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Airfield Ground Lighting Training Courses

2018

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Civil Airfield Training Courses

Course Title Training

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Course Grade

Days ATC

Offices

Client Premises Off Site

Airfield Ground Lighting AGL1 Module 1

Introductory 5 YES YES

Civil Airfield Ground Lighting – Refresher AGL1 -R Module 2


Airfield Ground Lighting Maintenance Course ATC-M3cv Module 3


Civil Airfield Lighting Design Course ATC-M4cv Module 4

Advanced 2 YES YES

Civil Airfield Authorised Person (AP) Course ATC–M5cv Module 5

Intermediate / Advanced

5 YES YES

Civil Airfield Authorised Person (AP) Course Refresher ATC-M6cv Module 6


3 YES YES

Civil Airfield Competent Person (CP) Course ATC-M7cv Module 7

Intermediate 2 YES YES

Combined AGL & CCR Course (Civil) ATC-M8cv Module 8c


Airfield Inspection & Testing Training Courses

Commercial Electrical Inspection & Testing Course ATC-M9cv Module 9


AGL Inspection & Testing Course ATC-M10cv Module 10


Electrical Inspection & Testing – BS7671:2008 ATC-M11cv Module 11


Mechanical to Electrical Conversion Course ATC-M12cv Module 12


PAT Testing Course ATC-M13cv Module 13



Military Airfield Training Courses

Course Title Training

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Course Grade

Days ATC

Offices

Client Premises Off Site

Airfield Ground Lighting Course ATC-M1mt Module 1


Military Airfield Ground Lighting Course (refresher) ATC-2mt Module 2


Military Airfield Authorised Person (AP) Course ATC-3mt Module 3


5 YES YES

Military Airfield Authorised Person (AP) (refresher) ATC-4mt Module 4


3 YES YES

Military Combined AGL & CCR ATC-5mt Module 5


Military AGL Cable Jointing Course (Civil & Military) ATC -6mt Module 6

Introductory ½ YES YES

Additional Notes

1. All of the above Airfield Training Courses are designed, produced and delivered in copyright © 2018 Airfield Lighting Company Ltd.2. All courses are delivered by Fully Qualified Airfield Engineering Trainers. All courses are endorsed or approved by the CAA & Defense Estates.3. All delegates will be provided with a complete hard colour copy of the Course Training Notes for the Training they attended.4. All delegates that obtain the minimum required pass grade will receive a Certified Airfield Training Company Certificate. Each delegate will

receive an additional graded score and summary of their performance during the training course. This information will be made available tothe delegates company upon request.


AGL Professional Training from ATCThe Airfield Training Company (ATC) delivers CAA endorsed ‘Airside & Airfield Ground Lighting’ training courses to Civil & Military Airfields across the world. Our comprehensive range of professional AGL & Airfield Training Courses are designed to maintain the safe, reliable and efficient operation of your airfields & airside personnel.

Experience Counts Our AGL and LV Electrical Trainers have been delivering certified and specialised Airfield Ground Lighting Systems & Equipment training for over a decade. We are focused purely on airfield electrical, maintenance and safety training, delivering both modular and bespoke training programs to AGL professionals and engineers worldwide. Our training courses have been designed to encompass all the needs of airfield and airside personnel from the highly advanced to introductory levels. ATC Training Programs provide the continuity and professional development needed to ensure your personnel are safe, efficient and

A Global AGL Training Service Provider ATC’s trainers have over 30 years’ experience of being a designer, manufacturer and turnkey projects installer of world leading AGL equipment and AGL control systems.

Bespoke, Flexible & Modular Training Programs Our aim is to make organising your AGL training simple and hassle free. We deliver both on and off site training to fit around the shift demands of airside personnel and engineering managers. Training and refresher courses can be provided from our training headquarters in the UK or direct to at your premises across the world. We can construct and develop specific bespoke training programs around your direct needs or you are able to choose a course from our CAA approved modular training programs.

Our Training Managers The experience of your AGL Training provider is of paramount importance and we pride ourselves in the fact that our trainers have both extensive training and technical knowledge combined with real on site airfield experience. Our training managers all have experience of not only understanding the theoretical principles but also the practical applications. We understand the difficulties and pressures of maintaining systems on modern airfields around the world.

We welcome the opportunity to discuss your airfield training requirements further. Please contact our Training Team for any further information or to discuss any specific training needs you may have.


AGL Training Information The Safety, Reliability & Efficiency of your airfield & personnel is paramount to keeping your airport open, operational and compliant. ATC delivers 1st class ‘airside training courses’ across the world helping to ensure the highest standards at your airport are maintained.

Safety First In today’s industrial global climate Health and Safety is paramount when working airside. The competence of any trades’ person is of the utmost importance when working on any AGL related systems. Airfield Technicians and Engineers use a wide range of skills in support of airport operations. Their competence, efficiency and safety in delivering these activities is attained through on the job experience and other appropriately structured training. ATC is proud to support Civil and Military airports, AGL Consultants, AGL Designers, Airport Main Contractors and Engineers and Health & Safety personnel across the world in their AGL training needs.

Specialist AGL & Systems Training Provider

ATC is a specialist in delivering professional training programs for Airfield Ground Lighting, Airport Maintenance, Airfield Lighting Equipment and AGL Safety Working Practices. We provide CP (Competent Person) Training, AP (Authorised Person) Training for both the Military and Civil airports. We can deliver a full range of additional courses aimed that are focused towards airport maintenance and engineering personnel from BS 7671:2008 amendment 3 courses to mechanical to electrical courses; these training programs are designed for personnel with a mechanical background retaining into the world of the electrical industry.

Training that Keeps Your Airfield Safe & Reliable

The competence of the Airfield Technicians is the key to maintaining a safe and reliable airfield. The range of ATC AGL courses we provide include general training for both Civil and Military personnel in Airfield Lighting Design & Maintenance, AGL Control Systems, Constant Current Regulators, Airfield Lighting Products and Safety Procedures to be employed when working on the many aspects of Airfield Ground Lighting.

Bespoke AGL Training Courses Available

ATC delivers standard modular courses for all levels of AGL personnel. In addition to these AGL training courses we offer bespoke training courses that are written and designed to meet the needs of an individual airport. We realise there will always be some aspects which you may require to be specific to your installation and airfield. To cater for this, we can design individual and specialised AGL training courses around your exact needs and budgets.

Delivering AGL Training at Your Site

It may be preferable our AGL courses are delivered at your airport or offices. We welcome enquiries from all over the world as our training personnel expertise not only extends to UK airports and regulations but ICAO, FAA and other major international standards.

Contact ATC Training Team

We would be pleased to discuss any of your AGL Training requirements, or to book a scheduled AGL Training Course please contact one of our Training Mangers. Contact details are provided on page.


Module 1

Civil Airfield Ground Lighting Course An all-round comprehensive classroom and practical session AGL Training Course essential for any personnel involved in AGL systems and airside operations.

Course Outline This course explains the main principles of Aviation Ground Lighting. The course demonstrates how AGL has progressed and reacted to the changing needs of modern aircraft and airfields. This introductory level course explains the current design formats and layouts of AGL civil airport lighting systems and their unique colour and functions. Delegates are taught the correct maintenance procedures and principals of maintaining efficient AGL lighting systems this includes several practical sessions on how to set & site luminaires across several airfield locations. The course additionally provides delegates with a unique opportunity to work with and comprehend AGL Control Systems, AGL Contestant Current Regulators, Airfield Signage and AGL Primary & Secondary Circuits used across airfields; firstly in a classroom and then in monitored practical sessions.

The Civil Airfield Ground Lighting Course enforces to the delegates that Safety is of prime importance when working airside. The course explains both the application of the ‘Health and Safety at Work Act’ and the ‘Electricity at Work Act’ as applied to Aviation Ground Lighting as well as other safety related issues in relation to working ‘airside’. The course is structure is primarily based on the guidelines of CAA CAP 168; however additional relevant material is taken from ICAO Annex 14, FAA Advisory Circulars and other international approved AGL authorities where necessary.

This course has several night time sessions set for the delegates to complete to help monitor individual’s progress throughout the course. Additional 1-2-1 training help and support will be offered to any delegate requiring it.

Course Dates, Duration & Locations Please refer to our Training Schedule supplement for residential courses or contact one of our Training Managers for any other available dates you may require. We always endeavor to meet your specific requires.

4 days – Onsite Training at your premises is available (worldwide).

