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European Union Aviation Safety Agency
Notice of Proposed Amendment 2021-08(F) in accordance with
Articles 6(3), 7 and 8 (Standard procedure: public consultation) of MB Decision No 18-2015
Enhanced mobility options and streamlined qualifications for air traffic controllers
RMT.0668
The rationale/explanation of the change is, when appropriate, in the blue text box beneath the modified objective.
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training
APPROACH CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (APS) TRAINING - SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES
This document has been provided to help reviewers make a comparison between the Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Controllers’ Licensing and Certification (Regulation (EU) 2015/340) and associated AMCs published in December 2019 (Reference: AMC1 to ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v)- Composition of initial training) and the amendments proposed by the ATCO CCC TF. Proposed changes are the result of the review process agreed between EASA and EUROCONTROL and performed in 2020.
TRACK CHANGES FILE
The text of the amendment is arranged to show deleted, new or relocated text as shown below:
Deleted information is in red colour with the strikethrough effect New information is in blue colour text. Relocated information is in black colour with the strikethrough effect
When an existing objective has been relocated (and consequently renumbered), the new number is shown in black to the left of the objective and the original (former version) number in red below the new one.
3.2.1 current objective number (if not modified it is the same as in the earlier version)
3.3.3 former objective number that may have an additional subject indication if moved from one subject to another or B(asic) and R(ating) if moved from one syllabus to another. In Human Factors subject HUMUC indication means that related objective has been deleted and proposed for relocation to later stages of ATCO training (Unit-Continuation).
1.5.3 new objective number for relocated objectives at its original location that may have an additional indication of a new subject or B(asic) and R(ating) if moved from one syllabus to another.
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 Rating training Approach Control Surveillance Rating (APS) should contain the following subjectobjectives and training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained inAppendix 7 6 to of Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) No 2015/340 — Approach Control Surveillance Rating(APS).(c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 7 6 to of Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU)2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE1
Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow and learn howto obtain the appropriate information.
Subject :The subject objective is:
COURSE MANAGEMENT1INTR
Course introduction1.1INTR
ALL2Explain the aims and main objectives of thecourse.1.1.1
INTRAPS2
ACCCT TF decided to discontinue (delete) the subject objectives, now being AMCs to ATCO LicensingRegulation, since they have no added value to the remaining training content (subjects/topics/subtopisc in theIR and associated training objectives in the AMCs).The proposal to remove the whole subject INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE as regulatory requirement notaccepted. Although not required by ICAO it is very useful and represents a good practice that should continue.
Course administration1.2INTR
ALL1State how the course is administered.1.2.1
INTRAPS1
Study material and training documentation1.3INTR
Optional content: training documentation,library, CBT library, web, learningmanagement server
ALL3Use appropriate documents and theirsources for course studies.1.3.1
INTRAPS3
Training documentationOptional content: supplementaryinformation, library
ALL4Integrate appropriate information into coursestudies.1.3.2
INTRAPS4
INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE2INTR
Course content and organisation2.1INTR
Theoretical training, practical training,self-study, types of training events
ALL1State the different training methods usedduring the course.2.1.1
INTRAPS1
ALL1State the subjects covered by the courseand their purpose.2.1.2
INTRAPS1
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Optional content: course programme ALL2Describe the organisation of theoreticaltraining.2.1.3
INTRAPS2
Optional content: PTP, simulation, briefing,debriefing, course programme
ALL2Describe the organisation of practicaltraining.2.1.4
INTRAPS2
Training ethos2.2INTR
Training progress, assessment,briefing, debriefing, learner/instructorfeedback, instructor/instructor feedback
ALL1Recognise the feedback mechanismsavailable.2.2.1
INTRAPS1
Assessment process2.3INTR
ALL2Describe the assessment process.2.3.1
INTRAPS2
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AVIATION LAW2
Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regardingreporting, airspace and appreciate the Licensing and Competence principles.
Subject :The subject objective is:
ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE1LAW
Privileges and conditions1.1LAW
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCOLicensingOptional content: national documents
APS3Appreciate the conditions which shall bemet to issue an Approach ControlSurveillance rating.
1.1.1LAWAPS
3
ALL2Explain how to maintain and updateprofessional knowledge and skills to retaincompetence in the operational environment.
1.1.2LAWAPS
2
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCOLicences
ALL2Explain the conditions forsuspension/revocation of ATCO licence.1.1.3
LAWAPS2
RULES AND REGULATIONS2LAW
Reports2.1LAW
Reporting culture, mandatory andvoluntary occurrence reporting forms airtraffic incident report, Regulation (EU)No 376/2014, Regulation (EU) No2015/1018Optional content: breach of regulations,watchbook/logbook, records, voluntaryreporting
ALL2Describe the functions of, and processesfor, reporting.2.1.1
LAWAPS2
The proposal to delete this objective as being more appropriate for Unit training not accepted. Content ismodified to stress the importance of occurrence reports ( mandatory and voluntary)
2.1.22.1.1
Air traffic incident reportOptional content: routine air reports,breach of regulations, watch/log book,records
ALL1List the standard forms for reports.2.1.1
LAWAPS1
The proposal to delete this objective as already covered in the following L2 and L3 objectives accepted.
2.1.1
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Regulation (EU) No 376/2014,mandatory and voluntary occurrencereporting forms air traffic incidentreporting form(s)
Optional content: routine air reports,breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook,records
ALL3Use forms for reporting.2.1.2
LAWAPS3
Content improved but proposal to move this LAW 2.1.2 objective to ABES subject not accepted - The location of the practical objective in the Rating training is almost irrelevant. They all need to be covered and are dependent on the prerequisites (relation with other subjects/topics...) The idea behind this L3 objective is to apply some practical examples in the Rating training that should prepare students for application in their future working environment! The form used could be any but based on Reg. (EU) No 376/2014 Annex 1 common and specific data fields
2.1.32.1.2
Airspace2.2LAW
APS3Appreciate airspace classes and structureand their relevance to operations using theApproach Control Surveillance rating.
2.2.1LAWAPS
3
Optional content: Regulation (EU) No923/2012, international requirements, civilrequirements, military requirements, areasof responsibility, sectorization, nationalrequirements
ALL4Provide planning, coordination and controlactions appropriate to the classification andstructure of airspace.
2.2.2LAWAPS
4
ALL3Appreciate responsibility for terrainclearance.2.2.3
LAWAPS3
ATS ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT3LAW
Feedback process3.1LAW
Optional content: voluntary reporting ALL1State the importance of controllercontribution to the feedback process.3.1.1
LAWAPS1
The proposal to expend the relevance of safety management to ATS (not only ATC) accepted - topic titlemodified accordingly.
Optional content: Regulation (EU) No376/2014, local procedures
ALL2Describe how reported occurrences areanalysed.3.1.2
LAWAPS2
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Optional content: safety letters, safetyboards web pages
ALL1Name the means used to disseminaterecommendations.3.1.3
LAWAPS1
Benefits, prerequisites, constraintsOptional content: https://www.Skybrary.aero
ALL3Appreciate the "Just Culture" concept.3.1.4
LAWAPS3
Safety investigation3.2LAW
ALL2Describe role and objectives mission ofsafety investigation in the improvement ofsafety.
3.2.1LAWAPS
2
Improved wording but proposal to add ICAO Annex 13 to content not accepted - no need for any (regulatory)reference.
ALL1Define working methods of SafetyInvestigation.3.2.2
LAWAPS1
Objective deleted - partially covered in the objective 3.2.1 and working methods not important for ATCOs.
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AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT3
Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services.
Subject :The subject objective is:
PROVISION OF SERVICES1ATM
Air traffic control (ATC) service1.1ATM
APPACPAPSACS
3Appreciate own area of responsibility.1.1.1
ATMAPS3
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAOAnnex 11, ICAO Doc 7030, ICAO Doc4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373,operating procedures for thesimulated/training environmentoperation manuals
APPAPS4Provide approach control service.
1.1.2ATMAPS
4
More appropriate wording for simulation environment and referenced documents
Flight information service (FIS)1.2ATM
ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) No923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373Optional content: national documents
ALL4Provide FIS.1.2.1
ATMAPS4
Regulatory update - Regulation (EU) 373/2017 - Transposed within ATS.TR.300(c)(1). and ATS.TR.305 and associated AMC1 ATS.TR.305
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc4444, information to identified aircraftconcerning: traffic, navigationOptional content: weather
APSACS3Use an ATS surveillance system in the
provision of FIS.1.2.2ATMAPS
3
Regulatory updated - Regulation (EU) 2017/373 - Operational requirements transposed within ATS.TR.105(a)AMC1 ATS.TR.205(c).
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc4444 traffic information, essential trafficinformation
APSACSAPPACP
3Issue appropriate information concerningthe position of conflicting traffic.1.2.3
ATMAPS3
Regulatory updated - Regulation (EU) 2017/373 - AMC1 ATS.TR.155(e).
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Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ADCAPSAPP
3Appreciate the use of ATIS in the provisionof flight information service.1.2.4
ATMAPS3
Alerting service (ALRS)1.3ATM
ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU)2017/373, Regulation (EU) No923/2012Optional content: national documents
ALL4Provide ALRS.1.3.1
ATMAPS4
Regulatory updated - Regulation (EU) 2017/373 -Transposed within GM1 ATS.TR.400(b);GM1 ATS.TR.405(a)(1);GM2 ATS.TR.300(c)(2).
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAOAnnex 10, ICAO Doc 4444Optional content: EUROCONTROLGuidelines for Controller Training in theHandling of Unusual/EmergencySituations, ICAO Doc 4444, nationaldocuments
ALL3Respond to distress and urgency messagesand signals.1.3.2
ATMAPS3
Regulatory updated - Regulation (EU) 2017/373. The proposal to add ICAO Annex 12 not accepted - Annex12 is about and for SAR service - there is almost nothing there about how ATC units providing alerting serviceshould respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.
