ICAO EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar MEETING ICAO

MEETING ICAO LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS Adrian ENRIGHT EUROCONTROL ELPAC Project Leader ICAO - EUROCONTROL

28000 FLIGHTS PER DAY The complexity of European airspace demands effective communication between pilot

Language is as much a tool for the controller as is radar … ICAO

ELPAC* An English language proficiency test for operational air traffic controllers that meets the

ELPAC TEST STRUCTURE Two test papers: • Paper 1 – Listening Comprehension • Paper

PAPER 1 – LISTENING COMPREHENSION • • Internet based – paperless test High level

The controller must respond appropriately to pilot messages With acknowledgements to Martin Regional Germans

PAPER 2 – ORAL INTERACTION • Simulated pilot/controller communication • 3 Phases (non-visual &

ELPAC STAKEHOLDERS • Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) • Regulators (NSAs, JAA, EASA) •

ELPAC – TEST DEVELOPMENT Core team of ATC & English language experts from: •

ELPAC DEVELOPMENT • 2005 – Definition of test requirements – Design test format –

ELPAC DEVELOPMENT • 2006 – 1 st major trialling March – External validation of

ELPAC DEVELOPMENT • 2007 – Refinement of test – Production of guidance and support

WHO DOES WHAT? • Eurocontrol - will develop a test (ELPAC) • ANSPs –

BENEFITS OF A TEST • ANSPs fulfill requirements of Annex 11 • Regulators comply

Will proficiency in English help to save lives? ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency

HOW CAN YOU HELP? • Assist in trialling of the test • Advise on

ELPAC A test for air traffic controllers in English Language Proficiency for Aeronautical Communication

Thank you for your attention Any questions? ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar

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ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar

MEETING ICAO LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS Adrian ENRIGHT EUROCONTROL ELPAC Project Leader ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar

28000 FLIGHTS PER DAY The complexity of European airspace demands effective communication between pilot and controller ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar

Language is as much a tool for the controller as is radar … ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar

ELPAC* An English language proficiency test for operational air traffic controllers that meets the ICAO Standards for aeronautical communication *English Language Proficiency for Aeronautical Communication ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar

ELPAC TEST STRUCTURE Two test papers: • Paper 1 – Listening Comprehension • Paper 2 – Oral Interaction* • Assessment at ICAO levels 4 & 5 *Versions for tower, approach and en route controllers ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar

PAPER 1 – LISTENING COMPREHENSION • • Internet based – paperless test High level of security Assessing key listening skills Items based on authentic pilot & controller messages • Duration +/- 30 minutes ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar

The controller must respond appropriately to pilot messages With acknowledgements to Martin Regional Germans Language Proficiency Seminar ICAO - EUROCONTROL

PAPER 2 – ORAL INTERACTION • Simulated pilot/controller communication • 3 Phases (non-visual & visual) • Assessment of language proficiency: Routine & non-routine situations Switching between structured phrases (RTF) and plain English Negotiating an unexpected situation • Duration about 20 minutes ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar

ELPAC STAKEHOLDERS • Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) • Regulators (NSAs, JAA, EASA) • IFATCA • IFALPA • European Commission • ICAEA • ICAO • Controller unions ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar

ELPAC – TEST DEVELOPMENT Core team of ATC & English language experts from: • Spain, Germany, France, Bulgaria, Hungary, Czech Republic and Eurocontrol • Test design consultant from UK • Trialling of prototype November 2005 • Software development by ENOVATE ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar

ELPAC DEVELOPMENT • 2005 – Definition of test requirements – Design test format – Develop pilot version of test – Analyse pilot test ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar

ELPAC DEVELOPMENT • 2006 – 1 st major trialling March – External validation of test – Sample tests – 2 nd major trialling ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar

ELPAC DEVELOPMENT • 2007 – Refinement of test – Production of guidance and support materials – July: ELPAC available for implementation ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar

WHO DOES WHAT? • Eurocontrol - will develop a test (ELPAC) • ANSPs – will be responsible for training and test administration • NSAs – will ensure compliance with ICAO and EC requirements • ? – will be responsible for further development ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar

BENEFITS OF A TEST • ANSPs fulfill requirements of Annex 11 • Regulators comply with Annex 1 • Improved controller confidence • Contribution to aviation safety ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar

Will proficiency in English help to save lives? ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar

HOW CAN YOU HELP? • Assist in trialling of the test • Advise on optimum process for test administration • Provide valuable feedback during the project • Help us develop the test that meets your needs ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar

ELPAC A test for air traffic controllers in English Language Proficiency for Aeronautical Communication ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar

Thank you for your attention Any questions? ICAO - EUROCONTROL Regional Language Proficiency Seminar