna15%

KT0301 Types of antenna KT0302 Principles and concepts of beam

shapes KT0303 Principles and concepts of rotating

components of primary surveillance radar KT0304 Principles and concepts of waveguides KT0305 Principles and concepts of drive

systems of primary surveillance radar

IAC0301 Discuss the different antenna types

IAC0302 Examine different beam shapes and uses

IAC0303 Examine the rotating components of primary surveillance radar

IAC0304 Discuss waveguides IAC0305 Examine drive systems of

primary surveillance radar

KT04: Illustrate an understanding of primary surveillance radar transmitters15%

KT0401 Characteristics of a transmitter KT0402 Concepts of pulse compression and

non-pulse compression systems KT0403 Theory of radar measuring techniques

IAC0401 Discus the basic characteristics of a transmitter

IAC0402 Examine pulse compression and non-pulse compression systems

IAC0403 Demonstrate an understanding of the theory of radar measuring techniques

KT05: Illustrate an understanding of primary surveillance radar receivers15%

KT0501 Characteristics of a receiver KT0502 Concepts of a generic radar receiver

performance KT0503 The importance of saturation and

dynamic range KT0504 Concepts of special testing methods

and techniques for primary surveillance radar receivers

IAC0501 Discuss the basic characteristics of a receiver

IAC0502 Explain the performance of a generic radar receiver

IAC0503 Explain the importance of saturation and dynamic range

IAC0504 Discuss the special testing methods and techniques which are required for primary surveillance radar receivers

KT06: Plot extractions and signal processing20%

KT0601 Principles of the functioning of a plot extractor

KT0602 Principles of the functioning of a radar signal processor

KT0603 Processing techniques to improve the quality of radar target reports extraction

IAC0601 Discuss the function of a plot extractor

IAC0602 Examine the functions of a radar signal processor

IAC0603 Explain the processing techniques to improve the quality of radar target reports extraction

KT07: Principles and concepts of primary radar monitoring and control

KT0701 Theory of maintenance display systems KT0701 Theory of built in test equipment (BITE)

IAC0701 Discuss the function and use of maintenance display systems


5%systems

KT0703 Theory of systems performance analysis

IAC0702 Examine built in test equipment (BITE) systems

IAC0703 Discuss system performance analysis

KM-25, Principles and concepts of Secondary surveillance radar and monopulse secondary surveillance radar (SSR and M-SSR), NQF Level 6, Credits 8

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles and concepts of secondary surveillance radar.


KT01: Principles of secondary radar and secondary radar detection20%

KT0101 Principles of using secondary surveillance radar

KT0102 Principles of secondary surveillance radar interrogation techniques (mode A, C, S)

KT0103 Functional safety of secondary surveillance radar

IAC0101 Define the operational requirements of an en route radar, state and calculate the key parameters of an en route secondary radar

IAC0102 Describe the principle of secondary surveillance radar (SSR) and monopulse secondary surveillance radar (MSSR)

IAC0103 Explain the role of air traffic safety electronics practitioner (ATSEP) in safety management routines and the reporting processes

IAC0104 Describe the effect on the controller and pilot relative to the types of functional failures

KT02: Principles and concepts of the secondary surveillance radar antenna15%

KT0201 Principles of secondary surveillance radar and monopulse secondary surveillance radar antenna

KT0202 Principles of beam shape and side lobe suppression

KT0203 Principles of bore angle measurement KT0204 Principles and concepts of secondary

surveillance radar antenna mechanics and rotation

IAC0201 Discuss the different antenna types

IAC0202 Examine beam shapes and side lobe suppression

IAC0203 Discuss bore angle measurements

IAC0204 Examine the mechanics and rotating components of secondary surveillance radar antenna

KT03: Principles and concepts of the Interrogator transmitter15%

KT0301 Characteristics of an interrogator KT0302 Principles and concepts of a generic

secondary surveillance radar interrogator KT0303 Principles and concepts of integrity

monitoring and interrogator measurements

IAC0301 Describe the characteristics of an interrogator

IAC0302 Explain a generic secondary surveillance radar interrogator

IAC0303 Illustrate integrity monitoring and interrogator measurements

KT04: Principles and concepts of the receiver and target report extraction15%

KT0401 Characteristics of a secondary surveillance radar (SSR) receiver

KT0402 Principles of monopulse extraction KT0403 Principles of sliding window secondary

surveillance radar extraction KT0404 Concepts of Mode S data reception,

extraction and processing

IAC0401 Discuss the basic characteristics of a secondary surveillance radar (SSR) receiver

IAC0402 Describe monopulse extraction IAC0403 Explain sliding window

secondary surveillance radar extraction IAC0404 Examine Mode S data

reception, extraction and processing


KT05: Principles and concepts of signal processing and target data transmission20%