APSACS3Use an ATS surveillance system in the
provision of ALRS.1.3.3ATMAPS
3
ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management1.4ATM
Optional content: EUROCONTROLATFCM Users Manual, FABs, FUA, freeroute airspace, local implementation ofATFCM principles, etc.
APPACPAPSACS
3Appreciate the impact of ATS systemcapacity and air traffic flow management onthe controller.
1.4.1ATMAPS
3
The proposal to reduce the action verb level - not accepted. "Appreciate" in most of the cases does not requiresimulation and APS environment is affected by ATFCM as well.
Optional content: EUROCONTROLATFCM Users Manual
APPAPS
2Take account of Apply flow managementprocedures in the provision of ATC.1.4.2
ATMAPS2<3
The proposal to reduce the level of action verb accepted - and although the APP/APS environment may beaffected by ATFCM this TF accepted that it is difficult to simulate.
ACPACS
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Optional content: civil and military,controlled, uncontrolled, advisory,restricted, danger, prohibited, special rules,sector boundaries, national boundaries,FIR boundaries, delegated airspace,transfer of control, transfer ofcommunications, en-route, off-route
APPACPAPSACS
4Organise traffic flows and patterns to takeaccount of airspace boundaries.1.4.3
ATMAPS4
Optional content: EUROCONTROLATFCM Users Manual
APPACPAPSACS
4Organise traffic flows and patterns to takeaccount of areas of responsibility.1.4.4
ATMAPS4
Optional content: abnormal situations,decrease in sector capacity, limitations onsystems and equipment, changes inworkload/capacity, unusual meteorologicalconditions, relevant information like:reported ground-based incidents, forestfire, smoke, oil pollution
APPACPAPSACS
3Inform supervisor of local factors affectingATS system capacity and air traffic flowmanagement.
1.4.5ATMAPS
3
APSACS4Organise traffic flows and patterns to take
account of ATS surveillance systemcapability.
1.4.6ATMAPS
4
Airspace management (ASM)1.5ATM
Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROLSpecification for the application of FUA,TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace
APPACPAPSACS
3Appreciate the impact of ASM on thecontroller.1.5.1
ATMAPS3
Real-time activation, deactivation orreallocation of airspaceOptional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA
APSACS4Organise traffic to take account of ASM.
1.5.2ATMAPS
4
COMMUNICATION2ATM
Effective communication2.1ATM
Optional content: electronic, written, verbaland non-verbal communication
ALL1List communication means betweencontrollers. in charge of the same area ofresponsibility (sector or tower).
2.1.1ATMAPS
1
The proposal of merging and moving some communication objectives to ATM subject accepted. Objectivemodified to widen the scope.
HUM 6.2.12.1.1
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ALL5Select the most suitable means ofcommunication given the situation.2.1.2
ATMAPS5
Important practical objective introduced in ATM communications .
2.1.2
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012Optional content: published national/locallanguage phraseology
ALL3Use approved phraseology.2.1.3
ATMAPS3
The proposal to add national references to optional content modified to "published national/local languagephraseology" - to avoid the challenge for auditors in dealing with the national and EU/ICAO differencesparticularly in the practical part (safety risk due to different content)
2.1.1
Use of plain language when required,communication within thesector/working position, between thesectors/WPs /ATC UnitsCommunication techniques,readback/verification of readback
ALL4Ensure effective communication.2.1.4
ATMAPS4
Improved content
2.1.2
Optional content: real life recordings,situation in the simulator
ALL4Analyse examples of pilot and controllercommunication for effectiveness.2.1.5
ATMAPS4
Merging of communication objectives in the ATM and optional content added to clarify the requirement.
HUM 6.1.2
ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS3ATM
ATC clearances3.1ATM
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, nationaldocuments
ALL3Issue appropriate ATC clearances.3.1.1
ATMAPS3
ALL4Integrate appropriate ATC clearances incontrol service.3.1.2
ATMAPS4
ALL4Ensure the agreed course of action iscarried out.3.1.3
ATMAPS4
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Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAODoc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373Optional content: national documents
ALL3Issue appropriate ATC instructions.3.2.1
ATMAPS3
Regulatory updated - Regulation (EU) 2017/373
ALL4Integrate appropriate ATC instructions incontrol service.3.2.2
ATMAPS4
ALL4Ensure the agreed course of action iscarried out.3.2.3
ATMAPS4
COORDINATION4ATM
Necessity for coordination4.1ATM
ALL3Identify the need for coordination.4.1.1
ATMAPS3
Tools and methods for coordination4.2ATM
Optional content: electronic transfer offlight data, telephone, interphone, intercom,direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), localagreements, automated systemcoordination
ALL3Use the available tools for coordination.4.2.1
ATMAPS3
Coordination procedures4.3ATM
Delegation/transfer of responsibility forair-ground communications andseparation, transfer of control, etc.ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU)2017/373Optional content: release point
ALL3Initiate appropriate coordination.4.3.1
ATMAPS3
Regulatory updated - Regulation (EU) 2017/373 - Transposed within ATS.TR.230.a and associatedAMCs/GMs
Optional content: delegation/transfer ofresponsibility for air-groundcommunications and separation, releasepoint, transfer of control, etc.
ALL4Analyse effect of coordination requested byan adjacent position/unit.4.3.2
ATMAPS4
ATC instructionsATM 3.2
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ALL5Select, after negotiation, an appropriatecourse of action.4.3.3
ATMAPS5
ALL4Ensure the agreed course of action iscarried out.4.3.4
ATMAPS4
ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU)2017/373Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444
ALL4Coordinate when providing FIS.4.3.5
ATMAPS4
Regulatory update - Regulation (EU) 2017/373 with ICAO content transposed in the AMCs and GM to Part.ATS. TR.230.a, though not all, and, therefore ICAO Doc 4444 moved to optional content.
ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU)2017/373Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444
ALL4Coordinate when providing ALRS.4.3.6
ATMAPS4
Regulatory update - Regulation(EU) 2015/373 - transposition as GM2 ATS.TR.300(c).The proposal to add ICAO Annex 12 to content - not accepted - there is almost nothing there about how ATCunits providing alerting service should coordinate with others.
ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION5ATM
Altimetry5.1ATM
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL4Allocate levels according to altimetry data.5.1.1
ATMAPS4
Optional content: transition level, transitionaltitude, transition layer, height, flight level,altitude, vertical distance to airspaceboundaries
ALL4Ensure separation according to altimetrydata.5.1.2
ATMAPS4
Terrain clearance5.2ATM
Optional content: minimum vectoringaltitude, terrain clearance dimensions,minimum safe altitudes, transition level,minimum flight level, minimum sectoraltitude
APSACS4Provide planning, coordination and control
actions appropriate to the rules for minimumsafe usable levels and terrain clearance.
5.2.1ATMAPS
4
The proposal to soften the wording of the objective (usable instead of safe) accepted but removing the "terrainclearance" not.
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Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAODoc 4444, level allocation, duringclimb/descent, rate of climb/descent,holding pattern
APPAPS4Provide standard vertical separation.
6.1.1ATMAPS
4
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAODoc 4444Optional content: level allocation, duringclimb/descent, rate of climb/descent,degraded aircraft performance, non-RVSM aircraft, reported severeturbulence
APPACPAPSACS
4Provide increased vertical separation.6.1.2
ATMAPS4
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAODoc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030
APPACPAPSACS
3Appreciate the application of verticalemergency separation.6.1.3
ATMAPS3
Pressure altitude-derived information,pilot level reportsOptional content: into/out of ATSsurveillance system coverage
APSACS4Provide vertical separation in a surveillance
environment.6.1.4ATMAPS
4
Longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment6.2ATM
Successive departures, successivearrivals, overflights, speed control,silent transfer, ICAO Doc 4444
APS4Provide longitudinal separation in asurveillance environment.6.2.1
ATMAPS4
Delegation of separation6.3ATM
APPAPS4Delegate separation to pilots in the case of
aircraft executing successive visualapproaches.
6.3.1ATMAPS
4
Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc4444
APPAPS3Appreciate the conditions which must be
met when delegating separation to pilots tofly maintaining own separation while inVMC.
6.3.2ATMAPS
3
Regulatory updated - Regulation (EU) 2017/373 - Transposed in ATS.TR.210(b) and associated AMCs + GM1ATS.TR.210(b) and GM2 ATS.TR.210(b)
ATM 6 SEPARATIONSATM 6.1 Vertical separation
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Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ICAO Doc4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012Optional content: EASA SIB 2017-10 ‘En-route Wake Turbulence Encounters’,national documents
APSACS4Provide distance-based wake turbulence
separation.6.4.1ATMAPS
4
Regulatory updated - Regulation (EU) 2017/373Transposed within Annex IV ‘Part-ATS’ as ATS.TR.220. + associated AMCs and GMs.The proposal to add time-based separation to content not accepted as, generally, not applicable in APS/ACSenvironment.
Separation based on ATS surveillance systems6.5ATM
Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ICAO Doc4444
APSACS2Describe how separation based on ATS
surveillance systems is applied.6.5.1ATMAPS
2
Regulatory update - Regulation (EU) 2017/373; Transposed in AMC1 ATS.TR.155(a).
Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ICAO Doc4444, ICAO Doc 7030, local operationmanuals, holding, Optional content: local/simulator operationmanuals, holding
APSACS4Provide horizontal separation.
6.5.2ATMAPS
4
Regulatory updated - Regulation (EU) 2017/373 -Transposed in AMC1 ATS.TR.155(a). and AMC1 ATS.TR.210(c)(2); GM1 to AMC1 ATS.TR.210(c)(2) + modified content
Optional content: transit, meteorologicalphenomena, vectoring for approach,departure vs transit vs arrival
APSACS4Provide horizontal separation by vectoring
in a variety of situations.6.5.3ATMAPS
4
Adjacent sectors, restricted, prohibitedand danger areas, TSAs.