Purpose of the Course • To provide a comprehensive overview of current Airfield Ground Lighting Systems & Layouts.• To teach the needs & requirements of AGL Luminaire Maintenance and its necessities for compliance to

relevant international standards at modern civil airfields.• To teach delegates the most current and compliant AGL design layouts, sighting and luminaire positioning

across modern airfields.• For delegates to practice the best and most efficient maintenance practices and standards in how AGL

Systems are installed and correctly maintained.

Who Should Attend? • Airport personnel involved in the design, installation and maintenance of Airfield Ground Lighting.• Civil & Main Contractors involved in AGL installation projects.• New Electricians and Engineering Apprentices joining an airside operations team.


• Engineering Graduates working on AGL related systems and maintenance.

What is Covered? • Introduction to Civil Airfield Ground Lighting.• LED – Airfield Ground Lighting Systems – Advantages• Approach Lighting Systems & Layouts.• PAPI’s & Runway Services.• Taxiway Lighting & Layouts.• Airfield Mandatory Signage.• Constant Current Regulators (CCR’s).• AGL Cable Installation, Jointing & Testing.• AGL Control Systems.• Primary & Secondary Power Supplies.• AGL Maintenance Procedures & Programming• Essential Airside Safety Protocol.• Safe Working Practices – Electrical & Airside.

Certification On the successful pass of a final exam on day 5, successful delegates will receive an ATC ‘Civil Airfield

Ground Lighting Course Certification’ endorsed by the CAA. The overall performance and contributions of thedelegate will monitor by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to their certificationscore.

Refresher Courses We recommend any persons who have not completed the above course or similar in the last 5 years ago to attend the 3-day refresher course detailed in module 2.


module 2

Refresher Course - Civil Airfield Ground Lighting Providing personnel with latest updates and changes in statutory regulations essential for working with AGL Systems and Airside Operations.

Course Outline

This course is specifically designed for any AGL and airside personnel that have not attended the ATC module 1 course or similar within the last 3 years.

The training course updates delegates in the current design changes, formats and layouts of AGL civil airport lighting systems and regulatory changes in the last 3 years. Delegates are taught any new maintenance procedures and principals of maintaining efficient AGL lighting systems, including the introduction of LED luminaires. The course includes several practical refresher sessions on how to set & site luminaires across several airfield locations. The course additionally provides delegates with any new knowledge or delivers practical working sessions updates that are needed when working with AGL Control Systems, AGL Contestant Current Regulators, Airfield Signage and AGL Primary & Secondary Circuits used across airfields.

The Civil Airfield Ground Lighting Refresher Course updates delegates on changes in the ‘Health and Safety at Work Act’ and the ‘Electricity at Work Act’ as applied to Aviation Ground Lighting as well as other safety related issues in relation to working ‘airside’. The course highlights recent changes in CAA CAP 168, ICAO, Annex 14, FAA Advisory Circulars and other international approved AGL authorities where necessary.

This course has night time sessions set for the delegates to complete.

Course Dates, Duration & Locations

Please refer to our Training Schedule supplement for residential courses options or contact one of our Training Managers for any other available dates you may require. We always endeavor to meet your specific requires.

3 days – Residential at ATC UK.


Purpose Of The Course

• To update delegates to the changes in the installation, layout, maintenance and regularity changes in AGLluminaires, AGL systems, AGL Control Systems, AGL Constant Current Regulators, Airfield Signage, AGLPrimary & Secondary Circuits.

• To update delegates in the introduction and maintenance of LED luminaires.

• To update delegates to the changes in the ‘Health and Safety at Work Act’ and the ‘Electricity at Work Act’as applied to Aviation Ground Lighting as well as other safety related issues in relation to working‘airside’.


Who Should Attend?

AGL and airside Personnel involved in the installation and/or maintenance of Airfield Ground Lighting at civil airports who have not attended ATC Module 1 or similar in the last 3 years including:

• Airport personnel involved in the design, installation and maintenance of Airfield Ground Lighting.• Civil & Main Contractors involved in AGL installation projects.

What is Covered?

• Changes and Updates in Approach Lighting Systems & Layouts.• Changes and Updates in PAPI’s & Runway Services.• Introduction of LED luminaires and how these interact with CCR’s and Circuits.• Changes and Updates in Taxiway Lighting & Layouts.• Changes and Updates in Airfield Mandatory Signage.• Changes and Updates in Constant Current Regulators (CCR’s).• Refresher Updates in AGL Cable Installation, Jointing & Testing.• Changes and Updates in AGL Control Systems.• Refresher Updates Primary & Secondary Power Supplies.• AGL Maintenance Procedures & Programming• Changes and Updates in Essential Airside Safety Protocol.• Changes and Updates in Safe Working Practices – Electrical & Airside.

Certification

On the successful pass of a final exam on day 3, successful delegates will receive an ATC ‘Civil Airfield

Ground Lighting Course Certification’ endorsed by the CAA. The overall performance and contributions of thedelegate will monitor by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to their certificationscore.


module 3 Airfield Ground Lighting Maintenance This intermediate level training course is targeted towards AGL personnel that are involved in planning maintenance schedules, maintaining AGL luminaires & Constant Current Regulators and scheduling and setting AGL performance targets for airfields.

Course Outline This Training Course has been designed to provide AGL engineering and management personnel with both practical and classroom sessions to help improve an airfields AGL programming maintenance efficiency and teach the practical setting, maintenance and sighting of airfield luminaires. The course includes the maintenance tasks required for approach, threshold, runway, taxiway inset and elevated luminaires; additionally, PAPI and Constant Current Regulars (CCR’s) is included for delegates. The training programme helps delegates to produce airfield maintenance schedules and targets and how to monitor these activities and continually improve performance.


Course Dates, Duration & Locations Please contact one of our Training Managers for available dates for ATC residential packages and training delivered at your premises. This course can be offered to airports and companies on an individual basis and tailored to meet specific AGL maintenance requirements. We always endeavor to meet your specific requires.

3 days – Residential at ATC UK Headquarters.


3 days – Bespoke AGL Maintenance courses available.

Purpose of the course To teach the relevant recommended statutory maintenance requirements (CAA, ICAO, MADS, FAA) to

which Airfield Ground Lighting is to be maintained on airfields.

To teach delegates how to establish and prepare correct and efficient AGL maintenance programmes.

To carry out practical maintenance tasks on inset and elevated luminaires: Approach Lighting Threshold Lighting Runway Lighting Taxiway Lighting

To carry out maintenance tasks and set up Constant Current Regulators.

To sight and calibrate PAPI units.

Who should attend? Personnel involved in the maintenance and management of Airfield Ground Lighting systems on Civil airfields including: • Airport Engineers involved in the sighting, installation and maintenance of Airfield Ground Lighting.• Civil & Main Contractors involved in AGL installing AGL equipment.• Airfield and Airside Operation Managers involved in establishing AGL maintenance programmes.

What is Covered?

• Statutory AGL Maintenance Practices, Protocols and Procedures.


• Establishing the correct AGL maintenance programmes for airfields.• The correct maintenance procedures of ASGL elevated & inset luminaries.• Sighting, Setting, Maintenance and Calibration of PAPI units.• Maintenance Tasks and Schedules required for Constant Current Regulators (CCR’s).

Certification The delegate will receive on day 3, an ATC ‘Airfield Ground Lighting Maintenance Course Certification’

endorsed by the CAA by having successfully passed practical and classroom tests during the 3 days of theprogramme. The overall performance and contributions of the delegate will monitor by the ATC TrainingManager and Training Team and contribute to their certification score.


module 4

Civil Airfield Ground Lighting Design Course This intermediate level training course is targeted towards AGL professionals that are involved in Designing and the Sighting of AGL Luminaire patterns, Luminaire layouts, Signage and Series Power Circuits for modern airfields.

Course Outline

The course looks in depth and detail at the lighting patterns specified in both CAP 168 and ICAO for Approach Lighting Systems, Runway Lighting Systems and Taxiway Lighting Systems. Further training is provided to delegates on the specifications of AGL Mandatory Signage and designing individual Series Circuits of Luminaires including, being able to specify the size and type of Constant Current Regulators (CCR’s) most efficient the airfield circuits they are working on.

The course additionally and importantly examines the essential guidelines when the AGL designer is allowed to use their own judgment when designing AGL Lighting Systems whilst remaining within the regulatory guidance of the CAA, CAP 168 and ICAO requirements. Many times AGL Design Engineers and Maintenance personnel will encounter practical difficulties in AGL Design Layout particular to their airfield. The course will teach the delegates how to efficiently and legally overcome these issues.

