Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Control Tower Operator
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 

Career Certificate Program	
Program Number	T100100	
CIP Number	0649010501	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Standard Length	1840 hours	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Assignment pending.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	
Basic Skills Level	Computation (Mathematics): 	10	Communications (Reading and Language Arts): 10	

Purpose

Through the challenging, fast-paced atmosphere of Air Traffic Control, this course offers a cohesive, interactive learning environment. This course aims to educate and prepare people with no prior training or experience in air traffic control to obtain their Control Tower Operator (CTO) and/or Remote Tower (RT) Operator Certification for international operations. The following is a summary of the training course and an estimate of how long each training session will last. This is a 40-week/10-months/40-week/1840-hour training course broken down into six sections.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 16 weeks/4 months of classroom and simulation instruction in technical basics followed by 24 weeks /6 months of classroom and in-the-field training combined with live airport training and resulting in earning Control Tower Operator certification by students who meet qualifications. 

Students are required to pass a Class II Flight Physical, drug screen, and criminal background check.

To teach the course(s) listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	
A	ATT0830	Air Traffic Basics	Aerospace 7G
	320 hours		
	ATT0831	Initial Qualification Training		320 hours		
	ATT0832	Flight Data		240 hours		
	ATT0833	Clearance Delivery		240 hours		
	ATT0834	Ground Control		240 hours		
	ATT0835	Local Control/Cab Coordinator Position Training		480 hours		

National Standards (NS)/Career Ready Practices

Industry or National Standards corresponding to the standards and/or benchmarks for the Control Tower Operator Certificate can be found using the following link as this Program is regulated by FAA JO 3120.4R    

Regulated Programs

This program is regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) www.FAA.gov.

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students. These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education. Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Understand Air Traffic Control (ATC) Systems and National Airspace Systems.
02.0	Demonstrate teamwork skills.
03.0	Understand Airport Markings and Lighting Systems.
04.0	Recognize separation procedures, forms, and fundamentals.
05.0	Demonstrate understanding of NOTAMs.
06.0	Understand the fundamentals of radar.
07.0	Understand FAA orders and manuals.
08.0	Demonstrate understanding of LOAs and SOPs.
09.0	Identify and recognize airspace definitions.
10.0	Demonstrate understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
11.0	Understand provisions of FAR, Part 91.
12.0	Identify principles of flight.
13.0	Understand wake turbulence.
14.0	Identify aircraft characteristics.
15.0	Identify special operations.
16.0	Understand basic navigation.
17.0	Recognize radio and satellite navigation.
18.0	Identify purpose, contents, and specifics of VFR charts and publications.
19.0	Identify purpose, contents, and specifics of En Route IFR charts.
20.0	Identify purpose, contents, and specifics of SIDs and STARs.
21.0	Understand approaches.
22.0	Demonstrate understanding of pilot’s environment.
23.0	Identify emergencies.
24.0	Recognize fundamentals of search and rescue.
25.0	Understand fundamentals of weather and aviation weather services.
26.0	Identify hazardous weather.
27.0	Identify current weather.
28.0	Understand Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs).
29.0	Demonstrate understanding of forecasts and advisories.
30.0	Understand basic communication.
31.0	Identify strip marking.
32.0	Understand ATC clearances.
33.0	Explain overview of Initial Tower Cab training.
34.0	Demonstrate understanding of Air Traffic Facility training.
35.0	Understand aircraft characteristics and recognition.
36.0	Identify and define a terminal controller.
37.0	Demonstrate understanding of tower equipment.
38.0	Understand dissemination weather course.
39.0	Demonstrate understanding of the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS).
40.0	Recognize and respond to tower visibility scenarios.
41.0	Describe airport conditions, uses, and lighting.
42.0	Demonstrate full understanding of Bartow (KBOW) airport layout.
43.0	Understand and identify Bartow (KBOW) airspace and instrument procedures.
44.0	Properly utilize local strip marking.
45.0	Understand Flight Data Input/Output (FDIO).
46.0	Utilize and understand Automatic Terminal Information System (ATIS).
47.0	Demonstrate full understanding of flight data, clearance, and delivery.
48.0	Explain General Control.
49.0	Describe position relief briefing.
50.0	Understand and demonstrate Ground Control (GC) duties and responsibilities.
51.0	Explain taxi and ground movement areas.
52.0	Demonstrate understanding of Wind Shear and Low Level Wind Shear Alert System (LLWAS).
53.0	Demonstrate understanding of Local Control (LC) position.
54.0	Understand VFR arrival procedures.
55.0	Understand VFR departure procedures.
56.0	Apply IFR arrival and departure procedures.
57.0	Apply visual operations procedures.
58.0	Understand and apply wake turbulence and separation rules.
59.0	Demonstrate understanding of runway incursions.
60.0	Understand fatigue awareness.
61.0	Demonstrate knowledge of human factors in Air Traffic Control.
62.0	Understand and perform basic air traffic tasks.
63.0	Apply technical and performance tasks at increased traffic volume.
64.0	Demonstrate understanding of special flight procedures.
65.0	Understand and apply Clearance Delivery.
66.0	Demonstrate understanding of emergency procedures.
67.0	Demonstrate understanding of special flight procedures at an increased traffic volume.
68.0	Identify and understand Ground Control procedures and equipment.
69.0	Demonstrate understanding of emergency procedures at increased traffic volume.
70.0	Understand and identify basic ATC skill set along with special flight/increased traffic procedures.
71.0	Understand and identify Local Control procedures and equipment.
72.0	Demonstrate knowledge/skills of sequencing and separating in simulated and live environments.
73.0	Demonstrate knowledge/skills of abnormal/emergency operations in simulated and live environments.
74.0	Demonstrate mastery of complete air traffic skill set.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title: 	Control Tower Operator
Career Certificate Program Number: 	T100100

Course Description:  Provides the fundamental aviation/air traffic knowledge needed for students to begin training in a classroom environment that includes the following topics: introduction to the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, publications, Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), principles of aerodynamics, aircraft types and characteristics, fundamentals of navigation, pilot’s environment, flight assistance and emergencies, wake turbulence, weather, and communications. Classroom lectures are accompanied by graphics and video as well as group discussions and exercises with limited hands-on practice and demonstrations. Student proficiency is measured through academic block exams plus a final comprehensive academic exam. A passing score of 70 percent is required on the final comprehensive exam.

