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AVIC 235: Air Traffic Control Procedures

3.00 Credits

Community College of Beaver County

Procedures for conducting control of air traffic are emphasized. Procedural use of regulations and basic air traffic control procedures are covered, such as aviation terms, definitions and abbreviations; general procedures; weather information; radio communications including proper phraseology and descriptions; altimetry; flight progress strips and their markings; abbreviations and symbols; airport traffic control procedures; instrument operations; special VFR procedures; radar operations and emergency procedures. 3-0-3

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AVIC 237: Facility Rating I

5.00 Credits

Community College of Beaver County

The student receives actual on-the-job training in an operational air traffic control tower. Training includes area and airport familiarization, proper microphone technique and phraseology, the control management of aircraft on the airport, posting and relay of flight data and aviation weather information. Supervised by experienced and certified air traffic controllers throughout the training process, the student is provided an ideal environment for transition from classroom theory to the practical application of air traffic control procedures. Pass the FAA Control Tower Operator written examination to qualify for the CTO certificate. A current second-class airman's Medical Certificate for ATC is required. 0-10-5 Prerequisite: AVIC160 Flight Theory Fundamentals I and AVIC235 Air Traffic Control Procedures. Corequisite: AVIC247 Approach Control I

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AVIC 238: Facility Rating II

5.00 Credits

Community College of Beaver County

This course is a continuance of Facility Rating I. The student receives actual on-the-job training in the provision of advanced airport traffic control services and procedures. Successful completion of this course is a demonstration by the student that he/she is capable of providing all required air traffic control services during normal Beaver County Airport traffic conditions with minimal assistance from instructor personnel. 0-10-5 Note: The course fulfills the Writing across the Curriculum requirements as described in the College catalog. Prerequisite: Successful completion of AVIC237, AVIC247 and a current second class airman's Medical Certificate for ATC is required. Corequisite: AVIC248

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AVIC 247: Approach Control I

4.00 Credits

Community College of Beaver County

This course addresses the theory and basic applications of radar air traffic control services provided by approach control facilities within the general vicinity of controlled airports. Initially, each aspect of approach control equipment and operations will be discussed from the viewpoint of the practical application. During the later stages of the course, students participate in simulated exercises designed to develop basic skills in the applications of air traffic control procedures in an integrated multipostition-facility. 0-8-4 Prerequisite: AVIC160 Flight Theory Fundamentals I and AVIC235 Air Traffic Control Procedures. A current second class airman's medical certificate for ATC is required. Corequisite: AVIC237 Facility Rating I

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AVIC 248: Approach Control II

4.00 Credits

Community College of Beaver County

This is a continuation of AVIC247. After an intitial review of the subjects addressed during the preceding semester, students participate in simulated air traffic control exercises designed to develop more advanced skill levels in the application of air traffic control procedures pertinent to approach control facility operations. The exercises increase in complexity as the semester progresses. Throughout the course, student performance is evaluated by FAA rated air traffic control instructors. 0-8-4 Prerequisite: AVIC247 Approach Control I and AVIC237 Facility I. A current Second Class airman's Medical Certificate for ATC is required. Corequisite: AVIC238 Facility Rating II

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AVIC 251: Non-Radar Lab

5.00 Credits

Community College of Beaver County

Designed specifically for students who desire to become air traffic controllers for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), this course addresses the basic application of Air Route Traffic Control Center procedures in a simulated non-radar ATC environment. Included are strip marking methods and procedures, coordination requirements and phraseology, and the practical application on non-radar separation rules. 0-10-5 Prerequisite: AVIC160 Flight Theory Fundamentals I and AVIC235 Air Traffic Control Procedures. A current second-class airman's Medical Certificate for ATC is required. Corequisite: AVIC257 - Non-Radar Lecture

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AVIC 256: Radar Lab

5.00 Credits

Community College of Beaver County

After initial review of the subjects addressed in the preceding semesters, students will participate in simulated en-route air traffic control exercises designed to develop advanced skills in the application of procedures pertinent to enroute facility operations. The exercises will increase in both volume and complexity as the semester progresses. Throughout the course, student performance is evaluated by the instructors. 0-10-5 Prerequisite: AVIC257 Non-Radar Lecture and AVIC251 Non-Radar Lab. A current second class airman's Medical Certificate for ATC is required. Corequisite: AVIC258 Radar Lecture

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AVIC 257: Non-Radar Lecture

3.00 Credits

Community College of Beaver County

Designed specifically for students who desire to become air traffic controllers for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This course addresses the theory and mechanics of Air Route Traffic Control Center for non-radar procedures. Included are airspace enrivonment, strip preparation, strip marking methods and procedures, coordination requirements and phraseology, and separation rules used in the enroute ATC environment. 3-0-3 Prerequisite: AVIC160 Flight Theory Fundamentals I and AVIC235 Air Traffic Control Procedures. A current second-class airman's Medical Certificate for ATC is required. Corequisite: AVIC251 Non-Radar Lab

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AVIC 258: Radar Lecture

4.00 Credits

Community College of Beaver County

Designed specifically for students who desire to become air traffic controllers for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This course addresses the theory and mechanics of enroute (Air Route Traffic Control Center) radar procedures and builds upon the previous semester non-radar material. Included are airspace environment, strip marking methods and procedures, coordination requirements and phraseology, and separation rules used in the enroute ATC environment. 4-0-4 Prerequisite: AVIC251 Non-Radar Lab and AVIC257 Non Radar Lecture. Corequisite: AVIC256 Radar Lab

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AVIC 260: ATC Internship

3.00 Credits

Community College of Beaver County

This course is designed to give the ATC student a supervised on the job experience in various aspects of the air traffic control environment. Students will spend a minimum of one hundred and thirty five hours (135) at a FAA terminal or enroute facility observing and participating in airport/approach/departure/satellite/ enroute/non-radar and radar air traffic control operations. The student will complete a daily journal and three-page summary of the experience. This course will fulfill the requirement of the ATC curriculum general education elective. 0-9-3 Students must have a recommendation from the ATC coordinator. Recommendation will be based on GPA, attendance and demonstrated performance in the ATC curriculum. Students will have successfully completed 15 credits in ATC major, QPA of at least a 3.0, Sophomore status 30 total credits comleted. Prerequisite: AVIC 235 Corequisite: AVIC 235

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