ENTRY POINT NORTH BELGIUM STUDENT GUIDE

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "ENTRY POINT NORTH BELGIUM STUDENT GUIDE"

Gregory Caldwell
5 years ago
Views:

1 ENTRY POINT NORTH BELGIUM STUDENT GUIDE ENTRY POINT NORTH BELGIUM - ATS ACADEMY x

WELCOME TO ENTRY POINT NORTH BELGIUM ATS ACADEMY Entry Point North Belgium is a joint venture between Entry Point North and skeyes and was established in 2018.

2 WELCOME TO ENTRY POINT NORTH BELGIUM ATS ACADEMY Entry Point North Belgium is a joint venture between Entry Point North and skeyes and was established in Entry Point North Belgium offers a wide portfolio of training and services to aspiring and operational air traffic controllers, air traffic service officers, technical staff and other aviation-related personnel. Our premier training solutions are carried out in accordance with best practice and all international rules and standards. We would like to assist you during your time at Entry Point North Belgium and your stay in Belgium to make it enjoyable and memorable. This student guide presents practical information about our academy, facilities, local transport, and also provides some tips for your stay in Belgium. Both we and our future students will appreciate any suggestions you might have on how to improve this student guide. Please tell us what you think by sending an to sales@entrypointnorth.com. We wish you good luck with your studies and also a wonderful stay in Belgium! x 2 TRAINING WITHOUT BOUNDARIES

3 CONTENTS > LOCATION AND CONTACT DETAILS Location of Entry Point North Belgium How to contact us > TRANSPORT From Brussels Airport to Entry Point North Belgium From Brussels city center to Entry Point North Belgium > GETTING AROUND AT ENTRY POINT NORTH BELGIUM Building description Food & refreshments Floor plan Building facilities House rules > IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Evacuation instructions Emergency contacts > LIVING IN BRUSSELS Practicalities Local transport List of holidays in Belgium Things to do > STAY IN TOUCH WITH US 19 Student guide version ENTRY POINT NORTH BELGIUM - ATS ACADEMY x3

LOCATION AND CONTACT DETAILS LOCATION OF ENTRY POINT NORTH Entry Point North Belgium is located at the skeyes site in Steenokkerzeel (next to the ATC Control Tower of Brussels Airport).

4 LOCATION AND CONTACT DETAILS LOCATION OF ENTRY POINT NORTH Entry Point North Belgium is located at the skeyes site in Steenokkerzeel (next to the ATC Control Tower of Brussels Airport). HOW TO CONTACT US Telephone: Web: Address: Entry Point North Belgium Tervuursesteenweg 303 B-1820 Steenokkerzeel Belgium Entry Point North Belgium Brussels Airport x 4 TRAINING WITHOUT BOUNDARIES

5 TRANSPORT FROM BRUSSELS AIRPORT TO ENTRY POINT NORTH BELGIUM By bus At Brussels Airport, go to level 0. Take bus 651 (Zaventem Leuven). Get off the bus at Steenokkerzeel Dijkstraat (this trip takes about 35 minutes and tickets can be bought in the terminal or on the bus). Walk 40 meters southbound and turn left. You will see the skeyes entrance right in front of you. By employee shuttle bus At Brussels Airport, go to level 0. Once you are outside, go right to the bus stops. Look for a white minibus with the skeyes logo on it. You can only take that bus if you have a skeyes employee badge. The minibus will drive you directly to skeyes and Entry point North Belgium. This bus is available every 12 minutes. Please be aware that the minibus is only available between 06.36AM and 10.00AM, a timetable can be found in the hall at Entry Point North Belgium. By car At Brussels Airport you can drive to Entry Point North Belgium via Zaventem center or you can take the highway. During rush-hours it is recommended to avoid the highway. > > Via Zaventem center. When leaving the airport, take the first exit to Zaventem center. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit and follow the N262. Turn right at Hector Henneaulaan. Turn right at Sterrebeekstraat. Turn left onto Leuvensesteenweg. Turn Left on Mechelsesteenweg. Keep going straight. On the roundabout take the 3rd exit. > > Via Highway. When leaving the airport, follow directions to the E40 Highway (Leuven). Keep following the E40 highway until EXIT 21 (Sterrebeek). At the intersection, take a left turn and keep going straight until the first roundabout. Then take the 3rd exit. GPS Coordinates: Latitude: N Longitude: E By taxi It costs approximately 25* to get from the airport to Entry Point North Belgium. Please be aware that the taxi can not enter the skeyes site, so you will have to proceed on foot from the security guard house to Entry Point North Belgium. *All prices provided in this guide are valid in January 2019 and are subject to change. ENTRY POINT NORTH BELGIUM - ATS ACADEMY x5

