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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Synthesising Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS)/Air Traffic Management (ATM) technologies and systems for planning purposes 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
244197  Synthesising Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS)/Air Traffic Management (ATM) technologies and systems for planning purposes 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Aerospace Operations 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 10 - Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences Physical Sciences 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  12 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A learner credited with this unit standard will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of operational CNS/ATM fundamentals.
  • Incorporate operational planning for CNS/ATM.
  • Rationalise the need for strategic planning in CNS/ATM. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Communication at NQF Level 4 or equivalent.
  • Mathematics at NQF Level 4 or equivalent.
  • Legislation at NQF Level 5. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    N/A 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of operational CNS/ATM fundamentals. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The historical aspect of the subject of CNS/ATM systems is explained to portray an understanding as to the purpose and focus CNS/ATM. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The various communication technologies which are being developed relating to CNS/ATM systems are compared to determine their applicability and purpose within the air traffic management environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Navigation technologies which are being developed relating to CNS/ATM systems are compared to determine their applicability and purpose within the air traffic management environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Surveillance technologies which are being developed relating to CNS/ATM systems are compared to determine their applicability and purpose within the air traffic management environment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    ATM technologies which are being developed relating to CNS/ATM systems are evaluated to determine their applicability and purpose within the air traffic management environment. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Incorporate operational planning for CNS/ATM. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The application of the various aspects of the CNS/ATM systems are constructed for a region and an Air Traffic Service Centre. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Communication technologies are incorporated within a CNS/ATM plan to support air traffic management decision making. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Navigation technologies are incorporated within a CNS/ATM plan to support air traffic management decision making. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Surveillance technologies are incorporated within a CNS/ATM plan to support air traffic management decision making. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    ATM technologies are incorporated within a CNS/ATM plan to support air traffic management decision making. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Rationalise the need for strategic planning in CNS/ATM. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Dynamics required to manage the Communications, Navigation, Surveillance and Air Traffic Management system are appraised for an Air Traffic Service Centre. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Communication technologies are justified within a CNS/ATM strategic planning process to facilitate decision making in the strategic air traffic management milieu. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Navigation technologies are justified within a CNS/ATM strategic planning process to facilitate decision making in the strategic air traffic management milieu. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Surveillance technologies are justified within a CNS/ATM strategic planning process to facilitate decision making in the strategic air traffic management milieu. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    ATM technologies are justified within a CNS/ATM strategic planning process to facilitate decision making in the strategic air traffic management milieu. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including through RPL) against this Unit Standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Anyone assessing a learner against this Unit Standard must be registered as an assessor with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable achievement of this Unit Standard or assessing this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Moderation of assessment will be conducted by the relevant ETQA at its discretion. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    CNS/ATM (L6):
  • ICAO and FANS.
  • Communications.
  • Future Environment.
  • Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC).
  • Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite Service (AMSS).
  • Aeronautical Telecommunications Network (ATN).
  • Systems Integration.
  • Flight Data Processing (FDP).
  • Improved Communications Benefits.
  • Navigation:
    > Future Environment.
    > Area Navigation (RNAV).
    > Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS).
    > Required Navigation Performance (RNP).
    > WGS-84 Geodetic Reference Datum.
    > Improved Navigation Benefits.
  • Surveillance:
    > Current and Future Environment.
    > Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS).
    > Aircraft Collision Avoidance System (ACAS).
    > Look Ahead Function.
    > Mode S.
    > Improved Surveillance Benefits.
  • Air Traffic Management:
    > Future Environment.
    > Data Link.
    > ATS Interfacility Data Communications Service (AIDC).
    > ATS Message Handling Service (AMHS).
    > Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM).
    > Fixed, Random and Flex Routing.
    > Dynamic Flight Planning.
    > Autonomous Flight.
    > Improved ATM Benefits.
  • CNS/ATM Development:
    > Southern Africa Transport and Communications Technical Unit (SADC).
    > Joint Upper Airspace Control.
    > Southern Africa Air Traffic Situation.
    > CNS/ATM Implementation Plans.
    > Cost Benefit Analysis (User/Provider).
    > Airlines Priorities in Africa.
    > Advantages of VSAT. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
  • Identify alternative methods for communicating/transmitting information when communication equipment failure is experienced.
  • Monitor the status of air traffic services facilities, identify and report facilities which have become unserviceable. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
  • Maintain communication with Air Traffic Controllers and provide required information relevant to developing situations.
  • All equipment breakdown/failure is immediately reported to appropriate personnel to ensure the smooth and uninterrupted flow of information.
  • Prioritise and communicate information by order of importance.
  • All information is verified and confirmed prior to distribution. 
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    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Computer systems are used correctly to process accurate flight data. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Recognise the importance of providing efficient and effective support in an air traffic service environment. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Abbreviations:
  • SASAR: South African Search and Rescue Organisation.
  • SAR: Search and Rescue.
  • ATS: Air Traffic Service.
  • CNS: Communication, Navigation and Surveillance.
  • ATM: Air traffic management.
  • ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organisation.
  • FANS: Future air navigation system.
  • CPDLC: Controller Pilot Data Link Communication.
  • AMSS: Aeronautical Mobile-Satellite Service.
  • ATN: Aeronautical Telecommunications Network.
  • FDP: Flight Data Processing.
  • RNAV: Area Navigation.
  • GNSS: Global Navigation Satellite System.
  • RNP: Required Navigation Performance.
  • WGS: World geodetic system.
  • ADS: Automatic Dependent Surveillance.
  • ACAS: Aircraft Collision Avoidance System.
  • AIDC: ATS Interfacility Data Communications Service.
  • AMHS: ATS Message Handling Service.
  • RVSM: Reduced Vertical Separation Minima.
  • SADC: Southern Africa Transport and Communications Technical Unit.
  • VSAT: Very small aperture terminal. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  58579   National Diploma: Air Traffic Control  Level 6  NQF Level 06  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  TETA 


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