SECTION 3A: KNOWLEDGE MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
List of Knowledge Module Specifications
315501001-KM01: Introduction to Air Traffic Safety Electronics Practitioner (ATSEP), (NQF Level 4), Credits 3 (3,75 days)
315501001-KM02: Introduction to Air traffic, (NQF Level 4), Credits 4 (5 days)
315501001-KM03: Principles of earth and meteorological conditions (atmosphere), (NQF Level 4), Credits 3 (3,75 days)
315501001-KM04: Maintenance procedures, (NQF Level 4), Credits 3 (3,75 days)
315501001-KM05: Concepts of voice communication, NQF Level 4, Credits 6 (7,5 days)
315501001-KM06: Concepts of data communications, (NQF Level 4), Credits 4 (5 days)
315501001-KM07: Principles of navigation, (NQF Level 4), Credits 8 (10 days)
315501001-KM08: Principles of surveillance, (NQF Level 4), Credits 3 (3.75 days)
315501001-KM09: Concepts of Surveillance data processing, (NQF Level 4), Credits 4 (5 days)
315501001-KM010: Principles of systems monitoring & control, (NQF Level 4), Credits 4 (5 days)
315501001-KM011: Principles of safety management systems, (NQF Level 4), Credits 4 (5 days)
315501001-KM012: Principles of systems maintenance theory, NQF Level 5 Credits 4 (5 days)
315501001-KM013: Principles of Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Air Traffic management (CNS/ATM) Data communication,
(NQF Level 4), Credits 4 (5 days)
315501001-KM014: Principles of communications, navigation and surveillance / air traffic management (CNS/ATM) Networking (NQF Level 5),
Credits 4 (5 days)
315501001-KM015: Principles and concepts of project management (NQF Level 5), Credits 4 (5 days)
315501001-KM016: Principles and concepts of voice air to ground communication, NQF Level 6, Credits 8 (10 days)
315501001-KM017: Principles and concepts of voice ground to ground communication, Level 6, Credits 6 (7.5 days)
315501001-KM018: Principles and concepts of data network and data protocols, Level 6, Credits 6 (7.5 days)
315501001-KM019: Principles and concepts of transmission path-lines Level 6, Credits 4 (5 days)
315501001-KM020: Principles and concepts of transmission path-links Level 6, Credits 4 (5 days)
315501001-KM021: Principles and concepts of legal recorder Level 6, Credits 4 (5 days)
315501001-KM022: Principles and concepts of ground based navigation systems, NQF Level 6, Credits 30 (37.5 days)
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
Page 1 of 42
315501001-KM023: Principles and concepts of Non-ground based navigation, NQF Level 6, Credits 4 (5 day
315501001-KM024: Principles and concepts of Primary surveillance radar, NQF Level 6, Credits 8 (10 days)
315501001-KM025: Principles and concepts of Secondary surveillance radar and monopulse secondary surveillance radar (SSR and M-SSR),
NQF Level 6, Credits 8 (10 days)
315501001-KM026: Principles and concepts of Non-radar surveillance, NQF Level 5, Credits 4 (5 days)
315501001-KM027: Data processing, NQF Level 6, Credits 5 (6.25 days)
315501001-KM028: Software processing, NQF Level 6, Credits 6 (7.5 days)
315501001-KM029: Hardware platform, NQF Level 6, Credits 5 (6.25 days)
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
Page 2 of 42
OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATE: AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER – CURRICULUM CODE 315501001
KNOWLEDGE - COMPULSORY TRAINING – PHASE 1 – LEVEL 4 , CREDITS 42, LTC 52.5 DAYS
KM-01, Introduction to
Air Traffic Safety
Electronics
Practitioner (ATSEP),
(NQF Level 4), Credits
3
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
knowledge module is to
build an understanding
of the role of the Air
Traffic Safety
Electronics Practitioner
(ATSEP), the concepts
and principles of the
workplace and
stakeholders involved
and standards relating
to the day to day
operation of an Air
Traffic Safety
Electronics Practitioner
(ATSEP)
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
TOPICS
KT01: Basic overview of air
traffic safety electronics
(ATSEP)
15%
KT02: National and international
aviation organisations and
standards
15%
ELEMENTS
 KT0101 Introduction to the organizational structure,
purpose and functions of the national service providers
 KT0102 Introduction to the organizational structure,
purpose and functions of the regulatory structures
 KT0103 The role and importance of an air traffic safety
electronics practitioner (ATSEP)
 KT0201 Introduction to the structure and functions of the
major stakeholders in the aviation environment
 KT0202 Theory of aviation legislation
 KT0203 The role and importance of the air navigation
service provider (ANSP)
 KT0204 Introduction to the International Aviation Authority
Organization (ICAO) standards and recommended
practices (SARP)
 KT0205 General overview of notifying and implementing
of the International Aviation Authority Organization (ICAO)
legislation
KT03: Airspace users and
customer relations
10%
 KT0301 Principles of the different airspace requirements
for civil aircraft
 KT0302 General expectations and requirements of pilots
 KT0303 Principles of the different airspace requirements
for military aircraft
 KT0304 Principles of air traffic management (ATM)
funding and air traffic management as a service provider
KT04: Introduction to the
working environment
15%
 KT0401 The role of professional organisations in air traffic
management (ATM)
 KT0402 Principles of air traffic management (ATM)
engineering standards and practices
 KT0403 Types of operational services of existing air
navigation services (ANS) and air traffic services (ATS)
KTO5: Quality management
15%
 KT0501 The importance of quality management
 KT0502 Principles of maintenance , safety and quality
control related to systems
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 IAC0101 Discuss the organizational
structure, purpose and functions of the
national service providers and regulatory
structures
 IAC0102 Discuss the role and importance of
an air traffic safety electronics practitioner
(ATSEP)
 IAC0201 Explain the role and functions of
the major stakeholders in the aviation
environment
 IAC0202 Summarize the national and
international legislation, standards and
practices relating to air traffic management
 IAC0203 Discuss the role and importance of
the air navigation service provider (ANSP)
 IAC0204 State the methods by which the
International Aviation Authority Organization
(ICAO) notifies and implements legislation
 IAC0301 Discuss / explain the different
airspace requirements for civil aircraft and
military aircraft
 IAC0302 Discuss / explain the expectations
and requirements of pilots
 IAC0303 Recognise the means by which air
traffic management (ATM) is funded as a
service provider
 IAC0401 Discuss the role of air traffic
management (ATM) engineering standards
and practices
 IAC0402 Describe the operational services
and list the types of existing air navigation
services (ANS) and list the air traffic services
(ATS)
 IAC0501 Discuss the importance of quality
management and the different procedures
relating to quality management
Page 3 of 42
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 3,75 days
 KT0503 The importance of a safety management system
JUST
KT06: General factors
10%
KT07: Health and safety
20%
 KT0701 Principles of personal safety responsibilities in
the work environment
 KT0702 General overview of potential hazards to health
and safety generated by equipment, or contained within,
the work environment
 KT0703 Generally accepted health and safety rules that
apply in the air traffic management environment
 KT0704 Fire safety and first aid regulations and practices
 KT0705 Components of the main features and uses of the
different types of fire detectors and extinguishers
 KT0706 General overview of the importance and danger
of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation
KT01: Introduction to Air traffic
30%
 KT0101 Principles and concepts of the international rules
of the air
 KT0102 Principles and concepts of air space
classification
 KT0103 Theory of air traffic management (ATM) services,
concepts and terminology
 KT0104 Define the phases of flight
 KT0105 Definitions and characteristics of the different
types of airspace control
 KT0106 Principles of separation standards
 KT0107 Principles and concepts of the cockpit
environment and associated equipment in relation to air
traffic control (ATC)
 KT0108 Differentiate the migration to functional airspace
blocks
 KT0109 Operational importance of technical services
required for air traffic management
KT02: Air traffic management
 KT0201 Principles, concepts and terminologies of air
traffic control
 KT0202 Purpose of ground-based safety nets
KM-02, Introduction to
Air traffic, (NQF Level
4), Credits 4
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
knowledge module is to
build an understanding
of air traffic, air traffic
management, controls
and tools used in the air
traffic management
environment.
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
(SMS) and a
culture
 KT0601 Importance of configuration management
 KT0602 Environmental concerns to air navigation service
provider (ANSP) operations
 KT0603 The role of environmental protection to air
navigation service provider (ANSP) operations
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
 IAC502 Explain the importance of a safety
management system (SMS) and a
JUST
 IAC0601 Explain the need for configuration
management
 IAC0602 Discuss the general factors of
environmental concerns and protection
 IAC0701 Explain personal safety
responsibilities and the rules that apply in the
air traffic management (ATM) environment
 IAC0702 Explain potential hazards to health
and safety generated by equipment, or
contained within, the work environment
 IAC0703 Describe fire safety and first aid
regulations and practices
 IAC0704 Describe the main features and
uses of the different types of fire detectors
and extinguishers
 IAC0705 Discuss the importance and danger
of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation
 IAC0101 Explain the international rules of
the air
 IAC0102 Demonstrate an understanding of
air space classification
 IAC0103 Demonstrate an understanding of
air traffic management (ATM) services,
concepts and terminology
 IAC0104 Define the phases of flight
 IAC0105 Differentiate between the different
types of airspace e control
 IAC0106 Explain separation standards
 IAC0107 Recognise the cockpit environment
and associated equipment in relation to air
traffic control (ATC)
 IAC0108 Describe the migration to functional
airspace blocks
 IAC0109 Explain the operational importance
of technical services required for air traffic
management
 IAC0201 Explain the principles, concepts
and terminologies of air traffic control
Page 4 of 42
needs to have access to
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 5 days
KM-03, Principles of
earth and
meteorological
conditions
(atmosphere), (NQF
Level 4), Credits 3
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
knowledge module is to
30%
 KT0203 Principles and concepts of air traffic control tools
and monitoring aids
KT03: Air traffic flow
management
20%
 KT0301 Concepts of flight planning
 KT0302 Concepts of predictive flow management and
strategic flight planning
 KT0303 Flexible use of air space
 KT0304 Air traffic flow management (ATFM) tools
KT04: Aeronautical information
services (AIS)
Principles
20%
 KT0401 Components of the organisation of the
aeronautical information services (AIS)
 KT0402 Basic concepts related to the aeronautical
information publication (AIP), aeronautical information
circular (AIC) and the pre-flight bulletins (PIB)
 KT0403 Define the notice to airmen (NOTAM) services
and format
 KT0404 Define the role of and function of Aeronautical
information services (AIS) for the air navigation service
provider (ANSP) and the migration to AIM
 KT0405 The importance of aeronautical charting service
 KT0406 Define procedures for providing communications,
navigation and surveillance (CNS) data to Aeronautical
information services (AIS)
KT01: Introduction to the earth
40%
 KT0101 Introduction to the earth
 KT0102 General principles of the earth’s magnetism and
their impact on aviation
 KT0103 General principles of referencing systems
KT02: Meteorological conditions
60%
 KT0201 Factors related to the atmosphere and the impact
on flight and air traffic control
 KT0202 Principles and concepts of measuring and
predicting weather
 KT0203 Meteorological hazard identification and
principles of mitigation options
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
 IAC0202 Describe the purpose of groundbased safety nets
 IAC0203 Demonstrate an understanding of
air traffic control tools and monitoring aids
 IAC0301 Discuss concepts of flight planning
 IAC0302 Describe predictive flow
management and strategic flight planning
 IAC0303 Demonstrate an understanding of
flexible use of air space
 IAC0304 Discuss air traffic flow
management (ATFM) tools
 IAC0401 State the organisation of the
aeronautical information services (AIS)
 IAC0402 Describe the aeronautical
information publication (AIP), aeronautical
information circular (AIC) and the pre-flight
bulletins (PIB)
 IAC0403 Explain the format and services of
the notice to airmen (NOTAM)
 IAC0404 Explain the role of and function of
Aeronautical information services (AIS) for
the air navigation service provider (ANSP)
and the migration to AIM
 IAC0405 Identify the need for aeronautical
charting service
 IAC0406 Discuss procedures for providing
communications, navigation and surveillance
(CNS) data to Aeronautical information
services (AIS)
 IAC0101 Explain the earth’s properties and
their effects as well as the impact of the sun
and moon on the earth and aviation systems
 IAC0102 Differentiate between true north
and magnetic north
 IAC0103 Discuss various reference systems
pertaining to aviation
 IAC0201 Describe factors of the atmosphere
that impact on flight and air traffic control
 IAC0202 Explain generally accepted ways to
measure and predict weather
Page 5 of 42
 KT0204 Concepts related to the air navigation service
provider (ANSP) and the airlines to mitigate weather
 KT0205 General overview of the impact of weather on
aviation
 KT0206 General overview of the automatic terminal
information service (ATIS) information
 KT0207 General principles of height, altitude and flight
level
 KT0208 Operational importance of climate change on the
aviation environment
 KT0209 Theory of the meteorological aerodrome report
(METAR) and the significant meteorological information
(SIGMET) and identify the critical information
build an understanding
of the principles of the
earth and