6 FROM BRUSSELS CITY CENTER TO ENTRY POINT NORTH BELGIUM By subway/train Getting to Entry Point North Belgium from Brussels city center takes approximately 20 to 40 minutes (strongly depending on traffic). From one of the subway stations you can take a metro (line 3 yellow) to Gare du Nord (Noordstation). From there you can take a direct train to Brussels Airport. At Brussels Airport there is a skeyes employee shuttle bus you can take between 06.36h and 10.00h (see previous page for more information). By car If you travel by car, follow directions for the E40 highway (Leuven, Luik). Take EXIT 21 Steenokkerzeel, Nossegem. Take a left turn to Steenokkerzeel and always continue straight ahead. After 10 minutes you will see the skeyes site on your left hand side. GPS Coordinates: Latitude: N Longitude: E By taxi It costs approximately 70* for 1-4 people to take a taxi from Brussels city center to Entry Point North Belgium. Please be aware that the taxi can not enter the skeyes site, so you will have to proceed on foot from the security guard house to Entry Point North Belgium. Parking In case you plan to arrive at Entry Point North Belgium by car, you can park your car right next the Entry Point North Belgium building or on other employee parking spaces that are available on the skeyes site. Parking is free of charge. GETTING AROUND AT ENTRY POINT NORTH BELGIUM BUILDING DESCRIPTION Entry Point North Belgium offers modern training facilities including a simulator room, offices, kitchen, meeting rooms, classrooms and showers. Classrooms All classrooms are equipped with a projector and access to internet as well as the internal network. Kitchen The academy has two kitchens which can be used by both students and personnel. The kitchens are equipped with microwave ovens, refrigerator, plates and tableware, etc. *All prices provided in this guide are valid in January 2019 and are subject to change. x 6 TRAINING WITHOUT BOUNDARIES

7 Showers There are two showers available on the 1st floor, right next to the ladies restroom. There are no towels available. Communal areas On both floors there are areas equipped with sofas and tables for communal use. Building security The Training Center is only accessible with a skeyes badge or a visitor badge. Depending on the course/student, a personal badge will be made. If you will not receive a personalized skeyes badge, you need to get a visitor badge at the entrance. You will have to give your passport or ID card as deposit, which you will get back as soon as you return the badge when you leave. FOOD & REFRESHMENTS There is a restaurant on the skeyes site that serves warm dishes and salads for about 3* and a daily menu for 5*. You can also get sandwiches, Croques, coffee and tea at the sandwich bar. The restaurant is open from 07.00h until 09.00h (breakfast), from 11.00h until 13.30h (lunch) and from 17.00h until 19.00h (dinner). During the weekends the restaurant is only open from 11.00h until 13.30h and from 17.00h until 19.00h. A vending machine is present in the academy building on the ground floor where you can buy drinks, candy and small snacks. *All prices provided in this guide are valid in January 2019 and are subject to change. ENTRY POINT NORTH BELGIUM - ATS ACADEMY x7

8 x TRAINING WITHOUT BOUNDARIES

9 ENTRY POINT NORTH BELGIUM - ATS ACADEMY x13

10 BUILDING FACILITIES The reception desk is located in the tower building and is manned by skeyes security (G4S) Free high-speed WiFi Communal kitchens Sofa areas Complimentary still and sparkling water Separated parking area (free of charge) Showers Smoking is only permitted outside (at the entrance) of the academy building 10x TRAINING WITHOUT BOUNDARIES

11 HOUSE RULES Please remember that many people students, consultants and permanent staff share the space within the building. In order for everyone to feel comfortable, we have simple house rules that we ask everyone to abide by Kitchen areas are provided for eating and drinking. Bringing food and drinks into the classrooms is at the discretion of the course supervisors. Please note: food and drinks are never permitted in the simulation areas. Don t forget to take your belongings when leaving the classrooms and simulators. Rearrange the chairs, tables and equipment back to the way you found them. Dispose of all empty cups in the bins provided. Keep the kitchen area clean and tidy. Wipe up food or drink spillages and place dirty plates and cutlery in the dishwasher. 4 The classroom computers are used for lessons only and are not intended for general internet usage. 5 Be on time for lessons, simulator exercises and other common activities. Come prepared for the session. Bring with you the things you may need. 6 Switch off your mobile phone or put it in silent mode during lessons, as mobile phone signals can cause interference to simulators nearby. Always switch off your phone when you are in the simulator. 7 Always take your personal belongings with you by the end of the day. 8 Please do not put your feet or dirty shoes on the tables or sofas. Sleeping is not allowed in the sofas. 9 Pets are not allowed in the academy. ENTRY POINT NORTH BELGIUM - ATS ACADEMY 11 x