APSACS4Ensure horizontal or vertical separation from
airspace boundaries.6.5.4ATMAPS
4
AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND-BASED SAFETYNETS
7ATM
Airborne safety nets collision avoidance systems7.1ATM
ICAO Doc 9863Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets
ALL1Recognise the independence ofDifferentiate between ACAS advisorythresholds and aerodrome ATC separationstandards.
7.1.1ATMAPS
1<2
Improved corpus and level reduced from 2 to 1, optional content and objective merged for all ratings.
ATM 6.4 Wake turbulence distance-based separation
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ICAO Doc 9863Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACASweb page
APPAPS2Differentiate between ACAS advisory
thresholds and separation standardsapplicable in the approach controlenvironment.
7.1.1ATMAPS
2
Objective reworded and merged for ALL ratings!
7.1.1 ALL R
ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9863,Skybrary Safety Nets
ALL2Describe the controller responsibility duringand following an ACAS RA reported by pilot.7.1.2
ATMAPS2
Updated optional content with the relevant ICAO reference document and SKYbrary
ACAS, TAWSOptional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS webpage TAWS, Skybrary Safety Nets
APPAPSACPACS
3Respond to pilot notification of actionsbased on airborne systems warnings.7.1.3
ATMAPS3
Updated content and redundant reference + Subtopic modified to 7.1 Airborne safety nets
Ground-based safety nets7.2ATM
Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ICAO Doc4444Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW,APM
APSACS2Describe the controller responsibility during
and following safety net warnings.7.2.1ATMAPS
2
Regulatory updated - Regulation (EU) 2017/373 -Transposed in GM2 ATS.TR.155(c)(9) ATS
Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW,APM
APSACS3Respond to ground-based safety net
warnings.7.2.2ATMAPS
3
The proposal to introduce the notion of "available" in this objective not accepted. This change would limit thescope if none of the safety-net warnings from the optional content is available. Aerodrome and APS/ACSenvironment are not comparable in this case.
DATA DISPLAY8ATM
Data management8.1ATM
Optional content: information displayed,strip marking procedures, electronicinformation data displays, actions based ontraffic display information, calculation ofEETs
ALL3Update the data display to accurately reflectthe traffic situation.8.1.1
ATMAPS3
ALL4Analyse pertinent data on data displays.8.1.2
ATMAPS4
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ALL4Organise pertinent data on data displays.8.1.3
ATMAPS4
CPL, FPL, supplementary informationOptional content: FPL, RPL, AFIL, etc.
ALL3Obtain flight plan information.8.1.4
ATMAPS3
The proposal to delete this objective as being relevant only for pilots not accepted but mandatory contentmodified to reduce the scope only to CPL and supplementary information.
ALL3Use flight plan information.8.1.5
ATMAPS3
OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED)9ATM
Integrity of the operational environment9.1ATM
Optional content: local/simulator operationmanuals, briefing, notices, local orders,current flight plan data/informationdisplays, pilot reports, coordination,verification of information
ALL3Obtain information concerning theoperational environment.9.1.1
ATMAPS3
Improved optional content.
Optional content: integrity of displays,verification of the information provided bydisplays, etc.
APPACPAPSACS
4Ensure the integrity of the operationalenvironment.9.1.2
ATMAPS4
Verification of the currency of operational procedures9.2ATM
Optional content: briefing, letters ofagreement (LOAs), NOTAMs, AICs
ALL3Check all relevant documentation beforemanaging traffic.9.2.1
ATMAPS3
APPACPAPSACS
4Manage traffic in accordance with a changeto operational procedures.9.2.2
ATMAPS4
Handover-takeover9.3ATM
ALL3Transfer information to the relievingcontroller.9.3.1
ATMAPS3
ALL3Obtain information from the controllerhanding over.9.3.2
ATMAPS3
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Optional content: rigour, preparation,overlap time
ALL1List possible actions to provide a safeposition handover-takeover.9.3.3
ATMAPS1
Relocation of handover-takeover objective from HUM to the appropriate ATM subtopic.
HUM 6.2.3ATM 9.3.3
ALL2Explain consequences of a missed positionhandover-takeover process.9.3.4
ATMAPS2
Relocation of handover-takeover objective from HUM to the appropriate ATM subtopic
HUM 6.2.4ATM 9.3.4
PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE10ATM
Responsibility and processing of information10.1ATM
ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU)2017/373 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444
ALL2Describe the division of responsibilityamong air traffic control units.10.1.1
ATMAPS2
Regulatory update - Regulation (EU) 2017/373 - Transposed in AMC1 ATS.TR.205.;ATS.TR.230(a);GM1ATS.TR.230(a)(3); GM1 to AMC3 ATS.TR.230(b)(2), though not all, and, therefore ICAO Doc 4444 moved tooptional content.
ICAO Doc 4444Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554
ALL2Describe the responsibility in regard tomilitary traffic.10.1.2
ATMAPS2
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL2Describe the responsibility in regard tounmanned free balloons.10.1.3
ATMAPS2
ICAO Doc 4444, local operationmanuals
APPACPAPSACS
3Obtain operational information.10.1.4
APS ATM3
Objective deleted - already covered in 9.1.1 (Obtain information concerning the operational environment.)
APPACPAPSACS
5Interpret operational information.10.1.4
ATMAPS5
10.1.510.1.4
Optional content: including the use ofbackup procedures
APPACPAPSACS
4Organise forwarding of operationalinformation.10.1.5
ATMAPS4
10.1.6
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APPACPAPSACS
4Integrate operational information into controldecisions.10.1.6
ATMAPS4
10.1.7
Optional content: military flying, calibrationflights, aerial photography
ALL3Appreciate the influence of operationalrequirements.10.1.7
ATMAPS3
10.1.810.1.7
ATS surveillance service10.2ATM
ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373ICAO Annex 11, local operationmanuals Optional content: local/simulator operationmanuals
APS2Explain the responsibility for the provision ofan ATS surveillance service appropriate toAPS rating.
10.2.1ATMAPS
2
Regulatory updated - Regulation (EU) 2017/373 - Transposed in Annex IV ‘Part-ATS’ as ATS.TR.155 andmany associated AMCs and GM related to provision of ATS surveillance service. Doc 4444, though, kept asrequired training since the content is nicely grouped there rather than using the reference to Requirements forthe ATS surveillance systems established in Regulation 1207/2011. This Regulation is ‘laying downrequirements for the performance and the interoperability of surveillance for the single European sky which istoo "technical". The local/simulator operation manual added to optional content and should be generallyapplied to similar objectives. The proposal to modify the "ATS surveillance service" not accepted - the termwell defined both by ICAO and EU.
ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU)2017/373
APSACS2Explain the functions that may be performed
with the use of ATS surveillance systemderived information presented on a situationdisplay.
10.2.2ATMAPS
2
Regulatory update - Regulation (EU) 2017/373 - transposed as AMC1 ATS.TR.155(a) ATS surveillanceservices
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc4444
APSAPP4Provide planning, coordination and control
actions appropriate to VFR, SVFR and IFRtraffic in VMC and IMC.
10.2.3ATMAPS
4
ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU)2017/373Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, transferof control, termination or interruption ofATS surveillance service
APSACS3Apply the procedures for termination of ATS
surveillance service.10.2.4ATMAPS
3
Regulatory update - Regulation (EU) 2017/373 -Transposed as AMC1 ATS.TR.155(c)(10); GM1 ATS.TR.210(d). though important Note about transfers between various surveillance sources was not, and, therefore ICAODoc 4444 moved to optional content.
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Traffic management process10.3ATM
Information gathering, scanning, trafficprojection
APSACS4Ensure that situational awareness is
maintained.10.3.1ATMAPS
4
ALL4Detect conflicts in time for appropriateresolution.10.3.2
ATMAPS4
APPACPAPSACS
3Identify potential solutions to achieve a safeand effective traffic flow.10.3.3
ATMAPS3
ALL5Evaluate possible outcomes of differentplanning and control actions.10.3.4
ATMAPS5
APPACPAPSACS
5Select an appropriate plan in time toachieve safe and effective traffic flow.10.3.5
ATMAPS5
ALL4Ensure an adequate priority of actions.10.3.6
ATMAPS4
ALL3Execute selected plan in a timely manner.10.3.7
ATMAPS3
Traffic monitoring, adaptability andfollow up
ALL4Ensure a safe and efficient outcome isachieved.10.3.8
ATMAPS4
Handling traffic10.4ATM
Optional content: simulator operationprocedures
APPACPAPSACS
4Manage arrivals, departures and overflights.10.4.1
ATMAPS4
The proposal to add "simulator operation procedures" to optional content accepted.
Optional content: re-routing, re-planning,prioritising solutions, denying requests,delegating responsibility for separation
APPACPAPSACS
5Balance the workload against personalcapacity.10.4.2
ATMAPS5
ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU)2017/373
APSACS1Define flight path monitoring and vectoring.
10.4.3ATMAPS
1
Regulatory update - Regulation (EU) 2017/373 transposed within GM1 to Annex IV ‘Part-ATS’ (monitoring)and Annex 1 Part Definitions (vectoring)
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ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU)2017/373
APSACS2Explain the requirements for vectoring and
termination of vectoring.10.4.4ATMAPS
2
Regulatory updated -ICAO Doc 4444 transposed in Regulation (EU) 2017/373 - Annex IV ‘Part-ATS’ in AMC’sATS.TR.255., AMC1 ATS.TR.155(c)(3) but Doc 4444 kept as not all provisions had been transposed.
ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373Optional content: separation, expeditingarrivals, departures and/or climb to cruisinglevels, aircraft leaving the hold, navigationassistance, uncontrolled airspace, etc.
APSACS4Provide vectoring.
10.4.5ATMAPS
4
Regulatory update - Regulation (EU) 2017/373 transposed in AMC1 ATS.TR.155(a). and ATS.TR.235(a)(5)and GM1 ATS.TR.235(a)(5)
ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373
APSACS3Apply the procedures for termination of
vectoring.10.4.6ATMAPS
3
Regulatory update - Regulation (EU) 2017/373 - Transposed in AMC’s ATS.TR.255., AMC1 ATS.TR.155(c)(3).