meteorological
conditions
(atmosphere).
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 3,75 days
KM-04, Maintenance
procedures, (NQF
Level 4), Credits 3
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
knowledge module is to
build an understanding
of the principles and
concepts of
maintenance
procedures in the air
traffic management
(ATM) environment.
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
 IAC0203 Differentiate between the various
meteorological hazards and explain the
different mitigation options
 IAC0204 Identify the tools and techniques
used by the air navigation service provider
(ANSP) and the airlines to mitigate weather
 IAC0205 Demonstrate an awareness of the
impact of weather on aviation
 IAC0206 Decode and describe the automatic
terminal information service (ATIS)
information
 IAC0207 Describe height, altitude and flight
level
 IAC0208 Demonstrate an awareness of
climate change on the aviation environment
 IAC0209 Decode the meteorological
aerodrome report (METAR) and the
significant meteorological information
(SIGMET) and identify the critical information
KT01: Maintenance procedures
50%
 KT0101 Handling precautions to be taken to ensure
equipment protection
 KT0102 Concepts of maintenance classification
 KT0103 Maintenance strategy and rules
 KT0104 The scope or responsibility of an air traffic safety
electronics practitioner (ATSEP) rated person
 IAC0101 Explain handling precautions to be
taken to ensure equipment protection
 IAC0102 Explain the classification of
maintenance
 IAC0103 Explain maintenance strategy and
rules
 IAC0104 State the scope or responsibility of
an air traffic safety electronics practitioner
(ATSEP) rated person
KT02: Facilities
50%
 KT0201 Define the performance for power supply
systems
 KT0202 Define the main features of current power supply
systems
 KT0202 Basic concepts of current air conditioning
systems in use
 IAC0201 Discuss the main features and
performance of power supply systems in the
operational environment
 IAC0202 Discuss the importance air
conditioning systems in a controlled
environment
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
Page 6 of 42
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 3,75 days
KM-05, Concepts of
voice communication,
NQF Level 4, Credits 6
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
knowledge module is to
build an understanding
of the principles and
concepts of voice
communication used by
air traffic safety
electronics practitioners
(ATSEP) and the
various types of
communication.
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 7,5 days
KT01: Introduction to
communications
15%
 KT0101 Operational importance of communication in the
air navigation service provider (ANSP) environment
 KT0102 Components of the major substructures of the
communication domain
 KT0103 Recognise the technology needed for air traffic
control (ATC) communications
 KT0104 General overview of the major components of the
communication function
 KT0105 Concepts of safe communications for air traffic
services (ATS) requirements
 KT0106 Legal requirements for air traffic safety (ATS)
communications
KT02: Voice communications
20%
 KT0201 Theory of voice communication system
architecture
 KT0202 General overview of the purpose, principles and
role of voice communication systems in air traffic safety
(ATS)
 KT0203 General overview of voice communications
routing and switching
KT03: Radio
25%
 KT0301 Principles of radio, electromagnetic propagation
and radio waves
 KT0302 General allocation, use, characteristics and
limitations of frequency bands
 KT0303 Factors affecting propagation of radio waves
 KT0304 Working principles of a radio transmitting system
and a radio receiving system
 KT0305 Characteristics of radio antenna systems
 KT0306 Principles and concepts of forward relays and
repeaters
 KT0307 General principles of high frequency (HF)
communications
 KT0308 Introduction to the emergency system in use
 KT0309 Radio testing equipment
 KT0310 Principles of automatic terminal information
services
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
 IAC0101 Describe the need for
communication in the air navigation service
provider (ANSP) environment
 IAC0102 State the major substructures of the
communication domain
 IAC0103 Recognise the technology needed
for air traffic control (ATC) communications
 IAC0104 Recognise the major components
of the communication function
 IAC0105 State air traffic services (ATS)
requirements for safe communications
 IAC0106 State the legal requirements for air
traffic safety (ATS) communications
 IAC0201 Describe voice communication
system architecture
 IAC0202 Discuss the purpose, principles and
role of voice communication systems in air
traffic safety (ATS)
 IAC0203 State the methods used to route
and switch voice communications
 IAC0301 Explain the principles of radio,
electromagnetic propagation and radio
waves
 IAC0302 State the allocation, use,
characteristics and limitations of frequency
bands
 IAC0303 Discuss the different factors that
can affect propagation of radio waves
 IAC0304 Describe the working principles of a
radio transmitting system and a radio
receiving system
 IAC0305 Recognise the characteristics of
radio antenna systems
 IAC0306 Describe the need and use of
forward relays and repeaters
 IAC0307 Describe the use and limitations of
high frequency (HF) communications
Page 7 of 42
KT04: Ground-Ground
20%
 KT0401 Introduction to routing and switching equipment
in use in the ground to ground air traffic safety (ATS)
environment
 KT0402 Communications (COMS) system’s purpose and
operation
 KT0403 Role of Ground-Ground systems in providing an
integrated service to air traffic management (ATM)
operations
 KT0404 Functions of the air traffic control (ATC) human
machine interface (HMI) for voice communication
 KT0405 Concepts related to communication recording
services and the regulations regarding retention
KT05: Communication support
services
20%
 KT0501 Future developments and techniques having an
impact on air traffic safety (ATS) voice communications
 KT0502 Applications of satellite communications
(SATCOM)
 KT0503 Uses and benefits of universal access
transceiver (UAT)
 KT0504 Aircraft communications addressing and
reporting systems (ACARS) services
 KT0505 Introduction to aeronautical fixed
telecommunications network (AFTN) and aeronautical
telecommunications network (ATN) as ground
communications tools
 KT0506 Developments in ground-ground technologies
developments impacting on air traffic safety (ATS) voice
communication
 KT0507 The importance for intercom and inter-centre
voice services
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
 IAC0308 Describe the emergency system in
use
 IAC0309 List the tools for testing radio
equipment
 IAC0310 Describe the automatic terminal
information services
 IAC0401 State the functions and basic
operations of routing and switching
equipment in use in the ground to ground air
traffic safety (ATS) environment
 IAC0402 Describe the purpose and
operation of a communications (COMS)
system
 IAC0403 Describe how Ground-Ground
systems interface to provide an integrated
service to air traffic management (ATM)
operations
 IAC0404 Identify main functions of the air
traffic control (ATC) human machine
interface (HMI) for voice communication
 IAC0405 List communication services that
are recorded and the regulations regarding
retention
 IAC0501 Define future developments and
techniques which may have an impact on air
traffic safety (ATS) voice communications
 IAC0502 Describe satellite communications
(SATCOM) and its applications
 IAC0503 List the uses and benefits of
universal access transceiver (UAT)
 IAC0504 Define aircraft communications
addressing and reporting systems (ACARS)
services and describe the overall purpose of
it
 IAC0505 Describe the aeronautical fixed
telecommunications network (AFTN) and
aeronautical telecommunications network
(ATN) as ground communications tools
 IAC0506 List developments in groundground technologies which may impact on air
traffic safety (ATS) voice communication
 IAC0507 Define the need for intercom and
inter-centre voice services
Page 8 of 42
KM-06, Concepts of
data communications,
(NQF Level 4), Credits
4
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
knowledge module is to
build an understanding
of the principles and
concepts of data
communication used by
air traffic safety
electronics practitioners
(ATSEP) and the
various types of
communication.
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 5 days
KM-07, Principles of
navigation, (NQF Level
4), Credits 8
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
KT01: Introduction to data
communications
40%
KT02: Networks
60%
KT01: Introduction to navigation
20%
 KT0101 The role and purpose of data communication
systems in air traffic safety (ATS)
 KT0102 Concepts of data transmission
 KT0103 Overview of the functioning of the various
elements of the data systems in use in the air traffic
safety (ATS) environment
 KT0104 Protocols currently in use in the air traffic
management (ATM) environment
 IAC0101 Explain the purpose, principles and
role of data communication systems in air
traffic safety (ATS)
 IAC0102 Define the concept of data
transmission
 IAC0103 Describe the function of the various
elements of the data systems in use in the
air traffic safety (ATS) environment
 IAC0104 List and identify the protocols in
current use in the air traffic management
(ATM) environment
 KT0201 General requirements for safe data
communications
 KT0202 Types of networks in data communication
 KT0203 General overview of the functions of networks
hardware
 KT0204 Basic principles of network monitoring and
management
 KT0205 Concepts of air-ground aviation networks
 KT0206 Concepts of ground-ground aviation networks
 IAC0201 Describe the air traffic safety (ATS)
requirements for safe data communications
 IAC0202 Describe the different types of
networks and the functions of network
hardware
 IAC0203 Explain the basic principles and the
functions of network monitoring and
management
 IAC0204 Name a range of air-ground
aviation related network concepts
 IAC0205 Name a range of ground-ground
aviation related network concepts
 KT0101 Principles of navigation
 KT0102 General overview of navigational systems
performance
 KT0103 Theory of navigational systems
 IAC0101 Describe the principles, terminology
and purpose of navigation
 IAC0102 Identify factors affecting electronic
navigation performance and the performance
measurement if navigation systems
 IAC0103 Define ground based navigation
usage versus space based navigation usage
versus visual navigational systems
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
Page 9 of 42
The main focus of the
learning in this
knowledge module is to
build an understanding
of the principles and
concepts navigation,
different aids used and
the various systems and
their characteristics.
KT02: Terrestrial navigation aids
50%
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 10 days
KT03: Space-based navigation
systems
15%
KM-08, Principles of
surveillance, (NQF
Level 4), Credits 3
 KT0201 Concepts of ground-based electronic navigation
systems
 KT0202 Concepts of non-directional beacon (NDB)
navigation
 KT0203 Concepts of very high frequency omni-directional
radio range (VOR) navigation
 KT0204 Theory of distance measuring equipment (DME)
 KT0205 Principles of the operation of instrument landing
systems (ILS), microwave landing systems (MLS)
 KT0206 Concepts of ground based systems maintenance
 KT0207 The role and importance of calibration for ground
based navigation
 KT0301 Concepts of space segments, user segments
and control centres
 KT0302 Principles and concepts of NAVSTAR
 KT0303 Principles and concepts of global orbiting
navigation satellite system (GLONASS)
 KT0304 Principles of emerging services and benefits of
satellite based navigation
 KT0305 Principles and concepts of airborne based
augmentation systems
 KT0306 Principles and concepts of ground based
augmentation systems
 KT0307 Principles and concepts of space based
augmentation systems
KT04: Performance based
navigation
15%
 KT0401 Basic principles of area navigation
 KT0402 Concepts of performance based navigation
(PBN)
 KT0403 Types of navigation application in Africa
KT01: Introduction to
surveillance
10%
 KT0101 Define surveillance and the need for radar in the
context of air traffic management (ATM)
 KT0102 Introduction to radar appropriate terminology
 KT0103 The role and current use of surveillance
equipment by air traffic management (ATM)
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
 IAC0201 Describe the operational use of
ground-based navigation systems in the
different phases of flight
 IAC0202 Discuss the use and limitations of
non-directional beacon (NDB) navigation
 IAC0203 Discuss the use and limitations of
very high frequency omni-directional radio
range (VOR) navigation
 IAC0204 Discuss the use and limitations of
distance measuring equipment (DME)
 IAC0205 Demonstrate an understanding of
the use and limitations of instrument landing
systems (ILS) and microwave landing
systems (MLS)
 IAC0206 List specialised test equipment
needed for maintenance and calibration of
ground based systems and the need for
maintenance and calibration
 IAC0301 Describe the concepts of space
segments, user segment and control centres
 IAC0302 Examine the principles and
performance of NAVSTAR and global
orbiting navigation satellite system
(GLONASS)
 IAC0303 Discuss the principles and
performance of emerging services and the
benefits of satellite based navigation
 IAC0304 Discuss the emerging services and
the benefits of satellite based navigation
 IAC0305 Demonstrate a general awareness
of airborne based augmentation systems,
ground based augmentation systems and
space based augmentation systems
 IAC0401 Describe the basic principles of
area navigation
 IAC0402 Discuss the principles of
performance based navigation (PBN)
 IAC0403 Discuss the navigation application
used in Africa
 IAC0101 Define surveillance and discuss the
need for radar in air traffic management
(ATM)
 IAC0102 Describe the terminology
appropriate to radar and the surveillance
Page 10 of 42
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
knowledge module is to
build an understanding
of the principles and
concepts of surveillance,
primary and secondary
radar and information
display and message
format
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 3.75 days
 KT0104 Principles and concepts of information provided
to the air traffic controller (ATC)


