AMC & GM to Part-ATCO — Initial issue

Annex I to ED Decision 2015/010/R

European Aviation Safety Agency

Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM) to Part ATCO Requirements for the licensing of air traffic controllers

Issue 1 13 March 2015

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AMC/GM TO PART ATCO REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS SUBPART A — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GM1 ATCO.A.010 Exchange of licences

RECOGNITION OF LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES In accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, Member States shall recognise: (a) air traffic controller and student air traffic controller licences, including their ratings, rating endorsements, on-the-job training instructor (OJTI), synthetic training device instructor (STDI) and assessor endorsements, as well as language proficiency endorsements and associated medical certificates issued by other Member States in accordance with this Regulation; (b) certificates of air traffic controller training organisations, aero-medical examiners and aeromedical centres issued by other Member States in accordance with this Regulation; and (c) certificates of completion of training courses issued by training organisations approved by other Member States leading to the grant of the ratings, endorsements and/or the student air traffic controller licence referred to in paragraph (a).

GM1 ATCO.A.010(a) Exchange of licences

EXERCISE OF PRIVILEGES OF THE LICENCE IN A DIFFERENT MEMBER STATE (a) Licences should only be exchanged in cases there is certainty that the licence holder is going to exercise the privileges of the licence in a different Member State other than that in which the licence was issued. (b) For this purpose, and with the intention of preventing unnecessary administrative burden, the competent authorities may require the licence holder, together with the application for exchange, to prove that he/she is going to receive unit training by an approved training organisation that truly permits him/her to exercise the privileges of the licence in that Member State.

GM2 ATCO.A.010(a) Exchange of licences

EXERCISE OF PRIVILEGES OF THE LICENCE IN TWO OR MORE MEMBER STATES In cases where privileges are exercised in two or more Member States, the agreement concluded amongst the Member States concerned should define the allocation of tasks and the responsibilities related to licensing.

GM1 ATCO.A.015(b) Exercise of the privileges of licences and provisional inability

GROUNDS FOR PROVISIONAL INABILITY Examples of grounds for doubting the ability to safely exercise the privileges of the licence may be that the licence holder is: (a) under the influence of psychoactive substances; (b) unfit to perform the duties due to injury, fatigue, sickness, stress, including critical incident stress or other similar causes; (c) not meeting all the competence-related requirements set out in the unit competence scheme.

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GM1 ATCO.A.015(c) Exercise of the privileges of licences and provisional inability

In case of doubt about the medical condition of the air traffic controller, the provisions of ATCO.MED.A.020 should apply.

GM1 ATCO.A.015(d) Exercise of the privileges of licences and provisional inability

PROCEDURES The procedures developed and implemented to enable licence holders declaring provisional inability to exercise the privileges of their licence, to manage the operational impact of provisional inability cases and to inform the competent authority should include but are not limited to: (a) the processes to declare and terminate provisional inability; (b) an indicative list of cases when the competent authority shall be informed of the declaration or termination of the provisional inability; (c) the processes to inform the competent authority; and (d) the mitigating measures to be implemented to ensure sufficient capacity and the continuity of the service.

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SUBPART B — LICENCES, RATINGS AND ENDORSEMENTS

GM1 ATCO.B.001(b) Student air traffic controller licence

MATURITY OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS Persons who wish to undertake air traffic controller training at a training organisation satisfying the requirements laid down in Annex III (Part ATCO.OR) should be educationally, physically and mentally sufficiently mature. In order to assess their ability to complete air traffic controller training, training organisations may conduct aptitude assessments and/or set out educational or similar requirements which could serve as a prerequisite for commencing air traffic controller training.

AMC1 ATCO.B.001(d) Student air traffic controller licence

ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS COMPETENCE When establishing previous competence in a rating, the assessment should be based on the requirements set out in Part ATCO, Subpart D, Section 2.

AMC1 ATCO.B.010(b) Air traffic controller ratings

ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS COMPETENCE When establishing previous competence in a rating, the assessment should be based on the requirements set out in Part ATCO, Subpart D, Section 2.

GM1 ATCO.B.015(a)(3) Air traffic controller rating endorsements

TOWER CONTROL ENDORSEMENT PRIVILEGES Where aerodrome control is provided from one operational position, this shall be indicated in the ATC licence by the issue of a Tower Control (TWR) endorsement to the Aerodrome Control Instrument rating. Aerodrome control may either be one operational position or be divided between two operational positions, Ground Movement Control (GMC) and Air Control (AIR). Consequently, the TWR endorsement entitles the holder of that rating endorsement to either provide aerodrome control from one working position or to provide AIR or GMC separately.

AMC1 ATCO.B.020(e) Unit endorsements

VALIDITY OF THE UNIT ENDORSEMENT When establishing the validity of a unit endorsement, the specificities of the unit and seasonal variations should be taken into account. Appropriate means should be in place to monitor the competence of the air traffic controllers. The means should be proportionate to the validity time. If the proposed validity time of the unit endorsement exceeds 12 months, additional means should be in place to monitor and ensure the continuous competence of the air traffic controllers. If the ATC unit is proposing to increase the validity time of the unit endorsement, a safety assessment should be conducted. The safety assessment may cover several units.

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AMC1 ATCO.B.020(g)(3) Unit endorsements

PRACTICAL SKILLS ASSESSMENT FOR REVALIDATION OF EACH UNIT ENDORSEMENT (a) If the assessment of practical skills is taking the form of a dedicated assessment consisting of a single assessment or a series of assessments, the last assessment declaring the licence holder competent should take place within the three-month period immediately preceding the unit endorsement expiry date. (b) If the assessment of practical skills is taking the form of a continuous assessment by which the air traffic controller’s competence is assessed along a defined period of time, the formal conclusion on declaring the licence holder competent should take place within the three-month period immediately preceding the unit endorsement expiry date.

GM1 ATCO.B.020(i) Unit endorsements

COMMENCEMENT OF UNIT ENDORSEMENT VALIDITY IN CASE OF EARLY REVALIDATION For the purpose of establishing the validity period of the unit endorsement in case of early revalidation, the date of the assessment should be the date of the: (a) last assessment declaring the licence holder competent in case of a dedicated assessment; and (b) formal conclusion of declaring the licence holder competent in case of continuous assessment.

GM1 ATCO.B.025(a)(3) Unit competence scheme

MINIMUM NUMBER OF HOURS The minimum number of hours should be defined for each unit endorsement and it should be identical for each unit endorsement holder within the same unit. For licence holders holding more than one unit endorsement in the same ATC unit, the minimum number of hours may be defined as a combined value based on the assessment provided by the air navigation service provider. Nevertheless, maintaining competence should be appropriately ensured for all valid unit endorsements.

AMC1 ATCO.B.025(a)(5);(6) Unit competence scheme

PROCESSES FOR ASSESSING COMPETENCE AND EXAMINING THEORETICAL KNOWLEGDE AND UNDERSTANDING (a) The practical performance and skills should be assessed in live traffic situations. (b) Theoretical competence should be examined to ascertain the knowledge and understanding of air traffic controllers. (c) Subjects taught during refresher training such as standard practices and procedures, abnormal and emergency situations and human factors should be assessed on STD or in other simulated environments and/or examined.

GM1 ATCO.B.025(a)(5) Unit competence scheme

ASSESSMENTS (a) Assessments may have one or more components. (b) One component should be the assessment of practical skills; other components may be oral and/or written examinations.

Annex I to ED Decision 2015/010/R (c) Practical skills assessments should be conducted as continuous assessment or dedicated practical assessment(s). (d) Continuous assessment Continuous assessment should be achieved by the assessor assessing, during normal operational duties, the operational performance compared to the standard of the air traffic control service expected. Where the assessor has not been able to adequately assess the air traffic controller by continuous assessment, he/she should not certify the air traffic controller’s competence until a dedicated practical assessment has been conducted. (e) Dedicated practical assessment A dedicated practical assessment may consist of a single assessment or a series of assessments. To conduct a dedicated practical assessment, the assessor(s) should sit with the air traffic controller with the purpose of assessing, under normal operational conditions, the operational performance compared to the standard of the air traffic control service expected. The air traffic controller concerned should be advised that a dedicated practical assessment is to be conducted and be briefed on the conduct of the assessment. For those situations where an applicant’s performance cannot be observed at the time of the assessment (e.g. low visibility operations, snow clearing, military activity, etc.), the assessment may be supplemented by synthetic training device sessions and/or an oral examination. (f) The performance objectives’ topics to be assessed should be determined in detail by the air navigation service provider. Examples of performance objectives’ topics are as follows: — application of unit regulations and procedures (e.g. minimum separation standards, letters of agreement, Aeronautical Information Publications); — traffic analysis and planning; — task priority setting; — communication, including phraseology; — capacity and expedition; — accuracy; — initiative, adaptability and decision-making; — air traffic control techniques; — teamwork and other human factors skills; — the level of risk associated with the tasks performed (e.g. attitudes to risk). (g) Procedures when failing Notwithstanding ATCO.B.025(a)(10), when an air traffic controller fails in one or more of the components of the assessment, he/she should not be allowed to exercise the privilege of this unit endorsement, and provisional inability in accordance with ATCO.A.015(b) may be declared until a successful competence assessment has been performed. Resitting the full competence assessment or the failed part only may be required.

Annex I to ED Decision 2015/010/R (h) Record keeping The results of all assessments, including those of the continuous assessment, and examinations should be documented and stored confidentially, accessible to the assessor and the person being assessed.

GM2 ATCO.B.025(a)(5) Unit competence scheme

ASSESSMENTS Assessments should be adapted to the validity time of the unit endorsement of the ATC unit. The assessment of air traffic controllers at ATC units with seasonal variations should reflect the higher volume and complexity situations.

GM3 ATCO.B.025(a)(5) Unit competence scheme

ASSESSMENTS OF REFRESHER TRAINING SUBJECTS (a) Assessments should be conducted primarily on a synthetic training device or offline environments. (b) Assessments should be conducted by appropriately qualified personnel having detailed knowledge of: (1) the training objectives; and (2) the subjects, topics and subtopics being examined or assessed.

GM1 ATCO.B.025(a)(6) Unit competence scheme

ORAL EXAMINATIONS Oral examinations should be used to test understanding of applicable techniques and the rules governing them, particularly of unit and national air traffic control procedures. Scenario-type questioning allows the assessor to gather additional evidence of how an air traffic controller would react in circumstances that are not observable but are nevertheless considered important to the overall operation at that ATC unit. The oral examination should give a clear indication that the air traffic controller knows not only what he/she should be doing, but why he/she should be doing it. The oral examination requires considerable skills and it should be undertaken in a way to ensure consistency among individual assessors.

GM1 ATCO.B.025(a)(9) Unit competence scheme

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS DURING CONVERSION TRAINING (a) Assessments should be conducted primarily on a synthetic training device or offline environments. (b) Examinations and assessments should be conducted by appropriately qualified personnel having detailed knowledge of: (1) the training objectives; and (2) the subjects, topics and subtopics being examined or assessed.

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AMC1 ATCO.B.035(a)(3)(i) Validity of language proficiency endorsement

VALIDITY OF THE LANGUAGE ENDORSEMENT OF PROFICIENCY LEVEL 6 IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE When replacing the licences according to Article 8(1) of Regulation (EU) 2015/340, the validity period for the expert level (level six) language proficiency endorsements shall be introduced into the new licence. The nine-year validity period for an expert level (level six) language proficiency endorsement in English acquired before 30 June 2015 shall be counted from the date of the issue of the new licence or from the date of the assessment, whichever occurs first.

AMC1 ATCO.B.040 Assessment of language proficiency

GENERAL (a) The language proficiency assessment should be designed to reflect the tasks undertaken by air traffic controllers, but with specific focus on language rather than operational procedures and knowledge. (b) The assessment should determine the applicant’s ability to communicate effectively using visual and non-visual communication in both routine and non-routine situations.

AMC2 ATCO.B.040 Assessment of language proficiency

ASSESSMENT (a) The assessment should comprise the following three elements: (1) listening — assessment of comprehension; (2) speaking — assessment of pronunciation, fluency, structure and vocabulary; (3) interaction. (b) The switch between phraseology and plain language should be assessed for listening and speaking proficiency. (c) When the assessment is not conducted in a face-to-face situation, it should use appropriate technologies for the assessment of the applicant’s abilities in listening and speaking, and for enabling interactions. (d) In case of revalidation of the language proficiency endorsement, the assessment may be conducted during training activities or on operational position, with prior notification to the air traffic controller to be assessed. (e) Irrespective of the way the assessment is organised, the requirements listed in (a) and (b) as well as the relevant provisions for language proficiency assessors should be met.

AMC3 ATCO.B.040 Assessment of language proficiency

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY ASSESSORS (a) Persons responsible for language proficiency assessment should be suitably trained and qualified. (b) Language proficiency assessors should undergo regular refresher training on language assessment skills. (c) Language proficiency assessors should not conduct language proficiency assessments whenever their objectivity may be affected.

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AMC4 ATCO.B.040 Assessment of language proficiency

CRITERIA FOR THE ACCEPTABILITY OF LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT BODIES (a) A language assessment body should provide clear information about its organisation and its relationships with other organisations. (b) If a language assessment body is also an air traffic controller training organisation, there should be a clear and documented separation between the two activities. (c) The language assessment body should employ a sufficient number of qualified interlocutors and language proficiency assessors to administer the required tests. (d) The assessment documentation should include at least the following: (1) assessment objectives; (2) assessment layout, timescale, technologies used, assessment samples, voice samples; (3) assessment criteria and standards (at least for the operational, extended and expert levels of the rating scale in Appendix 1 to Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2015/340); (4) documentation demonstrating the assessment validity, relevance and reliability for the operational and extended levels; (5) documentation demonstrating the assessment validity, relevance and reliability for the expert level; (6) procedures to ensure that language assessments are standardised within the language assessment body and in the ATC community; (7) assessment procedures and responsibilities, such as: — preparation of individual assessment; — administration: location(s), identity check and invigilation, assessment discipline, confidentiality/security; — reporting and documentation provided to the competent authority and/or to the applicant, including sample certificate; and — retention of documents and records. (8) The assessment documentation and records should be kept for a period of time determined by the competent authority and made available to the competent authority upon request.

GM1 ATCO.B.040 Assessment of language proficiency

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY ASSESSORS (a) Persons responsible for language proficiency assessment should be either aviation specialists (e.g. current or former air traffic controllers) or language specialists with additional aviation-related training. The preferred approach for an assessment would be to form a team consisting of an operational expert and a language expert. (b) Language proficiency assessors should be trained in the requirements specific to the language proficiency assessment, and assessment and interlocution techniques.

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GM2 ATCO.B.040 Assessment of language proficiency

Further information can be found in the ‘Manual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements’ (ICAO Doc 9835) and the Language Testing Criteria for Global Harmonization (ICAO Cir 318 AN/180).

AMC1 ATCO.B.045 Language training

(a) Language training should contain communication in a job-related context particularly to handle abnormal and emergency situations and conduct non-routine coordination with colleagues, crews and technical staff. (b) Emphasis should be placed on listening comprehension, speaking interaction and vocabulary building.

GM1 ATCO.B.045 Language training

While it is true that many licence holders regularly have prolonged and extensive opportunities to practise — and so to maintain — their language proficiency, it is also true that a purely routine use of the language through phraseology, standard procedures and limited social contact only maintains a restricted core usage of the language which might be quite inadequate for managing unexpected and abnormal situations. Research shows that language proficiency erosion (language attrition) occurs rapidly over time; the lower the initial level, the faster the rate of erosion unless systematic strategies and a high degree of motivation counter this trend. It is very well documented that one’s language and communicative proficiency, even in one’s native language, deteriorates sharply under stress, therefore, it is recommended that licence holders participate in available language training.

GM2 ATCO.B.045 Language training

Training for language proficiency skills may be delegated to language training organisations with knowledge in the field of aviation.

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SUBPART C — REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTRUCTORS AND ASSESSORS SECTION 1 INSTRUCTORS

GM1 ATCO.C.001(b)(1) Theoretical instructors

QUALIFICATION OF THEORETICAL INSTRUCTORS Professional qualification appropriate to the subject should ensure sufficient level of current knowledge, which is relevant to the subject and its application in air traffic control.

AMC1 ATCO.C.001(b)(2) Theoretical instructors

INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS FOR THEORETICAL INSTRUCTORS A satisfactory demonstration of instructional skills for theoretical instructors should establish competence at least in the following areas: (a) lesson objectives are defined and communicated; (b) subject questions are fully answered; (c) visual aids are used appropriately; (d) language is unambiguous; (e) the lesson is correctly summarised; and (f) lesson objectives are fulfilled.

GM1 ATCO.C.010(c) On-the-job training instructor (OJTI) privileges

SHORTENING OF THE RATING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR OJTI When assessing the training organisations’ request for the shortening of the rating experience requirement for OJTIs, the competent authority should take into account the complexity of the traffic in the unit where the on-the-job instruction is provided, as well as the impact on the continuity and safety aspects of the service.

GM1 ATCO.C.015(b) Application for on-the-job training instructor endorsement

SHORTENING OF THE LICENCE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR OJTI When assessing the training organisations’ request for the shortening of the licence experience requirement for OJTIs, the competent authorities should take into account the complexity of the traffic in the unit where the on-the-job instruction is provided, as well as the impact on the continuity and safety aspects of the service.

GM1 ATCO.C.020(b) Validity of on-the-job training instructor endorsement

REVALIDATION (a) Successful completion of the refresher training in practical instructional skills may be verified by several means, for example by: (1) dedicated or continuous assessment; (2) peer assessment; or

Annex I to ED Decision 2015/010/R (3) demonstration of the practical instructional skills. (b) The verification should be undertaken following the completion of the refresher training.

AMC1 ATCO.C.025(a) Temporary OJTI authorisation

SAFETY ANALYSIS The safety analysis should specify the reasons for which the relevant unit endorsement requirement provided for in ATCO.C.010(b)(2) cannot be met and how the equivalent level of safety will be ensured by other means.

GM1 ATCO.C.025(a) Temporary OJTI authorisation

EXCEPTIONAL SITUATIONS Exceptional situations for which it may be considered not to be possible to comply with ATCO.C.010(b)(2) for the purpose of the valid unit endorsement experience, and, therefore, a temporary OJTI authorisation may be granted, are the following: (a) establishment of a new ATC unit or new sector for the air navigation service provider; (b) the continuity of the existing service is endangered due to the non-availability of personnel as a consequence of a change in the air navigation service provider at the ATC unit; (c) new rating or rating endorsement put into operation at an ATC unit; (d) reopening of a temporary ATC unit.

GM1 ATCO.C.030(a)(1) Synthetic training device instructor (STDI) privileges

SUBJECTS OF PRACTICAL NATURE Subjects with objectives at taxonomy level 3 or higher, related to Air Traffic Management Basic (ATMB), are considered of practical nature during initial training.

GM1 ATCO.C.030(c)(2) Synthetic training device instructor (STDI) privileges

PROVISION OF TRAINING FOR SPECIFIC AND SELECTED OPERATIONAL TASKS Some of the skills required for the two different aerodrome control ratings, for the two different procedural ratings, as well as for the two different surveillance ratings are the same or similar. Therefore, instruction not being specific for one rating or the training being for specific and selected operational tasks that do not require the learner to practise all of the tasks which are normally associated with a fully operational environment, may be provided by an STDI, having experience of at least two years in a rating that requires similar skills.

GM1 ATCO.C.040(b) Validity of synthetic training device instructor endorsement

REVALIDATION (a) Successful completion of the refresher training in practical instructional skills and current operational practices may be verified by several means, for example by: (1) dedicated or continuous assessment; (2) peer assessment; or (3) demonstration of practical instructional skills. (b) Current operational practices may be refreshed by transitional and pre-on-the-job training.

Annex I to ED Decision 2015/010/R (c) The verification should be undertaken following the completion of the refresher training.

SECTION 2 ASSESSORS

AMC1 ATCO.C.045(c)(2) Assessor privileges

DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE OF CURRENT OPERATIONAL PRACTICES The demonstration of knowledge of current operational practices may be achieved by establishing familiarity with current environment and operational procedures.

GM1 ATCO.C.060(b) Validity of assessor endorsement

REVALIDATION (a) Successful completion of the refresher training in assessment skills and current operational practices may be verified by several means, for example by: (1) dedicated or continuous assessment; (2) peer assessment; or (3) demonstration of the practical instructional skills. (b) Current operational practices may be refreshed by transitional and pre-on-the-job training. (c) The verification should be undertaken following the completion of the refresher training.

GM1 ATCO.C.065(b) Temporary assessor authorisation

EXCEPTIONAL SITUATIONS Exceptional situations for which it may be considered not to be possible to comply with ATCO.C.045(d)(1) for the purpose of the unit endorsement experience, and, therefore, a temporary assessor authorisation may be granted, are the following: (a) establishment of a new ATC unit or new sector for the air navigation service provider; (b) the continuity of the existing service is endangered due to the non-availability of personnel as a consequence of a change in the air navigation service provider at the ATC unit; (c) new rating or rating endorsement put into operation at an ATC unit; (d) reopening of a temporary ATC unit.

GM1 ATCO.C.065(c) Temporary assessor authorisation

INDEPENDENCE OF THE ASSESSMENT In the case of units not having sufficient number of assessors or if the independence and objectivity of the assessment from the training process is otherwise endangered, a temporary assessor authorisation may be granted.

AMC1 ATCO.C.065(d) Temporary assessor authorisation

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For the purpose of ensuring the independence of the assessment for reasons of recurrent nature, the safety analysis performed could encompass the recurrent nature of the need to ensure the independence of the assessments from the training process and provide a basis for the issue of multiple temporary authorisations based on the same reason.

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SUBPART D — AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING SECTION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

AMC1 ATCO.D.005(a)(2) Types of air traffic controller training

UNIT TRAINING Unit training should be undertaken by holders of student air traffic controllers licence or holders of air traffic controllers licence, as appropriate, for: (a) the issue of an air traffic controller licence with a unit endorsement; (b) the addition of a unit endorsement in an air traffic controller licence; (c) the validation of a rating and rating endorsement, if applicable, in an existing licence; (d) the addition of rating endorsement in an existing licence; and (e) the renewal of an expired, suspended or revoked unit endorsement, where applicable.

GM1 ATCO.D.005(a)(2)(ii) Types of air traffic controller training

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (a) On-the-job training may be supplemented for pedagogical reasons by theoretical instructions and computer-based training, part-task trainers or any type of simulators aiming at increasing knowledge, understanding and application of local procedures. (b) Hours accumulated using these training tools and methods during this phase cannot be counted towards the minimum duration of on-the-job training established in accordance with AMC1 ATCO.D.055(b)(6), with the exception of training for procedures unlikely to be encountered in the operational environment during the training.

SECTION 2 INITIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) Composition of initial training

GENERAL Please refer to the Appendix.

AMC2 ATCO.D.010(a) Composition of initial training

LIST OF ACRONYMS/INITIALISMS Please refer to the Appendix.

AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training

BASIC TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES Please refer to the Appendix.

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AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training

AERODROME CONTROL VISUAL RATING (ADV) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES Please refer to the Appendix.

AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) Composition of initial training

AERODROME CONTROL INSTRUMENT RATING FOR TOWER ADI (TWR) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES Please refer to the Appendix.

AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training

APPROACH CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (APP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES Please refer to the Appendix.

AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training

AREA CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (ACP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES Please refer to the Appendix.

AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training

APPROACH CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (APS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES Please refer to the Appendix.

AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(vi) Composition of initial training

AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (ACS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES Please refer to the Appendix.

GM1 ATCO.D.010 Composition of initial training

GENERAL (a) Initial training consists of basic training which is common to all applicants and rating training of which there are six different rating syllabi. (b) Rating training may be commenced before the completion of the basic training. (c) If an applicant already holds a student air traffic controller licence or an air traffic controller licence, and there is a requirement for training to achieve an additional rating (and, if relevant, rating endorsement), the applicant should not repeat the basic training objectives; however, there is a requirement to achieve the objectives contained within the relevant rating training plus any additional objectives specific to the local or national environment.

GM1 ATCO.D.020(d) Basic and rating training courses

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF INITIAL TRAINING The certificate of completion may take any form and title and may cover multiple candidates.

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AMC1 ATCO.D.040 Rating training performance objectives

GENERAL Training organisations should define the detailed performance objectives for each rating training course, as well as the training scenario.

GM1 ATCO.D.040 Rating training performance objectives

GENERAL A list of performance objectives tasks can be found in EUROCONTROL’s document ‘ATCO Rating Training Performance Objectives’, Edition 1.0, dated 14.12.2010.

SECTION 3 UNIT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

GM1 ATCO.D.045(a) Composition of unit training

If an applicant undertakes unit endorsement training, and there is a requirement for training to achieve an additional unit endorsement, the applicant should not repeat the training objectives covered in the first unit endorsement training; however, the objectives of the additional unit endorsement course(s) should be achieved.

AMC1 ATCO.D.045(c)(3) Composition of unit training

ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (a) Training for all identified abnormal and emergency situations should primarily take place on synthetic training devices. (b) Training organisations should develop performance objectives for the abnormal and emergency situation training. (c) Where a low safety risk for the ATC service provision has been identified and agreed by the competent authority, training in abnormal and emergency situations may take place by means other than synthetic training devices. (d) If the pre-on-the-job training phase is not provided, the abnormal and emergency situation training should be scenario-based and as realistic as possible while maintaining operational safety. (e) Checklists for abnormal and emergency situations used in operations should be made available to the applicant and be available at all times during scenario training.

AMC1 ATCO.D.045(c)(4) Composition of unit training

HUMAN FACTORS (a) Training organisations should train the applicant during on-the-job training in team resource management, fatigue management and stress management. (b) Training organisations should develop performance objectives for team resource management training. (c) The team resource management training may also make use of synthetic training devices. (d) Training organisations should develop training objectives for fatigue management and stress management training.

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GM1 ATCO.D.055 Unit training plan

GENERAL Guidance for the development of unit training plans can be found in EUROCONTROL’s documents ‘Guidelines for the Development of Unit Training Plans’, Edition number 1.0, dated 31.08.2005 and ‘Annex to the Guidelines for the Development of Unit Training Plans: Examples of UTP’, Edition 2.0, dated 10.06.2010.

GM1 ATCO.D.055(b)(5) Unit training plan

TRAINING METHODS Training organisations should consider a variety of methods when conducting training leading to a unit endorsement. Although this list is not exhaustive, such methods could be: — on-the-job; — lecture; — lesson/demonstration; — case study; — computer-based practical exercise; — exercise; — facilitation; — group work; — hands-on; — interactive training; — supervised practices; — part-task practice; — individual simulation; — team simulation; — group simulation; — briefing/debriefing; — structured briefing; — structured debriefing; — virtual classroom; — role play; — skill acquisition; — self-study; — self-test; — resilience training.

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AMC1 ATCO.D.055(b)(6) Unit training plan

DURATION OF UNIT ENDORSEMENT COURSES (a) The on-the-job training instruction as part of the unit endorsement course should be at least of the duration specified in Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention, Section 4.5.2.2.1(b). (b) The ratings named in Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention, Section 4.5.2.2.1(b), should be read in the context of this Regulation: (1) aerodrome control rating: ADV and ADI ratings; (2) approach control procedural rating: APP rating; (3) approach control surveillance rating: APS rating; (4) area control procedural rating: ACP rating; (5) area control surveillance rating: ACS rating. (c) The approach precision radar control rating in Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention, Section 4.5.2.2.1(b), should be read in the context of this Regulation as APS-PAR rating endorsement according to ATCO.B.015.

AMC1 ATCO.D.055(b)(14) Unit training plan

DESIRABLE BEHAVIOURS FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (a) Training organisations should establish desirable behaviours for the identified abnormal and emergency situations and associate them with established procedures. (b) Desirable behaviours of the applicants in case of abnormal or emergency situations may be of technical or non-technical nature.

GM1 ATCO.D.060(c) Unit endorsement course

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS PROVIDING SERVICES TO AIRCRAFT CARRYING OUT FLIGHT TESTS The performance objectives for air traffic controllers providing air traffic control services to aircraft carrying out flight tests should ensure that applicants manage the workload and provide air traffic services and apply specific ATC procedures to aircraft carrying out flight tests within a defined aerodrome, approach control and/or area control area of responsibility.

GM2 ATCO.D.060(c) Unit endorsement course

ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS PROVIDING SERVICES TO AIRCRAFT CARRYING OUT FLIGHT TESTS In accordance with ATCO.B.020(d), the unit endorsement course for air traffic controllers providing air traffic control services to aircraft carrying out flight tests may include the following subjects, subject objectives, topics and subtopics:

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Subject 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

The subject objective is: Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow and learn how to obtain the appropriate information.

TOPIC INTRO 1 — COURSE MANAGEMENT

Subtopic INTRO 1.1 — Course introduction Subtopic INTRO 1.2 — Course administration Subtopic INTRO 1.3 — Study material and training documentation

TOPIC INTRO 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE

Subtopic INTR 2.1 — Course content and organisation Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process

Subject 2: SCOPE OF FLIGHT TESTING

The subject objective is: Learners shall understand the purpose of flight testing and integrate airworthiness issues in the provision of ATS to flight tests.

TOPIC FT 1 — AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS

Subtopic FT 1.1 — Airworthiness codes Subtopic FT 1.2 — Flight test guide for CS aircrafts Subtopic FT 1.3 — Prototypes and concept aircrafts

TOPIC FT 2 TEST AND ACCEPTANCE TRAFFIC ASPECTS

Subtopic FT 2.1 — Performance flight testing methods Subtopic FT 2.2 — Handling qualities testing methods Subtopic FT 2.3 — Systems, CNS and on-board safety systems testing methods

Subject 3: REGULATIONS AND EXEMPTIONS

The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the rules of the air and ATM regulations, and the principles of exemptions regarding the needs of flight test, and also take into account licensing and competence principles.

TOPIC REG 1 — ATC LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE

Subtopic REG 1.1 — Privileges and conditions

TOPIC REG 2 — EXEMPTIONS REGARDING ATM REGULATIONS

Subtopic REG 2.1 — ICAO annexes and rules of the air Subtopic REG 2.2 — ATM regulations regarding airspace Subtopic REG 2.3 — Airworthiness Subtopic REG 2.4 — Flight test exemptions

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Subject 4: AIRCRAFT ENVIRONMENT

The subject objective is: Learners shall know the theory of flight, aircraft subsystems and integrate aircraft performances, limitations and handling qualities in the provision of ATS to flight tests.

TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT FLIGHT DYNAMICS

Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft control and movement Subtopic ACFT 1.2 — Performance testing Subtopic ACFT 1.3 — Handling qualities Subtopic ACFT 1.4 — Aero-elastic/Flutter stability Subtopic ACFT 1.5 — Flight envelope Subtopic ACFT 1.6 — Helicopter specific dynamics

TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT ENGINES

Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — The piston engine Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — The turboshaft engine Subtopic ACFT 2.3 — Jet and turbofan

TOPIC ACFT 3 — AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS

Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Flight control systems Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Safety systems Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Communication and navigation systems

Subject 5: FLIGHT TESTING AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic in complete safety, with methods to ensure a satisfactory rate of success regarding flight testing.

TOPIC FTATM 1 — AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AND AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT

Subtopic FTATM 1.1 — Air traffic control (ATC) service Subtopic FTATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS) Subtopic FTATM 1.3 — Alerting service

TOPIC FTATM 2 — EXEMPTIONS DUE TO TESTING DEMONSTRATIONS

Subtopic FTATM 2.1 — Demonstration of compliance with airworthiness regulations Subtopic FTATM 2.2 — Flight test for evaluation of an aircraft Subtopic FTATM 2.3 — Flight test for evaluation of an aircraft subsystem

TOPIC FTATM 3 — FLIGHT TEST METHODS IN AERODROME CONTROL AREA

Subtopic FTATM 3.1 — Velocity of minimum control on ground Subtopic FTATM 3.2 — Velocity of minimum unstick Subtopic FTATM 3.3 — Lapse rate take-off Subtopic FTATM 3.4 — Rejected take-off Subtopic FTATM 3.5 — Tower fly-by method Subtopic FTATM 3.6 — Hover manoeuvre methods Subtopic FTATM 3.7 — Landing performances testing methods Subtopic FTATM 3.8 — Other flight testing manoeuvres

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TOPIC FTATM 4 — FLIGHT TEST METHODS IN APPROACH CONTROL AREA AND IN AREA CONTROL

Subtopic FTATM 4.1 — Velocity of minimum control in the air/Stalls Subtopic FTATM 4.2 — Tuning of flight controls protections Subtopic FTATM 4.3 — Autopilot tuning Subtopic FTATM 4.4 — Wind milling/RAM air turbine/Engine relights Subtopic FTATM 4.5 — Trailing pitot static method Subtopic FTATM 4.6 — Lateral and longitudinal stability flights Subtopic FTATM 4.7 — Flight in specific meteorological conditions Subtopic FTATM 4.8 — Supersonic flights Subtopic FTATM 4.9 — Other flight testing various manoeuvres

Subject 6: HUMAN FACTORS

The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly consider the specific human factors influence on tests activity management.

TOPIC HUM 1 — CUSTOMERS RELATIONS AND ORGANISATION

Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Stress Subtopic HUM 1.2 — Responsible behaviour Subtopic HUM 1.3 — Violation of rules

TOPIC HUM 2 — FLIGHT TEST WORKING METHODS

Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Collaborative work within the same area of responsibility Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility Subtopic HUM 2.3 — FT-ATCO/CREW cooperation Subtopic HUM 2.4 — Communication

TOPIC HUM 3 — FLIGHT TEST SAFETY CONSOLIDATION

Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Safety risk assessment Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Experience feedback Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Unusual/Degraded/Emergency situations Subtopic HUM 3.4 — Safety Investigation Branch

Subject 7: METEOROLOGY

The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the airworthiness issues and the safe provision of ATS to flight tests.

TOPIC MTO 1 — METEOROLOGICAL AND AIRWORTHINESS CONCERNS

Subtopic MTO 1.1 — Airworthiness meteorological requirements Subtopic MTO 1.2 — Demonstrator flights carrying specific test equipment Subtopic MTO 1.3 — Phases with specific weather conditions (icing, wind, volcano, etc.)

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GM1 ATCO.D.060(d);(e) Unit endorsement course

TRAINING FOR RATING ENDORSEMENTS Training for rating endorsement(s) as part of the unit endorsement course may be delegated to training organisations certified for initial training.

GM1 ATCO.D.065 Demonstration of theoretical knowledge and understanding

METHODS OF EXAMINATION (a) Oral examinations and/or written/computer-based examinations should be used to demonstrate the controller’s knowledge and understanding. (1) Oral examinations The oral examination is used to test the understanding of applicable techniques and the rules governing them, particularly of unit and national air traffic control procedures. Scenario-type questioning allows examiners to gather additional evidence of how an applicant would react in circumstances that are not observable, but are nevertheless considered important to the overall operation at that ATC unit. Oral examinations will give a clear indication that the persons undertaking training know not only what they should be doing, but why they should be doing it. The oral examination requires considerable skills and it should be undertaken in a way to ensure consistency among individual examiners. (2) Written examinations The written examination is used to test theoretical knowledge and to a lesser degree the understanding of applicable techniques and the rules governing them, particularly of unit and national air traffic control procedures. It is easier to administer and to ensure the consistency of written examinations particularly when using multiple-choice questioning. Although multiple-choice questioning can test knowledge, it is not appropriate for determining what a controller would do in a particular operational situation. Written examinations can also be computer-based. (b) The most comprehensive method of testing the understanding of the person undertaking training, contrary to their possession of pure knowledge, would be a combination of written examinations that assess the knowledge of unit and national procedures, together with a separate oral examination which tests the understanding and reactions to operational situations.

GM1 ATCO.D.070 Assessments during unit endorsement courses

(a) DEDICATED ASSESSMENTS (1) A dedicated assessment should be carried out for the issue or renewal of a unit endorsement. (2) A dedicated assessment may consist of a single assessment or a series of assessments, as detailed in the unit training plan. (3) To conduct a dedicated assessment, the assessor(s) should sit with the applicant with the purpose of observing the quality and assessing the standard of work being carried out and,

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if also acting as OJTI at the same time, to maintain a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic. (4) The applicant concerned should be briefed on the conduct of the assessment. (5) For those situations where an applicant’s performance cannot be observed at the time of the assessment (e.g. low visibility operations, snow clearing, military activity, etc.), the assessment may be supplemented by synthetic training device sessions and oral examination. (6) Dedicated assessments may also be conducted at any stage of training as detailed in the unit training plan, where a more definitive measure of the progress is required, for example after 50 hours of practical training. (b) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT (1) Continuous assessment may be performed by the assessor observing the standard of the air traffic control service provided by those whose competence he/she will certify as he/she works with them during unit training or normal operational duties. (2) In cases where the assessors have not had sufficient contact with the applicant to adequately assess his/her performance, they will not certify the applicant’s competence until they have conducted a dedicated practical assessment. The applicant concerned must be advised that a dedicated practical assessment is to be conducted. (c) ORAL EXAMINATION (1) The oral examination is used to test the understanding of applicable techniques and the rules governing them, particularly of unit and national air traffic control procedures. Scenario-type questioning allows the examiners to gather additional evidence of how an applicant would react in circumstances that are not observable, but are nevertheless considered important to the overall operation at that ATC unit. (2) The oral examination will give a clear indication that the applicant knows not only what he/she should be doing, but why he/she should be doing it. It requires considerable skills and it should be undertaken in a way to ensure consistency among individual examiners.

SECTION 4 CONTINUATION TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

AMC1 ATCO.D.080 Refresher training

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS Refresher topics should be examined or assessed using the processes described in the unit competence scheme.

GM1 ATCO.D.080 Refresher training

REFRESHER TRAINING SUBJECTS Topics for refresher training subjects may include rarely used procedures and practices, such as seasonally dependent procedures, trends and observations from occurrence reports and results of normal operations safety surveys.

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GM2 ATCO.D.080 Refresher training

REFRESHER TRAINING STRUCTURE Refresher training may be developed and structured in accordance with the established duration of the unit endorsement it refreshes. This may mean structuring the refresher training in modular fashion. For instance, training in standard practices and procedures, abnormal and emergency situations and human factors may be given separately or integrated into any other modules.

GM3 ATCO.D.080 Refresher training

GENERAL Guidance for the development of refresher training courses can be found in EUROCONTROL’s document ‘ATC Refresher Training Manual’, Edition 1.0., dated 06.03.2015.

AMC1 ATCO.D.080(b)(1);(2) Refresher training

PHRASEOLOGY TRAINING Training organisations should develop objectives for phraseology.

AMC2 ATCO.D.080(b)(2) Refresher training

ABNORMAL SITUATION AND EMERGENCY TRAINING Abnormal situation and emergency training should be designed to expose air traffic controllers to circumstances and situations which they do not habitually or commonly experience. The essential difference from an emergency situation is that the element of danger or serious risk is not necessarily present in an abnormal situation.

GM1 ATCO.D.080(b)(1);(2) Refresher training

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Communication misunderstanding is present in many air traffic occurrences and the consistent use of approved phraseology is designed to mitigate such occurrences. For the purpose of refresher training, emphasis is, therefore, put on effective communication, including the use of approved phraseology, both for the use of standard practices and procedures and for abnormal and emergency situations training. Effective communication should make use of a variety of communication modes, including the use of appropriate phraseology and radio communication. Phraseology and radio communication training is part of the linguistic training according to ICAO; radio communication phraseology samples offer learning opportunities and foster harmonisation.

AMC1 ATCO.D.080(b)(3) Refresher training

HUMAN FACTORS (a) Training organisations should train air traffic controllers at least in team resource management, fatigue management and stress management. (b) The team resource management training may also make use of STD and/or occurrence case studies.

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SECTION 5 TRAINING OF INSTRUCTORS AND ASSESSORS

AMC1 ATCO.D.090(a)(1) Training of practical instructors

SYNTHETIC TRAINING DEVICES USED FOR OJTI TRAINING For the training of on-the-job training instructors, a part-task trainer or a simulator should be used. If the synthetic training environment does not correspond to the rating of the intended instructional environment, the applicant should practise the instructional skills in those procedures in which it is intended to provide instruction for at least one day before being assessed.

AMC2 ATCO.D.090(a)(1) Training of practical instructors

ASSESSMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR PRACTICAL INSTRUCTORS A successful assessment of instructional techniques for practical instructors should establish competence at least in the following areas: (a) regulatory impact on air traffic controller training; (b) human factors impact on air traffic controller training; (c) determination of the background and experience of the person undertaking training; (d) determination of the current level of ability of the person undertaking training; (e) conduct of a pre-session briefing; (f) planning and conduct of the training session; (g) demonstration and explanation of the tasks; (h) monitoring of the training session; (i) management of interventions correctly, including error correction; (j) evaluation of the performance of the person undertaking training; (k) debrief of the person undertaking training; (l) furnishing of written reports on the performance of the person undertaking training; (m) taking appropriate follow-up action towards resolving training problems; (n) techniques of pausing clocks; and (o) knowledge of technical facilities/environment.

AMC1 ATCO.D.090(a)(2) Training of practical instructors

REFRESHER TRAINING IN PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS Refresher training in practical instructional skills should prevent knowledge and skills erosion, and, for the training of STDIs, it should be designed to maintain awareness of the current operational practices.

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AMC1 ATCO.D.090(a)(3) Training of practical instructors

PRACTICAL INSTRUCTOR COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT The practical instructor competence assessment for an OJTI may be undertaken either in live operations or on a synthetic training device. The practical instructor competence assessment for an STDI should be undertaken on a synthetic training device.

GM1 ATCO.D.090 Training of practical instructors

PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES COURSE FOR OJTIs Further information regarding the practical instructional techniques course for OJTIs can be found in EUROCONTROL’s document ‘Guidelines for ATCO Development Training — OJTI Course Syllabus’, Edition 2.0, dated 27.08.2009.

AMC1 ATCO.D.095(a)(1) Training of assessors

ASSESSOR TRAINING COURSE A successful assessment for the purpose of the assessor training course should establish competence at least in the following areas of assessment knowledge and techniques: (a) regulatory environment and legal obligations; (b) types of assessment and their application; (c) performance objectives constituting air traffic controller competence; (d) conditions of assessments to create reliable results; (e) processing of assessments and administrative procedures; (f) giving verbal feedback and writing assessment reports; (g) vested interests and code of conduct; (h) accurately assessing competence against the performance objectives; (i) developing a good questioning technique and designing questions appropriate to the assessment.

AMC2 ATCO.D.095(a)(1) Training of assessors

ASSESSMENT OF ASSESSOR COMPETENCE The assessment of assessor competence should focus on the application of the skills of an assessor. The skills should represent at least a subset of the competences taught during the assessor training course.

AMC1 ATCO.D.095(a)(2) Training of assessors

REFRESHER TRAINING IN ASSESSMENT SKILLS Refresher training in assessment skills should prevent knowledge and skills erosion and it should be designed to maintain skills in assessment techniques and awareness of the regulatory environment.

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GM1 ATCO.D.095(a)(3) Training of assessors

ASSESSMENT OF ASSESSOR COMPETENCE The level of harmonisation on competence assessment is low as a result of the variety of methods. Any assessment of assessor competence should be realistic and it could take place during live traffic situations or during training.

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AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) Composition of initial training — General

AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) Composition of initial training

GENERAL

1. Structure of the basic and rating training syllabi

(a) The basic and rating training syllabi have been structured as follows: (1) The syllabus is divided into subjects, which are divided into topics that are in turn divided into subtopics. This structure serves the definition and classification of the objectives. There can be one or several objectives linked to each subtopic. (2) Objectives are assigned to a specific subject which deals with the knowledge and skills needed to accomplish the related subject objective. (3) Subjects, topics and subtopics are contained in Appendices 2 to 8 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340, and are repeated in: — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training — BASIC TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training — AERODROME CONTROL VISUAL RATING (ADV) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) Composition of initial training — AERODROME CONTROL INSTRUMENT RATING FOR TOWER ADI (TWR) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training — APPROACH CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (APP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training — AREA CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (ACP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training — APPROACH CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (APS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(vi) Composition of initial training — AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (ACS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES in order to provide the reader with a comprehensive and unique reference document for the basic and each of the rating trainings. Subject objectives and training objectives are included in and form an integral part of each of the aforementioned AMCs.

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Figure 1: Layout of syllabus

(b) The following principles may be applied to the development of a training course that is based on any of the syllabi: (1) The structure of the syllabi and the order of the objectives contained therein is neither intended to convey a pedagogical sequence nor to indicate a relative level of importance. (2) No objective from the basic training syllabus is repeated as ‘a refresher’ in the rating training syllabi. (3) The number of objectives contained within a subtopic does not necessarily signify how long it should take to teach that subtopic. For example, a subtopic containing five relatively straightforward objectives, may take a shorter time to be taught than another subtopic containing two complex objectives.