The course requires delegates to have a working knowledge or general understanding Airfield Lighting Systems and Equipment. The completion of ATC Module 1 training course or similar would be advantageous although not essential. Please contact one of our Training Managers to discuss in greater detail the level entry any delegate attending this course is expected to be at.

This Civil AGL Design course has night time sessions set by the Training Managers for the delegates to complete.


Please contact one of our Training Managers for available dates for ATC residential packages and training delivered at your premises. This course can be offered to airports and companies on an individual basis and tailored to meet specific AGL Design requirements. We always endeavor to meet your specific requires.

3 days – Residential at ATC UK Headquarters.


3 days – Bespoke AGL Design courses available.

Purpose of the Course

• To teach delegates the regulatory & statuary Design requirements of AGL Luminaires (inset & elevated)and AGL equipment on modern civil airfields, including.

Approach Lighting Systems Threshold Lighting Systems


Runway Lighting Systems Taxiway Lighting Systems Airfield Mandatory Signage Series Circuit Design Constant Current Regulator Sizing & Specifications PAPI Units Sighting, Setting and Locations• Teach delegates the guidelines and regulations where and when the AGL Designer is allowed to use their

own judgment when designing AGL Lighting Systems.

Who Should Attend?

Personnel involved in the Design of Airfield Ground Lighting systems on Civil airfields including:

• Airport Engineers involved in the design, sighting and installation of Airfield Ground Lighting.• Civil & Main Contractors involved in AGL installing AGL equipment.• AGL Consultants, AGL Designers, AGL Estimators and AGL Planners.• Airfield and Airside Operation Managers involved in coordinating AGL system design.

What is Covered?

• AGL Design Theory, Principals and Protocols.• AGL Regulatory Requirements of CAA, CAP168 & ICAO (FAA where applicable).• The Design and Layout of Approach, Runway & Taxiway Airfield Ground Lighting.• PAPI Installations.• Constant Current Regulator Sizing & Specification.• Series Circuit Design.• Design and Positioning of Mandatory Airfield Lighting Signage.• Regulations governing when an AGL Designer is allowed to use their own judgment when designing AGL

systems.

Certification

The delegate will receive on day 3, an ATC ‘Civil Airfield Ground Lighting Design Course Certification’ endorsed

by the CAA by having successfully passed practical and classroom tests during the 3 days of the programme. The overall performance and contributions of the delegate will monitor by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to their certification score.


module 5

Authorised Person (AP) Civil Airfield Training Course This course is specifically designed for personnel that are required, or progressing their career development to deliver Authorised Person (AP) duties on modern civil airfields. The course concentrates on the AP’s duties and responsibilities needed to achieve compliance with Safety Rules and Procedures and necessities of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.

Course Outline

ATC has over 35 years’ experience in installing AGL systems and working in live operational airside electrical works and installation projects. Every ATC project delivered required an Authorised Person (AP) to oversee duties to achieve compliance to the Electricity at Work Act 1989 and meet the requirements identified in BS EN 61821:2011. Since 1995 we have been delivering and continually developing Authorised Person (AP) courses and delivering these across the world to AGL engineers, technicians and civil and electrical contractors involved in airside electrical engineering. This course teaches delegates the knowledge required to carry out Authorised Person (AP) duties and responsibilities in order to control the operational or maintenance of installed AGL systems.

This Civil AGL Design course has night time sessions set by the Training Managers for the delegates to complete.


Please contact one of our Training Managers for available dates for ATC residential packages and training delivered at your premises. This course can be offered to airports and companies on an individual basis. We always endeavor to meet your specific requires.

5 days – Residential at ATC UK or Headquarters.



The course is designed to enable delegates to become Authorised Persons (AP’s) at Civil Airfields. Our AGL Training Managers will teach AGL engineers, technicians and civil contractors working on civil airports the practical, procedural, legal and responsibility aspects of ‘safe working’ on AGL systems and airside electrical works required from by an Authorised Person (AP).

Who should attend?

Airport Personnel with Electrical Safety responsibilities for Aeronautical Ground Lightinginstallations on civil airports.


Civil Main Contractors with Electrical Safety responsibilities for Aeronautical Ground Lightinginstallations on civil airports.

Electrical and AGL Contractors with Electrical Safety responsibilities for Aeronautical GroundLighting installations on civil airports.

This course is also applicable to personnel progressing their career development to become anAuthorised Person on Civil airfields.

What is Covered?

Safety Rules, Procedures & Legal responsibilities of Authorised Persons (AP) on civil airfields

Authorised Person Duties and Responsibilities on modern civil airfields.

Identification of risks / hazards working on airside electrical systems.

AGL series circuits and system components and the requirements for AGL electrical circuits.

Correct AGL circuit identification, isolation and safety working protocols working on series circuits.

Statutory requirements for electrical systems.

The application of safety rules and procedures required by an Authorised Person (AP).

Familiarisation of the required airside electrical safety documentation and the correct methodsneeded to complete it.

Certification

The delegate will receive on day 5, an ATC ‘Authorised Person (AP) Aeronautical Ground Lighting Course

Certification’ having successfully passed practical and classroom tests during the 5 days of the programme. The overall performance and contributions of the delegate will monitor by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to their certification score.


module 6

Refresher Course - Authorised Person (AP) This course is specifically designed for current Authorised Persons that have not attended an AP refresher Civil Airfield Training course in the last 3 years. The course concentrates on the changes in AP’s duties and responsibilities over the last 3 years needed to achieve compliance with Safety Rules and Procedures and necessities of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.

Course Outline

Delegates will be taught the changes and updates to the Electricity at Work Act 1989 and how to meet the new requirements identified in BS EN 61821:2011. Running alongside these critical updates delegates will receive refresher training on the key components and responsibilities of an Authorised Person on Civil Airfields. Since 1995 ATC have been delivering and continually developing Authorised Person (AP) courses and delivering these across the world to AGL engineers, technicians and civil and electrical contractors involved in airside electrical engineering. This course teaches refreshes current Authorised Persons with the knowledge they are required to know to carry out Authorised Person (AP) duties and responsibilities in order to control the operational activities or maintenance of installed AGL systems airfields.

This Civil AGL Design Refresher course has night time sessions set by the Training Managers for the delegates to complete.


Please contact one of our Training Managers for available dates for ATC residential packages and training delivered at your premises. This course can be offered to airports and companies on an individual basis. We always endeavor to meet your specific requires.




The course is designed to update Authorised Persons (AP’s) at Civil Airfields in changes in standards and responsibilities of an Authorised Person. Our AGL Training Managers will teach AGL engineers, technicians and civil contractors working on civil airports the new practical, procedural, legal and responsibility aspects of ‘safe working’ on AGL systems and airside electrical works required from by an Authorised Person (AP).

Who should attend?

Authorised Persons (AP) who have not attended an (AP) refresher course in the last 3 years.


What is Covered?

Safety Rules, Procedures & Legal responsibilities of Authorised Persons (AP) on civil airfields

Authorised Person Duties and Responsibilities on modern civil airfields.



Correct AGL circuit identification, isolation and safety working protocols working on seriescircuits.




Certification

The delegate will receive on day 3, an ATC ‘Authorised Person (AP) Aeronautical Ground Lighting Course Certification’ having successfully passed practical and classroom tests during the 3 days of the programme. The overall performance and contributions of the delegate will monitor by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to their certification score.


module 7

Competent Person (CP) - Civil Airfield This specialised civil airfield CP course has been designed by ATC around the essential Airport Safety Regulations & Procedures and the Electricity at Work Regulations Safe Working Procedures.

Course Outline

The course is designed specifically to train delegates to achieve Competent Person authority at Civil Airfields and those who need this certificate to carry out their airfield duties and operations. Delegates are introduced and trained in the principle components of LV distribution systems and equipment at Civil Airfields. The CP course is centred on the essential safe working procedures of the Electricity at Work Regulations and airport Safety Regulations and Procedures. The course meets the criteria contained in Appendix 7 of HTM 06-02.


Please contact one of our Training Managers for available dates for ATC CP residential packages or training dates that can delivered at your premises. This course can be offered to airports and companies on an individual basis if required.




To train delegates on the practical and procedural aspects of safe working on electrical equipment. The course teaches the application of the statutory and mandatory regulations required for a CP on Civil Airfields to safety and efficiently carry out their duties.

