SECTION 3A: KNOWLEDGE MODULE SPECIFICATIONS

List 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)

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 315501001

KNOWLEDGE - 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 Modules
The 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 understanding specified for this module as well as to prepare and complete assessments is 3,75 days / 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
  • KT0103The roleand importance of an air traffic safety electronics practitioner (ATSEP)
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  • 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 standards
15% /
  • 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
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  • 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)
  • IAC0204State the methods by which the International Aviation Authority Organization (ICAO) notifies and implements legislation

KT03: Airspace users and customer relations
10% /
  • 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
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  • 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 theworking environment
15% /
  • 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)
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  • 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 management
15% /
  • 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 (SMS) and a JUST culture
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  • IAC0501 Discuss the importance of quality management and the different procedures relating to quality management
  • IAC502 Explain the importance of a safety management system (SMS) and a JUST

KT06:General factors
10% /
  • 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
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  • IAC0601 Explain the need for configuration management
  • IAC0602 Discuss the general factors of environmental concerns and protection

KT07: Health and safety
20% /
  • 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
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  • 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 Modules
The 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 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 / KT01: Introduction to Air traffic
30% /
  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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 air traffic control tools and monitoring aids

KT03: Air traffic flow management
20% /
  • 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
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  • 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)
Principles
20% /
  • 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)
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  • 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 Modules
The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the principles of the earth and meteorological conditions (atmosphere).
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 3,75 days / KT01: Introduction to the earth
40% /
  • KT0101 Introduction to the earth
  • KT0102 General principles of the earth’s magnetism and their impact on aviation
  • KT0103 General principles of referencing systems
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  • 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 conditions
60% /
  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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
  • 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 Modules
The 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 as to prepare and complete assessments is 3,75 days / KT01: Maintenance procedures
50% /
  • 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
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  • 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: Facilities
50% /
  • 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
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  • 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

KM-05, Concepts of voice communication, NQF Level 4, Credits 6
Purpose of the Knowledge Modules
The 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 communications
15% /
  • 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
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  • 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 communications
20% /
  • 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
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  • 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: Radio
25% /
  • 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
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  • 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