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Table of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS........................................................................................ 2

AVIATION ENGLISH INTRODUCTION................................................................. 3

ICAO COURSE 291 - AVIATION ENGLISH FOR AB-INITIO PILOTS ........................ 4

ICAO 291: AVIATION ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONALS PILOTS AND AIR TRAFFICCONTROLLERS.................................................................................................. 5

REFRESHER COURSES FOR PILOTS AND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS,PERSONNEL LICENSING .................................................................................... 6

AVIATION ENGLISH: TRAIN THE TRAINER PROGRAM ....................................... 7

AVIATION ENGLISH: TESTER / RATER COURSE.................................................. 8

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AVIATION ENGLISH INTRODUCTION(English for Aviation Personnel, including special training for Pilots and Air TrafficControllers aligned with the ICAO Language Proficiency Rating Scale)

Legal ObligationsThe International Civil Aviation Organizations (ICAO) Resolution A32-16 of 1998 states that Council& Commission strengthen provisions... obligating Contracting States to take steps to ensure that airtraffic controllers and flight crews involved in flight operations in airspace where the use of the Englishlanguage is required, are proficient in conducting and comprehending radiotelephonycommunications in the English language.

In addition, Resolution A36-11 entitled Proficiency in the English language used for radiotelephonycommunications directs the Council to support Contracting States in their implementation of thelanguage proficiency requirements by establishing globally harmonized language testing criteria.The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) grades English Language performance on a scale of1 to 6:

Level 1: Pre-elementaryLevel 2: ElementaryLevel 3: Pre-Operational

Level 4: OperationalLevel 5: ExtendedLevel 6: Expert

By March 2011, ICAO has prescribed that all Air Traffic Controllers, Pilots and staff utilising English inR/T communication in international routes should conform to ICAO English proficiency requirements(i.e. Level 4 or above). Evidence of a certification from an approved test centre is mandatory.Candidates at Level 4 are also required to undertake the test every three (3) years and those at Level 5every SIX (6) years, failing which they would not be licensed to operate on international routes.

In line with ICAO regulations, pilots, air traffic controllers and aeronautical station operators shalldemonstrate competency in levels in line with all the following SIX (6) descriptors:

1. Pronunciation2. Structure3. Vocabulary

4. Fluency5. Comprehension6. Interaction

The new ICAO English Competency requirements demand a sophisticated, reliable, valid andaccessible training and testing service. ICE is able to offer this service in partnership with GriffithsUniversity in Australia and Aviation English Services (AES), New Zealand.

The International Centre of Excellence (ICE) recognizes that Language testing is a sophisticatedprofessional activity requiring expert input at every stage: test development, implementation,administration, and scoring.

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ICAO COURSE 291 - AVIATION ENGLISH FOR AB-INITIOPILOTS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:ICAO 291 Aviation English for Ab-initio Pilots (for non-English speakers)

DURATION: 8 Weeks

LANGUAGE: English

PRE-REQUISITES: ICAO levels 3.5 or equivalent

TARGETS:Ab-intio pilot to achieve ICAO level 4. (Longer courses can be delivered for those less than ICAOlevels 3.5)

AIM:To improve the aviation English levels of trainee pilots from ICAO mid-level 3 to 4 and also preparethem for flight training.The course is designed for the highly motivated airline cadet pilot whose first language is not English,and who needs to improve his communicative skills, in accordance with ICAO language proficiencyrequirements, prior to starting flight training

LEARNING OUTCOMES:At the end of this course the course members will be ready to complete an aviation English languageproficiency assessment and also have a good understanding and appreciation of the flight trainingenvironment.

THE SYLLABUS:The program includes 80 hours of computer based training (CBT), accompanied by 160 hours ofcommunicative classroom-based materials.

COURSE PRESENTATION:CBT Modules (sourced through the internet if required) introduce the classroom topics and focus onVocabulary, Structure, and Listening Comprehension. They:

1. Provide background to the topic;2. Introduce the topics and skills addressed in the classroom sessions;3. Prepare the learner for the speaking and interaction element of the classroom sessions;.4. Provide flexibility to accommodate individual learning styles, speeds and requirements;5. Provide the extended practice that is necessary for long-term and sustained improvement.

Classroom based training focuses on interactive skills that require live interactions. Classroomactivities include; Role play, Activities to increase learners situational awareness capabilities (as aresult of improved English language skills), Briefings and impromptu discussions.

PREREQUISITES:Trainees should be tested ICAO Level 3 to 3.5.

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ICAO 291: AVIATION ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONALPILOTS AND AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERSDURATION: 3 Weeks Classroom plus CBT (per level)

LANGUAGE:English

PRE-REQUISITES :ICAO levels 2 or 3 as tested

TARGETS:ICAO Levels 2 or 3 as tested (for professional pilots and controllers)

AIM:To provide professional pilots and air traffic controllers the training required to achieve or maintainICAO Level 4 aviation English language proficiency.There are two levels in the course one for course members at or about ICAO Level 2 and the otherfor members at or about ICAO Level 3. The courses are designed to progress members up to one Levelper course.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:At the end of this course the course members will be ready complete an Aviation English Languageproficiency assessment.

THE SYLLABUS:Each level includes around 150 hours of computer-based training (CBT) and 100 hours of classroom.Each program comprises 6 modules. Each module includes around 24 hours of WBT and 16 hours ofclassroom. The classroom training is delivered in a 3 week block course after the WBT has beencompleted. The classroom training builds on the WBT so the students must complete the relevantWBT prior to attending the courses. The courseware is content-based and relevant to professionalpilots and air traffic controllers.

COURSE PRESENTATION:CBT Modules (sourced through the internet if required) introduce the safety topic of each moduleand focus on Vocabulary, Structure, and Listening Comprehension. They:

I. provide background to the safety focus of the module; introduce the topics and skills addressed in theclassroom sessions;

II. Prepare the learner for the speaking and interaction element of the classroom sessions;.III. provide flexibility to accommodate individual learning styles, speeds and requirements;IV. Provide the extended practice that is necessary for long-term and sustained improvement.V. Classroom based training focuses on interactive skills that require live interactions. Preparing for

classroom training with the computer-based training increases the efficiency of the learning processand reduces the amount of classroom time required.Classroom activities include; Role play, Emergency simulations, Activities to increase learnerssituational awareness capabilities (as a result of improved English language skills), Briefings andimpromptu discussions.

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REFRESHER COURSES FOR PILOTS AND AIR TRAFFICCONTROLLERSESTIMATED COURSE DURATION: - 4 Weeks

PREREQUISITES:Trainees should be tested as either ICAO Level 2 or 3.

TRAINING PRE-REQUISITES1. ICE conducts an entry test for candidates to determine the appropriate placement level.2. Levels are determined as follows:3. Basic or foundation. Candidates requiring an introductory program for entry into the

advanced course4. Advanced English, which includes English for the Aviation Environment5. Preferable ICAO level 4 is required

TARGETS :Pilots & Controllers at ICAO level 4 who is required to maintain or improve on that level

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:Upon successful completion of this course, the delegate should be able to:

1. Prepare delegates to meet the Level 4 requirements2. Demonstrate the required English competency skills including R/T phraseology,

communicative competence in line3. Develop listening skills with authentic recordings and practise using the functional language

and vocabulary required in both standard and non-standard aviation situations.

COURSE OUTLINE1. General AviationA. English through an integrated skills approachB. Structure and usage, oral communication, vocabulary development and listening and reading

comprehension.

2. English in a General Aviation contextA. English for the Working Aviation Environment intensifies English usage competencies in the

working environment, including R/T phraseology and communication in line with ICAOs sixdescriptors - pronunciation, structure, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and interaction.

B. Develop Listening skills using simulated recordingsC. Use of functional language in all aviation situations

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AVIATION ENGLISH: TRAIN THE TRAINER PROGRAMESTIMATED COURSE DURATION: - 2 Week

TRAINING PRE-REQUISITES :English first language OR ICAO Level 5 equivalent .

TARGETS:English Language teachers & ATC Instructors who want to learn how to teach Aviation English andALSO TEST and RATE against the ICAO aviation English criteria. Aviation English Trainers who seek toprovide training in the field of Aviation English.English Language teachers who seek to develop competency levels in the teaching of Aviation English


1. Devise appropriate Teaching Methodology for preparing targeted candidates to undertake anICAO Aviation English Language Proficiency Assessment

2. Teach selected ICAO-aligned Aviation English programs3. Develop the required language development skills to be able to teach Aviation English

COURSE OUTLINE

1. ICAO background and objectives: What English do pilots and air traffic controllers need?2. The Aviation Working Environment3. Phraseology, Radio Telephony, Aviation English and common English4. Resources and media used in aviation English5. Content-based language learning: Specific aspects of Aviation English6. The operational environment7. Heads-up learning: a communicational approach8. Preparing future work: Language teaching methodology9. Teaching Aviation English in the context of the ICAO standards10. Personal language development exercises benchmarked against expert teacher-trainers11. Review and evaluate different teaching methodologies and presentation skills12. Develop up-to-date strategies to teach pilots and air traffic controllers

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AVIATION ENGLISH: TESTER / RATER COURSEESTIMATED COURSE DURATION: - 1 Week

AIMThe aim of the course is to provide attendees with the fundamental skills and Knowledge to enablethem to Test and Rate personnel against the ICAO Aviation English Language Proficiency Criteria andevaluate required language proficiencies

PRE-REQUISITES :English first language or ICAO level 5 equivalent

TARGETS :English Language teachers & ATC Instructors who want to learn how to TEST and RATE against theICAO aviation English criteria


1. Have a good working knowledge of ICAO, PRICE Study Group, ICAO Language ProficiencySARPs, Some Common Questions

2. Have a good understanding of ICAO Language Proficiency Rating, Scale and Descriptors3. Understand the importance of a Code of Ethics for Language Raters4. Test and rate Aviation English Personnel

COURSE OUTLINE1. Introduction to ICAO2. PRICE Study Group: ICAO Language Proficiency SARPs3. Some Common Questions4. ICAO Language Proficiency Rating Scale and Holistic Descriptors (6 Levels: Level 1 Level 6; 6

Skills, 6 descriptors5. Listening and Rating Practice Numbers 1 - 46. Language Testing: Code of Ethics for Language Raters7. Listening and Rating Practice Numbers 2 and 38. Listening and Report Writing Numbers 1 and 29. Oral Proficiency Interviews10. Oral Proficiency Interviews: Dos and Donts11. Conducting Practice OPIs: Preparation for Rater Certification12. Workshop Review and Wrap-up: Rater Certification Process

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