The course is designed to update Authorised Persons (AP’s) at Civil Airfields in changes in standards and responsibilities of an Authorised Person. Our AGL Training Managers will teach AGL engineers, technicians and civil contractors working on civil airports the new practical, procedural, legal and responsibility aspects of ‘safe working’ on AGL systems and airside electrical works required from by an Authorised Person (AP).

What is Covered?

Technical overview of LV electrical systems on Civil Airports.

Statutory Safety Regulations & Awareness of protection concepts on Civil Airports.

Electrical Safety & Airport Mandatory Safety Regulations at Civil Airports.

LV Switchgear and Distribution equipment at Civil Airports.

Application of Electrical Safety Regulations & Electricity Safe Working Practices at Civil Airports.

Permits to Work, Sanctions to Test, Operating records and Documentation & Sanctions for Workon Live Equipment at Civil Airports.


Practical application of the Rules & Procedures working on LV equipment at Civil Airports.

Practical exercises in the Safe Isolation Procedures at Civil Airfields.

Requirements for live testing and completion of self-check forms.

Familiarisation of main CP procedural forms to completed, monitored and checked.

Testing of AGL circuits prior to re-energisation.


To provide delegates with the practical and procedural aspects required to carry out the role of Competent Person at Civil Airports.

Who Should Attend?

Suitably experienced and qualified M&E personnel including who have been nominated for appointment as Competent Person Electrical Low Voltage at Civil Airfields. This course is suitable for both airport personnel and contractors employed to work at Civil Airfields.

Certification

The delegate will receive on day 2, an ATC ‘Competent Person (CP) Civil Airfield Certification’ having successfully passed practical and classroom tests during the 2 days of the programme. The overall performance and contributions of the delegate will monitor by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to their certification score.


module 8

Military Airfield Ground Lighting Course An all-round comprehensive classroom and practical session AGL Training Course essential for any personnel involved in Military AGL systems and airside operations.

Course Outline

This course explains the main principles of Aviation Ground Lighting. The course demonstrates how AGL has progressed and reacted to the changing needs of modern aircraft and airfields. This introductory level course explains the current design formats and layouts specifically for AGL military airfield lighting systems and their unique colour and functions. Delegates are taught the correct maintenance procedures and principals of maintaining efficient AGL lighting systems this includes several practical sessions on how to set & site luminaires across several airfield locations. The course additionally provides delegates with a unique opportunity to work with and comprehend MCS (control Systems), AGL Contestant Current Regulators, Airfield Signage and AGL Primary & Secondary Circuits used across airfields; firstly, in a classroom and then in monitored practical sessions.

The Military Airfield Ground Lighting Course enforces to the delegates that Safety is of prime importance when working airside. The course explains both the application of the ‘Health and Safety at Work Act’ and the ‘Electricity at Work Act’ as applied to Aviation Ground Lighting as well as other safety related issues in relation to working ‘airside’. The course is based on information provided in MOD publication, JSP554, JSP 375 chapter 3. However additional material is also taken from ICAO Annex 14 and any relevant supplements.



Please refer to our Training Schedule supplement for residential courses or contact one of our Training Managers for any other available dates you may require. This course can be offered to Military Contractors and Companies on an individual basis. We always endeavor to meet your specific requires.

5 days – Residential at Airfield Training Company.



To provide a comprehensive overview of current Military Airfield Ground Lighting Systems & Layouts.

To teach the needs & requirements of AGL Luminaire Maintenance and its necessities for complianceto relevant international standards at modern military airfields.

To teach delegates the most current and compliant AGL design layouts, sighting and luminairepositioning across modern airfields.

For delegates to practice the best and most efficient maintenance practices and standards in how AGLSystems are installed and correctly maintained.


Who Should Attend?

Airport personnel involved in the design, installation and maintenance of Airfield Ground Lighting.

Military & Main Contractors involved in AGL installation projects.

New Electricians and Engineering Apprentices joining an airside operations team.

Engineering Graduates working on AGL related systems and maintenance.

What is Covered?

Introduction to Military Airfield Ground Lighting.

LED – Airfield Ground Lighting Systems – Advantages

Military Approach Lighting Systems & Layouts.

Military PAPI’s & Runway Services.

Military Taxiway Lighting & Layouts.

Military Airfield Mandatory Signage.

Constant Current Regulators (CCR’s).

AGL Cable Installation, Jointing & Testing.

Military AGL Control Systems (MCS).

Military Primary & Secondary Power Supplies.

AGL Maintenance Procedures & Programming

Essential Airside Safety Protocol.

Safe Working Practices – Electrical & Airside.

Certification

On the successful pass of a final exam on day 5, successful delegates will receive an Airfield Training Company ‘Military Airfield Ground Lighting Course Certification’.

Refresher Courses

We recommend any persons who have not completed the above course or similar in the last 5 years ago to attend the 3-day refresher course detailed in module 9.


module 9

Refresher - Military Airfield Ground Lighting Providing personnel with latest updates and changes in Military statutory regulations

essential for working with Military AGL Systems and Airside Operations.

Course Outline

This course is specifically designed for any AGL and airside personnel that have attended the ATC module 8

course or similar within the last 3 years.

The training course updates delegates in the current design changes, formats and layouts of AGL military

airfield lighting systems and regulatory changes in the last 3 years. Delegates are taught any new maintenance

procedures and principals of maintaining efficient AGL lighting systems, including the introduction of LED

luminaires. The course includes several practical refresher sessions on how to set & site luminaires across

several airfield locations. The course additionally provides delegates with any new knowledge or delivers

practical working sessions updates that are needed when working with Military AGL Control Systems (MCS),

AGL Contestant Current Regulators, Airfield Signage and AGL Primary & Secondary Circuits used across

airfields.

The Military Airfield Ground Lighting Refresher Course updates delegates on changes in the ‘Health and Safety

at Work Act’ and the ‘Electricity at Work Act’ as applied to Aviation Ground Lighting as well as other safety

related issues in relation to working ‘airside’. The course is based on information provided in MOD publication,

JSP554, JSP 375 chapter 3. However additional material is also taken from ICAO, Annex 14 and any relevant

supplements.



Please refer to our Training Schedule supplement for residential courses options or contact one of our Training

Managers for any other available dates you may require. This course can be offered to Military Contractors

and Companies on an individual basis. We always endeavor to meet your specific requires.

• 3 days – Residential at Airfield Training Company-Harrogate.

• 3 days – Onsite Training at your premises is available (worldwide).



• To update delegates to the changes in the installation, layout, maintenance and regularity changes

in AGL luminaires, AGL systems, AGL Control Systems, AGL Constant Current Regulators, Airfield

Signage, AGL Primary & Secondary Circuits at Military Airfields.

• To update delegates in the introduction and maintenance of LED luminaires.

• To update delegates to the changes in the ‘Health and Safety at Work Act’ and the ‘Electricity at

Work Act’ as applied to Aviation Ground Lighting as well as other safety related issues in relation to

working ‘airside’.

Who Should Attend?

AGL and airside Personnel involved in the installation and/or maintenance of Airfield Ground Lighting at military airfields who have not attended Airfield Training Module 8 or similar in the last 3 years including:

• Airport personnel involved in the design, installation and maintenance of Airfield Ground Lighting.

• Military & Main Contractors involved in AGL installation projects.

What is Covered?

• Changes and Updates in Military Approach Lighting Systems & Layouts.

• Changes and Updates in Military PAPI’s & Runway Services.

• Introduction of LED luminaires and how these interact with CCR’s and Circuits.

• Changes and Updates in Military Taxiway Lighting & Layouts.

• Changes and Updates in Military Airfield Mandatory Signage.

• Changes and Updates in Military Constant Current Regulators (CCR’s).

• Refresher Updates in AGL Cable Installation, Jointing & Testing.

• Changes and Updates in Military AGL Control Systems.

• Refresher Updates in Military Primary & Secondary Power Supplies.

• AGL Maintenance Procedures & Programming

• Changes and Updates in Essential Airside Safety Protocol.

• Changes and Updates in Safe Working Practices – Electrical & Airside.

Certification

On the successful pass of a final exam on day 3, successful delegates will receive an Airfield Training Company

‘Military Airfield Ground Lighting Course Certification’. The overall performance and contributions of the

delegate will monitor by the Airfield Training Company Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to

their certification score.


module 10

Military - Modular Control System (MCS) Course

Defense Estate Approved mandatory training course for any personnel carrying out Servicing & Repairs on Military Modular Control Systems.