Course Number:  ATT0830
Occupational Completion Point:  A
Air Traffic Basics (ATB) – 320 Hours	
01.0	Understand Air Traffic Control (ATC) Systems and National Airspace Systems. – The student will be able to:	
01.01	Understand and identify National Airspace System's components (NAS).	
01.02	Understand and identify the function of the NAS's Traffic Management System (TMS).	
01.03	Understand and explain the ATC System's objectives and duties.	
01.04	Define the purpose of the Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS).	
01.05	Define nomenclature of the ATC facilities in the NAS.	
01.06	Determine the air traffic controller’s operational priorities, procedural preferences, and order of duty.	
01.07	Describe the function of the various ATC facilities.	
02.0	Demonstrate teamwork skills. – The student will be able to:	
02.01	Explain and define the characteristics of effective teams.	
02.02	Understand and identify the functions affecting team performance.	
02.03	Explain the stages of group development.	
03.0	Understand Airport Markings and Lighting Systems. – The student will be able to:	
03.01	Identify runway, taxiway, and ramp markings.	
03.02	Identify airport lighting components and requirements of use	
04.0	Recognize separation procedures, forms, and fundamentals. – The student will recognize standard holding procedures, the following forms of separation, and the fundamental prerequisites for offering each type and be able to:	
04.01	Explain vertical separation.	
04.02	Explain lateral separation.	
04.03	Explain longitudinal separation.	
04.04	Explain Radar separation.	
04.05	Explain Visual separation.	
04.06	Explain Runway separation.	
05.0	Demonstrate understanding of NOTAMs. – The student will be able to:	
05.01	Define methods of disseminating airmen’s information.	
05.02	Define types and uses of NOTAMs.	
05.03	Identify responsibilities and responsibilities for reporting Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs).	
06.0	Understand the fundamentals of radar – The student will identify airport uses and characteristics and be able to:	
06.01	Describe primary radar. 	
06.02	Describe secondary radar. 	
07.0	Understand FAA orders and manuals – The student will have a thorough understanding of ATC and be able to:	
07.01	Become familiar with and describe subject matter of local, regional, and national regulations. 	
07.02	Use appropriate manuals to find applicable rules and regulations	
08.0	Demonstrate understanding of LOAs and SOPs. – The student will be able to:	
08.01	Define terms and definitions.	
08.02	Explain general operating rules.	
08.03	Explain general flight rules.	
08.04	Explain purpose, process, and requirements of ATC certification processes.	
08.05	Understand and explain medical requirements.	
09.0	Identify and recognize airspace definitions. – The student will be able to:	
09.01	Define classes of airspace and their utilization.	
09.02	Define purpose of special use airspace. 	
10.0	Demonstrate understanding of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). – The student will be able to:	
10.01	Explain terms and definitions.	
10.02	Define general operating rules.	
10.03	Define general flight rules.	
10.04	Explain purpose, process, and requirements for ATC certification. 	
10.05	Explain medical requirements. 	
11.0	Understand provisions of FAR, Part 91. – The student will identify selected provisions of VFR and IFR flights rules and be able to:	
11.01	Define flight plans. 	
11.02	Understand and explain aircraft operations responsibilities. 	
11.03	Explain pilot’s responsibilities.	
11.04	Define conditions and use of Supplemental Oxygen Requirements.	
12.0	Identify principles of flight. – The student will be able to:	
12.01	Explain primary and secondary sources of lift.	
12.02	Explain relative wind.	
12.03	Identify and explain function of types and parts of airfoils. 	
12.04	Define the four forces that affect aircraft in flight, their interrelationships, and the effects on aircraft performance. 	
13.0	Understand wake turbulence. – The student will identify the following categories related to wake turbulence and be able to:	
13.01	Define wake turbulence.	
13.02	Explain factors affecting wake turbulence intensity.	
13.03	Explain and define wingtip vortices.	
13.04	Identify causes and possible results of induced roll.	
13.05	Understand and explain helicopter downwash.	
13.06	Understand and explain jet blast.	
14.0	Identify aircraft characteristics. – The student will be able to:	
14.01	Identify aircraft: 	
a.	Categories	
b.	Weight classes.	
c.	Designators.	
d.	Performance characteristics.	
e.	Identification features. 	
14.02	Recognize selected aircraft. 	
15.0	Identify special operations. – The student will be able to: 	
15.01	Identify flights requiring special handling.	
15.02	Understand and define terms and definitions.	
15.03	Define procedures and requirements.	
16.0	Understand basic navigation. – The student will be able to: 	
16.01	Understand and define reference lines of the earth and their purpose.	
16.02	Understand and define great circle route, distance, and direction measurements. 	
16.03	Explain methods of time conversion and acronyms used with time. 	
16.04	Explain magnetic variations and headings. 	