KT02: Introduction to primary
radar
35%
 KT0201 Working principles of primary surveillance radar
 KT0202 Principles of plot extraction
 KT0203 General overwiew of weather data as an addition
to air traffic control (ATC)





KT03: Introduction to secondary
radar
45%
KT04: Surveillance information
display and message format
10%
KM-09, Concepts of
Surveillance data

KT01: Introduction to data
processing
15%
techniques used in the air navigation safety
environment (ANSP)
IAC0103 Discuss the role and the current
use of surveillance equipment by air traffic
management (ATM)
IAC0104 List the information provided to the
air traffic controller (ATC) from the different
surveillance sensors
IAC0201 Discuss the working principles of
primary radar and the elements that can
affect performance.
IAC0202 Describe the function and
performance of the primary radar system
IAC0203 Explain the principles of plot
extraction and track forming
IAC0204 Describe weather radar as an
addition to air traffic control (ATC) ARS
IAC0301 Explain the working principles of
secondary surveillance radar
IAC0302 Describe Mode-A, C and S
interrogations
IAC0303 Describe the function and
performance of the mono-pulse secondary
surveillance radar and discuss the
techniques and improvements of mono-pulse
over traditional secondary surveillance radar
(SSR)
IAC0304 Discuss principles and concepts of
surface movement guidance and control
system (SMGCS) and multilateration (MLAT)
IAC0305 Discuss the role of traffic alert and
collision avoidance system / transponder
collision avoidance system (TCAS) as a
safety net
 KT0301 Working principles of secondary surveillance
radar
 KT0302 Principles and concepts of Mode-A, C and S
interrogations
 KT0303 Improvements of mono-pulse over traditional
secondary surveillance radar (SSR)
 KT0304 Principles and concepts of a surface movement
guidance and control system (SMGCS)
 KT0305 Principles and concepts of multilateration (MLAT)

 KT0401 The role of radar analysis and information display
systems
 KT0402 Necessity of multiple radars for en-route
coverage
 KT0403 Principles and formats of surveillance data
transmission
 KT0101 Theory of data processing systems in aviation
 KT0102 Concepts of generic architecture of the data
processing system
 IAC0401 Describe the role of radar analysis
and information display systems
 IAC0402 Explain the need to use multiple
radars to ensure en-route coverage
 IAC0403 State the formats and techniques
used for transmission of surveillance data
 IAC0101 Explain the need for data
processing systems in aviation and the
national and international needs
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER


Page 11 of 42
 KT0103 Define the different operating systems supporting
data processing systems
processing, (NQF
Level 4), Credits 4
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
knowledge module is to
build an understanding
of the principles and
concepts surveillance
data processing for
different formats and
systems in the air traffic
control (ATC)
environment.
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 5 days
KT02: System software and
hardware principles
15%
 KT0201 General overview of the current hardware
configurations
 KT0202 General overview of software platforms and the
need for configuration management
 KT0203 General overview of the legal aspects for data
processing in air traffic management (ATM)
KT03: Radar data processing
15%
 KT0301 Principles of radar data processing
 KT0302 Principles of radar data inputs and outputs to the
radar data processing system (RDPS)
 KT0303 General overview of the function of radar data
processing system (RDPS)
KT04: Flight data processing
(FDP)
15%
 KT0401 General overview of air traffic control (ATC)
requirements
 KT0402 Introduction to the function of flight data
processing (FDP)
 KT0403 General overview of the inputs and outputs of
flight data processing (FDP)
 KT0404 Principles of flight data processing (FDP) data
update
KT05 Alert processing
20%
 KT0501 Types of alert processing used in surveillance
data processing system (SDPS)
 KT0502 Concepts of alert processing methods
KT06: Human machine interface
(HMI) systems
20%
 KT0601 Define the different display technologies
 KT0602 General overview of information displayed on the
air traffic control officer (ATCO) and air traffic safety
electronics practitioner (ATSEP) human machine
interface (HMI)
 KT0603 General overview of additional data used by air
traffic management (ATM) system
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
 IAC0102 Describe the functions and generic
architecture of the data processing systems
and how these systems interface with other
systems
 IAC0103 List the basic software functions /
applications and the different operating
systems which support the data processing
systems
 KT0201 Discuss the current hardware
configurations used in air traffic management
(ATM) data processing
 KT0202 Describe the software platforms
used in data processing and the need for
configuration management
 KT0203 Discuss the legal aspects for data
processing in air traffic management (ATM)
 IAC0301 Explain the principles of radar data
processing and the radar data inputs and
outputs to the radar data processing system
(RDPS)
 IAC0302 Describe the surveillance data
based monitoring functions and radar target
plot and track processing
 IAC0303 Describe the functions of radar data
processing system (RDPS)
 IAC0401 Explain the function of flight data
processing and the requirements from air
traffic control(ATC)
 IAC0402 Explain the function of flight data
processing (FDP)
 IAC0403 Discuss the inputs and outputs of
flight data processing (FDP) and the flight
data process (FDP) data update process
 IAC0501 Describe he need and types of alert
processing used in surveillance data
processing system (SDPS) and the different
methods used
 IAC0601 Describe the different display
technologies and what information is
normally displayed on the air traffic control
officer (ATCO) and air traffic safety
electronics practitioner (ATSEP) human
machine interface (HMI)
Page 12 of 42
KM-10, Principles of
systems monitoring &
control, (NQF Level 4),
Credits 4
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
knowledge module is to
build an understanding
of the principles and
concepts of systems
monitoring and control.
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 5 days
 IAC0602 Discuss the additional data used by
die air traffic management (ATM) system
 IAC0101 Describe the principles and
purpose of the operational management of
the technical services
 IAC0102 Describe the technical system
architecture of the system monitoring and
control (SMC) function
 IAC0103 Describe the transfer of
responsibility for a service and the fault
management systems role in transfer of
responsibility
 IAC0201 Describe the range of
configurations that can be used and the
general techniques used to make
configuration changes
 IAC0202 State why coordination and
reporting is required and how it is achieved
and list the typical reporting points for system
monitoring and control (SMC)
 IAC0203 Describe the situations where
coordination and reporting are necessary
 IAC0204 List the parties involved in
emergency situations coordination dn
reporting
KT01: Introduction to system
monitoring and control (SMC)
function
25%
 KT0101 Principles and purpose of the operational
management of the technical services
 KT0102 Introduction to the technical system architecture
of the system monitoring and control (SMC) function
 KT0103 General overview of the transfer of responsibility
for a service
 KT0104 General overview of the fault management
systems role in transfer of responsibility
KT02: System configuration
25%
 KT0201 Define the range of configurations to be used
 KT0202 General overview of configuration changes
 KT0203 The importance of reporting and how to achieve
it
 KT0204 General overview of when coordination and
reporting are necessary
 KT0205 Define the parties involved in coordination and
reporting of emergency situations
KT03: Monitoring and control
functions
25%
 KT0301 General overview of monitoring functions that are
available
 KT0302 General overview of the control functions that are
available
 KT0303 The importance of system monitoring and control
(SMC) management and coordination of maintenance
activities
 IAC0301 Describe the monitoring and control
functions that are available
 IAC0302 Explain the importance of system
monitoring and control (SMC) management
and coordination of maintenance activities
 KT0401 Principles of human machine interface (HMI) of
the system management and control central system
 KT0402 General overview of routine tasks, the criticality
of their completion and any legal requirements
 IAC0401 Discuss the principles and
ergonomics of the of human machine
interface (HMI) of the system management
control central system and its subordinate
systems
 IAC0402 Discuss the routine tasks required
and the legal criticality of their completion
and any legal requirements
KT04: Equipment operating
25%
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
Page 13 of 42
KNOWLEDGE - COMPULSORY TRAINING – PHASE 2 COMMON TRAINING – LEVEL 5, CREDITS 20, LCT 25 DAYS
TOPICS
KM-11, Principles of
safety management
systems, (NQF Level
4), Credits 4
KT01: Systems theory
15%
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
knowledge module is to
build an understanding
of the principles and
concepts of systems
theory and management
and safety theory and
management and
systems.
KT02: System management
15%
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 5 days
KT03: Safety Theory and Safety
Management System Theory
20%
ELEMENTS
 KT0101 Principles and concepts of systems thinking
 KT0102 Principles and theory of systems theory with
reference to sub-systems
 KT0103 Concepts of basic systems lay-out
 KT0104 Concepts of system failure
 KT0105 Definitions and characteristics of a system in
aviation
 KT0201 Principles of a safety management system in
aviation
 KT0202 Concepts of socio-cultural systems and
interdependency
 KT0203 Principles of International Civil Aviation
Organization’s (ICAO) view of an aviation business
management system
 KT0301 Definition and characteristics of safety
 KT0302 General overview of aviation safety history
 General overview of evolution of safety thinking
 KT0303 Objectives of aviation safety as the core of Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO)
 KT0304 The importance of system safety and the
principles of a system’s approach
 KT0305 Definitions and characteristics of barriers and
enablers of safety
 KT0306 Definitions and characteristics of errors and
violators
 KT0307 Principles of a proactive safety management
approach
 KT0308 Principles and concepts of the contemporary and
the traditional view of safety
 KT0309 Definition and characteristics of safety
management
 KT0310 Seven considerations for Civil Aviation
Organization’s (ICAO) relevant to safety management
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 IAC0101 Determine what system elements
are relevant to systems theory in aviation
 IAC0102 Explain systems theory with
reference to sub-systems
 IAC0103 Discuss the characteristics of a
system and explain a basic systems lay-out
in aviation
 IAC0104 Discuss the concepts to consider
when dealing with systems failure
 IAC0201 Explain why aviation organisations
can be considered business organisations
 IAC0202 Explain why aviation organisations
are often described as “a system of systems”
 IAC0203 Identify management systems
found in an aviation organisation
 IAC0301 List and explain principles related
to the safety definition
 IAC0302 Explain the interfaces between
various components of the aviation system
by using the SHEL/L model
 IAC0303 Explain the difference between
barriers and enablers of safety
 IAC0304 Explain the difference between
errors and violators
 IAC0305 Explain the difference between the
contemporary and the traditional view of
safety
 IAC0306 List and describe eight basic and
generic building blocks that underline the
process of managing safety
 IAC0307 Explain why safety management
systems (SMS) can be linked to a toolbox
 Differentiate between safety risk
management and safety assurance
Page 14 of 42
 KT0311 Importance of managing safety in an clear,
proactive and systematic manner
 IAC0308 Explain why safe and error tolerant
systems require that these systems contain
multiple defences, barriers and safeguards
 IAC0309 Identify and critically discuss
system defences, barriers and safeguards
 KT0312 Definition and characteristics of safety
management systems
 KT0313 Common factors relevant to available safety
management systems (SMS) definitions
 KT0314 Core operational activities of a safety
management systems (SMS)
 KT0315 Failures in the defensive layers of an operational
system
 KT0316 Considerations associated with a safety
management systems (SMS)
 KT0317 Benefits of a safety management systems (SMS)
KT04: Safety Management
System : A regulatory context
20%
 KT0401 Purpose of a regional safety programme
 KT04102 Policy and objectives of a regional safety
programme
 KT0403 Regional risk management for a regional safety
programme
 KT0404 Safety assurance for a regional safety
programme
 KT0405 Safety promotion for a regional safety
programme
 KT0406 Safety promotion for a regional safety
programme
 KT0407 Basic attributes universally associated with a
safety reporting system
 KT0408 Basic characteristics of safety reporting
 KT0409 Principles of the three safety management
strategies
 KT0410 Hazards identification and the consequences
 KT0411 Fundamentals of hazards:
 KT0412 The purpose of the State’s Safety Program (SSP)
 KT0413 Four generic processes included in Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) Safety Management System (SMS)
 KT0414 The relationship between an State Safety
Program (SSP) and an Safety Management System
(SMS)
 KT0415 Purpose of a gap analysis
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
 IAC0401Discuss the implementation a
regional safety programme
 IAC0402 Explain the benefits of safety
investigations to improve system reliability
 IAC0403 Discuss hazards including definition
of safety risk; First fundamental – Safety risk
management; Second fundamental – Safety
risk probability; Third fundamental – Safety
risk severity; Fourth fundamental – Safety
risk tolerability; Fifth fundamental – Safety
risk control/mitigation; and the five
fundamentals of safety risk management
 IAC0404 Discuss the notion of an acceptable
level of safety (ALOS) as an essential
ingredients for the effective operation of a
State Safety Program (SSP)
 IAC0405 Explain the notion of management
accountability as an essential ingredient
in the effective operations of an Safety
Management System (SMS)
 IAC0406 Explain why it is important to
complement the existing compliance-based
approach to safety with a performancebased approach
 IAC0407 Discuss the importance of it
complementing the existing compliance-
Page 15 of 42
 KT0416 Shared commonalities of a Safety Management
System (SMS) and Quality Management system (QMS)
 KT0417 Risk assessment and mitigation principles
 KT0418 Principles of safety assurance with reference to:
Safety performance monitoring and measurement
The management of change
Continuous improvement of the Safety Management
System (SMS)
 KT0419 Safety Management System (SMS)
implementation with reference to:
Phase I – Planning Safety Management System
(SMS) implementation;
Phase II – Reactive safety management processes;
Phase III – Proactive and predictive safety
management processes; and
Phase IV – Operational safety assurances