Course Outline

This course is operated solely by ATC under the control of Defense Estates. Any personnel ‘Working On’ or undertaking ‘Servicing & Repairs’ on UK Military MCS equipment must attend and satisfactory pass the ATC MCS Course Exam. This 5-day training course comprises of both classroom lecture sessions and practical fault finding on MCS equipment. This will cover basic MCS design, MCS operation and maintenance and provide a general aspect of AGL to give a background to the MCS.

There are evening exercises and an end test that all delegates must take. Delegates are expected to achieve a minimum overall pass mark of 75% in order to achieve the certification required to work on military Modular Control Systems.


Please refer to our Training Schedule supplement for residential courses options or contact one of our Training Managers for any other available dates you may require. This course can be offered to Military Contractors and Companies on an individual basis. We always endeavor to meet your specific requires.




• To provide a basic introduction to the lighting control system used on military airfields.• To explain the operation of the control system and the principals involved in order to understand

and use the system drawings.• To allow delegates to fault find on a working system.

Who Should Attend?

Any personnel involved in the maintenance, repairs and fault finding on military Modular ControlSystems.

Designed for candidates who have been nominated for appointment as Skilled Persons (AGL) andmay be involved with the servicing and repair, including fault diagnosis, of the MCS.

Any New Electricians or Engineers employed to work on MCS equipment by Defence EstatesPrime Contractors.

Any personnel involved in the maintenance of military MCS who have not attended this coursewithin the last 5 years (see refresher – module 11).


What is Covered?

• Introduction to military Modular Control System (MCS)• Basic concept and fault finding on MCS – Practical & Classroom.• MCS Drawings and Change Over Procedures.• MCS Non-Runway Services. • MCS Runway Services.• MCS Brilliancy Services.• MCS RHAG & Net Barriers.• MCS Traffic Lights.• MCS Telemetry.• MCS Runway & Airfield Blackout.• MCS Alarms.

Certification

On the successful pass of a final exam on day 5, successful delegates will receive an ATC ‘MilitaryModular Control System Course Certification’ approved by Defence Estates. The overallperformance and contributions of the delegate will monitor by the ATC Training Manager andTraining Team and contribute to their certification score.


module 11

Refresher Course - Military Modular Control System (MCS)

Defence Estate Approved mandatory training course for any personnel carrying out Servicing & Repairs on Military Modular Control Systems.

Course Outline

This MCS refresher course is operated solely by ATC under the control of Defence Estates for any personnel ‘Working On’ or undertaking ‘Servicing & Repairs’ on UK Military MCS equipment that have not attended our MCS course in the last 5 years. This 3-day training course comprises of both classroom lecture sessions and practical fault finding on MCS equipment. This will cover MCS design, MCS operation, MCS drawings and MCS maintenance.

There are evening exercises and an end test that all delegates must take. Delegates are expected to achieve a minimum overall pass mark of 75% in order to achieve the certification required to work on military Modular Control Systems.






To provide a basic introduction to the lighting control system used on military airfields.

To explain the operation of the control system and the principals involved in order to understand anduse the system drawings.

To allow delegates to fault find on a working system.


Who Should Attend?

Any personnel involved in the maintenance, repairs and fault finding on military ModularControl Systems who have already attended the full 5 day ATC MCS training course previously.

Personnel who have worked extensively on the maintenance of the military Modular ControlSystem and able to read MCS drawings.

Candidates who have been nominated for appointment as Skilled Persons (AGL) and may bealready experienced in the servicing and repair, including fault diagnosis, of the MCS.

Any personnel who have attended the full 5-day course but not a refresher course in the last 5years.

What is Covered?

To review and recap ‘module 10’ MCS activities to ensure general MCS competency levels.

Fault finding on a working MCS – Practical & Classroom.

Operation of the control system and the principals involved in order to understand and use the MCSsystem drawings.

Certification

On the successful pass of a final exam on day 3, successful delegates will receive an ATC ‘Military Modular Control System Course Certification’ approved by Defence Estates. The overall performance and contributions

of the delegate will monitor by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to their certification score.


module 12

Military Modular Control System (MCS) VCR Desk Familiarisation Defence Estate Approved Course to provide training on VCR controls, Switching and Brilliancy of AGL including the Loss of Control Functions and the impact on Safety Case for operatives.

Course Outline

The VCR Desk Familiarisation Course is operated under the control of Defence Estates. Candidates will be trained on the implications of the loss of control functions and the consequential impact on the Safety Case.



• 1 days – Residential at ATC UK.• 1 days – Onsite Training at your premises is available (worldwide).


To provide a basic introduction to the lighting control system desk used on military airfields.

To explain to operations and maintenance staff how to control and navigate the switching and brilliancyof the AGL.

To teach the correct Safety Case on loss of Control Functions on the VCR.

Who Should Attend?

• Personnel involved in the operation and maintenance of the military Modular Control System VCR desk.

What Is Covered?

• Desk Layout, Functions, Usage.• Brilliancy Switches.• Services Switches and their functionality.• Desk Alarms


Certification

The delegate will receive an ATC ‘Modular Control System (MCS) VCR Desk Familiarisation Certification’ endorsed by the CAA by having successfully passed practical and classroom tests during the 1 day of the programme. The overall performance and contributions of the delegate will monitor by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to their certification score.


module 13

Authorised Person (AP) Military Airfield Training Course This course is specifically designed for personnel that are required to deliver Authorised Person (AP) duties on military airfields. The course concentrates on the AP’s duties and responsibilities needed to achieve compliance with Safety Rules and Procedures and necessities of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.

Course Outline

ATC has over 35 years’ experience in installing AGL systems and working in live military operational airside electrical works and installation projects. Every ATC project delivered required an Authorised Person (AP) to oversee duties to achieve compliance to the Electricity at Work Act 1989 and meet the requirements identified in BS EN 61821:2011. Since 1995 we have been delivering and continually developing Authorised Person (AP) courses and delivering these across the world to AGL engineers, technicians and military and electrical contractors involved in airside electrical engineering. This course teaches delegates the knowledge required to carry out Authorised Person (AP) duties and responsibilities in order to control the operational or maintenance of installed AGL systems on military airfields.

This course has night time sessions set by the Training Managers for the delegates to complete.


Please contact one of our Training Managers for available dates for ATC residential packages and training delivered at your premises. This course can be offered to Military Contractors and Companies on an individual basis. We always endeavor to meet your specific requires.




The course is designed to enable delegates to become Authorised Persons (AP’s) at Military Airfields. Our AGL Training Managers will teach AGL engineers, technicians and military contractors working on military airports the practical, procedural, legal and responsibility aspects of ‘safe working’ on AGL systems and airside electrical works required from an Authorised Person (AP).

Who should attend?

Airport Personnel with Electrical Safety responsibilities for Aeronautical Ground Lighting installationson military airfields


Military Main Contractors with Electrical Safety responsibilities for Aeronautical Ground Lightinginstallations on military airfields.

Electrical and AGL Contractors with Electrical Safety responsibilities for Aeronautical Ground Lightinginstallations on military airfields.

This course is also applicable to personnel progressing their career development to become anAuthorised Person on Military airfields.

What is Covered?

Safety Rules, Procedures & Legal responsibilities of Authorised Persons (AP) on military airfields

Authorised Person Duties and Responsibilities on military airfields.







Certification

The delegate will receive on day 5, an ATC ‘Military Authorised Person (AP) Aeronautical Ground Lighting

Course Certification’ having successfully passed practical and classroom tests during the 5 days of the programme. The overall performance and contributions of the delegate will monitor by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to their certification score.


module 14

Refresher Course - Authorised Person (AP) This course is specifically designed for current Military Authorised Persons that have not attended an AP refresher Military Airfield Training course in the last 2 years. The course concentrates on the changes in AP’s duties and responsibilities over the last 2 years needed to achieve compliance with Safety Rules and Procedures and necessities of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989.

Course Outline

Delegates will be taught the changes and updates to the Electricity at Work Act 1989 and how to meet the new requirements identified in BS EN 61821:2011. Running alongside these critical updates delegates will receive refresher training on the key components and responsibilities of an Authorised Person on Military Airfields. Since 1995 ATC have been delivering and continually developing Authorised Person (AP) courses and delivering these across the world to AGL engineers, technicians and military and electrical contractors involved in airside electrical engineering. This course teaches refreshes current Authorised Persons with the knowledge they are required to know to carry out Authorised Person (AP) duties and responsibilities in order to control the operational activities or maintenance of installed AGL systems airfields.