Precision, non-precision, visual APPAPS4Manage traffic on different types of
approaches.10.4.7ATMAPS
4
The proposal to use explicit PBN separation methods/minima as part of ATM subject or in the simulated APSenvironment rejected - ACCCT TF was of opinion that we should wait until PBN implementation is wellestablished in Europe before introducing it in the Initial training. Initial implementation of the PBN is foreseenfor Unit training environment.
ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373Optional content: Skybrary
APPAPS3Initiate missed approach.
10.4.8ATMAPS
3
Regulatory updated - Regulation (EU) 2017/373; Transposed in AMC’s ATS.TR.255., AMC1 ATS.TR.155(c)(3).
APPAPS4Integrate aircraft on missed approach into
the traffic situation.10.4.9ATMAPS
4
Control service with advanced system support10.5ATM
Optional content: sequencing systems,arrival management, departuremanagement, automated holding lists,vertical traffic displays, conflict detectionand decision making tools, automatedinformation and coordination tools
APS3Appreciate the impact of advanced systemson the provision of approach control service.10.5.1
ATMAPS3
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ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373,holding instructions, allocation ofholding levels, onward clearance times
APPACPAPSACS
3Apply holding procedures.11.1.1
ATMAPS3
Regulatory updated - Regulation (EU) 2017/373 - Transposed in Annex IV ‘Part-ATS’ as AMC4 ATS.TR.210(a)(3) related to holding but Doc 4444 kept as not all provisions from Chapter 6.5.5 had been transposed.
Effect of speed, effect of level used,effect of navigation aid in use,turbulence, aircraft type
APPACPAPSACS
3Appreciate the factors affecting holdingpatterns.11.1.2
ATMAPS3
Approaching aircraft11.2ATM
APPAPS3Issue Expected Approach Times (EATs).
11.2.1ATMAPS
3
Optional content: company preference,aircraft performance, aircraft approachcapability, ILS categories, flow controlmanagement
APPAPS4Organise the traffic landing sequence in a
holding pattern.11.2.2ATMAPS
4
Holding in a surveillance environment11.3ATM
APSACS4Organise traffic to separate other aircraft
from holding aircraft.11.3.1ATMAPS
4
Optional content: arrival managementsystem, automated holding lists, verticaltraffic displays
APSACS4Integrate system support, when available.
11.3.2ATMAPS
4
IDENTIFICATION12ATM
Establishment of identification12.1ATM
APSACS3Appreciate the precautions when
establishing identification.12.1.1ATMAPS
3
Optional content: PSR, SSR or ADSidentification method
APSACS3Identify aircraft.
12.1.2ATMAPS
3
The proposal to include all identification methods in the mandatory content not accepted - to demanding forpractical rating training.
ATM 11 HOLDINGATM 11.1 General holding procedures
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ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU)2017/373 Optional content: local/simulator operationmanuals
APSACS3Apply procedures in the case of
misidentification.12.1.3ATMAPS
3
The proposal to support the application of the objective by adding some content accepted - No explicitmisidentification procedure available in the ICAO docs or EU regulations but could be developed based onthe available content. Suggestion that use of Mode S makes the application of this objective unnecessary notaccepted. Regardless of current Mode S implementation in the OPS environment and as long as we have theother identification methods in Initial training some form of error in identification (misidentification) needs to becovered as well.
Maintenance of identification12.2ATM
APSACS3Appreciate the necessity to maintain
identification.12.2.1ATMAPS
3
Loss of identity12.3ATM
Optional content: out of ATS surveillancesystem coverage, failure of ATSsurveillance system, weather clutter, otherclutter, garbling, holding, etc.
APSACS3Appreciate when an aircraft identification is
lost or in doubt.12.3.1ATMAPS
3
APSACS3Apply methods to re-establish identification.
12.3.2ATMAPS
3
Optional content: procedural separation APSACS3Respond to loss/doubt concerning
identification.12.3.3ATMAPS
3
Position Information12.4ATM
APSACS3Appreciate the circumstances when position
information should be passed to the aircraft.12.4.1ATMAPS
3
ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU)2017/373
APSACS1State the format in which position
information can be passed to aircraft.12.4.2ATMAPS
1
Regulatory updated - Regulation (EU) 2017/373 - Transposed in AMC1 ATS.TR.155(c)(2)
Transfer of identity12.5ATM
APSACS3Apply the methods of transfer of
identification.12.5.1ATMAPS
3
The proposal to modify the wording (removing "the") accepted. The original wording imposes the training of allmethods of transfer of identification.
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APSACS3Appreciate the precautions when
transferring identification.12.5.2ATMAPS
3
The proposal to change and reduce the level of action verb not accepted. "Appreciate" does not, necessarily,require simulation (explained in the action verb list in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) Composition of initial training.
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METEOROLOGY4
Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant tothe provision of ATS.
Subject :The subject objective is:
METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA1MET
Meteorological phenomena1.1MET
Thunderstorms, icing, clear airturbulence (CAT), turbulence,microburst, wind shear, severemountain waves, squall lines, volcanicash
APPAPS3Appreciate the impact of adverse weather.
1.1.1METAPS
3
Clearances, instructions andtransmitted informationOptional content: relevant meteorologicalphenomena
ALL4Integrate data about meteorologicalphenomena into provision of ATS.1.1.2
METAPS4
Re-routing, level change, etc. APPACPAPSACS
3Use techniques to avoid adverse weatherwhen necessary/possible.1.1.3
METAPS3
SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA2MET
Sources of meteorological information2.1MET
METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMETOptional content: AIREP/AIREP Special
APPACPAPSACS
3Obtain meteorological information.2.1.1
METAPS3
The proposal to make the optional content mandatory not accepted as current mandatory content is enoughfor practical application in Initial training.
ALL3Decode information from meteorologicaldata displays.2.1.2
APS MET3
The proposal to move METB objective related to decoding of weather reports and forecasts to all ratingsmodified by making similar ADC objective common for al ratings for consistency.
2.1.2
ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No923/2012Optional content: flight information centre,adjacent ATS unit
ALL3Relay meteorological information.2.1.3
METAPS3
2.1.22.1.3
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NAVIGATION5
Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic.
Subject :The subject objective is:
MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS1NAV
Maps and charts1.1NAV
Instrument approach charts, SID &STAR charts, aerodrome chartsOptional content: visual approach charts,military maps and chart
APPAPS3Decode symbols and information displayed
on aeronautical maps and charts.1.1.1NAVAPS
3
ALL3Use relevant maps and charts.1.1.2
NAVAPS3
The proposal to move this objective to ATM not accepted - The location of the practical objectives in theRating training is almost irrelevant. They all need to be covered and are dependent on the prerequisites(relation with other subjects/topics...). Therefore most of them are covered in the simulator and linked with themajor subject - ATM, anyway.
INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION2NAV
Navigational systemsNAV 2.1
Optional content: limitations, availabilityand status of ground-based and satellite-based systems
APPACPAPSACS
4Manage traffic in case of change in theoperational status of navigational systems.2.1.1
NAVAPS4
Optional content: precision, limitations,status, degraded procedures
ALL3Appreciate the effect of a change in theoperational status of navigational systems.2.1.2
NAVAPS3
Stabilised approach2.2NAV
Optional content: Skybrary ADCAPPAPS
2Describe the concept of stabilised approach.2.2.1
NAVAPS2
The proposal to move this objective to ACFT not accepted - The location of the objectives in the Ratingtraining is almost irrelevant. They all need to be covered and are dependent on the prerequisites (relation withother subjects/topics...). Therefore most of them are related to or covered in the SIM and linked with the majorsubject - ATM, anyway.
Cockpit workloadOptional content: Impact on vertical profile(CDO), FMS management, crew procedurebriefing, missed approach, loss ofsituational awareness, etc
APPAPS3Appreciate the effect of late change of
runway-in-use or type of approach forlanding aircraft.
2.2.2NAVAPS
3
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Inappropriate speed control, vectoringfor short final, vectoring for approachwith significant tailwind, glide pathinterception from above, lack orincorrect distance to touchdowninformation, delayed descent, incorrectuse of ‘Direct To’
APS3Appreciate controller actions that maycontribute to an unstabilised approach.2.2.3
NAVAPS3
Instrument departures and arrivals2.3NAV
APPAPS2Describe relevant SIDs and STARs.
2.3.1NAVAPS
2
The proposal to introduce optional content for ATCOs to understand that direct to and/or explicit speed instructions can affect Radius to Fix performance not accepted as already covered in the Basic training (NAVB 6.1.4) and newly introduced NAV 2.3.3
Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Annex 6
ADCAPPAPS
2Describe the types and phases ofinstrument approach procedures.2.3.2
NAVAPS2
The proposal to add relevant documents to content accepted.
Optional content: Type A/B operations, CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, RNP AR APCH minima
ADCAPPAPS
2Describe the relevant minima applicable fora precision/ non-precision and visualapproach.
2.3.3NAVAPS
2
Navigational assistance2.4NAV
Optional content: nearest most suitableaerodrome, track, heading, distance,aerodrome information, any othernavigational assistance relevant at the time
APPACPAPSACS
5Evaluate the necessary information to beprovided to pilots in need of navigationalassistance.
2.4.1NAVAPS
5
Aircraft observed to be deviating fromits known intended route, on pilot'srequest
APSACS3Assist pilots with navigation when required.
2.4.2NAVAPS
3
Satellite-based systems2.5NAV
RNP APCH, RNP AR APCH, SBAS,GBASOptional content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV,LPV, RNP minima, precision approach
APPAPS1State the different applications of satellite-
based systems relevant for approachoperations.
