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The School trains Aeronautical
Telecommunication Maintenance
Engineers/Technologists in the installation
and maintenance of Communications, Nav-Aids
and Surveillance systems used in the aviation
industry. |
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Organisational Structure |
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ATE School is structured into 4 Departments,
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General Electronics and
Computer Studies Department (GEC)
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This department conducts standard Diplomas
and Certificate Courses in Aeronautical
Telecommunication Engineering and short
duration courses in Computer related
subjects. The department is also responsible
for the maintenance of computer systems in
the College. |
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Nav-Aids Equipment
Maintenance Department (NAV) |
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The department conducts maintenance courses
on VHF Omni-directional Radio Range (VOR)
equipment, Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
and Instrument Landing System (ILS)
equipment used at the airports. The
department now has the capability to run
courses on the new Alcatel Navigation
Equipment. |
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ATC Radar Equipment
Maintenance Department (RAD) |
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This department conducts maintenance courses
on various aspects of the ATC Radar
equipment such as Radar Head equipment,
Radar Display and Processor, Air Navigation
Systems Management and Data Handling. |
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The Communications
Equipment Maintenance Department (CEM) |
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This department conducts maintenance courses
on various communication systems such as HF,
VHF and UHF equipment. In line with the training needs
of the industry, the department has introduced Satellite
Communications and Antenna Systems Maintenance Courses.
The department is also responsible for the day-to-day
maintenance of the telephone and fax systems in the
College. |
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Evolution of Courses |
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RE-1 COURSE
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Course delivery in the Aeronautical
Telecommunication Engineering School (ATES)
formerly Radio Maintenance School, started in 1967 with
the 81weeks Aeronautical Radio Technician Diploma course
referred to then as RE1. |
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TTY COURSE |
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This was followed in 1968 by the
Tele-printer (TTY) course TTY-1, a short
course of three (3) months duration
introduced to address the need to locally
maintain tele-printers in the Civil Aviation
Department (CAD) of the Federal Ministry of
Transport at that time. |
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RM COURSE |
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The need to provide formal technical
training for craftsmen already in service in
CAD led to the introduction of the Basic
Certificate course then called Radio
Maintenance (RM) course, in 1970. |
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AET COURSE |
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The RE course metamorphosed into
Aeronautical Electronics and
Telecommunication (AET) course in 1973 when
the name of the School changed to
Aeronautical Electronics and
Telecommunication School to reflect
specialized areas of training programmes in
Aeronautical Telecommunication. |
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BAET COURSES |
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In the same vein, the Basic Certificate
Course (RM) became Basic-AET (BAET). The
Aeronautical Electronics and
Telecommunication course further evolved to
become Aeronautical Telecommunication
Engineering (ATE) in 1994 when its scope and
depth were expanded. |
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ISB AND SSB |
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Similarly, in 1973, communication equipment
courses that were introduced included the
ISB and SSB. As activities in the aviation industry in
the Country expanded in the 70s,
complex Navigation and Surveillance
facilities/systems were installed. This
change gave rise to the introduction of
additional training programmes/courses in
Navigation Aids Equipment Maintenance to
facilitate effective performance and
maintenance of these new systems. These
courses include: |
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Very high frequency Omni
directional range VOR |
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Distance Measuring Equipment
DME |
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Instrument Landing Systems
ILS |
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Non Directional Beacon
NDB |
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Digital
Techniques
DGT |
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Solid State
Application SSA |
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These courses followed the new trends in
technological development in the industry. |
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ATC RADAR EQUIPMENT COURSES
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Radar Systems Maintenance Courses were introduced in
1978 with the installation of the Radar Equipment. These
courses include:
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Techniques DGT |
| Radar Head
Maintenance RADH |
| Radar Processor
and Display RAD-P |
| Computer
Principles COMPT P |
| Radar Head Printed Circuit
Board Maintenance RAD PCB |
| Radar Display Printed Circuit
Maintenance RADD
PCB |
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With the turn of the century and the
computerization of systems, more courses
were introduced to reflect the new
technological trends in the industry. These
courses include: |
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Aeronautical
Telecommunication Orientation and Facilities |
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Computer Appreciation and
Application |
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Satellite Communication |
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Radar Head Refresher |
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Radar Processor and
Display/Processor |
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Air Navigation Systems
Management |
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MANAGEMENT COURSES |
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The Air Navigation
Systems Management (ANSM) Course was
developed and introduced in year 2001 to address systems
management needs arising from the operation and
maintenance of the systems/facilities by field officers. |
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CNS/ATM CONCEPT/INTRODUCTION OF MODULAR
COURSES |
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Presently, a new
set of courses have been developed and also introduced
to effectively lay the foundation for the implementation
of the new Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and
Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) concept of future Air
Navigation Systems. |
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The adoption of
this CNS/ATM concept resulted in the
introduction of modular short course
delivery, which will lead to the licensing
and certification of personnel charged with
the responsibility of operating and
maintaining Air Navigation Systems in
Nigerian Airports. |
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Courses conducted in ATE School |
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The school offers
ICAO standardized courses in: |
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| Computer systems
appreciation and application |
Computer maintenance and
repairs |
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Aeronautical Telecommunications Engineering
Diploma |
Communication systems maintenance |
| Navigation Aids systems
maintenance |
Surveillance systems maintenance |
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Number of Students Graduated |
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The total number
of students that have graduated from the
School since inception is 1,309. The level
of knowledge and skill attained on
successful completion of the standard and
specialized courses is in conformity with
ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices.
Majority of these graduates have
distinguished themselves in their careers.
Courses available, duration and fees are
advertised in the yearly training schedule.
Products of the School also secure lucrative
jobs in other electronics and
telecommunications establishments in Nigeria
and beyond. |
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Syllabi |
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The syllabi and
course curricula are based on materials contained in the
relevant ICAO training manuals, annexes and training
needs of the industry which are currently being updated
using the Systematized Course Planning method. New
Courses such as Computer Maintenance, Satellite
Communication, Antenna Systems and Communication Systems
Maintenance have been added, while the traditional
courses have been broken down into modules to suit the
new CNS/ATM concept. |
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Training Facilities/ Equipment |
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The School has progressively moved to a new
and enviable level, with modern training
facilities/ equipment. |
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The ATE School now
has a well equipped: |
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Computer based
Electronic Laboratory. |
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Computer based
Telecommunication Laboratory |
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Alcatel Nav-Aids Test
Instrument laboratory. |
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Radar Test
Instrument Laboratory. |
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Future Strategic Repositioning
Plans. |
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A.
Air
Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel
Licensing Program. |
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Designing a License
Preparatory Course for the Air Traffic Safety
Electronics personnel in the aviation industry. |
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Adaptation of the new
CNS/ATM concept |
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Aggressive
marketing of training programmes of the
school through advertisement |
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B. Establishment of Instructor Exchange
Programme (IEP) with other aviation
parastatals
and international aviation institutions. |
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