Title: Syllabus
Course: Air Traffic Controller (20999)

Copyright: 2018

Suggested Grade Level: 9, 10

Duration: 36 weeks/280 hours

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:

In Air Traffic Controller, students will be introduced to the skills necessary to ensure the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of manned and unmanned air traffic. They will explore the role of air traffic controllers within the National Airspace System (NAS), as well as training and career opportunities in this field. Instruction will include the function and history of air traffic control (ATC), responsibilities and priority of duties, meteorology, emergency situations, and related topics. This course will provide an introduction for students interested in careers in air traffic control and related jobs.

The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title8/agency20/chapter120/section150/) or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.