Originally Posted by Damocles
Rules have changed.
If a student fails a course, he or she can retake the part of the course from where they were last assessed as satisfactory.
If they fail again, they have to undertake the course in full. There is no limit to when and how many attempts a student can have. Just like a driving course!
Obviously this change hasnt made it into CAP 744 : ATC Licensinng. This quote is from part 3, page 1 of that document
2 Initial Training
2.1 Requirement
Initial training courses must provide student and/or trainee air traffic controllers with
the necessary skills and knowledge to a level of competence that will prepare them
for training at operational units. Notwithstanding this requirement, the training
courses must at least satisfy the ECAC Common Core Content training guidelines.
A student or trainee air traffic controller who fails an approved course of initial training
may re-take the course. If he fails at the second attempt, he shall not be permitted to
take another course of initial training in the same rating discipline for a period of five years