2. Structure of objectives

(a) An objective consists of three elements: (1) The corpus, which is a description of the required performance. It always contains an action verb to ensure that the outcome is observable. The action verb is always associated with a defined taxonomy. (2) The level, which indicates numerically the taxonomy of the action verb. (3) The content, which may be implicit or explicit. The explicit content is written in the content field, while the implicit content is not but, instead, is implied in the corpus of the objective and other elements (syllabus, subject, etc.). Content that is a required part of the objective is written in the red shaded field. Optional content, written in italics, may be used if considered appropriate.

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Figure 2: Layout of an objective

3. Repeated and common objectives

(a) Repeated and common objectives are only applicable to rating training. (b) To the right of each objective, there is an indication of which other ratings contain this particular objective. If the rating is indicated in red italics, it notifies the reader that the objective(s) is (are) verbatim in each rating; however, the objective numbers are different. This indication is the first step to help the training providers in identifying the potential commonalities between the various syllabi. As a second step, the training provider must determine, at the level of local implementation, whether the objective is to be regarded as repeated or common.

Figure 3: Indication of the ratings that particular objective applies to

3.1 Repeated objectives

All the objectives appearing in a syllabus are implicitly appropriate to this syllabus. As a consequence, objectives may be repeated ‘verbatim’ in different rating syllabi and nevertheless specify a different performance. The reader always needs to mentally add the sentence ‘in this syllabus context’ at the end of each objective. For example, the objective ‘use approved phraseology’ is repeated (same level, same corpus, same content) in all the syllabi but is different because the context is different in each syllabus (a learner able to use approved phraseology for en-route traffic will need additional training before mastering the phraseology in the provision of aerodrome control).

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3.2 Common objectives

(a) Common objectives are verbatim the same objectives that appear in more than one rating syllabi in the same context so that they do not need to be taught again in case of combined or successively organised courses. For example, the objective ‘describe the human information processing model’ is common for all the syllabi because the context is non-specific and is, therefore, not determined by the type of rating. (b) As a general principle, the rating subject Human Factors is identical in each of the rating training syllabi and can be considered as containing common objectives because the context is always the same. This means that the rating training objectives relating to Human Factors need to be taught only once. If a learner is acquiring an additional rating, he/she would not be required to repeat the Human Factors objectives.

4. Action verbs that support the taxonomy for training objectives

(a) The five taxonomy levels should be understood to have the following levels of complexity: (1) Action verbs for Level 1 Level 1 — A basic knowledge of the subject. It is the ability to remember essential points, to memorise data and retrieve it.

L1 Verb Definition Example

State what it is and what Define ATC service. Define its limits are; state the definition. Produce a picture, Draw the block diagram.

Draw

pattern or diagram. Draw a holding pattern. Say one after the other. List the main structure components

List

of an aircraft. Give name of objects or Name the components of an ILS. Name procedures. Name the key national and international aviation organisations. Repeat what is written Quote ICAO definition of ATC service.

Quote

or said. To know what it is Recognise the information contained Recognise because you've seen it in the different parts of the AIP. before. Say or write in a formal State the meteorological hazards to

State

or definite way. aviation.

(2) Action verbs for Level 2 Level 2 — The ability to understand and to discuss the subject matter intelligently in order to represent and act upon certain objects and events.

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L2 Verb Definition Example

To describe the quality of Characterise the main

Characterise

features in something. items of ATC equipment. To think carefully about it. Consider the benefits of Consider Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). Describe and explain; logically Demonstrate the Demonstrate or mathematically prove the importance of good truth of a statement. communications in ATC. Say what it is like or what Describe the methods by Describe happened. which ICAO notifies and implements legislation. Show the differences between Differentiate between

Differentiate

things. different types of visibility. Give details about something Explain the purpose and Explain or describe so that it can be function of ICAO. understood. Take into consideration before Take account of the wind deciding. influence when calculating a ground speed.

Take account of

Take account of the limitations of equipment and systems.

(3) Action verbs for Level 3

Level 3 — A thorough knowledge of the subject and the ability to apply it with accuracy. The ability to make use of the repertoire of knowledge to develop plans and activate them.

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L3 Verb Definition Example

Act Carry out, execute. Act to reduce stress. Use something in a situation Apply separation.

Apply

or activity. To understand a situation and Appreciate the necessity know what is involved in a for coordination (The problem-solving situation, to learner says that the Appreciate state a plan without applying coordination will be done it. and with whom, he/she does not perform the actual coordination). Help somebody to do a job by Assist the pilot.

Assist

doing part of it. To discover from information Calculate appropriate you already have by levels. arithmetic; to think about a Calculate conversions

Calculate

possible cause of action in between the three north order to form an opinion or designations. decide what to do. Make sure the information is Check the accuracy of flight correct (satisfactory). data information.

Check

Check availability of information material. Select out of number, decide Choose appropriate levels. Choose to do one thing rather than Choose which aircraft another. should be vectored. Assemble, accumulate, bring Collect examples of or come together. different types of error,

Collect

their causes and consequences in ATC. Conduct Organise and carry out. Conduct coordination. Establish more firmly, Confirm sequence order.

Confirm

corroborate. Turn into ordinary writing, Decode the content of Decode decipher. weather reports and forecast. Put into code or cipher. Encode and decode flight plans (including

Encode

supplementary information). Form an approximate Estimate distance and Estimate judgement of a number, form direction between two an opinion. points. Execute Perform action. Execute corrective actions. Extract Copy out, make extracts from, Extract pertinent data from

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L3 Verb Definition Example

find, deduce. relevant sources to produce a flight progress display. Associate oneself inseparably Identify the role of ATC as a with, establish the identity. service provider and the Identify requirements of the ATS users. Identify an aircraft. Tell, give facts or information. Inform supervisor of

Inform

situation. Begin, set going, originate. Initiate appropriate

Initiate

coordination. Input Enter in the system. Input data. Send forth, publish. Issue appropriate ATC clearances.

Issue

Issue appropriate traffic information. Maintain Cause or enable to continue. Maintain flight data display. Ascertain extent or quality of Measure distance on a (thing) by comparison with map.

Measure

fixed unit or with object of known size. Keep under observation. Monitor traffic. Monitor the effect of Monitor human information processing factors on decision-making. Make known, announce, Notify runway in use.

Notify

report. Acquire easily without Obtain meteorological research. information.

Obtain

Obtain information from the relieving controller. Conduct work on equipment. Operate the equipment of Operate the controller working position. Move, cause to go, transmit. Pass essential traffic

Pass

information without delay. Carry into effect, go through, Perform communication

Perform

execute. effectively. To put through the steps of a Process pertinent data on

Process

prescribed procedure. data displays. Register, set down for Record information by

Record

remembrance or reference. writing effectively.

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L3 Verb Definition Example

Receive and pass on, Relay meteorological Relay broadcast. information from pilot reports. Provide an answer, perform Respond to loss/doubt answering or corresponding concerning identification. Respond action. Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals. Continuously observe rapidly, Scan data display. Scan sequentially and selectively in order to extract relevant data. Hand over. Transfer information to the

Transfer

relieving controller. Refresh, bring up to date. Update the data display to Update accurately reflect the traffic situation. Employ for a purpose, handle Use approved phraseology. Use as instrument, put into Use the available means for operation. coordination. Establish truth of. Verify the mode C

Verify

information.

(4) Action verbs for Level 4

Level 4 — Ability to establish a line of action within a unit of known applications following the correct chronology and the adequate method to resolve a problematic situation. This involves the integration of known applications in a familiar situation.

L4 Verb Definition Example

Gain by oneself and for Acquire relevant aeronautical

Acquire

oneself, obtain after research. information. Change to a new position, Adjust the surveillance

Adjust

value or setting. system display. Assign, devote. Allocate levels (height, Allocate altitude, flight level) according to altimetry data. Examine minutely the Analyse examples of pilot and constitution of. controller communication for effectiveness.

Analyse

Analyse the information provided by the radar equipment. Assign Designate or set an element. Assign codes. Negotiate with others in order Coordinate runway in use.

Coordinate

to work together effectively. Coordinate in the provision of

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FIS. Comply Act in accordance with. Comply with rules. Commit authority to Delegate separation to pilots somebody. in the case of aircraft

Delegate

executing successive visual approaches. Detect Discover existence of. Detect potential conflict. Make safe, make certain. Ensure the agreed course of

Ensure

action is carried out. Assist the progress of, do Expedite traffic.

Expedite

speedily. Combine into a whole, Integrate appropriate ATC

Integrate

complete by addition of parts. clearances in control service. Handle, conduct, maintain Manage traffic on the control over something, be in manoeuvring area.

Manage

charge of. Manage traffic in accordance with procedural changes. Give orderly structure to, Organise pertinent data on Organise frame and put into working data displays. order. Organise priority of actions. Forecast. Predict positions of aircraft in Predict the aerodrome traffic and taxi circuits. Supply, furnish. Provide radar separation.

Provide

Provide FIS. Establish link with. Relate a pressure setting to

Relate

an altitude.

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(5) Action verbs for Level 5 Level 5 — Ability to analyse new situation in order to elaborate and apply one or other relevant strategy to solve a complex problem. The defining feature is that the situation is qualitatively different from those previously met, requiring judgement and evaluation of options.

L5 verb Definition Example

Estimate value or difficulty, Assess workload.

Assess

evaluate, appraise. Weigh (a question, two Balance the workload with Balance arguments, etc., against each the traffic demand. other). Investigate by reasoning or Discuss the impact of

Discuss

argument. regulation. Ascertain amount of, find Evaluate the necessary numerical expression for. information to be provided to

Evaluate

pilots in need of navigational assistance. To decide on something's Interpret operational Interpret meaning or significance when information. there is a choice. To make optimal; get the most Optimise the use of support Optimise out of; use best; modify to tools. achieve maximum efficiency. Resolve Solve, clear up, settle. Resolve conflict. Pick out as best or most Select the runway in use.

Select

suitable. Extract general principles from Theorise the resolution of Theorise a particular experience. conflict between a slow and a fast aircraft. Make valid, ratify, prove valid, Validate one radar vectoring Validate show or confirm the validity of option to expedite the traffic. something.

(b) Application of taxonomy levels to practically-based objectives (1) Objectives at taxonomy level 3 or higher, which are of a practical nature, related to all subjects except ATM, may be achieved by any suitable type of practical training methods, e.g. hands on, plotting on charts, etc. (2) Objectives at taxonomy level 3 or higher, for the ATM subject (basic and rating), are practical by nature and require the integration of several knowledge areas and skills at the same time, e.g. vectoring of an aircraft requires knowledge and skills in the areas of radio telephony, aircraft performance, navigation and radar theory. Therefore, ATM level 3 objectives should be achieved through the use of a part task trainer or a simulator.

Annex I to ED Decision 2015/010/R (3) ATM level 4 objectives should be achieved for the most part through the use of a simulator. A part task trainer, which presents operational situations at an enforced pace, may be used to achieve some ATM level 4 objectives. (4) ATM level 5 objectives should be achieved through the use of a simulator.

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AMC2 ATCO.D.010(a) Composition of initial training — List of acronyms/initialisms

AMC2 ATCO.D.010(a) Composition of initial training

LIST OF ACRONYMS/INITIALISMS For the purposes of: — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training — BASIC TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training — AERODROME CONTROL VISUAL RATING (ADV) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) Composition of initial training — AERODROME CONTROL INSTRUMENT RATING FOR TOWER ADI (TWR) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training — APPROACH CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (APP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training — AREA CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (ACP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training — APPROACH CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (APS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(vi) Composition of initial training — AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (ACS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES the following acronysms/initialisms will apply:

Acronym/Initialism Meaning

ABAS Aircraft-based Augmentation System (EGNOS) ACAS Airborne Collision Avoidance System ACC Area Control Centre ACP Area Control Procedural Rating ACFT Aircraft (subject) ACN Aircraft Classification Number ACS Area Control Surveillance Rating ADF Automatic Direction Finding System ADI Aerodrome Control Instrument ADS Automatic Dependent Surveillance ADV Aerodrome Control Visual Rating ADVS Advisory Service AEA Association of European Airlines AFIL Air Filed Flight Plan

Annex I to ED Decision 2015/010/R AFTN Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network AGA Aerodromes AIC Aeronautical Information Circular AIP Aeronautical Information Publication AIRAC Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control AIRAC SUP AIRAC Supplement AIREP Air-Report AIRMET Information concerning en-route weather phenomena which may affect the safety of low-level aircraft operations AIS Aeronautical Information Service ALRS Alerting Service AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance APM Approach Path Monitor APP Approach Control/Centre/Procedural Rating APS Approach Control Surveillance Rating APV Approach Procedure with Vertical guidance APW Area Proximity Warning ASDA Accelerate Stop Distance Available ASM Airspace Management ASMGCS Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control Systems ATC Air Traffic Control ATCEUC Air Traffic Controllers European Unions Coordination ATCO Air Traffic Controller ATCS Air Traffic Control Service ATFCM Air Traffic Flow and Capacity Management ATFM Air Traffic Flow Management ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service ATM Air Traffic Management ATS Air Traffic Services ATZ Aerodrome Traffic Zone AVASI Advanced Visual Approach Slope Indicator B-RNAV Basic Area Navigation BIRDTAM Bird hazard NOTAM (NOTAM reporting bird hazard) CANSO Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation CAT Clear Air Turbulence CBA Cross Border Area CBT Computer-Based Training

Annex I to ED Decision 2015/010/R CCIS Closed Circuit Information System CDR Conditional Route CISM Critical Incident Stress Management CPDLC Controller Pilot Data Link Communications CPL Current Flight Plan D-GPS Differential Global Positioning System DFTI Distance from Touchdown Indicator DME Distance Measuring Equipment Doc Document EAM ESARR Advisory Material EASA European Aviation Safety Agency EAT Expected Approach Time EATCHIP European Air Traffic Control Harmonisation and Integration Programme EATMP European Air Traffic Management Programme EC European Commission ECAC European Civil Aviation Conference EET Estimated Elapsed Time EFIS Electronic Flight Instrument System EGNOS European Geostationary Overlay Service EQPS Equipment and Systems (subject) ESARR Eurocontrol Safety Regulatory Requirements ETF European Transport Workers' Federation EUROCONTROL European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation FAB Functional Airspace Block FDPS Flight Data Processing System FIR Flight Information Region FIS Flight Information Service FMS Flight Management System FPB Flight Progress Board FPL Flight Plan FUA Flexible Use of Airspace GAIN Report Global Aviation Information Network Report GBAS Ground-Based Augmentation System GLONASS Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System GP Glide Path GPS Global Positioning System

Annex I to ED Decision 2015/010/R GPWS Ground Proximity Warning System GUI Guidelines HBK Handbook HF High Frequency HUM Human Factors (subject) IACA International Air Carrier Association IAOPA International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations IATA International Air Transport Association ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisations IFALPA International Federation of Airline Pilots Association IFATCA International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Associations IFPS Integrated Initial Flight Plan Processing System IFR Instrument Flight Rules ILS Instrument Landing System IMC Instrument Meteorological Conditions INS Inertial Navigation System INTR Introduction to the course (subject) IRS Inertial Reference System IRVR Instrument Runway Visual Range ISA International Standard Atmosphere ITU International Telecommunications Union LAW Aviation Law (subject) LDA Landing Distance Available LLZ Localizer LNAV Lateral Navigation LOA Letter of Agreement LPV Lateral Precision with Vertical guidance approach MET Meteorology METAR Meteorological Aviation Routine Weather Report MLS Microwave Landing System Mode A SSR identification code Mode C SSR Mode C (Pronounced: Mode Charlie) Mode S Mode Select MONA Monitoring Aids MSAW Minimum Safe Altitude Warning MTCD Medium Term Conflict Detection MWO Meteorological Watch Office

Annex I to ED Decision 2015/010/R NAV Navigation (subject) NAVAID Navigation(al) Aid NDB Non-Directional Beacon No. Number NOTAM Notice to Airmen OJT On the Job Training OLDI On-Line Data Interchange P-RNAV Precision Area Navigation PANS Procedures for Air Navigation Services PAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator PAR Precision Approach Radar PBN Performance Based Navigation PCN Pavement Classification Number PEN Professional Environment (subject) PSR Primary Surveillance Radar PTP Part Time Practice QDM Magnetic Heading QDR Magnetic Bearing QFE Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation QNH Atmospheric pressure at mean sea level QTF The position of the transmitting station according to the bearings taken by the D/F station RAIM Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring RCC Rescue Coordination Centre RDPS Radar Data Processing System RNAV Area Navigation RNP Required Navigation Performance RNP-RNAV Required Navigation Performance-Area Navigation ROC Rate of Climb RPL Stored Flight Plan RTF Radio Telephony RVR Runway Visual Range RVSM Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum SADIS Satellite Distribution of World Area Forecast System SAR Search and Rescue SARPs Standards and Recommended Practices (ICAO) SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation System

Annex I to ED Decision 2015/010/R SELCAL Selective Calling SERA Standardised European Rules of the Air SHELL (model) Software, Hardware, Environment, Live ware, Live ware Model SID Standard Instrument Departure (Route) SIGMET Significant Meteorological Information SMR Surface Movement Radar SNOWTAM NOTAM on SNOW conditions SPECI Aviation Selected Special Weather Report SRC Safety Regulation Commission SRU Safety Regulation Unit SSR Secondary Surveillance Radar STCA Short Term Conflict Alert SVFR Special Visual Flight Rules Flight TACAN UHF Tactical Air Navigation Aid TAF Terminal Area (Aerodrome) Forecast TCAC Tropical Cyclone Advisory Centre TODA Take Off Distance Available TORA Take Off Run Available TRM Team Resource Management TSA Temporary Segregated Area TWR Tower Control Unit (Aerodrome Control Tower) UDES Unusual Degraded Emergency Situations UDF Ultra High Frequency Direction Finder UHF Ultra High Frequency UTC Coordinated Universal Time VAAC Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre VASI Visual Approach Slope Indicator VDF Very High Frequency Direction Finder VFR Visual Flight Rules VHF Very High Frequency VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions VNAV Vertical Navigation VOLMET Routine Weather Reports Broadcast on VHF VOR VHF Omni-directional Radio Range WAFC World Area Forecast Centre WAFS World Area Forecast System WGS-84 World Geodetic System 84

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AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training

BASIC TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a). (b) Basic training should contain the following subject objectives and training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 2 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 — Basic training. (c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 2 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.

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SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

The subject objective is: Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow and how to obtain the appropriate information, and recognise the potential for development of their careers in ATC. TOPIC INTRB 1 — COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTRB 1.1 — Course introduction

BASIC Explain the aims and main objectives of the 2 INTRB course. 1.1.1

Subtopic INTRB 1.2 — Course administration

BASIC State course administration. 1 INTRB 1.2.1

Subtopic INTRB 1.3 — Study material and training documentation

BASIC Use appropriate documentation and their 3 Optional content: training INTRB sources for the course. documentation, library, CBT library, 1.3.1

web, learning management server

BASIC Integrate appropriate information into 4 Training documentation INTRB course studies.

Optional content: supplementary

1.3.2

information, library

TOPIC INTRB 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTRB 2.1 — Course content and organisation

BASIC State the different training methods applied 1 Theoretical training, practical training, INTRB to the course. self-study, types of training events 2.1.1

BASIC State the subjects of the course and their 1 INTRB purpose. 2.1.2 BASIC Describe the organisation of theoretical 2 Optional content: course programme INTRB training. 2.1.3 BASIC Describe the organisation of practical Optional content: PTP, simulation, 2 INTRB training. briefing, debriefing, course programme 2.1.4

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Subtopic INTRB 2.2 — Training ethos

BASIC Recognise the feedback mechanisms 1 Optional content: instructor INTRB available. discussions, training progress, 2.2.1 assessment, examinations, results,

briefing, debriefing

BASIC Describe the positive effect of working and 2 Team work in theoretical and practical INTRB learning together with course participants. training 2.2.2

Subtopic INTRB 2.3 — Assessment process

BASIC Describe the assessment process. 2 INTRB 2.3.1

TOPIC INTRB 3 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATCO’s FUTURE Subtopic INTRB 3.1 — Job prospects

BASIC Recognise an ATCO’s working environment. 1 Area control unit, approach control INTRB unit, aerodrome control unit 3.1.1

BASIC Optional content: OJT instructor, Recognise career developments. 1 INTRB supervisor, operational managerial 3.1.2

posts, non-operational posts

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SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW

The subject objective is: Learners shall apply the regulations governing the rules of the air, airspace and flight planning and explain their development or, where applicable, their incorporation into national legislation. TOPIC LAWB 1 — INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION LAW Subtopic LAWB 1.1 — Relevance of aviation law

BASIC State the necessity for air law, the sources 1 Relevant EU legislation, LAWB and development of aviation law. ICAO Convention 1.1.1 Optional content: ICAO Annex 2,

national aviation law

BASIC Name the key national and international 1 Optional content: ICAO, ECAC, EASA, LAWB aviation organisations. EUROCONTROL, national authority 1.1.2 BASIC Describe the impact these organisations 2 LAWB have on ATC and their interaction with each 1.1.3 other.

TOPIC LAWB 2 — INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS Subtopic LAWB 2.1 — ICAO

BASIC Explain the purpose and function of ICAO. 2 LAWB 2.1.1 BASIC Describe the methods by which ICAO notifies 2 SARPs, PANS, ICAO Annexes, ICAO LAWB and implements legislation. documents 2.1.2

Optional content: regional offices

Subtopic LAWB 2.2 — European and other agencies

BASIC Explain the purpose and functions of 2 Network manager function LAWB EUROCONTROL. 2.2.1 BASIC Explain the purpose and functions of EASA. 2 LAWB 2.2.2 BASIC State the purpose and function of other 1 Optional content: ECAC, EU, ITU, LAWB international agencies and their relevance to CANSO 2.2.3 air traffic operations.

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Subtopic LAWB 2.3 — Aviation associations

BASIC State the purpose of controller, pilot, airline Optional content: IFATCA, IFALPA, 1 LAWB and airspace user associations and their IATA, AEA, IAOPA, IACA, military 2.3.1 interaction with ATC.

services, ETF, ATCEUC

TOPIC LAWB 3 — NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS Subtopic LAWB 3.1 — Purpose and function

BASIC Describe the purpose and function of Optional content: civil aviation 2 LAWB appropriate national agencies and their administration agencies, government 3.1.1 relevance to air traffic operations.

agencies

Subtopic LAWB 3.2 — National legislative procedures

BASIC Describe the means by which legislation is 2 ICAO Annex 15 LAWB implemented, notified and updated. Optional content: AIS, AIPs, AIRAC, 3.2.1

SUPs, AICs, NOTAMs, integrated

aeronautical information package,

national legislation, letters of agreement, operations manual

BASIC Recognise the information contained in the 1 LAWB different parts of the AIP. 3.2.2

Subtopic LAWB 3.3 — Competent authority

BASIC Name the competent authority responsible 1 LAWB for licensing and enforcing legislation and 3.3.1 operational procedures. BASIC Describe how the competent authority 2 LAWB carries out its safety regulation 3.3.2 responsibilities.

Subtopic LAWB 3.4 — National aviation associations

BASIC State the purpose of national controller, 1 LAWB pilot, airline and airspace user associations. 3.4.1

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TOPIC LAWB 4 — ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAWB 4.1 — Safety regulation

BASIC Describe the need for safety regulation. 2 Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 LAWB

Optional content: Regulation (EU)

4.1.1 3

No 1034/2011 , national regulations

BASIC Describe the general principles of the safety 2 Safety regulation LAWB organisation.

Optional content: Regulation (EU)

4.1.2 4

No 1035/2011 , national regulations

BASIC Explain the impact of safety regulation on 2 Optional content: Regulation (EU) LAWB the controller. 2015/340 on ATCO LIcensing 4.1.3

Subtopic LAWB 4.2 — Safety management system

BASIC Explain the regulatory requirements of safety 2 Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 LAWB management systems in ATM. 4.2.1

BASIC Explain the principles of the safety 2 Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 LAWB management systems. 4.2.2

BASIC Describe the safety assessment 2 Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011, LAWB methodology. Regulation (EU) No 1034/2011 4.2.3

Optional content: EATMP Air navigation system safety assessment methodology, national regulations

TOPIC LAWB 5 — RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAWB 5.1 — Units of measurement

BASIC Describe the units of measurement used in 2 Council Directive 80/181/EEC on units LAWB aviation. of measurement 5.1.1

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Subtopic LAWB 5.2 — ATCO licensing/certification

BASIC Explain the ATCO licensing/certification 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO LAWB process. Licensing, approved training courses; 5.2.1 ATCO licences, ratings and endorsements

Optional content: national processes

BASIC Explain the privileges and limitations of 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO LAWB controller licences. Licensing 5.2.2

Subtopic LAWB 5.3 — Overview of ANS and ATS

BASIC Differentiate between the Air Navigation 2 Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, LAWB Services. Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 5.3.1 BASIC Explain the considerations which determine 2 ICAO Annex 11 LAWB the need for the ATS. 5.3.2 BASIC Differentiate between the ATS. 2 ATCS, ADVS, FIS, ALRS LAWB 5.3.3 BASIC Explain the objectives of ATS. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 LAWB 5.3.4

Subtopic LAWB 5.4 — Rules of the air

BASIC Explain the rules of the air. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 LAWB 5.4.1 BASIC State any notified differences with ICAO. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 LAWB

Optional content: Supplements to ICAO

5.4.2

Annex 2 and ICAO Annex 11

BASIC Appreciate the influence of relevant flight 3 General flight rules, instrument flight LAWB rules on ATC. rules, visual flight rules 5.4.3 BASIC Appreciate the differences between flying in 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 LAWB accordance with VFR and IFR, in VMC and 5.4.4 IMC.

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Subtopic LAWB 5.5 — Airspace and ATS routes

BASIC Explain airspace classification. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 LAWB 5.5.1 BASIC Differentiate between the different types of 2 Optional content: control zones, LAWB airspace. control areas, airways, upper and 5.5.2 lower airspace, restricted areas, prohibited and danger areas, FIR, aerodrome traffic zone, etc. BASIC Differentiate between the different types of 2 Airway, arrival route, departure route, LAWB ATS routes. advisory route, controlled route, 5.5.3 uncontrolled route, etc. BASIC Optional content: control zones, Decode information from aeronautical 3 LAWB charts. control areas, ATS routes, upper and 5.5.4 lower airspace, restricted areas, prohibited and danger areas, FIR, aerodrome traffic zone, etc.

Subtopic LAWB 5.6 — Flight plan

BASIC Explain the functions of a flight plan. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, LAWB ICAO Doc 4444 5.6.1 BASIC Explain the different types of flight plans and 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, LAWB associated update messages. ICAO Doc 4444 5.6.2 BASIC Explain the pilot’s responsibilities in relation 2 Inadvertent changes, intended changes, LAWB to adherence to flight plan. position reporting 5.6.3 BASIC Describe flight plan processing. Optional content: AFTN, IFPS 2 LAWB 5.6.4

Subtopic LAWB 5.7 — Aerodromes

BASIC Describe the general design and layout of an 2 Runway(s), taxiways, apron, movement LAWB aerodrome. area, manoeuvring area, designated 5.7.1 positions on an aerodrome BASIC Explain the numbering system and 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 , LAWB orientation of runways. EASA ED Decision 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR- 5.7.2 DSN — Initial issue’ , EASA ED Decision 2014/012/R ‘ADR AMC/GM — Initial Issue’

Annex I to ED Decision 2015/010/R BASIC Differentiate between different types of 2 Controlled, uncontrolled LAWB aerodromes. Optional content: military, 5.7.3

international, regional

BASIC Describe designated positions in the traffic 2 LAWB circuit. 5.7.4 BASIC List the factors affecting the selection of 1 LAWB runway in use. 5.7.5

Subtopic LAWB 5.8 — Holding procedures for IFR flights

BASIC Describe the purpose of holding. 2 Traffic management, weather, pilot LAWB request, ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 8168 5.8.1

BASIC Describe the types of holding patterns. 2 Published, non-published LAWB 5.8.2 BASIC Describe an ICAO holding pattern. 2 ICAO Doc 8168 — Parts of an IFR LAWB holding pattern, entry/exit procedures, 5.8.3 dimensions of patterns, protected airspace, holding areas, alignment, rates of turns, holding times, expect further clearance, Expected Approach Times (EATs) BASIC Describe the factors affecting the holding 2 Effect of speed, effect of level used, LAWB pattern. effect of navigation aid in use, 5.8.4 turbulence

Subtopic LAWB 5.9 — Holding procedures for VFR flights

BASIC Describe VFR holding. 2 LAWB 5.9.1

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SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

The subject objective is: Learners shall describe the basic principles of air traffic management and apply basic operational procedures. TOPIC ATMB 1 — AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Subtopic ATMB 1.1 — Application of units of measurement

BASIC Apply the units of measurement appropriate 3 ATMB to ATM. 1.1.1

Subtopic ATMB 1.2 — Air traffic control (ATC) service

BASIC Define ATC service. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 1.2.1 BASIC Explain the division of the ATC service. 2 Regulation (EC) No 549/2004, ATMB ICAO Annex 11 1.2.2 BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 ICAO Annex 11 ATMB of the ATC service. 1.2.3 BASIC Differentiate between the different 2 Aerodrome, surveillance, procedural ATMB methods of providing ATC services. 1.2.4

Subtopic ATMB 1.3 — Flight information service (FIS)

BASIC Define FIS. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 1.3.1 BASIC Describe the scope of the FIS. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 1.3.2 BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB of the FIS. ICAO Doc 4444 1.3.3 BASIC State the methods of transmitting 1 Optional content: RTF, data link, ATIS, ATMB information. VOLMET, etc. 1.3.4 BASIC List the content of ATIS and VOLMET. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB ICAO Annex 3 1.3.5

Optional content: meteorological data obtained by data link

BASIC Issue information to aircraft. 3 Optional content: SIGMET, serviceability ATMB of navaids, weather, flight safety 1.3.6

information, essential traffic, essential local traffic, information related to

aerodrome conditions, etc.

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Subtopic ATMB 1.4 — Alerting service

BASIC Define ALRS. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 1.4.1 BASIC Describe the scope of the ALRS. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB ICAO Annex 11 1.4.2 BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB of the ALRS. 1.4.3 BASIC Differentiate between the phases of 2 Uncertainty, alert, distress ATMB emergency. 1.4.4 BASIC Describe the organisation of an ALRS. 2 Responsibilities, local organisation ATMB 1.4.5 BASIC Describe the cooperation between units 2 ATMB providing the alerting services and the SAR 1.4.6 units. BASIC Differentiate between distress and urgency 2 Mayday, Pan Pan, Pan Pan Medical ATMB signals. Optional content: visual signals, etc. 1.4.7

Subtopic ATMB 1.5 — Air traffic advisory service

BASIC Define air traffic advisory service. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 1.5.1 BASIC Describe the scope of the air traffic advisory 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB service. 1.5.2 BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB of the air traffic advisory service. 1.5.3 BASIC State to which flights air traffic advisory 1 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB service shall be provided. 1.5.4

Subtopic ATMB 1.6 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management

BASIC Define ATFM. 1 Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 ATMB 1.6.1 BASIC State the scope of capacity management. 1 Regulation (EU) No 255/2010 , ATMB ICAO Doc 4444 1.6.2

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BASIC Describe the scope of air traffic flow 2 Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, ATMB capacity management (ATFCM). ICAO Doc 4444, 1.6.3 EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, ATMB of ATFCM. ICAO Doc 4444, 1.6.4 EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

BASIC Explain the methods of providing ATFCM. 2 Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, ATMB ICAO Doc 4444, 1.6.5 EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

Subtopic ATMB 1.7 — Airspace management (ASM)

BASIC Define ASM. 1 Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 ATMB

Optional content: Regulation (EC)

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No 2150/2005

BASIC Describe the scope of ASM. 2 Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005 ATMB

Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL

1.7.2

Specification for the application of the FUA

BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision of 2 Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005 ATMB ASM.

Optional content: EUROCONTROL

1.7.3

Specification for the application of the FUA

BASIC Explain the methods of managing airspace. 2 Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005 ATMB

Optional content: Flexible use of

1.7.4

airspace, airspace design, CDRs, TSAs

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TOPIC ATMB 2 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATMB 2.1 — Altimetry

BASIC Appreciate the relationship between height, 3 QFE, QNH, standard pressure ATMB altitude and flight level. 2.1.1

Subtopic ATMB 2.2 — Transition level

BASIC Appreciate the relationship between 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 8168 ATMB transition level, transition altitude and 2.2.1 transition layer. BASIC Calculate the appropriate levels. 3 Optional content: transition level, ATMB transition layer, height, lowest useable 2.2.2

flight level, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

Subtopic ATMB 2.3 — Level allocation

BASIC Describe the cruising level allocation system. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, table of ATMB cruising levels 2.3.1 BASIC Choose the appropriate levels. 3 Flight levels, altitudes, heights ATMB 2.3.2

TOPIC ATMB 3 — RADIOTELEPHONY (RTF) Subtopic ATMB 3.1 — RTF general operating procedures

BASIC Explain the need for approved phraseology. 2 ATMB 3.1.1 BASIC Use approved phraseology. 3 Parts of the following documents ATMB relevant to the Basic course: ICAO Doc 3.1.2 4444, ICAO Doc 9432 RTF manual — standard words and phrases, ICAO Annex 10, Vol. 2 BASIC Perform communication effectively. 3 Communication techniques, ATMB readback/verification of readback 3.1.3

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TOPIC ATMB 4 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATMB 4.1 — Type and content of ATC clearances

BASIC Define ATC clearance. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 4.1.1 BASIC Describe the contents of an ATC clearance. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB ICAO Doc 4444 4.1.2 BASIC Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB

Optional content: national documents

4.1.3

Subtopic ATMB 4.2 — ATC instructions

BASIC Define ATC Instructions. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 4.2.1 BASIC Describe the contents of an ATC instruction. 2 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11 ATMB 4.2.2 BASIC Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB

Optional content: national documents

4.2.3

TOPIC ATMB 5 — COORDINATION Subtopic ATMB 5.1 — Principles, types and content of coordination

BASIC Explain the principles, types and content of 2 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11 ATMB coordination. Optional content: notification, 5.1.1

negotiation, agreement, transfer of

flight data and local agreements, etc.

Subtopic ATMB 5.2 — Necessity for coordination

BASIC Appreciate the need for coordination. 3 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, local ATMB procedures, letters of agreements 5.2.1 BASIC Differentiate between transfer of control 2 ATMB and transfer of communication procedures. 5.2.2

Subtopic ATMB 5.3 — Means of coordination

BASIC Describe the means of coordination Optional content: data link, telephone, 2 ATMB intercom, voice, etc. 5.3.1 BASIC Use the available means for coordination. 3 ATMB 5.3.2

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TOPIC ATMB 6 — DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATMB 6.1 — Data extraction

BASIC Encode and decode an appropriate selection Optional content: ICAO Doc 8585, 3 ATMB of standard ICAO abbreviations. ICAO Doc 8643, ICAO Doc 7910 6.1.1 BASIC Extract pertinent data from relevant sources 3 Pilot reports, coordination, data ATMB to produce a flight progress display. exchange 6.1.2

Optional content: flight plan

BASIC Encode and decode flight plans (including 3 ICAO format, AFTN format ATMB supplementary information). 6.1.3

Subtopic ATMB 6.2 — Data management

BASIC Update the situation display to accurately 3 Optional content: strip marking ATMB reflect the traffic situation. symbols, strip movement procedures, 6.2.1

electronic data, label

TOPIC ATMB 7 — SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATMB 7.1 — Vertical separation and procedures

BASIC State the vertical separation standards. 1 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB 7.1.1 BASIC Explain the vertical separation procedures. 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB 7.1.2

Subtopic ATMB 7.2 — Horizontal separation and procedures

BASIC State the longitudinal separation standards 1 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB and procedures based on time and distance. 7.2.1 BASIC State the lateral separation standards and 1 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB procedures. 7.2.2

Subtopic ATMB 7.3 — Visual separation

BASIC State the occasions when clearance to fly by 1 ATMB maintaining own separation while in VMC 7.3.1 can be used.

Subtopic ATMB 7.4 — Aerodrome separation and procedures

BASIC State the aerodrome separation standards. 1 Separation on the manoeuvring area, in ATMB the traffic circuit, for departing and 7.4.1 arriving aircraft

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BASIC Explain the aerodrome separation 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB procedures. 7.4.2 BASIC Define essential local traffic. 1 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB 7.4.3

Subtopic ATMB 7.5 — Separation based on ATS surveillance systems

BASIC Explain the use of ATS surveillance systems 2 Separation, identification, monitoring, ATMB in ATS. vectoring, expedition and assistance to 7.5.1 traffic

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC Explain the ATS surveillance systems 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB separation standards and procedures. 7.5.2

Subtopic ATMB 7.6 — Wake turbulence separation

BASIC Explain the wake turbulence separations. 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB 7.6.1

TOPIC ATMB 8 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND- BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATMB 8.1 — Airborne collision avoidance systems

BASIC State the European Union requirement for 1 Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011 ATMB carriage of airborne collision avoidance 8.1.1 system. BASIC Explain the main characteristics of airborne 2 ACAS, TAWS ATMB warning systems and their relevance to ATC

Optional content: TCAS, EGPWS, wind

8.1.2 operations.

shear alerts

BASIC Explain the function of ACAS Traffic Alerts 2 Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011, ATMB and Resolution Advisories. ICAO Doc 8168 8.1.3 BASIC List the actions of the pilot in case of TA and 1 Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011, ATMB RA. ICAO Doc 8168 8.1.4 BASIC List the ACAS limitations. 1 ICAO Doc 9863 ATMB 8.1.5

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TOPIC ATMB 9 — BASIC PRACTICAL SKILLS Subtopic ATMB 9.1 — Traffic management process

BASIC Consider human information processing in 2 Situational awareness, conflict ATMB the provision of ATC. detection, planning, decision-making, 9.1.1 prioritisation, execution BASIC Consider the need for verification that 2 Monitoring ATMB actions are carried out. 9.1.2

Subtopic ATMB 9.2 — Basic practical skills applicable to all ratings

BASIC Verify that the settings of the working 3 ATMB position are appropriate. 9.2.1 BASIC Operate the available working position 3 ATMB equipment. 9.2.2 BASIC Maintain situational awareness by 3 Information gathering, scanning, ATMB monitoring traffic. planning 9.2.3 BASIC Appreciate priority of actions. 3 ATMB 9.2.4 BASIC Execute selected plan. 3 ATMB 9.2.5 BASIC Optional content: LOPs, transfer of Apply the prescribed procedures for the 3 ATMB area of responsibility. control and communication, level 9.2.6

allocation, inbound and outbound procedures

BASIC Appreciate relative velocity between 3 ATMB aircraft. 9.2.7 BASIC Identify separation problems. 3 ATMB 9.2.8 BASIC Choose the appropriate separation 3 ATMB methods. 9.2.9 BASIC Optional content: vertical, longitudinal, Apply separation. 3 ATMB lateral, aerodrome, based on ATS 9.2.10

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Subtopic ATMB 9.3 — Basic practical skills applicable to aerodrome

BASIC Perform the basic functions of aerodrome 3 ATMB control. 9.3.1 BASIC Perform the control of aerodrome traffic. 3 Single runway operations including VFR ATMB and IFR traffic 9.3.2

Subtopic ATMB 9.4 — Basic practical skills applicable to surveillance

BASIC Explain the methods and procedures of 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB establishing identification. 9.4.1 BASIC Apply the procedures for establishing 3 Any of the ATS surveillance systems ATMB identification. identification methods 9.4.2 BASIC Estimate the heading for a new track and 3 ATMB the distance to the next waypoint. 9.4.3 BASIC Apply vectoring techniques. 3 ATMB 9.4.4 BASIC Conduct level changes. Optional content: cruising level 3 ATMB allocation, requested level change, 9.4.5

climb/descent to exit level, descent to an altitude or a height

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SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY

The subject objective is: Learners shall describe how meteorology affects ATS operations and aircraft performance and apply meteorological information in the basic operational procedures of ATS. TOPIC METB 1 — INTRODUCTION TO METEOROLOGY Subtopic METB 1.1 — Application of units of measurement

BASIC Apply the units of measurement appropriate 3 METB to meteorology. 1.1.1

Subtopic METB 1.2 — Aviation and meteorology

BASIC Explain the relevance of meteorology in 2 METB aviation. 1.2.1 BASIC Explain the requirements for the provision of 2 ICAO Annex 3, ICAO Annex 11 METB meteorological information available to 1.2.2 operators, flight crew members, and to air traffic services. BASIC State the meteorological hazards to aviation. 1 Turbulence, thunderstorms, icing, METB micro bursts, squall, macro burst, wind 1.2.3 shear

Subtopic METB 1.3 — Organisation of meteorological service

BASIC Name the basic duties, organisation and 1 Optional content: WAFS, WAFC, MWO, METB working methods of meteorological offices. VAAC, TCAC, SADIS 1.3.1 BASIC State the International and National 1 METB standards for coordination between ATS and 1.3.2 MET services.

TOPIC METB 2 — ATMOSPHERE Subtopic METB 2.1 — Composition and structure

BASIC State the composition and structure of the 1 Gases, layers METB atmosphere. 2.1.1 BASIC Describe the basic characteristics of the 2 Temperature, pressure, wind, METB atmospheric parameters measured. humidity, density 2.1.2 BASIC List the tools used for the collection of 1 Optional content: barometer, METB meteorological data. thermometer, ceilometer, 2.1.3 anemometer, weather balloons, transmissometer, radar, satellites, etc.

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Subtopic METB 2.2 — Standard atmosphere

BASIC Describe the elements of the ISA. 2 Temperature, pressure, density METB 2.2.1 BASIC State the reasons why the ISA has been 1 METB defined. 2.2.2

Subtopic METB 2.3 — Heat and temperature

BASIC Define the processes by which heat is 1 Radiation, convection, advection, METB transferred and how the atmosphere is conduction, water cycle 2.3.1 heated. BASIC Describe how temperature varies. 2 Adiabatic processes, lapse rates, METB stability, instability 2.3.2 BASIC State the influencing factors on surface 1 METB temperature. 2.3.3

Subtopic METB 2.4 — Water in the atmosphere

BASIC Differentiate between the different 2 Condensation, evaporation, METB processes related to atmospheric moisture. sublimation, saturation 2.4.1

BASIC Characterise relative humidity, dew point 2 METB and latent heat. 2.4.2

Subtopic METB 2.5 — Air pressure

BASIC Describe the relationship between pressure, 2 METB temperature, density and height. 2.5.1 BASIC Explain the relationship between pressure 2 QFE, QNH, standard pressure METB settings. 2.5.2 BASIC Explain the effect of air pressure and 2 METB temperature on altimeter readings and the 2.5.3 true altitude of aircraft. BASIC State how atmospheric pressure is 1 METB measured. 2.5.4

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TOPIC METB 3 — ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION Subtopic METB 3.1 — General air circulation

BASIC State the major atmospheric circulation Optional content: Hadley cells, high 1 METB features on the Earth. and low belts, polar fronts, westerly 3.1.1

winds, upper-level jet streams

Subtopic METB 3.2 — Air masses and frontal systems

BASIC Describe the origin and movement of typical 2 Polar, arctic, tropical, equatorial METB air masses and their general effect on (maritime and continental) 3.2.1 European weather.

BASIC Describe the main isobaric features. 2 Cyclones, anticyclones, ridge, trough METB 3.2.2 BASIC Describe the difference between various 2 Warm front, cold front, occluded front METB fronts and the associated weather. 3.2.3

Subtopic METB 3.3 — Mesoscale systems

BASIC Describe the main phenomena caused by 2 Mountain waves, Föhn, slope and METB mesoscale systems. valley winds, thunderstorm, squall line 3.3.1 Optional content: land/sea breezes,

tornadoes, land spouts, waterspouts

BASIC Explain the relevance of mesoscale systems 2 METB to aviation. 3.3.2

Subtopic METB 3.4 — Wind

BASIC Explain the significance of wind phenomena 2 Optional content: veering, backing, METB and types. gusting, jet streams, land/sea breezes, 3.4.1

Föhn, surface, upper

BASIC State how wind is measured. 1 METB 3.4.2 BASIC Explain effect of forces which influence wind. 2 METB 3.4.3

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TOPIC METB 4 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic METB 4.1 — Clouds

BASIC Explain the different conditions for the 2 METB formation of clouds. 4.1.1 BASIC Recognise different cloud types. 1 METB 4.1.2 BASIC State the cloud types main characteristics. 1 METB 4.1.3 BASIC State how the cloud base and the amount of 1 METB cloud are measured and/or observed. 4.1.4 BASIC Define cloud base and ceiling. 1 METB 4.1.5 BASIC Differentiate between cloud base and ceiling. 2 METB 4.1.6

Subtopic METB 4.2 — Types of precipitation

BASIC Explain the significance of precipitation in 2 METB aviation. 4.2.1 BASIC Describe types of precipitation and their Optional content: rain, snow, snow 2 METB corresponding cloud families. grains, hail, ice pellets, ice crystals, 4.2.2

drizzle

Subtopic METB 4.3 — Visibility

BASIC Explain the causes of atmospheric obscurity. 2 METB 4.3.1 BASIC Differentiate between different types of 2 Horizontal visibility, slant visibility, METB visibility. prevailing visibility, RVR 4.3.2

BASIC State how visibility is measured. 1 METB 4.3.3 BASIC Explain the significance of visibility in 2 METB aviation. 4.3.4

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Subtopic METB 4.4 — Meteorological hazards

BASIC Explain the meteorological hazards to 2 Turbulence, icing, micro bursts, macro METB aviation. burst, wind shear 4.4.1 Optional content: thunderstorms,

squall

BASIC Describe the effect of meteorological 2 METB hazards on aviation. 4.4.2

TOPIC METB 5 — METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION FOR AVIATION Subtopic METB 5.1 — Messages and reports

BASIC Decode the content of weather reports and 3 METAR, SPECI, TAF, SIGMET METB forecasts.

