New VATPAC Tower Rating Course and Reference Guide

[Greg B - 903254]

Greetings all,

 

Some 2.5 years ago VATPAC undertook an external review of our Tower Rating course and results with the aim of developing new and improved training tools and a new approach to preparing new student controllers for the challenge of operating a Tower, Ground or Delivery position. As a result of this review, a new project was launched to completely redesign and rewrite the way our student controllers prepare for their Tower Rating exam.

 

This is an important step to:

• Improve access to ATC Training
  
• Increase the number of VATPAC members connecting as ATC
  
• Improve standards of new controllers through better training structures
  
• Better deliver the skills and knowledge necessary to understand the role of ATC and to deliver a better service to VATPAC and VATSIM members
  
• Build a sound foundation for controllers to grow in the role and pursue higher ratings at a later date
  
• Provide an ongoing resource for existing controllers
  

 

So it is with much pleasure that I announce the release of new VATPAC Tower Rating Course and Reference Guide hosted at our all new Moodle Training site.

 

This course will replace the current existing Moodle Tower Rating course and exam with immediate effect.

 

New students who are just starting out on their study should register at the new Moodle site and enrol in the new Tower Course.

Existing students who are well into their study have the option of completing their theory component using the old materials and the existing exam however it is highly recommended to take advantage of the new training tools and content now available.

 

Note: The old Tower Theory Exam will cease to be available from 31st July 2015.

 

To sign up for the new Moodle Training system and Tower Rating course please visit http://vatpac.org/moodle2

 

I would like to thank the following people for their contribution to this project:

• Andrew Carr
  
• Kirk Christie
  
• Peter Adamos
  
• Zach Biesse-Fitton (and those who helped him produce audio files)
  
• The VATPAC ATC Training team and other members who have reviewed and tested the course.