2.5.1NAVAPS
1
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Approach-RNP APCH/ RNP AR APCH;Terminal-RNAV-1, RNP 1 with RF;rotorcraft option RNP 0.3Optional content: Regulation (EU)716/2014, Regulation (EU) 2018/1048,ICAO Doc 9613
APPAPS1State the navigation applications used in
approach and terminal environments.2.6.1NAVAPS
1
Performance, functionalities, sensorsOptional content: aircrew and controllerrequirements, accuracy requirements,integrity and continuity
APPACPAPSACS
2Explain the principles and designation ofnavigation specifications in use.2.6.2
NAVAPS2
Optional content: fly by, fly over, RF, ICAODoc 4444
APPAPSDescribe differences in turn performances. 2
2.6.3APS NAV
2
Important for ATCOs to understand that "direct to" and/or explicit speed instructions can affect Radius to Fixperformance and to highlight turn performance and the variability in aircraft path around a turn - see ICAO Doc4444 Chapter 5 Para 5.4.1.1.4 Note 2
A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEPOptional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO
ALLAPPAPS
1State future PBN developments.2.6.4
NAVAPS1
2.6.32.6.4
PBN applicationsNAV 2.6
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AIRCRAFT6
Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS.
Subject :The subject objective is:
AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS1ACFT
Aircraft instruments1.1ACFT
ALL4Integrate information from aircraftinstruments provided by the pilot in theprovision of ATS.
1.1.1ACFTAPS
4
The proposal to make some content mandatory not accepted - making some examples explicit and mandatory could be too demanding for both the students and TOs but also limit the implementation to listed mandatory content only.
Optional content: radios (number of),emergency radios
ALL2Explain the operation of aircraft radioequipment.1.1.2
ACFTAPS2
Transponders: equipment Mode A,Mode C, Mode S, ADS capability
ADCAPSACS
2Explain the operation of on-boardsurveillance equipment.1.1.3
ACFTAPS2
AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES2ACFT
Wake turbulence2.1ACFT
ALL2Explain the wake turbulence effect andassociated hazards to the succeedingaircraft.
2.1.1ACFTAPS
2
ALL3Appreciate the techniques used to preventhazards associated with wake turbulence onsucceeding aircraft.
2.1.2ACFTAPS
3
Application of ICAO approach categories2.2ACFT
ICAO Doc 8168 ADCAPPAPS
2Describe the use of ICAO approachcategories.2.2.1
ACFTAPS2
ADCAPPAPS
3Appreciate the effect of ICAO approachcategories on the traffic organisation.2.2.2
ACFTAPS3
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Optional content: speed, mass, air density,cabin pressurisation, wind and temperature
APPACPAPSACS
4Integrate the influence of factors affectingaircraft during climb.3.1.1
ACFTAPS4
Optional content: runway conditions,runway slope, aerodrome elevation, wind,temperature, aircraft configuration, airframecontamination and aircraft mass
APPAPS2Describe the influence of factors affecting
departing aircraft.3.1.2ACFTAPS
2
Cruise factors3.2ACFT
Optional content: Level, cruising speed,wind, mass, cabin pressurisation
APPAPS4Integrate the influence of factors affecting
aircraft during cruise.3.2.1ACFTAPS
4
The proposal to delete this subtopic and associated objective for APP/APS not accepted - cruising factor isrelevant in some Member States' approach environments.
Descent and initial approach factors3.3ACFT
Optional content: wind, speed, rate ofdescent, aircraft configuration, cabinpressurisation
APPAPS4Integrate the influence of factors affecting
aircraft during descent.3.3.1ACFTAPS
4
Final approach and landing factors3.4ACFT
Optional content: wind, aircraftconfiguration, mass, meteorologicalconditions, runway conditions, runwayslope, aerodrome elevation
APPAPS4Integrate the influence of factors affecting
aircraft during final approach and landing.3.4.1ACFTAPS
4
Economic factors3.5ACFT
Optional content: routing, level, speed, rateof climb and rate of descent, approachprofile
APPAPS4Integrate consideration of economic factors
affecting aircraft.3.5.1ACFTAPS
4
APSACS4Provide continuous climb/descent whenever
possible.3.5.2ACFTAPS
4
APSAPP3Use direct routing where applicable.
3.5.3ACFTAPS
3
Optional content: level instructions, speed control, vertical speed control, vectoring, distance to touch down information
APSACS3Appreciate controller's actions that may
contribute to pilot's ability to fly an optimumcontinuous descent.
3.5.4ACFTAPS
3
FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCEACFT 3
Climb factorsACFT 3.1
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Optional content: fuel dumping, noiseabatement procedures, minimum flightlevels, bird hazard, continuous descentoperations
APPAPS3Appreciate the performance restrictions due
to environmental considerations.3.6.1ACFTAPS
3
AIRCRAFT DATA4ACFT
Performance data4.1ACFT
Performance data under arepresentative variety of circumstances
APPACPAPSACS
4Integrate the average performance data of arepresentative sample of aircraft which willbe encountered in the operational/workingenvironment into the provision of a controlservice.
4.1.1ACFTAPS
4
Environmental factorsACFT 3.6
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HUMAN FACTORS7
Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge and analysefactors which affect personal and team performance.
Subject :The subject objective is:
INFORMATION PROCESSING PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS1HUM
Cognitionve and factors influencing it1.1HUM
Attention, perception, memory,situational awareness, decision-making,response
ALL2Describe the human information processingmodel.1.1.1
HUMAPS2
Confidence, stress, learning,knowledge, experience, fatigue,alcohol/drugs, distraction, interpersonalrelations
ALL2Describe the factors which influence humaninformation processing.1.1.2
HUMAPS2
Situational awarenessHUM 1.2
Optional content: workload, knowledge,interpersonal relations, distraction,confidence, experience, fatigue, stress
ALL3Appreciate the effect of human information-processing factors on situational awareness.1.2.1
APS HUM3
New subtopic "Situational awareness" and associated objective to stress the importance of situationalawareness and in the right order (Cognitive->SA->DM)
Decision-makingHUM 1.3
Optional content: workload, stress,interpersonal relations, distraction,confidence
ALL3Appreciate Monitor the effect of humaninformation processing factors on decision-making.
1.3.1HUMAPS
3
New subtopic "Decision-making" and more appropriate action verb for associated objective to stress theimportance of decision-making and in the right order (Cognitive->SA->DM)
1.1.31.3.1
MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING2HUM
Fatigue2.1HUM
Shift workOptional content: night shifts and rosters,Regulation (EU) 2017/373,ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO's FatigueManagement Guide for Air Traffic ServiceProviders
ALL1State factors that cause fatigue.2.1.1
APS HUM1
The proposal to delete this objective accepted - Well covered at level 2 in Basic HUMB 2.2.4 Explain thecausal factors of stress and fatigue.
2.1.1
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Regulation (EU) 2017/373Optional content: lack of concentration,listlessness, irritability, frustration, SkybraryHuman Behaviour: EUROCONTROLFatigue and sleep management ICAOCircular 241 – AN/145 Human factors in AirTraffic Control
ALL2Describe the onset of fatigue.2.1.1
HUMAPS2
Improved content and renumbering: Eurocontrol booklet better for IT while CANSO/ICAO guide is more for unit training
2.1.2
Optional content: ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO'sFatigue Management Guide for Air TrafficService Providers Skybrary HumanBehaviour:EUROCONTROL Fatigue andsleep management
ALL1Recognise the onset of fatigue in self and inothers.2.1.2
HUMAPS1
Merged objectives related to recognition of the onset of fatigue in self and in others.
2.1.3
Optional content: Skybrary Human Behaviour, EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management
ALL2Describe appropriate action whenrecognising fatigue.2.1.3
HUMAPS2
Improved content and renumbering: skybrari and Eurocontrol booklet added to optional content.
2.1.5
ALL1Recognise the onset of fatigue in others.2.1.4
APS HUM1
The proposal to delete/merge this objective with 2.1.2 above accepted.
2.1.42.1.2
Fitness2.2HUM
ALL1Recognise signs of lack of personal fitness.2.2.1
HUMAPS1
The proposal to move this objective to Basic training accepted. Now moved and well covered in the Basicsubtopic "Fitness for duty" lack of personal fitness.
HUM 2.2.1HUMB 2.1.3
ALL2Describe actions when aware of a lack ofpersonal fitness.2.2.2
APS HUM2
The proposal to delete this objective accepted - now well covered in the new Basic topic 2 HEALTH ANDWELL-BEING
2.2.2HUMB 2.1.4
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Stress2.2HUM
Stress and its symptoms in self and inothersOptional content: Regulation (EU)2017/373
ALL1Recognise the effects of stress onperformance.2.2.1
HUMAPS1
The proposal to move this stress related subtopic and associated objective to new (this) location accepted.
4.1.12.2.1
ALL2Describe appropriate action whenrecognising stress.2.2.2
APS HUM2
The proposal to introduce new stress objective for consistency with the similar "fatigue" objective accepted.
2.2.2
The effect of personality in coping withstress, the benefits of active stressmanagement
ALL3Act to reduce stress.2.2.3
HUMAPS3
The proposal to delete the content that limits the implementation of the objective accepted but another tointroduce the Regulation (EU) 2017/373 in the content was not as provisions of this Regulation are moreabout ATS providers responsibilities with respect to stress. The whole topic and associated objectives aremore related to the learners and how they should cope with it.
4.2.12.2.3
Optional content: the benefits of offering,accepting and asking for help in stressfulsituations
ALL3Respond to stressful situation by offering,asking or accepting assistance.2.2.4
HUMAPS3
The proposal to delete the content that was the same as objective's corpus accepted
4.2.22.2.4
Self and others, abnormal situations,Critical Incident Stress Management(CISM)
ALL1Recognise the effect of shocking andstressful events.2.2.5
HUMAPS1
Improved wording both for the objective and the content: CISM removed from mandatory content - more applicable in the Unit and/or Continuation training.
4.2.32.2.5
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Optional content: prevention of incidents,safety improvement, revision of proceduresand/or working practices
ALL2Explain the importance of threat and errormanagement.3.1.1
HUMAPS2
The proposal to introduce New TEM topic/subtopic and associated objective accepted. TEM was missing inthe Initial training and is required by ICAO Annex 1.
