At Aurora College in Fort Smith, Canada, Cert in Observer/Communicator is offered as a certificate in Communication Studies programme. The programme runs for 9 weeks, delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Communication Studies
Duration: 9 weeks
Delivery: On Campus
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Observer/Communicator is a 9-week, in-class certificate program at Aurora College's Thebacha Campus in Fort Smith, developed and owned by NAV Canada to train staff for Community Aerodrome Radio Stations. Delivered through classroom instruction and simulations, it covers radio communications, operating procedures, and weather observing, preparing graduates for duties including air and ground communications, weather observation, flight planning, equipment servicing, aerodrome status reporting, and administration. Graduates receive an Aurora College Certificate of Achievement. Candidates are recruited from the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, and Quebec by regional Program Authorities, and admission requires Math 10-3 and Grade 10 English, or the equivalent Adult Literacy and Basic Education courses (ALBE Math 140 and ALBE English 140); equivalent qualifications are considered individually. Applicants are typically tested to confirm basic math and English comprehension before being accepted into the program.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must have Math 10-3 and Grade 10 English, or the Adult Literacy and Basic Education equivalents (ALBE Math 140 and ALBE English 140). Equivalencies are considered on an individual basis, and applicants are normally tested to evaluate their basic math and English comprehension skills. Candidates are recruited from the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, and Quebec by regional Program Authorities.
