Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: FAA-0632 Organization's ID: 50147001/50045001/50043002 Organization: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Academy Location: Classroom-based Length: 152 hours Dates Offered: 10/1/2023 - 9/30/2026 11/1/2020 - 9/30/2023 8/1/2017 - 10/31/2020 9/1/2013 - 7/31/2017 1/1/2010 - 8/31/2013 3/1/1998 - 12/31/2009 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 6 Air Traffic Basics Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to prepare newly hired air traffic controllers with a foundation of basic traffic skills to prepare them for option-specific skill training. Learning Outcomes: Identify principles, aircraft characteristics and policy associated with air traffic Identify tools and procedures associated with navigation Identify aspects of weather that affect air traffic Identify emergencies that affect air traffic Identify basic information and tools associated with Air Traffic General Topics: Basics Flight and Airspace Principles Navigation Weather considerations Emergencies 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: Examinations Quizzes Minimum Passing Score: 70% 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) 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