17.0	Recognize radio and satellite navigation. – The student will be able to:	
17.01	Use and define radio and satellite navigation. 	
17.02	Use and define Federal Airway System.	
18.0	Identify purpose, contents, and specifics of VFR charts and publications. – The student will be able to:	
18.01	Identify and understand information on sectional aeronautical charts. 	
18.02	Identify and understand VFR terminal area charts. 	
18.03	Identify and understand world aeronautical charts. 	
18.04	Identify and understand airport/facility directory. 	
19.0	Identify purpose, contents and specifics of En Route IFR charts. -- The student will be able to: 	
19.01	Understand and identify low altitude information. 	
19.02	Understand and identify high altitude information. 	
19.03	Understand and identify IFR area. 	
20.0	Identify purpose, type, contents, and specifics of SIDs and STARs. – The student will be able to:	
20.01	Understand and identify SIDs (altitudes, headings, etc.).	
20.02	Understand and identify STARs (altitudes, headings, etc.).	
21.0	Understand approaches. – The student will be able to:  	
21.01	Understand and identify types of approaches and their purpose.	
21.02	Understand and identify contents of instruments approach charts.	
21.03	Understand and identify specific items and information of instruments approach charts. 	
22.0	Demonstrate understanding of pilot’s environment. – The student will be able to:	
22.01	Understand and demonstrate characteristics and uses of aircraft instrumentation. 	
22.02	Explain physiological factors affecting flight. 	
23.0	Identify Emergencies. – The student will be able to:	
23.01	Identify and explain terms associated with emergency services. 	
23.02	Identify and explain roles and responsibilities of the pilot and controller during an emergency.	
23.03	Identify the minimum and additional information necessary to handle an emergency. 	
23.04	Identify types of emergencies. 	
24.0	Recognize fundamentals of search and rescue. – The student will be able to:	
24.01	Understand the purpose of the national Search and Rescue Plan. 	
24.02	Define roles, responsibilities and procedures of search and rescue. 	
25.0	Understand fundamentals of weather and aviation weather services. – The student will be able to: 	
25.01	Understand and define characteristics of the atmosphere. 	
25.02	Understand and define principles of atmospheric temperature. 	
25.03	Understand and define characteristics and modifications of air masses. 	
25.04	Understand and define characteristics of atmospheric pressure. 	
25.05	Understand and define formation and types of fronts.	
25.06	Understand and define characteristics of convection currents. 	
25.07	Understand and define causes of wind.	
25.08	Understand and define formation and types of clouds.	
25.09	Understand and define formation and types of precipitation. 	
26.0	Identify hazardous weather. – The student will be able to:	
26.01	Identify the characteristics of hazardous weather that impact aviation. 	
26.02	Identify the effects of hazardous weather on aviation. 	
27.0	Identify current weather. – The student will be able to: 	
27.01	Identify the contents of a METAR.	
27.02	Decode a METAR.	
28.0	Understand Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPs). – The student will be able to:	
28.01	Identify the purpose, uses and contents of Pilot Weather Reports. 	
28.02	Decode a PIREP. 	
29.0	Demonstrate understanding of forecasts and advisories. – The student will identify the contents and purpose and decode of the following weather products and be able to:	
29.01	Understand and explain Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAF).	
29.02	Understand and explain Area Forecast (FA).	
29.03	Understand and explain Airman’s Meteorological Information (AIRMET).	
29.04	Understand and explain Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMET).	
29.05	Understand and explain Convective SIGMET (WST).	
29.06	Understand and explain Center Weather Advisory (CWA).	
29.07	Understand and explain Meteorological Impact Statement (MIS).	
29.08	Understand and explain Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecast (FB).	
30.0	Understand basic communication. – The student will be able to:	
30.01	Define and demonstrate radio and interphone communication.	
30.02	Define and demonstrate ICAO phonetics.	
30.03	Define and demonstrate number usage.	
30.04	Define and demonstrate basic phraseology. 	
30.05	Define and demonstrate coordination procedures.	
30.06	Define and demonstrate the purpose and steps of the position relief briefing. 	
31.0	Identify strip marking. – The student will be able to:	
31.01	Understand and explain the purpose and legal requirements of flight progress strips. 	
31.02	Define the meaning of selected abbreviations and symbols used in strip marking. 	
31.03	Explain content requirements of selected blocks in terminal, en route and flight service strips. 	
32.0	Understand ATC clearances. – The student will be able to:	
32.01	Define purpose of an ATC clearance. 	
32.02	Explain pilot’s responsibility for compliance with an ATC clearance. 	
32.03	Define ATC clearance items and their sequence.	
32.04	Identify and explain clearance prefixes and their uses.	
32.05	Define the various types of ATC clearances.	

