Available courses

Refresher training for On‑the‑Job Instructors is designed to review, reinforce, and, where necessary, enhance their instructional and operational competencies, thereby ensuring they remain proficient in conducting on‑the‑job training and assessments.
This course is designed to provide participants with specific theoretical skills necessary for the provision of Aeronautical Information Management in accordance with ICAO’s standards and procedures. On completion of this course and after a suitable period of On-the-Job Training, the participants are expected to reach the required level of expertise required for them to be eligibility for certification as an Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) Officer.

Course Name:

Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) 

Course Code:

CATS021

Method of Delivery:

In-Person, Instructor-led

Language:

English

Target Population:

The training is mostly beneficial to persons who have successfully completed High school, have English Language Proficiency Level 4, are computer literate and desirous of pursuing a career in Aeronautical Information Service.

Reference Material: 

Provided under each section of the program along with external links for further reading and information. 

This course is designed to provide trainees with a formal introduction to aviation, preparing them; after a period of On-the-Job Training, to function in the capacity as Air Traffic Control Assistants within the various ATS Units under Air Navigation services and to embark on any ATC rating course as necessary.

Course Name:

Ab Initio to ATC 

Course Code:

CATS051

Method of Delivery:

In-Person, Instructor-led

Language:

English

Target Population:

The training is mostly beneficial to persons who have successfully completed High school, have English Language Proficiency Level 4 or above, are computer literate and desirous of pursuing a career in Air Traffic Control (ATC)

Reference Material: 

Provided under each section of the program along with external links for further reading and information. 

The On the Job Instructor (OJTI)- Virtual Instructor Led Course is designed for individual who are placed in the position to coach, mentor and instill guidance and instruction to trainees throughout the duration of any on the job training phase. 

Course Name:

On the Job Training Instructors Course- Virtual Instructor-led Training

Course Code:

CATS OJTI (VILT)

Method of Delivery:

Virtual, Instructor-led

Language:

English

Target Population:

This course caters to any personnel working in various areas of specialization that are tasked with providing on the job training duties.

Reference Material: 

Provided under each section of the program along with external links for further reading and information. 

This comprehensive training course is designed for aspiring Air Traffic Controllers seeking to develop a robust understanding and practical proficiency in Aerodrome Control Service. 

Course Name:

Aerodrome Control Service

Course Code:

CATS052

Method of Delivery:

Classroom, In Person 

Language:

English

Target Population:

Participants who have completed the Ab-Initio program and assessed as level 4 according to the ICAO English Language Proficiency rating scale.

Reference Material: 

Provided under each section of the program along with external links for further reading and information. 

Assessment Criteria:

To successfully complete the course, participants must demonstrate competence in all theoretical and practical assessements by gaining at least 80% in each assessment.

This comprehensive training course is designed for aspiring and current Air Traffic Controllers seeking to develop a robust understanding and practical proficiency in both procedural and surveillance control methods within an Area Control Centre (ACC) environment. 

Course Name:

Area Control Service (Procedural/Surveillance)

Course Code:

CATS055-054ACS

Method of Delivery:

Classroom, In Person 

Language:

English

Target Population:

A licensed Air Traffic Controllers with an Approach Control Rating

Reference Material: 

Provided under each section of the program along with external links for further reading and information. 

Assessment Criteria:

To successfully complete the course, participants must demonstrate competence in all theoretical and practical assessements by gaining at least 80% in each assessment.

This course is designed to impart users of any Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) commonly known as drones with the fundamental knowledge governing such opeartions in Guyana's Airspace prior to obtaining the requisite permit.

Course Name:

Unmanned Arial Vehicle-Basic Training Course

Course Code:

CATS UAVB

Method of Delivery:

Virtual, Self Paced

Language:

English

Target Population:

This course targets individuals with a sound primary education who are desirous of operating an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in Guyana's Airspace.

Reference Material: 

Provided under each section of the program along with external links for further reading and information. 

The On the Job Instructor (OJTI) Course is designed for individual who are placed in the position to coach, mentor and instill guidance and instruction to trainees throughout the duration of any on the job training phase. 

Course Name:

On the Job Training Instructors Course

Course Code:

CATS OJTI

Method of Delivery:

Virtual, Self Paced

Language:

English

Target Population:

This course caters to any personnel working in various areas of specialization that are tasked with providing on the job training duties.

Reference Material: 

Provided under each section of the program along with external links for further reading and information. 

 

 

The Airside Vehicle Operators/ Personnel Certificate Course is designed for those personnel with airport duties that require them to operate beyond the customs and passport control point where aircraft movements and any other non- aircraft movement is strictly controlled.

Course Name:

Airside Vehicle Operators/Personnel Certificate Course

Course Code:

CATS AVOP

Method of Delivery:

Virtual, Self Paced

Language:

English

Target Population:

Airside personnel, drivers or supervisors involved directly with the operation of vehicles or equipment on the airside of an airport.

Reference Material: 

Provided under each section of the program along with external links for further reading and information. 

This course is designed for personnel with aviation duties which require them to operate on the airside or in the aerodrome environment using radio technology as the main mode of communication.

Course Name:

Radiotelephony Communication Course

Course Code:

CATS RTF

Method of Delivery:

Virtual, Self Paced

Language:

English

Target Population:

This course is designed for personnel that are required to utilize radios for communication in their work environment.

Reference Material: 

Provided under each section of the program along with external links for further reading and information. 

The General Ab-initio Training Course prepares those individuals now entering the aviation sector for permanent or temporary employment through the familiarization of the dynamic nature of the field to be better equipped to fulfill their job functions.

Course Name:

Gerneral Ab-Initio Training Course

Course Code:

CATS ABG

Method of Delivery:

Virtual, Self Paced

Language:

English

Target Population:

Employees of GCAA or within the aviation sector and, assessed as level 4 according to the ICAO English Language Proficiency rating scale.

Reference Material: 

Provided under each section of the program along with external links for further reading and information. 

Assessment Criteria:

To successfully complete the course, participants must demonstrate competence for the following assessments:

  • ABG Mastery Test 1.1: Pass score 80%

 

Refresher training is designed to review, reinforce and/or enhance the existing competencies of operational staff, thereby enabling them to continuously be proficient at a level that is consistent with the Area Control Center's requirements.

Course Name:

Area Control Service (Surveillance) Refresher Training

Course Code:

REFT0124

Method of Delivery:

Virtual, Self Paced

Language:

English

Target Population:

A licensed Air Traffic Controller with an Area Control Surveillance Rating

Reference Material: 

Provided under each section of the program along with external links for further reading and information. 

Assessment Criteria:

To successfully complete the course, participants must demonstrate competence in all assessements by gaining at least 70% in each assessment.

Refresher training is designed to review, reinforce and/or enhance the existing competencies of operational staff, thereby enabling them to continuously be proficient at a level that is consistent with the Timehri Tower facility requirements.

Course Name:

Approach Control Refresher Training

Course Code:

REFT0124

Method of Delivery:

Virtual, Self Paced

Language:

English

Target Population:

A licensed Air Traffic Controllers with an Approach Control Rating

Reference Material: 

Provided under each section of the program along with external links for further reading and information. 

Assessment Criteria:

To successfully complete the course, participants must demonstrate competence in all assessements by gaining at least 70% in each assessment.

This refresher training is designed to review, reinforce and/or enhance the existing competencies of operational staff, thereby enabling them to continuously be proficient at a level that is consistent with the facility requirements.