1. Massimo GARBINI Director General ENAV ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements Roma, 3th March 2010

2. Implementation in 2009 adopted by European Community (Dir. EU 2006/23).

3. Technical Proficiency Test The italian way to do it ENAV Technical Proficiency Test first version is an evolution of the one used by Italian Air Force. ENAV Technical Proficiency Test first version is an evolution of the one used by Italian Air Force. Experts from both Providers worked together to achieve such a result. They are continuing to produce new Test versions. ENAV Technical Proficiency Test is certified by the Italian Regulator - ENAC. ENAV Technical Proficiency Test first version is an evolution of the one used by Italian Air Force. ENAV Technical Proficiency Test first version is an evolution of the one used by Italian Air Force. Experts from both Providers worked together to achieve such a result. They are continuing to produce new Test versions. ENAV Technical Proficiency Test is certified by the Italian Regulator - ENAC.

4. Technical Proficiency Test The italian way to do it All ATCOs has been tested in ten months time, and the Test Program is completed. The results are: The results are: 1676 assessments  Level 4 1470  Level 5 206 note: Performances below Level 4 has been already regained by Specific Remedial courses.

5. Enduring Competency ENAV will guarantee a Technical Proficiency Test always up dated and coherent with the needs in assuring the requested language competence. ENAV emphasizes English language competence in the selection process. Technical Proficiency Test is currently used in the ab initio training courses.

6. Improving Competency We are planning to adopt a mix mode e-learning / classic teaching to improve the Italian ATCOs’ performances aiming ICAO Level 5.

7. Enduring Competency ENAV ACADEMY is also preparing a Special Aviation English Course, with a new Proficiency test included, to be offered to Foreign ANSPs for ICAO language certification purposes.

8. Technical Proficiency Test Thank you for attention