5.1.73.1.1
Threats, errors, undesired states,countermeasures
Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 —AN/178 Threat and Error Management(TEM) in Air Traffic Control
ALL2Explain the threat and error managementframework.3.1.2
APS HUM2
As above...
Internal, external, airborne,environmental
Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 —AN/178 Threat and Error Management(TEM) in Air Traffic Control
ALL2Differentiate threats in ATC.3.1.3
APS HUM2
As above...
Equipment, procedural, communication
Optional content: increase in traffic,changes in procedures, complexities ofsystems or traffic, weather, unusualoccurrences
ALL2Differentiate errors in ATC.3.1.4
APS HUM2
As above...
On the ground, airborne
Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 —AN/178 Threat and Error Management(TEM) in Air Traffic Control
ALL2Differentiate undesired states.3.1.5
APS HUM2
As above...
THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENTHUM 3
Threat and error management frameworkHUM 3.1
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Case studies ALL4Analyse examples of threat and errormanagement in ATC.3.1.6
APS HUM4
As above...
HUM 3.2 Applied threat and error management
Detect and respondOptional content: ICAO Circular 314 —AN/178 Threat and Error Management(TEM) in Air Traffic Control
ALL4Manage threats.3.2.1
APS HUM4
The proposal to move this objective to more appropriate new subtopic on conflict management accepted.
Detect and respondOptional content: ICAO Circular 314 —AN/178 Threat and Error Management(TEM) in Air Traffic Control
ALL4Manage errors.3.2.2
APS HUM4
As above...
Detect and respondOptional content: ICAO Circular 314 —AN/178 Threat and Error Management(TEM) in Air Traffic Control
ALL4Manage undesired states.3.2.3
APS HUM4
As above...
HUM 3 SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS
Team resource management (TRM)3.1HUM
Optional content: TRM course,EUROCONTROL Guidelines for thedevelopment of TRM training
ALL1State the relevance of TRM.3.1.1
HUMAPS1
The proposal to move the introduction to TRM to later stages of ATCO training (Unit-Continuation) accepted. Itwill be easier for students to understand it in the operational environment and this topic is explicitly mentionedin AMC1 ATCO.D.045(c)(4) Composition of unit training and AMC1 ATCO.D.080(b)(3) Refresher training.
HUM 3.1.1HUMUC
Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 —AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control
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Optional content: team work, human error,team roles, stress, decision making,communication, situational awareness
ALL1State the content of the TRM concept.3.1.2
HUMAPS1
The proposal to move the introduction to TRM to later stages of ATCO training (Unit-Continuation) accepted. Itwill be easier for students to understand it in the operational environment and this topic is explicitly mentionedin AMC1 ATCO.D.045(c)(4) Composition of unit training and AMC1 ATCO.D.080(b)(3) Refresher training.
3.1.2HUMUC
HUM 3.2 Teamwork and team rolesALL3Identify reasons for conflict.
3.2.1HUMAPS
3
The proposal to move this objective to more appropriate new subtopic on conflict management accepted.
3.2.14.2.1
Responsible behaviourHUM 3.3
Optional content: situation, team, personalsituation and judgement, instance ofjustification, moral motivation, personality
ALL2Consider the factors which influenceresponsible behaviour.3.3.1
HUMAPS2
Moved from Rating to Basic – more appropriate for Basic training and Topic on Human performance
3.3.1HUMB 3.2.2
Case study and discussion about adilemma situation
ALL3Apply responsible judgement.3.3.2
APS HUM3
The proposal to delete this unclear objective accepted.
TEAMWORK STRESS4HUM
Benefits of a teamwork Stress4.1HUM
Increased safety, efficiency andcapacity
ALL1State the benefits of teamwork.4.1.1
HUMAPS1
The proposal to introduce new objective to start with some positive aspect/benefits of team work accepted.
Situational awareness, communication,decision making, threat and errormanagement, workload management
ALL1List the ATCO’s human performanceelements affected by teamwork.4.1.2
APS HUM1
The proposal to introduce new objective to start with some positive aspect/benefits of teamwork accepted.
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ALL3Identify reasons for conflict.4.2.1
HUMAPS3
Proposal to move this objective to more appropriate new subtopic on conflict management accepted.
3.2.1
Optional content: in your team, in thesimulator
ALL2Describe strategies to cope with humanconflicts.4.2.2
HUMAPS2
The proposal to move this conflict related objective to new subtopic "4.2 Conflict management" accepted.
3.2.3
Optional content: TRM team roles ALL2Describe actions to prevent human conflicts.4.2.3
HUMAPS2
The proposal to remove optional content accepted - no need for TRM related content here.
3.2.2
ALL2Consider the benefits of Critical IncidentStress Management (CISM).4.2.4
HUMAPS2
The proposal to move the CISM objective to later stages of ATCO training (Unit-Continuation) accepted. It willbe easier for students to understand this safety related concept in the operational environment.
HUM 4.2.4HUMUC
Optional content: CISM, counselling,human element
ALL2Explain procedures used following anincident/accident.4.2.5
APS HUM2
The proposal to move this incident/accident objective to later stages of ATCO training (Unit-Continuation)accepted. It will be easier for students to understand this safety related procedure in the operationalenvironment.
4.2.5HUMUC
Conflict Stress managementHUM 4.2
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ALL2Describe how changes in one part of asystem may impact the other parts. Explainthe consequences of a systems failure inATS..
5.1.2APS HUM
2
Moved from Basic to Rating training for students to better understand the content. Corpus changed for clarity.
HUMB 1.3.5HUMR 5.1.2
ALL2Explain the need for matching human andequipment. Describe the role of the humanin the system.
5.1.3APS HUM
2
Moved from Basic to Rating training for students to better understand the content. Corpus changed for clarity.
HUMB 1.3.6HUMR 5.1.3
HUM 5 HUMAN ERROR
Human error5.1HUM
Number and combination of errors,proactive versus reactive approach todiscovery of errorOptional content: ICAO Circular 314 –AN/178 Threat and Error Management(TEM) in Air Traffic Control
ALL2Explain the relationship between error andsafety.5.1.1
HUMAPS2
The proposal to refresh/delete Topic 5 ERROR and associated Subtopics/objectives accepted - now wellcovered in either Basic or new "Threat and error management" topic in the Ratings.
HUMB 4.2.4
Slips, lapses, mistakesOptional content: Circular 314 – AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control
ALL2Differentiate between the types of error.5.1.2
APS HUM2
The proposal to delete this objective accepted - Not need for this classification in the Initial training but later inSafety management training.
Optional content: increase in traffic,changes in procedures, complexities ofsystems or traffic, weather, unusualoccurrences
ALL2Describe error-prone conditions.5.1.3
APS HUM2
The proposal to refresh/delete Topic 5 ERROR and associated Subtopics/objectives accepted - now wellcovered in the new TEM topic.
SYSTEMSHUM 5HUM 5.1 Concept of systems in ATM/ANS
People, procedures, equipment, ATM insystem terms, simple; complicated andcomplex systems, system thinking
ALL2Explain the concept of systems.5.1.1
APS HUM2
Moved from Basic to Rating training for students to better understand the content. Suggestion to include theexplanation of three complexity levels accepted.
HUMB 1.3.3HUMR 5.1.1
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STCA, MSAW, individual and collectivestrategyOptional content: ICAO Circular 314 –AN/178 Threat and Error Management(TEM) in Air Traffic Control
ALL
5.1.5APS HUM Explain how to detect errors to compensate 2
for them. 2
As above.
Error compensationOptional content: ICAO Circular 314 –AN/178 Threat and Error Management(TEM) in Air Traffic Control
ALL3Execute corrective actions.5.1.6
APS HUM3
As above.
Optional content: prevention of incidents,safety improvement, revision of proceduresand/or working practises
ALL2Explain the importance of errormanagement.5.1.7
HUMAPS2
Modified by adding the notion of "threat" and moved to new TEM Topic as 3.1.1
5.1.73.1.1
Optional content: reporting, SMS,investigation, CISM
ALL2Describe the impact on an ATCO followingan occurrence/incident.5.1.8
HUMAPS2
The proposal to delete this objective for consideration/inclusion in the later stages of ATCO training (Unit-Continuation-Development) accepted.
5.1.8HUMUC
Violation of rules5.2HUM
Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –AN/178 Threat and Error Management(TEM) in Air Traffic Control
ALL2Explain the causes and dangers of violationof rules becoming accepted as a practice.5.2.1
HUMAPS2
The proposal to move this violation of rules objective to later stages of ATCO training (Unit-Continuation)accepted. It will be easier for students to understand it in the operational environment.
5.2.1HUMUC
Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 –AN/178 Threat and Error Management(TEM) in Air Traffic Control
ALL3Collect examples of different error types,their causes and consequences in ATC.5.1.4
APS HUM3
As above.
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ICAO Doc 9868 ALL2Explain effective communication in ATCoperations.6.1.1
APS HUM2
The proposal to introduce new communication related objective to explain the importance of effectivecommunication in ATC environment (from human performance point of view) accepted.
6.1.1
ALL3Use communication effectively in ATC.6.1.1
APS HUM3
The proposal to delete this objective as similar (at level 4) already exists in ATM accepted.
ATM 2.1.4
Optional content: Active listening, activespeaking, assertiveness, honesty,relevance, facts, neutrality
ALL2Explain key strategies used to enable opencommunication.6.1.2
APS HUM2
The proposal to introduce new communication related objective to stress the importance of opencommunication accepted.
ALL4Analyse examples of pilot and controllercommunication for effectiveness.6.1.2
HUMAPS4
Accepted proposal of merging and moving some practical related communication objectives to ATM subject.
HUM 6.1.2ATM 2.1.5
Workload, mutual knowledge, controllerversus pilot mental picture, distractions,sound, human conflicts
Optional content: Communication betweenand in the team(s), in the simulator, withthe pilots, instructors, coordination partnersworkload, mutual knowledge, controller vspilot mental picture
ALL2Describe parameters affecting controller'scommunication competency. /pilotcooperation
6.1.3HUMAPS
2
Improved wording, content and objective moved to Effective communication to broaden the scope from pilotcontroller cooperation only to overall ATCO’s communication competence.
