AVAC Training

Course-053

Radar/Surveillance Room 1

ICAO 053 — Foundation Course

Approach Control Procedural

Precision starts here. Crafted to build the procedural competence and professional mindset required for Approach Control operations, guiding trainees toward their ATC licence with an Approach Control Procedural rating.

Duration of Course:
11 Weeks

Course Overview

This training program is designed to equip the trainee with the essential knowledge, skills, and professional attitude required to successfully transition to on-the-job training, with the goal of obtaining an ATC License/ Certificate with an Approach Control Procedural rating.

The Approach Control Procedural course covers all procedures and aspects set out per the requirements and objectives for the ICAO 053 course.

The course combines theoretical and practical instruction, with exercises of increasing complexity so written, verbal, practical, and physical skills can be fully assessed.

Upon a candidate’s successful completion of the Approach Control Procedural course, they are issued with a competency certificate.

Course Curriculum

Our Approach Control Procedural Course is an immersive, high-intensity program engineered to transition trainees from theoretical understanding to operational mastery. By blending rigorous academic syllabus, advanced high-fidelity simulator instruction, and real-world facility integration, we prepare the next generation of air traffic controllers for safety-critical environments.

The curriculum for an Approach Control Procedural Course shall ensure that trainees will have demonstrated a level of knowledge in at least the following subjects:

  1. Operation procedures theory of Approach Control Procedural;

  2. Separation standards;

  3. Air Traffic Management (ICAO Doc 4444);

  4. IFR and VFR operations;

  5. Abnormal and emergency situations;

  6. Phraseologies in Approach Control Procedural. 

Simulator Training

  • Immersive, high-intensity simulator instruction designed to bridge the gap between classroom knowledge and safety-critical airspace management.
  • Hands-on application of non-radar separation standards, arrival/departure sequencing, and efficient flight progress strip management.
  • Practical simulation of high-stress scenarios, including aircraft abnormalities, equipment failures, and severe weather complications.
  • Rigorous Evaluation Standards with continuous performance monitoring across all checkpoints, enforcing a strict 70% proficiency benchmark to secure final accreditation.

Rigorous Evaluation Standards

Trainee progress is continuously monitored across all training checkpoints, culminating in comprehensive formal written examinations.

A strict 70% passing benchmark is enforced across all final evaluations to secure official accreditation.

Pre-requisite

  • The applicant shall have successfully completed Basic/ Primary ATC or equivalent; or
  • as determined by Civil Aviation Authority or other states Regulator/ Air Navigation Service Provider.

Course Schedule

25 January 2027 – 9 April 2027

17 May 2027 – 30 July 2027

13 September 2027 – 26 November 2027

For more information regarding AvAC ICAO 053 – Approach Control Procedural Course, or any of our ICAO Standard ATC courses, please contact us

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