Course Description:  Initial Tower Cab (ITC) provides instruction on Tower Cab training in a course consisting of 320 hours. 30% of this course is dedicated to academic instruction, with the remaining 70% dedicated to hands on laboratory training. The laboratory training will take place in two different lab environments- tabletops and TSS. An overall score of 70% or greater is required for successful completion of the academic and performance evaluations. Students must complete Air Traffic Basics in order to advance to Initial Tower Cab.
	
Course Number:  ATT0831
Occupational Completion Point:  A
Initial Qualification Training – 320 Hours
	
33.0	Explain overview of Initial Tower Cab training. – The student will be able to:	
33.01	Explain what to expect during tower cab training. 	
33.02	Explain what the course outline and the timeframe for each lesson. 	
33.03	Explain brake down of position training and the expectations of the students. 	
34.0	Demonstrate understanding of Air Traffic Facility training. – The student will be able to:	
34.01	Explain and understand the characteristics of the air traffic facility.	
34.02	Explain and understand training team responsibilities.	
34.03	Explain and understand responsibilities of the members of the training team.	
34.04	Explain and understand the documentation involved with training.	
35.0	Understand aircraft characteristics and recognition. – The student will identify aircraft local to KBOW and be able to:	
35.01	Recognize and identify aircraft. 	
a.	Categories.	
b.	Weight classes.	
c.	Designators.	
d.	Performance characteristics.	
e.	Identification features. 	
36.0	Identify and define a terminal controller. – The student will be able to:	
36.01	Define a terminal controller. 	
36.02	Explain where they work.	
37.0	Demonstrate understanding of tower equipment. – The student will be able to:	
37.01	Identify the different equipment at KBOW tower. 	
37.02	Demonstrate the proper usage of the equipment. 	
38.0	Understand dissemination weather course. – The student will be able to:	
38.01	Properly issue perinate weather information. 	
38.02	Demonstrate how to disseminate weather information to adjacent facility and pilots. 	
38.03	Record weather information.	
39.0	Demonstrate understanding of the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS). – The student will be able to:	
39.01	Identify the components of the ASOS system. 	
39.02	Update current weather information. 	
39.03	Read and record weather information.	
40.0	Recognize and respond to tower visibility scenarios. – The student will be able to:	
40.01	Take prevailing visibility. 	
40.02	Record and relay tower visibility. 	
40.03	Identify when to take tower visibility. 	
41.0	Describe airport conditions, uses, and lighting. – The student will be able to:	
41.01	Describe when weather conditions and traffic volume e affect arrival/departure procedures. 	
41.02	Identify different airfield lighting and their usage requirements. 	
41.03	Demonstrate proper usage of airfield lighting. 	
42.0	Demonstrate full understanding of Bartow (KBOW) airport layout. – The student will be able to:	
42.01	Label an airfield diagram.	
42.02	Visually locate different portions of the airfield. 	
42.03	Describe the different areas within KBOW airfield. 	
43.0	Understand and identify Bartow (KBOW) airspace and instrument procedures. – The student will be able to:	
43.01	Describe approaches unique to KBOW and their layout. 	
43.02	Draw out approach charts specific to KBOW with altitudes and mileages. 	
43.03	Apply procedures that coincide with each approach into KBOW. 	
44.0	Properly utilize local strip marking. – The student will be able to:	
44.01	Properly utilize strip marking(s) specific to KBOW. 	
44.02	Demonstrate the ability to utilize flight progress strip appropriately. 	
44.03	Input traffic count. 	
45.0	Understand Flight Data Input/Output (FDIO). – The student will be able to:	
45.01	Describe the FDIO system and its components. 	
45.02	Properly change flight progress strips. 	
46.0	Utilize and understand Automatic Terminal Information System (ATIS). – The student will be able to:	
46.01	Demonstrate the ability to issue an ATIS. 	
46.02	Describe the usage of the ATIS and its components. 	
46.03	Manage ATIS information.	
47.0	Demonstrate full understanding of flight data, clearance, and delivery. – The student will be able to:	
47.01	Describe the difference between flight data and clearance delivery. 	
47.02	Explain the roles and responsibilities of each position. 	
47.03	Describe the location of each position in the terminal environment. 	
48.0	Explain General Control. -- The student will be able to:	
48.01	Explain the tower cab positions and responsibilities. 	
48.02	Explain the different components that make the ATC system. 	
49.0	Describe position relief briefing. – The student will be able to:	
49.01	Explain and demonstrate the method and step by step process for conducting a position relief briefing and transferring position responsibilities from on specialist to another. 	
49.02	Describe term associated with the position relief briefing.  	
49.03	Explain the precaution to take during a position relief brief. 	
50.0	Understand and demonstrate Ground Control (GC) duties and responsibilities. – The student will be able to:	
50.01	Explain the roles and responsibilities of the GC position. 	
50.02	Describe the location of the GC position in the tower cab. 	
50.03	Demonstrate the ability to control traffic. 	
51.0	Explain taxi and ground movement areas. – The student will be able to:	
51.01	Explain what ground traffic movement.	
51.02	Properly utilize phraseology appropriate with ground control.  	
51.03	Explain precision approach critical areas. 	
52.0	Demonstrate understanding of Wind Shear and Low-Level Wind Shear Alert System (LLWAS). – The student will be able to:	
52.01	Define and explain LLWAS. 	
52.02	Apply LLWAS procedures. 	
52.03	Use appropriate phraseology when issuing LLWAS information. 	
53.0	Demonstrate understanding of Local Control (LC) position. – The student will be able to:	
53.01	Explain the roles and responsibilities of the LC position. 	
53.02	Describe the location of the LC position in the tower cab. 	
53.03	Demonstrate the ability to control traffic. 	
54.0	Understand VFR arrival procedures. – The student will be able to:	
54.01	Describe VFR arrivals. 	
54.02	Understand how to sequence and issue traffic.	
54.03	Use proper phraseology when clearing to land. 	
55.0	Understand VFR departure procedures. – The student will be able to:	
55.01	Describe VFR departures. 	
55.02	Understand how to sequence and issue traffic.	
55.03	Use proper phraseology when clearing for takeoff. 	
56.0	Apply IFR arrival and departure procedures. – The student will be able to:	
56.01	Describe IFR flight operations. 	
56.02	Issue control instructions to aircraft operating under IFR. 	
56.03	Apply separation standards with other aircraft. 	
57.0	Apply visual operations procedures. – The student will be able to:	
57.01	Define visual operations. 	
57.02	Issue control instructions to aircraft operating visually. 	
57.03	Apply separation standards with other aircraft. 	
58.0	Understand and apply wake turbulence and separation rules. – The students will be able to:	
58.01	Define wake turbulence. 	
58.02	Issue wake turbulence cautionary advisories.	
58.03	Apply separation standards with other aircraft. 	
59.0	Demonstrate understanding of runway incursions. – The student will be able to:	
59.01	Describe the procedures required following a runway incursion. 	
59.02	Explain how to avoid/prevent runway incursions. 	
59.03	Understand the importance of airfield safety. 	
60.0	Understand fatigue awareness. – The student will be able to:	
60.01	Explain the dangers of fatigue.	
60.02	Explain and understand the importance of rest, hydration and nutrition. 	
61.0	Demonstrate knowledge of human factors in Air Traffic Control. – The student will be able to:	
61.01	Define human factors that affect flight.	
61.02	Define factors of stress and fatigue.  	
61.03	Explain why hypoxia, hyperventilation, and spatial disorientation effect ATC.	

