AMC & GM to Part ATCO — Issue 1, Amendment 4

Annex I to ED Decision 2023/011/R ‘AMC and GM to Part ATCO — Issue 1, Amendment 4’ The text of the amendment is arranged to show deleted, new and unchanged text as follows: — deleted text is struck through; — new or amended text is highlighted in blue; — an ellipsis ‘[…]’ indicates that the rest of the text is unchanged. Annex I to ED Decision 2015/010/R of the Executive Director of the Agency of 13 March 2015 is amended as follows:

ANNEX I (PART ATCO) REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS

SUBPART A — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GM1 ATCO.A.010 Exchange of licences Application for change of competent authority

RECOGNITION OF LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES In accordance with Considering Article 11 67 of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 (EU) 2018/1139, Member States shall recognise mutual recognition applies to: (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 aero-medical 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 point 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.

GM21 ATCO.A.010(a) Exchange of licences Application for change of competent authority

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.010(b) Application for change of competent authority

EXERCISE OF STUDENT AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER PRIVILEGES The privileges of a student air traffic controller licence may also be exercised by an air traffic controller that undertakes training for a new unit endorsement.

AMC1 ATCO.A.010(b);(c) Application for change of competent authority

EXERCISE OF LICENCE PRIVILEGES AND LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS According to point ATCO.B.030(a), air traffic controllers and student air traffic controllers should not exercise the privileges of their licences unless they have a valid language proficiency endorsement in the language(s) imposed by their Member State. If such local language requirements are imposed, the change of competent authority and the resulting exchange of licence should take place before the start of the on-the-job training to enter the new language proficiency endorsement. The exercise of synthetic training device instructor (STDI) and assessor privileges in a synthetic training device environment in a Member State whose competent authority is not the one that has issued the licence, should be limited to exercises and assessments conducted in the English language, unless the STDI or assessor holds a language proficiency endorsement in the language imposed by the Member State where the privileges are exercised.

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

GROUNDS FOR PROVISIONAL INABILITY (a) Examples of grounds for doubting the ability to safely exercise the privileges of the licence may be that the licence holder is: (1a) under the influence of psychoactive substances; (2b) unable unfit to perform the duties due to injury, fatigue, sickness, stress, including critical incident stress or other similar causes; (3c) not meeting all the competence-related requirements set out in the unit competence scheme. (b) Provisional inability based on the grounds referred to in points (a)(1) and (a)(2) is meant to cover only short periods of time (for example: generally before the next scheduled duty period, but no longer than 7 days) with the aim of allowing the affected air traffic controller to consult an aeromedical examiner regarding the doubts about being able to safely exercise the privileges of their licence. In such cases, the provisional inability may only remain applicable until a medical review is performed by an aero-medical examiner.

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; and (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. SUBPART B — LICENCES, RATINGS AND ENDORSEMENTS

GM1 ATCO.B.001(a);(d) Student air traffic controller licence

PRIVILEGES OF A STUDENT AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER LICENCE The privileges of a student air traffic controller licence are exercised when providing air traffic control services in live traffic under the supervision of an on-the-job training instructor. A student air traffic controller licence is required for on-the-job training and not necessarily for the transitional and pre-onthe-job phases of unit training.

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

ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS COMPETENCE The assessment of previous competence includes an assessment of the practical skills demonstrated by the person being assessed as well as an examination of the person’s knowledge and understanding.

GM1 ATCO.B.005(e) Air traffic controller licence

ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS COMPETENCE The assessment of previous competence includes an assessment of the practical skills demonstrated by the person being assessed as well as an examination of the person’s knowledge and understanding.

AMC1 ATCO.B.010(a)(2);(3) Air traffic controller ratings

SURVEILLANCE FALLBACK AND CONTINGENCY MEASURES The approach control procedural (APP) rating is not required for approach control surveillance (APS) rating holders when applying surveillance fallback and contingency measures. However, with reference to points ATCO.D.045(c)(3) and ATCO.D.080(b)(2), specific training related to surveillance fallback and contingency procedures should be included in the unit and refresher training to prepare air traffic controllers to deal with such situations. If contingency plans also include procedures for service continuity by means of providing procedural air traffic control services, a procedural rating should be held and maintained.

AMC1 ATCO.B.010(a)(4);(5) Air traffic controller ratings

SURVEILLANCE FALLBACK AND CONTINGENCY MEASURES The area control procedural (ACP) rating is not required for area control surveillance (ACS) rating holders when applying surveillance fallback and contingency measures. However, with reference to points ATCO.D.045(c)(3) and ATCO.D.080(b)(2), specific training related to surveillance fallback and contingency procedures should be included in the unit and refresher training to prepare air traffic controllers to deal with such situations. If contingency plans also include procedures for service continuity by means of providing procedural air traffic control services, a procedural rating should be held and maintained.

GM1 ATCO.B.010(b) Air traffic controller ratings

ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS COMPETENCE The assessment of previous competence includes an assessment of the practical skills demonstrated by the person being assessed as well as an examination of the person’s knowledge and understanding.

AMC1 ATCO.B.015(a) Air traffic controller rating endorsements

AERODROME CONTROL SURVEILANCE (SUR) ENDORSEMENT PRIVILEGES The SUR endorsement indicates that the holder has the skills to use ATS surveillance systems for the provision of aerodrome control service for the functions described in point ATS.TR.155(a) of Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 , and in the related point (c) of AMC1 ATS.TR.155(a).

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.

GM1 ATCO.B.020(c) Unit endorsements

ISSUE OF A UNIT ENDORSEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUE OF A TEMPORARY ON-THE-JOB TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (OJTI) AUTHORISATION It is recognised that the completion of a unit endorsement course in accordance with the requirements set out in Section 3 of Subpart D of Part ATCO as regards the on-the-job training (OJT) phase may not be possible in cases where a new ATC unit or sector is established, a new rating or rating endorsement is established at an ATC unit, or when a temporary ATC unit reopens.

AMC1 ATCO.B.020(d) Unit endorsements

LIMITATION IN RELATION TO THE EXERCISE OF THE AERODROME CONTROL RATING PRIVILEGES If a unit endorsement course contains operational procedures only for air control or ground control, the unit endorsement should reflect the limitation in relation to the rating privileges.

AMC1 ATCO.B.020(eg) 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.

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

PRACTICAL SKILLS ASSESSMENT FOR THE 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 three3-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 end of that defined period and the formal conclusion on declaring the licence holder competent should take place within the three3-month period immediately preceding the unit endorsement expiry date.

GM1 ATCO.B.020(ik) Unit endorsements

COMMENCEMENT OF THE 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, provided that the formal conclusion takes place immediately after the period during which the air traffic controller’s competence has been assessed.

AMC1 GM1ATCO.B.025(a)(3) Unit competence scheme

MINIMUM NUMBER OF HOURS The minimum number of hours should be defined for each unit endorsement associated to a rating, 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, as well as for all sectors and/or working positions covered by a unit endorsement.

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 should be counted from the date of the issue of the new licence or from the date of the assessment.

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 and expert levels; (5) documentation demonstrating the assessment validity, relevance and reliability for the expert level; (65) procedures to ensure that language assessments are standardised within the language assessment body and in the ATC community; (76) 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. (87) 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.

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). SUBPART C — REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTRUCTORS AND ASSESSORS SECTION 1 — INSTRUCTORS

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

SHORTENING OF THE RATING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR STDIs When assessing a training organisation’s request for the shortening of the rating experience requirement for STDIs, competent authorities should take into account the complexity of the training expected to be delivered by the potential STDI and the impact on the continuity of the provision of training.

GM1 ATCO.C.030(c)(23) 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 that has at least 2 years of experience, having experience of at least two years in a rating that requires similar skills.

GM1 ATCO.C.035(a) Application for synthetic training device instructor (STDI) endorsement

SHORTENING OF THE LICENCE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR STDIs When assessing a training organisation’s request for the shortening of the licence experience requirement for STDIs, competent authorities should take into account the complexity of the training expected to be delivered by the potential STDI and the impact on the continuity of the provision of training. SECTION 2 — ASSESSORS

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

REVALIDATION (a) The Ssuccessful 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 assessment 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. SUBPART D — AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING SECTION 2 — INITIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

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 arehave 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 topic/subtopic 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 87 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 (TWRADC) 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)(iiiv) Composition of initial training — AREA CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (ACP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) 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 courses. Subject objectives and tTraining objectives are included in, and form an integral part of, each of the aforementioned AMC. (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 the 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 eExplicit 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. is provided to help training designers develop their training material and may suggest possible reference documents that could be used and/or elaborate on the content with specific examples. With or without explicit content, the objective needs to be covered since the implementation is implied in its corpus (text of the objective) and associated context (Subtopic/Topic/Subject/ Rating). 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 identify the potential commonalities between the various syllabi. As a second step, the training providers must determine, onat the level of local implementation, whether the objective is to be regarded as repeated or common. 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 that is able to use approved phraseology for en-route traffic will need additional training before mastering the phraseology in the provision of aerodrome control). 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 acquires an additional rating, that learner 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

Define State what it is and what its Define ATC service. limits are; state the definition. Draw Produce a picture, pattern or Draw the block diagram. diagram. Draw a holding pattern. List Say one after the other. List the different types of jet engines. main structure components of an aircraft. Name Give the name of objects or Name the competent authorities responsible for procedures. ATCO licensing and ANSP oversight. the components of an ILS. Name the key national and international aviation organisations. Quote Repeat what is written or said. Quote the ICAO definition of ATC service. Recognise To know what it is because you Recognise the information contained in the have seen it before. different parts of the AIP. State Say or write in a formal or State the meteorological hazards to aviation. definite way.

(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.

L2 Verb Definition Example

Characterise To describe the quality of features in Characterise the main radio navigation something. techniques based on ground-based systems. items of ATC equipment. Consider To think carefully about it. Consider how the evolution of a situation may have an impact on safety. the benefits of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). Demonstrate Describe and explain; logically or Demonstrate the importance of good mathematically prove the truth of a communication in ATC. statement. Describe Say what it is like or what happened. Describe the methods by which ICAO notifies and implements legislation. Differentiate Show the differences between things. Differentiate between different types of visibility. Explain Give details about something or Explain the purpose and function of ICAO. describe so that it can be understood. Take account Take into consideration before Take account of the wind influence when of deciding. calculating a ground speed. 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.

L3 Verb Definition Example

Act Carry out, execute. Act to reduce stress. Apply Use something in a situation or Apply separation. activity. Appreciate To understand a situation and know Appreciate the necessity need for what is involved in a problem-solving coordination (the learner says that the situation, to state a plan without coordination will be done and with whom; applying it. the learner does not perform the actual coordination). Assist Help somebody to do a job by doing Assist the pilot. part of it. Calculate To discover from information you Calculate appropriate levels. already have by arithmetic; to think Calculate conversions between the three about a possible cause of action in north designations. order to form an opinion or decide what to do.

L3 Verb Definition Example

Check Make sure the information is correct Check all relevant documentation before (satisfactory). managing traffic. the accuracy of flight data information. Check availability of information material. Choose Select out of number, decide to do Choose appropriate levels. one thing rather than another. Choose the appropriate separation methods. which aircraft should be vectored. Collect Assemble, accumulate, bring or come Collect appropriate information relevant to together. the situation. examples of different types of error, their causes and consequences for ATC. Conduct Organise and carry out. Conduct level changes. coordination. Confirm Establish more firmly, corroborate. Confirm sequence order. Decode Turn into ordinary writing, decipher. Decode the content of weather reports and forecasts. Encode Put into code or cipher. Encode and decode flight plans (including supplementary information). Estimate Form an approximate judgement of a Estimate the heading for a new track and number, form an opinion. the distance to the next way point. and direction between two points. Execute Perform action. Execute selected plan in a timely manner. corrective actions. Extract Copy out, make extracts from, find, Extract pertinent data from relevant deduce. sources to produce a flight progress display. Identify Associate oneself inseparably with, Identify potential or actual abnormal and establish the identity. emergency situations. the role of ATC as a service provider and the requirements of the ATS users. Identify an aircraft. Inform Tell, give facts or information. Inform the supervisor of local factors affecting the ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management. Initiate Begin, set going, originate. Initiate appropriate coordination. Input Enter in the system. Input data. Issue Send forth, publish. Issue appropriate ATC clearances. Issue appropriate traffic information concerning the position of conflicting traffic. Maintain Cause or enable to continue. Maintain situational awareness by monitoring traffic flight data display. Measure Ascertain extent or quality of (thing) Measure distance on a map. by comparison with fixed unit or with object of known size. Monitor Keep under observation. Monitor the technical integrity of the controller working position. traffic. Monitor the effect of human informationprocessing factors on decision-making. Notify Make known, announce, report. Notify runway in use.

L3 Verb Definition Example

Obtain Acquire easily without research. Obtain meteorological information. Obtain information from the relieving controller. Operate Conduct work on equipment. Operate the equipment of the controller working position. Pass Move, cause to go, transmit. Pass essential traffic information without delay. Perform Carry into effect, go through, execute. Perform communication effectively. Process To put through the steps of a Process pertinent data on data displays. prescribed procedure. Record Register, set down for remembrance Record information by writing effectively. or reference. Relay Receive and pass on, broadcast. Relay meteorological information from pilot reports. Respond Provide an answer, perform Respond to loss/doubt concerning answering or corresponding action. identification. Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals. Scan Continuously observe rapidly, Scan data display. sequentially and selectively in order to extract relevant data. Transfer Hand over. Transfer information to the relieving controller. Update Refresh, bring up to date. Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation. Use Employ for a purpose, handle as Use approved phraseology. instrument, put into operation. Use the available means for coordination. Verify Establish truth of. Verify that the settings of the working position are appropriate the mode C 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

Acquire Gain by oneself and for oneself, Acquire relevant aeronautical information. obtain after research. Adjust Change to a new position, value or Adjust the surveillance system display. setting. Allocate Assign, devote. Allocate levels (height, altitude, flight level) according to altimetry data. Analyse Examine minutely the constitution Analyse examples of pilot–controller of. communication for effectiveness.

L4 Verb Definition Example

Analyse the information provided by the ATS surveillance system the radar equipment. Assign Designate or set an element. Assign codes. Coordinate Negotiate with others in order to Coordinate runway in use. work together effectively. Coordinate when providing FIS. Comply Act in accordance with. Comply with rules. Delegate Commit authority to somebody. Delegate separation to pilots in the case of aircraft executing successive visual approaches. Detect Discover existence of. Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution potential conflict. Ensure Make safe, make certain. Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out. Expedite Assist the progress of, do speedily. Expedite traffic. Integrate Combine into a whole, complete Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in control by addition of parts. service. Manage Handle, conduct, maintain control Manage traffic on the manoeuvring area. over something, be in charge of. Manage traffic in accordance with a change to operational procedures procedural changes. Organise Give orderly structure to, frame Organise pertinent data on data displays. and put into working order. Organise priority of actions. Predict Forecast. Predict positions of aircraft in the aerodrome traffic and taxi circuits. Provide Supply, furnish. Provide vectoring radar separation. Provide FIS. Relate Establish link with. Relate a pressure setting to an altitude.

(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

Assess Estimate value or difficulty, evaluate, Assess workload. appraise. Balance Weigh (a question, two arguments, etc., Balance the workload against personal against each other). capacity with the traffic demand. Discuss Investigate by reasoning or argument. Discuss the impact of regulation. Evaluate Ascertain amount of, find numerical Evaluate the necessary information to be expression for. provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance. Interpret To decide on something’'s meaning or Interpret operational information. significance when there is a choice.

L5 verb Definition Example

Optimise To make optimal; get the most out of; Optimise the use of support tools. use best; modify to achieve maximum efficiency. Resolve Solve, clear up, settle. Resolve conflict. Select Pick out as best or most suitable. Select the runway in use. Theorise Extract general principles from a Theorise the resolution of conflict particular experience. between a slow and a fast aircraft. Validate Make valid, ratify, prove valid, show or Validate one radar vectoring option to confirm the validity of something. expedite the traffic.

(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 radiotelephony, 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. (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.

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

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 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 (TWRADC) 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)(iiiv) Composition of initial training — AREA CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (ACP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) 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 abbreviations apply: Abbreviation Stands for / Meansing A-RNP Advanced Required Navigation Performance A/B (Type) A and B type approaches (classifications) ABAS Aircraft-based Augmentation System ABES Abnormal and Emergency Situations (Subject) ACARS Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System ACAS Airborne Collision Avoidance System ACC Area Control Centre ACFTB Aircraft — Basic Training (subject) ACFT Aircraft (subject) ACN Aircraft Classification Number ACP Area Control Procedural Rating ACS Area Control Surveillance Rating ADF Automatic Direction-Finding System ADC Aerodrome Control ADI Aerodrome Control Instrument ADS Automatic Dependent Surveillance ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance — Broadcast ADS-C Automatic Dependent Surveillance — Contract ADV Aerodrome Control Visual Rating ADVS Advisory Service AEA Association of European Airlines AFIL Air-Filed Flight Plan AFTN Aeronautical fFixed tTelecommunication nNetwork 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 AMAN Arrival Manager AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance ANS Air Navigation Services AP/FD Autopilot/Flight Director 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 ATMB Air Traffic Management — Basic Training (subject) ATS Air Traffic Services ATZ Aerodrome Traffic Zone AVASI Advanced Visual Approach Slope Indicator Beidou Chinese Nnvigation Ssatellite Ssystem 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 CCO Continuous Climb Operations CDO Continuous Descent Operations CDR Conditional Route CEM Collaborative Environmental Management CISM Critical Incident Stress Management CPDLC Controller–Pilot Data Link Communications CPL Current Flight Plan CWP Controller Working Position DA Decision Altitude DFTI Distance from Touchdown Indicator DH Decision Height DMAN Departure Manager DME Distance-Measuring Equipment Doc Document EASA European Union 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 Navigation Overlay Service EGPWS Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System EQPS Equipment and Systems (subject) EQPSB Equipment and Systems — Basic Training (subject) ETF European Transport Workers’' Federation EU European Union EU ETS European Union Emissions Trading Scheme EUROCONTROL European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation FA Fix to Altitude FAB Functional Airspace Block FAF Final Approach Fix FAP Final Approach Point FDPS Flight Data Processing System FIR Flight Information Region FIS Flight Information Service FMS Flight Management System FPB Flight Progress Board FPL Flight Plan or Filed Flight Plan FRA Free-Route Airspace FRT Fixed Radius Transition FTE Flight Technical Error FUA Flexible Use of Airspace Galileo European Ssatellite Nnavigation Ssystem GBAS Ground-Based Augmentation System GLONASS Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System GP Glide Path GPS Global Positioning System GPWS Ground Proximity Warning System HF High Frequency HFACS Human Factors Analysis & Classification System HUM Human Factors (subject) HUMB Human Factors — Basic Training (subject) IACA International Air Carrier Association IAF Initial Approach Fix IAOPA International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations IATA International Air Transport Association ICAO International Civil Aviation Organizsations IF Intermediate Approach Fix IFALPA International Federation of Airline Pilots’ Associations 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) INTRB Introduction to the course — Basic Training (subject) IRS Inertial Reference System IRVR Instrument Runway Visual Range ISA International Standard Atmosphere ITU International Telecommunications Union LAM Local Area Multilateration LAW Aviation Law (subject) LAWB Aviation Law — Basic Training (subject) LDA Landing Distance Available locLNAV Lateral Navigation LOA Letter of Agreement LOC Localiser LOPs Local Operating Procedures LPV Localiser Performance with Vertical guidance MAPt Missed Approach Point MCMF Multi-Constellation, Multi-Frequency MDA Minimum Descent Altitude MDH Minimum Descent Height MET Meteorology METAR Meteorological Aviation Routine Weather Report METB Meteorology — Basic Training (subject) MLAT Multilateration Mode A SSR identification code Mode C SSR Mode C (Ppronounced: Mode Charlie) Mode S Mode Select MONA Monitoring Aids MSAW Minimum Safe Altitude Warning MTCD Medium-Term Conflict Detection MWO Meteorological Watch Office NAV Navigation (subject) NAVAID Navigation(al) Aid NAVB Navigation — Basic Training (subject) NDB Non-Directional Beacon No. Number NOTAM Notice to Airmen NPA Non-Precision Approach NSE Navigation System Error OCA Obstacle Clearance Altitude OCH Obstacle Clearance Height OJT On-the-Job Training OLDI On-Line Data Interchange PA Precision Approach PANS Procedures for Air Navigation Services PAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator PAR Precision Approach Radar PBN Performance-Based Navigation PCN Pavement Classification Number PCP IR Pilot Common Project Implementing Rule PDE Path Definition Error PEAR (model) People who do the job / Environment in which they work / Actions they perform / Resources necessary to complete the job PEN Professional Environment (subject) PENB Professional Environment — Basic Training (subject) PSR Primary Surveillance Radar PTP Part-Time Practice QDM Inbound magnetic bearing to the station QDR Outbound magnetic bearing from the station 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 RA Resolution Advisory (TCAS) RAIM Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring RCC Rescue Coordination Centre RF Radius to Fix RNAV Area Navigation RNP Required Navigation Performance RNP APCH Required Navigation Performance Approach RNP AR APCH Required Navigation Performance Authorisation Required Approach RNP AR DEP Required Navigation Performance Authorisation Required Departure ROC Rate of Climb RPAS Remotely Piloted Aircraft System RPL Stored Flight Plan RTF Radiotelephony 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 SDPS Surveillance Data Processing System SELCAL Selective Calling SES Single European Sky SHELL (model) Software, Hardware, Environment, Live ware, Live ware Model SIB Safety Information Bulletin SID Standard Instrument Departure (Route) SIGMET Significant Meteorological Information SMAN Surface Management SMR Surface Movement Radar SNOWTAM NOTAM on SNOW conditions SOPs Standard Operating Procedures SPECI Aviation Selected Special Weather Report SSR Secondary Surveillance Radar STAR Standard Instrument Arrival (Route) STCA Short-Term Conflict Alert SVFR Special Visual Flight Rules TA Traffic Alert (TCAS) TACAN UHF Tactical Air Navigation Aid TAF Terminal Area (Aerodrome) Forecast TAWS Terrain Awareness and Warning System TBO Trajectory-Based Operations TCAC Tropical Cyclone Advisory Centre TCAS Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System TODA Take-Off Distance Available TORA Take-Off Run Available TRA Temporary Reserved Airspace or Temporary Reserved Area TRM Team Resource Management TSA Temporary Segregated Area TSE Total System Error TWR Tower Control Unit (Aerodrome Control Tower) UAS Unmanned Aircraft System 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 WAM Wide Area Multilateration WGS-84 World Geodetic System 84 WMO World Meteorological Organization

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 (Basic training) 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.

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 how the course is administered. 1 INTRB 1.2.1

Subtopic INTRB 1.3 — Study material and training documentation

BASIC Use appropriate documents and their sources 3 Optional content: training documentation, INTRB for the course. library, CBT library, web, learning management 1.3.1 server BASIC Integrate appropriate information into course 4 Training documentation INTRB studies. Optional content: supplementary information, 1.3.2 library

TOPIC INTRB 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE

Subtopic INTRB 2.1 — Course content, methodology and organisation

BASIC State the different training methods used 1 Theoretical training, practical training, INTRB during the course. self-study, types of training events

TOPIC INTRB 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE

2.1.1

BASIC State the subjects covered by the course and 1 INTRB their 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 training. 2 Optional content: PTP, simulation, briefing, INTRB debriefing, course programme 2.1.4 BASIC Appreciate appropriate learning techniques. 3 How the influence of interactive techniques can INTRB lead to improved learning 2.1.5

Subtopic INTRB 2.2 — Training ethos

BASIC Recognise the feedback mechanisms available. 1 Optional content: instructor discussions, INTRB training progress, assessment, examinations, 2.2.1 results, briefing, debriefing BASIC Describe the positive effect of working and 2 Teamwork in theoretical and practical training INTRB learning together with course participants. 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 unit, INTRB aerodrome control unit 3.1.1 BASIC Recognise career developments. 1 Optional content: OJT instructor, supervisor, INTRB operational managerial posts, non-operational 3.1.2 posts

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 and 1 Relevant EU legislation, LAWB 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 key international and 2 ICAO, EASA, EUROCONTROL, national LAWB national these organisations have on ATC and organisations 1.1.32 their interaction with each 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 documents LAWB and implements legislation. Optional content: regional offices 2.1.2

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, CANSO, WMO LAWB international agencies and their relevance to 2.2.3 air traffic operations.

Subtopic LAWB 2.3 — Aviation associations

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

TOPIC LAWB 3 — NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

Subtopic LAWB 3.1 — Purpose and function National authorities

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

TOPIC LAWB 3 — NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

Subtopic LAWB 3.2 — National legislative procedures

BASIC Recognise Describe the means by which how 2 ICAO Annex 15 LAWB legislation is implemented, notified and 1 Optional content: AIS, AIPs, AIRAC, SUPs, AICs, 3.2.1 updated. 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 authoritiesy responsible 1 LAWB for ATCO licensing and ANSP oversight. 3.3.1 enforcing legislation and operational procedures. BASIC State Describe how the competent authority 2 LAWB carries out its safety oversight regulation 1 3.3.2 responsibilities.

Subtopic LAWB 3.4 — National aviation associations

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

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

BASIC Describe the need for safety regulation. 2 Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 LAWB Optional content: Regulation (EU) 4.1.1 2017/373 , national regulations BASIC Describe the general principles of the safety 2 Safety regulation LAWB regulation. organisation. Optional content: Regulation (EU) 4.1.2 2017/373, national regulations BASIC Explain the impact of safety regulation on the 2 Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2015/340 , LAWB controller. on ATCO Iicensing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 4.1.3

Subtopic LAWB 4.2 — Safety management system

TOPIC LAWB 4 — ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT

BASIC Explain the regulatory requirements forof 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 LAWB safety management systems in ATM. 4.2.1 BASIC Explain the principles of the safety 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 LAWB management systems. 4.2.2 BASIC Describe the safety assessment methodology. 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 LAWB Optional content: EATMP Air navigation 4.2.3 system safety assessment methodology,

national regulations

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

BASIC List Describe the units of measurement used 2 Council Directive 80/181/EEC on units of LAWB in aviation. 1 measurement , ICAO Annex 5 5.1.1

Subtopic LAWB 5.2 — ATCO licensing/certification

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

Optional content: national processes

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

Subtopic LAWB 5.3 — Overview of ANS and ATS

BASIC Differentiate between ANSthe Air Navigation 2 Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, LAWB Services. Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 5.3.1

Subtopic LAWB 5.4 — Overview of ATS

BASIC State Explain the considerations which 2 ICAO Annex 11 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 LAWB determine the need for the ATS. 1 5.3.24.1 BASIC Differentiate between the ATS. 2 ATCS, ADVS, FIS, ALRS LAWB 5.3.3 4.2 BASIC Explain the objectives of ATS. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 LAWB 5.3.44.3

TOPIC LAWB 5 — RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAWB 5.5 — Overview of Aeronautical Information Management (AIM)

BASIC Describe the means by which aeronautical 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 LAWB information is notified, updated and Optional content: AIS, integrated aeronautical 5.5.1 disseminated. information package (AIPs, AIRAC, SUPs, AICs,

NOTAMs), ICAO Annex 15

BASIC Recognise the information contained in the 1 LAWB different parts of the AIP. 5.5.2

Subtopic LAWB 5.64 — Rules of the air

BASIC Explain the rules of the air. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, flight over the LAWB high seas, applicability and compliance, 5.64.1 general rules and collision avoidance BASIC State the published any notified differences 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 LAWB with ICAO. Optional content: Supplements to ICAO 5.64.2 Annex 2 and ICAO Annex 11 BASIC Appreciate the influence of relevant flight 3 General flight rules, instrument flight rules, LAWB rules on ATC. visual flight rules 5.64.3 BASIC Appreciate the differences between flying in 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 LAWB accordance with VFR, special VFR and IFR, in 5.64.4 VMC and IMC.

Subtopic LAWB 5.57 — Airspace and ATS routes

BASIC Explain airspace classification. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 LAWB 5.57.1 BASIC Differentiate between the different types of 2 Optional content: control zones, control areas, LAWB airspace. airways, upper and lower airspace, restricted 5.57.2 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, uncontrolled 5.57.3 route, etc. BASIC Decode information from aeronautical charts. 3 Optional content: control zones, control areas, LAWB ATS routes, upper and lower airspace, 5.57.4 restricted areas, prohibited and danger areas, FIR, aerodrome traffic zone, etc.

Subtopic LAWB 5.68 — Flight plan

BASIC Explain the functions of a flight plan. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, LAWB ICAO Doc 4444 5.68.1 BASIC Explain the different types of flight plans and 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, LAWB associated update messages. ICAO Doc 4444 5.68.2 BASIC Explain the pilot’s responsibilities in relation 2 Inadvertent changes, intended changes, LAWB to adherence to flight plan. position reporting 5.68.3

TOPIC LAWB 5 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

BASIC Describe flight plan submission and 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 LAWB distribution processesing. Optional content: AFTN, IFPS 5.68.4

Subtopic LAWB 5.79 — Aerodromes

BASIC Describe the general design and layout of an 2 Runway(s), taxiways, apron, movement area, LAWB aerodrome. manoeuvring area, designated positions on an 5.79.1 aerodrome BASIC Explain the numbering system and orientation 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 LAWB of runways. 5.79.2 BASIC Differentiate between different types of 2 Controlled, uncontrolled LAWB aerodromes. Optional content: military, international, 5.79.3 regional BASIC Describe designated positions in the traffic 2 LAWB circuit. 5.79.4 BASIC List the factors affecting the selection of 1 LAWB runway in use. 5.79.5

Subtopic LAWB 5.810 — Holding procedures for IFR flights

BASIC Describe the purpose of holding. 2 Traffic management, weather, pilot request, LAWB ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, 5.810.1 ICAO Doc 8168

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC Describe the types of holding patterns. 2 Published, non-published LAWB 5.810.2 BASIC Describe an ICAO holding pattern. 2 ICAO Doc 8168 — Parts of an IFR holding LAWB pattern, entry/exit procedures, dimensions of 5.810.3 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, effect of LAWB pattern. navigation aid in use, turbulence 5.810.4

Subtopic LAWB 5.911 — Holding procedures for VFR flights

BASIC Describe VFR holding. 2 LAWB 5.911.1

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, Regulation (EU) ATMB 2017/373 1.2.2 ICAO Annex 11 BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision of 2 ICAO Annex 11 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ATMB the ATC service. 1.2.3 BASIC Differentiate between the different methods 2 Aerodrome, surveillance, procedural ATMB 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 of 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB the FIS. ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 1.3.3 BASIC State the methods of transmitting 1 RTF, data link, ATIS, VOLMET ATMB information. Optional content: RTF, data link, ATIS, VOLMET, 1.3.4 etc. BASIC List the content of ATIS and VOLMET. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 1.3.5 ICAO Annex 3

Optional content: meteorological data obtained by data link, ICAO Annex 3

BASIC Issue information to aircraft. 3 Optional content: SIGMET, serviceability of ATMB navaids, weather, flight safety information, 1.3.6 essential traffic, essential local traffic, information related to aerodrome conditions, etc.

Subtopic ATMB 1.4 — Alerting service (ALRS)

BASIC Define ALRS. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB

TOPIC ATMB 1 — AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 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 of 2 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ATMB the ALRS. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 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 State Describe the scope of the air traffic 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB advisory service. 1 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 1.5.2 BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision of 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB the air traffic advisory service. ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 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 (ATFM)

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 Regulation (EU) 2019/123 , 1.6.2 ICAO Doc 4444 BASIC Describe the scope of air traffic flow and 2 Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, ATMB capacity management (ATFCM).