This Military AGL Design Refresher course has night time sessions set by the Training Managers for the delegates to complete.


Please contact one of our Training Managers for available dates for ATC residential packages and training delivered at your premises. This course can be offered to MOD airfields and companies on an individual basis. We always endeavor to meet your specific requires.




The course is designed to update Authorised Persons (AP’s) at Military Airfields in changes in standards and responsibilities of an Authorised Person. Our AGL Training Managers will teach AGL engineers, technicians and military contractors working on military airports the new practical, procedural, legal and responsibility aspects of ‘safe working’ on AGL systems and airside electrical works required by an Authorised Person (AP).

Who should attend?

Authorised Persons (AP) who have not attended an (AP) refresher course in the last 3 years.


What is Covered?

Safety Rules, Procedures & Legal responsibilities of Authorised Persons (AP) on military airfields

Authorised Person Duties and Responsibilities on modern military airfields.







System components

Safety isolation procedure.

Testing procedures.

Practical exercises Authorised Persons on military airfields.

Certification

The delegate will receive on day 3, an ATC ‘Authorised Person (AP) Aeronautical Ground Lighting Course Certification’ having successfully passed practical and classroom tests during the 3 days of the programme. The overall performance and contributions of the delegate will monitor by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to their certification score.


module 15

Competent Person (CP) - Military Airfield This specialised military airfield CP course has been designed by ATC around the essential Airport Safety Regulations & Procedures and the Electricity at Work Regulations Safe Working Procedures.

Course Outline

The course is designed specifically to train delegates to achieve Competent Person authority at Military Airfields and those who need this certificate to carry out their airfield duties and operations. Delegates are introduced and trained in the principle components of LV distribution systems and equipment at Military Airfields. The CP course is centred on the essential safe working procedures of the Electricity at Work Regulations and airport Safety Regulations and Procedures. The course meets the criteria contained in Appendix 7 of HTM 06-02.


Please contact one of our Training Managers for available dates for ATC military CP residential packages or training dates that can delivered at your premises. This course can be offered to MOD personnel and companies on an individual basis if required.




To train delegates on the practical and procedural aspects of safe working on electrical and AGL equipment. The course teaches the application of the statutory and mandatory regulations required for a CP on Military Airfields to safety and efficiently carry out their duties.

The course is designed to update Authorised Persons (AP’s) at Military Airfields in changes in standards and responsibilities of an Authorised Person. Our AGL Training Managers will teach AGL engineers, technicians and military contractors working on military airports the new practical, procedural, legal and responsibility aspects of ‘safe working’ on AGL systems and airside electrical works required from by an Authorised Person (AP).


What is Covered?

Technical overview of LV electrical systems on Military Airports.

Statutory Safety Regulations & Awareness of protection concepts on Military Airports.

Electrical Safety & Airport Mandatory Safety Regulations at Military Airports.

LV Switchgear and Distribution equipment at Military Airports.

Safe Circuit Identification Procedures.

Application of Electrical Safety Regulations & Electricity Safe Working Practices at Military Airports.

Permits to Work, Sanctions to Test, Operating records and Documentation & Sanctions for Work onLive Equipment at Military Airports.

Practical application of the Rules & Procedures working on LV equipment at Military Airports.

Practical exercises in the Safe Isolation Procedures at Military Airfields.

Requirements for live testing and completion of self-check forms.

Familiarisation of main CP procedural forms to completed, monitored and checked.

Testing of AGL circuits prior to re-energisation.

Who Should Attend?

Suitably experienced and qualified M&E personnel including who have been nominated for appointment as Competent Person Electrical Low Voltage at Military Airfields. This course is suitable for both airport personnel and contractors employed to work at Military Airfields.

Certification

The delegate will receive on day 2, an ATC ‘Competent Person (CP) Military Airfield Certification’ having successfully passed practical and classroom tests during the 2 days of the programme. The overall performance and contributions of the delegate will monitor by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to their certification score.


module 16

Constant Current Regulator Training Course - ATG / Simon Parmeko This is a specialised 2 day CCR course designed for the ATC manufactured Simon Parmeko Regulator. The course includes CCR maintenance, electrical safety, fault finding & repair.

Course Outline

The course teaches delegates about the safe maintenance procedures for CCR’s, effective maintenance

planning, electronic control circuit boards and the function they play in the CCR operations, CCR fault

identification and correction and the Safe Working protocols for working on CCR units specific to the Simon

Parmeko CCR.


Please contact one of our Training Managers for available dates for this CCR Training Course.



ATC can provide uniquely designed CCR training courses that can combine several different types and

manufacturers of CCR’s to meet the specific requirements of your airport.


To teach the correct operational procedures, maintenance and fault finding of the ATC Simon Constant Current

Regulator.

What is Covered?

This course teaches all the main aspects that an AGL Electrician, Engineer or Technician that is required to maintain the efficient and safe use of the ATC Simon Parmeko CCR’s.

• CCR Theory• Panel Controls & Setting• CCR Power Circuit


• CCR electronics• Set Up of the Simon Parmeko CCR• Maintenance of the Simon Parmeko CCR• Fault Finding & Repairs of the Simon Parmeko CCR

Who Should Attend?

• Airfield Engineers, Electricians & Technicians involved in the maintenance of ATC Simon Parmeko CCR’s

Certification

The delegate will receive on day 2, an ATC ‘Simon Parmeko CCR Competency Certificate’ having successfully passed practical and classroom tests during the 2 days of the programme. The overall performance and contributions of the delegate will monitor by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to their certification score.


module 17

Micro 100 - Constant Current Regulator Training Course This is a specialised 2-day microprocessor controlled CCR course designed for the ATG manufactured micro 100 Regulator. The course includes CCR maintenance, electrical safety, fault finding & repair.

Course Outline

The micro 100 CCR course teaches delegates about the standard functions and displays of the CCR including optional functions, safe maintenance procedures for micro 100, effective maintenance planning, electronic control circuit boards and the function they play in the CCR operations, CCR fault identification and correction and the Safe Working protocols. The micro 100 CCR allows the extensive monitoring and diagnostic information to be presented to AGL engineers and technicians including: Output Current Value, Brightness Step, % of Maximum Output, Alarm Text Description, Number of Failed Lamps, Hours Run Counter and Insulation Reading & Power Analysis. Delegates will be trained in both obtaining and correctly interrupting this data.



2 days – Residential at ATC UK


ATC can provide uniquely designed CCR training courses that can combine several different types and manufacturers of CCR’s to meet the specific requirements of your airport. If you require a CCR bespoke course, please contact us.


To teach the correct operational procedures, maintenance and fault finding of the micro 100 Constant Current Regular. The training will concentrate on practical maintenance sessions, setting up the CCR and understanding all the features and options of the micro 100 and how to use them safely and effectively. Delegates will be trained in the safe working protocols when working with the micro 100.

What is Covered?

This course teaches all the main aspects that an AGL Electrician, Engineer or Technician that is required to maintain the efficient and safe use of the ATC micro 100 CCR.


CCR Theory Design & Construction – microcontroller & display compartment, analogue electronics,power & connection.

Set Up of the micro 100 CCR.

Panel Controls & Setting & Menu Options.

Calibration of the micro 100 CCR.

Standard Functions & Displays.

Optional Functions & Displays.

CCR Power Circuit

CCR electronics

Maintenance of the micro 100 CCR.

Fault Finding & Repairs of the micro 100 CCR.

Who Should Attend?

• Airfield Engineers, Electricians & Technicians involved in the maintenance of micro 100 CCR’s

Certification

The delegate will receive on day 2, an ATC ‘micro 100 CCR Competency Certificate’ having successfully passed practical and classroom tests during the 2 days of the programme. The overall performance and contributions of the delegate will monitor by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to their certification score.


module 18

Micro 200 - Constant Current Regulator Training Course This is a specialised 2 day sinusoidal CCR course designed for the micro 200 Regulator. The course includes CCR maintenance, electrical safety, fault finding & repair.

Course Outline

The micro 200 CCR course teaches delegates about the standard functions and displays of the CCR including optional functions, safe maintenance procedures for micro 200, effective maintenance planning, electronic control circuit boards and the function they play in the CCR operations, CCR fault identification and correction and the Safe Working protocols. The micro 200 CCR allows the extensive monitoring and diagnostic information to be presented to AGL engineers and technicians including: Output Current Value, Brightness Step, % of Maximum Output, Alarm Text Description, Number of Failed Lamps, Hours Run Counter and Insulation Reading & Power Analysis. Delegates will be trained in both obtaining and correctly interrupting this data.





