ICAO: English Language Proficiency Interlocutor/Rater Initial Training
COURSE GOAL
The course will enable ICAO English language proficiency Interlocutors/Raters
acquire and apply the required competencies to objectively assess and rate
the language proficiency of pilots and air traffic controllers using standard criteria so that ICAO Language
Proficiency Requirement is consistently and uniformly met without compromising safety of flight and
affecting the professional life of pilots and air traffic controllers negatively.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
After having successfully completed this course, the trainees will be able to:
- Prepare to test;
- Conduct test;
- Rate a recorded speech;
- Complete rating reports.
TARGET POPULATION
Primary Target Population:
- Potential interlocutors/raters (pilots, air traffic Controllers and language experts) with English language
proficiency of at least ICAO Level 5 (Extended) and a minimum of three years’ aviation operational or
language testing experience, or both; - Existing interlocutors/raters who did not take a standardized ITP/STP training before.
Secondary Target Population:
- Aviation English language instructors;
- Personnel licensing inspectors working in different civil aviation authorities;
- Management staff of testing centres and aviation English training institutions
COURSE STRUCTURE
Duration: 5 Days / 37 Hours
Delivery Mode: Classroom
Language of Instruction: English
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
- At least three years of experience as air traffic controller, pilot or
English language expert, and - Certificate of ICAO English language proficiency of at least Level 5 (Extended).