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY EVACUATION INSTRUCTIONS All course supervisors, teachers, instructors, employees and students at Entry Point North Belgium are expected to know about preventive fire protection

12 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY EVACUATION INSTRUCTIONS All course supervisors, teachers, instructors, employees and students at Entry Point North Belgium are expected to know about preventive fire protection and what is required of them if there is a fire alarm or they discover a fire. When working and studying at Entry Point North Belgium you must always be able to locate the nearest emergency exit and escape route, the nearest fire extinguisher and the assembly point. When you hear the fire alarm: > > You must leave the building through the nearest emergency exit or escape route. > > You must head to the assembly point and check if everybody from your team escaped safely. Report to your teacher or instructor if somebody is missing and wait at the assembly point for further instructions. Instructors and teachers report the student status to the course supervisor. The course supervisor reports to the responsible person. It is the responsibility of all to help each other, check that the fire alarm is noticed, and check the area close to you. However, do not risk your own life. 12x TRAINING WITHOUT BOUNDARIES

EMERGENCY CONTACTS skeyes security Phone Number: 9050 (internal phone) or +32 2 206 9050 (external phone).

13 EMERGENCY CONTACTS skeyes security Phone Number: 9050 (internal phone) or (external phone). Important: in case of an emergency always inform skeyes security because they need to grant access to emergency vehicles. Medical assistance If you are in need of medical assistance, please call (one of) the following number(s): > > Ambulance: 100 > > European Emergency Number: 112 For a private hospital, please check online. Police You may contact the police by calling one of the following numbers: > > Phone number: 101 > > European Emergency Number: 112 Fire service The fire service phone number is 100. ENTRY POINT NORTH BELGIUM - ATS ACADEMY x13

14 LIVING IN BRUSSELS PRACTICALITIES Currency exchange, money transfer and banks Most restaurants, bars and shops accept credit cards (Master, VISA, American Express, etc.), but it is recommended to always have cash with you as well. The currency used in Belgium is the Euro ( ). ATMs are easy to find in Brussels and there are many options for exchanging cash as well. Most often, currency exchange kiosks are located in touristic areas and at the airport. Currency exchange is also available at banks at a surcharge. Mobile phone number You can buy a Belgian SIM card in shops of the Belgian phone providers such as Base, Orange and Proximus. You can buy a prepaid card at almost every petrol station in the country. Tipping culture Tipping is not common in Belgium. Bills from for example restaurants, taxis and hairdressers include the service charge. However, if you are very happy with the service you got, leaving a few Euros (or round up the bill) as a tip is the way forward, but think of 10% as the maximum to give. In some of the touristic places in Brussels, you may find that the staff expect you to tip more. You are under no obligation to give a tip, or to tip more. LOCAL TRANSPORT Subway system The Brussels Metro is a fast transit system serving a large part of Brussels. It consists of four conventional metro lines and three tramways. Information regarding timetables, prices, etc. can be found online. On public holidays and during weekends the public transport services operate on a different schedule than on weekdays, so it is best to check the timetables before your departure. Ordering a taxi If you wish to order a taxi, we suggest UNITAX: Renting a car If you would like to rent a car, we suggest: > > Europecar: > > Hertz: > > Sixt: 14x TRAINING WITHOUT BOUNDARIES

LIST OF HOLIDAYS IN BELGIUM IN 2019 Day Date Holiday Tuesday January 01 New Year s Day Sunday January 06 Epiphany Friday April 19 Good Friday Monday April 22 Easter Monday Wednesday May 01 Labour Day

15 LIST OF HOLIDAYS IN BELGIUM IN 2019 Day Date Holiday Tuesday January 01 New Year s Day Sunday January 06 Epiphany Friday April 19 Good Friday Monday April 22 Easter Monday Wednesday May 01 Labour Day Thursday May 30 Ascension Day Monday June 10 Whit (Pentecost) Monday Sunday July 21 National Day Thursday August 15 Assumption day Wednesday October 31 Halloween Friday November 01 All Saints Day Monday November 11 Truce day Thursday December 06 Saint Nicholas Wednesday December 25 Christmas Day National Holiday Not a public holiday ENTRY POINT NORTH BELGIUM - ATS ACADEMY 15 x

THINGS TO DO Brussels is Belgium s political, cultural, commercial, industrial and transport center with a population of 180.000 people. The European Parliament is also located in Brussels.