KT0501 Principles of secondary surveillance radar signal processing

KT0502 Components of signal processing KT0503 Principles of secondary surveillance

radar data transmission

IAC0501 Discuss the secondary surveillance radar signal processing techniques

IAC0502 Examine signal processing IAC0503 Discuss the data transmission

techniques for primary and secondary radar, the data message output and the transmission requirements and implementation options

KT06: Principles and concepts of the aircraft transponder5%

KT0601 Theory of operational use of the transponder

KT0602 Theory of operational use and working principles of airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS)

KT0603 Define data formats of transponder messages

IAC0601 Examine the operational use of the transponder

IAC0602 Examine the operational use and working principles of airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS)

IAC0603 Examine the data formats of transponder messages

KT07: Principles and concepts of the secondary radar monitoring and control10%

KT0701 Thery of maintenance display systems KT0701 Theory of built in test equipment (BITE)

systems KT0703 Theory of systems performance

analysis

IAC0701 Examine the function and use of maintenance display systems

IAC0701 Examine built in test equipment (BITE) systems

IAC0703 Discuss systems performance analysis

KM-26, Principles and concepts of Non-radar surveillance, NQF Level 5, Credits 4

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles and concepts of non-radar surveillance.

The learning contract time which constitutes the total amount of time during which the learner needs to have access to the lecturer to enable him or

KT01: Principles and concepts of the automatic dependence surveillance (ADS)50%

KT0101 Define automatic dependence surveillance (ADS)

KT0102 Principles and concepts of automatic dependent surveillance – broadband (ADS B)

KT0103 Principles and concepts of automatic dependent surveillance – contract (ADS C)

KT0104 Very high frequency self-organising time division multiple access data link mode 4 (VDL mode4 STDMA)

IAC0101 Describe automatic dependence surveillance (ADS) characteristics, identify all the elements and demonstrate an awareness of latest developments, implementation plans and projects

IAC0102 Explain the characteristics, the uses and the advantages and limitations of automatic dependent surveillance – broadband (ADS B)

IAC0103 Explain the characteristics, the uses and the advantages and limitations of automatic dependent surveillance – contract (ADS C)

IAC0104 Decode the automatic dependent surveillance – contract (ADS C) messages from the air traffic navigation (ATN) router and identify and locate data transmission problems

KT02: Principles and concepts of the Multilateration (MLAT)50%

KT0201 Principles and concepts of multilateration

KT0202 Principles and concepts of Mode S extended squitter

KT0203 Principles and concepts of target

IAC0201 Discuss techniques and uses of multilateration

KT0202 Discuss Mode S extended squitter characteristics and uses

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her to acquire the knowledge and understanding specified for this module as well as

extraction and processing KT0204 Principles of safety attitude and

functional safety

processing KT0204 Discuss safety attitude and

functional safety

PART QUALIFICATION 4: AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER: AIR TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE, NQF LEVEL 6, CREDITS 16(LTC 20)



KM-27, Data processing, NQF Level 6, Credits 5

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an in-depth understanding of the principles and concepts of data processing.


KT01: Introduction to user functional view50%

KT0101 Principles and concepts of air traffic control data processing directions for change overview

KT0102 Theory of trajectories prediction, calculation and negotiation

KT0103 Principles of collaborative planning and decision making

KT0104 Theory of flight management system (FMS) development

KT0105 Purpose of ground safety nets KT0106 Principles of decision support

IAC0101 Discuss projects concerning air traffic control data processing

IAC0102 Explain the principles of trajectory prediction, conformance monitoring and medium and short term conflict detection

IAC0103 Describe the current research and regulations for data processing

IAC0104 Discuss current state of the art of flight management systems (FMS)

IAC0105 Discuss the safety nets, their functions and legislative status

IAC0106 Discuss the steps in air traffic management (ATM) traffic planning process and the four areas of improvement for air traffic control (ATC) decision support

KT02: Introduction to data processing chain50%

KT0201 Theory of flight data processing (FDP) KT0202 Theory of surveillance data processing

(SDP) KT0203 Principles of associated data

processing chain (DPC) functions

IAC0201 Discuss the system scope of flight data processing (FDPS) and the lifecycle of filed flight plan (FPL)

IAC0202 Discuss the system scope of surveillance data processing systems (SDPS) and the life cycle of the major data items

IAC0203 Describe the associated data processing chain (DPC) functions

KM-28, Software processing, NQF Level 6, Credits 6

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an in-depth understanding of the principles and concepts of software

KT01: Introduction to middleware20%

KT0101 Define middleware KT0102 Principles of using middleware on the

national major systems KT0103 Principles of using middleware in an air

traffic management (ATM) environment

IAC0101 Define middleware KT0102 Discuss the middleware used on

the national major systems KT0103 Demonstrate the use of a

middleware in an air traffic management (ATM) environment

KT02: Introduction to operating systems20%

KT0201 Principles of operating systems commands

KT0202 Consequences of an operating system upgrade

KT0203 Principles of downward compatibility KT0204 Principles of hardware / software

compatibility KT0205 Types if interactions between

applications and operating system (OS)