Course Description:  Flight Data will prepare the student to perform independently, under general supervision, all duties of the FD position within the ATCT to attain certification. This stage of training is administered for two positions and in two parts, classroom, and OJT, for each position. If simulation is available, simulation training may be added to this stage of training.
	
Course Number: ATT0832
Occupational Completion Point:  A
Flight Data (FD) – 240 Hours	
Note: This block will introduce the student to procedures and equipment specific to the FD position. 	
62.0	Understand and perform basic air traffic tasks. – The student will be able to:	
62.01	Describe the responsibilities of Flight Data.	
62.02	State minimum conditions for supervisory notification.	
62.03	Describe/demonstrate the operation of the following pieces of tower equipment: FDIO system to include the monitor, changing strips, printer controls, and keyboard usage/entries, ASOS (the process of retrieving weather information), Tower Light Guns, operate radios / landlines, and intercoms.	
62.04	Define terms such as; RVR, CWW, Prevailing Visibility. Describe which runway has RVR capabilities.	
62.05	Define aircraft priorities and define duty and operational priorities.	
62.06	Demonstrate the ability to properly mark flight progress strips and describe locally authorized strip marking to include arrival and departure strips.	
62.07	Describe the procedures used to assign/change beacon codes. 	
62.08	Demonstrate the ability to coordinate transfer of control and/or radio communications to/with the appropriate position/facility. 	
62.09	Define the term “NOTAM” and describe the procedures for relaying and copying NOTAM information.	
62.10	Describe the procedures for responding to requests from non-ATC agencies (i.e., information concerning incidents, mishaps, and security issues).	
62.11	Understand and explain when SVFR operations are authorized and state the phraseology used to authorize aircraft to conduct SVFR operations.	
62.12	Demonstrate the ability to maintain surveillance of the surface area and explain the responsibilities of movement/surface area surveillance for each operating position in the tower cab.	
62.13	Demonstrate how and when to respond to operational requests, provide additional services, describe and apply duty and operational priorities.	
62.14	Explain how to obtain the current altimeter setting and when to issue it to arriving and departing aircraft.	
62.15	Define the terms Instrument Departure Procedure, Standard Terminal Arrival and Standard Instrument Departure.	
62.16	Describe the procedures and requirements for conducting pre-duty familiarization and transferring position responsibility.	
62.17	Demonstrate the ability to coordinate opposite direction operations using correct phraseology.	

Note: This block will be utilized to build the students basic skill set while adding technical/performance tasks at an increased traffic volume. Block 2 will also introduce the student to procedures used during emergencies.	
63.0	Apply Technical and Performance Tasks at Increased Traffic Volume.  – The student will be able to:	
63.01	Demonstrate the ability to issue cautionary wake-turbulence advisories, properly execute coordination procedures for arriving and departing helicopter operations and safely control taxi operations of aircraft.	
63.02	Describe how and when the terms “immediately” and “expedite” are used.	
63.03	Explain when SVFR operations are authorized and state the phraseology used to authorize aircraft to conduct SVFR operations and describe the basic items of an IFR clearance to include aircraft identification, clearance limit, etc.	
63.04	Solicit, copy, relay, and issue PIREP information, relay low-level wind shear advisories and define procedures for relaying hazardous weather information to include areas of jurisdiction, frequencies used to broadcast information and phraseology used.	
63.05	Describe the procedures and phraseology used to inform aircraft/adjacent facilities of observed aircraft abnormalities. 	
63.06	Describe the handling and priority given to flight-check aircraft, aircraft carrying dangerous materials, MEDEVAC, AIR EVAC, and HOSP aircraft.	
63.07	Define/describe the location of the hot brake, dangerous cargo and Arm/De-Arm areas.	
63.08	Describe the procedures used to obtain acknowledgement from receiver-only aircraft to include fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.	
63.09	Describe the minimum amount of information needed for an aircraft emergency IAW FAAO 7110.65, list all agencies that are connected to the Primary Crash Alarm System (PCAS) and the agencies with two-way communication capability.	

Note: This block will be utilized to build the students basic skill set while adding technical/performance tasks at an increased traffic volume. Block 3 will also introduce the student to procedures used during special flights.	
64.0	Demonstrate Understanding of Special Flight Procedures. – The student will be able to:	
64.01	Describe the phraseology for issuing closed/unsafe runway information.	
64.02	Describe the procedures used to obtain acknowledgement from receiver-only aircraft to include fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.	
64.03	Describe the actions taken by a pilot to indicate the aircraft is being hijacked and state the code phrases used by pilots and controllers and the coordination/responses required.	
64.04	Define what constitutes ECM/ECCM activity and its effect on air traffic control operations.	
64.05	Define the handling provided to aircraft conducting search and rescue operations.	
64.06	Describe what type of assistance and priority is afforded to assist aircraft conducting law enforcement operations.	

Course Description:  Clearance Delivery will prepare the student to perform independently, under general supervision, all duties of the CD position within the ATCT and to attain certification. This stage of training is administered in two parts, classroom, and OJT, for each position. If simulation is available, simulation training may be added to this stage of training.
	
