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Providing our engineers with quality training is a key factor in achieving NATS’ exemplary safety record. Now our dedicated training department is able to offer you the courses listed below at competitive prices. Please contact us at sales.info@nats.co.uk to book a course.

This list illustrates the type of training we specialise in. However, if what you are seeking is not shown here, or to discuss how we could tailor a course to meet your needs, then please contact us at tts@nats.co.uk.

Course Ref Course Title Course Aims
0031 Introduction to NAVAIDs To introduce delegates to a generic NAVAIDS system
0040 Practical Radar Technology To train AIR TRAFFIC ENGINEERS in the principles of Primary and Secondary Radar and its uses in Air Traffic Operations
0042 Introduction to Radar Systems To train delegates in the principles of Primary and Secondary Radar and its use in Air Traffic Operations
0090 IRVR To train delegates to set up and maintain the AGIVIS RIVR system to the standard operating conditions laid down in applicable maintenance Schedule/s and to enable the diagnoses of faults to line replacement unit level.
0091 IRVR 2000 To train NATS Air Traffic Engineers to set up and maintain the AGIVIS RIVR 2000 system to the standard operating conditions laid down in the relevant NATS maintenance Schedule/s and to enable the diagnoses of faults to line replacement unit level.
0572 Fernau 2020 DME – Restoration (Depth B) To train Air Traffic Engineers to restore to operational service and maintain the equipment to depth B rating
0573 Fernau 2020 DME – Practical To train Air Traffic Control Engineers to perform in depth analysis of operational fault conditions
0820 Fernau DRDF To train delegates to set up and maintain the FERNAU DRDF to the standard operating conditions as defined in the applicable maintenance specifications and to enable the diagnosis of faults to line replacement unit level.
1070 SRR 950 Maintenance To train Air Traffic Engineers to set up and maintain the Cossor SSR 950 radar system to the standard operating conditions, to enable the diagnosis of faults to line replacement unit level and restore the system to full operation
1360 Secondary Monopulse Plot Extractor (SMPE) To train Air Traffic Engineers to maintain serviceability of the SMPE equipment. This will be achieved with theory training in SMPE systems coupled with practical training designed to ensure the student is capable of maintaining the equipment in a serviceable state in an operational environment
1550 ILS THOMSON 381T To train Air Traffic Engineers to set up and maintain the Thomson CSF 381T ILS system to the standard operating conditions and to enable the diagnosis of faults in the system of the level of Line Replaceable Units (LRU’s)
1620 MONOPULSE SSR OVERVIEW To introduce Air Traffic Engineers to monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar The course is designed to be a stand alone module of benefit to staff employed in a supervisory role or on related systems The course is pre-requisite for those staff programmed to attend the courses SSR 950, TTR 1070 and the SMPE, TTR 1360
1640 RACAL DVOR MK 2A To train Air Traffic Engineers in restoration and level A maintenance of the 3208 Racal DVOR MK 2A by fault diagnosis down to Line Replacement Units
1920 OJTI Techniques To train personnel to give effective one to one on job-training sessions and debriefs in the working environment
1990 Plessey Watchman Radar System To provide Engineering staff with the overall theoretical operation to the Plessey Watchman primary radar system
1991 Plessey Watchman System Overview To provide Engineering staff with the overview of the Plessey Watchman primary radar system
2111 Air Ground Communications Systems Overview To provide an overview of all elements within a generic AGA System
2255 Park Air Electronics UHF Transmitter – Type 1303 To provide Air Traffic Control Engineers with a knowledge and understanding of the PAE UHF Transmitter Type 1303 to enable them to carry out equipment restoration and planned maintenance
2256 ROHDE & SCHWARZ / AFL Radio Equipment To provide Air Traffic Control Engineers with a knowledge and understanding of the Rohde & Schwarz Transmitter (SU 451B), Receiver (E 401B) and Aerial Facilities Ltd (AFL) 6 Way Combiner Cabinet, hence to acquire the practical skills necessary to undertake Tx and Rx setting-up and line testing
2260 RADIO COMMUNICATIONS IN PRACTICE To provide delegates with an overview of techniques and principles in voice and data communications over radio
2501 ILS THOMSON 381T COMPETENCT ASSESSMENT COURSE To assess Air Traffic Engineers in their competence in meeting the requirements and procedures in maintaining the Thomson 381T Instrument Landing System
3030 HSA RADAR SYSTEM OVERVIEW To provide Air Traffic Engineers with a description of what constitutes an HSA long range radar station. What are the requirements of such a radar station and the equipment chosen will be covered. The course depth is restricted to the function of each equipment. The Course is aimed at: Any engineer who is going to study any HSA related equipment in detail e.g. HSA 23cm RADAR – TRANSMITTER RECEIVER HSA 23cm RADAR – VIDEO PROCESSING Any engineer requiring system level understanding
3133 BARCO ISIS Display – Maintenance (TEAM B) To train Air Traffic Engineers in the maintenance and restoration of the BARCO ISIS display and remedy faults down to line replacement unit (LRU) level to the requirements appropriate to Depth B rating
3230 Presentation Skills To provide staff with a comprehensive introduction to the techniques employed in delivering effective Presentations.