IAC0201 Apply operating systems commands, exercising the major features of a target operating systems (OS)

IAC0202 Characterise consequences of an operating system upgrade

IAC0203 Explain downward compatibility IAC0204 Explain hardware / software

compatibility IAC0205 Describe interactions between


processing in the air traffic management (ATM) environment.


applications and operating system (OS)

KT03: Introduction to the software development process15%

KT0301 Principles of software development processes used

KT0302 Principles of the classical process KT0303 Main elements of rational unified

process (RUP) and classical process KT0304 Theory of various software

development methods KT0304 Advantages, disadvantages and

constraints form the rational unified process (RUP) and procedural process

IAC0301 Examine the main software development processes used in industries

IAC0302 List the main steps of the classical process

IAC0303 List the main elements of rational unified process (RUP) and classical process

IAC0304 List the main differences of the various methods

IAC0304 Discuss the advantages, disadvantages and constraints form the rational unified process (RUP) and procedural process

KT04: Introduction to DATA essential features15%

KT0401 Principles of data significance KT0402 Principles of data configuration KT0403 Data responsible authority KT0404 Principles of data standards

IAC0401 Explain the significance of data IAC0402 Explain the control procedure on

datam, who is designated to authorise changes in operational data and who verifies and check the changes

IAC0403 Name the authority responsible for standards

IAC0404 Discuss the standards related to aviation, their sources and status and documents to encode and decode a typical air traffic control data item

KT05: Introduction to the Data processing life cycle15%

KT0501 Principles of the appropriate model KT0502 Principles of domain orientation KT0503 Principles and concepts of coding

practice KT0504 Principles of configuration control KT0505 Principles of software testing

IAC0501 Apply the appropriate model to the analysis of a relevant aviation system

IAC0502 Discuss the nature of aviation processing requirements

IAC0503 Describe the coding practices in the air traffic management (ATM) environment

IAC0504 Discuss the principles of configuration control

IAC0505 Identify the available software testing and system testing and integration techniques

KT06 The Aviation data detailed structure15%

KT0601Define the system area KT0602 Characteristics related to geography KT0603 Characteristics points related to routing

and sectors KT0604 Theory of aircraft performances KT0605 Principles of auto coordination

messages

IAC0601 Describe the elements of system area and the structure of the data related to system area

IAC0602 Describe the structure of these variables and choose constants and variables

IAC0603 Characteristics points related to QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER of 41

KT0606 Theory of configuration control data KT0607 Theory of physical configuration data KT0608 Principles of relevant meteorology data KT0609 Principles of alert and error messages

to air traffic safety electronics practitioner (ATSEP)

KT06010 Alert and error messages to air traffic controller (ATCO)

routing and sectors IAC0604 Discuss the performance data

used in flight data processing system (FDPS) and describe the structure of aircraft performance data and the consequences of the use of the wrong type of aircraft

IAC0605 Define speeds, rates and levels and the latest developments in flight management systems (FMS) and data link (DL)

IAC0606 Describe the meaning of every coordination message in the control process and describe the characteristics of the remote centres relevant to on-line data interchange (OLDI)

IAC0607 Explain the structure of configuration control data and physical configuration data

IAC0608 Explain the organisation of the data related to meteorology

IAC0609 Discuss the importance of each type of message and characterise the importance of each type of message

IAC06010 Describe the structure of the data used in these messages and explain the importance from an air traffic control officer (ATCO) point of view

IAC0611 Identify the importance of alert and error messages through studies of real or mocked cases

KM-29, Hardware platform, NQF Level 6, Credits 5

Purpose of the Knowledge ModulesThe main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an in-depth understanding of the principles and

KT01: Principles and concepts of equipment selection40%

KT0101 Principles of equipment and systems interdependence

KT0102 Principles of commercial off-the-shelf equipment (COTS)

KT0103 Principles of electronic data processing (EDP) equipment upgrading

KT0104 Principles of hardware maintainability KT0105 Principles of hardware platform

IAC0101 Describe the technical issues regarding the interdependence of various equipment and systems

IAC0102 Examine the advantages and disadvantages if commercial off-the-shelf equipment (COTS)

IAC0103 Examine the key points that have to be considered when electronic data processing (EDP) equipment is upgraded or changed

IAC0104 Identify the issues that will affect the maintainability of hardware for the planned life of a system

IAC0105 Discuss details of hardware


concepts of hardware platforms in the air traffic management (ATM) environment.


platform

KT02: Principles and concepts of Human machine interface (HMI) interface parameters (screen manager descriptives)60%

KT0201 Principles and concepts of the display surface movement radar (SMR) system

KT0202 Principles of the display system layout KT0203 Principles of operating the system KT0204 Principles of operational human

machine interface (HMI) and in the tuning of the screens

IAC0201 Discuss screen manager description, strip format, function eligibility, hard copy printer (HCP) header information, synthetic data display (SDD) parameters, descriptive line numbers


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