Course Number:  ATT0833
Occupational Completion Point:  A
Clearance Delivery (CD) – 240 Hours	
Note: This block will introduce the student to procedures and equipment specific to the Clearance Delivery position.	
65.0	Understand and apply Clearance Delivery. Students will familiarize with basic air traffic tasks. – The student will be able to: 	
65.01	Demonstrate the ability to properly mark flight progress strips and describe locally authorized strip marking to include arrival and departure strips.	
65.02	Describe the procedures used to assign/change beacon codes. 	
65.03	Demonstrate the ability to coordinate transfer of control and/or radio communications to/with the appropriate position/facility. 	
65.04	Demonstrate the ability to issue or relay departure clearance information and amendments using correct phraseology.	
65.05	Explain the pilot responsibility upon clearance issuance and ATC clearance and instruction readback.	
65.06	Demonstrate the relay of clearance limits, route of flight, altitude data, holding instructions.	

Note: This block will be utilized to build the students basic skill set while adding technical/performance tasks at an increased traffic volume. Block 2 will also introduce the student to procedures used during emergencies.	
66.0	Demonstrate understanding of emergency procedures. -- The student will be able to:	
66.01	Demonstrate the ability to issue or relay departure restrictions, clearance void times, hold for release, and release times and properly execute coordination procedures for VFR release of IFR aircraft.	
66.02	Understand and explain how to respond to operational requests, provide additional services, describe and apply duty and operational priorities.	
66.03	Define the terms jet route and airway and explain the differences between them.	

Note: This block will be utilized to build the students basic skill set while adding technical/performance tasks at an increased traffic volume. Block 3 will also introduce the student to procedures used during special flights.	
67.0	Demonstrate understanding of special flight procedures at an increased traffic volume. – The student will be able to:	
67.01	Describe the actions taken by a pilot to indicate the aircraft is being hijacked and state the code phrases used by pilots and controllers and the coordination/responses required.	
67.02	Understand and explain how to relay clearance limits, route of flight, altitude data, holding instructions.	
67.03	Demonstrate how to amend clearances and issue special VFR clearance.	

Course Description:  Ground Control will prepare the student to perform independently, under general supervision, all duties of the GC position within the ATCT and to attain certification on those positions. This stage of training is administered in up to three parts: classroom, OJT, and simulation, if simulation capabilities exist. An airport tour must also be provided where resources permit.
	
Course Number:  ATT0834
Occupational Completion Point:  A
Ground Control (GC) – 240 Hours	
Note: This block will introduce the student to procedures and equipment specific to the GC position.	
68.0	Identify and understand Ground Control procedures and equipment. – The student will familiarize with basic air traffic tasks and will be able to:	
68.01	Describe the responsibilities of Ground Control.	
68.02	Understand and state minimum conditions for supervisory notification.	
68.03	Define terms such as: RVR, CWW, prevailing visibility.  	
68.04	Define aircraft priorities and define duty and operational priorities.	
68.05	Demonstrate the ability to properly mark flight progress strips and describe locally authorized strip marking to include arrival and departure strips.	
68.06	Describe the procedures used to assign/change beacon codes. 	
68.07	Demonstrate the ability to coordinate transfer of control and/or radio communications to/with the appropriate position/facility. 	
68.08	Define the term “NOTAM” and describe the procedures for relaying and copying NOTAM information.	
68.09	Describe the procedures for responding to requests from non-ATC agencies (i.e., information concerning incidents, mishaps, and security issues).	
68.10	Explain when SVFR operations are authorized and state the phraseology used to authorize aircraft to conduct SVFR operations.	
68.11	Demonstrate the ability to issue or relay departure clearance information and amendments using correct phraseology.	
68.12	Demonstrate the ability to maintain surveillance of the surface area and explain the responsibilities of movement/surface area surveillance for each operating position in the tower cab.	
68.13	Respond to operational requests, provide additional services, describe, and apply duty and operational priorities.	
68.14	Describe the coordination required for authorizing an aircraft or a vehicle to cross or use any portion of an active runway.	
68.15	Demonstrate the ability to safely coordinate ground movement operations of personnel and vehicles.	
68.16	Define the terms jet route and airway and explain the differences between them.	
68.17	Explain how to obtain the current altimeter setting and when to issue it to arriving and departing aircraft.	
68.18	Define the terms instrument departure procedure, standard terminal arrival and standard instrument departure.	
68.19	Demonstrate the ability to determine an aircraft’s position on the airport and safely control taxi operations.	

Note: This block will be utilized to build the students basic skill set while adding technical/performance tasks at an increased traffic volume. Block 2 will also introduce the student to procedures used during emergencies.	
69.0	Demonstrate understanding of emergency procedures at increased traffic volume. – The student will be able to:	
69.01	Demonstrate the ability to safely coordinate ground movement operations of personnel and vehicles.	
69.02	Demonstrate the ability to issue cautionary wake-turbulence advisories, properly execute coordination procedures for arriving and departing helicopter operations and safely control taxi operations of aircraft.	
69.03	Describe how and when the terms “immediately” and “expedite” are used to include expediting aircraft or a vehicle.	
69.04	Explain when SVFR operations are authorized and state the phraseology used to authorize aircraft to conduct SVFR operations and describe the basic items of an IFR clearance to include aircraft identification, clearance limit, etc.	
69.05	Demonstrate the ability to issue or relay departure restrictions, clearance void times, hold for release, and release times and properly execute coordination procedures for VFR release of IFR aircraft.	
69.06	Solicit, copy, relay, and issue PIREP information, relay low-level wind shear advisories and define procedures for relaying hazardous weather information to include areas of jurisdiction, frequencies used to broadcast information and phraseology used.	
69.07	Describe the procedures and phraseology used to inform aircraft/adjacent facilities of observed aircraft abnormalities. 	
69.08	Define/describe the location of the hot brake, dangerous cargo and Arm/De-Arm areas.	
69.09	Describe the procedures used to obtain acknowledgement from receiver-only aircraft to include fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.	

