Module Title:Air Traffic Management and Services
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This module will be taught by lectures, class discussion, readings and self directed learning.
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to provide the student knowledge and understanding of the function and operations of ATMS relating to flight operations
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the functions and roles of ATS and ATMS
LO2 Interpret the responsibilities of the various sections of ATS and ATMS in civil aviation
LO3 Understand airspace classification and Flight Rules
LO4 Outline the roles and functions of the Alerting service – Search and Rescue
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Civil Air Law and Regulation – Air Traffic Management Services
ICAO Annex 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11; EU policies and regulations; European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); State Authorities and the airports under the control of the authority.
Types of Air Traffic Control
Aerodrome Control-ground movements; departure/arrival control; approach radar control; area radar control; flight information service (FIS).
Separation Standards
Responsibilities; separation standards; Use of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) and Visual Flight Rules (VFR)
Airspace
Airspace construction;Classification of airspace;Controlled airspace; North Atlantic Track System (NATS); Impact of weather on the flow of air traffic
Government agencies
Role and operation of Irish Coast Guard Services Role; operation of Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU)
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Essay Interpretation 1,2,3,4 40.00 Ongoing
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Learning Outcomes Assessed - All 1,2,3,4 60.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Per Semester 1.28
Independent Learning Time Per Semester 8.72
Total Hours 250.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_BSFOP_D Bachelor of Science in Flight Operations 3 Mandatory