Optional content: local reports

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SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION

The subject objective is: Learners shall explain the basic principles of navigation and use this knowledge in ATS operations. TOPIC NAVB 1 — INTRODUCTION TO NAVIGATION Subtopic NAVB 1.1 — Application of units of measurement

BASIC Apply the units of measurement appropriate 3 NAVB to navigation. 1.1.1

Subtopic NAVB 1.2 — Purpose and use of navigation

BASIC Explain the need for navigation in aviation. 2 NAVB 1.2.1 BASIC Characterise navigation methods. 2 Optional content: historical overview, NAVB celestial, on-board, radio, satellites 1.2.2

TOPIC NAVB 2 — THE EARTH Subtopic NAVB 2.1 — Place and movement of the Earth

BASIC Explain the Earth’s properties and their Optional content: form, size, rotation, 2 NAVB effects. revolution in space, seasons, day, 2.1.1

night, twilight, units of time, time zones, UTC

Subtopic NAVB 2.2 — System of coordinates, direction and distance

BASIC Characterise the general principles of a grid Optional content: degrees, minutes, 2 NAVB system. seconds, WGS-84, latitude/longitude 2.2.1 BASIC Explain direction and distance on a globe. Optional content: great circle, small 2 NAVB circle, rhumb line, cardinal points, 2.2.2

intercardinal points

BASIC Optional content: latitude/longitude Estimate position on the Earth’s surface. 3 NAVB 2.2.3 BASIC Estimate distance and direction between two 3 NAVB points. 2.2.4

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Subtopic NAVB 2.3 — Magnetism

BASIC Explain the general principles of the Earth’s 2 True north, magnetic north, variation, NAVB magnetism. deviation, inclination 2.3.1 BASIC Calculate conversions between the three 3 True north, magnetic north, compass NAVB north designations. north 2.3.2

TOPIC NAVB 3 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAVB 3.1 — Map making and projections

BASIC State how the Earth is projected to create a 1 Types of projection NAVB map. 3.1.1 BASIC Describe the properties of a map. 2 Projection, scale NAVB 3.1.2 BASIC Optional content: conformality, Describe the properties of an ideal map. 2 NAVB constant scale, true azimuth, rhumb 3.1.3

lines and great circles

BASIC State the properties and use of different 1 Optional content: Lambert, Mercator, NAVB projections. stereographic 3.1.4

Subtopic NAVB 3.2 — Maps and charts used in aviation

BASIC Differentiate between the various maps and 2 NAVB charts. 3.2.1 BASIC State the specific use of various maps and 1 NAVB charts. 3.2.2 BASIC Decode symbols and information displayed Optional content: topographical 3 NAVB on maps and charts. features, NAV aids, fixes etc. 3.2.3

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TOPIC NAVB 4 — NAVIGATIONAL BASICS Subtopic NAVB 4.1 — Influence of wind

BASIC Appreciate the influence of wind on the flight 3 Heading, track, drift, wind vector NAVB path. 4.1.1

Subtopic NAVB 4.2 — Speed

BASIC Explain the relationship between various 2 True air speed, ground speed, indicated NAVB speeds used in aviation. air speed (including Mach number) 4.2.1 BASIC Appreciate the use of various speeds in ATC. 3 NAVB 4.2.2

Subtopic NAVB 4.3 — Visual navigation

BASIC Differentiate between the methods of visual 2 Map reading, visual reference NAVB navigation.

Optional content: dead-reckoning

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Subtopic NAVB 4.4 — Navigational aspects of flight planning

BASIC Describe the navigational aspects affecting Optional content: fuel/time calculations, 2 NAVB flight planning. min altitudes, alternative routes 4.4.1

TOPIC NAVB 5 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAVB 5.1 — Ground-based systems

BASIC Explain the basic working principles of 2 VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS NAVB ground-based systems.

Optional content: TACAN, MLS

5.1.1 BASIC State the use of ground-based systems. 1 VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS NAVB

Optional content: TACAN, MLS

5.1.2 BASIC Characterise the main radio navigation 2 Optional content: homing, inbound/ NAVB techniques based on ground-based systems. outbound tracking, instrument 5.1.3 approach procedures, holding, drift

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BASIC Explain the effects of precision and limitations 2 VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS NAVB of ground-based systems on the flight.

Optional content: TACAN, MLS

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Subtopic NAVB 5.2 — Inertial navigation systems

BASIC Explain the basic working principles, precision 2 Optional content: INS/IRS NAVB and limitations of on-board systems. 5.2.1 BASIC State the use of on-board systems. 1 NAVB 5.2.2

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Subtopic NAVB 5.3 — Satellite-based systems

BASIC Explain the basic working principles of 2 Optional content: GPS, GLONASS, NAVB positioning systems. Galileo 5.3.1 BASIC State the basic principles of GNSS concept. 1 Basic, ABAS, SBAS, GBAS NAVB 5.3.2 BASIC Explain the effects of precision and limitations Optional content: RAIM, GPS NOTAMs 2 NAVB of satellite-based systems. 5.3.3

Subtopic NAVB 5.4 — Instrument approach procedures

BASIC Recognise various types of instrument 1 NAVB approach using aeronautical charts. 5.4.1 BASIC Differentiate between precision approach and 2 NAVB non-precision approach procedures. 5.4.2 BASIC Recognise the different minima used during 1 NAVB an instrument approach. 5.4.3 BASIC Define the terms obstacle clearance 1 NAVB altitude/height and minimum descent 5.4.4 altitude/height. BASIC List the instrumental approach fixes. 1 IAF, IF, FAF, FAP, MAPt NAVB 5.4.5

TOPIC NAVB 6 — PERFORMANCE BASED NAVIGATION Subtopic NAVB 6.1 — Principles and benefits of area navigation

BASIC Explain the basic principles of area navigation. 2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613 NAVB 6.1.1 BASIC State the benefits of area navigation. 1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613 NAVB 6.1.2 BASIC State the effects of navigational performance 1 TSE, PDE, NSE, FTE NAVB accuracy of RNAV systems on the flight.

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BASIC Optional content: waypoints transitions Characterise the main aircraft and avionics 2 NAVB functionalities used in area navigation. (FRT) and path terminators (including 6.1.4 RF), fly over and fly by a waypoint,

parallel offset

BASIC Characterise the navigational functions of 2 Optional content: VNAV, LNAV NAVB FMS. 6.1.5

Subtopic NAVB 6.2 — Introduction to PBN

BASIC State the general concept of PBN. 1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613 NAVB 6.2.1 BASIC Differentiate between RNAV and RNP. 2 On board performance monitoring and NAVB alerting 6.2.2

BASIC State the navigation infrastructure that may 1 VOR, DME, GNSS NAVB be used in PBN.

Optional content: functionality IRS/INS

6.2.3 BASIC State the benefits of PBN concept. Optional content: global 1 NAVB interoperability, limited number of 6.2.4

navigation specifications

Subtopic NAVB 6.3 — PBN applications

BASIC List the navigation applications in use in 1 En route, terminal/approach NAVB Europe. Optional content: RNAV-5 (B-RNAV), 6.3.1

RNAV-1 (≈ P-RNAV)

TOPIC NAVB 7 — DEVELOPMENTS IN NAVIGATION Subtopic NAVB 7.1 — Future developments

BASIC State future developments in navigation. 1 NAVB 7.1.1

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SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT

The subject objective is: Learners shall describe the basic principles of the theory of flight and aircraft characteristics and how these influence ATS operations. TOPIC ACFTB 1 — INTRODUCTION TO AIRCRAFT Subtopic ACFTB 1.1 — Application of units of measurement

BASIC Apply the units of measurement appropriate 3 ACFTB to aircraft and principles of flight. 1.1.1

Subtopic ACFTB 1.2 — Aviation and aircraft

BASIC Explain the relevance of theory of flight and 2 ACFTB aircraft characteristics in ATS operations. 1.2.1

TOPIC ACFTB 2 — PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT Subtopic ACFTB 2.1 — Forces acting on aircraft

BASIC Explain the forces acting on an aircraft in 2 Lift, thrust, drag, weight during level ACFTB flight and their interaction. flight 2.1.1 Optional content: during climb,

descent, turn

BASIC Explain causes and effects of wake 2 Induced drag ACFTB turbulence. 2.1.2

Subtopic ACFTB 2.2 — Structural components and control of an aircraft

BASIC Describe the main structural components of 2 Rotary and fixed wing, tail plane, ACFTB an aircraft. fuselage, flap, aileron, elevator, rudder, 2.2.1 landing gear BASIC Explain how the pilot controls the 2 Optional content: rudder, aileron, ACFTB movements of an aircraft. elevator, throttle, rotary wing controls 2.2.2 BASIC Explain the factors affecting aircraft stability. 2 ACFTB 2.2.3

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Subtopic ACFTB 2.3 — Flight envelope

BASIC Characterise the critical factors which affect 2 Maximum speeds, minimum and stall ACFTB aircraft performance. speeds, ceiling, critical angle of attack, 2.3.1 maximum ROC

TOPIC ACFTB 3 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFTB 3.1 — Aircraft categories

BASIC List the different categories of aircraft. Optional content: fixed wing, rotary 1 ACFTB wing, balloon, glider 3.1.1

Subtopic ACFTB 3.2 — Wake turbulence categories

BASIC List the wake turbulence categories. 1 ICAO wake turbulence categories ACFTB 3.2.1

Subtopic ACFTB 3.3 — ICAO approach categories

BASIC List the ICAO approach categories. 1 ICAO Doc 8168 ACFTB 3.3.1

Subtopic ACFTB 3.4 — Environmental categories

BASIC List ICAO noise classification. 1 ICAO Annex 16 ACFTB 3.4.1

TOPIC ACFTB 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFTB 4.1 — Recognition

BASIC Recognise the most commonly used aircraft. 1 ACFTB 4.1.1

Subtopic ACFTB 4.2 — Performance data

BASIC State the ICAO aircraft type designators and 1 Type designators, approach and wake ACFTB categories for the most commonly used turbulence categories 4.2.1 aircraft. BASIC State the standard average performance 1 Rate of climb/descent, cruising speed, ACFTB data of the most commonly used aircraft. ceiling 4.2.2

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TOPIC ACFTB 5 — AIRCRAFT ENGINES Subtopic ACFTB 5.1 — Piston engines

BASIC Explain the operating principles, advantages 2 Piston engines, fixed pitch, variable ACFTB and disadvantages of the piston engine and pitch, number of blades 5.1.1 propeller.

Subtopic ACFTB 5.2 — Jet engines

BASIC Explain the operating principles, advantages 2 ACFTB and disadvantages of the jet engine. 5.2.1 BASIC List the different types of jet engines. 1 ACFTB 5.2.2

Subtopic ACFTB 5.3 — Turboprop engines

BASIC Explain the operating principles, advantages 2 ACFTB and disadvantages of the turboprop engine 5.3.1 and propeller.

Subtopic ACFTB 5.4 — Aviation fuels

BASIC List the most common aviation fuels. 1 ACFTB 5.4.1

TOPIC ACFTB 6 — AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFTB 6.1 — Flight instruments

BASIC Explain the basic operating principles and 2 Altimeter, air speed indicator, vertical ACFTB interpretation of the information displayed speed indicator, turn and bank 6.1.1 by flight instruments. indicator, artificial horizon, gyrosyn compass BASIC Explain the impact of errors and abnormal 2 Optional content: pitot-static failures, ACFTB indications of flight instruments on aircraft unreliable gyro source 6.1.2 operations.

Subtopic ACFTB 6.2 — Navigational instruments

BASIC Describe the basic on-board operating 2 Optional content: ADF, VOR (TACAN), ACFTB principles and interpretation of the DME, ILS, MLS, inertial reference 6.2.1 information displayed by navigational

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Subtopic ACFTB 6.3 — Engine instruments

BASIC List the vital engine monitoring parameters Optional content: oil pressure and 1 ACFTB and their associated instruments. temperature, engine temperature, 6.3.1

rpm, fuel state and flow

Subtopic ACFTB 6.4 — Aircraft systems

BASIC Explain the use of the most common aircraft 2 SSR transponder, GPWS, EFIS, flight ACFTB systems. director, autopilot, FMS, ice protection 6.4.1 systems

Optional content: ADS capability, head-

up display, wind shear indicator, weather radar, hydraulic system,

electrical system, environmental system

BASIC Explain the impact of degradation/failure of 2 Engine failure ACFTB the most common aircraft systems on Optional content: hydraulic failure, 6.4.2 aircraft operations.

electrical failure, environmental system failure, degradation of aircraft position source data

TOPIC ACFTB 7 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFTB 7.1 — Take-off factors

BASIC Explain the factors affecting aircraft during 2 Runway conditions, runway slope, ACFTB take-off. wind, temperature, aerodrome 7.1.1 elevation, aircraft mass

Subtopic ACFTB 7.2 — Climb factors

BASIC Explain the factors affecting aircraft during 2 Speed, mass, wind, temperature, cabin ACFTB climb. pressurisation, air density 7.2.1

Subtopic ACFTB 7.3 — Cruise factors

BASIC Explain the factors affecting aircraft during 2 Level, cruising speed, wind, mass, cabin ACFTB cruise. pressurisation 7.3.1

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Subtopic ACFTB 7.4 — Descent and initial approach factors

BASIC Explain the factors affecting aircraft during 2 Wind, speed, rate of descent, aircraft ACFTB descent. configuration, cabin pressurisation 7.4.1 BASIC Explain the factors affecting an aircraft in a 2 Speed, level, turbulence, icing ACFTB holding pattern. 7.4.2

Subtopic ACFTB 7.5 — Final approach and landing factors

BASIC Explain the factors affecting aircraft during 2 Aircraft configuration, mass, wind, ACFTB final approach and landing. wind shear, aerodrome elevation, 7.5.1 runway conditions, runway slope

Subtopic ACFTB 7.6 — Economic factors

BASIC Explain the economic consequences of ATC 2 Routing, flight level, speed, rates of ACFTB changes on the flight profile of an aircraft. climb or descent 7.6.1

Subtopic ACFTB 7.7 — Environmental factors

BASIC Explain performance restrictions due to 2 Optional content: continuous descent ACFTB environmental constraints. operation (CDO), fuel dumping, noise 7.7.1

abatement procedures, minimum flight levels

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SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS

The subject objective is: Learners shall characterise factors which affect personal and team performance. TOPIC HUMB 1 — INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN FACTORS Subtopic HUMB 1.1 — Learning techniques

BASIC Appreciate appropriate learning techniques. 3 How the influence of interactive HUMB techniques can lead to improved 1.1.1 learning

Subtopic HUMB 1.2 — Relevance of human factors for ATC

BASIC Explain the relevance and importance of 2 Historical background, safety impact on HUMB human factors. ATM, licensing requirements, incidents 1.2.1

Subtopic HUMB 1.3 — Human factors and ATC

BASIC Define human factors. 1 Optional content: ICAO Human Factors HUMB Training Manual 1.3.1 BASIC Explain the relationship between human 2 Optional content: ICAO Human Factors HUMB factors and the aviation environment. Training Manual, visits to the simulator 1.3.2 and operational room, SHELL model,

PEAR model

BASIC Explain the concept of systems. 2 People, procedures, equipment HUMB 1.3.3 BASIC Explain ATM in systems terms. 2 HUMB 1.3.4 BASIC Explain the consequences of a systems 2 HUMB failure in ATS. 1.3.5 BASIC Explain the need for matching human and 2 Optional content: ICAO Human Factors HUMB equipment. Training Manual 1.3.6 BASIC Explain the information requirement of ATC. 2 Relevant, timely, accurate HUMB 1.3.7

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BASIC Optional content: history of ATC, Describe the role of the human in the 2 HUMB evolution of ATC. airspace, communications, radar, 1.3.8

advanced ATS systems, the future of ATC

BASIC Explain the importance of situational 2 HUMB awareness for decision making. 1.3.9

TOPIC HUMB 2 — HUMAN PERFORMANCE Subtopic HUMB 2.1 — Individual behaviour

BASIC Explain the differences and commonalities 2 Optional content: attitudes, cultural, HUMB that exist among people. language 2.1.1 BASIC Explain the dangers of boredom. 2 HUMB 2.1.2 BASIC Explain the dangers of overconfidence and 2 HUMB complacency. 2.1.3 BASIC Explain the dangers of fatigue. 2 Sleep disturbance, heavy workload HUMB 2.1.4

Subtopic HUMB 2.2 — Safety culture and professional conduct

BASIC Characterise the role of air traffic controller 2 HUMB for positive safety culture. 2.2.1 BASIC Describe the need for professional standards 2 Optional content: adherence to rules HUMB in ATC. and regulations etc. 2.2.2 BASIC Appreciate the needed basic professional 3 Optional content: punctuality, rigour, HUMB attitudes appropriate to a high level of adherence to rules, teamwork attitude 2.2.3 safety. BASIC Describe the impact of responsibility on 2 Responsibility as a guidance for HUMB controllers action(s). appropriate action 2.2.4 BASIC Recognise the different responsibilities of a 1 Prospective and retrospective HUMB controller. responsibility, guilt and obligation, 2.2.5 types of responsibility (moral, welfare, legal, task, role responsibility, etc.)

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Subtopic HUMB 2.3 — Health and well-being

BASIC Consider the effect of health on Optional content: fitness, diet, drugs, 2 HUMB performance. alcohol 2.3.1

Subtopic HUMB 2.4 — Teamwork

BASIC Describe the differences between social 2 HUMB human relations and professional 2.4.1 interactions. BASIC Describe the different types and characters 2 Optional content: leader, follower HUMB in a team. 2.4.2 BASIC Appreciate the principles of teamwork. 3 Optional content: team membership, HUMB group dynamics, 2.4.3

advantages/disadvantages of teamwork, conflicts and their solutions

BASIC Describe leader style and group interaction. 2 HUMB 2.4.4

Subtopic HUMB 2.5 — Basic needs of people at work

BASIC List basic needs of people at work. Optional content: balance between 1 HUMB individual ability and workload, 2.5.1 working time and rest periods; adequate physical working conditions,

positive working environment

BASIC Characterise the factors of work satisfaction. 2 Optional content: money, HUMB achievement, recognition, 2.5.2

advancement, challenge

Subtopic HUMB 2.6 — Stress

BASIC Define stress. 1 Stress definition HUMB

Optional content: EATCHIP Human

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Factors Module — Stress

BASIC Describe stress symptoms and sources. 2 Behavioural changes, lifestyle changes, HUMB physical symptoms, crisis events, main 2.6.2 causes of stress

Optional content: EATCHIP Human Factors Module — Stress

BASIC Describe the stages of stress. 2 Stress performance curve HUMB

Optional content: EATCHIP Human

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Factors Module — Stress

BASIC Optional content: relaxation Appreciate techniques for stress 3 HUMB management. techniques, diet and lifestyle, exercise, 2.6.4

EATCHIP Human Factors Module — Stress

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TOPIC HUMB 3 — HUMAN ERROR Subtopic HUMB 3.1 — Dangers of error

BASIC Recognise the dangers of error in ATC. Optional content: Air Traffic Control — 1 HUMB Human Performance Factors (Anne 3.1.1

Isaac, 1999), Human Factors in Air Traffic Control (V. David Hopkin, 1995)

Subtopic HUMB 3.2 — Definition of human error

BASIC Define human error. 1 HUMB 3.2.1 BASIC Describe the factors which contribute to 2 Fatigue, lack of skill, misunderstanding, HUMB cause error. multitasking, lack of information, 3.2.2 distraction, lack of work satisfaction

Subtopic HUMB 3.3 — Classification of human error

BASIC State the types of errors. Optional content: slips, lapses, 1 HUMB mistakes 3.3.1 BASIC Define violations. 1 HUMB 3.3.2 BASIC Differentiate between errors and violations 2 HUMB of rules. 3.3.3 BASIC Describe the three levels of performance 2 Skill-based, knowledge-based, rule- HUMB according to the Rasmussen model. based 3.3.4

Subtopic HUMB 3.4 — Risk analysis and risk management

BASIC Describe risk analysis and risk management 2 Active failures and latent conditions HUMB of human systems and error. Optional content: Reason model, 3.4.1

HFACS (Human Factors Analysis & Classification System) model, Heinrich Theory

BASIC Apply one risk analysis model on error during 3 HUMB a case study. 3.4.2

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TOPIC HUMB 4 — COMMUNICATION Subtopic HUMB 4.1 — Importance of good communications in ATC

BASIC Appreciate the importance of good 3 HUMB communications in ATC. 4.1.1

Subtopic HUMB 4.2 — Communication process

BASIC Define communication. 1 HUMB 4.2.1 BASIC Define the communication process. 1 Optional content: sender, encoder, HUMB transmitter, signal, interference, 4.2.2

reception, decoder, receiver, feedback

Subtopic HUMB 4.3 — Communication modes

BASIC Describe the factors which affect verbal 2 Optional content: word choice, HUMB communication. intonation, speed, tone, distortion, 4.3.1 load, expectation, noise, interruption, language knowledge (i.e. accent,

dialect, vocabulary)

BASIC Describe the factors which affect non-verbal Optional content: touch, choice, 2 HUMB communication. expectation, noise, interruption 4.3.2 BASIC Apply good communication practices. 3 Speaking and listening HUMB 4.3.3

TOPIC HUMB 5 — THE WORK ENVIRONMENT Subtopic HUMB 5.1 — Ergonomics and the need for good design

BASIC Define ergonomics. 1 HUMB 5.1.1 BASIC Recognise the need for good building design. Optional content: light, insulation, 1 HUMB decor, space, facilities 5.1.2 BASIC Explain the need for good work position Optional content: anthropometry 2 HUMB design. (seating, work station design, input 5.1.3

device, etc.)

Subtopic HUMB 5.2 — Equipment and tools

BASIC Characterise the equipment and tools that 2 The physical environment, visual HUMB will be used in simulation in accordance with displays, suites, input devices, 5.2.1 the SHELL model. communications equipment, console profile and layout

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Subtopic HUMB 5.3 — Automation

BASIC Explain the reasons for automation. 2 HUMB 5.3.1 BASIC Describe the advantages and constraints of 2 HUMB automation. 5.3.2

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SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

The subject objective is: Learners shall explain the basic working principles of equipment that is in general use in ATC and appreciate how this equipment aids the controller in providing safe and efficient ATS. TOPIC EQPSB 1 — ATC EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPSB 1.1 — Main types of ATC equipment

BASIC Explain the relevance of ATC equipment. 2 CWP, Communication equipment, ATS EQPSB surveillance systems 1.1.1

TOPIC EQPSB 2 — RADIO Subtopic EQPSB 2.1 — Radio theory

BASIC State the principles of radio waves. 1 EQPSB 2.1.1 BASIC Describe the characteristics of radio waves. 2 Propagation, limitations EQPSB 2.1.2 BASIC State the use, characteristics and limitations 1 Use in ATC, navigation and EQPSB of frequency bands. communications, use and application in 2.1.3 the Aeronautical Mobile Service, HF, VHF, UHF BASIC State the different uses of radio wave 1 EQPSB spectrum. 2.1.4

Subtopic EQPSB 2.2 — Direction finding

BASIC State the principles and use of VDF/UDF. 1 VDF/UDF, QDM, QDR, QTF EQPSB 2.2.1 BASIC State the precision of VDF/UDF used in the 1 EQPSB State system. 2.2.2

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TOPIC EQPSB 3 — COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPSB 3.1 — Radio communications

BASIC State the use of the radio in ATC. 1 EQPSB 3.1.1 BASIC Describe the working principles of a 2 EQPSB transmitting and receiving system. 3.1.2 BASIC Explain the effect of antenna shadowing on 2 EQPSB RTF communications. 3.1.3

Subtopic EQPSB 3.2 — Voice communication between ATS units/positions

BASIC Describe the use of other voice 2 Optional content: telephone, EQPSB communications in ATC. interphone, intercom 3.2.1

Subtopic EQPSB 3.3 — Data link communications

BASIC Explain the use and benefits of Controller 2 EQPSB Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC). 3.3.1

Subtopic EQPSB 3.4 — Airline communications

BASIC State the use of SELCAL. 1 EQPSB 3.4.1 BASIC Explain the use and benefits of Aircraft 2 EQPSB Communications Addressing and Reporting 3.4.2 System (ACARS).

TOPIC EQPSB 4 — INTRODUCTION TO SURVEILLANCE Subtopic EQPSB 4.1 — Surveillance concept in ATS

BASIC Describe the concept of surveillance for the 2 EQPSB provision of ATS. 4.1.1

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TOPIC EQPSB 5 — RADAR Subtopic EQPSB 5.1 — Principles of radar

BASIC State the principles of radar. 1 EQPSB 5.1.1 BASIC Recognise the characteristics of radar 1 EQPSB wavelengths. 5.1.2 BASIC Recognise the use, characteristics and Optional content: frequency bands, 1 EQPSB limitations of different radar types. long and short-range radar, weather 5.1.3

radar, high-resolution radar

Subtopic EQPSB 5.2 — Primary radar

BASIC Explain the working principles of PSR. 2 EQPSB 5.2.1

Subtopic EQPSB 5.3 — Secondary radar

BASIC Explain the working principles of SSR. 2 Mode A, Mode C EQPSB 5.3.1 BASIC Explain SSR code management 2 Discrete, non-discrete codes, special EQPSB codes 5.3.2 BASIC Explain the effect of antenna shadowing on 2 EQPSB SSR operation. 5.3.3

Subtopic EQPSB 5.4 — Use of radars

BASIC Explain the use of PSR/SSR in ATC. 2 Area, approach, aerodrome, surface EQPSB movement radar, DFTI 5.4.1 BASIC Explain the advantages and disadvantages of 2 EQPSB PSR/SSR. 5.4.2

Subtopic EQPSB 5.5 — Mode S

BASIC Explain the principles of Mode S. 2 EQPSB 5.5.1 BASIC Explain the use of Mode S in ATC systems. 2 EQPSB 5.5.2

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TOPIC EQPSB 6 — AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE Subtopic EQPSB 6.1 — Principles of automatic dependent surveillance

BASIC State the different applications of ADS. 1 ADS-B, ADS-C EQPSB 6.1.1 BASIC Explain the working principles of ADS. 2 EQPSB 6.1.2

Subtopic EQPSB 6.2 — Use of automatic dependent surveillance

BASIC Describe the use of ADS in ATC. 2 Area, approach, aerodrome, EQPSB ICAO Doc 4444 6.2.1 BASIC Explain the limitations of ADS. 2 Dependency on GNSS, dependency on EQPSB airborne equipment 6.2.2

TOPIC EQPSB 7 — MULTILATERATION Subtopic EQPSB 7.1 — Principles of multilateration

BASIC State the different applications of MLAT. Optional content: ATC, environmental 1 EQPSB management, airport operations, LAM, 7.1.1

WAM

BASIC Optional content: passive and active Explain the working principles of MLAT. 2 EQPSB MLAT 7.1.2

Subtopic EQPSB 7.2 — Use of multilateration

BASIC Describe the use of MLAT in ATC. 2 Area, approach, aerodrome EQPSB 7.2.1 BASIC Explain the limitations of MLAT. 2 Dependency on airborne equipment EQPSB 7.2.2

TOPIC EQPSB 8 — SURVEILLANCE DATA PROCESSING Subtopic EQPSB 8.1 — Surveillance data networking

BASIC Explain the advantages and disadvantages of 2 Data quality, coverage, refresh rate, EQPSB different surveillance technologies. reliability, redundancy, cost- 8.1.1 effectiveness BASIC Optional content: different Describe the implementation of Surveillance 2 EQPSB Data Networks. technologies/sensors, network 8.1.2

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Subtopic EQPSB 8.2 — Working principles of surveillance data networking

BASIC Explain the working principles of surveillance 2 Track fusion process, surveillance EQPSB data processing. information presented on CWP 8.2.1 BASIC State other use of processed surveillance 1 Optional content: safety nets, airport EQPSB data. operations, environmental 8.2.2

management

TOPIC EQPSB 9 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPSB 9.1 — New developments

BASIC State the developments in the equipment 1 EQPSB field for introduction in the near future. 9.1.1

TOPIC EQPSB 10 — AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPSB 10.1 — Principles of automation

BASIC Describe the principles of automation in 2 EQPSB communication and data links in ATS. 10.1.1

Subtopic EQPSB 10.2 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

BASIC Describe the principles of AFTN. 2 EQPSB 10.2.1

Subtopic EQPSB 10.3 — On-line data interchange

BASIC Describe the benefits of automatic exchange 2 Accuracy, speed and safety, non-verbal EQPSB of ATS data in coordination and transfer communications 10.3.1 processes. BASIC Describe the limitations of automatic 2 Non-recognition of a system’s failure EQPSB exchange of ATS data in coordination. 10.3.2

Subtopic EQPSB 10.4 — Systems used for the automatic dissemination of information

BASIC State the working principles of broadcasting 1 Optional content: ATIS, VOLMET EQPSB systems. 10.4.1 BASIC Explain the use of ATIS and VOLMET in ATS. 2 EQPSB 10.4.2

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TOPIC EQPSB 11 — WORKING POSITIONS Subtopic EQPSB 11.1 — Working position equipment

BASIC Recognise equipment in a working position. Optional content: FPB, radio, telephone 1 EQPSB and other communication equipment, 11.1.1 relevant maps and charts, strip printer,

teleprinter, clock, information monitors, situation displays

Subtopic EQPSB 11.2 — Aerodrome control

BASIC Recognise equipment to be found specifically Optional content: wind indicator, 1 EQPSB in a TWR. aerodrome traffic monitor, SMR, crash 11.2.1

alarm, signalling lamp, lighting control

panel, runway-in-use indicator,

binoculars, signalling/flare gun, IRVR and altimeter-setting indicators, local information systems

Subtopic EQPSB 11.3 — Approach control

BASIC Recognise equipment to be found specifically 1 Optional content: sequencing system, EQPSB in an APP. PAR, RVR indicators 11.3.1

Subtopic EQPSB 11.4 — Area control

BASIC Recognise equipment to be found specifically 1 EQPSB in an ACC. 11.4.1

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SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and aspects of environmental protection. TOPIC PENB 1 — FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PENB 1.1 — ATS and aerodrome facilities

BASIC Recognise civil and military ATS facilities. Optional content: TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, 1 PENB RCC, Air Defence Unit 1.1.1 BASIC Optional content: firefighting and Recognise airport facilities and local 1 PENB operators. emergency services, airline operations 1.1.2

TOPIC PENB 2 — AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PENB 2.1 — Civil aviation

BASIC Describe airspace usage by civil aircraft. Optional content: commercial flying, 2 PENB recreational flying, gliders, balloons, 2.1.1 calibration flights, aerial photography,

parachute dropping, UASs

Subtopic PENB 2.2 — Military

BASIC Describe airspace usage by the military. 2 Airspace reservations, training, PENB interception, in-flight refuelling, UASs 2.2.1

Optional content: low-level flying, test flights, special military operations

Subtopic PENB 2.3 — Expectations and requirements of pilots

BASIC Recognise the expectations and 1 PENB requirements of pilots. 2.3.1 BASIC State the use of Standard Operating 1 PENB Procedures (SOPs) by aircraft operators. 2.3.2

TOPIC PENB 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PENB 3.1 — Customer relations

BASIC State the role of ATC as a service provider. 1 PENB 3.1.1 BASIC Recognise the means by which ATC is 1 PENB funded. 3.1.2

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TOPIC PENB 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PENB 4.1 — Environmental protection

BASIC Describe the impact aviation has on the 2 Noise, air quality, climate change, PENB environment. third-party risks 4.1.1 BASIC Explain the role of ATC in the concept of Optional content: ICAO Annex 16 2 PENB sustainable development. 4.1.2 BASIC Optional content: EU ETS, SES State how to measure, monitor and mitigate 1 PENB the impact aviation has on the environment. initiative, EUROCONTROL role, 4.1.3 continuous descent operations (CDOs),

collaborative environmental management (CEM)

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AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training

AERODROME CONTROL VISUAL RATING (ADV) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a). (b) ATCO rating training Aerodrome Control Visual Rating (ADV) should contain the following subject objectives and training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 3 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 — Aerodrome Control Visual Rating (ADV). (c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 3 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.

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SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

The subject objective is: Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow and learn how to obtain the appropriate information. TOPIC INTR 1 - COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTR 1.1 - Course introduction

ADV Explain the aims and main objectives of 2 ALL INTR the course. 1.1.1

Subtopic INTR 1.2 - Course administration

ADV State course administration. 1 ALL INTR 1.2.1

Subtopic INTR 1.3 - Study material and training documentation

ADV Use appropriate documentation and their 3 INTR sources for course studies.

Optional content: training

1.3.1 ALL documentation, library, CBT library,

web, learning management server

ADV Integrate appropriate information into 4 Training documentation INTR course studies. Optional content: supplementary ALL 1.3.2

information, library

TOPIC INTR 2 - INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTR 2.1 - Course content and organisation

ADV State the different training methods 1 Theoretical training, practical training, INTR applied in the course. self-study, types of training events ALL 2.1.1

ADV State the subjects of the course and their 1 ALL INTR purpose. 2.1.2

ADV Describe the organisation of theoretical 2 ALL INTR training.

Optional content: course programme

2.1.3

ADV Describe the organisation of practical 2 INTR training. Optional content: PTP, simulation, 2.1.4 ALL

briefing, debriefing, course programme

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Subtopic INTR 2.2 - Training ethos

ADV Recognise the feedback mechanisms 1 Training progress, assessment, INTR available. briefing, debriefing, learner/instructor ALL 2.2.1 feedback, instructor/instructor feedback

Subtopic INTR 2.3 - Assessment process

ADV Describe the assessment process. 2 ALL INTR 2.3.1

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SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW

The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting, airspace and appreciate the Licensing and Competence principles. TOPIC LAW 1 - ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 - Privileges and conditions

ADV Appreciate the conditions which shall be 3 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO LAW met to issue an Aerodrome Control Licensing ADV 1.1.1 Visual rating. Optional content: National

documents

ADV Explain how to maintain and update 2 LAW professional knowledge and skills to retain ALL 1.1.2 competence in the operational environment. ADV Explain the conditions for 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO ALL LAW suspension/revocation of ATCO licence. Licensing 1.1.3

TOPIC LAW 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 - Reports

ADV List the standard forms for reports. 1 Air traffic incident report LAW Optional content: routine air reports, 2.1.1 ALL

breach of regulations, watch/log book, records

ADV Describe the functions of, and processes 2 Reporting culture, air traffic incident LAW for, reporting. report 2.1.2

Optional content: breach of

ALL regulations, watch/log book,

records, voluntary reporting, ESARR 2

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ADV Use forms for reporting. 3 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 , air LAW traffic incident reporting form(s) 2.1.3 Optional content: routine air reports, ALL

breach of regulations, watch/log book, records

Subtopic LAW 2.2 - Airspace

ADV Appreciate classes and structure of 3 ADV LAW airspace and their relevance to Aerodrome 2.2.1 Control Visual rating operations.

ADV Provide planning, coordination and control 4 LAW actions appropriate to the airspace

Optional content: Regulation (EU)

2.2.2 classification and structure. 17

No 923/2012 , ICAO Annex 2, ICAO

Annex 11, international requirements, ALL

civil requirements, military

requirements, areas of responsibility,

sectorization, national requirements

ADV Appreciate responsibility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance. 2.2.3

TOPIC LAW 3 - ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAW 3.1 - Feedback process

ADV State the importance of controller 1 ALL LAW contribution to the feedback process.

Optional content: voluntary reporting

3.1.1

ADV Describe how reported occurrences are 2 LAW analysed. Optional content: ESARR 2, local ALL 3.1.2

procedures

ADV Name the means used to disseminate 1 LAW recommendations. Optional content: safety letters, safety ALL 3.1.3

boards web pages

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ADV Appreciate the ‘Just Culture’ concept. 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints LAW Optional content: EAM 2 GUI 6, GAIN ALL 3.1.4

Report

Subtopic LAW 3.2 - Safety Investigation

ADV Describe role and mission of Safety 2 ALL LAW Investigation in the improvement of 3.2.1 safety.

ADV Define working methods of Safety 1 ALL LAW Investigation. 3.2.2

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SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services. TOPIC ATM 1 - PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 - Aerodrome control service

ADV Appreciate areas of responsibility. 3 Control zone, traffic circuit, manoeuvring ADV ATM area, movement area, vicinity 1.1.1 ADI

Optional content: ATZ

ADV Provide aerodrome control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO ADV ATM Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030, ICAO Doc 1.1.2 4444, operation manuals ADI

Subtopic ATM 1.2 - Flight information service (FIS)

ADV ADV Describe the information that shall be 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM passed to aircraft by an aerodrome 1.2.1 controller. ADI

ADV Provide FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ATM

Optional content: national documents

1.2.2

ADV Issue appropriate information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, essential local traffic, ADV ATM traffic information 1.2.3 ADI

ADV Appreciate the use of ATIS for the 3 ADV ATM provision of flight information service 1.2.4 by aerodrome controller. ADI

Subtopic ATM 1.3 - Alerting service (ALRS)

ADV Provide ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM

Optional content: national documents

1.3.1

ADV Respond to distress and urgency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO ATM messages and signals. Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444 1.3.2

Optional content: EUROCONTROL

ALL

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Subtopic ATM 1.4 - ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management

ADV Appreciate principles of ATS system 3 ATM capacity and air traffic flow management.

Optional content: EUROCONTROL

1.4.1 ADV

ATFCM Users Manual, Slot

ADI

management, Slot allocation procedures

ADV Organise traffic to take account of flow 4 ADV ATM management. Optional content: departure sequence ADI 1.4.2

ADV Inform appropriate authority. 3 ATM Optional content: abnormal situations, 1.4.3

decrease in sector capacity, limitations on systems and equipment, changes in

ADV

workload/capacity, unusual

ADI

meteorological conditions, relevant information: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution

TOPIC ATM 2 - COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 - Effective communication

ADV Use approved phraseology. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9432 RTF

2.1.1 ALL

manual, standard words and phrases as contained in ICAO Annex 10 Vol. 2

ADV Ensure effective communication. 4 Communication techniques, ATM readback/verification of readback ALL 2.1.2

TOPIC ATM 3 - ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 - ATC clearances

ADV Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM

Optional content: national documents

3.1.1

ADV Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in 4 ALL ATM control service. 3.1.2

ADV Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out. 3.1.3

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Subtopic ATM 3.2 - ATC instructions

ADV Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM

Optional content: national documents

3.2.1 ADV Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in 4 ALL ATM control service. 3.2.2 ADV Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out. 3.2.3

TOPIC ATM 4 - COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 - Necessity for coordination

ADV Identify the need for coordination. 3 ALL ATM 4.1.1

Subtopic ATM 4.2 - Tools and methods for coordination

ADV Use the available tools for coordination. 3 Optional content: electronic transfer ATM of flight data, telephone, interphone, 4.2.1 intercom, direct speech, ALL

radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

Subtopic ATM 4.3 - Coordination procedures

ADV Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/transfer of responsibility for ATM air-ground communications and 4.3.1 ALL separation, transfer of control, etc. ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: release point

ADV Analyse effect of coordination requested 4 Optional content: delegation/transfer ATM by an adjacent position/unit. of responsibility for air-ground ALL 4.3.2 communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.

ADV Select, after negotiation, an appropriate 5 ALL ATM course of action. 4.3.3 ADV Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out. 4.3.4 ADV Coordinate in the provision of FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.5 ADV Coordinate in the provision of ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.6

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TOPIC ATM 5 - ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 - Altimetry

ADV Allocate levels according to altimetry data. 4 ICAO Doc 8168, ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 5.1.1 ADV Ensure separation according to altimetry 4 ATM data. Optional content: transition level, 5.1.2 transition altitude, transition layer, ALL

height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

TOPIC ATM 6 - SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATM 6.1 - Separation between departing aircraft

ADV Provide separation between departing 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM aircraft. ADI 6.1.1

Subtopic ATM 6.2 - Separation of landing aircraft and preceding landing or departing aircraft

ADV Provide separation of landing aircraft and ADV 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM preceding landing or departing aircraft.

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6.2.1

Subtopic ATM 6.3 - Time-based wake turbulence longitudinal separation

ADV Provide time-based wake turbulence 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM longitudinal separation.

ADI

6.3.1

Subtopic ATM 6.4 - Reduced separation minima

ADV ADV Provide reduced separation minima. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM

ADI

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TOPIC ATM 7 - AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND- BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 - Airborne collision avoidance systems

ADV Differentiate between ACAS advisory 2 ICAO Doc 9863 ADV ATM thresholds and aerodrome separation ADI 7.1.1 standards. ADV Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA reported 7.1.2 by pilot. ADV Respond to pilot notification of actions 3 ACAS, TAWS ATM based on airborne systems warnings. Optional content: EUROCONTROL ALL 7.1.3

ACAS web page

Subtopic ATM 7.2 - Ground-based safety nets

ADV Respond to available ground-based safety 3 ADV ATM nets warnings. Optional content: anti-incursion ADI 7.2.1

TOPIC ATM 8 - DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 - Data management

ADV Update the data display to accurately 3 ATM reflect the traffic situation.

Optional content: information

8.1.1

displayed, strip marking

procedures, electronic information ALL

data displays, actions based on

traffic display information,

calculation of EETs

ADV Analyse pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.2 ADV Organise pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.3 ADV Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, FPL, supplementary ATM information ALL 8.1.4 Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc.

ADV Use flight plan information. 3 ALL ATM 8.1.5

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TOPIC ATM 9 - OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 - Integrity of the operational environment

ADV Obtain information concerning the 3 ATM operational environment. Optional content: briefing, notices, 9.1.1 ALL

local orders, verification of information

ADV Ensure the integrity of the operational 4 ATM environment. Optional content: frequency, VOLMET, ADV 9.1.2 ATIS, SIGMET, systems set-up, integrity ADI

of displays

Subtopic ATM 9.2 - Verification of the currency of operational procedures

ADV Check all relevant documentation before 3 ATM managing traffic. Optional content: briefing, LOAs, ALL 9.2.1

NOTAM, AICs

Subtopic ATM 9.3 - Handover-takeover

ADV Transfer information to the relieving 3 ALL ATM controller. 9.3.1

ADV Obtain information from the controller 3 ALL ATM handing over. 9.3.2

TOPIC ATM 10 - PROVISION OF AN AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 - Responsibility for the provision

ADV Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11 ADV ATM of an aerodrome control service. ADI 10.1.1

ADV Describe the division of responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ATM between air traffic control units. 10.1.2

ADV Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ATM military traffic.

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554

10.1.3

ADV Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM unmanned free balloons. ADI 10.1.4

ADV Appreciate the influence of operational 3 ATM requirements. ALL Optional content: military flying, 10.1.5

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Subtopic ATM 10.2 - Functions of aerodrome control tower

ADV Manage the general functions of ADV 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM aerodrome control. ADI 10.2.1

ADV Manage the suspension of VFR operations. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM ADI 10.2.2

Subtopic ATM 10.3 - Traffic management process

ADV Ensure that situational awareness is 4 Information gathering, observation, ADV ATM maintained. traffic projection 10.3.1 ADI

ADV Detect conflicts in time for appropriate 4 ALL ATM resolution. 10.3.2

ADV Identify potential solutions to achieve a ADV 3 ATM safe and effective flow of aerodrome ADI 10.3.3 traffic.

ADV Evaluate possible outcomes of different ADV 5 ATM control actions. ADI 10.3.4

ADV Select an appropriate plan in time to ADV 5 ATM achieve safe and effective flow of ADI 10.3.5 aerodrome traffic.

