ICAO Doc 10057 and EU 2017/373 (EASA Easy Access Rules) explicitly mandate applied learning. Classical Instructor-led training and PowerPoint presentations simply aren't compliant. SkyRadar has a solution.
In previous articles we presented SkyRadar's 3D learning infrastructure for ATSEP qualification "SkySMC". In this article we will have a closer look at requirements for qualifying ATSEP on Data Processing (DPR).
DPR Qualification in the EASA Easy Access Rules
The EASA Easy Access Rules contain an ATSEP QUALIFICATION DOMAIN - DATA PROCESSING
(ATSEP.QLF.DPR ). The contents are reflected in the stream DPR, but also SMC. Specific sections of the DPR qualification domain are also part of SUR, COM and NAV streams.
Applied Learning
The taxonomy levels higher than level 2 to be "applied" as opposed to just listening. This means trainees cannot simply consume a PowerPoint presentation by the teacher. In case of an incident and a proof of incompliant training, this might lead to severe consequences to the qualifying organization.
Definition of Taxonomy Level 3: "thorough knowledge of the subject and the ability to apply it with accuracy.
The ability to make use of the repertoire of knowledge to develop plans and activate them".
Applied Learning - LINUX
In the following video, we demonstrate a practical application of DPR exercises, specifically focusing on ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.2.2. Our fictitious use case involves a hacked website, where the training participants must identify and rectify the error using LINUX commands.
Watch the Video:
Almost Magic - SkyRadar's Virtualized Infrastructure
What you see in the video in SkyRadar's ATSEP training infrastructure SkySMC with the DPR package.
The power of this infrastructure is that it is not a simulation, but a virtualized infrastructure. Meaning this is a cloud infrastructure as you will have it in ATC, just in a simpler arrangement. Less applications and devices connected, but same concept.
Students can include hardware and work on physical servers, networks and applications. Or as in our current case we work on a purely virtual infrastructure. Students can work from remote, making distance learning concepts. The virtualized infrastructure has one more advantage. Many students can learn independently and concurrently as they all have the individual virtualized architectures (they are instantiated per trainee for a specific session).
Affordable Compliance with Accelerated and High Learning Outcomes
With such an infrastructure, qualification can be made compliant to the needs of the EASA Easy Access Rules. The learning results are better as compared to passive learning and the learning process is accelerated.
Theoretically, the trainers could make it part of distance learning sessions. So the student throughput and hence the cost aspects will improve.
With this infrastructure, qualification can be aligned with the EASA Easy Access Rules requirements, leading to better learning outcomes compared to passive methods and accelerating the learning process. Additionally, trainers can theoretically incorporate it into distance learning sessions, thereby increasing student throughput and reducing costs.
Better stay tuned!
