Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: FAA-0853 Organization's ID: 50034003 Organization: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy Location: Classroom-based Length: 160 hours Dates Offered: 10/1/2023 - 9/30/2026 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Terminal Radar Operations Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to enable the terminal air traffic control specialists to operate radar control positions and solve radar air traffic control problems. Learning Outcomes: Perform situation monitoring Resolve conflict situations Sequence air traffic Route or plan flights Assess weather impact Manage position resources General Topics: Primary and Secondary Radar STARS Transfer of Identification Altitude Assignment Separation Procedures Vectoring Visual Approaches Speed Adjustment Radar Services for VFR Aircraft Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Computer Based Training Discussion Laboratory Learner Presentations Lectures Practical Exercises Methods of Assessment: Other three performance assessments in a laboratory environment Minimum Passing Score: 100% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy Academy Basic Instructor Training (FAA-0289) ACEPS Standby/Critical Power & Distribution Systems (FAA-0720) Air Traffic Basics (TRACON) (FAA-0632) Enhanced Terminal Voice Switch (ETVS) Overview (FAA-0715) Facility Instructor Training (FAA-0003) Initial En Route Qualification Training (FAA-0843) Initial Tower Cab Training (FAA-0620) Instructor Effectiveness Training (Blended) (FAA-0850) Litton Rapid Deployment Voice Switch (RDVS) IIA (FAA-0584) Medium Intensity Approach Lighting System with Runway Alignment Indicator (MALSR) Enhanced Hands on (FAA-0730) View All Courses Page Content