Air Traffic Control Academy Prep Certificate

Program Requirements

• AVT 122 - Fundamentals of Air Traffic Control Credits: 3
• AVT 123 - Air Traffic Control Tower Procedures Credits: 3
• AVT 124 - Fundamentals of Air Traffic Control Radar Operation Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Air Traffic Control Academy Prep certificate, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe the Air Traffic Control (ATC) System and National Airspace System (NAS).
2. Demonstrate skills in radar separation procedures, airspace protection, speed adjustments and vectoring techniques.
3. Summarize basic VFR Control Tower operations, including duties and responsibilities.
4. Describe basic navigation related to airspace.
5. Explain fundamental effects of various weather conditions on aircrafts.
6. Interpret Instrument Approach Procedure (IAP), Departure Procedure (DP) and Standard Arrival Route (STAR) Charts.