ADV Ensure an adequate priority of actions. 4

ALL

ATM 10.3.6

ADV ADV Execute plan in a timely manner. 3 ATM ADI 10.3.7

ADV Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is 4 Traffic monitoring, adaptability and ATM achieved. follow up ALL 10.3.8

Subtopic ATM 10.4 - Aeronautical ground lights

ADV ADV Select appropriate aeronautical ground 5 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM lights. ADI 10.4.1

Subtopic ATM 10.5 - Information to aircraft by aerodrome control tower

ADV Provide information related to the 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM operation of aircraft. ADI 10.5.1

ADV Provide information on aerodrome ADV 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM conditions. ADI 10.5.2

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Subtopic ATM 10.6 - Control of aerodrome traffic

ADV Predict positions of aircraft in the ADV 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM aerodrome traffic and taxi circuits. ADI 10.6.1

ADV Manage traffic on the manoeuvring area. ADV 4 ICAO Doc 4444, aircraft, vehicles ATM Optional content: runway inspection ADI 10.6.2

ADV Manage traffic in accordance with ADV 4 ATM procedural changes. Optional content: taxiway closure ADI 10.6.3

ADV Balance the workload against personal 5 ATM capacity. Optional content: re-planning, ADV 10.6.4 prioritising solutions, denying ADI

requests, delaying traffic

Subtopic ATM 10.7 - Control of traffic in the traffic circuit

ADV Manage traffic in the traffic circuit. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, meteorological ATM ADV phenomena, geographical knowledge, 10.7.1 environmental factors ADI

ADV Manage arriving and departing traffic. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, allocation of the order ATM of priority, meteorological phenomena, ADV 10.7.2 wake turbulence, environmental factors ADI

ADV Integrate the serviceability of radio aids in 4 ADV ATM the management of aerodrome traffic. Optional content: UDF, VDF, MLS, ILS, 10.7.3 ADI

NDB, VOR, DME

ADV Integrate surface conditions into the 4 ATM control of aerodrome traffic. Optional content: damp, wet, water ADV 10.7.4 patches, flooding, snow, slush, ice, ADI

braking action

ADV Integrate information about 4 ATM meteorological phenomena into the Optional content: clouds, ADV 10.7.5 control of aerodrome traffic. precipitation, visibility, wind, ADI

meteorological hazards

ADV Integrate the information provided by ADV 4 Use, advantages, disadvantages ATM situation displays. ADI 10.7.6

ADV Initiate missed approach. ADV 3 ATM Optional content: obstructed runway ADI 10.7.7

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Subtopic ATM 10.8 - Runway in use

ADV Select the runway in use. 5 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM ADI 10.8.1

ADV Coordinate runway in use. 4 ATM Optional content: approach control, ADV 10.8.2 area control, runway selection, change ADI

of runway

ADV ADV Manage traffic in the event of runway-in- 4 ATM use change. ADI 10.8.3

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SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY

The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the provision of ATS. TOPIC MET 1 - METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic MET 1.1 - Meteorological phenomena

ADV Appreciate the impact of different cloud 3 Cumulus, cumulonimbus ADV MET types. Optional content: stratus, 1.1.1 ADI nimbostratus, etc.

ADV Appreciate the impact of precipitation. 3 Precipitation and microphysics ADV MET Optional content: rain, snow, sleet, 1.1.2 ADI

hail

ADV Appreciate the impact of atmospheric 3 MET obscurity. Optional content: advection fog, ADV 1.1.3 radiation fog, mixing, evaporation, ADI

mist, drizzle

ADV Appreciate the effect and impact of wind. 3 Gusting, veering, backing ADV MET

Optional content: land breezes, sea

1.1.4 ADI

breezes, Föhn

ADV Appreciate the effect and danger of 3 Wind shear, turbulence, ADV MET hazardous meteorological phenomena. thunderstorms, icing, microbursts 1.1.5 ADI

ADV Appreciate the effect of a frontal system 3 ADV MET on aerodrome operations. ADI 1.1.6

ADV Integrate data about meteorological 4 Clearances, instructions and MET phenomena into provision of ATS. transmitted information 1.1.7 ALL

Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena

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TOPIC MET 2 - SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 - Meteorological instruments

ADV Extract information from meteorological 3 MET instruments. Optional content: anemometer, RVR ADV 2.1.1 indicator, cloud base indicator, ADI

ceilometer, barometer

Subtopic MET 2.2 - Other sources of meteorological data

ADV Decode information from meteorological 3 ADV MET data displays. ADI 2.2.1 ADV Use appropriate communication tools and 3 ADV MET networks to obtain meteorological data. ADI 2.2.2 ADV Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 MET

Optional content: flight information ALL

2.2.3

centre, adjacent ATS unit

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SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION

The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic. TOPIC NAV 1 - MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 - Maps and charts

ADV Decode symbols and information 3 Visual approach/departure charts, NAV displayed on aeronautical maps and aerodrome charts 1.1.1 ADV charts.

Optional content: military maps and charts

ADV Use relevant maps and charts. 3 Visual approach/departure charts, NAV aerodrome charts 1.1.2 ADV

Optional content: Military maps and charts

TOPIC NAV 2 - INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 - Navigational systems

ADV Describe the possible operational status 2 ADV NAV of navigational systems.

Optional content: NDB, VOR, DME

2.1.1

ADV Decode operational status displays of 3 ADV NAV navigational systems.

Optional content: NDB, VOR, DME

2.1.2

ADV Appreciate the effect of precision, 3 NAV limitations and change of the

Optional content: limitations, status, ALL

2.1.3 operational status of navigational

degraded procedures

systems.

Subtopic NAV 2.2 - Stabilised approach

ADV ADV Describe the concept of stabilised 2 ICAO Doc 8168 NAV approach. ADI

Optional content: SKYbrary, Regulation

2.2.1 18 APP

(EC) No 1899/2006

APS

ADV Appreciate the effect of late change of 3 ADV NAV runway-in-use for landing aircraft. ADI 2.2.2

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SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT

The subject objective is: Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS. TOPIC ACFT 1 - AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 - Aircraft instruments

ADV Integrate information from aircraft 4 ALL ACFT instruments provided by the pilot in the 1.1.1 provision of ATS. ADV Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 ACFT equipment. Optional content: radios (number of), ALL 1.1.2

emergency radios

TOPIC ACFT 2 - AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFT 2.1 - Wake turbulence

ADV Explain the wake turbulence effect and 2 ALL ACFT associated hazards to the succeeding 2.1.1 aircraft. ADV Appreciate the techniques used to prevent 3 ALL ACFT hazards associated with wake turbulence 2.1.2 on succeeding aircraft.

TOPIC ACFT 3 - FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.1 - Take-off factors

ADV Integrate the influence of factors affecting 4 ACFT aircraft on take-off. Optional content: runway conditions, 3.1.1 runway slope, aerodrome elevation, ADV wind, temperature, aircraft ADI

configuration, airframe contamination and aircraft mass

Subtopic ACFT 3.2 - Climb factors

ADV Appreciate the influence of factors 3 Optional content: speed, mass, air ADV ACFT affecting aircraft during climb. density, wind and temperature ADI 3.2.1

Subtopic ACFT 3.3 - Final approach and landing factors

ADV Integrate the influence of factors affecting 4 ACFT aircraft during final approach and landing. Optional content: wind, aircraft ADV 3.3.1 configuration, mass, runway conditions, ADI

runway slope, aerodrome elevation

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Subtopic ACFT 3.4 - Economic factors

ADV Integrate consideration of economic 4 ADV ACFT factors affecting aircraft. Optional content: starting-up, taxiing, 3.4.1 ADI

routing, departure sequence

Subtopic ACFT 3.5 - Environmental factors

ADV Appreciate the performance restrictions 3 ACFT due to environmental constraints. Optional content: noise abatement ADV 3.5.1 procedures, minimum flight altitudes, ADI

bird hazard

TOPIC ACFT 4 - AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFT 4.1 - Recognition of aircraft types

ADV Characterise a representative sample of 2 Recognition, ICAO type designators, ACFT aircraft which will be encountered in the wake turbulence categories ADV 4.1.1 operational/working environment.

Subtopic ACFT 4.2 - Performance data

ADV Integrate the average performance data of 4 Performance data under a ACFT a representative sample of aircraft which representative variety of circumstances ADV 4.2.1 will be encountered in the ADI operational/working environment into the provision of a control service.

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SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS

The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge and analyse factors which affect personal and team performance. TOPIC HUM 1 - PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 1.1 - Cognitive

ADV Describe the human information 2 Attention, perception, memory, ALL HUM processing model. situational awareness, decision making, 1.1.1 response ADV Describe the factors which influence 2 Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, HUM ALL human information processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations ADV Monitor the effect of human information 3 HUM processing factors on decision making. Optional content: workload, stress, 1.1.3 ALL interpersonal relations, distraction,

confidence

TOPIC HUM 2 - MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 2.1 - Fatigue

ADV State factors that cause fatigue. 1 Shift work ALL HUM

Optional content: night shifts and rosters

2.1.1 ADV Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 HUM Optional content: lack of concentration, 2.1.2 listlessness, irritability, frustration, ICAO ALL

Circular 241 – AN/145 Human factors in Air Traffic Control

ADV Recognise the onset of fatigue in self. 1 HUM

Optional content: ICAO Circular 241 –

2.1.3 ALL

AN/145 Human factors in Air Traffic Control

ADV Recognise the onset of fatigue in others. 1 ALL HUM 2.1.4 ADV Describe appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising fatigue. 2.1.5

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Subtopic HUM 2.2 - Fitness

ADV Recognise signs of lack of personal fitness. 1 ALL HUM 2.2.1 ADV Describe actions when aware of a lack of 2 ALL HUM personal fitness. 2.2.2

TOPIC HUM 3 - SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 3.1 - Team resource management (TRM)

ADV State the relevance of TRM. 1 HUM Optional content: TRM course, 3.1.1 ALL

EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the development of TRM training

ADV State the content of the TRM concept. 1 HUM

Optional content: team work, human

3.1.2 error, team roles, stress, decision ALL

making, communication, situational awareness

Subtopic HUM 3.2 - Teamwork and team roles

ADV Identify reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 3.2.1 ADV Describe actions to prevent human 2 ALL HUM conflicts.

Optional content: TRM team roles

3.2.2 ADV Describe strategies to cope with human 2 HUM conflicts. Optional content: in your team, in the ALL 3.2.3

simulator

Subtopic HUM 3.3 - Responsible behaviour

ADV Consider the factors which influence 2 HUM responsible behaviour. Optional content: situation, team, 3.3.1 personal situation and judgement, ALL

instance of justification, moral motivation, personality

ADV Apply responsible judgement. 3 Case study and discussion about a HUM dilemma situation ALL 3.3.2

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TOPIC HUM 4 - STRESS Subtopic HUM 4.1 - Stress

ADV Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in HUM performance. others ALL 4.1.1

Subtopic HUM 4.2 - Stress management

ADV Act to reduce stress. 3 The effect of personality in coping with HUM stress, the benefits of active stress ALL 4.2.1 management

ADV Respond to stressful situation by offering, 3 HUM asking or accepting assistance.

Optional content: the benefits of

4.2.2 ALL

offering, accepting and asking for help in stressful situations

ADV Recognise the effect of shocking and 1 Self and others, abnormal situations, HUM stressful events. CISM ALL 4.2.3

ADV Consider the benefits of Critical Incident 2 ALL HUM Stress Management (CISM). 4.2.4

ADV Explain procedures used following an 2 HUM incident/accident. Optional content: CISM, counselling, ALL 4.2.5

human element

TOPIC HUM 5 - HUMAN ERROR Subtopic HUM 5.1 - Human error

ADV Explain the relationship between error 2 Number and combination of errors, HUM and safety. proactive versus reactive approach to 5.1.1 discovery of error ALL

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 – AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ADV Differentiate between the types of error. 2 Slips, lapses, mistakes HUM

Optional content: Circular 314 – AN/178

5.1.2 ALL

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ADV Describe error-prone conditions. 2 HUM Optional content: increase in traffic, 5.1.3 changes in procedures, complexities of ALL

systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

ADV Collect examples of different error types, 3 HUM their causes and consequences in ATC.

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –

5.1.4 ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ADV Explain how to detect errors to 2 STCA, MSAW, individual and collective HUM compensate for them. strategy 5.1.5 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 – ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ADV Execute corrective actions. 3 Error compensation HUM

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –

5.1.6 ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ADV Explain the importance of error 2 HUM management.

Optional content: prevention of

5.1.7 ALL

incidents, safety improvement, revision of procedures and/or working practises

ADV Describe the impact on an ATCO 2 HUM following an occurrence/incident. Optional content: reporting, SMS, ALL 5.1.8

investigation, CISM

Subtopic HUM 5.2 - Violation of rules

ADV Explain the causes and dangers of 2 HUM violation of rules becoming accepted as a

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –

5.2.1 practice. ALL

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TOPIC HUM 6 - COLLABORATIVE WORK Subtopic HUM 6.1 - Communication

ADV Use communication effectively in ATC. 3 ALL HUM 6.1.1

ADV Analyse examples of pilot and controller 4 ALL HUM communication for effectiveness. 6.1.2

Subtopic HUM 6.2 - Collaborative work within the same area of responsibility

ADV List communication means between 1 HUM controllers in charge of the same area of Optional content: electronic, written, ALL 6.2.1 responsibility (sector or tower).

verbal and non-verbal communication

ADV Explain consequences of the use of 2 HUM communication means on effectiveness. Optional content: strips legibility and ALL 6.2.2

encoding, labels designation, feedback

ADV List possible actions to provide a safe 1 HUM position handover. Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL 6.2.3

overlap time

ADV Explain consequences of a missed position 2 ALL HUM handover process. 6.2.4

Subtopic HUM 6.3 - Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility

ADV List factors and means for an effective 1 HUM coordination between sectors and/or

Optional content: other sectors

6.3.1 tower positions. ALL

constraints, electronic coordination tools

Subtopic HUM 6.4 - Controller/pilot cooperation

ADV Describe parameters affecting 2 HUM controller/pilot cooperation.

Optional content: workload, mutual

6.4.1 ALL

knowledge, controller vs pilot mental picture

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SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

The subject objective is: Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of equipment and systems and comply with the equipment and system degradation procedures in the provision of ATS. TOPIC EQPS 1 - VOICE COMMUNICATIONS Subtopic EQPS 1.1 - Radio communications

ADV Operate two-way communication 3 Transmit/receive switches, procedures EQPS equipment. Optional content: frequency selection, ALL 1.1.1

standby equipment

ADV Identify indications of operational status 3 EQPS of radio equipment. Optional content: indicator lights, 1.1.2 ALL serviceability displays,

selector/frequency displays

Subtopic EQPS 1.2 - Other voice communications

ADV Operate landline communications. 3 EQPS Optional content: telephone, interphone ALL 1.2.1

and intercom equipment

TOPIC EQPS 2 - AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 - Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

ADV Decode AFTN messages. 3 EQPS

Optional content: movement and

2.1.1 ALL control messages, NOTAM, SNOWTAM, BIRDTAM, etc.

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 - Automatic data interchange

ADV Use automatic data transfer equipment 3 ADV EQPS where available. Optional content: sequencing systems, ADI 2.2.1 automated information and APS coordination, OLDI ACS

ADV Explain operational application of CPDLC ADV 2 ICAO Doc 9694 EQPS for departure clearance (DCL) delivery ADI 2.2.2 and D-ATIS.

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TOPIC EQPS 3 - CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 - Operation and monitoring of equipment

ADV Monitor the technical integrity of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS controller working position. 3.1.1

ADV Operate the equipment of the 3 EQPS controller working position. Optional content: situation displays, 3.1.2 flight progress board, flight data display, ALL

radio, telephone, maps and charts, strip-

printer, clock, information systems,

UDF/VDF

ADV Operate available equipment in 3 ALL EQPS abnormal and emergency situations. 3.1.3

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 - Situation displays and information systems

ADV Use situation displays. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.1

ADV Check availability of information 3 ALL EQPS material. 3.2.2

ADV Obtain information from equipment. 3 ADV EQPS

Optional content: information from wind

3.2.3 ADI

direction indicator

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 - Flight data systems

ADV Use the flight data information at 3 ALL EQPS controller working position. 3.3.1

TOPIC EQPS 4 - FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 - New developments

ADV Recognise future developments. 1 New advanced systems ALL EQPS 4.1.1

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TOPIC EQPS 5 - EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 - Reaction to limitations

ADV Take account of the limitations of 2 ALL EQPS equipment and systems. 5.1.1

ADV Respond to technical deficiencies of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS operational position. 5.1.2

Subtopic EQPS 5.2 - Communication equipment degradation

ADV Identify that communication equipment 3 ADV EQPS has degraded.

Optional content: ground-air, ground-

5.2.1 ADI

ground and landline communications

ADV Integrate contingency procedures in 4 EQPS the event of communication equipment

Optional content: total or partial

5.2.2 ADV degradation.

degradation of ground-air, ground-

ADI ground and landline communications;

alternative methods of transferring data

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 - Navigational equipment degradation

ADV Identify when a navigational equipment 3 ALL EQPS failure will affect operational ability.

Optional content: VOR, navigational aids

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SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

The subject objective is: Learners shall identify the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and appreciate aspects of environmental protection. TOPIC PEN 1 - FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PEN 1.1 - Study visit to aerodrome

ADV ADV Appreciate the functions and provision of 3 Study visit to TWR PEN an operational aerodrome control ADI 1.1.1 service.

TOPIC PEN 2 - AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 - Contributors to civil ATS operations

ADV Characterise civil ATS activities at 2 Study visit to TWR ADV PEN aerodrome.

Optional content: familiarisation visits to

2.1.1 ADI

APP, ACC, AIS, RCC

ADV Characterise other parties interfacing 2 PEN with ATS operations.

Optional content: familiarisation visits to

2.1.2 ALL

engineering services, fire and emergency services, airline operations offices

Subtopic PEN 2.2 - Contributors to military ATS operations

ADV Characterise military ATS activities. 2 PEN

Optional content: familiarisation visits to

2.2.1 ALL

TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence Units

TOPIC PEN 3 - CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 - Provision of services and user requirements

ADV Identify the role of ATC as a service 3 ALL PEN provider. 3.1.1

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TOPIC PEN 4 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 - Environmental protection

ADV Describe the environmental constraints on 2 ADV PEN aerodrome operations. Optional content: ICAO Circular 303 - ADI 4.1.1 Operational opportunities to minimise APP

fuel use and reduce emissions APS

ADV Explain the use of Collaborative ADV 2 PEN Environmental Management (CEM) ADI 4.1.2 process at airports. APP

APS

ADV Appreciate the mitigation techniques used 3 ADV PEN at aerodromes to minimise aviation’s

Optional content: noise abatement

4.1.3 impact on the environment. ADI

procedures, flight efficiency

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SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

The subject objective is:

Learners shall develop professional attitudes to manage traffic in abnormal and emergency situations.

TOPIC ABES 1 - ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 - Overview of ABES

ADV List common abnormal and emergency 1 ABES situations.

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for

1.1.1

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Unusual/Emergency Situations, ALL

ambulance flights, ground based

safety nets alerts, airframe failure,

unreliable instruments, runway incursion

ADV Identify potential or actual abnormal and 3 ALL ABES emergency situations. 1.1.2

ADV Take into account the procedures for ADV 2 Bird strike, aborted take-off ABES given abnormal and emergency Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 ADI 1.1.3 situations.

ADV Take into account that procedures do not 2 ALL ABES exist for all abnormal and emergency

Optional content: real life examples

1.1.4 situations.

ADV Consider how the evolution of a situation 2 ABES may have an impact on safety. Optional content: separation, ALL 1.1.5

information, coordination

TOPIC ABES 2 - SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 - Communication effectiveness

ADV Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, ABES circumstances including the case where silence instruction ALL 2.1.1 standard phraseology is not applicable.

ADV Apply change of radiotelephony call sign. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ABES 2.1.2

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Subtopic ABES 2.2 - Avoidance of mental overload

ADV Describe actions to keep control of the 2 ABES situation. Optional content: sector splitting, 2.2.1 ALL

holding, flow management, task delegation

ADV Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2

ADV Ensure effective circulation of 4 Optional content: between executive and ABES information. planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, ALL 2.2.3

between sectors, between ACC, APP and

TWR , with ground staff, etc.

ADV Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4

Subtopic ABES 2.3 - Air / ground cooperation

ADV Collect appropriate information relevant 3 ALL ABES to the situation. 2.3.1

ADV Assist the pilot. 3 Pilot workload ABES Optional content: instructions, ALL 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.

TOPIC ABES 3 - PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Subtopic ABES 3.1 - Application of procedures for ABES

ADV Apply the procedures for given abnormal 3 ABES and emergency situations.

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for

3.1.1

Controller Training in the Handling of

ALL Unusual/Emergency Situations,

ambulance flights, ground based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

Subtopic ABES 3.2 - Radio failure

ADV Describe the procedures followed by a 2 ICAO Doc 7030 ALL ABES pilot when he/she experiences complete

Optional content: military procedures

3.2.1 or partial radio failure.

ADV Apply the procedures to be followed when 3 ABES a pilot experiences complete or partial Optional content: prolonged loss of ALL 3.2.2 radio failure.

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Subtopic ABES 3.3 - Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

ADV Apply ATC procedures associated with 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ABES unlawful interference and aircraft bomb 3.3.1 threat.

Subtopic ABES 3.4 - Strayed or unidentified aircraft

ADV Apply the procedures in the case of 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ABES strayed aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled ALL 3.4.1

airspace, outside controlled airspace

ADV Apply the procedures in the case of 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ABES unidentified aircraft. 3.4.2 ADV Provide navigational assistance to aircraft. 4 ABES Optional content: diverted aircraft, 3.4.3 aircraft lost or unsure of position,

information derived locally or from

radar service or from other pilots, ADV nearest most suitable aerodrome, ADI

track, heading, distance, aerodrome information, any other relevant navigational assistance, ICAO Doc

4444, etc.

Subtopic ABES 3.5 - Runway incursion

ADV Apply ATC procedures associated with ADV 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ABES runway incursion. ADI 3.5.1

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SUBJECT 11: AERODROMES

The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise and understand the design and layout of aerodromes. TOPIC AGA 1 - AERODROME DATA, LAYOUT AND COORDINATION Subtopic AGA 1.1 - Definitions

ADV Define aerodrome data. 1 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED AGA Decision 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR-DSN - 1.1.1 Initial issue’, EASA ED Decision ADV 2014/012/R ‘ADR AMC/GM – Initial ADI issue’ APP Optional content: aerodrome elevation, APS reference point, apron, movement area,

manoeuvring area, hot spot

Subtopic AGA 1.2 - Coordination

ADV Identify the information that has to be 3 Airport conditions, fire/rescue category, AGA passed between Air Traffic Services condition of ground equipment and APP 1.2.1 (ATS) and the airport authority. APS NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) No 39/2014 - EASA ED Decision ADV 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR-DSN - Initial issue’, ADI EASA ED Decision 2014/012/R ‘ADR AMC/GM – Initial issue’

TOPIC AGA 2 - MOVEMENT AREA Subtopic AGA 2.1 - Movement area

ADV Describe movement area. ADV 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED AGA ADI Decision 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR-DSN - Initial 2.1.1 issue’, EASA ED Decision 2014/012/R ‘ADR APP AMC/GM – Initial issue’ APS

ADV Describe the marking of obstacles and 2 Flags, signs on pavement, lights ADV AGA unusable or unserviceable areas. ADI 2.1.2 APP APS

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ADV Identify the information on conditions ADV 3 Essential information on aerodrome AGA of the movement area that have to be ADI conditions 2.1.3 passed to aircraft. APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.2 - Manoeuvring area

ADV Describe manoeuvring area. ADV 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED AGA ADI Decision 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR-DSN - 2.2.1 Initial issue’, EASA ED Decision APP 2014/012/R ‘ADR AMC/GM – Initial issue’ APS

ADV Describe taxiway. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.2 APP APS

ADV Describe the daylight marking on 2 ADV AGA taxiways. ADI 2.2.3 APP APS

ADV Describe taxiway lighting. ADV 2 AGA ADI 2.2.4 APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.3 - Runways

ADV ADV Describe runway. 2 Runway, runway surface, runway strip, AGA shoulder, runway end safety areas, ADI 2.3.1 clearways, stopways APP APS

ADV Describe non-instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED AGA Decision 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR-DSN - ADV 2.3.2 ADI Initial issue’, EASA ED Decision 2014/012/R ‘ADR AMC/GM – Initial APP issue’

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ADV ADV Explain declared distances. 2 TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA AGA ADI 2.3.3

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ADV Explain the differences between ACN ADV 2 Strength of pavements AGA and PCN. ADI 2.3.4

APP APS

ADV Describe the daylight markings on 2 ADV AGA runways. Optional content: runway designator, 2.3.5 ADI centre line, threshold, aiming point,

APP fixed distance, touchdown zone, side APS strip, colour

ADV Describe runway lights. 2 ADV AGA

Optional content: colour, centre line, ADI

2.3.6

intensity, edge, touchdown zone, APP threshold, barettes APS

ADV ADV Explain the functions of visual landing 2 AGA aids. ADI

Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI

2.3.7

APP APS

ADV Describe the approach lighting systems. 2 Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic ADV AGA lights, colours, intensity and brightness ADI 2.3.8

APP APS

ADV Characterise the effect of water/ice on ADV 2 AGA runways. ADI 2.3.9

APP APS

ADV Explain braking action. 2 Braking action coefficient ADV AGA ADI 2.3.10

APP APS

ADV Explain the effect of runway visual ADV 2 AGA range on aerodrome operation ADI 2.3.11

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TOPIC AGA 3 - OBSTACLES Subtopic AGA 3.1 - Obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes

ADV Explain the necessity for establishing 2 ADV AGA and maintaining an obstacle-free ADI 3.1.1 airspace around aerodromes. APP APS

TOPIC AGA 4 - MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Subtopic AGA 4.1 - Location

ADV Explain the location of different 2 ADV AGA aerodrome ground equipment.

Optional content: LLZ, GP, VDF, radio

4.1.1 ADI

communication or ATS surveillance

APP systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, APS

PAPI

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AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) Composition of initial training

AERODROME CONTROL INSTRUMENT RATING FOR TOWER ADI (TWR) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a). (b) ATCO rating training Aerodrome Control Instrument Rating for Tower ADI (TWR) should contain the following subject objectives and training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained Appendix 4 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 — Aerodrome Control Instrument Rating for Tower ADI (TWR). (c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 4 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.

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SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

The subject objective is: Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow and learn how to obtain the appropriate information. TOPIC INTR 1 - COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTR 1.1 - Course introduction

ADI Explain the aims and main objectives of 2 ALL INTR the course. 1.1.1

Subtopic INTR 1.2 - Course administration

ADI State course administration. 1 ALL INTR 1.2.1

Subtopic INTR 1.3 - Study material and training documentation

ADI Use appropriate documentation and their 3 INTR sources for course studies.

Optional content: training

1.3.1 ALL documentation, library, CBT library, web,

learning management server

ADI Integrate appropriate information into 4 Training documentation INTR course studies. Optional content: supplementary ALL 1.3.2

information, library

TOPIC INTR 2 - INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTR 2.1 - Course content and organisation

ADI State the different training methods 1 Theoretical training, practical training, INTR applied in the course. self-study, types of training events ALL 2.1.1

ADI State the subjects of the course and their 1 ALL INTR purpose. 2.1.2

ADI Describe the organisation of theoretical 2 ALL INTR training.

Optional content: course programme

2.1.3

ADI Describe the organisation of practical 2 INTR training. Optional content: PTP, simulation, ALL 2.1.4

briefing, debriefing, course programme

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Subtopic INTR 2.2 - Training ethos

ADI Recognise the feedback mechanisms 1 Training progress, assessment, briefing, INTR available. debriefing, learner/instructor feedback, ALL 2.2.1 instructor/instructor feedback

Subtopic INTR 2.3 - Assessment process

ADI Describe the assessment process. 2 ALL INTR 2.3.1

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SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW

The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting, airspace and appreciate the Licensing and Competence principles. TOPIC LAW 1 - ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 - Privileges and conditions

ADI Appreciate the conditions which shall be 3 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO LAW met to issue an Aerodrome Control Licensing ADI 1.1.1 Instrument rating with Tower Control

Optional content: national documents

endorsement. ADI Explain how to maintain and update 2 LAW professional knowledge and skills to retain ALL 1.1.2 competence in the operational environment. ADI Explain the conditions for 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO ALL LAW suspension/revocation of ATCO licence. Licensing 1.1.3

TOPIC LAW 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 - Reports

ADI List the standard forms for reports. 1 Air traffic incident report LAW Optional content: routine air reports, ALL 2.1.1 breach of regulations, watch/log book,

records

ADI Describe the functions of, and processes 2 Reporting culture, air traffic incident LAW for, reporting. report 2.1.2 Optional content: breach of regulations, ALL

watch/log book, records, voluntary reporting, ESARR 2

ADI Use forms for reporting. 3 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 , air traffic LAW incident reporting form(s) 2.1.3 Optional content: routine air reports, ALL breach of regulations, watch/log book,

records

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Subtopic LAW 2.2 - Airspace

ADI Appreciate classes and structure of 3 LAW airspace and their relevance to Aerodrome ADI 2.2.1 Control Instrument rating with Tower Control endorsement operations. ADI Provide planning, coordination and control 4 LAW actions appropriate to the airspace

Optional content: Regulation (EU)

2.2.2 classification and structure. 24

No 23/2012 , ICAO Annex 2, ICAO Annex

ALL

11, international requirements, civil

requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorization,

national requirements

ADI Appreciate responsibility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance. 2.2.3

TOPIC LAW 3 - ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAW 3.1 - Feedback process

ADI State the importance of controller Optional content: voluntary reporting 1 ALL LAW contribution to the feedback process. 3.1.1 ADI Describe how reported occurrences are 2 LAW analysed. Optional content: ESARR 2, local ALL 3.1.2

procedures

ADI Name the means used to disseminate 1 LAW recommendations. Optional content: safety letters, safety ALL 3.1.3

boards web pages

ADI Appreciate the ‘Just Culture’ concept. 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints LAW Optional content: EAM 2 GUI 6, GAIN ALL 3.1.4

Report

Subtopic LAW 3.2 - Safety Investigation

ADI Describe role and mission of Safety 2 ALL LAW Investigation in the improvement of 3.2.1 safety.

ADI Define working methods of Safety 1 ALL LAW Investigation. 3.2.2

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SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

The subject objective is:

Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services.

TOPIC ATM 1 - PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 - Aerodrome control service

ADI Appreciate areas of responsibility. 3 Control zone, traffic circuit, manoeuvring ADV ATM area, movement area, vicinity 1.1.1 ADI

Optional content: ATZ

ADI Provide aerodrome control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO ATM ADV Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030, ICAO Doc 1.1.2 4444, operation manuals ADI

Subtopic ATM 1.2 - Flight information service (FIS)

ADI Describe the information that shall be ADV 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM passed to aircraft by an aerodrome ADI 1.2.1 controller.

ADI Provide FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ATM

Optional content: national documents

1.2.2

ADI Issue appropriate information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, essential local traffic, ADV ATM traffic information 1.2.3 ADI

ADI Appreciate the use of ATIS for the 3 ADV

ATM provision of flight information service by ADI 1.2.4 aerodrome controller.

Subtopic ATM 1.3 - Alerting service (ALRS)

ADI Provide ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM

Optional content: national documents

1.3.1

ADI Respond to distress and urgency messages 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO ATM and signals. Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444 1.3.2

Optional content: EUROCONTROL

ALL

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Subtopic ATM 1.4 - ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management

ADI Appreciate principles of ATS system 3 ATM capacity and air traffic flow management. Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM ADV 1.4.1 Users Manual, Slot management, Slot ADI

allocation procedures

ADI ADV Organise traffic to take account of flow 4 ATM management. Optional content: departure sequence ADI 1.4.2

ADI Inform appropriate authority. 3 ATM Optional content: abnormal situations, 1.4.3

decrease in sector capacity, limitations

on systems and equipment, changes in ADV workload/capacity, unusual ADI

meteorological conditions, relevant information: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution

TOPIC ATM 2 - COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 - Effective communication

ADI Use approved phraseology. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9432 RTF

2.1.1 ALL

manual, standard words and phrases as contained in ICAO Annex 10 Vol. 2

ADI Ensure effective communication. 4 Communication techniques, ATM readback/verification of readback ALL 2.1.2

TOPIC ATM 3 - ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 - ATC clearances

ADI Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM

Optional content: national documents

3.1.1

ADI Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in 4 ALL ATM control service. 3.1.2

ADI Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out. 3.1.3

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Subtopic ATM 3.2 - ATC instructions

ADI Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM

Optional content: national documents

3.2.1

ADI Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in 4 ALL ATM control service. 3.2.2

ADI Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out. 3.2.3

TOPIC ATM 4 - COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 - Necessity for coordination

ADI Identify the need for coordination. 3 ALL ATM 4.1.1

Subtopic ATM 4.2 - Tools and methods for coordination

ADI Use the available tools for coordination. 3 ATM

Optional content: electronic transfer of

4.2.1 flight data, telephone, interphone, ALL

intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

Subtopic ATM 4.3 - Coordination procedures

ADI Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/transfer of responsibility for ATM air-ground communications and 4.3.1 separation, transfer of control, etc. ICAO ALL Doc 4444

Optional content: release point

ADI Analyse effect of coordination requested 4 ATM by an adjacent position/unit.

Optional content: delegation/transfer of

4.3.2 responsibility for air-ground ALL

communications and separation, release

point, transfer of control, etc.

ADI Select, after negotiation, an appropriate 5 ALL ATM course of action. 4.3.3

ADI Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out. 4.3.4

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TOPIC ATM 5 - ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 - Altimetry

ADI Allocate levels according to altimetry data. 4 ICAO Doc 8168, ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 5.1.1 ADI Ensure separation according to altimetry 4 ATM data. Optional content: transition level, 5.1.2 transition altitude, transition layer, ALL

height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

Subtopic ATM 5.2 - Terrain clearance

ADI Provide planning, coordination and control 4 ATM actions appropriate to the rules for

Optional content: terrain clearance

5.2.1 minimum safe height and terrain dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, ADI clearance. transition level, minimum flight level,

minimum sector altitude

TOPIC ATM 6 - SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATM 6.1 - Separation between departing aircraft

ADI Provide separation between departing 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM aircraft. ADI 6.1.1

Subtopic ATM 6.2 - Separation of departing aircraft from arriving aircraft

ADI Provide separation of departing aircraft 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADI ATM from arriving aircraft. 6.2.1

Subtopic ATM 6.3 - Separation of landing aircraft and preceding landing or departing aircraft

ADI Provide separation of landing aircraft and ADV 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM preceding landing or departing aircraft. ADI 6.3.1

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Subtopic ATM 6.4 - Time-based wake turbulence longitudinal separation

ADI Provide time-based wake turbulence 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADI ATM longitudinal separation.

ADV

6.4.1

Subtopic ATM 6.5 - Reduced separation minima

ADI ADI Provide reduced separation minima. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM

ADV

6.5.1

TOPIC ATM 7 - AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND-BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 - Airborne collision avoidance systems

ADI Differentiate between ACAS advisory 2 ICAO Doc 9863 ADV ATM thresholds and aerodrome separation ADI 7.1.1 standards. ADI Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA reported 7.1.2 by pilot. ADI Respond to pilot notification of actions 3 ACAS, TAWS ATM based on airborne systems warnings. Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS ALL 7.1.3

web page

Subtopic ATM 7.2 - Ground-based safety nets

ADI Respond to available ground-based safety 3 ADV ATM nets warnings. Optional content: anti-incursion ADI 7.2.1

TOPIC ATM 8 - DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 - Data management

ADI Update the data display to accurately 3 ATM reflect the traffic situation. Optional content: information displayed, 8.1.1

strip marking procedures, electronic

ALL

information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

ADI Analyse pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.2 ADI Organise pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.3

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ADI Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, FPL, supplementary information ALL ATM Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc. 8.1.4

ADI Use flight plan information. 3 ALL ATM 8.1.5

TOPIC ATM 9 - OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 - Integrity of the operational environment

ADI Obtain information concerning the 3 ATM operational environment. Optional content: briefing, notices, local ALL 9.1.1

orders, verification of information

ADI Ensure the integrity of the operational 4 ATM environment. Optional content: frequency, VOLMET, ADV 9.1.2 ATIS, SIGMET, systems set-up, integrity of ADI

displays

Subtopic ATM 9.2 - Verification of the currency of operational procedures

ADI Check all relevant documentation before 3 ATM managing traffic. Optional content: briefing, LOAs, NOTAM, ALL 9.2.1

AICs

Subtopic ATM 9.3 - Handover-takeover

ADI Transfer information to the relieving 3 ALL ATM controller. 9.3.1

ADI Obtain information from the controller 3 ALL ATM handing over. 9.3.2

TOPIC ATM 10 - PROVISION OF AN AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 - Responsibility for the provision

ADI Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11 ADV ATM of an aerodrome control service. ADI 10.1.1

ADI Describe the division of responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ATM between air traffic control units. 10.1.2

ADI Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ATM military traffic.

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554

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ADI Describe the responsibility in regard to ADV 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM unmanned free balloons. ADI 10.1.4

ADI Appreciate the influence of operational 3 ATM requirements.

Optional content: military flying, ALL

10.1.5

calibration flights, aerial photography

Subtopic ATM 10.2 - Functions of aerodrome control tower

ADI ADV Manage the general functions of 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM aerodrome control. ADI 10.2.1

ADI ADV Manage the suspension of VFR operations. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM ADI 10.2.2

Subtopic ATM 10.3 - Traffic management process

ADI Ensure that situational awareness is 4 Information gathering, observation, traffic ADV ATM maintained. projection 10.3.1 ADI

ADI Detect conflicts in time for appropriate 4 ALL ATM resolution. 10.3.2

ADI ADV Identify potential solutions to achieve a 3 ATM safe and effective flow of aerodrome ADI 10.3.3 traffic.

ADI Evaluate possible outcomes of different 5 ADV ATM control actions. ADI 10.3.4

ADI Select an appropriate plan in time to 5 ADV ATM achieve safe and effective flow of ADI 10.3.5 aerodrome traffic.

ADI Ensure an adequate priority of actions. 4

ALL

ATM 10.3.6

ADI Execute plan in a timely manner. 3 ADV ATM ADI 10.3.7

ADI Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is 4 Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow ATM achieved. up ALL 10.3.8

Subtopic ATM 10.4 - Aeronautical ground lights

ADI Select appropriate aeronautical ground 5 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM lights. ADI 10.4.1

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Subtopic ATM 10.5 - Information to aircraft by aerodrome control tower

ADI Provide information related to the 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM operation of aircraft. ADI 10.5.1

ADI Provide information on aerodrome 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM conditions. ADI 10.5.2

Subtopic ATM 10.6 - Control of aerodrome traffic

ADI Predict positions of aircraft in the 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM aerodrome traffic and taxi circuits. ADI 10.6.1

ADI Manage traffic on the manoeuvring area. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, aircraft, vehicles ADV ATM Optional content: runway inspection ADI 10.6.2

ADI Manage traffic in accordance with ADV 4 ATM procedural changes. Optional content: taxiway closure ADI 10.6.3

ADI Balance the workload against personal 5 ATM capacity. Optional content: re-planning, prioritising ADV 10.6.4 solutions, denying requests, delaying ADI

traffic

Subtopic ATM 10.7 - Control of traffic in the traffic circuit

ADI Manage traffic in the traffic circuit. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, meteorological ATM ADV phenomena, geographical knowledge, 10.7.1 environmental factors ADI

ADI Manage arriving and departing traffic. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, allocation of the order of ATM priority, meteorological phenomena, wake ADV 10.7.2 turbulence, environmental factors ADI

ADI Integrate the serviceability of radio aids in 4 ADV ATM the management of aerodrome traffic. Optional content: UDF, VDF, MLS, ILS, 10.7.3 ADI

NDB, VOR, DME

ADI Integrate surface conditions into the 4 ATM control of aerodrome traffic. Optional content: damp, wet, water ADV 10.7.4 patches, flooding, snow, slush, ice, ADI

braking action

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ADI Integrate information about 4 ADV ATM meteorological phenomena into the Optional content: clouds, precipitation, 10.7.5 control of aerodrome traffic. ADI

visibility, wind, meteorological hazards

ADI Integrate the information provided by ADV 4 Use, advantages, disadvantages ATM situation displays. ADI 10.7.6

ADI Initiate missed approach. ADV 3 ATM Optional content: obstructed runway ADI 10.7.7

Subtopic ATM 10.8 - Runway in use

ADI Select the runway in use. 5 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM ADI 10.8.1

ADI Coordinate runway in use. 4 ATM Optional content: approach control, area ADV 10.8.2 control, runway selection, change of ADI

runway

ADI Manage traffic in the event of runway-in- 4 ADV ATM use change. ADI 10.8.3

TOPIC ATM 11 - PROVISION OF AERODROME CONTROL - INSTRUMENT Subtopic ATM 11.1 - Low visibility operations and special VFR

ADI Manage SVFR traffic. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADI ATM 11.1.1

ADI Describe the Procedures for Low Visibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ADI ATM Operations. 11.1.2

Subtopic ATM 11.2 - Departing traffic

ADI Manage control of departing aircraft. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, use of situation displays, ATM wake turbulence, appropriate departure ADI 11.2.1 clearances, SIDs

ADI Integrate departure sequence into the 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADI ATM control of aerodrome traffic. 11.2.2

ADI Provide appropriate information to 4 ICAO Doc 4444, use of situation displays, ATM departing traffic. wake turbulence ADI 11.2.3

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Subtopic ATM 11.3 - Arriving traffic

ADI Manage control of arriving aircraft. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, wake turbulence ADI ATM 11.3.1 ADI Integrate the approach sequence into the 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADI ATM control of aerodrome traffic. 11.3.2 ADI Integrate aircraft on visual approach into 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADI ATM the aerodrome traffic. 11.3.3 ADI Integrate aircraft on missed approach into 4 ICAO Doc 4444, use of air traffic monitors ADI ATM the aerodrome traffic. 11.3.4 ADI Integrate aircraft performing circling 4 ICAO Doc 8168 ADI ATM approach into the aerodrome traffic. 11.3.5 ADI Provide appropriate information to 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADI ATM arriving aircraft. 11.3.6

Subtopic ATM 11.4 - Aerodrome control service with advanced system support

ADI Appreciate the impact of advanced 3 ATM systems on the provision of aerodrome

Optional content: surface manager

11.4.1 control service. (SMAN), departure manager (DMAN), automated conflicts/incursions tools, alarms and resolution advisory tools, ADI

automated assistance for surface

movement planning and routing,

enhanced vision technology in low visibility for controllers

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SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY

The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the provision of ATS. TOPIC MET 1 - METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic MET 1.1 - Meteorological phenomena

ADI Appreciate the impact of different cloud 3 Cumulus, cumulonimbus ADV MET types. Optional content: stratus, nimbostratus, 1.1.1 ADI etc.

ADI Appreciate the impact of precipitation. 3 Precipitation and microphysics ADV MET Optional content: rain, snow, sleet, hail ADI 1.1.2

ADI Appreciate the impact of atmospheric 3 MET obscurity. Optional content: advection fog, ADV 1.1.3 radiation fog, mixing, evaporation, mist, ADI

drizzle

ADI Appreciate the effect and impact of wind. 3 Gusting, veering, backing ADV MET

Optional content: land breezes, sea

1.1.4 ADI

breezes, Föhn

ADI Appreciate the effect and danger of 3 Wind shear, turbulence, thunderstorms, ADV MET hazardous meteorological phenomena. icing, microbursts 1.1.5 ADI

ADI Appreciate the effect of a frontal system 3 ADV MET on aerodrome operations. ADI 1.1.6

ADI Integrate data about meteorological 4 Clearances, instructions and transmitted MET phenomena into provision of ATS. information 1.1.7 ALL

Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena

TOPIC MET 2 - SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 - Meteorological instruments

ADI Extract information from meteorological 3 MET instruments. Optional content: anemometer, RVR ADV 2.1.1 indicator, cloud base indicator, ADI

ceilometer, barometer

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Subtopic MET 2.2 - Other sources of meteorological data

ADI Decode information from meteorological 3 ADV MET data displays. ADI 2.2.1 ADI Use appropriate communication tools and 3 ADV MET networks to obtain meteorological data. ADI 2.2.2 ADI Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 MET

Optional content: flight information ALL

2.2.3

centre, adjacent ATS unit

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SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION

The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic. TOPIC NAV 1 - MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 - Maps and charts

ADI Decode symbols and information 3 Instrument approach charts, SID charts, ADI NAV displayed on aeronautical maps and aerodrome charts, visual approach charts APP 1.1.1 charts.