16 THINGS TO DO Brussels is Belgium s political, cultural, commercial, industrial and transport center with a population of people. The European Parliament is also located in Brussels. The city is full of cafés, museums, shops, nightclubs, restaurants, traffic jams and there are plenty of things to do as the city offers many sightseeing possibilities as well as cultural events. Belgium is world-famous for beer (more than 1600 brands), chocolate and waffles. To get a taste of Brussels, you can visit a local brewery, one of many stores selling chocolate and waffles, or visit a chocolate museum. The Atomium is a landmark of Belgium which is located in Brussels. The Atomium was constructed in It is located on the Heysel Plateau. Now it is a museum which is open every day. Manneken Pis, another landmark of Belgium, is a small bronze sculpture of 61cm, depicting a naked little boy urinating into a fountain s basin. Manneken Pis is the best-known symbol of the people of Brussels. It also embodies their sense of humor and their independence of mind. Tourist information For tourist information you can have a look online. visit.brussels/nl 16 x TRAINING WITHOUT BOUNDARIES

Festivals In the summertime there are lots of festivals such as Tomorrowland, Pukkelpop and Rock Werchter. www.tomorrowland.com www.pukkelpop.be/en/ www.rockwerchter.

17 Festivals In the summertime there are lots of festivals such as Tomorrowland, Pukkelpop and Rock Werchter Cinema Most cinemas in bigger cities (such as Kinepolis) show recent movies in English with Dutch and/or French subtitles. Average ticket price is about 12*. Shopping In the bigger cities such as Brussels, Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent, you can find large shopping centers. You don t need to go to a shopping center to buy things like clothes: just go to any bigger city in Belgium and you will find a shopping district in the city center. For shopping in Brussels we recommend Les Galeries Royales, Woluwe Shopping Center, Passage du Nord, and Stokkel Square. You can find large and small grocery stores all over the country. The cheapest ones are Aldi and Lidl, more expensive ones are Delhaize, Colruyt and Carrefour. Nightlife In the city center there are a lot of pubs, bars and places where you can go to dance. The majority of those bars are situated near La Grand Place in Brussels. ENTRY POINT NORTH BELGIUM - ATS ACADEMY 17 x

Sports You can find numerous fitness clubs inside and outside of the city center. The most popular one is basic-fit. Additionally, there are numerous swimming pools in Brussels city. www.basic-fit.com www.

18 Sports You can find numerous fitness clubs inside and outside of the city center. The most popular one is basic-fit. Additionally, there are numerous swimming pools in Brussels city. Sauna Belgium has a lot of public saunas and also private saunas. You can rent a private sauna for 2 hours, 3 hours or even longer. The price is about 130 for 2 hours for 2 persons. A great private sauna complex near Entry Point North Belgium is Aquaheaven in Vilvoorde. Restaurants You can find a large variety of restaurants in Brussels, serving both international dishes and traditional Belgian cuisine. If you wish to try traditional Belgian food, some of the most popular restaurants are: > > In t Spinnekopke (Place du Jardin aux Fleurs 1, 1000 Brussel) > > Fin de Siècle (Rue des Chartreux 9, 1000 Brussel) > > Noordzee Mer du Nord (Rue Sainte-Catherine 45, 1000 Brussel) It is also recommend to go to a frituur (in Dutch, also known as friterie in French). It is a place where you can buy Belgian fries, which is really popular among Belgians. You can buy fries and choose different kinds of sauces, meat, sandwiches and hamburgers. Ordering meals online If you don t feel like going out to eat in a restaurant, it is also possible to order your meal online through the Takeaway website or app x TRAINING WITHOUT BOUNDARIES

STAY IN TOUCH WITH US We are happy to stay in touch

registering on our website and follow us on LinkedIn,

com/entrypointnorth/ https://www.linkedin.

19 STAY IN TOUCH WITH US We are happy to stay in touch with you, both during your stay at Entry Point North Belgium and afterwards! Receive a newsletter from Entry Point North Group by registering on our website and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram Once again: welcome to Entry Point North Belgium! ENTRY POINT NORTH BELGIUM - ATS ACADEMY x19

TRAINING WITHOUT BOUNDARIES Entry Point North Belgium Tervuursesteenweg 303 1820

20 TRAINING WITHOUT BOUNDARIES Entry Point North Belgium Tervuursesteenweg Steenokkerzeel x TRAINING WITHOUT BOUNDARIES

Entry Point North Spain Student Guide

Entry Point North Spain Student Guide ENTRY POINT NORTH SPAIN - ATS ACADEMY x WELCOME TO ENTRY POINT NORTH SPAIN ATS ACADEMY Entry Point North offers a wide portfolio of training and services to aspiring