6.4.1
HUM 6 COMMUNICATION COLLABORATIVE WORKHUM 6.1 Effective communication
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ALL2Explain the purpose of receiving and givingfeedback and its effect on performance.6.2.2
APS HUM2
As above.
HUM 6.2.2
ALL2Consider the impact of communicationstyles on feedback, and resolving conflicts.6.2.3
APS HUM2
As above.
HUM 6.2.3
ALL4Integrate feedback into performance.6.2.4
APS HUM4
As above.
HUM 6.2.4
Collaborative work within the same area of responsibility6.2HUM
Optional content: electronic, written, verbaland non-verbal communication
ALL1List communication means betweencontrollers in charge of the same area ofresponsibility (sector or tower).
6.2.1HUMAPS
1
The proposal to move this communication objective to EQPS subject modified and some communicationobjectives moved/merged to ATM communication related topic.
HUM 6.2.1ATM 2.1.1
Optional content: strips legibility andencoding, labels designation, feedback
ALL2Explain consequences of the use ofcommunication means on effectiveness.6.2.2
APS HUM2
The proposal of merging some communication (collaborative work) objectives in the appropriate ATM topicaccepted. This objective is already well covered there.
6.2.2
HUM 6.2 Effective feedbackALL1Define feedback.
6.2.1APS HUM
1
The proposal to introduce new communication related subtopic and associated objectives to stress theimportance of Effective feedback accepted.
HUM 6.2.1
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ALL2Explain consequences of a missed positionhandover process.6.2.4
HUMAPS2
The proposal of moving and merging some communication (handover/takeover) objectives in the appropriateATM topic accepted.
HUM 6.2.4ATM 9.3.4
Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility
Optional content: other sectors constraints,electronic coordination tools
ALL1List factors and means for an effectivecoordination between sectors and/or towerpositions.
6.3.1APS HUM
1
The proposal of delete this communication (collaborative work) objective accepted. This objective is alreadywell covered in ATMB 5.3 "Means of coordination" subtopic and at a higher levels (2 and 3)
Controller/pilot cooperationHUM 6.4
Optional content: workload, mutualknowledge, controller vs pilot mentalpicture
ALL2Describe parameters affecting controller/pilot cooperation6.4.1
HUMAPS2
The objective (with the modified wording and content) moved to Effective communication to broaden thescope from pilot controller cooperation only to overall ATCO’s communication competence.
6.4.16.1.3
Optional content: rigour, preparation,overlap time
ALL1List possible actions to provide a safeposition handover.6.2.3
APS HUM1
The proposal of moving and merging some communication (handover/takeover) objectives in the appropriateATM topic accepted.
HUM 6.2.3ATM 9.3.3
HUM 6.3
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EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS8
Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles ofequipment and systems and comply with the equipment and system degradation procedures inthe provision of ATS.
Subject :The subject objective is:
VOICE COMMUNICATIONS1EQPS
Radio communications1.1EQPS
Transmit/receive switches, proceduresOptional content: frequency selection,standby equipment
ALL3Operate two-way communicationequipment.1.1.1
EQPSAPS3
Optional content: indicator lights,serviceability displays, selector/frequencydisplays
ALL3Identify indications of operational status ofradio equipment.1.1.2
EQPSAPS3
Optional content: transfer to anotherfrequency, apparent radio failure, failure toestablish radio contact, frequencyprotection range
APPACPAPSACS
2Consider radio range.1.1.3
EQPSAPS2
Other voice communications1.2EQPS
Optional content: telephone, interphoneand intercom equipment
ALL3Operate landline communications.1.2.1
EQPSAPS3
AUTOMATION IN ATS2EQPS
Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)2.1EQPS
Optional content: movement and controlmessages, NOTAM, SNOWTAM,BIRDTAM, etc.
ALL3Decode AFTN messages.2.1.1
EQPSAPS3
Automatic data interchange2.2EQPS
Optional content: sequencing systems,automated information and coordination,OLDI
ADCAPSACS
3Use automatic data transfer equipmentwhere available.2.2.1
EQPSAPS3
CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION3EQPS
Operation and monitoring of equipment3.1EQPS
Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL3Monitor the technical integrity of thecontroller working position.3.1.1
EQPSAPS3
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Optional content: situation displays, flightprogress board, flight data display, radio,telephone, maps and charts, strip-printer,clock, information systems, UDF/VDF
ALL3Operate the equipment of the controllerworking position.3.1.2
EQPSAPS3
ALL3Operate available equipment in abnormaland emergency situations.3.1.3
EQPSAPS3
Situation displays and information systems3.2EQPS
ALL3Use situation displays.3.2.1
EQPSAPS3
ALL3Check availability of information.3.2.2
EQPSAPS3
APPACPAPSACS
3Obtain information from equipment.3.2.3
EQPSAPS3
Flight data systems3.3EQPS
ALL3Use the flight data information at controllerworking position.3.3.1
EQPSAPS3
Use of ATS surveillance system3.4EQPS
APSACS3Use the ATS surveillance system functions.
3.4.1EQPSAPS
3
APSACS4Analyse the information provided by the
ATS surveillance system.3.4.2EQPSAPS
4
APSACS4Assign codes.
3.4.3EQPSAPS
4
Optional content: Mode S, ADS-B, MLAT APSACS3Appreciate the use of advanced surveillance
technology.3.4.4EQPSAPS
3
Advanced systems3.5EQPS
APSACS3Appreciate the use of controller pilot datalink
communications when available.3.5.1EQPSAPS
3
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MTCD, AMAN, DMANOptional content: trajectory-basedinformation, MTCD, MONA, etc.
APSACS2Characterise Appreciate the use of
information provided by advanced systems.3.5.2EQPSAPS
2<3
The proposal to add MTCD specific objective to EQPSB modified by introducing mandatory content in therelevant rating training + The proposal to reduce the level (scope) of advanced systems objective accepted.
FUTURE EQUIPMENT4EQPS
New developments4.1EQPS
New advanced systems Optional content: European ATM masterplan, European plan for aviation safety
ALL1Recognise future developments.4.1.1
EQPSAPS1
The proposal to clarify this objective accepted by adding relevant reference to optional content.
EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION5EQPS
Reaction to limitations5.1EQPS
ALL2Take account of the limitations of equipmentand systems.5.1.1
EQPSAPS2
The proposal to move this objective to ATM or ABES not accepted - The location of the objectives in the Rating training isalmost irrelevant. They all need to be covered and are dependent on the prerequisites (relation with othersubjects/topics...). This level 2 objective is introduction to the following (detailed) level 3 objective related to standard ATCequipment degradation.
Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL3Respond to technical deficiencies of theoperational position.5.1.2
EQPSAPS3
Communication equipment degradation5.2EQPS
Optional content: ground-air and landlinecommunications
APPACPAPSACS
3Identify that communication equipment hasdegraded.5.2.1
EQPSAPS3
Optional content: total or partialdegradation of ground-air and landlinecommunications, alternative methods oftransferring data
ALL3Apply contingency procedures in the eventof communication equipment degradation.5.2.2
EQPSAPS3
Navigational equipment degradation5.3EQPS
Optional content: VOR, navigational aids ALL3Identify when a navigational equipmentfailure will affect operational ability.5.3.1
EQPSAPS3
The proposal to add GNSS to content modified. The generic term "Navigational aids" includes the proposedGNSS as well; VOR also removed from optional content (included in the generic term of navaids)
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Optional content: vertical separation,information to aircraft, navigationalassistance, seeking assistance fromadjacent units
ALL3Apply contingency procedures in the eventof a navigational equipment degradation.5.3.2
EQPSAPS3
Surveillance equipment degradation5.4EQPS
Partial power failure, loss of certainfacilities, total failure
APSACS3Identify that surveillance equipment has
degraded.5.4.1EQPSAPS
3
Optional content: inform adjacent sectors,inform aircraft, apply vertical separation(emergency), increased horizontalseparation, reduce the number of aircraftentering area of responsibility, transferaircraft to another unit
APSACS3Apply contingency procedures in the event
of surveillance equipment degradation.5.4.2EQPSAPS
3
ATC processing system degradation5.5EQPS
Optional content: FDPS, SDPS, softwareprocessing of situation display
APSACS3Identify a processing system degradation.
5.5.1EQPSAPS
3
APSACS3Apply contingency procedures in the event
of a processing system degradation.5.5.2EQPSAPS
3
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PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT9
Learners shall identify the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATMoperations and appreciate aspects of environmental protection.
Subject :The subject objective is:
FAMILIARISATION1PEN
Study visit to an approach control unit1.1PEN
Study visit to an approach control unit APPAPS
1.1.1PENAPS Appreciate the functions and provision of an 3
operational approach control service. 3
AIRSPACE USERS2PEN
Contributors to civil ATS operations2.1PEN
Study visit to an approach control unitOptional content: familiarisation visits toTWR, ACC, AIS, RCC
APPAPS2Characterise civil ATS activities in approach
control unit.2.1.1PENAPS
2
Optional content: familiarisation visits toengineering services, firefighting andemergency services, airline operationsoffices
ALL2Characterise other parties interfacing withATS operations.2.1.2
PENAPS2
Contributors to military ATS operations2.2PEN
Optional content: familiarisation visits toTWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air DefenceUnits
ALL2Characterise military ATS activities.2.2.1
PENAPS2
CUSTOMER RELATIONS3PEN
Provision of services and user requirements3.1PEN
Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 ALL3Appreciate Identify the role of an airnavigation ATC as a service provider.3.1.1
PENAPS3
The proposal to clarify this objective accepted - better wording and appropriate regulatory reference added tomandatory content.
ALL3Appreciate ATS users' requirements.3.1.2
PENAPS3
Editorial correction of the subtopic and associated objective's corpus.