KT05: Safety culture
15%
KT06: Safety Management
Systems (SMS)
15%





KT0501 Define a safety culture in aviation
KT0502 Differentiate between the types of culture
KT0503 Define organisational climate
KT0504 Define a safety climate
KT0505 Define a safety culture in aviation and which subcultures it consists of
 KT0506 Characteristics of an organisation with a positive
safety culture
 KT0507 Warning signs of a poor safety culture in aviation
 KT0508 Define safety culture measurement tools
 KT0601 Introduction to an air navigation service provider
(ANSP)’s safety management system (SMS)
 KT0602 Importance and considerations of safety
interfaces pertaining to an air navigation service provider
(ANSP)’s safety management system (SMS)
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER






based approach to safety with a
performance-based approach
IAC0408 Explain why a Safety Management
System (SMS) differs from Quality
Management system (QMS)
IAC0409 Discuss the 4 components and 12
elements that the Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) Safety Management System (SMS)
framework consists of
IAC0410 Describe the Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) Safety Management
System (SMS) framework with reference to:
Safety policy and objectives:
Management commitment and
responsibility
Safety accountabilities
Appointment of key safety personnel
Coordination of emergency response
planning
Safety Management System (SMS
documentation
IAC0411 Describe the Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) Safety Management
System (SMS) framework with reference to:
Training and education
Safety communication
IAC0412 List and discuss characteristics of
an effective State safety oversight system
IAC0501 List the factors that influence
organisational culture
IAC0502 Explain the safety culture
framework
IAC0503 Describe/Explain the safety culture
sub-cultures
IAC0504 List the indicators of a safety
culture and discuss the key elements
contributing towards a fine safety culture
IAC0505 Explain who ensures the
sustainability of a safety culture
IAC0601 Discuss that an air navigation
service provider (ANSP)’s safety
management system (SMS) will be updated
periodically to reflect the continuous
development of safety management
Page 16 of 42
 KT0603 Safety achievement as activities of an air
navigation service provider (ANSP)
 KT0604 Safety standards and procedures within an air
navigation service provider (ANSP)
 KT0605 The role and importance of a safety policy in an
air navigation service provider (ANSP)’s safety
management system (SMS)
 KT0606 The role and importance of an integrated safety
planning process
 KT0607 The role and importance of a corporate safety
plan
 KT0608 Principles and concepts of corporate safety
planning
 KT0609 The importance of risk planning by an air
navigation service provider (ANSP)
 KT0610 Principles and concepts of risk management as a
tool to support the air navigation service provider (ANSP)
 KT0611 Timelines of the planning process
 KT0612 The importance for safety performance
monitoring
 KT0613The purpose of operational safety surveys and
safety management system (SMS) Audits
 KT0614 The purpose for safety assurance as an air
navigation service provider (ANSP) safety management
system (SMS) component
 KT0615 Principles of the Phased Approach to safety
management system (SMS) implementation applicable to
an air navigation service provider (ANSP)
 KT0616 The role of safety culture in an ANSP
 KT0617 Enhancement process of a systematic safety
culture??
 KT0618 The importance of executive buy-in
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
 IAC0602 Explain the need and consideration
for timely compliance with international
obligations when introducing an air
navigation service provider (ANSP)’s safety
management system (SMS)
 IAC0603 List the 3 basic components of
planning for the implementation of
anintegrated ’s safety management system
(SMS) within an organisation
 IAC0604 Discuss the Reporting Process
instituted by an air navigation service
provider (ANSP)
 IAC0605 Explain the notion of the
organisational accident with reference to the
Reason Model
 IAC0606 Propose 3 basic strategies to
control operational errors
 IAC0607 Motivate the need for an
independent Safety Function
 IAC0608 List the responsibilities of the
independent Safety Function
 IAC0609 State the expected planning
activities for an effective safety organisation
 IAC0610 Describe the elements covered by
the Safety Achievement component of an air
navigation service provider (ANSP)’s safety
management system (SMS)
 IAC0611 Explain the need for safety training
 IAC0612 Discuss the core roles and
competencies required for SMS
management within an ANSP
 IAC0612 Describe the key role for a Safety
Manager as per sample job description
 IAC0613 Explain the organisational and
individual safety responsibilities
 IAC0614 Describe the content of a sample
Safety Risk management Procedure
 IAC0615 Explain the need for safety
reporting, investigation and improvement
 IAC0616 List Safety Assurance requirements
of an air navigation service provider
(ANSP)’s safety management system (SMS)
 IAC0617 Explain the need and role of Safety
Promotion as applicable to an air navigation
Page 17 of 42



KM-12, Principles of
systems maintenance
theory, NQF Level 5
Credits 4
KT01: Principles and concepts
of maintenance
25%
KT02: Maintenance model
25%
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
knowledge module is to
build an understanding
of the principles and
concepts of systems
maintenance
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 5 days
KT03: Maintenance planning
50%




KT0101 Reasons for maintenance
KT0102 Objectives for maintenance
KTO203 Value of maintenance
KT0201 Principles and concepts of the maintenance
model
 KT0202 Maintenance policy
 KT0203 Principles of maintenance planning
 KT0301 Principles and concepts of maintenance
scheduling
 KT0302 Principles and concepts of maintenance auditing
 KT0303 Principles and concepts of maintenance
optimising
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER

service provider (ANSP)’s safety
management system (SMS)
IAC0618 Explain the need for the “Adoption
and sharing of Best Practice” as contained in
an air navigation service provider (ANSP)’s
safety management system (SMS)
IAC0619 Explain the safety management
system (SMS) Maturity Pathway
IAC0620 With the aid of a practical
assignment compile a safety management
system (SMS) framework for an air
navigation service provider (ANSP)
IAC0101 Explain the importance of
maintenance
 IAC0201 Discuss and explain the objectives
of a maintenance policy
 IAC0301 Discuss when maintenance have
to be actioned
Page 18 of 42
KM-13, Principles of
Communication,
Navigation,
Surveillance and Air
Traffic management
(CNS/ATM) Data
communication, (NQF
Level 4), Credits 4
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
knowledge module is to
build an understanding
of the principles and
concepts of data
communication,
performance measures
and error detection and
control and in-depth
understanding of data
communication.
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 5 days
KT01: General overview of data
communications
15%







KT02: Principles of data
communication
15%
KT03: Principles and concepts
of performance measures and
error detection and control
20%




