ATC can provide uniquely designed CCR training courses that can combine several different types and manufacturers of CCR’s to meet the specific requirements of your airport. If you require a CCR bespoke course please contact us.


To teach the correct operational procedures, maintenance and fault finding of the ATC micro 200 Constant Current Regular. The training will concentrate on practical maintenance sessions, setting up the CCR and understanding all the features and options of the micro 200 and how to use them safely and effectively. Delegates will be trained in the safe working protocols when working with the micro 200.

What is Covered?

This course teaches all the main aspects that an AGL Electrician, Engineer or Technician that is required to maintain the efficient and safe use of the ATC micro 200 CCR.

CCR Theory Design & Construction – microcontroller & display compartment, analogue electronics,power & connection.

Set Up of the micro 200 CCR.


Panel Controls & Setting & Menu Options.

Calibration of the micro 200 CCR.

Standard Functions & Displays.

Optional Functions & Displays.

CCR Power circuit.

CCR electronics

Maintenance of the micro 200 CCR.

Fault Finding & Repairs of the micro 200 CCR.

Who Should Attend?

• Airfield Engineers, Electricians & Technicians involved in the maintenance of ATC miro 200 CCR’s

Certification

The delegate will receive on day 2, an ATC ‘micro 200 CCR Competency Certificate’ having successfully passed practical and classroom tests during the 2 days of the programme. The overall performance and contributions of the delegate will be monitored by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to their certification score.


module 19

Combined AGL Maintenance & CCR Training Course This 3 day course has been designed specifically for new and experienced AGLEngineers & Technicians that work on both airfield CCR’s and Luminaires. The course delivers both practical and classroom theory and can used as either an introduction level or refresher course.

Course Outline

This course covers the main principals of AGL Luminaires and Constant Current Regulator servicing and maintenance. Delegates are taught the main procedures and principals of maintaining efficient AGL systems from the CCR to the Luminaire. The course includes theory and practical sessions on both types of equipment alongside the teaching the critical elements of the ‘Health & Safety at work Act’ and ‘Electricity at Work Act’ when working airside on modern airfields.

The Course has several night time sessions set for the delates to complete to help monitor individual’s progress throughout the course. Additional 1-2-1 training help and support will be offered to any delegate requiring it.


Please contact one of our Training Managers for available dates for this AGL & CCR Training Course.



ATC can provide uniquely designed AGL & CCR training courses that can be focused around your specific requirements or equipment. If you require a bespoke course please contact us to discuss your individual requirements.


To teach the correct operational procedures, maintenance, safety and fault finding when working and maintaining AGL Luminaires & CCR’s. The training will concentrate on both theory and practical maintenance sessions including setting up a CCR and understanding the main features and options of modern units. The course will include AGL design layouts and how to sight a luminaire on a modern airfield complaint to relevant international standards.


Who Should Attend?

Airport personnel involved in the design, installation and maintenance of Airfield Ground LightingSystems.

Civil & Main Contractors involved in AGL installation projects.

New Electricians and Engineering Apprentices joining an airside operations team.

Engineering Graduates working on AGL related systems and maintenance.

What is Covered?

AGL Lighting Systems & Design Layouts.

AGL Maintenance Procedures & Programming.

Constant Current Regulator Theory.

Constant Current Regulator Power Circuit.

Constant Current Regulator Standard Functions & Displays.

Constant Current Regulator Maintenance.

Essential Airside Safety Protocols.

Safe Working Practices – Electrical & Airside.

Certification

The delegate will receive on day 3, an ATC ‘Combined AGL Maintenance & CCR Training Course Certificate’ having successfully passed practical and classroom tests during the 4 days of the programme. The overall performance and contributions of the delegate will be monitored by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to their certification score.


module 20

AGL Cable Jointing Course Producing Good Quality Primary & Secondary Cable Joints will improve the AGL Circuit Series Performance, Reduce Earth Leakage and Water Ingress Problems. Knowing how to make the perfect AGL cable joint safety and efficiently is a key competent in the performance and reliability of your AGL Series Circuit.

Course Outline

This is a practical ½ day course to teach delegates the correct and safe procedures to make a correct heat shrink joint to help ensure the efficiency and reliability of the AGL series circuits.


Please contact one of our Training Managers for available dates for this AGL Cable Jointing Course.

½ day – Residential at ATC UK.

½ day – Onsite Training at your premises is available.


To practically teach airport maintenance personnel how to correctly make heat shrink joints and connections on:

Primary 2 Kv Airfield Lighting Circuits (Shielded & Unshielded) – Type 54 and Type 52 Connector Kits.

Primary 5 Kv Airfield Lighting Circuits (shielded & unshielded) - Type 54 and Type 52 Connector Kits.

Secondary Cable – 600 volt (or less) – Type 91P & 91R Connector Kits.

Who Should Attend?

• Airport personnel involved in the installation and maintenance of Airfield Ground Lighting Systems.• Civil & Main Contractors involved in AGL installation projects.• New Electricians and Engineering Apprentices joining an airside operations team.

What is Covered?

AGL Jointing Theory

Practical Demonstration

Delegates have the opportunity to make a heat shrink joints on:

Primary 2 Kv Airfield Lighting Circuits (Shielded & Unshielded) – Type 54 and Type 52 Connector Kits.

Primary 5 Kv Airfield Lighting Circuits (shielded & unshielded) - Type 54 and Type 52 Connector Kits.

Secondary Cable – 600 volt (or less) – Type 91P & 91R Connector Kits.


Certification

The delegate will receive on an ATC ‘AGL Jointing Course Certificate’ having successfully passed practical and classroom tests. The overall performance and contributions of the delegate will monitored by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to their certification score.


module 21

Commercial Electrical Inspection & Testing Course ATC teaches and delivers the IET the Inspection & Testing qualification required for Electrical Installers wanting to work on or transfer into Commercial Electrical Installations in the UK. This course combines 3 days training classroom and practical with a final examination.

Course Outline

ATC teach the industry qualification required for electricians and technicians wanting to work in Commercial Electrical Installations Testing & Inspections sector, specifically airport buildings. The EAL endorsed ‘2394 Commercial Electrical Inspection & Testing’ Qualification derived from 17th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (incorporating amendment Number 3:2015) taught at ATC is unique by combining both theoretical classroom lessons with onsite practical sessions / workshops for the delegates. All delegates attending this course will work directly on our purpose built training rigs of simulated electrical installations under the supervision and guidance of our Training Managers. Our objective is to ensure all delegates, on the successful completion of the exam, have the ability and confidence to work in this commercial sector.


Please contact one of our Training Managers for available dates for this Commercial Electrical Inspection & Testing Course.

3 day – Residential at ATC UK.

3 day – Onsite Training at your premises is available.

Prospective candidates should have completed the IET Wiring Regulations (City & Guilds 2382) qualification.


EAL Endorsed Qualification – Inspection, Testing and Condition Reporting of Commercial Electrical Installations. The course is specifically designed for work on airport buildings.

Who should attend?

Electricians who are carrying out inspection and testing within airport buildings

What is Covered?

Introduction to Commercial Periodic Inspection & Testing – General Requirements.

Initial Verification.

Training in the use Electrical Testing Equipment & Instruments.

Teaching the ‘Order of Tests’ Required – Periodic Inspection & Testing.

Continuity of Protective Conductors.


Insulation Resistance Tests.

Polarity and Earth electrode tests.

Earth fault loop impedance tests.

RCD tests.

Rarely used tests & IP ratings.

Recording of results.

Using Guidance Note 3 – Inspection & Testing

Forms – Initial Verification, Minor Works, Periodic Inspection Testing, Certification & Reporting.

Certification

On the successful pass of a final exam on day 3, successful delegates will receive an ATC ‘Commercial Electrical Inspection & Testing Qualification 2394’ endorsed by EAL. This qualification is taught from 17th Edition IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671:2008 - IET Inspection & Testing – Guidance Note 3 incorporating Amendment Number 1:2011. The overall performance and contributions of the delegate will monitored by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to their certification score.


module 22

AGL Inspection & Testing Course This course is designed for AGL Engineers & Technicians carrying out the Inspection & Testing of AGL Series Circuits and AGL Luminaires within the airfield.

Course Outline

To teach delegates the correct procedural and safe working practices when testing AGL series circuits for installation resistance, voltage drop and earth leakage. The course also instructs delegates on the correct photometric testing procedures of luminaires across the airfield ensuring they meet the required statuary output regulations.