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Optional content: ICAO Doc 10013 Circular303 - Operational opportunities to reduceminimise fuel burn use and reduceemissions
ADCAPPAPS
2Describe the environmental constraints onaerodrome operations.4.1.1
PENAPS2
The proposal to update optional content to more appropriate document accepted.
Optional content: European ATM Master Plan,EUROCONTROL CEM Specification
ADCAPPAPS
2Explain the use of CollaborativeEnvironmental Management (CEM) processat airports.
4.1.2PENAPS
2
The proposal for more recent and appropriate optional content accepted.
Optional content: continuous descentoperations (CDO), continuous climboperations (CCO), noise abatementprocedures, noise preferential routes, flightefficiency
APS3Appreciate the mitigation techniques used tominimise aviation’s impact on theenvironment.
4.1.3PENAPS
3
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONPEN 4
Environmental protectionPEN 4.1
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ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS10
Learners shall develop professional attitudes to manage traffic in abnormal and emergencysituations.
Subject :The subject objective is:
ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES)1ABES
Overview of ABES1.1ABES
Optional content: EATM Guidelines forController Training in the Handling ofUnusual/Emergency Situations, ambulanceflights, ground based safety nets alerts,airframe failure, unreliable instruments,runway incursion, GNSS failure
ALL1List common abnormal and emergencysituations.1.1.1
ABESAPS1
Improved content due to emerged use and possible failure of GNSS + The proposal to move this objective to ACFT not accepted - The location of the objectives in the Rating training is almost irrelevant. They all need to be covered and are dependent on the prerequisites (relation with other subjects/topics...). Therefore most of them are related to, or covered in the SIM and linked with the major subject - ATM, anyway.
ALL3Identify potential or actual abnormal andemergency situations.1.1.2
ABESAPS3
The proposal to move this objective to ACFT not accepted - The location of the objectives in the Ratingtraining is almost irrelevant. They all need to be covered and are dependent on the prerequisites (relation withthe other subjects/topics...). Therefore most of them are related to or covered in the simulator and linked withthe major subject - ATM, anyway.
Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 APPACPAPSACS
2Take into account the procedures for givenabnormal and emergency situations.1.1.3
ABESAPS2
Optional content: real life examples ALL2Take into account that procedures do notexist for all abnormal and emergencysituations.
1.1.4ABESAPS
2
The proposal to move this objective to ACFT not accepted - The location of the objectives in the Ratingtraining is almost irrelevant. They all need to be covered and are dependent on the prerequisites (relation withthe other subjects/topics...). Therefore, most of them are related to or covered in the simulator and linked withthe major subject - ATM, anyway.
Optional content: separation, information,coordination
ALL2Consider how the evolution of a situationmay have an impact on safety.1.1.5
ABESAPS2
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Phraseology, vocabulary, readback,silence instruction
ALL4Ensure effective communication in allcircumstances including the case wherestandard phraseology is not applicable.
2.1.1ABESAPS
4
ICAO Doc 4444 ICAO Doc Regulation(EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444
ALL3Apply change of radiotelephony call sign.2.1.2
APS ABES3
The proposal to reintroduce again this objective (deleted in 2019 - Phase 1) accepted and content updatedappropriately.
Avoidance of mental overload2.2ABES
Optional content: sector splitting, holding,flow management, task delegation
ALL2Describe actions to keep control of thesituation.2.2.1
ABESAPS2
ALL4Organise priority of actions.2.2.2
ABESAPS4
Optional content: between executive andplanner/coordinator, with the supervisor,between sectors, between ACC, APP andTWR , with ground staff, etc.
ALL4Ensure effective circulation of information.2.2.3
ABESAPS4
ALL2Consider asking for help.2.2.4
ABESAPS2
Air / ground cooperation2.3ABES
ALL3Collect appropriate information relevant tothe situation.2.3.1
ABESAPS3
Pilot workloadOptional content: instructions, information,support, human factors, etc.
ALL3Assist the pilot.2.3.2
ABESAPS3
SKILLS IMPROVEMENTABES 2
Communication effectivenessABES 2.1
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Optional content: EATM Guidelines forController Training in the Handling ofUnusual/Emergency Situations, ambulanceflights, ground based safety nets alerts,airframe failure
ALL3Apply the procedures for given abnormaland emergency situations.3.1.1
ABESAPS3
The proposal to add GNSS failure to content due to emerged use and possible failure of GNSS not acceptedfor this practical objective - No procedures published therefore difficult to implement in Initial training.
Radio failure3.2ABES
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, militaryprocedures, simulator operationprocedures
ALL2Describe the procedures followed by a pilotwhen he/she experiences complete orpartial radio failure.
3.2.1ABESAPS
2
The proposal to add national procedures related to the pilots' comm. failure to the content of ABES objectiveaccepted by adding simulator operation procedures.
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012Optional content: prolonged loss ofcommunication
ALL3Apply the procedures to be followed when apilot experiences complete or partial radiofailure.
3.2.2ABESAPS
3
The proposal to add SERA Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 to mandatory content accepted. (SERA.14087 Useof relay communication technique) includes the ATC action after the comm. failure.)
Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat3.3ABES
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012Optional content: simulator operationprocedures
ALL3Apply ATC procedures associated withunlawful interference and aircraft bombthreat.
3.3.1ABESAPS
3
The proposal to add ICAO Annexes (14 and 17) modified by adding the simulator operation procedures tooptional content in addition to SERA reference in mandatory content.
Strayed or unidentified aircraft3.4ABES
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012Optional content: inside controlledairspace, outside controlled airspace
ALL3Apply the procedures in the case of strayedaircraft.3.4.1
ABESAPS3
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL3Apply the procedures in the case ofunidentified aircraft.3.4.2
ABESAPS3
PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONSABES 3
Application of procedures for ABESABES 3.1
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Track/heading, distance, othernavigational assistanceOptional content: nearest most suitableaerodrome
APPACPAPSACS
4Provide navigational assistance to divertingemergency aircraft.3.5.1
ABESAPS4
Transponder failure3.6ABES
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012Optional content: total/partial failure, impacton ADS-B/Mode S capability
APSACS3Apply procedures in the event of an SSR
transponder failure.3.6.1ABESAPS
3
Interception of civil aircraftABES 3.7
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL2Explain the procedures in the event ofinterception of civil aircraft.3.7.1
APS ABES2
New subtopic an associated objective to cover important safety and regulatory requirement that was missingin the Initial training.
DiversionsABES 3.5
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AERODROMES11
Learners shall recognise and understand the design and layout of aerodromes.
Subject :The subject objective is:
AERODROME DATA, LAYOUT AND COORDINATION1AGA
Definitions1.1AGA
Regulation (EU) No 139/2014Optional content: aerodrome elevation,reference point, apron, movement area,manoeuvring area, hot spot
ADCAPPAPS
1Define aerodrome data.1.1.1
AGAAPS1
Coordination1.2AGA
Airport conditions, fire/rescue category,condition of ground equipment andNAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) No139/2014
APPAPSADC
3Identify the information that has to bepassed between Air Traffic Services (ATS)and the airport authority.
1.2.1AGAAPS
3
MOVEMENT AREA2AGA
Movement area2.1AGA
Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADCAPPAPS
2Describe movement area.2.1.1
AGAAPS2
Flags, signs on pavement, lights ADCAPPAPS
2Describe the marking of obstacles andunusable or unserviceable areas.2.1.2
AGAAPS2
Essential information on aerodromeconditions
ADCAPPAPS
3Identify the information on conditions of themovement area that have to be passed toaircraft.
2.1.3AGAAPS
3
Manoeuvring area2.2AGA
Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADCAPPAPS
2Describe manoeuvring area.2.2.1
AGAAPS2
ADCAPPAPS
2Describe taxiway.2.2.2
AGAAPS2
ADCAPPAPS
2Describe the daylight marking on taxiways.2.2.3
AGAAPS2
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ADCAPPAPS
2Describe taxiway lighting.2.2.4
AGAAPS2
Runways2.3AGA
Runway, runway surface, runway strip,shoulder, runway end safety areas,clearways, stopways
ADCAPPAPS
2Describe runway.2.3.1
AGAAPS2
Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADCAPPAPS
2Describe instrument runway.2.3.2
AGAAPS2
Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADCAPPAPS
2Describe non-instrument runway.2.3.3
AGAAPS2
TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA ADCAPPAPS
2Explain declared distances.2.3.4
AGAAPS2
Strength of pavements ADCAPPAPS
2Explain the differences between ACN andPCN.2.3.5
AGAAPS2
Optional content: runway designator,centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixeddistance, touchdown zone, side strip,colour
ADCAPPAPS
2Describe the daylight markings on runways.2.3.6
AGAAPS2
Optional content: colour, centre line,intensity, edge, touchdown zone, threshold,barrettes
ADCAPPAPS
2Describe runway lights.2.3.7
AGAAPS2
Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI ADCAPPAPS
2Explain the functions of visual landing aids.2.3.8
AGAAPS2
Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopiclights, colours, intensity and brightness
ADCAPPAPS
2Describe the approach lighting systems.2.3.9
AGAAPS2
ADCAPPAPS
2Characterise the effect of water/ice onrunways.2.3.10
AGAAPS2
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Braking action coefficient ADCAPPAPS
2Explain braking action performance andmethods of reporting it.2.3.11
AGAAPS2
The proposal to update corpus and remove the content accepted to align with new ICAO Global ReportingFormat (GRF) terminology with regard to braking performance.
ADCAPPAPS
2Explain the effect of runway visual range onaerodrome operation.2.3.12
AGAAPS2
OBSTACLES3AGA
Obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes3.1AGA
ADCAPPAPS
2Explain the necessity for establishing andmaintaining an obstacle-free airspacearound aerodromes.
3.1.1AGAAPS
2
MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT4AGA
Location4.1AGA
Optional content: LLZ, GP, VDF, radiocommunication or ATS surveillancesystems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI,PAPI
ADCAPPAPS
2Explain the location of different aerodromeground equipment.4.1.1
AGAAPS2
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