KT04: Principles and concepts
of data communications
standards
20%



KT0101 Introduction to data communications
KT0102 Historical background of data communications
KT0103 Standards of data communication
KT0104 Theories and principles of Open System
Interconnection (OSI) Model
KT0105 Principles and concepts of protocols
KT0106 Physical standards of protocols
KT0201 Theories and concepts of Bits, Bytes and
Characters
KT0202 Principles of communications
KT0203 Guidelines to communication modes
KT0204 Theories and concepts of synchronous systems
KT0205 Theories and concepts of asynchronous systems
KT0206 Theories and concepts of data coding
KT0207 Theories and concepts of ASCII
KT0208 Theories and concepts of binary code decimal
KT0301 Principles and concepts of Transmission Speed
KT0302 Principles and concepts of Bandwidth
KT0303 Principles and concepts of Signal to Noise Ratio
KT0304 Principles and guidelines of Protocols
KT0305 Principles and concepts of error rate
KT0306 Principles and concepts of Error detection and
control
KT0307 Definitions and characteristics of the origin of
errors
KT0308 Factors affecting signal propagation
KT0309 Principles and concepts of error detection,
control and correction
KT0310 Principles and concepts of forward error
correction
KT0311 Principles and concepts of error detection,
correction and protocols
KT0401 Principles and concepts of standards
organisations
KT0402 Theories and concepts of serial data
communications interface standards
KT0403 Differentiate between balanced and unbalanced
transmission lines
KT0404 Principles and concepts of EIA-232 Interface
Standard (CCITT V.24 Interface Standard)
KT0405 Theories and concepts of EIA-485 Interface
standard
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
 IAC0101 Discuss data communication and
the theories and principles related to it
 IAC0201 Discuss theories and concepts of
various data communication systems
 IAC0301 Discuss principles and concepts of
performance measures
 IAC0302 Discuss error detection and control
 IAC0401 Discuss principles, concepts and
theories of data communication standards
Page 19 of 42
KT05: Principles and concepts
of cables
10%
KT06: General overview to
protocols
20%
KM-14, Principles of
communications,
navigation and
surveillance / air traffic
management
(CNS/ATM) Networking
(NQF Level 5), Credits
4
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
knowledge module is to
build an understanding
of the principles,
concepts and operation
of networking systems
and programming
related to networks.
The learning contract
time which constitutes
KT01: Introduction to system
administration and network
operating systems
15%
KT02: Microsoft NT4.0
environment
15%
KT03: The Microsoft WIN2000
Environment
15%
KT04: The UNIX environment
15%
 KT0406 Theories and concepts of EIA/TIA-562 Interface
standard
 KT0407 Principles and concepts of the comparison of the
EIA interface standard
 KT0501 Introduction to cables
 KT0502 Definition of noise and interference
 KT0503 Introduction to sources and types of noise
 KT0504 Principles and concepts of reducing noise
 KT0505 Principles and concepts of types of data cables
 KT0601 Definition and concept of a protocol
 KT0602 Procedures and protocols for flow control
 KT0603 Theories and concepts of synchronous data link
control (SDLC) and high level data link communication
(HDLC) Protocols
 KT0604 Principles and concepts of file transfer protocols
 KT0101 Introduction to system administration
 KT0102 Principles and concepts of network operating
systems (NOS)
 KT0103 Types of network operating systems (NOS)
 KT0104 Principles and concepts of local area (LAN)
protocols
 KT0105 Principles of implementing disaster protection
 KT0106 Principles and concepts of internet security
 KT0201 Introduction to the NT
 KT0202 Principles of installing NT
 KT0203 Principles and concepts of NT networking
protocols
 KT0204 Integrating NT with Netware
 KT0301 Principles and concepts of installing or upgrading
to Windows 2000
 KT0302 Principles pf administration of a Windows 2000
network
 KT0303 Principles of securing a Windows 2000 network
 KT0304 Principles of creating and managing user
accounts
 KT0401 Principles and concepts of the UNIX computing
environment
 KT0402 Define useful UNIX commands
 KT0403 General principles of interactive UNIX operating
system installation instructions
 KT0404 Principles of interactive UNIX system
maintenance procedure
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
 IAC0501 Discuss types of data cables
 IAC0502 Discuss types of noise and
interference in cables and reducing it
 IAC0601Discuss the various protocol relating
to data communication
 IAC0101 Discuss the types of data networks
and the related protocols
 IAC0102 Discuss internet security principles
and concepts
 IAC0201 Discuss the principles and
concepts relating to NT, it’s installation, the
boot process and hard disk configuration
 IAC0202 Discuss the NT protocols,
networking services and integration with
Netware
 IAC0301 Discuss the principles and
concepts relating to usage and security of a
Windows 2000 network
 IAC0401 Discuss the UNIX computing
environment, operating system installation
instructions, system maintenance procedure
and system administration
 IAC0402 Define useful UNIX commands
Page 20 of 42
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 5 days
KM-15, Principles and
concepts of project
management (NQF
Level 5), Credits 4
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
knowledge module is to
build an understanding
of the principles and
concepts of project
management, the role
and importance of the
project manager and
estimation and costing
principles all related to
the air traffic
management
environment.
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
KT05: The LINUX environment
20%
KT06: The Novell environment
20%
KT01: Principles of project
management
10%
KT02; Concepts of project
management
10%
KT03: Role of the project
manager
10%
KT04: Processes and Principles
of project management
10%
KT05: 7 Elements of project
communication management
10%
 KT0405 Principles of system administration for new users
 KT0501 Introduction to the LINUX environment
 KT0502 Principles of upgrading
 KT0601 Introduction to the Novell environment
 KT0602 Define the directory structure and structure
command
 KT0602 The importance of security
 KT0603 Principles of connecting to Network and login
 KT0604 Principles and concepts of Novell 5.0
 KT0101 Principles and concepts of project management
 KT0102 Principles and concepts of projects and
operations
 KT0103 Relationship to other management disciplines
 KT0201 Project objectives pertaining to aviation
 KT0202 Principles and concepts of management process
 KT0203 Fundamental levels of project management
 KT0204 Use of computer-based project management
tools
 KT0205 Principles of an aviation related project life cycle
 KT0206 Stakeholders involved in an aviation related
project
 KT0207 Concept of n aviation project organisation chart
 KT0208 Principles of an aviation related project team
 KT0301 Role of the project manager
 KT0303 Principles and concepts of computer based
project management tools
 KT0401 Principles and concepts of aviation project
processes
 KT0402 Principles and concepts of process groups
 KT0403 Principles and concepts of process interactions
 KT0404 Concepts of customising process interactions
 KT0405 Principles and concepts of project management
process mapping
 KT0501 Principles and concepts of milestones in project
Communication management
 KT0502 Definition and concepts of Work Breakdown
Structure (WBS)
 KT0503 Concepts of estimated activity time dynamics
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
 IAC0501 Discuss the principles and
concepts related to the LINUX environment
 IAC0601 Discuss the Novell environment
and the principles and concepts related to
security, login, connectivity and Novell 5.0
 IAC0101 Discuss the principles of project
management and relation to other
management disciplines
 IAC0201 Discuss the concepts of project
management and aviation relation
 IAC0301 Define the role of the project
manager
 IAC0302 Discuss rhe principles and
concepts to computer based project
management tools
 IAC0401 Discuss the processes of project
management and relating to aviation projects
 IAC0501 Discuss the various elements of
project management communication
Page 21 of 42
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 5 days
KT06: Principles of estimating
and costing
10%
KT07: Introduction to project
scope management
10%
KT08: Principles and concepts
of project procurement
management
10%
KT09: Principles and concepts
of project quality management
10%
KT10: Principles and concepts
of project risk management
10%
 Definition and concepts of Gant Charts
 KT0504 Principles and concepts of critical path method /
network diagrams
 KT0505 Principles of communications planning
 KT0506 Principles and theory of communications medium
 KT0601 Principles of cost estimating
 KT0602 Principles of cost budgeting
 KT0603 Principles of cost monitoring and control
 KT0701 Principles for project initiation
 KT0702 Principles and concepts of scope determination
 KT0703 Scope change control
 KT0801 Principles of the procurement cycle
 KT0802 The importance of procurement planning








KT0901 Definition and concepts of quality
KT0902 Definition and concepts of quality planning
KT0903 The importance of quality assurance
KT0904 The importance of quality control
KT01001 Definition and concepts of risk
KT01002 Identification and management of risk
KT01003 Principles and guideline to quantification of risk
KT01004 Principles of risk, response, monitoring and
control
 IAC0601 Discuss the principles of cost
estimation, budgeting and cost monitoring
and control
 IAC0701 Discuss the principles of project
scope management
 IAC0801 Describe the principles and
importance of procurement cycle and
planning
 IAC0901 Explain and evaluate the
importance of quality assurance of
 IAC1001 Explain and evaluate the
importance of project risk management
PART QUALIFICATION 1: AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER: COMMUNICATION, NQF LEVEL 6, CREDITS 32,
LTC 40 DAYS
KM-16, Principles and
concepts of voice air
to ground
communication, NQF
Level 6, Credits 8
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
KNOWLEDGE TOPICS
KT01: Introduction to
transmission and reception ultrahigh frequency, very high
frequency and high frequency
(UHF, VHF and HF)
50%
TOPIC ELEMENTS
 KT0101 Introduction to transmission and reception
fundamentals in aviation
 KT0102 Characteristics of transmission and reception
 KT0103 Principles of radio interfaces
 KT0104 Principles and guidelines of measurement
checks for transmission and reception
 KT0105 Precautions to take for working with the
transmitter and receiver
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 IAC0101 Define transmission and reception
fundamentals in aviation
 IAC0102 Explain the characteristics of
transmission and reception ultra-high
frequency, very high frequency and high
frequency (UHF, VHF and HF)
Page 22 of 42
knowledge module is to
build an in-depth
understanding of the
principles and concepts
of voice air to ground
communication
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 10 days
KM-17, Principles and
concepts of voice
ground to ground
KT02: Principles and concepts
of Radio antenna systems (UHF,
VHF and HF)
25%
 KT0201 Introduction to antennas
 KT0202 Characteristics of an antenna
 KT0203 Principles and guidelines for measuring the size
of an antenna
KT03: Principles and concepts
of voice communication and
switching systems
25%




KT01 :Introduction to Interfaces
30%
 KT0101 Types of interfaces
 KT0102 Advantages and disadvantages of interfaces
KT0301 Principles and concepts of voice switching
KT0302 Principles of non- blocking switches
KT0303 Introduction to signal processing fundamentals
KT0304 Introduction to controller work positon
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
 IAC0103 State the five precautions to follow
when working with the transmitter or the
receiver
 IAC0104 Draw a block diagram of a very high
frequency (VHF) transmitter and a very high
frequency (VHF) receiver and explain the main
components thereof
 IAC0105 Draw a block diagram of a high
frequency (HF) transmitter and a high
frequency (HF) receiver and explain the main
components thereof
 IAC0106 List and explain types of modulation
and how the surface wave works
 IAC0107 Differentiate between a sky wave
and a space wave concepts and perform a
typical measurements on and very high
frequency/high frequency (VHF/HF)
transmitter and receiver.
 IAC0108 Define side lobes and discuss the
effect of power as related to frequency
 IAC0201 List the type of antennas used for
very high frequency, high frequency and ultrahigh frequency (VHF, HF and UHF)
 IAC0202 List the main characteristics of the
antenna and how to calculate the size of an
antenna
 IAC0203 Explain what actions should be taken
to identify an antenna coverage area
 IAC0301 Describe and interpret switching
functionalities with a block diagram
 IAC0302 Explain the principle of non-blocking
and list the advantages of non-blocking
 IAC0303 Discuss the types of multiplexing and
describe the most common features of the
controller work position
 IAC0304 List and describe the different types
on interfaces
 IAC0304 Discuss what principles should be
followed regarding radio interfaces
 IAC0101 Explain which precautions to follow
on the ground to ground system
 IAC0102 Describe the different types on
interfaces and the advantages and
disadvantages of each type
Page 23 of 42
communication, Level
6, Credits 6
 KT0201 Types of protocols
 KT0202 Applications of protocols
 IAC0201 List the types of protocols
 IAC0202 Explain how each protocol works
KT03: Principles of ground to
ground switching
35%
 KT0301 Introduction to switching
 KT0302 Definitions and concepts of Ana locking and
digital signalling
 KT0303 Types of multiplexing
 KT0304 Introduction to PCM 30
 KT0305 Precautions for working with ground tot ground
switching
 IAC0301 Explain the similarities between the
Air to ground and Ground to ground switching
 IAC0302 Differentiate between a PABX and a
PCUG and explain the functionalities of each
 IAC0303 Explain ISDN
 IAC0304 Differentiate between an analogue
and a digital conversion and explain each type
of conversion
 IAC0305 Discuss the functionalities of the
DSP
KT01: Principles and concepts
of Data Networks
50%
 KT0101 Introduction to the types of networks (LAN,
WAN and MAN)
 KT0102 Characteristics of a network
 KT0103 Standards of a national network
 KT0104 Introduction to Data Networking
 KT0105 Types of data networks
 KT0106 Characterises of national, international and
global networks
 KT0107 Standard for global networks
 KT0108 Introduction to air traffic navigation ATN
(includes: architecture, application)
 IAC0101 Discuss the concept of Data
Networks
 IAC0102 Differentiate between LAN and WAN
 IAC0103 Differentiate between the following
concepts: a bandwidth, a router and a bridge
 IAC0104 Explain the functionalities of a switch
 IAC0105 What is the difference between a
modem and a hub
 IAC0106 Define an air traffic navigation (ATN)
and explain the concepts thereof
 IAC0107 Discuss the national standards
regarding air traffic navigation (ATN)
KT02: Introduction to Protocols
30%
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
knowledge module is to
build an in-depth
understanding of the
principles and concepts
of voice ground to
ground communication
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 7.5 days
KM-18, Principles and
concepts of data
network and data
protocols, Level 6,
Credits 6
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
Page 24 of 42
 KT0109 Standards related to data networks – national
and global
knowledge module is to
build an understanding
of the principles and
concepts of data
networks and air traffic
management (ATM)
environment.
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 7.5 days
KM-19, Principles and
concepts of
transmission pathlines Level 6, Credits 4
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
knowledge module is to
build an understanding
of the principles and
concepts of
KT02: Principles and concepts
of Protocols
50%





