Ruth you make a good point.
Tower and Enroute are almost completely different jobs. The only thing they really have in common is separation responsibilities. Whilst the basic skill set required is the same, type of 'thinking' required can be very different.
I too also recommend anyone attending the assessment centre try and organise a visit to a Center or at least a Tower. Contact via Asa website, and keep hassling if they forget you...a lot of trainees have very little understanding of what ATC actually is when they start, and a lot don't realise exactly what they are getting themselves in to...
Last edited by Hempy; 12th Jul 2013 at 07:06.