Note: Block 3 will be utilized to build the students basic skill set while adding technical/performance tasks at an increased traffic volume. Block 3 will also introduce the student to procedures used during special flights. 	
70.0	Understand and identify basic ATC skill set along with special flight/increased traffic procedures. – The student will be able to:	
70.01	Demonstrate the ability to safely coordinate ground movement operations of personnel and vehicles.	
70.02	Demonstrate the ability to safely control taxi operations of aircraft.	
70.03	Describe the phraseology for issuing closed/unsafe runway information.	
70.04	Describe the procedures used to obtain acknowledgement from receiver-only aircraft to include fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.	
70.05	Describe the actions taken by a pilot to indicate the aircraft is being hijacked and state the code phrases used by pilots and controllers and the coordination/responses required.	
70.06	Define what constitutes ECM/ECCM activity and its effect on air traffic control operations.	
70.07	Define the handling provided to aircraft conducting search and rescue operations.	
70.08	Describe what type of assistance and priority is afforded to assist aircraft conducting law enforcement operations.	

Course Description:  Local Control/Cab Coordinator Position Training will prepare the student to perform independently, under general supervision, all duties of the LC position in the ATCT and to attain certification. This stage of training is administered in three parts: classroom, simulation, and OJT.
	
Course Number: ATT0835
Occupational Completion Point: A
Local Control/Cab Coordinator Position Training – 480 Hours
	
Note: Block 1 will familiarize the student with basic air traffic task. It will also introduce the student to procedures and equipment specific to the LC position. 	
71.0	Understand and identify Local Control procedures and equipment.  – The student will be able to:	
71.01	Describe the procedures and requirements for conducting pre-duty familiarization and transferring position responsibility.	
71.02	Define requirements for position relief and equipment checklists and define when a checklist is utilized.	
71.03	Respond to operational requests, provide additional services, describe, and apply duty and operational priorities.	
71.04	Demonstrate the ability to issue traffic advisories and describe the situations that would warrant the issuance of a safety alert.	
71.05	Demonstrate the ability to use correct phraseology and apply procedures during radio and interphone communications, describe the responsibilities of Local Control as outlined in JO 7110.65 and the facility operating instruction and demonstrate the ability to notify the supervisor of any information which may impact position operations to include weather, equipment status, emergency situations, special flights/operations, etc.	
71.06	Operate all frequencies and landlines on the STVS.	
71.07	Demonstrate the ability to properly mark flight progress strips and describe locally authorized strip marking to include arrival and departure strips.	
71.08	Describe the type of airport lighting available at KBOW and define conditions that necessitate the need to activate airport lighting.	
71.09	Demonstrate the ability to activate each light gun signal.	
71.10	Explain the purposes that certified tower displays may be used for and who has authority to alter those uses.	
71.11	Define/state information about/describe/differentiate aircraft characteristics and be able to define aircraft priorities and define duty and operational priorities as per JO 7110.65.	
71.12	Describe the coordination required for authorizing an aircraft or a vehicle to cross or use any portion of an active runway and describe the procedures for runway selection and runway changes.	
71.13	Demonstrate the ability to maintain surveillance of the surface area and explain the responsibilities of movement/surface area surveillance for each operating position in the tower cab.	
71.14	Describe the location, dimensions, and restrictions of the precision approach critical areas and demonstrate the ability to safely coordinate ground movement operations of personnel and vehicles.	
71.15	Describe/demonstrate relay of timely information as described in the 7110.65 and define the term “NOTAM” and describe the facility/agency responsible for dispatching NOTAM information.	
71.16	Demonstrate the ability to properly mark flight progress strips and describe locally authorized strip marking to include arrival and departure strips. 	
71.17	Define the term RVR and describe which runway has RVR capabilities.	
71.18	Demonstrate the ability to coordinate transfer of control and/or radio communications to/with the appropriate position/facility.	
71.19	Demonstrate the ability to provide a landing clearance or alternate instructions to aircraft prior to the minimum distance to the runway, demonstrate the ability to issue landing information to airborne aircraft and describe procedures for clearing aircraft to land without having the aircraft in sight.	
71.20	The student will be able to explain how to obtain the current altimeter setting and when to issue it to arriving aircraft.	
71.21	Demonstrate the ability to issue and cancel takeoff/landing clearances.	
71.22	Demonstrate the ability to issue departure control instructions to aircraft, describe the basic items of an IFR clearance and demonstrate the ability to issue or relay departure clearance information and amendments using correct phraseology.	
71.23	Define KBOW traffic patterns to include altitudes, restrictions, and direction of turns.	
71.24	Demonstrate the ability to control and apply appropriate procedures for aircraft requesting/conducting visual, instrument and VFR practice approaches.	
71.25	Demonstrate the ability to issue or relay departure restrictions, clearance void times, hold for release, and release times.	