Please contact one of our Training Managers for available dates for this AGL Inspection & Testing Course.




To teach airfield maintenance personnel how to correctly carry out AGL Series Circuit Testing & Inspections including the photometric testing of AGL luminaires. The course includes training delegates both the theoretical and practical scenarios in safe use of testing equipment, the correct order of tests, continuity of protective conductors, insulation resistance tests, polarity and earth electrode tests, impedance testing and the correct recording of results.

Who Should Attend?

Personnel with Electrical Safety responsibilities for AGL & Series Circuit Inspection & Testing onmilitary & civil airfields

Main Contractors with responsibilities for AGL & Series Circuit Inspection & Testing on military & civilairfields.

Electrical and AGL Contractors with AGL & Series Circuit responsibilities for Inspection & Testing ofAeronautical Ground Lighting installations on military & civil airfields.

What is Covered?

Introduction to Inspection & Testing.

Training in the use Testing Equipment.

Order of Tests.

Continuity of protective conductors.

Insulation resistance tests.

Polarity and Earth electrode tests.


Earth fault loop impedance tests.

Recording of results.

The delegate will receive on day 3, an ATC ‘AGL Inspection & Testing Training Course Certificate’ having successfully passed practical and classroom tests during the 3 days of the programme. The overall performance and contributions of the delegate will monitor by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to their certification score.


module 23

Requirements of Electrical Installations – 17th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671:2008 Amendment 3 Course

This course is for Airfield Engineers & Technicians with responsibility for the Design, Installation or Maintenance of Electrical Systems related to 17th Edition Wiring Regulations training.

Course Outline

This 4-day training course has been designed for airfield electrical engineers and technicians with the responsibility for the design, installation or maintenance of airfield electrical systems related to the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations training. This is a benchmark qualification relating to the IEE Wiring Regulations.

Delegates are continually assessed by ATC training managers in both in written and practical exercises and will work on a range of relevant airfield equipment to support their working knowledge.


An online examination is undertaken on the final day.

Delegates are encouraged to bring any materials used by their own employer i.e. copies of risk assessments or management systems to evaluate how their materials fit in to the context of the training.


Please contact one of our Training Managers for available dates for this Requirements of Electrical Installations Course.




The course is designed for airfield engineers and technicians to attain a benchmark qualification relating to the IEE 17th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671:2008 Amendment 3.


Who Should Attend?

Airfield Electricians & Technicians with responsibility for the design, installation or maintenance ofairfield electrical systems related to 17th Edition Wiring Regulations.

What Is Covered?

Scope, object and fundamental principles of electrical installations.

The definitions used for airfield electrical installations.

The assessment of general characteristics of the installation that has to be carried out.

Protection against electric shock, thermal effects, overcurrent & voltage disturbances.

Inspection & Testing, Initial Verification, Periodic Inspection & Testing, Certification & Reporting.

Protection against short-circuit currents.

Protection, Isolation, Switching, Control & Monitoring against overloads.

Selection and erection of equipment, Common Rules, Wiring SystemsSizing of earthing and protective conductors, The rules for inspection and testing.

Certification

On the successful pass of the exam the delegate will receive a Level 3 Certificate in the Requirements for Electrical Installations 17th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671:2008). The overall performance and contributions of the delegate will monitor by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team.


module 24

Mechanical to Electrical Conversion Course This course is designed to equip delegates predominantly from a mechanical engineering background with an understanding of LV electrical installations at modern airfields.

Course Outline

This is an electrical course designed for airfield personnel who have limited low voltage knowledge. This course teaches the delegates an increased awareness of electrical principals, practices and basic electrical legislative knowledge to carry out basic tasks safely within the electrical industry.


Please contact one of our Training Managers for available dates for this Mechanical to Electrical Conversion Course.


5 days – Onsite Training at your premises is available.


To teach airport personnel who have a mechanical background a basic knowledge of electrical theory and concepts. Delegates will be achieve a greater understanding and compliance with electrical legislation and safe working practices. The course provides an understanding of electrical machine operation and isolation requirements of electrical plant for mechanical work on modern airfields.

Who should attend?

This course is for M&E staff of a predominantly mechanical background who have or who are about tobe given responsibility for work on Low Voltage (LV) electrical installations on airfields and airfieldrelated equipment.

It is recommended that all delegates of a mechanic discipline attend this course prior to any otherelectrical course.

What is Covered?

Requirements of Electricity at Work Regulations.

Requirements of BS7671:2008 (amendment 3 - 2015).

Basic electrical theory (AC & DC).

Dangers of electricity and means of safe isolation.

Earthing systems and types of electrical supply.

Practical exercises in basic electrical fault finding.

Transformers & LV distribution.

Practical exercises in the testing of circuits.

LV equipment including switchgear and protective devices.


Single & 3 Phase Motors and associated starters & control circuits.

Generators & standby supplies.

Battery systems.

Circuit configurations & overcurrent protection.

Introduction to inspection & testing.

Certification

The delegate will receive on day 5, an ATC ‘Mechanical to Electrical Conversion Course Certificate’ endorsed by EAL having successfully passed practical and classroom tests during the 5 days of the programme. The overall performance and contributions of the delegate will monitor by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team and contribute to their certification score.


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Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) Training Course This Portable Appliance Testing training and assessment course covers the training and assessment for the EAL Portable Appliance Testing Certificate. It is designed for current PAT operatives or new entrants wishing to gain a formal qualification in Portable Appliance Testing (PAT Testing).

Course Outline

1 day Portable Appliance Testing training and assessment course is a formal qualification issued by EAL and administered / delivered by ATC. The qualification follows the industry recognised IET (IEE) Code of Practice published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology. It provides a facility for individuals to develop and/or enhance their knowledge and skills so they can inspect electrical equipment which is ‘in-service’.


Please contact one of our Training Managers for available dates for this Portable Appliance Testing Course.

1 day – at ATC UK.



To teach personnel the theoretical & practical skills needed to become an athorised and certified Portable Appliance Tester – PAT Qualified.

Who should attend?

• Current PAT operatives or new entrants wishing to gain a formal EAL qualification in PortableAppliance Testing (PAT Testing).

• Electricians who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills.

What is Covered?

Allows holders to PAT test single phase equipment

Online multiple choice assessment exam

Practical PAT tester assessment

Equipment construction

Electrical Equipment Inspection

Combined inspection and testing

Recording and use of instruments

Practical testing of appliances


Visual inspection

Class one tests, Class two tests

Insulation tests

Touch current measurement

Functional test

Equipment register

Completion of formal visual and combined inspection and testing forms

Certification

On the successful pass of the PAT exam the delegate will receive an EAL Certificate in Portable Appliance Testing. The overall performance and contributions of the delegate will monitor by the ATC Training Manager and Training Team.


Booking Your AGL Training Course We want to ensure any delegate attending an ATC AGL Training course receives the maximum benefits for both themselves are their employers. Before booking any of our modular, residential, off site or bespoke AGL Training Courses we highly recommend contacting one of our AGL Training Mangers so that the correct competency level of AGL Training Course is ascertained for any delegate attending. On receipt of a Purchase Order we will confirm your training dates and the full course details and forward you our AGL Delegate Training Booking forms to complete.

AGL Training Course Quotations

Please contact our AGL Training team to receive a copy of our price list or to discuss any bespoke AGL Training Courses are designed and priced on an individual basis

ATC Residential Courses – What’s Included?

For ATC AGL residential training courses provided at our Head Quarters training facility we provide the following for each individual:

Double ensuite room in a quality local hotel (none smoking).

Breakfast and Evening Meal is included at the hotel. A buffet lunch is provided at ATC HQ by localcaterers during the training course.

Travel to and from your hotel to ATC HQ for the duration of your course.

General Terms & Conditions

Prices Modular Training Courses prices are quoted per person in GBP and are exclusive of VAT and any other applicable duties, taxes and insurance.

Off site, bespoke or overseas training prices are quoted in GBP (Great British Pounds) on an individual basis and are inclusive of all training fees applicable to the deliver the course, excluding delegate fees.

Training Course Documentation All delegates are provided with full colour training notes included in the price.

Delegate Numbers The maximum number of any delegates per training course is 9 to every 1 ATC training manager. If you require more than 9 delegates on your course, please advise the training manager before booking and additional services can be provided.

ATC standard terms & conditions of sale apply to booking all training courses. Please see our website or request to view the complete terms & conditions of sale.

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