TOPIC ATMB 1 — AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 1.6.32 Regulation (EU) No 2019/123, ICAO Doc 4444, EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision of 2 Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, ATMB ATFCM. Regulation (EU) No 2019/123, 1.6.43 ICAO Doc 4444, EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual BASIC List Explain the methods of providing ATFCM. 2 Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, ATMB 1 Regulation (EU) No 2019/123, 1.6.54 ICAO Doc 4444, 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) 1.7.1 No 2150/2005 BASIC Describe the scope of ASM. 2 Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005, Regulation (EU) ATMB 2019/123 1.7.2 Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL

Specification for the application of the FUA

BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision of 2 Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005, Regulation (EU) ATMB ASM. 2019/123 1.7.3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Specification

for the application of the FUA

BASIC State Explain the methods of managing 2 Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005, Regulation (EU) ATMB airspace. 1 2019/123 1.7.4 Optional content: Flexible use of airspace,

airspace design, CDRs, TSAs

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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB transition level, transition altitude and ICAO Doc 4444 2.2.1 transition layer. Optional content: ICAO Doc 8168 BASIC Calculate the appropriate levels. 3 Optional content: transition level, transition ATMB layer, height, lowest useable flight level, vertical 2.2.2 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 cruising ATMB levels 2.3.1

TOPIC ATMB 2 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION 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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB Optional content: national documents 3.1.2 BASIC Perform communication effectively. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, cCommunication ATMB techniques, readback/verification of readback 3.1.3

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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national 4.1.3 documents

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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB ICAO Doc 4444 4.2.2 BASIC Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB ICAO Doc 4444 4.2.3 Optional content: national documents

TOPIC ATMB 5 — COORDINATION

Subtopic ATMB 5.1 — Principles, types and content of coordination

BASIC Explain the principles, types and content of 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB coordination. ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11 5.1.1 Optional content: notification, negotiation,

agreement, transfer of flight data and local

agreements, etc.

Subtopic ATMB 5.2 — Necessity for coordination

TOPIC ATMB 5 — COORDINATION BASIC Appreciate the need for coordination. 3 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation ATMB (EU) No 923/2012, local procedures, letters of 5.2.1 agreement BASIC Differentiate between transfer of control and 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ATMB transfer of communication procedures. 5.2.2

Subtopic ATMB 5.3 — Means of coordination

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

TOPIC ATMB 6 — DATA DISPLAY

Subtopic ATMB 6.1 — Data extraction

BASIC Encode and decode an appropriate selection 3 Optional content: ICAO Doc 8585, 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 exchange ATMB to produce a flight progress display. Optional content: flight plan 6.1.2 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 symbols, strip ATMB reflect the traffic situation. movement procedures, electronic data, label 6.2.1

TOPIC ATMB 7 — SEPARATIONS

Subtopic ATMB 7.1 — Vertical separation and procedures

BASIC State the vertical separation standards. 1 ICAO Doc 4444, ATMB Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 7.1.1 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC Explain the vertical separation procedures. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) ATMB 2017/373 7.1.2 ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

Subtopic ATMB 7.2 — Horizontal separation and procedures

BASIC State the principles of longitudinal separation 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No ATMB procedures based on time and distance. 923/2012 ICAO Doc 4444 7.2.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 BASIC State the principles of lateral separation 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No ATMB procedures. 923/2012 ICAO Doc 4444 7.2.2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

TOPIC ATMB 7 — SEPARATIONS

Subtopic ATMB 7.3 — Visual separation

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

Subtopic ATMB 7.4 — Aerodrome separation and procedures

BASIC State the aerodrome separation standards. 1 Separation on the manoeuvring area, in the ATMB traffic circuit, for departing and arriving aircraft 7.4.1 BASIC Explain the aerodrome separation 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No ATMB procedures. 923/2012 ICAO Doc 4444 7.4.2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 BASIC Define essential local traffic. 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 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 in 2 Separation, identification, monitoring, ATMB ATS. vectoring, expedition and assistance to traffic 7.5.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 BASIC Explain the ATS surveillance systems 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB separation standards and procedures. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 7.5.2 BASIC Explain the methods and procedures for 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ATMB establishing identification. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 7.5.3

Subtopic ATMB 7.6 — Wake turbulence separation

BASIC Explain the wake turbulence separations. 2 ICAO Doc 4444, ATMB Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 7.6.1 2017/373

Optional content: EASA SIB 2017-10 ‘En-route Wake Turbulence Encounters’

TOPIC ATMB 8 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND-BASED SAFETY NETS

Subtopic ATMB 8.1 — Airborne safety nets 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 safety nets warning systems and their Optional content: TCAS, EGPWS, wind shear 8.1.2 relevance to ATC operations. alerts BASIC Explain the function of ACAS Traffic Alerts and 2 Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011, ATMB Resolution Advisories. ICAO Doc 8168 8.1.3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS web

page Skybrary Safety Nets

TOPIC ATMB 8 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND-BASED SAFETY NETS BASIC List the actions of the pilot in case of TA and 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 9863 ATMB RA. Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011, 8.1.4 ICAO Doc 8168 BASIC List the ACAS limitations. 1 ICAO Doc 9863 ATMB Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS web 8.1.5 page Skybrary Safety Nets

Subtopic ATMB 8.2 — Ground-based safety nets

BASIC Explain the main characteristics of ground- 2 Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APM, ATMB based safety nets and their relevance to ATC Skybrary Safety Nets 8.2.1 operations.

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

BASIC Consider human information-processing in 2 Situational awareness, conflict detection, ATMB the provision of ATC. planning, decision-making, prioritisation, 9.1.1 execution BASIC Consider the need for verification that actions 2 Monitoring ATMB 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 monitoring 3 Information gathering, scanning, planning ATMB traffic. 9.2.3 BASIC Appreciate priority of actions. 3 ATMB 9.2.4 BASIC Execute selected plan. 3 ATMB 9.2.5 BASIC Apply the prescribed procedures for the area 3 Optional content: LOPs, transfer of control and ATMB of responsibility. communication, level allocation, inbound and 9.2.6 outbound procedures BASIC Appreciate relative velocity between aircraft. 3 ATMB 9.2.7 BASIC Identify separation problems. 3 ATMB 9.2.8 BASIC Choose the appropriate separation methods. 3 ATMB 9.2.9

TOPIC ATMB 9 — BASIC PRACTICAL SKILLS

BASIC Apply separation. 3 Optional content: vertical, longitudinal, lateral, ATMB aerodrome, based on ATS surveillance systems, 9.2.10 distances from airspace boundaries

Subtopic ATMB 9.3 — Basic practical skills applicable to aerodromes

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 and IFR ATMB 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 9.4.21 BASIC Estimate the heading for a new track and the 3 ATMB distance to the next waypoint. 9.4.32 BASIC Apply vectoring techniques. 3 ATMB 9.4.43 BASIC Conduct level changes. 3 Optional content: cruising level allocation, ATMB requested level change, climb/descent to exit 9.4.54 level, descent to an altitude or a height

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 Recognise Explain the relevance of 2 METB meteorology in aviation. 1 1.2.1 BASIC Explain the requirements for the provision of 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 METB meteorological information available to Optional content: ICAO Annex 3, 1.2.2 operators, flight crew members, and to air ICAO Annex 11 traffic services. BASIC State the meteorological hazards to aviation. 1 Turbulence, thunderstorms, icing, micro bursts, METB squall, macro burst, wind shear, volcanic ash 1.2.3

Subtopic METB 1.3 — Organisation of meteorological service

BASIC State Name the basic duties, organisation 1 Optional content: WAFS, WAFC, MWO, VAAC, METB and working methods of meteorological TCAC, SADIS, aerodrome meteorological office, 1.3.1 offices. aeronautical meteorological station 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, humidity, density METB atmospheric parameters measured. 2.1.2 BASIC List the tools used for the collection of 1 Optional content: barometer, thermometer, METB meteorological data. ceilometer, anemometer, weather balloons, 2.1.3 transmissometer, radar, satellites, etc.

Subtopic METB 2.2 — Standard atmosphere

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

TOPIC METB 2 — ATMOSPHERE

Subtopic METB 2.3 — Heat and temperature

BASIC Define the processes by which heat is 1 Radiation, convection, advection, conduction, METB transferred and how the atmosphere is water cycle 2.3.1 heated. BASIC Describe how temperature varies. 2 Adiabatic processes, lapse rates, stability, METB 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, sublimation, METB processes related to atmospheric moisture. saturation 2.4.1 BASIC Characterise relative humidity, dew point and 2 METB 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 measured. 1 METB 2.5.4

TOPIC METB 3 — ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION

Subtopic METB 3.1 — General air circulation

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

Subtopic METB 3.2 — Air masses and frontal systems

BASIC State Describe the origin and movement of 2 Polar, arctic, tropical, equatorial (maritime and METB the typical air masses and their general effect 1 continental) 3.2.1 on relevant to European weather. Optional content: polar, arctic, tropical,

equatorial (maritime and continental)

BASIC Recognise Describe the main isobaric 2 Cyclones, anticyclones, ridge, trough METB features. 1 Optional content: cyclones, anticyclones 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

TOPIC METB 3 — ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION

Subtopic METB 3.3 — Mesoscale systems

BASIC Recognise Describe the main phenomena 2 Mountain waves, Föhn, slope and valley winds, METB caused by mesoscale systems. 1 thunderstorm, squall line 3.3.1 Optional content: land/sea breezes, tornadoes,

land spouts, waterspouts, Föhn, slope winds

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, gusting, jet METB and types. streams, land/sea breezes, Föhn, surface, upper 3.4.1 BASIC State the means by which how wind is 1 Anemometer, wind sock METB measured. Optional content: wind sensor, Beaufort scale, 3.4.2 etc. BASIC Explain the effect of forces which influence 2 METB wind. 3.4.3

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 different cloud types’ and their 1 METB main characteristics. 4.1.32 BASIC State how the cloud base and the amount of 1 METB cloud are measured and/or observed. 4.1.43 BASIC Define cloud base and ceiling. 1 METB 4.1.54 BASIC Differentiate between cloud base and ceiling. 2 METB 4.1.65

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 2 Optional content: rain, snow, snow grains, hail, METB corresponding cloud families. ice pellets, ice crystals, drizzle 4.2.2

TOPIC METB 4 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA

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, prevailing METB visibility. visibility, RVR 4.3.2 BASIC State the means by which how visibility is 1 METB measured. 4.3.3 BASIC Explain the significance of visibility in 2 METB aviation. 4.3.4

Subtopic METB 4.4 — Meteorological hazards

BASIC Explain the meteorological hazards to 2 Turbulence, icing, micro bursts, macro burst, METB aviation. wind shear, thunderstorms, volcanic ash 4.4.1 Optional content: squall BASIC Describe the effect of meteorological hazards 2 METB 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 5.1.1

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 to 3 NAVB 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, celestial, NAVB 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 effects. 2 Form, size, rotation, revolution in space, NAVB seasons, day, night, twilight, units of time, time 2.1.1 zones, UTC Optional content: form, size, rotation, revolution in space, seasons, day, 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 2 Latitude/longitude, degrees, minutes, seconds NAVB system. Optional content: degrees, minutes, seconds, 2.2.1 WGS-84, latitude/longitude BASIC Explain direction and distance on a globe. 2 Optional content: great circle, small circle, NAVB rhumb line, cardinal points, intercardinal points 2.2.2 BASIC Estimate position on the Earth’s surface. 3 Latitude/longitude NAVB Optional content: latitude/longitude 2.2.3 BASIC Estimate distance and direction between two 3 NAVB points. 2.2.4 BASIC State the reference system used in aviation. 1 WGS 84 NAVB Optional content: impact of alternative 2.2.54 reference models

Subtopic NAVB 2.3 — Magnetism

BASIC Explain the general principles of the Earth’s 2 True Nnorth, magnetic Nnorth, variation, NAVB magnetism. deviation, inclination, declination 2.3.1 BASIC Calculate conversions between the three north 3 True Nnorth, magnetic Nnorth, compass NAVB designations. Nnorth 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 Describe the properties of an ideal map. 2 Optional content: conformality, constant scale, NAVB true azimuth, rhumb lines and great circles 3.1.3 BASIC State the properties and use of different 1 Optional content: Lambert, Mercator, NAVB projections. stereographic 3.1.4

Subtopic NAVB 3.21 — Maps and charts used in aviation

BASIC Differentiate between the various maps and 2 AIP NAVB charts. 3.21.1 BASIC State the specific use of various maps and 1 NAVB charts. 3.21.2 BASIC Decode symbols and information displayed on 3 Optional content: chart scale, topographical NAVB maps and charts. features, NAV aids, fixes, fly-over and fly-by 3.21.3 waypoints, display of true north, magnetic north, variation, etc.

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. Optional content: triangle of velocities 4.1.1

Subtopic NAVB 4.2 — Speed

BASIC Explain the relationship between various 2 True air speed, ground speed, indicated air NAVB speeds used in aviation. 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 Describe visual navigation. 2 Map reading, visual reference NAVB 4.3.1 BASIC State the cases where visual navigation is 1 Approach and landing, taxiing NAVB primarily used in commercial aviation. Optional content: visual aids 4.3.2

Subtopic NAVB 4.4 — Navigational aspects of flight planning

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

TOPIC NAVB 4 — NAVIGATIONAL BASICS 4.4.1 weather conditions, ICAO Flight Plan (Item 18

use)

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: VDF, NDB, TACAN 5.1.1 BASIC State the use of ground-based systems. 1 VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS NAVB Optional content: VDF, NDB, TACAN 5.1.2 BASIC Characterise the main radio navigation 2 Area navigation, conventional navigation NAVB techniques based on ground-based systems. Optional content: homing, inbound/ outbound 5.1.3 tracking, instrument approach procedures,

holding, drift assessment

BASIC Explain the accuracy and limitations of 2 VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS NAVB ground-based systems. Optional content: TACAN 5.1.4

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

Subtopic NAVB 5.3 — Satellite-based systems

BASIC Explain the basic working principles of a 2 Optional content: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, NAVB satellite positioning system. Beidou 5.3.1 BASIC State the basic principles of the GNSS 1 Basic, ABAS, SBAS, GBAS NAVB concept. Optional content: core constellations, MCMF, 5.3.2 integrity, RAIM, accuracy improvement,

geometric altitude accuracy

BASIC Explain the limitations of satellite-based 2 GPS, Galileo NAVB systems. Optional content: GLONASS, Beidou, integrity, 5.3.3 GPS NOTAMs

Subtopic NAVB 5.4 — Instrument approach procedures

BASIC Recognise various types of instrument 1 Precision Approach (PA), Approach Procedure NAVB approach using aeronautical charts. with Vertical guidance (APV), Non-Precision 5.4.1 Approach (NPA) BASIC Differentiate between precision approach 2 Optional content: 2D/3D operations NAVB and non-precision approach procedures. 5.4.2 BASIC Recognise the different minima used during 1 NAVB an instrument approach. 5.4.3

TOPIC NAVB 5 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION BASIC Define the terms appropriate to instrument 1 OCA/OCH, MDA/MDH and DA/DH NAVB approach minima. 5.4.4 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 2 Optional content: Rrequirement for navigation NAVB navigation. computer, suitable sensors, ICAO Doc 9613 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. Optional content: high-quality data, 6.1.3 ICAO Doc 9613 BASIC Characterise the main aircraft and avionics 2 Optional content: database, fly-over and fly- NAVB functionalities used in area navigation. by waypoints transitions, managed turns (RF 6.1.4 and FRT) path terminators, parallel offset,

autopilot/flight director (AP/FD)

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 Components of PBN NAVB Optional content: key enabler, 6.2.1 ICAO Doc 9613 BASIC Differentiate between RNAV and RNP. 2 On-board performance monitoring and NAVB alerting 6.2.2 Optional content: different generations of

aircraft and on-board systems

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 the PBN concept. 1 Optional content: global interoperability, NAVB limited number of navigation specifications, 6.2.4 the PBN concept enables continuous descent

operations (CDO) and continuous climb operations (CCO)

BASIC List the navigation specifications and the 1 RNAV 10, RNAV 5, RNAV 2, RNAV 1, RNP 4, NAVB phases of flight they are applicable to. RNP 2, RNP 1, RNP 0.3, A-RNP, RNP APCH and 6.2.5 RNP AR APCH

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613

Subtopic NAVB 6.3 — PBN applications

TOPIC NAVB 6 — PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION BASIC State the navigation applications used in 1 RNAV 5, RNAV 1, RNP 1 with RF, RNP 0.3, NAVB Europe. RNP APCH 6.3.1 Optional content: PCP (Regulation (EU) No

716/2014 ) (AF #1, AF #3), PBN (Regulation (EU) 2018/1048)

TOPIC NAVB 7 — DEVELOPMENTS IN NAVIGATION

Subtopic NAVB 7.1 — Future developments

BASIC State future developments in navigation. 1 Optional content: 3D VNAV outside FA, NAVB trajectory-based operations 7.1.1

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 the 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 flight ACFTB flight and their interaction. Optional content: during climb, descent, turn 2.1.1 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, fuselage, flap, ACFTB an aircraft. aileron, elevator, rudder, landing gear 2.2.1 BASIC Explain how the pilot controls the movements 2 Rudder, aileron, elevator, throttle, rotary wing ACFTB of an aircraft. controls 2.2.2 BASIC Explain the factors affecting aircraft stability. 2 ACFTB 2.2.3 BASIC List aircraft design features reducing induced 1 Optional content: winglet, tip tanks, reducing ACFTB drag. wing incidence, aspect ratio, etc. 2.2.4 BASIC Explain aircraft lights and their functions. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex 6 ACFTB Optional content: position lights, anti-collision 2.2.5 lights, taxi lights, navigation lights, stroboscopic

lights, landing lights

Subtopic ACFTB 2.3 — Flight envelope

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

TOPIC ACFTB 3 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES

Subtopic ACFTB 3.1 — Aircraft categories

TOPIC ACFTB 3 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES BASIC List the different categories of aircraft. 1 Fixed wing, rotary wing, balloon, glider, RPAS ACFTB 3.1.1

Subtopic ACFTB 3.2 — Wake turbulence categories

BASIC List the wake turbulence categories. 1 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 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 the ICAO noise classification. ICAO Annex 16 ACFTB Optional content: 3.4.1 https://www.easa.europa.eu/eaer/topics/techn

ology-and-design/aircraft-noise

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 data 1 Rate of climb/descent, cruising speed, ceiling ACFTB of the most commonly used aircraft. 4.2.2

TOPIC ACFTB 5 — AIRCRAFT ENGINES

Subtopic ACFTB 5.1 — Piston engines

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

TOPIC ACFTB 5 — AIRCRAFT ENGINES

Subtopic ACFTB 5.4 — Electric engines

BASIC Explain the operating principles, advantages 2 ACFTB and disadvantages of the electric engine. 5.4.1

Subtopic ACFTB 5.45 — Sources of energy used in aviation Aviation fuels

BASIC List the most common sources of energy used 1 Petroleum-based fuels (Avgas, Jet A-1, Jet B, ACFTB in aviation propulsion systems fuels. biokerosene), electrical energy stored or 5.54.1 generated on board the aircraft

Optional content: hydrogen cell

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 speed ACFTB interpretation of the information displayed by indicator, turn and bank indicator, artificial 6.1.1 flight instruments. horizon, gyrosyn compass BASIC Explain the impact of errors and abnormal 2 Optional content: pitot-static failures, unreliable ACFTB indications of flight instruments on aircraft 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), DME, ILS, ACFTB principles and interpretation of the inertial reference system, satellite-based 6.2.1 information displayed by navigational systems instruments/systems.

Subtopic ACFTB 6.3 — Engine instruments

BASIC List the vital engine monitoring parameters 1 Optional content: oil pressure and temperature, ACFTB and their associated instruments. engine temperature, rpm, fuel state and flow, 6.3.1 battery resource

Subtopic ACFTB 6.4 — Aircraft elements and systems

BASIC Explain the use of the most common aircraft 2 SSR transponder, GPWS, EFIS, flight director, ACFTB systems. autopilot, FMS, ice protection systems, cabin 6.4.1 pressurisation, fire detection and extinguishing, emergency oxygen supply 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 aircraft Optional content: hydraulic failure, electrical 6.4.2 operations. failure, environmental system failure,

degradation of aircraft position source data

BASIC Explain common aircraft elements and their 2 Aircraft cabin, flight deck, galley, doors, cargo ACFTB functions. compartments 6.4.3

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, wind, ACFTB take-off. temperature, aerodrome elevation, aircraft 7.1.1 mass

Subtopic ACFTB 7.2 — Climb factors

BASIC Explain the factors affecting aircraft during 2 Speed, mass, wind, wind shear, temperature, ACFTB climb. cabin 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

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 BASIC Explain the benefits of continuous descent 2 ACFTB operations. 7.4.3

Subtopic ACFTB 7.5 — Final approach and landing factors

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

Subtopic ACFTB 7.6 — Economic factors

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

Subtopic ACFTB 7.7 — Environmental factors

BASIC Explain performance restrictions due to 2 Optional content: continuous descent ACFTB environmental considerations. operations (CDO), continuous climb operations 7.7.1 (CCO), fuel-dumping, noise-abatement

procedures, minimum flight levels

SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS

The subject objective is: Learners shall characterise factors which affect personal and team performance.

TOPIC HUMB 1 — INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN PERFORMANCE FACTORS

Subtopic HUMB 1.1 — Learning techniques

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

Subtopic HUMB 1.21 — Relevance of human factors tofor ATC

BASIC Define human factors. 1 Optional content: ICAO Human Factors Training HUMB Manual 1.31.1 BASIC Define human performance. 1 HUMB 1.1.2 BASIC Explain the relevance and importance of 2 Historical background, safety impact on ATM, HUMB human factors to ATM. licensing requirements, incidents 1.2.1.1.3 BASIC Recognise the evolution of human 2 Optional content: ICAO Human Factors Training HUMB performance during an ATCO’s career. Manual, visits to the simulator and operational 1.3.21.4 Explain the relationship between human room, SHELL model, PEAR model Regulation factors and the aviation environment. (EU) 2015/340; experience; initial, unit,

continuation and development training

Subtopic HUMB 1.3 — Human factors and ATC

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 system failure 2 HUMB in ATS. 1.3.5 BASIC Explain the need for matching human and 2 Optional content: ICAO Human Factors Training HUMB equipment. Manual 1.3.6 BASIC Explain the information requirement of ATC. 2 Relevant, timely, accurate HUMB 1.3.7 BASIC Describe the role of the human in the 2 Optional content: history of ATC, airspace, HUMB evolution of ATC. communications, radar, advanced ATS systems, 1.3.8 the future of ATC BASIC Explain the importance of situational 2 HUMB awareness for decision-making. 1.3.9

TOPIC HUMB 2 — HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Subtopic HUMB 2.1 — Fitness for duty

BASIC Recognise the effect of health and well-being 1 HUMB on fitness for duty. 2.1.1 BASIC List the reasons for provisional inability to 1 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 HUMB exercise the privileges of the ATCO licence. 2.1.2 BASIC Recognise signs of lack of personal fitness. 1 Cognitive and physical fitness HUMB 2.1.3 BASIC Describe good practices that contribute to 2 Optional content: fitness, diet HUMB maintaining fitness for duty. 2.1.4

Subtopic HUMB 2.2 — Stress and fatigue

BASIC Define stress. 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373Stress definition HUMB Optional content: EATCHIP Human Factors 2.2.1 Module — Stress 2.6.1 BASIC Define fatigue. 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 HUMB 2.2.2 BASIC Differentiate between stress and fatigue. 2 ICAO Doc 9966 HUMB 2.2.3 BASIC Explain the causal factors of stress and 2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and HUMB fatigue. sleep management 2.2.4

Subtopic HUMB 2.3 — Substance use and responsibility

BASIC Define psychoactive substance. 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 HUMB 2.3.1 BASIC Explain the effect of psychoactive substance 2 HUMB use on the individual and on safety. 2.3.2 BASIC Describe individual responsibility in terms of 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 HUMB psychoactive substance use. 2.3.3

TOPIC HUMB 23 — HUMAN PERFORMANCE

Subtopic HUMB 23.1 — Individual behaviour

BASIC Define human behaviour. 1 HUMB 3.1.1 BASIC Explain the differences and commonalities 2 Optional content: attitude, cultural, language, HUMB that exist among people. motivation 2.1.1 3.1.2

TOPIC HUMB 23 — HUMAN PERFORMANCE BASIC Describe the reasons for complacency and 2 Safety, working relationship — team HUMB the associated effects. 3.1.3 BASIC Describe Explain the reasons for dangers of 2 Safety, working relationship — team HUMB overconfidence and the associated effects. 2.1.3 complacency. 3.1.4 BASIC Explain the dangers of boredom. 2 HUMB 2.1.2 3.1.5 BASIC Explain the dangers of fatigue. 2 Sleep disturbance, heavy workload HUMB 2.1.4

Subtopic HUMB 23.2 — Safety culture and professional conduct

BASIC Recognise professional conduct in the 1 Optional content: professionalism, attitude, HUMB workplace. communication, teamwork 3.2.1 BASIC Describe Characterise the role of how the air 2 Optional content: attitude towards safety, HUMB traffic controller contributes to a for positive punctuality, rigour, adherence to rules and 2.2.1 safety culture. regulations, teamwork attitude, etc. 3.2.2 BASIC Consider the factors which influence 2 Optional content: situation, team, personal HUMB responsible behaviour. situation and judgement, instance of 3.2.3 justification, moral motivation, personality BASIC Describe the need for professional standards 2 Optional content: adherence to rules and HUMB in ATC. regulations, etc. 2.2.2 BASIC Appreciate the needed basic professional 3 Optional content: punctuality, rigour, HUMB attitude appropriate to a high level of safety. adherence to rules, teamwork attitude 2.2.3 BASIC Describe the impact of responsibility on 2 Responsibility as a guidance for appropriate HUMB controllers’ action(s). action 2.2.4 BASIC Recognise the different responsibilities of a 1 Prospective and retrospective responsibility, HUMB controller. guilt and obligation, types of responsibility 2.2.5 (moral, welfare, legal, task, role responsibility, etc.)

Subtopic HUMB 2.3 — Health and well-being

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

Subtopic HUMB 2.4 — Teamwork

BASIC Describe leader style and group interaction. 2 HUMB 2.4.4

TOPIC HUMB 23 — HUMAN PERFORMANCE

Subtopic HUMB 2.5 — Basic needs of people at work

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

positive working environment

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

Subtopic HUMB 2.6 — Stress

BASIC Define stress. 1 Stress definition HUMB Optional content: EATCHIP Human Factors 2.6.1 Module — Stress BASIC Describe stress symptoms and sources. 2 Behavioural changes, lifestyle changes, physical HUMB symptoms, crisis events, main causes of stress 2.6.2 Optional content: EATCHIP Human Factors

Module — Stress

BASIC Describe the stages of stress. 2 Stress performance curve HUMB Optional content: EATCHIP Human Factors 2.6.3 Module — Stress BASIC Appreciate techniques for stress 3 Optional content: relaxation techniques, diet HUMB management. and lifestyle, exercise, EATCHIP Human Factors 2.6.4 Module — Stress

TOPIC HUMB 34 — HUMAN ERROR

Subtopic HUMB 3.1 — Dangers of error

BASIC Recognise the dangers of error in ATC. 1 Optional content: Air Traffic Control — Human HUMB Performance Factors (Anne Isaac, 1999), 3.1.1 Human Factors in Air Traffic Control (V. David

Hopkin, 1995)

Subtopic HUMB 3.2 4.1 — Definition of human error

BASIC Define human error. 1 HUMB 3.2.1 4.1.1

Subtopic HUMB 3.3 4.2 — Classification of human error

BASIC List State the types of errors. 1 Optional content: slips, lapses, mistakes HUMB 3.3.1 4.2.1 BASIC Describe the factors which contribute to the 2 Fatigue, lack of skill, misunderstanding, HUMB occurrence of different types of cause errors multitasking, lack of information, distraction, 3.2.2 and how these may be reduced. lack of work satisfaction 4.2.2 BASIC Define violations. 1 HUMB 3.3.2 4.2.3

TOPIC HUMB 34 — HUMAN ERROR BASIC Differentiate between errors and violations of 2 HUMB rules and their consequences for the 3.3.3 controller. 4.2.4 BASIC Describe the three levels of performance 2 Skill based, knowledge based, rule based HUMB according to the Rasmussen model. 3.3.4

Subtopic HUMB 3.4 — Risk analysis and risk management

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

TOPIC HUMB 5 — TEAMWORK

Subtopic HUMB 5.1 — Teamwork and team roles

BASIC Define teamwork. 1 HUMB 5.1.1 BASIC Describe the differences between social 2 HUMB human relations and professional 2.4.1 interactions. 5.1.2 BASIC Explain the different types of teams in the 2 Optional content: executive/planner, shift HUMB ATC environment. team, sector group or ATC unit team, team 5.1.3 with pilots, team with adjacent ATC units BASIC Recognise Describe the different types, roles 2 Optional content: leader, follower HUMB and characters in a team 1 2.4.2 5.1.4 BASIC Characterise Appreciate the principles of 3 Optional content: team membership, team HUMB teamwork. 2 roles, group dynamics, 2.4.3 advantages/disadvantages of teamwork, 5.1.5 conflicts and their solutions

TOPIC HUMB 46 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic HUMB 4.1 — Importance of good communication in ATC

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

Subtopic HUMB 4.2 6.1 — Communication process Communication in ATC

BASIC Define communication. 1 HUMB 4.2.1 6.1.1

TOPIC HUMB 46 — COMMUNICATION BASIC List an ATCO’s communication partners. 1 HUMB 6.1.2 BASIC Explain Apply good communication practices. 2 Speaking and listening HUMB 6.1.3 4.3.3 BASIC Differentiate between hearing and listening. 2 HUMB 6.1.4 BASIC Define the communication process. 1 Optional content: sender, encoder, transmitter, HUMB signal, interference, reception, decoder, 4.2.2 receiver, feedback

Subtopic HUMB 4.3 6.2 — Communication modes

BASIC Describe the factors which affect verbal 2 Optional content: word choice, intonation, HUMB communication. speed, tone, distortion, load, expectation, 4.3.1 noise, interruption, language competence 6.2.1 knowledge (i.e. accent, dialect, vocabulary) BASIC Describe the factors which affect non-verbal 2 Optional content: touch, choice, expectation, HUMB communication. noise, interruption 4.3.2 6.2.2 BASIC Describe misunderstandings that may arise 2 HUMB during a controller’s communication. 6.2.3 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. 1 Optional content: light, insulation, decor, HUMB space, facilities 5.1.2 BASIC Explain the need for good work position 2 Optional content: anthropometry (seating, HUMB design. workstation design, input device, etc.) 5.1.3

Subtopic HUMB 5.2 — Equipment and tools

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

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

SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

The subject objective is: Learners shall explain the basic working principles of equipment that is generally used 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, EQPSB ATS 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 2.1.21 BASIC State the use, characteristics and limitations 1 Use in ATC, communication, navigation, and EQPSB of frequency bands. surveillance, use and application in the 2.1.32 Aeronautical Mobile Service, HF, VHF, UHF BASIC State the different uses of radio wave 1 EQPSB spectrum. 2.1.43

Subtopic EQPSB 2.2 — Direction finding

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

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 and others

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

TOPIC EQPSB 3 — COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

Subtopic EQPSB 3.3 — Data link communications

BASIC Explain the use and benefits of Ccontroller– 2 EQPSB Ppilot Ddata Llink Ccommunications (CPDLC). 3.3.1 BASIC Explain the use and benefits of aircraft 2 EQPSB communications addressing and reporting 3.3.2 system (ACARS).

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

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 1 Optional content: frequency bands, long- and EQPSB limitations of different radar types. short-range radar, weather radar, high- 5.1.3 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, Mode S EQPSB 5.3.1 BASIC Explain SSR code management 2 Discrete, non-discrete codes, special codes EQPSB 5.3.2 BASIC Explain the effect of antenna shadowing on 2 EQPSB SSR operation. 5.3.3

TOPIC EQPSB 5 — RADAR

Subtopic EQPSB 5.4 — Use of radars

BASIC Explain the use of PSR/SSR in area, approach 2 Mode A, Mode C, Mode S, SMR EQPSB and aerodrome control. ATC. Area, approach, aerodrome, surface movement 5.4.1 radar, DFTI

Optional content: DFTI

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

TOPIC EQPSB 6 — AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE

Subtopic EQPSB 6.1 — Principles of automatic dependent surveillance (ADS)

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 (ADS)

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

TOPIC EQPSB 7 — MULTILATERATION

Subtopic EQPSB 7.1 — Principles of multilateration (MLAT)

BASIC State the different applications of MLAT. 1 Optional content: ATC, environmental EQPSB management, airport operations, LAM, WAM 7.1.1 BASIC Explain the working principles of MLAT. 2 Optional content: passive and active MLAT EQPSB 7.1.2

Subtopic EQPSB 7.2 — Use of multilateration (MLAT)

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, reliability, EQPSB different surveillance technologies. redundancy, cost-effectiveness 8.1.1 BASIC Describe the implementation of Surveillance 2 Optional content: different EQPSB Data Networks. technologies/sensors, network 8.1.2

Subtopic EQPSB 8.2 — Working principles of surveillance data networking

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

Subtopic EQPSB 8.3 — Flight data processing

BASIC Explain the FDPS core functions. 2 Optional content: system flight plan, data input, EQPSB SSR code management, coordination, 8.3.1 correlation/decorrelation, etc.

