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ICAO English Language Proficiency Interlocutor/Rater Initial Training

ITP/R/FSM/LPR INI/012E

Objective

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.

Learning objectives

  • Prepare to test;
  • Conduct test;
  • Rate a recorded speech;
  • Complete rating reports.

Structure

  1. Module 0: Module 0: Introduction
  2. Module 1: Module 1: Preparing to Test
  3. Module 2: Module 2: Conducting Test
  4. Module 3: Module 3: Rating Recorded Speech
  5. Module 4: Module 4: Completing Rating Reports

Target audience

  • 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.

Prerequisites

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).