KT0201 Principles of protocol layers
KT0202 Principles of addressing strategy
KT0203 Principles of routing strategy
KT0204 Characteristics of specific protocol
KT0205 Characteristics of MET Data Protocol from
satellite
 KT0206 Standards related to data protocols – national
and global
KT01: Introduction to lines
35%
 KT0101 Types of providers
 KT0102 Introduction of lines theory (fundamental,
characteristic and parameters)
 KT0103 Introduction to digital transmission (parameters)
KT02: Types of lines
65%
 KT0201 Introduction to copper wire fundamentals
 KT0202 Introduction to optical fibre fundamentals
(single, multi modes, connectors, splitter)
 KT0203 Introduction to the application of copper, fibre
and coaxial lines
 KT0204 Introduction to the parameters of copper, fibre
and coaxial lines
 KT0205 Introduction to coaxial cables fundamentals
(attenuation, losses, bending, characteristics impedance
 KT0206 Precautions related to transmission path lines
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
 IAC0201 List and explain each of the
protocols layers
 IAC0202 Differentiate between an addressing
strategy and a routing strategy and the
importance of each strategy
 IAC0203 Explain the concept MET data
protocol
 IAC0101 List the types of providers used and
for what application
 IAC0102 List, describe and calculate
parameters of lines
 IAC0103 List, describe and calculate
parameters for digital transmissions
 IAC0201 List the types of transmission lines
 IAC0202 Advantages and disadvantages of
copper lines
 IAC0203 Advantages and disadvantages of
coaxial lines
 IAC0204 Advantages and disadvantages of
fibre lines
 IAC0205 List characteristic of each line
and explain the effects of each
 IAC0206 Explain the match between the
incoming signal and cable characteristics)
 IAC0207 Explain the term impedance
Page 25 of 42
transmission path-lines
and the types of lines.
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 5 days
KM-20, Principles and
concepts of
transmission pathlinks Level 6, Credits 4
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
knowledge module is to
build an understanding
of the principles and
concepts of
transmission path-links
and the types of links
KT01: Introduction to optical
links fundamentals
30%
 KT0101 Parameters of the optical links
 KT0102 Characteristics and performance of the optical
links
 IAC0101 Describe the parameters of an optic
link
 IAC0102 Explain the performance and
limitations of an optic link
KT02: Introduction to microwave
links fundamentals
20%
 KT0201 Parameters of the microwave links
 KT0202 Characteristics or performance of microwave
links
 IAC0201 Evaluate the characteristics and
parameters of a microwave link
KT03: Introduction to satellite
links fundamentals
50%
 KT0301 Parameters of the satellite links
 KT0302 Characteristics or performance of satellite links
 KT0303 Precautions related to transmission path links
(all three
 IAC0301 Evaluate the parameters of a satellite
link
 IAC0302 Explain the performance and
limitation of a satellite link
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
Page 26 of 42
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
complete assessments
is 5 days
KM-21, Principles and
concepts of legal
recorder Level 6,
Credits 4
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this
knowledge module is to
build an understanding
of the principles and
concepts of legal
recorders and the types
of recorders used in the
air traffic management
(ATM) environment.
The learning contract
time which constitutes
the total amount of time
during which the learner
needs to have access to
the lecturer to enable
him or her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well
as to prepare and
KT01: Regulations of legal
recorders
30%
 KT0101 International regulations for analogue and
digital recorders)
 Kt0102 National regulations for analogue and digital
recorders)
KT02: Principles of Analog legal
recorders
30%
 KT0201 Principles of Analog legal recorders and
reproducing
 KT0202 Principles of digital legal recorders and
reproducing
 IAC0101 Interpret the international regulation
of legal recording
 IAC0102 Interpret the national regulation of
legal recording
 IAC0103 Interpret the company regulation of
legal recording
 IAC0201 Explain the principle of analogue
recording and reproducing.
 IAC0202 Explain the principle of digital
recording and reproducing.
KT03: Principles of Digital legal
recorders
40%
 KT0301 Application of Analog legal recorders and
reproducing
 KT0302 Application of digital legal recorders and
reproducing
 KT0303 Precautions to follow when operating a legal
recorder
 IAC0301 Evaluate the main reason why
recording is necessary.
 IAC0302 the Analyse the purpose for
recording data or voice and explain the
precautions to follow when recording
data/voice
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
Page 27 of 42
complete assessments
is 5 days
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
Page 28 of 42
PART QUALIFICATION 2: AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER: NAVIGATION, NQF LEVEL 6, CREDITS 34,
LCT 45 DAYS
KNOWLEDGE TOPICS
KT01: Navigation operational
requirements and performance
10%
KM-22, Principles and
concepts of ground
based navigation
systems, NQF Level 6,
Credits 30
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this knowledge
module is to build an
understanding of the
principles and concepts of
ground based navigation
systems, their role and the
different types.
The learning contract time
which constitutes the total
amount of time during
which the learner needs to
have access to the lecturer
to enable him or her to
acquire the knowledge and
understanding specified for
this module as well as to
prepare and complete
assessments is 37.5 days
TOPIC ELEMENTS
 KT0101 Principles and concepts of operational
requirements
 KT0102 Principles and concepts of required
navigation performance
 KT0103 Principles and concepts of Area
navigation concept (RNAV)
KT02: The role of non-directional
beacon (NDB) locator
10%
 KT0201 General principles of the use of nondirectional beacon (NDB) locator
 KT0202 Concepts of ground station architecture
 KT0203 Concepts of transmitter sub systems
 KT0204 Theory of antenna sub systems
 KT0205 Operational implementation of nondirectional beacon (NDB) locator
 KT0206 Types of on board equipment
 KT0207 Principles of standards compliance
KT03: The role of direction finders
10%
 KT0301 General principles of the use of direction
finders
 KT0302 Concepts of very high directional finding
and Doppler direction finder (VDF / DDF)
equipment architecture
 KT0303 Concepts of receiver sub systems
 KT0304 Theory of antenna sub systems
 KT0305 Operational implementation of direction
finders
 KT0306 Monitoring and control sub systems
 KT0307 Principles of standards compliance
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 IAC0101 Evaluate operational requirements of
ground based navigation systems
 IAC0102 Analyse the navigation operational
requirements and performance of a ground to
ground based navigation system
 IAC0201 Demonstrate an understanding of the
theories and principles as well as the
advantages and disadvantages of nondirectional beacon (NDB) locator
 IAC0202 Design and explain a non-directional
beacon (NDB) station
 IAC0203 Analyse main signal parameters and
perform the typical measurements on the main
signal parameters
 IAC0204 Calculate the interface between
power stage and the antenna and explain the
antenna parameters for non-directional
beacon (NDB)
 IAC0205 Discuss regulations and terminal
requirements for non-directional beacon
(NDB) locator
 IAC0206 Discuss the on board equipment
(ADF), current procedures and the various
human machine interface (HMI)
 IAC0207 Define the global performance,
typical measurements and calibrations
 IAC0301 Demonstrate an understanding of the
theories and principles as well as the
advantages and disadvantages of direction
finders
 IAC0302 Design and explain a direction finder
equipment according to operational
requirements
 IAC0303 Design main signal parameters and
perform typical measurements on the receiver
 IAC0304 Explain and describe antenna
parameters for very high directional finding
and Doppler direction finder (VDF / DDF) and
design protection areas
Page 29 of 42
KT04: Principles and concepts of
very high frequency Omnidirectional radio range (VOR)
25%
 KT0401 General principles of the use of very high
frequency Omni-directional radio range (VOR)
 KT0402 Concepts of ground station architecture
 KT0403 Principles and concepts of transmitter
sub systems
 KT0404 Theory of antenna sub systems
 KT0405 Monitoring and control sub systems
 KT0406 Operational implementation of very high
frequency Omni-directional radio range (VOR)
 KT0407 Types of on board equipment
 KT0408 Principles of standards compliance
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
 IAC0305 Describe and explain which
parameters are used for monitoring and
troubleshoot wrong bearing instructions
 IAC0306 Discuss regulations and the impact
of the requirements on the choice of the very
high directional finding and Doppler direction
finder (VDF / DDF) location
 IAC0307 Define the global performances, list
very high frequency and ultra-high frequency
(VDF / UHF) receiver procedures and
calibrations of the system
 IAC0401 Demonstrate an understanding of the
theories and principles as well as the
advantages and disadvantages of very high
frequency Omni-directional radio range (VOR)
 IAC0402 Draw and explain a very high
frequency Omni-directional radio range (VOR)
station
 IAC0403 Analyse main signal parameters and
perform the typical measurements on the main
signal parameters for conventional very high
frequency omni range (CVOR) and Doppler
very high frequency omni range (DVOR)
 IAC0404 Explain the generic radiated signals
required for conventional very high frequency
omni range (CVOR) and Doppler very high
frequency omni range (DVOR)
 IAC0405 Analyse the interface between power
stage and the antenna and the most typical
signal errors due to the antenna
 IAC0406 Explain which parameters are used
for monitoring and troubleshoot wrong bearing
indications
 IAC0407 Discuss regulations and terminal
requirements for very high frequency Omnidirectional radio range (VOR) location
 IAC0408 Describe the very high frequency
Omni-directional radio range (VOR) on board
equipment and how the information is used on
board and the various human machine
interface (HMI)
 IAC0409 Define the global performance
criteria required for conventional very high
frequency omni range (CVOR) and Doppler
Page 30 of 42




KT05: Distance measuring
equipment (DME)
20%
 KT0501 Introduction to distance measuring
equipment (DME)
 KT0502 Principles of using distance measuring
equipment (DME)
 KT0503 Introduction to system architecture
 KT0504 Introduction to ground station
architecture
 KT0505 Principles and concepts of transmitter
sub system
 KT0506 Theory of antenna sub systems
 KT0507 Monitoring and control sub system
 KT0508 Operational implementation of distance
measuring equipment (DME)
 KT0509 Types of on board equipment
 KT0510 Principles of standards compliance