Optional content: military maps and

APS

charts

ADI Use relevant maps and charts. 3 Instrument approach charts, SID charts, NAV aerodrome charts, visual approach charts 1.1.2 ADI

Optional content: military maps and charts

TOPIC NAV 2 - INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 - Navigational systems

ADI Describe the possible operational status of 2 NAV navigational systems. Optional content: NDB, VOR, DME, ILS, ADI 2.1.1

MLS, ABAS, SBAS, GBAS, RNP

ADI Decode operational status displays of 3 NAV navigational systems. Optional content: NDB, VOR, DME, ILS, ADI 2.1.2

MLS, D-GPS, RNAV, P-RNAV

ADI Appreciate the effect of precision, 3 NAV limitations and change of the operational

Optional content: limitations, status, ALL

2.1.3 status of navigational systems.

degraded procedures

ADI Manage traffic in case of change in the 4 NAV operational status of navigational systems. Optional content: limitations, status of ADI 2.1.4

ground-based systems

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Subtopic NAV 2.2 - Stabilised approach

ADI Describe the concept of stabilised ADV 2 ICAO Doc 8168 NAV approach. ADI

Optional content: SKYbrary, Regulation

2.2.1 25 APP

(EC) No 1899/2006

APS

ADI ADV Appreciate the effect of late change of 3 NAV runway-in-use for landing aircraft. ADI 2.2.2

Subtopic NAV 2.3 - Instrument departures and arrivals

ADI Characterise SIDs. ADI 2 NAV APP 2.3.1 APS

ADI Describe the phases of an instrument 2 ADI NAV approach procedure. 2.3.2

ADI Describe the relevant minima applicable 2 ADI NAV for a precision/ non-precision and visual APP 2.3.3 approach. APS

Subtopic NAV 2.4 - Satellite-based systems

ADI State the different applications of satellite- 1 NAV based systems relevant for aerodrome Optional content: NPA, APV-baro VNAV, 2.4.1 operations. ADI

APV, LPV, precision approach, ICAO Doc

8168 Vol.2

Subtopic NAV 2.5 - PBN applications

ADI ADI State future PBN developments. 1 A-RNP, APV NAV APP

Optional content: RNP 3D, RNP 4D

2.5.1

ACP APS ACS

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SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT

The subject objective is: Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS. TOPIC ACFT 1 - AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 - Aircraft instruments

ADI Integrate information from aircraft 4 ALL ACFT instruments provided by the pilot in the 1.1.1 provision of ATS. ADI Explain the operation of aircraft radio Optional content: radios (number of), 2 ALL ACFT equipment. emergency radios 1.1.2 ADI ADI Explain the operation of on-board 2 Transponders: equipment Mode A, Mode ACFT surveillance equipment. C, Mode S, ADS capability APS 1.1.3 ACS

TOPIC ACFT 2 - AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFT 2.1 - Wake turbulence

ADI Explain the wake turbulence effect and 2 ALL ACFT associated hazards to the succeeding 2.1.1 aircraft. ADI Appreciate the techniques used to prevent 3 ALL ACFT hazards associated with wake turbulence 2.1.2 on succeeding aircraft.

Subtopic ACFT 2.2 - Application of ICAO approach categories

ADI Describe the use of ICAO approach 2 ICAO Doc 8168 ADI ACFT categories. APP 2.2.1 APS

ADI Appreciate the effect of ICAO approach ADI 3 ACFT categories on the traffic organisation. APP 2.2.2 APS

TOPIC ACFT 3 - FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.1 - Take-off factors

ADI Integrate the influence of factors affecting 4 Optional content: runway conditions, ACFT aircraft on take-off. runway slope, aerodrome elevation, ADV 3.1.1

wind, temperature, aircraft

ADI

configuration, airframe contamination and aircraft mass

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Subtopic ACFT 3.2 - Climb factors

ADI Appreciate the influence of factors 3 ADV ACFT affecting aircraft during climb.

Optional content: speed, mass, air

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density, wind and temperature

Subtopic ACFT 3.3 - Final approach and landing factors

ADI Integrate the influence of factors affecting 4 ACFT aircraft during final approach and landing. Optional content: wind, aircraft ADV 3.3.1 configuration, mass, runway conditions, ADI

runway slope, aerodrome elevation

Subtopic ACFT 3.4 - Economic factors

ADI Integrate consideration of economic 4 ADV ACFT factors affecting aircraft. Optional content: starting-up, taxiing, 3.4.1 ADI

routing, departure sequence

Subtopic ACFT 3.5 - Environmental factors

ADI Appreciate the performance restrictions 3 ACFT due to environmental constraints. Optional content: noise abatement ADV 3.5.1 procedures, minimum flight altitudes, ADI

bird hazard

TOPIC ACFT 4 - AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFT 4.1 - Recognition of aircraft types

ADI Characterise a representative sample of 2 Recognition, ICAO type designators, wake ACFT aircraft which will be encountered in the turbulence categories 4.1.1 ADI operational/working environment.

Optional content: ICAO approach categories

Subtopic ACFT 4.2 - Performance data

ADI Integrate the average performance data of 4 Performance data under a representative ACFT a representative sample of aircraft which variety of circumstances ADV 4.2.1 will be encountered in the ADI operational/working environment into the provision of a control service.

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SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS

The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge and analyse factors which affect personal and team performance. TOPIC HUM 1 - PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 1.1 - Cognitive

ADI Describe the human information 2 Attention, perception, memory, ALL HUM processing model. situational awareness, decision making, 1.1.1 response ADI Describe the factors which influence 2 Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, HUM ALL human information processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations ADI Monitor the effect of human information 3 HUM processing factors on decision making. Optional content: workload, stress, 1.1.3 ALL interpersonal relations, distraction,

confidence

TOPIC HUM 2 - MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 2.1 - Fatigue

ADI State factors that cause fatigue. 1 Shift work ALL HUM

Optional content: night shifts and rosters

2.1.1 ADI Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 HUM Optional content: lack of concentration, 2.1.2 listlessness, irritability, frustration, ICAO ALL

Circular 241 – AN/145 Human factors in Air Traffic Control

ADI Recognise the onset of fatigue in self. 1 HUM

Optional content: ICAO Circular 241 –

2.1.3 ALL

AN/145 Human factors in Air Traffic Control

ADI Recognise the onset of fatigue in others. 1 ALL HUM 2.1.4 ADI Describe appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising fatigue. 2.1.5

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Subtopic HUM 2.2 - Fitness

ADI Recognise signs of lack of personal fitness. 1 ALL HUM 2.2.1

ADI Describe actions when aware of a lack of 2 ALL HUM personal fitness. 2.2.2

TOPIC HUM 3 - SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 3.1 - Team resource management (TRM)

ADI State the relevance of TRM. 1 HUM Optional content: TRM course, 3.1.1 ALL

EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the development of TRM training

ADI State the content of the TRM concept. 1 HUM

Optional content: team work, human

3.1.2 ALL error, team roles, stress, decision making,

communication, situational awareness

Subtopic HUM 3.2 - Teamwork and team roles

ADI Identify reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 3.2.1

ADI Describe actions to prevent human 2 ALL HUM conflicts.

Optional content: TRM team roles

3.2.2

ADI Describe strategies to cope with human 2 HUM conflicts. Optional content: in your team, in the ALL 3.2.3

simulator

Subtopic HUM 3.3 - Responsible behaviour

ADI Consider the factors which influence 2 HUM responsible behaviour. Optional content: situation, team, 3.3.1 personal situation and judgement, ALL

instance of justification, moral motivation, personality

ADI Apply responsible judgement. 3 Case study and discussion about a HUM dilemma situation ALL 3.3.2

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TOPIC HUM 4 - STRESS Subtopic HUM 4.1 - Stress

ADI Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in HUM performance. others ALL 4.1.1

Subtopic HUM 4.2 - Stress management

ADI Act to reduce stress. 3 The effect of personality in coping with HUM stress, the benefits of active stress ALL 4.2.1 management

ADI Respond to stressful situation by offering, 3 HUM asking or accepting assistance. Optional content: the benefits of offering, 4.2.2 ALL

accepting and asking for help in stressful situations

ADI Recognise the effect of shocking and 1 Self and others, abnormal situations, CISM ALL HUM stressful events. 4.2.3 ADI Consider the benefits of Critical Incident 2 ALL HUM Stress Management (CISM). 4.2.4 ADI Explain procedures used following an 2 HUM incident/accident. Optional content: CISM, counselling, ALL 4.2.5

human element

TOPIC HUM 5 - HUMAN ERROR Subtopic HUM 5.1 - Human error

ADI Explain the relationship between error and 2 Number and combination of errors, HUM safety. proactive versus reactive approach to 5.1.1 discovery of error ALL

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 – AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ADI Differentiate between the types of error. 2 Slips, lapses, mistakes HUM

Optional content: Circular 314 – AN/178

5.1.2 ALL

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ADI Describe error-prone conditions. 2 HUM Optional content: increase in traffic, 5.1.3 changes in procedures, complexities of ALL

systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

ADI Collect examples of different error types, 3 HUM their causes and consequences in ATC.

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –

5.1.4 ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ADI Explain how to detect errors to 2 STCA, MSAW, individual and collective HUM compensate for them. strategy 5.1.5 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 – ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ADI Execute corrective actions. 3 Error compensation HUM

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –

5.1.6 ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ADI Explain the importance of error 2 HUM management. Optional content: prevention of incidents, 5.1.7 ALL

safety improvement, revision of procedures and/or working practises

ADI Describe the impact on an ATCO following 2 HUM an occurrence/incident. Optional content: reporting, SMS, ALL 5.1.8

investigation, CISM

Subtopic HUM 5.2 - Violation of rules

ADI Explain the causes and dangers of 2 HUM violation of rules becoming accepted as a

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –

5.2.1 practice. ALL

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TOPIC HUM 6 - COLLABORATIVE WORK Subtopic HUM 6.1 - Communication

ADI Use communication effectively in ATC. 3 ALL HUM 6.1.1

ADI Analyse examples of pilot and controller 4 ALL HUM communication for effectiveness. 6.1.2

Subtopic HUM 6.2 - Collaborative work within the same area of responsibility

ADI List communication means between 1 HUM controllers in charge of the same area of Optional content: electronic, written, ALL 6.2.1 responsibility (sector or tower).

verbal and non-verbal communication

ADI Explain consequences of the use of 2 HUM communication means on effectiveness. Optional content: strips legibility and ALL 6.2.2

encoding, labels designation, feedback

ADI List possible actions to provide a safe 1 HUM position handover. Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL 6.2.3

overlap time

ADI Explain consequences of a missed position 2 ALL HUM handover process. 6.2.4

Subtopic HUM 6.3 - Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility

ADI List factors and means for an effective 1 HUM coordination between sectors and/or Optional content: other sectors ALL 6.3.1 tower positions.

constraints, electronic coordination tools

Subtopic HUM 6.4 - Controller/pilot cooperation

ADI Describe parameters affecting 2 HUM controller/pilot cooperation.

Optional content: workload, mutual

6.4.1 ALL

knowledge, controller vs pilot mental picture

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SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

The subject objective is: Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of equipment and systems and comply with the equipment and system degradation procedures in the provision of ATS. TOPIC EQPS 1 - VOICE COMMUNICATIONS Subtopic EQPS 1.1 - Radio communications

ADI Operate two-way communication 3 Transmit/receive switches, procedures EQPS equipment. Optional content: frequency selection, ALL 1.1.1

standby equipment

ADI Identify indications of operational status 3 EQPS of radio equipment. Optional content: indicator lights, 1.1.2 ALL

serviceability displays, selector/frequency displays

Subtopic EQPS 1.2 - Other voice communications

ADI Operate landline communications. 3 EQPS Optional content: telephone, interphone ALL 1.2.1

and intercom equipment

TOPIC EQPS 2 - AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 - Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

ADI Decode AFTN messages. 3 EQPS

Optional content: movement and control

2.1.1 ALL messages, NOTAM, SNOWTAM, BIRDTAM, etc.

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 - Automatic data interchange

ADI Use automatic data transfer equipment 3 ADV EQPS where available. Optional content: sequencing systems, ADI 2.2.1 automated information and APS coordination, OLDI ACS

ADI Explain operational application of CPDLC ADV 2 ICAO Doc 9694 EQPS for departure clearance (DCL) delivery and ADI 2.2.2 D-ATIS.

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TOPIC EQPS 3 - CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 - Operation and monitoring of equipment

ADI Monitor the technical integrity of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS controller working position. 3.1.1

ADI Operate the equipment of the controller 3 EQPS working position. Optional content: situation displays, 3.1.2 flight progress board, flight data display, ALL

radio, telephone, maps and charts, strip-

printer, clock, information systems,

UDF/VDF

ADI Operate available equipment in abnormal 3 ALL EQPS and emergency situations. 3.1.3

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 - Situation displays and information systems

ADI Use situation displays. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.1

ADI Check availability of information material. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2

ADI Obtain information from equipment. 3 ADV EQPS

Optional content: information from wind

3.2.3 ADI

direction indicator

ADI Take account of anti-incursion equipment. 2 ADI EQPS 3.2.4

ADI Explain the use of ASMGCS. 2 ADI EQPS 3.2.5

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 - Flight data systems

ADI Use the flight data information at 3 ALL EQPS controller working position. 3.3.1

TOPIC EQPS 4 - FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 - New developments

ADI Recognise future developments. 1 New advanced systems ALL EQPS 4.1.1

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TOPIC EQPS 5 - EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 - Reaction to limitations

ADI Take account of the limitations of 2 ALL EQPS equipment and systems. 5.1.1

ADI Respond to technical deficiencies of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS operational position. 5.1.2

Subtopic EQPS 5.2 - Communication equipment degradation

ADI Identify that communication equipment 3 ADV EQPS has degraded.

Optional content: ground-air, ground-

5.2.1 ADI

ground and landline communications

ADI Integrate contingency procedures in the 4 EQPS event of communication equipment

Optional content: total or partial

5.2.2 degradation. ADV

degradation of ground-air, ground-

ADI ground and landline communications;

alternative methods of transferring data

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 - Navigational equipment degradation

ADI Identify when a navigational equipment 3 ALL EQPS failure will affect operational ability.

Optional content: VOR, navigational aids

5.3.1

ADI Apply contingency procedures in the event 3 ADI EQPS of a navigational equipment degradation. Optional content: vertical separation, APP 5.3.2 information to aircraft, navigational ACP

assistance, seeking assistance from APS

adjacent units ACS

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SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

The subject objective is: Learners shall identify the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and appreciate aspects of environmental protection. TOPIC PEN 1 - FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PEN 1.1 - Study visit to aerodrome

ADI ADV Appreciate the functions and provision of 3 Study visit to TWR PEN an operational aerodrome control service. ADI 1.1.1

TOPIC PEN 2 - AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 - Contributors to civil ATS operations

ADI Characterise civil ATS activities at 2 Study visit to TWR ADV PEN aerodrome.

Optional content: familiarisation visits to

2.1.1 ADI

APP, ACC, AIS, RCC

ADI Characterise other parties interfacing with 2 PEN ATS operations.

Optional content: familiarisation visits to

2.1.2 ALL

engineering services, fire and emergency services, airline operations offices

Subtopic PEN 2.2 - Contributors to military ATS operations

ADI Characterise military ATS activities. 2 PEN

Optional content: familiarisation visits to

2.2.1 ALL

TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence Units

TOPIC PEN 3 - CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 - Provision of services and user requirements

ADI Identify the role of ATC as a service 3 ALL PEN provider. 3.1.1

ADI Appreciate ATS users requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2

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TOPIC PEN 4 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 - Environmental protection

ADI Describe the environmental constraints on ADV 2 PEN aerodrome operations. Optional content: ICAO Circular 303 - ADI 4.1.1 Operational opportunities to minimise APP

fuel use and reduce emissions APS

ADI Explain the use of Collaborative 2 ADV PEN Environmental Management (CEM) ADI 4.1.2 process at airports. APP

APS

ADI Appreciate the mitigation techniques used 3 ADV PEN at aerodromes to minimise aviation’s

Optional content: noise abatement

4.1.3 impact on the environment. ADI

procedures, flight efficiency

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SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

The subject objective is: Learners shall develop professional attitudes to manage traffic in abnormal and emergency situations. TOPIC ABES 1 - ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 - Overview of ABES

ADI List common abnormal and emergency 1 ABES situations.

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for

1.1.1

Controller Training in the Handling of

Unusual/Emergency Situations, ALL

ambulance flights, ground based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion

ADI Identify potential or actual abnormal and 3 ALL ABES emergency situations. 1.1.2 ADI Take into account the procedures for 2 Bird strike, aborted take-off ADV ABES given abnormal and emergency situations. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 ADI 1.1.3 ADI Take into account that procedures do not 2 ALL ABES exist for all abnormal and emergency

Optional content: real life examples

1.1.4 situations. ADI Consider how the evolution of a situation 2 ABES may have an impact on safety. Optional content: separation, ALL 1.1.5

information, coordination

TOPIC ABES 2 - SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 - Communication effectiveness

ADI Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, silence ABES circumstances including the case where instruction ALL 2.1.1 standard phraseology is not applicable.

ADI Apply change of radiotelephony call sign. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ABES 2.1.2

Subtopic ABES 2.2 - Avoidance of mental overload

ADI Optional content: sector splitting, Describe actions to keep control of the 2 ABES situation. holding, flow management, task ALL 2.2.1

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ADI Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2

ADI Ensure effective circulation of information. 4 ABES

Optional content: between executive and

2.2.3 planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, ALL

between sectors, between ACC, APP and

TWR , with ground staff, etc.

ADI Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4

Subtopic ABES 2.3 - Air / ground cooperation

ADI Collect appropriate information relevant 3 ALL ABES to the situation. 2.3.1

ADI Assist the pilot. 3 Pilot workload ABES Optional content: instructions, ALL 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.

TOPIC ABES 3 - PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Subtopic ABES 3.1 - Application of procedures for ABES

ADI Apply the procedures for given abnormal 3 ABES and emergency situations.

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for

3.1.1

Controller Training in the Handling of

ALL Unusual/Emergency Situations,

ambulance flights, ground based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

Subtopic ABES 3.2 - Radio failure

ADI Describe the procedures followed by a 2 ICAO Doc 7030 ALL ABES pilot when he/she experiences complete

Optional content: military procedures

3.2.1 or partial radio failure.

ADI Apply the procedures to be followed when 3 ABES a pilot experiences complete or partial Optional content: prolonged loss of ALL 3.2.2 radio failure.

communication

Subtopic ABES 3.3 - Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

ADI Apply ATC procedures associated with 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ABES unlawful interference and aircraft bomb 3.3.1 threat.

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Subtopic ABES 3.4 - Strayed or unidentified aircraft

ADI Apply the procedures in the case of 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ABES strayed aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled ALL 3.4.1

airspace, outside controlled airspace

ADI Apply the procedures in the case of 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ABES unidentified aircraft. 3.4.2 ADI Provide navigational assistance to aircraft. 4 ABES Optional content: diverted aircraft, 3.4.3 aircraft lost or unsure of position,

information derived locally or from radar

ADV

service or from other pilots, nearest most

ADI suitable aerodrome, track, heading,

distance, aerodrome information, any

other relevant navigational assistance, ICAO Doc 4444, etc.

Subtopic ABES 3.5 - Runway incursion

ADI Apply ATC procedures associated with 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ABES runway incursion. ADI 3.5.1

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SUBJECT 11: AERODROMES

The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise and understand the design and layout of aerodromes. TOPIC AGA 1 - AERODROME DATA, LAYOUT AND COORDINATION Subtopic AGA 1.1 - Definitions

ADI Define aerodrome data. 1 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED AGA Decision 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR-DSN - 1.1.1 Initial issue’, EASA ED Decision ADV 2014/012/R ‘ADR AMC/GM – Initial ADI issue’ APP Optional content: aerodrome elevation, APS reference point, apron, movement area,

manoeuvring area, hot spot

Subtopic AGA 1.2 - Coordination

ADI Identify the information that has to be 3 Airport conditions, fire/rescue category, AGA passed between Air Traffic Services (ATS) condition of ground equipment and APP 1.2.1 and the airport authority. APS NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED Decision ADV 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR-DSN - Initial issue’, ADI EASA ED Decision 2014/012/R ‘ADR AMC/GM – Initial Issue’

TOPIC AGA 2 - MOVEMENT AREA Subtopic AGA 2.1 - Movement area

ADI Describe movement area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED ADV AGA Decision 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR-DSN - Initial ADI 2.1.1 issue’, EASA ED Decision 2014/012/R ‘ADR APP AMC/GM – Initial Issue’ APS

ADI Describe the marking of obstacles and 2 Flags, signs on pavement, lights ADV AGA unusable or unserviceable areas. ADI 2.1.2 APP APS

ADI Identify the information on conditions of 3 Essential information on aerodrome ADV AGA the movement area that have to be

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Subtopic AGA 2.2 - Manoeuvring area

ADI Describe manoeuvring area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED ADV AGA Decision 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR-DSN - Initial ADI 2.2.1 issue’, EASA ED Decision 2014/012/R ‘ADR APP AMC/GM – Initial issue’ APS

ADI Describe taxiway. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.2 APP APS

ADI Describe the daylight marking on taxiways. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.3 APP APS

ADI Describe taxiway lighting. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.4 APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.3 - Runways

ADI Describe runway. 2 Runway, runway surface, runway strip, ADV AGA shoulder, runway end safety areas, ADI 2.3.1 clearways, stopways APP APS

ADI Describe instrument runway. ADI 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED AGA Decision 2014/013/R‘CS-ADR-DSN - Initial APP 2.3.2 issue’, EASA ED Decision 2014/012/R ‘ADR APS AMC/GM – Initial issue’ ADI Describe non-instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED ADV AGA Decision 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR-DSN - Initial ADI 2.3.3 issue’, EASA ED Decision 2014/012/R ’ADR APP AMC/GM – Initial issue’ APS

ADI Explain declared distances. 2 TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA ADV AGA ADI 2.3.4 APP APS

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ADI Explain the differences between ACN and ADV 2 Strength of pavements AGA PCN. ADI 2.3.5 APP

APS

ADI Describe the daylight markings on 2

ADV

AGA runways. Optional content: runway designator, 2.3.6 ADI

centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed

APP distance, touchdown zone, side strip, APS

colour

ADI Describe runway lights. ADV 2 AGA Optional content: colour, centre line, ADI 2.3.7 intensity, edge, touchdown zone, APP

threshold, barettes APS

ADI Explain the functions of visual landing aids. 2 ADV AGA ADI

Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI

2.3.8 APP

APS

ADI Describe the approach lighting systems. ADV 2 Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, AGA ADI colours, intensity and brightness 2.3.9 APP

APS

ADI Characterise the effect of water/ice on 2 ADV AGA runways. ADI 2.3.10 APP

APS

ADI Explain braking action. 2 Braking action coefficient ADV AGA ADI 2.3.11 APP

APS

ADI ADV Explain the effect of runway visual range 2 AGA on aerodrome operation. ADI 2.3.12 APP

APS

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TOPIC AGA 3 - OBSTACLES Subtopic AGA 3.1 - Obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes

ADI Explain the necessity for establishing and ADV 2 AGA maintaining an obstacle-free airspace ADI 3.1.1 around aerodromes. APP

APS

TOPIC AGA 4 - MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Subtopic AGA 4.1 - Location

ADI Explain the location of different 2 ADV AGA aerodrome ground equipment.

Optional content: LLZ, GP, VDF, radio

4.1.1 ADI

communication or ATS surveillance

APP systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, APS

PAPI

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AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training

APPROACH CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (APP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a). (b) ATCO rating training Approach Control Procedural Rating (APP) should contain the following subject objectives and training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 5 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 — Approach Control Procedural Rating (APP). (c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 5 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.

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SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

The subject objective is: Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow and learn how to obtain the appropriate information. TOPIC INTR 1 - COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTR 1.1 - Course introduction

APP Explain the aims and main objectives of 2 ALL INTR the course. 1.1.1

Subtopic INTR 1.2 - Course administration

APP State course administration. 1 ALL INTR 1.2.1

Subtopic INTR 1.3 - Study material and training documentation

APP Use appropriate documentation and their 3 INTR sources for course studies.

Optional content: training

1.3.1 ALL documentation, library, CBT library, web,

learning management server

APP Integrate appropriate information into 4 Training documentation INTR course studies. Optional content: supplementary ALL 1.3.2

information, library

TOPIC INTR 2 - INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTR 2.1 - Course content and organisation

APP State the different training methods 1 Theoretical training, practical training, INTR applied in the course. self-study, types of training events ALL 2.1.1

APP State the subjects of the course and their 1 ALL INTR purpose. 2.1.2

APP Describe the organisation of theoretical 2 ALL INTR training.

Optional content: course programme

2.1.3

APP Describe the organisation of practical 2 INTR training. Optional content: PTP, simulation, ALL 2.1.4

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Subtopic INTR 2.2 - Training ethos

APP Recognise the feedback mechanisms 1 Training progress, assessment, briefing, INTR available. debriefing, learner/instructor feedback, ALL 2.2.1 instructor/instructor feedback

Subtopic INTR 2.3 - Assessment process

APP Describe the assessment process. 2 ALL INTR 2.3.1

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SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW

The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting, airspace and appreciate the Licensing and Competence principles. TOPIC LAW 1 - ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 - Privileges and conditions

APP Appreciate the conditions which shall be 3 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO LAW met to issue an Approach Control Licensing APP 1.1.1 Procedural rating

Optional content: National documents

APP Explain how to maintain and update 2 LAW professional knowledge and skills to retain ALL 1.1.2 competence in the operational environment. APP Explain the conditions for 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO ALL LAW suspension/revocation of ATCO licence. Licensing 1.1.3

TOPIC LAW 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 - Reports

APP List the standard forms for reports. 1 Air traffic incident report LAW Optional content: routine air reports, 2.1.1 ALL breach of regulations, watch/log book,

records

APP Describe the functions of, and processes 2 Reporting culture, air traffic incident LAW for, reporting. report 2.1.2 Optional content: breach of regulations, ALL

watch/log book, records, voluntary reporting, ESARR 2

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APP Use forms for reporting. 3 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 , air traffic LAW incident reporting form(s) 2.1.3 Optional content: routine air reports, ALL

breach of regulations, watch/log book,

records

Subtopic LAW 2.2 - Airspace

APP Appreciate classes and structure of 3 APP LAW airspace and their relevance to Approach 2.2.1 Control Procedural rating operations.

APP Provide planning, coordination and control 4 LAW actions appropriate to the airspace

Optional content: Regulation (EU)

2.2.2 classification and structure. 31

No 923/2012 , ICAO Annex 2, ICAO

Annex 11, international requirements, ALL

civil requirements, military requirements,

areas of responsibility, sectorization,

national requirements

APP Appreciate responsibility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance. 2.2.3

TOPIC LAW 3 - ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAW 3.1 - Feedback process

APP State the importance of controller 1 ALL LAW contribution to the feedback process.

Optional content: voluntary reporting

3.1.1 APP Describe how reported occurrences are 2 LAW analysed. Optional content: ESARR 2, local ALL 3.1.2

procedures

APP Name the means used to disseminate 1 LAW recommendations. Optional content: safety letters, safety ALL 3.1.3

boards web pages

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APP Appreciate the ‘Just Culture’ concept. 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints LAW Optional content: EAM 2 GUI 6, GAIN ALL 3.1.4

Report

Subtopic LAW 3.2 - Safety Investigation

APP Describe role and mission of Safety 2 ALL LAW Investigation in the improvement of 3.2.1 safety.

APP Define working methods of Safety 1 ALL LAW Investigation. 3.2.2

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SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services. TOPIC ATM 1 - PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 - Air traffic control (ATC) service

APP Appreciate own area of responsibility. APP 3 ATM ACP 1.1.1 APS ACS

APP Provide approach control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex ATM 11, ICAO Doc 7030, ICAO Doc 4444, APP 1.1.2 operation manuals APS

Subtopic ATM 1.2 - Flight information service (FIS)

APP Provide FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ATM

Optional content: national documents

1.2.1 APP Issue appropriate information concerning 3 ICAO Doc 4444, traffic information, APP ATM the location of conflicting traffic. essential traffic information ACP 1.2.2

APS ACS

APP Appreciate the use of ATIS for the APP 3 ATM provision of flight information service by APS 1.2.3 approach controller.

Subtopic ATM 1.3 - Alerting service (ALRS)

APP Provide ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM

Optional content: national documents

1.3.1 APP Respond to distress and urgency messages 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex ATM and signals. 10, ICAO Doc 4444 1.3.2

Optional content: EUROCONTROL

ALL

Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations

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Subtopic ATM 1.4 - ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management

APP Appreciate principles of ATS system 3 APP

ATM capacity and air traffic flow management. ACP

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM

1.4.1 APS Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free flight, etc. ACS

APP Apply flow management procedures in the APP 3 ATM provision of ATC. ACP

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM

1.4.2 APS

Users Manual

ACS

APP Organise traffic flows and patterns to take 4

ATM account of airspace boundaries. Optional content: civil and military, 1.4.3 APP controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, ACP

restricted, danger, prohibited, special

APS

rules, sector boundaries, national

ACS

boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en-route, off-route

APP Organise traffic flows and patterns to take 4 APP

ATM account of areas of responsibility. ACP

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM

1.4.4 APS

Users Manual

ACS

APP Inform supervisor of situation. 3 ATM Optional content: abnormal situations, 1.4.5 APP

decrease in sector capacity, limitations

ACP

on systems and equipment, changes in

APS

workload/capacity, unusual

ACS

meteorological conditions, relevant information like: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution

Subtopic ATM 1.5 - Airspace management (ASM)

APP Appreciate the principles and means of 3 Regulation (EC) No 551/2004 , Regulation

ATM ASM. (EC) 2150/2005 , Regulation (EC) APP

1.5.1 No 730/2006 ACP

Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL APS

Specification for the application of FUA, ACS

TSAs, CDRs, CBAs

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APP Organise traffic to take account of ASM. 4 ATM Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA, APP 1.5.2

real-time activation, deactivation or ACP reallocation of airspace

TOPIC ATM 2 - COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 - Effective communication

APP Use approved phraseology. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9432 RTF

2.1.1 ALL

manual, standard words and phrases as contained in ICAO Annex 10 Vol. 2

APP Ensure effective communication. 4 Communication techniques, ALL ATM readback/verification of readback 2.1.2

TOPIC ATM 3 - ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 - ATC clearances

APP Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM

Optional content: national documents

3.1.1

APP Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in 4 ALL ATM control service. 3.1.2

APP Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out. 3.1.3

Subtopic ATM 3.2 - ATC instructions

APP Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM

Optional content: national documents

3.2.1

APP Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in 4 ALL ATM control service. 3.2.2

APP Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out. 3.2.3

TOPIC ATM 4 - COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 - Necessity for coordination

APP Identify the need for coordination. 3 ALL ATM 4.1.1

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Subtopic ATM 4.2 - Tools and methods for coordination

APP Use the available tools for coordination. 3 ATM

Optional content: electronic transfer of

4.2.1 flight data, telephone, interphone, ALL

intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

Subtopic ATM 4.3 - Coordination procedures

APP Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/transfer of responsibility for ATM air-ground communications and 4.3.1 separation, transfer of control, etc. ICAO ALL Doc 4444

Optional content: release point

APP Analyse effect of coordination requested 4 ATM by an adjacent position/unit.

Optional content: delegation/transfer of

4.3.2 responsibility for air-ground ALL

communications and separation, release

point, transfer of control, etc.

APP Select, after negotiation, an appropriate 5 ALL ATM course of action. 4.3.3 APP Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out. 4.3.4 APP Coordinate in the provision of FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.5 APP Coordinate in the provision of ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.6

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TOPIC ATM 5 - ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 - Altimetry

APP Allocate levels according to altimetry data. 4 ICAO Doc 8168, ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 5.1.1 APP Ensure separation according to altimetry 4 ATM data. Optional content: transition level, 5.1.2 transition altitude, transition layer, ALL

height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

Subtopic ATM 5.2 - Terrain clearance

APP Provide planning, coordination and control 4 ATM actions appropriate to the rules for

Optional content: terrain clearance

5.2.1 minimum safe levels and terrain APP dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, clearance. ACP transition level, minimum flight level,

minimum sector altitude

TOPIC ATM 6 - SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATM 6.1 - Vertical separation

APP Provide standard vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030, level ATM allocation, during climb/descent, rate of APP 6.1.1 climb/descent, holding pattern APS

APP Provide increased vertical separation. APP 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 ATM ACP

Optional content: level allocation, during

6.1.2 APS

climb/descent, rate of climb/descent

ACS

APP Appreciate the application of vertical 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 APP ATM emergency separation. ACP 6.1.3 APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 6.2 - Horizontal separation

APP Provide longitudinal separation. 4 Based on time, based on distance (DME ATM and/or GNSS, RNAV) APP 6.2.1

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APP Provide lateral separation. APP 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030, holding ATM ACP 6.2.2

APP ACP Provide track separation. 4 ATM APP 6.2.3

APP Provide geographical separation. 4 Visual, using navigation aids, area ACP ATM navigation 6.2.4 APP

Subtopic ATM 6.3 - Delegation of separation

APP Delegate separation to pilots in the case of APP 4 ATM aircraft executing successive visual APS 6.3.1 approaches.

APP Appreciate the conditions which must be 3 ICAO Doc 4444 APP ATM met when delegating separation to pilots APS 6.3.2 to fly maintaining own separation while in VMC.

TOPIC ATM 7 - AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND-BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 - Airborne collision avoidance systems

APP Differentiate between ACAS advisory 2 ICAO Doc 9863 APP ATM thresholds and separation standards

Optional content: EUROCONTROL TCAS

7.1.1 applicable in the approach control APS

web page

environment.

APP Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA reported 7.1.2 by pilot.

APP Respond to pilot notification of actions 3 ACAS, TAWS ATM based on airborne systems warnings. Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS ALL 7.1.3

web page

TOPIC ATM 8 - DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 - Data management

APP Update the data display to accurately 3 ATM reflect the traffic situation. Optional content: information displayed, 8.1.1 strip marking procedures, electronic ALL

information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

APP Analyse pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.2

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APP Organise pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.3

APP Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, FPL, supplementary information ALL ATM Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc. 8.1.4

APP Use flight plan information. 3 ALL ATM 8.1.5

TOPIC ATM 9 - OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 - Integrity of the operational environment

APP Obtain information concerning the 3 ATM operational environment. Optional content: briefing, notices, local ALL 9.1.1

orders, verification of information

APP Ensure the integrity of the operational APP 4 ATM environment. Optional content: integrity of displays, ACP 9.1.2 verification of the information provided APS

by displays, etc. ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.2 - Verification of the currency of operational procedures

APP Check all relevant documentation before 3 ATM managing traffic. Optional content: briefing, LOAs, NOTAM, ALL 9.2.1

AICs

APP Manage traffic in accordance with APP 4 ATM procedural changes. ACP 9.2.2 APS

ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.3 - Handover-takeover

APP Transfer information to the relieving 3 ALL ATM controller. 9.3.1

APP Obtain information from the controller 3 ALL ATM handing over. 9.3.2

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TOPIC ATM 10 - PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 - Responsibility and processing of information

APP Describe the division of responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ATM between air traffic control units. 10.1.1 APP Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ATM military traffic.

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554

10.1.2 APP Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444 APP ATM unmanned free balloons. ACP 10.1.3 APS ACS

APP Obtain operational information. APP 3 ICAO Doc 4444, local operation manuals ATM ACP 10.1.4 APS ACS

APP Interpret operational information. 5 APP ATM ACP 10.1.5 APS ACS

APP Organise forwarding of operational APP 4 ATM information. ACP

Optional content: including the use of

10.1.6 APS

backup procedures

ACS

APP APP Integrate operational information into 4 ATM control decisions. ACP 10.1.7 APS ACS

APP Appreciate the influence of operational 3 ATM requirements. ALL Optional content: military flying, 10.1.8

calibration flights, aerial photography

Subtopic ATM 10.2 - Approach control

APP Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11, local ATM of an approach procedural control service. operation manuals APP 10.2.1

APP Provide planning, coordination and control 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex APP ATM actions appropriate to the VFR, SVFR and 11, ICAO Doc 4444 APS 10.2.2 IFR in VMC and IMC.

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Subtopic ATM 10.3 - Traffic management process

APP Ensure that situational awareness is 4 Information gathering, traffic projection APP ATM maintained. ACP 10.3.1 APP Detect conflicts in time for appropriate 4 ALL ATM resolution. 10.3.2 APP Identify potential solutions to achieve a 3 APP ATM safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.3 APS ACS

APP Evaluate possible outcomes of different 5 APP ATM planning and control actions. ACP 10.3.4 APS ACS

APP Select an appropriate plan in time to 5 APP ATM achieve safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.5 APS ACS

APP Ensure an adequate priority of actions. 4 ALL ATM 10.3.6 APP APP Execute selected plan in a timely manner. 3 ATM ACP 10.3.7 APS ACS

APP Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is 4 Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow ATM achieved. up ALL 10.3.8

Subtopic ATM 10.4 - Handling traffic

APP Manage arrivals, departures and 4 APP ATM overflights. ACP 10.4.1 APS ACS

APP Balance the workload against personal APP 5 ATM capacity. Optional content: re-routing, re-planning, ACP 10.4.2 prioritising solutions, denying requests, APS delegating responsibility for separation ACS

APP Manage traffic on different types of 4 Precision, non-precision, visual APP ATM approaches. APS 10.4.3

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APP Initiate missed approach. APP 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM

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10.4.4

APP APP Integrate aircraft on missed approach into 4 ATM the traffic situation.

APS

10.4.5

TOPIC ATM 11 - HOLDING Subtopic ATM 11.1 - General holding procedures

APP Apply holding procedures. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, holding instructions, APP ATM ACP allocation of holding levels, onward 11.1.1 clearance times APS

ACS

APP Appreciate the factors affecting holding APP 3 Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect ATM patterns. ACP of navigation aid in use, turbulence, 11.1.2 aircraft type APS

ACS

Subtopic ATM 11.2 - Approaching aircraft

APP APP Calculate Expected Approach Times (EATs) 3 ATM and Expected Onward Clearance times. APS 11.2.1

APP Organise the traffic landing sequence in a 4 ATM holding pattern. Optional content: company preference, 11.2.2 APP

aircraft performance, aircraft approach

APS

capability, ILS categories, flow control management

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SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY

The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the provision of ATS. TOPIC MET 1 - METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic MET 1.1 - Meteorological phenomena

APP Appreciate the impact of adverse weather. 3 Thunderstorms, icing, clear air turbulence MET (CAT), turbulence, microburst, wind shear, APP 1.1.1 severe mountain waves, line squalls, APS volcanic ash

APP Integrate data about meteorological 4 Clearances, instructions and transmitted MET phenomena into provision of ATS. information 1.1.2 ALL

Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena

APP APP Use techniques to avoid adverse weather 3 Re-routing, level change, etc. MET when necessary/possible. ACP 1.1.3 APS ACS

TOPIC MET 2 - SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 - Sources of meteorological information

APP Obtain meteorological information APP 3 METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET MET ACP

Optional content: AIREP/AIREP Special

2.1.1 APS ACS

APP Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 MET

Optional content: flight information ALL

2.1.2

centre, adjacent ATS unit

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SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION

The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic. TOPIC NAV 1 - MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 - Maps and charts

APP Decode symbols and information 3 Instrument approach charts, SID charts, ADI NAV displayed on aeronautical maps and aerodrome charts, visual approach charts APP 1.1.1 charts. Optional content: military maps and APS

charts

APP Use relevant maps and charts. 3 APP NAV ACP 1.1.2 APS

ACS

TOPIC NAV 2 - INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 - Navigational systems

APP APP Manage traffic in case of change in the 4 NAV operational status of navigational systems. Optional content: limitations, status of ACP 2.1.1 ground-based and satellite-based APS systems ACS

APP Appreciate the effect of precision, 3 NAV limitations and change of the operational

Optional content: limitations, status, ALL

2.1.2 status of navigational systems.

degraded procedures

Subtopic NAV 2.2 - Stabilised approach

APP Describe the concept of stabilised 2 ICAO Doc 8168 ADV NAV approach. ADI

Optional content: SKYbrary, Regulation

2.2.1 35 APP

(EC) No 1899/2006

APS

APP Appreciate the effect of late change of APP 3 NAV runway-in-use or type of approach for APS 2.2.2 landing aircraft.

APP Appreciate controller actions that may 3 Delayed descent APP NAV contribute to unstabilised approach. 2.2.3

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Subtopic NAV 2.3 - Instrument departures and arrivals

APP Characterise SIDs. 2 ADI NAV APP 2.3.1 APS

APP Describe the types and phases of APP 2 NAV instrument approach procedures. APS 2.3.2

APP Describe the relevant minima applicable ADI 2 NAV for a precision/ non-precision and visual APP 2.3.3 approach. APS

Subtopic NAV 2.4 - Navigational assistance

APP Evaluate the necessary information to be 5 NAV provided to pilots in need of navigational Optional content: nearest most suitable APP 2.4.1 assistance. aerodrome, track, heading, distance, ACP

aerodrome information, any other APS

navigational assistance relevant at the ACS

time

Subtopic NAV 2.5 - Satellite-based systems

APP State the different applications of satellite- 1 NAV based systems relevant for approach Optional content: NPA, APV-baro VNAV, APP 2.5.1 operations. APV, LPV, precision approach, ICAO Doc APS

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Subtopic NAV 2.6 - PBN applications

APP State the navigation applications used in 1 Approach-RNP APCH/ RNP AR APCH; NAV APP approach and terminal environments. Terminal-RNAV-1 (≈P-RNAV) 2.6.1 APS

Optional content: A-RNP, EU PBN Implementing Rule, ICAO Doc 9613

APP Explain the principles and designation of 2 APP NAV navigation specifications in use. ACP Optional content: performance, 2.6.2 APS

functionality, sensors, aircrew and ACS controller requirements

APP ADI State future PBN developments. 1 A-RNP, APV NAV APP

Optional content: RNP 3D, RNP 4D

2.6.3

ACP

APS

ACS

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SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT

The subject objective is: Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS. TOPIC ACFT 1 - AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 - Aircraft instruments

APP Integrate information from aircraft 4 ALL ACFT instruments provided by the pilot in the 1.1.1 provision of ATS. APP Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 ACFT equipment. Optional content: radios (number of), ALL 1.1.2

emergency radios

TOPIC ACFT 2 - AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFT 2.1 - Wake turbulence

APP Explain the wake turbulence effect and 2 ALL ACFT associated hazards to the succeeding 2.1.1 aircraft. APP Appreciate the techniques used to prevent 3 ALL ACFT hazards associated with wake turbulence 2.1.2 on succeeding aircraft.

Subtopic ACFT 2.2 - Application of ICAO approach categories

APP Describe the use of ICAO approach 2 ICAO Doc 8168 ADI ACFT categories. APP 2.2.1 APS

APP Appreciate the effect of ICAO approach 3 ADI ACFT categories on the traffic organisation. APP 2.2.2 APS

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TOPIC ACFT 3 - FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.1 - Climb factors

APP Integrate the influence of factors affecting 4 APP ACFT aircraft during climb. Optional content: speed, mass, air ACP 3.1.1 density, cabin pressurisation, wind and APS temperature ACS

APP Appreciate the influence of factors 3 ACFT affecting aircraft on take-off. Optional content: runway conditions, 3.1.2 runway slope, aerodrome elevation, APP wind, temperature, aircraft APS

configuration, airframe contamination and aircraft mass

Subtopic ACFT 3.2 - Cruise factors

APP Integrate the influence of factors affecting APP 4 Level, cruising speed, wind, mass, cabin ACFT aircraft during cruise. pressurisation ACP 3.2.1 APS ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.3 - Descent and initial approach factors

APP Integrate the influence of factors affecting 4 ACFT aircraft during descent. Optional content: wind, speed, rate of APP 3.3.1 descent, aircraft configuration, cabin APS

pressurisation

Subtopic ACFT 3.4 - Final approach and landing factors

APP Integrate the influence of factors affecting 4 ACFT aircraft during final approach and landing.

Optional content: wind, aircraft

3.4.1 APP

configuration, mass, meteorological

APS

conditions, runway conditions, runway slope, aerodrome elevation

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Subtopic ACFT 3.5 - Economic factors

APP Integrate consideration of economic 4 ACFT factors affecting aircraft. Optional content: routing, level, speed, APP 3.5.1 rate of climb and rate of descent, APS

approach profile

APP Use continuous climb techniques where 3 APP ACFT applicable. ACP 3.5.2 APS

ACS

APP Use direct routing where applicable. 3 APP ACFT ACP 3.5.3 APS

ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.6 - Environmental factors

APP Appreciate the performance restrictions 3 ACFT due to environmental constraints.

Optional content: fuel dumping, noise

3.6.1 APP

abatement procedures, minimum flight

APS

levels, bird hazard, continuous descent operations

TOPIC ACFT 4 - AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFT 4.1 - Performance data

APP Integrate the average performance data of 4 Performance data under a representative APP ACFT a representative sample of aircraft which ACP variety of circumstances 4.1.1 will be encountered in the APS operational/working environment into the ACS provision of a control service.

