enhanced mobility options and streamlined qualifications

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.


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.


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


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


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


APSACS1Define flight path monitoring and vectoring.

10.4.3ATMAPS

1

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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


3

Position Information12.4ATM

APSACS3Appreciate the circumstances when position

information should be passed to the aircraft.12.4.1ATMAPS

3


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


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.


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.


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.


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


aircraft during descent.3.3.1ACFTAPS

4

Final approach and landing factors3.4ACFT

Optional content: wind, aircraftconfiguration, mass, meteorologicalconditions, runway conditions, runwayslope, aerodrome elevation


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.


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


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


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.


ALL4Manage errors.3.2.2

APS HUM4

As above...


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.


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.


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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

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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.


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.


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.


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.


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


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


2Describe instrument runway.2.3.2

AGAAPS2


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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