KT06: Instrument landing systems
(ILS) and Microwave landing
systems (MLS)
25%
 KT0601 Principles of using instrument landing
systems (ILS) and microwave landing systems
(MLS)
 KT0602 Introduction to ground station
architecture
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER

very high frequency omni range (DVOR),
typical measurements and calibrations
IAC0501 Describe the distance measuring
equipment (DME) and configuration
IAC0502 Explain the advantages and
disadvantages of distance measuring
equipment (DME) and compare the normal
distance measuring equipment DME/N to the
precise distance measuring equipment DME/P
IAC0503 Describe air ground link
IAC0504 Draw and explain a distance
measuring equipment (DME) station
IAC0505 Demonstrate an understanding of
main signal parameters for distance
measuring equipment (DME) and perform
typical measurements on the signals using
standard equipment
IAC0506 Explain the generic radiated signals
required for distance measuring equipment
(DME)
IAC0507 Analyse the interface between power
stage and the antenna and the most typical
signal errors due to the antenna
IAC0508 Explain the parameters used for
monitoring, check the operational status of the
monitor system and troubleshoot error
indications
IAC0509 Discuss regulations and the impact
of the requirements on the choice of the
location and type of ground station
IAC0510 Discuss the on board equipment and
how the distance measuring equipment (DME)
information is used on board and the various
human machine interfaces (HMI)
IAC0511 Define the global performance
criteria for distance measuring equipment
(DME), perform typical measurements and
calibrations
IAC0601 Explain the operational use of
instrument landing systems (ILS) and
microwave landing systems (MLS) and the
advantages and disadvantages and discuss
the current situation
Page 31 of 42
 KT0603 Principles and concepts of transmitter
sub system
 KT0604 Theory of antenna sub systems
 KT0605 Monitoring sub systems
 KT0606 Operational implementation of instrument
landing systems (ILS) and microwave landing
systems (MLS)
 KT0607 Types of on board equipment
 KT0608 Principles of standards compliance
KT0609 Theory of 2F - Systems
KM-23, Principles and
concepts of Non-ground
based navigation, NQF
Level 6, Credits 4
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this knowledge
module is to build an
understanding of the
principles and concepts of
KT01: Satellite based navigation
systems
60%
 KT0101 Concepts and principles of global
navigation satellite system (GNSS1 and GNSS2)
 KT0102 Conceps and principles of ground based
augmentation systems (GBAS)
 KT0103 Space / satellite based navigation system
(SBAS)
 KT0104 of GALILEO
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
 IAC0602 Draw and describe all components of
instrument landing systems (ILS) nad
microwave landing systems (MLS) and
describe the special performance of the
antenna array
 IAC0603 Analyse main signal parameters for
LLZ, glideslope (GS), outer marker (OM) and
middle marker (MM) and draw and explain the
block diagram of the transmitter
 IAC0604 Analyse and describe antenna
parameters
 IAC0605 Describe the various monitoring
parameters and the far field monitoring system
 IAC0606 Discuss regulations and the impact
of the requirements on the choice of the
location and type of ground station
 IAC0607 Describe the on board equipment
and how the microwave landing system
information is used on board
 IAC0608 Define the global performance
criteria for instrument landing systems (ILS)
and microwave landing systems (MLS),
perform typical measurements, calibrations
and troubleshooting
 IAC0609 Describe and explain the capture
effect and antenna parameters for two
frequency localiser (2F-LLZ) and two
frequency glideslope (2F-GS)
 IAC0101 Compare the GNSS1 and GNSS2 in
terms of aviation requirements, components
and architecture of the systems,
 IAC0102 Discuss the performance criteria of
ground based augmentation systems (GBAS),
architecture of a reference station and
principles of local differential augmentation
 IAC0103 Discuss the architecture of the
satellite based navigation system (SBAS), it’s
strengths and weaknesses and the expected
usage and performance of the system
 IAC0104 Define GALILEO services,
performance criteria and current architecture.
 IAC0105 Describe the GALILEO schedule,
and costs and benefits analysis (CBA)
Page 32 of 42
non-ground based
navigation systems.
 IAC0106 Discuss the different views on
GALILEO and interoperability of GALILEO and
GPS
The learning contract time
which constitutes the total
amount of time during
which the learner needs to
have access to the lecturer
to enable him or her to
acquire the knowledge and
understanding specified for
this module as well as to
prepare and complete
assessments is 5 days
 IAC0201 Describe the current navigation
architecture
 IAC0202 Demonstrate general awareness of
the presentation of different human machine
interface (HMI)
 IAC0203 Describe the principles and key
features of inertial navigations system(INS)
navigation
 IAC0204 Describe the principles, key features
and performance criteria of barometry and
radio altimetry
KT02: On board navigation systems
40%
 KT0201 Principles of on board navigation
architecture
 KT0202 Principles of human machine interface
HMI)
 KT0203 Principles of inertial navigation
 KT0204 Principles of vertical navigation
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
Page 33 of 42
PART QUALIFICATION 3: AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER: SURVEILLANCE, NQF LEVEL 6, CREDITS 20,
LCT 25 DAYS
KNOWLEDGE TOPICS
TOPIC ELEMENTS
KM-24, Principles and
concepts of Primary
surveillance radar, NQF
Level 6, Credits 8
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this knowledge
module is to build an
understanding of the
principles and concepts of
primary surveillance
radar.
The learning contract time
which constitutes the total
amount of time during
which the learner needs
to have access to the
lecturer to enable him or
her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well as
to prepare and complete
assessments is 10 days
KT01 Introduction to the propagation
of radar waves
15%




KT02: Principles of primary radar and
primary radar detection
5%
 KT0201 Principles of primary surveillance radar
for En Route Services
 KT0202 Principles of primary surveillance radar
for terminal and approach services
 KT0203 Definitions and characteristics of
primary targets
 KT0204 Principles of electromagnetism,
propagation, signal detectability, power
generation and distribution, problems on
transmitters and receivers (general)
 KT0205 Principles of using meteorological
radar
KT0101 Electromagnetic wave theory
KT0102 Radar frequencies
KT0103 Free space prorogation
KT0104 Radar wave properties
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 IAC0101 Examine the behaviour of radio
waves used for ground based radar
 IAC0102 Describe electric and magnetic
wave propagation and the vector of a
radio wave
 IAC0103 Discuss the polarisation, use
and role of polarised
 IAC0104 List and evaluate the
frequencies and bands used for air
navigation service provider (ANSP) radar
applications.
 IAC0105 Demonstrate an understanding
of the mathematics of the radar range
equation and calculate the free space
attenuation of a radar wave
 IAC0106 Examine the impact of factors,
such as weather, on free space
prorogation and understand prorogation
and velocity delay
 IAC0107 Discuss radar wave; ducting,
scattering, reflecting and diffraction.
 IAC0108 Calculate the radar horizon for
air navigation service provider (ANSP)
radar applications and discuss the impact
of radio wave theory on radar detection
and accuracy
 IAC0201 Define the operational
requirements of an en route radar, state
and calculate the key parameters of an
en route radar
 IAC0202 Define the operational
requirements of an approach radar, state
and calculate the key parameters of an
approach radar
 IAC0203 Describe the characteristics of a
primary target
 IAC0204 Illustrate an understanding of
the principles of electromagnetism,
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
Page 34 of 42
 KT0206 Principles of using primary surveillance
radar for surface movement radar (SMR)
 KT0207 Principles of functional safety of
primary surveillance radar



KT03: Illustrate an understanding of
primary surveillance radar antenna
15%
 KT0301 Types of antenna
 KT0302 Principles and concepts of beam
shapes
 KT0303 Principles and concepts of rotating
components of primary surveillance radar
 KT0304 Principles and concepts of waveguides
 KT0305 Principles and concepts of drive
systems of primary surveillance radar






KT04: Illustrate an understanding of
primary surveillance radar
transmitters
15%
 KT0401 Characteristics of a transmitter
 KT0402 Concepts of pulse compression and
non-pulse compression systems
 KT0403 Theory of radar measuring techniques
KT05: Illustrate an understanding of
primary surveillance radar receivers
15%
 KT0501 Characteristics of a receiver
 KT0502 Concepts of a generic radar receiver
performance
 KT0503 The importance of saturation and
dynamic range
 KT0504 Concepts of special testing methods
and techniques for primary surveillance radar
receivers
KT06: Plot extractions and signal
processing
20%
 KT0601 Principles of the functioning of a plot
extractor
 KT0602 Principles of the functioning of a radar
signal processor








QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
propagation, signal detectability, power
generation and distribution, problems on
transmitters and receivers (general)
IAC0205 Describe the types of
information provided by a weather radar
and the characteristics of a
meteorological radar
IAC0206 Explain the role of air traffic
safety electronics practitioner (ATSEP) in
safety management routines and the
reporting processes
IAC0207 Describe the effect on controller
and pilot relative to the types of functional
failures
IAC0301 Discuss the different antenna
types
IAC0302 Examine different beam shapes
and uses
IAC0303 Examine the rotating
components of primary surveillance radar
IAC0304 Discuss waveguides
IAC0305 Examine drive systems of
primary surveillance radar
IAC0401 Discus the basic characteristics
of a transmitter
IAC0402 Examine pulse compression
and non-pulse compression systems
IAC0403 Demonstrate an understanding
of the theory of radar measuring
techniques
IAC0501 Discuss the basic
characteristics of a receiver
IAC0502 Explain the performance of a
generic radar receiver
IAC0503 Explain the importance of
saturation and dynamic range
IAC0504 Discuss the special testing
methods and techniques which are
required for primary surveillance radar
receivers
IAC0601 Discuss the function of a plot
extractor
IAC0602 Examine the functions of a radar
signal processor
Page 35 of 42
 KT0603 Processing techniques to improve the
quality of radar target reports extraction
KM-25, Principles and
concepts of Secondary
surveillance radar and
monopulse secondary
surveillance radar (SSR
and M-SSR), NQF Level
6, Credits 8
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this knowledge
module is to build an
understanding of the
principles and concepts of
secondary surveillance
radar.
The learning contract time
which constitutes the total
amount of time during
which the learner needs
to have access to the
lecturer to enable him or
her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well as
to prepare and complete
assessments is 10 days
KT07: Principles and concepts of
primary radar monitoring and control
5%
 KT0701 Theory of maintenance display systems
 KT0701 Theory of built in test equipment (BITE)
systems
 KT0703 Theory of systems performance
analysis
KT01: Principles of secondary radar
and secondary radar detection
20%
 KT0101 Principles of using secondary
surveillance radar
 KT0102 Principles of secondary surveillance
radar interrogation techniques (mode A, C, S)
 KT0103 Functional safety of secondary
surveillance radar
KT02: Principles and concepts of the
secondary surveillance radar
antenna
15%
 KT0201 Principles of secondary surveillance
radar and monopulse secondary surveillance
radar antenna
 KT0202 Principles of beam shape and side lobe
suppression
 KT0203 Principles of bore angle measurement
 KT0204 Principles and concepts of secondary
surveillance radar antenna mechanics and
rotation
KT03: Principles and concepts of the
Interrogator transmitter
15%
 KT0301 Characteristics of an interrogator
 KT0302 Principles and concepts of a generic
secondary surveillance radar interrogator
 KT0303 Principles and concepts of integrity
monitoring and interrogator measurements
KT04: Principles and concepts of the
receiver and target report extraction
15%
 KT0401 Characteristics of a secondary
surveillance radar (SSR) receiver
 IAC0603 Explain the processing
techniques to improve the quality of radar
target reports extraction
 IAC0701 Discuss the function and use of
maintenance display systems
 IAC0702 Examine built in test equipment
(BITE) systems
 IAC0703 Discuss system performance
analysis
 IAC0101 Define the operational
requirements of an en route radar, state
and calculate the key parameters of an
en route secondary radar
 IAC0102 Describe the principle of
secondary surveillance radar (SSR) and
monopulse secondary surveillance radar
(MSSR)
 IAC0103 Explain the role of air traffic
safety electronics practitioner (ATSEP) in
safety management routines and the
reporting processes
 IAC0104 Describe the effect on the
controller and pilot relative to the types of
functional failures