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SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS

The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge and analyse factors which affect personal and team performance. TOPIC HUM 1 - PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 1.1 - Cognitive

APP Describe the human information 2 Attention, perception, memory, ALL HUM processing model. situational awareness, decision making, 1.1.1 response APP Describe the factors which influence 2 Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, HUM ALL human information processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations APP Monitor the effect of human information 3 HUM processing factors on decision making. Optional content: workload, stress, 1.1.3 ALL interpersonal relations, distraction,

confidence

TOPIC HUM 2 - MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 2.1 - Fatigue

APP State factors that cause fatigue. 1 Shift work ALL HUM

Optional content: night shifts and rosters

2.1.1 APP Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 HUM Optional content: lack of concentration, 2.1.2 listlessness, irritability, frustration, ICAO ALL

Circular 241 – AN/145 Human factors in Air Traffic Control

APP Recognise the onset of fatigue in self. 1 HUM

Optional content: ICAO Circular 241 –

2.1.3 ALL

AN/145 Human factors in Air Traffic Control

APP Recognise the onset of fatigue in others. 1 ALL HUM 2.1.4 APP Describe appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising fatigue. 2.1.5

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Subtopic HUM 2.2 - Fitness

APP Recognise signs of lack of personal fitness. 1 ALL HUM 2.2.1

APP Describe actions when aware of a lack of 2 ALL HUM personal fitness. 2.2.2

TOPIC HUM 3 - SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 3.1 - Team resource management (TRM)

APP State the relevance of TRM. 1 HUM Optional content: TRM course, 3.1.1 ALL

EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the development of TRM training

APP State the content of the TRM concept. 1 HUM

Optional content: team work, human

3.1.2 ALL error, team roles, stress, decision making,

communication, situational awareness

Subtopic HUM 3.2 - Teamwork and team roles

APP Identify reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 3.2.1

APP Describe actions to prevent human 2 ALL HUM conflicts.

Optional content: TRM team roles

3.2.2

APP Describe strategies to cope with human 2 HUM conflicts. Optional content: in your team, in the ALL 3.2.3

simulator

Subtopic HUM 3.3 - Responsible behaviour

APP Consider the factors which influence 2 HUM responsible behaviour. Optional content: situation, team, 3.3.1 personal situation and judgement, ALL

instance of justification, moral motivation, personality

APP Apply responsible judgement. 3 Case study and discussion about a HUM dilemma situation ALL 3.3.2

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TOPIC HUM 4 - STRESS Subtopic HUM 4.1 - Stress

APP Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in HUM performance. others ALL 4.1.1

Subtopic HUM 4.2 - Stress management

APP Act to reduce stress. 3 The effect of personality in coping with HUM stress, the benefits of active stress ALL 4.2.1 management

APP Respond to stressful situation by offering, 3 HUM asking or accepting assistance. Optional content: the benefits of offering, 4.2.2 ALL

accepting and asking for help in stressful situations

APP Recognise the effect of shocking and 1 Self and others, abnormal situations, CISM ALL HUM stressful events. 4.2.3

APP Consider the benefits of Critical Incident 2 ALL HUM Stress Management (CISM). 4.2.4

APP Explain procedures used following an 2 HUM incident/accident. Optional content: CISM, counselling, ALL 4.2.5

human element

TOPIC HUM 5 - HUMAN ERROR Subtopic HUM 5.1 - Human error

APP Explain the relationship between error and 2 Number and combination of errors, HUM safety. proactive versus reactive approach to 5.1.1 discovery of error ALL

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 – AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

APP Differentiate between the types of error. 2 Slips, lapses, mistakes HUM

Optional content: Circular 314 – AN/178

5.1.2 ALL

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APP Describe error-prone conditions. 2 HUM Optional content: increase in traffic, 5.1.3 changes in procedures, complexities of ALL

systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

APP Collect examples of different error types, 3 HUM their causes and consequences in ATC.

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –

5.1.4 ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

APP Explain how to detect errors to 2 STCA, MSAW, individual and collective HUM compensate for them. strategy 5.1.5 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 – ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

APP Execute corrective actions. 3 Error compensation HUM

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –

5.1.6 ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

APP Explain the importance of error 2 HUM management. Optional content: prevention of incidents, 5.1.7 ALL

safety improvement, revision of procedures and/or working practises

APP Describe the impact on an ATCO following 2 HUM an occurrence/incident. Optional content: reporting, SMS, ALL 5.1.8

investigation, CISM

Subtopic HUM 5.2 - Violation of rules

APP Explain the causes and dangers of 2 HUM violation of rules becoming accepted as a

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –

5.2.1 ALL practice.

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TOPIC HUM 6 - COLLABORATIVE WORK Subtopic HUM 6.1 - Communication

APP Use communication effectively in ATC. 3 ALL HUM 6.1.1

APP Analyse examples of pilot and controller 4 ALL HUM communication for effectiveness. 6.1.2

Subtopic HUM 6.2 - Collaborative work within the same area of responsibility

APP List communication means between 1 HUM controllers in charge of the same area of Optional content: electronic, written, ALL 6.2.1 responsibility (sector or tower).

verbal and non-verbal communication

APP Explain consequences of the use of 2 HUM communication means on effectiveness. Optional content: strips legibility and ALL 6.2.2

encoding, labels designation, feedback

APP List possible actions to provide a safe 1 HUM position handover. Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL 6.2.3

overlap time

APP Explain consequences of a missed position 2 ALL HUM handover process. 6.2.4

Subtopic HUM 6.3 - Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility

APP List factors and means for an effective 1 HUM coordination between sectors and/or Optional content: other sectors ALL 6.3.1 tower positions.

constraints, electronic coordination tools

Subtopic HUM 6.4 - Controller/pilot cooperation

APP Describe parameters affecting 2 HUM controller/pilot cooperation.

Optional content: workload, mutual

6.4.1 ALL

knowledge, controller vs pilot mental picture

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SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

The subject objective is: Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of equipment and systems and comply with the equipment and system degradation procedures in the provision of ATS. TOPIC EQPS 1 - VOICE COMMUNICATIONS Subtopic EQPS 1.1 - Radio communications

APP Operate two-way communication 3 Transmit/receive switches, procedures EQPS equipment. ALL Optional content: frequency selection, 1.1.1

standby equipment

APP Identify indications of operational status 3 EQPS of radio equipment. Optional content: indicator lights, 1.1.2 ALL

serviceability displays, selector/frequency displays

APP Consider radio range. 2 APP EQPS

Optional content: transfer to another

1.1.3 ACP

frequency, apparent radio failure, failure

APS

to establish radio contact, frequency

ACS

protection range

Subtopic EQPS 1.2 - Other voice communications

APP Operate landline communications. 3 EQPS Optional content: telephone, interphone ALL 1.2.1

and intercom equipment

TOPIC EQPS 2 - AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 - Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

APP Decode AFTN messages. 3 EQPS

Optional content: movement and control

2.1.1 ALL messages, NOTAM, SNOWTAM,

BIRDTAM, etc.

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 - Automatic data interchange

APP Use automatic data transfer equipment 3 APP EQPS where available.

Optional content: automated information

2.2.1 ACP

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TOPIC EQPS 3 - CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 - Operation and monitoring of equipment

APP Monitor the technical integrity of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS controller working position. 3.1.1 APP Operate the equipment of the controller 3 EQPS working position. Optional content: situation displays, 3.1.2 flight progress board, flight data display, ALL

radio, telephone, maps and charts, strip-

printer, clock, information systems,

UDF/VDF

APP Operate available equipment in abnormal 3 ALL EQPS and emergency situations. 3.1.3

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 - Situation displays and information systems

APP Use situation displays. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.1 APP Check availability of information material. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2 APP Obtain information from equipment. APP 3 EQPS ACP 3.2.3 APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 - Flight data systems

APP Use the flight data information at 3 ALL EQPS controller working position. 3.3.1

TOPIC EQPS 4 - FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 - New developments

APP Recognise future developments. 1 New advanced systems ALL EQPS 4.1.1

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TOPIC EQPS 5 - EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 - Reaction to limitations

APP Take account of the limitations of 2 ALL EQPS equipment and systems. 5.1.1

APP Respond to technical deficiencies of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS operational position. 5.1.2

Subtopic EQPS 5.2 - Communication equipment degradation

APP Identify that communication equipment APP 3 EQPS has degraded. ACP

Optional content: ground-air and landline

5.2.1 APS

communications

ACS

APP Apply contingency procedures in the event 3 Procedures for total or partial degradation APP EQPS of communication equipment of ground-air and landline ACP 5.2.2 degradation. communications, alternative methods of APS transferring data ACS

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 - Navigational equipment degradation

APP Identify when a navigational equipment 3 ALL EQPS failure will affect operational ability.

Optional content: VOR, navigational aids

5.3.1

APP Apply contingency procedures in the event 3 ADI EQPS of a navigational equipment degradation. Optional content: vertical separation, APP 5.3.2 information to aircraft, navigational ACP

assistance, seeking assistance from APS

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SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

The subject objective is: Learners shall identify the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and appreciate aspects of environmental protection. TOPIC PEN 1 - FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PEN 1.1 - Study visit to approach control unit

APP APP Appreciate the functions and provision of 3 Study visit to an approach control unit PEN an operational approach control service. APS 1.1.1

TOPIC PEN 2 - AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 - Contributors to civil ATS operations

APP Characterise civil ATS activities in 2 Study visit to an approach control unit APP PEN approach control unit.

Optional content: familiarisation visits to

2.1.1 APS

TWR, ACC, AIS, RCC

APP Characterise other parties interfacing with 2 PEN ATS operations.

Optional content: familiarisation visits to

2.1.2 ALL

engineering services, fire and emergency services, airline operations offices

Subtopic PEN 2.2 - Contributors to military ATS operations

APP Characterise military ATS activities. 2 PEN

Optional content: familiarisation visits to

2.2.1 ALL

TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence Units

TOPIC PEN 3 - CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 - Provision of services and user requirements

APP Identify the role of ATC as a service 3 ALL PEN provider. 3.1.1

APP Appreciate ATS users requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2

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TOPIC PEN 4 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 - Environmental protection

APP Describe the environmental constraints on 2 ADV PEN aerodrome operations. Optional content: ICAO Circular 303 - ADI 4.1.1 Operational opportunities to minimise APP fuel use and reduce emissions APS

APP Explain the use of Collaborative 2 ADV PEN Environmental Management (CEM) ADI 4.1.2 process at airports. APP APS

APP Appreciate the mitigation techniques used 3 PEN to minimise aviation’s impact on the

Optional content: continuous descent

4.1.3 environment. APP

operations (CDO), noise abatement

APS procedures, noise preferential routes,

flight efficiency

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SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

The subject objective is: Learners shall develop professional attitudes to manage traffic in abnormal and emergency situations. TOPIC ABES 1 - ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 - Overview of ABES

APP List common abnormal and emergency 1 ABES situations.

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for

1.1.1

Controller Training in the Handling of

Unusual/Emergency Situations, ALL

ambulance flights, ground based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion

APP Identify potential or actual abnormal and 3 ALL ABES emergency situations. 1.1.2 APP Take into account the procedures for 2 APP ABES given abnormal and emergency situations. ACP

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

1.1.3 APS ACS

APP Take into account that procedures do not 2 ALL ABES exist for all abnormal and emergency

Optional content: real life examples

1.1.4 situations. APP Consider how the evolution of a situation 2 ABES may have an impact on safety. Optional content: separation, ALL 1.1.5

information, coordination

TOPIC ABES 2 - SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 - Communication effectiveness

APP Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, silence ABES circumstances including the case where instruction ALL 2.1.1 standard phraseology is not applicable.

APP Apply change of radiotelephony call sign. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ABES 2.1.2

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Subtopic ABES 2.2 - Avoidance of mental overload

APP Describe actions to keep control of the 2 ABES situation. Optional content: sector splitting, 2.2.1 ALL

holding, flow management, task delegation

APP Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2

APP Ensure effective circulation of information. 4 ABES

Optional content: between executive and

2.2.3 planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, ALL

between sectors, between ACC, APP and

TWR , with ground staff, etc.

APP Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4

Subtopic ABES 2.3 - Air / ground cooperation

APP Collect appropriate information relevant 3 ALL ABES to the situation. 2.3.1

APP Assist the pilot. 3 Pilot workload ABES Optional content: instructions, ALL 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.

TOPIC ABES 3 - PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Subtopic ABES 3.1 - Application of procedures for ABES

APP Apply the procedures for given abnormal 3 ABES and emergency situations.

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for

3.1.1

Controller Training in the Handling of

ALL Unusual/Emergency Situations,

ambulance flights, ground based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

Subtopic ABES 3.2 - Radio failure

APP Describe the procedures followed by a 2 ICAO Doc 7030 ALL ABES pilot when he/she experiences complete

Optional content: military procedures

3.2.1 or partial radio failure.

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APP Apply the procedures to be followed when 3 ABES a pilot experiences complete or partial Optional content: prolonged loss of ALL 3.2.2 radio failure.

communication

Subtopic ABES 3.3 - Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

APP Apply ATC procedures associated with 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ABES unlawful interference and aircraft bomb 3.3.1 threat.

Subtopic ABES 3.4 - Strayed or unidentified aircraft

APP Apply the procedures in the case of 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ABES strayed aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled ALL 3.4.1

airspace, outside controlled airspace

APP Apply the procedures in the case of 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ABES unidentified aircraft. 3.4.2

Subtopic ABES 3.5 - Diversions

APP Provide navigational assistance to 4 Track/heading, distance, other APP ABES diverting emergency aircraft. navigational assistance ACP 3.5.1 Optional content: nearest most suitable APS aerodrome ACS

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SUBJECT 11: AERODROMES

The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise and understand the design and layout of aerodromes. TOPIC AGA 1 - AERODROME DATA, LAYOUT AND COORDINATION Subtopic AGA 1.1 - Definitions

APP Define aerodrome data. 1 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED AGA Decision 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR-DSN - 1.1.1 Initial issue’, EASA ED Decision ADV 2014/012/R ‘ADR AMC/GM – Initial ADI issue’ APP Optional content: aerodrome elevation, APS reference point, apron, movement area,

manoeuvring area, hot spot

Subtopic AGA 1.2 - Coordination

APP Identify the information that has to be 3 Airport conditions, fire/rescue category, AGA passed between Air Traffic Services (ATS) condition of ground equipment and 1.2.1 and the airport authority. APP NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED Decision 2014/013/R APS ‘CS-ADR-DSN - Initial issue’, EASA ED ADV Decision 2014/012/R ‘ADR AMC/GM – ADI Initial issue’

TOPIC AGA 2 - MOVEMENT AREA Subtopic AGA 2.1 - Movement area

APP Describe movement area. ADV 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED AGA ADI Decision 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR-DSN - Initial 2.1.1 issue’, EASA ED Decision 2014/012/R ‘ADR APP AMC/GM – Initial issue’ APS

APP Describe the marking of obstacles and 2 Flags, signs on pavement, lights ADV AGA unusable or unserviceable areas. ADI 2.1.2 APP APS

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APP Identify the information on conditions of ADV 3 Essential information on aerodrome AGA the movement area that have to be ADI conditions 2.1.3 passed to aircraft. APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.2 - Manoeuvring area

APP ADV Describe manoeuvring area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED AGA ADI Decision 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR-DSN - Initial 2.2.1 issue’, EASA ED Decision 2014/012/R ‘ADR APP AMC/GM – Initial issue’ APS

APP Describe taxiway. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.2 APP APS

APP Describe the daylight marking on taxiways. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.3 APP APS

APP Describe taxiway lighting. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.4 APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.3 - Runways

APP Describe runway. 2 Runway, runway surface, runway strip, ADV AGA shoulder, runway end safety areas, ADI 2.3.1 clearways, stopways APP APS

APP Describe instrument runway. ADI 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED AGA Decision 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR-DSN - Initial APP 2.3.2 issue’, EASA ED Decision 2014/012/R ‘ADR APS AMC/GM – Initial issue’ APP Describe non-instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED

ADV

AGA Decision 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR-DSN - Initial ADI 2.3.3 issue’, EASA ED Decision 2014/012/R ‘ADR APP AMC/GM – Initial issue’ APS

APP Explain declared distances. 2 TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA ADV AGA ADI 2.3.4 APP APS

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APP Explain the differences between ACN and ADV 2 Strength of pavements AGA PCN. ADI 2.3.5 APP

APS

APP Describe the daylight markings on 2

ADV

AGA runways. Optional content: runway designator, 2.3.6 ADI

centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed

APP distance, touchdown zone, side strip, APS

colour

APP Describe runway lights. ADV 2 AGA Optional content: colour, centre line, ADI 2.3.7 intensity, edge, touchdown zone, APP

threshold, barettes APS

APP Explain the functions of visual landing aids. 2 ADV AGA ADI

Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI

2.3.8 APP

APS

APP Describe the approach lighting systems. ADV 2 Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, AGA ADI colours, intensity and brightness 2.3.9 APP

APS

APP Characterise the effect of water/ice on 2 ADV AGA runways. ADI 2.3.10 APP

APS

APP Explain braking action. 2 Braking action coefficient ADV AGA ADI 2.3.11 APP

APS

APP ADV Explain the effect of runway visual range 2 AGA on aerodrome operation. ADI 2.3.12 APP

APS

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TOPIC AGA 3 - OBSTACLES Subtopic AGA 3.1 - Obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes

APP Explain the necessity for establishing and 2 ADV AGA maintaining an obstacle-free airspace ADI 3.1.1 around aerodromes. APP

APS

TOPIC AGA 4 - MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Subtopic AGA 4.1 - Location

APP Explain the location of different 2 ADV AGA aerodrome ground equipment.

Optional content: LLZ, GP, VDF, radio

4.1.1 ADI

communication or ATS surveillance

APP systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, APS

PAPI

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AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training

AREA CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (ACP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a). (b) ATCO Rating training Area Control Procedural Rating (ACP) should contain the following subject objectives and training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 6 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 — Area Control Procedural Rating (ACP). (c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 6 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.

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SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

The subject objective is: Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow and learn how to obtain the appropriate information. TOPIC INTR 1 - COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTR 1.1 - Course introduction Subtopic INTR 1.2 - Course administration

ACP State course administration. 1 ALL INTR 1.2.1

Subtopic INTR 1.3 - Study material and training documentation

ACP Use appropriate documentation and their 3 INTR sources for course studies.

Optional content: training

1.3.1 ALL documentation, library, CBT library, web,

learning management server

ACP Integrate appropriate information into 4 Training documentation INTR course studies. Optional content: supplementary ALL 1.3.2

information, library

TOPIC INTR 2 - INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTR 2.1 - Course content and organisation

ACP State the different training methods 1 Theoretical training, practical training, INTR applied in the course. self-study, types of training events ALL 2.1.1

ACP State the subjects of the course and their 1 ALL INTR purpose. 2.1.2

ACP Describe the organisation of theoretical 2 ALL INTR training.

Optional content: course programme

2.1.3

ACP Describe the organisation of practical 2 INTR training. Optional content: PTP, simulation, ALL 2.1.4

briefing, debriefing, course programme

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Subtopic INTR 2.2 - Training ethos

ACP Recognise the feedback mechanisms 1 Training progress, assessment, briefing, INTR available. debriefing, learner/instructor feedback, ALL 2.2.1 instructor/instructor feedback

Subtopic INTR 2.3 - Assessment process

ACP Describe the assessment process. 2 ALL INTR 2.3.1

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SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW

The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting, airspace and appreciate the Licensing and Competence principles. TOPIC LAW 1 - ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 - Privileges and conditions

ACP Appreciate the conditions which shall be 3 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO LAW met to issue an Area Control Procedural Licensing ACP 1.1.1 rating.

Optional content: national documents

ACP Explain how to maintain and update 2 LAW professional knowledge and skills to retain ALL 1.1.2 competence in the operational environment. ACP Explain the conditions for 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO ALL LAW suspension/revocation of ATCO licence. Licensing 1.1.3

TOPIC LAW 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 - Reports

ACP List the standard forms for reports. 1 Air traffic incident report LAW Optional content: routine air reports, ALL 2.1.1 breach of regulations, watch/log book,

records

ACP Describe the functions of, and processes 2 Reporting culture, air traffic incident LAW for, reporting. report 2.1.2 Optional content: breach of regulations, ALL

watch/log book, records, voluntary reporting, ESARR 2

ACP Use forms for reporting. 3 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 , air traffic LAW incident reporting form(s) 2.1.3 Optional content: routine air reports, ALL breach of regulations, watch/log book,

records

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Subtopic LAW 2.2 - Airspace

ACP Appreciate classes and structure of 3 ACP LAW airspace and their relevance to Area 2.2.1 Control Procedural rating operations.

ACP Provide planning, coordination and control 4 LAW actions appropriate to the airspace

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No

2.2.2 classification and structure. 41

923/2012 , ICAO Annex 2, ICAO Annex

11, international requirements, civil ALL

requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorization,

national requirements

ACP Appreciate responsibility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance. 2.2.3

TOPIC LAW 3 - ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAW 3.1 - Feedback process

ACP State the importance of controller 1 ALL LAW contribution to the feedback process.

Optional content: voluntary reporting

3.1.1

ACP Describe how reported occurrences are 2 LAW analysed. Optional content: ESARR 2, local ALL 3.1.2

procedures

ACP Name the means used to disseminate 1 Optional content: safety letters, safety ALL LAW recommendations. boards web pages 3.1.3 ACP Appreciate the ‘Just Culture’ concept. 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints LAW Optional content: EAM 2 GUI 6, GAIN ALL 3.1.4

Report

Subtopic LAW 3.2 - Safety Investigation

ACP Describe role and mission of Safety 2 ALL LAW Investigation in the improvement of 3.2.1 safety.

ACP Define working methods of Safety 1 ALL LAW Investigation. 3.2.2

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SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services. TOPIC ATM 1 - PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 - Air traffic control (ATC) service

ACP Appreciate own area of responsibility. APP 3 ATM ACP 1.1.1 APS ACS

ACP Provide area control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex ATM 11, ICAO Doc 7030, ICAO Doc 4444, ACP 1.1.2 operation manuals ACS

Subtopic ATM 1.2 - Flight information service (FIS)

ACP Provide FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ATM

Optional content: national documents

1.2.1 ACP Issue appropriate information concerning 3 ICAO Doc 4444, traffic information, APP ATM the location of conflicting traffic. essential traffic information ACP 1.2.2

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 1.3 - Alerting service (ALRS)

ACP Provide ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM

Optional content: national documents

1.3.1 ACP Respond to distress and urgency messages 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex ATM and signals. 10, ICAO Doc 4444 1.3.2

Optional content: EUROCONTROL

ALL

Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations

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Subtopic ATM 1.4 - ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management

ACP Appreciate principles of ATS system APP 3 ATM capacity and air traffic flow management. ACP

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM

1.4.1 APS Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free flight, etc. ACS

ACP APP Apply flow management procedures in the 3 ATM provision of ATC. ACP

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM

1.4.2 APS

Users Manual

ACS

ACP Organise traffic flows and patterns to take 4

ATM account of airspace boundaries. Optional content: civil and military, 1.4.3 APP controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, ACP

restricted, danger, prohibited, special

APS

rules, sector boundaries, national

ACS

boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en-route, off-route

ACP Organise traffic flows and patterns to take APP 4 ATM account of areas of responsibility. ACP

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM

1.4.4 APS

Users Manual

ACS

ACP Inform supervisor of situation. 3 ATM Optional content: abnormal situations, 1.4.5 APP

decrease in sector capacity, limitations

ACP

on systems and equipment, changes in

APS

workload/capacity, unusual

ACS

meteorological conditions, relevant information like: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution

Subtopic ATM 1.5 - Airspace management (ASM)

ACP Appreciate the principles and means of 3 Regulation (EC) No 551/2004 , Regulation 43 APP ATM ASM. (EC) 2150/2005 , Regulation (EC) No 44 ACP 1.5.1 730/2006 APS

Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL

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TSAs, CDRs, CBAs

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ACP Organise traffic to take account of ASM. 4 ATM

Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA, APP

1.5.2 real-time activation, deactivation or ACP

reallocation of airspace

TOPIC ATM 2 - COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 - Effective communication

ACP Use approved phraseology. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9432 RTF

2.1.1 ALL

manual, standard words and phrases as contained in ICAO Annex 10 Vol. 2

ACP Ensure effective communication. 4 Communication techniques, ALL ATM readback/verification of readback

2.1.2

TOPIC ATM 3 - ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 - ATC clearances

ACP Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM

Optional content: national documents

3.1.1

ACP Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in 4 ALL ATM control service.

3.1.2

ACP Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.

3.1.3

Subtopic ATM 3.2 - ATC instructions

ACP Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM

Optional content: national documents

3.2.1

ACP Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in 4 ALL ATM control service.

3.2.2

ACP Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.

3.2.3

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TOPIC ATM 4 - COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 - Necessity for coordination

ACP Identify the need for coordination. 3 ALL ATM 4.1.1

Subtopic ATM 4.2 - Tools and methods for coordination

ACP Use the available tools for coordination. 3 ATM

Optional content: electronic transfer of

4.2.1 flight data, telephone, interphone, ALL

intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

Subtopic ATM 4.3 - Coordination procedures

ACP Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/transfer of responsibility for ATM air-ground communications and 4.3.1 separation, transfer of control, etc. ICAO ALL Doc 4444

Optional content: release point

ACP Analyse effect of coordination requested 4 ATM by an adjacent position/unit.

Optional content: delegation/transfer of

4.3.2 responsibility for air-ground ALL

communications and separation, release

point, transfer of control, etc.

ACP Select, after negotiation, an appropriate 5 ALL ATM course of action. 4.3.3 ACP Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out. 4.3.4 ACP Coordinate in the provision of FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.5 ACP Coordinate in the provision of ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.6

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TOPIC ATM 5 - ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 - Altimetry

ACP Allocate levels according to altimetry data. 4 ICAO Doc 8168, ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 5.1.1 ACP Ensure separation according to altimetry 4 ATM data. Optional content: transition level, 5.1.2 transition altitude, transition layer, ALL

height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

Subtopic ATM 5.2 - Terrain clearance

ACP Provide planning, coordination and control 4 ATM actions appropriate to the rules for

Optional content: terrain clearance

5.2.1 minimum safe levels and terrain APP dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, clearance. ACP transition level, minimum flight level,

minimum sector altitude

TOPIC ATM 6 - SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATM 6.1 - Vertical separation

ACP Provide standard vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030, level ACP ATM allocation, during climb/descent, rate of 6.1.1 ACS climb/descent, RVSM, non-RVSM aircraft, holding pattern ACP Provide increased vertical separation. APP 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 ATM ACP

Optional content: level allocation, during

6.1.2 APS

climb/descent, rate of climb/descent

ACS

ACP Appreciate the application of vertical 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 APP ATM emergency separation. ACP 6.1.3 APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 6.2 - Horizontal separation

ACP Provide longitudinal separation. 4 Based on time, based on distance (DME ATM and/or GNSS, RNAV) 6.2.1 ACP

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ACP Provide lateral separation. APP 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030, holding ATM ACP 6.2.2

ACP ACP Provide track separation. 4 ATM APP 6.2.3

ACP Provide geographical separation. 4 Visual, using navigation aids, area ACP ATM navigation 6.2.4 APP

TOPIC ATM 7 - AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND-BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 - Airborne collision avoidance systems

ACP Differentiate between ACAS advisory 2 ICAO Doc 9863 ACP ATM thresholds and separation standards

Optional content: EUROCONTROL TCAS

7.1.1 applicable in the area control ACS

web page

environment.

ACP Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA reported 7.1.2 by pilot.

ACP Respond to pilot notification of actions 3 ACAS, TAWS ATM based on airborne systems warnings. Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS ALL 7.1.3

web page

TOPIC ATM 8 - DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 - Data management

ACP Update the data display to accurately 3 ATM reflect the traffic situation. Optional content: information displayed, 8.1.1

strip marking procedures, electronic

ALL

information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

ACP Analyse pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.2

ACP Organise pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.3

ACP Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, FPL, supplementary information ALL ATM Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc. 8.1.4

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ACP Use flight plan information. 3 ALL ATM 8.1.5

TOPIC ATM 9 - OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 - Integrity of the operational environment

ACP Obtain information concerning the 3 ATM ALL operational environment.

Optional content: briefing, notices, local

9.1.1

orders, verification of information

ACP Ensure the integrity of the operational 4 APP ATM environment. ACP Optional content: integrity of displays, 9.1.2 APS

verification of the information provided

ACS by displays, etc.

Subtopic ATM 9.2 - Verification of the currency of operational procedures

ACP Check all relevant documentation before 3 ATM managing traffic. Optional content: briefing, LOAs, NOTAM, ALL 9.2.1

AICs

ACP Manage traffic in accordance with APP 4 ATM procedural changes. ACP 9.2.2 APS

ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.3 - Handover-takeover

ACP Transfer information to the relieving 3 ALL ATM controller. 9.3.1

ACP Obtain information from the controller 3 ALL ATM handing over. 9.3.2

TOPIC ATM 10 - PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 - Responsibility and processing of information

ACP Describe the division of responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ATM between air traffic control units. 10.1.1

ACP Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ATM military traffic.

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554

10.1.2

ACP Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444 APP ATM unmanned free balloons. ACP 10.1.3 APS

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ACP Obtain operational information. APP 3 ICAO Doc 4444, local operation manuals ATM ACP 10.1.4 APS

ACS

ACP Interpret operational information. 5 APP ATM ACP 10.1.5 APS

ACS

ACP Organise forwarding of operational APP 4 ATM information. ACP

Optional content: including the use of

10.1.6 APS

backup procedures

ACS

ACP Integrate operational information into 4 APP ATM control decisions. ACP 10.1.7 APS

ACS

ACP Appreciate the influence of operational 3 ATM requirements.

Optional content: military flying, ALL

10.1.8

calibration flights, aerial photography

Subtopic ATM 10.2 - Area control

ACP Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11, local ACP ATM of an area procedural control service. operation manuals 10.2.1 ACP Provide planning, coordination and control ACP 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex ATM actions appropriate to the VFR and IFR in 11, ICAO Doc 4444 ACS 10.2.2 VMC and IMC.

Subtopic ATM 10.3 - Traffic management process

ACP Ensure that situational awareness is APP 4 Information gathering, traffic projection ATM maintained. ACP 10.3.1

ACP Detect conflicts in time for appropriate 4 ALL ATM resolution. 10.3.2

ACP Identify potential solutions to achieve a APP 3 ATM safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.3 APS

ACS

ACP Evaluate possible outcomes of different 5 APP ATM planning and control actions. ACP 10.3.4 APS

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ACP Ensure an adequate priority of actions. 4

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ATM 10.3.6 ACP Execute selected plan in a timely manner. 3 APP ATM ACP 10.3.7 APS ACS

ACP Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is 4 Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow ATM achieved. up ALL 10.3.8

Subtopic ATM 10.4 - Handling traffic

ACP Manage arrivals, departures and APP 4 ATM overflights. ACP 10.4.1 APS ACS

ACP APP Balance the workload against personal 5 ATM capacity. Optional content: re-routing, re-planning, ACP 10.4.2 prioritising solutions, denying requests, APS delegating responsibility for separation ACS

TOPIC ATM 11 - HOLDING Subtopic ATM 11.1 - General holding procedures

ACP Apply holding procedures. APP 3 ICAO Doc 4444, holding instructions, ATM ACP allocation of holding levels, onward 11.1.1 clearance times APS ACS

ACP Appreciate the factors affecting holding 3 Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect APP ATM patterns. of navigation aid in use, turbulence, ACP 11.1.2 aircraft type APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 11.2 - Holding aircraft

ACP Calculate expected onward clearance 3 ACP ATM times. ACS 11.2.1

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SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY

The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the provision of ATS. TOPIC MET 1 - METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic MET 1.1 - Meteorological phenomena

ACP Appreciate the impact of adverse weather. 3 Thunderstorms, icing, jet streams, clear air MET turbulence (CAT), turbulence, microburst, ACP 1.1.1 severe mountain waves, line squalls, ACS volcanic ash

Optional content: solar radiation

ACP Integrate data about meteorological 4 Clearances, instructions and transmitted MET phenomena into provision of ATS. information 1.1.2 ALL

Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena

ACP APP Use techniques to avoid adverse weather 3 Re-routing, level change, etc. MET when necessary/possible. ACP 1.1.3 APS ACS

TOPIC MET 2 - SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 - Sources of meteorological information

ACP Obtain meteorological information APP 3 METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET MET ACP

Optional content: AIREP/AIREP Special

2.1.1 APS ACS

ACP Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 MET

Optional content: flight information ALL

2.1.2

centre, adjacent ATS unit

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SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION

The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic. TOPIC NAV 1 - MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 - Maps and charts

ACP Use relevant maps and charts. APP 3 NAV ACP 1.1.1

APS

ACS

TOPIC NAV 2 - INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 - Navigational systems

ACP Manage traffic in case of change in the APP 4 NAV operational status of navigational systems. Optional content: limitations, status of ACP 2.1.1 ground-based and satellite-based APS

systems ACS

ACP Appreciate the effect of precision, 3 NAV limitations and change of the operational

Optional content: limitations, status, ALL

2.1.2 status of navigational systems.

degraded procedures

Subtopic NAV 2.2 - Navigational assistance

ACP Evaluate the necessary information to be Optional content: nearest most suitable 5

APP

NAV provided to pilots in need of navigational aerodrome, track, heading, distance, ACP 2.2.1 assistance.

aerodrome information, any other APS navigational assistance relevant at the

ACS

time

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Subtopic NAV 2.3 - PBN applications

ACP State the navigation applications used in 1 Terminal-RNAV-1 (≈P-RNAV); En-route- NAV terminal and en-route environments. RNAV-5 (B-RNAV) ACP 2.3.1 Optional content: A-RNP, EC PBN ACS

Implementing Rule, ICAO Doc 9613

ACP Explain the principles and designation of Optional content: performance, APP 2 NAV navigation specifications in use. functionality, sensors, aircrew and ACP 2.3.2

controller requirements APS

ACS

ACP ADI State future PBN developments. 1 A-RNP, APV NAV APP

Optional content: RNP 3D, RNP 4D

2.3.3 ACP

APS

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SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT

The subject objective is: Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS. TOPIC ACFT 1 - AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 - Aircraft instruments

ACP Integrate information from aircraft 4 ALL ACFT instruments provided by the pilot in the 1.1.1 provision of ATS. ACP Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 ACFT equipment. Optional content: radios (number of), ALL 1.1.2

emergency radios

TOPIC ACFT 2 - AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFT 2.1 - Wake turbulence

ACP Explain the wake turbulence effect and 2 ALL ACFT associated hazards to the succeeding 2.1.1 aircraft. ACP Appreciate the techniques used to prevent 3 ALL ACFT hazards associated with wake turbulence 2.1.2 on succeeding aircraft.

TOPIC ACFT 3 - FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.1 - Climb factors

ACP Integrate the influence of factors affecting 4 APP ACFT aircraft during climb. Optional content: speed, mass, air ACP 3.1.1 density, cabin pressurisation, wind and APS temperature ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.2 - Cruise factors

ACP Integrate the influence of factors affecting 4 Level, cruising speed, wind, mass, cabin APP ACFT aircraft during cruise. pressurisation ACP 3.2.1 APS ACS

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Subtopic ACFT 3.3 - Descent factors

ACP Integrate the influence of factors affecting 4 ACP ACFT aircraft during descent.

Optional content: wind, speed, rate of

3.3.1 ACS

descent, cabin pressurisation

Subtopic ACFT 3.4 - Economic factors

ACP Integrate consideration of economic 4 ACFT factors affecting aircraft. Optional content: routing, level, speed, ACP 3.4.1 rate of climb and rate of descent, ACS

approach profile, top of descent

ACP Use continuous climb techniques where 3 APP ACFT applicable. ACP 3.4.2

APS

ACS

ACP Use direct routing where applicable. APP 3 ACFT ACP 3.4.3

APS

ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.5 - Environmental factors

ACP Appreciate the performance restrictions 3 ACFT due to environmental constraints. Optional content: fuel dumping, ACP 3.5.1 minimum flight levels, continuous ACS

descent operations

TOPIC ACFT 4 - AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFT 4.1 - Performance data

ACP Integrate the average performance data of APP 4 Performance data under a representative ACFT a representative sample of aircraft which ACP variety of circumstances 4.1.1 will be encountered in the APS operational/working environment into the ACS provision of a control service.

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SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS

The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge and analyse factors which affect personal and team performance. TOPIC HUM 1 - PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 1.1 - Cognitive

ACP Describe the human information 2 Attention, perception, memory, ALL HUM processing model. situational awareness, decision making, 1.1.1 response ACP Describe the factors which influence 2 Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, HUM ALL human information processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations ACP Monitor the effect of human information 3 HUM processing factors on decision making. Optional content: workload, stress, 1.1.3 ALL interpersonal relations, distraction,

confidence

TOPIC HUM 2 - MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 2.1 - Fatigue

ACP State factors that cause fatigue. 1 Shift work ALL HUM

Optional content: night shifts and rosters

2.1.1 ACP Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 HUM Optional content: lack of concentration, 2.1.2 listlessness, irritability, frustration, ICAO ALL

Circular 241 – AN/145 Human factors in Air Traffic Control

ACP Recognise the onset of fatigue in self. 1 HUM

Optional content: ICAO Circular 241 –

2.1.3 ALL

AN/145 Human factors in Air Traffic Control

ACP Recognise the onset of fatigue in others. 1 ALL HUM 2.1.4 ACP Describe appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising fatigue. 2.1.5

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Subtopic HUM 2.2 - Fitness

ACP Recognise signs of lack of personal fitness. 1 ALL HUM 2.2.1

ACP Describe actions when aware of a lack of 2 ALL HUM personal fitness. 2.2.2

TOPIC HUM 3 - SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 3.1 - Team resource management (TRM)

ACP State the relevance of TRM. 1 HUM Optional content: TRM course, 3.1.1 ALL

EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the development of TRM training

ACP State the content of the TRM concept. 1 HUM

Optional content: team work, human

3.1.2 ALL error, team roles, stress, decision making,

communication, situational awareness

Subtopic HUM 3.2 - Teamwork and team roles

ACP Identify reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 3.2.1

ACP Describe actions to prevent human 2 ALL HUM conflicts.

Optional content: TRM team roles

3.2.2

ACP Describe strategies to cope with human 2 HUM conflicts. Optional content: in your team, in the ALL 3.2.3

simulator

Subtopic HUM 3.3 - Responsible behaviour

ACP Consider the factors which influence 2 HUM responsible behaviour. Optional content: situation, team, 3.3.1 personal situation and judgement, ALL

instance of justification, moral motivation, personality

ACP Apply responsible judgement. 3 Case study and discussion about a HUM dilemma situation ALL 3.3.2

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TOPIC HUM 4 - STRESS Subtopic HUM 4.1 - Stress

ACP Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in HUM performance. others ALL 4.1.1

Subtopic HUM 4.2 - Stress management

ACP Act to reduce stress. 3 The effect of personality in coping with HUM stress, the benefits of active stress ALL 4.2.1 management

ACP Respond to stressful situation by offering, 3 HUM asking or accepting assistance. Optional content: the benefits of offering, 4.2.2 ALL

accepting and asking for help in stressful situations

ACP Recognise the effect of shocking and 1 Self and others, abnormal situations, CISM ALL HUM stressful events. 4.2.3

ACP Consider the benefits of Critical Incident 2 ALL HUM Stress Management (CISM). 4.2.4

ACP Explain procedures used following an 2 HUM incident/accident. Optional content: CISM, counselling, ALL 4.2.5

human element

TOPIC HUM 5 - HUMAN ERROR Subtopic HUM 5.1 - Human error

ACP Explain the relationship between error and 2 Number and combination of errors, HUM safety. proactive versus reactive approach to 5.1.1 discovery of error ALL

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 – AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ACP Differentiate between the types of error. 2 Slips, lapses, mistakes HUM

Optional content: Circular 314 – AN/178

5.1.2 ALL

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ACP Describe error-prone conditions. 2 HUM Optional content: increase in traffic, 5.1.3 changes in procedures, complexities of ALL

systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

ACP Collect examples of different error types, 3 HUM their causes and consequences in ATC.

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –

5.1.4 ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ACP Explain how to detect errors to 2 STCA, MSAW, individual and collective HUM compensate for them. strategy 5.1.5 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 – ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ACP Execute corrective actions. 3 Error compensation HUM

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –

5.1.6 ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ACP Explain the importance of error 2 HUM management. Optional content: prevention of incidents, 5.1.7 ALL

safety improvement, revision of procedures and/or working practises

ACP Describe the impact on an ATCO following 2 HUM an occurrence/incident. Optional content: reporting, SMS, ALL 5.1.8

investigation, CISM

Subtopic HUM 5.2 - Violation of rules

ACP Explain the causes and dangers of 2 HUM violation of rules becoming accepted as a

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –

5.2.1 ALL practice.

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

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TOPIC HUM 6 - COLLABORATIVE WORK Subtopic HUM 6.1 - Communication

ACP Use communication effectively in ATC. 3 ALL HUM 6.1.1

ACP Analyse examples of pilot and controller 4 ALL HUM communication for effectiveness. 6.1.2

Subtopic HUM 6.2 - Collaborative work within the same area of responsibility

ACP List communication means between 1 HUM controllers in charge of the same area of Optional content: electronic, written, ALL 6.2.1 responsibility (sector or tower).

verbal and non-verbal communication

ACP Explain consequences of the use of 2 HUM communication means on effectiveness. Optional content: strips legibility and ALL 6.2.2

encoding, labels designation, feedback

ACP List possible actions to provide a safe 1 HUM position handover. Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL 6.2.3

overlap time

ACP Explain consequences of a missed position 2 ALL HUM handover process. 6.2.4

Subtopic HUM 6.3 - Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility

ACP List factors and means for an effective 1 HUM coordination between sectors and/or Optional content: other sectors ALL 6.3.1 tower positions.

constraints, electronic coordination tools

Subtopic HUM 6.4 - Controller/pilot cooperation

ACP Describe parameters affecting 2 HUM controller/pilot cooperation.

Optional content: workload, mutual

6.4.1 ALL

knowledge, controller vs pilot mental picture

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SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

The subject objective is: Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of equipment and systems and comply with the equipment and system degradation procedures in the provision of ATS. TOPIC EQPS 1 - VOICE COMMUNICATIONS Subtopic EQPS 1.1 - Radio communications

ACP Operate two-way communication 3 Transmit/receive switches, procedures EQPS equipment. Optional content: frequency selection, ALL 1.1.1

standby equipment

ACP Identify indications of operational status 3 EQPS of radio equipment. Optional content: indicator lights, 1.1.2 ALL

serviceability displays, selector/frequency displays

ACP Consider radio range. 2 APP EQPS

Optional content: transfer to another

1.1.3 ACP

frequency, apparent radio failure, failure

APS

to establish radio contact, frequency

ACS

protection range

Subtopic EQPS 1.2 - Other voice communications

ACP Operate landline communications. 3 EQPS Optional content: telephone, interphone ALL 1.2.1

and intercom equipment

TOPIC EQPS 2 - AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 - Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

ACP Decode AFTN messages. 3 EQPS

Optional content: movement and control

2.1.1 ALL messages, NOTAM, SNOWTAM,

BIRDTAM, etc.

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 - Automatic data interchange

ACP Use automatic data transfer equipment 3 APP EQPS where available.

Optional content: automated information

2.2.1 ACP

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TOPIC EQPS 3 - CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 - Operation and monitoring of equipment

ACP Monitor the technical integrity of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS controller working position. 3.1.1 ACP Operate the equipment of the controller 3 EQPS working position. Optional content: situation displays, 3.1.2 flight progress board, flight data display, ALL

radio, telephone, maps and charts, strip-

printer, clock, information systems,

UDF/VDF

ACP Operate available equipment in abnormal 3 ALL EQPS and emergency situations. 3.1.3

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 - Situation displays and information systems

ACP Use situation displays. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.1 ACP Check availability of information material. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2 ACP Obtain information from equipment. APP 3 EQPS ACP 3.2.3 APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 - Flight data systems

ACP Use the flight data information at 3 ALL EQPS controller working position. 3.3.1

TOPIC EQPS 4 - FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 - New developments

ACP Recognise future developments. 1 New advanced systems ALL EQPS 4.1.1

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TOPIC EQPS 5 - EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 - Reaction to limitations

ACP Take account of the limitations of 2 ALL EQPS equipment and systems. 5.1.1

ACP Respond to technical deficiencies of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS operational position. 5.1.2

Subtopic EQPS 5.2 - Communication equipment degradation

ACP Identify that communication equipment APP 3 EQPS has degraded. ACP

Optional content: ground-air and landline

5.2.1 APS

communications

ACS

ACP Apply contingency procedures in the event 3 Procedures for total or partial degradation APP EQPS of communication equipment of ground-air and landline ACP 5.2.2 degradation. communications, alternative methods of APS transferring data ACS

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 - Navigational equipment degradation

ACP Identify when a navigational equipment 3 ALL EQPS failure will affect operational ability.

