INFORMACJA O WSOSP

1. INFORMACJA O WSOSP ThePolish Air ForceAcademy English Language Proficiency as anexample of competency based training and testing approach involvingcooperation with civilianorganisations. Agnieszka Burda Senior EFL Lecturer Dęblin, 26.04.2014

2. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING CENTRE (ATC TC) The scope of trainingprovided to Air Force Personnel by ATC TC isbased on legalregulationsincluding: • Regulation (EC) No 550/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 on the provision of air navigation services in the Single European Sky • Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 of 10 August 2011 laying down detailed rules for air traffic controllers’ licences and certain certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council • ANEX 1 ICAO on personel licencing THE POLISH AIR FORCE ACADEMY

3. AVIATION ENGLISH”ELPAC LANGUAGE TRAINING CENTRE Well linguistically prepared personnel - new documentation - new work environment - new operational requirements - new language skills demands ELPAC STANDARDS THE POLISH AIR FORCE ACADEMY

4. Language Proficiency Requirement Language Proficiency Skills, The ICAO Definition: The knowledge and abilities which impact on the capacity of a given individual to communicate spontaneously, accurately, intelligibly, meaningfully and appropriately in a given language. (ICAO Doc 9835: Manual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements)

5. Language Proficiency Requirement • WhydidICAO introduceEnglish Language ProficiencyRequirement? • Language as a contributingfactor in accidents and incidents: - incorrectuse of standardisedphraseology - lack of plainlanguageproficiency -use of morethan one language in the same airspace THE POLISH AIR FORCE ACADEMY

6. Language ProficiencyRequirement • Choosing competency based training and testing solutions based on ICAO best practice recommendations. • Considerations for the choice of the test. • ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements – a key competency skill throughout the career of Aviation professionals. THE POLISH AIR FORCE ACADEMY

7. Language Proficiency Requirement Aviation English: Competencybasedapproach • Competency can be described as: an essential knowledge, skill and attitude required for effective and proficient performance of a task or activity relative to language learning and testing: what learners can do with language rather than what they know about it. THE POLISH AIR FORCE ACADEMY

8. Language ProficiencyRequirement Maintaining English Language Proficiency Infrequently used language is located at the back of your mind and requires more time and effort to be accessed. Frequently and recently used language is stored at the front of your mind and is rapidly accessible. .

9. Language Proficiency Requirement English Language Proficiency Standard RadiotelephonyPhraseology vs Aviation English unexpected, non routine situations Effective Communication Safe Air Traffic Management PILOT ATC

10. Language Proficiency Requirement ICAO Standard Phraseology ‘Teaching and testing standardized phraseology are operational issues, not a language proficiency issue.’ ICAO Doc 9835: 6.2.8.6 Aviation English While an aviation language test may include phraseology …..it is important that tests elicit a broad range of plain language and not be limited to tasks that require standardized phraseology. The focus of a language proficiency test for compliance with ICAO requirements should be on plain language.’ ICAO Doc 9835: 6.3.2.8 THE POLISH AIR FORCE ACADEMY

11. Language Proficiency Requirement • Selecting appropriate Aviation English Training andTesting solutions • Best Practices based on: • ICAO Doc 9835: Manual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements. 1st Edition 2004 - 2nd Edition 2010 • ICAO Circular 323: Guidelines for Aviation English Training Programmes • ICAO Circular 318: Language Testing Criteria for Global Harmonization • ICAO Aviation English test endorsement service

12. Language Proficiency Requirement • ICAO compliant English Language proficiency tests ICAO Aviation English proficiency test endorsement • Addresses concerns for lack of harmonious results between tests which may threaten the fundamental safety objectives of English language proficiency requirements. • Impartial and objective evaluation on the validity and reliability of tests designed to meet ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements as stated in SARPS and ICAO doc 9835. THE POLISH AIR FORCE ACADEMY

13. Language Proficiency Requirement • ELPAC tests English language proficiency at ICAO level 4 (operational), level 5 (extended) and level 6 (expert). Both phraseology and plain language is included in the test. • Plain language proficiency is an essential component of radiotelephony communications as it is not possible to develop phraseologies to cover every conceivable situation. • ELPAC is partly a web-based test. This will not only ensure that test administration is as economical as possible but it also fosters a high level of test security and ensures confidentiality of all content. • There are two test papers: • Paper 1 : Listening Comprehension • Paper 2 : Oral Interaction. THE POLISH AIR FORCE ACADEMY

14. Language Proficiency Requirement • Paper 1 (Listening Comprehension) tests understanding communications between pilots and controllers and between controllers and controllers in both routine and non-routine situations. The recordings are based on authentic material and range from short standard pilot transmissions to longer communications in which the controller deals with non-routine or unusual situations. • ELPAC Paper 1 is administered via internet and takes around 40 minutes. • Paper 2 (Oral Interaction) assesses the controller's proficiency through non-visual and visual communication in three tasks. This includes: • the correct use of standard ICAO phraseology • switching between structured phrases [RTF] and plain English • making an appropriate response to a pilot message • resolving misunderstandings • dealing effectively with the relationship between pilot and controller • negotiating a developing unusual situation • making a verbal report in English (of the unusual situation)producing extended speech in an aviation context • ELPAC Paper 2 is administered by two ELPAC examiners, a language expert and an operational expert, and takes around 20 minutes THE POLISH AIR FORCE ACADEMY

15. Language Proficiency Requirement In ELPAC case, the test construct is defined by the rating scale in ICAO Annex I. • Pronunciation • Structure • Vocabulary • Fluency • Comprehension • Interaction

16. Language ProficiencyRequirement • RaterReliability • Intra-raterreliability – Extent to which a particular • raterconsistentlyuses a proficiencyscale Inter-raterreliability– Extent to which a group of independent ratersagree on a candidate’sperformance • Goodfeedback from the candidates • ELPAC testadministration is aseconomical as possible,fosters a high level of test security and ensures confidentiality of all content THE POLISH AIR FORCE ACADEMY

17. If today what attracts students’ attention comes through electronic, visual and digital means… then educators must make use of the same tools… to ENGAGE them. If students are to learn, it’d better be via tools with which they (not us) are most familiar with.Keeping Aviation Attractive Trends are there to be followed Stay up-to-date Novelty must not be resisted Be prepared for change Language Proficiency Requirement THE POLISH AIR FORCE ACADEMY

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