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 — Online data interchange

BASIC Describe the benefits of automatic exchange 2 Accuracy, speed and safety, non-verbal EQPSB of ATS data in coordination and transfer communication 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

TOPIC EQPSB 10 — AUTOMATION IN ATS BASIC Explain the use of ATIS and VOLMET in ATS. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, EQPSB ICAO Annex 3 10.4.2

TOPIC EQPSB 11 — WORKING POSITIONS

Subtopic EQPSB 11.1 — Working position equipment

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

information monitors, situation displays

Subtopic EQPSB 11.2 — Aerodrome control

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

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

TOPIC PENB 2 — AIRSPACE USERS

Subtopic PENB 2.1 — Civil aviation

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

skydiving

Subtopic PENB 2.2 — Military aviation

BASIC Describe airspace usage by the military 2 Airspace reservations, training, interception, in- PENB aircraft. flight refuelling, RPAS 2.2.1 Optional content: low-level flying, test flights,

special military operations

Subtopic PENB 2.3 — Pilot Eexpectations and requirements of pilots

BASIC Recognise pilots’ 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 ATS as a service provider

BASIC State the role of ATS ATC as a service provider. 1 Optional content: Skybrary — Air Traffic Service PENB 3.1.1 BASIC Recognise the means by which ATS providers 1 PENB are ATC is funded. 3.1.2

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, third-party PENB environment. risks 4.1.1

TOPIC PENB 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BASIC Explain the role of ATS ATC in the concept of 2 Optional content: ICAO Annex 16 PENB sustainable development. 4.1.2 BASIC State how the impact of aviation on the 1 Optional content: EU ETS, SES initiative, PENB environment can be mitigated by ANSPs. EUROCONTROL role, continuous descent 4.1.3 State how to measure, monitor and mitigate operations (CDOs), continuous climb operations the impact aviation has on the environment. (CCO), collaborative environmental

management (CEM), noise-abatement procedures

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

AERODROME CONTROL INSTRUMENT RATING FOR TOWER ADI (TWRADC) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a). (b) The ATCO rating training Aerodrome Control Instrument Rating for Tower ADI (TWR ADC) should contain the following subject objectives and training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 43 Aerodrome Control Instrument Rating for Tower ADI (TWRADC) to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 — Aerodrome Control Instrument Rating for Tower ADI (TWR). (c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 43 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.

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

ADCI Explain the aims and main objectives 2 ALL (TWR) of the course. INTR 1.1.1

Subtopic INTR 1.2 — Course administration

ADCI State how the course is administered. 1 ALL (TWR) INTR 1.2.1

Subtopic INTR 1.3 — Study material and training documentation

ADCI Use appropriate documents and their 3 Optional content: training documentation, ALL (TWR) sources for course studies. library, CBT library, web, learning INTR management server 1.3.1 ADCI Integrate appropriate information 4 Training documentation ALL (TWR) into course studies. Optional content: supplementary INTR information, library 1.3.2

TOPIC INTR 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE

Subtopic INTR 2.1 — Course content and organisation

ADCI State the different training methods 1 Theoretical training, practical training, ALL (TWR) used during the course. self-study, types of training events INTR 2.1.1

TOPIC INTR 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE ADCI State the subjects covered by the 1 ALL (TWR) course and their purpose. INTR 2.1.2 ADCI Describe the organisation of 2 Optional content: course programme ALL (TWR) theoretical training. INTR 2.1.3 ADCI Describe the organisation of practical 2 Optional content: PTP, simulation, ALL (TWR) training. briefing, debriefing, course programme INTR 2.1.4

Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos

ADCI Recognise the feedback mechanisms 1 Training progress, assessment, briefing, ALL (TWR) available. debriefing, learner–instructor feedback, INTR instructor–instructor feedback 2.2.1

Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process

ADCI Describe the assessment process. 2 ALL (TWR) INTR 2.3.1

SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW

The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting and airspace, and appreciate the Licensing and Competence principles.

TOPIC LAW 1 — ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE

Subtopic LAW 1.1 — Privileges and conditions

ADCI Appreciate the conditions which shall 3 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO ADCI (TWR) be met to issue an Aerodrome Licensing LAW Control Instrument rating with Tower Optional content: national documents 1.1.1 Control endorsement. ADCI Explain how to maintain and update 2 ALL (TWR) professional knowledge and skills to LAW retain competence in the operational 1.1.2 environment. ADCI Explain the conditions for the 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO ALL (TWR) suspension/revocation of an ATCO Licensing LAW licence. 1.1.3

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports

ADI (TWR) List the standard forms for reports. 1 Air traffic incident report ALL LAW Optional content: routine air-reports, 2.1.1 breach of regulations,

watchbook/logbook, records

ADCI Describe the functions of, and 2 Reporting culture, forms for mandatory ALL (TWR) processes for, reporting. and voluntary occurrence reporting air LAW traffic incident report, Regulation (EU) No 2.1.21 376/2014 , Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 Optional content: breach of regulations,

watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS ADCI Use forms for reporting. 3 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, forms for ALL (TWR) mandatory and voluntary occurrence LAW reporting air traffic incident reporting 2.1.32 form(s) Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations,

watchbook/logbook, records

Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace

ADCI Appreciate airspace classes and 3 ADCI (TWR) structure and their relevance to LAW operations using the Aerodrome 2.2.1 Control Instrument rating with Tower Control endorsement. ADCI Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL (TWR) control actions appropriate to the No 923/2012 , international LAW classification and structure of requirements, civil requirements, military 2.2.2 airspace. requirements, areas of responsibility,

sectorisation, national requirements

ADCI Appreciate responsibility for terrain 3 ALL (TWR) clearance. LAW 2.2.3

TOPIC LAW 3 — ATC ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process

ADCI State the importance of controller 1 Optional content: voluntary reporting ALL (TWR) contribution to the feedback process. LAW 3.1.1 ADCI Describe how reported occurrences 2 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL (TWR) are analysed. No 376/2014, local procedures LAW 3.1.2 ADCI Name the means used to disseminate 1 Optional content: safety letters, safety ALL (TWR) recommendations. boards’ web pages LAW 3.1.3 ADCI Appreciate the just culture ‘Just 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints ALL (TWR) Culture’ concept. Optional content: LAW https://www.sSkybrary.aero 3.1.4

Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Iinvestigation

TOPIC LAW 3 — ATC ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT ADCI Describe the role and objectives 2 ALL (TWR) mission of Ssafety Iinvestigation in the LAW improvement of safety. 3.2.1 ADI (TWR) Define working methods of Safety 1 ALL LAW Investigation. 3.2.2

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

ADCI Appreciate areas of responsibility. 3 Control zone, traffic circuit, manoeuvring ADV (TWR) area, movement area, vicinity ADCI ATM Optional content: ATZ 1.1.1 ADCI Provide aerodrome control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ADV (TWR) ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030, ADCI ATM ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 1.1.2 2017/373 , operating procedures for the simulated/training environment operation manuals

Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)

ADCI Describe the information that shall be 2 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADV (TWR) passed on to aircraft by an aerodrome Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 ADCI ATM controller. 1.2.1 ADCI Provide FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL (TWR) Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ATM (EU) 2017/373 1.2.2 Optional content: national documents ADCI Issue appropriate information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ADV (TWR) essential local traffic, traffic information ADCI ATM 1.2.3 ADCI Appreciate the use of ATIS in the 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ADV (TWR) provision of FISflight information ADI ATM service. ALL 1.2.4

Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)

ADCI Provide ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ALL (TWR) Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATM Optional content: national documents 1.3.1 ADCI Respond to distress and urgency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL (TWR) messages and signals. ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444 ATM Optional content: EUROCONTROL 1.3.2 Guidelines for Controller Training in the

Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES

Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management (ATFM)

ADCI Appreciate the impact of the ATS 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM ADV (TWR) system capacity and air traffic flow Users Manual, slot management, slot ADCI ATM management on the controller. allocation procedures, local 1.4.1 implementation of ATFCM principles, etc. ADCI Organise traffic to take account of 4 Optional content: departure sequence ADV (TWR) flow management. ADCI ATM 1.4.2 ADCI Inform the appropriate local ATFM 3 Optional content: abnormal situations, ADV (TWR) unit authority of local factors decrease in sector capacity, limitations on ADCI ATM affecting the ATS system capacity and systems and equipment, changes in 1.4.3 air traffic flow management. workload/capacity, unusual

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

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication

ADC List the communication means 1 Optional content: electronic, written, ALL ATM between controllers. verbal and non-verbal communication 2.1.1 ADC Select the most suitable means of 5 ALL ATM communication given the situation. 2.1.2 ADCI Use approved phraseology. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL (TWR) Optional content: published national/local ATM language phraseology 2.1.13 ADCI Ensure effective communication. 4 Use of plain language when required, ALL (TWR) communication within the sector/working ATM position, between the sectors/WPs/ATC 2.1.24 units Communication techniques, readback/verification of readback ADC Analyse examples of pilot–controller 4 Optional content: real-life recordings, ALL ATM communication for effectiveness. situation in the simulator 2.1.5

TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS

Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances

ADCI Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ALL (TWR) (EU) 2017/373 ATM 3.1.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national

documents

ADCI Integrate appropriate ATC clearances 4 ALL (TWR) into the control service. ATM

TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS 3.1.2

ADCI Ensure that the agreed course of 4 ALL (TWR) action is carried out. ATM 3.1.3

Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions

ADCI Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL (TWR) ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national 3.2.1 documents ADCI Integrate appropriate ATC 4 ALL (TWR) instructions into the control service. ATM 3.2.2 ADCI Ensure that the agreed course of 4 ALL (TWR) action is carried out. ATM 3.2.3

TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION

Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination

ADCI Identify the need for coordination. 3 ALL (TWR) ATM 4.1.1

Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination

ADCI Use the available tools for 3 Optional content: electronic transfer of ALL (TWR) coordination. flight data, telephone, interphone, ATM intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone 4.2.1 (RTF), local agreements, automated

system coordination

Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures

ADCI Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/transfer of responsibility for ALL (TWR) air–ground communications and ATM separation, transfer of control, etc., 4.3.1 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: release point

ADCI Analyse the effect of coordination 4 Optional content: delegation/transfer of ALL (TWR) requested by an adjacent responsibility for air–ground ATM position/unit. communications and separation, release 4.3.2 point, transfer of control, etc. ADCI Select, after negotiation, an 5 ALL (TWR) appropriate course of action. ATM 4.3.3

TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION ADCI Ensure that the agreed course of 4 ALL (TWR) action is carried out. ATM 4.3.4 ADCI Coordinate when providing FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL (TWR) Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 ATM 4.3.5 ADCI Coordinate when providing ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL (TWR) Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 ATM 4.3.6

TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION

Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry

ADCI Allocate levels according to altimetry 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL (TWR) data. ATM 5.1.1 ADCI Ensure separation according to 4 Optional content: transition level, ALL (TWR) altimetry data. transition altitude, transition layer, height, ATM flight level, altitude, vertical distance to 5.1.2 airspace boundaries

Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance

ADCI Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: terrain clearance ADIC (TWR) control actions appropriate to the dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, ATM rules for minimum safe height and transition level, minimum flight level, 5.2.1 terrain clearance. minimum sector altitude

TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS

Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Separation between departing aircraft

ADCI Provide separation between 4 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADV (TWR) departing aircraft. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 ADCI ATM 6.1.1

Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Separation of departing aircraft from arriving aircraft

ADCI Provide separation of departing 4 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADCI (TWR) aircraft from arriving aircraft. ATM 6.2.1

Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Separation of landing aircraft and preceding landing or departing aircraft

ADCI Provide separation of landing aircraft 4 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADV (TWR) and preceding landing or departing ADCI ATM aircraft. 6.3.1

Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Time-based wake turbulence longitudinal separation

TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS ADCI Provide time-based wake turbulence 4 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ADCI (TWR) longitudinal separation. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ADV ATM 6.4.1

Subtopic ATM 6.5 — Reduced separation minima

ADCI Provide reduced separation minima. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADCI (TWR) ADV ATM 6.5.1

TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND-BASED SAFETY NETS

Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne safety nets collision avoidance systems

ADCI Recognise the independence of 2 ICAO Doc 9863 ADV (TWR) Differentiate between ACAS advisory 1 Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets ADI ATM thresholds and aerodrome ATC ALL 7.1.1 separation standards. ADCI Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) No ALL (TWR) during and following an ACAS RA 923/2012 ATM reported by the pilot. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, 7.1.2 ICAO Doc 9863, Skybrary Safety Nets ADCI Respond to pilot notification of 3 TAWS ALL (TWR) actions based on airborne systems’ Optional content: ACAS, EUROCONTROL ADC ATM warnings. ACAS web page Skybrary Safety Nets 7.1.3

Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground-based safety nets

ADCI Respond to available ground-based 3 Optional content: anti-incursion ADV (TWR) safety nets’ warnings. ADCI ATM 7.2.1

TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY

Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management

ADCI Update the data display to accurately 3 Optional content: information displayed, ALL (TWR) reflect the traffic situation. strip-marking procedures, electronic ATM information data displays, actions based 8.1.1 on traffic display information, calculation

of EETs

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

TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY 8.1.4

ADCI Use flight plan information. 3 ALL (TWR) ATM 8.1.5

TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED)

Subtopic ATM 9.1 — Integrity of the operational environment

ADCI Obtain information concerning the 3 Optional content: local/simulator ALL (TWR) operational environment. operation manuals, briefing, notices, local ATM orders, current flight plan 9.1.1 data/information displays, pilot reports,

coordination, verification of information

ADCI Ensure the integrity of the 4 Optional content: frequency, VOLMET, ADV (TWR) operational environment. ATIS, SIGMET, systems’ set-up, integrity of ADCI ATM displays 9.1.2

Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures

ADCI Check all relevant documentation 3 Optional content: briefing, letters of ALL (TWR) before managing traffic. agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs ATM 9.2.1

Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover–takeover

ADCI Transfer information to the relieving 3 ALL (TWR) controller. ATM 9.3.1 ADCI Obtain information from the 3 ALL (TWR) controller handing over. ATM 9.3.2 ADC List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL ATM position handover–takeover. overlap time 9.3.3 ADC Explain the consequences of a missed 2 ALL ATM position handover–takeover process. 9.3.4

TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF AN AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE

Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility for the provision

ADCI Explain the responsibility for the 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ICAO Annex 11 ADV (TWR) provision of an aerodrome control Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ADCI ATM service. Regulation (EU) Νο 923/2012 10.1.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF AN AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE ADCI Describe the division of responsibility 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL (TWR) among air traffic control units. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 ATM 10.1.2 ADCI Describe the responsibility in regard 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL (TWR) to military traffic. Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554 ATM 10.1.3 ADCI Describe the responsibility in regard 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ADV (TWR) to unmanned free balloons. ADI ATM ALL 10.1.4 ADCI Appreciate the influence of 3 Optional content: military flying, ALL (TWR) operational requirements. calibration flights, aerial photography ATM 10.1.5

Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Functions of aerodrome control tower

ADI (TWR) Manage the general functions of 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM aerodrome control. ADI 10.2.1 ADI (TWR) Manage the suspension of VFR 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM operations. ADI 10.2.2

Subtopic ATM 10.32 — Traffic management process

ADCI Ensure that situational awareness is 4 Information gathering, observation, traffic ADV (TWR) maintained. projection ADCI ATM 10.32.1 ADCI Detect conflicts in time for 4 ALL (TWR) appropriate resolution. ATM 10.32.2 ADCI Identify potential solutions to achieve 3 ADV (TWR) a safe and effective flow of ADCI ATM aerodrome traffic. 10.32.3 ADCI Evaluate possible outcomes of 5 ADV (TWR) different planning and control ADI ATM actions. ALL 10.32.4 ADCI Select an appropriate plan in time to 5 ADV (TWR) achieve safe and effective flow of ADCI ATM aerodrome traffic. 10.32.5 ADCI Ensure an the adequate 4 ALL (TWR) prioritisationy of actions. ATM 10.32.6

TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF AN AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE ADCI Execute the selected plan in a timely 3 ADV (TWR) manner. ADI ATM ALL 10.32.7 ADCI Ensure that a safe and efficient 4 Traffic monitoring, adaptability and ALL (TWR) outcome is achieved. follow-up ATM 10.32.8

Subtopic ATM 10.43— Aeronautical ground lights

ADCI Select appropriate aeronautical 5 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV (TWR) ground lights. ADCI ATM 10.43.1

Subtopic ATM 10.54 — Information to aircraft by the aerodrome control tower

ADCI Provide information related to the 4 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ADV (TWR) operation of aircraft. Regulation (EU) No 255/2010 ADCI ATM 10.54.1 ADCI Provide information on aerodrome 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADV (TWR) conditions. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ADCI ATM (EU) 2017/373 10.54.2

Subtopic ATM 10.85 — Runway in use

ADCI Select the runway in use. 5 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ADV (TWR) Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ADCI ATM 10.85.1 ADCI Coordinate the runway in use. 4 Optional content: approach control, area ADV (TWR) control, runway selection, change of ADCI ATM runway 10.85.2 ADCI Manage traffic in the event of 4 Optional content: ADV (TWR) runway-in-use change. https://www.sSkybrary.aero ADCI ATM 10.85.3

Subtopic ATM 10.6 — Control of aerodrome traffic

ADCI Predict positions of aircraft in the 4 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADV (TWR) aerodrome traffic and taxi circuits. ADCI ATM 10.6.1 ADCI Manage traffic on the manoeuvring 4 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADV (TWR) area. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ADCI ATM aircraft, vehicles 10.6.2 Optional content: runway inspection ADCI Manage traffic in accordance with a 4 Optional content: taxiway closure ADV (TWR) change to operational procedures. ADCI ATM 10.6.3

TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF AN AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE ADCI Balance the workload against 5 Optional content: replanning, prioritising ADV (TWR) personal capacity. solutions, denying requests, delaying ADCI ATM traffic 10.6.4

Subtopic ATM 10.7 — Control of airborne traffic in the traffic circuit

ADCI Manage traffic in the traffic circuit. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADV (TWR) Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ADCI ATM meteorological phenomena, geographical 10.7.1 knowledge, environmental factors ADI (TWR) Manage arriving and departing traffic. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADV ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, allocation ADI 10.7.2 of the order of priority, meteorological phenomena, wake turbulence, environmental factors ADCI Integrate the change in the 4 Optional content: limitations, availability ADV (TWR) serviceability of radio aids in the and status of ground-based and satellite- ADCI ATM management of aerodrome traffic. based systems UDF, VDF, ILS, NDB, VOR, 10.7.32 DME ADCI Integrate surface conditions into the 4 Optional content: damp, wet, water ADV (TWR) control of aerodrome traffic. patches, flooding, snow, slush, ice, braking ADCI ATM performance action 10.7.43 ADCI Integrate information about 4 Optional content: clouds, precipitation, ADV (TWR) meteorological phenomena into the visibility, wind, meteorological hazards ADCI ATM control of aerodrome traffic. 10.7.54 ADCI Integrate the information provided by 4 Use, advantages, disadvantages ADV (TWR) situation displays. ADCI ATM 10.7.65 ADCI Issue Initiate missed approach or go- 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ADV (TWR) around instruction. (EU) 2017/373 ADCI ATM Optional content: obstructed runway 10.7.76

Subtopic ATM 10.8 — Departing traffic

ADC Manage departing aircraft. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADC ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, 10.8.1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, use of situation displays, allocation of the order of priority, meteorological phenomena, environmental factors, wake turbulence, appropriate departure clearances, SIDs ADC Integrate departure sequence into 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADC ATM the control of aerodrome traffic. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, 10.8.2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC Provide appropriate information to 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ADC ATM departing traffic. Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, use of 10.8.3 situation displays, wake turbulence

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF AN AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE

Subtopic ATM 10.9 — Arriving traffic

ADC Manage arriving aircraft. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ADC ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, use of 10.9.1 situation displays, allocation of the order of priority, meteorological phenomena, environmental factors, wake turbulence

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ADC Integrate the approach sequence into 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ATM the control of aerodrome traffic. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 10.9.2 ADC Integrate aircraft on visual approach 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ATM into the aerodrome traffic. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 10.9.3 ADC Integrate aircraft on missed approach 4 ADC ATM into the aerodrome traffic. 10.9.4 ADC Integrate aircraft performing circling 4 ICAO Doc 8168 Volume II ADC ATM approach into the aerodrome traffic. 10.9.5 ADC Provide appropriate information to 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ATM arriving aircraft. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 10.9.6

Subtopic ATM 10.10 — Special VFR (SVFR) operations

ADC Manage the suspension of VFR 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ATM operations. 10.10.1 ADC Manage SVFR traffic. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ADC ATM Regulation (EU) 2017/373 10.10.2

Subtopic ATM 10.11 — Low-visibility operations

ADC Describe the procedures for low- 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ATM visibility operations. 10.11.1

Subtopic ATM 10.12 — Aerodrome control service with advanced system support

ADC Appreciate the impact of advanced 3 Optional content: surface manager ADC ATM systems on the provision of (SMAN), departure manager (DMAN), 10.12.1 aerodrome control service. automated conflict/incursion tools, alarms

and resolution advisory tools, automated assistance for surface movement planning and routing, enhanced vision technology in low visibility for controllers

TOPIC ATM 11 — PROVISION OF AERODROME CONTROL — INSTRUMENT

Subtopic ATM 11.1 — Low-visibility operations and special VFR

ADI (TWR) Manage SVFR traffic. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ADV ATM ICAO Doc 4444 ADI 11.1.1

TOPIC ATM 11 — PROVISION OF AERODROME CONTROL — INSTRUMENT ADI (TWR) Describe the procedures for low- 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ADI ATM visibility operations. 11.1.2

Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Departing traffic

ADI (TWR) Manage control of departing aircraft. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADI ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, use of 11.2.1 situation displays, wake turbulence, appropriate departure clearances, SIDs ADI (TWR) Integrate departure sequence into 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADI ATM the control of aerodrome traffic. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 11.2.2 ADI (TWR) Provide appropriate information to 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADI ATM departing traffic. Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, use of 11.2.3 situation displays, wake turbulence

Subtopic ATM 11.3 — Arriving traffic

ADI (TWR) Manage control of arriving aircraft. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADI ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, 11.3.1 wake turbulence ADI Integrate the approach sequence into 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADI (TWR)AT the control of aerodrome traffic. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 M 11.3.2 ADI (TWR) Integrate aircraft on visual approach 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADI ATM into the aerodrome traffic. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 11.3.3 ADI (TWR) Integrate aircraft on missed approach 4 Use of air traffic monitors ADI ATM into the aerodrome traffic. 11.3.4 ADI (TWR) Integrate aircraft performing circling 4 ICAO Doc 8168 Volume II ADI ATM approach into the aerodrome traffic. 11.3.5 ADI (TWR) Provide appropriate information to 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADI ATM arriving aircraft. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 11.3.6

Subtopic ATM 11.4 — Aerodrome control service with advanced system support

ADI (TWR) Appreciate the impact of advanced 3 Optional content: surface manager ADI ATM systems on the provision of (SMAN), departure manager (DMAN), 11.4.1 aerodrome control service. automated conflicts/incursions tools, alarms and resolution advisory tools,

automated assistance for surface

movement planning and routing,

enhanced vision technology in low visibility for controllers

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

ADCI Appreciate the impact of different 3 Cumulus, cCumulonimbus ADV (TWR) cloud types. Optional content: stratus, nimbostratus, ADCI MET etc. 1.1.1 ADC Recognise different cloud types. 1 ADC MET 1.1.2 ADCI Appreciate the impact of 3 Precipitation and microphysics ADV (TWR) precipitation. Optional content: rain, snow, sleet, hail ADCI MET 1.1.23 ADCI Appreciate the impact of atmospheric 3 Optional content: advection fog, radiation ADV (TWR) obscurity. fog, mixing, evaporation, mist, drizzle ADCI MET 1.1.34 ADCI Appreciate the effect and impact of 3 Gusting, veering, backing ADV (TWR) wind. Optional content: land breezes, sea ADCI MET breezes, Föhn 1.1.45 ADCI Appreciate the effect and danger of 3 Wind shear, turbulence, thunderstorms, ADV (TWR) hazardous meteorological icing, microbursts ADCI MET phenomena. 1.1.56 ADCI Appreciate the effect of a frontal 3 ADV (TWR) system on aerodrome operations. ADCI MET 1.1.67 ADCI Integrate data about meteorological 4 Clearances, instructions and transmitted ALL (TWR) phenomena into the provision of ATS. information MET Optional content: relevant meteorological 1.1.78 phenomena

TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA

Subtopic MET 2.1 — Meteorological instruments

ADCI Extract information from 3 Optional content: anemometer, RVR ADV (TWR) meteorological instruments. indicator, cloud base indicator, ceilometer, ADCI MET barometer 2.1.1

Subtopic MET 2.2 — Other sources of meteorological data

TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA ADCI Decode information from 3 ALL (TWR) meteorological data displays. MET 2.2.1 ADCI Use appropriate communication tools 3 ADV (TWR) and networks to obtain ADCI MET meteorological data. 2.2.2 ADCI Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL (TWR) Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 MET Optional content: flight information 2.2.3 centre, adjacent ATS unit, ADS-C reports

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

ADCI Decode symbols and information 3 Instrument approach charts, SID & STAR ADCI (TWR) displayed on aeronautical maps and charts, aerodrome charts APP NAV charts. Optional content: visual approach charts, APS 1.1.1 military maps and charts ADCI Use relevant maps and charts. 3 ADI (TWR) ALL NAV 1.1.2

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems

ADCI Describe how the operational status 2 Optional content: VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ADCI (TWR) of navigational systems may change. ILS, ABAS, SBAS, GBAS, RNP NAV 2.1.1 ADCI Appreciate the effect of a change on 3 Optional content: precision, limitations, ALL (TWR) the operational status of navigational status, degraded procedures NAV systems. 2.1.32 ADCI Decode operational status displays of 3 Optional content: VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ADCI (TWR) navigational systems. ILS and GBAS NAV 2.1.23 ADI (TWR) Manage traffic in case of change in 4 Optional content: limitations, availability ADI NAV the operational status of navigational and status of ground-based and satellite- 2.1.4 systems. based systems

Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach

ADCI Describe the concept of stabilised 2 Optional content: ADV (TWR) approach. https://www.sSkybrary.aero ADCI NAV APP 2.2.1 APS ADCI Appreciate the effect of late change of 3 Cockpit workload ADV (TWR) runway-in-use for landing aircraft. Optional content: impact on vertical ADCI NAV profile (CDO), FMS management, crew 2.2.2 procedure briefing, missed approach, loss of situational awareness, etc.

Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals

ADCI Describe relevant SIDs. 2 ADI (TWR) APP NAV APS 2.3.1 ADCI

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION ADCI Describe the types and phases of an 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Annex 6 ADCI (TWR) instrument approach procedures. APP NAV APS 2.3.2 ADCI Describe the relevant minima 2 Optional content: Type A/B operations, ADCI (TWR) applicable for a precision/non- CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, APP NAV precision and visual approach. LPV, RNP AR APCH minima APS 2.3.3

Subtopic NAV 2.4 — Satellite-based systems

ADCI State the different applications of 1 Optional content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, ADIC (TWR) satellite-based systems relevant for RNP minima, precision approach NAV aerodrome operations. 2.4.1

Subtopic NAV 2.5 — PBN applications

ADCI State future PBN developments. 1 A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP ADI (TWR) Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO APP NAV ACP 2.5.1 APS

ACS ALL

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

ADCI Integrate information from aircraft 4 ALL (TWR) instruments provided by the pilot into ACFT the provision of ATS. 1.1.1 ADCI Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 Optional content: radios (number of), ALL (TWR) equipment. emergency radios ACFT 1.1.2 ADCI Explain the operation of on-board 2 Transponders: equipment Mode A, ADCI (TWR) surveillance equipment. Mode C, Mode S, ADS capability APS ACFT ACS 1.1.3

TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES

Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence

ADCI Explain the wake turbulence effect 2 ALL (TWR) and associated hazards to succeeding ACFT aircraft. 2.1.1 ADCI Appreciate the techniques used to 3 ALL (TWR) prevent hazards associated with wake ACFT turbulence to succeeding aircraft. 2.1.2

Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — Application of the ICAO approach categories

ADCI Describe the use of the ICAO 2 ICAO Doc 8168 ADCI (TWR) approach categories. APP ACFT APS 2.2.1 ADCI Appreciate the effect of the ICAO 3 ADCI (TWR) approach categories on the traffic APP ACFT organisation of traffic. APS 2.2.2

TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Take-off factors

ADCI Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: runway conditions, ADV (TWR) affecting aircraft on take-off. runway slope, aerodrome elevation, wind, ADCI ACFT temperature, aircraft configuration, 3.1.1 airframe contamination and aircraft mass

Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Climb factors

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

TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE 3.2.1

Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Final approach and landing factors

ADCI Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: wind, aircraft ADV (TWR) affecting aircraft during final configuration, mass, meteorological ADCI ACFT approach and landing. conditions, runway conditions, runway 3.3.1 slope, aerodrome elevation

Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Economic factors

ADCI Integrate consideration of economic 4 Optional content: starting-up, taxiing, ADV (TWR) factors affecting aircraft. routing, departure sequence ADCI ACFT 3.4.1

Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Environmental factors

ADCI Appreciate the performance 3 Optional content: noise-abatement ADV (TWR) restrictions due to environmental procedures, minimum flight altitudes, bird ADCI ACFT constraints. strike hazard 3.5.1

TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA

Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Recognition of aircraft types

ADCI Characterise a representative sample 2 Recognition, ICAO type designators, wake ADCI (TWR) of aircraft which will be encountered turbulence categories ACFT in the operational/working Optional content: ICAO approach 4.1.1 environment. categories

Subtopic ACFT 4.2 — Performance data

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

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 — INFORMATION PROCESSING PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS

Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Cognitionve and factors influencing it

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

Subtopic HUM 1.2 — Situational awareness

ADC Appreciate the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, knowledge, ALL HUM information-processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.2.1 situational awareness. confidence, experience, fatigue, stress

Subtopic HUM 1.3 — Decision-making

ADC Appreciate the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, stress, ALL HUM information-processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.3.1 decision-making. confidence

TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue

ADI (TWR) State factors that cause fatigue. 1 Shift work ALL HUM Optional content: night shifts and rosters, 2.1.1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ,

ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

ADCI Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL (TWR) Optional content: lack of concentration, HUM listlessness, irritability, frustration, 2.1.21 Skybrary Human Behaviour:

EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ADCI Recognise the onset of fatigue in self 1 Optional content: ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s ALL (TWR) and in others. Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic HUM Service Providers Skybrary Human 2.1.32 Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and

sleep management

ADI (TWR) Recognise the onset of fatigue in 1 ALL HUM others. 2.1.4 ADCI Describe the appropriate action when 2 Optional content: Skybrary Human ALL (TWR) recognising fatigue. Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and HUM sleep management 2.1.53

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Fitness

ADI (TWR) Recognise signs of lack of personal 1 ALL HUM fitness. 2.2.1 ADI (TWR) Describe actions when aware of a lack 2 ALL HUM of personal fitness. 2.2.2

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Stress

ADC Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM human performance. others 2.2.1 Optional content:

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC Describe the appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising stress. 2.2.2 ADC Act to reduce stress. 3 ALL HUM 2.2.3 ADC Respond to stressful situations by 3 ALL HUM offering, asking for or accepting 2.2.4 assistance. ADC Recognise the effects of stressful 1 Self and others, abnormal situations ALL HUM events. 2.2.5

TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT

Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Threat and error management framework

ADC Explain the importance of threat and 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM error management. safety improvement, revision of 3.1.1 procedures and/or working practices ADC Explain the threat and error 2 Threats, errors, undesired states, ALL HUM management framework. countermeasures 3.1.2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 —

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

TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT ADC Differentiate between the different 2 Internal, external, airborne, ALL HUM types of threats in ATC. environmental 3.1.3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 —

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

ADC Differentiate between the different 2 Equipment, procedural, communication ALL HUM types of errors in ATC. Optional content: Increase in traffic, 3.1.4 changes in procedures, complexities of

systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

ADC Differentiate between the different 2 On the ground, airborne ALL HUM types of undesired states. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.5 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ADC Analyse examples of threat and error 4 Case studies ALL HUM management in ATC. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Application of threat and error management

ADC Manage threats. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.1 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ADC Manage errors. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ADC Manage undesired states. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.3 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

TOPIC HUM 3 — SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS

Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Team resource management (TRM)

ADI (TWR) State the relevance of TRM. 1 Optional content: TRM course, ALL HUM EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the 3.1.1 development of TRM training ADI (TWR) State the content of the TRM concept. 1 Optional content: teamwork, human error, ALL HUM team roles, stress, decision-making, 3.1.2 communication, situational awareness

Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Teamwork and team roles

ADI (TWR) Identify reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 3.2.1 ADI (TWR) Describe actions to prevent human 2 Optional content: TRM team roles ALL HUM conflicts. 3.2.2

TOPIC HUM 3 — SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS ADI (TWR) Describe strategies to cope with 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM human conflicts. simulator 3.2.3

Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Responsible behaviour

ADI (TWR) Consider the factors which influence 2 Optional content: situation, team, ALL HUM responsible behaviour. personal situation and judgement, 3.3.1 instance of justification, moral motivation,

personality

ADI (TWR) Apply responsible judgement. 3 Case study and discussion about a ALL HUM dilemma situation 3.3.2

TOPIC HUM 4 — TEAMWORK STRESS

Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Benefits of teamwork Stress

ADI (TWR) Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM performance. others 4.1.1 Optional content:

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC State the benefits of teamwork. 1 Increased safety, efficiency and capacity ALL HUM 4.1.1 ADC List the controller’s human 1 Situational awareness, communication, ALL HUM performance elements affected by decision-making, threat and error 4.1.2 teamwork. management, workload management

Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Conflict Stress management

ADI (TWR) Act to reduce stress. 3 The effect of personality in coping with ALL HUM stress, the benefits of active stress 4.2.1 management ADI (TWR) Respond to stressful situations by 3 Optional content: the benefits of offering, ALL HUM offering, asking or accepting accepting and asking for help in stressful 4.2.2 assistance. situations ADI (TWR) Recognise the effect of shocking and 1 Self and others, abnormal situations, ALL HUM stressful events. Critical Incident Stress Management 4.2.3 (CISM) ADI (TWR) Consider the benefits of Critical 2 ALL HUM Incident Stress Management (CISM). 4.2.4 ADI (TWR) Explain procedures to be used 2 Optional content: CISM, counselling, ALL HUM following an incident/accident. human element 4.2.5 ADC Identify the reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 4.2.1 ADC Describe strategies to cope with 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM human conflicts. simulator 4.2.2

TOPIC HUM 4 — TEAMWORK STRESS ADC Describe actions to prevent human 2 ALL HUM conflicts. 4.2.3

TOPIC HUM 5 — SYSTEMS

Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Concept of systems in ATM/ANS

ADC Explain the concept of systems. 2 People; procedures; equipment; ATM in ALL HUM system terms: simple, complicated, and 5.1.1 complex systems; system thinking ADC Describe how changes in one part of a 2 ALL HUM system may impact the other parts. 5.1.2 ADC Describe the role of the human in the 2 ALL HUM system. 5.1.3

TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR

Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Human error

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

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

ADI (TWR) Differentiate between the types of 2 Slips, lapses, mistakes ALL HUM error. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ADI (TWR) Describe error-prone conditions. 2 Optional content: increase in traffic, ALL HUM changes in procedures, complexities of 5.1.3 systems or traffic, weather, unusual

occurrences

ADI (TWR) Collect examples of different error 3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM types, their causes and consequences AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.1.4 for ATC. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ADI (TWR) Explain how to detect errors to 2 STCA, MSAW, individual and collective ALL HUM compensate for them. strategy 5.1.5 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 —

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

ADI (TWR) Execute corrective actions. 3 Error compensation ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ADI (TWR) Explain the importance of error 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM management. safety improvement, revision of 5.1.7 procedures and/or working practices

TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR ADI (TWR) Describe the impact on an ATCO’s 2 Optional content: reporting, SMS, ALL HUM performance following an investigation, CISM 5.1.8 occurrence/incident.

Subtopic HUM 5.2 — Violation of rules

ADI (TWR) Explain the causes and dangers of 2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM violation of rules becoming accepted AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.2.1 as a practice. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION COLLABORATIVE WORK

Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Effective communication

ADC Explain effective communication in 2 ICAO Doc 9868 ALL HUM ATC operations. 6.1.1 ADCI Use communication effectively in 3 ALL (TWR) ATC. HUM 6.1.1 ADC Explain key strategies used to enable 2 Optional content: active listening, active ALL HUM open communication. speaking, assertiveness, honesty, 6.1.2 relevance, facts, neutrality ADCI Analyse examples of pilot–controller 4 ALL (TWR) communication for effectiveness. HUM 6.1.2 ADC Describe the parameters affecting the 2 Workload, mutual knowledge, controller ALL HUM controller’s competence to versus pilot mental picture, distractions, 6.1.3 communicate effectively. sound, human conflicts

Optional content: communication between and within the team(s), in the

simulator, with the pilots, instructors,

coordination partners

Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Effective feedback

ADC Define feedback. 1 ALL HUM 6.2.1 ADC Explain the purpose of receiving and 2 ALL HUM giving feedback, and its effect on 6.2.2 performance. ADC Consider the impact of 2 ALL HUM communication styles on feedback 6.2.3 and on conflict resolution. ADC Integrate feedback into performance. 4 ALL HUM 6.2.4

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

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

TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION COLLABORATIVE WORK ADI (TWR) Explain consequences of the use of 2 Optional content: strip legibility and ALL HUM communication means on encoding, label designation, feedback 6.2.2 effectiveness. ADI (TWR) List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL HUM position handover. overlap time 6.2.3 ADI (TWR) Explain consequences of a missed 2 ALL HUM position handover process. 6.2.4

Subtopic HUM 6.3 — Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility

ADI (TWR) List factors and means for an effective 1 Optional content: other sectors’ ALL HUM coordination between sectors and/or constraints, electronic coordination tools 6.3.1 tower positions.

Subtopic HUM 6.4 — Controller–pilot cooperation

ADI (TWR) Describe parameters affecting 2 Optional content: workload, mutual ALL HUM controller–pilot cooperation. knowledge, controller versus pilot mental 6.4.1 picture

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

ADCI Operate two-way communication 3 Transmit/receive switches, procedures ALL (TWR) equipment. Optional content: frequency selection, EQPS standby equipment 1.1.1 ADCI Identify indications of operational 3 Optional content: indicator lights, ALL (TWR) status of radio equipment. serviceability displays, selector/frequency EQPS displays 1.1.2

Subtopic EQPS 1.2 — Other voice communications

ADCI Operate landline communications. 3 Optional content: telephone, interphone ALL (TWR) and intercom equipment EQPS 1.2.1

TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS

Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

ADCI Decode AFTN messages. 3 Optional content: movement and control ALL (TWR) messages, NOTAMs, SNOWTAMs, EQPS BIRDTAMs, etc. 2.1.1

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange

ADCI Use automatic data transfer 3 Optional content: sequencing systems, ADV (TWR) equipment where available. automated information and coordination, ADCI EQPS OLDI APS 2.2.1 ACS ADCI Explain operational application of 2 ICAO Doc 9694 ADV (TWR) CPDLC for departure clearance (DCL) ADCI EQPS delivery and D-ATIS. 2.2.2

TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION

Subtopic EQPS 3.1 — Operation and monitoring of equipment

ADCI Monitor the technical integrity of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL (TWR) controller working position. EQPS 3.1.1 ADCI Operate the equipment of the 3 Optional content: situation displays, flight ALL (TWR) controller working position. progress board, flight data display, radio, EQPS telephone, maps and charts, strip-printer, 3.1.2 clock, information systems, UDF/VDF

TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION ADCI Operate the available equipment in 3 ALL (TWR) abnormal and emergency situations. EQPS 3.1.3

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems

ADCI Use situation displays. 3 ALL (TWR) EQPS 3.2.1 ADCI Check the availability of information. 3 ALL (TWR) EQPS 3.2.2 ADCI Obtain information from equipment. 3 Optional content: information from wind ADV (TWR) direction indicator ADCI EQPS 3.2.3 ADCI Take account of anti-incursion 2 ADCI (TWR) equipment. EQPS 3.2.4 ADCI Explain the use of ASMGCS. 2 ADCI (TWR) EQPS 3.2.5

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems

ADCI Use the flight data information at the 3 ALL (TWR) controller working position. EQPS 3.3.1

TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT

Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments

ADCI Recognise future developments. 1 New advanced systems ALL (TWR) Optional content: European ATM Master EQPS Plan, European Plan for Aviation Safety 4.1.1

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

ADCI Take account of the limitations of 2 ALL (TWR) equipment and systems. EQPS 5.1.1 ADCI Respond to technical deficiencies of 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL (TWR) the operational position. EQPS 5.1.2

TOPIC EQPS 5 — EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation

ADCI Identify that communication 3 Optional content: ground–air, ground– ADV (TWR) equipment has degraded. ground and landline communications ADI EQPS 5.2.1 ADCI Apply contingency procedures in the 4 Optional content: procedures for total or ADV (TWR) event of communication equipment partial degradation of ground–air, ADI EQPS degradation. ground–ground and landline ALL 5.2.2 communications; alternative methods of

transferring data

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation

ADCI Identify when a navigational 3 Optional content: VOR, navigational aids, ALL (TWR) equipment failure will affect ‘European GNSS Contingency/Reversion EQPS operational ability. Handbook for PBN Operations’ 5.3.1 ADCI Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: vertical separation, ADI (TWR) event of a navigational equipment information to aircraft, navigational APP EQPS degradation. assistance, seeking assistance from ACP 5.3.2 adjacent units APS ACS ALL

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 an aerodrome

ADCI Appreciate the functions and 3 Study visit to a TWR ADV (TWR) provision of operational aerodrome ADCI PEN control services. 1.1.1

TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS

Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations

ADCI Characterise civil ATS activities at an 2 Study visit to a TWR ADV (TWR) aerodrome. Optional content: familiarisation visits to ADCI PEN APP, ACC, AIS, RCC 2.1.1 ADCI Characterise other parties interfacing 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL (TWR) with ATS operations. engineering services, firefighting and PEN emergency services, airline operations 2.1.2 offices

Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations

ADCI Characterise military ATS activities. 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL (TWR) TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Aair Ddefence PEN Uunits 2.2.1

TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS

Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements

ADCI Appreciate Identify the role of an air 3 Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 ALL (TWR) navigation ATC as a service provider. PEN 3.1.1 ADCI Appreciate ATS users’ requirements. 3 ALL (TWR) PEN 3.1.2

TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection

TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ADCI Describe the environmental 2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 10013 Circular ADV (TWR) constraints on aerodrome operations. 303 — Operational opportunities to ADCI PEN reduce Minimize fuel burn Use and Reduce APP 4.1.1 emissions APS ADCI Explain the use of the Collaborative 2 Optional content: European ATM Master ADV (TWR) Environmental Management (CEM) Plan, EUROCONTROL CEM Specification ADCI PEN process at aerodromes. APP 4.1.2 APS ADCI Appreciate the mitigation techniques 3 Optional content: noise-abatement ADV (TWR) used at aerodromes to minimise procedures, noise preferential routes, ADCI PEN aviation’s impact on the environment. flight efficiency APP 4.1.3

SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

The subject objective is: Learners shall develop a professional attitude to manage traffic in abnormal and emergency situations.

TOPIC ABES 1 — ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES)

Subtopic ABES 1.1 — Overview of ABES

ADCI List common abnormal and 1 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL (TWR) emergency situations. Controller Training in the Handling of ABES Unusual/Emergency Situations, 1.1.1 ambulance flights, ground-based safety

nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion, GNSS failure

ADCI Identify potential or actual abnormal 3 ALL (TWR) and emergency situations. ABES 1.1.2 ADCI Take into account the procedures for 2 Bird strike, aborted take-off ADV (TWR) given abnormal and emergency Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 ADCI ABES situations. 1.1.3 ADCI Take into account that procedures do 2 Optional content: real-life examples ALL (TWR) not exist for all abnormal and ABES emergency situations. 1.1.4 ADCI Consider how the evolution of a 2 Optional content: separation, information, ALL (TWR) situation may have an impact on coordination ABES safety. 1.1.5

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT

Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness

ADCI Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio ALL (TWR) circumstances including the case silence instruction ABES where standard phraseology is not 2.1.1 applicable. ADC Apply change of radiotelephony call 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES sign. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 2.1.2

Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload

ADCI Describe actions to keep the situation 2 Optional content: sector-splitting, holding, ALL (TWR) under control. flow management, task delegation ABES 2.2.1 ADCI Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL (TWR) ABES 2.2.2

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT ADCI Ensure the effective circulation of 4 Optional content: between executive and ALL (TWR) information. planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, ABES between sectors, between ACC, APP and 2.2.3 TWR, with ground staff, etc. ADCI Consider asking for help. 2 ALL (TWR) ABES 2.2.4

Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air–ground cooperation

ADCI Collect appropriate information 3 ALL (TWR) relevant to the situation. ABES 2.3.1 ADCI Assist the pilot. 3 Pilot workload ALL (TWR) Optional content: instructions, ABES information, support, human factors, etc. 2.3.2

TOPIC ABES 3 — PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES)

Subtopic ABES 3.1 — Application of procedures for ABES

ADCI Apply the procedures for given 3 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL (TWR) abnormal and emergency situations. Controller Training in the Handling of ABES Unusual/Emergency Situations, 3.1.1 ambulance flights, ground-based safety

nets alerts, airframe failure

Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure

ADCI Describe the procedures to be 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL (TWR) followed by a pilot when experiencing Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military ABES that pilot experiences complete or procedures, simulator operation 3.2.1 partial radio failure. procedures ADCI Apply the procedures to be followed 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL (TWR) when a pilot experiences complete or Optional content: prolonged loss of ABES partial radio failure. communication 3.2.2

Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

ADCI Apply ATC procedures associated 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL (TWR) with unlawful interference and Optional content: simulator operation ABES aircraft bomb threat. procedures 3.3.1

Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft

ADCI Apply the procedures forin the case 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL (TWR) of strayed aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled ABES airspace, outside controlled airspace 3.4.1 ADCI Apply the procedures forin the case 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL (TWR) of unidentified aircraft. ABES 3.4.2

TOPIC ABES 3 — PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) ADCI Provide navigational assistance to 4 Optional content: diverted aircraft, ADV (TWR) aircraft. aircraft lost or unsure of position, ADCI ABES information derived locally or from radar 3.4.3 service or from other pilots, nearest most suitable aerodrome, track, heading,

distance, aerodrome information, any

other relevant navigational assistance, ICAO Doc 4444, etc.

Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Runway incursion

ADCI Apply ATC procedures associated 3 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADV (TWR) with runway incursion. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 ADCI ABES 3.5.1

ABES 3.6 — Interception of civil aircraft

ADC Explain the procedures in the event of 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES interception of civil aircraft. 3.6.1

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

ADCI Define aerodrome data. 1 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV (TWR) Optional content: aerodrome elevation, ADCI AGA reference point, apron, movement area, APP 1.1.1 manoeuvring area, hotspothot spot APS

Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination

ADCI Identify the information that has to 3 Aerodrome conditions, fire/rescue ADV (TWR) be exchanged between Air Traffic category, condition of ground equipment ADCI AGA Services (ATS) and the aerodrome and NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) APP 1.2.1 authority. No 139/2014 APS

TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA

Subtopic AGA 2.1 — Movement area

ADCI Describe the movement area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV (TWR) ADCI AGA APP 2.1.1 APS ADCI Describe the marking of obstacles and 2 Flags, signs on pavement, lights ADV (TWR) unusable or unserviceable areas. ADCI AGA APP 2.1.2 APS ADCI Identify the information on conditions 3 Essential information on aerodrome ADV (TWR) of the movement area that has to be conditions ADCI AGA passed on to aircraft. APP 2.1.3 APS

Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area

ADCI Describe the manoeuvring area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV (TWR) ADCI AGA APP 2.2.1 APS ADCI Describe the taxiway. 2 ADV (TWR) ADCI AGA APP 2.2.2 APS ADCI Describe the daylight marking on 2 ADV (TWR) taxiways. ADCI AGA APP 2.2.3 APS

TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA ADCI Describe taxiway lighting. 2 ADV (TWR) ADCI AGA APP 2.2.4 APS

Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways

ADCI Describe the runway. 2 Runway, runway surface, runway strip, ADV (TWR) runway shoulder, runway-end safety ADCI AGA areas, clearways, stopways APP 2.3.1 APS ADCI Describe the instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADCI (TWR) APP AGA APS 2.3.2 ADCI Describe the non-instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV (TWR) ADCI AGA APP 2.3.3 APS ADCI Explain runway declared distances. 2 TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA ADV (TWR) ADCI AGA APP 2.3.4 APS ADCI Explain the differences between ACN 2 Strength of pavements ADV (TWR) and PCN. ADCI AGA APP 2.3.5 APS ADCI Describe the daylight markings on 2 Optional content: runway designator, ADV (TWR) runways. centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed ADCI AGA distance, touchdown zone, side strip, APP 2.3.6 colour APS ADCI Describe runway lights. 2 Optional content: colour, centre line, ADV (TWR) intensity, edge, touchdown zone, ADCI AGA threshold, barettes APP 2.3.7 APS ADCI Explain the functions of visual landing 2 Optional content : AVASI, VASI, PAPI ADV (TWR) aids. ADCI AGA APP 2.3.8 APS ADCI Describe the approach lighting 2 Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, ADV (TWR) systems. colours, intensity and brightness ADCI AGA APP 2.3.9 APS ADCI Characterise the effect of water/ice 2 ADV (TWR) on runways. ADCI AGA APP 2.3.10 APS ADCI Explain braking action performance 2 Braking action coefficient ADV (TWR) and methods of reporting it. ADCI AGA APP 2.3.11 APS

TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA ADCI Explain the effect of runway visual 2 ADV (TWR) range on aerodrome operations. ADCI AGA APP 2.3.12 APS

TOPIC AGA 3 — OBSTACLES

Subtopic AGA 3.1 — Obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes

ADCI Explain the necessity for establishing 2 ADV (TWR) and maintaining airspace around ADCI AGA aerodromes obstacle freean obstacle- APP 3.1.1 free airspace around aerodromes. APS

TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location

ADCI Explain the location of miscellaneous 2 Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio ADV (TWR) different aerodrome ground communication or ATS surveillance ADCI AGA equipment. systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, APP 4.1.1 PAPI APS

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) The 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 54 Approach Control Procedural Rating (APP) to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 — Approach Control Procedural Rating (APP). (c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 54 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.

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 how the course is administered. 1 ALL INTR 1.2.1

Subtopic INTR 1.3 — Study material and training documentation

APP Use appropriate documents and their 3 Optional content: training documentation, ALL INTR sources for course studies. library, CBT library, web, learning 1.3.1 management server APP Integrate appropriate information into 4 Training documentation ALL INTR course studies. Optional content: supplementary 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, ALL INTR used during the course. self-study, types of training events 2.1.1 APP State the subjects covered by the course 1 ALL INTR and their purpose. 2.1.2 APP Describe the organisation of theoretical 2 Optional content: course programme ALL INTR training. 2.1.3

TOPIC INTR 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE APP Describe the organisation of practical 2 Optional content: PTP, simulation, ALL INTR training. briefing, debriefing, course programme 2.1.4

Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos

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

Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process

APP Describe the assessment process. 2 ALL INTR 2.3.1

SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW

The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting and 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 APP LAW met to issue an Approach Control Licensing 1.1.1 Procedural rating. Optional content: national documents APP Explain how to maintain and update 2 ALL LAW professional knowledge and skills to 1.1.2 retain competence in the operational environment. APP Explain the conditions for 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO ALL LAW suspension/revocation of an ATCO Licensing 1.1.3 licence.

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports

APP List the standard forms for reports. 1 Air traffic incident report ALL LAW Optional content: routine air-reports, 2.1.1 breach of regulations,

watchbook/logbook, records

APP Describe the functions of, and processes 2 Reporting culture, forms for mandatory ALL LAW for, reporting. and voluntary occurrence reporting air 2.1.21 traffic incident report, Regulation (EU) No 24 25 376/2014 , Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 Optional content: breach of regulations,

watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting

APP Use forms for reporting. 3 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, forms for ALL LAW mandatory and voluntary occurrence 2.1.32 reporting air traffic incident reporting form(s) Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations,

watchbook/logbook, records

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace

APP Appreciate airspace classes and 3 APP LAW structure and their relevance to 2.2.1 operations using the Approach Control Procedural rating. APP Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW control actions appropriate to the No 923/2012 , international 2.2.2 classification and structure of given requirements, civil requirements, military airspace. requirements, areas of responsibility,

sectorisation, national requirements

APP Appreciate responsibility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance. 2.2.3

TOPIC LAW 3 — ATS ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process

APP State the importance of controller 1 Optional content: voluntary reporting ALL LAW contribution to the feedback process. 3.1.1 APP Describe how reported occurrences are 2 Optional content: ESARR 2, Regulation ALL LAW analysed. (EU) No 376/2014, local procedures 3.1.2 APP Name the means used to disseminate 1 Optional content: safety letters, safety ALL LAW recommendations. boards’ web pages 3.1.3 APP Appreciate the just culture ‘Just Culture’ 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints ALL LAW concept. Optional content: 3.1.4 https://www.sSkybrary.aero

Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Iinvestigation

APP Describe the role and objectives mission 2 ALL LAW of Ssafety Iinvestigation in the 3.2.1 improvement of safety. APP Define working methods of Safety 1 ALL LAW Investigation. 3.2.2

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. 3 APP ATM ACP 1.1.1 APS ACS APP Provide approach control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030, APS 1.1.2 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 , operating procedures for the simulated/training environment operation manuals

Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)

APP Provide FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation 1.2.1 (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: national documents

APP Issue appropriate information 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM concerning the position of conflicting Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ACP 1.2.2 traffic. (EU) 2017/373, traffic information, APS essential traffic information ACS APP Appreciate the use of ATIS in the 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM provision of FISflight information 1.2.3 service.

Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)

APP Provide ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) 1.3.1 No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

APP Respond to distress and urgency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM messages and signals. ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444 1.3.2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL

Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management (ATFM)

APP Appreciate the impact of the ATS system 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM capacity and air traffic flow Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route ACP 1.4.1 management on the controller. airspace, local implementation of ATFCM APS principles, etc. ACS

TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES APP Take account of Apply flow management 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM procedures in the provision of ATC. 2 Users Manual ACP 1.4.2 APS ACS APP Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: civil and military, APP ATM take account of airspace boundaries. controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, ACP 1.4.3 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 4 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM take account of areas of responsibility. Users Manual ACP 1.4.4 APS ACS APP Inform the supervisor of local factors 3 Optional content: abnormal situations, APP ATM affecting the ATS system capacity and air decrease in sector capacity, limitations on ACP 1.4.5 traffic flow management. 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 impact of ASM on the 3 Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL APP ATM controller. Specification for the application of FUA, ACP 1.5.1 TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace APS ACS APP Organise traffic to take account of ASM. 4 Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA, APP ATM real-time activation, deactivation or ACP 1.5.2 reallocation of airspace

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication

APP List the means of communication 1 Optional content: electronic, written, ALL ATM between controllers. verbal and non-verbal communication 2.1.1 APP Select the most suitable means of 5 ALL ATM communication given the situation. 2.1.2 APP Use approved phraseology. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM Optional content: published national/local 2.1.13 language phraseology APP Ensure effective communication. 4 Use of plain language when required, ALL ATM communication within the sector/working 2.1.24 position, between the sectors/WPs/ATC units Communication techniques, readback/verification of readback

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION APP Analyse examples of pilot and controller 4 Optional content: real-life recordings, ALL ATM communication for effectiveness. situation in the simulator 2.1.5

TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS

Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances

APP Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) 2017/373 3.1.1

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

APP Integrate appropriate ATC clearances 4 ALL ATM into the control service. 3.1.2 APP Ensure that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out. 3.1.3

Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions

APP Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 3.2.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national

documents

APP Integrate appropriate ATC instructions 4 ALL ATM into the control service. 3.2.2 APP Ensure that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is 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

Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination

APP Use the available tools for coordination. 3 Optional content: electronic transfer of ALL ATM flight data, telephone, interphone, 4.2.1 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 ALL ATM air–ground communications and 4.3.1 separation, transfer of control, etc., ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: release point

TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION APP Analyse the effect of coordination 4 Optional content: delegation/transfer of ALL ATM requested by an adjacent position/unit. responsibility for air–ground 4.3.2 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 that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out. 4.3.4 APP Coordinate when providing FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 4.3.5 APP Coordinate when providing ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 4.3.6

TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION

Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry

APP Allocate levels according to altimetry 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM data. 5.1.1 APP Ensure separation according to altimetry 4 Optional content: transition level, ALL ATM data. transition altitude, transition layer, height, 5.1.2 flight level, altitude, vertical distance to

airspace boundaries

Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance

APP Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: terrain clearance APP ATM control actions appropriate to the rules dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, ACP 5.2.1 for minimum safe usable levels and transition level, minimum flight level, terrain clearance. minimum sector altitude

TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS

Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation

APP Provide standard vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, level APS 6.1.1 allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, holding pattern APP Provide increased vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ACP 6.1.2 Optional content: level allocation, during APS climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, ACS

degraded aircraft performance, non-RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence

APP Appreciate the application of emergency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM vertical separation. ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 ACP 6.1.3 APS ACS

TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS

Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Horizontal separation

APP Provide longitudinal separation. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Bbased on APP ATM time, based on distance (DME and/or 6.2.1 GNSS, RNAV) APP Provide lateral separation. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM ICAO Doc 7030, holding ACP 6.2.2 APP Provide track separation. 4 ACP ATM APP 6.2.3 APP Provide geographical separation. 4 Visual, using navigation aids, area ACP ATM navigation APP 6.2.4

Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Delegation of separation

APP Delegate separation to pilots in the case 4 APP ATM of aircraft executing successive visual APS 6.3.1 approaches. APP Appreciate the conditions which must 3 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ICAO Doc 4444 APP ATM be met when delegating separation to APS 6.3.2 pilots 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 safety nets collision avoidance systems

APP Recognise the independence of ACAS 1 ICAO Doc 9863 ALL ATM thresholds from ATC separation Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets 7.1.1 standards. APP Differentiate between ACAS advisory 2 ICAO Doc 9863 APP ATM thresholds and separation standards Optional content: EUROCONTROL TCAS APS 7.1.1 applicable in the approach control web page environment. APP Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) No ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA 923/2012 7.1.2 reported by the pilot. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444,

ICAO Doc 9863, Skybrary Safety Nets

APP Respond to pilot notification of actions 3 ACAS, TAWS ALL ATM based on airborne systems warnings. Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS APP 7.1.3 web page TAWS, Skybrary Safety Nets APS ACP ACS

TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY

Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management

APP Update the data display to accurately 3 Optional content: information displayed, ALL ATM reflect the traffic situation. strip-marking procedures, electronic 8.1.1 information data displays, actions based

on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY APP Analyse pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.2 APP Organise pertinent data on data 4 ALL ATM displays. 8.1.3 APP Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, FPL, supplementary information ALL ATM Optional content: FPL, 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 Optional content: local/simulator ALL ATM operational environment. operation manuals, briefing, notices, local 9.1.1 orders, current flight plan data/information displays, pilot reports,

coordination, verification of information

APP Ensure the integrity of the operational 4 Optional content: integrity of displays, APP ATM environment. verification of the information provided by ACP 9.1.2 displays, etc. APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures

APP Check all relevant documentation before 3 Optional content: briefing, letters of ALL ATM managing traffic. agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs 9.2.1 APP Manage traffic in accordance with a 4 APP ATM change to operational procedures. 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 APP List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL ATM position handover–takeover. overlap time 9.3.3 APP Explain the consequences of a missed 2 ALL ATM position handover–takeover process. 9.3.4

TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE

Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility for the provision of control service and the processing of information

APP Describe the division of responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM among air traffic control units. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 APP ATM unmanned free balloons. ACP 10.1.3 APS ACS

ALL

APP Obtain operational information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, local operation manuals APP ATM ACP 10.1.4 APS ACS APP Interpret operational information. 5 APP ATM ACP 10.1.54 APS ACS APP Organise forwarding of operational 4 Optional content: including the use of APP ATM information. backup procedures ACP 10.1.65 APS ACS APP Integrate operational information into 4 APP ATM control decisions. ACP 10.1.76 APS ACS APP Appreciate the influence of operational 3 Optional content: military flying, ALL ATM requirements. calibration flights, aerial photography 10.1.87

Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Approach control

APP Explain the responsibility for the 2 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APP ATM provision of an approach procedural ICAO Annex 11, Regulation (EU) No 10.2.1 control service. 923/2012 local operation manuals

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals

APP Provide planning, coordination and 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM control actions appropriate to VFR, SVFR Regulation (EU) 2017/373,ICAO Annex 11, ACP 10.2.2 and IFR traffic in VMC and IMC. ICAO Doc 4444 APS

ACS

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

TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE 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

ALL

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 the adequate prioritisationy 4 ALL ATM of actions. 10.3.6 APP Execute the selected plan in a timely 3 APP ATM manner. ACP 10.3.7 APS ACS

ALL

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

Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic

APP Manage arrivals, departures and 4 Optional content: simulator operation APP ATM overflights. procedures ACP 10.4.1 APS ACS APP Balance the workload against personal 5 Optional content: rerouting, replanning, APP ATM capacity. prioritising solutions, denying requests, ACP 10.4.2 delegating responsibility for separation APS ACS APP Manage traffic on different types of 4 Precision, non-precision, visual APP ATM approaches. APS 10.4.3 APP Initiate missed approach. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APS 10.4.4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content:

https://www.sSkybrary.aero

APP Integrate aircraft on missed approach 4 APP ATM into 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, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ACP 11.1.1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, APS holding instructions, allocation of holding ACS levels, onward clearance times APP 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 — Approaching aircraft

APP Issue Expected Approach Times (EATs). 3 APP ATM APS 11.2.1 APP Organise the traffic landing sequence in 4 Optional content: company preference, APP ATM a holding pattern. aircraft performance, aircraft approach APS 11.2.2 capability, ILS categories, flow control

management

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 3 Thunderstorms, icing, clear-air turbulence APP MET weather on aircraft. (CAT), turbulence, microburst, wind shear, APS 1.1.1 severe mountain waves, squall lines, volcanic ash APP Integrate data about meteorological 4 Clearances, instructions, and transmitted ALL MET phenomena into the provision of ATS. information 1.1.2

TOPIC MET 1 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA

Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena

APP Use techniques to avoid adverse 3 Rerouting, level change, etc. APP MET weather 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. 3 METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET APP MET Optional content: AIREP/special AIREP ACP 2.1.1 APS ACS APP Decode information form 3 ALL MET meteorological data displays. 2.1.2 APP Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL MET Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 2.1.23 Optional content: flight information

centre, adjacent ATS unit

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 & STAR ADCI NAV displayed on aeronautical maps and charts, aerodrome charts APP 1.1.1 charts. Optional content: visual approach charts, APS

military maps and charts

APP Use relevant maps and charts. 3 APP NAV ACP 1.1.2 APS

ACS ALL

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems

APP Manage traffic in case of change in the 4 Optional content: limitations, availability APP NAV operational status of navigational and status of ground-based and satellite- ACP 2.1.1 systems. based systems APS ACS APP Appreciate the effect of a change in the 3 Optional content: precision, limitations, ALL NAV operational status of navigational status, degraded procedures 2.1.2 systems.

Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach

APP Describe the concept of stabilised 2 Optional content: ADV NAV approach. https://www.sSkybrary.aero ADCI 2.2.1 APP APS APP Appreciate the effect of late change of 3 Cockpit workload APP NAV runway-in-use or type of approach for Optional content: impact on vertical APS 2.2.2 landing aircraft. profile (CDO), FMS management, crew

procedure briefing, missed approach, loss

of situational awareness, etc. APP Appreciate controller actions that may 3 Delayed descent APP NAV contribute to unstabilised approach. 2.2.3

Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals

APP Describe relevant SIDs and STARs. 2 ADI NAV APP 2.3.1 APS APP Describe the types and phases of 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Annex 6 APP NAV instrument approach procedures. APS 2.3.2 APP Describe the relevant minima applicable 2 Optional content: Type A/B operations, ADCI NAV for a precision/non-precision and visual CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, APP 2.3.3 approach. LPV, RNP AR APCH minima APS

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

Subtopic NAV 2.4 — Navigational assistance

APP Evaluate the necessary information to 5 Optional content: nearest most suitable APP NAV be provided to pilots in need of aerodrome, track, heading, distance, ACP 2.4.1 navigational assistance. 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 1 RNP APCH, RNP AR APCH, SBAS, GBAS APP NAV satellite-based systems relevant for Optional content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, APS 2.5.1 approach operations. RNP minima, precision approach

Subtopic NAV 2.6 — PBN applications

APP State the navigation applications used in 1 Approach-RNP APCH/ RNP AR APCH, APP NAV approach and terminal environments. Terminal-RNAV-1 RNP 1 with RF, APS 2.6.1 rotorcraft option RNP 0.3 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613, Regulation (EU) No 716/2014 ,

Regulation (EU) 2018/1048

APP Explain the principles and designation of 2 Performance, functionality, sensors APP NAV navigation specifications in use. Optional content: aircrew and controller ACP 2.6.2 requirements, accuracy requirements, APS

integrity and continuity ACS

APP Describe the differences in turn 2 Optional content: fly-by, fly-over, RF, APP NAV performance. ICAO Doc 4444 APS 2.6.3 APP State future PBN developments. 1 A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP ALL NAV Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO ADI 2.6.34 APP APS ACP ACS

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 into 1.1.1 the provision of ATS. APP Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 Optional content: radios (number of), ALL ACFT equipment. emergency radios 1.1.2

TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES

Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence

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

Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — Application of the ICAO approach categories

APP Describe the use of the ICAO approach 2 ICAO Doc 8168 ADCI ACFT categories. APP 2.2.1 APS APP Appreciate the effect of the ICAO 3 ADCI ACFT approach categories on the traffic APP 2.2.2 organisation of traffic. APS

TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Climb factors

APP Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: speed, mass, air density, APP ACFT affecting aircraft during climb. cabin pressurisation, wind and ACP 3.1.1 temperature APS ACS APP Describe the influence of factors 3 Optional content: runway conditions, APP ACFT affecting departing aircraft. runway slope, aerodrome elevation, wind, APS 3.1.2 temperature, aircraft configuration,

airframe contamination and aircraft mass

Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Cruise factors

APP Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: level, cruising speed, APP ACFT affecting aircraft during cruise. wind, mass, cabin pressurisation APS 3.2.1

Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Descent and initial approach factors

APP Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: wind, speed, rate of APP ACFT affecting aircraft during descent. descent, aircraft configuration, cabin APS 3.3.1 pressurisation

TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Final approach and landing factors

APP Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: wind, aircraft APP ACFT affecting aircraft during final approach configuration, mass, meteorological APS 3.4.1 and landing. conditions, runway conditions, runway

slope, aerodrome elevation

Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Economic factors

APP Integrate consideration of economic 4 Optional content: routing, level, speed, APP ACFT factors affecting aircraft. rate of climb and rate of descent, APS 3.5.1 approach profile APP Use continuous climb techniques where 3 APP ACFT applicable. ACP 3.5.2 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 Optional content: fuel-dumping, noise- APP ACFT due to environmental considerations. abatement procedures, minimum flight APS 3.6.1 levels, bird strike hazard, continuous

descent operations

TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA

Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Performance data

APP Integrate the average performance data 4 Performance data under a representative APP ACFT of a representative sample of aircraft variety of circumstances ACP 4.1.1 which will be encountered in the APS operational/ working environment into ACS the provision of control service.

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 — INFORMATION PROCESSING PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS

Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Cognitionve and factors influencing it

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, ALL HUM human information-processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations APP Monitor the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, stress, ALL HUM information-processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.1.3 decision-making. confidence

Subtopic HUM 1.2 — Situational awareness

APP Appreciate the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, knowledge, ALL HUM information-processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.2.1 situational awareness. confidence, experience, fatigue, stress

Subtopic HUM 1.3 — Decision-making

APP Appreciate the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, stress, ALL HUM information-processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.3.1 decision-making. confidence

TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

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 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ,

ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

APP Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL HUM Optional content: lack of concentration, 2.1.21 listlessness, irritability, frustration, Skybrary Human Behaviour:

EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

APP Recognise the onset of fatigue in self 1 Optional content: ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s ALL HUM and in others. Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic 2.1.32 Service Providers Skybrary Human

TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management

APP Recognise the onset of fatigue in others. 1 ALL HUM 2.1.4 APP Describe the appropriate action when 2 Optional content: Skybrary Human ALL HUM recognising fatigue. Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and 2.1.53 sleep management

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Fitness

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

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Stress

APP Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM human performance. others 2.2.1 Optional content: Regulation (EU)

2017/373

APP Describe the appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising stress. 2.2.2 APP Act to reduce stress. 3 ALL HUM 2.2.3 APP Respond to stressful situations by 3 ALL HUM offering, asking for or accepting 2.2.4 assistance. APP Recognise the effect of stressful events. 1 Self and others, abnormal situations ALL HUM 2.2.5

TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT

Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Threat and error management framework

APP Explain the importance of threat and 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM error management. safety improvement, revision of 3.1.1 procedures and/or working practices APP Explain the threat and error 2 Threats, errors, undesired states, ALL HUM management framework. countermeasures 3.1.2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 —

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

APP Differentiate between the different 2 Internal, external, airborne, ALL HUM types of threats in ATC. environmental 3.1.3

TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT

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

APP Differentiate between the different 2 Equipment, procedural, communication ALL HUM types of errors in ATC. Optional content: increase in traffic, 3.1.4 changes in procedures, complexities of

systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

APP Differentiate between the different 2 On the ground, airborne ALL HUM types of undesired states. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.5 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

APP Analyse examples of threat and error 4 Case studies ALL HUM management in ATC. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Application of threat and error management

APP Manage threats. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.1 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

APP Manage errors. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

APP Manage undesired states. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.3 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

TOPIC HUM 3 — SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS

Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Team resource management (TRM)

APP State the relevance of TRM. 1 Optional content: TRM course, ALL HUM EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the 3.1.1 development of TRM training APP State the content of the TRM concept. 1 Optional content: teamwork, human error, ALL HUM team roles, stress, decision-making, 3.1.2 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 Optional content: TRM team roles ALL HUM conflicts. 3.2.2 APP Describe strategies to cope with human 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM conflicts. simulator 3.2.3

TOPIC HUM 3 — SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS

Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Responsible behaviour

APP Consider the factors which influence 2 Optional content: situation, team, ALL HUM responsible behaviour. personal situation and judgement, 3.3.1 instance of justification, moral motivation,

personality

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

TOPIC HUM 4 — TEAMWORK STRESS

Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Benefits of teamwork Stress

APP Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM performance. others 4.1.1 Optional content:

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

APP State the benefits of teamwork. 1 Increased safety, efficiency and capacity ALL HUM 4.1.1 APP List the controller’s human performance 1 Situational awareness, communication, ALL HUM elements affected by teamwork. decision-making, threat and error 4.1.2 management, workload management

Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Stress Conflict management

APP Act to reduce stress. 3 The effect of personality in coping with ALL HUM stress, the benefits of active stress 4.2.1 management APP Respond to stressful situations by 3 Optional content: the benefits of offering, ALL HUM offering, asking or accepting assistance. accepting and asking for help in stressful 4.2.2 situations APP Recognise the effect of shocking and 1 Self and others, abnormal situations, ALL HUM stressful events. Critical Incident Stress Management 4.2.3 (CISM) APP Consider the benefits of Critical Incident 2 ALL HUM Stress Management (CISM). 4.2.4 APP Explain procedures to be used following 2 Optional content: CISM, counselling, ALL HUM an incident/accident. human element 4.2.5 APP Identify the reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 4.2.1 APP Describe strategies to cope with human 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM conflicts. simulator 4.2.2 APP Describe actions to prevent human 2 ALL HUM conflicts. 4.2.3

TOPIC HUM 5 — SYSTEMS

Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Concept of systems in ATM/ANS

APP Explain the concept of systems. 2 People; procedures; equipment; ATM in ALL HUM system terms: simple, complicated, and 5.1.1 complex systems; system thinking APP Describe how changes in one part of a 2 ALL HUM system may impact the other parts. 5.1.2 APP Describe the role of the human in the 2 ALL HUM system. 5.1.3

TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR

Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Human error

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

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 ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

APP Describe error-prone conditions. 2 Optional content: increase in traffic, ALL HUM changes in procedures, complexities of 5.1.3 systems or traffic, weather, unusual

occurrences

APP Collect examples of different error 3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM types, their causes and consequences AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.1.4 for ATC. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control APP Explain how to detect errors to 2 STCA, MSAW, individual and collective ALL HUM compensate for them. strategy 5.1.5 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 —

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

APP Execute corrective actions. 3 Error compensation ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

APP Explain the importance of error 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM management. safety improvement, revision of 5.1.7 procedures and/or working practices APP Describe the impact on an ATCO’s 2 Optional content: reporting, SMS, ALL HUM performance following an investigation, CISM 5.1.8 occurrence/incident.

Subtopic HUM 5.2 — Violation of rules

TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR APP Explain the causes and dangers of 2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM violation of rules becoming accepted as AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.2.1 a practice. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION COLLABORATIVE WORK

Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Effective Ccommunication

APP Use communication effectively in ATC. 3 ALL HUM 6.1.1 APP Explain effective communication in ATC 2 ICAO Doc 9868 ALL HUM operations. 6.1.1 APP Analyse examples of pilot–controller 4 ALL HUM communication for effectiveness. 6.1.2 APP Explain key strategies used to enable 2 Optional content: active listening, active ALL HUM open communication. speaking, assertiveness, honesty, 6.1.2 relevance, facts, neutrality APP Describe the parameters affecting the 2 Workload, mutual knowledge, controller ALL HUM controller’s competence to versus pilot mental picture, distractions, 6.1.3 communicate effectively. sound, human conflicts

Optional content: communication between and within the team(s), in the

simulator, with the pilots, instructors,

coordination partners

Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Effective feedback

APP Define feedback. 1 ALL HUM 6.2.1 APP Explain the purpose of receiving and 2 ALL HUM giving feedback, and its effect on 6.2.2 performance. APP Consider the impact of communication 2 ALL HUM styles on feedback and on conflict 6.2.3 resolution. APP Integrate feedback into performance. 4 ALL HUM 6.2.4

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

APP List communication means between 1 Optional content: electronic, written, ALL HUM controllers in charge of the same area of verbal and non-verbal communication 6.2.1 responsibility (sector or tower). APP Explain consequences of the use of 2 Optional content: strip legibility and ALL HUM communication means on effectiveness. encoding, label designation, feedback 6.2.2 APP List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL HUM position handover. overlap time 6.2.3

TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION COLLABORATIVE WORK APP Explain consequences of a missed 2 ALL HUM position 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 Optional content: other sectors’ ALL HUM coordination between sectors and/or constraints, electronic coordination tools 6.3.1 tower positions.

Subtopic HUM 6.4 — Controller–pilot cooperation

APP Describe parameters affecting 2 Optional content: workload, mutual ALL HUM controller–pilot cooperation. knowledge, controller versus pilot mental 6.4.1 picture

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 ALL EQPS equipment. Optional content: frequency selection, 1.1.1 standby equipment APP Identify indications of operational status 3 Optional content: indicator lights, ALL EQPS of radio equipment. serviceability displays, selector/frequency 1.1.2 displays APP Consider radio range. 2 Optional content: transfer to another APP EQPS frequency, apparent radio failure, failure ACP 1.1.3 to establish radio contact, frequency APS protection range ACS

Subtopic EQPS 1.2 — Other voice communications

APP Operate landline communications. 3 Optional content: telephone, interphone ALL EQPS and intercom equipment 1.2.1

TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS

Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

APP Decode AFTN messages. 3 Optional content: movement and control ALL EQPS messages, NOTAM, SNOWTAM, BIRDTAM, 2.1.1 etc.

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange

APP Use automatic data transfer equipment 3 Optional content: automated information APP EQPS where available. and coordination, OLDI ACP 2.2.1

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 Optional content: situation displays, flight ALL EQPS working position. progress board, flight data display, radio, 3.1.2 telephone, maps and charts, strip-printer,

clock, information systems, UDF/VDF

APP Operate the available equipment in 3 ALL EQPS abnormal 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

TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION APP Check the availability of information. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2 APP Obtain information from equipment. 3 APP EQPS ACP 3.2.3 APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems

APP Use the flight data information at the 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 Optional content: European ATM Master 4.1.1 Plan, European Plan for Aviation Safety

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 3 Optional content: ground–air and landline APP EQPS has degraded. communications ACP 5.2.1 APS ACS APP Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: procedures for total or APP EQPS event of communication equipment partial degradation of ground–air and ACP 5.2.2 degradation. landline communications, alternative APS methods of transferring data ACS ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation

APP Identify when a navigational equipment 3 Optional content: VOR, navigational aids, ALL EQPS failure will affect operational ability. ‘European GNSS Contingency/Reversion 5.3.1 Handbook for PBN Operations’ APP Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: vertical separation, ADI EQPS event of a navigational equipment information to aircraft, navigational APP 5.3.2 degradation. assistance, seeking assistance from ACP adjacent units APS ACS ALL

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 an approach control unit

APP Appreciate the functions and provision 3 Study visit to an approach control unit APP PEN of 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 the 2 Study visit to an approach control unit APP PEN approach control unit. Optional content: familiarisation visits to APS 2.1.1 TWR, ACC, AIS, RCC APP Characterise other parties interfacing 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN with ATS operations. engineering services, firefighting and 2.1.2 emergency services, airline operations

offices

Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations

APP Characterise military ATS activities. 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Aair Ddefence 2.2.1 Uunits

TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS

Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements

APP Appreciate Identify the role of an air 3 Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 ALL PEN navigation ATC as a service provider. 3.1.1 APP Appreciate ATS users’ requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2

TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection

APP Describe the environmental constraints 2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 10013 Circular ADV PEN on aerodrome operations. 303 — Operational opportunities to ADCI 4.1.1 reduce minimise fuel burn use and reduce APP emissions APS APP Explain the use of the Collaborative 2 Optional content: European ATM Master ADV PEN Environmental Management (CEM) Plan, EUROCONTROL CEM Specification ADCI 4.1.2 process at aerodromes. APP APS APP Appreciate the mitigation techniques 3 Optional content: noise-abatement ADC PEN used at aerodromes to minimise procedures, noise preferential routes, APP 4.1.3 aviation’s impact on the environment. flight efficiency APS

SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

The subject objective is: Learners shall develop a professional attitude 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 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 1.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations,

ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion, GNSS failure

APP Identify potential or actual abnormal 3 ALL ABES and emergency situations. 1.1.2 APP Take into account the procedures for 2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 APP ABES given abnormal and emergency ACP 1.1.3 situations. APS ACS APP Take into account that procedures do 2 Optional content: real-life examples ALL ABES not exist for all abnormal and 1.1.4 emergency situations. APP Consider how the evolution of a 2 Optional content: separation, information, ALL ABES situation may have an impact on safety. coordination 1.1.5

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT

Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness

APP Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio ALL ABES circumstances including the case where silence instruction 2.1.1 standard phraseology is not applicable. APP Apply change of radiotelephony call 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES sign. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 2.1.2

Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload

APP Describe actions to keep the situation 2 Optional content: sector-splitting, ALL ABES under control. holding, flow management, task 2.2.1 delegation APP Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2 APP Ensure the effective dissemination of 4 Optional content: between executive and ALL ABES information. planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, 2.2.3 between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with ground staff, etc.

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT 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 ALL ABES Optional content: instructions, 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.

TOPIC ABES 3 — PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES)

Subtopic ABES 3.1 — Application of procedures for ABES

APP Apply the procedures for given 3 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES abnormal and emergency situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 3.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations,

ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure

APP Describe the procedures to be followed 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES by a pilot when experiencing that pilot Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military 3.2.1 experiences complete or partial radio procedures, simulator operation failure. procedures APP Apply the procedures to be followed 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES when a pilot experiences complete or Optional content: prolonged loss of 3.2.2 partial radio failure. communication

Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

APP Apply ATC procedures associated with 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unlawful interference and aircraft bomb Optional content: simulator operation 3.3.1 threat. procedures

Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft

APP Apply the procedures forin the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES strayed aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled 3.4.1 airspace, outside controlled airspace APP Apply the procedures forin the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unidentified aircraft. 3.4.2

Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Diversions

APP Provide navigational assistance to 4 Track/heading, distance, other APP ABES aircraft diverting in emergency. navigational assistance ACP 3.5.1 Optional content: nearest most suitable APS aerodrome ACS

Subtopic ABES 3.6 — Interception of civil aircraft

APP Explain the procedures for interception 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES of civil aircraft. 3.6.1

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 ADV AGA Optional content: aerodrome elevation, ADCI 1.1.1 reference point, apron, movement area, APP manoeuvring area, hotspothot spot APS

Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination

APP Identify the information that has to be 3 Aerodrome conditions, fire/rescue ADV AGA exchanged between Air Traffic Services category, condition of ground equipment ADCI 1.2.1 (ATS) and the aerodrome authority. and NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) APP No 139/2014 APS

TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA

Subtopic AGA 2.1 — Movement area

APP Describe the movement area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA ADCI 2.1.1 APP APS APP Describe the marking of obstacles and 2 Flags, signs on pavement, lights ADV AGA unusable or unserviceable areas. ADCI 2.1.2 APP APS APP Identify the information on conditions of 3 Essential information on aerodrome ADV AGA the movement area that has to be conditions ADCI 2.1.3 passed on to aircraft. APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area

APP Describe the manoeuvring area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA ADCI 2.2.1 APP APS APP Describe the taxiway. 2 ADV AGA ADCI 2.2.2 APP APS APP Describe the daylight marking on 2 ADV AGA taxiways. ADCI 2.2.3 APP APS

TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA APP Describe taxiway lighting. 2 ADV AGA ADCI 2.2.4 APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways

APP Describe the runway. 2 Runway, runway surface, runway strip, ADV AGA shoulder, runway-end safety areas, ADCI 2.3.1 clearways, stopways APP APS APP Describe the instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADCI AGA APP 2.3.2 APS APP Describe the non-instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA ADCI 2.3.3 APP APS APP Explain declared distances. 2 TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA ADV AGA ADCI 2.3.4 APP APS APP Explain the differences between ACN 2 Strength of pavements ADV AGA and PCN. ADCI 2.3.5 APP APS APP Describe the daylight markings on 2 Optional content: runway designator, ADV AGA runways. centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed ADCI 2.3.6 distance, touchdown zone, side strip, APP colour APS APP Describe runway lights. 2 Optional content: colour, centre line, ADV AGA intensity, edge, touchdown zone, ADCI 2.3.7 threshold, barrettes APP APS APP Explain the functions of visual landing 2 Optional content : AVASI, VASI, PAPI ADV AGA aids. ADCI 2.3.8 APP APS APP Describe the approach lighting systems. 2 Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, ADV AGA colours, intensity and brightness ADCI 2.3.9 APP APS APP Characterise the effect of water/ice on 2 ADV AGA runways. ADCI 2.3.10 APP APS APP Explain braking action performance and 2 Braking action coefficient ADV AGA methods of reporting it. ADCI 2.3.11 APP APS

TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA APP Explain the effect of runway visual range 2 ADV AGA on aerodrome operations. ADCI 2.3.12 APP APS

TOPIC AGA 3 — OBSTACLES

Subtopic AGA 3.1 — Obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes

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

TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location

APP Explain the location of miscellaneous 2 Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio ADV AGA different aerodrome ground equipment. communication or ATS surveillance ADCI 4.1.1 systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, APP PAPI APS

AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iiiiv) 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) The ATCO Rrating 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 65 Area Control Procedural Rating (ACP) to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 — Area Control Procedural Rating (ACP). (c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 65 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.

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

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

Subtopic INTR 1.2 — Course administration

ACP State how the course is administered. 1 ALL INTR 1.2.1

Subtopic INTR 1.3 — Study material and training documentation

ACP Use appropriate documents and their 3 Optional content: training documentation, ALL INTR sources for course studies. library, CBT library, web, learning 1.3.1 management server ACP Integrate appropriate information into 4 Training documentation ALL INTR course studies. Optional content: supplementary 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, ALL INTR used during the course. self-study, types of training events 2.1.1 ACP State the subjects covered by the course 1 ALL INTR and their purpose. 2.1.2 ACP Describe the organisation of theoretical 2 Optional content: course programme ALL INTR training. 2.1.3 ACP Describe the organisation of practical 2 Optional content: PTP, simulation, ALL INTR training. briefing, debriefing, course programme 2.1.4

Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos

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

Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process

ACP Describe the assessment process. 2 ALL INTR 2.3.1

SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW

The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting and 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 ACP LAW met to issue an Area Control Procedural Licensing 1.1.1 rating. Optional content: national documents ACP Explain how to maintain and update 2 ALL LAW professional knowledge and skills to 1.1.2 retain competence in the operational environment. ACP Explain the conditions for the 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO ALL LAW suspension/ revocation of an ATCO Licensing 1.1.3 licence.

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports

ACP List the standard forms for reports. 1 Air traffic incident report ALL LAW Optional content: routine air-reports, 2.1.1 breach of regulations,

watchbook/logbook, records

ACP Describe the functions of, and processes 2 Reporting culture, forms for mandatory ALL LAW for, reporting. and voluntary occurrence reporting air 2.1.21 traffic incident report, Regulation (EU) No 33 34 376/2014 , Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 Optional content: breach of regulations,

watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting

ACP Use forms for reporting. 3 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, forms for ALL LAW mandatory and voluntary occurrence 2.1.32 reporting air traffic incident reporting form(s) Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations,

watchbook/logbook, records

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace

ACP Appreciate airspace classes and 3 ACP LAW structure and their relevance to 2.2.1 operation using the Area Control Procedural rating. ACP Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: Regulation (EU) No ALL LAW control actions appropriate to the 923/2012 , international requirements, 2.2.2 classification and structure of given civil requirements, military requirements, airspace. areas of responsibility, sectorisation,

national requirements

ACP Appreciate responsibility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance. 2.2.3

TOPIC LAW 3 — ATC ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process

ACP State the importance of controller 1 Optional content: voluntary reporting ALL LAW contribution to the feedback process. 3.1.1 ACP Describe how reported occurrences are 2 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW analysed. No 376/2014, local procedures 3.1.2 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‘Just Culture’ 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints ALL LAW concept. Optional content: 3.1.4 https://www.sSkybrary.aero

Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Iinvestigation

ACP Describe the role and objectives mission 2 ALL LAW of Ssafety Iinvestigation in the 3.2.1 improvement of safety. ACP Define working methods of Safety 1 ALL LAW Investigation. 3.2.2

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. 3 APP ATM ACP 1.1.1 APS ACS ACP Provide area control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ACP ATM ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030, ACS 1.1.2 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 , operating procedures for the simulated/training environment operation manuals

Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)

ACP Provide FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, 1.2.1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: national documents

ACP Issue appropriate information 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM concerning the position of conflicting Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ACP 1.2.2 traffic. (EU) 2017/373, traffic information, APS essential traffic information ACS ACP Appreciate the use of ATIS in the 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATM provision of FIS. ALL 1.2.3

Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)

ACP Provide ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 1.3.1 Optional content: national documents ACP Respond to distress and urgency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM messages and signals. ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444 1.3.2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL

Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management (ATFM)

ACP Appreciate the impact of the ATS system 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM capacity and air traffic flow Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route ACP 1.4.1 management on the controller. airspace, local implementation of ATFCM APS principles, etc. ACS

TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES ACP Apply flow management procedures in 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM the provision of ATC. Users Manual ACP 1.4.2 APS ACS ACP Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: civil and military, APP ATM take account of airspace boundaries. controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, ACP 1.4.3 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 4 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM take account of areas of responsibility. Users Manual ACP 1.4.4 APS ACS ACP Inform the supervisor of local factors 3 Optional content: abnormal situations, APP ATM affecting the ATS system capacity and air decrease in sector capacity, limitations on ACP 1.4.5 traffic flow management. 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 impact of ASM on the 3 Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL APP ATM controller. Specification for the application of FUA, ACP 1.5.1 TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace APS ACS ACP Organise traffic to take account of ASM. 4 Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA, APP ATM real-time activation, deactivation or ACP 1.5.2 reallocation of airspace

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication

ACP List the means of communication 1 Optional content: electronic, written, ALL ATM between controllers. verbal and non-verbal communication 2.1.1 ACP Select the most suitable means of 5 ALL ATM communication given the situation. 2.1.2 ACP Use approved phraseology. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM Optional content: published national/local 2.1.13 language phraseology ACP Ensure effective communication. 4 Use of plain language when required, ALL ATM communication within the sector/working 2.1.24 position, between the sectors/WPs/ATC units Communication techniques, readback/verification of readback

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION ACP Analyse examples of pilot and controller 4 Optional content: real-life recordings, ALL ATM communication for effectiveness. situation in the simulator 2.1.5

TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS

Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances

ACP Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) 2017/373 3.1.1

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ACP Integrate appropriate ATC clearances 4 ALL ATM into the control service. 3.1.2 ACP Ensure that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out. 3.1.3

Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions

ACP Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) 2017/373 3.2.1 ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ACP Integrate appropriate ATC instructions 4 ALL ATM into the control service. 3.2.2 ACP Ensure that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out. 3.2.3

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 Optional content: electronic transfer of ALL ATM flight data, telephone, interphone, 4.2.1 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 ALL ATM air–ground communications and 4.3.1 separation, transfer of control, etc., Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: release point

TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION ACP Analyse the effect of coordination 4 Optional content: delegation/transfer of ALL ATM requested by an adjacent position/unit. responsibility for air–ground 4.3.2 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 that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out. 4.3.4 ACP Coordinate when providing FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 4.3.5 ACP Coordinate when providing ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 4.3.6

TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION

Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry

ACP Allocate levels according to altimetry 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM data. 5.1.1 ACP Ensure separation according to altimetry 4 Optional content: transition level, ALL ATM data. transition altitude, transition layer, height, 5.1.2 flight level, altitude, vertical distance to

airspace boundaries

Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance

ACP Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: terrain clearance APP ATM control actions appropriate to the rules dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, ACP 5.2.1 for minimum safe usable levels and transition level, minimum flight level, terrain clearance. minimum sector altitude

TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS

Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation

ACP Provide standard vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ACP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, level ACS 6.1.1 allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, RVSM, non-RVSM aircraft, holding pattern ACP Provide increased vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ACP 6.1.2 Optional content: level allocation, during APS climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, ACS

degraded aircraft performance, non-RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence

ACP Appreciate the application of emergency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM vertical separation. ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 ACP 6.1.3

TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Horizontal separation

ACP Provide longitudinal separation. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Bbased on ACP ATM time, based on distance (DME and/or 6.2.1 GNSS, RNAV)

Optional content: based on time with Mach number technique

ACP Provide lateral separation. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM ICAO Doc 7030, holding ACP 6.2.2 ACP Provide track separation. 4 ACP ATM APP 6.2.3 ACP Provide geographical separation. 4 Visual, using navigation aids, area ACP ATM navigation APP 6.2.4

TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND-BASED SAFETY NETS

Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne safety nets collision avoidance systems

ACP Recognise the independence of 2 ICAO Doc 9863 ACP ATM Differentiate between ACAS advisory 1 Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets ACS 7.1.1 thresholds from and ATC separation EUROCONTROL TCAS web page ALL standards applicable in the area control environment. ACP Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) No ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA 923/2012 7.1.2 reported by the pilot. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444,

ICAO Doc 9863, Skybrary Safety Nets

ACP Respond to pilot notification of actions 3 ACAS, TAWS ALL ATM based on airborne systems warnings. Optional content: TAWS, Skybrary Safety APP 7.1.3 Nets EUROCONTROL ACAS web page APS ACP ACS

TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY

Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management

ACP Update the data display to accurately 3 Optional content: information displayed, ALL ATM reflect the traffic situation. strip-marking procedures, electronic 8.1.1 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 4 ALL ATM displays.

TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY 8.1.3

ACP Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, FPL, supplementary information ALL ATM Optional content: FPL, RPL, AFIL, etc. 8.1.4 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 Optional content: local/simulator ALL ATM operational environment. operation manuals, briefing, notices, local 9.1.1 orders, current flight plan data/information displays, pilot reports,

coordination, verification of information

ACP Ensure the integrity of the operational 4 Optional content: integrity of displays, APP ATM environment. verification of the information provided by ACP 9.1.2 displays, etc. APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures

ACP Check all relevant documentation before 3 Optional content: briefing, letters of ALL ATM managing traffic. agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs 9.2.1 ACP Manage traffic in accordance with a 4 APP ATM change to operational procedures. 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 ACP List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL ATM position handover–takeover. overlap time 9.3.3 ACP Explain the consequences of a missed 2 ALL ATM position handover–takeover process. 9.3.4

TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE

Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility for the provision of control service and the processing of information

ACP Describe the division of responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM among air traffic control units. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 10.1.1

TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE 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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 APP ATM unmanned free balloons. ACP 10.1.3 APS ACS

ALL

ACP Obtain operational information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, local operation manuals APP ATM ACP 10.1.4 APS ACS ACP Interpret operational information. 5 APP ATM ACP 10.1.54 APS ACS ACP Organise forwarding of operational 4 Optional content: including the use of APP ATM information. backup procedures ACP 10.1.65 APS ACS ACP Integrate operational information into 4 APP ATM control decisions. ACP 10.1.76 APS ACS ACP Appreciate the influence of operational 3 Optional content: military flying, ALL ATM requirements. calibration flights, aerial photography 10.1.87

Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Area control

ACP Explain the responsibility for the 2 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ACP ATM provision of area procedural control ICAO Annex 11, Regulation (EU) No 10.2.1 service. 923/2012 local operation manuals

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals

ACP Provide planning, coordination and 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ACP ATM control actions appropriate to VFR and Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc 4444 APP 10.2.2 IFR traffic in VMC and IMC. APS

ACS

Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process

ACP Ensure that situational awareness is 4 Information gathering, traffic projection APP ATM maintained. ACP 10.3.1 ACP Detect conflicts in time for appropriate 4 ALL ATM resolution. 10.3.2

TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE ACP Identify potential solutions to achieve a 3 APP 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 ACS

ALL

ACP Select an appropriate plan in time to 5 APP ATM achieve safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.5 APS ACS ACP Ensure an the adequate prioritisationy 4 ALL ATM of actions. 10.3.6 ACP Execute the selected plan in a timely 3 APP ATM manner. ACP 10.3.7 APS ACS

ALL

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

Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic

ACP Manage arrivals, departures and 4 Optional content: simulator operation APP ATM overflights. procedures ACP 10.4.1 APS ACS ACP Balance the workload against personal 5 Optional content: rerouting, replanning, APP ATM capacity. prioritising solutions, denying requests, ACP 10.4.2 delegating responsibility for separation APS ACS

TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING

Subtopic ATM 11.1 — General hHolding procedures

ACP Apply holding procedures. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ACP 11.1.1 (EU) 2017/373, holding instructions, APS allocation of holding levels, onward ACS clearance times 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

TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING ACP Issue expected onward clearance times. 3 ACP ATM ACS 11.2.1

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 3 Thunderstorms, icing, jet streams, clear- ACP MET weather on aircraft. air turbulence (CAT), turbulence, ACS 1.1.1 microburst, severe mountain waves, squall lines, volcanic ash

Optional content: solar radiation

ACP Integrate data about meteorological 4 Clearances, instructions and transmitted ALL MET phenomena into the provision of ATS. information 1.1.2 Optional content: relevant meteorological

phenomena

ACP Use techniques to avoid adverse 3 Rerouting, level change, etc. APP MET weather 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. 3 METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET APP MET Optional content: AIREP/ special AIREP ACP 2.1.1 APS ACS ACP Decode information from 3 ALL MET meteorological data displays. 2.1.2 ACP Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL MET Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 2.1.23 Optional content: flight information

centre, adjacent ATS unit

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. 3 APP NAV ACP 1.1.1 APS ACS

ALL

ACP Decode symbols and information 3 En-route and area charts ACP NAV displayed on aeronautical maps and Optional content: STAR charts ACS 1.1.2 charts.