4000 HARMER & SIMMONS “ER” SERIES BATTERY CHARGER To provide Engineers with knowledge and understanding of the Harmer & Simmons ER series of Chargers
4002 HARMER & SIMMONS “SM1800” SERIES NO BREAK SUPPLIES To enable Engineers to conduct the relevant maintenance operations by providing them with knowledge and understanding of the Harmer & Simmons NBS. This is a Depth B course
4230 AIX 3.2.5 User Course To train students to perform basic tasks using AIX 3.2.5 operating system and its utilities
4232 AIX 3.2.5 Shell Programming & Utilities To train the students to create and use AIX 3.2.5 scripts and utilities to assist with system administration tasks
4238 Linux & Unix Fundamentals To describe and practice navigation through the use of Linux and Unix standard filing systems; open text and make simple modifications
4420 Data Communications Concepts & Practice To introduce delegates to the concepts and practical considerations associated with networks
4421 Introduction to Data Communications To introduce Engineers to the principles of data communications and networks.
4422 Introduction to Local Area Networks To introduce Engineers to the principles and techniques employed in Local Area Networks.
4423 Introduction to Wide Area Networks To introduce Engineers to the principles and techniques employed in Wide Area Networks.
4424 Cisco IOS Introduction To introduce engineers in System Support, test or design environments to Cisco IOS-based switches.
4427 Puma 4300 Datacom & Telecom Analyser To provide A Engineers with training in the practical application of the Puma 4300 Datacom & Telecom analyser
4471 Newbridge MUX 3630 To enable Engineers to operate and maintain the 3630 MUX in operational service
4500 NDB (SA50) To train Engineers to carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on the NDB (SA50) Non Directional Beacon and Southern Avionics Antenna Coupler
4501 NDB SA100 To Train Engineers to carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on the SA100 Non-Directional Beacon and the Southern Avionics Antenna Coupler.
4520 ILS Park Air Systems NM7000A Depth B To train delegates to Depth B engineering level as required by applicable maintenance specifications. Park Air Systems NM7013A (Two frequency Localiser variant A) will be used for training. Note: “variant A” equipment is the original range of equipment fitted at NATS
4521 ILS Park Air Systems NM7000A Depth A To train delegates to TEAM A engineering level as required by applicable maintenance specifications.
4522 ILS Normarc 7000 COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT COURSE TEAM B To assess Engineers in their competence in meeting the requirements and procedures appropriate to Depth rating B. The equipment used for training will be the Normarc NM7013A (2 freq localiser) and the Normarc NM7033B (2 freq glidepath)
4523 ILS Park Air Systems NM7000A/B Refresher To refresh Engineers Park Air Systems ILS training; based on their previous Based B restoration course. The delegate will specify which topics they wish to revise (chosen from the objectives below)
4524 ILS Normarc 7000B Team B To train Engineers to DepthM B engineering level. A Normarc NM7033B (Two frequency Glide Path variant B) will be used for training.
4525 Normarc ILS Variant A to Variant B crossover TEAM B To train Engineers with Normarc ILS Variant A experience only to carry out maintenance and restoration of Normarc ILS Variant B equipment to Depth B level
4526 ILS Park Air Systems NM7000B TEAM A To train Engineers to Depth A engineering level
4527 ILS System Requirements -
4570 MARCONI COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE MONITOR 2945A To provide Engineers with training in the practical application of the Marconi Communications Service Monitor
4572 ANRITSU ‘SITE MASTER’ User To train Engineers to set up and use the Anritsu ‘Site Master’ aerial/feeder test set in order to verify the standard operating conditions laid down in the relevant Maintenance Schedule/s and to enable the diagnosis of the range of faults associated with VHF, UHF aerials/feeders and inter-site microwave link dishes and associated waveguide
4900 MODE S PRINCIPLES To provide an introduction to the principles and concepts of operation of SSE Mode S
6400 ATC Familiarisation To provide non-ATC participants with a basic understanding of the roles and workings of Air Traffic Control