 IAC0201 Discuss the different antenna
types
 IAC0202 Examine beam shapes and side
lobe suppression
 IAC0203 Discuss bore angle
measurements
 IAC0204 Examine the mechanics and
rotating components of secondary
surveillance radar antenna
 IAC0301 Describe the characteristics of
an interrogator
 IAC0302 Explain a generic secondary
surveillance radar interrogator
 IAC0303 Illustrate integrity monitoring
and interrogator measurements
 IAC0401 Discuss the basic
characteristics of a secondary
surveillance radar (SSR) receiver
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
Page 36 of 42
 KT0402 Principles of monopulse extraction
 KT0403 Principles of sliding window secondary
surveillance radar extraction
 KT0404 Concepts of Mode S data reception,
extraction and processing
KT05: Principles and concepts of
signal processing and target data
transmission
20%
 KT0501 Principles of secondary surveillance
radar signal processing
 KT0502 Components of signal processing
 KT0503 Principles of secondary surveillance
radar data transmission
KT06: Principles and concepts of the
aircraft transponder
5%
 KT0601 Theory of operational use of the
transponder
 KT0602 Theory of operational use and working
principles of airborne collision avoidance system
(ACAS)
 KT0603 Define data formats of transponder
messages
KT07: Principles and concepts of the
secondary radar monitoring and
control
10%
 KT0701 Thery of maintenance display systems
 KT0701 Theory of built in test equipment (BITE)
systems
 KT0703 Theory of systems performance
analysis
KT01: Principles and concepts of the
automatic dependence surveillance
(ADS)
50%
 KT0101 Define automatic dependence
surveillance (ADS)
 KT0102 Principles and concepts of automatic
dependent surveillance – broadband (ADS B)
 KT0103 Principles and concepts of automatic
dependent surveillance – contract (ADS C)
 KT0104 Very high frequency self-organising
time division multiple access data link mode 4
(VDL mode4 STDMA)
KM-26, Principles and
concepts of Non-radar
surveillance, NQF Level
5, Credits 4
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this knowledge
module is to build an
understanding of the
principles and concepts of
non-radar surveillance.
 IAC0402 Describe monopulse extraction
 IAC0403 Explain sliding window
secondary surveillance radar extraction
 IAC0404 Examine Mode S data
reception, extraction and processing
 IAC0501 Discuss the secondary
surveillance radar signal processing
techniques
 IAC0502 Examine signal processing
 IAC0503 Discuss the data transmission
techniques for primary and secondary
radar, the data message output and the
transmission requirements and
implementation options
 IAC0601 Examine the operational use of
the transponder
 IAC0602 Examine the operational use
and working principles of airborne
collision avoidance system (ACAS)
 IAC0603 Examine the data formats of
transponder messages
 IAC0701 Examine the function and use of
maintenance display systems
 IAC0701 Examine built in test equipment
(BITE) systems
 IAC0703 Discuss systems performance
analysis
 IAC0101 Describe automatic dependence
surveillance (ADS) characteristics,
identify all the elements and demonstrate
an awareness of latest developments,
implementation plans and projects
 IAC0102 Explain the characteristics, the
uses and the advantages and limitations
of automatic dependent surveillance –
broadband (ADS B)
 IAC0103 Explain the characteristics, the
uses and the advantages and limitations
of automatic dependent surveillance –
contract (ADS C)
 IAC0104 Decode the automatic
dependent surveillance – contract (ADS
C) messages from the air traffic
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
Page 37 of 42
The learning contract time
which constitutes the total
amount of time during
which the learner needs
to have access to the
lecturer to enable him or
her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well as
to prepare and complete
assessments is 5 days
navigation (ATN) router and identify and
locate data transmission problems
KT02: Principles and concepts of the
Multilateration (MLAT)
50%
 KT0201 Principles and concepts of
multilateration
 KT0202 Principles and concepts of Mode S
extended squitter
 KT0203 Principles and concepts of target
extraction and processing
 KT0204 Principles of safety attitude and
functional safety
 IAC0201 Discuss techniques and uses of
multilateration
 KT0202 Discuss Mode S extended
squitter characteristics and uses
 KT0203 Examine target extraction and
processing
 KT0204 Discuss safety attitude and
functional safety
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
Page 38 of 42
PART QUALIFICATION 4: AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER: AIR TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE, NQF LEVEL 6,
CREDITS 16
(LTC 20)
KM-27, Data processing,
NQF Level 6, Credits 5
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this knowledge
module is to build an indepth understanding of
the principles and
concepts of data
processing.
The learning contract time
which constitutes the total
amount of time during
which the learner needs
to have access to the
lecturer to enable him or
her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well as
to prepare and complete
assessments is 6.25 days
KM-28, Software
processing, NQF Level
6, Credits 6
KNOWLEDGE TOPICS
TOPIC ELEMENTS
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 KT0101 Principles and concepts of air traffic
control data processing directions for change
overview
 KT0102 Theory of trajectories prediction,
calculation and negotiation
 KT0103 Principles of collaborative planning and
decision making
 KT0104 Theory of flight management system
(FMS) development
 KT0105 Purpose of ground safety nets
 KT0106 Principles of decision support
 IAC0101 Discuss projects concerning air
traffic control data processing
 IAC0102 Explain the principles of
trajectory prediction, conformance
monitoring and medium and short term
conflict detection
 IAC0103 Describe the current research
and regulations for data processing
 IAC0104 Discuss current state of the art
of flight management systems (FMS)
 IAC0105 Discuss the safety nets, their
functions and legislative status
 IAC0106 Discuss the steps in air traffic
management (ATM) traffic planning
process and the four areas of
improvement for air traffic control (ATC)
decision support
KT02: Introduction to data processing
chain
50%
 KT0201 Theory of flight data processing (FDP)
 KT0202 Theory of surveillance data processing
(SDP)
 KT0203 Principles of associated data
processing chain (DPC) functions
 IAC0201 Discuss the system scope of
flight data processing (FDPS) and the
lifecycle of filed flight plan (FPL)
 IAC0202 Discuss the system scope of
surveillance data processing systems
(SDPS) and the life cycle of the major
data items
 IAC0203 Describe the associated data
processing chain (DPC) functions
KT01: Introduction to middleware
20%
 KT0101 Define middleware
 KT0102 Principles of using middleware on the
national major systems
 KT0103 Principles of using middleware in an air
traffic management (ATM) environment
 IAC0101 Define middleware
 KT0102 Discuss the middleware used on
the national major systems
 KT0103 Demonstrate the use of a
middleware in an air traffic management
(ATM) environment
KT01: Introduction to user functional
view
50%
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
Page 39 of 42
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this knowledge
module is to build an indepth understanding of
the principles and
concepts of software
processing in the air traffic
management (ATM)
environment.
The learning contract time
which constitutes the total
amount of time during
which the learner needs
to have access to the
lecturer to enable him or
her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well as
to prepare and complete
assessments is 7.5 days
KT02: Introduction to operating
systems
20%
 KT0201 Principles of operating systems
commands
 KT0202 Consequences of an operating system
upgrade
 KT0203 Principles of downward compatibility
 KT0204 Principles of hardware / software
compatibility
 KT0205 Types if interactions between
applications and operating system (OS)
KT03: Introduction to the software
development process
15%
 KT0301 Principles of software development
processes used
 KT0302 Principles of the classical process
 KT0303 Main elements of rational unified
process (RUP) and classical process
 KT0304 Theory of various software
development methods
 KT0304 Advantages, disadvantages and
constraints form the rational unified process
(RUP) and procedural process
KT04: Introduction to DATA essential
features
15%




KT05: Introduction to the Data
processing life cycle
15%
 KT0501 Principles of the appropriate model
 KT0502 Principles of domain orientation
 KT0503 Principles and concepts of coding
practice
 KT0504 Principles of configuration control
 KT0505 Principles of software testing
KT0401 Principles of data significance
KT0402 Principles of data configuration
KT0403 Data responsible authority
KT0404 Principles of data standards
 IAC0201 Apply operating systems
commands, exercising the major features
of a target operating systems (OS)
 IAC0202 Characterise consequences of
an operating system upgrade
 IAC0203 Explain downward compatibility
 IAC0204 Explain hardware / software
compatibility
 IAC0205 Describe interactions between
applications and operating system (OS)
 IAC0301 Examine the main software
development processes used in
industries
 IAC0302 List the main steps of the
classical process
 IAC0303 List the main elements of
rational unified process (RUP) and
classical process
 IAC0304 List the main differences of the
various methods
 IAC0304 Discuss the advantages,
disadvantages and constraints form the
rational unified process (RUP) and
procedural process
 IAC0401 Explain the significance of data
 IAC0402 Explain the control procedure on
datam, who is designated to authorise
changes in operational data and who
verifies and check the changes
 IAC0403 Name the authority responsible
for standards
 IAC0404 Discuss the standards related to
aviation, their sources and status and
documents to encode and decode a
typical air traffic control data item
 IAC0501 Apply the appropriate model to
the analysis of a relevant aviation system
 IAC0502 Discuss the nature of aviation
processing requirements
 IAC0503 Describe the coding practices in
the air traffic management (ATM)
environment
 IAC0504 Discuss the principles of
configuration control
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
Page 40 of 42
KT06 The Aviation data detailed
structure
15%
 KT0601Define the system area
 KT0602 Characteristics related to geography
 KT0603 Characteristics points related to routing
and sectors
 KT0604 Theory of aircraft performances
 KT0605 Principles of auto coordination
messages
 KT0606 Theory of configuration control data
 KT0607 Theory of physical configuration data
 KT0608 Principles of relevant meteorology data
 KT0609 Principles of alert and error messages
to air traffic safety electronics practitioner
(ATSEP)
 KT06010 Alert and error messages to air traffic
controller (ATCO)
KT01: Principles and concepts of
equipment selection
40%
 KT0101 Principles of equipment and systems
interdependence
 IAC0505 Identify the available software
testing and system testing and integration
techniques
 IAC0601 Describe the elements of
system area and the structure of the data
related to system area
 IAC0602 Describe the structure of these
variables and choose constants and
variables
 IAC0603 Characteristics points related to
routing and sectors
 IAC0604 Discuss the performance data
used in flight data processing system
(FDPS) and describe the structure of
aircraft performance data and the
consequences of the use of the wrong
type of aircraft
 IAC0605 Define speeds, rates and levels
and the latest developments in flight
management systems (FMS) and data
link (DL)
 IAC0606 Describe the meaning of every
coordination message in the control
process and describe the characteristics
of the remote centres relevant to on-line
data interchange (OLDI)
 IAC0607 Explain the structure of
configuration control data and physical
configuration data
 IAC0608 Explain the organisation of the
data related to meteorology
 IAC0609 Discuss the importance of each
type of message and characterise the
importance of each type of message
 IAC06010 Describe the structure of the
data used in these messages and explain
the importance from an air traffic control
officer (ATCO) point of view
 IAC0611 Identify the importance of alert
and error messages through studies of
real or mocked cases
 IAC0101 Describe the technical issues
regarding the interdependence of various
equipment and systems
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
Page 41 of 42
 KT0102 Principles of commercial off-the-shelf
equipment (COTS)
 KT0103 Principles of electronic data processing
(EDP) equipment upgrading
 KT0104 Principles of hardware maintainability
 KT0105 Principles of hardware platform
KM-29, Hardware
platform, NQF Level 6,
Credits 5
Purpose of the
Knowledge Modules
The main focus of the
learning in this knowledge
module is to build an indepth understanding of
the principles and
concepts of hardware
platforms in the air traffic
management (ATM)
environment.
The learning contract time
which constitutes the total
amount of time during
which the learner needs
to have access to the
lecturer to enable him or
her to acquire the
knowledge and
understanding specified
for this module as well as
to prepare and complete
assessments is 6.25 days
KT02: Principles and concepts of
Human machine interface (HMI)
interface parameters (screen
manager descriptives)
60%
 KT0201 Principles and concepts of the display
surface movement radar (SMR) system
 KT0202 Principles of the display system layout
 KT0203 Principles of operating the system
 KT0204 Principles of operational human
machine interface (HMI) and in the tuning of the
screens
 IAC0102 Examine the advantages and
disadvantages if commercial off-the-shelf
equipment (COTS)
 IAC0103 Examine the key points that
have to be considered when electronic
data processing (EDP) equipment is
upgraded or changed
 IAC0104 Identify the issues that will affect
the maintainability of hardware for the
planned life of a system
 IAC0105 Discuss details of hardware
platform
 IAC0201 Discuss screen manager
description, strip format, function
eligibility, hard copy printer (HCP) header
information, synthetic data display (SDD)
parameters, descriptive line numbers
QUALIFICATION ARCHITECTURE - OFO CODE 315501 – AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONICS PRACTITIONER
Page 42 of 42