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems

ACP Manage traffic in case of change in the 4 Optional content: limitations, availability APP NAV operational status of navigational and status of ground-based and satellite- ACP 2.1.1 systems. based systems APS ACS ACP Appreciate the effect of a change in the 3 Optional content: precision, limitations, ALL NAV operational status of navigational status, degraded procedures 2.1.2 systems.

Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Navigational assistance

ACP Evaluate the necessary information to 5 Optional content: nearest most suitable APP NAV be provided to pilots in need of aerodrome, track, heading, distance, ACP 2.2.1 navigational assistance. aerodrome information, any other APS navigational assistance relevant at the ACS

time

Subtopic NAV 2.3 — PBN applications

ACP State the navigation applications used in 1 Terminal-RNAV-1 (≈P-RNAV), ACP NAV terminal and en-route environments. En-route-RNAV-5 (B-RNAV) ACS 2.3.1 Optional content: A-RNP, EC PBN

Implementing Rule (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 (the PBN Regulation), ICAO Doc 9613

ACP Explain the principles and designation of 2 Performance, functionalities, sensors APP NAV navigation specifications in use. Optional content: performance, ACP 2.3.2 functionality, sensors, aircrew and APS controller requirements, accuracy ACS

requirements, integrity and continuity

ACP Describe the differences in turn 2 Optional content: fly-by, fly-over, FRT, ACP NAV performance. ICAO Doc 4444 ACS 2.3.3 ACP State future PBN developments. 1 A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP ALL NAV Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO ADI 2.3.34 APP

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

ACP

APS

ACS

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 into 1.1.1 the provision of ATS. ACP Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 Optional content: radios (number of), ALL ACFT equipment. emergency radios 1.1.2

TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES

Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence

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

TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Climb factors

ACP Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: speed, mass, air density, APP ACFT affecting aircraft during climb. cabin pressurisation, wind and ACP 3.1.1 temperature APS ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Cruise factors

ACP Integrate the influence of factors 4 Level, cruising speed, wind, mass, cabin ACP ACFT affecting aircraft during cruise. pressurisation ACS 3.2.1

Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Descent factors

ACP Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: wind, speed, rate of ACP ACFT affecting aircraft during descent. descent, cabin pressurisation ACS 3.3.1

Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Economic factors

ACP Integrate consideration of economic 4 Optional content: routing, level, speed, ACP ACFT factors affecting aircraft. rate of climb and rate of descent, ACS 3.4.1 approach profile, top of descent ACP Use continuous climb techniques where 3 APP ACFT applicable. ACP 3.4.2 ACP Use direct routing where applicable. 3 APP ACFT ACP 3.4.3 APS ACS

TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Environmental factors

ACP Appreciate the performance restrictions 3 Optional content: fuel-dumping, minimum ACP ACFT due to environmental considerations. flight levels, continuous descent ACS 3.5.1 operations

TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA

Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Performance data

ACP Integrate the average performance data 4 Performance data under a representative APP ACFT of a representative sample of aircraft variety of circumstances ACP 4.1.1 which will be encountered in the APS operational/working environment into ACS the provision of control service.

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 — INFORMATION PROCESSING PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS

Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Cognitionve and factors influencing it

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, ALL HUM human information-processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations ACP Monitor the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, stress, ALL HUM information-processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.1.3 decision-making. confidence

Subtopic HUM 1.2 — Situational awareness

ACP Appreciate the effect of factors on 3 Optional content: workload, knowledge, ALL HUM human information-processing in interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.2.1 relation to situational awareness. confidence, experience, fatigue, stress

Subtopic HUM 1.3 — Decision-making

ACP Appreciate the effect of factors on 3 Optional content: workload, stress, ALL HUM human information-processing in interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.3.1 relation to decision-making. confidence

TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

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 Regulation (EU) 2017/373,

ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

ACP Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 Optional content: lack of concentration, ALL HUM listlessness, irritability, frustration, 2.1.21 Skybrary Human Behaviour:

EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

ACP Recognise the onset of fatigue in self 1 Optional content: ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s ALL HUM and in others. Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic 2.1.32 Service Providers Skybrary Human

Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management

ACP Recognise the onset of fatigue in others. 1 ALL HUM 2.1.4

TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ACP Describe the appropriate action when 2 Optional content: Skybrary Human ALL HUM recognising fatigue. Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and 2.1.53 sleep management

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Fitness

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

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Stress

ACP Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM human performance. others 2.2.1 Optional content: Regulation (EU)

2017/373

ACP Describe the appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising stress. 2.2.2 ACP Act to reduce stress. 3 ALL HUM 2.2.3 ACP Respond to a stressful situation by 3 ALL HUM offering, asking for or accepting 2.2.4 assistance. ACP Recognise the effect of stressful events. 1 Self and others, abnormal situations ALL HUM 2.2.5

TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT

Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Threat and error management framework

ACP Explain the importance of threat and 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM error management. safety improvement, revision of 3.1.1 procedures and/or working practices ACP Explain the threat and error 2 Threats, errors, undesired states, ALL HUM management framework. countermeasures 3.1.2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 —

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

ACP Differentiate between the different 2 Internal, external, airborne, ALL HUM types of threats in ATC. environmental 3.1.3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 —

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

ACP Differentiate between the different 2 Equipment, procedural, communication ALL HUM types of errors in ATC. Optional content: increase in traffic, 3.1.4 changes in procedures, complexities of

systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT ACP Differentiate between the different 2 On the ground, airborne ALL HUM types of undesired states. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.5 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ACP Analyse examples of threat and error 4 Case studies ALL HUM management in ATC. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Application of threat and error management

ACP Manage threats. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.1 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ACP Manage errors. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ACP Manage undesired states. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.3 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

TOPIC HUM 3 — SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS

Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Team resource management (TRM)

ACP State the relevance of TRM. 1 Optional content: TRM course, ALL HUM EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the 3.1.1 development of TRM training ACP State the content of the TRM concept. 1 Optional content: teamwork, human error, ALL HUM team roles, stress, decision-making, 3.1.2 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 Optional content: TRM team roles ALL HUM conflicts. 3.2.2 ACP Describe strategies to cope with human 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM conflicts. simulator 3.2.3

Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Responsible behaviour

ACP Consider the factors which influence 2 Optional content: situation, team, ALL HUM responsible behaviour. personal situation and judgement, 3.3.1 instance of justification, moral motivation,

personality

TOPIC HUM 3 — SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS ACP Apply responsible judgement. 3 Case study and discussion about a ALL HUM dilemma situation 3.3.2

TOPIC HUM 4 — TEAMWORK STRESS

Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Benefits of teamwork Stress

ACP Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM performance. others 4.1.1 Optional content:

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ACP State the benefits of teamwork. 1 Increased safety, efficiency and capacity ALL HUM 4.1.1 ACP List the controller’s human performance 1 Situational awareness, communication, ALL HUM elements affected by teamwork. decision-making, threat and error 4.1.2 management, workload management

Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Conflict Stress management

ACP Act to reduce stress. 3 The effect of personality in coping with ALL HUM stress, the benefits of active stress 4.2.1 management ACP Respond to stressful situations by 3 Optional content: the benefits of offering, ALL HUM offering, asking or accepting assistance. accepting and asking for help in stressful 4.2.2 situations ACP Recognise the effect of shocking and 1 Self and others, abnormal situations, ALL HUM stressful events. Critical Incident Stress Management 4.2.3 (CISM) ACP Consider the benefits of Critical Incident 2 ALL HUM Stress Management (CISM). 4.2.4 ACP Explain procedures to be used following 2 Optional content: CISM, counselling, ALL HUM an incident/accident. human element 4.2.5 ACP Identify the reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 4.2.1 ACP Describe strategies to cope with human 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM conflicts. simulator 4.2.2 ACP Describe actions to prevent human 2 ALL HUM conflicts. 4.2.3

TOPIC HUM 5 — SYSTEMS

Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Concept of systems in ATM/ANS

ACP Explain the concept of systems. 2 People; procedures; equipment; ATM in ALL HUM system terms: simple, complicated, and 5.1.1 complex systems; system thinking

TOPIC HUM 5 — SYSTEMS ACP Describe how changes in one part of a 2 ALL HUM system may impact the other parts. 5.1.2 ACP Describe the role of the human in the 2 ALL HUM system. 5.1.3

TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR

Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Human error

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

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 ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ACP Describe error-prone conditions. 2 Optional content: increase in traffic, ALL HUM changes in procedures, complexities of 5.1.3 systems or traffic, weather, unusual

occurrences

ACP Collect examples of different error 3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM types, their causes and consequences AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.1.4 for ATC. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ACP Explain how to detect errors to 2 STCA, MSAW, individual and collective ALL HUM compensate for them. strategy 5.1.5 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 —

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

ACP Execute corrective actions. 3 Error compensation ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ACP Explain the importance of error 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM management. safety improvement, revision of 5.1.7 procedures and/or working practices ACP Describe the impact on an ATCO’s 2 Optional content: reporting, SMS, ALL HUM performance following an investigation, CISM 5.1.8 occurrence/incident.

Subtopic HUM 5.2 — Violation of rules

ACP Explain the causes and dangers of 2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM violation of rules becoming accepted as AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.2.1 a practice. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION COLLABORATIVE WORK

Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Effective Ccommunication

ACP Use communication effectively in ATC. 3 ALL HUM 6.1.1 ACP Explain effective communication in ATC 2 ICAO Doc 9868 ALL HUM operations. 6.1.1 ACP Analyse examples of pilot–controller 4 ALL HUM communication for effectiveness. 6.1.2 ACP Explain key strategies used to enable 2 Optional content: active listening, active ALL HUM open communication. speaking, assertiveness, honesty, 6.1.2 relevance, facts, neutrality ACP Describe the parameters affecting the 2 Workload, mutual knowledge, controller ALL HUM controller’s competence to versus pilot mental picture, distractions, 6.1.3 communicate effectively. sounds, human conflicts

Optional content: communication between and within the team(s), in the

simulator, with the pilots, instructors,

coordination partners

Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Effective feedback

ACP Define feedback. 1 ALL HUM 6.2.1 ACP Explain the purpose of receiving and 2 ALL HUM giving feedback, and its effect on human 6.2.2 performance. ACP Consider the impact of communication 2 ALL HUM styles on feedback and conflict 6.2.3 resolution. ACP Integrate feedback into performance. 4 ALL HUM 6.2.4

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

ACP List communication means between 1 Optional content: electronic, written, ALL HUM controllers in charge of the same area of verbal and non-verbal communication 6.2.1 responsibility (sector or tower). ACP Explain consequences of the use of 2 Optional content: strip legibility and ALL HUM communication means on effectiveness. encoding, label designation, feedback 6.2.2 ACP List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL HUM position handover. overlap time 6.2.3 ACP Explain consequences of a missed 2 ALL HUM position handover process. 6.2.4

Subtopic HUM 6.3 — Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility

TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION COLLABORATIVE WORK ACP List factors and means for an effective 1 Optional content: other sectors’ ALL HUM coordination between sectors and/or constraints, electronic coordination tools 6.3.1 tower positions.

Subtopic HUM 6.4 — Controller–pilot cooperation

ACP Describe parameters affecting 2 Optional content: workload, mutual ALL HUM controller–pilot cooperation. knowledge, controller versus pilot mental 6.4.1 picture

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 ALL EQPS equipment. Optional content: frequency selection, 1.1.1 standby equipment ACP Identify indications of operational status 3 Optional content: indicator lights, ALL EQPS of radio equipment. serviceability displays, selector/frequency 1.1.2 displays ACP Consider radio range. 2 Optional content: transfer to another APP EQPS frequency, apparent radio failure, failure ACP 1.1.3 to establish radio contact, frequency APS protection range ACS

Subtopic EQPS 1.2 — Other voice communications

ACP Operate landline communications. 3 Optional content: telephone, interphone ALL EQPS and intercom equipment 1.2.1

TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS

Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

ACP Decode AFTN messages. 3 Optional content: movement and control ALL EQPS messages, NOTAMs, SNOWTAMs, 2.1.1 BIRDTAMs, etc.

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange

ACP Use automatic data transfer equipment 3 Optional content: automated information APP EQPS where available. and coordination, OLDI ACP 2.2.1

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 Optional content: situation displays, flight ALL EQPS working position. progress board, flight data display, radio, 3.1.2 telephone, maps and charts, strip-printer,

clock, information systems, UDF/VDF

ACP Operate available equipment in 3 ALL EQPS abnormal 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

TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION ACP Check availability of information. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2 ACP Obtain information from equipment. 3 APP EQPS ACP 3.2.3 APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems

ACP Use the flight data information at the 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 Optional content: European ATM Master 4.1.1 Plan, European Plan for Aviation Safety

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 3 Optional content: ground–air and landline APP EQPS has degraded. communications ACP 5.2.1 APS ACS ACP Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: procedures for total or APP EQPS event of communication equipment partial degradation of ground–air and ACP 5.2.2 degradation. landline communications, alternative APS methods of transferring data ACS ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation

ACP Identify when a navigational equipment 3 Optional content: VOR, navigational aids, ALL EQPS failure will affect operational ability. ‘European GNSS Contingency/Reversion 5.3.1 Handbook for PBN Operations’ ACP Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: vertical separation, ADI EQPS event of a navigational equipment information to aircraft, navigational APP 5.3.2 degradation. assistance, seeking assistance from ACP adjacent units APS ACS ALL

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 an area control centre

ACP Appreciate the functions and provision 3 Study visit to an area control centre ACP PEN of 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 an 2 Study visit to an area control centre ACP PEN area control centre. Optional content: familiarisation visits to ACS 2.1.1 TWR, APP, AIS, RCC ACP Characterise other parties interfacing 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN with ATS operations. engineering services, firefighting and 2.1.2 emergency services, airline operations

offices

Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations

ACP Characterise military ATS activities. 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Aair Ddefence 2.2.1 Uunits

TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS

Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements

ACP Appreciate Identify the role of an air 3 Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 ALL PEN navigation ATC as a service provider. 3.1.1 ACP Appreciate ATS users’ requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2

TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection

ACP Appreciate the mitigation techniques 3 Optional content: free route airspace ACP PEN used en-route to minimise the aviation’s (FRA), night/weekend routes, ICAO Doc ACS 4.1.1 impact on the environment. 10013 Circular 303 — Operational

opportunities to reduce Minimize fuel burn Use and Reduce emissions

SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

The subject objective is: Learners shall develop a professional attitude 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 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 1.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations,

ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion, GNSS failure

ACP Identify potential or actual abnormal 3 ALL ABES and emergency situations. 1.1.2 ACP Take into account the procedures for 2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 APP ABES given abnormal and emergency ACP 1.1.3 situations. APS ACS ACP Take into account that procedures do 2 Optional content: real-life examples ALL ABES not exist for all abnormal and 1.1.4 emergency situations. ACP Consider how the evolution of a 2 Optional content: separation, information, ALL ABES situation may have an impact on safety. coordination 1.1.5

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT

Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness

ACP Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio ALL ABES circumstances including the case where silence instruction 2.1.1 standard phraseology is not applicable. ACP Apply change of radiotelephony call 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES sign. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 2.1.2

Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload

ACP Describe actions to keep the situation 2 Optional content: sector-splitting, holding, ALL ABES under control. flow management, task delegation 2.2.1 ACP Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2 ACP Ensure the effective dissemination of 4 Optional content: between executive and ALL ABES information. planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, 2.2.3 between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with ground staff, etc. ACP Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT

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 ALL ABES Optional content: instructions, 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.

TOPIC ABES 3 — PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES)

Subtopic ABES 3.1 — Application of procedures for ABES

ACP Apply the procedures for given 3 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES abnormal and emergency situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 3.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations,

ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure

ACP Describe the procedures to be followed 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES by a pilot when experiencing that pilot Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military 3.2.1 experiences complete or partial radio procedures, simulator operation failure. procedures ACP Apply the procedures to be followed 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES when a pilot experiences complete or Optional content: prolonged loss of 3.2.2 partial radio failure. communication

Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

ACP Apply the ATC procedures associated 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES with unlawful interference and aircraft Optional content: simulator operation 3.3.1 bomb threat. procedures

Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft

ACP Apply the procedures forin the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES strayed aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled 3.4.1 airspace, outside controlled airspace ACP Apply the procedures forin the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unidentified aircraft. 3.4.2

Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Diversions

ACP Provide navigational assistance to 4 Track/heading, distance, other APP ABES aircraft diverting in emergency. navigational assistance ACP 3.5.1 Optional content: nearest most suitable APS aerodrome ACS

Subtopic ABES 3.6 — Interception of civil aircraft

ACP Explain the procedures in the event of 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES interception of civil aircraft. 3.6.1

AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) 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) The ATCO Rrating 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 76 Approach Control Surveillance Rating (APS) to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 — Approach Control Surveillance Rating (APS). (c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 76 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.

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 how the course is administered. 1 ALL INTR 1.2.1

Subtopic INTR 1.3 — Study material and training documentation

APS Use appropriate documents and their 3 Optional content: training documentation, ALL INTR sources for course studies. library, CBT library, web, learning 1.3.1 management server APS Integrate appropriate information into 4 Training documentation ALL INTR course studies. Optional content: supplementary 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, ALL INTR used during the course. self-study, types of training events 2.1.1 APS State the subjects covered by the course 1 ALL INTR and their purpose. 2.1.2 APS Describe the organisation of theoretical 2 Optional content: course programme ALL INTR training.

TOPIC INTR 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE 2.1.3

APS Describe the organisation of practical 2 Optional content: PTP, simulation, ALL INTR training. briefing, debriefing, course programme 2.1.4

Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos

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

Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process

APS Describe the assessment process. 2 ALL INTR 2.3.1

SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW

The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting and 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 APS LAW met to issue an Approach Control Licensing 1.1.1 Surveillance rating. Optional content: national documents APS Explain how to maintain and update 2 ALL LAW professional knowledge and skills to 1.1.2 retain competence in the operational environment. APS Explain the conditions for the 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO ALL LAW suspension/ revocation of an ATCO Licensing 1.1.3 licence.

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports

APS List the standard forms for reports. 1 Air traffic incident report ALL LAW Optional content: routine air-reports, 2.1.1 breach of regulations,

watchbook/logbook, records

APS Describe the functions of, and processes 2 Reporting culture, forms for mandatory ALL LAW for, reporting. and voluntary occurrence reporting air 2.1.21 traffic incident report, Regulation (EU) No 38 39 376/2014 , Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 Optional content: breach of regulations,

watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting

APS Use forms for reporting. 3 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, forms for ALL LAW mandatory and voluntary occurrence 2.1.32 reporting air traffic incident reporting form(s) Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations,

watchbook/logbook, records

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace

APS Appreciate airspace classes and 3 APS LAW structure and their relevance to 2.2.1 operations using the Approach Control Surveillance rating. APS Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW control actions appropriate to the No 923/2012 , international 2.2.2 classification and structure of given requirements, civil requirements, military airspace. requirements, areas of responsibility,

sectorisation, national requirements

APS Appreciate responsibility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance. 2.2.3

TOPIC LAW 3 — ATS ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process

APS State the importance of controller 1 Optional content: voluntary reporting ALL LAW contribution to the feedback process. 3.1.1 APS Describe how reported occurrences are 2 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW analysed. No 376/2014, local procedures 3.1.2 APS Name the means used to disseminate 1 Optional content: safety letters, safety ALL LAW recommendations. boards’ web pages 3.1.3 APS Appreciate the just culture ‘Just Culture’ 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints ALL LAW concept. Optional content: 3.1.4 https://www.sSkybrary.aero

Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Iinvestigation

APS Describe the role and objectives mission 2 ALL LAW of Ssafety Iinvestigation in the 3.2.1 improvement of safety. APS Define working methods of Safety 1 ALL LAW Investigation. 3.2.2

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. 3 APP ATM ACP 1.1.1 APS ACS APS Provide approach control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation APP ATM (EU) 2017/373, operating procedures for APS 1.1.2 the simulated/training environment ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030, ICAO Doc 4444, operation manuals

Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)

APS Provide FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation 1.2.1 (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: national documents

APS Use an ATS surveillance system in the 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APS ATM provision of FIS. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ACS 1.2.2 (EU) 2017/373, information to identified aircraft concerning: traffic, navigation

Optional content: weather

APS Issue appropriate information 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APS ATM concerning the position of conflicting Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ACS 1.2.3 traffic. (EU) 2017/373, traffic information, APP essential traffic information ACP APS Appreciate the use of ATIS in the 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM provision of FISflight information 1.2.4 service.

Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)

APS Provide ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 1.3.1 Optional content: national documents APS Respond to distress and urgency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM messages and signals. ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444 1.3.2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL

Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

APS Use an ATS surveillance system in the 3 APS ATM provision of ALRS. ACS 1.3.3

TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES

Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management (ATFM)

APS Appreciate the impact of the ATS system 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM capacity and air traffic flow Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route ACP 1.4.1 management on the controller. airspace, local implementation of ATFCM APS principles, etc. ACS APS Take account of Apply flow management 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM procedures in the provision of ATC. 2 Users Manual ACP 1.4.2 APS ACS APS Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: civil and military, APP ATM take account of airspace boundaries. controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, ACP 1.4.3 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

APS Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM take account of areas of responsibility. Users Manual ACP 1.4.4 APS ACS APS Inform the supervisor of local factors 3 Optional content: abnormal situations, APP ATM affecting the ATS system capacity and air decrease in sector capacity, limitations on ACP 1.4.5 traffic flow management. systems and equipment, changes in APS workload/capacity, unusual ACS

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

APS Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 APS ATM take account of the ATS surveillance ACS 1.4.6 system capability.

Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM)

APS Appreciate the impact of ASM on the 3 Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL APP ATM controller. Specification for the application of FUA, ACP 1.5.1 TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace APS ACS APS Organise traffic to take account of ASM. 4 Real-time activation, deactivation or APS ATM reallocation of airspace ACS 1.5.2 Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication

APS List the means of communication 1 Optional content: electronic, written, ALL ATM between controllers. verbal and non-verbal communication 2.1.1 APS Select the most suitable means of 5 ALL ATM communication given the situation. 2.1.2

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION APS Use approved phraseology. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM Optional content: published national/local 2.1.13 language phraseology APS Ensure effective communication. 4 Use of plain language when required, ALL ATM communication within the sector/working 2.1.24 position, between the sectors/WPs/ATC units Communication techniques, readback/verification of readback APS Analyse examples of pilot–controller 4 Optional content: real-life recordings, ALL ATM communication for effectiveness. situation in the simulator 2.1.5

TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS

Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances

APS Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ALL ATM (EU) 2017/373 3.1.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national

documents

APS Integrate appropriate ATC clearances 4 ALL ATM into the control service. 3.1.2 APS Ensure that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out. 3.1.3

Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions

APS Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 3.2.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national

documents

APS Integrate appropriate ATC instructions 4 ALL ATM into the control service. 3.2.2 APS Ensure that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is 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. 3 Optional content: electronic transfer of ALL ATM flight data, telephone, interphone, 4.2.1 intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone

(RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION

Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures

APS Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/transfer of responsibility for ALL ATM air–ground communications and 4.3.1 separation, transfer of control, etc., ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: release point

APS Analyse the effect of coordination 4 Optional content: delegation/transfer of ALL ATM requested by an adjacent position/unit. responsibility for air–ground 4.3.2 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 that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out. 4.3.4 APS Coordinate when providing FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 4.3.5 APS Coordinate when providing ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 4.3.6

TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION

Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry

APS Allocate levels according to altimetry 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM data. 5.1.1 APS Ensure separation according to altimetry 4 Optional content: transition level, ALL ATM data. transition altitude, transition layer, height, 5.1.2 flight level, altitude, vertical distance to

airspace boundaries

Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance

APS Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: minimum vectoring APS ATM control actions appropriate to the rules altitude, terrain clearance dimensions, ACS 5.2.1 for minimum safe usable levels and minimum safe altitudes, transition level, terrain clearance. 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, Regulation (EU) APP ATM No 923/2012, level allocation, during APS 6.1.1 climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, holding pattern

TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS APS Provide increased vertical separation. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM ICAO Doc 4444 ACP 6.1.2 Optional content: level allocation, during APS climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, ACS

degraded aircraft performance, non-RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence

APS Appreciate the application of emergency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM vertical separation. ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 ACP 6.1.3 APS ACS APS Provide vertical separation in a 4 Pressure altitude-derived information, APS ATM surveillance environment. pilot-level reports ACS 6.1.4 Optional content: into/out of ATS

surveillance system coverage

Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment

APS Provide longitudinal separation in a 4 Successive departures, successive arrivals, APS ATM 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 4 APP ATM of aircraft executing successive visual APS 6.3.1 approaches. APS Appreciate the conditions which must 3 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APP ATM be met when delegating separation to APS 6.3.2 pilots to fly maintaining own separation while in VMC.

Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Wake turbulence distance-based separation

APS Provide distance-based wake turbulence 4 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, APS ATM separation. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ACS 6.4.1 Optional content: EASA SIB 2017-10 ‘Enroute Wake Turbulence Encounters’,

national documents

Subtopic ATM 6.5 — Separation based on ATS surveillance systems

APS Describe how separation based on ATS 2 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM surveillance systems is applied. ACS 6.5.1 APS Provide horizontal separation. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ICAO Doc 4444, APS ATM ICAO Doc 7030, ACS 6.5.2 local operation manuals, holding

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals, holding

APS Provide horizontal separation by 4 Optional content: transit, meteorological APS ATM vectoring in a variety of situations. phenomena, vectoring for approach, ACS 6.5.3 departure versus transit versus arrival APS Ensure horizontal or vertical separation 4 Adjacent sectors, restricted, prohibited APS ATM from airspace boundaries. and danger areas, TSAs ACS 6.5.4

TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND-BASED SAFETY NETS

Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne safety nets collision avoidance systems

APS Recognise the independence of ACAS 1 ICAO Doc 9863 ALL ATM thresholds from ATC separation Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets 7.1.1 standards. APS Differentiate between ACAS advisory 2 ICAO Doc 9863 APP ATM thresholds and separation standards Optional content: EUROCONTROL TCAS APS 7.1.1 applicable in the approach control web page environment. APS Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 7.1.2 reported by a pilot. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444,

ICAO Doc 9863, Skybrary Safety Nets

APS Respond to pilot notification of actions 3 ACAS, TAWS ALL ATM based on airborne systems warnings. Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS APP 7.1.3 web page TAWS, Skybrary Safety Nets APS ACP ACS

Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground-based safety nets

APS Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM during and following safety net Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, STCA, ACS 7.2.1 warnings. MSAW, APW, APM APS Respond to ground-based safety net 3 Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APS ATM warnings. APM ACS 7.2.2

TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY

Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management

APS Update the data display to accurately 3 Optional content: information displayed, ALL ATM reflect the traffic situation. strip-marking procedures, electronic 8.1.1 information data displays, actions based

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 4 ALL ATM displays. 8.1.3 APS Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, FPL, supplementary information ALL ATM Optional content: FPL, 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 Optional content: local/simulator ALL ATM operational environment. operation manuals, briefing, notices, local 9.1.1 orders, current flight plan data/information displays, pilot reports,

coordination, verification of information

APS Ensure the integrity of the operational 4 Optional content: integrity of displays, APP ATM environment. verification of the information provided by ACP 9.1.2 displays, etc. APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures

APS Check all relevant documentation before 3 Optional content: briefing, letters of ALL ATM managing traffic. agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs 9.2.1 APS Manage traffic in accordance with a 4 APP ATM change to operational procedures. 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 APS List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL ATM position handover–takeover. overlap time 9.3.3 APS Explain the consequences of a missed 2 ALL ATM position handover–takeover process. 9.3.4

TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE

Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility for the provision of control service and the processing of information

APS Describe the division of responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM among air traffic control units. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 10.1.1 APS Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM military traffic. Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554 10.1.2 APS Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 APP ATM unmanned free balloons. ACP 10.1.3 APS ACS

ALL

TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE APS Obtain operational information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, local operation manuals APP ATM ACP 10.1.4 APS ACS APS Interpret operational information. 5 APP ATM ACP 10.1.54 APS ACS APS Organise forwarding of operational 4 Optional content: including the use of APP ATM information. backup procedures ACP 10.1.65 APS ACS APS Integrate operational information into 4 APP ATM control decisions. ACP 10.1.76 APS ACS APS Appreciate the influence of operational 3 Optional content: military flying, ALL ATM requirements. calibration flights, aerial photography 10.1.87

Subtopic ATM 10.2 — ATS surveillance service

APS Explain the responsibility for the 2 ICAO Doc 4444, APS ATM provision of ATS surveillance service Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, 10.2.1 appropriate to APS rating. Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ICAO Annex 11, local operation manuals

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals

APS Explain the functions that may be 2 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM performed with the use of ATS ACS 10.2.2 surveillance system derived information presented on a situation display. APS Provide planning, coordination and 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APS ATM control actions appropriate to VFR, SVFR ICAO Annex 11, APP 10.2.3 and IFR traffic in VMC and IMC. Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc 4444 ACP

ACS

APS Apply the procedures for termination of 3 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM ATS surveillance service. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, transfer ACS 10.2.4 of control, 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 APS ATM maintained. projection ACS 10.3.1 APS Detect conflicts in time for appropriate 4 ALL ATM resolution. 10.3.2

TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE APS Identify potential solutions to achieve a 3 APP 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 ACS

ALL

APS Select an appropriate plan in time to 5 APP ATM achieve safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.5 APS ACS APS Ensure an the adequate prioritisationy 4 ALL ATM of actions. 10.3.6 APS Execute the selected plan in a timely 3 APP ATM manner. ACP 10.3.7 APS ACS

ALL

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

Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic

APS Manage arrivals, departures and 4 Optional content: simulator operation APP ATM overflights. procedures ACP 10.4.1 APS ACS APS Balance the workload against personal 5 Optional content: rerouting, replanning, APP ATM capacity. prioritising solutions, denying requests, ACP 10.4.2 delegating responsibility for separation APS ACS APS Define flight path monitoring and 1 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM vectoring. ACS 10.4.3 APS Explain the requirements for vectoring 2 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM and termination of vectoring. ACS 10.4.4 APS Provide vectoring. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, APS ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ACS 10.4.5 (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: separation, expediting arrivals, departures and/or climb to

cruising levels, aircraft leaving the hold,

navigation assistance, uncontrolled

airspace, etc.

TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE APS Apply the procedures for termination of 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APS ATM vectoring. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ACS 10.4.6 (EU) 2017/373 APS Manage traffic on different types of 4 Precision, non-precision, visual APP ATM approaches. APS 10.4.7 APS Initiate missed approach. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APS 10.4.8 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content:

https://www.sSkybrary.aero

APS Integrate aircraft on missed approach 4 APP ATM into the traffic situation. APS 10.4.9

Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Control service with advanced system support

APS Appreciate the impact of advanced 3 Optional content: sequencing systems, APS ATM systems on the provision of approach arrival management, departure 10.5.1 control service. management, automated holding lists,

vertical traffic displays, conflict detection and decision-making tools, automated information and coordination tools

TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING

Subtopic ATM 11.1 — General hHolding procedures

APS Apply holding procedures. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ACP 11.1.1 (EU) 2017/373, holding instructions, APS allocation of holding levels, onward ACS clearance times APS 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 — Approaching aircraft

APS Issue Expected Approach Times (EATs). 3 APP ATM APS 11.2.1 APS Organise the traffic landing sequence in 4 Optional content: company preference, APP ATM a holding pattern. aircraft performance, aircraft approach APS 11.2.2 capability, ILS categories, flow control

management

Subtopic ATM 11.3 — Holding in a surveillance environment

APS Organise traffic to separate other 4 APS ATM aircraft from holding aircraft. ACS 11.3.1 APS Integrate system support, when 4 Optional content: arrival management APS ATM available. system, automated holding lists, vertical ACS 11.3.2 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 Optional content: PSR, SSR or ADS APS ATM identification method ACS 12.1.2 APS Apply the procedures forin the case of 3 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM misidentification. Optional content: local/simulator ACS 12.1.3 operation manuals

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 3 Optional content: out of ATS surveillance APS ATM identification is lost or in doubt. system coverage, failure of ATS ACS 12.3.1 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 Optional content: procedural separation APS ATM identification. ACS 12.3.3

Subtopic ATM 12.4 — Position information

APS Appreciate the circumstances when 3 APS ATM position information should be passed ACS 12.4.1 on to aircraft. APS State the format in which position 1 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM information can be passed on to aircraft. ACS 12.4.2

Subtopic ATM 12.5 — Transfer of identity

APS Apply the methods of transfer of 3 APS ATM identification. ACS 12.5.1 APS Appreciate the precautions when 3 APS ATM transferring identification. ACS 12.5.2

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 3 Thunderstorms, icing, clear-air turbulence APP MET weather on aircraft. (CAT), turbulence, microburst, wind shear, APS 1.1.1 severe mountain waves, squall lines, volcanic ash APS Integrate data about meteorological 4 Clearances, instructions and transmitted ALL MET phenomena into the provision of ATS. information 1.1.2 Optional content: relevant meteorological

phenomena

APS Use techniques to avoid adverse 3 Rerouting, level change, etc. APP MET weather 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. 3 METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET APP MET Optional content: AIREP/special AIREP ACP 2.1.1 APS ACS APS Decode information from 3 ALL MET meteorological data displays. 2.1.2 APS Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL MET Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 2.1.23 Optional content: flight information

centre, adjacent ATS unit

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 & STAR ADCI NAV displayed on aeronautical maps and charts, aerodrome charts APP 1.1.1 charts. Optional content: visual approach charts, APS

military maps and charts

APS Use relevant maps and charts. 3 APP NAV ACP 1.1.2 APS

ACS ALL

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems

APS Manage traffic in case of change in the 4 Optional content: limitations, availability APP NAV operational status of navigational and status of ground-based and satellite- ACP 2.1.1 systems. based systems APS ACS APS Appreciate the effect of a change in the 3 Optional content: precision, limitations, ALL NAV operational status of navigational status, degraded procedures 2.1.2 systems.

Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach

APS Describe the concept of stabilised 2 Optional content: ADV NAV approach. https://www.sSkybrary.aero ADCI 2.2.1 APP APS APS Appreciate the effect of late change of 3 Cockpit workload APP NAV runway-in-use or type of approach for Optional content: impact on vertical APS 2.2.2 landing aircraft. profile (CDO), FMS management, crew

procedure briefing, missed approach, loss

of situational awareness, etc. APS Appreciate controller actions that may 3 Inappropriate speed control, vectoring for APS NAV contribute to an unstabilised approach. short final, vectoring for approach with 2.2.3 significant tailwind, glide path interception from above, lack of or incorrect distance to touchdown information, delayed descent, incorrect use of ‘DIRECT TO’

Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals

APS Describe relevant SIDs and STARs. 2 ADI NAV APP 2.3.1 APS APS Describe the types and phases of 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Annex 6 ADC NAV instrument approach procedures. APP 2.3.2 APS

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION APS Describe the relevant minima applicable 2 Optional content: Type A/B operations, ADCI NAV for a precision/non-precision and visual CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, APP 2.3.3 approach. LPV, RNP AR APCH minima APS

Subtopic NAV 2.4 — Navigational assistance

APS Evaluate the necessary information to 5 Optional content: nearest most suitable APP NAV be provided to pilots in need of aerodrome, track, heading, distance, ACP 2.4.1 navigational assistance. aerodrome information, any other APS

navigational assistance relevant at the ACS time

APS Assist pilots with navigation when 3 Aircraft observed to be deviating from APS NAV required. their known intended route, on pilots’ ACS 2.4.2 request

Subtopic NAV 2.5 — Satellite-based systems

APS State the different applications of 1 RNP APCH, RNP AR APCH, SBAS, GBAS APP NAV satellite-based systems relevant for Optional content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV LPV, APS 2.5.1 approach operations. RNP minima, precision approach

Subtopic NAV 2.6 — PBN applications

APS State the navigation applications used in 1 Approach-RNP APCH / RNP AR APCH, APP NAV approach and terminal environments. Terminal-RNAV-1 RNP 1 with RF, APS 2.6.1 rotorcraft option RNP 0.3 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613, Regulation (EU) No 716/2014 ,

Regulation (EU) 2018/1048

APS Explain the principles and designation of 2 Performance, functionalities, sensors APP NAV navigation specifications in use. Optional content: aircrew and controller ACP 2.6.2 requirements, accuracy requirements, APS

integrity and continuity ACS

APS Describe the differences in turn 2 Optional content: fly-by, fly-over, RF, APP NAV performance. ICAO Doc 4444 APS 2.6.3 APS State future PBN developments. 1 A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP ALL NAV Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, RNP 4D, ADI 2.6.34 TBO APP

ACP

APS

ACS

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 into 1.1.1 the provision of ATS. APS Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 Optional content: radios (number of), ALL ACFT equipment. emergency radios 1.1.2 APS Explain the operation of on-board 2 Transponders: equipment Mode A, ADCI ACFT surveillance equipment. Mode 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 succeeding 2.1.1 aircraft. APS Appreciate the techniques used to 3 ALL ACFT prevent hazards associated with wake 2.1.2 turbulence to succeeding aircraft.

Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — Application of the ICAO approach categories

APS Describe the use of the ICAO approach 2 ICAO Doc 8168 ADCI ACFT categories. APP 2.2.1 APS APS Appreciate the effect of the ICAO 3 ADCI ACFT approach categories on the traffic APP 2.2.2 organisation of traffic. APS

TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Climb factors

APS Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: speed, mass, air density, APP ACFT affecting aircraft during climb. cabin pressurisation, wind and ACP 3.1.1 temperature APS ACS APS Describe the influence of factors 3 Optional content: runway conditions, APP ACFT affecting departing aircraft. runway slope, aerodrome elevation, wind, APS 3.1.2 temperature, aircraft configuration,

airframe contamination and aircraft mass

Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Cruise factors

APS Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: level, cruising speed, APP ACFT affecting aircraft during cruise. wind, mass, cabin pressurisation APS 3.2.1

TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Descent and initial approach factors

APS Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: wind, speed, rate of APP ACFT affecting aircraft during descent. descent, aircraft configuration, cabin APS 3.3.1 pressurisation

Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Final approach and landing factors

APS Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: wind, aircraft APP ACFT affecting aircraft during final approach configuration, mass, meteorological APS 3.4.1 and landing. conditions, runway conditions, runway

slope, aerodrome elevation

Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Economic factors

APS Integrate consideration of economic 4 Optional content: routing, level, speed, APP ACFT factors affecting aircraft. rate of climb and rate of descent, APS 3.5.1 approach profile APS Provide continuous climb/descent 4 APS ACFT whenever possible. ACS 3.5.2 APS Use direct routing where applicable. 3 APS ACFT APP 3.5.3 ACP

ACS

APS Appreciate controller’s actions that may 3 Optional content: level instructions, speed APS ACFT contribute to pilot’s ability to fly an control, vertical speed control, vectoring, ACS 3.5.4 optimum continuous descent. distance-to-touchdown information

Subtopic ACFT 3.6 — Environmental factors

APS Appreciate the performance restrictions 3 Optional content: fuel-dumping, noise- APP ACFT due to environmental considerations. abatement procedures, minimum flight APS 3.6.1 levels, bird strike hazard, continuous

descent operations

TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA

Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Performance data

APS Integrate the average performance data 4 Performance data under a representative APP ACFT of a representative sample of aircraft variety of circumstances ACP 4.1.1 which will be encountered in the APS operational/ working environment into ACS the provision of control service. ALL

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 — INFORMATION PROCESSING PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS

Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Cognitionve and factors influencing it

APS Describe the human information- 2 Attention, perception, memory, ALL HUM processing model. situational awareness, decision-making, 1.1.1 response APS Describe the factors which influence 2 Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, ALL HUM human information processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations

Subtopic HUM 1.2 — Situational awareness

APS Appreciate the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, knowledge, ALL HUM information-processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.2.1 situational awareness. confidence, experience, fatigue, stress

Subtopic HUM 1.3 — Decision-making

APS Appreciate Monitor the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, stress, ALL HUM information-processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.1.3 decision-making. confidence 1.3.1

TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

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 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ,

ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

APS Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL HUM Optional content: lack of concentration, 2.1.21 listlessness, irritability, frustration, Skybrary Human Behaviour:

EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

APS Recognise the onset of fatigue in self 1 Optional content: ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s ALL HUM and in others. Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic 2.1.32 Service Providers Skybrary Human

Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management

TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING APS Recognise the onset of fatigue in others. 1 ALL HUM 2.1.4 APS Describe the appropriate action when 2 Optional content: Skybrary Human ALL HUM recognising fatigue. Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and 2.1.53 sleep management

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Fitness

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

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Stress

APS Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM human performance. others 2.2.1 Optional content: Regulation (EU)

2017/373

APS Describe the appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising stress. 2.2.2 APS Act to reduce stress. 3 ALL HUM 2.2.3 APS Respond to a stressful situation by 3 ALL HUM offering, asking for or accepting 2.2.4 assistance. APS Recognise the effect of stressful events. 1 Self and others, abnormal situations ALL HUM 2.2.5

TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT

Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Threat and error management framework

APS Explain the importance of threat and 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM error management. safety improvement, revision of 3.1.1 procedures and/or working practices APS Explain the threat and error 2 Threats, errors, undesired states, ALL HUM management framework. countermeasures 3.1.2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 —

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

APS Differentiate between the different 2 Internal, external, airborne, ALL HUM types of threats in ATC. environmental 3.1.3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 —

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

TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT APS Differentiate between the different 2 Equipment, procedural, communication ALL HUM types of errors in ATC. Optional content: increase in traffic, 3.1.4 changes in procedures, complexities of

systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

APS Differentiate between the different 2 On the ground, airborne ALL HUM types of undesired states. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.5 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

APS Analyse examples of threat and error 4 Case studies ALL HUM management in ATC. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Application of threat and error management

APS Manage threats. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.1 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

APS Manage errors. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

APS Manage undesired states. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.3 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

TOPIC HUM 3 — SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS

Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Team resource management (TRM)

APS State the relevance of TRM. 1 Optional content: TRM course, ALL HUM EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the 3.1.1 development of TRM training APS State the content of the TRM concept. 1 Optional content: teamwork, human error, ALL HUM team roles, stress, decision-making, 3.1.2 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 Optional content: TRM team roles ALL HUM conflicts. 3.2.2 APS Describe strategies to cope with human 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM conflicts. simulator 3.2.3

Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Responsible behaviour

TOPIC HUM 3 — SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS APS Consider the factors which influence 2 Optional content: situation, team, ALL HUM responsible behaviour. personal situation and judgement, 3.3.1 instance of justification, moral motivation,

personality

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

TOPIC HUM 4 — TEAMWORK STRESS

Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Benefits of teamwork Stress

APS Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM performance. others 4.1.1 Optional content:

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

APS State the benefits of teamwork. 1 Increased safety, efficiency and capacity ALL HUM 4.1.1 APS List the controller’s human performance 1 Situational awareness, communication, ALL HUM elements affected by teamwork. decision-making, threat and error 4.1.2 management, workload management

Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Conflict Stress management

APS Identify the reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 4.2.1 APS Describe strategies to cope with human 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM conflicts. simulator 4.2.2 APS Describe actions to prevent human 2 ALL HUM conflicts. 4.2.3 APS Act to reduce stress. 3 The effect of personality in coping with ALL HUM stress, the benefits of active stress 4.2.1 management APS Respond to stressful situations by 3 Optional content: the benefits of offering, ALL HUM offering, asking or accepting assistance. accepting and asking for help in stressful 4.2.2 situations APS Recognise the effect of shocking and 1 Self and others, abnormal situations, ALL HUM stressful events. Critical Incident Stress Management 4.2.3 (CISM) APS Consider the benefits of Critical Incident 2 ALL HUM Stress Management (CISM). 4.2.4 APS Explain procedures to be used following 2 Optional content: CISM, counselling, ALL HUM an incident/accident. human element 4.2.5

TOPIC HUM 5 — SYSTEMS

Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Concept of systems in ATM/ANS

APS Explain the concept of systems. 2 People; procedures; equipment; ATM in ALL HUM systems terms: simple, complicated, and 5.1.1 complex systems; system thinking APS Describe how changes in one part of a 2 ALL HUM system may impact the other parts. 5.1.2 APS Describe the role of the human in the 2 ALL HUM system. 5.1.3

TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR

Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Human error

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

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 ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

APS Describe error-prone conditions. 2 Optional content: increase in traffic, ALL HUM changes in procedures, complexities of 5.1.3 systems or traffic, weather, unusual

occurrences

APS Collect examples of different error 3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM types, their causes and consequences AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.1.4 for ATC. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control APS Explain how to detect errors to 2 STCA, MSAW, individual and collective ALL HUM compensate for them. strategy 5.1.5 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 —

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

APS Execute corrective actions. 3 Error compensation ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

APS Explain the importance of error 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM management. safety improvement, revision of 5.1.7 procedures and/or working practices APS Describe the impact on an ATCO’s 2 Optional content: reporting, SMS, ALL HUM performance following an investigation, CISM 5.1.8 occurrence/incident.

Subtopic HUM 5.2 — Violation of rules

TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR APS Explain the causes and dangers of 2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM violation of rules becoming accepted as AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.2.1 a practice. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION COLLABORATIVE WORK

Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Effective Ccommunication

APS Explain effective communication in ATC 2 ICAO Doc 9868 ALL HUM operations. 6.1.1 APS Use communication effectively in ATC. 3 ALL HUM 6.1.1 APS Explain key strategies used to enable 2 Optional content: active listening, active ALL HUM open communication. speaking, assertiveness, honesty, 6.1.2 relevance, facts, neutrality APS Analyse examples of pilot–controller 4 ALL HUM communication for effectiveness. 6.1.2 APS Describe the parameters affecting the 2 Workload, mutual knowledge, controller ALL HUM controller’s competence to versus pilot mental picture, distractions, 6.1.3 communicate effectively. sound, human conflicts

Optional content: communication between and within the team(s), in the

simulator, with the pilots, instructors,

coordination partners workload

Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Effective feedback

APS Define feedback. 1 ALL HUM 6.2.1 APS Explain the purpose of receiving and 2 ALL HUM giving feedback, and its effect on 6.2.2 performance. APS Consider the impact of communication 2 ALL HUM styles on feedback and on conflict 6.2.3 resolution. APS Integrate feedback into performance. 4 ALL HUM 6.2.4

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

APS List communication means between 1 Optional content: electronic, written, ALL HUM controllers in charge of the same area of verbal and non-verbal communication 6.2.1 responsibility (sector or tower). APS Explain consequences of the use of 2 Optional content: strip legibility and ALL HUM communication means on effectiveness. encoding, label designation, feedback 6.2.2 APS List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL HUM position handover. overlap time 6.2.3

TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION COLLABORATIVE WORK APS Explain consequences of a missed 2 ALL HUM position 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 Optional content: other sectors’ ALL HUM coordination between sectors and/or constraints, electronic coordination tools 6.3.1 tower positions.

Subtopic HUM 6.4 — Controller–pilot cooperation

APS Describe parameters affecting 2 Optional content: workload, mutual ALL HUM controller–pilot cooperation. knowledge, controller versus pilot mental 6.4.1 picture

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 ALL EQPS equipment. Optional content: frequency selection, 1.1.1 standby equipment APS Identify indications of operational status 3 Optional content: indicator lights, ALL EQPS of radio equipment. serviceability displays, selector/frequency 1.1.2 displays APS Consider radio range. 2 Optional content: transfer to another APP EQPS frequency, apparent radio failure, failure ACP 1.1.3 to establish radio contact, frequency APS protection range ACS

Subtopic EQPS 1.2 — Other voice communications

APS Operate landline communications. 3 Optional content: telephone, interphone ALL EQPS and intercom equipment 1.2.1

TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS

Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

APS Decode AFTN messages. 3 Optional content: movement and control ALL EQPS messages, NOTAMs, SNOWTAMs, 2.1.1 BIRDTAMs, etc.

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange

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

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 Optional content: situation displays, flight ALL EQPS working position. progress board, flight data display, radio, 3.1.2 telephone, maps and charts, strip-printer,

clock, information systems, UDF/VDF

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

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems

APS Use situation displays. 3 ALL EQPS

TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION 3.2.1

APS Check the availability of information. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2 APS Obtain information from equipment. 3 APP EQPS ACP 3.2.3 APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems

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

Subtopic EQPS 3.4 — Use of the ATS surveillance system

APS Use the ATS surveillance system 3 APS EQPS functions. ACS 3.4.1 APS Analyse the information provided by the 4 APS EQPS ATS surveillance system. ACS 3.4.2 APS Assign codes. 4 APS EQPS ACS 3.4.3 APS Appreciate the use of advanced 3 Optional content: Mode S, ADS-B, MLAT APS EQPS surveillance technology. ACS 3.4.4

Subtopic EQPS 3.5 — Advanced systems

APS Appreciate the use of controller–pilot 3 APS EQPS data link communications when ACS 3.5.1 available. APS Characterise Appreciate the use of 3 MTCD, AMAN, DMAN APS EQPS information provided by advanced 2 Optional content: trajectory-based ACS 3.5.2 systems. 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 Optional content: European ATM Master 4.1.1 Plan, European Plan for Aviation Safety

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

TOPIC EQPS 5 — EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION 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 3 Optional content: ground–air and landline APP EQPS has degraded. communications ACP 5.2.1 APS ACS APS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: procedures for total or APP EQPS event of communication equipment partial degradation of ground–air and ACP 5.2.2 degradation. landline communications, alternative APS methods of transferring data ACS ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation

APS Identify when a navigational equipment 3 Optional content: VOR, navigational aids, ALL EQPS failure will affect operational ability. ‘European GNSS Contingency/Reversion 5.3.1 Handbook for PBN Operations’ APS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: vertical separation, ADI EQPS event of a navigational equipment information to aircraft, navigational APP 5.3.2 degradation. assistance, seeking assistance from ACP adjacent units APS ACS ALL

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 ACS 5.4.1 APS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: inform adjacent sectors, APS EQPS event of surveillance equipment inform aircraft, apply vertical separation ACS 5.4.2 degradation. (emergency), increased 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 3 Optional content: FDPS, SDPS, software APS EQPS degradation. processing of situation display ACS 5.5.1 APS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 APS EQPS event of a processing system ACS 5.5.2 degradation.

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 an approach control unit

APS Appreciate the functions and provision 3 Study visit to an approach control unit APP PEN of 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 an 2 Study visit to an approach control unit APP PEN approach control unit. Optional content: familiarisation visits to APS 2.1.1 TWR, ACC, AIS, RCC APS Characterise other parties interfacing 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN with ATS operations. engineering services, firefighting and 2.1.2 emergency services, airline operations

offices

Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations

APS Characterise military ATS activities. 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Aair Ddefence 2.2.1 Uunits

TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS

Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements

APS Appreciate Identify the role of an air 3 Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 ALL PEN navigation ATC as a service provider. 3.1.1 APS Appreciate ATS users’ requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2

TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection

APS Describe the environmental constraints 2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 10013 Circular ADV PEN on aerodrome operations. 303 — Operational opportunities to ADIC 4.1.1 reduce Minimize fuel burn Use and Reduce APP emissions APS

TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION APS Explain the use of the Collaborative 2 Optional content: European ATM Master ADV PEN Environmental Management (CEM) Plan, EUROCONTROL CEM Specification ADCI 4.1.2 process at aerodromes. APP APS APS Appreciate the mitigation techniques 3 Optional content: continuous descent APP PEN used to minimise aviation’s impact on operations (CDO), continuous climb APS 4.1.3 the environment. operations (CCO), noise-abatement procedures, noise preferential routes,

flight efficiency

SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

The subject objective is: Learners shall develop a professional attitude 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 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 1.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations,

ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion, GNSS failure

APS Identify potential or actual abnormal 3 ALL ABES and emergency situations. 1.1.2 APS Take into account the procedures for 2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 APP ABES given abnormal and emergency ACP 1.1.3 situations. APS ACS APS Take into account that procedures do 2 Optional content: real-life examples ALL ABES not exist for all abnormal and 1.1.4 emergency situations. APS Consider how the evolution of a 2 Optional content: separation, information, ALL ABES situation may have an impact on safety. coordination 1.1.5

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT

Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness

APS Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio ALL ABES circumstances including the case where silence instruction 2.1.1 standard phraseology is not applicable. APS Apply change of radiotelephony call 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES sign. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 2.1.2

Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload

APS Describe actions to keep the situation 2 Optional content: sector-splitting, holding, ALL ABES under control. flow management, task delegation 2.2.1 APS Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2 APS Ensure the effective dissemination of 4 Optional content: between executive and ALL ABES information. planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, 2.2.3 between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with ground staff, etc. APS Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT

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 ALL ABES Optional content: instructions, 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.

TOPIC ABES 3 — PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES)

Subtopic ABES 3.1 — Application of procedures for ABES

APS Apply the procedures for given 3 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES abnormal and emergency situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 3.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations,

ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure

APS Describe the procedures to be followed 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES by a pilot when experiencing that pilot Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military 3.2.1 experiences complete or partial radio procedures, simulator operation failure. procedures APS Apply the procedures to be followed 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES when a pilot experiences complete or Optional content: prolonged loss of 3.2.2 partial radio failure. communication

Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

APS Apply ATC procedures associated with 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unlawful interference and aircraft bomb Optional content: simulator operation 3.3.1 threat. procedures

Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft

APS Apply the procedures forin the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES strayed aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled 3.4.1 airspace, outside controlled airspace APS Apply the procedures forin the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unidentified aircraft. 3.4.2

Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Diversions

APS Provide navigational assistance to 4 Track/heading, distance, other APP ABES aircraft diverting in emergency. 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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 APS ABES transponder failure. Optional content: total/partial failure, ACS 3.6.1 impact on ADS-B/Mode S capability

Subtopic ABES 3.7 — Interception of civil aircraft

APS Explain the procedures in the event of 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES interception of civil aircraft. 3.7.1

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

APS Define aerodrome data. 1 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA Optional content: aerodrome elevation, ADCI 1.1.1 reference point, apron, movement area, APP manoeuvring area, hotspothot spot APS

Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination

APS Identify the information that has to be 3 Aerodrome conditions, fire/rescue ADV AGA exchanged between Air Traffic Services category, condition of ground equipment ADCI 1.2.1 (ATS) and the aerodrome authority. and NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) No APP 139/2014 APS

TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA

Subtopic AGA 2.1 — Movement area

APS Describe the movement area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA ADCI 2.1.1 APP APS APS Describe the marking of obstacles and 2 Flags, signs on pavement, lights ADV AGA unusable or unserviceable areas. ADCI 2.1.2 APP APS APS Identify the information on conditions of 3 Essential information on aerodrome ADV AGA the movement area that has to be conditions ADCI 2.1.3 passed on to aircraft. APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area

APS Describe the manoeuvring area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA ADCI 2.2.1 APP APS APS Describe the taxiway. 2 ADV AGA ADIC 2.2.2 APP APS APS Describe the daylight marking on 2 ADV AGA taxiways. ADIC 2.2.3 APP APS

TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA APS Describe taxiway lighting. 2 ADV AGA ADCI 2.2.4 APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways

APS Describe the runway. 2 Runway, runway surface, runway strip, ADV AGA runway shoulder, runway-end safety ADCI 2.3.1 areas, clearways, stopways APP APS APS Describe the instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADCI AGA APP 2.3.2 APS APS Describe the non-instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA ADCI 2.3.3 APP APS APS Explain declared distances. 2 TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA ADV AGA ADCI 2.3.4 APP APS APS Explain the differences between ACN 2 Strength of pavements ADV AGA and PCN. ADCI 2.3.5 APP APS APS Describe the daylight markings on 2 Optional content: runway designator, ADV AGA runways. centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed ADCI 2.3.6 distance, touchdown zone, side strip, APP colour APS APS Describe runway lights. 2 Optional content: colour, centre line, ADV AGA intensity, edge, touchdown zone, ADCI 2.3.7 threshold, barettes APP APS APS Explain the functions of visual landing 2 Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI ADV AGA aids. ADCI 2.3.8 APP APS APS Describe the approach lighting systems. 2 Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, ADV AGA colours, intensity and brightness ADCI 2.3.9 APP APS APS Characterise the effect of water/ice on 2 ADV AGA runways. ADCI 2.3.10 APP APS APS Explain braking action performance and 2 Braking action coefficient ADV AGA methods of reporting it. ADCI 2.3.11 APP APS

TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA APS Explain the effect of runway visual range 2 ADV AGA on aerodrome operations. ADCI 2.3.12 APP APS

TOPIC AGA 3 — OBSTACLES

Subtopic AGA 3.1 — Obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes

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

TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location

APS Explain the location of different 2 Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio ADV AGA aerodrome ground equipment. communication or ATS surveillance ADCI 4.1.1 systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, APP PAPI APS

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) The ATCO Rrating 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 87 Area Control Surveillance Rating (ACS) to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) No 2015/340 — Area Control Surveillance Rating (ACS). (c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 87 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.

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 how the course is administered. 1 ALL INTR 1.2.1

Subtopic INTR 1.3 — Study material and training documentation

ACS Use appropriate documents and their 3 Optional content: training documentation, ALL INTR sources for course studies. library, CBT library, web, learning 1.3.1 management server ACS Integrate appropriate information into 4 Training documentation ALL INTR course studies. Optional content: supplementary 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, ALL INTR used during the course. self-study, types of training events 2.1.1 ACS State the subjects covered by the course 1 ALL INTR and their purpose. 2.1.2

TOPIC INTR 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE ACS Describe the organisation of theoretical 2 Optional content: course programme ALL INTR training. 2.1.3 ACS Describe the organisation of practical 2 Optional content: PTP, simulation, ALL INTR training. briefing, debriefing, course programme 2.1.4

Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos

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

Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process

ACS Describe the assessment process. 2 ALL INTR 2.3.1

SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW

The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting and 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 ACS LAW met to issue an Area Control Licensing 1.1.1 Surveillance rating. Optional content: national documents ACS Explain how to maintain and update 2 ALL LAW professional knowledge and skills to 1.1.2 retain competence in the operational environment. ACS Explain the conditions for the 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO ALL LAW suspension/revocation of an ATCO Licensing 1.1.3 licence.

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports

ACS List the standard forms for reports. 1 Air traffic incident report ALL LAW Optional content: routine air-reports, 2.1.1 breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records ACS Describe the functions of, and processes 2 Reporting culture, forms for mandatory ALL LAW for, reporting. and voluntary occurrence reporting air 2.1.2.1 traffic incident report, Regulation (EU) No 47 48 376/2014 , Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 Optional content: breach of regulations,

watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting

ACS Use forms for reporting. 3 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, forms for ALL LAW mandatory and voluntary occurrence 2.1.3 2 reporting air traffic incident reporting form(s) Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations,

watchbook/logbook, records

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace

ACS Appreciate airspace classes and 3 ACS LAW structure and their relevance to 2.2.1 operations using the Area Control Surveillance rating. ACS Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: Regulation (EU) No ALL LAW control actions appropriate to the 923/2012 , international requirements, 2.2.2 classification and structure of given civil requirements, military requirements, airspace. areas of responsibility, sectorisation,

national requirements

ACS Appreciate responsibility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance. 2.2.3

TOPIC LAW 3 — ATS ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process

ACS State the importance of controller 1 Optional content: voluntary reporting ALL LAW contribution to the feedback process. 3.1.1 ACS Describe how reported occurrences are 2 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW analysed. No 376/2014, local procedures 3.1.2 ACS Name the means used to disseminate 1 Optional content: safety letters, safety ALL LAW recommendations. boards’ web pages 3.1.3 ACS Appreciate the just culture ‘Just Culture’ 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints ALL LAW concept. Optional content: 3.1.4 https://www.sSkybrary.aero

Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Iinvestigation

ACS Describe the role and objectives mission 2 ALL LAW of Ssafety Iinvestigation in the 3.2.1 improvement of safety. ACS Define working methods of Safety 1 ALL LAW Investigation. 3.2.2

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. 3 APP ATM ACP 1.1.1 APS ACS ACS Provide area control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ACP ATM ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030, ACS 1.1.2 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, operating procedures for the simulated/training environment operation manuals

Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)

ACS Provide FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation 1.2.1 (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: national documents

ACS Use an ATS surveillance system in the 3 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) APS ATM provision of FIS. No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ACS 1.2.2 information to identified aircraft concerning: traffic, navigation

Optional content: weather

ACS Issue appropriate information 3 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) APS ATM concerning the position of conflicting No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ACS 1.2.3 traffic. traffic information, essential traffic APP information ACP ACS Appreciate the use of ATIS in the 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATM provision of FIS. ALL 1.2.4

Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)

ACS Provide ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) 1.3.1 No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ACS Respond to distress and urgency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM messages and signals. ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444 1.3.2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL

Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ACS Use an ATS surveillance system in the 3 APS ATM provision of ALRS. ACS 1.3.3

TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES

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

ACS Appreciate the impact of the ATS system 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM capacity and air traffic flow Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route ACP 1.4.1 management on the controller. airspace, local implementation of ATFCM APS principles, etc. ACS ACS Apply flow management procedures in 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM the provision of ATC. Users Manual ACP 1.4.2 APS ACS ACS Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: civil and military, APP ATM take account of airspace boundaries. controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, ACP 1.4.3 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

ACS Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM take account of areas of responsibility. Users Manual ACP 1.4.4 APS ACS ACS Inform the supervisor of local factors 3 Optional content: abnormal situations, APP ATM affecting the ATS system capacity and air decrease in sector capacity, limitations on ACP 1.4.5 traffic flow management. systems and equipment, changes in APS workload/capacity, unusual ACS

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

ACS Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 APS ATM take account of the ATS surveillance ACS 1.4.6 system capability.

Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM)

ACS Appreciate the impact of ASM on the 3 Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL APP ATM controller. Specification for the application of FUA, ACP 1.5.1 TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace APS ACS ACS Organise traffic to take account of ASM. 4 Real-time activation, deactivation or APS ATM reallocation of airspace ACS 1.5.2 Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication

ACS List the means of communication 1 Optional content: electronic, written, ALL ATM between controllers. verbal and non-verbal communication 2.1.1 ACS Select the most suitable means of 5 ALL ATM communication given the situation. 2.1.2

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION ACS Use approved phraseology. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM Optional content: published national/local 2.1.13 language phraseology ACS Ensure effective communication. 4 Use of plain language when required, ALL ATM communication within the sector/working 2.1.24 position, between the sectors/WPs/ATC units Communication techniques, readback/verification of readback ACS Analyse examples of pilot–controller 4 Optional content: real-life recordings, ALL ATM communication for effectiveness. situation in the simulator 2.1.5

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

ACS Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ALL ATM (EU) 2017/373 3.1.1

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ACS Integrate appropriate ATC clearances 4 ALL ATM into the control service. 3.1.2 ACS Ensure that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out. 3.1.3

Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions

ACS Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 3.2.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national

documents

ACS Integrate appropriate ATC instructions 4 ALL ATM into the control service. 3.2.2 ACS Ensure that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is 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. 3 Optional content: electronic transfer of ALL ATM flight data, telephone, interphone, 4.2.1 intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone

(RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION

Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures

ACS Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/transfer of responsibility for ALL ATM air–ground communications and 4.3.1 separation, transfer of control, etc., ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: release point

ACS Analyse the effect of coordination 4 Optional content: delegation/transfer of ALL ATM requested by an adjacent position/unit. responsibility for air–ground 4.3.2 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 that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out. 4.3.4 ACS Coordinate when providing FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 4.3.5 ACS Coordinate when providing ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 4.3.6

TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION

Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry

ACS Allocate levels according to altimetry 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM data. 5.1.1 ACS Ensure separation according to altimetry 4 Optional content: transition level, ALL ATM data. transition altitude, transition layer, height, 5.1.2 flight level, altitude, vertical distance to

airspace boundaries

Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance

ACS Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: minimum vectoring APS ATM control actions appropriate to the rules altitude, terrain clearance dimensions, ACS 5.2.1 for minimum safe usable levels and minimum safe altitudes, transition level, terrain clearance. 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, Regulation (EU) No ACP ATM 923/2012, level allocation, during ACS 6.1.1 climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, RVSM, non-RVSM aircraft, holding pattern

TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS ACS Provide increased vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ACP 6.1.2 Optional content: level allocation, during APS climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, ACS

degraded aircraft performance, non-RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence

ACS Appreciate the application of emergency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM vertical separation. ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 ACP 6.1.3 APS ACS ACS Provide vertical separation in a 4 Pressure altitude-derived information, APS ATM surveillance environment. pilot-level reports ACS 6.1.4 Optional content: into/out of ATS

surveillance system coverage

Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment

ACS Provide longitudinal separation in a 4 Successive departures, successive arrivals, ACS ATM 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 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ICAO Doc 4444, APS ATM separation. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ACS 6.3.1 Optional content: EASA SIB 2017-10 ‘Enroute Wake Turbulence Encounters’,

national documents

Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Separation based on ATS surveillance systems

ACS Describe how separation based on ATS 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM surveillance systems is applied. ACS 6.4.1 ACS Provide horizontal separation. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ICAO Doc 4444, APS ATM ICAO Doc 7030, local operation manuals, ACS 6.4.2 holding

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals, holding

ACS Provide horizontal separation by 4 Optional content: transit, meteorological APS ATM vectoring in a variety of situations. phenomena, vectoring for approach, ACS 6.4.3 departure versus transit versus arrival ACS Ensure horizontal or vertical separation 4 Adjacent sectors, restricted, prohibited APS ATM from airspace boundaries. and danger areas, TSAs. ACS 6.4.4

TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND-BASED SAFETY NETS

Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne safety nets collision avoidance systems

ACS Recognise the independence of 2 ICAO Doc 9863 ACP ATM Differentiate between ACAS advisory 1 Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets ACS 7.1.1 thresholds and from ATC separation EUROCONTROL TCAS web page ALL standards applicable in the area control environment.

TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND-BASED SAFETY NETS ACS Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 7.1.2 reported by a pilot. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444,

ICAO Doc 9863, Skybrary Safety Nets

ACS Respond to pilot notification of actions 3 ACAS, TAWS APP ATM based on airborne systems warnings. Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS APS 7.1.3 web page TAWS, Skybrary Safety Nets ACP ACS ALL

Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground-based safety nets

ACS Describe the controller responsibility 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM during and following safety net Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, STCA, ACS 7.2.1 warnings. MSAW, APW, APM ACS Respond to ground-based safety net 3 Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APS ATM warnings. APM ACS 7.2.2

TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY

Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management

ACS Update the data display to accurately 3 Optional content: information displayed, ALL ATM reflect the traffic situation. strip-marking procedures, electronic 8.1.1 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 4 ALL ATM displays. 8.1.3 ACS Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, FPL, supplementary information ALL ATM Optional content: FPL, 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 Optional content: local/simulator ALL ATM operational environment. operation manuals, briefing, notices, local 9.1.1 orders, current flight plan data/information displays, pilot reports,

coordination, verification of information

TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) ACS Ensure the integrity of the operational 4 Optional content: integrity of displays, APP ATM environment. verification of the information provided by ACP 9.1.2 displays, etc. APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures

ACS Check all relevant documentation before 3 Optional content: briefing, letters of ALL ATM managing traffic. agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs 9.2.1 ACS Manage traffic in accordance with a 4 APP ATM change to operational procedures. 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 ACS List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL ATM position handover–takeover. overlap time 9.3.3 ACS Explain the consequences of a missed 2 ALL ATM position handover–takeover. 9.3.4

TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE

Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility for the provision of control service and the processing of information

ACS Describe the division of responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM among 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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 APP ATM unmanned free balloons. ACP 10.1.3 APS ACS

ALL

ACS Obtain operational information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, local operation manuals APP ATM ACP 10.1.4 APS ACS ACS Interpret operational information. 5 APP ATM ACP 10.1.54 APS ACS

TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE ACS Organise forwarding of operational 4 Optional content: including the use of APP ATM information. backup procedures ACP 10.1.65 APS ACS ACS Integrate operational information into 4 APP ATM control decisions. ACP 10.1.76 APS ACS ACS Appreciate the influence of operational 3 Optional content: military flying, ALL ATM requirements. calibration flights, aerial photography 10.1.87

Subtopic ATM 10.2 — ATS surveillance service

ACS Explain the responsibility for the 2 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ACS ATM provision of ATS surveillance service ICAO Annex 11, Regulation (EU) No 10.2.1 appropriate to ACS rating. 923/2012 local operation manuals

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals

ACS Explain the functions that may be 2 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM performed with the use of ATS ACS 10.2.2 surveillance system derived information presented on a situation display. ACS Provide planning, coordination and 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ACS ATM control actions appropriate to VFR and ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 4444 APP 10.2.3 IFR traffic in VMC and IMC. ACP

APS

ACS Apply the procedures for the 3 ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM termination of ATS surveillance service. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, transfer ACS 10.2.4 of control, 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. projection ACS 10.3.1 ACS Detect conflicts in time for appropriate 4 ALL ATM resolution. 10.3.2 ACS Identify potential solutions to achieve a 3 APP ATM safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.3 APS ACS ACS Evaluate possible outcomes of different 5 APP ATM planning and control actions. ACP 10.3.4 APS ACS ALL

TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE ACS Select an appropriate plan in time to 5 APP ATM achieve safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.5 APS ACS ACS Ensure an adequate priority of actions. 4 ALL ATM 10.3.6 ACS Execute the selected plan in a timely 3 APP ATM manner. ACP 10.3.7 APS ACS

ALL

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

Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic

ACS Manage arrivals, departures and 4 Optional content: simulator operation APP ATM overflights. procedures ACP 10.4.1 APS ACS ACS Balance the workload against personal 5 Optional content: rerouting, replanning, APP ATM capacity. prioritising solutions, denying requests, ACP 10.4.2 delegating responsibility for separation APS ACS ACS Define flight path monitoring and 1 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM vectoring. ACS 10.4.3 ACS Explain the requirements for vectoring 2 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM and termination of vectoring. ACS 10.4.4 ACS Provide vectoring. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, APS ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ACS 10.4.5 Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: separation, expediting arrivals, departures and/or climb to

cruising levels, aircraft leaving the hold,

navigation assistance, uncontrolled

airspace, etc. ACS Apply the procedures for the 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APS ATM termination of vectoring. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ACS 10.4.6 (EU) 2017/373

Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Control service with advanced system support

ACS Appreciate the impact of advanced 3 Optional content: sequencing systems, ACS ATM systems on the provision of area control automated holding lists, vertical traffic 10.5.1 service. displays, conflict detection and decision-

making tools, automated information and coordination tools

TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING

Subtopic ATM 11.1 — General hHolding procedures

ACS Apply holding procedures. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ACP 11.1.1 (EU) 2017/373, holding instructions, APS allocation of holding levels, onward ACS clearance times ACS 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

ACS Issue expected onward clearance times. 3 ACP ATM ACS 11.2.1

Subtopic ATM 11.3 — Holding in a surveillance environment

ACS Organise traffic to separate other 4 APS ATM aircraft from holding aircraft. ACS 11.3.1 ACS Integrate system support, when 4 Optional content: arrival management APS ATM available. system, automated holding lists, vertical ACS 11.3.2 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 Optional content: PSR, SSR or ADS APS ATM identification method ACS 12.1.2 ACS Apply the procedures forin the case of 3 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM misidentification. Optional content: local/simulator ACS 12.1.3 operation manuals

Subtopic ATM 12.2 — Maintenance of identification

ACS Appreciate the necessity to maintain 3 APS ATM identification. ACS 12.2.1

Subtopic ATM 12.3 — Loss of identity

ACS Appreciate when an aircraft 3 Optional content: out of ATS surveillance APS ATM identification is lost or in doubt. system coverage, failure of ATS ACS 12.3.1 surveillance system, weather clutter, other clutter, garbling, holding, etc. ACS Apply methods to re-establish 3 APS ATM identification. ACS 12.3.2

TOPIC ATM 12 — IDENTIFICATION ACS Respond to loss/doubt concerning 3 Optional content: procedural separation APS ATM identification. ACS 12.3.3

Subtopic ATM 12.4 — Position information

ACS Appreciate the circumstances when 3 APS ATM position information should be passed ACS 12.4.1 on to aircraft. ACS State the format in which position 1 ICAO Doc 4444Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM information can be passed on 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

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 3 Thunderstorms, icing, jet streams, clear- ACP MET weather on aircraft. air turbulence (CAT), turbulence, ACS 1.1.1 microburst, severe mountain waves, squall lines, volcanic ash

Optional content: solar radiation

ACS Integrate data about meteorological 4 Clearances, instructions and transmitted ALL MET phenomena into the provision of ATS. information 1.1.2 Optional content: relevant meteorological

phenomena

ACS Use techniques to avoid adverse 3 Rerouting, level change, etc. APP MET weather 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. 3 METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET APP MET Optional content: AIREP/special AIREP ACP 2.1.1 APS ACS ACS Decode information from 3 ALL MET meteorological data displays. 2.1.2 ACS Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL MET Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 2.1.23 Optional content: flight information

centre, adjacent ATS unit

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. 3 APP NAV ACP 1.1.1 APS ACS

ALL

ACS Decode symbols and information 3 En-route and area charts ACP NAV displayed on aeronautical maps and Optional content: STAR charts ACS 1.1.2 charts.

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems

ACS Manage traffic in case of change in the 4 Optional content: limitations, availability APP NAV operational status of navigational and status of ground-based and satellite- ACP 2.1.1 systems. based systems APS ACS ACS Appreciate the effect of a change in the 3 Optional content: precision, limitations, ALL NAV operational status of navigational status, degraded procedures 2.1.2 systems.

Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Navigational assistance

ACS Evaluate the necessary information to 5 Optional content: nearest most suitable APP NAV be provided to pilots in need of aerodrome, track, heading, distance, ACP 2.2.1 navigational assistance. aerodrome information, any other APS navigational assistance relevant at the ACS

time

ACS Assist pilots with navigation when 3 Aircraft observed to be deviating from APS NAV required. their known intended route, on pilots’ ACS 2.2.2 request

Subtopic NAV 2.3 — PBN applications

ACS State the navigation applications used in 1 Terminal-RNAV-1 (≈P-RNAV), ACP NAV terminal and en-route environments. En-route-RNAV-5 (B-RNAV) ACS 2.3.1 Optional content: A-RNP, EC PBN

Implementing Rule (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 (the PBN Regulation), ICAO Doc 9613

ACS Explain the principles and designation of 2 Performance, functionalities, sensors APP NAV navigation specifications in use. Optional content: performance, ACP 2.3.2 functionality, sensors, aircrew and APS controller requirements, accuracy ACS

requirements, integrity and continuity

ACS Describe the differences in turn 2 Optional content: fly-by, fly-over, FRT, ACP NAV performance. ICAO Doc 4444 ACS 2.3.3

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION ACS State future PBN developments. 1 A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP ALL NAV Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO ADI 2.3.34 APP

APS ACP ACS

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 into 1.1.1 the provision of ATS. ACS Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 Optional content: radios (number of), ALL ACFT equipment. emergency radios 1.1.2 ACS Explain the operation of on-board 2 Transponders: equipment Mode A, ADIC ACFT surveillance equipment. Mode 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 succeeding 2.1.1 aircraft. ACS Appreciate the techniques used to 3 ALL ACFT prevent hazards associated with wake 2.1.2 turbulence to succeeding aircraft.

TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Climb factors

ACS Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: speed, mass, air density, APP ACFT affecting aircraft during climb. cabin pressurisation, wind and ACP 3.1.1 temperature APS ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Cruise factors

ACS Integrate the influence of factors 4 Level, cruising speed, wind, mass, cabin ACP ACFT affecting aircraft during cruise. pressurisation ACS 3.2.1

Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Descent factors

ACS Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: wind, speed, rate of ACP ACFT affecting aircraft during descent. descent, cabin pressurisation ACS 3.3.1

Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Economic factors

ACS Integrate consideration of economic 4 Optional content: routing, level, speed, ACP ACFT factors affecting aircraft. rate of climb and rate of descent, ACS 3.4.1 approach profile, top of descent ACS Provide continuous climb/descent 4 APS ACFT whenever possible. ACS 3.4.2 ACS Use direct routing where applicable. 3 APP ACFT ACP

TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE 3.4.3 APS ACS ACS Appreciate controller’s actions that may 3 Optional content: level instructions, speed ACS ACFT contribute to pilot’s ability to fly an control, vertical speed control, vectoring, APS 3.4.4 optimum continuous descent. distance-to-touchdown information

Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Environmental factors

ACS Appreciate the performance restrictions 3 Optional content: fuel-dumping, minimum ACP ACFT due to environmental considerations. flight levels, continuous descent ACS 3.5.1 operations

TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA

Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Performance data

ACS Integrate the average performance data 4 Performance data under a representative APP ACFT of a representative sample of aircraft variety of circumstances ACP 4.1.1 which will be encountered in the APS operational/ working environment into ACS the provision of control service.

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 — INFORMATION PROCESSING PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS

Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Cognitionve and factors influencing it

ACS Describe the human information- 2 Attention, perception, memory, ALL HUM processing model. situational awareness, decision-making, 1.1.1 response ACS Describe the factors which influence 2 Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, ALL HUM human information- processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations

Subtopic HUM 1.2 — Situational awareness

ACS Appreciate the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, knowledge, ALL HUM information-processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.2.1 situational awareness. confidence, experience, fatigue, stress

Subtopic HUM 1.3 — Decision-making

APS Appreciate Monitor the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, stress, ALL HUM information-processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.1.3 decision-making. confidence 1.3.1

TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

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 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ,

ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

ACS Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL HUM Optional content: lack of concentration, 2.1.21 listlessness, irritability, frustration, Skybrary Human Behaviour:

EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

ACS Recognise the onset of fatigue in self 1 Optional content: ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s ALL HUM and in others. Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic 2.1.32 Service Providers Skybrary Human

Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management

TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING ACS Recognise the onset of fatigue in others. 1 ALL HUM 2.1.4 ACS Describe the appropriate action when 2 Optional content: Skybrary Human ALL HUM recognising fatigue. Behaviour, EUROCONTROL Fatigue 2.1.53 and sleep management

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Fitness

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

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Stress

ACS Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM human performance. others 2.2.1 Optional content:

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ACS Describe the appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising stress. 2.2.2 ACS Act to reduce stress. 3 ALL HUM 2.2.3 ACS Respond to stressful situations by 3 ALL HUM offering, asking for or accepting 2.2.4 assistance. ACS Recognise the effect of stressful events. 1 Self and others, abnormal situations ALL HUM 2.2.5

TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT

Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Threat and error management framework

ACS Explain the importance of threat and 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM error management. safety improvement, revision of 3.1.1 procedures and/or working practices ACS Explain the threat and error 2 Threats, errors, undesired states, ALL HUM management framework. countermeasures 3.1.2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 —

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

ACS Differentiate between the different 2 Internal, external, airborne, ALL HUM types of threats in ATC. environmental 3.1.3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 —

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

TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT ACS Differentiate between the different 2 Equipment, procedural, communication ALL HUM types of errors in ATC. Optional content: increase in traffic, 3.1.4 changes in procedures, complexities of

systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

ACS Differentiate between the different 2 On the ground, airborne ALL HUM types of undesired states. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.5 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ACS Analyse examples of threat and error 4 Case studies ALL HUM management in ATC. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Application of threat and error management

ACS Manage threats. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.1 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ACS Manage errors. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ACS Manage undesired states. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.3 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

TOPIC HUM 3 — SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS

Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Team resource management (TRM)

ACS State the relevance of TRM. 1 Optional content: TRM course, ALL HUM EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the 3.1.1 development of TRM training ACS State the content of the TRM concept. 1 Optional content: teamwork, human error, ALL HUM team roles, stress, decision-making, 3.1.2 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 Optional content: TRM team roles ALL HUM conflicts. 3.2.2 ACS Describe strategies to cope with human 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM conflicts. simulator 3.2.3

Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Responsible behaviour

TOPIC HUM 3 — SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS ACS Consider the factors which influence 2 Optional content: situation, team, ALL HUM responsible behaviour. personal situation and judgement, 3.3.1 instance of justification, moral motivation,

personality

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

TOPIC HUM 4 — TEAMWORK STRESS

Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Benefits of teamwork Stress

ACS Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM performance. others 4.1.1 Optional content:

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ACS State the benefits of teamwork. 1 Increased safety, efficiency and capacity ALL HUM 4.1.1 ACS List the controller’s human performance 1 Situational awareness, communication, ALL HUM elements affected by teamwork. decision-making, threat and error 4.1.2 management, workload management

Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Stress Conflict management

ACS Identify the reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 4.2.1 ACS Describe strategies to cope with human 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM conflicts. simulator 4.2.2 ACS Describe actions to prevent human 2 ALL HUM conflicts. 4.2.3 ACS Act to reduce stress. 3 The effect of personality in coping with ALL HUM stress, the benefits of active stress 4.2.1 management ACS Respond to stressful situations by 3 Optional content: the benefits of offering, ALL HUM offering, asking or accepting assistance. accepting and asking for help in stressful 4.2.2 situations ACS Recognise the effect of shocking and 1 Self and others, abnormal situations, ALL HUM stressful events. Critical Incident Stress Management 4.2.3 (CISM) ACS Consider the benefits of Critical Incident 2 ALL HUM Stress Management (CISM). 4.2.4 ACS Explain procedures to be used following 2 Optional content: CISM, counselling, ALL HUM an incident/accident. human element 4.2.5

TOPIC HUM 5 — SYSTEMS

Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Concept of systems in ATM/ANS

ACS Explain the concept of systems. 2 People; procedures; equipment; ATM in ALL HUM system terms: simple, complicated, and 5.1.1 complex systems; system thinking ACS Describe how changes in one part of a 2 ALL HUM system may impact the other parts. 5.1.2 ACS Describe the role of the human in the 2 ALL HUM system. 5.1.3

TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR

Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Human error

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

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 ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ACS Describe error-prone conditions. 2 Optional content: increase in traffic, ALL HUM changes in procedures, complexities of 5.1.3 systems or traffic, weather, unusual

occurrences

ACS Collect examples of different error 3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM types, their causes and consequences AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.1.4 for ATC. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ACS Explain how to detect errors to 2 STCA, MSAW, individual and collective ALL HUM compensate for them. strategy 5.1.5 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 —

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

ACS Execute corrective actions. 3 Error compensation ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management

(TEM) in Air Traffic Control

ACS Explain the importance of error 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM management. safety improvement, revision of 5.1.7 procedures and/or working practices ACS Describe the impact on an ATCO’s 2 Optional content: reporting, SMS, ALL HUM performance following an investigation, CISM 5.1.8 occurrence/incident.

Subtopic HUM 5.2 — Violation of rules

TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR ACS Explain the causes and dangers of 2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM violation of rules becoming accepted as AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.2.1 a practice. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control

TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION COLLABORATIVE WORK

Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Communication

ACS Explain effective communication in ATC 2 ICAO Doc 9868 ALL HUM operations. 6.1.1 ACS Use communication effectively in ATC. 3 ALL HUM 6.1.1 ACS Explain key strategies used to enable 2 Optional content: active listening, active ALL HUM open communication. speaking, assertiveness, honesty, 6.1.2 relevance, facts, neutrality ACS Analyse examples of pilot–controller 4 ALL HUM communication for effectiveness. 6.1.2 ACS Describe the parameters affecting the 2 Workload, mutual knowledge, controller ALL HUM controller’s competence to versus pilot mental picture, distractions, 6.1.3 communicate effectively. sound, human conflicts

Optional content: communication between and within the team(s), in the

simulator, with the pilots, instructors,

coordination partners

Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Effective feedback

ACS Define feedback. 1 ALL HUM 6.2.1 ACS Explain the purpose of receiving and 2 ALL HUM giving feedback and its effect on 6.2.2 performance. ACS Consider the impact of communication 2 ALL HUM styles on feedback and on conflict 6.2.3 resolution. ACS Integrate feedback into performance. 4 ALL HUM 6.2.4

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

ACS List communication means between 1 Optional content: electronic, written, ALL HUM controllers in charge of the same area of verbal and non-verbal communication 6.2.1 responsibility (sector or tower). ACS Explain consequences of the use of 2 Optional content: strip legibility and ALL HUM communication means on effectiveness. encoding, label designation, feedback 6.2.2 ACS List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL HUM position handover. overlap time 6.2.3

TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION COLLABORATIVE WORK ACS Explain consequences of a missed 2 ALL HUM position 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 Optional content: other sectors’ ALL HUM coordination between sectors and/or constraints, electronic coordination tools 6.3.1 tower positions.

Subtopic HUM 6.4 — Controller–pilot cooperation

ACS Describe parameters affecting 2 Optional content: workload, mutual ALL HUM controller–pilot cooperation. knowledge, controller versus pilot mental 6.4.1 picture

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 ALL EQPS equipment. Optional content: frequency selection, 1.1.1 standby equipment ACS Identify indications of operational status 3 Optional content: indicator lights, ALL EQPS of radio equipment. serviceability displays, selector/frequency 1.1.2 displays ACS Consider radio range. 2 Optional content: transfer to another APP EQPS frequency, apparent radio failure, failure ACP 1.1.3 to establish radio contact, frequency APS protection range ACS

Subtopic EQPS 1.2 — Other voice communications

ACS Operate landline communications. 3 Optional content: telephone, interphone ALL EQPS and intercom equipment 1.2.1

TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS

Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

ACS Decode AFTN messages. 3 Optional content: movement and control ALL EQPS messages, NOTAMs, SNOWTAMs, 2.1.1 BIRDTAMs, etc.

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange

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

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 Optional content: situation displays, flight ALL EQPS working position. progress board, flight data display, radio, 3.1.2 telephone, maps and charts, strip-printer,

clock, information systems, UDF/VDF

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

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems

ACS Use situation displays. 3 ALL EQPS

TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION 3.2.1

ACS Check the availability of information. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2 ACS Obtain information from equipment. 3 APP EQPS ACP 3.2.3 APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems

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

Subtopic EQPS 3.4 — Use of the ATS surveillance system

ACS Use the ATS surveillance system 3 APS EQPS functions. ACS 3.4.1 ACS Analyse the information provided by the 4 APS EQPS ATS surveillance system. ACS 3.4.2 ACS Assign codes. 4 APS EQPS ACS 3.4.3 ACS Appreciate the use of advanced 3 Optional content: Mode S, ADS-B, MLAT APS EQPS surveillance technology. ACS 3.4.4

Subtopic EQPS 3.5 — Advanced systems

ACS Appreciate the use of controller–pilot 3 APS EQPS data link communications when ACS 3.5.1 available. ACS Characterise Appreciate the use of 2 MTCD, AMAN, DMAN APS EQPS information provided by advanced Optional content: trajectory-based ACS 3.5.2 systems. 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 Optional content: European ATM Master 4.1.1 Plan, European Plan for Aviation Safety

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

TOPIC EQPS 5 —EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION 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 Optional content: ground–air and landline APP EQPS has degraded. communications ACP 5.2.1 APS ACS ACS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: procedures for total or APP EQPS event of communication equipment partial degradation of ground–air and ACP 5.2.2 degradation. landline communications, alternative APS methods of transferring data ACS ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation

ACS Identify when a navigational equipment 3 Optional content: VOR, navigational aids, ALL EQPS failure will affect operational ability. ‘European GNSS Contingency/Reversion 5.3.1 Handbook for PBN Operations’ ACS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: vertical separation, ADI EQPS event of a navigational equipment information to aircraft, navigational APP 5.3.2 degradation. assistance, seeking assistance from ACP adjacent units APS ACS ALL

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 ACS 5.4.1 ACS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: inform adjacent sectors, APS EQPS event of surveillance equipment inform aircraft, apply vertical separation ACS 5.4.2 degradation. (emergency), increased 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 3 Optional content: FDPS, SDPS, software APS EQPS degradation. processing of situation display ACS 5.5.1 ACS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 APS EQPS event of a processing system ACS 5.5.2 degradation.

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 an area control centre

ACS Appreciate the functions and provision 3 Study visit to an area control centre ACP PEN of 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 ACS 2.1.1 TWR, APP, AIS, RCC ACS Characterise other parties interfacing 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN with ATS operations. engineering services, firefighting and 2.1.2 emergency services, airline operations

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Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations

ACS Characterise military ATS activities. 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Aair Ddefence 2.2.1 Uunits

TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS

Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements

ACS Appreciate Identify the role of an air 3 Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 ALL PEN navigation ATC as a service provider. 3.1.1 ACS Appreciate ATS users’ requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2

TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection

ACS Appreciate the mitigation techniques 3 Optional content: free route airspace ACP PEN used en-route to minimise the aviation’s (FRA), night/weekend routes, continuous ACS 4.1.1 impact on the environment. descent operations (CDO), continuous

climb operations (CCO), ICAO Doc 10013 Circular 303 — Operational opportunities to reduce Minimize fuel burn Use and Reduce emissions

SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

The subject objective is: Learners shall develop a professional attitude 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 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 1.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations,

ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion, GNSS failure

ACS Identify potential or actual abnormal 3 ALL ABES and emergency situations. 1.1.2 ACS Take into account the procedures for 2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 APP ABES given abnormal and emergency ACP 1.1.3 situations. APS ACS ACS Take into account that procedures do 2 Optional content: real-life examples ALL ABES not exist for all abnormal and 1.1.4 emergency situations. ACS Consider how the evolution of a 2 Optional content: separation, information, ALL ABES situation may have an impact on safety. coordination 1.1.5

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT

Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness

ACS Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio ALL ABES circumstances including the case where silence instruction 2.1.1 standard phraseology is not applicable. ACS Apply change of radiotelephony call 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES sign. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 2.1.2

Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload

ACS Describe actions to keep the situation 2 Optional content: sector-splitting, holding, ALL ABES under control. flow management, task delegation 2.2.1 ACS Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2 ACS Ensure the effective dissemination of 4 Optional content: between executive and ALL ABES information. planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, 2.2.3 between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with ground staff, etc. ACS Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT

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 ALL ABES Optional content: instructions, 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.

TOPIC ABES 3 — PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES)

Subtopic ABES 3.1 — Application of procedures for ABES

ACS Apply the procedures for given 3 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES abnormal and emergency situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 3.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations,

ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure

ACS Describe the procedures to be followed 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES by a pilot when experiencing that pilot Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military 3.2.1 experiences complete or partial radio procedures, simulator operation failure. procedures ACS Apply the procedures to be followed 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES when a pilot experiences complete or Optional content: prolonged loss of 3.2.2 partial radio failure. communication

Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

ACS Apply ATC procedures associated with 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unlawful interference and aircraft bomb Optional content: simulator operation 3.3.1 threat. procedures

Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft

ACS Apply the procedures forin the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES strayed aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled 3.4.1 airspace, outside controlled airspace ACS Apply the procedures forin the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unidentified aircraft. 3.4.2

Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Diversions

ACS Provide navigational assistance to 4 Track/heading, distance, other APP ABES aircraft diverting in emergency. 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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 APS ABES transponder failure. Optional content: total/partial failure, ACS 3.6.1 impact on ADS-B/Mode S capability

Subtopic ABES 3.7 — Interception of civil aircraft

ACS Explain the procedures in the event of 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES interception of civil aircraft. 3.7.1

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

BASIC TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the concerned AMC here]

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

AERODROME CONTROL VISUAL RATING (ADV) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the concerned AMC here]

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

AERODROME CONTROL INSTRUMENT RATING FOR TOWER (ADIC) (TWR) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the concerned AMC here]

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

APPROACH CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (APP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the concerned AMC here]

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

AREA CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (ACP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the concerned AMC here]

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

APPROACH CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (APS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the concerned AMC here]

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

AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (ACS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the concerned AMC here]

SECTION 3 — UNIT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

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

HUMAN FACTORS (a) Training organisations should train the applicants during on-the-job unit training in team resource management, fatigue management and stress management. (b) Training organisations should develop performance objectives for the 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 the fatigue management and stress management training.

AMC2 ATCO.D.045(c)(4) Composition of unit training

HUMAN FACTORS TRAINING Human factors training should include, as a minimum, the following topics and related objectives: (a) Basic needs of people at work (1) List the basic needs of people at work. (2) Characterise the factors for work satisfaction. (b) Human performance (1) Describe the impact of responsibility on an air traffic controller’s actions. (2) Recognise the different responsibilities of an air traffic controller. (c) Work environment (1) Explain the reasons for automation. (2) Describe the advantages and constraints of automation. (d) Team resource management (TRM) (1) Explain the relevance of TRM. (2) Describe the content of the TRM concept. (e) Stress and fatigue management (1) Describe the fatigue and stress management policy(ies) in force (at the ATS unit). (2) Explain the procedure(s) in force for air traffic controllers to report stress and fatigue (at the ATS unit). (3) Consider the benefits of critical incident stress management (CISM). (f) Human error (1) Describe the impact an occurrence/incident may have on an air traffic controller. (2) Explain the causes and dangers of violation of rules becoming accepted as common practice.

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, Sections 4.5.2.2.1(b) and (c) and 4.5.2.2.3. (b) Notwithstanding point (a), the minimum duration of the on-the-job training instruction for the surveillance radar approach rating endorsement may be partly substituted by utilising a simulator, if approved by the competent authority. 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 point ATCO.B.015. (d) The inclusion of surveillance radar approach duties in the privileges of the approach control surveillance rating in Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention, Section 4.5.2.2.1(c), should be read in the context of this Regulation as APS-SRA rating endorsement according to point ATCO.B.015.

GM1 ATCO.D.055(b)(7) Unit training plan

ADAPTING THE UNIT ENDORSEMENT COURSE(S) When an applicant already holds the same rating for another unit, the training organisation may determine whether the unit endorsement course can be reduced, and if so, to what extent.

AMC1 ATCO.D.060(c) Unit endorsement course

UNIT ENDORSEMENT COURSE IN UNITS THAT PROVIDE GROUND MOVEMENT SURVEILLANCE CONTROL The training for the provision of ground movement control with the support of aerodrome surface movement guidance systems should be included in the unit endorsement course.

AMC2 ATCO.D.060(c) Unit endorsement course

UNIT ENDORSEMENT COURSE IN UNITS THAT PROVIDE TERMINAL CONTROL The training for the provision of air traffic control (ATC) services with the use of any surveillance equipment to aircraft that operate in a specified terminal area and/or adjacent sectors should be included in the unit endorsement course. For area control surveillance (ACS) rating holders, the training should include objectives of initial training for the approach control surveillance (APS) rating related to terminal control.

SECTION 4 — CONTINUATION TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

GM1 ATCO.D.080(b)(3) Refresher training

TRAINING IN TEAM RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (TRM) Guidance on team resource management can be found in the Network Manager document ‘Team Resource Management — Guidelines for the Implementation and Enhancement of TRM’, edition 1.0 of 26 April 2021, and associated Annex A to TRM Guidance Material - TRM Modules | SKYbrary Aviation Safety and Annex B to TRM Guidance Material - Facilitator Competence and Training | SKYbrary Aviation Safety).