Optional content: VOR, navigational aids

5.3.1

ACP Apply contingency procedures in the event 3 ADI EQPS of a navigational equipment degradation. Optional content: vertical separation, APP 5.3.2 information to aircraft, navigational ACP

assistance, seeking assistance from APS

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SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

The subject objective is: Learners shall identify the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and appreciate aspects of environmental protection. TOPIC PEN 1 - FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PEN 1.1 - Study visit to area control centre

ACP ACP Appreciate the functions and provision of 3 Study visit to area control centre PEN an operational area control service. ACS 1.1.1

TOPIC PEN 2 - AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 - Contributors to civil ATS operations

ACP Characterise civil ATS activities in area 2 Study visit to an area control centre ACP PEN control centre.

Optional content: familiarisation visits to

2.1.1 ACS

TWR, APP, AIS, RCC

ACP Characterise other parties interfacing with 2 PEN ATS operations.

Optional content: familiarisation visits to

2.1.2 ALL

engineering services, fire and emergency services, airline operations offices

Subtopic PEN 2.2 - Contributors to military ATS operations

ACP Characterise military ATS activities. 2 PEN

Optional content: familiarisation visits to

2.2.1 ALL

TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence Units

TOPIC PEN 3 - CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 - Provision of services and user requirements

ACP Identify the role of ATC as a service 3 ALL PEN provider. 3.1.1

ACP Appreciate ATS users requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2

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TOPIC PEN 4 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 - Environmental protection

ACP Appreciate the mitigation techniques used 3 PEN en-route to minimise the aviation’s impact

Optional content: free route airspace

4.1.1 on the environment. (FRA), night/weekend routes, ICAO ACP Circular 303 - Operational opportunities ACS

to minimize fuel use and reduce emissions

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SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

The subject objective is: Learners shall develop professional attitudes to manage traffic in abnormal and emergency situations. TOPIC ABES 1 - ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 - Overview of ABES

ACP List common abnormal and emergency 1 ABES situations.

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for

1.1.1

Controller Training in the Handling of

Unusual/Emergency Situations, ALL

ambulance flights, ground based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion

ACP Identify potential or actual abnormal and 3 ALL ABES emergency situations. 1.1.2 ACP Take into account the procedures for 2 APP ABES given abnormal and emergency situations. ACP

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

1.1.3 APS ACS

ACP Take into account that procedures do not 2 ALL ABES exist for all abnormal and emergency

Optional content: real life examples

1.1.4 situations. ACP Consider how the evolution of a situation 2 ABES may have an impact on safety. Optional content: separation, ALL 1.1.5

information, coordination

TOPIC ABES 2 - SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 - Communication effectiveness

ACP Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, silence ABES circumstances including the case where instruction ALL 2.1.1 standard phraseology is not applicable.

ACP Apply change of radiotelephony call sign. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ABES 2.1.2

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Subtopic ABES 2.2 - Avoidance of mental overload

ACP Describe actions to keep control of the 2 ABES situation. Optional content: sector splitting, 2.2.1 ALL

holding, flow management, task delegation

ACP Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2 ACP Ensure effective circulation of information. 4 ABES

Optional content: between executive and

2.2.3 ALL planner/coordinator, with the supervisor,

between sectors, between ACC, APP and

TWR , with ground staff, etc. ACP Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4

Subtopic ABES 2.3 - Air / ground cooperation

ACP Collect appropriate information relevant 3 ALL ABES to the situation. 2.3.1 ACP Assist the pilot. 3 Pilot workload ABES Optional content: instructions, ALL 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.

TOPIC ABES 3 - PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Subtopic ABES 3.1 - Application of procedures for ABES

ACP Apply the procedures for given abnormal 3 ABES and emergency situations.

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for

3.1.1 Controller Training in the Handling of ALL Unusual/Emergency Situations,

ambulance flights, ground based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

Subtopic ABES 3.2 - Radio failure

ACP Describe the procedures followed by a 2 ICAO Doc 7030 ALL ABES pilot when he/she experiences complete

Optional content: military procedures

3.2.1 or partial radio failure. ACP Apply the procedures to be followed when 3 ABES a pilot experiences complete or partial Optional content: prolonged loss of ALL 3.2.2 radio failure.

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Subtopic ABES 3.3 - Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

ACP Apply ATC procedures associated with 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ABES unlawful interference and aircraft bomb 3.3.1 threat.

Subtopic ABES 3.4 - Strayed or unidentified aircraft

ACP Apply the procedures in the case of 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ABES strayed aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled ALL 3.4.1

airspace, outside controlled airspace

ACP Apply the procedures in the case of 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ABES unidentified aircraft. 3.4.2

Subtopic ABES 3.5 - Diversions

ACP Provide navigational assistance to 4 Track/heading, distance, other APP ABES diverting emergency aircraft. navigational assistance ACP 3.5.1 Optional content: nearest most suitable APS aerodrome ACS

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AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training

APPROACH CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (APS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a). (b) ATCO Rating training Approach Control Surveillance Rating (APS) should contain the following subject objectives and training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 7 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 — Approach Control Surveillance Rating (APS). (c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 7 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.

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SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

The subject objective is: Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow and learn how to obtain the appropriate information. TOPIC INTR 1 - COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTR 1.1 - Course introduction

APS Explain the aims and main objectives of 2 ALL INTR the course. 1.1.1

Subtopic INTR 1.2 - Course administration

APS State course administration. 1 ALL INTR 1.2.1

Subtopic INTR 1.3 - Study material and training documentation

APS Use appropriate documentation and their 3 INTR sources for course studies.

Optional content: training

1.3.1 ALL documentation, library, CBT library, web,

learning management server

APS Integrate appropriate information into 4 Training documentation INTR course studies. Optional content: supplementary ALL 1.3.2

information, library

TOPIC INTR 2 - INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTR 2.1 - Course content and organisation

APS State the different training methods 1 Theoretical training, practical training, INTR applied in the course. self-study, types of training events ALL 2.1.1

APS State the subjects of the course and their 1 ALL INTR purpose. 2.1.2

APS Describe the organisation of theoretical 2 ALL INTR training.

Optional content: course programme

2.1.3

APS Describe the organisation of practical 2 INTR training. Optional content: PTP, simulation, ALL 2.1.4

briefing, debriefing, course programme

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Subtopic INTR 2.2 - Training ethos

APS Recognise the feedback mechanisms 1 Training progress, assessment, briefing, INTR available. debriefing, learner/instructor feedback, ALL 2.2.1 instructor/instructor feedback

Subtopic INTR 2.3 - Assessment process

APS Describe the assessment process. 2 ALL INTR 2.3.1

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SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW

The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting, airspace and appreciate the Licensing and Competence principles. TOPIC LAW 1 - ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 - Privileges and conditions

APS Appreciate the conditions which shall be 3 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO LAW met to issue an Approach Control Licensing APS 1.1.1 Surveillance rating.

Optional content: national documents

APS Explain how to maintain and update 2 LAW professional knowledge and skills to retain ALL 1.1.2 competence in the operational environment. APS Explain the conditions for 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO ALL LAW suspension/revocation of ATCO licence. Licensing 1.1.3

TOPIC LAW 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 - Reports

APS List the standard forms for reports. 1 Air traffic incident report LAW Optional content: routine air reports, ALL 2.1.1 breach of regulations, watch/log book,

records

APS Describe the functions of, and processes 2 Reporting culture, air traffic incident LAW for, reporting. report 2.1.2 ALL Optional content: breach of regulations,

watch/log book, records, voluntary reporting, ESARR 2

APS Use forms for reporting. 3 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 , air traffic LAW incident reporting form(s) 2.1.3 Optional content: routine air reports, ALL breach of regulations, watch/log book,

records

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Subtopic LAW 2.2 - Airspace

APS Appreciate classes and structure of 3 APS LAW airspace and their relevance to Approach 2.2.1 Control Surveillance rating operations.

APS Provide planning, coordination and control 4 LAW actions appropriate to the airspace

Optional content: Regulation (EU)

2.2.2 classification and structure. 47

No 923/2012 , ICAO Annex 2, ICAO

Annex 11, international requirements, ALL

civil requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorization,

national requirements

APS Appreciate responsibility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance. 2.2.3

TOPIC LAW 3 - ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAW 3.1 - Feedback process

APS State the importance of controller 1 ALL LAW contribution to the feedback process.

Optional content: voluntary reporting

3.1.1

APS Describe how reported occurrences are 2 LAW analysed. Optional content: ESARR 2, local ALL 3.1.2

procedures

APS Name the means used to disseminate 1 LAW recommendations. Optional content: safety letters, safety ALL 3.1.3

boards web pages

APS Appreciate the ‘Just Culture’ concept. 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints LAW ALL

Optional content: EAM 2 GUI 6, GAIN

3.1.4

Report

Subtopic LAW 3.2 - Safety Investigation

APS Describe role and mission of Safety 2 ALL LAW Investigation in the improvement of 3.2.1 safety.

APS Define working methods of Safety 1 ALL LAW Investigation. 3.2.2

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SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services. TOPIC ATM 1 - PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 - Air traffic control (ATC) service

APS Appreciate own area of responsibility. APP 3 ATM ACP 1.1.1 APS ACS

APS Provide approach control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex APP ATM 11, ICAO Doc 7030, ICAO Doc 4444, APS 1.1.2 operation manuals

Subtopic ATM 1.2 - Flight information service (FIS)

APS Provide FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ATM

Optional content: national documents

1.2.1 APS Use ATS surveillance system for the 3 ICAO Doc 4444, information to identified APS ATM provision of FIS. aircraft concerning: traffic, navigation 1.2.2 ACS

Optional content: weather

APS Issue appropriate information concerning 3 ICAO Doc 4444, traffic information, APS ATM the location of conflicting traffic. essential traffic information ACS 1.2.3

APP ACP

APS Appreciate the use of ATIS for the APS 3 ATM provision of flight information service by

APP

1.2.4 approach controller.

Subtopic ATM 1.3 - Alerting service (ALRS)

APS Provide ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM

Optional content: national documents

1.3.1 APS Respond to distress and urgency messages 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex ATM and signals. 10, ICAO Doc 4444 1.3.2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ALL

Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations

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Subtopic ATM 1.4 - ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management

APS Appreciate principles of ATS system 3 APP ATM capacity and air traffic flow management. ACP

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM

1.4.1 APS Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free flight, etc. ACS

APS Apply flow management procedures in the APP 3 ATM provision of ATC. ACP

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM

1.4.2 APS

Users Manual

ACS

APS Organise traffic flows and patterns to take 4 ATM account of airspace boundaries. Optional content: civil and military, 1.4.3 controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, APP restricted, danger, prohibited, special ACP rules, sector boundaries, national APS boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated ACS

airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en-route, off-route

APS Organise traffic flows and patterns to take 4 APP ATM account of areas of responsibility. ACP

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM

1.4.4 APS

Users Manual

ACS

APS Inform supervisor of situation. 3 ATM Optional content: abnormal situations, 1.4.5 decrease in sector capacity, limitations APP on systems and equipment, changes in ACP workload/capacity, unusual APS meteorological conditions, relevant ACS

information like: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution

APS Organise traffic flows and patterns to take 4 APS ATM account of ATS surveillance system ACS 1.4.6 capability.

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Subtopic ATM 1.5 - Airspace management (ASM)

APS Appreciate the principles and means of 3 Regulation (EC) No 551/2004 , Regulation ATM ASM. (EC) 2150/2005 , Regulation (EC) APP 1.5.1 No 730/2006 ACP

Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL APS

Specification for the application of FUA, ACS

TSAs, CDRs, CBAs

APS Organise traffic to take account of ASM. 4 Real-time activation, deactivation or APS ATM reallocation of airspace 1.5.2 ACS

Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA

TOPIC ATM 2 - COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 - Effective communication

APS Use approved phraseology. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9432 RTF

2.1.1 ALL

manual, standard words and phrases as contained in ICAO Annex 10 Vol. 2

APS Ensure effective communication. 4 Communication techniques, ALL ATM readback/verification of readback 2.1.2

TOPIC ATM 3 - ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 - ATC clearances

APS Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM

Optional content: national documents

3.1.1

APS Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in 4 ALL ATM control service. 3.1.2

APS Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out. 3.1.3

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Subtopic ATM 3.2 - ATC instructions

APS Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM

Optional content: national documents

3.2.1 APS Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in 4 ALL ATM control service. 3.2.2 APS Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out. 3.2.3

TOPIC ATM 4 - COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 - Necessity for coordination

APS Identify the need for coordination. 3 ALL ATM 4.1.1

Subtopic ATM 4.2 - Tools and methods for coordination

APS Use the available tools for coordination. Optional content: electronic transfer of 3 ATM flight data, telephone, interphone, 4.2.1 intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone ALL

(RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

Subtopic ATM 4.3 - Coordination procedures

APS Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/transfer of responsibility for ATM air-ground communications and 4.3.1 separation, transfer of control, etc. ICAO ALL Doc 4444

Optional content: release point

APS Analyse effect of coordination requested 4 ATM by an adjacent position/unit.

Optional content: delegation/transfer of

4.3.2 responsibility for air-ground ALL

communications and separation, release

point, transfer of control, etc.

APS Select, after negotiation, an appropriate 5 ALL ATM course of action. 4.3.3 APS Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out. 4.3.4

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APS Coordinate in the provision of FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.5

APS Coordinate in the provision of ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.6

TOPIC ATM 5 - ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 - Altimetry

APS Allocate levels according to altimetry data. 4 ICAO Doc 8168, ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 5.1.1

APS Ensure separation according to altimetry 4 ATM data. Optional content: transition level, 5.1.2 transition altitude, transition layer, ALL

height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

Subtopic ATM 5.2 - Terrain clearance

APS Provide planning, coordination and control 4 ATM actions appropriate to the rules for

Optional content: minimum vectoring

5.2.1 minimum safe levels and terrain altitude, terrain clearance dimensions, APS clearance. minimum safe altitudes, transition level, ACS

minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude

TOPIC ATM 6 - SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATM 6.1 - Vertical separation

APS Provide standard vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030, level ATM APP allocation, during climb/descent, rate of 6.1.1 climb/descent, holding pattern APS

APS Provide increased vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 APP ATM ACP

Optional content: level allocation, during

6.1.2 APS

climb/descent, rate of climb/descent

ACS

APS Appreciate the application of vertical 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 APP ATM emergency separation. ACP 6.1.3 APS ACS

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APS Provide vertical separation in a 4 Pressure altitude-derived information, ATM surveillance environment. pilot level reports APS 6.1.4 Optional content: into/out of ATS ACS

surveillance system coverage

Subtopic ATM 6.2 - Longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment

APS Provide longitudinal separation in a 4 Successive departures, successive arrivals, ATM APS surveillance environment. overflights, speed control, silent transfer, 6.2.1 ICAO Doc 4444

Subtopic ATM 6.3 - Delegation of separation

APS Delegate separation to pilots in the case of APP 4 ATM aircraft executing successive visual APS 6.3.1 approaches.

APS Appreciate the conditions which must be 3 ICAO Doc 4444 APP ATM met when delegating separation to pilots APS 6.3.2 to fly maintaining own separation while in VMC.

Subtopic ATM 6.4 - Wake turbulence distance-based separation

APS Provide distance-based wake turbulence APS 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM separation.

Optional content: national documents ACS

6.4.1

Subtopic ATM 6.5 - Separation based on ATS surveillance systems

APS Describe how separation based on ATS 2 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM surveillance systems is applied.

ACS

6.5.1

APS Provide horizontal separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030, local APS ATM operation manuals, holding 6.5.2 ACS

APS Provide horizontal separation by 4 ATM vectoring in a variety of situations. Optional content: transit, meteorological APS 6.5.3

phenomena, vectoring for approach, ACS departure vs transit vs arrival

APS Ensure horizontal or vertical separation 4 Adjacent sectors, PRD, TSAs. APS ATM from airspace boundaries.

ACS

6.5.4

TOPIC ATM 7 - AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND-BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 - Airborne collision avoidance systems

APS Differentiate between ACAS advisory 2 ICAO Doc 9863 APP ATM thresholds and separation standards

Optional content: EUROCONTROL TCAS

7.1.1 applicable in the approach control APS

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APS Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA reported 7.1.2 by pilot.

APS Respond to pilot notification of actions 3 ACAS, TAWS ATM based on airborne systems warnings. Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS ALL 7.1.3

web page

Subtopic ATM 7.2 - Ground-based safety nets

APS Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM during and following safety net warnings. Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, 7.2.1 ACS

APM

APS Respond to ground-based safety net 3 APS ATM warnings. Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, 7.2.2 ACS

APM

TOPIC ATM 8 - DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 - Data management

APS Update the data display to accurately Optional content: information displayed, 3 ATM reflect the traffic situation. strip marking procedures, electronic 8.1.1 information data displays, actions based ALL

on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

APS Analyse pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.2

APS Organise pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.3

APS Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, FPL, supplementary information ALL ATM Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc. 8.1.4

APS Use flight plan information. 3 ALL ATM 8.1.5

TOPIC ATM 9 - OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 - Integrity of the operational environment

APS Obtain information concerning the 3 ATM operational environment. Optional content: briefing, notices, local ALL 9.1.1

orders, verification of information

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APS Ensure the integrity of the operational APP 4 ATM environment. Optional content: integrity of displays, ACP 9.1.2 verification of the information provided APS by displays, etc. ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.2 - Verification of the currency of operational procedures

APS Check all relevant documentation before 3 ATM managing traffic. Optional content: briefing, LOAs, NOTAM, ALL 9.2.1

AICs

APS Manage traffic in accordance with 4 APP ATM procedural changes. ACP 9.2.2 APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.3 - Handover-takeover

APS Transfer information to the relieving 3 ALL ATM controller. 9.3.1

APS Obtain information from the controller 3 ALL ATM handing over. 9.3.2

TOPIC ATM 10 - PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 - Responsibility and processing of information

APS Describe the division of responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ATM between air traffic control units. 10.1.1

APS Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444

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ATM military traffic.

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554

10.1.2

APS Describe the responsibility in regard to APP 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM unmanned free balloons. ACP 10.1.3 APS ACS

APS Obtain operational information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, local operation manuals APP ATM ACP 10.1.4 APS ACS

APS Interpret operational information. APP 5 ATM ACP 10.1.5 APS ACS

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APS Organise forwarding of operational APP 4 ATM information. ACP

Optional content: including the use of

10.1.6 APS

backup procedures

ACS

APS Integrate operational information into 4 APP ATM control decisions. ACP 10.1.7 APS

ACS

APS Appreciate the influence of operational 3 ATM requirements.

Optional content: military flying, ALL

10.1.8

calibration flights, aerial photography

Subtopic ATM 10.2 - ATS surveillance service

APS Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11, local ATM of an ATS surveillance service appropriate operation manuals APS 10.2.1 to APS rating.

APS Explain the functions that may be 2 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM performed with the use of ATS

ACS

10.2.2 surveillance systems derived information presented on a situation display.

APS Provide planning, coordination and control 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex APS ATM actions appropriate to the VFR, SVFR and 11, ICAO Doc 4444 10.2.3 APP IFR in VMC and IMC.

APS Apply the procedures for termination of 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM APS ATS surveillance service. Optional content: transfer of control, 10.2.4 ACS

termination or interruption of ATS surveillance service

Subtopic ATM 10.3 - Traffic management process

APS Ensure that situational awareness is 4 Information gathering, scanning, traffic ATM maintained. APS projection 10.3.1 ACS

APS Detect conflicts in time for appropriate 4 ALL ATM resolution. 10.3.2

APS Identify potential solutions to achieve a APP 3 ATM safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.3 APS

ACS

APS Evaluate possible outcomes of different 5 APP ATM planning and control actions. ACP 10.3.4 APS

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APS Select an appropriate plan in time to APP 5 ATM achieve safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.5 APS

ACS

APS Ensure an adequate priority of actions. 4

ALL

ATM 10.3.6

APS Execute selected plan in a timely manner. 3 APP ATM ACP 10.3.7 APS

ACS

APS Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is 4 Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow ATM achieved. up ALL 10.3.8

Subtopic ATM 10.4 - Handling traffic

APS Manage arrivals, departures and APP 4 ATM overflights. ACP 10.4.1 APS

ACS

APS APP Balance the workload against personal 5 ATM capacity. Optional content: re-routing, re-planning, ACP 10.4.2 prioritising solutions, denying requests, APS

delegating responsibility for separation ACS

APS Define flight path monitoring and 1 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM vectoring. ACS 10.4.3

APS Explain the requirements for vectoring and APS 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM termination of vectoring. ACS 10.4.4

APS Provide vectoring. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM

Optional content: separation, expediting

10.4.5 arrivals, departures and/or climb to APS

cruising levels, aircraft leaving the hold, ACS

navigation assistance, uncontrolled

airspace, etc.

APS Apply the procedures for termination of 3 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM vectoring. ACS 10.4.6

APS Manage traffic on different types of 4 Precision, non-precision, visual APP ATM approaches. APS 10.4.7

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APS Initiate missed approach. APP 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM APS 10.4.8

APS APP Integrate aircraft on missed approach into 4 ATM the traffic situation. APS 10.4.9

Subtopic ATM 10.5 - Control service with advanced system support

APS Appreciate the impact of advanced 3 ATM systems on the provision of approach Optional content: sequencing systems, 10.5.1 control service.

arrival management, departure

management, automated holding lists, APS

vertical traffic displays, conflict detection and decision making tools, automated information and coordination tools

TOPIC ATM 11 - HOLDING Subtopic ATM 11.1 - General holding procedures

APS APP Apply holding procedures. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, holding instructions, ATM allocation of holding levels, onward ACP 11.1.1 clearance times APS ACS

APS Appreciate the factors affecting holding 3 Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect APP ATM patterns. ACP of navigation aid in use, turbulence, 11.1.2 aircraft type APS

ACS

Subtopic ATM 11.2 - Approaching aircraft

APS Calculate Expected Approach Times (EATs) 3 APP ATM and Expected Onward Clearance times. APS 11.2.1

APS Organise the traffic landing sequence in a 4 ATM holding pattern. Optional content: company preference, 11.2.2 APP

aircraft performance, aircraft approach

APS

capability, ILS categories, flow control management

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Subtopic ATM 11.3 - Holding in a surveillance environment

APS Organise traffic to separate other aircraft 4 APS ATM from holding aircraft. ACS 11.3.1

APS Integrate system support, when available. 4 ATM Optional content: arrival management APS 11.3.2 system, automated holding lists, vertical ACS

traffic displays

TOPIC ATM 12 - IDENTIFICATION Subtopic ATM 12.1 - Establishment of identification

APS Appreciate the precautions when 3 APS ATM establishing identification. ACS 12.1.1

APS Identify aircraft. 3 APS ATM

Optional content: PSR, SSR or ADS

12.1.2 ACS

identification method

APS Apply procedures in the case of 3 APS ATM misidentification. ACS 12.1.3

Subtopic ATM 12.2 - Maintenance of identification

APS Appreciate the necessity to maintain 3 APS ATM identification. ACS 12.2.1

Subtopic ATM 12.3 - Loss of identity

APS Appreciate when an aircraft identification 3 ATM is lost or in doubt.

Optional content: out of ATS surveillance

12.3.1 APS

system coverage, failure of ATS

ACS surveillance system, weather clutter,

other clutter, garbling, holding, etc.

APS Apply methods to re-establish 3 APS ATM identification. ACS 12.3.2

APS Respond to loss/doubt concerning 3 APS ATM identification. Optional content: procedural separation ACS 12.3.3

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Subtopic ATM 12.4 - Position Information

APS Appreciate the circumstances when 3 APS ATM position information should be passed to ACS 12.4.1 the aircraft. APS State the format in which position 1 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM information can be passed to aircraft. ACS 12.4.2

Subtopic ATM 12.5 - Transfer of identity

APS APS Apply the methods of transfer of 3 ATM identification. ACS 12.5.1 APS Appreciate the precautions when 3 APS ATM transferring identification. ACS 12.5.2

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SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY

The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the provision of ATS. TOPIC MET 1 - METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic MET 1.1 - Meteorological phenomena

APS Appreciate the impact of adverse weather. 3 Thunderstorms, icing, clear air turbulence MET (CAT), turbulence, microburst, wind shear, APP 1.1.1 severe mountain waves, line squalls, APS volcanic ash

APS Integrate data about meteorological 4 Clearances, instructions and transmitted MET phenomena into provision of ATS. information 1.1.2 ALL

Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena

APS APP Use techniques to avoid adverse weather 3 Re-routing, level change, etc. MET when necessary/possible. ACP 1.1.3 APS ACS

TOPIC MET 2 - SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 - Sources of meteorological information

APS Obtain meteorological information APP 3 METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET MET ACP

Optional content: AIREP/AIREP Special

2.1.1 APS ACS

APS Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 MET

Optional content: flight information ALL

2.1.2

centre, adjacent ATS unit

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SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION

The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic. TOPIC NAV 1 - MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 - Maps and charts

APS Decode symbols and information 3 Instrument approach charts, SID charts, ADI NAV displayed on aeronautical maps and aerodrome charts, visual approach charts APP 1.1.1 charts. Optional content: military maps and APS

charts

APS Use relevant maps and charts. 3 APP NAV ACP 1.1.2 APS

ACS

TOPIC NAV 2 - INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 - Navigational systems

APS APP Manage traffic in case of change in the 4 NAV operational status of navigational systems. ACP

Optional content: limitations, status of

2.1.1 APS

ground-based and satellite-based

ACS

systems

APS Appreciate the effect of precision, 3 NAV limitations and change of the operational ALL Optional content: limitations, status, 2.1.2 status of navigational systems.

degraded procedures

Subtopic NAV 2.2 - Stabilised approach

APS Describe the concept of stabilised 2 ICAO Doc 8168 ADV NAV approach. ADI

Optional content: SKYbrary, Regulation

2.2.1 51 APP

(EC) No 1899/2006

APS

APS Appreciate the effect of late change of APP 3 NAV runway-in-use or type of approach for APS 2.2.2 landing aircraft.

APS Appreciate controller actions that may 3 Inappropriate speed control, vectoring for NAV contribute to unstabilised approach. short final, vectoring for approach with APS 2.2.3 significant tailwind, glide path interception from above, lack or incorrect distance to touchdown information, delayed descent

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Subtopic NAV 2.3 - Instrument departures and arrivals

APS Characterise SIDs. ADI 2 NAV APP 2.3.1 APS

APS APP Describe the types and phases of 2 NAV instrument approach procedures. APS 2.3.2

APS ADI Describe the relevant minima applicable 2 NAV for a precision/ non-precision and visual APP 2.3.3 approach. APS

Subtopic NAV 2.4 - Navigational assistance

APS Evaluate the necessary information to be 5 NAV provided to pilots in need of navigational Optional content: nearest most suitable APP 2.4.1 assistance.

aerodrome, track, heading, distance, ACP

aerodrome information, any other APS

navigational assistance relevant at the ACS time

APS Assist aircraft in navigation when required. 3 Aircraft observed to be deviating from its APS NAV known intended route, on request 2.4.2 ACS

Subtopic NAV 2.5 - Satellite-based systems

APS State the different applications of satellite- 1 NAV based systems relevant for approach APP Optional content: NPA, APV-baro VNAV, 2.5.1 operations. APS

APV, LPV, precision approach, ICAO Doc

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Subtopic NAV 2.6 - PBN applications

APS State the navigation applications used in 1 Approach-RNP APCH/ RNP AR APCH; NAV APP approach and terminal environments. Terminal-RNAV-1 (≈P-RNAV) 2.6.1 APS

Optional content: A-RNP, EU PBN Implementing Rule, ICAO Doc 9613

APS Explain the principles and designation of APP 2 NAV navigation specifications in use. ACP Optional content: performance, 2.6.2 APS

functionality, sensors, aircrew and ACS controller requirements

APS State future PBN developments. 1 A-RNP, APV ADI NAV APP

Optional content: RNP 3D, RNP 4D

2.6.3

ACP

APS

ACS

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SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT

The subject objective is: Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS. TOPIC ACFT 1 - AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 - Aircraft instruments

APS Integrate information from aircraft 4 ALL ACFT instruments provided by the pilot in the 1.1.1 provision of ATS. APS Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 ACFT equipment. ALL Optional content: radios (number of), 1.1.2

emergency radios

APS Explain the operation of on-board 2 Transponders: equipment Mode A, Mode ADI ACFT surveillance equipment. C, Mode S, ADS capability APS 1.1.3 ACS

TOPIC ACFT 2 - AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFT 2.1 - Wake turbulence

APS Explain the wake turbulence effect and 2 ALL ACFT associated hazards to the succeeding 2.1.1 aircraft. APS Appreciate the techniques used to prevent 3 ALL ACFT hazards associated with wake turbulence 2.1.2 on succeeding aircraft.

Subtopic ACFT 2.2 - Application of ICAO approach categories

APS Describe the use of ICAO approach 2 ICAO Doc 8168 ADI ACFT categories. APP 2.2.1 APS

APS Appreciate the effect of ICAO approach ADI 3 ACFT categories on the traffic organisation. APP 2.2.2 APS

TOPIC ACFT 3 - FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.1 - Climb factors

APS Integrate the influence of factors affecting 4 APP ACFT aircraft during climb. Optional content: speed, mass, air ACP 3.1.1 density, cabin pressurisation, wind and APS temperature ACS

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configuration, airframe contamination and aircraft mass

Subtopic ACFT 3.2 - Cruise factors

APS Integrate the influence of factors affecting 4 Level, cruising speed, wind, mass, cabin APP ACFT aircraft during cruise. pressurisation ACP 3.2.1 APS ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.3 - Descent and initial approach factors

APS Integrate the influence of factors affecting 4 ACFT aircraft during descent. Optional content: wind, speed, rate of APP 3.3.1 descent, aircraft configuration, cabin APS

pressurisation

Subtopic ACFT 3.4 - Final approach and landing factors

APS Integrate the influence of factors affecting 4 ACFT aircraft during final approach and landing.

Optional content: wind, aircraft

3.4.1 APP

configuration, mass, meteorological

APS

conditions, runway conditions, runway slope, aerodrome elevation

Subtopic ACFT 3.5 - Economic factors

APS Integrate consideration of economic 4 ACFT factors affecting aircraft. Optional content: routing, level, speed, APP 3.5.1 rate of climb and rate of descent, APS

approach profile

APS APP Use continuous climb techniques where 3 ACFT applicable. ACP 3.5.2 APS

ACS

APS Use direct routing where applicable. 3 APP ACFT ACP 3.5.3 APS

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Subtopic ACFT 3.6 - Environmental factors

APS Appreciate the performance restrictions 3 ACFT due to environmental constraints.

Optional content: fuel dumping, noise

3.6.1 APP

abatement procedures, minimum flight

APS

levels, bird hazard, continuous descent operations

TOPIC ACFT 4 - AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFT 4.1 - Performance data

APS Integrate the average performance data of 4 Performance data under a representative APP ACFT a representative sample of aircraft which variety of circumstances ACP 4.1.1 will be encountered in the APS operational/working environment into the ACS provision of a control service.

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SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS

The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge and analyse factors which affect personal and team performance. TOPIC HUM 1 - PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 1.1 - Cognitive

APS Describe the human information 2 Attention, perception, memory, HUM processing model. situational awareness, decision making, ALL 1.1.1 response

APS Describe the factors which influence 2 Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, HUM human information processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, ALL 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations

APS Monitor the effect of human information 3 HUM processing factors on decision making. Optional content: workload, stress, 1.1.3 ALL interpersonal relations, distraction,

confidence

TOPIC HUM 2 - MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 2.1 - Fatigue

APS State factors that cause fatigue. 1 Shift work ALL HUM

Optional content: night shifts and rosters

2.1.1

APS Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 HUM Optional content: lack of concentration, 2.1.2 ALL

listlessness, irritability, frustration, ICAO Circular 241 – AN/145 Human factors in Air Traffic Control

APS Recognise the onset of fatigue in self. 1 HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 241 – ALL 2.1.3

AN/145 Human factors in Air Traffic Control

APS Recognise the onset of fatigue in others. 1 ALL HUM 2.1.4

APS Describe appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising fatigue. 2.1.5

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Subtopic HUM 2.2 - Fitness

APS Recognise signs of lack of personal fitness. 1 ALL HUM 2.2.1

APS Describe actions when aware of a lack of 2 ALL HUM personal fitness. 2.2.2

TOPIC HUM 3 - SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 3.1 - Team resource management (TRM)

APS State the relevance of TRM. 1 HUM Optional content: TRM course, 3.1.1 ALL

EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the development of TRM training

APS State the content of the TRM concept. 1 HUM

Optional content: team work, human

3.1.2 ALL error, team roles, stress, decision making,

communication, situational awareness

Subtopic HUM 3.2 - Teamwork and team roles

APS Identify reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 3.2.1

APS Describe actions to prevent human 2 ALL HUM conflicts.

Optional content: TRM team roles

3.2.2

APS Describe strategies to cope with human 2 HUM conflicts. Optional content: in your team, in the ALL 3.2.3

simulator

Subtopic HUM 3.3 - Responsible behaviour

APS Consider the factors which influence 2 HUM responsible behaviour. Optional content: situation, team, 3.3.1 personal situation and judgement, ALL

instance of justification, moral motivation, personality

APS Apply responsible judgement. 3 Case study and discussion about a HUM dilemma situation ALL 3.3.2

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TOPIC HUM 4 - STRESS Subtopic HUM 4.1 - Stress

APS Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM performance. others 4.1.1

Subtopic HUM 4.2 - Stress management

APS Act to reduce stress. 3 The effect of personality in coping with HUM ALL stress, the benefits of active stress 4.2.1 management

APS Respond to stressful situation by offering, 3 HUM asking or accepting assistance. Optional content: the benefits of offering, 4.2.2 ALL

accepting and asking for help in stressful situations

APS Recognise the effect of shocking and 1 Self and others, abnormal situations, CISM ALL HUM stressful events. 4.2.3

APS Consider the benefits of Critical Incident 2 ALL HUM Stress Management (CISM). 4.2.4

APS Explain procedures used following an 2 HUM incident/accident. Optional content: CISM, counselling, ALL 4.2.5

human element

TOPIC HUM 5 - HUMAN ERROR Subtopic HUM 5.1 - Human error

APS Explain the relationship between error and 2 Number and combination of errors, HUM safety. proactive versus reactive approach to 5.1.1 discovery of error ALL

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 – AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

APS Differentiate between the types of error. 2 Slips, lapses, mistakes HUM Optional content: Circular 314 – AN/178 ALL 5.1.2

Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

APS Describe error-prone conditions. 2 HUM Optional content: increase in traffic, 5.1.3 changes in procedures, complexities of ALL

systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

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APS Collect examples of different error types, 3 HUM their causes and consequences in ATC.

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –

5.1.4 ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

APS Explain how to detect errors to 2 STCA, MSAW, individual and collective HUM compensate for them. strategy 5.1.5 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 – ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

APS Execute corrective actions. 3 Error compensation HUM

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –

5.1.6 ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

APS Explain the importance of error 2 HUM management. Optional content: prevention of incidents, 5.1.7 ALL

safety improvement, revision of procedures and/or working practises

APS Describe the impact on an ATCO following 2 HUM an occurrence/incident. Optional content: reporting, SMS, ALL 5.1.8

investigation, CISM

Subtopic HUM 5.2 - Violation of rules

APS Explain the causes and dangers of 2 HUM violation of rules becoming accepted as a

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –

5.2.1 practice. ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

TOPIC HUM 6 - COLLABORATIVE WORK Subtopic HUM 6.1 - Communication

APS Use communication effectively in ATC. 3 ALL HUM 6.1.1

APS Analyse examples of pilot and controller 4 ALL HUM communication for effectiveness. 6.1.2

Subtopic HUM 6.2 - Collaborative work within the same area of responsibility

APS List communication means between 1 HUM controllers in charge of the same area of Optional content: electronic, written, ALL 6.2.1 responsibility (sector or tower).

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APS Explain consequences of the use of 2 HUM communication means on effectiveness. Optional content: strips legibility and ALL 6.2.2

encoding, labels designation, feedback

APS List possible actions to provide a safe 1 HUM position handover. Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL 6.2.3

overlap time

APS Explain consequences of a missed position 2 ALL HUM handover process. 6.2.4

Subtopic HUM 6.3 - Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility

APS List factors and means for an effective 1 HUM coordination between sectors and/or Optional content: other sectors ALL 6.3.1 tower positions.

constraints, electronic coordination tools

Subtopic HUM 6.4 - Controller/pilot cooperation

APS Describe parameters affecting 2 HUM controller/pilot cooperation.

Optional content: workload, mutual

6.4.1 ALL

knowledge, controller vs pilot mental picture

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SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

The subject objective is: Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of equipment and systems and comply with the equipment and system degradation procedures in the provision of ATS. TOPIC EQPS 1 - VOICE COMMUNICATIONS Subtopic EQPS 1.1 - Radio communications

APS Operate two-way communication 3 Transmit/receive switches, procedures EQPS equipment. Optional content: frequency selection, ALL 1.1.1

standby equipment

APS Identify indications of operational status 3 EQPS of radio equipment. Optional content: indicator lights, 1.1.2 ALL

serviceability displays, selector/frequency displays

APS Consider radio range. 2 APP EQPS

Optional content: transfer to another

1.1.3 ACP

frequency, apparent radio failure, failure

APS

to establish radio contact, frequency

ACS

protection range

Subtopic EQPS 1.2 - Other voice communications

APS Operate landline communications. 3 EQPS Optional content: telephone, interphone ALL 1.2.1

and intercom equipment

TOPIC EQPS 2 - AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 - Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

APS Decode AFTN messages. 3 EQPS

Optional content: movement and control

2.1.1 ALL messages, NOTAM, SNOWTAM,

BIRDTAM, etc.

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 - Automatic data interchange

APS ADV Use automatic data transfer equipment 3 EQPS where available. Optional content: sequencing systems, ADI 2.2.1 automated information and APS

coordination, OLDI ACS

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TOPIC EQPS 3 - CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 - Operation and monitoring of equipment

APS Monitor the technical integrity of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS controller working position. 3.1.1

APS Operate the equipment of the controller 3 EQPS working position. Optional content: situation displays, 3.1.2 flight progress board, flight data display, ALL

radio, telephone, maps and charts, strip-

printer, clock, information systems,

UDF/VDF

APS Operate available equipment in abnormal 3 ALL EQPS and emergency situations. 3.1.3

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 - Situation displays and information systems

APS Use situation displays. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.1

APS Check availability of information material. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2

APS Obtain information from equipment. APP 3 EQPS ACP 3.2.3 APS

ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 - Flight data systems

APS Use the flight data information at 3 ALL EQPS controller working position. 3.3.1

Subtopic EQPS 3.4 - Use of ATS surveillance system

APS Use the ATS surveillance system functions. 3 APS EQPS ACS 3.4.1

APS Analyse the information provided by the APS 4 EQPS ATS surveillance system. ACS 3.4.2

APS Assign codes. APS 4 EQPS ACS 3.4.3

APS Appreciate the use of advanced APS 3 EQPS surveillance technology. Optional content: Mode S, ADS-B, MLAT ACS 3.4.4

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Subtopic EQPS 3.5 - Advanced systems

APS Appreciate the use of controller pilot 3 APS EQPS datalink communications when available. ACS 3.5.1

APS Appreciate the use of information 3 APS EQPS provided by advanced systems.

Optional content: trajectory-based

3.5.2 ACS information, MTCD, MONA, etc.

TOPIC EQPS 4 - FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 - New developments

APS Recognise future developments. 1 New advanced systems ALL EQPS 4.1.1

TOPIC EQPS 5 - EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 - Reaction to limitations

APS Take account of the limitations of 2 ALL EQPS equipment and systems. 5.1.1

APS Respond to technical deficiencies of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS operational position. 5.1.2

Subtopic EQPS 5.2 - Communication equipment degradation

APS Identify that communication equipment APP 3 EQPS has degraded. ACP

Optional content: ground-air and landline

5.2.1 APS

communications

ACS

APS Apply contingency procedures in the event 3 Procedures for total or partial degradation APP EQPS of communication equipment of ground-air and landline ACP 5.2.2 degradation. communications, alternative methods of APS transferring data ACS

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 - Navigational equipment degradation

APS Identify when a navigational equipment 3 ALL EQPS failure will affect operational ability.

Optional content: VOR, navigational aids

5.3.1

APS Apply contingency procedures in the event 3 ADI EQPS of a navigational equipment degradation. Optional content: vertical separation, APP 5.3.2 information to aircraft, navigational ACP

assistance, seeking assistance from APS

adjacent units ACS

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Subtopic EQPS 5.4 - Surveillance equipment degradation

APS Identify that surveillance equipment has 3 Partial power failure, loss of certain APS EQPS degraded. facilities, total failure 5.4.1 ACS

APS Apply contingency procedures in the event 3 EQPS of surveillance equipment degradation.

Optional content: inform adjacent

5.4.2

sectors, inform aircraft, apply vertical

APS

separation (emergency), increased

ACS

horizontal separation, reduce the number

of aircraft entering area of responsibility,

transfer aircraft to another unit

Subtopic EQPS 5.5 - ATC processing system degradation

APS Identify a processing system degradation. 3 APS EQPS

Optional content: FDPS, SDPS, software

5.5.1 ACS

processing of situation display

APS Apply contingency procedures in the event APS 3 EQPS of a processing system degradation. ACS 5.5.2

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SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

The subject objective is: Learners shall identify the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and appreciate aspects of environmental protection. TOPIC PEN 1 - FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PEN 1.1 - Study visit to approach control unit

APS APP Appreciate the functions and provision of 3 Study visit to an approach control unit PEN an operational approach control service. APS 1.1.1

TOPIC PEN 2 - AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 - Contributors to civil ATS operations

APS Characterise civil ATS activities in 2 Study visit to an approach control unit APP PEN approach control unit.

Optional content: familiarisation visits to

2.1.1 APS

TWR, ACC, AIS, RCC

APS Characterise other parties interfacing with 2 PEN ATS operations.

Optional content: familiarisation visits to

2.1.2 ALL

engineering services, fire and emergency services, airline operations offices

Subtopic PEN 2.2 - Contributors to military ATS operations

APS Characterise military ATS activities. 2 PEN

Optional content: familiarisation visits to

2.2.1 ALL

TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence Units

TOPIC PEN 3 - CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 - Provision of services and user requirements

APS Identify the role of ATC as a service 3 ALL PEN provider. 3.1.1

APS Appreciate ATS users requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2

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TOPIC PEN 4 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 - Environmental protection

APS Describe the environmental constraints on 2 ADV PEN aerodrome operations. Optional content: ICAO Circular 303 - ADI 4.1.1 Operational opportunities to minimise APP fuel use and reduce emissions APS

APS Explain the use of Collaborative ADV 2 PEN Environmental Management (CEM) ADI 4.1.2 process at airports. APP APS

APS Appreciate the mitigation techniques used 3 PEN to minimise aviation’s impact on the

Optional content: continuous descent

4.1.3 environment. APP

operations (CDO), noise abatement

APS procedures, noise preferential routes,

flight efficiency

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SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

The subject objective is: Learners shall develop professional attitudes to manage traffic in abnormal and emergency situations. TOPIC ABES 1 - ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 - Overview of ABES

APS List common abnormal and emergency 1 ABES situations.

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for

1.1.1

Controller Training in the Handling of

Unusual/Emergency Situations, ALL

ambulance flights, ground based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion

APS Identify potential or actual abnormal and 3 ALL ABES emergency situations. 1.1.2 APS Take into account the procedures for 2 APP ABES given abnormal and emergency situations. ACP

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

1.1.3 APS ACS

APS Take into account that procedures do not 2 ALL ABES exist for all abnormal and emergency

Optional content: real life examples

1.1.4 situations. APS Consider how the evolution of a situation 2 ABES may have an impact on safety. Optional content: separation, ALL 1.1.5

information, coordination

TOPIC ABES 2 - SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 - Communication effectiveness

APS Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, silence ABES circumstances including the case where instruction ALL 2.1.1 standard phraseology is not applicable.

APS Apply change of radiotelephony call sign. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ABES 2.1.2

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Subtopic ABES 2.2 - Avoidance of mental overload

APS Describe actions to keep control of the 2 ABES situation. Optional content: sector splitting, 2.2.1 ALL

holding, flow management, task delegation

APS Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2

APS Ensure effective circulation of information. 4 ABES

Optional content: between executive and

2.2.3 planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, ALL

between sectors, between ACC, APP and

TWR , with ground staff, etc.

APS Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4

Subtopic ABES 2.3 - Air / ground cooperation

APS Collect appropriate information relevant 3 ALL ABES to the situation. 2.3.1

APS Assist the pilot. 3 Pilot workload ABES Optional content: instructions, ALL 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.

TOPIC ABES 3 - PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Subtopic ABES 3.1 - Application of procedures for ABES

APS Apply the procedures for given abnormal 3 ABES and emergency situations.

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for

3.1.1

Controller Training in the Handling of

ALL Unusual/Emergency Situations,

ambulance flights, ground based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

Subtopic ABES 3.2 - Radio failure

APS Describe the procedures followed by a 2 ICAO Doc 7030 ALL ABES pilot when he/she experiences complete

Optional content: military procedures

3.2.1 or partial radio failure.

APS Apply the procedures to be followed when 3 ABES a pilot experiences complete or partial Optional content: prolonged loss of ALL 3.2.2 radio failure.

communication

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Subtopic ABES 3.3 - Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

APS Apply ATC procedures associated with 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ABES unlawful interference and aircraft bomb 3.3.1 threat.

Subtopic ABES 3.4 - Strayed or unidentified aircraft

APS Apply the procedures in the case of 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ABES strayed aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled ALL 3.4.1

airspace, outside controlled airspace

APS Apply the procedures in the case of 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ABES unidentified aircraft. 3.4.2

Subtopic ABES 3.5 - Diversions

APS Provide navigational assistance to 4 Track/heading, distance, other APP ABES diverting emergency aircraft. navigational assistance ACP 3.5.1 Optional content: nearest most suitable APS aerodrome ACS

Subtopic ABES 3.6 - Transponder failure

APS Apply procedures in the event of an SSR 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 APS ABES transponder failure. Optional content: total/partial failure, 3.6.1 ACS

impact on ADS-B/Mode S capability

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SUBJECT 11: AERODROMES

The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise and understand the design and layout of aerodromes. TOPIC AGA 1 - AERODROME DATA, LAYOUT AND COORDINATION Subtopic AGA 1.1 - Definitions Subtopic AGA 1.2 - Coordination

APS Identify the information that has to be 3 Airport conditions, fire/rescue category, AGA passed between Air Traffic Services (ATS) condition of ground equipment and 1.2.1 and the airport authority. NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) No APP 139/2014 - EASA ED Decision 2014/013/R APS ‘CS-ADR-DSN - Initial issue’, EASA ED ADV Decision 2014/012/R ‘ADR AMC/GM – ADI Initial issue’

TOPIC AGA 2 - MOVEMENT AREA Subtopic AGA 2.1 - Movement area

APS Describe movement area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED ADV AGA Decision 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR-DSN - Initial ADI 2.1.1 issue’, EASA ED Decision 2014/012/R ‘ADR APP AMC/GM – Initial issue’ APS

APS Describe the marking of obstacles and ADV 2 Flags, signs on pavement, lights AGA unusable or unserviceable areas. ADI 2.1.2 APP APS

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APS Identify the information on conditions of ADV 3 Essential information on aerodrome AGA the movement area that have to be ADI conditions 2.1.3 passed to aircraft. APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.2 - Manoeuvring area

APS ADV Describe manoeuvring area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED AGA Decision 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR-DSN - Initial ADI 2.2.1 issue’, EASA ED Decision 2014/012/R ‘ADR APP AMC/GM – Initial issue’ APS

APS Describe taxiway. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.2 APP APS

APS ADV Describe the daylight marking on taxiways. 2 AGA ADI 2.2.3 APP APS

APS Describe taxiway lighting. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.4 APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.3 - Runways

APS Describe runway. 2 Runway, runway surface, runway strip, ADV AGA ADI shoulder, runway end safety areas, 2.3.1 clearways, stopways APP

APS

APS Describe instrument runway. ADI 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED AGA Decision 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR-DSN - Initial APP 2.3.2 issue’, EASA ED Decision 2014/012/R ‘ADR APS AMC/GM – Initial issue’

APS Describe non-instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 - EASA ED

ADV

AGA Decision 2014/013/R ‘CS-ADR-DSN - Initial ADI 2.3.3 issue’, EASA ED Decision 2014/012/R ‘ADR APP AMC/GM – Initial issue’ APS

APS Explain declared distances. ADV 2 TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA AGA ADI 2.3.4 APP APS

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APS Explain the differences between ACN and ADV 2 Strength of pavements AGA PCN. ADI 2.3.5 APP

APS

APS Describe the daylight markings on 2

ADV

AGA runways. Optional content: runway designator, 2.3.6 ADI

centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed

APP distance, touchdown zone, side strip, APS

colour

APS Describe runway lights. ADV 2 AGA Optional content: colour, centre line, ADI 2.3.7 intensity, edge, touchdown zone, APP

threshold, barettes APS

APS Explain the functions of visual landing aids. 2 ADV AGA ADI

Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI

2.3.8 APP

APS

APS Describe the approach lighting systems. ADV 2 Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, AGA ADI colours, intensity and brightness 2.3.9 APP

APS

APS Characterise the effect of water/ice on 2 ADV AGA runways. ADI 2.3.10 APP

APS

APS Explain braking action. 2 Braking action coefficient ADV AGA ADI 2.3.11 APP

APS

APS ADV Explain the effect of runway visual range 2 AGA on aerodrome operation. ADI 2.3.12 APP

APS

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TOPIC AGA 3 - OBSTACLES Subtopic AGA 3.1 - Obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes

APS Explain the necessity for establishing and 2 ADV AGA maintaining an obstacle-free airspace ADI 3.1.1 around aerodromes. APP

APS

TOPIC AGA 4 - MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Subtopic AGA 4.1 - Location

APS Explain the location of different 2 ADV AGA aerodrome ground equipment.

Optional content: LLZ, GP, VDF, radio

4.1.1 ADI

communication or ATS surveillance

APP systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, APS

PAPI

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AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(vi) Composition of initial training

AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (ACS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a). (b) ATCO Rating training Area Control Surveillance Rating (ACS) should contain the following subject objectives and training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 8 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) No 2015/340 — Area Control Surveillance Rating (ACS). (c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 8 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.

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SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

The subject objective is: Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow and learn how to obtain the appropriate information. TOPIC INTR 1 - COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTR 1.1 - Course introduction

ACS Explain the aims and main objectives of 2 ALL INTR the course. 1.1.1

Subtopic INTR 1.2 - Course administration

ACS State course administration. 1 ALL INTR 1.2.1

Subtopic INTR 1.3 - Study material and training documentation

ACS Use appropriate documentation and their 3 INTR sources for course studies.

Optional content: training

1.3.1 ALL documentation, library, CBT library, web,

learning management server

ACS Integrate appropriate information into 4 Training documentation INTR course studies. Optional content: supplementary ALL 1.3.2

information, library

TOPIC INTR 2 - INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTR 2.1 - Course content and organisation

ACS State the different training methods 1 Theoretical training, practical training, INTR applied in the course. self-study, types of training events ALL 2.1.1

ACS State the subjects of the course and their 1 ALL INTR purpose. 2.1.2

ACS Describe the organisation of theoretical 2 ALL INTR training.

Optional content: course programme

2.1.3

ACS Describe the organisation of practical 2 INTR training. Optional content: PTP, simulation, ALL 2.1.4

briefing, debriefing, course programme

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Subtopic INTR 2.2 - Training ethos

ACS Recognise the feedback mechanisms 1 Training progress, assessment, briefing, INTR available. debriefing, learner/instructor feedback, ALL 2.2.1 instructor/instructor feedback

Subtopic INTR 2.3 - Assessment process

ACS Describe the assessment process. 2 ALL INTR 2.3.1

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SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW

The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting, airspace and appreciate the Licensing and Competence principles. TOPIC LAW 1 - ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 - Privileges and conditions

ACS Appreciate the conditions which shall be 3 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO LAW met to issue an Area Control Surveillance Licensing ACS 1.1.1 rating.

Optional content: National documents

ACS Explain how to maintain and update 2 LAW professional knowledge and skills to retain ALL 1.1.2 competence in the operational environment. ACS Explain the conditions for 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO LAW suspension/revocation of ATCO licence. Licensing ALL 1.1.3

TOPIC LAW 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 - Reports

ACS List the standard forms for reports. 1 Air traffic incident report LAW Optional content: routine air reports, 2.1.1 ALL breach of regulations, watch/log book,

records

ACS Describe the functions of, and processes 2 Reporting culture, air traffic incident LAW for, reporting. report 2.1.2 Optional content: breach of regulations, ALL

watch/log book, records, voluntary reporting, ESARR 2

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ACS Use forms for reporting. 3 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 , air traffic LAW incident reporting form(s) 2.1.3 Optional content: routine air reports, ALL

breach of regulations, watch/log book,

records

Subtopic LAW 2.2 - Airspace

ACS Appreciate classes and structure of 3 ACS LAW airspace and their relevance to Area 2.2.1 Control Surveillance rating operations.

ACS Provide planning, coordination and control 4 LAW actions appropriate to the airspace

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No

2.2.2 classification and structure. 57

923/2012 , ICAO Annex 2, ICAO Annex

11, international requirements, civil ALL

requirements, military requirements,

areas of responsibility, sectorization,

national requirements

ACS Appreciate responsibility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance. 2.2.3

TOPIC LAW 3 - ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAW 3.1 - Feedback process

ACS State the importance of controller 1 ALL LAW contribution to the feedback process.

Optional content: voluntary reporting

3.1.1

ACS Describe how reported occurrences are 2 LAW analysed. Optional content: ESARR 2, local ALL 3.1.2

procedures

ACS Name the means used to disseminate 1 LAW recommendations. Optional content: safety letters, safety ALL 3.1.3

boards web pages

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ACS Appreciate the ‘Just Culture’ concept. 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints LAW Optional content: EAM 2 GUI 6, GAIN ALL 3.1.4

Report

Subtopic LAW 3.2 - Safety Investigation

ACS Describe role and mission of Safety 2 ALL LAW Investigation in the improvement of 3.2.1 safety.

ACS Define working methods of Safety 1 ALL LAW Investigation. 3.2.2

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SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services. TOPIC ATM 1 - PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 - Air traffic control (ATC) service

ACS Appreciate own area of responsibility. APP 3 ATM ACP 1.1.1 APS

ACS

ACS Provide area control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex ATM 11, ICAO Doc 7030, ICAO Doc 4444, ACP 1.1.2 operation manuals ACS

Subtopic ATM 1.2 - Flight information service (FIS)

ACS Provide FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ATM

Optional content: national documents

1.2.1

ACS Use ATS surveillance system for the 3 ICAO Doc 4444, information to identified APS ATM provision of FIS. aircraft concerning: traffic, navigation 1.2.2 ACS

Optional content: weather

ACS Issue appropriate information concerning 3 ICAO Doc 4444, traffic information, APS ATM the location of conflicting traffic. ACS essential traffic information 1.2.3

APP ACP

Subtopic ATM 1.3 - Alerting service (ALRS)

ACS Provide ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM

Optional content: national documents

1.3.1

ACS Respond to distress and urgency messages 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex ATM and signals. 10, ICAO Doc 4444 1.3.2

Optional content: EUROCONTROL

ALL

Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations

ACS Use ATS surveillance system for the 3 APS ATM provision of ALRS. ACS 1.3.3

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Subtopic ATM 1.4 - ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management

ACS Appreciate principles of ATS system 3 APP ATM capacity and air traffic flow management. ACP

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM

1.4.1 APS Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free flight, etc. ACS

ACS APP Apply flow management procedures in the 3 ATM provision of ATC. ACP

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM

1.4.2 APS

Users Manual

ACS

ACS Organise traffic flows and patterns to take 4 ATM account of airspace boundaries. Optional content: civil and military, 1.4.3 controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, APP

restricted, danger, prohibited, special ACP

rules, sector boundaries, national APS

boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated ACS

airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en-route, off-route

ACS Organise traffic flows and patterns to take 4 APP ATM account of areas of responsibility. ACP

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM

1.4.4 APS

Users Manual

ACS

ACS Inform supervisor of situation. 3 ATM Optional content: abnormal situations, 1.4.5 decrease in sector capacity, limitations APP

on systems and equipment, changes in ACP

workload/capacity, unusual APS

meteorological conditions, relevant ACS

information like: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution

ACS Organise traffic flows and patterns to take APS 4 ATM account of ATS surveillance system ACS 1.4.6 capability.

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Subtopic ATM 1.5 - Airspace management (ASM)

ACS Appreciate the principles and means of 3 Regulation (EC) No 551/2004 , Regulation ATM ASM. (EC) 2150/2005 , Regulation (EC) APP 1.5.1 No 730/2006 ACP

Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL APS

Specification for the application of FUA, ACS

TSAs, CDRs, CBAs

ACS Organise traffic to take account of ASM. 4 Real-time activation, deactivation or

APS

ATM reallocation of airspace 1.5.2 ACS

Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA

TOPIC ATM 2 - COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 - Effective communication

ACS Use approved phraseology. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9432 RTF

2.1.1 ALL

manual, standard words and phrases as contained in ICAO Annex 10 Vol. 2

ACS Ensure effective communication. 4 Communication techniques, ALL ATM readback/verification of readback 2.1.2

TOPIC ATM 3 - ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 - ATC clearances

ACS Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM

Optional content: national documents

3.1.1

ACS Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in 4 ALL ATM control service. 3.1.2

ACS Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out. 3.1.3

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Subtopic ATM 3.2 - ATC instructions

ACS Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM

Optional content: national documents

3.2.1 ACS Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in 4 ALL ATM control service. 3.2.2 ACS Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out. 3.2.3

TOPIC ATM 4 - COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 - Necessity for coordination

ACS Identify the need for coordination. 3 ALL ATM 4.1.1

Subtopic ATM 4.2 - Tools and methods for coordination

ACS Use the available tools for coordination. Optional content: electronic transfer of 3 ATM flight data, telephone, interphone, 4.2.1 intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone ALL

(RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

Subtopic ATM 4.3 - Coordination procedures

ACS Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/transfer of responsibility for ATM air-ground communications and 4.3.1 separation, transfer of control, etc. ICAO ALL Doc 4444

Optional content: release point

ACS Analyse effect of coordination requested 4 ATM by an adjacent position/unit.

Optional content: delegation/transfer of

4.3.2 responsibility for air-ground ALL

communications and separation, release

point, transfer of control, etc.

ACS Select, after negotiation, an appropriate 5 ALL ATM course of action. 4.3.3 ACS Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out. 4.3.4

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ACS Coordinate in the provision of FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.5

ACS Coordinate in the provision of ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.6

TOPIC ATM 5 - ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 - Altimetry

ACS Allocate levels according to altimetry data. 4 ICAO Doc 8168, ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 5.1.1

ACS Ensure separation according to altimetry 4 ATM data. Optional content: transition level, 5.1.2 transition altitude, transition layer, ALL

height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

Subtopic ATM 5.2 - Terrain clearance

ACS Provide planning, coordination and control 4 ATM actions appropriate to the rules for

Optional content: minimum vectoring

5.2.1 minimum safe levels and terrain altitude, terrain clearance dimensions, APS clearance. minimum safe altitudes, transition level, ACS

minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude

TOPIC ATM 6 - SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATM 6.1 - Vertical separation

ACS Provide standard vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030, level ACP ATM allocation, during climb/descent, rate of 6.1.1 ACS climb/descent, RVSM, non-RVSM aircraft, holding pattern

ACS Provide increased vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 APP ATM ACP

Optional content: level allocation, during

6.1.2 APS

climb/descent, rate of climb/descent

ACS

ACS Appreciate the application of vertical APP 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 ATM emergency separation. ACP 6.1.3 APS

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ACS Provide vertical separation in a 4 Pressure altitude-derived information, ATM surveillance environment. pilot level reports APS 6.1.4 Optional content: into/out of ATS ACS

surveillance system coverage

Subtopic ATM 6.2 - Longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment

ACS Provide longitudinal separation in a 4 Successive departures, successive arrivals, ATM ACS surveillance environment. overflights, speed control, Mach number 6.2.1 techniques, silent transfer, ICAO Doc 4444

Subtopic ATM 6.3 - Wake turbulence distance-based separation

ACS Provide distance-based wake turbulence 4 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM separation. Optional content: national documents ACS 6.3.1

Subtopic ATM 6.4 - Separation based on ATS surveillance systems

ACS Describe how separation based on ATS 2 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM surveillance systems is applied. ACS 6.4.1

ACS Provide horizontal separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030, local

APS

ATM operation manuals, holding 6.4.2 ACS

ACS Provide horizontal separation by 4 ATM vectoring in a variety of situations.

Optional content: transit, meteorological APS

6.4.3 phenomena, vectoring for approach, ACS

departure vs transit vs arrival

ACS Ensure horizontal or vertical separation APS 4 Adjacent sectors, PRD, TSAs. ATM from airspace boundaries. ACS 6.4.4

TOPIC ATM 7 - AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND-BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 - Airborne collision avoidance systems

ACS Differentiate between ACAS advisory 2 ICAO Doc 9863 ACP ATM thresholds and separation standards

Optional content: EUROCONTROL TCAS

7.1.1 applicable in the area control ACS

web page

environment.

ACS Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA reported 7.1.2 by pilot.

ACS Respond to pilot notification of actions 3 ACAS, TAWS ATM based on airborne systems warnings. Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS ALL 7.1.3

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Subtopic ATM 7.2 - Ground-based safety nets

ACS Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM during and following safety net warnings. Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, 7.2.1 ACS

APM

ACS Respond to ground-based safety net 3 APS ATM warnings. Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, 7.2.2 ACS

APM

TOPIC ATM 8 - DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 - Data management

ACS Update the data display to accurately 3 ATM reflect the traffic situation. Optional content: information displayed, 8.1.1

strip marking procedures, electronic

ALL

information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

ACS Analyse pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.2

ACS Organise pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.3

ACS Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, FPL, supplementary information ALL ATM Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc. 8.1.4

ACS Use flight plan information. 3 ALL ATM 8.1.5

TOPIC ATM 9 - OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 - Integrity of the operational environment

ACS Obtain information concerning the 3 ATM operational environment. Optional content: briefing, notices, local ALL 9.1.1

orders, verification of information

ACS APP Ensure the integrity of the operational 4 ATM environment. Optional content: integrity of displays, ACP 9.1.2 verification of the information provided APS

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Subtopic ATM 9.2 - Verification of the currency of operational procedures

ACS Check all relevant documentation before 3 ATM managing traffic. Optional content: briefing, LOAs, NOTAM, ALL 9.2.1

AICs

ACS Manage traffic in accordance with APP 4 ATM procedural changes. ACP 9.2.2 APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.3 - Handover-takeover

ACS Transfer information to the relieving 3 ALL ATM controller. 9.3.1

ACS Obtain information from the controller 3 ALL ATM handing over. 9.3.2

TOPIC ATM 10 - PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 - Responsibility and processing of information

ACS Describe the division of responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444

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ATM between air traffic control units. 10.1.1

ACS Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ATM military traffic.

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554

10.1.2

ACS Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444 APP ATM unmanned free balloons. ACP 10.1.3 APS ACS

ACS Obtain operational information. APP 3 ICAO Doc 4444, local operation manuals ATM ACP 10.1.4 APS ACS

ACS Interpret operational information. 5 APP ATM ACP 10.1.5 APS ACS

ACS Organise forwarding of operational APP 4 ATM information. ACP

Optional content: including the use of

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ACS Integrate operational information into APP 4 ATM control decisions. ACP 10.1.7 APS ACS

ACS Appreciate the influence of operational 3 ATM requirements. ALL Optional content: military flying, 10.1.8

calibration flights, aerial photography

Subtopic ATM 10.2 - ATS surveillance service

ACS Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11, local ATM of ATS surveillance service appropriate to operation manuals ACS 10.2.1 ACS rating.

ACS Explain the functions that may be 2 ICAO Doc 4444

APS

ATM performed with the use of ATS ACS 10.2.2 surveillance systems derived information presented on a situation display. ACS Provide planning, coordination and control ACS 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex ATM actions appropriate to the VFR and IFR in 11, ICAO Doc 4444 ACP 10.2.3 VMC and IMC. ACS Apply the procedures for termination of 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM APS ATS surveillance service. Optional content: transfer of control, 10.2.4 ACS

termination or interruption of ATS surveillance service

Subtopic ATM 10.3 - Traffic management process

ACS Ensure that situational awareness is 4 Information gathering, scanning, traffic APS ATM maintained. ACS projection 10.3.1 ACS Detect conflicts in time for appropriate 4 ALL ATM resolution. 10.3.2 ACS Identify potential solutions to achieve a APP 3 ATM safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.3 APS ACS

ACS APP Evaluate possible outcomes of different 5 ATM planning and control actions. ACP 10.3.4 APS ACS

ACS Select an appropriate plan in time to 5 APP ATM achieve safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.5 APS ACS

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ACS Ensure an adequate priority of actions. 4 ALL ATM 10.3.6

ACS APP Execute selected plan in a timely manner. 3 ATM ACP 10.3.7 APS

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ACS Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is 4 Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow ATM achieved. up ALL 10.3.8

Subtopic ATM 10.4 - Handling traffic

ACS Manage arrivals, departures and 4 APP ATM overflights. ACP 10.4.1 APS

ACS

ACS Balance the workload against personal APP 5 ATM capacity. Optional content: re-routing, re-planning, ACP 10.4.2 prioritising solutions, denying requests, APS

delegating responsibility for separation ACS

ACS APS Define flight path monitoring and 1 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM vectoring. ACS 10.4.3

ACS APS Explain the requirements for vectoring and 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM termination of vectoring. ACS 10.4.4

ACS Provide vectoring. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM

Optional content: separation, expediting

10.4.5 arrivals, departures and/or climb to APS

cruising levels, aircraft leaving the hold, ACS

navigation assistance, uncontrolled

airspace, etc.

ACS Apply the procedures for termination of APS 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM vectoring. ACS 10.4.6

Subtopic ATM 10.5 - Control service with advanced system support

ACS Appreciate the impact of advanced 3 ATM systems on the provision of area control Optional content: sequencing systems, 10.5.1 service.

automated holding lists, vertical traffic

ACS

displays, conflict detection and decision making tools, automated information and coordination tools

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TOPIC ATM 11 - HOLDING Subtopic ATM 11.1 - General holding procedures

ACS Apply holding procedures. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, holding instructions, APP ATM allocation of holding levels, onward ACP 11.1.1 clearance times APS ACS

ACS Appreciate the factors affecting holding 3 Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect APP ATM patterns. ACP of navigation aid in use, turbulence, 11.1.2 aircraft type APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 11.2 - Holding aircraft

ACS Calculate expected onward clearance ACP 3 ATM times. ACS 11.2.1

Subtopic ATM 11.3 - Holding in a surveillance environment

ACS Organise traffic to separate other aircraft 4 APS ATM from holding aircraft. ACS 11.3.1 ACS Integrate system support, when available. 4 ATM Optional content: arrival management APS 11.3.2 system, automated holding lists, vertical ACS

traffic displays

TOPIC ATM 12 - IDENTIFICATION Subtopic ATM 12.1 - Establishment of identification

ACS Appreciate the precautions when 3 APS ATM establishing identification. ACS 12.1.1 ACS Identify aircraft. 3 APS ATM

Optional content: PSR, SSR or ADS

12.1.2 ACS

identification method

ACS Apply procedures in the case of 3 APS ATM misidentification. ACS 12.1.3

Subtopic ATM 12.2 - Maintenance of identification

ACS Appreciate the necessity to maintain 3 APS ATM identification. ACS 12.2.1

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Subtopic ATM 12.3 - Loss of identity

ACS Appreciate when an aircraft identification 3 ATM is lost or in doubt.

Optional content: out of ATS surveillance

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system coverage, failure of ATS

ACS surveillance system, weather clutter,

other clutter, garbling, holding, etc.

ACS Apply methods to re-establish APS 3 ATM identification. ACS 12.3.2

ACS Respond to loss/doubt concerning APS 3 ATM identification. Optional content: procedural separation ACS 12.3.3

Subtopic ATM 12.4 - Position Information

ACS Appreciate the circumstances when 3 APS ATM position information should be passed to ACS 12.4.1 the aircraft.

ACS State the format in which position APS 1 ICAO Doc 4444 ATM information can be passed to aircraft. ACS 12.4.2

Subtopic ATM 12.5 - Transfer of identity

ACS Apply the methods of transfer of 3 APS ATM identification. ACS 12.5.1

ACS Appreciate the precautions when 3 APS ATM transferring identification. ACS 12.5.2

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SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY

The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the provision of ATS. TOPIC MET 1 - METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic MET 1.1 - Meteorological phenomena

ACS Appreciate the impact of adverse weather. 3 Thunderstorms, icing, jet streams, clear air MET turbulence (CAT), turbulence, microburst, ACP 1.1.1 severe mountain waves, line squalls, ACS volcanic ash

Optional content: solar radiation

ACS Integrate data about meteorological 4 Clearances, instructions and transmitted MET phenomena into provision of ATS. information 1.1.2 ALL

Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena

ACS APP Use techniques to avoid adverse weather 3 Re-routing, level change, etc. MET when necessary/possible. ACP 1.1.3 APS ACS

TOPIC MET 2 - SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 - Sources of meteorological information

ACS Obtain meteorological information APP 3 METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET MET ACP

Optional content: AIREP/AIREP Special

2.1.1 APS ACS

ACS Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 MET

Optional content: flight information ALL

2.1.2

centre, adjacent ATS unit

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SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION

The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic. TOPIC NAV 1 - MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 - Maps and charts

ACS Use relevant maps and charts. APP 3 NAV ACP 1.1.1

APS

ACS

TOPIC NAV 2 - INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 - Navigational systems

ACS Manage traffic in case of change in the APP 4 NAV operational status of navigational systems. Optional content: limitations, status of ACP 2.1.1 ground-based and satellite-based APS

systems ACS

ACS Appreciate the effect of precision, 3 NAV limitations and change of the operational

Optional content: limitations, status, ALL

2.1.2 status of navigational systems.

degraded procedures

Subtopic NAV 2.2 - Navigational assistance

ACS Evaluate the necessary information to be 5 NAV provided to pilots in need of navigational

Optional content: nearest most suitable APP

2.2.1 assistance. aerodrome, track, heading, distance, ACP

aerodrome information, any other APS

navigational assistance relevant at the ACS

time

ACS Assist aircraft in navigation when required. 3 Aircraft observed to be deviating from its

APS

NAV known intended route, on request 2.2.2 ACS

Subtopic NAV 2.3 - PBN applications

ACS State the navigation applications used in 1 Terminal-RNAV-1 (≈P-RNAV); En-route- NAV terminal and en-route environments. RNAV-5 (B-RNAV) ACP 2.3.1 Optional content: A-RNP, EC PBN ACS

Implementing Rule, ICAO Doc 9613

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ACS Explain the principles and designation of APP 2 NAV navigation specifications in use. Optional content: performance, ACP 2.3.2

functionality, sensors, aircrew and APS

controller requirements ACS

ACS State future PBN developments. 1 A-RNP, APV ADI NAV APP

Optional content: RNP 3D, RNP 4D

2.3.3 ACP

APS

ACS

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SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT

The subject objective is: Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS. TOPIC ACFT 1 - AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 - Aircraft instruments

ACS Integrate information from aircraft 4 ALL ACFT instruments provided by the pilot in the 1.1.1 provision of ATS. ACS Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 ACFT equipment. Optional content: radios (number of), ALL 1.1.2

emergency radios

ACS Explain the operation of on-board 2 Transponders: equipment Mode A, Mode ADI ACFT surveillance equipment. C, Mode S, ADS capability APS 1.1.3 ACS

TOPIC ACFT 2 - AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFT 2.1 - Wake turbulence

ACS Explain the wake turbulence effect and 2 ALL ACFT associated hazards to the succeeding 2.1.1 aircraft. ACS Appreciate the techniques used to prevent 3 ALL ACFT hazards associated with wake turbulence 2.1.2 on succeeding aircraft.

TOPIC ACFT 3 - FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.1 - Climb factors

ACS Integrate the influence of factors affecting 4 APP ACFT aircraft during climb. Optional content: speed, mass, air ACP 3.1.1 density, cabin pressurisation, wind and APS temperature ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.2 - Cruise factors

ACS Integrate the influence of factors affecting 4 Level, cruising speed, wind, mass, cabin APP ACFT aircraft during cruise. pressurisation ACP 3.2.1 APS ACS

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Subtopic ACFT 3.3 - Descent factors

ACS Integrate the influence of factors affecting 4 ACP ACFT aircraft during descent.

Optional content: wind, speed, rate of

3.3.1 ACS

descent, cabin pressurisation

Subtopic ACFT 3.4 - Economic factors

ACS Integrate consideration of economic 4 ACFT factors affecting aircraft. Optional content: routing, level, speed, ACP 3.4.1 rate of climb and rate of descent, ACS

approach profile, top of descent

ACS APP Use continuous climb techniques where 3 ACFT applicable. ACP 3.4.2

APS

ACS

ACS Use direct routing where applicable. 3 APP ACFT ACP 3.4.3

APS

ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.5 - Environmental factors

ACS Appreciate the performance restrictions 3 ACFT due to environmental constraints. Optional content: fuel dumping, ACP 3.5.1 minimum flight levels, continuous ACS

descent operations

TOPIC ACFT 4 - AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFT 4.1 - Performance data

ACS Integrate the average performance data of 4 Performance data under a representative APP ACFT a representative sample of aircraft which variety of circumstances ACP 4.1.1 will be encountered in the APS operational/working environment into the ACS provision of a control service.

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SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS

The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge and analyse factors which affect personal and team performance. TOPIC HUM 1 - PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 1.1 - Cognitive

ACS Describe the human information 2 Attention, perception, memory, HUM processing model. situational awareness, decision making, ALL 1.1.1 response

ACS Describe the factors which influence 2 Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, HUM ALL human information processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations

ACS Monitor the effect of human information 3 HUM processing factors on decision making. Optional content: workload, stress, 1.1.3 ALL interpersonal relations, distraction,

confidence

TOPIC HUM 2 - MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 2.1 - Fatigue

ACS State factors that cause fatigue. 1 Shift work ALL HUM

Optional content: night shifts and rosters

2.1.1

ACS Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 HUM Optional content: lack of concentration, 2.1.2 listlessness, irritability, frustration, ICAO ALL

Circular 241 – AN/145 Human factors in Air Traffic Control

ACS Recognise the onset of fatigue in self. 1 HUM

Optional content: ICAO Circular 241 –

2.1.3 ALL

AN/145 Human factors in Air Traffic Control

ACS Recognise the onset of fatigue in others. 1 ALL HUM 2.1.4

ACS Describe appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising fatigue. 2.1.5

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Subtopic HUM 2.2 - Fitness

ACS Recognise signs of lack of personal fitness. 1 ALL HUM 2.2.1

ACS Describe actions when aware of a lack of 2 ALL HUM personal fitness. 2.2.2

TOPIC HUM 3 - SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 3.1 - Team resource management (TRM)

ACS State the relevance of TRM. 1 HUM Optional content: TRM course, 3.1.1 ALL

EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the development of TRM training

ACS State the content of the TRM concept. 1 HUM

Optional content: team work, human

3.1.2 ALL error, team roles, stress, decision making,

communication, situational awareness

Subtopic HUM 3.2 - Teamwork and team roles

ACS Identify reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 3.2.1

ACS Describe actions to prevent human 2 ALL HUM conflicts.

Optional content: TRM team roles

3.2.2

ACS Describe strategies to cope with human 2 HUM conflicts. Optional content: in your team, in the ALL 3.2.3

simulator

Subtopic HUM 3.3 - Responsible behaviour

ACS Consider the factors which influence 2 HUM responsible behaviour. Optional content: situation, team, 3.3.1 personal situation and judgement, ALL

instance of justification, moral motivation, personality

ACS Apply responsible judgement. 3 Case study and discussion about a HUM dilemma situation ALL 3.3.2

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TOPIC HUM 4 - STRESS Subtopic HUM 4.1 - Stress

ACS Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM performance. others 4.1.1

Subtopic HUM 4.2 - Stress management

ACS Act to reduce stress. 3 The effect of personality in coping with HUM ALL stress, the benefits of active stress 4.2.1 management

ACS Respond to stressful situation by offering, 3 HUM asking or accepting assistance. Optional content: the benefits of offering, 4.2.2 ALL

accepting and asking for help in stressful situations

ACS Recognise the effect of shocking and 1 Self and others, abnormal situations, CISM ALL HUM stressful events. 4.2.3

ACS Consider the benefits of Critical Incident 2 ALL HUM Stress Management (CISM). 4.2.4

ACS Explain procedures used following an 2 HUM incident/accident. ALL Optional content: CISM, counselling, 4.2.5

human element

TOPIC HUM 5 - HUMAN ERROR Subtopic HUM 5.1 - Human error

ACS Explain the relationship between error and 2 Number and combination of errors, HUM safety. proactive versus reactive approach to 5.1.1 discovery of error ALL

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 – AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ACS Differentiate between the types of error. 2 Slips, lapses, mistakes HUM

Optional content: Circular 314 – AN/178

5.1.2 ALL

Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ACS Describe error-prone conditions. 2 HUM Optional content: increase in traffic, 5.1.3 changes in procedures, complexities of ALL

systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

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ACS Collect examples of different error types, 3 HUM their causes and consequences in ATC.

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –

5.1.4 ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ACS Explain how to detect errors to 2 STCA, MSAW, individual and collective HUM compensate for them. strategy 5.1.5 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 – ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ACS Execute corrective actions. 3 Error compensation HUM

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –

5.1.6 ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ACS Explain the importance of error 2 HUM management. Optional content: prevention of incidents, 5.1.7 ALL

safety improvement, revision of procedures and/or working practises

ACS Describe the impact on an ATCO following 2 HUM an occurrence/incident. Optional content: reporting, SMS, ALL 5.1.8

investigation, CISM

Subtopic HUM 5.2 - Violation of rules

ACS Explain the causes and dangers of 2 HUM violation of rules becoming accepted as a

Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –

5.2.1 practice. ALL

AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

TOPIC HUM 6 - COLLABORATIVE WORK Subtopic HUM 6.1 - Communication

ACS Use communication effectively in ATC. 3 ALL HUM 6.1.1

ACS Analyse examples of pilot and controller 4 ALL HUM communication for effectiveness. 6.1.2

Subtopic HUM 6.2 - Collaborative work within the same area of responsibility

ACS List communication means between 1 HUM controllers in charge of the same area of Optional content: electronic, written, ALL 6.2.1 responsibility (sector or tower).

verbal and non-verbal communication

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ACS Explain consequences of the use of 2 HUM communication means on effectiveness. Optional content: strips legibility and ALL 6.2.2

encoding, labels designation, feedback

ACS List possible actions to provide a safe 1 HUM position handover. Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL 6.2.3

overlap time

ACS Explain consequences of a missed position 2 ALL HUM handover process. 6.2.4

Subtopic HUM 6.3 - Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility

ACS List factors and means for an effective 1 HUM coordination between sectors and/or Optional content: other sectors ALL 6.3.1 tower positions.

constraints, electronic coordination tools

Subtopic HUM 6.4 - Controller/pilot cooperation

ACS Describe parameters affecting 2 HUM controller/pilot cooperation.

Optional content: workload, mutual

6.4.1 ALL

knowledge, controller vs pilot mental picture

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SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

The subject objective is: Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of equipment and systems and comply with the equipment and system degradation procedures in the provision of ATS. TOPIC EQPS 1 - VOICE COMMUNICATIONS Subtopic EQPS 1.1 - Radio communications

ACS Operate two-way communication 3 Transmit/receive switches, procedures EQPS equipment. Optional content: frequency selection, ALL 1.1.1

standby equipment

ACS Identify indications of operational status 3 EQPS of radio equipment. Optional content: indicator lights, 1.1.2 ALL

serviceability displays, selector/frequency displays

ACS Consider radio range. 2 APP EQPS

Optional content: transfer to another

1.1.3 ACP

frequency, apparent radio failure, failure

APS

to establish radio contact, frequency

ACS

protection range

Subtopic EQPS 1.2 - Other voice communications

ACS Operate landline communications. 3 EQPS Optional content: telephone, interphone ALL 1.2.1

and intercom equipment

TOPIC EQPS 2 - AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 - Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

ACS Decode AFTN messages. 3 EQPS

Optional content: movement and control

2.1.1 ALL messages, NOTAM, SNOWTAM,

BIRDTAM, etc.

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 - Automatic data interchange

ACS ADV Use automatic data transfer equipment 3 EQPS where available. Optional content: sequencing systems, ADI 2.2.1 automated information and APS

coordination, OLDI ACS

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TOPIC EQPS 3 - CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 - Operation and monitoring of equipment

ACS Monitor the technical integrity of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS controller working position. 3.1.1

ACS Operate the equipment of the controller 3 EQPS working position. Optional content: situation displays, 3.1.2 flight progress board, flight data display, ALL

radio, telephone, maps and charts, strip-

printer, clock, information systems,

UDF/VDF

ACS Operate available equipment in abnormal 3 ALL EQPS and emergency situations. 3.1.3

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 - Situation displays and information systems

ACS Use situation displays. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.1

ACS Check availability of information material. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2

ACS Obtain information from equipment. APP 3 EQPS ACP 3.2.3 APS

ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 - Flight data systems

ACS Use the flight data information at 3 ALL EQPS controller working position. 3.3.1

Subtopic EQPS 3.4 - Use of ATS surveillance system

ACS Use the ATS surveillance system functions. 3 APS EQPS ACS 3.4.1

ACS Analyse the information provided by the APS 4 EQPS ATS surveillance system. ACS 3.4.2

ACS Assign codes. APS 4 EQPS ACS 3.4.3

ACS Appreciate the use of advanced APS 3 EQPS surveillance technology. Optional content: Mode S, ADS-B, MLAT ACS 3.4.4

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Subtopic EQPS 3.5 - Advanced systems

ACS Appreciate the use of controller pilot 3 APS EQPS datalink communications when available. ACS 3.5.1

ACS Appreciate the use of information 3 APS EQPS provided by advanced systems.

Optional content: trajectory-based

3.5.2 ACS information, MTCD, MONA, etc.

TOPIC EQPS 4 - FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 - New developments

ACS Recognise future developments. 1 New advanced systems ALL EQPS 4.1.1

TOPIC EQPS 5 - EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 - Reaction to limitations

ACS Take account of the limitations of 2 ALL EQPS equipment and systems. 5.1.1

ACS Respond to technical deficiencies of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS operational position. 5.1.2

Subtopic EQPS 5.2 - Communication equipment degradation

ACS Identify that communication equipment 3 APP EQPS has degraded. ACP

Optional content: ground-air and landline

5.2.1 APS

communications

ACS

ACS APP Apply contingency procedures in the event 3 Procedures for total or partial degradation EQPS of communication equipment ACP of ground-air and landline 5.2.2 degradation. communications, alternative methods of APS transferring data ACS

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 - Navigational equipment degradation

ACS Identify when a navigational equipment 3 ALL EQPS failure will affect operational ability.

Optional content: VOR, navigational aids

5.3.1

ACS ADI Apply contingency procedures in the event 3 EQPS of a navigational equipment degradation. Optional content: vertical separation, APP 5.3.2 information to aircraft, navigational ACP

assistance, seeking assistance from APS

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Subtopic EQPS 5.4 - Surveillance equipment degradation

ACS Identify that surveillance equipment has 3 Partial power failure, loss of certain APS EQPS degraded. facilities, total failure 5.4.1 ACS

ACS Apply contingency procedures in the event 3 EQPS of surveillance equipment degradation.

Optional content: inform adjacent

5.4.2

sectors, inform aircraft, apply vertical

APS

separation (emergency), increased

ACS

horizontal separation, reduce the number

of aircraft entering area of responsibility,

transfer aircraft to another unit

Subtopic EQPS 5.5 - ATC processing system degradation

ACS Identify a processing system degradation. 3 APS EQPS

Optional content: FDPS, SDPS, software

5.5.1 ACS

processing of situation display

ACS Apply contingency procedures in the APS 3 EQPS event of a processing system degradation. ACS 5.5.2

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SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

The subject objective is: Learners shall identify the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and appreciate aspects of environmental protection. TOPIC PEN 1 - FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PEN 1.1 - Study visit to area control centre

ACS ACP Appreciate the functions and provision of 3 Study visit to area control centre PEN an operational area control service. ACS 1.1.1

TOPIC PEN 2 - AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 - Contributors to civil ATS operations

ACS Characterise civil ATS activities in area 2 Study visit to an area control centre ACP PEN control centre.

Optional content: familiarisation visits to

2.1.1 ACS

TWR, APP, AIS, RCC

ACS Characterise other parties interfacing with 2 PEN ATS operations.

Optional content: familiarisation visits to

2.1.2 ALL

engineering services, fire and emergency services, airline operations offices

Subtopic PEN 2.2 - Contributors to military ATS operations

ACS Characterise military ATS activities. 2 PEN

Optional content: familiarisation visits to

2.2.1 ALL

TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence Units

TOPIC PEN 3 - CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 - Provision of services and user requirements

ACS Identify the role of ATC as a service 3 ALL PEN provider. 3.1.1

ACS Appreciate ATS users requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2

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TOPIC PEN 4 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 - Environmental protection

ACS Appreciate the mitigation techniques used 3 PEN en-route to minimise the aviation’s impact

Optional content: free route airspace

4.1.1 on the environment. (FRA), night/weekend routes, ICAO ACP Circular 303 - Operational opportunities ACS

to minimize fuel use and reduce emissions

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SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

The subject objective is: Learners shall develop professional attitudes to manage traffic in abnormal and emergency situations. TOPIC ABES 1 - ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 - Overview of ABES

ACS List common abnormal and emergency 1 ABES situations.

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for

1.1.1

Controller Training in the Handling of

Unusual/Emergency Situations, ALL

ambulance flights, ground based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion

ACS Identify potential or actual abnormal and 3 ALL ABES emergency situations. 1.1.2 ACS Take into account the procedures for 2 APP ABES given abnormal and emergency situations. ACP

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

1.1.3 APS ACS

ACS Take into account that procedures do not 2 ALL ABES exist for all abnormal and emergency

Optional content: real life examples

1.1.4 situations. ACS Consider how the evolution of a situation 2 ABES may have an impact on safety. Optional content: separation, ALL 1.1.5

information, coordination

TOPIC ABES 2 - SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 - Communication effectiveness

ACS Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, silence ABES circumstances including the case where instruction ALL 2.1.1 standard phraseology is not applicable.

ACS Apply change of radiotelephony call sign. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ABES 2.1.2

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Subtopic ABES 2.2 - Avoidance of mental overload

ACS Describe actions to keep control of the 2 ABES situation. Optional content: sector splitting, 2.2.1 ALL

holding, flow management, task delegation

ACS Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2

ACS Ensure effective circulation of information. 4 ABES

Optional content: between executive and

2.2.3 planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, ALL

between sectors, between ACC, APP and

TWR , with ground staff, etc.

ACS Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4

Subtopic ABES 2.3 - Air / ground cooperation

ACS Collect appropriate information relevant 3 ALL ABES to the situation. 2.3.1

ACS Assist the pilot. 3 Pilot workload ABES Optional content: instructions, ALL 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.

TOPIC ABES 3 - PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Subtopic ABES 3.1 - Application of procedures for ABES

ACS Apply the procedures for given abnormal 3 ABES and emergency situations.

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for

3.1.1

Controller Training in the Handling of

ALL Unusual/Emergency Situations,

ambulance flights, ground based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

Subtopic ABES 3.2 - Radio failure

ACS Describe the procedures followed by a 2 ICAO Doc 7030 ALL ABES pilot when he/she experiences complete

Optional content: military procedures

3.2.1 or partial radio failure.

ACS Apply the procedures to be followed when 3 ABES a pilot experiences complete or partial Optional content: prolonged loss of ALL 3.2.2 radio failure.

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Subtopic ABES 3.3 - Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

ACS Apply ATC procedures associated with 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ABES unlawful interference and aircraft bomb 3.3.1 threat.

Subtopic ABES 3.4 - Strayed or unidentified aircraft

ACS Apply the procedures in the case of 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ABES strayed aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled ALL 3.4.1

airspace, outside controlled airspace

ACS Apply the procedures in the case of 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ABES unidentified aircraft. 3.4.2

Subtopic ABES 3.5 - Diversions

ACS Provide navigational assistance to 4 Track/heading, distance, other APP ABES diverting emergency aircraft. navigational assistance ACP 3.5.1 Optional content: nearest most suitable APS aerodrome ACS

Subtopic ABES 3.6 - Transponder failure

ACS Apply procedures in the event of an SSR 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 APS ABES transponder failure. Optional content: total/partial failure, 3.6.1 ACS

impact on ADS-B/Mode S capability