Note: Block 2 will familiarize the student with sequencing and separating. The student will be required to obtain the knowledge/skills through self-study and facilitation then apply this knowledge in a live/simulated environment. 	
72.0	Demonstrate knowledge/skills of sequencing and separating in simulated and live environments. – The student will be able to:	
72.01	Identify and describe equipment limitations and describe approaches conducted into KBOW under IFR service.	
72.02	Describe procedures to take during and after a NAVAID Malfunction.	
72.03	Describe the RAU procedures to include distance and meaning of each light steadied and flashing.	
72.04	Describe requirements to solicit and report PIREPs.	
72.05	Describe aircraft priorities and Med Evac/Air Evac/HOSP procedures.	
72.06	Describe the phraseology for expeditious compliance procedures.	
72.07	Describe the procedures for proper speed adjustments.	
72.08	Explain when SVFR operations are authorized and state the phraseology used to authorize aircraft to conduct SVFR operations.	
72.09	Properly and timely issue bird advisories, traffic advisories, and safety alerts.	
72.10	Demonstrate the ability to control and apply appropriate procedures for aircraft requesting/conducting visual, circling and instrument approaches.	
72.11	Demonstrate the ability to control aircraft requesting/conducting VFR Practice approaches.	
72.12	Demonstrate the ability to sequence and separate arrivals and departures and apply reduced runway separation.	
72.13	Describe when to utilize missed approach, breakout or go-around instructions.	
72.14	Demonstrate the ability to apply visual separation between aircraft.	
72.15	Demonstrate the ability to issue cautionary wake turbulence advisories and apply wake turbulence separation.	
72.16	Demonstrate the ability to coordinate and control simultaneous same and opposite direction operations using correct phraseology.	
72.17	Demonstrate the ability to separate aircraft utilizing intersecting runways.	
72.18	Demonstrate the ability to coordinate and control opposite direction operations using correct phraseology.	
72.19	Define standard and non-standard formations and describe the required separation for standard/non-standard formation flights.	
72.20	Demonstrate the ability to properly execute coordination procedures for arriving and departing helicopter operations.	
72.21	Describe the procedures for coordinating VFR transitions.	
72.22	Demonstrate the ability to properly execute coordination procedures for VFR release of IFR aircraft.	

Note: Block 3 will familiarize the student with abnormal/emergency operations. The student will be required to obtain the knowledge/skills through self-study and facilitation then apply this knowledge in a live/simulated environment. 	
73.0	Demonstrate knowledge/skills of abnormal/emergency operations in simulated and live environments. – The student will be able to:	
73.01	Define/describe the location of the dangerous cargo and Arm/De-Arm areas.	
73.02	Describe the local weather phenomena associated with the local airport and state the quality types and terms used to describe braking action.	
73.03	Demonstrate the ability to issue wind shear advisories and report weather conditions.	
73.04	Describe aircraft priorities and Med Evac/Air Evac/HOSP Operations procedures.	
73.05	Describe correct intra/inter-facility coordination procedures for coordinating use of airspace.	
73.06	Describe the correct procedures for open/closing a runway and state who has the authority to open, close, and suspend runway operations.	
73.07	Define the term “Emergency Locator Transmitter” (ELT) and describe when operational testing of an ELT is authorized.	
73.08	Describe the procedures used to obtain acknowledgement from receiver-only aircraft to include fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.	
73.09	Describe the actions taken when an aircraft reports “Minimum Fuel” and when an aircraft is overdue.	
73.10	Describe TCAS resolution advisories, the situations that would warrant the issuance of a safety alert and demonstrate the ability to issue traffic advisories.	
73.11	Describe the procedures for relaying divert advisories to aircraft.	
73.12	Describe some examples of unusual maneuvers and when these operations may be approved.	
73.13	Demonstrate the ability to separate aircraft utilizing intersecting runways.	
73.14	Demonstrate the ability to sequence and separate arrivals and departures and apply reduced runway separation.	
73.15	Demonstrate the ability to properly execute coordination procedures for arriving and departing helicopter operations.	
73.16	Demonstrate the ability to coordinate and control simultaneous same and opposite direction operations using correct phraseology.	
73.17	Demonstrate the ability to coordinate and control opposite direction operations using correct phraseology	
73.18	Demonstrate the ability to control and apply appropriate procedures for aircraft requesting/conducting circling and instrument approaches.	
73.19	Describe the procedures for proper speed adjustments.	
73.20	Describe what the call sign “Flight Check” is used for, and the handling and priority given to flight check aircraft. 	
73.21	Describe the capabilities and limitations by group of current UAS.	

Note: Block 4 will be utilized to hone the student’s complete skill set while adding more technical/performance tasks in addition to those added in previous blocks at an increased traffic volume.	
74.0	Demonstrate mastery of complete air traffic skill set.  – The student will be able to:	
74.01	Demonstrate the ability to separate aircraft utilizing intersecting runways, sequence and separate arrivals and departures and apply reduced runway separation.	
74.02	Demonstrate the ability to properly execute coordination procedures for helicopter operations and control simultaneous and opposite direction operations using correct phraseology.	
74.03	Define what constitutes ECM/ECCM activity and its effect on air traffic control operations.	
74.04	Define the handling provided to aircraft conducting search and rescue operations and describe what type of assistance and priority is afforded to assist aircraft conducting law enforcement operations.	
74.05	Describe the location of and local procedures for the bailout, external stores jettison and fuel dump areas.	
74.06	Describe the minimum amount of information needed for an aircraft emergency IAW FAAO 7110.65 and define procedures used to relay emergency aircraft information to concerned ATC and non-ATC agencies.	
74.07	Describe the actions taken by a pilot to indicate the aircraft is being hijacked and describe the steps taken and agencies to be notified when information is received that a bomb has been placed on or near an aircraft.	
74.08	Describe ESCAT basic terminology and fundamental concepts using the information.	
74.09	Demonstrate the ability to issue traffic advisories.	

Additional Information
Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Special Notes:

Field Qualification Training (FQT): Students must receive FQT at Field Facilities as outlined in FAA Order JO 3120.4R and in their facility training directive. To complete each stage, the student must achieve a passing score. In accordance with FAA Order JO 3000.22, a passing score is defined as a score of at least 70 percent. If a passing score is not achieved on an end-of-lesson test, a review of the lesson must be conducted, and study time afforded to the student. One retake of the failed end-of-lesson test must be provided. If a passing score is not achieved after one retake, the TA will terminate training. The student will be notified in writing via memorandum.

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate, but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines and requirements specified for OJT framework apply.

Basic Skills:

In Career Certificate Programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C., the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete the program are:  Computation (Mathematics) and Communications (Language and Reading 9). These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination.

Adult students with disabilities as defined in Section 1004.02, Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (RULE 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s.1003.01, F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College System Institution must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91, F.S.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml