SEARCH AND RESCUE
Programme Title | Duration | Starting | FEES/P.A | ||
FULLTIME | EVENING | USD | KSH | ||
ATC 056 AREA RADAR | 10 Weeks |
16 May – 22 Jul 10 Oct – 16 Dec |
4,362 | 436,200 |
Objectives and Learning Outcomes
It is intended that at the end of the course participants shall be able to:
- Implement initial search procedures as a prelude to formal SAR planning.
- Instigate in flight emergency procedures as a prelude to formal SAR planning.
- Apply the principles of terrestrial SAR planning both as an individual and a member of a team.
- Allocate aircraft and other resources to calculated search area in a systematic manner.
- Coordinate with other SAR authorities.
- Act as a SAR mission coordinator or member of an RCC team whenever required.
Pre- entry requirements
Good command of English. Language is essential. Nominees are Licensed Air Traffic Controllers, civil or military air crew members with at least 5 years operational experience.
However, officers of other disciplines that have responsibility for either civil or military SAR operations may also be nominated.
Subjects and topics covered:
SAR procedures:
- SAR system
- Communication
- Awareness and initial action
- Search planning and evaluation concepts
- Search techniques and operations
- Rescue planning and operations
- Emergency assistance
- Conclusion of SAR operations
SAR Practical:
- SAR Plotting
- SAR Flying
- RCC exercises.
Navigation:
- Earth, distance and direction
- Maps and Charts
- Basic Navigation plotting
- Time
- Triangle of Velocity
- Air plot and track plot
- Navigation computer
Meteorology: