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I NCORPORATED AMENDMENTS
I MPLEMENTING R ULES (IR S ) (C OMMISSION REGULATIONS )
Incorporated Commission Regulation Regulation amendment Applicability date Regulation (EU) 2015/340 Initial issue 30/6/2015 Regulation (EU) 2023/203 First amending regulation 22/2/2026 Regulation (EU) 2023/893 Second amending regulation 4/8/2024
AMC/GM TO IR S (ED DECISIONS )
AMC/GM Issue No, Incorporated ED Decision Affected Part Applicability date Amendment No AMC/GM to Cover Regulation Part ATCO ED Decision 2015/010/R Initial issue 30/6/2015 Part ATCO.AR Part ATCO.OR Part ATCO.MED Part ATCO ED Decision 2015/015/R Issue 1, Amendment 1 3/7/2015 Part ATCO.AR Part ATCO.OR ED Decision 2019/004/R Part ATCO Issue 1, Amendment 2 20/2/2019 ED Decision 2019/023/R Part ATCO Issue 1, Amendment 3 2/1/2020 ED Decision 2023/010/R Part ATCO .AR Issue 1, Amendment 2 22/2/2026 ED Decision 2023/011/R Part ATCO Issue 1, Amendment 4 4/8/2024 Part ATCO.AR Issue 1, Amendment 3 4/8/2024 Part ATCO.OR Issue 1, Amendment 2 4/8/2024 Part ATCO.MED Issue 1, Amendment 1 4/8/2024 AMC/GM to Cover Regulation Issue 1, Amendment 1 4/8/2024 Note: To access the official versions, please click on the hyperlinks provided above This is the earliest date of application (i.e. the date from which an act or a provision in an act produces its ful l legal effects) as defined in the relevant cover regulation article. Some provisions of the regulations though may be applicable at a lat er date (deferred applicability).
Besides, there may be some opt - outs (derogations from certain provisions ) notified b y the Member States .
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Table of contents
Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Table of contents Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024
T ABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover regulation article ................................ ................................ .. 4 Article 3 - Provision of air traffic control services ................................ .. 20 Article 6 - Competent authority for the purposes of Annexes I, III and IV Article 8 - Replacement of licences, adaptations of privileges, training Powered by EASA eRules Page 6 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Table of contents Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 Article 8a - Conversion of national military air traffic controller licences AMC1 Article 8a(3) Credit for the air traffic controller training received during military service ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 32 Article 9 - Amendment to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No
ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR
ATCO.A.020 Revocation and suspension of licences, ratings and endorsements 40 Powered by EASA eRules Page 7 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Table of contents Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024
ANNEX II – PART ATCO.AR – REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETENT
Powered by EASA eRules Page 8 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Table of contents Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ATCO.AR.A.025 Immediate reaction to a safety problem ................................ . 166 ATCO.AR.A.025A Immediate reaction to an information security incident or ATCO.AR.B.005 Allocation of tasks ................................ ................................ .. 173 SUBPART C – OVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENT ................................ ... 178 SUBPART D – ISSUE, REVALIDATION, RENEWAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENCES, RATINGS, ENDORSEMENTS AND ATCO.AR. D.001 Procedure for the issue, revalidation and renewal of licences, ATCO.AR.D.005 Revocation and suspension of licences, ratings and endorsements SUBPART E – CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER ATCO.AR.E.001 Application and certification procedure for training organisations ATCO.AR.E.001 Certification procedure for training organisations and issue of Powered by EASA eRules Page 9 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Table of contents Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 SUBPART F – SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO AERO - MEDICAL SECTION 1 – General requirements ................................ ................................ .. 205 APPENDICES TO ANNEX II ................................ ................................ ... 224
ANNEX III – PART ATCO.OR – REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC
CONTROLLER TRAINING ORGANISATIONS AND AERO -
SUBPART B – REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING ATCO.OR.B.010 Terms of approval and privileges of a training organisation ATCO.OR.B.015 Changes to the training organisation ................................ ....... 24 5 ATCO.OR.B.020 Continued validity ................................ ................................ .. 248 ATCO.O R.B.035 Immediate reaction to a safety problem ................................ . 250 SUBPART C – MANAGEMENT OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING Powered by EASA eRules Page 10 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Table of contents Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 SUBPART D – REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAINING COURSES AND TRAINING
ANNEX IV – PART ATCO.MED – MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR
SUBPART B – SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS 3 MEDICAL ATCO.MED.C.015 Training courses in aviation medicine ................................ .. 323 SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE ................................ ................................ ... 359 Powered by EASA eRules Page 11 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Table of contents Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 390 SU BJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE ................................ ................................ ... 423 SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 434 SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE ................................ ................................ ... 450 SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 474 SU BJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE ................................ ................................ ... 503 SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 524 SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE ................................ ................................ ... 554 Powered by EASA eRules Page 12 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Table of contents Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 575 SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE ................................ ................................ ... 597 SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 623 SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE ................................ ................................ ... 655 SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 680 Powered by EASA eRules Page 13 of 702 | Jul 2024
Cover Regulation
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C OVER R EGULATION
COMM ISSION REGULATION (EU) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures relating to ai r traffic controllers' licences and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011
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Regulation (EU) 2023/893 THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parl iament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC , and in particular Articles 8c(10) and 10(5) thereof, Wherea s: (1) Air traffic controllers and persons and organisations involved in their training, testing, checking and medical examination and assessment must comply with the relevant essential requirements set out in Annex Vb to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008. In pa rticular, they are to be certified or licensed once they have demonstrated compliance with the essential requirements.
(2) The European licence has proved to be an effective way of recognising and certifying the competence of air traffic controllers, who a s a profession play a unique role in the operation of safe air traffic control. The Union - wide competence standard has reduced fragmentation in this field and thus contributed to more efficient organisation of work in the current context of increased regio nal collaboration between air navigation service providers. Maintaining and improving the common licensing scheme for air traffic controllers working in the Union is an important part of the European air traffic control system. To this aim, technical requi rements and administrative procedures related to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates, reflecting the state of the art in this domain, should now be laid down.
(3) The provision of air navigation services requires highly skilled personnel and in particular air traffic controllers, whose competence is demonstrated by a licence, issued on the basis of the detailed requirements set out in this Regulation. The rating on a licence should indicate the type of air traffic service an air traffic contr oller is competent to provide. The endorsements on the licence should reflect both the specific skills of the controller and the authorisation given by the competent authorities to provide services for a particular sector, group of sectors and/or working p ositions.
OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 14 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Cover Regulation Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 (4) The authorities performing supervision and verification of compliance under this Regulation should be sufficiently independent from air traffic controllers when issuing licences or extending the validity of the endorsements, when suspending or revoking licences, ratings, endorsements or certificates in cases where the conditions for their issue are no longer met. Those authorities should also be sufficiently independent from air navigation service providers and training organisations. They s hould remain capable of performing their tasks effectively. The competent authority or authorities charged with the responsibility set out in this Regulation may be the body or bodies designated or established in accordance with Article 4 of Regulation (EC ) No 549/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council . The European Aviation Safety Agency (hereinafter the ‘Agency’) should act as the competent authority for issuing and renewing certificates held by air traffic controller training organisations located outside the territory of the Member States and, where relevant, their personnel. As such, it should meet the same requiremen ts.
(5) In light of the particular characteristics of air traffic in the Union, common competence standards for air traffic controllers employed by air navigation service providers should be introduced and effectively applied, ensuring air traffic management and air navigation se rvices (ATM/ANS) to the public.
(6) Member States should have the possibility to apply this Regulati on to their military personnel providing services to the public, as referred to in Article 1(2)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.
( 7) Poor communication is often a significant contributing factor in incidents and accidents.
Therefore, detailed language pr oficiency requirements for air traffic controllers should be laid down. Those requirements are based on the requirements adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and provide a means of enforcing these internationally accepted standar ds. The principles of non - discrimination, transparency and proportionality are upheld with regard to language proficiency requirements in order to encourage free movement of workers, while ensuring safety. The validity of language proficiency endorsement s hould be proportionate to the proficiency level as determined in this Regulation.
(8) Common rules for issuing and maintaining licences for air traffic controllers are essential to increase Member States' confidence in each other's systems. To ensure the h ighest level of safety, uniform requirements for the training, qualifications and competence of air traffic controllers should therefore be introduced. This also serves to ensure the provision of safe, high - quality air traffic control services and it contr ibutes to the recognition of licences throughout the Union, thereby increasing freedom of movement and improving the availabil ity of air traffic controllers.
(9) The European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) has set appropriate s tandards for initial training, set out in the Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training. In order to reflect the scientific and technical progress and to facilitate a uniform approach to initial training, which is the key element for ensuring mobility among air traffic controllers, these standards should now be set out in Union law. Requirements should also be established for unit and continuation training, taking into account the applicable essential requirements as specified in Artic le 8c of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008. In the absence of European training requirements, Member States may continue to rely on traini ng standards developed by ICAO.
Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 laying down the framework for the creation of the single European sky (OJ L 96, 31.3.2004, p. 10).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 15 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Cover Regulation Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 (10) In consultation with a group of experts, Eurocontrol has developed requirements for m edical assessment of air traffic controllers, which have already been used by Member States together with ICAO Annex 1. Those requirements should now be transposed into Union law in order to ensure their uniform ap plication in all Member States.
(11) In or der to ensure that Member States fulfil their safety responsibilities and obligations in a correct and structured manner by means of an administration and management system operated by competent authorities and organisations acting on their behalf, in line with ICAO State Safety Programme, this Regulation should stipulate the requirement to be appli ed by the competent authorities.
(12) The certification of training organisations is one of the essential factors contributing to the quality of air traffic cont roller training and thus to the safe provision of air traffic control. The requirements for training organisations should therefore be strengthened. It should be possible to certify training according to the type of training, as a package of training servi ces or as a package of training and air navigation services, without losing sight of the particular characteristics of the training offered by each organisation.
(13) The general conditions for obtaining a licence, insofar as they relate to age and medical requirements, should not affect the holders of existing licences. In order to preserve existing licence privileges and provide smooth transition for all licence holders and for the competent authorities, licences and medical certificates issued by Member States in accordance with Directive 2006/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and with Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 should be considered as having been issued in a ccordance with this Regulation.
(14) For the sake of consistency, the definition of psychoactive substance in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 (3) should be amended.
(15) While this Regulation builds on previous achievements and EU regulatory requirements, for the sake of clarity, Regulation (EU) No 805/ 2011 should be repealed.
(16) In accordance with Articles 17(2)(b) and 19(1) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, the Commission has been assisted by the Agency when preparing the measures p rovided for in this Regulation.
(17) T he measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee established by Article 65 of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: [applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340 ] Directive 2006/23/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2006 on a Community air traffic controller lice nce (OJ L 114, 27.4.2006, p. 22).
Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 of 10 August 2011 laying down detailed rules for air tr affic controllers' licences and certain certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 206, 11.8.2011, p. 2 1).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 and Regulations (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255 /2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 16 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Cover Regulation Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishi ng a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2111/2005, (EC) No 1008/2008, (EU) No 996/2010, (EU) No 376/2014 and Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 552/2004 and (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 , and in particular Article 50, Article 53, Article 62(14) and (15) and Article 72(5) thereof, Whereas: (1) Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 lays down the technical requirements and administrative procedures relating to air traffic controllers’ licences and certificates.
(2) The limited flexibility and availability of air traffic controller resources in the Union restrict the ca pacity of the European Air Traffic Management (‘ATM’) system. Therefore, adaptations to the regulatory framework concerning the licensing and qualification of air traffic controllers are needed.
(3) With the aviation industry rapidly evolving, Regulation ( EU) 2015/340 needs to be updated to ensure that it is fit for purpose, cost - effective and in line with the globally applicable standards and practices. It is important to establish a lean system of qualifications without any overlaps.
The update of the ini tial training syllabi should ensure an adequate alignment to the regulatory framework and operational needs.
(4) The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (‘the Agency’) considers that military air traffic controller trainings currently provided in the Mem ber States could provide for a high level of safety and are comparable to the civil air traffic controller training requirements laid down in Regulation (EU) 2015/340. Therefore, national military air traffic controller trainings should be taken into accou nt for the issuing of Union air traffic controller licences.
(5) Upon application for a conversion of a national military air traffic controller licence, a student air traffic controller licence can be issued provided that the military initial training ex perience of the applicant meets the initial training requirements set out in Regulation (EU) 2015/340 based on the national conversion report and after the completion of any additional training resulting from the gap analysis contained in that report.
(6) For the purpose of that conversion, national certificates attesting compliance with the applicable national military requirements should be considered equivalent to national military air traffic controller licences.
(7) Previously acquired experience under the military air traffic control provision should be taken into account when establishing the unit endorsement course for the applicant in accordance with point ATCO.D.055 (b)(7) of Annex I.
OJ L 212, 22.08.2018, p. 1 .
Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures relating to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Implementing Regulat ion (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 ( OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1 ).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 17 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Cover Regulation Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 (8) National competent authorities and the military authorities of the Member States should cooperate towards ensuring the efficient implementation of the conversion of national military air traffic co ntroller licences into student air traffic controller licences.
(9) The requirements applicable to authorities set out in Regulation (EU) 2015/340 should be updated in light of technical progress. In addition, consistency should be ensured between the requ irements set out in Regulation (EU) 2015/340 and the requirements set out in Commission 1 2 Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 as well as Commission Regulations (EU) No 965/2012 , 3 4 (EU) No 1178/2011 and (EU) No 139/2014 since in most cases the authori ty responsible for the oversight of air traffic controllers (‘ATCOs’) and training organisations is the same body for more than one aviation domain. Thus this Regulation provides for a ‘total system approach’, which should entail a logical and technologica lly consistent approach across aviation domains.
(10) The alignment of Regulation (EU) 2015/340 with Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the reporting, analysis and follow - up of occurrences in civil aviatio n should increase legal certainty and support the implementation of effective occurrence - reporting systems as part of the safety management of organisations.
(11) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Comm ittee established under Article 127(1) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: [applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893 ] Commission Imp lementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services and other air traffic management network functions and their oversight, repealing Regulati on (EC) No 482/2008 , Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1034/2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 ( OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1 ) .
Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 of 5 October 2012 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures rel ated to air operations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament a nd of the Council ( OJ L 296, 25.10.2012, p. 1 ).
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 of 3 November 2011 laying do wn technical requirements and administrative procedures related to civil aviation aircrew pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( OJ L 311, 25.11.2011, p.
1 ).
Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014 laying down requirements and administrative procedures related to aerodromes pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( OJ L 44, 14.2.2014, p. 1 ).
OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18 .
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Article 1 - Subject matter and scope
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 1. This Regulation lays down detailed rules for: (a) the conditions for issuing, suspending and revoking air traffic controllers and student air traffic controllers' licences, associated ratings and endorsements, and the privileges and responsibilities of those ho lding them; [applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (a) the rules and procedures for issuing, maintaining, amending, limiting, suspending or revoking air traffic controller and student air traffic controller licences and associated ratings and endorsements, including the rules and procedures for the conversion of national air traffic controller licences obtained during military service into Union air traffic controller licences, and the privileges and responsibilities of t he holders of those licences, ratings and endorsements; [applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] (b) the conditions for issuing, limiting, suspending and revoking air traffic controllers and student air traffic controllers' m edical certificates, and the privileges and responsibilities of those holding them; (c) the certification of aero - medical examiners and aero - medical centres for air traffic controllers and student air traffic controllers; (d) the certification of air traff ic controller training organisations; (e) the conditions for validating revalidating, renewing and using such licences, ratings, endorsements and certificates.
2. This Regulation shall apply to: (a) student air traffic controllers and air traffic controlle rs exercising their functions within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008; [applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (a) student air traffic controllers and air traffic controllers exercising their functions within the scope of Regula tion (EU) 2018/1139; [applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] (b) persons and organisations involved in the licensing, training, testing, checking and medical examination and assessment of applicants in accordance with this R egulation.
Article 2 - Compliance with requirements and procedures
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 1. The student air traffic controllers, the air traffic controllers and the persons involved in the licensing, training, testing, checking and medical examination and assessment of applicants referred to in Article 1 (2)(a) and (b) shall be qualified and licensed in accordance with the provisions of Annexes I, III and IV by the competent authority referred to in Article 6 .
2. The organisations referred to in Article 1 (2)(b) shall be qualified in accordance with the technical requirements and administrative procedures laid down in Annexes I, III and IV and shall be certi fied by the competent authority referred to in Article 6 .
Powered by EASA eRules Page 19 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Cover Regulation Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 3. The medical certification of the persons referred to in Article 1 (2)(a) and (b) shall be compliant with the technical requirements and administrative procedures laid down in Annexes III and IV.
4. Air traffic controllers employed by air navigation service providers providing air traffic services i n the airspace of the territory to which the Treaty applies and having their principal place of operations and their registered office, if any, located outside the territory subject to the provisions of the Treaty, shall be deemed to have been licenc ed in accordance with paragraph 1, where they meet both of the following conditions: (a) they hold an air traffic controller licence issued by a third country in accordance with Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention; (b) they have demonstrated to the competent autho rity referred to in Article 6 that they have received training and successfully passed examinations and assessments equivalent to those required by Part ATCO, Subpart D, Sections 1 - 4, set out in Annex I.
The tasks and functions assigned to the air traffic controllers referred to in the first subparagraph shall not exceed the privileges of the licence issued by the third country.
5. Practical instructors and assessors employed by a t raining organisation located outside the territory of the Member States shall be deemed to have been qualified in accordance with paragraph 1, where they meet both of the following conditions: (a) they hold an air traffic controller licence issued by a thi rd country in accordance with Annex I of the Chicago Convention with a rating and, if applicable, rating endorsement corresponding to the one for which they are authorised to instruct or assess; (b) they have demonstrated to the competent authority referre d to in Article 6 that they have received training and successfully passed examinations and assessments equivalent to those required by Part ATCO, Subpart D, Section 5, set out in Annex I.
The privileges referred to in the first subparagraph shall be specified in a certifi cate issued by a third country and shall be limited to provide instruction and assessment for training organisations located outside the territory of the Member States.
GM1 Article 2(2) Compliance with the requirements and procedures
ED Decision 2015/010/ R AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING ORGANISATION CERTIFICATION For the purpose of ensuring that all organisations referred to in Article 1 (2) comply with the technical requirement s and administrative procedures of Article 2 (2), air navigation service providers providing training to air traffic controllers according to Annex I, Part ATCO, Subpart D, are sub ject to the requirements applicable to air traffic controller training organisations set out in this Regulation and are subject to certification in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and Regulation (EU) 2015/340.
Article 3 - Provision of air traf fic control services
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 1. Air traffic control services shall only be provided by air traffic controllers qualified and licensed in accordance with this Regulation.
2. Subject to Article 1 (3) of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, Member States shall, as far as practicable, ensure that services provided or made available by military personnel to the public Powered by EASA eRules Page 20 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Cover Regulation Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 referred to in Art icle 1 (2)(c) of that Regulation offer a level of safety that is at least equivalent to the level required by the essential requirements as defined in Annex Vb to that Regulation.
3. Member States may apply this Regulation to their military personnel providing services to the public.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] 1. Air traffic control services shall only be provided by air traffic controllers qualified and licensed in accordance with this Regulation.
2. Member States may apply this Regulation to their military personnel providing services to the public.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
Article 4 - Definitions
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply: (1) ‘abnormal situation’ means circumstances, including degraded situations, which are neither routinely nor commonly experienced and for which an air traffic controller has not developed automati c skills; (2) ‘acceptable means of compliance (AMC)’ means non - binding standards adopted by the Agency to illustrate means by which to establish compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its implementing rules; [applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regul ation (EU) 2015/340] (2) ‘ acceptable means of compliance (AMC) ’ means non - binding standards adopted by the Agency to illustrate means by which to establish compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts; [applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] (3) ‘air traffic control (ATC) service’ means a service provided for the purpose of: (a) preventing collisions: — between aircraft, and — in the manoeuvring area between aircraft and obstructions; and (b) expediting and maintaining an orderly flow of air traffic; (4) ‘air traffic control (ATC) unit’ means a generic term meaning variously, area control centre, approach control unit or aerodrome control tower; (5) ‘alternative means of compliance’ means an al ternative to an existing AMC or a new means to establish compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its implementing rules for which no associated AMC have been adopted by the Agency; [applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (5) ‘al ternative means of compliance’ means an alternative to an existing AMC or a new means to establish compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts for which no associated AMC have been adopted by the Agency; [applicable fr om 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] Powered by EASA eRules Page 21 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Cover Regulati on Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 (6) ‘assessment’ means an evaluation of the practical skills leading to the issue of the licence, rating and/or endorsement(s) and their revalidation and/or renewal, including behaviour and the practical application of knowledge and understanding being demonstrated by the person being assessed; (7) ‘assessor endorsement’ means the authorisation entered on and forming part of the licence, indicating the competence of the holder to assess the pract ical skills of student air traffic controller and air traffic controller; (7a) ‘credit’ means the recognition of the training undertaken by an air traffic controller during their military service for the purpose of applying for a student air traffic controller licence to be issued in accordance with this Regulation; (7b) ‘national conversion report’ means a report on the basis of which prior air traffic controller training may be given credit by the competent authority to which the application for the issue of a student air traffic controller licence is submitted; [applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] (8) ‘critical incident stress’ means the manifestation of unusual and/or extreme emotional, physical and/or behavioural reactions in an individual following an unexpected event, an accident, an incident or serious incident; (9) ‘emergency situation’ means a serious and dangerous situation requiring immediate actions; (10) ‘examination’ means a formalised test evaluating th e person's knowledge and understanding; (11) ‘guidance material (GM)’ means non - binding material developed by the Agency that helps to illustrate the meaning of a requirement or specification and is used to support the interpretation of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, its implementing rules and AMC; [applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (11) ‘guidance material (GM)’ means a non - binding material issued by the Agency, which helps to illustrate the meaning of delegated or implementing acts a nd which is used to support the application of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts; [applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] (12) ‘ICAO location indicator’ means the four - letter code group formul ated in accordance with the rules prescribed by ICAO in its manual 'DOC 7910' in its latest updated version and assigned to the location of an aeronautical fixed station; (13) ‘language proficiency endorsement’ means the statement entered on and forming pa rt of a licence, indicating the language proficiency of the holder; (14) ‘licence’ means a document issued and endorsed in accordance with this Regulation and entitling its lawful holder to exercise the privileges of the ratings and endorsements contained therein; (14a) ‘licence endorsement’ means the authorisation entered on and forming part of the licence, indicating a specific qualification of the licence holder. It is a generic term used to describe the inclusion of on - the - job training instructor, synth etic training device instructor, assessor and language proficiency endorsements.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] Powered by EASA eRules Page 22 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Cover Regulation Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 (15) ‘on - the - job training instruction’ means the phase of unit training during which previously acqui red job - related routines and skills are integrated in practice under the supervision of a qualified on - the - job training instructor in a live traffic situation; (16) ‘on - the - job training instructor (OJTI) endorsement’ means the authorisation entered on and forming part of a licence, indicating the competence of the holder to give on - the - job training instruction and instruction on synthetic training devices; (17) ‘part - task trainer (PTT)’ means a synthetic training device to provide training for specific and selected operational tasks without requiring the learner to practise all of the tasks which are normally associated with a fully operational environment; (18) ‘performance objective’ means a clear and unambiguous statement of the performance expected of th e person undertaking the training, the conditions under which the performance takes place and the standards that the person undertaking training should meet; (19) ‘provisional inability’ means a temporary state in which the licence holder is prevented from exercising the privileges of the licence when ratings, endorsements and his/her medical certificate are valid; [applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (19) ‘provisional inability’ means a temporary state in which the licence holder is prevented from exercising the privileges of the licence when ratings, endorsements and his or her medical certificate are valid; [applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] (20) ‘psychoactive substance’ means alcohol, opioids, cannabinoids, sedatives and hypnotics, cocaine, other psychostimulants, hallucinogens, and volatile solvents, whereas caffeine and tobacco are excluded; (20a) ‘rating’ means the authorisation entered on or associated with a licence and forming par t thereof, stating special conditions, privileges or limitations pertaining to such licence; [applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] (21) ‘rating endorsement’ means the authorisation entered on and forming part of a licence, indicating the specific conditions, privileges or limitations pertaining to the relevant rating; (22) ‘renewal’ means the administrative act taken after a rating, endorsement or certificate has expired that renew the privileges of the rating, endo rsement or certificate for a further specified period subject to the fulfilment of specified requirements; (23) ‘revalidation’ means the administrative act taken within the period of validity of a rating, endorsement or certificate that allows the holder t o continue to exercise the privileges of a rating, endorsement or certificate for a further specified period subject to the fulfilment of specified requirements; (24) ‘sector’ means a part of a control area and/or part of a flight information region or upp er region; (25) ‘simulator’ means a synthetic training device that presents the important features of the real operational environment and reproduces the operational conditions under which the person undertaking training can practice real - time tasks direct ly; (26) ‘synthetic training device’ means any type of device by which operational conditions are simulated, including simulators and part - task trainers; Powered by EASA eRules Page 23 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Cover Regulation Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 (27) ‘synthetic training device instructor (STDI) endorsement’ means the authorisation entered on and forming part of a licence, indicating the competence of the holder to give instruction on synthetic training devices; (28) ‘training course’ means theoretical and/or practical instruction developed within a structured framework and delivered within a defin ed duration; (29) ‘training organisation’ means an organisation which has been certified by the competent authority to provide one or more types of training; (30) ‘unit endorsement’ means the authorisation entered on and forming part of a licence, indicati ng the ICAO location indicator and the sector, group of sectors or working positions where the licence holder is competent to work; (31) ‘validation’ means a process by which, through the successful completion of a unit endorsement course associated to a r ating or a rating endorsement, the holder may start exercising the privileges of that rating or rating endorsement.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (31) ‘validation’ means a process by which, through the successful completion of a unit endorsement course associated with a rating or a rating endorsement, the holder may start exercising the privileges of that rating or rating endorsement.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
AMC1 Article 4(1) Defi nitions
ED Decision 2015/010/R ABNORMAL SITUATION Abnormal situations may include: (a) circumstances arising from human error or violation of rules both within the ATC and aircraft operation; (b) serious weather or volcanic perturbations; and (c) technical system failures or malfunctions of aircraft and/or ATC ground - based systems.
GM1 Article 4(6) Definitions
ED Decision 2015/010/R ASSESSMENT The formative evaluation of practical skills during training should not be considered as an assessment.
GM1 Article 4(30) Definitions
ED Decision 2023/011/R ICAO LOCATION INDICATOR The ICAO location indicator used in the unit endorsement identifies the ATS unit that manages the maintenance of the air traffic controller competence.
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Article 5 - Competent authority
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 1. Member States shall nominate or establish one or more competent authority(ies) with allocated responsibilities for the certification and oversight of persons and organisations subject to this Regulation.
2. Within a functional airspace block or in the case of cross - border service provision the competent authorities shall be designated by agreement of the Member States concerned.
3. If a Member State nominates or e stablishes more than one competent authority, the areas of competence of each competent authority shall be clearly defined in terms of responsibilities and geographical area, where appropriate. Coordination shall be established between those authorities to ensure effective oversight of all persons and organisations subject to this Regulation within their respective remits.
4. The competent authority(ies) shall be independent from air navigation service providers and training organisations. This independence shall be achieved through adequate separation, at least at functional level, of the competent authorities on the one hand and air navigation service providers and the training organisations on the other hand. The competent authorities shall exercise their powers impartially and transparently.
The first subparagraph also applies to the Agency, where it acts as a competent authority pursuant to Article 6 (2)(b) and (3)(a)(ii).
5. Member States shall ensure that the competent authorities have the necessary cap ability to conduct the certification and oversight activities covered by their certification and oversight programmes, including sufficient resources to fulfil the requirements of Annex II (Part ATCO.AR). In particular, Member States shall use the assessme nts produced by the competent authorities in accordance with point ATCO.AR.A.005(a) of Annex II in order to demonstrate their capability.
6. Member States shall ensure that, with r espect to the personnel of the competent authorities that carry out the oversight and certification activities under this Regulation, there is no direct or indirect conflict of interest, in particular relating to family or financial interests of the person nel concerned.
7. The competent authority(ies) nominated or established by a Member State for the purposes of Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 shall be deemed to remain the competent authority for the purposes of this Regulation, unless otherwise determined by the Member State concerned. In the latter case, Member States shall notify the Agency of the name(s) and address(es) of the competent authority(ies) that they nominate or establish in application of this Article, as well as any chan ges thereto.
Article 6 - Competent authority for the purposes
of Annexes I, III and IV
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 1. For the purpose of Annex I, the competent authority shall be the authority(ies) nominated or established by the Member State to whom the person applies for the issue of a licence.
2. For the purpose of Annex III and for the oversight of the requirements of Annex I regarding air navigation service providers, the competent authority shall be: Powered by EASA eRules Page 25 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Cover Regulation Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 (a) the authority nominated or established b y the Member State as its competent authority for oversight where the applicant has its principal place of operation or its registered office, if any, unless otherwise provided for in bilateral or multilateral agreements between Member States or their comp etent authorities; (b) the Agency, if the applicant has its principle place of operation or its registered office, if any, outside the territory of the Member States.
3. For the purpose of Annex IV, the competent authority shall be: (a) for aero - medical ce ntres: (i) the authority designated by the Member State in which the aero - medical centre has its principal place of business; (ii) the Agency, when the aero - medical centre is located in a third country; (b) for aero - medical examiners: (i) the authority des ignated by the Member State in which the aero - medical examiner has his or her principal place of practice; (ii) if the principal place of practice of an aero - medical examiner is located in a third country, the authority designated by the Member State to wh ich the applicant aero - medical examiner applies for the issue of the certificate.
Article 7 - Transitional provisions
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 1. Licences, ratings and endorsements issued in accordance with the relevant provisions of national legislation based on Directive 2006/23/EC and licences, ratings and endorsements issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 shall be deemed to have been issued in accordance with this Regulation.
2. The Area Control Procedural (ACP) rating with the Oceanic Control (OCN) rating endorsement issued on the basis of national rules based on Article 31(1) of Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 shall be deemed to have been issued in accordance with this Regulation.
3. Medical certificates and certificates for training orga nisations, aero - medical examiners and aero - medical centres, approvals of unit competence schemes and training plans issued in accordance with the relevant provisions of national legislation based on Directive 2006/23/EC in accordance with Regulation (EU) N o 805/2011 shall be deemed to have been issued in accordance with this Regulation.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] 1. Licences, ratings and endorsements issued in accordance with the relevant provisions of national legislation based on Directive 2006/23/EC and licences, ratings and endorsements issued in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 shall be deemed to have been issued in accordance with this Regulation.
2. Holders of the Aerodrome Control Visual (ADV) rating, who do not hold an Aerodrome Control Instrument (ADI) rating, shall continue to be authorised to provide air traffic control service to aerodrome traffic at an aerodrome that has no published instrument approach or departure procedures, provided th at the validity of the unit endorsement related to the ADV rating is maintained.
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AMC1 Article 7(2) Transitional provisions
ED Decision 2023/011/R PRIVILEGES OF AERODROME CONTROL VISUAL (ADV) RATING HOLDERS Air traffic controllers who have obtained the aerodrome control visual (ADV) rating at an aerodrome that publishes instrument approach and departure procedures, or air traffic controllers who move to an aerodrome with pu blished instrument approach and departure procedures, should undergo a specific rating training at a certified initial training organisation to acquire competence equivalent to the aerodrome control (ADC) rating. The specific rating training should address the differences between ADV and ADC. For those air traffic controllers, the licence will contain the ADC rating following the successful completion of the specific rating training.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Article 8 - Repla cement of licences, adaptations of privileges,
training courses and unit competence schemes
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 1. Member States shall replace the licences referred to in Article 7(1) with licences complying with the format laid down in Appendix 1 o f Annex II to this Regula tion by 31 December 2015, or 31 December 2016, when the Member State makes use of the derogation in Article 11(2), at the latest.
2. Member States shall replace the certificates for air traffic controller training organisations ref erred to in Article 7(3) with certificates complying with t he format laid down in Appendix 2 of Annex II to this Regulation by 31 December 2015, or 31 December 2016, when the Member State makes use of the derogation in Article 11(2), at the latest.
3. Memb er States shall replace the certificates for aero - medical examiners and the certificates for aero - medical centres referred to in Article 7(3) with certificates complying with the format laid down in Appendices 3 and 4 of Annex II to this Regula tion by 31 D ecember 2015, or 31 December 2016, when the Member State makes use of the derogation in Article 11(2), at the latest.
4. The competent authorities shall convert the privileges of examiners and assessors for initial training pursuant to Article 20 of Commis sion Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 and of competence examiners and competence assessors for unit and continuation training approved by the competent authority pursuant to Article 24 of Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 into the privileges of an assessor endorsemen t pursuant to this Regulation, if appropriate, by 31 December 2015, or 31 December 2016, when the Member State makes use of the derogation in Article 11(2), at the latest.
5. The competent authorities may convert the privileges for national simulator or sy nthetic training device instructors into privileges for a synthetic training device instructor endorsement according to this Regulation, if appropriate, by 31 December 2015, or 31 December 2016, when the Member State makes use of the derogation in Article 11(2), at the latest 6. Air navigation service providers shall adapt their unit competence schemes to comply with the requirements of this Regulation by 31 December 2015, or 31 December 2016, when the Member State makes use of the derogation in Article 11( 2), at the latest.
7. Air traffic controller training organisations shall adapt their training plans to comply with the requirements of this Regulation by 31 December 2015, or 31 December 2016, when the Member State makes use of the derogation in Article 1 1(2), at the latest.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 27 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Cover Regulation Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 8. Certificates of completion of training courses that started prior to the application of this Regulation in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 shall be accepted for the purpose of the issue of the relevant licences, ratings and endorsements in accordance with this Regulation provided that the training and the assessment have been completed by 30 June 2016, or 30 June 2017, when the Member State makes use of the derogation in Article 11(2), at the latest.
[applicable until 3 A ugust 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] 1. The competent authorities shall change the name of the Aerodrome Control Instrument (ADI) rating issued before 4 August 2024 into Aerodrome Control (ADC) no later than 4 August 202 7 in a manner established by the competent authority.
2. The competent authorities shall not issue licences including Aerodrome Control Visual (ADV) rating after 4 August 2024 except for those air traffic controllers referred to in paragraph 2 of Article 7 .
3. The competent authorities shall not issue licences including Air Control (AIR), Ground Movement Control (GMC), Tower Control (TWR), Ground Movement Surveillance (GMS), Aerodro me Radar Control (RAD) and Terminal Control (TCL) rating endorsements after 4 August 2024 .
4. The privileges of the Air Control (AIR), Ground Movement Control (GMC) and Tower Control (TWR) rating endorsements issued before 4 August 2024 shall become part o f the privileges of an Aerodrome Control (ADC) rating. If the exercise of the privileges of the holder is limited to air control or ground control only, this shall be indicated in the unit endorsement, in accordance with point ATCO.B.020 (d) of Annex I, at the time of the change of name of the Aerodrome Control Instrument (ADI) rating into Aerodrome Control (ADC) in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article.
5. The privileges of the Ground Movement Surveillance (GMS) rating endorsement issued before 4 August 2024 shall become part of the privileges of the unit endorsement associated with the Aerodrome Control rating.
6. The competent authorities shall change th e name of the Aerodrome Radar Control (RAD) rating endorsement issued before 4 August 2024 into the Aerodrome Control Surveillance (SUR) rating endorsement at the time of the change of name of the Aerodrome Control Instrument (ADI) rating into Aerodrome Co ntrol (ADC) in accordance with paragraph 1 of this Article.
7. The privileges of the Terminal Control (TCL) rating endorsement issued before 4 August 2024 shall become part of the privileges of the unit endorsement associated with the Approach Control Surv eillance (APS) or the Area Control Surveillance (ACS) rating.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
AMC1 Article 8 Conversion of rating and rating endorsements
ED Decision 2023/011/R CONVERSION OF RATING AND RATING ENDORSEMENTS When converting the privileges, the competent authority should include, in item IX of the licence, the aerodrome control (ADC) rating with the date of first issue of the aerodrome control instrument (ADI) rating, and the aerodrome control surv eillance (SUR) rating endorsement with the date of first issue of the aerodrome radar (RAD) rating endorsement. At the same time, the ADI rating and the RAD rating endorsement should be removed from the licence.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 28 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Cover Regulation Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 The aerodrome control visual (ADV) rating s hould be removed from item IX, except for those air traffic controllers that hold a valid unit endorsement attached to the ADV rating.
The ground movement control (GMC), air control (AIR), tower control (TWR) and ground movement surveillance (GMS) rating endorsements should be removed from item IX at the time of conversion of ADI to ADC.
The terminal control (TCL) rating endorsement should be removed from item IX upon revalidation or renewal of the unit endorsement.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Dec ision 2023/011/R]
GM1 Article 8 Conversion of rating and rating endorsements
ED Decision 2023/011/R CONVERSION OF RATING AND RATING ENDORSEMENTS The table below provides explanations on the possible combinations of ratings and rating endorsements resulti ng from the amendment of Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340. The explanations are related to the entries in item XIIa in the licence document template as provided in Appendix 1 ‘F ormat for licence — AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER LICENCE’ to Annex II.
Possible combinations of ratings Possible combinations of ratings and rating endorsements and rating endorsements that may that may be issue d after dd.mm.yyyy (date of applicability) be issued until dd.mm.yyyy (date of applicability) Rating / Rating endorsement Rating / Rating Sector/Position endorsement ADV — — ADI/AIR ADC Sector/Position (AIR) to be indicated when the exercise of the privileges is limited to air control only.
ADI/AIR/RAD ADC/SUR Sector/Position (AIR) to be indicated when the exercise of the privileges is limited to air control only.
ADI/GMC ADC Sector/Position (GMC) to be indicated when the exercise of the privileges is limited to ground control only.
ADI/GMC/GMS ADC Sector/Position (GMC) to be indicated when the exercise of the privileges is limited to ground control only.
ADI/TWR ADC Sector/Position, if specified.
ADI/TWR/RAD ADC/SUR Sector/Position, if specified.
ADI/TWR/GMS ADC Sector/Position (GMC) to be indicated when the exercise of the privileges is limited to ground control only.
APP APP Sector/Position, if specified.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 29 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Cover Regulati on Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 APS APS Sector/Position, if specified.
APS/PAR APS/PAR Sector/Position, if specified.
APS/SRA APS/SRA Sector/Position, if specified.
APS/TCL APS Sector/Position (e.g. TCL), if specified, when services are provided to aircraft that operate in a specified terminal area and/or adjacent sectors.
ACP ACP Sector/Position, if specified.
ACP/OCN ACP/OCN Sector/Position, if specified.
ACS ACS Sector/Position, if specified.
ACS/OCN ACS/OCN Sector/Position, if specified.
ACS/TCL ACS Sector/Position (e.g. TCL), if specified, when services are provided to aircraft that operate in a specified terminal area and/or adjacent sectors.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
GM1 Article 8(1) Conversion of rating and rating endorsements
ED Decision 2023/011/R AERODROME CONTROL INSTRUMENT (ADI) RATING The ADI rating, issued before 4 August 2024, indicates that the licence holder is competent to provide air traffic control services to aerodrome traffic at an aerodrome that has published instrument approach or departure procedures.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
GM1 Article 8(2) Conversion of rating and rating endorsements
ED Decision 2023/011/R AERODROME CONTROL VISUAL (ADV) RATING The ADV rating, issued before 4 August 2024, indicates that the licence holder is competent to provide air traffic control services to aerodrome traffic at an aerodrome that has no published instrument approach or departure procedures.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
GM1 Article 8(4) Conversion of rating and rating endorsements
ED Decision 2023/011/R AIR CONTROL (AIR), GROUND MOVEMENT CONTROL (GMC) AND TOWER CONTROL (TWR) RATING ENDORSEMENTS The AIR rating endorsement, issued before 4 August 2024, indicates that the licence holder is competent to provide air control to traffic that flies in the vicinity of an aerodrome and on the runway.
The GMC rating endorsement, issued before 4 August 2024, indicates that the licence holder is competent to provide ground movement control.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 30 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Cover Regulation Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 The TWR rating endorsement, issued before 4 August 2024, indicates that the licence holder is competent to provide aerodrome control services. The TWR rating endorsement includes the priv ileges of the AIR and GMC rating endorsements.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
GM1 Article 8(5) Conversion of rating and rating endorsements
ED Decision 2023/011/R GROUND MOVEMENT SURVEILLANCE (GMS) CONTROL RATING ENDORSEMENT The GMS rating endorsement, granted in addition to the ground movement control (GMC) rating endorsement or the tower control (TWR) rating endorsement, issued before 4 August 2024, indicates that the licence holder is competent to provide ground movement contr ol with the help of aerodrome surface movement guidance systems.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
GM1 Article 8(6) Conversion of rating and rating endorsements
ED Decision 2023/011/R AERODROME RADAR (RAD) RATING ENDORSEMENT The RA D rating endorsement, granted in addition to the air control (AIR) rating endorsement or tower control (TWR) rating endorsement, issued before 4 August 2024, indicates that the licence holder is competent to provide aerodrome control with the help of surve illance radar equipment.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
GM1 Article 8(7) Conversion of rating and rating endorsements
ED Decision 2023/011/R TERMINAL CONTROL (TCL) RATING ENDORSEMENT The TCL rating endorsement, issued before 4 August 2024, indicates that the licence holder is competent to provide air traffic control services with the use of any surveillance equipment to aircraft that operate in a specified terminal area and/or adjacent sectors.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
Article 8a - Conversion of national military air traffic controller
licences into student air traffic controller licences
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 1. A holder of a national military air traffic controller licence issued by a Member State may apply for the conversion of that licence into a student air traffic controller licence referred to in point ATCO.B.001 . The application for the licence convers ion shall be submitted to the competent authority of the Member State in whose military forces the applicant has served.
2. The competent authority that has received the application referred to in paragraph 1 shall give credit to the applicant for the purp ose of demonstrating compliance with the relevant requirements of Annex I (Part ATCO) in accordance with the national conversion report established by the competent authority of th e Member State concerned.
3. The national conversion report shall be notified by the competent authority of the Member State concerned to the Agency and shall: Powered by EASA eRules Page 31 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Cover Regulation Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 (a) describe the national requirements on the basis of which the military air traffic controller licences are issued in that Member State; (b) describe the scope of the privileges of the military air traffic controller licences referred to in point (a); (c) indicate for which requirements of Annex I (Part ATCO) credit is to be given; (d) indicate the additional training, including the required examinations and assessments, to be undertaken by the applicants; the required examinations and assessments shall be conducted by a tra ining organisation that meets the requirements laid down in Annex III (Part ATCO.OR) and that is certified to provide initial training for the purpose of issuing student air traffic controller licences in accordance with this Regulation; (e) include a statement confirming that the compliance of the applicant with the traini ng, examination and assessment requirements described in the national conversion report can be considered as being equivalent to the successful completion of the initial training required under this Regulation for the purpose of issuing a student air traff ic controller licence; (f) include copies of all relevant supporting documentation, including copies of the relevant national requirements and procedures, demonstrating how the competent authority of the Member State has established the elements listed in points (a) to (e) above.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
AMC1 Article 8a(3) Credit for the air traffic controller training
received during military service
ED Decision 2023/011/R CONTENTS OF THE NATIONAL CONVERSION REPORT The national conversion report should contain, as a minimum, all the following elements: 1. General Table of contents, document revision history, and list of abbreviations.
2. Introduction Purpose and scope.
3. National requirements for the issue of military air traffic controller licences Overview and structure of the military air traffic controller training, licences and ratings issued, including their scope and privileges.
4. Results of the gap analysis Description and comparison of the re quirements for the training of military air traffic controllers and civil air traffic controllers.
5. Overview of the possible credits Persons that are entitled to apply, including training, examination and assessment to be undertaken by the applicant.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 32 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Cover Regulation Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 6 . Reference documents Copies of relevant national requirements and procedures.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
Article 9 - Amendment to Commission Implementing Regulation
(EU) No 923/2012
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 In Article 2 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, point 104 is replaced by the following: ‘104.“psychoactive substance” means alcohol, opioids, cannabinoids, sedatives and hypnotics, cocaine, other psychostimulants, hallucinogens, and volat ile solvents, whereas caff eine and tobacco are excluded;’
Article 10 - Repeal
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 is repealed.
Article 11 - Entry into force and application
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 1. This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
It shall apply from 30 June 2015.
2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1, Member States may decide not to apply Annexe s I to IV, in whole or in part, before 31 December 2016.
When a Member State makes use of this possibility, it shall notify the Commission and the Agency by 1 July 2015 at the latest. This notification shall describe the scope of the derogation(s) as well as the programme for implementation containing actions envisaged and related timing. In that case, the relevant provisions of Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 shall continue to apply.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly app licable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 20 February 2015.
For the Commission The President Jean - Claude JUNCKER Powered by EASA eRules Page 33 of 702 | Jul 2024
ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS
Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICE NSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART A – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS
SUBPART A – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
ATCO.A.001 Scope
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 This Part, set out in this Annex, establishes the requirements for the issue, revocation and suspension of student air traffic controller licences and air traffic controller licences, their associated ratings and endorsements, and the conditions of their validi ty and use.
ATCO.A.005 Application for the issue of licences, ratings and
endorsements
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) An application for the issue of licences, ratings and endorsements shall be submitted to the competent authority in accordance with the p rocedure established by that authority.
(b) An application for the issue of further ratings or endorsements, for the revalidation or renewal of endorsements and for the reissue of the licence shall be submitted to the competent authority which issued that licence.
(c) The licence shall remain the property of the person to whom it is issued, unless it is revoked by the competent authority. The licence holder shall sign the licence.
(d) The licence shall specify all relevant information related to the privile ges that are granted by the licence and shall comply with the requirements in Appendix 1 of Annex II .
ATCO.A.010 Exchange of licences
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) If the licence holder is to exercise the privileges of the licence in a Member State for which the competent authority is not the one that issued the licence, the licence holder shall submit an application to exchange his/her licence for a licence issued b y the competent authority of the Member State where the privileges are to be exercised in accordance with the procedure established by this authority, except where otherwise foreseen in agreements concluded among the Member States. For this purpose, the au thorities involved shall share all the relevant information needed to carry out the licence exchange according to the procedures referred to in ATCO.AR.B.001(c) .
(b) For the purpo ses of the exchange and for exercising the privileges of the licence in a Member State other than that in which the licence was issued, the licence holder must fulfil the language proficiency requirements referred to in ATCO.B.030 established by the respective Member State.
(c) The new licence shall include ratings, rating endorsements, licence endorsements and all valid unit endorsements in the licence, including the date of their first issue and expiry, if applicable.
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(e) Following the exchange, the previously issued licence shall be returned to the authority that issued it.
[applicable until 3 A ugust 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340]
ATCO.A.010 Application for change of competent authority
(a) If the licence holder is to exercise the privileges of a unit endorsement in a Member State of which the competent authority is not the one that issued th e licence, the licence holder shall request a change of the competent authority to the competent authority of the Member State where those privileges are to be exercised in accordance with the procedure established by that authority. For this purpose, the competent authorities involved shall share all the relevant information needed to carry out the change of competent authority and licence exchange according to the procedures referred to in point ATCO.AR.B.001 (c) and point ATCO.AR.D.003 .
(b) In derogation to point (a) above, a change of the competent authority is not required when only synthetic training device instructor or assessor privileges are exercised in a synthetic training device environment or when privileges of a student air traffic controller licence are exercised.
(c) For the purposes of exercising the privileges of the licence in a Member State other than that in which the licence was issued, the licence holder must fulfil the language prof iciency requirements referred to in point ATCO.B.030 established by the Member State where the privileges are to be exercised.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regula tion (EU) 2023/893]
GM1 ATCO.A.010 Exchange of licences
ED Decision 2023/011/R [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ]
GM1 ATCO.A.010 Application for change of competent authority
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] RECOGNITION OF LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES In accordance with Article 11 of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008, Member States shall recognise: (a) air traffic controller and student air traffic controller licences, including their ratings, rating endorsements, on - the - job training instructor (OJTI), synthetic training device instructor (STDI) and assessor endorsements, as well as language proficiency endorsements and associated medical certificates issued by other Member States in accordance with th is Regulation; (b) certificates of air traffic controller training organisations, aero - medical examiners and aero - medical centres issued by other Membe v r States in accordance with this Regulation; and Powered by EASA eRules Page 35 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART A – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (c) certificates of completion of training courses issue d by training organisations approved by other Member States leading to the grant of the ratings, endorsements and/or the student air traffic controller licence referred to in paragraph (a).
[ applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ] RECOGNIT ION OF LICENCES AND CERTIFICATES Considering Article 67 of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, mutual recognition applies to: (a) air traffic controller and student air traffic controller licences, including their ratings, rating endorsements, on - the - job training instructor (OJTI), synthetic training device instructor (STDI) and assessor endorsements, as well as language proficiency endorsements and associated medical certificates issued by Member States in accordance with this Regulation; (b) certificates of air t raffic controller training organisations, aero - medical examiners and aero - medical centres issued by Member States in accordance with this Regulation; and (c) certificates of completion of training courses issued by training organisations approved by Member States leading to the grant of the ratings, endorsements and/or the student air traffic controller licence referred to in point (a).
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
GM1 ATCO.A.010(a) Exchange of licences
ED Decision 2023/011/R E XERCISE OF PRIVILEGES OF THE LICENCE IN A DIFFERENT MEMBER STATE (a) Licences should only be exchanged in cases there is certainty that the licence holder is going to exercise the privileges of the licence in a different Member State other than that in whi ch the licence was issued.
(b) For this purpose, and with the intention of preventing unnecessary administrative burden, the competent authorities may require the licence holder, together with the application for exchange, to prove that he/she is going to receive unit training by an approved training organisation that truly permits him/her to exercise the privileges of the licence in that Member State.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ]
GM2 ATCO.A.010(a) Exchange of licences
ED Decision 2023/011/R [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ]
GM 1 ATCO.A.010(a) Application for change of competent authority
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] EXERCISE OF PRIVILEGES OF THE LICENCE IN TWO OR MORE MEMBER STATES In cases where privileges are exercised in two or more Member States, the agreement concluded amongst the Member States concerned should define the allocation of tasks and the responsibilities related to licensing.
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GM1 ATCO.A.010(b) Appl ication for change of competent authority
ED Decision 2023/011/R EXERCISE OF STUDENT AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER PRIVILEGES The privileges of a student air traffic controller licence may also be exercised by an air traffic controller that undertakes training for a new unit endorsement.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
AMC 1 ATCO.A.010(b) ;(c) Application for change of competent
authority
ED Decision 2023/011/R EXERCISE OF LICENCE PRIVILEGES AND LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS According to point ATCO.B.030 (a), air traffic controllers and student air traffic controllers should not exercise the privileges of their licences unless they have a valid language proficiency endorsement in the language(s) imposed by their Member State.
If such local language requirements are imposed, the change of competent authority and the resulting exchange of licence should take place before the start of the on - t he - job training to enter the new language proficiency endorsement.
The exercise of synthetic training device instructor (STDI) and assessor privileges in a synthetic training device environment in a Member State whose competent authority is not the one tha t has issued the licence, should be limited to exercises and assessments conducted in the English language, unless the STDI or assessor holds a language proficiency endorsement in the language imposed by the Member State where the privileges are exercised.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
ATCO.A.015 Exercise of the privileges of licences and provisional
inability
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) The exercise of the privileges granted by a licence shall be dependent on the validity of t he ratings, endorsements and of the medical certificate.
(b) Licence holders shall not exercise the privileges of their licence when having doubts of being able to safely exercise the privileges of the licence and shall in such cases immediately notify the relevant air navigation service provider of the provisional inability to exercise the privileges of their licence.
(c) Air navigation service providers may declare the provisional inability of the licence holder if they become aware of any doubt concernin g the ability of the licence holder to safely exercise the privileges of the licence.
(d) Air navigation service providers shall develop and implement objective, transparent and non - discriminatory procedures to enable licence holders declaring provisional inability to exercise the privileges of their licence in accordance with point (b), to declare the provisional inability of the licence holder in accordance with point (c), to manage the operational impact of provisional inability cases and to inform the c ompetent authority as defined in that procedure.
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[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (a) The exercise of the privileges granted by a licence shall be dependent on the ratings and rating endorsements, validity of the unit and licence endorsements, and of the medical certificate, un less the medical certificate is not required in accordance with point (b).
(b) The medical certificate is not required when exercising instructor or assessor privileges in a synthetic training device environment.
(c) Licence holders shall not exercise the privileges of their licence when having doubts about being able to safely exercise the privileges of the licence and shall in such cases immediately notify the relevant air navigation service provider of the provisional inability to exercise the privileges of their licence.
(d) Air navigation service providers may declare the provisional inability of the licence holder if they become aware of any doubt concerning the ability of the licence holder to safely exercise the privileges of the licence.
(e) Air nav igation service providers shall develop and implement objective, transparent and non - discriminatory procedures to enable licence holders declaring provisional inability to exercise the privileges of their licence in accordance with point (c), to declare th e provisional inability of the licence holder in accordance with point (d), and to inform the competent authority as defined in that procedure.
(f) The procedures referred to in point (e) shall be included in the unit competence scheme according to point ATCO.B.025 (a)(13).
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
GM1 ATCO.A.015(b) Exercise of the privileges of licences and
provisional inability
ED Deci sion 2023/011/R [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ]
GM1 ATCO.A.015(b) ;(c) Exercise of the privileges of licences and
provisional inability
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] GROUNDS FOR PROVISIONAL INABILITY Examples of grounds for doubting the ability to safely exercise the privileges of the licence may be that the licence holder is: (a) under the influence of psychoactive substances; (b ) unfit to perform the duties due to injury, fatigue, sickness, stress, including critical incident stress or other similar causes; (c ) not meeting all the competence - related requirements set out in the unit competence scheme.
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(b) Provisional inability based on the grounds referred to in points (a)(1) and (a)(2) is meant to cover only short periods of time (for example: generally before the next scheduled duty period, but no longer than 7 days) with the aim of allowing the affected air traffic controller to consult an aero - medical examiner regarding the doubts about being able to safely exercise the pri vileges of their licence.
In such cases, the provisional inability may only remain applicable until a medical review is performed by an aero - medical examiner.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
GM1 ATCO.A.015(c) Exercise of the privil eges of licences and
provisional inability
ED Decision 2015/010/R In case of doubt about the medical condition of the air traffic controller, the provisions of ATCO.MED.A.020 should apply.
GM1 ATCO.A.015(d) Exercise of the privileges of licences and
provisional inability
ED Decision 2023/011/R PROCEDURES The procedures developed and implemented to enable licence holders declaring provisional inability to exercise the privil eges of their licence, to manage the operational impact of provisional inability cases and to inform the competent authority should include but are not limited to: (a) the processes to declare and terminate provisional inability; (b) an indicative list of cases when the competent authority shall be informed of the declaration or termination of the provisional inability; (c) the processes to inform the competent authority; and (d) the mitigating measures to be implemented to ensure sufficient capacity and th e continuity of the service.
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[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
ATCO.A.020 Revocation and suspension of licences, ratings and
endorsements
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Licences, ratings and endorsements may be suspended or revoked by the competent authority according to ATCO.AR.D.005 when the licence holder does not comply with the requirements of this Part.
(b) When the licence holder has his/her licence revoked, he/she shall immediately return the licence to the competent authority according to the administrative procedures established by that authority.
(c) With the issue of the air traffic controller licence the student air traffic controller licence is revoked and shall be returned to the competent authority which is issuing the air traffic controller licence.
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SUBPART B – LICENCES, RATINGS AND ENDORSEMENTS
ATCO.B.001 Student air traffic controller licence
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) Holders of a student air traffic controller licence shall be authorised to provide air traffic control services in accordance with the rating(s) and rating endorsement(s) contained in their licence under the supervision of an on - the - job training instructor and to undertake training for rating endorsement(s).
(b) Applicants for the issue of a student air traffic control ler licence shall: (1) be at least 18 years old; (2) have successfully completed initial training at a training organisation satisfying the requirements laid down in Annex III (Part ATCO.OR) relevant to the rating, and if applicable, to the rating endorsem ent, as set out in Part ATCO, Subpart D, Section 2; (3) hold a valid medical certificate; (4) have demonstrated an adequate level of language proficiency in accordance with the requirements set out in ATCO.B.030 .
(c) The student air traffic controller licence shall contain the language endorsement(s) and at least one rating and, if applicable, one rating endorsement.
(d) The holder of a student air traffic controller licence who has not started exercising the privileges of that licence within one year from the date of its issue or has interrupted exercising those privileges for a period of more than one year may only start or continue unit training in that rating after an assessment of his/her previous competence, conducted by a training organisation satisfying the requirements laid down in Annex III (Part ATCO.OR) and certified to provide initial training relevant to the rating, as to whether he/she continues to satisfy the requireme nts relevant to that rating, and after satisfying any training requirements resulting from this assessment.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (a) Holders of a student air traffic controller licence shall be authorised to provide air traffic control services in accordance with the rating(s) and rating endorsement(s) contained in their licence under the supervision of an on - the - job training instructor, and to undertake training for additional rating endorsement(s) and unit e ndorsement(s).
(b) Applicants for a student air traffic controller licence shall: (1) be at least 18 years old; (2) within the 12 months preceding the application, have successfully completed initial training at a training organisation satisfying the requi rements laid down in Annex III (Part ATCO.OR) relevant to the rating, and if applicable, to the rating endorsement, as set out in Part ATC O, Subpart D, Section 2 ; (3) hold a valid medical certificate; (4) have demonstrated an adequate level of language proficiency in accordance with the requirements set out in point ATCO.B.030 .
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(d) The holder of a student air traffi c controller licence who has not started exercising the privileges of that licence within 1 year from the date of its issuance or has interrupted exercising those privileges for a period of more than 1 year may only start or continue on - the - job training in that rating: (1) if a training organisation satisfying the requirements laid down in Annex III (Part ATCO.OR) and certified to provide initial training relevant to the rating has conducted an assessment of previous competence as to whether the holder of a student air traffic controller licence continues to satisfy the requirements relevant to that rating, and (2) after satisfying any training requirements resulting from the assess ment referred to point (d)(1) above.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
GM1 ATCO.B.001(a) ; (d) Student air traffic controller licence
ED Decision 2023/011/R PRIVILEGES OF A STUDENT AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER LICENCE The p r ivileges of a student air traffic controller licence are exercised when providing air traffic control services in live traffic under the supervision of an on - the - job training instructor. A student air traffic controller licence is required for on - the - job t raining and not necessarily for the transitional and pre - on - the - job phase s of unit training .
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
GM1 ATCO.B.001(b) Student air traffic controller licence
ED Decision 2015/010/R MATURITY OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS Persons who wish to undertake air traffic controller training at a training organisation satisfying the requirements laid down in Annex III (Part ATCO.OR) should be educationally, physically and mentally sufficiently mature. In order to assess their ability to complete air traffic controller training, training organisations may conduct aptitude assessments and/or set out educational or similar requirements which could serve as a prerequisite for commencing air traffic controller training .
AMC1 ATCO.B.001(d) Student air traffic controller licence
ED Decision 2015/010/R ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS COMPETENCE When establishing previous competence in a rating, the assessment should be based on the requirements set out in Part ATCO, Subpart D, Section 2.
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GM1 ATCO.B.001(d) Student air traffic controller licence
ED Decision 2023/011/R ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS COMPETENCE The assessment of previous competence include s an assessment of the practical skills demonstrated by the person bein g assessed as well as an examination of the person’s knowledge and understanding.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
ATCO.B.005 Air traffic controller licence
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) Holders of an air traffic controller licence shall be authorised to provide air traffic control services in accordance with the ratings and rating endorsements of their licence, and to exercise the privileges of the endorsements contained therein.
(b) The privileges of an air traff ic controller licence shall include the privileges of a student air traffic controller licence as set out in ATCO.B.001(a) .
(c) Applicants for the first issue of an air traffic co ntroller licence shall: (1) hold a student air traffic controller licence; (2) have completed a unit endorsement course and successfully passed the appropriate examinations and assessments in accordance with the requirements set out in Part ATCO, Subpart D , Section 3; (3) hold a valid medical certificate; (4) have demonstrated an adequate level of language proficiency in accordance with the requirements set out in ATCO.B.030 .
(d) T he air traffic controller licence shall be validated by the inclusion of one or more ratings and the relevant rating, unit and language proficiency endorsements for which the training was successful.
(e) The holder of an air traffic controller licence who has not started exercising the privileges of any rating within one year from the date of its issue may only start unit training in that rating after an assessment of his/her previous competence, conducted by a training organisation satisfying the requireme nts laid down in Annex III (Part ATCO.OR) and certified to provide initial training relevant to the rating, as to whether he/she continues to satisfy the requirements relevant to that rating, and after satisfying any training requirements resulting from th is assessment.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] The holder of an air traffic controller licence who has not started exercising the privileges of a rating within 1 year from the date of its issuance may only start on - the - job training in that rating: (1) if a training organisation satisfying the requirements laid down in Annex III (Part ATCO.OR) and certified to provide initial training relev ant to the rating has conducted an assessment of previous competence as to whether the previous competence of the holder of an air traffic controller licence continues to satisfy the requirements relevant to that rating, and Powered by EASA eRules Page 43 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENT S Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART B – LICENCES, RATINGS AND ENDORSEMENTS (2) after satisfying any tra ining requirements resulting from the assessment referred to in point (e)(1) above.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
GM1 ATCO.B.005(e) Air traffic controller licence
ED Decision 2023/011/R ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS COM PETENCE The assessment of previous competence include s an assessment of the practical skills demonstrated by the person being assessed as well as an examination of the person’s knowledge and understanding.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/ 011/R]
ATCO.B.010 Air traffic controller ratings
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) Licences shall contain one or more of the following ratings in order to indicate the type of service which the licence holder is authorised to provide: (1) the Aerodrome Control Visual (ADV) rating, indicating that the licence holder is competent to provide an air traffic control service to aerodrome traffic at an aerodrome that has no published instrument approach or departure procedures; (2) the Aerodrome Contr ol Instrument (ADI) rating, indicating that the licence holder is competent to provide an air traffic control service to aerodrome traffic at an aerodrome that has published instrument approach or departure procedures and shall be accompanied by at least o ne of the rating endorsements described in ATCO.B.015(a) ; (3) the Approach Control Procedural (APP) rating, indicating that the licence holder is competent to provide an air traff ic control service to arriving, departing or transiting aircraft without the use of surveillance equipment; (4) the Approach Control Surveillance (APS) rating, indicating that the licence holder is competent to provide an air traffic control service to arr iving, departing or transiting aircraft with the use of surveillance equipment; (5) the Area Control Procedural (ACP) rating, indicating that the licence holder is competent to provide an air traffic control service to aircraft without the use of surveilla nce equipment; (6) the Area Control Surveillance (ACS) rating, indicating that the licence holder is competent to provide an air traffic control service to aircraft with the use of surveillance equipment.
(b) The holder of a rating who has interrupted exercising the privileges associated with that rating for a period of four or more immediately preceding consecutive years may only start unit training in that rating after assessment of previous competence, conducted by a training organisation satisfying the requirements laid down in Annex III (Part ATCO.OR) and certified to provide training relevant to the rating, as to whether the person concerned continues to satisfy the conditions of that rating, and after satisfying any training requiremen ts resulting from this assessment.
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(b) The holder of a rating who has inte rrupted exercising the privileges associated with that rating for a period of 4 or more immediately preceding consecutive years may only start on - the - job training in that rating: (1) if a training organisation satisfying the requirements laid down in Annex III (Part ATCO.OR) and certified to provide training relevant to the rating, has conducted an assessment of previous competence as to whether that the holder of a rating continues to satisfy the conditions of that rating, and; (2) after satisfying any tra ining requirements resulting from the assessment referred to in point (b)(1) above.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
AMC1 ATCO.B.010(a)(2);(3) Air traffic controller ratings
ED Decision 2023/011/R SURVEILLANCE FALLBACK AND CONTINGENCY MEASURES The a pproach c ontrol p rocedural (APP) rating is not required for a pproach c ontrol s urveillance (APS) rating holders when applying surveillance fallback and contingency measures . However, with reference to poin ts ATCO.D.045 (c)(3) and ATCO.D.080 (b)(2), specific training related to surveillance fallback and contin gency procedures should be included in the unit and refresher training to prepare air traffic controllers to deal with such situations.
If contingency plans also include procedures for service continuity by means of providing procedural air traffic control services, a procedural rating should be held and maintained.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
AMC1 ATCO.B.010(a)(4);(5) Air traffic controller ratings
ED Decision 2023/011/R SURVEILLANCE FALLBACK AND CONTINGENCY MEASURES Powered by EASA eRules Page 45 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LI CENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART B – LICENCES, RATINGS AND ENDORSEMENTS The a rea c ontrol p rocedural (ACP) rating is not required for a rea c ontrol s urveillance (ACS) rating holders when applying surveillance fallback and contingency measures . However, with reference to points ATCO.D.045 (c)(3) and ATCO.D.080 (b)(2), specific training related to surveillance fallback and contingency procedures should be included in the unit and refreshe r training to prepare air traffic controllers to deal with such situations.
If contingency plans also include procedures for service continuity by means of providing procedural air traffic control services, a procedural rating should be held and maintained.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
AMC1 ATCO.B.010( b) Air traffic controller ratings
ED Decision 2015/010/R ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS COMPETENCE When establishing previous competence in a rating, the assessment should be based on the requirements set out in Part ATCO, Subpart D, Section 2.
GM1 ATCO.B.010(b) Air traffic controller ratings
ED Decision 2023/011/R ASSESSMENT OF PREVIOUS COMPETENCE The assessment of previous competence include s an assessment of the practical skills demonstrated by the person being assessed as well as an examination of the perso n’s knowledge and understanding .
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
ATCO.B.015 Rating endorsements
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) The Aerodrome Control Instrument (ADI) rating shall bear at least one of the following endorsements: (1) the Air Control (AIR) endorsement, indicating that the licence holder is competent to provide air control to traffic flying in the vicinity of an aerodrome and on the runway; (2) the Ground Movement Control (GMC) endorsement, indicating t hat the licence holder is competent to provide ground movement control; (3) the Tower Control (TWR) endorsement, indicating that the licence holder is competent to provide aerodrome control service. The TWR endorsement includes the privileges of the AIR an d GMC endorsements; (4) the Ground Movement Surveillance (GMS) endorsement, granted in addition to the Ground Movement Control endorsement or Tower Control endorsement, indicating that the licence holder is competent to provide ground movement control with the help of aerodrome surface movement guidance systems; (5) the Aerodrome Radar Control (RAD) endorsement, granted in addition to the Air Control endorsement or Tower Control endorsement, indicating that the licence holder is competent to provide aerodro me control with the help of surveillance radar equipment.
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(c) The Area Control Procedural (ACP) rating may bear the Oceanic Control (OCN) endorsement, indicating that the holder of the licence is competent to provide air traffic control services to aircraft operating in an Oceanic Control Area.
(d) The Area Control Surveillance (ACS) rating may bear one of the following endorsements: (1) the Terminal Control (TCL) endorsem ent, indicating that the licence holder is competent to provide air traffic control services with the use of any surveillance equipment to aircraft operating in a specified terminal area and/or adjacent sectors; (2) the Oceanic Control (OCN) endorsement, i ndicating that the licence holder is competent to provide air traffic control services to aircraft operating in an Oceanic Control Area.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (a) The Aerodrome Control (ADC) rating may bear the Aerodro me Control Surveillance (SUR) endorsement, indicating that the licence holder is competent to provide aerodrome control with the help of surveillance systems.
(b) The Approach Control Surveillance (APS) rating may bear one or more of the following endorse ments: (1) the Precision Approach Radar (PAR) endorsement, indicating that the licence holder is competent to provide ground - controlled precision approaches with the use of precision approach radar equipment to aircraft on the final approach to the runway; (2) the Surveillance Radar Approach (SRA) endorsement, indicating that the licence holder is competent to provide ground - controlled non - precision approaches with the use of surveillance equipment to aircraft on the final approach to the runway.
(c) The Ar ea Control Procedural (ACP) rating may bear the Oceanic Control (OCN) endorsement, indicating that the holder of the licence is competent to provide air traffic control services to aircraft operating in an Oceanic Control Area.
(d) The Area Control Surveil lance (ACS) rating may bear the OCN endorsement, indicating that the licence holder is competent to provide air traffic control services to aircraft operating in an Oceanic Control Area.
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AMC1 ATCO.B.015(a) Air traffic controller rating endorsements
ED Decision 2023/011/R A ERODROME CONTROL SURVEILANCE (SUR ) ENDORSEMENT PRIVILEGES The SUR endorsement indicates that the holder has the skills to use ATS surveillance systems for the provision of aerodrome control service for the functions described in point ATS.TR.155(a) of Annex IV to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 , an d in the related point (c) of AMC1 ATS.TR. 155(a).
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
GM1 ATCO.B.015(a)(3) Air traffic controller rating endorsements
ED Decision 2023/011/R TOWER CONTROL ENDORSEMENT PRIVILEGES Where aerodrome control is provided from one operational position, this shall be indicated in the ATC licence by the issue of a Tower Control (TWR) endorsement to the Aerodrome Control Instrument rating. Aerodrome control may either be one operational position o r be divided between two operational positions, Ground Movement Control (GMC) and Air Control (AIR). Consequently, the TWR endorsement entitles the holder of that rating endorsement to either provide aerodrome control from one working position or to provid e AIR or GMC separately.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ]
ATCO.B.020 Unit endorsements
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) The unit endorsement shall authorise the licence holder to provide air traffic control services for a specific sector, group of sectors and/or working positions under the responsibility of an air traffic services unit.
(b) Applicants for a unit endorsement shall have successfully completed a unit endorsement course in accordance with the requirements set o ut in Part ATCO, Subpart D, Section 3.
(c) Applicants for a unit endorsement following an exchange of a licence referred to in ATCO.A.010 shall, in addition to the requirements set out in point (b), meet the requirements of ATCO.D.060(f) .
(d) For air traffic controllers providing air traffic control services to aircraft carrying out flight tests, the compete nt authority may, in addition to the requirements set out in point (b), set out additional requirements to be met.
(e) Unit endorsements shall be valid for a period defined in the unit competence scheme. This period shall not exceed three years.
(f) The va lidity period of unit endorsements for initial issue and renewal shall start not later than 30 days from the date on which the assessment has been successfully completed.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air t raffic management/air navigation services and other air traffic management network functions and their oversight, repealing Regulati on (EC) No 482/2008, Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1034/2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Regulatio n (EU) No 677/2011 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1).
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(h) Unit endorsements shall be revalidated, provided that the requirements set out in point (g) are met, within the 3 - month period immediately preceding their expiry date. In such cases the validity period shall be counted from that expiry date.
(i) If the unit endorsement is revalidated before the period provided for in point (h), its validity period shall start not later than 30 days from the date on which the assessment has been successfully completed, provided that the requirements in point (g)(1) and (2) are also met.
(j) If the validity of a unit endorsement expires, the licence holder shal l successfully complete the unit endorsement course in accordance with the requirements set out in Part ATCO, Subpart D, Section 3 in order to renew the endorsement.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (a) The unit endorsement shall authorise the licence holder to provide air traffic control services for a specific sector, group of sectors and/or working positions under the responsibility of an air traffic services unit.
(b) Applicants for a unit endorsement shall have successfully completed a unit endorsement course in accordance with the requirements set out in Part ATCO, Subpart D, Section 3.
(c) As an exception to point (b), the on - the - job training phase in Part ATCO, Subpart D, Section 3 may not be required when the unit endorsement is issued in connection with the issue of a temporary OJTI authorisation for the same unit.
(d) Limitations on the exercise of the privileges of the Aerodrome Control (ADC) rating shall be indicated in the unit endorsement.
(e) Applicants for a unit endorsement changing their competent authority as referred to in point ATCO.A.010 shall, in addition to the requirements set out in point ATCO.B.020 (b), meet the requirements of point ATCO.D.060 (f).
(f) For air traffic controllers providing air traffic control services to aircraft carrying out flight tests, the competent authority may, in addition to the requirements set out in po int (b), set out additional requirements to be met.
(g) Unit endorsements shall be valid for a period defined in the unit competence scheme. This period shall not exceed 3 years.
(h) The validity period of unit endorsements for initial issue and renewal sh all start not later than 30 days from the date on which the assessment has been successfully completed.
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(j) Unit endorsements shall be revalidated provided that the requirements set out in point (i) are met within the 3 - month period immediately preceding their exp iry date. In such cases, the validity period shall be counted from that expiry date.
(k) If the unit endorsement is revalidated before the period provided for in point (j), its validity period shall start not later than 30 days from the date on which the a ssessment has been successfully completed, provided that the requirements in point (i)(1) and (2) are also met.
(l) If the validity of a unit endorsement expires, the licence holder shall successfully complete the unit endorsement course in accordance with the requirements set out in Part ATCO, Subpart D, Section 3 in order to renew the endorsement.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
AMC1 ATCO.B.020(a) Unit endorsements
ED Decision 2019/004/R GENERAL When aerodrome con trol service is provided from a ‘remote tower’ (defined in EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome air traffic services’ — Issue 2 ), each aerodrome for which the service is provided should constitute its own unit endorsement.
GM1 TO AMC1 ATCO.B.020( A ) U NIT ENDORSEMENTS
ED Decision 2019/004/R There might be cases where, for a given aerodrome, air traffic control service is provided from a ‘conventional tower’ (defined in EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome air traffic services’ — Issue 2) during certain time periods and from a ‘remote tower’ (defined in the EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome air traffic services’ — Issue 2) at other times. In such cases, the unit endorsement(s) should indicate the working position(s) (con ventional and/or remote tower) from which the licence holder is aut horised to provide the service.
NOTE: This does not refer to contingency arrangements/contingency facilities, as the related training and use are deemed to be covered by any unit endorsemen t. When this is done on a temporary basis for shorter/limited time periods, e.g. during a validation or for transitional purposes, different unit endorsements for conventional and remote tower may not be considered necessary.
See Annex I to ED Decision 2019/004/R.
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GM1 ATCO.B.020(c) Unit endorsements
ED Decision 2023/011/R ISSUE OF A UNIT ENDORSEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUE OF A TEMPORARY ON - THE - JOB TRAINING INSTRUCTOR ( OJTI ) AUTHORISATION It is recognised that the completion of a unit endorsement course in accordance with the requirements set out in Section 3 of Subpart D of Part ATCO as regards the on - the - job training (OJT) phase may not be possible in cases where a new ATC unit or sector is established , a new rati ng or rating endorsement is established at an ATC unit , or when a temporary ATC unit reopens .
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
AMC1 ATCO.B.020(d) Unit endorsements
ED Decision 2023/011/R LIMITATION IN RELATION TO THE EXERCISE OF T HE AERODROME CONTROL RATING PRIVILEGES If a unit endorsement course contains operational procedures only for air control or ground control, the unit endorsement should reflect the limitation in relation to the rating privileges.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
AMC1 ATCO.B.020(e) Unit endorsements
ED Decision 2023/011/R [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ]
AMC1 ATCO.B.020( g ) Unit endorsements
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] VALIDITY OF THE UNIT ENDORSEMENT When establishing the validity of a unit endorsement, the specificities of the unit and seasonal variations should be taken into account.
Appropriate means should be in place to monitor the competence of the air traffic con trollers. The means should be proportionate to the validity time.
If the proposed validity time of the unit endorsement exceeds 12 months, additional means should be in place to monitor and ensure the continuous competence of the air traffic controllers.
I f the ATC unit is proposing to increase the validity time of the unit endorsement, a safety assessment should be conducted. The safety assessment may cover several units.
AMC1 ATCO.B.020(g)(3) Unit endorsements
ED Decision 2023/011/R [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ]
AMC1 ATCO.B.020( i )(3) Unit endorsements
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] PRACTICAL SKILLS ASSESSMENT FOR REVALIDATION OF EACH UNIT ENDORSEMENT Powered by EASA eRules Page 51 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SU BPART B – LICENCES, RATINGS AND ENDORSEMENTS (a) If the assessment of practical skills is taking the form of a dedicated assessment consisting of a single assessment or a series of assessments, the last assessment declaring the licence holder competent should take place within the three - month period immediately preceding the unit endorsement expiry date.
(b) If the assessment of practical skills is taking the form of a continuous assessment by which the air traffic controller’s competence is assessed along a defined period of time, the formal conclusion on declaring the licen ce holder competent should take place within the three - month period immediately preceding the unit endorsement expiry date.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ] PRACTICAL SKILLS ASSESSMENT FOR THE REVALIDATION OF EACH UNIT ENDORSEMENT (a) If the assessment of practical skills is taking the form of a dedicated assessment consisting of a single assessment or a series of assessments, the last assessment declaring the licence holder competent should take place within the 3 - month period imme diately preceding the unit endorsement expiry date.
(b) If the assessment of practical skills is taking the form of a continuous assessment by which the air traffic controller’s competence is assessed along a defined period of time, the end of that defined period and the formal conclusion on declaring the licence holder competent should take place within the 3 - month period immediately preceding the unit endorsement expiry date.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
GM1 ATCO.B.020(i) Unit endorsements
ED Decision 2023/011/R [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ]
GM1 ATCO.B.020( k ) Unit endorsements
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] COMMENCEMENT OF UNIT ENDORSEMENT VALIDITY IN CASE OF EARLY REVALIDATION For the purpose of establishing the validity period of the unit endorsement in case of early revalidation, the date of the assessment should be the date of the: (a) last assessment declaring the licence holder competent in case of a dedicated assessment; and (b) formal conclusion of declaring the licence holder competent in case of continuous assessment.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ] COMMENCEMENT OF THE UNIT ENDORSEMENT VALIDITY IN CASE OF EARLY REVALIDATION For the purpose of establishing the validity period of the unit endorsement in case of early revalidation, the date of the assessment should be the date of the: (a) last assessment declaring the licence holder competent in case of a dedicated assessment; and (b) formal conclusion of declaring the licence holder competent in case of continuous assessment, provided that the formal conclusion takes place immediately after the period during which the air traffic controller’s competence has been ass essed.
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ATCO.B.025 Unit competence scheme
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) Unit competence schemes shall be established by the air navigation service provider and approved by the competent authority. It shall include at least the following elements: (1) the validity of the unit endorsement in accordance with ATCO.B.020(e) ; (2) the maximum continuous period when the privileges of a unit endorsement are not exercised during its validity. This period shall not exceed 90 calendar days; (3) the minimum number of hours for exercising the privileges of the unit endorsement within a defined period of time, which shall not ex ceed 12 months, for the purpose of ATCO.B.020(g)(1) . For on - the - job training instructors exercising the privileges of the OJTI endorsement the time spent instructing shall be count ed for the maximum of 50 % of the hours required for revalidation of the unit endorsement.
(4) procedures for the cases where the licence holder does not meet the requirements set out in point (a)(2) and (3); (5) processes for assessing competence, includi ng assessment of the refresher training subjects according to ATCO.D.080(b) ; (6) processes for the examination of theoretical knowledge and understanding necessary to exercise priv ileges of the ratings and endorsements; (7) processes to identify the topics and subtopics, objectives and training methods for continuation training; (8) the minimum duration and frequency of the refresher training; (9) processes for the examination of th eoretical knowledge and/or the assessment of practical skills acquired during conversion training, including pass marks for examinations; (10) processes in case of failure of an examination or assessment, including the appeal processes; (11) training perso nnel qualifications, roles and responsibilities; (12) procedure to ensure that practical instructors have practised instructional techniques in the procedures in which it is intended to provide instruction in accordance with ATCO.C.010(b)(3) and ATCO.C.030(b)(3) ; (13) procedures for the declaration and the management of cases of provisional inability to exe rcise the privileges of a licence, as well as for informing the competent authority in accordance with ATCO.A.015(d) ; (14) identification of records to be kept specific to continu ation training and assessments, in accordance with ATCO.AR.B.015 ; (15) process and reasons for reviewing and amending the unit competence scheme and its submission to the competent authority. The review of the unit competence scheme shall take place at least once every three years.
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(c) When establishing the procedures referred to in point (a)(4) and (13) air navigation service providers shall en sure that mechanisms are applied to guarantee fair treatment of licence holders where the validity of their endorsements cannot be extended.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (a) Unit competence scheme(s) shall be established by t he air navigation service provider and approved by the competent authority. A unit competence scheme shall include at least the following elements: (1) the validity of the unit endorsement(s) in accordance with point ATCO.B.020 (g); (2) the maximum continuous period when the privileges of a unit endorsement are not exercised during its validity. This period shall not exceed 90 calendar days; (3) the minimum number of hours or, in the case of SRA and PAR rating endorsements, the minimum number of approaches, for exercising the privileges of the unit endorsement within a defined period of time, which shall not exceed 12 months, for the purpose of point ATCO.B.020 (i)(1). For on - the - job training instructors exercising the privileges of the OJTI endorsement, the time spent instructing shall be counted for the maximum of 50 % of the hours required for revalidation o f the unit endorsement; (4) procedures for the cases where the licence holder does not meet the requirements set out in points (a)(2) and (3); (5) processes for assessing competence, including assessment of the refresher training subjects according to poin t ATCO.D.080 (b); (6) processes for the examination of theoretical knowledge and understanding necessary to exercise the privileges of the ratings and endorsements; (7) processes t o identify the topics and subtopics, objectives and training methods for continuation training; (8) the minimum duration and frequency of the refresher training; (9) processes for the examination of theoretical knowledge and/or the assessment of practical skills acquired during conversion training, including pass marks for examinations; (10) processes in case of failure of an examination or assessment, including the appeal processes; (11) training personnel qualifications, roles and responsibilities; (12) a procedure to ensure that practical instructors have practised instructional techniques in the procedures in which instruction is provided in accordance with point ATCO.C.010 (b)(3 ) and point ATCO.C.030 (b)(3); Powered by EASA eRules Page 54 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART B – LICENCES , RATINGS AND ENDORSEMENTS (13) procedures for the declaration and the management of cases of provisional inability to exercise the privileges of a licence, as well as for info rming the competent authority in accordance with point ATCO.A.015 (e); (14) identification of records to be kept specific to continuation training and assessments, in accordance wit h point ATCO.OR.C.020 ; (15) a process and reasons for reviewing and amending the unit competence scheme and its submission to the competent authority. The review of the unit compe tence scheme shall take place at least once every 3 years.
(b) In order to comply with the requirement set out in point (a)(3), air navigation service providers shall keep records of the hours during which each licence holder exercises the privileges of hi s or her unit endorsement(s) working in sectors, group of sectors and/or working positions in the ATC unit, and shall provide that data to the competent authorities and to the licence holder upon request.
(c) When establishing the procedures referred to in points (a)(4) and (a)(13), air navigation service providers shall ensure that mechanisms are applied to guarantee fair treatment of licence holders where the validity of their endorsements cannot be extended.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
GM1 ATCO.B.025(a)(3) Unit competence scheme
ED Decision 2023/011/R [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ]
AMC 1 ATCO.B.025(a)(3) Unit competence scheme
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] MINIMUM NUMBER OF HOURS The minimum number of hours should be defined for each unit endorsement and it should be identical for each unit endorsement holder within the same unit.
For licence holders holding more than one unit endorsement in the same ATC unit, the minimum number of hours may be defined as a combined value based on the assessment provided by the air navigation service provider.
Nevertheless, maintaining competence should be appropriately ensured for all valid unit endorsements.
[ap plicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ] MINIMUM NUMBER OF HOURS The minimum number of hours should be defined for each unit endorsement associated to a rating, and it should be identical for each unit endorsement holder within the same unit.
For licence holders holding more than one unit endorsement in the same ATC unit, the minimum number of hours may be defined as a combined value based on the assessment provided by the air navigation service provider.
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[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
AMC1 ATCO.B.025(a)(5);(6) Unit competence scheme
ED Decision 2015/010/R PROCESSES FOR ASSESSING COMPETENCE AND EXAMINING THEORETICAL KNOWLEGDE AND UNDERSTANDING (a) The practical performance and skills should be assessed in live traffic situations.
(b) Theoretical competence should be examined to ascertain the knowledge and understanding of air traffic controllers.
(c) Subjects taught during refresher training such as standard practices and procedures, abnormal and emergency situations and human factors should be assessed on STD or in other simulat ed environments and/or examined.
GM1 ATCO.B.025(a)(5) Unit competence scheme
ED Decision 2015/010/R ASSESSMENTS (a) Assessments may have one or more components.
(b) One component should be the assessment of practical skills; other components may be oral and/or written examinations.
(c) Practical skills assessments should be conducted as continuous assessment or dedicated practical assessment(s).
(d) Continuous assessment Continuous assessment should be achieved by the assessor assessing, during norma l operational duties, the operational performance compared to the standard of the air traffic control service expected.
Where the assessor has not been able to adequately assess the air traffic controller by continuous assessment, he/she should not certify the air traffic controller’s competence until a dedicated practical assessment has been conducted.
(e ) Dedicated practical assessment A dedicated practical assessment may consist of a single assessment or a series of assessments.
To conduct a dedicated pr actical assessment, the assessor(s) should sit with the air traffic controller with the purpose of assessing, under normal operational conditions, the operational performance compared to the standard of the air traffic control service expected.
The air tra ffic controller concerned should be advised that a dedicated practical assessment is to be conducted and be briefed on the conduct of the assessment.
For those situations where an applicant’s performance cannot be observed at the time of the assessment (e. g. low visibility operations, snow clearing, military activity, etc.), the assessment may be supplemented by synthetic training device sessions and/or an oral examination.
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(g) Procedures when failing Notwithstanding ATCO.B.025(a)(10) , when an air traffic controller fails in one or mo re of the components of the assessment, he/she should not be allowed to exercise the privilege of this unit endorsement, and provisional inability in accordance with ATCO.A.015(b) may be declared until a successful competence assessment has been performed. Resitting the full competence assessment or the failed part only may be required.
(h) Record keeping The results of all assessments, including those of the continuous assessment, and examinations should be documented and stored confidentially, accessible to the assessor and the person being assessed.
GM2 ATCO.B.025(a)(5) Unit competence scheme
ED Decision 2015/010/R ASSESSMENTS Assessments should be adapted to the v alidity time of the unit endorsement of the ATC unit.
The assessment of air traffic controllers at ATC units with seasonal variations should reflect the higher volume and complexity situations.
GM3 ATCO.B.025(a)(5) Unit competence scheme
ED Decision 2015/ 010/R ASSESSMENTS OF REFRESHER TRAINING SUBJECTS (a) Assessments should be conducted primarily on a synthetic training device or offline environments.
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GM1 ATCO.B.025(a)(6) Unit competence scheme
ED Decision 2015/010/R ORAL EXAMINATIONS Oral examinations should be used to test understanding of applicable techniques and the rules governing them, particularly of unit and national air traffic control procedures. Scenario - type questioning allows the assessor to gather additional evidence of how an air traffic controller would react in circumstances that are not observable but are nevertheless considered important to the overall operation at that ATC unit.
The oral examination should give a clear indication that the air traffic controller knows not only what he/she should be doing, bu t why he/she should be doing it. The oral examination requires considerable skills and it should be undertaken in a way to ensure consistency among individual assessors.
GM1 ATCO.B.025(a)(9) Unit competence scheme
ED Decision 2015/010/R EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS DURING CONVERSION TRAINING (a) Assessments should be conducted primarily on a synthetic training device or offline environments.
(b) Examinations and assessments should be conducted by appropriately qualified personnel having detailed knowledge of: (1) the training objectives; and (2) the subjects, topics and subtopics being examined or assessed.
ATCO.B.030 Language proficiency endorsement
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Air traffic controllers and student air traffic controll ers shall not exercise the privileges of their licences unless they have a valid language proficiency endorsement in English and, if applicable, in the language(s) imposed by the Member State for reasons of safety at the ATC unit as published in the Aerona utical Information Publications. The language proficiency endorsement shall indicate the language(s), the level(s) of proficiency and the expiry date(s).
(b) The language proficiency level shall be determined in accordance with the rating scale set out in Appendix 1 of Annex I .
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To do so, the applicant shall: (1) communicate effectively in voice only (telephone/radiotelephone) and in face - to - face situations; (2) communicate on common, concrete and work - related topics with accuracy and clarity; (3) use appropriate communicative strategies to exchange messages and to recognise and resolve misunderstandings in a general or work - related context; (4) handle successfully and with relative ease the linguistic challenges presented by a complication or unexpected turn of events that occur within the context of a routine work situation or communicative task with which they are otherwise familiar; and (5) use a dialect or accent which is intelligible to the aeronautical community.
(d) Notwithstanding point (c), extended level (level five) of the language proficiency rating scale set out in Appendix 1 of Annex I may be required by the air navigation service prov ider, where the operational circumstances of the particular rating or endorsement warrant a higher level of language proficiency for imperative reasons of safety. Such a requirement shall be non - discriminatory, proportionate, transparent, and objectively j ustified by the air navigation service provider wishing to apply the higher level of proficiency and shall be approved by the competent authority.
(e) Language proficiency shall be demonstrated by a certificate attesting the result of the assessment.
ATCO. B.035 Validity of language proficiency endorsement
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) The validity of the language proficiency endorsement, depending on the level determined in accordance with Appendix 1 of Annex I, shall be: (1) for operational level (level four), three years from the date of assessment; or (2) for extended level (level five), six years from the date of assessment; (3) for expert level (level six): (i) nine years from the date of assessment, for the English language; (ii) unlimited, fo r any other language(s) referred to in ATCO.B.030(a) .
(b) The validity period of the language proficiency endorsements for initial issue and renewal shall start not later than 30 days from the date on which the language proficiency assessment has been successfully completed.
(c) Language proficiency endorsements shall be revalidated following successful completion of the language proficiency assessment taking place within three mon ths immediately preceding their expiry date. In such cases the new validity period shall be counted from that expiry date.
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(e) When the validity of a language proficiency endorsement expires, the licence holder shall successfully complete a language proficiency assessment in order to have his/her endorsement renewed.
AMC1 ATCO.B.035(a)(3)(i) Validity of language proficiency
endorsement
ED Decision 2023/011/R VALIDITY OF THE LANGUAGE ENDORSEMENT OF PROFICIENCY LEVEL 6 IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE When replacing the lice nces according to Article 8(1) of Regulation (EU) 2015/340, the validity period for the expert level (level six) language proficiency endorsements shall be introduced into the new licence.
The nine - year validity period for an expert level (level six) language proficiency endorsement in English should be counted from the date of the issue of the new licence or from the date of the assessment.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ]
ATCO.B.040 Assessment of language proficiency
Regulati on (EU) 2023/893 (a) The demonstration of language proficiency shall be done through a method of assessment approved by the competent authority, which shall contain: (1) the process by which an assessment is done; (2) the qualification of the assessors; (3) the appeals procedure.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] The demonstration of language proficiency shall be done through a method of assessment approved by any competent authority, which shall contain: (1) the process by which an assessment is done; (2) the qualification of the assessors; (3) the appeal procedure.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] (b) Language assessment bodies shall comply with the requirements established by the comp etent authorities according to ATCO.AR.A.010 .
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AMC1 ATCO.B.040 Assessment of language proficiency
ED Decision 2015/010/R GENERAL (a) The language proficiency assessment should be designed to reflect the tasks undertaken by air traffic controllers, but with spec ific focus on language rather than operational procedures and knowledge.
(b) The assessment should determine the applicant’s ability to communicate effectively using visual and non - visual communication in both routine and non - routine situations.
AMC2 ATCO. B.040 Assessment of language proficiency
ED Decision 2015/010/R ASSESSMENT (a) The assessment should comprise the following three elements: (1) listening — assessment of comprehension; (2) speaking — assessment of pronunciation, fluency, structure and v ocabulary; (3) interaction.
(b) The switch between phraseology and plain language should be assessed for listening and speaking proficiency.
(c) When the assessment is not conducted in a face - to - face situation, it should use appropriate technologies for th e assessment of the applicant’s abilities in listening and speaking, and for enabling interactions.
(d) In case of revalidation of the language proficiency endorsement, the assessment may be conducted during training activities or on operational position, with prior notification to the air traffic controller to be assessed.
(e) Irrespective of the way the assessment is organised, the requirements listed in (a) and (b) as well as the relevant provisions for language proficiency assessors should be met.
AMC3 ATCO.B.040 Assessment of language proficiency
ED Decision 2015/010/R LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY ASSESSORS (a) Persons responsible for language proficiency assessment should be suitably trained and qualified.
(b) Language proficiency assessors should undergo regular refresher training on language assessment skills.
(c) Language proficiency assessors should not conduct language proficiency assessments whenever their objectivity may be affected.
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AMC4 ATCO.B.040 Assessment of language p roficiency
ED Decision 2023/011/R C RITERIA FOR THE ACCEPTABILITY OF LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT BODIES (a) A language assessment body should provide clear information about its organisation and its relationships with other organisations.
(b) If a language assess ment body is also an air traffic controller training organisation, there should be a clear and documented separation between the two activities.
(c) The language assessment body should employ a sufficient number of qualified interlocutors and language prof iciency assessors to administer the required tests.
(d) The assessment documentation should include at least the following: (1) assessment objectives; (2) assessment layout, timescale, technologies used, assessment samples, voice samples; (3) assessment cr iteria and standards (at least for the operational, extended and expert levels of the rating scale in Appendix 1 to Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2015/340); (4) documentation demonstrating the assessment validity, relevance and reliability for the operational and extended levels; (5) documentation demonstrating the assessment validity, relevance and reliability for the expert level; (6) procedures to ensure th at language assessments are standardised within the language assessment body and in the ATC community; (7) assessment procedures and responsibilities, such as: — preparation of individual assessment; — administration: location(s), identity check and invigilation, assessment discipline, confidentiality/security; — reporting and documentation provided to the competent authority and/or to the applicant, including sample certificate; and — retention of documents and records.
(8) The assessment documentation a nd records should be kept for a period of time determined by the competent authority and made available to the competent authority upon request.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ] (d) The assessment documentation should include at least the following: (1) assessment objectives; (2) assessment layout, timescale, technologies used, assessment samples, voice samples; (3) assessment criteria and standards (at least for the operational, extended and expert levels of the rating scale in Appendix 1 to Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2015/340); (4) documentation demonstrating the assessment validity, relevance and reliability for the o perational, extended and expert levels; Powered by EASA eRules Page 62 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART B – LICENCES, RATINGS AND ENDORSEMENTS (5) procedures to ensure that language assessments are standardised within the language assessment body and in the ATC community; (6) assessment procedures and responsibilities, such as: — preparation of individual ass essment; — administration: location(s), identity check and invigilation, assessment discipline, confidentiality/security; — reporting and documentation provided to the competent authority and/or to the applicant, including sample certificate; and — retention of documents and records.
(7) The assessment documentation and records should be kept for a period of time determined by the competent authority and made available to the competent authority upon request.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/ R]
GM1 ATCO.B.040 Assessment of language proficiency
ED Decision 2015/010/R LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY ASSESSORS (a) Persons responsible for language proficiency assessment should be either aviation specialists (e.g. current or former air traffic controllers ) or language specialists with additional aviation - related training. The preferred approach for an assessment would be to form a team consisting of an operational expert and a language expert.
(b) Language proficiency assessors should be trained in the requirements specific to the language proficiency assessment, and assessment and interlocution techniques.
GM2 ATCO.B.040 Assessment of language proficiency
ED Decision 2023/011/R Further information can be found in the ‘Manual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements’ (ICAO Doc 9835) and the Language Testing Criteria for Global Harmonization (ICAO Cir 318 AN/180).
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ] Further information can be found in the ‘M anual on the Implementation of ICAO Language Proficiency Requirements’ (ICAO Doc 9835) and the ‘Language Testing Criteria for Global Harmonization’ (ICAO Cir 318 AN/180).
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
ATCO.B.045 Language trainin g
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Air navigation service providers shall make available language training to maintain the required level of language proficiency of air traffic controllers to: (1) holders of language proficiency endorsement at operational le vel (level four); Powered by EASA eRules Page 63 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART B – LICENCES, RATINGS AND ENDORSEMENTS (2) licence holders without the opportunity to apply their skills on a regular basis in order to maintain their language skills.
(b) Language training may also be made available in the form of continuous training.
AMC1 ATCO.B.045 Languag e training
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) Language training should contain communication in a job - related context particularly to handle abnormal and emergency situations and conduct non - routine coordination with colleagues, crews and technical staff.
(b) Em phasis should be placed on listening comprehension, speaking interaction and vocabulary building.
GM1 ATCO.B.045 Language training
ED Decision 2015/010/R While it is true that many licence holders regularly have prolonged and extensive opportunities to practise — and so to maintain — their language proficiency, it is also true that a purely routine use of the language through phraseology, standard procedures and limited social contact only maintains a restricted core usage of the languag e which might be quite inadequate for managing unexpected and abnormal situations.
Research shows that language proficiency erosion (language attrition) occurs rapidly over time; the lower the initial level, the faster the rate of erosion unless systematic strategies and a high degree of motivation counter this trend.
It is very well documented that one’s language and communicative proficiency, even in one’s native language, deteriorates sharply under stress, therefore, it is recommended that lice nce holders participate in available language training.
GM2 ATCO.B.045 Language training
ED Decision 2015/010/R Training for language proficiency skills may be delegated to language training organisations with knowledge in the field of avi ation.
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SUBPART C – REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTRUCTORS AND
ASSESSORS
SECTION 1 – I NSTRUCTORS
ATCO.C.001 Theoretical instructors
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Theoretical training shall only be carried out by appropriately qualified instructors.
(b) A theoretica l instructor is appropriately qualified if he/she: (1) holds an air traffic controller licence and/or holds a professional qualification appropriate to the subject being taught and/or has demonstrated adequate knowledge and experience to the training organ isation; (2) has demonstrated instructional skills to the training organisation.
GM1 ATCO.C.001(b)(1) Theoretical instructors
ED Decision 2015/010/R QUALIFICATION OF THEORETICAL INSTRUCTORS Professional qualification appropriate to the subject should en sure sufficient level of current knowledge, which is relevant to the subject and its application in air traffic control.
AMC1 ATCO.C.001(b)(2) Theoretical instructors
ED Decision 2015/010/R INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS FOR THEORETICAL INSTRUCTORS A satisfactory demonstration of instructional skills for theoretical instructors should establish competence at least in the following areas: (a) lesson objectives are defined and communicated; (b) subject questions are fully answered; (c) visual aids are us ed appropriately; (d) language is unambiguous; (e) the lesson is correctly summarised; and (f) lesson objectives are fulfilled.
ATCO.C.005 Practical instructors
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 A person shall only carry out practical training when he/she holds an air traffic controller licence with an on - the - job training instructor (OJTI) endorsement or a synthetic training device instructor (STDI) endorsement.
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ATCO.C.010 On - the - job training instructor (OJTI) privileges
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Holders of an OJTI endorsement are authorised to provide practical training and supervision on operational working positions for which a valid unit endorsement is held and on synthetic training devices in the ratings held.
(b) Holders of an OJTI endorsement shall on ly exercise the privileges of the endorsement if they have: (1) exercised for at least two years the privilege of the rating they will instruct in; (2) exercised for an immediately preceding period of at least six months the privilege of the valid unit en dorsement, in which instruction will be given; (3) practised instructional skills in those procedures in which it is intended to provide instruction.
(c) The period of two years referred to in point (b)(1) can be shortened to not less than one year by the competent authority when requested by the training organisation.
GM1 ATCO.C.010(c) On - the - job training instructor (OJTI) privileges
ED Decision 2015/010/R SHORTENING OF THE RATING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR OJTI When assessing the training organisations ’ request for the shortening of the rating experience requirement for OJTIs, the competent authority should take into account the complexity of the traffic in the unit where the on - the - job instruction is provided, as well as the impact on the continuity an d safety aspects of the service.
ATCO.C.015 Application for on - the - job training instructor
endorsement
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 Applicants for the issue of an OJTI endorsement shall: (a) hold an air traffic controller licence with a valid unit endorsement; (b) have exercised the privileges of an air traffic controller licence for a period of at least two years immediately preceding the application. This period can be shortened to not less than one year by the competent authority when requested b y the training organisation; and (c) within the year preceding the application, have successfully completed a practical instructional techniques course during which the required knowledge and pedagogical skills are taught and have been appropriately assess ed.
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[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/89 3]
GM1 ATCO.C.015(b) Application for on - the - job training instructor
endorsement
ED Decision 2015/010/R SHORTENING OF THE LICENCE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR OJTI When assessing the training organisations’ request for the shortening of the licence experie nce requirement for OJTIs, the competent authorities should take into account the complexity of the traffic in the unit where the on - the - job instruction is provided, as well as the impact on the continuity and safety aspects of the service.
ATCO.C.020 Vali dity of on - the - job training instructor endorsement
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) The OJTI endorsement shall be valid for a period of three years.
(b) The OJTI endorsement may be revalidated by successfully completing refresher training on practical instructional skills during its validity period, provided that the requirements of ATCO.C.015(a) and (b) are met.
(c) If the OJTI endorsement has expired, it may be renewed by: (1) receiving refresher training on practical instructional skills; and (2) successfully passing a practical instructor competence assessment; within the year preceding the application for renewal, provided that the requirements of ATCO.C.015(a) and (b) are met.
(d) In the case of first issue and renewal the period of va lidity of the OJTI endorsement shall start not later than 30 days from the date on which the assessment has been successfully completed.
(e) If the requirements of ATCO.C.015(a) an d (b) are not met the OJTI endorsement may be exchanged for an STDI endorsement, provided that compliance with the requirements of ATCO.C.040(b) and (c) is ensured.
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(b) The OJTI endorsement may be revalidated by successfully completing refresher training on practical instructional skills during its validity , provided that the requirement of point ATCO.C.015 (a) is met.
(c) If the OJTI endorsement has expired, provided that the requirement of point ATCO.C.015 (a) is met, it may be renewed if, within the 12 months preceding the application for renewal, the OJTI endorsement holder has: (1) received refresher training on practical instructional skills; and (2) successfully passed a practical instructor competence assessment.
(d) In the case of first issue and renewal, the period of validity of the OJTI endorsement shall start not later than 30 days from the date on which the assess ment has been successfully completed.
(e) If the requirement of point ATCO.C.015 (a) is not met, the OJTI endorsement may be exchanged for an STDI endorsement, provided that compli ance with the requirements of point ATCO.C.040 (b) and (c) is ensured.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
GM1 ATCO.C.020(b) Validity of on - th e - job training instructor
endorsement
ED Decision 2015/010/R REVALIDATION (a) Successful completion of the refresher training in practical instructional skills may be verified by several means, for example by: (1) dedicated or continuous assessment; (2) peer assessment; or (3) demonstration of the practical instructional skills.
(b) The verification should be undertaken following the completion of the refresher training.
ATCO.C.025 Temporary OJTI authorisation
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) When compliance with the requirements provided for in ATCO.C.010(b)(2) is not possible, the competent authority may grant temporary OJTI authorisation based on a safety analysis p resented by the air navigation service provider.
(b) The temporary OJTI authorisation referred to in point (a) may be issued to holders of a valid OJTI endorsement issued in accordance with ATCO.C.015 .
(c) The temporary OJTI authorisation referred to in point (a) shall be limited to the instruction necessary to cover exceptional situations and its validity shall not exceed one year or the expiration of the validity of the OJTI endo rsement issued in accordance with ATCO.C.015 , whichever occurs sooner.
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AMC1 ATCO.C.025(a) Temporary OJTI authorisation
ED Decision 2015/010/R SAFETY ANALYSIS The safety analys is should specify the reasons for which the relevant unit endorsement requirement provided for in ATCO.C.010(b)(2) cannot be met and how the equivalent level of safety will be ens ured by other means.
GM1 ATCO.C.025(a) Temporary OJTI authorisation
ED Decision 2015/010/R EXCEPTIONAL SITUATIONS Exceptional situations for which it may be considered not to be possible to comply with ATCO.C.010(b)(2) for the purpose of the valid unit endorsement experience, and, therefore, a temporary OJTI authorisation may be granted, are the following: (a) establishment of a new ATC unit or new sector for the air navigation service provider; (b) the continuity of the existing service is endangered due to the non - availability of personnel a s a consequence of a change in the air navigation service provider at the ATC unit; (c) new rating or rating endorsement put into operation at an ATC unit; (d) reopening of a temporary ATC unit.
ATCO.C.030 Synthetic training device instructor (STDI) privi leges
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) Holders of an STDI endorsement are authorised to provide practical training on synthetic training devices: (1) for subjects of practical nature during initial training; (2) for unit training other than OJT; and (3) for continuation training.
Where the STDI is providing pre - OJT, he/she shall hold or have held the relevant unit endorsement.
(b) Holders of an STDI endorsement shall only exercise the privileges of the endorsement if they have: (1) at least two years' exp erience in the rating they will instruct in; (2) demonstrated knowledge of current operational practices; (3) practised instructional techniques in those procedures in which it is intended to provide instruction.
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[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (a) Holders of an STDI endorsement are authorised to provide practical training on synthetic training devices: (1) for subjects of practical nature during initial training; (2) for unit training other than OJT; and (3) for continuation training.
Where the STDI is providing pre - OJT, he or she shall hold or have held the relevant unit endorsement.
(b) Holders of an STDI endorsement shall only exercise the privileges of the endorsement if they have: (1) at least 2 years’ experience in the rating they will instruct in; (2) demonstrated knowledge of current operational practices; (3) practised instructional techniques in those procedures in which instruction is provided.
(c) As an exception to point (b)(1), (1) the period of 2 years may be shortened to not less than 1 year by the competent authority when requested by the training organisation; (2) for the purpose of basic training, any rating held is appropriate; (3) for the purpose of rating training, training may be provided for specific and selected operational tasks by an STDI holding a rating that is relevant for that specific and selected operational task.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
GM1 ATCO.C.030(a)(1) Synthetic training device instructor (STDI)
privileges
ED Decision 2015/010/R SUBJECTS OF PRACTICAL NATURE Subjects with objectives at taxonomy level 3 or higher, related to Air Traffic Management Basic (ATMB), are considered of pra ctical nature during initial training.
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GM1 ATCO.C.030(c)(1) Synthetic training device instructor (STDI)
privileges
ED Decision 2023/011/R SHORTENING OF THE RATING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR STDIs When assessing a training organisation ’ s request for the shortening of the rating experience requirement for STDIs, competent authorities should take into account the complexity of the training expected to be delivered by the potential STDI and the impact on the continuity of the provision of t raining.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
GM1 ATCO.C.030(c)(2) Synthetic training device instructor (STDI)
privileges
ED Decision 2023/011/R [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ]
GM1 ATCO.C.030(c)( 3 ) Synthetic training device instructor (STDI)
privileges
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] PROVISION OF TRAINING FOR SPECIFIC AND SELECTED OPERATIONAL TASKS Some of the skills required for the two different aerodrome c ontrol ratings, for the two different procedural ratings, as well as for the two different surveillance ratings are the same or similar.
Therefore, instruction not being specific for one rating or the training being for specific and selected operational ta sks that do not require the learner to practise all of the tasks which are normally associated with a fully operational environment, may be provided by an STDI, having experience of at least two years in a rating that requires similar skills.
[applicable u ntil 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ] PROVISION OF TRAINING FOR SPECIFIC AND SELECTED OPERATIONAL TASKS Some of the skills required for the two different procedural ratings, as well as for the two different surveillance ratings are the same or similar. Therefore, instruction not being specific for one rating or the training being for specific and selected operational tasks that do not require the learner to practise all the tasks which are normally associated with a fully operational environment , may be provided by an STDI that has at least 2 years of experience in a rating that requires similar skills.
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ATCO.C.035 Application for synthetic training device instructor
endorsement
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 Applicants for the issue of an STDI endorsement shall: (a) have exercised the privileges of an air traffic controller licence in any rating for at least two years; and (b) within the year preceding the application have successfully complet ed a practical instructional techniques course during which the required knowledge and pedagogical skills are taught using theoretical and practical methods and have been appropriately assessed.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] A pplicants for the issue of an STDI endorsement shall: (a) have exercised the privileges of an air traffic controller licence in any rating for at least 2 years.
This period may be shortened to not less than 1 year by the competent authority when requested by the training organisation; and (b) within the 12 months preceding the application, have successfully completed a practical instructional techniques course during which the required knowledge and pedagogical skills are taught using theoretical and practi cal methods and have been appropriately assessed.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
GM1 ATCO.C.035(a) Application for synthetic training device
instructor (STDI) endorsement
ED Decision 2023/011/R SHORTENING OF THE LICENCE EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT FOR STDI s When assessing a training organisation ’ s request for the shortening of the licence experience requirement for STDIs, competent authorities should take into account the complexity of the training ex pected to be delivered by the potential STDI and the impact on the continuity of the provision of training.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
ATCO.C.040 Validity of synthetic training device instructor
endorsement
Regulation (EU) 202 3/893 (a) The STDI endorsement shall be valid for a period of three years.
(b) The STDI endorsement may be revalidated by successfully completing refresher training on practical instructional skills and on current operational practices during its validit y period.
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(d) In the case of first issue and renewal the period of validity of the STDI endorsement shall start not later than 30 days from the date on which the assessment has been successfully completed.
[appli cable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (a) The STDI endorsement shall be valid for a period of 3 years.
(b) The STDI endorsement may be revalidated by successfully completing refresher training on practical instructional skills and on curren t operational practices during its validity period.
(c) If the STDI endorsement has expired, it may be renewed if, within the 12 months preceding the application for renewal, the STDI endorsement holder has: (1) received refresher training on practical ins tructional skills and on current operational practices; and (2) successfully passed a practical instructor competence assessment.
(d) In the case of first issue and renewal, the period of validity of the STDI endorsement shall start not later than 30 days from the date on which the assessment has been successfully completed.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
GM1 ATCO.C.040(b) Validity of synthetic training device instructor
endorsement
ED Decision 2015/010/R REV ALIDATION (a) Successful completion of the refresher training in practical instructional skills and current operational practices may be verified by several means, for example by: (1) dedicated or continuous assessment; (2) peer assessment; or (3) demonst ration of practical instructional skills.
(b) Current operational practices may be refreshed by transitional and pre - on - the - job training.
(c) The verification should be undertaken following the completion of the refresher training.
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SECTION 2 – A SSESSORS
ATCO.C.045 Assessor privileges
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) A person shall only carry out assessments when he/she holds an assessor endorsement.
(b) Holders of an assessor endorsement are authorised to carry out assessments: (1) during initial training for the issue of a student air traffic controller licence or for the issue of a new rating and/or rating endorsement, if applicable; (2) of previous competence for the purpose of ATCO.B.001(d) and ATCO.B.010(b) ; (3) of student air traffic controllers for the issue of a unit endorsement and rating endorsements, if applicable; (4) of air traffic controllers for the issue of a unit endorsement and rating endorsements, if applicabl e, as well as for revalidation and renewal of a unit endorsement; (5) of applicant practical instructors or applicant assessors when compliance with the requirements of point (d)(2) to (4) is ensured.
(c) Holders of an assessor endorsement shall only exercise the privileges of the endorsement if they have: (1) at least two y ears' experience in the rating and rating endorsement(s) they will assess in; and (2) demonstrated knowledge of current operational practices.
(d) In addition to the requirements set out in point (c), holders of an assessor endorsement shall only exercise the privileges of the endorsement: (1) for assessments leading to the issue, revalidation and renewal of a unit endorsement, if they also hold the unit endorsement associated with the assessment for an immediately preceding period of at least one year; (2) for assessing the competence of an applicant for the issue or renewal of an STDI endorsement, if they hold an STDI or OJTI endorsement and have exercised the privileges of that endorsement for at least three years; (3) for assessing the competence of an a pplicant for the issue or renewal of an OJTI endorsement, if they hold an OJTI endorsement and have exercised the privileges of that endorsement for at least three years; (4) for assessing the competence of an applicant for the issue or renewal of an asses sor endorsement, if they have exercised the privileges of the assessor endorsement for at least three years.
(e) When assessing for the purpose of issue and renewal of a unit endorsement, and for ensuring supervision on the operational working position, th e assessor shall also hold an OJTI endorsement, or an OJTI holding the valid unit endorsement associated with the assessment shall be present.
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(b) Holders of an assessor endorsement are authorised to carry out assessments: (1) during initial training for the issue of a student air traffic controller licence or for the issue of a new rating and/or rating endo rsement, if applicable; (2) of previous competence for the purpose of points ATCO.B.001 (d), ATCO.B.005 ( e) and ATCO.B.010 (b); (3) of student air traffic controllers for the issue of a unit endorsement and rating endorsement(s), if applicable; (4) of air traffic controllers for the issue of a unit endorsement and rating endorsement(s), if applicable, as well as for revalidation and renewal of a unit endorsement; (5) of applicant practical instructors or applicant assessors when compliance with the applicable requirements of points (d )(2) to (4) is ensured.
(c) Holders of an assessor endorsement shall only exercise the privileges of the endorsement if they have: (1) at least 2 years’ experience in the rating and rating endorsement(s) they will assess; and (2) demonstrated knowledge of current operational practices.
(d) In addition to the requirements set out in point (c), holders of an assessor endorsement shall only exercise the privileges of the endorsement: (1) for assessments leading to the issue, revalidation and renewal of a unit endorsement if they also hold the unit endorsement associated with the assessment for an immediately preceding period of at least 1 year; (2) for assessing the competence of an applicant for the issue or renewal of an STDI endorsement, if they hold an STDI or OJTI endorsement and have exercised the privileges of that endorsement for at least 3 years; (3) for assessing the competence of an applicant for the issue or renewal of an OJTI endorsement if they hold an OJTI endorsement and have exercised the privil eges of that endorsement for at least 3 years; (4) for assessing the competence of an applicant for the issue or renewal of an assessor endorsement if they have exercised the privileges of the assessor endorsement for at least 3 years.
(e) When assessing for the purpose of issue and renewal of a unit endorsement, and for ensuring supervision on the operational working position, the assessor shall also hold an OJTI endorsement, or an OJTI holding the valid unit endorsement associated with the asse ssment shall be present.
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AMC1 ATCO.C.045(c)(2) Assessor privileges
ED Decision 2015/010/R DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE OF CURRENT OPERATIONAL PRACTICES The demonstration of knowledg e of current operational practices may be achieved by establishing familiarity with current environment and operational procedures.
ATCO.C.050 Vested interests
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 Assessors shall not conduct assessments whenever their objectivity m ay be affected.
ATCO.C.055 Application for assessor endorsement
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 Applicants for the issue of an assessor endorsement shall: (a) have exercised the privileges of an air traffic controller licence for at least two years; and (b) within the year preceding the application have successfully completed an assessor course during which the required knowledge and skills are taught using theoretical and practical methods, and have been appropriately assessed.
[applicable until 3 August 202 4 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] Applicants for the issue of an assessor endorsement shall: (a) have exercised the privileges of an air traffic controller licence for at least 2 years; and (b) within the 12 months preceding the application have successfully c ompleted an assessor course during which the required knowledge and skills are taught using theoretical and practical methods, and have been appropriately assessed.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
ATCO.C.060 Validity of assessor endorsement
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) The assessor endorsement shall be valid for a period of three years.
(b) The assessor endorsement may be revalidated by successfully completing refresher training on assessment skil ls and on current operational practices during its validity period.
(c) If the assessor endorsement has expired, it may be renewed by: (1) receiving refresher training on assessment skills and on current operational practices; and (2) successfully passing an assessor competence assessment; within the year preceding the application for renewal.
(d) In the case of first issue and renewal the period of validity of the assessor endorsement shall start not later than 30 days from the date on which the assessment has been successfully completed.
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(b) The assessor endorsement may be revalidated by successfully completing refresher training on assessment skills and on current operational practices during its validity period.
(c) If the assessor endorsement has expired, it may be renewed if, within the 12 months preceding the application for renewal, the assessor endorsement holder has: (1) received refresher training on assessment skills and on current operational practices; and (2) successfully passed an assessor competence assessment.
(d) In the case of first issue and renewal, the period of validity of the assessor endorsement shall star t not later than 30 days from the date on which the assessment has been successfully completed.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
GM1 ATCO.C.060(b) Validity of assessor endorsement
ED Decision 2023/011/R REVALIDATION (a) Successful completion of the refresher training in assessment skills and current operational practices may be verified by several means, for example by: (1) dedicated or continuous assessment; (2) peer assessment; or (3) demonstration of the practical instructional skills.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ] (a) The successful completion of the refresher training in assessment skills and current operational practices may be verified by several means; for example, by: (1) dedicated or continuous assessment; (2) peer assessment; or (3) demonstration of the assessment skills.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] (b ) Current operational practices may be refreshed by transitional and pre - on - the - job training .
(c ) The verification should be undertaken following the completion of the refresher training.
ATCO.C.065 Temporary assessor authorisation
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) When the requirement provided for in ATCO.C.045(d)(1) cannot be met, the competent authority may authorise holders of an assessor endorsement issued in accordance with ATCO.C.05 5 to carry out assessments referred to in ATCO.C.045(b)(3) and (4) to cover exceptional situations or to ensure the independence of the assessm ent, provided that the requirements set out in points (b) and (c) are met.
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(c) For the purpose of ensuring the independence of the assessment for reasons of recurrent nature the holder of the assessor endorsement shall also hold a unit endorsement with the associated rating and, if applicable, rating endorsement, relevant to the assessment for an immediately preceding period of at least one year. The validity of the authorisation shall be determined by the competent authority but shall not exceed the validity of the assessor endorsement issued in accordance with ATCO.C.055 .
(d) For issuing a temporary ass essor authorisation for the reasons referred to in points (b) and (c) the competent authority may require a safety analysis to be presented by the air navigation service provider.
GM1 ATCO.C.065(b) Temporary assessor authorisation
ED Decision 2015/010/R EXCEPTIONAL SITUATIONS Exceptional situations for which it may be considered not to be possible to comply with ATCO.C.045(d)(1) for the purpose of the unit endorsement experience, and, therefore, a temporary assessor authorisation may be granted, are the following: (a) establishment of a new ATC unit or new sector for the air navigation service provider; (b) the continuity of the existing service is endangered due to the non - availability of personnel as a consequence of a change in the air navigation service provider at the ATC unit; (c) new rating or rating endorsement put into operation at an ATC unit; (d) reopening of a temporary ATC unit.
GM1 ATCO.C.065(c) Temporary assessor authorisation
ED Decision 2015/010/R INDEPENDENCE OF THE ASSESSMENT In the case of units not having sufficient number of assessors or if the independence and o bjectivity of the assessment from the training process is otherwise endangered, a temporary assessor authorisation may be granted.
AMC1 ATCO.C.065(d) Temporary assessor authorisation
ED Decision 2015/010/R SAFETY ANALYSIS The safety analysis should spec ify the reasons for which the relevant unit endorsement requirement provided for in ATCO.C.045(d)(1) cannot be met and how the equivalent level of safety will be ensured by other means.
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SUBPART D – AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING
SECTION 1 – G ENERAL REQUIREMENTS
ATCO.D.001 Objectives of air traffic controller training
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 Air traffic controller training shall cover the entirety of theoretical courses, practical exercises, including simulation, and on - the - job training required in order to acquire and maintain the skills to deliver safe, orderly and expeditious air traffic control services.
ATCO.D.005 Types of air traffic controller training
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Air traffic controller training shall consist of the following types: (1) initial training, leading to the issue of a student air traffic controller licence or to the issue of an additional rating and, if applicable, rating endorsement, providing: (i) ‘basic training’ : theoretical and practical training designed to impart fundamental knowledge and prac tical skills related to basic operational procedures; (ii) ‘rating training’ : theoretical and practical training designed to impart knowledge and practical skills related to a specific rating and, if applicable, to rating endorsement; (2) unit training, leading to the issue of an air traffic controller licence, the issue of a rating endorsement, the validation of rating(s) or rating endorsement(s) and/or the issue or renewal of a unit endorsement. It comprises the following phases: (i) transitional train ing phase, designed primarily to impart knowledge and understanding of site - specific operational procedures and task - specific aspects; and (ii) on - the - job training phase, which is the final phase of unit training during which previously acquired job - relate d routines and skills are integrated in practice under the supervision of a qualified on - the - job training instructor in a live traffic situation.
(iii) In addition to points (i) and (ii), for unit endorsement(s) that require the handling of complex and den se traffic situations, a pre - on - the - job training phase is required to enhance the previously acquired rating routines and skills and to prepare for live traffic situations which may be encountered in that unit; (3) continuation training, designed to mainta in the validity of the endorsements of the licence, consisting of: (i) refresher training; (ii) conversion training, when relevant.
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AMC1 ATCO.D.005(a)(2) Types of air traffic controller training
ED Decision 2015/010/R UNIT TRAINING Unit training should be undertaken by holders of student air traffic controllers licence or holders of air traffic controllers licence, as appropriate, for: (a) the issue of an air traffic controller licence with a unit endorsement; (b) the addition of a unit endorsement in an air traffic controller licence; (c) the validation of a rating and rating endorsement, if applicable, in an existing licence; (d) the addition of rating endorsement in an existing licence; and (e) the renewal of an expired, suspended or revoked unit endorsement, where applicable.
GM1 ATCO.D.005(a)(2)(ii) Types of air traffic controller training
ED Decision 2015/010/R ON - THE - JOB TRAINING (a) On - the - job tr aining may be supplemented for pedagogical reasons by theoretical instructions and computer - based training, part - task trainers or any type of simulators aiming at increasing knowledge, understanding and application of local procedures.
(b) Hours accumulate d using these training tools and methods during this phase cannot be counted towards the minimum duration of on - the - job training established in accordance with AMC1 ATCO.D.055(b)(6) , with the exception of training for procedures unlikely to be encountered in the operational environment during the training.
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SECTION 2 – I NITIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
ATCO.D.010 Composition of initial training
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) Initial training, intended for an applicant for a student air traffic controller licence or for the issue of an additional rating and/or, if applicable, rating endorsement, shall consist of: (1) basic training, comprising all the subjects, topics and subto pics contained in Appendix 2 of Annex I ; and (2) rating training, comprising the subjects, topics and subtopics of at least one of the following: (i) Aerodrome Control Visual Ratin g — ADV, defined in Appendix 3 of Annex I ; (ii) Aerodrome Control Instrument Rating for Tower — ADI (TWR), defined in Appendix 4 of Annex I ; (iii) Approach Control Procedural Rating — APP, defined in Appendix 5 of Annex I ; (iv) Area Control Procedural Rating — ACP, defined in Appendix 6 of Annex I ; (v) Approach Control Surveillance Rating — APS, defined in Appendix 7 of Annex I ; (vi) Area Control Surveillance Rating — ACS, defined in Appendix 8 of Annex I .
(b) Tra ining intended for an additional rating shall consist of the subjects, topics and subtopics applicable to at least one of the ratings established in point (a)(2).
(c) Training intended for the reactivation of a rating following a not successful assessment of previous competence according to ATCO.B.010(b) shall be tailored according to the result of that assessment.
(d) Training intended for a rating endorsement other than ATCO.B.015(a)(3) shall consist of subjects, topics and subtopics developed by the training organisation and approved as part of the training course.
(e) Basic and/or rating training may be complemented with subjects, topics and subtopics that are additional or specific to the Functional Airspace Block (FAB) or to the national environment.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (a) Initial training, intended for an applicant for a student air traffic controller licence or for the issue of an additional rating and/or, if applicable, rating endorsement, shall consist of: (1) basic training, comprising all the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 2 to Annex I ; and (2) rating training, comprising the subjects, topics and subtopics of at least one of the following: (i) Aerodrome Control Rating — ADC, defined in Appendix 3 to Annex I ; (ii) Approach Control Procedural Rating — APP, defined in Appendix 4 to Annex I ; Powered by EASA eRules Page 82 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICEN SING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART D – AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING (iii) Area Contro l Procedural Rating — ACP, defined in Appendix 5 to Annex I ; (iv) Approach Control Surveillance Rating — APS, defined in Appendix 6 to Anne x I ; (v) Area Control Surveillance Rating — ACS, defined in Appendix 7 to Annex I .
(b) Training intended for an additional rating shall consist of the subjects, topics and subtopics applicable to at least one of the ratings established in point (a)(2).
(c) Training intended for the reactivation of a rating following a not successful assessment of previous competence according to point ATCO.B.010 (b) shall be tailored according to the result of that assessment.
(d) Training intended for a rating endorsement shall consist of subjects, topics and subtopics developed by the training organisation and approved as part of the training course.
(e) Basic and/or rating training may be complement ed with subjects, topics and subtopics that are additional or specific to the functional airspace block (FAB) or to the national environment.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) Composition of initial training
ED Decision 2023/011/R GENERAL [Please find the link to the concerned AMC here ]
AMC2 ATCO.D.010(a) Composition of initial training
ED Decision 2019/023/R LIST OF ABBRE VIATIONS [Please find the link to the concerned AMC here ]
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training
ED Decision 2023/011/R BASIC TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the concerned AMC here ] [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] BASIC TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the AMC here ] [ applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 83 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART D – AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training
ED Decision 2023/011/R AERODROME CONTROL VISUAL RATING (ADV) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the concerned AMC here ] [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ]
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) Composition of initial training
ED Decision 202 3/011/R [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ]
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training
AERODROME CONTROL INSTRUMENT RATING FOR TOWER ADI (TWR) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the concerned AMC here ] [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] AERODROME CONTROL RATING FOR AD C TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the AMC here ] [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training
ED Decision 2023/011/R [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ]
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) Composition of initial training
APPROACH CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (APP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the concerned AMC here ] [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] APPROACH CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (APP) TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the AMC here ] [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 84 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONT ROLLERS SUBPART D – AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training
ED Decision 2023/011/R [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i ii ) Composition of initial training
AREA CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (ACP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the concerned AMC here ] [applicable until 3 Aug ust 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] AREA CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (ACP) TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the AMC here ] [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED D ecision 2023/011/R]
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training
ED Decision 2023/011/R [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ]
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)( i v) Composition of initial training
APPROACH CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (APS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the concerned AMC here ] [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/ 023/R ] APPROACH CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (APS) TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the AMC here ] [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(vi) Composition of initial training
ED Decision 2023/011/R [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training
AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (ACS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJE CTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the concerned AMC here ] [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (ACS) TR AINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES [Please find the link to the AMC here ] [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 85 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPA RT D – AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING
GM1 ATCO.D.010 Composition of initial training
ED Decision 2015/010/R G ENERAL (a) Initial training consists of basic training which is common to all applicants and rating training of which there are six different rating syllabi.
(b) Rating training may be commenced before the completion of the basic training.
(c) If an applicant alrea dy holds a student air traffic controller licence or an air traffic controller licence, and there is a requirement for training to achieve an additional rating (and, if relevant, rating endorsement), the applicant should not repeat the basic training objec tives; however, there is a requirement to achieve the objectives contained within the relevant rating training plus any additional objectives specific to the local or national environment.
ATCO.D.015 Initial training plan
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 An ini tial training plan shall be established by the training organisation and approved by the competent authority. It shall contain at least: (a) the composition of the initial training course provided according to ATCO. D.010 ; (b) the structure of the initial training provided according to ATCO.D.020(b) ; (c) the process for the conduct of the initial training c ourse(s); (d) the training methods; (e) minimum and maximum duration of the initial training course(s); (f) with regard to ATCO.D.010(b) , process for adapting the initial training course(s) to take due account of a successfully completed basic training course; (g) processes for examinations and assessments according to ATCO.D.025 and ATCO.D.035 , as well as performance objectives according to ATCO.D.030 and A TCO.D.040 ; (h) training personnel qualifications, roles and responsibilities; (i) process for early termination of training; (j) the appeal process; (k) identification of records to be kept specific to initial training; (l) process and reasons for reviewing and amending the initial training plan and its submission to the competent authority. The review of the initial training plan shall take place at least once every three years.
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ATCO.D.020 Basic and rating training co urses
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Basic and rating training shall be provided as separate or integrated courses.
(b) Basic and rating training courses or an integrated initial training course shall be developed and provided by training organisations and approved by the competent authority.
(c) When initial training is provided as an integrated course, a clear distinction shall be made between the examinations and assessments for: (1) basic training; and (2) each rating training.
(d) The successful completion of initial training, or of rating training for the issue of an additional rating, shall be demonstrated by a certificate issued by the training organisation.
(e) The successful completion of basic training shall be demonstrated by a c ertificate issued by the training organisation upon request of the applicant.
GM1 ATCO.D.020(d) Basic and rating training courses
ED Decision 2015/010/R CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF INITIAL TRAINING The certificate of completion may take any form and title and may cover multiple candidates.
ATCO.D.025 Basic training examinations and assessment
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) Basic training courses shall include theoretical examination(s) and assessment(s).
(b) A pass in theoretical examination(s) shall be awarded to an a pplicant achieving a minimum of 75 % of the marks allocated to that examination.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (b) A pass in theoretical examination(s) shall be awarded to a candidate achieving a minimum of 7 5 % of the marks allocated to that examination.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] (c) Assessment(s) of performance objectives as listed in ATCO.D.030 shall be conducted on a part - task trainer or a simulator.
(d) A pass in assessment(s) shall be awarded to an applicant who consistently demonstrates the required performance as listed in ATCO.D.030 and shows the behaviour required for safe operations within the air traffic control service.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (d) A pass in assessment(s) shall be awarded to a candidate who consistently demonstrates the required performance as listed in point ATCO.D.030 and shows the behaviour required for s afe provision of the air traffic control service.
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ATCO.D.030 Basic training performance objectives
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 Assessment(s) shall include evaluation of the following performance objectives: (a) checking and using the working position equipment; (b) developing and maintaining situational awareness by monitoring traffic and identifying aircraft when applicable; (c) monitoring and updating flight data display(s) ; (d) maintaining a continuous listening watch on the appropriate frequency; (e) issuing appropriate clearances, instructions and information to traffic; (f) using approved phraseology; (g) communicating effectively; (h) applying separation; (i) applying c oordination as necessary; (j) applying the prescribed procedures for the simulated airspace; (k) detecting potential conflicts between aircraft; (l) appreciating priority of actions; (m) choosing appropriate separation methods.
ATCO.D.035 Rating training e xaminations and assessment
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) Rating training courses shall include theoretical examination(s) and assessment(s).
(b) A pass in theoretical examination(s) shall be awarded to an appli cant achieving a minimum of 75 % of the marks allocated to that examination.
(c) Assessment(s) shall be based on the rating training performance objectives described in ATCO.D.040 .
(d) Assessment(s) shall be conducted on a simulator.
(e) A pass in assessment(s) shall be awarded to an applicant who consistently demonstrates the required performance described in ATCO.D.040 and shows the behaviour re quired for safe operations within the air traf fic control service.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (e) A pass in assessment(s) shall be awarded to an applicant who consistently demonstrates the required performance described in point ATCO.D.040 and shows the behaviour required for s afe provision of the air traffic control service.
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ATCO.D.040 Rating training performance objectives
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) Rating training performance objectives and performance objective tasks shall be defined for each rating training course.
(b) Rating training performance objectives shall require an applicant to: (1) demonstrate the ability to manage air traffic in a manner that ensures safe, orderly and expeditious services; and (2) handle complex and dense traffic situations.
(c) In addition to point (b), rating training performance objectives for the Aerodrome Control Visual (ADV) and Aerodrome Control Instrument (ADI) rating shall ensure that applicants: (1) mana ge the workload and provide air traffic services within a defined aerodrome area of responsibility; and (2) apply aerodrome control techniques and operational procedures to aerodrome traffic.
(d) In addition to point (b), rating training performance object ives for the Approach Control Procedural rating shall ensure that applicants: (1) manage the workload and provide air traffic services within a defined approach control area of responsibility; and (2) apply procedural approach control, planning techniques and operational procedures to arriving, holding, departing and transiting traffic.
(e) In addition to point (b), rating training performance objectives for the Approach Control Surveillance rating shall ensure that applicants: (1) manage the workload and p rovide air traffic services within a defined approach control area of responsibility; and (2) apply approach surveillance control, planning techniques and operational procedures to arriving, holding, departing and transiting traffic.
(f) In addition to poi nt (b), rating training performance objectives for the Area Control Procedural rating shall ensure that applicants: (1) manage the workload and provide air traffic services within a defined area control area of responsibility; and (2) apply procedural area control, planning techniques and operational procedures to area traffic.
(g) In addition to point (b), rating training performance objectives for the Area Control Surveillance rating shall ensure that applicants: (1) manage the workload and provide air tr affic services within a defined area control area of responsibility; and (2) apply area surveillance control, planning techniques and operational procedures to area traffic.
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(b) Rating training performance objectives shall require an applicant to: (1) demonstrate the ability to manage air traffic in a manner that e nsures safe, orderly and expeditious services; and (2) handle complex and dense traffic situations.
(c) In addition to point (b), rating training performance objectives for Aerodrome Control (ADC) rating shall ensure that applicants: (1) manage the workloa d and provide air traffic services within a defined aerodrome area of responsibility; and (2) apply aerodrome control techniques and operational procedures to aerodrome traffic.
(d) In addition to point (b), rating training performance objectives for the A pproach Control Procedural (APP) rating shall ensure that applicants: (1) manage the workload and provide air traffic services within a defined approach control area of responsibility; and (2) apply procedural approach control, planning techniques and oper ational procedures to arriving, holding, departing and transiting traffic.
(e) In addition to point (b), rating training performance objectives for the Approach Control Surveillance (APS) rating shall ensure that applicants: (1) manage the workload and pro vide air traffic services within a defined approach control area of responsibility; and (2) apply approach surveillance control, planning techniques and operational procedures to arriving, holding, departing and transiting traffic.
(f) In addition to point (b), rating training performance objectives for the Area Control Procedural (ACP) rating shall ensure that applicants: (1) manage the workload and provide air traffic services within a defined area control area of responsibility; and (2) apply procedural area control, planning techniques and operational procedures to area traffic.
(g) In addition to point (b), rating training performance objectives for the Area Control Surveillance (ACS) rating shall ensure that applicants: (1) manage the workload and provide air traffic services within a defined area control area of responsibility; and (2) apply area surveillance control, planning techniques and operational procedures to area traffic.
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AMC1 ATCO.D.040 Rating training performance objectives
ED Decision 2015/010/R GEN E RAL Training organisations should define the detailed performance objectives for each rating training course, as well as the training scenario.
GM1 ATCO.D.040 Rating training performance objectives
ED Decision 2015/010/R GEN E RAL A list of performance objectives tasks can be found in Eurocontrol’s document ‘ATCO Rating Training Performance Objectives’, Edition 1.0, dated 14.12.2010.
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SECTION 3 – U NIT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
ATCO.D.045 Composition of unit training
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Unit training shall consist of training course(s) for each unit endorsement established at the ATC unit as defined in the unit training plan.
(b) The unit endorsement cour se(s) shall be developed and provided by training organisations according to ATCO.D.060 and approved by the competent authority.
(c) Unit training shall include training in: (1) operational procedures; (2) task - specific aspects; (3) abnormal and emergency situations; and (4) human factors.
GM1 ATCO.D.045(a) Composition of unit training
ED Decision 2015/010/R If an applicant undertakes unit endorsement training, and there is a r equirement for training to achieve an additional unit endorsement, the applicant should not repeat the training objectives covered in the first unit endorsement training; however, the objectives of the additional unit endorsement course(s) should be achiev ed.
AMC1 ATCO.D.045(c)(3) Composition of unit training
ED Decision 2015/010/R ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (a) Training for all identified abnormal and emergency situations should primarily take place on synthetic training devices.
(b) Training organisations should develop performance objectives for the abnormal and emergency situation training.
(c) Where a low safety risk for the ATC service provision has been identified and agreed by the competent authority, training in abnormal and em ergency situations may take place by means other than synthetic training devices.
(d) If the pre - on - the - job training phase is not provided, the abnormal and emergency situation training should be scenario - based and as realistic as possible while maintainin g operational safety.
(e) Checklists for abnormal and emergency situations used in operations should be made available to the applicant and be available at all times during scenario training.
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AMC1 ATCO.D.045(c)(4) Composition of unit training
ED Decision 2023/011/R HUMAN FACTORS (a) Training organisations should train the applicant during on - the - job training in team resource management, fatigue management and stress management.
(b) Training organisations should develop performance objectives for team re source management training.
(c) The team resource management training may also make use of synthetic training devices.
(d) Training organisations should develop training objectives for fatigue management and stress management training.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ] HUMAN FACTORS (a) Training organisations should train applicants during unit training in team resource management, fatigue management and stress management.
(b) Training organisations should develop performance objectives for the team resource management training.
(c) The team resource management training may also make use of synthetic training devices.
(d) Training organisations should develop training objectives for the fatigue management and stre ss management training.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
AMC2 ATCO.D.045(c)(4) Composition of unit training
ED Decision 2023/011/R HUMAN FACTORS TRAINING Human factors training should include, as a minimum, the following topics and related objectives: (a) Basic needs of people at work (1) List the basic needs of people at work.
(2) Characterise the factors for work satisfaction.
(b) Human performance (1) Describe the impact of responsibility on an air traffic controller’s actions.
(2) Recognise the different responsibilities of an air traffic controller.
(c) Work environment (1) Explain the reasons for automation.
(2) Describe the advantages and constraints of automation.
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(2) Describe the content of the TRM concept.
(e) Stress and fatigue management (1) Describe the fatigue and stress management policy(ies) in force (at the AT S unit).
(2) Explain the procedure(s) in force for air traffic controllers to report stress and fatigue (at the ATS unit).
(3) Consider the benefits of critical incident stress management (CISM).
(f) Human error (1) Describe the impact an occurrence/incide nt may have on an air traffic controller.
(2) Explain the causes and dangers of violation of rules becoming accepted as common practice.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
ATCO.D.050 Prerequisites of unit training
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 Unit training may only be started by persons who are holders of: (a) a student air traffic controller licence with the appropriate rating and, if applicable, rating endorsement; or (b) an air traffic controller licence with the appropriate ratin g and, if applicable, rating endorsement; provided that the requirements set out in ATCO.B.001(d) and ATCO.B.010(b) are met.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] Provided that the requirements set out in points ATCO.B.001 (d), ATCO.B.005 (e) and ATCO.B.010 (b) are met: (a) unit training may only be started by persons who have successfully completed initial training relevant to the rating and, if applicable, rating endorsement; (b) the on - the - job training phase of unit training may only be started by persons who are holders of a student air t raffic controller licence or an air traffic controller licence with the appropriate rating and, if applicable, rating endorsement.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
ATCO.D.055 Unit training plan
Regulation (EU) 2015/3 40 (a) A unit training plan shall be established by the training organisation for each ATC unit and shall be approved by the competent authority.
(b) The unit training plan shall contain at least: (1) ratings and endorsements for which the training is co nducted; Powered by EASA eRules Page 94 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART D – AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING (2) the structure of the unit training; (3) the list of unit endorsement course(s) according to ATCO.D.060 ; (4) the process for the conduct of a unit endorsement course; (5) the training methods; (6) the minimum duration of the unit endorsement course(s); (7) process for adapting the unit endorsement course(s) to take due account of the acquired ratings and/or rating endorsements and experience of appli cants, when relevant; (8) processes for demonstrating theoretical knowledge and understanding according to ATCO.D.065 , including the number, frequency and type of, as well as pass marks for examinations, which shall be a minimum of 75 % of the marks allocated to these examinations; (9) processes for the assessment according to ATCO.D.070 , including the numbe r and frequency of assessments; (10) training personnel qualifications, roles and responsibilities; (11) process for early termination of training; (12) the appeal process; (13) identification of records to be kept specific to the unit training; (14) a list of identified abnormal and emergency situations specific for each unit endorsement; (15) process and reasons for reviewing and amending the unit training plan and its submission to the competent authority. The review of the unit training plan shall ta ke place at least once every three years.
GM1 ATCO.D.055 Unit training plan
ED Decision 2015/010/R GENERAL Guidance for the development of unit training plans can be found in EUROCONTROL’s documents ‘Guidelines for the Development of Unit Training Plans ’, Edition number 1.0, dated 31.08.2005 and ‘Annex to the Guidelines for the Development of Unit Training Plans: Examples of UTP’, Edition 2.0, dated 10.06.2010.
GM1 ATCO.D.055(a) Unit training plan
ED Decision 2019/004/R UNIT TRAINING PLAN FOR A REMOTE TOWER CENTRE For the purpose of establi shing a unit training plan, a ‘remote tower centre’ (RTC) (defined in the EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome air traffic services’ — Issue 2) may be considered as one Air Traffic Control (ATC) unit.
T he unit training plan of an RTC should include the list of the unit endorsement courses for all aerodromes which the RTC is providing service to.
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GM1 ATCO.D.055(b)(5) Unit training plan
ED Decision 2015/010/R TRAINING METHODS Training organisations shou ld consider a variety of methods when conducting training leading to a unit endorsement. Although this list is not exhaustive, such methods could be: — on - the - job; — lecture; — lesson/demonstration; — case study; — computer - based practical exercise; — exercise; — facilitation; — group work; — hands - on; — interactive training; — supervised practices; — part - task practice; — individual simulation; — team simulation; — group simulation; — briefing/debriefing; — structured briefing; — structured debriefing; — virtual classroom; — role play; — skill acquisition; — self - study; — self - test; — resilience training.
AMC1 ATCO.D.055(b)(6) Unit training plan
ED Decision 2023/011/R DURATION OF UNIT ENDORSEMENT COURSES (a) The on - the - job training instruction as part of the unit endorsement course should be at least of the duration specified in Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention, Section 4.5.2.2.1(b).
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(c ) The approach precision radar control rating in Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention, Section 4.5.2.2.1(b), should be read in the context of this Regulation as APS - PAR rating endorsement according to ATCO.B.015 .
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2015/010/R ] DURATION OF UNIT ENDORSEMENT COURSES (a) The on - the - job training instruction as part of the unit endorsement course should be at least of the duration specified in Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention, Sections 4.5.2.2.1(b) and (c) and 4.5.2.2.3.
(b) Notwithstanding point (a), the minimum duration of the on - the - job training instruction for the surveillance radar approach rating endorsement may be partly substituted by utilis ing a simulator, if approved by the competent authority.
( c ) The approach precision radar control rating in Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention, Section 4.5.2.2.1(b), should be read in the context of this Regulation as APS - PAR rating endorsement according to point ATCO.B.015 .
( d ) The inclusion of surveillance radar approach duties in the privileges of the approach control surveillance rating in Annex 1 to the Chicago Convention, Section 4.5.2.2.1(c), should be read in the context of this Regulation as APS - SRA rating endorsement acc ording to point ATCO.B.015 .
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GM1 ATCO.D.055(b)(7) Unit training plan
ED Decision 2023/011/R ADAPTING THE UNIT ENDORSEMENT COURSE(S) When an applicant already holds the same rating for another unit, the training organisation may determine whether the unit endorsement course can be reduced, and if so, to what extent.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
AMC 1 ATCO.D.055(b)(14) Unit training plan
ED Decision 2015/010/R DESIRABLE BEHAVIOURS FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (a) Training organisations should establish desirable behaviours for the identified abnormal and emergency situations and associate them with established procedures.
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ATCO.D.060 Unit endorsement course
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) A unit endorsement course shall be the combination of the relevant unit training phases for the issue or renewal of a unit endorsement in the licence. Each course shall contain: (1) a transitional training phase; (2) an on - the - job training phase.
A pre - on - the - job training phase shall be included, if required, according to ATCO.D.005(a)(2) .
(b) The unit training phases referred to in paragraph (a) shall be provided separately or in an integ rated manner.
(c) Unit endorsement courses shall define the syllabus and the performance objectives in accordance with ATCO.D.045(c) and shall be conducted in accordance with the unit training plan.
(d) Unit endorsement courses that include training for rating endorsement(s) according to ATCO.B.015 shall be supplemented with additional training that allows for the acquisition of the concerned rating endorsement skills.
(e) Training intended for a rating endorsement other than ATCO.B.015(a)(3) shall consist of subjects, subject objectives, topics and subtopics developed by the training organisation and approved as part of the training course.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (e) Training intended for a rating endorsem ent shall consist of subjects, topics and subtopics developed by the training organisation and approved as part of the training course.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] (f) Unit endorsement courses undertaken followin g an exchange of a licence shall be adapted to include elements of initial training that are specific to the Functional Airspace Block or to the national environment.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (f) Unit endorsement courses undertaken by student air traffic controllers or air traffic controllers in a Member State for which the competent authority is not the same that issued the licence, shall be adapted to include elements of initial training that are specific to the FAB or t o the national environment. The same requirement shall apply for cases where the applicant for the student licence has completed initial training in a Member State that is different from the Member State that will issue the student licence.
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AMC1 ATCO.D.060(c) Unit endorsement course
ED Decision 2023/011/R UNIT ENDORSEMENT COURSE IN UNITS THAT PROVIDE GROUND MOVEMENT SURVEILLANCE CONTROL The training for the provision of ground movement control with the support of aerodrome surface movement guidance systems should be included in the unit endorsement course.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
AMC2 ATCO.D.060(c) Unit endorsement course
ED Decision 2023/011/R UNIT ENDORSEMENT COURSE IN UNITS THAT PROVIDE TERMINAL CONTROL The training for the provision of air traffic control (ATC) services with the use of any surveillance equipment to aircraft that operate in a specified terminal area and/or adjacent sectors should be included in the unit endorsement course. For area control surveillance (ACS) rating holders, the training should include objectives of initial training for the approach control surveill ance (APS) rating related to terminal control.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
GM1 ATCO.D.060(c) Unit endorsement course
ED Decision 2015/010/R PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS PROVIDING SERVICES TO AIRCRAFT C ARRYING OUT FLIGHT TESTS The performance objectives for air traffic controllers providing air traffic control services to aircraft carrying out flight tests should ensure that applicants manage the workload and provide air traffic services and apply specif ic ATC procedures to aircraft carrying out flight tests within a defined aerodrome, approach control and/or area control area of responsibility.
GM2 ATCO.D.060(c) Unit endorsement course
ED Decision 2015/010/R ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL LERS PROVIDING SERVICES TO AIRCRAFT CARRYING OUT FLIGHT TESTS In accordance with ATCO.B.020(d) , the unit endorsement course for air traffic controllers providing air traffic contr ol services to aircraft carrying out flight tests may include the following subjects, subject objectives, topics and subtopics: Subject 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE The subject objective is: Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow and learn how to obtain the appropriate information.
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TOPIC FT 1 — AIRWORTHINESS REQUIREMENTS Subtopic FT 1.1 — Airworthine ss codes Subtopic FT 1.2 — Flight test guide for CS aircrafts Subtopic FT 1.3 — Prototypes and concept aircrafts TOPIC FT 2 TEST AND ACCEPTANCE TRAFFIC ASPECTS Subtopic FT 2.1 — Performance flight testing methods Subtopic FT 2.2 — Handling qualities testi ng methods Subtopic FT 2.3 — Systems, CNS and on - board safety systems testing methods Subject 3: REGULATIONS AND EXEMPTIONS The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the rules of the air and ATM regulations, and the principles of exemptions regarding the needs of flight test, and also take into account licensing and competence principles.
TOPIC REG 1 — ATC LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic REG 1.1 — Privileges and conditions TOPIC REG 2 — EXEMPTIONS REGARDING ATM REGUL ATIONS Subtopic REG 2.1 — ICAO annexes and rules of the air Subtopic REG 2.2 — ATM regulations regarding airspace Subtopic REG 2.3 — Airworthiness Subtopic REG 2.4 — Flight test exemptions Powered by EASA eRules Page 100 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART D – AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING Subject 4: AIRCRAFT ENVIRONMENT The subject objective is: Learners shall know the theory of flight, aircraft subsystems and integrate aircraft performances, limitations and handling qualities in the provision of ATS to flight tests.
TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT FLIGHT DYNAMICS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft control and movement Subtopic ACFT 1.2 — Performance testing Subtopic ACFT 1.3 — Handling qualities Subtopic ACFT 1.4 — Aero - elastic/Flutter stability Subtopic ACFT 1.5 — Flight envelope Subtopic ACFT 1.6 — Helicopter specific dynamics TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT ENGINES Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — The piston engine Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — The turboshaft engine Subtopic ACFT 2.3 — Jet and turbofan TOPIC ACFT 3 — AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Flight control systems Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Saf ety systems Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Communication and navigation systems Subject 5: FLIGHT TESTING AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic in complete safety, with methods to ensure a satisfactory rate of success reg arding flight testing.
TOPIC FTATM 1 — AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AND AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT Subtopic FTATM 1.1 — Air traffic control (ATC) service Subtopic FTATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS) Subtopic FTATM 1.3 — Alerting service TOPIC FTATM 2 — EXEMPTIONS DUE TO TESTING DEMONSTRATIONS Subtopic FTATM 2.1 — Demonstration of compliance with airworthiness regulations Subtopic FTATM 2.2 — Flight test for evaluation of an aircraft Subtopic FTATM 2 .3 — Flight test for evaluation of an aircraft subsystem TOPIC FTATM 3 — FLIGHT TEST METHODS IN AERODROME CONTROL AREA Subtopic FTATM 3.1 — Velocity of minimum control on ground Subtopic FTATM 3.2 — Velocity of minimum unstick Subtopic FTATM 3.3 — Lapse ra te take - off Powered by EASA eRules Page 101 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART D – AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING Subtopic FTATM 3.4 — Rejected take - off Subtopic FTATM 3.5 — Tower fly - by method Subtopic FTATM 3.6 — Hover manoeuvre methods Subtopic FTATM 3.7 — Landing performances testing methods Subtopic FTATM 3.8 — Other flight testing manoeuvres TOPIC FT ATM 4 — FLIGHT TEST METHODS IN APPROACH CONTROL AREA AND IN AREA CONTROL Subtopic FTATM 4.1 — Velocity of minimum control in the air/Stalls Subtopic FTATM 4.2 — Tuning of flight controls protections Subtopic FTATM 4.3 — Autopilot tuning Subtopic FTATM 4. 4 — Wind milling/RAM air turbine/Engine relights Subtopic FTATM 4.5 — Trailing pitot static method Subtopic FTATM 4.6 — Lateral and longitudinal stability flights Subtopic FTATM 4.7 — Flight in specific meteorological conditions Subtopic FTATM 4.8 — Supers onic flights Subtopic FTATM 4.9 — Other flight testing various manoeuvres Subject 6: HUMAN FACTORS The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly consider the specific human factors influence on tests activity management.
TOPIC HUM 1 — CUSTOMERS RELATIONS AND ORGANISATION Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Stress Subtopic HUM 1.2 — Responsible behaviour Subtopic HUM 1.3 — Violation of rules TOPIC HUM 2 — FLIGHT TEST WORKING METHODS Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Collaborative work within the same area of responsibility Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility Subtopic HUM 2.3 — FT - ATCO/CREW cooperation Subtopic HUM 2.4 — Communication TOPIC HUM 3 — FLIGHT TEST SAFETY CONSOL IDATION Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Safety risk assessment Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Experience feedback Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Unusual/Degraded/Emergency situations Subtopic HUM 3.4 — Safety Investigation Branch Powered by EASA eRules Page 102 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMEN TS Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART D – AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING Subject 7: METEOROLOGY The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the airworthiness issues and the safe provision of ATS to flight tests.
TOPIC MTO 1 — METEOROLOGICAL AND AIRWORTHINESS CONCERNS Subtopic MTO 1.1 — Airworthiness meteorol ogical requirements Subtopic MTO 1.2 — Demonstrator flights carrying specific test equipment Subtopic MTO 1.3 — Phases with specific weather conditions (icing, wind, volcano, etc.)
GM3 ATCO.D.060(c) Unit endorsement course
ED Decision 2019/004/R TRAINING FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS PROVIDING REMOTE AERODROME AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES The unit endorsement course should enable air traffic controllers providing aerodrome control service from a ‘remote tower’ (defined in the EASA ‘Guidance Material on remo te aerodrome air traffic services’ — Issue 2) to acquire knowledge of the concept of remote aerodrome air traffic services and of the characteristics of the operating environment, to appreciate the necessity to consider the specific human factors influence on the remote aerodrome air traffic services, as well as to recognise specific abnormal situations and to manage their impact.
This could be achieved by addressing the following items: — Introduction to remote aerodrome air traffic services — Concept of re mote aerodrome air traffic services (described in Chapters 3 and 4 of the EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome air traffic services’ — Issue 2); — ‘Remote tower modules’ (RTMs) (defined in the EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome air traffic services’ — Issue 2); — ‘Remote tower centre’ (RTC) (defined in the EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome air traffic services’ — Issue 2); — Technical enablers used for remote aerodrome air traffic services (described in Section 3.5 and Chapter 5 of t he EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome air traffic services’ — Issue 2); and — Operational applications (described in Chapters 3 and 4 of the EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome air traffic services’ — Issue 2).
— Operating environment — Conf iguration of the RTM and RTC (if applicable) and modes of operation — ‘Visual presentation’ (defined and described in Chapter 2 and Section 5.2 of the EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome air traffic servic es’ — Issue 2) at the RTM, for example: Powered by EASA eRules Page 103 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE L ICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART D – AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING — layout and orientation; — technical capabilities and limitations of a ‘visual surveillance system’ (defined in the EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome air traffic services’ — Issue 2), including among other s: — impact of weather conditions on site the aerodrome; — end - to - end delay; — frame rate, — any differences in light conditions between the aerodrome and the visual presentation; — ‘dead’ pixels; — any overlaid information and any site - specific equipment/functi ons such as sun filters; and — seasonal settings.
— Set - up and characteristics of the local equipment at the aerodrome, e.g. location of cameras, signalling lamp, etc.
— Familiarisation with the physical aerodrome(s) environment and the different local stakeholders via study visit(s) — Local weather characteristics — Human factors aspects — Human factors influence on remote aerodrome air traffic services Factors that can gen erate fatigue in a ‘remote tower’ environment (defined in the EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome air traffic services’ — Issue 2), for example: — eye strain caused by the performance of the visual presentation or by contrast in lighting against the background; — artificial light and/or lack of daylight in the RTM); and — preventing and mitigating strategies on fatigue.
— Procedures for degraded modes, for example: — Complete or partial loss of the visual presentation — Corrupt, delayed or frozen image — L oss or degradation of the ‘binocular functionality’ (described in Section 5.2 of the EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome ai r traffic services’ — Issue 2).
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GM4 ATCO.D.060(c) Unit endorsement course
ED Decision 2019/004/R MULTIPLE MODE OF OPERAT ION When performing ‘multiple mode of operation’ (defined and described in the EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome air traffic services’ — Issue 2), in addition to GM3 ATCO.D.060(c) , the following items shoul d also be considered: — Use of communication facilities (e.g. aeronautical mobile service, aeronautical fixed service and surface movement control service) for simultaneous provision of air traff ic services in geographically separated areas of responsibility — Applicable procedures for traffic management, such as traffic prioritisation, enabl ing multiple mode of operation — Procedures for prioritising between aerodromes — Procedures for the transferr ing/merging/splitting of aerodromes in an RTM (defined in the EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome air traffic services’ — Issue 2) — Different weather and light conditions at different aerodromes — Human capabilities/limitations with regard to the si multaneous handling of more than one aerodrom e and distribution of attention
GM1 ATCO.D.060(d);(e) Unit endorsement course
ED Decision 2015/010/R TRAINING FOR RATING ENDORSEMENTS Training for rating endorsement(s) as part of the unit endorsement course may be delegated to training organisations certified for initial training.
ATCO.D.065 Demonstration of theoretical knowledge and
understanding
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 Theoretical knowledge and understanding shall be demonstrated by e xaminations.
GM1 ATCO.D.065 Demonstration of theoretical knowledge and
understanding
ED Decision 2015/010/R METHODS OF EXAMINATION (a) Oral examinations and/or written/computer - based examinations should be used to demonstrate the controller’s knowledge and understanding.
(1) Oral examinations The oral examination is used to test the understanding of applicable techniques and the rules governing them, particularly of unit and national air traffic control procedures.
Scenario - type qu estioning allows examiners to gather additional evidence of how an Powered by EASA eRules Page 105 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART D – AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING applicant would react in circumstances that are not observable, but are nevertheless considered important to the overall operation at that ATC unit.
Oral examinations will give a clear indi cation that the persons undertaking training know not only what they should be doing, but why they should be doing it. The oral examination requires considerable skills and it should be undertaken in a way to ensure consistency among individual examiners.
(2) Written examinations The written examination is used to test theoretical knowledge and to a lesser degree the understanding of applicable techniques and the rules governing them, particularly of unit and national air traffic control procedures. It is e asier to administer and to ensure the consistency of written examinations particularly when using multiple - choice questioning.
Although multiple - choice questioning can test knowledge, it is not appropriate for determining what a controller would do in a pa rticular operational situation.
Written examinations can also be computer - based.
(b ) The most comprehensive method of testing the understanding of the person undertaking training, contrary to their possession of pure knowledge, would be a combination of wr itten examinations that assess the knowledge of unit and national procedures, together with a separate oral examination which tests the understanding and reactions to operational situations.
ATCO.D.070 Assessments during unit endorsement courses
Regulatio n (EU) 2015/340 (a) The applicant's assessment shall be conducted in the operational environment under normal operational conditions at least once at the end of the on - the - job training.
(b) When the unit endorsement course contains a pre - on - the - job training phase, the applicant's skills shall be assessed on a synthetic training device at least at the end of this phase.
(c) Notwithstanding point (a), a synthetic training device may be used during a unit endorsement assessment to demonst rate the application of trained procedures not encountered in the operational environment during the assessment.
GM1 ATCO.D.070 Assessments during unit endorsement courses
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) DEDICATED ASSESSMENTS (1) A dedicated assessment shoul d be carried out for the issue or renewal of a unit endorsement.
(2) A dedicated assessment may consist of a single assessment or a series of assessments, as detailed in the unit training plan.
(3) To conduct a dedicated assessment, the assessor(s) should sit with the applicant with the purpose of observing the quality and assessing the standard of work being carried out and, if also acting as OJTI at the same time, to maintain a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic.
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(5) For those situations where an applicant’s performance cannot be observed at the time of the assessment (e.g. low visibility operations, snow clearing, military activity, etc.), the assessment may b e supplemented by synthetic training device sessions and oral examination.
(6) Dedicated assessments may also be conducted at any stage of training as detailed in the unit training plan, where a more definitive measure of the progress is required, for exam ple after 50 hours of practical training.
(b ) CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT (1) Continuous assessment may be performed by the assessor observing the standard of the air traffic control service provided by those whose competence he/she will certify as he/she works with them during unit training or normal operational duties.
(2) In cases where the assessors have not had sufficient contact with the applicant to adequately assess his/her performance, they will not certify the applicant’s competence until they have cond ucted a dedicated practical assessment. The applicant concerned must be advised that a dedicated practical assessment is to be conducted.
(c ) ORAL EXAMINATION (1) The oral examination is used to test the understanding of applicable techniques and the rules governing them, particularly of unit and national air traffic control procedures.
Scenario - type questioning allows the examiners to gather additional evidence of how an applicant would react in circumstances that are not observable, but are nevertheless c onsidered important to the overall operation at that ATC unit.
(2) The oral examination will give a clear indication that the applicant knows not only what he/she should be doing, but why he/she should be doing it. It requires considerable skills and it sh ould be undertaken in a way to ensure consistency among individual examiners.
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SECTION 4 – C ONTINUATION TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
ATCO.D.075 Continuation training
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 Continuation training shall consist of refresher and conversion training courses and shall be provided according to the requirements contained in the unit competence scheme according to ATCO.B.025 .
ATCO.D.080 Refresher training
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Refresher training course(s) shall be developed and provided by training organisations and approved by the competent authority.
(b) Refresher training shall be designed to re view, reinforce or enhance the existing knowledge and skills of air traffic controllers to provide a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air traffic and shall contain at least: (1) standard practices and procedures training, using approved phraseology an d effective communication; (2) abnormal and emergency situations training, using approved phraseology and effective communication; and (3) human factors training.
(c) A syllabus for the refresher training course shall be defined, and where a subject refres hes skills of air traffic controllers, performance objectives shall also be developed.
AMC1 ATCO.D.080 Refresher training
ED Decision 2015/010/R EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS Refresher topics should be examined or assessed using the processes described i n the unit competence scheme.
GM1 ATCO.D.080 Refresher training
ED Decision 2015/010/R REFRESHER TRAINING SUBJECTS Topics for refresher training subjects may include rarely used procedures and practices, such as seasonally dependent procedures, trends and observations from occurrence reports and results of normal operations safety surveys.
GM2 ATCO.D.080 Refresher training
ED Decision 2015/010/R REFRESHER TRAINING STRUCTURE Refresher training may be developed and structured in accordance with the established duration of the unit endorsement it refreshes. This may mean structuring the refresher training in modular Powered by EASA eRules Page 108 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART D – AIR TRAFFIC C ONTROLLER TRAINING fashion. For instance, training in standard practices and proce dures, abnormal and emergency situations and human factors may be given separately or integrated into any other modules.
GM3 ATCO.D.080 Refresher training
ED Decision 2015/010/R GENERAL Guidance for the development of refresher training courses can be f ound in EUROCONTROL’s document ‘ATC Refresher Training Manual’, Edition 1.0., dated 06.03.2015.
GM1 ATCO.D.080(b) Refresher training
ED Decision 2019/004/R REFRESHER TRAINING FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS PROVIDING REMOTE AERODROME AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES Fo r air traffic controllers holding a unit endorsement for the provision of aerodrome control service from a ‘remote tower’ (defined in the EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome air traffic services’ — Issue 2), the refresher training should include fa miliarisation with the physical aerodrome environment and the different stakeholders e.g. via study visit(s).
AMC1 ATCO.D.080(b)(1);(2) Refresher training
ED Decision 2015/010/R PHRASEOLOGY TRAINING Training organisations should develop objectives for p hraseology.
AMC2 ATCO.D.080(b)(2) Refresher training
ED Decision 2015/010/R ABNORMAL SITUATION AND EMERGENCY TRAINING Abnormal situation and emergency training should be designed to expose air traffic controllers to circumstances and situations which they do not habitually or commonly experience.
The essential difference from an emergency situation is that the element of danger or serious risk is not necessarily present in an abnormal situation.
GM1 ATCO.D.080(b)(1);(2) Refresher trai ning
ED Decision 2015/010/R EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION Communication misunderstanding is present in many air traffic occurrences and the consistent use of approved phraseology is designed to mitigate such occurrences.
For the purpose of refresher training, emphasis is, therefore, put on effective communication, including the use of approved phraseology, both for the use of standard practices and procedures and for abnormal and emergency situations training.
Effective communication should make use o f a variety of communication modes, including the use of appropriate phraseology and radio communication.
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AMC1 ATCO.D.080(b)(3) Refresher training
ED Decision 2015/010/R HUMAN FACTORS (a) Training organisations should train air traffic controllers at least in team resource management, fatigue management and stress management.
(b) The team resource management training may also make use of STD and/or occurrence case studies.
GM1 ATCO.D.080(b)(3) Refresher training
ED Decision 2023/011/R TRAINING IN TEAM RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (TRM) Guidance on team resource managemen t can be found in the Network Manager document ‘ Team Resource Management — Guidelines for the Implementation and Enhancement of TRM ’ , edition 1.0 of 26 Ap ril 2021, and associated Annex A to TRM Guidance Material - TRM Modules | SKYbrary Aviation Safety and Annex B to TRM Guidance Material - Facilitator Competence and Training | SKYbrary Aviation Safety ).
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Deci sion 2023/011/R]
ATCO.D.085 Conversion training
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Conversion training course(s) shall be developed and provided by training organisations and approved by the competent authority.
(b) Conversion training shall be designed to pr ovide knowledge and skills appropriate to a change in the operational environment and shall be provided by training organisations when the safety assessment of the change concludes the need for such training.
(c) Conversion training courses shall include t he determination of: (1) the appropriate training method for and duration of the course, taking into account the nature and extent of the change; and (2) the examination and/or assessment methods for the conversion training.
(d) Conversion training shall be provided before air traffic controllers exercise the privileges of their licence in the changed operational environment.
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GM1 ATCO.D.085 Conversion training
ED Decision 2019/004/R CONVERSION TRAINING FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS PROVIDING REMOTE AERODROME AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES In case of a transition from a ‘conventional tower’ (defined in the EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome air traffic services’ — Issue 2) to a ‘remote tower’ (defined in the EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome air traffic services’ — Issue 2), the conversion training for air traffic controllers should at least include the items listed in GM3 ATCO.D.060(c) , and if applic able the items listed in GM4 ATCO.D.060(c) .
In case of a transition from a ‘remote tower’ to a ‘conventional tower’, the training organisation should consider possible training n eeds, if appropriate, required by the change of operational environment.
In case of a transition from ‘single mode of operation’ (defined in the EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome air traffic services’ — Issue 2) to ‘multiple mode of operation’ ( defined in the EASA ‘Guidance Material on remote aerodrome air traffic services’ — Issue 2), the conversion training for air traffic controllers should at least include the items listed in GM4 ATCO.D.060(c) .
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SECTION 5 – T RAINING OF INSTRUCTORS AND ASSESSORS
ATCO.D.090 Training of practical instructors
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Training of practical instructors shall be developed and provided by training organisations and s hall consist of: (1) a practical instructional techniques course for OJTI and/or STDI, including an assessment; (2) a refresher training course on practical instructional skills; (3) a method(s) for assessing the competence of practical instructors.
(b) Th e training courses and assessment methods referred to in point (a) shall be approved by the competent authority.
AMC1 ATCO.D.090(a)(1) Training of practical instructors
ED Decision 2015/010/R SYNTHETIC TRAINING DEVICES USED FOR OJTI TRAINING For the training of on - the - job training instructors, a part - task trainer or a simulator should be used.
If the synthetic training environment does not correspond to the rating of the intended instructional environment, the applicant should practise the instruction al skills in those procedures in which it is intended to provide instruction for at least one day before being assessed.
AMC2 ATCO.D.090(a)(1) Training of practical instructors
ED Decision 2015/010/R ASSESSMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR PRACTICAL INSTRUCTORS A successful assessment of instructional techniques for practical instructors should establish competence at least in the following areas: (a) regulatory impact on air traffic controller training; (b) human factors impact on air traffic control ler training; (c) determination of the background and experience of the person undertaking training; (d) determination of the current level of ability of the person undertaking training; (e) conduct of a pre - session briefing; (f) planning and conduct of th e training session; (g) demonstration and explanation of the tasks; (h) monitoring of the training session; (i) management of interventions correctly, including error correction; (j) evaluation of the performance of the person undertaking training; (k) deb rief of the person undertaking training; (l) furnishing of written reports on the performance of the person undertaking training; Powered by EASA eRules Page 112 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Con trollers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART D – AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING (m) taking appropriate follow - up action towards resolving training problems; (n) techniques of pausing clocks; and (o) knowled ge of technical facilities/environment.
AMC1 ATCO.D.090(a)(2) Training of practical instructors
ED Decision 2015/010/R REFRESHER TRAINING IN PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONAL SKILLS Refresher training in practical instructional skills should prevent knowledge and skills erosion, and, for the training of STDIs, it should be designed to maintain awareness of the current operational practices.
AMC1 ATCO.D.090(a)(3) Training of practical instructors
ED Decision 2015/010/R PRACTICAL INSTRUCTOR COMPETENC E ASSESSMENT The practical instructor competence assessment for an OJTI may be undertaken either in live operations or on a synthetic training device.
The practical instructor competence assessment for an STDI should be undertaken on a synthetic training d evice.
GM1 ATCO.D.090 Training of practical instructors
ED Decision 2015/010/R PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES COURSE FOR OJTIS Further information regarding the practical instructional techniques course for OJTIs can be found in EUROCONTROL’s docume nt ‘Guidelines for ATCO Development Training — OJTI Course Syllabus’, Edition 2.0, dated 27.08.2009.
ATCO.D.095 Training of assessors
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Training of assessors shall be developed and provided by training organisations and shall consist of: (1) an assessor training course, including an assessment; (2) a refresher training course on assessment skills; (3) a method(s) for assessing the competence of assessors.
(b) The training courses and the assessment method referred to in point ( a) shall be approved by the competent authority.
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AMC1 ATCO.D.095(a)(1) Training of assessors
ED Decision 2015/010/R ASSESSOR TRAINING COURSE A successful assessment for the purpose of the assessor training course should establish competence at least in the following areas of assessment knowledge and techniques: (a) regulatory environment and legal obligations; (b) types of assessment and their application; (c) performance objectives constituting air traffic controller competence; (d) conditions of assessments to create reliable results; (e) processing of assessments and administrative procedures; (f) giving verbal feedback and writing assessment reports; (g) vested interests and code of conduct; (h) accurately assessing competence agai nst the performance objectives; (i) developing a good questioning technique and designing questions appropriate to the assessment.
AMC2 ATCO.D.095(a)(1) Training of assessors
ED Decision 2015/010/R ASSESSMENT OF ASSESSOR COMPETENCE The assessment of as sessor competence should focus on the application of the skills of an assessor.
The skills should represent at least a subset of the competences taught during the assessor training course.
AMC1 ATCO.D.095(a)(2) Training of assessors
ED Decision 2015/010/R REFRESHER TRAINING IN ASSESSMENT SKILLS Refresher training in assessment skills should prevent knowledge and skills erosion and it should be designed to maintain skills in assessment techniques and awareness of the regulatory environment.
GM1 ATCO.D.095 (a)(3) Training of assessors
ED Decision 2015/010/R ASSESSMENT OF ASSESSOR COMPETENCE The level of harmonisation on competence assessment is low as a result of the variety of methods.
Any assessment of assessor competence should be realistic and it coul d take place during live traffic situations or during training.
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A PPENDIX 1 OF ANNEX I
ED Decision 2015/010/R LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY RATING SCALE – REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFICIENCY IN LANGUAGES Language proficiency rating scale: expert, extended and operational levels Level Pronunciation Structure Vocabulary Fluency Comprehension Interactions Uses a dialect and/or Relevant grammatical accent intelligible to structures and sentence the aeronautical patterns are determined community by langua ge functions appropriate to the task Expert Pronunciation, Both basic and complex Vocabulary range and Able to speak at Comprehension is Interacts with ease 6 stress, rhythm and grammatical structures accuracy are sufficient length with a natural, con sistently accurate in in nearly all intonation, though and sentence patterns to communicate effortless flow. Varies nearly all contexts and situations. Is possibly influenced are consistently well effectively on a wide speech flow for includes comprehension sensitive to verbal by the first language controlled. variety of familiar and stylistic effect, e.g. to of linguistic and cultural and non - verbal cues, or regional variation, unfamiliar topics. emphasise a point. subtleties. and responds to almost never Vocabulary is Uses appropriate them appropriately.
interfere with ease idiomatic, nuanced, discourse markers of understanding. and sensitive to and connectors register. spontaneously Extended Pronunciat ion, Basic grammatical Vocabulary range and Able to speak at Comprehension is Responses are 5 stress, rhythm and structures and sentence accuracy are sufficient length with relative accurate on common, immediate, intonation, though patterns are consistently to communicate ease on familiar concrete, and work - appropriate, and influenced by the well controlled. Complex effectively on topics, but may not related topics and mos tly inf ormative.
first language or structures are atte mpted common, concrete, vary speech flow as a accurate when the Manages the regional variation, but with errors which and work - related stylistic device. Can speaker is confronted speaker/listener rarely interfere with sometimes interfere with topics. Paraphrases make use of with a linguistic or relationship ease of meaning. consistently and appropriate discourse situational complication effectively.
understanding. successfully. or an unexpected turn of Powered by EASA eRules Page 115 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic Controllers’ Licensing and ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LICENSING OF Certification - Revision from March 2024 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Language proficiency rating scale: expert, extended and operational levels Vocabulary is markers or events. Is able to sometimes idiomatic . connectors. comprehend a range of speech varieties (dialect and/or accent) or registers.
Operational Pronunciation, Basic grammatical Vocabulary range and Produces stretches of Comprehension i s mostly Responses are 4 stress, rhythm and structures and sentence accuracy are usually language at an accurate on common, usually immediate, intonation are patterns are used sufficient to appropriate tempo. concrete, and work - appropriate, and influenced by the creatively and are usually communicate There may be related topics when the informative. Initiates first language or well controlled. Errors effectively on occasional loss of accent or variety used is and maintains regional variation may occur, particularly in common, concrete, fluency on transition sufficiently intelligible for exchanges even but only sometimes unusual or unexpected and work - related from rehearsed or an international when dealing with interfere with ease circumstances, but rarely topics. Can often formulaic speech to community of users. an unexpected turn of understanding. interfere with meaning. paraphrase spontaneous When the speaker is of events. Deals successfully when interaction, but this confronted with a adequately with lacking vocabulary in does not prevent linguistic or situational apparent unusual or effective complication or an misunderstandings unexpected communication. Can unexpect ed turn of by checking, circumstances. make limited use of events, comprehension confirming, or discourse markers or may be slower or require clarifying.
connectors. Fillers are clarification strategies.
not distracting.
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often unable to a linguistic or Generally inadequate paraphrase situational when dealing with an successfully when complication or an unexpected turn of lacking voca bulary. unexpected turn of events.
events.
Elementary Pronunciation, Shows only limited Limited vocabulary Can produce very Comprehension is Response time is slow, 2 stress, rhyth m and control of a few simple rang e consisting only short, isolated, limit ed to isolated, and often intonation are memorised grammatical of isolated words and memorised utterances memorised phrases inappropriate.
heavily influenced structures and sentence memorised phrases. with frequent pausing when they are carefully Interaction is limited by the first language patterns. and a distracting use of and slowly articulated. to simple routine or regional variation fillers to search for exchanges.
and usually expressions and to interfere with ease articulate less familiar of understanding. words.
Pre - elementary Performs at a level Performs at a level below Performs at a level Performs at a level Performs at a level Performs at a level 1 below the the Elementary level. below the Elementary below the Elementary below the Elementary below the Elementary Elementary level. level. level. level. level.
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APPENDIX 2 OF ANNEX I
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 BASIC TRAINING Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 2 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are available in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) ‘Composition of in itial training - BASIC TRAINING’ together with the respective subject objectives and training objectives, for the convenience of the reader.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340]
APPENDIX 2 TO ANNEX I
BASIC TRAINING (Reference: Ann ex I (Part ATCO), Subpart D, Section 2, point ATCO.D.010 (a)(1)) TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE TOPIC INTRB 1 - COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTRB 1.1 - Course introduction Subtopic INTRB 1.2 - Course administration Subtopic INTRB 1.3 - Study material and training documentation TOPIC INTRB 2 - INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTRB 2.1 - Course content, methodology and organisation Subtopic INTRB 2.2 - Training ethos Subtopic INTRB 2.3 - Assess ment process Powered by EASA eRules Page 118 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I TOPIC INTRB 3 - INTRODUCTION TO THE ATCO’S FUTURE Subtopic INTRB 3.1 - Job prospects SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW TOPIC LAWB 1 - INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION LAW Subtopic LAWB 1.1 - Relevance of aviation law TOPIC LAWB 2 - INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS Subtopic LAWB 2.1 - ICAO Subtopic LAWB 2.2 - European and other agencies Subtopic LAWB 2.3 - Aviation associations TOPIC LAWB 3 - NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS Subtopic LAWB 3.1 - National authorities Subtopic LAWB 3.2 - National legi slative procedures Subtopic LAWB 3.3 - Competent authority Subtopic LAWB 3.4 - National aviation associations TOPIC LAWB 4 - ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAWB 4.1 - Safety regulation Subtopic LAWB 4.2 - Safety management system TOPIC LAWB 5 - RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAWB 5.1 - Units of measurement Subtopic LAWB 5.2 - ATCO licensing/certification Subtopic LAWB 5.3 - Overview of ANS Subtopic LAWB 5.4 - Overview of ATS Subtopic LAWB 5.5 - Overview of aeronautical information management (AIM) Subtopic LAWB 5.6 - Rules of the air Subtopic LAWB 5.7 - Airspace and ATS routes Subtopic LAWB 5.8 - Flight plan Subtopic LAWB 5.9 - Aerodromes Subtopic LAWB 5.10 - Holding procedures for IFR flights Subtopic LAWB 5.11 - Holding procedures for VFR flight s Powered by EASA eRules Page 119 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TOPIC ATMB 1 - AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Subtopic ATMB 1.1 - Application of units of measurement Subtopic ATMB 1.2 - Air traffic control (ATC) service Subtopic ATMB 1.3 - Flight information service (FIS) Subtopic ATMB 1.4 - Alerting service Subtopic ATMB 1.5 - Air traffic advisory service Subtopic ATMB 1.6 - ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management Subtopic ATMB 1.7 - Airspace management (ASM) TOPIC ATMB 2 - ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATMB 2.1 - Altimetry Subtopic ATMB 2.2 - Transition level Subtopic ATMB 2.3 - Level allocation TOPIC ATMB 3 - RADIOTELEPHONY (RTF) Subtopic ATMB 3.1 - RTF general operating procedures TOPIC ATMB 4 - ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATMB 4.1 - Type and content of ATC clearances Subtopic ATMB 4.2 - ATC instructions TOPIC ATMB 5 - COORDINATION Subtopic ATMB 5.1 - Principles, types and content of coordination Subtopic ATMB 5.2 - Necessity for coordination Subtopic ATMB 5.3 - Means of coordination TOPIC ATMB 6 - DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATMB 6.1 - Data extraction Subtopic ATMB 6.2 - Data management TOPIC ATMB 7 - SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATMB 7.1 - Vertical separation and procedures Subtopic ATMB 7.2 - Horizontal separation and procedures Su btopic ATMB 7.3 - Visual separation Subtopic ATMB 7.4 - Aerodrome separation and procedures Subtopic ATMB 7.5 - Separation based on ATS surveillance systems Subtopic ATMB 7.6 - Wake turbulence separation TOPIC ATMB 8 - AIRBORNE AND GROUND - BASED SAFETY NE TS Subtopic ATMB 8.1 - Airborne safety nets Powered by EASA eRules Page 120 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Subtopic ATMB 8.2 - Ground - based safety nets TOPIC ATMB 9 - BASIC PRACTICAL SKILLS Subtopic ATMB 9.1 - Traffic management process Subtopic ATMB 9.2 - Basic practical skills applicable to all ratings Subtopic ATMB 9.3 - Basic practical skills applicable to aerodrome Subtopic ATMB 9.4 - Basic practical skills applicable to surveillance SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY TOPIC METB 1 - INTRODUCTION TO METEOROLOGY Subtopic METB 1.1 - Application of units of meas urement Subtopic METB 1.2 - Aviation and meteorology Subtopic METB 1.3 - Organisation of meteorological service TOPIC METB 2 - ATMOSPHERE Subtopic METB 2.1 - Composition and structure Subtopic METB 2.2 - Standard atmosphere Subtopic METB 2.3 - Heat and temperature Subtopic METB 2.4 - Water in the atmosphere Subtopic METB 2.5 - Air pressure TOPIC METB 3 - ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION Subtopic METB 3.1 - General air circulation Subtopic METB 3.2 - Air masses and frontal systems Subtopic METB 3.3 - Mesoscale systems Subtopic METB 3.4 - Wind TOPIC METB 4 - METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic METB 4.1 - Clouds Subtopic METB 4.2 - Types of precipitation Subtopic METB 4.3 - Visibility Subtopic METB 4.4 - Meteorological hazards TOPIC METB 5 - METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION FOR AVIATION Subtopic METB 5.1 - Messages and reports Powered by EASA eRules Page 121 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLER S APPENDICES OF ANNEX I SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION TOPIC NAVB 1 - INTRODUCTION TO NAVIGATION Subtopic NAVB 1.1 - Application of units o f measurement Subtopic NAVB 1.2 - Purpose and use of navigation TOPIC NAVB 2 - THE EARTH Subtopic NAVB 2.1 - Place and movement of the Earth Subtopic NAVB 2.2 - System of coordinates, direction and distance Subtopic NAVB 2.3 - Magnetism TOPIC N AVB 3 - MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAVB 3.1 - Maps and charts used in aviation TOPIC NAVB 4 - NAVIGATIONAL BASICS Subtopic NAVB 4.1 - Influence of wind Subtopic NAVB 4.2 - Speed Subtopic NAVB 4.3 - Visual navigation Subtopic NAVB 4.4 - Navigational aspects of flight planning TOPIC NAVB 5 - INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAVB 5.1 - Ground - based systems Subtopic NAVB 5.2 - Inertial navigation systems Subtopic NAVB 5.3 - Satellite - based systems Subtopic NAVB 5.4 - Instrument approach procedures TOPIC NAVB 6 - PERFORMANCE - BASED NAVIGATION Subtopic NAVB 6.1 - Principles and benefits of area navigation Subtopic NAVB 6.2 - Introduction to PBN Subtopic NAVB 6.3 - PBN applications TOPIC NAVB 7 - DEVELOPMENTS IN NAVIGATION Subtopic NAVB 7.1 - Future developments SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT TOPIC ACFTB 1 - INTRODUCTION TO AIRCRAFT Subtopic ACFTB 1.1 - Application of units of measurement Subtopic ACFTB 1.2 - Aviation and aircraft TOPIC ACFTB 2 - PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT Subtopic ACFTB 2.1 - Forces acting on aircraft Subtopic ACFTB 2.2 - Structural components and control of an aircraft Powered by EASA eRules Page 122 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Subtopic ACFTB 2.3 - Flight envelope TOPIC ACFTB 3 - AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Sub topic ACFTB 3.1 - Aircraft categories Subtopic ACFTB 3.2 - Wake turbulence categories Subtopic ACFTB 3.3 - ICAO approach categories Subtopic ACFTB 3.4 - Environmental categories TOPIC ACFTB 4 - AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFTB 4.1 - Recognition Subtopic ACFTB 4.2 - Performance data TOPIC ACFTB 5 - AIRCRAFT ENGINES Subtopic ACFTB 5.1 - Piston engines Subtopic ACFTB 5.2 - Jet engines Subtopic ACFTB 5.3 - Turboprop engines Subtopic ACFTB 5.4 - Electric engines Subtopic ACFTB 5.5 - Sources of energy used in aviation TOPIC ACFTB 6 – AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFTB 6.1 - Flight instruments Subtopic ACFTB 6.2 - Navigational instruments Subtopic ACFTB 6.3 - Engine instruments Subtop ic ACFTB 6.4 - Aircraft elements and systems TOPIC ACFTB 7 - FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFTB 7.1 - Take - off factors Subtopic ACFTB 7.2 - Climb factors Subtopic ACFTB 7.3 - Cruise factors Subtopic ACFTB 7.4 - Descent and in itial approach factors Subtopic ACFTB 7.5 - Final approach and landing factors Subtopic ACFTB 7.6 - Economic factors Subtopic ACFTB 7.7 - Environmental factors SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS TOPIC HUMB 1 - INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN PERFORMANCE Subtopic HUMB 1.1 - Relevance of human factors for ATC TOPIC HUMB 2 – HEALTH AND WELL - BEING Subtopic HUMB 2.1 – Fitness for duty Powered by EASA eRules Page 123 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Subtopic HUMB 2.2 – Stress and fatigue Subtopic HUMB 2.3 – Substance use and responsibility TOPIC HUMB 3 - HUMAN PERFORMANCE Subtopic HUMB 3.1 - Individual behaviour Subtopic HUMB 3.2 - Safety culture and professional conduct TOPIC HUMB 4 – HUMAN ERROR Subtopic HUMB 4.1 - Definition of human error Subtopic HUMB 4.2 - Classification o f human error TOPIC HUMB 5 – TEAMWORK Subtopic HUMB 5.1 – Teamwork and team roles TOPIC HUMB 6 - COMMUNICATION Subtopic HUMB 6.1 - Communication in ATC Subtopic HUMB 6.2 - Communication modes SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS TOPIC EQPSB 1 - ATC EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPSB 1.1 - Main types of ATC equipment TOPIC EQPSB 2 - RADIO Subtopic EQPSB 2.1 - Radio theory Subtopic EQPSB 2.2 - Direction finding TOPIC EQPSB 3 - COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPSB 3.1 - Radio communications S ubtopic EQPSB 3.2 - Voice communication between ATS units/positions and others Subtopic EQPSB 3.3 - Data link communications Subtopic EQPSB 3.4 - Airline communications TOPIC EQPSB 4 - INTRODUCTION TO SURVEILLANCE Subtopic EQPSB 4.1 - Surveillance concept in ATS TOPIC EQPSB 5 - RADAR Subtopic EQPSB 5.1 - Principles of radar Subtopic EQPSB 5.2 - Primary radar Subtopic EQPSB 5.3 - Secondary radar Subtopic EQPSB 5.4 - Use of radars TOPIC EQPSB 6 - AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE Subtopic EQPSB 6.1 - Principles of automatic dependent surveillance Powered by EASA eRules Page 124 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Subtopic EQPSB 6.2 - Use of automatic dependent surveillance TOPIC EQPSB 7 - MULTILATERATION Subtopic EQPSB 7.1 - Principles of multilateration S ubtopic EQPSB 7.2 - Use of multilateration TOPIC EQPSB 8 - DATA PROCESSING Subtopic EQPSB 8.1 - Surveillance data networking Subtopic EQPSB 8.2 - Working principles of surveillance data networking Subtopic EQPSB 8.3 – Flight data processing TOPIC EQPSB 9 - FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPSB 9.1 - New developments TOPIC EQPSB 10 - AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPSB 10.1 - Principles of automation Subtopic EQPSB 10.2 - Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) Subtopi c EQPSB 10.3 - Online data interchange Subtopic EQPSB 10.4 - Systems used for the automatic dissemination of information TOPIC EQPSB 11 - WORKING POSITIONS Subtopic EQPSB 11.1 - Working position equipment Subtopic EQPSB 11.2 - Aerodrome control Subtopic EQPSB 11.3 - Approach control Subtopic EQPSB 11.4 - Area control SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT TOPIC PENB 1 - FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PENB 1.1 - ATS and aerodrome facilities TOPIC PENB 2 - AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PENB 2.1 - Civil aviation Subtopic PENB 2.2 - Military aviation Subtopic PENB 2.3 - Expectations and requirements of pilots TOPIC PENB 3 - CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PENB 3.1 - ATS as a service provider TOPIC PENB 4 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PENB 4.1 - Environmental protection [applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] Powered by EASA eRules Page 125 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LIC ENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I
APPENDIX 3 OF ANNEX I
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 AERODROME CONTROL VISUAL RATING (ADV) TRAINING Subjects, topi cs and subtopics from Appendix 3 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are available in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) ‘Composition of initial training - AERODROME CONTROL V ISUAL RATING (ADV) TRAINING’ together with the respective subject objectives and training objectives, for the convenience of the reader.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340]
APPENDIX 4 OF ANNEX I
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 AERODROME CONTROL INSTRUMENT RATING FOR TOWER ADI (TWR) TRAINING Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 4 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are available in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) ‘Composition of initial training - AERODROME CONTROL INSTRUMENT RATING FOR TOWER ADI (TWR) TRAINING’ together with the respective subject objectives and training objectives, for the convenience of the reader.
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APPENDIX 3 TO ANNEX I
AERODROME CONTROL RATING (ADC) (Reference: Annex I (PART ATCO), Subpart D, Section 2, point ATCO.D.010 (a)(2)(i)) TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS SUBJECT 11: AERODROMES SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE TOPIC INTR 1 - COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTR 1 .1 - Course introduction Subtopic INTR 1.2 - Course administration Subtopic INTR 1.3 - Study material and training documentation TOPIC INTR 2 - INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTR 2.1 - Course content and organisation Subtopic INTR 2.2 - Training ethos Subtopic INTR 2.3 - Assessment process SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW TOPIC LAW 1 - ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 - Privileges and conditions TOPIC LAW 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2 .1 - Reports Powered by EASA eRules Page 127 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Subtopic LAW 2.2 - Airspace TOPIC LAW 3 - ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAW 3.1 - Feedback process Subtopic LAW 3.2 - Safety investigation SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TOPIC ATM 1 - PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 - Aerodrome control service Subtopic ATM 1.2 - Flight information service (FIS) Subtopic ATM 1.3 - Alerting service (ALRS) Subtopic ATM 1.4 - ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management TOPIC ATM 2 - COMMUNICATION Subtopic A TM 2.1 - Effective communication TOPIC ATM 3 - ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 - ATC clearances Subtopic ATM 3.2 - ATC instructions TOPIC ATM 4 - COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 - Necessity for coordination Subtopic ATM 4.2 - Too ls and methods for coordination Subtopic ATM 4.3 - Coordination procedures TOPIC ATM 5 - ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 - Altimetry Subtopic ATM 5.2 - Terrain clearance TOPIC ATM 6 - SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATM 6.1 - Separation between departing aircraft Subtopic ATM 6.2 - Separation of departing aircraft from arriving aircraft Subtopic ATM 6.3 - Separation of landing aircraft and preceding landing or departing aircraft Subtopic ATM 6.4 - Time - ba sed wake turbulence longitudinal separation Subtopic ATM 6.5 - Reduced separation minima TOPIC ATM 7 - AIRBORNE AND GROUND - BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 - Airborne safety nets Subtopic ATM 7.2 - Ground - based safety nets TOPIC ATM 8 - DATA DISP LAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 - Data management Powered by EASA eRules Page 128 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I TOPIC ATM 9 - OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 - Integrity of the operational environment Subtopic ATM 9.2 - Verification of the currency of operational procedures Subtopic ATM 9.3 - Handove r - takeover TOPIC ATM 10 - PROVISION OF AN AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 - Responsibility for the provision Subtopic ATM 10.2 - Traffic management process Subtopic ATM 10.3 - Aeronautical ground lights Subtopic ATM 10.4 - Information to aircraft by the aerodrome control tower Subtopic ATM 10.5 - Control of aerodrome traffic Subtopic ATM 10.6 - Control of airborne traffic Subtopic ATM 10.7 - Runway in use Subtopic ATM 10.8 - Departing traffic Subtopic ATM 10.9 - Arriving traffic Subtopic ATM 10.10 - Special VFR operations Subtopic ATM 10.11 - Low - visibility operations Subtopic ATM 10.12 - Aerodrome control service with advanced system support SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY TOPIC MET 1 - METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic MET 1.1 - Meteorological phenomena TOPIC MET 2 - SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 - Meteorological instruments Subtopic MET 2.2 - Other sources of meteorological data SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION TOPIC NAV 1 - MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 - Maps and charts TOPIC NAV 2 - INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 - Navigational systems Subtopic NAV 2.2 - Stabilised approach Subtopic NAV 2.3 - Instrument departures and arrivals Subtopic NAV 2.4 - Satellite - based sy stems Subtopic NAV 2.5 - PBN applications Powered by EASA eRules Page 129 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT TOPIC ACFT 1 - AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 - Aircraft instruments TOPIC ACFT 2 - AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFT 2.1 - Wake turbulence Subtopic ACFT 2.2 - Application of ICAO approach categories TOPIC ACFT 3 - FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.1 - Take - off factors Subtopic ACFT 3.2 - Climb factors Subtopic ACFT 3.3 - Final approach and landing factors Subtopic ACFT 3.4 - Economic factors Subtopic ACFT 3.5 - Environmental factors TOPIC ACFT 4 - AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFT 4.1 - Recognition of aircraft types Subtopic ACFT 4.2 - Performance data SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS TOPIC HUM 1 – INFORMATION P ROCESSING Subtopic HUM 1.1 – Cognition and factors influencing it Subtopic HUM 1.2 – Situational awareness Subtopic HUM 1.3 – Decision - making TOPIC HUM 2 - FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL - BEING Subtopic HUM 2.1 - Fatigue Subtopic HUM 2.2 – Stress TOPIC HUM 3 – THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT Subtopic HUM 3.1 – Threat and error management framework Subtopic HUM 3.2 – Applied threat and error management TOPIC HUM 4 – TEAMWORK Subtopic HUM 4.1 – Benefits of teamwork Subtopic HUM 4.2 – Confl ict management TOPIC HUM 5 – SYSTEM Subtopic HUM 5.1 – Concept of systems in ATM/ANS TOPIC HUM 6 – COMMUNICATION Powered by EASA eRules Page 130 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CO NTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Subtopic HUM 6.1 – Effective communication Subtopic HUM 6.2 – Effective feedback SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS TOPIC EQPS 1 - VOIC E COMMUNICATIONS Subtopic EQPS 1.1 - Radio communications Subtopic EQPS 1.2 - Other voice communications TOPIC EQPS 2 - AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 - Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) Subtopic EQPS 2.2 - Automatic data interchange TOPIC EQPS 3 - CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 - Operation and monitoring of equipment Subtopic EQPS 3.2 - Situation displays and information systems Subtopic EQPS 3.3 - Flight data systems TOPIC EQPS 4 - FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 - New developments TOPIC EQPS 5 - EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 - Reaction to limitations Subtopic EQPS 5.2 - Communication equipment degradation Subtopic EQPS 5.3 - Navigational equi pment degradation SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT TOPIC PEN 1 - FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PEN 1.1 - Study visit to an aerodrome TOPIC PEN 2 - AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 - Contributors to civil ATS operations Subtopic PEN 2.2 - Contributo rs to military ATS operations TOPIC PEN 3 - CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 - Provision of services and user requirements TOPIC PEN 4 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 - Environmental protection Powered by EASA eRules Page 131 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SI TUATIONS TOPIC ABES 1 - ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 - Overview of ABES TOPIC ABES 2 - SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 - Communication effectiveness Subtopic ABES 2.2 - Avoidance of mental overload Subtopic ABES 2.3 - Air - ground cooperation TOPIC ABES 3 - PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Subtopic ABES 3.1 - Application of procedures for ABES Subtopic ABES 3.2 - Radio failure Subtopic ABES 3.3 - Unlawful interference and aircraf t bomb threat Subtopic ABES 3.4 - Strayed or unidentified aircraft Subtopic ABES 3.5 - Runway incursion Subtopic ABES 3.6 - Interception of civil aircraft SUBJECT 11: AERODROMES TOPIC AGA 1 - AERODROME DATA, LAYOUT AND COORDINATION Subtopic AGA 1.1 - Definitions Subtopic AGA 1.2 - Coordination TOPIC AGA 2 - MOVEMENT AREA Subtopic AGA 2.1 - Movement area Subtopic AGA 2.2 - Manoeuvring area Subtopic AGA 2.3 - Runways TOPIC AGA 3 - OBSTACLES Subtopic AGA 3.1 - Obstacle - free airspace around aerodromes TOPIC AGA 4 - MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Subtopic AGA 4.1 – Location [applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] Powered by EASA eRules Page 132 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I
APPENDIX 5 OF ANNEX I
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 APPROACH CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (APP) TRAINING Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 5 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are available in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) ‘Composition of initial traini ng - APPROACH CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (APP) TRAINING’ together with the respective subject objectives and training objectives, for the convenience of the reader.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340]
APPENDIX 4 TO ANNEX I
APPROACH CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (APP) (Reference: Annex I (PART ATCO), Subpart D, Section 2, point ATCO.D.010 (a)(2)(ii)) TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURS E SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SI TUATIONS SUBJECT 11: AERODROMES SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE TOPIC INTR 1 - COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTR 1.1 - Course introduction Subtopic INTR 1.2 - Course administration Subtopic INTR 1.3 - Study material and training documentation TOPIC INTR 2 - INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTR 2.1 - Course content and organisation Subtopic INTR 2.2 - Training ethos Powered by EASA eRules Page 133 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Subtopic INTR 2.3 - Assessment process SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW TOPIC LAW 1 - ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 – Privileges and conditions TOPIC LAW 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 - Reports Subtopic LAW 2.2 - Airspace TOPIC LAW 3 - ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAW 3.1 - Feedback process Subt opic LAW 3.2 - Safety investigation SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TOPIC ATM 1 - PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 - Air traffic control (ATC) service Subtopic ATM 1.2 - Flight information service (FIS) Subtopic ATM 1.3 - Alerting service (A LRS) Subtopic ATM 1.4 - ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management Subtopic ATM 1.5 - Airspace management (ASM) TOPIC ATM 2 - COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 - Effective communication TOPIC ATM 3 - ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 - ATC clearances Subtopic ATM 3.2 – ATC instructions TOPIC ATM 4 - COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 - Necessity for coordination Subtopic ATM 4.2 - Tools and methods for coordination Subtopic ATM 4.3 - Coordination procedures TOPIC ATM 5 - ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 - Altimetry Subtopic ATM 5.2 - Terrain clearance TOPIC ATM 6 - SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATM 6.1 - Vertical separation Subtopic ATM 6.2 - Horizontal separation Powered by EASA eRules Page 134 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Subtopic ATM 6.3 - Delegation of separation TOPIC ATM 7 - AIRBORNE SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 - Airborne safety nets TOPIC ATM 8 - DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 - Data management TOPIC ATM 9 - OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 - Integrity of the operation al environment Subtopic ATM 9.2 - Verification of the currency of operational procedures Subtopic ATM 9.3 - Handover - takeover TOPIC ATM 10 - PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 - Responsibility and processing of information Subtopic ATM 10. 2 - Approach control Subtopic ATM 10.3 - Traffic management process Subtopic ATM 10.4 - Handling traffic TOPIC ATM 11 - HOLDING Subtopic ATM 11.1 - General holding procedures Subtopic ATM 11.2 - Approaching aircraft SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY TOPIC MET 1 - METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic MET 1.1 - Meteorological phenomena TOPIC MET 2 - SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 - Sources of meteorological information SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION TOPIC NAV 1 - MAPS AND AERON AUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 - Maps and charts TOPIC NAV 2 - INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 - Navigational systems Subtopic NAV 2.2 - Stabilised approach Subtopic NAV 2.3 - Instrument departures and arrivals Subtopic NAV 2.4 - Navigational assistance Subtopic NAV 2.5 - Satellite - based systems Subtopic NAV 2.6 - PBN applications Powered by EASA eRules Page 135 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF A NNEX I SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT TOPIC ACFT 1 - AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 - Aircraft instruments TOPIC ACFT 2 - AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFT 2.1 - Wake turbulence Subtopic ACFT 2.2 - Application of ICAO approach categories TOPIC ACFT 3 - FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.1 - Climb factors Subtopic ACFT 3.2 - Cruise factors Subtopic ACFT 3.3 - Descent an d initial approach factors Subtopic ACFT 3.4 - Final approach and landing factors Subtopic ACFT 3.5 - Economic factors Subtopic ACFT 3.6 - Environmental factors TOPIC ACFT 4 - AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFT 4.1 - Performance data SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS TOPIC HUM 1 – INFORMATION PROCESSING Subtopic HUM 1.1 – Cognition and factors influencing it Subtopic HUM 1.2 – Situational awareness Subtopic HUM 1.3 – Decision - making TOPIC HUM 2 - FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL - BEING Subtopic HUM 2.1 - Fatigue Subtopic HUM 2.2 – Stress TOPIC HUM 3 – THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT Subtopic HUM 3.1 – Threat and error management framework Subtopic HUM 3.2 – Applied threat and error management TOPIC HUM 4 – TEAMWORK Subtopic HUM 4.1 – Benefits of teamwork Subtopic HUM 4.2 – Conflict management TOPIC HUM 5 – SYSTEM Subtopic HUM 5.1 – Concept of systems in ATM/ANS TOPIC HUM 6 – COMMUNICATION Powered by EASA eRules Page 136 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Subtopic HUM 6.1 – Effective communication Subtopic HUM 6.2 – Effectiv e feedback SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS TOPIC EQPS 1 - VOICE COMMUNICATIONS Subtopic EQPS 1.1 - Radio communications Subtopic EQPS 1.2 - Other voice communications TOPIC EQPS 2 - AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 - Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) Subtopic EQPS 2.2 - Automatic data interchange TOPIC EQPS 3 - CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 - Operation and monitoring of equipment Subtopic EQPS 3.2 - Situation displays and information systems Subtopic EQPS 3.3 - Flight data systems TOPIC EQPS 4 - FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 - New developments TOPIC EQPS 5 - EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 - Reaction to limitations Subtopic EQPS 5.2 - Communica tion equipment degradation Subtopic EQPS 5.3 - Navigational equipment degradation SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT TOPIC PEN 1 - FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PEN 1.1 - Study visit to an approach control unit TOPIC PEN 2 - AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 - Contributors to civil ATS operations Subtopic PEN 2.2 - Contributors to military ATS operations TOPIC PEN 3 - CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 - Provision of services and user requirements TOPIC PEN 4 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 - Environmental protection SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS TOPIC ABES 1 - ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Powered by EASA eRules Page 137 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Subtopic ABES 1.1 - Overview of ABES TOPIC ABES 2 - SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 - Communication effectiveness Subtopic ABES 2.2 - Avoidance of mental overload Subtopic ABES 2.3 – Air - ground cooperation TOPIC ABES 3 - PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Subtopic ABES 3.1 - Application of procedures for ABES Subtopic ABES 3.2 - Radio failure Subtopic ABES 3.3 - Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat Subtopic ABES 3.4 - Strayed or unidentified aircraft Subtopic ABES 3.5 – Diversions Subtopic ABES 3.6 – Interception of civil aircraft SUBJ ECT 11: AERODROMES TOPIC AGA 1 - AERODROME DATA, LAYOUT AND COORDINATION Subtopic AGA 1.1 - Definitions Subtopic AGA 1.2 - Coordination TOPIC AGA 2 - MOVEMENT AREA Subtopic AGA 2.1 - Movement area Subtopic AGA 2.2 - Manoeuvring area Subtopic AGA 2. 3 - Runways TOPIC AGA 3 - OBSTACLES Subtopic AGA 3.1 - Obstacle - free airspace around aerodromes TOPIC AGA 4 - MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Subtopic AGA 4.1 - Location [applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] Powered by EASA eRules Page 138 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I
APPENDIX 6 OF ANNEX I
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 AREA CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (ACP) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 6 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are available in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) ‘Composition of initial training - AREA CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (ACP) TRAINING’ together with the respective subject objectives and training objectives, for the convenience of the reader.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340]
APPENDIX 5 TO ANNEX I
AREA CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (ACP) (Reference: Annex I (PART ATCO), Subpart D, Section 2, point ATCO.D.010 (a)(2)(iii)) TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE SUBJECT 2: AVI ATION LAW SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS SUBJE CT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE TOPIC INTR 1 - COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTR 1.1 - Course introduction Subtopic INTR 1.2 - Course administration Subtopic INTR 1.3 - Study material and training documentation TOPIC INTR 2 - INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTR 2.1 - Course content and organisation Subtopic INTR 2.2 - Training ethos Powered by EASA eRules Page 139 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TR AFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Subtopic INTR 2.3 - Assessment process SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW TOPIC LAW 1 - ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 - Privileges and conditions TOPIC LAW 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 - Reports Subtopic LAW 2.2 - Airspace TOPIC LAW 3 - ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAW 3.1 - Feedback process Subtopic LAW 3.2 - Safety investigation SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TOPIC ATM 1 - PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 - Air traffic control (ATC) service Subtopic ATM 1.2 - Flight information service (FIS) Subtopic ATM 1.3 - Alerting service (ALRS) Subtopic ATM 1.4 - ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management Subtopic ATM 1.5 - Airspace management (ASM) TOPIC ATM 2 - COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 - Effective communication TOPIC ATM 3 - ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 - ATC clearances Subtopic ATM 3.2 - ATC instructions TOPIC ATM 4 - COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 - Necessity for coordination Subtopic ATM 4.2 - Tools and methods for coordination Subtopic ATM 4.3 - Coordination procedures TOPIC ATM 5 - ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 - Altimetry Subtopic ATM 5.2 - Terrain clearance TOPIC ATM 6 - SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATM 6.1 - Vertical separation Subtopic ATM 6.2 - Horizontal separation Powered by EASA eRules Page 140 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I TOPIC ATM 7 - AIRBORNE SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 - Airborne s afety nets TOPIC ATM 8 - DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 - Data management TOPIC ATM 9 - OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 - Integrity of the operational environment Subtopic ATM 9.2 - Verification of the currency of operational pr ocedures Subtopic ATM 9.3 - Handover - takeover TOPIC ATM 10 - PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 - Responsibility and processing of information Subtopic ATM 10.2 - Area control Subtopic ATM 10.3 - Traffic management process Subtopic ATM 10 .4 - Handling traffic TOPIC ATM 11 - HOLDING Subtopic ATM 11.1 - General holding procedures Subtopic ATM 11.2 - Holding aircraft SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY TOPIC MET 1 - METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic MET 1.1 - Meteorological phenomena TOPIC MET 2 - SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 - Sources of meteorological information SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION TOPIC NAV 1 - MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 - Maps and charts TOPIC NAV 2 - INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 - Navigational systems Subtopic NAV 2.2 - Navigational assistance Subtopic NAV 2.3 - PBN applications SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT TOPIC ACFT 1 - AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 - Aircraft instruments TOPIC ACFT 2 - AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Powered by EASA eRules Page 141 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Subto pic ACFT 2.1 - Wake turbulence TOPIC ACFT 3 - FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.1 - Climb factors Subtopic ACFT 3.2 - Cruise factors Subtopic ACFT 3.3 - Descent factors Subtopic ACFT 3.4 - Economic factors Subtopic ACFT 3.5 - Environmental factors TOPIC ACFT 4 - AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFT 4.1 - Performance data SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS TOPIC HUM 1 – INFORMATION PROCESSING Subtopic HUM 1.1 – Cognition and factors influencing it Subtopic HUM 1.2 – S ituational awareness Subtopic HUM 1.3 – Decision - making TOPIC HUM 2 - FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL - BEING Subtopic HUM 2.1 - Fatigue Subtopic HUM 2.2 – Stress TOPIC HUM 3 – THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT Subtopic HUM 3.1 – Threat and error management framework Subtopic HUM 3.2 – Applied threat and error management TOPIC HUM 4 – TEAMWORK Subtopic HUM 4.1 – Benefits of teamwork Subtopic HUM 4.2 – Conflict management TOPIC HUM 5 – SYSTEM Subtopic HUM 5.1 – Concept of systems in ATM/ANS TOPIC HUM 6 - COMMUNICATION Subtopic HUM 6.1 – Effective communication Subtopic HUM 6.2 – Effective feedback SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS TOPIC EQPS 1 - VOICE COMMUNICATIONS Subtopic EQPS 1.1 - Radio communications Subtopic EQPS 1.2 - Other voice communications Powered by EASA eRules Page 142 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I TOPIC EQPS 2 - AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 - Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) Subtopic EQPS 2.2 - Automatic data interchange TOPIC EQPS 3 - CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 - Operatio n and monitoring of equipment Subtopic EQPS 3.2 - Situation displays and information systems Subtopic EQPS 3.3 - Flight data systems TOPIC EQPS 4 - FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 - New developments TOPIC EQPS 5 - EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 - Reaction to limitations Subtopic EQPS 5.2 - Communication equipment degradation Subtopic EQPS 5.3 - Navigational equipment degradation SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT TOPIC PEN 1 - FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PEN 1.1 - Study visit to an area control centre TOPIC PEN 2 - AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 - Contributors to civil ATS operations Subtopic PEN 2.2 - Contributors to military ATS operations TOPIC PEN 3 - CUSTOMER RELATI ONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 - Provision of services and user requirements TOPIC PEN 4 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 - Environmental protection SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS TOPIC ABES 1 - ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (A BES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 - Overview of ABES TOPIC ABES 2 - SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 - Communication effectiveness Subtopic ABES 2.2 - Avoidance of mental overload Subtopic ABES 2.3 - Air - ground cooperation TOPIC ABES 3 - PROCEDURES FOR AB NORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Subtopic ABES 3.1 - Application of procedures for ABES Powered by EASA eRules Page 143 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREM ENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Subtopic ABES 3.2 - Radio failure Subtopic ABES 3.3 - Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat Subtopic ABES 3.4 - Strayed or unidentified aircraft Subtopic ABES 3.5 – Diversions Subtopic ABES 3.6 – Interception of civil aircraft [applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] Powered by EASA eRules Page 144 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDI CES OF ANNEX I
APPENDIX 7 OF ANNEX I
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 APPROACH CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (APS) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 7 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are available in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) ‘Composition of initial training - APPRO ACH CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (APS) TRAINING’ together with the respective subject objectives and training objectives, for the convenience of the reader.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340]
APPENDIX 6 TO ANNEX I
APPROACH CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (APS) (Reference: Annex I (PART ATCO), Subpart D, Section 2, point ATCO.D.010 (a)(2)(iv)) TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE CO URSE SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS SUBJECT 11: AERODROMES SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE TOPIC INTR 1 - COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTR 1.1 - Course introduction Subtopic INTR 1.2 - Course administration Subtopic INTR 1.3 - Study material and training docum entation TOPIC INTR 2 - INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTR 2.1 - Course content and organisation Powered by EASA eRules Page 145 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Subtopic INTR 2.2 - Training ethos Subtopic INTR 2.3 - Assessment process SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW TOPIC LAW 1 – ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 - Privileges and conditions TOPIC LAW 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 - Reports Subtopic LAW 2.2 - Airspace TOPIC LAW 3 - ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAW 3.1 - Feedback process Subt opic LAW 3.2 - Safety investigation SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TOPIC ATM 1 - PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 - Air traffic control (ATC) service Subtopic ATM 1.2 - Flight information service (FIS) Subtopic ATM 1.3 - Alerting service (ALRS) Subtopic ATM 1.4 - ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management Subtopic ATM 1.5 - Airspace management (ASM) TOPIC ATM 2 - COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 - Effective communication TOPIC ATM 3 - ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIO NS Subtopic ATM 3.1 - ATC clearances Subtopic ATM 3.2 - ATC instructions TOPIC ATM 4 - COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 - Necessity for coordination Subtopic ATM 4.2 - Tools and methods for coordination Subtopic ATM 4.3 - Coordination procedures TOPIC ATM 5 - ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 - Altimetry Subtopic ATM 5.2 - Terrain clearance TOPIC ATM 6 - SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATM 6.1 - Vertical separation Powered by EASA eRules Page 146 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Subtopic ATM 6.2 - Longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment Subtopic ATM 6.3 - Delegation of separation Subtopic ATM 6.4 - Wake turbulence distance - based separation Subtopic ATM 6.5 - Separation based on ATS surveillance systems TOPIC ATM 7 - AIRBORNE AND GROUND - BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 - Airborne safety nets Subtopic ATM 7.2 - Ground - based safety nets TOPIC ATM 8 - DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 - Data management TOPIC ATM 9 - OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 - Integrity of the operational environment Subtopic ATM 9.2 - Verification of the currency of operational procedures Subtopic ATM 9.3 - Handover - takeover TOPIC ATM 10 - PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 - Responsibility and processing of information Subtopic ATM 10.2 - ATS surveillance service Subtopic ATM 10.3 - Traffic management process Subtopic ATM 10.4 - Handling traffic Subtopic ATM 10.5 - Control service with advanced system support TOPIC ATM 11 - HOLDING Subtopic ATM 11.1 - General holding procedures Subtopic A TM 11.2 - Approaching aircraft Subtopic ATM 11.3 - Holding in a surveillance environment TOPIC ATM 12 - IDENTIFICATION Subtopic ATM 12.1 - Establishment of identification Subtopic ATM 12.2 - Maintenance of identification Subtopic ATM 12.3 - Loss of identity Subtopic ATM 12.4 - Position information Subtopic ATM 12.5 - Transfer of identity Powered by EASA eRules Page 147 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY TOPIC MET 1 - METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic MET 1.1 - Meteorological phenomena TOPIC MET 2 - SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subto pic MET 2.1 - Sources of meteorological information SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION TOPIC NAV 1 - MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 - Maps and charts TOPIC NAV 2 - INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 - Navigational systems Subtopic NAV 2.2 - Stabilised approach Subtopic NAV 2.3 - Instrument departures and arrivals Subtopic NAV 2.4 - Navigational assistance Subtopic NAV 2.5 - Satellite - based systems Subtopic NAV 2.6 - PBN applications SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT TOPIC ACFT 1 - AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 - Aircraft instruments TOPIC ACFT 2 - AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFT 2.1 - Wake turbulence Subtopic ACFT 2.2 - Application of ICAO approach categories TOPIC ACFT 3 - FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.1 - Climb factors Subtopic ACFT 3.2 - Cruise factors Subtopic ACFT 3.3 - Descent and initial approach factors Subtopic ACFT 3.4 - Final approach and landing factors Subtopic ACFT 3.5 - Economic factors Subtopic ACFT 3.6 - Environmental factors TOPIC ACFT 4 - AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFT 4.1 - Performance data Powered by EASA eRules Page 148 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING O F AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS TOPIC HUM 1 – INFORMATION PROCESSING Subtopic HUM 1.1 – Cognition and factors influencing it Subtopic HUM 1.2 – Situational awareness Subtopic HUM 1.3 – Decision - making TOPIC HUM 2 - FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL - BEING Subtopic HUM 2.1 - Fatigue Subtopic HUM 2.2 – Stress TOPIC HUM 3 – THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT Subtopic HUM 3.1 – Threat and error management framework Subtopic HUM 3.2 – Applied threat and error management TOPIC HUM 4 – TEAMWORK Subtopic HUM 4.1 – Benefits of teamwork Subtopic HUM 4.2 - Conflict management TOPIC HUM 5 - SYSTEM Subtopic HUM 5.1 – Concept of systems in ATM/ANS TOPIC HUM 6 - COMMUNICATION Subtopic HUM 6.1 – Effective communication Subtopic HUM 6.2 – Effective feedback SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS TOPIC EQPS 1 - VOICE COMMUNICATIONS Subtopic EQPS 1.1 - Radio communications Subtopic EQPS 1.2 - Other voice communications TOPIC EQPS 2 - AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 - Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) Subtopic EQPS 2.2 - Automatic data interchange TOPIC EQPS 3 - CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopi c EQPS 3.1 - Operation and monitoring of equipment Subtopic EQPS 3.2 - Situation displays and information systems Subtopic EQPS 3.3 - Flight data systems Subtopic EQPS 3.4 - Use of ATS surveillance system Subtopic EQPS 3.5 - Advanced systems TOPIC EQP S 4 - FUTURE EQUIPMENT Powered by EASA eRules Page 149 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Subtopic EQPS 4.1 - New developments TOPIC EQPS 5 - EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 - Reaction to limitations Subtopic EQPS 5.2 - Communication equipment degradation Subtopic EQPS 5.3 - Navigational equipment degradation Subtopic EQPS 5.4 - Surveillance equipment degradation Subtopic EQPS 5.5 - ATC processing system degradation SUBJECT 9 : PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT TOPIC PEN 1 - FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PEN 1.1 - Study visit to an approach control unit TOPIC PEN 2 - AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 - Contributors to civil ATS operations Subtopic PEN 2.2 - Contributors to military ATS operations TOPIC PEN 3 - CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic P EN 3.1 - Provision of services and user requirements TOPIC PEN 4 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 - Environmental protection SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS TOPIC ABES 1 - ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 - Overview of ABES TOPIC ABES 2 - SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 - Communication effectiveness Subtopic ABES 2.2 - Avoidance of mental overload Subtopic ABES 2.3 – Air - ground cooperation TOPIC ABES 3 - PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EME RGENCY SITUATIONS Subtopic ABES 3.1 - Application of procedures for ABES Subtopic ABES 3.2 - Radio failure Subtopic ABES 3.3 - Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat Subtopic ABES 3.4 - Strayed or unidentified aircraft Subtopic ABES 3.5 - Diversions Subtopic ABES 3.6 - Transponder failure Subtopic ABES 3.7 – Interception of civil aircraft Powered by EASA eRules Page 150 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I SUBJECT 11: AERODROMES TOPIC AGA 1 - AERODROME DATA, LAYOUT AND COORDINATION Subtopic AGA 1.1 - Definitions Subtopic AGA 1.2 - Coordination TOPIC AGA 2 - MOVEMENT AREA Subtopic AGA 2.1 - Movement area Subtopic AGA 2.2 - Manoeuvring area Subtopic AGA 2.3 - Runways TOPIC AGA 3 - OBSTACLES Subtopic AGA 3.1 - Obstacle - free airspace around aerodromes TOPIC AGA 4 - MISCELLANE OUS EQUIPMENT Subtopic AGA 4.1 – Location [applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] Powered by EASA eRules Page 151 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I
APPENDIX 8 OF ANNEX I
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (ACS) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 8 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are available in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(vi) ‘Composition of initial training - AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (ACS) TRAINING’ together with the respective subject objectives and training objectives, for the convenience of the reader.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340]
APPENDIX 7 TO ANNEX I
AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (ACS) (Reference: Annex I (PART ATCO), Subpart D, Section 2, point ATCO.D.010 (a)(2)(v)) TABLE OF CONTENTS SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS SU BJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE TOPIC INTR 1 - COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTR 1.1 - Course introduction Subtopic INTR 1.2 - Course administration Subtopic INTR 1.3 - Study material and training documentation TOPIC INTR 2 - INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTR 2.1 - Course content and organisation Subtopic INTR 2.2 - Training ethos Powered by EASA eRules Page 152 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Subtopic INTR 2.3 - Assessment process SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW TOPIC LAW 1 - ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 - Privileges and conditions TOPIC LAW 2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 - Reports Subtopic LAW 2.2 - Airspace TOPIC LAW 3 - ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAW 3.1 - Feedback process Subtopic LAW 3.2 - Safety investigation SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT TOPIC ATM 1 - PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 - Air traffic control (ATC) service Subtopic ATM 1.2 - Flight information service (FIS) Subtopic ATM 1.3 - Alerting service (ALRS) Subtopic ATM 1.4 - ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management Subtopic ATM 1.5 - Airspace management (ASM) TOPIC ATM 2 - COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 - Effe ctive communication TOPIC ATM 3 - ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 - ATC clearances Subtopic ATM 3.2 - ATC instructions TOPIC ATM 4 - COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 - Necessity for coordination Subtopic ATM 4.2 - Tools and methods for coordination Subtopic ATM 4.3 - Coordination procedures TOPIC ATM 5 - ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 - Altimetry Subtopic ATM 5.2 - Terrain clearance TOPIC ATM 6 - SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATM 6.1 - Vertical separation Subtopic ATM 6.2 - Longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment Powered by EASA eRules Page 153 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLER S APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Subtopic ATM 6.3 - Wake turbulence distance - based separation Subtopic ATM 6.4 - Separation based on ATS surveillance systems TOPIC ATM 7 - AIRBORNE AND GROUND - BASED SA FETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 - Airborne safety nets Subtopic ATM 7.2 - Ground - based safety nets TOPIC ATM 8 - DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 - Data management TOPIC ATM 9 - OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 - Integrity of the opera tional environment Subtopic ATM 9.2 - Verification of the currency of operational procedures Subtopic ATM 9.3 - Handover - takeover TOPIC ATM 10 - PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 - Responsibility and processing of information Subtopic ATM 10.2 - ATS surveillance service Subtopic ATM 10.3 - Traffic management process Subtopic ATM 10.4 - Handling traffic Subtopic ATM 10.5 - Control service with advanced system support TOPIC ATM 11 - HOLDING Subtopic ATM 11.1 - General holding procedures Subtopic ATM 11.2 - Holding aircraft Subtopic ATM 11.3 - Holding in a surveillance environment TOPIC ATM 12 - IDENTIFICATION Subtopic ATM 12.1 - Establishment of identification Subtopic ATM 12.2 - Maintenance of identification Subtopic ATM 12.3 - Loss of identity Subtopic ATM 12.4 - Position information Subtopic ATM 12.5 - Transfer of identity SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY TOPIC MET 1 - METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic MET 1.1 - Meteorological phenomena TOPIC MET 2 - SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 - Sources of meteorological information Powered by EASA eRules Page 154 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION TOPIC NAV 1 - MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 - Maps and charts TOPIC NAV 2 - INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 - Navigational systems Subtopic NAV 2.2 - Navigational assistance Subtopic NAV 2.3 - PBN applications SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT TOPIC ACFT 1 - AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 - Aircraft instruments TOPIC ACFT 2 - AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFT 2. 1 - Wake turbulence TOPIC ACFT 3 - FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.1 - Climb factors Subtopic ACFT 3.2 - Cruise factors Subtopic ACFT 3.3 - Descent factors Subtopic ACFT 3.4 - Economic factors Subtopic ACFT 3.5 - Environmenta l factors TOPIC ACFT 4 - AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFT 4.1 - Performance data SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS TOPIC HUM 1 – INFORMATION PROCESSING Subtopic HUM 1.1 – Cognition and factors influencing it Subtopic HUM 1.2 – Situational awareness Subtopic HUM 1.3 – Decision - making TOPIC HUM 2 - FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL - BEING Subtopic HUM 2.1 - Fatigue Subtopic HUM 2.2 – Stress TOPIC HUM 3 – THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT Subtopic HUM 3.1 – Threat and error management framework Subtopic HUM 3.2 – Applied threat and error management TOPIC HUM 4 – TEAMWORK Powered by EASA eRules Page 155 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS APPENDICES OF ANNEX I Subtopic HUM 4.1 – Benefits of teamwork Subtopic HUM 4.2 – Conflict management TOPIC HUM 5 – SYSTEM Subtopic HUM 5.1 – Concept of systems in ATM/ANS TOPIC HUM 6 – COMMUNICATION Subtopic HUM 6.1 – Effective communication Subtopic HUM 6.2 – Effective feedback SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS TOPIC EQPS 1 - VOICE COMMUNICATIONS Subtopic EQPS 1.1 - Radio communications Subtopic EQPS 1.2 - Other voice communicat ions TOPIC EQPS 2 - AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 - Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) Subtopic EQPS 2.2 - Automatic data interchange TOPIC EQPS 3 - CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 - Operation and monitoring of equipment Subtopic EQPS 3.2 - Situation displays and information systems Subtopic EQPS 3.3 - Flight data systems Subtopic EQPS 3.4 - Use of ATS surveillance system Subtopic EQPS 3.5 - Advanced systems TOPIC EQPS 4 - FUTURE EQUIPMENT Sub topic EQPS 4.1 - New developments TOPIC EQPS 5 - EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 - Reaction to limitations Subtopic EQPS 5.2 - Communication equipment degradation Subtopic EQPS 5.3 - Navigational equipment degrada tion Subtopic EQPS 5.4 - Surveillance equipment degradation Subtopic EQPS 5.5 - ATC processing system degradation SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT TOPIC PEN 1 - FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PEN 1.1 - Study visit to an area control centre TOPIC PEN 2 - AIRSPACE USERS Powered by EASA eRules Page 156 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - 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ANNEX III – PART ATCO.OR – REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING ORGANISATIONS AND AERO-MEDICAL CENTRES
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ANNEX III – PART ATCO.OR – REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR
TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING ORGANISATIONS
AND AERO - MEDICAL CENTRES
SUBPART A – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
ATCO.OR.A.001 Scope
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 This Part, set out in this Annex, establishes the requiremen ts applicable to air traffic controller training organisations and aero - medical centres in order to obtain and maintain a certificate in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and this Regulation.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015 /340] This Part, set out in this Annex, establishes the requirements applicable to air traffic controller training organisations and aero - medical centres in order to obtain and maintain a certificate in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and this Regulation.
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SUBPART B – REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
TRAINING ORGANISATIONS
ATCO.OR.B.001 Application for a training organisation certificate
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) Applications for a training organisation certificate shall be submitted to the competent authority in due time to allow the competent authority to evaluate the application. The application shall be submitted in accordance with the proce dure established by that authority.
(b) Applicants for an initial certificate shall demonstrate to the competent authority how they will comply with the requirements established in Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and in this Regulation.
(c) An application for a training organisation certificate shall include the following information: (1) the applicant's name and address; (2) the address(es) of the place(s) of operation (including, where relevant, the list of ATC units) if different from the applicant's address in point (a); (3) the names and contact details of: (i) the accountable manager; (ii) the head of the training organisation, if different from point (i); (iii) the person(s) nominated by the training organisation as the focal point(s) for communication wi th the competent authority; (4) date of intended start of activity or change; (5) a list of types of training to be provided and at least one training course from each type of training that is intended to be provided; (6) the declaration of compliance with the applicable requirements shall be signed by the accountable manager, stating the training organisation's compliance with the requirements at all times; (7) the management system processes; and (8) the date of application.
[applicable until 3 August 202 4 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (a) Applications for a training organisation certificate shall be submitted to the competent authority in due time to allow the competent authority to evaluate the application. The application shall be submitted in accordance with the procedure established by that authority.
(b) Applicants for an initial certificate shall demonstrate to the competent authority how they will comply with the requirements established in Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and in this Regulation.
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[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
GM1 ATCO.OR.B.001(c)(2) Application for a training organisation
certificate
ED Decision 2015/010/R The requirement to add the list of ATC units is not relevant in the case of training organisations which provide initial training only.
ATCO.OR.B.005 Means of compliance
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) Alternative means of compliance to the AMC adopted by the Agency may be used by an organisation to establish compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and with this Regulation.
(b) When an organisation wishes to use an alternative means of compliance, it shall, prior to implementing it, provide the competent authority with a full description of the alternative means of compliance. The descri ption shall include any revisions to manuals or procedures that may be relevant, as well as an assessment demonstrating com pliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its implementing rules.
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[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (a) An organisation may use any alternative means of compliance to establish compliance with this Regulation.
(b) If an organisation wishes to use an alternative means of compliance, it shall, prior to using it, provide the competent authority with a full description. The description shall include any revisions to manuals or procedures that may be relevant, as well as an explanation indicating how compliance with this Regulation is achieved.
The organisation may use those alt ernative means of compliance subject to prior approval from the competent authority.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
AMC1 ATCO.OR.B.005 Means of compliance
ED Decision 2015/010/R DEMONSTRATION OF COMPLIANCE In order to demonstrate that the Implementing Rules are complied with, a safety (risk) assessment should be completed and documented. The result of this safety (risk) assessment should demonstrate that an equivalent level of safety to that estab lished by the Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) adopted by the Agency is reached.
ATCO.OR.B.010 Terms of approval and privileges of a training
organisation certificate
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) Training organisations shall comply with the scope and privileges defined in the terms of approval attached to the organisation's certificate.
(b) In order to ensure that the applicable requirements in Subpart D of Annex I (Part ATCO) are fulfilled, the privilege to provide unit and continuation training shal l only be granted to training organisations which: (1) hold a certificate for the provision of the air traffic control service; or (2) have concluded a specific agreement with the ATC provider.
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[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
AMC1 ATCO.OR.B.010(a) Terms of approval and privileges of a
training organisation certificate
ED Decision 2015/010/R The management system documentation should contain the privileges and detailed scope of activities including the contracted ones for which the training organisation is certified, as relevant to thi s Regulation.
GM1 ATCO.OR.B.010(b) Terms of approval and privileges of a
training organisation certificate
ED Decision 2015/010/R PROVIDING ON - THE - JOB TRAINING VIA AGREEMENT WITH THE ATC PROVIDER The specific agreement should detail the issues of liability and insurance for the provision of air traffic control service during on - the - job training and consider the relevant provisions of ATCO.OR.C.005 in order to ensure conformity of the contracted or purchased activity or part of activity to the applicable requirements as well as those of ATCO.OR.B.040 on occurrence reporting and ATCO.OR.C.025 on funding and insurances.
ATCO.OR.B.015 Changes to the training organisation
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) Changes to the organisatio n that affect the certificate or the terms of approval of the training organisation or any relevant element of the training organisation's management systems shall require prior approval by the competent authority.
(b) Training organisations shall agree wi th their competent authority on the changes that require prior approval in addition to those specified in point (a).
(c) For any changes requiring prior approval in accordance with points (a) and (b), the training organisation shall apply for and obtain an approval issued by the competent authority. The application shall be submitted before any such change takes place in order to enable the competent authority to determine continued compliance with this Regulation and to amend, if necessary, the training or ganisation certificate and related terms of approval attached to it.
Training organisations shall provide the competent authority with all relevant documentation.
The change shall only be implemented upon receipt of formal approval by the competent authori ty in accordance with ATCO.AR.E.010 .
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(d) Changes to the elements referred to in point (a) due to unforeseen circumstances shall be notified to the competent authority without delay in order to obtain approval as necessary.
(e) All changes not requiring prior approval shall be managed and notified to the competent authority as defined in the procedure approved by the competent authority in accordance with ATCO.AR.E.010 .
(f) Training organisations shall notify the competent authority when they cease their activities.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (a) The following change shall require prior approval before their implementation, unless such a change is notified and managed in accordance with a procedure approved by the competent authority as laid down in point AT CO.AR.E.010 (c): (1) a change affecting the scope of the certificate or the terms of approval of the training organisation; or (2) a change affecting any relevant element of the training organisation’s management systems .
(b) For any changes requiring prior approval in accordance with point (a), the training organisation shall apply for and obtain an approval issued by the competent authority. The application shall be submitted before any such change takes place in order to enable the competent authority to determine continued compliance with this Regulation and to amend, if necessary, the training organisation certificate and related terms of approval attached to it.
Training organisations shall provide the competent auth ority with all relevant documentation.
The change shall only be implemented upon receipt of formal approval by the competent authority in accordance with point ATCO.AR.E.010 .
Train ing organisations shall operate under the conditions prescribed by the competent authority during such changes, as applicable.
(c) Changes to the elements referred to in point (a) due to unforeseen circumstances shall be notified to the competent authority without delay in order to obtain approval as necessary.
(d) Training organisations shall notify the competent authority when they cease their activities.
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AMC1 ATCO.OR.B.015 Changes to the training organisation
ED Decision 2015/010/R GENERAL (a) Training organisations should inform the competent authority of any changes to personnel specified in Annex III (Part ATCO.OR) that may affect the certificate or the training approv al attached to it.
(b) Training organisations should send to the competent authority each management system documentation amendment. Where the amendment requires the competent authority’s approval, the training organisation should receive it in writing.
GM 1 ATCO.OR.B.015 Changes to the training organisation
ED Decision 2023/011/R GENERAL (a) Examples of changes that may affect the certificate or the terms of approval of the training organisation or the training organisation’s management system are listed below: (1) the name of the training organisation; (2) change of legal entity; (3) the training organisation’s principal place of operation; (4) the training organisation’s type(s) of training; (5) additional locations of the training organisation; (6) the accountable manager; (7) any of the persons referred to in Part ATCO.OR; (8) the training organisation’s documentation as required by Subpart ATCO.OR.B on safety policy and procedures; [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 1 5 /01 0 /R] (8) the training organisation’s documentation as required by Subpart ATCO.OR.C on safety policy and procedures; [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] (9) the facilities.
(b ) Prior approval by the competent authority is required for any changes to the training organisation’s procedure describing how changes not requiring prior approval will be managed and notified to the competent authority.
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GM2 ATCO.OR.B.015 Changes to the training organisation
ED Decision 2015/010/R CHANGE OF NAME A change of name requires the training organisation to submit a new application as a matter of urgency.
Where this is the only change to report, the new application can be acc ompanied by a copy of the documentation previously submitted to the competent authority under the previous name, as a means of demonstrating how the training organisation complies with the applicable requirements.
ATCO.OR.B.020 Continued validity
Regulatio n (EU) 2023/893 (a) A training organisation's certification shall remain valid subject to the certificate not being surrendered or revoked and subject to the training organisation remaining in compliance with the requirements of Regulation (EC) 216/2008 and this Regulation, taking into account the provisions related to the handling of findings in accordance with ATCO.OR.B.030 .
(b) The certificate shall be returned to the competent authority without delay upon its revocation or the cease of all activities.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (a) A training organisation’s certification shall remain valid subject to the certificate not being surrender ed or revoked and subject to the training organisation remaining in compliance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and this Regulation, taking into account the provisions related to the handling of findings in accordance with point ATCO.OR.B.030 .
(b) The certificate shall be returned to the competent authority without delay upon its revocation or the cessation of all activities.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Imple menting Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
ATCO.OR.B.025 Access to training organisations' facilities and data
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 Training organisations and applicants for training organisation certificates shall grant access to any person authorised by or acting on behalf of the competent authority to the relevant premises in order to examine the required records, data, procedures and any other material pertinent to the execution of the tasks of the competent authority.
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ATCO.OR.B.030 Find ings
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 After receipt of notification of findings issued by the competent authority in accordance with ATCO.AR.E.015 , the training organisation shall: (a) identify the root cause of the finding; (b) define a corrective action plan; and (c) demonstrate the corrective action implementation to the satisfaction of the competent authority within the period agreed with that authority as defined in ATCO.AR.E.015 .
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] After receipt of notification of findings issued by the competent authority in accordance with point ATCO.AR.E.015 , the training organisation shall: (a) identify the root cause of the finding; (b) define a corrective action plan that meets the acceptance of the competent authority; and (c) demonstrate corrective action implementation to the satisfaction of the competent authority within the period agreed with that authority as defined in point ATCO.AR.E.015 .
[applic able from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
AMC1 ATCO.OR.B.030(b) Findings and corrective actions
ED Decision 2023/011/R GENERAL The corrective action plan defined by the training organisation should address the effects of any non - compliance and its root cause.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
GM1 ATCO.OR.B.030(a);(b) Findings
ED Decision 2015/010/R CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN AND ROOT CAUSE (a) Corrective action is the action to eliminate the root cause of a non - compliance in order to prevent its recurrence.
(b) Determination of the root cause is crucial for defining effective corrective actions.
GM2 ATCO.OR.B.030(c) Findings
ED Decision 2015/010/R COMPETENT AUTHORITY When reference is made to th e competent authority, this means either the competent authority that has issued the certificate or the competent authority ensuring oversight of activities, if they are different, based on the agreement concluded between the authorities.
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ATCO.OR.B.035 Imm ediate reaction to a safety problem
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 The training organisation shall implement any safety measures mandated by the competent authority in accordance with ATCO.AR.C.001(a)(3) for the training organisation activities.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] The training organisation shall implement any safety measures mandated by the competent authority in accordance with point ATCO.AR.A.025 (c) and (d) for the training organisation activities.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]
ATCO.OR.B.040 Occurrence reporting
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) Training organisations providing on - the - job training shall report to the competent authority, and to any other organisation required by the State of the operator to be informed, any accident, serious incident and occurrence a s defined in Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council 1 and Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, resulting from their training activity.
(b) Reports shall be made as soon as practicable, but in any case within 72 hours of the train ing organisation identifying the condition to which the report relates, unless exceptional circumstances prevent this.
(c) Where relevant, training organisations shall produce a follow - up report to provide details of actions it intends to take to prevent s imilar occurrences in the future, as soon as these actions have been identified.
(d) Without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 and Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, the reports referred to in points (a), (b) and (c) shall be made in a form and manner est ablished by the competent authority and contain all pertinent information about the condition known to the training organisation.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (a) As part of their management system, training organisations pro viding on - the - job training shall establish and maintain an occurrence - reporting system, including mandatory and voluntary reporting. The training organisations established in a Member State and providing on - the - job training in the territory to which the Tr eaties apply shall ensure that the system complies with the requirements of Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 and its implementing acts and of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts.
Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 on the investigation and prevent ion of accidents and incidents in civil av iation and repealing Directive 94/56/EC (OJ L 295, 12.11.2010, p. 35).
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(c) Without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 and its delegated and implementing ac ts, reports in accordance with point (b) above shall: (1) be made as soon as practicable, but in any case within 72 hours after the organisation became aware of the event or condition to which the report relates unless exceptional circumstances prevent thi s; (2) be made in a form and manner established by the competent authority; (3) contain all pertinent information about the condition known to the organisation.
(d) For training organisations not established in a Member State and providing on - the - job trai ning in the territory to which the Treaties apply, the initial mandatory reports shall: (1) appropriately safeguard the confidentiality of the identity of the reporter and of the persons mentioned in the report; (2) be made as soon as practicable, but in a ny case within 72 hours after the organisation became aware of the occurrence unless exceptional circumstances prevent this; (3) be made in a form and manner established by the competent authority; and (4) contain all pertinent information about the condit ion known to the organisation.
(e) Without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 and its delegated and implementing acts, where relevant, a follow - up report providing details of actions the organisation intends to take to prevent similar occurrences in the future shall be made as soon as these actions have been identified; those follow - up reports shall: (1) be sent to relevant entities initially reported to as per points (b) and (c); and (2) be made in a form and manner established by the competent autho rity.
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AMC1 ATCO.OR.B.040 Occurrence reporting
ED Decision 2023/011/R MANDATORY REPORTING — GENERAL Training organisations should report all occurrences that may involve an actual or potential aviation safety risk. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 of 29 June 2015 laying down a list classifying occurrences in civil aviation to be mandatorily reported according to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 and point ATCO.OR.B.040 (c) of Annex III (Part ATCO.OR) to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 provide examples of what is required to be reported. Reporting should not be limited to those items li sted in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 and in point ATCO.OR.B.040 (c) of Annex III (Part ATCO.OR) to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340.
[applicable from 4 Augu st 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
GM1 ATCO.OR.B.040 Occurrence reporting
ED Decision 2023/011/R The training organisation’s report should focus on occurrences taking place during on - the - job training with regard to the training aspects involved.
The repo rt may be submitted together with or as an integral part of the report prepared by the air navigation service provider.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 15 /01 0 /R] GENERAL The training organisation’s report should focus on occurrences taking place during on - the - job training with regard to the training aspects involved.
Without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 and its delegated and implementing acts, the report may be submitted together with , or as an integral part of , the report prepared by the air navigation service provider.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 of 29 June 2015 laying down a list classifying occurrences in civil aviatio n to be mandatorily reported according to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).
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AMC1 ATCO.OR.B.040(a) Occurrence reporting
ED Decision 2023/011/R GENERAL (a) Where the training organisation holds one or more add itional organisation certificates within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts: (1) it may establish an integrated occurrence - reporting system covering all certificate(s) held; and (2) single reports for occurrences should only be provided if the following conditions are met: (i) the report includes all relevant information from the perspective of the different organisation certificates held; (ii) the report addresses all relevant specific mandatory data f ields and clearly identifies all certificate holders for which the report is made; and (iii) the competent authority for all certificates is the same and such single reporting was agreed with that competent authority.
(b) The training organisation should assign responsibility to one or more suitably qualified persons with clearly defined authority for coordinating actions on occurrences and for initiating any necessary further investigation and follow - up activities.
(c) If more than one person is assigned such responsibility, the training organisation should identify a single person to act as the main focal point for ensuring a single reporting channel is established to the accountable manager. This should in particular apply to training organisations that hold one or more additional organisation certificates within the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts where the occurrence - reporting system is fully integrated with that required under the additional certificate(s) hel d.
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SUBPART C – MANAGEMENT OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER
TRAINING ORGANISATIONS
ATCO.OR.C.001 Management system of training organisations
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 Training organisations shall establish, implement and maintain a management system that includes: (a) clearly defined lines of responsibility and accountability throughout the organisation, including direct safety accountability of the accountable manager; (b) a de scription of the overall principles of the organisation with regard to safety, referred to as the safety policy; (c) the identification of aviation safety hazards entailed by the activities of the training organisation, their evaluation and the management of associated risks, including actions to mitigate the risk and verify their effectiveness; (d) maintaining personnel trained and competent to perform their tasks; (e) documentation of all management system key processes, including a process for making per sonnel aware of their responsibilities and the procedure for amending this documentation; (f) a function to monitor compliance of the organisation with the relevant requirements.
Compliance monitoring shall include a feedback system of findings to the acco untable manager to ensure effective implementation of corrective actions as necessary; (g) the management system shall be proportionate to the size of the organisation and its activities, taking into account the hazards and associated risks inherent in tho se activities.
GM1 ATCO.OR.C.001 Management system of training organisations
ED Decision 2015/015/R The requirements for the management system of training organisations may be satisfied if the air navigation service provider’s management system/safety m anagement system (SMS) specifically covers the requirements of this Regulation.
AMC1 ATCO.OR.C.001(b) Management system of training
organisations
ED Decision 2023/011/R SAFETY POLICY The safety policy should: (a) be endorsed by the accountable manager; (b) clearly identify safety as the highest organisational priority over commercial, operational, environmental or social pressures; Powered by EASA eRules Page 254 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX III – PART ATCO.OR – Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLER TRAINING ORGANISATIONS AND AERO - MEDICAL CENTRES SUBPART C – MANAGEMENT OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING ORGANISATIONS (c) include a commitment to: (1) improve towards the highest safety standards; (2) comply with all applicable legal requirements, meet all applicable standards and consider best practices; (3) provide appropriate resources; and (4) enforce safety as the primary responsibility of all managers and staff; (d) be communicated, with visible endorsement, thro ughout the organisation; (e) include safety reporting and just culture principles; (f) enhance and embed safety culture and safety awareness; and (g) be periodically reviewed to ensure it remains relevant and appropriate to the training organisation.
[app licable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 15 /01 0 /R] (a) be signed by the accountable manager; (b) reflect the organisation’s commitment regarding safety, and its proactive and systematic management; (c) be communicated, with visible endorsement, througho ut the organisation; (d) include safety - reporting principles and procedures, if applicable; (e) include the organisations's commitment to: (1) improve towards the highest safety standards; (2) comply with all applicable legal requirements, meet all applicable standards and consider best practices; (3) provide appropriate resources; (4) enforce safety as the primary responsibility of all managers and staff; and (5) apply just culture principles in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 and, in pa rticular, not to make available or use the information on occurrences: (i) to attribute blame or liability to someone for reporting something that would not have been otherwise detected; or (ii) for any purpose other than the maintenance or improvement of aviation safety; (f) clearly indicate which types of operational behaviour are unacceptable, and include the conditions under which disciplinary action would not apply, if applicable; (g) enhance and embed safety culture and safety awareness; and (h) be pe riodically reviewed to ensure it remains relevant and appropriate to the training organisation.
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GM1 ATCO.OR.C.001(b) Management system of training
organisations
ED Decision 2023/011/R SAFETY POLICY (a) The safety policy is the means whereby a training organisation states its intention to maintain and, where practicable, improve safety levels in all its activities and to minimise its contribution to the risk of an aircraft accident or serious i ncident as far as is reasonably practicable. It reflects the management’s commitment to safety, and should reflect the organisation’s philosophy as regards safety management, as well as become the foundation on which the organisation’s management system is built. It serves as a reminder of ‘how we do business here’. The establishment of a positive safety culture begins with the issuance of a clear, unequivocal direction.
(b) The commitment to apply just culture principles forms the basis for the organisatio n’s internal rules describing how just culture principles are guaranteed and implemented, after consulting its staff representatives, as required by Article 16(11) of Regulation (EU) No 376/2014.
(c) The safety policy should state that the purpose of safet y reporting is to improve safety, not to apportion blame to individuals.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
AMC1 ATCO.OR.C.001(c) Management system of training
organisations
ED Decision 2015/010/R IDENTIFICATION OF AVIATION SAFETY HAZARDS For training organisations not providing on - the - job training, the hazard identification process may be limited to a demonstration that there are no hazards directly identified. However, the training should be designed so as to ensure future safe op erations.
AMC1 ATCO.OR.C.001(d) Management system of training
organisations
ED Decision 2015/010/R PERSONNEL A training organisation should demonstrate that: (a) a list of activities with relevant needed competence has been established; (b) their personnel have the relevant competence needed to fulfil the activities they are required to perform; (c) their personnel maintain a level of competence through training as appropriate; (d) their theoretical and practical instructors are qualified in acc ord ance with Part ATCO, Subpart C of this Regulation; Powered by EASA eRules Page 256 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX III – PART ATCO.OR – Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLER TRAINING ORGANISATIONS AND AERO - MEDICAL CENTRES SUBPART C – MANAGEMENT OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING ORGANISATIONS (e) their practical instructors either hold an OJTI endorsement or an STDI endorsement; (f) their assessors hold an assessor endorsement; and (g) their synthetic training device instructors and assessors d emonstrate knowledge of and receive refresher training in current operational practices.
AMC1 ATCO.OR.C.001(e) Management system of training
organisations
ED Decision 2015/010/R PROCESSES Training organisations should demonstrate that the management system: (a) policies, processes and procedures are monitored to ensure they are current and subject to periodic review and amendment, when necessary, to maintain their continued accuracy and suitability; (b) allows for the impromptu recognition and initiation of improvements to policies, processes and procedures between periodic reviews; (c) controls, records and tracks changes to all of the management system policy, process and procedure documents; (d) includes a master record index that lists a ll the policies, processes and procedures; and (e) includes as a minimum the following: (1) master record index; (2) training provider certificate; (3) management structure; (4) staff role profiles including accountabilities and responsibilities; (5) training manuals, plans and courses; (6) evidence of regulatory compliance; (7) change control process; (8) safety management manual; (9) course design documents; (10) instructor/assessor qualification and competence records.
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AMC1 ATCO.OR.C.001(f) Manag ement system of training
organisations
ED Decision 2015/010/R COMPLIANCE MONITORING (a) The implementation and use of a compliance monitoring function should enable the training organisation to monitor compliance with the relevant requirements of this Re gulation.
(b) Training organisations should specify the basic structure of the compliance monitoring function applicable to the activities conducted.
(c) The compliance monitoring function should be structured according to the activities of the training or ganisation to be monitored.
GM1 ATCO.OR.C.001(f) Management system of training
organisations
ED Decision 2015/010/R EXAMPLE OF COMPLIANCE MONITORING SYSTEM (a) Training organisations may monitor compliance with the procedures they have designed to ensur e safe activities. In doing so, they may, as a minimum, and, where appropriate, monitor: (1) the organisational structure; (2) the plans and objectives; (3) the privileges of the organisation; (4) the manuals, logs and records; (5) the training standards; (6) the management system.
(b ) Organisational set - up (1) To ensure that the training organisation continues to meet the requirements of this Regulation, the accountable manager may designate a person responsible for the compliance monitoring function whose role is to verify, by monitoring the activities of the organisation, that the standards required by this Regulation and any additional requirements as established by the organisation are met under the supervision of the relevant head of the functional area. For small training organisations, these identified functions can be fulfilled by the same person.
(2) The person designated for the compliance monitoring function should be responsible for ensuring that the compliance monitoring programme is properly implemented, maintained and continually reviewed and improved.
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(c ) Compliance monitoring documentation (1) Relevant documentation could include the relevant part(s) of the training organisation management system documentation.
(2) In addition, rele vant documentation could also include the following: (i) terminology; (ii) specified activity standards; (iii) description of the organisation; (iv ) allocation of duties and responsibilities; (v ) procedures to ensure regulatory compliance; (vi ) compliance monitoring programme, reflecting: (A) schedule of the monitoring programme; (B) audit procedures; (C) reporting procedures; (D) follow - up and corrective action procedures; and (E) recording system; (vii ) training elements referred to in paragraph 4(b) (vi ii) document control.
(d) Training (1) Correct and thorough training is essential to optimise compliance in every training organisation. In order to achieve significant outcomes of such training, the training organisation needs to ensure that all personnel understand the objectives laid down in the organisation’s manual.
(2) Those responsible for managing the compliance monitoring function should receive training in this task. Such training could cover the requirements of compliance monitoring, man uals and procedures related to the task, audit techniques, reporting and recording.
(3) Time needs to be provided to train all personnel involved in compliance management and for briefing the rest of the personnel.
(4) The allocation of time and resources needs to be governed by the activities covered by the training organisation.
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AMC2 ATCO.OR.C.001(f) Management system of training
organisations
ED Decision 2015/010/R COMPLIANCE MONITORING The person designated for the compliance monitoring function shou ld be responsible for the review and continuous improvement of the established management system’s policies, processes and procedures. The following tools are essential to the ongoing continuous improvement process: (a) organisational risk profile; (b) ris k management plan; (c) coherence matrix; (d) corrective and preventive action reports; and (e) inspection and audit reports.
GM2 ATCO.OR.C.001(f) Management system of training
organisations
ED Decision 2015/010/R COMPLIANCE MONITORING (a) These tools and processes related to the compliance monitoring function are interrelated and help define the continuous improvement efforts of the organisation. For example, any corrective or preventive action report could identify a deficiency or an opportunity for improvement. The person responsible for the compliance monitoring function would then be required to ensure the identified issue was addressed and the corrective or preventive action effectively implemented. The same would be true if the discovery of an issue was identified during an inspection or audit.
(b) The effective implementation of change and the subsequent validation that the change did result in the desired outcome is critical to the continuous improvement process. Simply introducing a well - m eaning suggestion for improvement into the organisation without carefully managing that change could have undesirable consequences. It is, therefore, the responsibility of the person in charge of the compliance monitoring function to introduce, monitor and validate improvement efforts.
(c) A simple but effective process to use in managing continuous improvement is known as the plan - do - check - act, or PDCA, approach: (1) plan — map out the implementation of the recommended change, identifying at least: (i) th ose people who will be affected by the change; (ii) the required measures necessary to mitigate risk; and (iii) the desired outcome and its intended consequences.
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AMC1 ATCO.OR.C.001(g) Management system of training
organisations
ED Decision 2023/011/R SIZE, NATURE AND COMPLEXITY OF THE ACTIVITY (a) A training organisation should be considered as complex when it has a workforce of more than 20 full - time equivalents (FTEs) involved in the activity subject to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules.
(b) A training organisation with up to 20 FTEs involved in the activity subject to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its Implementing Rules may also be considered complex based on an assessment of the following factors: (1) the extent and scope of contracted activities subject to the certificate, in terms of complexity; and (2) the dif ferent types of training provided, in terms of risk criteria.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 15 /01 0 /R] (a) A training organisation should be considered complex when it has a workforce of more than 20 full - time equivalents (FTEs) involved in activities subject to Regulation (EC) 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts .
(b) A training organisation with up to 20 FTEs involved in the activities subject to Regulation (EU 2018/1139 and its delegated and implementing acts may also be considered complex based on an assessment of the following factors: (1) the extent and scope of contracted activities subject to the certificate, in terms of complexity; and (2) the different types of training provided, in terms of risk criteria.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 February 2008 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Aviation Safety Agency, and repealing Council Directive 91/670/EEC, Regulation (EC) No 1592/2002 and Directive 2004/36/EC (OJ L 79, 19.3.2008, p. 1).
Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 Jul y 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2111/2005, (EC) No 1008/2008, (EU) No 996/2010, (EU) No 376/2014 and Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/53/EU of th e European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 552/2004 and (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91(O J L 212, 22.8.2018, p. 1).
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ATCO.OR.C.001A Information security management system
Regulation (EU) 2023/203 In addition to the management system referred to in point ATCO.OR.C.001 , the training organisation shall establish, implement and maintain an information security management system in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/ 203 in order to ensure the proper management of information security risks which may have an impact on aviation safety.
[Applicable from 22 February 2026 – Regulation (EU) 2023/203]
ATCO.OR.C.005 Contracted activities
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Training organisations shall ensure that when contracting or purchasing any parts of their activities, the contracted or purchased activity or part of activity conform to the applicable requirements.
(b) When a training organisation contracts any part of its activity to an organisation that is not itself certified in accordance with this Regulation to carry out such activity, the contracted organisation shall work under the terms of approval contained in the cert ificate issued to the contracting training organisation. The contracting training organisation shall ensure that the competent authority is given access to the contracted organisation to determine continued compliance with the applicable requirements.
AMC1 ATCO.OR.C.005 Contracted activities
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) Training organisations may decide to contract certain parts of their activities to external organisations.
(b) A written agreement should exist between the training organisation and the cont racted organisation clearly defining the contracted activities and the applicable requirements.
(c) The contracted safety - related activities relevant to the agreement should be included in the training organisation’s compliance monitoring programme.
(d) Tr aining organisations should ensure that the contracted organisation has the necessary authorisation or approval when required, and commands the resources and competence to undertake the task.
GM1 ATCO.OR.C.005 Contracted activities
ED Decision 2015/010/R RESPONSIBILITY WHEN CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES (a) Regardless of the approval status of the contracted organisation, the contracting organisation is responsible to ensure that all contracted activities are subject to hazard identification and risk management as required by ATCO.OR.C.001 (c) and to compliance monitoring as required by ATCO.OR.C.001 (f).
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ATCO.OR.C.010 Personnel requirements
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) Training organisations shall appoint an accountable manager.
(b) A person or persons shall be nominated by the training organisation with the responsibility for training. Such person or persons shall be ultimately responsible to the accountable manager.
(c) Training organisations shall have sufficient qualified personnel for the planned tasks and activities to be performed in accordance with the applicable requirements.
(d) Training organisations shall maintain a record of theoretical instructors with their relevant professional qualifications, adequate knowledge and experience and their demonstration, instructional techniques assessment and subjects they are entitled to teach.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (d) Training organisations shall maintain a record of theoretical instructors with their relevant professional qualifications, including demonstration of adequate knowledge and experience, instructional techniques assessment and subjects they are entitled to teach.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] (e) Training organisations shall establish a procedure to maintain competence of the theoretical instructors.
(f) Trainin g organisations shall ensure that practical instructors and assessors successfully complete refresher training in order to revalidate the respective endorsement.
(g) Training organisations shall maintain a record of persons qualified for assessing practica l instructors' competence and assessors' competence, in accordance with ATCO.C.045 , with their relevant endorsements.
GM1 ATCO.OR.C.010(b);(c) Personnel requirements
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) Training organisations may nominate the person responsible for training and a person or persons subordinate to him or her as chief training instructor(s)/unit responsible training officer(s).
(b) Usually, training organisations nominate on ly one person responsible for training.
(c) Prerequisites, typical function and responsibilities of the person responsible for training may be: (1) to have extensive experience in instructing for all types of ATC training and possess sound managerial capab ility; Powered by EASA eRules Page 263 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX III – PART ATCO.OR – Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLER TRAINING ORGANISATIONS AND AERO - MEDICAL CENTRES SUBPART C – MANAGEMENT OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING ORGANISATIONS (2) to have overall responsibility for ensuring satisfactory integration of all training provided and for supervising the progress of the persons undertaking training; (3) to be responsible for coordinating and delegating the contact to the competent authority in training - related issues; and (4) to be ultimately responsible to the accountable manager.
(d ) Prerequisites, typical functions and responsibilities of the chief training instructor(s)/unit responsible training officer(s) may be: (1) to have extensive experience in instructing for all types of ATC training and possess sound managerial capability; (2) to have responsibility for ensuring satisfactory training is provided and for supervising the progress of the persons undertaking trainin g in the areas that have been delegated by the person responsible for training; and (3) to report to the person responsible for training.
ATCO.OR.C.015 Facilities and equipment
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Training organisations shall have facilities all owing the performance and management of all planned tasks and activities in accordance with this Regulation.
(b) The training organisation shall ensure that the synthetic training devices comply with the applicable specifications and requirements appropria te to the task.
(c) During on - the - job training instruction, the training organisation shall ensure that the instructor has exactly the same information as the person undertaking OJT and the means to intervene immediately.
AMC1 ATCO.OR.C.015(a) Facilities and equipment
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) General areas A training organisation should have access to facilities appropriate to the size and scope of the intended operations provided in an environment conducive to learning.
(b ) Training areas For training organisations providing theoretical training, the facilities should also include sufficient suitably equipped classroom areas.
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GM1 ATCO.OR.C.015(a) Facilities and equipment
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) General areas These fa cilities should include general areas, which consist of sufficient: (1) office space for managerial and administrative as well as training staff; (2) rooms for study and testing; (3) library facilities; and (4) storage areas, including secure areas for tra ining and personnel records.
(b ) Training areas For training organisations providing practical training, the facilities should also include sufficient: (1) rooms for briefing and debriefing; and (2) suitably equipped rooms for practical training.
AMC1 ATCO .OR.C.015(b) Facilities and equipment
ED Decision 2015/010/R SPECIFICATIONS FOR SYNTHETIC TRAINING DEVICES (a) Synthetic training devices classifications Synthetic training devices used for training should be classified according to one of the following classifications: (1) simulator (SIM); (2) part - task trainer (PTT).
(b) Synthetic training device (STD) criteria If an STD is used for training, it should be approved by the competent authority as part of the course approval process for any traini ng plan. Training organisations should demonstrate how the STD will provide adequate support for the intended training, in particular, how the STD will meet the stated objectives of the practical training exercises and enable the performance objectives to be assessed to the level determined in the training programme.
This demonstration and the related documentation should include the following relevant criteria: (1) the general environment, which should provide an environment in which STD exercises may be r un without undue interference from unrelated activities; (2) the STD layout; (3) the equipment provided; (4) the display presentation, functionality, and updating of operational information; Powered by EASA eRules Page 265 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX III – PART ATCO.OR – Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLER TRAINING ORGANISATIONS AND AERO - MEDICAL CENTRES SUBPART C – MANAGEMENT OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING ORGANISATIONS (5) data displays, including strip displays, where appropriate; ( 6) coordination facilities; (7) aircraft performance characteristics, including the availability of manoeuvres, e.g.
holding or instrumental landing system (ILS) operation, required for a particular simulation; (8) the availability of real - time changes dur ing an exercise; (9) the processes by which the training organisation can be assured that staff associated with the training conducted with the use of an STD are competent; (10) the degree of realism of any voice recognition system associated with the STD; and (11) where a simulator is an integral part of an operational ATC system, the processes by which the training organisation is assured that interference between the simulated and operational environments is prevented.
The extent to which the STD achieve s the above criteria will be used to determine the adequacy of the STD for the proposed use. As a general principle, the greater the degree of replication of the operational position being represented, the greater the use will be possible for any particula r training.
(c) STD used for pre - on - the - job training When an STD is used for pre - on - the - job training and the training time is counted as operational training, the STD classification should be a full - size replica of a working position, including all equipme nt, and computer programmes necessary to represent the full tasks associated with that position, including realistic wind at all levels to facilitate SRA. In the case of a working position at a tower unit, it includes an out - of - the - tower view.
ATCO.OR.C.02 0 Record keeping
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Training organisations shall retain detailed records of persons undertaking or having undertaken training to show that all requirements of the training courses have been met.
(b) Training organisations shall establish and maintain a system for recording the professional qualifications and instructional techniques assessments of instructors and assessors, as well as the subjects they are entitled to teach, where appropriate.
(c) The records required in points (a) and (b) shall be retained for a minimum period of five years subject to the applicable national data protection law: (1) after the person undertaking training has completed the course; and (2) after the instructor or assessor ceases to perform a function for the training organisation, as applicable.
(d) The archiving process including the format of the records shall be specified in the training organisation's management system.
(e) Records shall be stored in a secure manner.
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AMC1 ATCO .OR.C.020(a);(b) Record keeping
ED Decision 2015/010/R Training organisations should maintain the following records: (a) Records of persons undertaking training: (1) personal information; (2) details of training received including the starting date of th e training, as well as the results of the examinations and assessments; (3) detailed and regular progress report forms; (4) certificate of completion of training courses.
(b) Records of instructors and assessors: (1) personal information; (2) qualification records; (3) records of refresher training for instructors and assessors; (4) assessment reports; (5) instructional and/or assessment time records.
Training organisations should submit training records and reports to the competent authority as required.
ATCO.OR.C.025 Funding and insurances
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 Training organisations shall demonstrate that sufficient funding is available to conduct the training according to this Regulation and that the activities have sufficient insurance cover in accordance with the nature of the training provided and all activities can be carried out in accordance with this Regulation.
AMC1 ATCO.OR.C.025 Funding and insurances
ED Decision 2015/010/R SUFFICIENT FUNDING To demonstrate compliance with the requirement on the availability of sufficient funding, training organisations may be required to present an economic study identifying the minimum amount necessary to ensure that the training is conducted in accordance with the applica ble requirements.
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AMC2 ATCO.OR.C.025 Funding and insurances
ED Decision 2015/010/R SUFFICIENT INSURANCE COVER To demonstrate compliance with the requirement on sufficient insurance cover, training organisations may be required to provide a deposit of a n insurance certificate or other evidence of valid insurance.
The insurance cover should be established by taking into account the nature of the training provided, the frequency and the fees applicable to the training courses.
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SUBPART D – REQ UIREMENTS FOR TRAINING COURSES AND
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ATCO.OR.D.001 Requirements for training courses and training
plans
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 Training organisations shall develop: (a) training plans and training courses associated to the type(s) of trai ning provided in accordance with the requirements set out in Annex I (Part ATCO), Subpart D; (b) subjects, subject objectives, topics and subtopics for rating endorsements in accordance with the requirements laid down in Annex I (Part ATCO); [applicable un til 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (b) subjects, topics and subtopics for rating endorsements in accordance with the requirements laid down in Annex I (Part ATCO); [applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] (c) methods of assessments in accordance with ATCO.D.090 (a)(3) a nd ATCO.D.095 (a)(3).
ATCO.OR.D.005 Examin ation and assessment results and
certificates
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) The training organisation shall make available to the applicant his/her results of examinations and assessments and, upon applicant's request, issue a certificate with his/her res ult of examinations and assessments.
(b) Upon successful completion of initial training, or of rating training for the issue of an additional rating, the training organisation shall issue a certificate.
(c) A certificate of completion of the basic training shall only be issued upon request of the applicant if all subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 2 of Annex I have been completed and the applicant ha s successfully passed the associated examinations and assessments.
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ATCO.OR.E.001 Aero - medical centres
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 Aero - medical centres (AeMCs) shall apply the provisions of Subparts ORA.GEN a nd ORA.AeMC of Annex VII to Commission Regulation (EU) No 290/2012 1 , with: (a) all references to class 1 to be replaced with class 3; and (b) all references to Part MED to be replaced with Part ATCO.MED.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] Aero - medical centres (AeMCs) shall apply the provisions of Subparts ORA.GEN and ORA.AeMC of Annex VII to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (the Aircrew Regulation) ( ), with: (a) all references to class 1 to be replaced wit h class 3; and (b) all references to Part - MED to be replaced with Part ATCO.MED.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] Commission Regulation (EU) No 290/ 2012 of 30 March 2012 amending Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to civil aviation aircrew pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the E uropean Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 100, 5.4.2012, p. 1).
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 of 3 November 2011 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures r elated to civil aviation aircrew pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council ( OJ L 311, 25.11.2011, p.
1 ).
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ANNEX IV – PART ATCO.MED – MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS
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ANNEX IV – PART ATCO.MED – MEDICAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS
SUBPART A – G ENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 1 – G ENERAL
ATCO.MED.A.001 Competent authority
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 For the purpose of this Part, the competent authority shall be: (a) for aero - medical centres (AeMCs): (1) the authority designated by the Member State where the AeMC has its principal place of business; (2) the Agency, when the AeMC is located in a third country.
(b) for aero - medical examiners (AMEs): (1) the authority designated by the Member State where the AMEs have their principal place of prac tice; (2) if the principal place of practice of an AME is located in a third country, the authority designated by the Member State to which the AME applies for the issue of the certificate.
ATCO.MED.A.005 Scope
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 This Part, set out in this Annex, establishes the requirements for: (a) the issue, validity, revalidation and renewal of the medical certificate required for exercising the privileges of an air traffic controller licence or of a student air traffic controller licence wit h the exception of synthetic training device instructor; and [applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (a) the issue, validity, revalidation and renewal of the medical certificate required for exercising the privileges of an air traffic c ontroller licence or of a student air traffic controller licence; and [applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] (b) the certification of AMEs to issue class 3 medical certificates.
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ATCO.MED.A.010 Definitions
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 For the purpose of this Part, the following definitions apply: (a) ‘Accredited medical conclusion’ means the conclusion reached by one or more medical experts acceptable to the licensing authority, on the basis of objective and non - discriminator y criteria, for the purposes of the case concerned, in consultation with operational experts or other experts as necessary and including an operational risk assessment; (b) ‘Aero - medical assessment’ means the conclusion on the medical fitness of an applicant based on the evaluation of the applicant's medical history and aero - medical examinations as required in this Part and further examinations and medical tests as necessary; (c) ‘Aero - medical examination’ means inspection, palpation, percussion, aus cultation or any other means of investigation especially for determining the medical fitness to exercise the privileges of the licence; (d) ‘Eye specialist’ means an ophthalmologist or a vision care specialist qualified in optometry and trained to recognis e pathological conditions; (e) ‘Investigation’ means the assessment of a suspected pathological condition of an applicant by means of examinations and tests to verify the presence or absence of a medical condition; (f) ‘Licensing authority’ means the compe tent authority of the Member State that issued the licence, or to which a person applies for the issue of a licence, or, when a person has not yet applied for the issue of a licence, the competent authority in accordance with this Part; (g) ‘Limitation’ me ans a condition placed on the medical certificate that shall be complied with whilst exercising the privileges of the licence; (h) ‘Refractive error’ means the deviation from emmetropia measured in dioptres in the most ametropic meridian, measured by stand ard methods; (i) ‘Significant’ means a degree of a medical condition, the effect of which would prevent the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence.
ATCO.MED.A.015 Medical confidentiality
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 All persons involved in aero - medic al examination, aero - medical assessment and certification shall ensure that medical confidentiality is respected at all times.
AMC1 ATCO.MED.A.015 Medical confidentiality
ED Decision 2015/010/R To ensure medical confidentiality, all medical reports and records should be securely held with accessibility restricted to personnel authorised by the medical assessor.
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ATCO.MED.A.020 Decrease in medical fitness
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) Licence holders shall not exercise the privileges of thei r licence at any time when they: (1) are aware of any decrease in their medical fitness which might render them unable to safely exercise those privileges; (2) take or use any prescribed or non - prescribed medication which is likely to interfere with the sa fe exercise of the privileges of the licence; (3) receive any medical, surgical or other treatment that is likely to interfere with the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence.
(b) In addition, holders of a class 3 medical certificate shall, without undue delay and before exercising the privileges of their licence, seek aero - medical advice when they: (1) have undergone a surgical operation or invasive procedure; (2) have commenced the regular use of any medication; (3) have suffered any significant personal injury involving any incapacity to exercise the privileges of the licence; (4) have been suffering from any significant illness involving any incapacity to exercise the privileges of the licence; (5) are pregnant; (6) have been admitte d to hospital or medical clinic; (7) first require correcting lenses.
In these cases the AeMC or AME shall assess the medical fitness of the licence holder or student air traffic controller and decide whether they are fit to resume the exercise of their pr ivileges.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] b) In addition to requirements laid down in point (a), holders of a class 3 medical certificate shall, without undue delay and before exercising the privileges of their licence, seek aer o - medical advice when they: (1) have undergone a surgical operation or invasive procedure; (2) have commenced the regular use of any medication; (3) have suffered any significant personal injury involving any incapacity to exercise the privileges of the li cence; (4) have been suffering from any significant illness involving any incapacity to exercise the privileges of the licence; (5) are aware of being pregnant; (6) have been admitted to hospital or medical clinic; (7) first require correcting lenses.
In t hese cases, the AeMC or AME shall assess the medical fitness of the licence holder or student air traffic controller and decide whether they are fit to resume the exercise of their privileges.
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GM1 ATCO.MED.A.020 Decrease in medical fitness
ED Decision 2015/010/R MEDICATION — GUIDANCE FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS (a) Any medication can cause side effects, some of which may impair the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence. Equally, symptoms of colds, sore throats, diarrhoea and other abdominal upsets may cause little or no problem whilst not exercising the privileges of the licence, but may distract the air traffic controller and degrade their performance whilst on duty.
Therefore, one issue with medication and the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence is the underlying condition and, in addition, the symptoms may be compounded by the side effects of the medication prescribed or bought over the counter for t reatment. This guidance material provides some help to air traffic controllers in deciding whether expert aero - medical advice by an AME, AeMC or Medical Assessor is needed.
(b) Before taking any medication and exercising the privileges of the licence, the following three basic questions should be satisfactorily answered: (1) Do I feel fit to control?
(2) Do I really need to take medication at all?
(3) Have I given this particular medication a personal trial whilst not exercising the privileges of my licence to ensure that it will not have any adverse effects on my ability to exercise the privileges of my licence?
(c) Confirming the absence of adverse effects may well need expert aero - medical advice.
(d) The following are some widely used medici nes with a description of their compatibility with the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence: (1) Antibiotics. Antibiotics may have short - term or delayed side effects which can affect the performance of the air traffic controller. More significant ly, however, their use usually indicates that an infection is present and, thus, the effects of this infection may mean that an air traffic controller is not fit to control and should obtain expert aero - medical advice.
(2) Anti - malaria drugs. The decision on the need for anti - malaria drugs depends on the geographical areas to be visited, and the risk that the air traffic controller has of being exposed to mosquitoes and of developing malaria. An expert medical opinion should be obtained to establish whether anti - malaria drugs are needed and what kind of drugs should be used. Most of the anti - malaria drugs (atovaquone plus proguanil, chloroquine, doxycycline) are compatible with the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence.
However, adverse effects asso ciated with mefloquine include insomnia, strange dreams, mood changes, nausea, diarrhoea and headaches. In addition, mefloquine may cause spatial disorientation and lack of fine coordination and is, therefore, not compatible with the safe exercise of the p rivileges of the licence.
(3) Antihistamines. Antihistamines can cause drowsiness. They are widely used in ‘cold cures’ and in treatment of hay fever, asthma and allergic rashes. They may be in tablet form or a constituent of nose drops or sprays. In many cases, the condition itself may preclude the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence, so that, if treatment is necessary, expert aero - medical advice should be sought so that so - called non - sedative antihistamines, which do not degrade human performan ce, can be prescribed.
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However, mucolytic agents (e.g. carbocysteine) are well to lerated and are compatible with the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence.
(5) Decongestants. Nasal decongestants with no effect on alertness may be compatible with the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence.
(6) Nasal corticosteroids are commonly used to treat hay fever, and are compatible with the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence.
(7) (i) Common pain killers and antifebrile drugs. Non - Steroidal Anti - Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) and paracetamol, commonly used to treat pain, f ever or headaches, may be compatible with the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence. However, the air traffic controller should give affirmative answers to the three basic questions in paragraph (b) before using the medication and exercising the p rivileges of the licence.
(ii) Strong analgesics. The more potent analgesics including codeine are opiate derivatives, and may produce a significant decrement in human performance and, therefore, are not compatible with the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence.
(8) Anti - ulcer medicines. Gastric secretion inhibitors such as H2 antagonists (e.g. ranitidine, cimetidine) or proton pump inhibitors (e.g. omeprazole) may be acceptable after diagnosis of the pathological condition. It is important to see k for the medical diagnosis and not to only treat the dyspeptic symptoms.
(9) Anti - diarrhoeal drugs. Loperamide is one of the more common anti - diarrhoeal drugs and is usually safe to take whilst exercising the privileges of the licence. However, the diarr hoea itself often makes the air traffic controller unable to exercise the privileges of the licence.
(10) Hormonal contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy usually have no adverse effects and are compatible with the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence.
(11) Erectile dysfunction medication. This medication may cause disturbances in colour vision and dizziness. There should be at least six hours between taking sildenafil and exercising the privileges of the licence; and 36 hours between takin g vardenafil or tadalafil and exercising the privileges of the licence.
(12) Smoking cessation. Nicotine replacement therapy may be acceptable. However, other medication affecting the central nervous system (buproprion, varenicline) is not acceptable for a ir traffic controllers.
(13) High blood pressure medication. Most anti - hypertensive drugs are compatible with the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence. However, if the level of blood pressure is such that drug therapy is required, the air traffic controller should be monitored for any side effects before exercising the privileges of the licence. Therefore, consultation with the AME, AeMC or Medical Assessor as applicable, is needed.
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(15) Tranquillisers, anti - depressants and sedatives. The inability to react, due to the use of this group of medicines, together with the underlying condition for which these medications have been prescribed, will almost certainly mean that t he mental state of an air traffic controller is not compatible with the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence. Air traffic controllers using tranquillisers, anti - depressants and sedatives should consult an AME, AeMC, or Medical Assessor, as applic able.
(16) Sleeping tablets. Sleeping tablets dull the senses, may cause confusion and slow reaction times. The duration of effect may vary from individual to individual and may be unduly prolonged. Air traffic controllers using sleeping tablets should con sult an AME, AeMC, or Medical Assessor, as applicable.
(17) Melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone that is involved with the regulation of the circadian rhythm. In some countries it is a prescription medicine, whereas in most other countries it is regarded as a ‘dietary supplement’ and can be bought without any prescription. The results from the efficiency of melatonin in treatment of jet lag or sleep disorders have been contradictory. Air traffic controllers using melatonin should consult an AME, AeMC, or Medic al Assessor, as applicable.
(18) Coffee and other caffeinated drinks may be acceptable, but excessive coffee drinking may have harmful effects, including disturbance of the heart’s rhythm. Other stimulants including caffeine pills, amphetamines, etc. (often known as ‘pep’ pills) used to maintain wakefulness or suppress appetite can be habit forming. Susceptibility to different stimulants varies from one individual to another, and all may cause dangerous overconfidence. Overdosage cau ses headaches, dizziness and mental disturbance. These other stimulants should not be used.
(19) Anaesthetics. Following local, general, dental and other anaesthetics, a period of time should elapse before returning to exercising the privileges of the lice nce. The period will vary considerably from individual to individual, but an air traffic controller should not exercise the privileges of the licence for at least 12 hours after a local anaesthetic, and for at least 48 hours after a general, spinal or epid ural anaesthetic.
(e) Many preparations on the market nowadays contain a combination of medicines. It is, therefore, essential that if there is any new medication or dosage, however slight, the effect should be observed by the air traffic controller whilst not exercising the privileges of the licence.
It should be noted that medication which would not normally affect air traffic controller performance may do so in individuals who are ‘oversensitive’ to a particular preparation.
Individuals are, therefore, a dvised not to take any medicines before or whilst exercising the privileges of their licence unless they are completely familiar with their effects on their own bodies. In cases of doubt, air traffic controllers should consult an AME, AeMC, or Medical Asse ssor, as applicable.
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ATCO.MED.A.025 Obligations of AeMC and AME
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) When conducting aero - medical examinations and assessments as required in this Part, the AeMC or AME shall: (1) ensure that communication with the applicant can be established without language barriers; (2) make the applicant aware of the consequences of providing incomplete, inaccurate or false statements on their medical history; (3) notify the licensing authority if the applicant provides incomplete, inaccurate or false statements on their medical history; (4) notify the lic ensing authority if the applicant withdraws the application for a medical certificate at any stage of the process.
(b) After completion of the aero - medical examinations and assessments, the AeMC and AME shall: (1) advise the applicant whether fit, unfit or referred to the licensing authority; (2) inform the applicant of any limitation placed on the medical certificate; and (3) if the applicant has been assessed as unfit, inform him/her of his/her right of a review of the decision; and (4) submit without del ay to the licensing authority a signed, or electronically authenticated, report containing the detailed results of the aero - medical examination and assessment for the medical certificate and a copy of the application form, the examination form and the medi cal certificate; and (5) inform the applicant of their responsibility in the case of decrease in medical fitness as specified in ATCO.MED.A.020 .
(c) AeMCs and AMEs shall maintain r ecords with details of aero - medical examinations and assessments performed in accordance with this Part and their results for a minimum period of 10 years, or for a period as determined by national legislation if this is longer.
(d) AeMCs and AMEs shall su bmit to the medical assessor of the competent authority, upon request, all aero - medical records and reports, and any other relevant information when required for: (1) medical certification; (2) oversight functions.
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AMC1 ATCO.MED.A.025 Obligations of AeMC and AME
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) If the aero - medical examination is carried out by two or more AMEs, only one of them should be responsible for coordinating the results of the examination, evaluating the findings with regard to medi cal fitness and signing the report.
(b) The applicant should be made aware that the associated medical certificate may be suspended or revoked if the applicant provides incomplete, inaccurate or false statements on their medical history to the AME or AeMC.
(c) The AME or AeMC should give advice to the applicant on treatment and preventive measures if, during the course of the examination, medical conditions which may endanger the medical fitness of the applicant in the future are found.
GM1 ATCO.MED.A.025 O bligations of AeMC and AME
ED Decision 2015/010/R GUIDELINES FOR THE AEMC AND AME CONDUCTING THE AERO - MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENTS FOR CLASS 3 MEDICAL CERTIFICATES (a) Before performing the aero - medical examination, the AeMC or AME should: (1) ve rify the applicant’s identity by checking their identity card, passport, driving licence or other official document containing a photograph of the applicant; (2) obtain details of the applicant’s licence from the applicant’s licensing authority if they do not have their licence with them; (3) obtain details of the applicant’s most recent medical certificate from the applicant’s licensing authority if they do not have their certificate with them; (4) in the case of a specific medical examination (SIC) on the existing medical certificate, obtain details of the specific medical condition and any associated instructions from the applicant’s licensing authority. This could include, for example, a requirement to undergo a specific examination or test; (5) except f or initial applicants, ascertain, from the previous medical certificate, which routine medical test(s) should be conducted, for example electrocardiogram (ECG); (6) provide the applicant with the application form for a medical certificate and the instructions for its completion and ask the applicant to complete the form but not to sign it yet; (7) go through the form with the applicant and give information to help the applicant understand the significance of the entries and ask any questions which might help the applicant to recall important historical medical data; and (8) verify that the form is complete and legible, ask the applicant to sign and date the form and then sign it as well. If the applicant declines to complete the application form ful ly or declines to sign the declaration consent to the release of medical information, inform the applicant that it may not be possible to issue a medical certificate regardless of the outcome of the clinical examination.
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(c) Once all the actions in (b) have been carried out, the AeMC or AME should review the report forms and: (1) if satisfied that the applicant meets the applicable medical requirements as set out in this Part, issue a medical certificate, with limitations if necessary. The applicant should sign the certificate once signed by the AeMC or AME; or (2) if the applicant does not meet the applicable medical requirements or if the fitness of the applicant is in doubt: (i) refer the de cision on medical fitness to the licensing authority as indicated in ATCO.MED.B.001 ; or (ii) deny issuance of a medical certificate, explain the reason(s) for denial to the applica nt and inform them of their right of a review according to the procedures of the competent authority.
(d) The AeMC or AME should send the documents as required by ATCO.MED.A.025 (b) to the applicant’s licensing authority within five days from the date of the aero - medical examination.
If a medical certificate has been denied or the decision has been referred, the documents should be sent to the licensing authority on the same day that the denial or referral decision is reached.
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SECTION 2 – R EQUIREMENTS FOR MEDICAL CERTIFICATES
ATCO.MED.A.030 Medical certificates
Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a) Applicants for and holders of an air traffic controller licence, or student air traffic cont roller licence, shall hold a class 3 medical certificate.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (a) Applicants for, and holders of, an air traffic controller licence, or a student air traffic controller licence, shall hold a class 3 medical certificate, except when the privileges are exercised in a synthetic training device environment.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893] (b) A licence holder shall not at any time hold more than one medical certificate issued in accordance with this Part.
ATCO.MED.A.035 Application for a medical certificate
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Applications for a medical certificate shall be made in a format established by the competent authority.
(b) Applicants for a medical certificate shall provide the AeMC or AME with: (1) proof of their identity; (2) a signed declaration: (i) of medical facts concerning their medical history; (ii) as to whether they have previously applied for a medical certificate or have undergone an aero - medical examination for a medical certificate and, if so, by whom and with what result; (iii) as to whether they have ever been assessed as unfit or had a medical certificate suspended or revoked.
(c) When applying for a revalidation or r enewal of the medical certificate, applicants shall present the most recent medical certificate to the AeMC or AME prior to the relevant aero - medical examinations.
AMC1 ATCO.MED.A.035 Application for a medical certificate
ED Decision 2015/010/R Except fo r initial applicants, when applicants do not present the most recent medical certificate to the AeMC or AME prior to the relevant examinations, the AeMC or AME should not issue the medical certificate unless relevant information is received from the licens ing authority.
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ATCO.MED.A.040 Issue, revalidation and renewal of medical
certificates
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) A medical certificate shall only be issued, revalidated or renewed once the required aero - medical examinations and assessments have been c ompleted and the applicant has been assessed as fit.
(b) Initial issue: Initial class 3 medical certificates shall be issued by an AeMC.
(c) Revalidation and renewal: Class 3 medical certificates shall be revalidated or renewed by an AeMC or an AME.
(d) Th e AeMC or AME shall only issue, revalidate or renew a medical certificate if: (1) the applicant has provided them with a complete medical history and, if required by the AeMC or AME, results of aero - medical examinations and tests conducted by the applicant 's physician or any medical specialists; and (2) the AeMC or AME has conducted the aero - medical assessment based on the aero - medical examinations and tests as required to verify that the applicant complies with all the relevant requirements of this Part.
( e) The AME, AeMC or, in the case of referral, the licensing authority may require the applicant to undergo additional medical examinations and investigations when clinically indicated before the medical certificate is issued, revalidated or renewed.
(f) Th e licensing authority may issue or reissue a medical certificate, as applicable, if: (1) a case is referred; (2) it has identified that corrections to the information on the certificate are necessary, in which case the incorrect medical certificate shall be revoked.
ATCO.MED.A.045 Validity, revalidation and renewal of medical
certificates
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Validity: (1) Class 3 medical certificates shall be valid for a period of 24 months.
(2) The period of validity of class 3 medical certificates shall be reduced to 12 months for licence holders who have reached the age of 40. A medical certificate issued prior to reaching the age of 40 shall cease to be valid when the licence holder reaches the age of 41.
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(b) Revalidation: Aero - medical examinations and assessments for the revalidation of a medical certif icate may be undertaken up to 45 days prior to the expiry date of the medical certificate.
(c) Renewal: (1) If the holder of a medical certificate does not comply with point (b), a renewal aero - medical examination and assessment shall be required.
(2) If t he medical certificate has expired for: (i) less than 2 years, a routine revalidation aero - medical examination shall be performed; (ii) more than 2 years, the AeMC or AME shall only conduct the renewal aero - medical examination after assessment of the aero - medical records of the applicant; (iii) more than 5 years, the aero - medical examination requirements for initial issue shall apply and the assessment shall be based on the revalidation requirements.
ATCO.MED.A.046 Suspension or revocation of a medical cert ificate
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Upon revocation of the medical certificate, the holder shall immediately return the medical certificate to the licensing authority.
(b) Upon suspension of the medical certificate, the holder shall return the medical c ertificate to the licensing authority on request of the authority.
ATCO.MED.A.050 Referral
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 If an applicant for a class 3 medical certificate is referred to the licensing authority in accordance with ATCO . MED.B.001 , the AeMC or AME shall transfer the relevant medical doc umentation to the licensing authority.
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SUBPART B – SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS 3
MEDICAL CERTIFICATES
SECTION 1 – G ENERAL
ATCO.MED.B.001 Limitations to medical certificates
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Limitations to class 3 medical certificates: (1) If the applicant does not fully comply with the requirements for a class 3 medical certificate but is considered to be not likely to jeopardise the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence, the AeMC or AME shall: (i) refer the decis ion on fitness of the applicant to the licensing authority as indicated in this Subpart; or (ii) in cases where a referral to the licensing authority is not indicated in this Subpart, evaluate whether the applicant is able to perform their duties safely wh en complying with one or more limitations endorsed on the medical certificate, and issue the medical certificate with limitation(s) as necessary.
(2) The AeMC or AME may revalidate or renew a medical certificate with the same limitation without referring t he applicant to the licensing authority.
(b) When assessing whether a limitation is necessary, particular consideration shall be given to: (1) whether accredited medical conclusion indicates that in special circumstances the applicant's failure to meet any requirement, whether numerical or otherwise, is such that exercise of the privileges of the licence is not likely to jeopardise the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence; (2) the applicant's experience relevant to the operation to be performed.
( c) Operational limitations (1) The competent authority, in conjunction with the air navigation service provider, shall determine the operational limitations applicable in the specific operational environment concerned.
(2) Appropriate operational limitatio ns shall only be placed on the medical certificate by the licensing authority.
(d) Any other limitation may be imposed on the holder of a medical certificate if required to ensure the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence.
(e) Any limitation impos ed on the holder of a medical certificate shall be specified therein.
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AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.001 Limitations to medical certificates
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) An AeMC or AME may refer the decision on fitness of an applicant to the licensing authority in bord erline cases or where fitness is in doubt.
(b) In cases where a fit assessment may only be considered with a limitation, the AeMC, AME or the licensing authority should evaluate the medical condition of the applicant with appropriate personnel from the air navigation service provider and other experts, if necessary.
(c) Entry of limitations (1) Limitations TML, VDL, VML, VNL, CCL, HAL, RXO may be imposed by an AME or an AeMC.
(2) Limitations VXL and VXN should be imposed with advice of the air navigation service provider.
(3) Limitations SIC and SSL should only be imposed by the licensing authority.
(d) Removal of limitations All limitations should only be removed by the licensing authority.
AMC2 ATCO.MED.B.001 Limitations to medical certificates
ED Decis ion 2015/010/R LIMITATION CODES (a) The following abbreviations for limitations should be used on the medical certificate as applicable: Code Limitation TML Restriction of the period of validity of the medical certificate VDL Wear correction for defective distant vision and carry spare set of spectacles VXL Correction for defective distant vision depending on the working environment VML Wear correction for defective distant, intermediate and near vision and carry spare set of spectacles VNL Have correction available for defective near vision and carry spare set of spectacles VXN Correction for defective near vision; correction for defective distant vision depending on the working environment RXO Specialist ophthalmological examinations CCL Correction by means of contact lenses HAL Valid only when hearing aids are worn SIC Specific medical examination(s) SSL Special restrictions as specified (b) The abbreviations for the limitation codes should be explained to the holder of a medical certificate as follows: (1) TML — Time limitation The period of validity of the medical certificate is limited to the duration as shown on the medical certificate. T his period of validity commences on the date of the aero - medical examination. Any period of validity remaining on the previous medical certificate is no longer valid. The holder of a medical certificate should present him/herself for Powered by EASA eRules Page 284 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX IV – PART ATCO.MED – MEDICAL Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART B – SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS 3 MEDICAL CERTIFICATES reassessment or examin ation when advised and should follow any medical recommendations.
(2) VDL — Wear corrective lenses and carry a spare set of spectacles Correction for defective distant vision: whilst exercising the privileges of the licence, the holder of a medical certifi cate should wear spectacles or contact lenses that correct for defective distant vision as examined and approved by the AeMC or AME. Contact lenses may not be worn until cleared to do so by an AeMC or AME. A spare set of spectacles, approved by the AeMC or AME, should be readily available.
(3) VXL — Correction for defective distant vision depending on the working environment Correction for defective distant vision does not have to be worn if the air traffic controller’s visual working environment is in the area of up to 100 cm. Applicants who do not meet the uncorrected distant visual acuity requirement but meet the visual acuity requirement for intermediate and near vision without correction and whose visual working environment is only the intermediate and near vision area (up to 100 cm) may work without corrective lenses.
(4) VML — Wear multifocal spectacles and carry a spare set of spectacles Correction for defective distant, intermediate and near vision: whilst exercising the privileges of the licence, th e holder of a medical certificate should wear spectacles that correct for defective distant, intermediate and near vision as examined and approved by the AeMC or AME. Contact lenses or full - frame spectacles, when either correct for near vision only, may no t be worn.
(5) VNL — Have available corrective spectacles and a spare set of spectacles Correction for defective near vision: whilst exercising the privileges of the licence, the holder of a medical certificate should have readily available spectacles that correct for defective near vision as examined and approved by the AeMC or AME. Contact lenses or full - frame spectacles, when either correct for near vision only, may not be worn.
(6) VXN — Have available corrective spectacles and a spare set of spectacles ; correction for defective distant vision depending on the working environment.
Correction for defective distant vision does not have to be worn if the air traffic controller’s visual working environment is in the area of up to 100 cm. Applicants who do no t meet the uncorrected distant and uncorrected near visual acuity requirements, but meet the visual acuity requirement for intermediate vision without correction and whose visual working environment is only the intermediate and near vision area (up to 100 cm) should have readily available spectacles and a spare set that correct for defective near vision as examined and approved by the AeMC or AME. Contact lenses or full - frame spectacles, when either correct for near vision only, may not be worn.
(7) CCL — Wear contact lenses that correct for defective vision Correction for defective distant vision: whilst exercising the privileges of the licence, the holder of a medical certificate should wear contact lenses that correct for defective distant vision, as exa mined and approved by the AeMC or AME. A spare set of similarly correcting spectacles shall be readily available for immediate use whilst exercising the privileges of the licence.
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(9) HAL — Hearing aid(s) Whilst exercising the privileges of the licence, the holder of the medical certificate should use hearing aid(s) that compensate(s) for defective hearing as examined and approved by the AeMC or AME. A spare set of batteries should be available.
(10) SIC — Specific medical examination(s) This limitation requires the AeMC or AME to contact the licensing authority before embarking upon renewal or revalidation aero - medical assessment. It is likely to concern a medical history of which the AME should be aware prior to undertaking the aero - medical assessment.
(11) SSL — Special restrictions as specified This limitation may be considered when an individually specified limitation, not defined in this paragraph, is appropriate to mitigate an increased level of risk to the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence. The description of the SSL should be entered on the me dical certificate or in a separate document to be carried with the medical certificate.
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SECTION 2 – S PECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS 3 MEDICAL CERTIFICATES
ATCO.MED.B.005 General
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 Applicants shall be free from any of the followi ng that would entail a degree of functional incapacity which is likely to interfere with the safe performance of duties or could render the applicant likely to become suddenly unable to exercise the privileges of the licence safely: (1) abnormality, congen ital or acquired; (2) active, latent, acute or chronic disease or disability; (3) wound, injury or sequelae from operation; (4) effect or side effect of any prescribed or non - prescribed therapeutic, diagnostic or preventive medication taken.
ATCO.MED.B.010 Cardiovascular system
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Examination: (1) A standard 12 - lead resting electrocardiogram (ECG) and report shall be completed at the examination for the initial issue of a medical certificate and then: (i) every 4 years until the age of 30; (ii) at all revalidation or renewal examinations thereafter; and (iii) when clinically indicated.
(2) An extended cardiovascular assessment shall be completed: (i) at the first revalidation or renewal examination after the age of 65; (ii) ev ery 4 years thereafter; and (iii) when clinically indicated.
(3) Estimation of serum lipids, including cholesterol, shall be required at the examination for the initial issue of a medical certificate, at the first examination after having reached the age o f 40, and when clinically indicated.
(b) Cardiovascular system — General: (1) Applicants with any of the following conditions shall be assessed as unfit: (i) aneurysm of the thoracic or supra - renal abdominal aorta before surgery; (ii) significant functiona l or symptomatic abnormality of any of the heart valves; (iii) heart or heart/lung transplantation.
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(c) Blood pressure: (1) Blood pressure shall be recorded at each examination.
(2) The applicant's blood pressure shall be within normal limits.
(3) Applicants shall be assessed as unfit when: (i) they have symptomatic hypotension; or (ii) when their blood pressure at examination consistently exceeds 160 mmHg systolic and/or 95 mmHg diastolic, with or without treatment.
(4) The initiation of medication for the control of blood pressure shall require a period of temporary unfit assessment to establish the absence of significant side effects.
(d) Coronary artery disease: (1) Applicants with any of the following conditions shall be assessed as unfit: (i) symptomatic coronary artery disease; (ii) symptoms of coronary artery disease controlled by medication.
(2) Applicants with any of the following conditions shall be referred to the licensing authority and undergo cardiological evaluation to exclude myocardial ischaemia before a fit assessment may be considered: (i) suspected myocardial ischaemia; (ii) asymptomatic minor coronary artery disease requiring no anti - anginal treatment.
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(e) Rhythm/Conduction disturbances: (1) Applicants for a class 3 medical certificate with any significant disturbance of cardiac conduction or rhythm, intermittent or established shall be referred to the licensing author ity and undergo cardiological evaluation with satisfactory results before a fit assessment may be considered. These disturbances shall include any of the following: (i) disturbance of supraventricular rhythm, including intermittent or established sinoatr ial dysfunction, atrial fibrillation and/or flutter and asymptomatic sinus pauses; (ii) complete left bundle branch block; (iii) Mobitz type 2 atrioventricular block; (iv) broad and/or narrow complex tachycardia; (v) ventricular pre - excitation; (vi) asymptomatic QT prolongation; (vii) Brugada pattern on electrocardiography.
(2) Applicants with any of the conditions listed in points (i) to (viii) may be assessed as fit in the absence of any other abnormality and subject to satisfac tory cardiological evaluation: (i) incomplete bundle branch block; (ii) complete right bundle branch block; (iii) stable left axis deviation; (iv) asymptomatic sinus bradycardia; (v) asymptomatic sinus tachycardia; (vi) asymptomatic isolated uniform supra - ventricular or ventricular ectopic complexes; (vii) first degree atrioventricular block; (viii) Mobitz type 1 atrioventricular block.
(3) Applicants with a history of any of the following conditions shall be referred to the licensing authority and undergo cardiological evaluation with satisfactory results before a fit assessment may be considered: (i) ablation therapy; (ii) pacemaker implantation.
(4) Applicants with any of the following conditions shall be assessed as unfit: Powered by EASA eRules Page 289 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX IV – PART ATCO.MED – MEDICAL Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART B – SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS 3 MEDICAL CERTIFICATES (i) symptomatic sinoatrial dise ase; (ii) complete atrioventricular block; (iii) symptomatic QT prolongation; (iv) an automatic implantable defibrillating system; (v) a ventricular anti - tachycardia pacemaker.
AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.010 Cardiovascular system
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) Electrocardiography (1) An exercise electrocardiogram (ECG) when required as part of a cardiovascular assessment should be symptom - limited and completed to a minimum of Bruce Stage IV or equivalent.
(2) Reporting of resting and exercise ECGs should be carr ied out by the AME or an appropriate specialist.
(b) General (1) Cardiovascular risk factor assessment (i) Serum/plasma lipid estimation is case finding and significant abnormalities should require investigation and management under the supervision of the AeMC or AME in consultation with the licensing authority if necessary.
(ii) An accumulation of risk factors (smoking, family history, lipid abnormalities, hypertension, etc.) should require cardiovascular evaluation by the AeMC or AME in consultation with the licensing authority if necessary.
(2) Extended cardiovascular assessment (i) The extended cardiovascular assessment should be undertaken at an AeMC or by a cardiologist.
(ii) The extended cardiovascular assessment should include an e xercise ECG or other test that will provide equivalent information.
(c) Peripheral arterial disease Applicants with peripheral arterial disease, before or after surgery, should undergo satisfactory cardiological evaluation including an exercise ECG and 2D echocardiography. Further tests may be required which should show no evidence of myocardial ischaemia or significant coronary artery stenosis. A fit assessment may be considered provided: (1) the exercise ECG is satisfactory; and (2) there is no sign of si gnificant coronary artery disease or evidence of significant atheroma elsewhere, and no functional impairment of the end organ supplied.
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(2) Applicants may be assessed as fit after surgery for an aneurysm of the thoracic or abdominal aorta if the blood pressure and cardiovascular evaluation are satisfactory.
Regular evaluations by a cardiologist should be carried out.
(e) Cardiac valvular abnormalities (1) Applicants with previously unrecognised cardiac murmurs should require cardiological evaluation. If considered significant, further investigation should include at least 2D Doppler echocardiogr aphy.
(2) Applicants with minor cardiac valvular abnormalities may be assessed as fit by the licensing authority. Applicants with significant abnormality of any of the heart valves should be assessed as unfit.
(3) Aortic valve disease (i) Applicants with b icuspid aortic valve may be assessed as fit if no other cardiac or aortic abnormality is demonstrated. Regular cardiological follow - up, including 2D Doppler echocardiography, may be required.
(ii) Applicants with mild aortic stenosis may be assessed as fit . Annual cardiological follow - up may be required and should include 2D Doppler echocardiography.
(iii) Applicants with aortic regurgitation may be assessed as fit only if regurgitation is minor and there is no evidence of volume overload. There should be n o demonstrable abnormality of the ascending aorta on 2D Doppler echocardiography. Cardiological follow - up including 2D Doppler echocardiography may be required.
(4) Mitral valve disease (i) Applicants with rheumatic mitral stenosis may only be assessed as fit in favourable cases after cardiological evaluation including 2D echocardiography.
(ii) Applicants with uncomplicated minor regurgitation may be assessed as fit. Regular cardiological follow - up including 2D echocardiography may be required.
(iii) Applic ants with mitral valve prolapse and mild mitral regurgitation may be assessed as fit.
(iv) Applicants with evidence of volume overloading of the left ventricle demonstrated by increased left ventricular end - diastolic diameter should be assessed as unfit.
(f) Valvular surgery Applicants with cardiac valve replacement/repair should be assessed as unfit. After a satisfactory cardiological evaluation, fit assessment may be considered.
(1) Asymptomatic applicants may be assessed as fit by the licensing a uthority six months after valvular surgery subject to: (i) normal valvular and ventricular function as judged by 2D Doppler echocardiography; Powered by EASA eRules Page 291 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX IV – PART ATCO.MED – MEDICA L Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART B – SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS 3 MEDICAL CERTIFICATES (ii) satisfactory symptom - limited exercise ECG or equivalent; (iii) demonstrated absence of coronary artery disea se unless this has been satisfactorily treated by re - vascularisation; (iv) no cardioactive medication is required; (v) annual cardiological follow - up to include an exercise ECG and 2D Doppler echocardiography. Longer periods may be acceptable once a stable condition has been confirmed by cardiological evaluations.
(2) Applicants with implanted mechanical valves may be assessed as fit subject to documented exemplary control of their anti - coagulant therapy. Age factors should form part of the risk asses sment.
(g) Thromboembolic disorders Applicants with arterial or venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism should be assessed as unfit during the first six months of anticoagulation. A fit assessment, with a limitation if necessary, may be considered by the l icensing authority after six months of stable anticoagulation. Anticoagulation should be considered stable if, within the last six months, at least five international normalised ratio (INR) values are documented, of which at least four are within the INR t arget range and the haemorrhagic risk is acceptable. In cases of anticoagulation medication not requiring INR monitoring, a fit assessment may be considered after review by the licensing authority after a period of three months. Applicants with pulmonary e mbolism should also be evaluated by a cardiologist. Following cessation of anticoagulant therapy, for any indication, applicants should undergo a reassessment by the licensing authority.
(h) Other cardiac disorders (1) Applicants with a primary or secondar y abnormality of the pericardium, myocardium or endocardium should be assessed as unfit. A fit assessment may be considered following complete resolution and satisfactory cardiological evaluation which may include 2D Doppler echocardiography, exercise ECG, 24 - hour ambulatory ECG, and/or myocardial perfusion scan or equivalent test. Coronary angiography may be indicated. Regular cardiological follow - up may be required.
(2) Applicants with a congenital abnormality of the heart should be assessed as unfit.
App licants following surgical correction or with minor abnormalities that are functionally unimportant may be assessed as fit following cardiological assessment. No cardioactive medication is acceptable. Investigations may include 2D Doppler echocardiography, exercise ECG and 24 - hour ambulatory ECG. Regular cardiological follow - up may be required.
(i) Syncope (1) Applicants with a history of recurrent episodes of syncope should be assessed as unfit. A fit assessment may be considered after a sufficient period of time without recurrence provided cardiological evaluation is satisfactory.
(2) A cardiological evaluation should include: (i) a satisfactory symptom exercise ECG. If the exercise ECG is abnormal, a myocardial perfusion scan or equivalent test should be required; Powered by EASA eRules Page 292 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX I V – PART ATCO.MED – MEDICAL Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART B – SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS 3 MEDICAL CERTIFICATES (ii) a 2D Doppler echocardiogram showing neither significant selective chamber enlargement nor structural or functional abnormality of the heart, valves or myocardium; (iii) a 24 - hour ambulatory ECG recording showing no conduction disturbance, co mplex or sustained rhythm disturbance or evidence of myocardial ischaemia; (iv) a tilt test carried out to a standard protocol showing no evidence of vasomotor instability.
(3) Neurological review should be required.
(j) Blood pressure (1) Anti - hypertensi ve treatment should be agreed by the licensing authority. Medication may include: (i) non - loop diuretic agents; (ii) Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors; (iii) angiotensin II receptor blocking agents; (iv) long - acting slow channel calcium blocking agents; (v) certain (generally hydrophilic) beta - blocking agents.
(2) Following initiation of medication for the control of blood pressure, applicants should be re - assessed to verify that the treatment is compatib le with the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence.
(k) Coronary artery disease (1) Applicants with chest pain of an uncertain cause should undergo a full investigation before a fit assessment may be considered. Applicants with angina pectoris shou ld be assessed as unfit, whether or not it is abolished by medication.
(2) Applicants with suspected asymptomatic coronary artery disease should undergo a cardiological evaluation including exercise ECG. Further tests (myocardial perfusion scanning, stress echocardiography, coronary angiography or equivalent) may be required, which should show no evidence of myocardial ischaemia or significant coronary artery stenosis.
(3) After an ischaemic cardiac event, including revascularisation, applicants without sym ptoms should have reduced any vascular risk factors to an appropriate level.
Medication, when used to control cardiac symptoms, is not acceptable. All applicants should be on acceptable secondary prevention treatment.
(i) A coronary angiogram obtained arou nd the time of, or during, the ischaemic myocardial event and a complete, detailed clinical report of the ischaemic event and of any operative procedures should be available.
(A) there should be no stenosis more than 50 % in any major untreated vessel, in any vein or artery graft or at the site of an angioplasty/stent, except in a vessel subtending a myocardial infarction; Powered by EASA eRules Page 293 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX IV – PART ATCO.MED – MEDICAL Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART B – SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS 3 MEDICAL CERTIFICATES (B) the whole coronary vascular tree should be assessed as satisfactory by a cardiologist, and particular attention should be paid to mu ltiple stenoses and/or multiple revascularisations; (C) an untreated stenosis greater than 30 % in the left main or proximal left anterior descending coronary artery should not be acceptable.
(ii) At least six months from the ischaemic myocardial event, i ncluding revascularisation, the following investigations should be completed: (A) an exercise ECG showing neither evidence of myocardial ischaemia nor rhythm or conduction disturbance; (B) an echocardiogram or equivalent test showing satisfactory left vent ricular function with no important abnormality of wall motion (such as dyskinesia or akinesia) and a left ventricular ejection fraction of 50 % or more; (C) in cases of angioplasty/stenting, a myocardial perfusion scan or equivalent test, which should show no evidence of reversible myocardial ischaemia. If there is any doubt about myocardial perfusion, in other cases (infarction or bypass grafting), a perfusion scan should also be required; (D) further investigations, such as a 24 - hour ECG, may be necessar y to assess the risk of any significant rhythm disturbance.
(iii) Follow - up should be conducted annually (or more frequently, if necessary) to ensure that there is no deterioration of the cardiovascular status. It should include a cardiological evaluation, exercise ECG and cardiovascular risk assessment.
Additional investigations may be required.
(iv) After coronary artery vein bypass grafting, a myocardial perfusion scan or equivalent test should be performed on clinical indication, and in all cases within five years from the procedure.
(v) In all cases, coronary angiography, or an equivalent test, should be considered at any time if symptoms, signs or non - invasive tests indicate myocardial ischaemia.
(vi) Applicants may be assessed as fit after successful completion of the three - month or subsequent review.
(l) Rhythm and conduction disturbances (1) Applicants with any significant rhythm or conduction disturbance may be assessed as fit after cardiological evaluation and with appropriate follow - up. Such eval uation should include: (i) exercise ECG which should show no significant abnormality of rhythm or conduction, and no evidence of myocardial ischaemia. Withdrawal of cardioactive medication prior to the test should be required; (ii) 24 - hour ambulatory ECG w hich should demonstrate no significant rhythm or conduction disturbance; (iii) 2D Doppler echocardiogram which should show no significant selective chamber enlargement or significant structural or functional abnormality, and a left ventricular ejection fr action of at least 50 %.
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(2) Applicants with supraventricular or ventricular ectopic complexes on a resting ECG may require no further evaluation, provided the frequency can be shown to be no greater than one per minute, for example on an extended ECG strip.
Applicants with asymptomatic isolated uniform ventricular ectopic complexes may be assessed as fit, but frequent or complex forms require full cardiological evaluation.
(3) Where anticoagulation is needed for a rhythm disturbance, a fit assessment may be considered if the haemorrhagic risk is acceptable and the anticoagulation is stable.
Anticoagulation should be considered stable if, within the last six months, at least five INR values are documented, of which at least four are within the INR target range. In cases of anticoagulation medication not requiring INR monitoring, a fit assessment with an appropriate limitation may be considered after review by the licensing aut hority after a period of three months.
(4) Ablation (i) Applicants who have undergone ablation therapy should be assessed as unfit for a minimum period of two months.
(ii) A fit assessment may be considered following successful catheter ablation provided a n electrophysiological study (EPS) demonstrates satisfactory control has been achieved.
(iii) Where EPS is not performed, longer periods of unfitness and cardiological follow - up should be considered.
(iv) Follow - up should include a cardiological review.
(5 ) Supraventricular arrhythmias Applicants with significant disturbance of supraventricular rhythm, including sinoatrial dysfunction, whether intermittent or established, should be assessed as unfit. A fit assessment may be considered if cardiological evalu ation is satisfactory.
(i) For initial applicants with atrial fibrillation/flutter, a fit assessment should be limited to those with a single episode of arrhythmia which is considered to be unlikely to recur.
(ii) For revalidation, applicants may be asses sed as fit if cardiological evaluation is satisfactory and the stroke risk is sufficiently low. A fit assessment may be considered after a period of stable anticoagulation as prophylaxis, after review by the licensing authority. Anticoagulation should be c onsidered stable if, within the last six months, at least five INR values are documented, of which at least four are within the INR target range. In cases of anticoagulation medication not requiring Powered by EASA eRules Page 295 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX IV – PART ATCO.MED – MEDICAL Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART B – SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS 3 MEDICAL CERTIFICATES INR monitoring, a fit assessment may be considered after review by the licensing authority after a period of three months.
(iii) Applicants with asymptomatic sinus pauses up to 2.5 seconds on a resting ECG may be assessed as fit if exercise ECG, 2D echocardiography and 24 - hour ambulatory ECG are satisfactory.
(i v) Applicants with symptomatic sino - atrial disease should be assessed as unfit.
(6) Mobitz type 2 atrio - ventricular block Applicants with Mobitz type 2 AV block may be assessed as fit after a full cardiological evaluation confirms the absence of distal con ducting tissue disease.
(7) Complete right bundle branch block Applicants with complete right bundle branch block should require cardiological evaluation on first presentation.
(8) Complete left bundle branch block A fit assessment may be considered as fol lows: (i) Initial applicants may be assessed as fit after full cardiological evaluation showing no pathology. Depending on the clinical situation, a period of stability may be required.
(ii) Applicants for revalidation or renewal of a medical certificate with a de - novo left bundle branch block may be assessed as fit after cardiological evaluation showing no pathology. A period of stability may be required.
(iii) A cardiological evaluation should be required after 12 months in all cases.
(9) Ventricular pre - excitation Applicants with pre - excitation may be assessed as fit if they are asymptomatic, and an electrophysiological study, including an adequate drug - induced autonomic stimulation protocol, reveals no inducible re - entry tachycardia and t he existence of multiple pathways is excluded. Cardiological follow - up should be required including a 24 - hour ambulatory ECG recording showing no tendency to symptomatic or asymptomatic tachy - arrhythmia.
(10) Pacemaker Applicants with a subendocardial pace maker may be assessed as fit three months after insertion provided: (i) there is no other disqualifying condition; (ii) bipolar lead systems programmed in bipolar mode without automatic mode change have been used; (iii) that the applicant is not pacemaker dependent; (iv) regular cardiological follow - up should include a symptom - limited exercise ECG that shows no abnormality or evidence of myocardial ischaemia.
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(12) Brugada pattern on electrocardiography Applicants with a Brugada pattern Type 1 should be assessed as unfit. Applicants with Type 2 or Type 3 may be assessed as fit, with limitations as appropriate, subject to satisfactory cardiological evaluation.
GM1 ATCO.MED.B.010 Cardiovascular system
ED Decision 2015/010/R MITRAL VALVE DISEASE (a) Minor regurgitation should have evidence of no thickened leaflets or flail chordae and left atrial internal diameter of le ss than or equal to 4.0 cm.
(b) The following may indicate severe regurgitation: (1) LV internal diameter (diastole) > 6.0 cm; or (2) LV internal diameter (systole) > 4.1 cm; or (3) Left atrial internal diameter > 4.5 cm.
(c) Doppler indices, such as width of jet, backwards extension and whether there is flow reversal in the pulmonary veins may be helpful in assessing severity of regurgitation.
GM2 ATCO.MED.B.010 Cardiovascular system
ED Decision 2023/011/R VENTRICULAR PRE - EXCITATION (a) Asymptomatic applicants with pre - excitation may be assessed as fit at revalidation with an Operational Multi - pilot Limitation (OML) if they meet the following criteria: (1) no inducible re - entry; (2) refractory period > 300 m s; (3) no induced atrial fibrillation.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 15 /01 0 /R] (a) Asymptomatic applicants with pre - excitation may be assessed as fit at revalidation if they meet the following criteria: (1) no inducible re - entry; (2) refr actory period > 300 ms; (3) no induced atrial fibrillation.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] (b) There should be no evidence of multiple accessory pathways.
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GM3 ATCO.MED.B.010 Cardiovascular system
ED Decision 2015/010/R COMPLETE LEFT BUNDLE BRANCH BLOCK Left bundle branch block is more commonly associated with coronary artery disease and, thus, requires more in - depth investigation, which may be invasive.
GM4 ATCO.MED.B.010 Cardiovascular system
ED Decision 2015/010/R PACEMAKER (a) Scintigraphy may be helpful in the presence of conduction disturbance/paced complexes in the resting ECG.
(b) Experience has shown that any failures of pacemakers are most likely to occur in the first three months after being fitted. Therefore, a fit assessment should not be considered before this period has elapsed.
(c) It is known that certain operational equipment may interfere with the performance of the pacemaker. The type of pacemaker used, therefore, should have been tested to e nsure it does not suffer from interference in the operational environment. Supporting data and a performance statement to this effect should be available from the supplier.
GM5 ATCO.MED.B.010 Cardiovascular system
ED Decision 2015/010/R ANTICOAGULATION Applicants and licence holders taking anticoagulant medication which requires monitoring with INR testing, should measure their INR on a ‘near patient’ testing system within 12 hours prior to starting a shift pattern and then at least every three days duri ng the shift pattern. The privileges of the licence should only be exercised if the INR is within the target range. The INR result should be recorded and the results should be reviewed at each aero - medical assessment.
ATCO.MED.B.015 Respiratory system
Reg ulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Applicants with significant impairment of pulmonary function shall be referred to the licensing authority for the aero - medical assessment. A fit assessment may be considered once pulmonary function has recovered and is satisfact ory.
(b) Examination: Pulmonary function tests are required at the initial examination and on clinical indication.
(c) Applicants with a history or established diagnosis of asthma requiring medication shall undergo a satisfactory respiratory evaluation. A fit assessment may be considered if the applicant is asymptomatic and treatment does not affect safety.
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AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.015 Respiratory system
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) Examination (1) Spirometric examination is required for initial examination. An FEV1/FVC ratio less than 70 % should require evaluation by a specialist in respiratory disease before a fit assessment can be considered.
(2) Posterior/anterior chest radiography may be required at initial, revalidation or renewal examinations when indicated on clinical or epidemiological grounds.
(b ) Chronic obstructive airways disease Applicants with chronic obstructive airways disease should be assessed as unfit. Applicants with only minor impairment of their pulmonary function may be assessed as fit after specialist respiratory evaluation. Applica nts with pulmonary emphysema may be assessed as fit following specialist evaluation showing that the condition is stable and not causing significant symptoms.
(c) Asthma Applicants with asthma requiring medication or experiencing recurrent attacks of asthm a may be assessed as fit if the asthma is considered stable with satisfactory pulmonary function tests and medication is compatible with the safe execution of the privileges of the licence. Use of low dose systemic steroids may be acceptable.
(d) Inflammatory disease (1) For applicants with active inflammatory disease of the respiratory system, a fit assessment may be considered when the condition has resolved without sequelae and no medication is required.
(2) Applicants with chronic inflammatory diseases may be assessed as fit following specialist evaluation showing mild disease with acceptable pulmonary function test and medication compatible with the safe execution of the privileges of the licence.
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(2) Applicants with cardiac or neurological sarcoid should be assessed as unfit.
(f) Pneumothorax Applicants with a spontaneous pneumothorax should be assessed as unf it. A fit assessment may be considered: (1) six weeks after the event provided full recovery from a single event has been confirmed in a full respiratory evaluation including a CT scan or equivalent; (2) following surgical intervention in the case of a re current pneumothorax provided there is satisfactory recovery.
(g) Thoracic surgery (1) Applicants requiring thoracic surgery should be assessed as unfit until such time as the effects of the operation are no longer likely to interfere with the safe exercis e of the privileges of the licence.
(2) A fit assessment may be considered after satisfactory recovery and full respiratory evaluation including a CT scan or equivalent. The underlying pathology which necessitated the surgery should be considered in the ae ro - medical assessment.
(h) Sleep apnoea syndrome/sleep disorder (1) Applicants with unsatisfactorily treated sleep apnoea syndrome and suffering from excessive daytime sleepiness should be assessed as unfit.
(2) A fit assessment may be considered subject to the extent of symptoms, including vigilance, and satisfactory tre atment. ATCO operational experience, sleep apnoea syndrome/sleep disorder education and work place considerations are essential components of the aero - medical assessment.
ATCO.MED.B.020 Digestive system
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Applicants with any s equelae of disease or surgical intervention in any part of the digestive tract or its adnexa likely to cause incapacitation, in particular any obstruction due to stricture or compression, shall be assessed as unfit.
(b) Applicants shall be free from hernia e that might give rise to incapacitating symptoms.
(c) Applicants with disorders of the gastrointestinal system, including those in points (1) to (5) may be assessed as fit subject to a satisfactory gastroenterological evaluation after successful treatment or full recovery after surgery: (1) recurrent dyspeptic disorder requiring medication; (2) pancreatitis; Powered by EASA eRules Page 300 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX IV – PART ATCO.MED – MEDICAL Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART B – SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS 3 MEDICAL CERTIFICATES (3) symptomatic gallstones; (4) an established diagnosis or history of chronic inflammatory bowel disease; (5) after surgical operation on the digesti ve tract or its adnexa, including surgery involving total or partial excision or a diversion of any of these organs.
AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.020 Digestive system
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) Oesophageal varices Applicants with oesophageal varices should be assess ed as unfit.
(b) Pancreatitis (1) Applicants with pancreatitis should be assessed as unfit. A fit assessment may be considered if the cause (e.g. gallstone, other obstruction, medication) is removed.
(2) Alcohol may be a cause of dyspepsia and pancreatitis . If considered appropriate, a full evaluation of its use or misuse should be undertaken.
(c) Gallstones (1) Applicants with a single large gallstone may be assessed as fit after evaluation.
(2) Applicants with multiple gallstones may be assessed as fit while awaiting treatment provided the symptoms are unlikely to interfere with the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence.
(d) Inflammatory bowel disease Applicants with an established diagnosis or history of chronic inflammatory bowel disease may be assessed as fit if the disease is in established stable remission, and only minimal, if any, medication is being taken. Regular follow - up should be required.
(e) Dyspepsia Applicants with recurrent dyspepsia requiring medication should be in vestigated by internal examination including radiologic or endoscopic examination. Laboratory testing should include haemoglobin assessment and faecal examination. Any demonstrated ulceration or significant inflammation requires evidence of recovery before a fit assessment may be considered.
(f) Digestive tract and abdominal surgery Applicants who have undergone a surgical operation on the digestive tract or its adnexa, including a total or partial excision or a diversion of any of these organs, should be a ssessed as unfit. A fit assessment may be considered if recovery is complete, the applicant is asymptomatic and the risk of secondary complication or recurrence is minimal.
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ATCO.MED.B.025 Metabolic and endocrine systems
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Ap plicants with metabolic, nutritional or endocrine dysfunction may be assessed as fit subject to demonstrated stability of the condition and satisfactory aero - medical evaluation.
(b) Diabetes mellitus: (1) Applicants with diabetes mellitus requiring insulin shall be assessed as unfit.
(2) Applicants with diabetes mellitus requiring medication other than insulin for blood sugar control shall be referred to the licensing authority. A fit assessment may be considered if it can be demonstrated that blood sugar c ontrol has been achieved and is stable.
AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.025 Metabolic and endocrine system
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) Metabolic, nutritional or endocrine dysfunction Applicants with metabolic, nutritional or endocrine dysfunction may be assessed as fit if the condition is asymptomatic, clinically compensated and stable with or without replacement therapy, and regularly reviewed by an appropriate specialist.
(b) Obesity (1) Applicants with a Body Mass Index 35 may be assessed as fit only if the excess w eight is not likely to interfere with the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence and a satisfactory cardiovascular risk review and evaluation of the possibility of sleep apnoea syndrome has been undertaken.
(2) Functional testing in the working en vironment may be necessary before a fit assessment may be considered.
(c) Thyroid dysfunction Applicants with hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism should attain a stable euthyroid state before a fit assessment may be considered.
(d) Abnormal glucose metabolism Glycosuria and abnormal blood glucose levels require investigation. A fit assessment may be considered if normal glucose tolerance is demonstrated (low renal threshold) or impaired glucose tolerance without diabetic pathology is fully controlled by diet and regularly reviewed.
(e) Diabetes mellitus (1) The following medication, alone and in combination, may be acceptable for control of type 2 diabetes: (i) alpha - glucosidase inhibitors; (ii) medication that acts on the incretin pathway; (iii) biguanides.
(2) A fit assessment may be considered after evaluation of the operational environment, including means of glucose monitoring/management whilst performing rated duties, and with demonstrated exemplary glycaemic control.
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ATCO.MED.B.030 Haematology
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Blo od testing, if any, shall be determined by the AME or AeMC taking into account the medical history and following the physical examination.
(b) Applicants with a haematological condition, such as: (1) coagulation, haemorrhagic or thrombotic disorder; (2) ch ronic leukaemia; (3) abnormal haemoglobin, including, but not limited to, anaemia, erythrocytosis or haemoglobinopathy; (4) significant lymphatic enlargement; (5) enlargement of the spleen; shall be referred to the licensing authority. A fit assessment may be considered subject to satisfactory aero - medical evaluation.
(c) Applicants suffering from acute leukaemia shall be assessed as unfit.
AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.030 Haematology
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) Anaemia (1) Anaemia demonstrated by a reduced haemoglobin level should require investigation. A fit assessment may be considered in cases where the primary cause has been treated (e.g. iron or B12 deficiency) and the haemoglobin or haematocrit has stabilised at a satisfactory level. The recommended ra nge of the haemoglobin level is 11 – 17 g/dl.
(2) Anaemia which is unamenable to treatment should be disqualifying.
(b) Haemoglobinopathy Applicants with a haemoglobinopathy should be assessed as unfit. A fit assessment may be considered where minor thalassa emia, sickle cell disease or other haemoglobinopathy is diagnosed without a history of crises and where full functional capability is demonstrated.
(c) Coagulation disorders (1) Significant coagulation disorders require investigation. A fit assessment may be considered if there is no history of significant bleeding or clotting episodes and the haematological data indicate that it is safe to do so.
(2) If anticoagulant therapy is prescribed, AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.010(g) should be followed.
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(e) Leukaemia (1) Applicants with acute leukaemia should be assessed as unfit. Once in established remission, app licants may be assessed as fit.
(2) Applicants with chronic leukaemia should be assessed as unfit. A fit assessment may be considered after remission and a period of demonstrated stability.
(3) Applicants with a history of leukaemia should have no history of central nerv ous system involvement and no continuing side effects from treatment which are likely to interfere with the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence. Haemoglobin and platelet levels should be satisfactory.
(4) Regular follow - up is required in all cas es of leukaemia.
(f) Splenomegaly Splenomegaly requires investigation. A fit assessment may be considered if the enlargement is minimal, stable and no associated pathology is demonstrated, or if the enlargement is minimal and associated wit h another accept able condition.
GM1 ATCO.MED.B.030 Haematology
ED Decision 2015/010/R HODGKIN’S LYMPHOMA Due to potential side effects of specific chemotherapeutic agents, the precise regime utilised should be taken into account.
GM2 ATCO.MED.B.030 Haematology
ED Decision 2015/010/R CHRONIC LEUKAEMIA A fit assessment may be considered if the chronic leukaemia has been diagnosed as: (a) lymphatic at stages 0, I, and possibly II without anaemia and minimal treatment; or (b) stable ‘hairy cell’ leukae mia with normal haemoglobin and platelets.
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GM3 ATCO.MED.B.030 Haematology
ED Decision 2015/010/R SPLENOMEGALY (a) Splenomegaly should not preclude a fit assessment, but should be assessed on an individual basis.
(b) Associated pathology of splenomegal y is e.g. treated chronic malaria.
(c) An acceptable condition associated with splenomegaly is e.g. Hodgkin’s lymphoma in remission.
ATCO.MED.B.035 Genitourinary system
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Urinalysis shall form part of every aero - medical examin ation. The urine shall contain no abnormal element considered to be of pathological significance.
(b) Applicants with any sequelae of disease or surgical procedures on the genitourinary system or its adnexa likely to cause incapacitation, in particular any obstruction due to stricture or compression, shall be assessed as unfit.
(c) Applicants with a genitourinary disorder, such as: (1) renal disease; (2) one or more urinary calculi; may be assessed as fit subject to satisfactory renal/urological evaluation.
(d) Applicants who have undergone: (1) a major surgical operation in the genitourinary system or its adnexa involving a total or partial excision or a diversion of its organs; or (2) major urological surgery; shall be referred to the licensing authority for an aero - medical assessment after full recovery before a fit assessment may be considered.
AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.035 Genitourinary system
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) Abnormal urinalysis Any abnormal finding on urinalysis requires investigation. This investigation should include proteinuria, haematuria and glycosuria.
(b) Renal disease (1) Applicants presenting with any signs of renal disease should be assessed as unfit. A fit assessment may be considered if blood pressure is satisfactory and renal function is acceptable.
(2) Applicants requiring dialysis should be assessed as unfit.
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A fit assessment may be c onsidered after successful treatment for a calculus and with appropriate follow - up.
(2) Residual calculi should be disqualifying unless they are in a location where they are unlikely to move and give rise to symptoms.
(d) Renal and urological surgery (1) A pplicants who have undergone a major surgical operation on the genitourinary system or its adnexa involving a total or partial excision or a diversion of any of its organs should be assessed as unfit until recovery is complete, the applicant is asymptomati c and the risk of secondary complications is minimal.
(2) Applicants with compensated nephrectomy without hypertension or uraemia may be assessed as fit.
(3) Applicants who have undergone renal transplantation may be considered for a fit assessment if it i s fully compensated and tolerated with only minimal immuno - suppressive therapy after at least 12 months.
(4) Applicants who have undergone total cystectomy may be considered for a fit assessment if there is satisfactory urinary function, no infection and n o recurrence of primary pathology.
ATCO.MED.B.040 Infectious disease
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Applicants who are HIV positive shall be referred to the licensing authority and may be assessed as fit subject to satisfactory specialist evaluation and provided the licensing authority has sufficient evidence that the therapy does not compromise the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence.
(b) Applicants diagnosed with or presenting symptoms of infectious disease such as: (1) acute s yphilis; (2) active tuberculosis; (3) infectious hepatitis; (4) tropical diseases; shall be referred to the licensing authority for an aero - medical assessment. A fit assessment may be considered after full recovery and specialist evaluation provided the li censing authority has sufficient evidence that the therapy does not compromise the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence.
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AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.040 Infectious disease
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) Infectious disease — General In cases of infectious disease, consideration should be given to a history of, or clinical signs indicating, underlying impairment of the immune system.
(b) Tuberculosis (1) Applicants with active tuberculosis should be assessed as unfit. A fit assessment may be consi dered following completion of therapy.
(2) Applicants with quiescent or healed lesions may be assessed as fit. Specialist evaluation should consider the extent of the disease, the treatment required and possible side effects of medication.
(c) Syphilis App licants with acute syphilis should be assessed as unfit. A fit assessment may be considered in the case of those fully treated and recovered from the primary and secondary stages.
(d) HIV positivity (1) Applicants who are HIV positive may be assessed as fi t if a full investigation provides no evidence of HIV associated diseases that might give rise to incapacitating symptoms.
Frequent review of the immunological status and neurological evaluation by an appropriate specialist should be carried out. A cardiol ogical review may also be required depending on medication.
(2) Applicants with an AIDS defining condition should be assessed as unfit except in individual cases for revalidation of a medical certificate after complete recovery and dependent on the review.
(3) The aero - medical assessment of individual cases under (1) and (2) should be dependent on the absence of symptoms or signs of the disease and the acceptability of serological markers. Treatment should be evaluated by a specialist on an individual basis for its appropriateness and any side effects.
(e) Infectious hepatitis Applicants with infectious hepatitis should be assessed as unfit. A fit assessment may be considered once the applicant has become asymptomatic after treatment and specialist evaluatio n. Regular review of the liver function should be carried out.
GM1 ATCO.MED.B.040 Infectious disease
ED Decision 2015/010/R HIV INFECTION (a) There is no requirement for routine testing of HIV status, but testing may be carried out on clinical indication.
(b) If HIV positivity has been confirmed, a process of rigorous aero - medical assessment and follow - up should be introduced to enable individuals to continue working provided their ability to exercise their licenced privileges to the required le vel of safety is not impaired. The operational environment should be considered in the decision - making.
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ATCO.MED.B.045 Obstetrics and gynaecology
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Applicants who have undergone a major gynaecological operation shall be assess ed as unfit until full recovery.
(b) Pregnancy: In the case of pregnancy, if the AeMC or AME considers that the licence holder is fit to exercise her privileges, he/she shall limit the validity period of the medical certificate to the end of the 34th week of gestation. The licence holder shall undergo a revalidation aero - medical examination and assessment after full recovery following the end of the pregnancy.
AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.045 Obstetrics and gynaecology
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) Gynaecological surger y Applicants who have undergone a major gynaecological operation should be assessed as unfit until recovery is complete, the applicant is asymptomatic and the risk of secondary complications or recurrence is minimal.
(b) Pregnancy (1) A pregnant licence ho lder may be assessed as fit during the first 34 weeks of gestation provided obstetric evaluation continuously indicates a normal pregnancy.
(2) The AeMC or AME or the licensing authority should provide written advice to the applicant and the supervising physician regarding potentially significant complications of pregnancy which may negatively influence the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence.
ATCO.MED.B.050 Musculoskeletal system
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Applicants shall hav e satisfactory functional use of the musculoskeletal system to enable them to safely exercise the privileges of the licence.
(b) Applicants with static or progressive musculoskeletal or rheumatologic conditions likely to interfere with the safe exercise of the licence privileges shall be referred to the licensing authority. A fit assessment may be considered after satisfactory specialist evaluation.
AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.050 Musculoskeletal system
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) Applicants with any signi ficant sequelae from disease, injury or congenital abnormality affecting the bones, joints, muscles or tendons with or without surgery require full evaluation prior to a fit assessment.
(b) Abnormal physique, including obesity, or muscular weakness may req uire aero - medical assessment and particular attention should be paid to an aero - medical assessment in the working environment.
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(d) Applicants with inflammatory, infiltrative or degenerative disease of the musculoskeletal system may be a ssessed as fit provided the condition is in remission and the medication is acceptable.
ATCO.MED.B.055 Psychiatry
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Applicants with a mental or behavioural disorder due to alcohol or other use or misuse of psychoactive substa nces, including recreational substances with or without dependency, shall be assessed as unfit until after a period of documented sobriety or freedom from psychoactive substance use or misuse and subject to satisfactory psychiatric evaluation after success ful treatment. Applicants shall be referred to the licensing authority.
(b) Applicants with a psychiatric condition such as: (1) mood disorder; (2) neurotic disorder; (3) personality disorder; (4) mental or behavioural disorder; shall undergo satisfactory psychiatric evaluation before a fit assessment may be considered.
Applicants shall be referred to the licensing authority for the assessment of their medical fitness.
(c) Applicants with a history of a single or repeated acts of deliberate self - harm shall be assessed as unfit. Applicants shall be referred to the licensing authority and shall undergo satisfactory psychiatric evaluation before a fit assessment may be considered.
(d) Applicants with an established history or clinical diagnosis of schizophrenia , schizotypal, delusional disorder or mania shall be assessed as unfit.
AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.055 Psychiatry
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) Disorders due to alcohol or other substance use (1) A fit assessment may be considered after successful treatment, a perio d of documented sobriety or freedom from substance use, and review by a psychiatric specialist. The licensing authority, with the advice of the psychiatric specialist, should determine the duration of the period to be observed before a medical certificate can be issued.
(2) Depending on the individual case, treatment may include in - patient treatment of some weeks.
(3) Continuous follow - up, including blood testing and peer reports, may be required indefinitely.
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(c) Psychotic disorder Applicants with a history, or the occurrence, of a functional psychotic disorder should be assessed as unfit. A fit assessment may be considered if a cause can be unequivocally identified as one which is transient, has ceased and t he risk of recurrence is minimal.
(d) Deliberate self - harm Applicants who have carried out a single self - destructive action or repeated acts of deliberate self - harm should be assessed as unfit. A fit assessment may be considered after full consideration of an individual case which may require psychiatric or psychological evaluation.
Neuropsychological evaluation may also be required.
ATCO.MED.B.060 Psychology
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Applicants who present with stress - related symptoms that are likely to interfere with their ability to exercise the privileges of the licence safely shall be referred to the licensing authority.
A fit assessment may only be considered after a psychological and/or psychiatric evaluation has demonstrated that the applicant has recovered from stress - related symptoms.
(b) A psychological evaluation may be required as part of, or complementary to, a specialist psychiatric or neurological examination.
AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.060 Psychology
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) If a psychologica l evaluation is indicated, it should be carried out by a psychologist taking into account the ATC environment and the associated risks.
(b) Where there is established evidence that an applicant may have a psychological disorder, the applicant should be ref erred for psychological opinion and advice.
(c) Established evidence should be verifiable information from an identifiable source related to the mental fitness or personality of a particular individual. Sources for this information can be accidents or inci dents, problems in training or competence assessments, behaviour or knowledge relevant to the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence.
(d) The psychological evaluation may include a collection of biographical data, the administration of aptitude, as well as personality tests and psychological interview.
(e) The psychologist should submit a written report to the AME, AeMC or licensing authority as appropriate, detailing his/her opinion and recommendation.
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ATCO.MED.B.065 Neurology
Regulation (EU) 201 5/340 (a) Applicants with an established history or clinical diagnosis of the following shall be assessed as unfit: (1) epilepsy except in cases in point (b)(1) and (2); (2) recurring episodes of disturbance of consciousness of uncertain cause; (3) conditions with a high propensity for cerebral dysfunction.
(b) Applicants with an established history or clinical diagnosis of the following conditions shall be referred to the licensing authority and undergo further evaluation before a fit assessment may be considered: (1) epilepsy without recurrence after the age of 5; (2) epilepsy without recurrence and off all treatment for more than 10 years; (3) epileptiform EEG abnormalities and focal slow waves; (4) progressive or non - progressive disease of the ner vous system; (5) a single episode of disturbances or loss of consciousness; (6) brain injury; (7) spinal or peripheral nerve injury; (8) disorders of the nervous system due to vascular deficiencies including haemorrhagic and ischaemic events.
AMC1 ATCO.MED .B.065 Neurology
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) Electroencephalography (EEG) (1) EEG should be carried out when indicated by the applicant’s history or on clinical grounds.
(2) Epileptiform paroxysmal EEG abnormalities and focal slow waves should be disqualifying.
A fit assessment may be considered after further evaluation.
(b) Epilepsy (1) Applicants who have experienced one or more convulsive episodes after the age of five should be assessed as unfit.
(2) A fit assessment may be considered if: (i) the applicant is seizure free and off medication for a period of at least 10 years; (ii) full neurological evaluation shows that a seizure was caused by a specific non - recurrent cause, such as trauma or toxin.
(3) Applicants who have experienced an episod e of benign Rolandic seizure may be assessed as fit provided the seizure has been clearly diagnosed including a properly documented history and typical EEG result and the applicant has been free of symptoms and off treatment for at least 10 years.
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(d) Disturbance of consciousness Applicants with a history of one or more episodes of disturbed consciousness may be assessed as fit if the condition can be satisfactorily explaine d by a non - recurrent cause. A full neurological evaluation is required.
(e) Head injury Applicants with a head injury which was severe enough to cause loss of consciousness or is associated with penetrating brain injury should be evaluated by a consultant neurologist. A fit assessment may be considered if there has been a full recovery and the risk of epilepsy is sufficiently low. Behavioural and cognitive aspects should be taken into account.
ATCO.MED.B.070 Visual system
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Exa mination: (1) A comprehensive eye examination shall form part of the initial examination and be undertaken periodically depending on the refraction and the functional performance of the eye.
(2) A routine eye examination shall form part of all revalidation and renewal examinations.
(3) Applicants shall undergo tonometry at the first revalidation examination after the age of 40, on clinical indication and if indicated considering the family history.
(4) Applicants shall supply the AeMC or AME with an ophthal mic examination report in cases where: (i) the functional performance shows significant changes; (ii) the distant visual standards can only be reached with corrective lenses.
(5) Applicants with a high refractive error shall be referred to the licensing au thority.
(b) Distant visual acuity, with or without optimal correction, shall be 6/9 (0,7) or better in each eye separately, and visual acuity with both eyes shall be 6/6 (1,0) or better.
(c) Initial applicants having monocular or functional monocular visi on, including eye muscle balance problems, shall be assessed as unfit. At revalidation or renewal examinations the applicant may be assessed as fit provided that an ophthalmological examination is satisfactory.
The applicant shall be referred to the licens ing authority.
(d) Initial applicants with acquired substandard vision in one eye shall be assessed as unfit. At revalidation or renewal examinations the applicant shall be referred to the licensing authority and may be assessed as fit provided that an oph thalmological examination is satisfactory.
(e) Applicants shall be able to read an N5 chart or equivalent at 30 – 50 cm and an N14 chart or equivalent at 60 – 100 cm distance, if necessary with the aid of correction.
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(g) Applicants who have undergone eye surgery shall be assessed as unfit until full recovery of the visual function. A fit assessment may be considered by the licensing authority subject to satisfactory ophthalmic evaluation.
(h) Applicants with a clinical diagnosis of keratoconus shall be referred to the licensing authority and may be assessed as fit subject to a satisfactory examination by an ophthalmologist.
(i) Applicants with diplopia shall be assessed as unfit .
(j) Spectacles and contact lenses (1) If satisfactory visual function for the rated duties is achieved only with the use of correction, the spectacles or contact lenses must provide optimal visual function, be well tolerated, and suitable for air traffic control purposes.
(2) No more than one pair of spectacles, when worn during the exercise of licensed privileges, shall be used to meet the visual requirements at all distances.
(3) A spare set of similarly correcting spectacles shall be readily available when exercising the privileges of the licence(s).
(4) Contact lenses, when are worn during the exercise of licensed privileges, shall be mono - focal, non - tinted and not orthokeratological. Monovision contact lenses shall not be used.
(5) A pplicants with a large refractive error shall use contact lenses or high index spectacle lenses.
AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.070 Visual system
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) Eye examination (1) At each aero - medical revalidation examination, the visual fitness should b e assessed and the eyes should be examined with regard to possible pathology.
(2) All abnormal and doubtful cases should be referred to an ophthalmologist. Conditions which indicate ophthalmological examination include but are not limited to a substantial decrease in the uncorrected visual acuity, any decrease in best corrected visual acuity and/or the occurrence of eye disease, eye injury or eye surgery.
(3) Where ophthalmological examinations are required for any significant reason, this should be imposed as a limitation on the medical certificate.
(4) The effect of multiple eye conditions should be evaluated by an ophthalmologist with regard to possible cumulative effects. Functional testing in the working environment may be necessary to consider a fit as sessment.
(5) Visual acuity should be tested using Snellen charts, or equivalent, under appropriate illumination. Where clinical evidence suggests that Snellen may not be appropriate, Landolt ‘C’ may be used.
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(c) Routine eye examination At each revalidation or renewal examination, the visual fitness should be assessed and the eyes should be examined with regard to possible pathology. All abnormal and doubtful cases should be referred to an ophthalmologist. This routine eye examination should include: (1) history; (2) visual acuities — n ear, intermediate and distant vision; uncorrected and with best optical correction if needed; (3) morphology by ophthalmoscopy; (4) further examination on clinical indication.
(d) Refractive error (1) Applicants with a refractive error between +5.0/ - 6.0 d ioptres may be assessed as fit provided optimal correction has been considered and no significant pathology is demonstrated. If the refractive error exceeds +3.0/ - 3.0 dioptres, a four - yearly follow - up by an eye specialist should be required.
(2) Applicants with: (i) a refractive error exceeding - 6 dioptres; (ii) an astigmatic component exceeding 3 dioptres; or (iii) anisometropia exceeding 3 dioptres; may be considered for a fit assessment if: (A) no significant pathology can be demonstrated; (B) optimal co rrection has been considered; Powered by EASA eRules Page 314 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX IV – PART ATCO.MED – MEDICAL Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART B – SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS 3 MEDICAL CERTIFICATES (C) visual acuity is at least 6/6 (1.0) in each eye separately with normal visual fields while wearing the optimal spectacle correction; (D) two - yearly follow - up is undertaken by an eye specialist.
(3) Applicants with hypermetropia exceeding +5.0 dioptres may be assessed as fit subject to a satisfactory ophthalmological evaluation provided there are adequate fusional reserves, normal intraocular pressures and anterior angles and no significant pathology has been demonst rated. Corrected visual acuity in each eye shall be 6/6 or better.
(4) Applicants with a large refractive error shall use contact lenses or high - index spectacle lenses.
(e) Convergence Applicants with convergence outside the normal range may be assessed as fit provided it does not interfere with near vision (30 – 50 cm) or intermediate vision (100 cm) with or without correction.
(f) Substandard vision (1) Applicants with reduced central vision in one eye may be assessed as fit for a revalidation or renewal of a medical certificate if the binocular visual field is normal and the underlying pathology is acceptable according to ophthalmological evaluation. Testing should include functional testing in the appropriate working environment.
(2) Applicants w ith acquired substandard vision in one eye (monocularity, functional monocular vision including eye muscle imbalance) may be assessed as fit for revalidation or renewal if the ophthalmological examination confirms that: (i) the better eye achieves distant visual acuity of 1.0 (6/6), corrected or uncorrected; (ii) the better eye achieves intermediate and near visual acuity of 0.7 (6/9), corrected or uncorrected; (iii) there is no significant ocular pathology; (iv) a functional test in the working environmen t is satisfactory; and (v) in the case of acute loss of vision in one eye, a period of adaptation time has passed from the known point of visual loss, during which the applicant is assessed as unfit.
(3) An applicant with a monocular visual field defect ma y be assessed as fit if the binocular visual fields are normal.
(g) Keratoconus Applicants with keratoconus may be considered for a fit assessment if the visual requirements are met with the use of corrective lenses and periodic review is undertaken by an ophthalmologist.
(h) Heterophoria Applicants with heterophoria (imbalance of the ocular muscles) exceeding when measured with optimal correction, if prescribed: (1) at six metres: — 2.0 prism dioptres in hyperphoria, Powered by EASA eRules Page 315 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX IV – PART ATCO.MED – MEDICAL Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART B – SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS 3 MEDICAL CERTIFICATES — 10.0 prism dioptres in esophoria, — 8.0 p rism dioptres in exophoria — and (2) at 33 centimetres: — 1.0 prism dioptre in hyperphoria, — 8.0 prism dioptres in esophoria, — 12.0 prism dioptres in exophoria may be assessed as fit provided that orthoptic evaluation demonstrates that the fusional reserves are sufficient to prevent asthenopia and diplopia. The Netherlands Optical Society (TNO) testing or equivalent should be carried out to demonstrate fusion.
(i) Eye surgery (1) After refractive surgery or surgery of the cornea including cross linking, a fit as sessment may be considered, provided: (i) satisfactory stability of refraction has been achieved (less than 0.75 dioptres variation diurnally); (ii) examination of the eye shows no post - operative complications; (iii) glare sensitivity is normal; (iv) mesopic contrast sensitivity is not impaired; (v) evaluation is undertaken by an ophthalmologist.
(2) Cataract surgery Following intraocular lens surgery, including cataract surgery, a fit assessment may be considered once recovery is complete and the vis ual requirements are met with or without correction. Intraocular lenses should be monofocal and should not impair colour vision.
(3) Retinal surgery/retinal laser therapy (i) After successful retinal surgery, applicants may be assessed as fit once the reco very is complete. Annual ophthalmological follow - up may be necessary. Longer periods may be acceptable after two years on recommendation of the ophthalmologist.
(ii) After successful retinal laser therapy, applicants may be assessed as fit provided an oph thalmological evaluation shows stability.
(4) Glaucoma surgery A fit assessment may be considered six months after successful glaucoma surgery, or earlier if recovery is complete. Six - monthly ophthalmological examinations to follow up secondary complicatio ns caused by the glaucoma may be necessary.
(5) Extraocular muscle surgery A fit assessment may be considered not less than six months after surgery and after a satisfactory ophthalmological evaluation.
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GM1 ATCO.MED.B.070 Visual system
ED Decision 2015/010/R COMPARISON OF DIFFERENT READING CHARTS (APPROXIMATE FIGURES) (a) Test distance: 40 cm Decimal Nieden Jäger Snellen N Parinaud 1,0 1 2 1,5 3 2 0,8 2 3 2 4 3 0,7 3 4 2,5 0,6 4 5 3 5 4 0,5 5 5 6 5 0,4 7 9 4 8 6 0,35 8 10 4,5 8 0,32 9 12 5,5 10 10 0,3 9 12 12 0,25 9 12 14 0,2 10 14 7,5 16 14 0,16 11 14 12 20 (b) Test distance: 80 cm Decimal Nieden Jäger Snellen N Parinaud 1,2 4 5 3 5 4 1,0 5 5 6 5 0,8 7 9 4 8.0 6 0,7 8 10 4,5 8 0,63 9 12 5,5 10 10 0,6 9 12 12 10 0,5 9 12 14 10 0,4 10 14 7,5 16 14 0,32 11 14 12 20 14
ATCO.MED.B.075 Colour vision
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 Applicants shall be normal trichromates.
AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.075 Colour vision
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) Pseudoisochromatic plate testing alone is not sufficient.
(b) Colour vision should be assessed using means to demonstrate normal trichromacy.
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GM1 ATCO. MED.B.075 Colour vision
ED Decision 2015/010/R The means to demonstrate normal trichromacy include: (a) anomaloscopy (Nagel or equivalent). This test is considered passed if the colour match is trichromatic and the matching range is four scale units or less; (b) Colour Assessment and Diagnosis (CAD) test.
ATCO.MED.B.080 Otorhinolaryngology
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Examination: (1) A routine otorhinolaryngological examination shall form part of all initial, revalidation and renewal examinations.
(2) Hearing shall be tested at all examinations. The applicant shall understand correctly conversational speech when tested with each ear at a distance of 2 metres from and with his/her back turned towards the AME.
(3) Hearing shall be tested with pure tone audiometry at the initial examination and at subsequent revalidation or renewal examinations every 4 years until the age of 40 and every 2 years thereafter.
(4) Pure - tone audiometry: (i) Applicants for a class 3 medical certificate shall no t have a hearing loss of more than 35 dB at any of the frequencies 500, 1000 or 2000 Hz, or more than 50 dB at 3000 Hz, in either ear separately.
(ii) Applicants who do not meet the hearing criteria above shall be referred to the licensing authority and un dergo a specialist assessment before a fit assessment may be considered. Initial applicants shall undergo a speech discrimination test.
Applicants for a revalidation or renewal of a class 3 medical certificate shall undergo a functional hearing test in the operational environment.
(5) Hearing aids: (i) Initial examination: the need of hearing aids to comply with the hearing requirements entails unfitness.
(ii) Revalidation and renewal examinations: a fit assessment may be considered if the use of hearing aid(s) or of an appropriate prosthetic aid improves the hearing to achieve a normal standard as assessed by fully functional testing in the operational environment.
(iii) If a prosthetic aid is needed to achieve the normal hearing standard, a spare set of the equipment and accessories, such as batteries, shall be available when exercising the privileges of the licence.
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AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.080 Otorhinolaryngology
ED Decision 20 15/010/R (a) Examination (1) An otorhinolaryngological examination includes: (i) history; (ii) clinical examination including otoscopy, rhinoscopy and examination of the mouth and throat; (iii) clinical examination of the vestibular system.
(2) Ear, nos e and throat (ENT) specialists involved in the aero - medical assessment of air traffic controllers should have an understanding of the functionality required by air traffic controllers whilst exercising the privileges of their licence(s).
(3) Where a full a ero - medical assessment and functional check are needed, due regard should be paid to the operational environment in which the operational functions are undertaken.
(b) Hearing (1) The follow - up of an applicant with hypoacusis should be decided by the licen sing authority. If at the next annual test there is no indication of further deterioration, the normal frequency of testing may be resumed.
(2) An appropriate prosthetic aid may be a special headset with individual earpiece volume controls. Full functiona l and environmental assessments should be carried out with the chosen prosthetic equipment in use.
(c) Ear conditions An applicant with a single dry perforation of non - infectious origin and which does not interfere with the normal function of the ear may be considered for a fit assessment.
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(e) Speech disorder Applicants with a speech disorder should be assessed with due regard to the operational environment in which the operational functions are undertaken. Applicants with significant disorder of speech or voice should be assessed as unfit.
GM1 ATCO.MED.B.080 Otorhinolaryngology
ED Decision 2015/010/R HEARING (a) Speec h discrimination test: discriminating speech against other noise including other sources of verbal communication and ambient noise in the working environment, but not against engine noise.
(b) Functional hearing test: the objective of this test is to evalu ate the controller’s ability to hear the full range of communications that occur in an operational environment and not just through a headset or speaker.
(c) Prosthetic aid: the functional hearing test to be carried out with the prosthetic aid in use is to ensure that the individual is able to perform the functions of his/her licence and that the equipment is not adversely affected by interference from headsets or other factors.
(d) Pure - tone audiometry: testing at frequencies at or above 4 000 Hz will aid the early diagnosis of acoustic neuroma, noise - induced hearing loss (NIH) and other disorders of hearing. Particular attention should be paid in cases where there is a significant difference between thresholds of the left and right ear.
ATCO.MED.B.085 Der matology
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 Applicants shall have no established dermatological condition likely to interfere with the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence held.
AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.085 Dermatology
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) Referral to th e licensing authority should be made if doubt exists about the fitness of an applicant with eczema (exogenous and endogenous), severe psoriasis, chronic infections, drug - induced or bullous eruptions or urticaria.
(b) Systemic effects of radiation or pharma cological treatment for a dermatological condition should be evaluated before a fit assessment may be considered.
(c) An applicant with a skin condition that causes pain, discomfort, irritation or itching may only be assessed as fit if the condition can be controlled and does not interfere with the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence.
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ATCO.MED.B.090 Oncology
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) After diagnosis of primary or secondary malignant disease, applicants shall be referred to the licensing authority and shall undergo satisfactory oncological evaluation be fore a fit assessment may be considered.
(b) Applicants with an established history or clinical diagnosis of an intracerebral malignant tumour shall be assessed as unfit.
AMC1 ATCO.MED.B.090 Oncology
ED Decision 2015/010/R (a) Applicants who have been diagnosed with a malignant disease may be assessed as fit provided: (1) after primary treatment there is no evidence of residual malignant disease likely to interfere with the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence; (2) time appropriate to the type of tumour has elapsed since the end of primary treatment; (3) the risk of incapacitation from a recurrence or metastasis is sufficiently low; (4) there is no evidence of short - or long - term sequelae from treatment. Special attention should be paid to applicants who have received anthracycline chemotherapy; (5) satisfactory oncology follow - up reports are provided to the licensing authority.
(b) Applicants receiving ongoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment should be assessed as unfit.
(c) Applicants with a benign intracerebral tumour may be assessed as fit after satisfactory specialist and neurological evaluation and the condition does not compromise the safe exercise of the privileges of the licence.
(d) Applicants with pre - malignant co nditions may be assessed as fit if treated or excised as necessary and there is a regular follow - up.
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SUBPART C – AERO - MEDICAL EXAMINERS (AMES)
ATCO.MED.C.001 Privileges
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) In accordance with this Part, the privileges of an AME ar e to revalidate and renew class 3 medical certificates, and to conduct the relevant aero - medical examinations and assessments.
(b) The scope of the privileges of the AME, and any condition thereof, shall be specified in the certificate.
(c) Holders of an AME certificate shall not undertake aero - medical examinations and assessments in a Member State other than the Member State that issued their AME certificate, unless they have: (1) been granted access by the host Member State to exercise thei r professional activities as a specialised doctor; (2) informed the competent authority of the host Member State of their intention to conduct aero - medical examinations and assessments and to issue medical certificates within the scope of their privileges as AME; and (3) received a briefing from the competent authority of the host Member State.
ATCO.MED.C.005 Application
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) The application for an AME certificate shall be submitted in accordance with the procedure established by the competent authority.
(b) Applicants for an AME certificate shall provide the competent authority with: (1) personal details and professional address; (2) documentation demonstrating that they comply with the requirements established in ATCO.MED.C.010 , including the certificate of completion of the training courses in aviation medicine appropriate to the privileges they apply for; (3) a written declaration that the AME will issu e medical certificates on the basis of the requirements of this Part.
(c) When the AME undertakes aero - medical examinations in more than one location, they shall provide the competent authority with relevant information regarding all practice locations and practice facilities.
ATCO.MED.C.010 Requirements for the issue of an AME certificate
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 Applicants for an AME certificate with the privileges for the revalidation and renewal of class 3 medical certificates shall: (a) be fully qualified and licensed for the practice of medicine and hold a Certificate of Completion, or have evidence of, specialist medical training; Powered by EASA eRules Page 322 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX IV – PART ATCO.MED – MEDICAL Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTRO LLERS SUBPART C – AERO - MEDICAL EXAMINERS (AMES) (b) have successfully completed basic and advanced training courses in aviation medicine, including specif ic modules for the aero - medical assessment of air traffic controllers and the specific environment in air traffic control; (c) demonstrate to the competent authority that they: (1) have adequate facilities, procedures, documentation and functioning equipme nt suitable for aero - medical examinations; and (2) have in place the necessary procedures and conditions to ensure medical confidentiality.
ATCO.MED.C.015 Training courses in aviation medicine
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) Training courses in aviation me dicine shall be approved by the competent authority of the Member State where the training provider has its principal place of business. The training provider shall demonstrate that the course syllabus contains the learning objectives to acquire the necess ary competencies and that the persons in charge of providing the training have adequate knowledge and experience.
(b) Except in the case of refresher training, the courses shall be concluded by a written examination on the subjects included in the course content.
(c) The training provider shall issue a certificate of completion to the applicants when they have obtained a pass in the examination.
AMC1 ATCO.MED.C.015 Training courses in aviation medicine
ED Decision 2015/010/R BASIC TRAINING COURSE (a) Basic training course for AMEs The basic training course for AMEs should consist of 60 hours of theoretical and practical training, including specific examination techniques.
(b) The learning objectives to acquire the necessary competences should incl ude theoretical knowledge, risk management and decision - making principles in the following subjects.
Demonstrations and practical skills should also be included, where appropriate.
(1) Introduction to aviation medicine; (2) Basic aeronautical knowledge; (3 ) Aviation physiology; (4) Cardiovascular system; (5) Respiratory system; (6) Digestive system; (7) Metabolic and endocrine system; (8) Haematology; (9) Genitourinary system; (10) Obstetrics and gynaecology; Powered by EASA eRules Page 323 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic ANNEX IV – PART ATCO.MED – MEDICAL Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - REQUIREMENTS FOR AIR TRAFFIC Revision from March 2024 CONTROLLERS SUBPART C – AERO - ME DICAL EXAMINERS (AMES) (11) Musculoskeletal system; (12) Psychiatry; (13) Psychology; (14) Neurology; (15) Visual system and colour vision; (16) Otorhinolaryngology; (17) Oncology; (18) Incidents and accidents, escape and survival; (19) Legislation, rules and regulations; (20) Medication and air traffic control.
AMC2 ATCO.MED.C.015 Training courses in aviation medicine
ED Decision 2015/010/R ADVANCED TRAINING COURSE (a) The advanced training course for AMEs should consist of another 60 hours of theoretical and practical training, including specific examination techniques.
(b) The syllabus for the advanced training course should concentrate on the specific air traffic control environment, and demonstrations and practical skills should be included, where appropriate. The course should cover at least the following subjects: (1) Air traffic control working environment; (2) Ophthalmology, including demonstration and practical training; (3) Otorhinolaryngology, including demonstration and practical training; (4) Clinical medicine; (5) Cardiovascular system; (6) Neurolo gy; (7) Psychiatry; (8) Oncology; (9) Metabolic and endocrine systems; (10) Human factors in aviation with a specific focus on the air traffic control environment; (11) Problematic use of substances.
(c) Practical training at an AeMC should be under the g uidance and supervision of the Head of the AeMC.
(d) After the successful completion of the practical training, a report of demonstrated competence should be issued.
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ATCO.MED.C.020 Changes to the AME certificate
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 (a) AMEs shall n otify the competent authority of the following circumstances which could affect their certificate: (1) the AME is subject to disciplinary proceedings or investigation by a medical regulatory body; (2) there are any changes to the conditions on which the certificate was granted, including the content of the statements provided with the application; (3) the requirements for the issue of an AME certificate are no longer met; (4) there is a change to the aero - medical examiner's practice location(s) or corresp ondence address.
(b) Failure to inform the competent authority shall result in the suspension or revocation of the privileges of the AME certificate, on the basis of the decision of the competent authority that suspends or revokes the certificate.
ATCO.MED .C.025 Validity of AME certificates
Regulation (EU) 2015/340 An AME certificate shall be issued for a period not exceeding 3 years. It shall be revalidated provided the holder: (a) continues to fulfil the general conditions required for medical practice and maintains registration as a medical practitioner; (b) has undertaken refresher training in aviation medicine and in the working environments of air traffic controllers within the last 3 years; (c) has performed at least 10 aero - medical examina tions every year. This number of examinations may only be reduced by the competent authority in duly justified circumstances; (d) remains in compliance with the terms of their AME certificate; and (e) exercises the AME privileges in accordance with this Pa rt.
AMC1 ATCO.MED.C.025(b) Validity of AME certificates
ED Decision 2015/010/R REFRESHER TRAINING IN AVIATION MEDICINE (a) During the period of authorisation certification, an AME should attend 20 hours of refresher training, including training with reg ard to the environment of air traffic control.
(b) A proportionate number of refresher training hours should be provided by, or conducted under the direct supervision of, the competent authority or the medical assessor.
(c) Attendance at scientific meetin gs and congresses and air traffic control observation may be credited by the competent authority for a specified number of hours against the training obligations of the AME, provided the medical assessor has assessed it in advance as being relevant for cre diting purposes.
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GM1 ATCO.MED.C.025(b) Validity of AME certificates
ED Decision 2015/010/R REFRESHER TRAINING IN AVIATION MEDICINE Scientific meetings or congresses that may be credited by the competent authority: (a) European Conference of Aerospace Medicine; (b) International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine annual congresses; (c) Aerospace Medical Association annual scientific meetings; and (d) Other scientific meetings.
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INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT
A MC1 ATCO.D.010(a) Comp osition of initial training
ED Decision 2023/011/R GENERAL 1. Structure of the basic and rating training syllabi (a) The basic and rating training syllabi have been structured as follows: (1) The syllabus is divided into subjects, which are divided into topics that are in turn divided into subtopics. This structure serves the definition and classification of the objectives. There can be one or several objectives linked to each subtopic.
(2) Objectives are assigned to a specific subject which deals with the knowledge and skills needed to accomplish the related subject objective.
(3) Subjects, topics and subtopics are contained in Appendices 2 to 8 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340, and are repeated in: — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training — BASIC TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D.010( a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training — AERODROME CONTROL VISUAL RATING (ADV) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) Composition of initial training — AERODROME CONTROL INSTRUMENT RATING FOR TOWER ADI (TWR) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D .010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training — APPROACH CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (APP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training — AREA CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (ACP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training — APPROACH CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (APS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(vi) Composition of initial training — AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (ACS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES in order to provide the reader with a comprehensive and unique reference document for the basic and each of the rating trainings. Subject objec tives and training objectives are included in and form an integral part of each of the aforementioned AMC.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 327 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 Figure 1: Layout of the syllabus [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] GENERAL 1. Structure of the basic and rating training syllabi (a) The basic and rating training syllabi are structured as follows: (1) The syllabus is divided into subjects, which are divided into topics that are in turn divided into subtopics. This structure serves the definition and classification of the objectives. There can be one or several objectives linked to each subtopic.
(2) Objectives are assigned to a specific topic/subtopic which deals with the knowledge and skills needed to accomplish the related subject.
(3) Subjects, top ics and subtopics are contained in Appendices 2 to 7 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340, and are repeated in: — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Co mposition of initial training — BASIC TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training — AERODROME CONTROL RATING (ADC) TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) Composition of initial training — APPROACH CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (APP) TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training — AREA CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (ACP) TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training — APPROACH CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (APS) TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training — AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (ACS) TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES in order to provide the reader with a comprehensive and unique reference document for the basic and each of the rating training courses. Training objec tives are included in, and form an integral part of, each of the aforementioned AMC.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 328 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 Figure 1: Layout of the syllabus [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] (b) The following principles may be applied to the development of a training co urse that is based on any of the syllabi: (1) The structure of the syllabi and the order of the objectives contained therein is neither intended to convey a pedagogical sequence nor to indicate a relative level of importance.
(2) No objective from the bas ic training syllabus is repeated as ‘a refresher’ in the rating training syllabi.
(3) The number of objectives contained within a subtopic does not necessarily signify how long it should take to teach that subtopic. For example, a subtopic containing five relatively straightforward objectives may take a shorter time to be taught than another subtopic containing two complex objectives.
2. Structure of the objectives (a) An objective consists of three elements: (1) The corpus, which is a description of the required performance. It always contains an action verb to ensure that the outcome is observable. The action verb is always associated with a defined taxonomy.
(2) The level, which indicates numerically the taxonomy of the action verb.
( 3) The content, which may be implicit or explicit. The explicit content is written in the content field, while the implicit content is not but, instead, is implied in the corpus of the objective and other elements (syllabus, subject, etc.). Content that is a required part of the objective is written in the red - shaded field. Optional content, written in italics, may be used if considered appropriate.
Figure 2: Layout of an objective [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 329 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 (3) The content, which may be implicit or explicit. Explicit content is written in the content field, while implicit content is not but, instead, is implied in the corpus of the objective and other elements (syllabus, subject, etc.). Content that is a required par t of the objective is written in the red - shaded field. Optional content, written in italics is provided to help training designers develop their training material and may suggest possible reference documents that could be used and/or elaborate on the conte nt with specific examples. With or without explicit content, the objective needs to be covered since the implementation is implied in its corpus (text of the objective) and associated context (Subtopic/Topic/Subject/ Rating).
Figure 2: Layout of an objec tive [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] 3. Repeated and common objectives (a) Repeated and common objectives are only applicable to rating training.
(b) To the right of each objective, there is an indication of which other ratings con tain this particular objective. If the rating is indicated in red italics, it notifies the reader that the objective(s) is (are) verbatim in each rating; however, the objective numbers are different. This indication is the first step to help the training p roviders identify the potential commonalities between the various syllabi. As a second step, the training provider must determine, at the level of local implementation, whether the objective is to be regarded as repeated or common.
Figure 3: Indication o f the ratings that particular objective applies to [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 330 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 (b) To the right of each objective, there is an indication of which other ratings contain this particular objective. If the rating is indicated in red italics, it notifies the reader that the objective(s) is (are) verbatim in each rating; however, the objective numbers are different. This indication is the first step to help training providers identify potential commonalities between the various syll abi. As a second step, training providers must determine, on the level of local implementation, whether the objective is to be regarded as repeated or common.
Figure 3: Indication of the ratings to which a particular objective applies [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] 3.1 Repeated objectives All the objectives appearing in a syllabus are implicitly appropriate to this syllabus. As a consequence, objectives may be repeated ‘verbatim’ in different rating syllabi and nevertheless specify a different performance. The reader always needs to mentally add the sentence ‘in this syllabus context’ at the end of each objective.
For example, the objective ‘use approved phraseology’ is repeated (same level, same corpus, same co ntent) in all the syllabi but is different because the context is different in each syllabus (a learner that is able to use approved phraseology for en - route traffic will need additional training before mastering the phraseology in the provision of aerodro me control).
3.2 Common objectives (a) Common objectives are verbatim the same objectives that appear in more than one rating syllabi in the same context so that they do not need to be taught again in case of combined or successively organised courses.
For example, the objective ‘describe the human information - processing model’ is common for all the syllabi because the context is non - specific and is, therefore, not determined by the type of rating.
(b) As a general principle, the rating subject ‘Human Facto rs’ is identical in each of the rating training syllabi and can be considered as containing common objectives because the context is always the same. This means that the rating training objectives relating to Human Factors need to be taught only once. If a learner acquires an additional rating, that learner would not be required to repeat the Human Factors objectives.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 331 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 4. Action verbs that support the taxonomy for training objectives (a) The five taxonomy levels should be understood to have the following l evels of complexity: (1) Action verbs for Level 1 Level 1 — A basic knowledge of the subject. It is the ability to remember essential points, to memorise data and retrieve it.
L1 Verb Definition Example Define State what it is and what its Define ATC service.
limits are; state the definition.
Draw Produce a picture, pattern or Draw the block diagram.
diagram. Draw a holding pattern.
List Say one after the other. List the main structure components of an aircraft.
Name Give name of objects or Name the components of an ILS.
procedures. Name the key national and international aviation organisations.
Quote Repeat what is written or said. Quote ICAO definition of ATC service.
Recognise To know what it is because you Recognise the information contained in the have seen it before. different parts of the AIP .
State Say or write in a formal or State the meteorological hazards to aviation.
definite way.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] (1) Action verbs for Level 1 Le vel 1 — A basic knowledge of the subject. It is the ability to remember essential points, to memorise data and retrieve it.
L1 Verb Definition Example Define State what it is and what its Define ATC service.
limits are; state the definition.
Draw Produce a picture, pattern or Draw the block diagram.
diagram. Draw a holding pattern.
List Say one after the other. List the different types of jet engines.
Name Give the name of objects or Name the competent authorities responsible for procedures. ATC O licensing and ANSP oversight.
Quote Repeat what is written or said. Quote the ICAO definition of ATC service.
Recognise To know what it is because you Recognise the information contained in the have seen it before. different parts of the AIP.
State Say or write in a formal or State the meteorological hazards to aviation.
definite way.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 332 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 (2) Action verbs for Level 2 L evel 2 — The ability to understand and to discuss the subject matter intelligently in order to represent and act upon certain objects and events.
L2 Verb Definition Example Characterise To describe the quality of features in Characterise the main items of ATC something. equipment.
Consider To think carefully about it. Consider the benefits of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).
Demonstrate Describe and explain; logically or Demons trate the importance of good mathematically prove the truth of a communication in ATC.
statement.
Describe Say what it is like or what happened. Describe the methods by which ICAO notifies and implements legislation.
Differentiate Show the differences between things. Differentiate between different types of visibility.
Explain Give details about something or Explain the purpose and function of ICAO.
describe so that it can be understood.
Take account Take into consideration before Take account of the wind influence when of deciding. calcu lating a ground speed.
Take account of the limitations of equipment and systems.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] (2) Action verbs for Level 2 Level 2 — The ability to understand and to discuss the subject matter intelligently in order to represent and act upon certain objects and events.
L2 Verb Definition Example Characterise To describe the quality of features in Characterise the main radio navigation something. techniques based on ground - based systems.
Consider To think carefully about it. Consider how the evolution of a situation may have an impact on safety.
Demonstrate Describe and explain; logically or Demonstrate the importance of good mathematically prove the truth of a communication i n ATC.
statement.
Describe Say what it is like or what happened. Describe the methods by which ICAO notifies and implements legislation.
Differentiate Show the differences between things. Differentiate between different types of visibility.
Explain Give details about something or Explain the purpose and function of ICAO.
describe so that it can be understood.
Take account Take into consideration before Take account of the limitations of of deciding. equipment and systems.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 333 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 (3) Action verbs for Level 3 Level 3 — A thorough knowledge of the subject and the ability to apply it with accuracy. The ability to make use of the repertoire of knowledge to develop plans and activate them.
L3 Verb Definition Example Act Carry out, execute. Act to reduce stress.
Apply Use something in a situation or Apply separation.
activity.
Appreciate To understand a situation and know Appreciate t he necessity for coordination what is involved in a problem - solving (t he learner says that the coordina tion will situation, to state a plan without be done and with whom; the learner does applying it. not perform the actual coordination).
Assist Help somebody to do a job by doing Assist the pilot.
part of it.
Calculate To discover from information you Calculate appropriate levels.
already have by arithmetic; to think Calculate conversions between the three about a possible cause of action in north designati ons.
order to form an opinion or decide what to do.
Check Make sure the information is correct Check the accuracy of flight data (satisfactory). information.
Check availability of information material.
Choose Select out of number, decide to do Choose appropriate levels.
one thing rather than another. Choose which aircraft should be vectored.
Collect Assemble, accumulate, bring or come Collect examples of different types of error, together. their causes and consequences for ATC.
Conduct Organise and carry out. Conduct coordination.
Confirm Establish more firmly, corroborate. Confirm sequence order.
Decode Turn into ordinary writing, decipher. Decode the content of weather reports and forecast.
Encode Put into code or cipher. Encode and decode flight plans (including supplementary informa tion).
Estimate Form an approximate judgement of a Estimate distance and direction between number, form an opinion. two points.
Execute Perform action. Execute corrective actions.
Extract Copy out, make extracts from, find, Extract pertinent data from relevant deduce. sources to produce a flight progress display.
Identify Associate oneself inseparably with, Identify the role of ATC as a service provider establish the identity. and the requirements of the ATS users.
Identify an aircraft.
In form Tell, give facts or information. Inform supervisor of situation.
Initiate Begin, set going, originate. Initiate appropriate coordination.
Input Enter in the system. Input data.
Issue Send forth, publish. Issue appropriate ATC clearances.
Issue appropriate traffic information.
Maintain Cause or enable to continue. Maintain flight data display.
Measure Ascertain extent or quality of (thing) Measure distance on a map.
by comparison with fixed unit or with object of known size.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 334 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 L3 Verb Definition Example Monitor Keep under observation. Monitor traffic.
Monitor the effect of human information - processing factors on decision - making.
Notify Make known, announce, report. Notify runway in use.
Obtain Acquire easily without research. Obtain meteorological information.
Obtain information from the relieving controller.
Operate Conduct work on equipment. Operate the equipment of the controller working position.
Pass Move, cause to go, transmit. Pass essential traffic information without delay.
Perform Carry into effect, go through, execute. Perform communication effectively.
Process To put through the steps of a Process pertinent data on data displays.
prescribed procedure.
Record Register, set down for remembrance Record information by writing effectively.
or reference .
Relay Receive and pass on, broadcast. Relay meteorological information from pilot reports.
Respond Provide an answer, perform Respond to loss/doubt concerning answering or corresponding action. identification.
Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.
Scan Continuously observe rapidly, Scan data display.
sequentially and selectively in order to extract relevant data.
Transfer Hand over. Transfer in formation to the relieving controller.
Update Refresh, bring up to date. Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation.
Use Employ for a purpose, handle as Use approved phraseology.
instrument, put into operation. Use the available means for coordination.
Verify Establish truth of. Verify the mode C information.
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L3 Verb Definition Example Act Carry out, execute. Act to reduce stress.
Apply Use something in a situation or Apply separation.
activity.
Appreciate To understand a situation and know Appreciate the need for coordination (the what is involved in a problem - solving learner says that the coordination will be situation, to state a plan without done and with whom; the le arner does not applying it. perform the actual coordination).
Assist Help somebody to do a job by doing Assist the pilot.
part of it.
Calculate To discover from information you Calculate appropriate levels.
already have by arithmetic; to think Calculate conversions between the three about a possible cause of action in north designations.
order to form an opinion or decide what to do.
Check Make sure the information is correct Check all relevant documentation before (satisfactory). managing traffic.
Check availability of information.
Choose Select out of number, decide to do Choose appropriate levels.
one thing rather than another. Choose the appropriate separation methods.
Collect Assemble, accumulate, bring or come Collect appropriate information relevant to together. the situation.
Conduct Organise and carry out. Conduct level changes.
Confirm Establish more firmly, corroborate. Confirm sequence order.
Decode Turn into ordinary writing, decipher. Decode the content of weather reports and forecast s .
Encode Put into code or cipher. Encode and decode flight plans (including supplementary information).
Estimate Form an approximate judgement of a Estimate the heading for a new track and number, form an opinion. the distanc e to the next way point.
Execute Perform action. Execute selected plan in a timely manner.
Extract Copy out, make extracts from, find, Extract pertinent data from relevant deduce. sources to produce a flight progress display.
Identify Associate oneself inseparably with, Identify potential or actual abnormal and establish the identity. emergency situations.
Identify aircraft.
Inform Tell, give facts or information. Inform the supervisor of local factors affecting the ATS system capacity and air t raffic flow management.
Initiate Begin, set going, originate. Initiate appropriate coordination.
Input Enter in the system. Input data.
Issue Send forth, publish. Issue appropriate ATC clearances.
Issue appropriate i nformation concerning the position of conflicting traffic.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 336 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 L3 Verb Definition Example Maintain Cause or enable to continue. Maintain situational awareness by monitoring traffic Measure Ascertain extent or quality of (thing) Measur e distance on a map.
by comparison with fixed unit or with object of known size.
Monitor Keep under observation. Monitor the technical integrity of the controller working position.
Notify Make known, announce, report. Notify runway in use.
Obtain Acquire easily without research. Obtain meteorological information.
Operate Conduct work on equipment. Operate the equipment of the controller working position.
Pass Move, cause to go, transmit. Pass essential traffic information without delay.
Perform Carry into effect, go through, execute . Perform communication effectively.
Process To put through the steps of a Process pertinent data on data displays.
prescribed procedure.
Record Register, set down for remembrance Record information by writing effectively.
or reference.
Relay Receive and pass on, broadcast. Relay meteorological information.
Respond Provide an answer, perform Respond to loss/doubt concerning answering or corresponding action. identification.
Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.
Scan Continuou sly observe rapidly, Scan data display.
sequentially and selectively in order to extract relevant data.
Transfer Hand over. Transfer information to the relieving controller.
Update Refresh, bring up to date. Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation.
Use Employ for a purpose, handle as Use approved phraseology.
instrument, put into operation. Use the available means for coordination.
Verify Establish truth of. Verify that the settings of the working position are appropriate.
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L4 Verb Definition Example Acquire Gain by oneself and for oneself, Acquire relevant aeronautical information.
obtain after research.
Adjust Ch ange to a new position, value or Adjust the surveillance system display.
setting.
Allocate Assign, devote. Allocate levels (height, altitude, flight level) according to altimetry data.
Analyse Examine minutely the constitution Analyse examples of pilot – controller of. communication for effectiveness.
Analyse the information provided by the radar equipment.
Assign Designate or set an element. Assign codes.
Coordinate Negotiate with others in order to Coordinate r unway in use.
work together effectively. Coordinate when providing FIS.
Comply Act in accordance with. Comply with rules.
Delegate Commit authority to somebody. Delegate separation to pilots in the case of aircraft executing successive visual approaches.
Detect Discover existence of. Detect potential conflict.
Ensure Make safe, make certain. Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.
Expedite Assist the progress of, do speedily. Expedite traffic.
Integrate Combine into a whole, complete Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in control by addition of parts. service.
Manage Handle, conduct, maintain control Manage traffic on the manoeuvring area.
over something, be in charge of. Manage traffic in accordance with procedural changes.
Organise Give orderly structure to, frame Organise pertinent data on data displays.
and put into working order. Organise priority of actions.
Predict Forecast. Predict positions of aircraft in the aerodrome traffic and taxi circuits.
Provide Supply, furnish. Provide r adar separation.
Provide FIS.
Relate Establish link with. Relate a pressure setting to an altitude.
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L4 Verb Definition Example Acquire Gain by oneself and for oneself, Acquire relevant aeronautical information.
obtain after research.
Adjust Change to a new position, value or Adjust the surveillance system display.
setting.
Allocate Assign, devote. Allocate levels according to altimetry data.
Analyse Examine minutely the constitution Analyse examples of pilot – controller of. communication for effectiveness.
Analyse the information provided by the ATS surveillance system.
Assign Designate or set an element. Assign codes.
Coordinate Negotiate with others in order to Coordinate runway in use.
work together effectively. Coordinate when providing FIS.
Comply Act in accordance with. Comply with rules.
Delegate Commit authority to somebody. Delegate separation to pilots in the case of aircraft executing success ive visual approaches.
Detect Discover existence of. Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution.
Ensure Make safe, make certain. Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.
Expedite Assist the progress of, do speedily. Expedite traffic.
Integrate Combine into a whole, complete Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in control by addition of parts. service.
Manage Handle, conduct, maintain control Manage traffic on the manoeuvring area.
over something, be in charge of. Manage traf fic in accordance with a change to operational procedures.
Organise Give orderly structure to, frame Organise pertinent data on data displays.
and put into working order. Organise priority of actions.
Predict Forecast. Predict positions of aircraft in the aerodrome traffic and taxi circuits.
Provide Supply, furnish. Provide vectoring.
Provide FIS.
Relate Establish link with. Relate a pressure setting to an altitude.
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L5 verb Definition Example Assess Estimate value or difficulty, evaluate, Assess workload.
appraise.
Balance Weigh (a question, two arguments, etc., Balance the workload with the traffic against each other). demand.
Discuss Investigate by reasoning or argument. Discuss the impact of regulation.
Evaluate Ascertain amount of, find numerical Evaluate the necessary information to be expression for. provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance.
Interpret To decide on something's meaning or Interpret operational information.
significance when there is a choice.
Optimise To make optimal; get the most out of; Optimise the use of support tools.
use best; modify to achieve maximum efficiency.
Resolve Solve, clear up, settle. Resolve conflict.
Select Pick out as best or most suitable. Select the runway in use.
Theorise Extract general principles from a Theorise the resolution of conflict particular experience. between a slow and a fast aircraft.
Validate Make valid, ratify, prove valid, show or Validate one radar vectoring option to confirm the validity of something. expedite the traffic.
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L5 verb Definition Example Assess Estimate value or difficulty, evaluate, Assess workload.
appraise.
Balance Weigh (a question, two arguments, etc., Balance the workload against personal against each other). capacity.
Discuss Investigate by reasoning or argument. Discuss the impact of regulation.
Evaluate Ascertain amount of, find numerical Evaluate the necessary information to be expression for. provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance.
Interpret To decide on something’s meaning or Interpret operational information.
significance when there is a choice.
Optimise To make optimal; get the most out of; Optimise the use of support tools.
use best; modify to achieve maximum efficiency.
Resol ve Solve, clear up, settle. Resolve conflict.
Select Pick out as best or most suitable. Select the runway in use.
Theorise Extract general principles from a Theorise the resolution of conflict particular experience. between a slow and a fast aircraft.
Validate Make valid, ratify, prove valid, show or Validate one radar vectoring option to confirm the validity of something. expedite the traffic.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] (b) Application of taxonomy levels to practically based objectives (1) Objectives at taxonomy level 3 or higher, which are of a practical nature, related to all subjects except ATM, may be achieved by any suitable type of practical training methods, e.g. hands - on, plotting on charts, etc.
(2) Objectives at taxonomy level 3 or higher, for the ATM subject (basic and rating), are practical by nature and require the integration of several knowledge areas and skills at the same time, e.g. vectoring of an aircraft requires knowledge and skills in the areas of radiotelephony, aircraft performance, navigation and radar theory.
Therefore, ATM level 3 objectives should be achieved through the use of a part - task trainer or a simulator.
(3) ATM level 4 objectives should be achieved for the most part through the use of a simulator. A part - task trainer, which presents operational situations at an enforced pace, may be used to achieve some ATM level 4 objectives.
(4) ATM level 5 objectives should be achieved through the use of a simulator.
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AMC2 ATCO.D.010(a) Composition of initial training
ED Decision 2023/011/R LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS For the purposes of: — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training — BASIC TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial t raining — AERODROME CONTROL VISUAL RATING (ADV) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) Composition of initial training — AERODROME CONTROL INSTRUMENT RATING FOR TOWER ADI (TWR) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training — APPROACH CONTROL P ROCEDURAL RATING (APP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training — AREA CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (ACP) TRAIN ING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training — APPROACH CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (APS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(vi) Composition of initial training — AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (ACS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES t he following abbreviations apply: Abbreviation Meaning A - RNP Advanced Required Navigation Performance A/B (Type) A and B type approaches (classifications) ABAS Aircraft - based Augmentation System ABES Abnormal and Emergency Situations (Subject) ACAR S Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System ACAS Airborne Collision Avoidance System ACC Area Control Centre ACFTB Aircraft — Basic Training (subject) ACFT Aircraft (subject) ACN Aircraft Classification Number ACP Area Control Procedural Rating ACS Area Control Surveillance Rating ADF Automatic Direction Finding System ADI Aerodrome Control Instrument Powered by EASA eRules Page 342 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ADS Automatic Dependent Surveillance ADS - B Automatic Dependent Surveillance — Broadcast ADS - C Automatic Dependent Surveillance — Contract ADV Aerodrome Control Visual Rating ADVS Advisory Service AEA Association of European Airlines AFIL Air Filed Flight Plan AFTN Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network AGA Aerodromes AIC Aeronau tical Information Circular AIP Aeronautical Information Publication AIRAC Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control AIRAC SUP AIRAC Supplement AIREP Air - Report AIRMET Information concerning en - route weather phenomena which may affect the safety of low - level aircraft operations AIS Aeronautical Information Service ALRS Alerting Service AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance ANS Air Navigation Services AP/FD Auto pilot/Flight Director APM Approach Path Monitor APP Approach Control/Centre/Procedural Rating APS Approach Control Surveillance Rating APV Approach Procedure with Vertical guidance APW Area Proximity Warning ASDA Accelerate Stop Distance Availa ble ASM Airspace Management ASMGCS Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control Systems ATC Air Traffic Control ATCEUC Air Traffic Controllers European Unions Coordination ATCO Air Traffic Controller ATCS Air Traffic Control Service ATFCM Air Traffic Flow and Capacity Management ATFM Air Traffic Flow Management Powered by EASA eRules Page 343 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service ATM Air Traffic Management ATMB Air Traffic Management — Basic Training (subject) ATS Air Traffic Services ATZ Aerodrome Traff ic Zone AVASI Advanced Visual Approach Slope Indicator Beidou Chinese Navigation Satellite System BIRDTAM Bird hazard NOTAM (NOTAM reporting bird hazard) CANSO Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation CAT Clear - Air Turbulence CBA Cross Border Ar ea CBT Computer - Based Training CCO Continuous Climb Operations CDO Continuous Descent Operations CDR Conditional Route CEM Collaborative Environmental Management CISM Critical Incident Stress Management CPDLC Controller Pilot Data Link Communi cations CPL Current Flight Plan CWP Controller Working Position DA Decision Altitude DFTI Distance from Touchdown Indicator DH Decision Height DMAN Departure Manager DME Distance Measuring Equipment Doc Document EASA European Aviation Safety Agency EAT Expected Approach Time EATCHIP European Air Traffic Control Harmonisation and Integration Programme EATMP European Air Traffic Management Programme EC European Commission ECAC European Civil Aviation Conference EET Est imated Elapsed Time EFIS Electronic Flight Instrument System EGNOS European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service Powered by EASA eRules Page 344 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 EGPWS Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System EQPS Equipment and Systems (subject) EQPSB Equipment and Systems — Basic Training (su bject) ETF European Transport Workers' Federation EU European Union EU ETS European Union Emissions Trading Scheme EUROCONTROL European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation FA Fix to Altitude FAB Functional Airspace Block FAF Final Approach Fix FAP Final Approach Point FDPS Flight Data Processing System FIR Flight Information Region FIS Flight Information Service FMS Flight Management System FPB Flight Progress Board FPL Flight Plan FRA Free Route Airspace FRT Fixed Radius Transition FTE Flight Technical Error FUA Flexible Use of Airspace Galileo European Satellite Navigation System GBAS Ground - Based Augmentation System GLONASS Global Orbiting Navigation Satellite System GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System GP Glide Path GPS Global Positioning System GPWS Ground Proximity Warning System HF High Frequency HFACS Human Factors Analysis & Classification System HUM Human Factors (subject) HUMB Human Factors — Basic Training (subject) IACA International Air Carrier Association IAF Initial Approach Fix IAOPA International Council of Aircraft Owner and Pilot Associations Powered by EASA eRules Page 345 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 IATA International Air Transport Association ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation s IF Intermediate Approach Fix IFALPA International Federation of Airline Pilots’ Associations IFATCA International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations IFPS Integrated Initial Flight Plan Processing System IFR Instrument Flight Rul es ILS Instrument Landing System IMC Instrument Meteorological Conditions INS Inertial Navigation System INTR Introduction to the course (subject) INTRB Introduction to the course — Basic Training (subject) IRS Inertial Reference System IRVR Instrument Runway Visual Range ISA International Standard Atmosphere ITU International Telecommunications Union LAM Local Area Multilateration LAW Aviation Law (subject) LAWB Aviation Law — Basic Training (subject) LDA Landing Distance A vailable locLNAV Lateral Navigation LOA Letter of Agreement LOC Localiser LOPs Local Operating Procedures LPV Localiser Performance with Vertical guidance MAPt Missed Approach Point MCMF Multi - Constellation, Multi - Frequency MDA Minimum Desce nt Altitude MDH Minimum Descent Height MET Meteorology METAR Meteorological Aviation Routine Weather Report METB Meteorology — Basic Training (subject) MLAT Multilateration Mode A SSR identification code Mode C SSR Mode C (Pronounced: Mode Charl ie) Powered by EASA eRules Page 346 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 Mode S Mode Select MSAW Minimum Safe Altitude Warning MTCD Medium Term Conflict Detection MWO Meteorological Watch Office NAV Navigation (subject) NAVAID Navigation(al) Aid NAVB Navigation — Basic Training (subject) NDB Non - Directional Beacon No. Number NOTAM Notice to Airmen NPA Non - Precision Approach NSE Navigation System Error OCA Obstacle Clearance Altitude OCH Obstacle Clearance Height OJT On - the - Job Training OLDI On - Line Data Interchange PA Precisio n Approach PANS Procedures for Air Navigation Services PAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator PAR Precision Approach Radar PBN Performance Based Navigation PCN Pavement Classification Number PCP IR Pilot Common Project Implementing Rule PDE Path Definition Error PEAR (model) People who do the job/Environment in which they work/Actions they perform/Resources necessary to complete the job PEN Professional Environment (subject) PENB Professional Environment — Basic Training (subject) PSR Primary Surveillance Radar PTP Part - Time Practice QDM Inbound magnetic bearing to the station QDR Outbound magnetic bearing from the station QFE Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation QNH Atmospheric pressure at mean sea level Powered by EASA eRules Page 347 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 QTF The position of the transmitting station according to the bearings taken by the D/F station RA Resolution Advisory (TCAS) RAIM Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring RCC Rescue Coordination Centre RF Radius to Fix RNAV Area Navigation RNP Required Navigation Performance RNP APCH Required Navigation Performance Approach RNP AR APCH Required Navigation Performance Authorisation Required Approach RNP (AR) DEP Required Navigation Performance Authorisation Required Departure ROC Rate of Climb RPAS Remotely Piloted Aircraft System RPL Stored Flight Plan RTF Radiotelephony RVR Runway Visual Range RVSM Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum SADIS Satellite Distribution of World Area Forecast System SAR Search and Rescue SARPs Standards and Recommended Practices (ICAO) SBAS Satellite Based Augmentation System SDPS Surveillance Data Processing System SELCAL Selective Calling SES Single European Sky SHELL (model) Software, Hardware, Environment, Live ware, Live ware Model S IB Safety Information Bulletin SID Standard Instrument Departure (Route) SIGMET Significant Meteorological Information SMAN Surface Management SMR Surface Movement Radar SNOWTAM NOTAM on SNOW conditions SOPs Standard Operating Procedures SPECI Aviation Selected Special Weather Report SSR Secondary Surveillance Radar STAR Standard Instrument Arrival (Route) Powered by EASA eRules Page 348 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 STCA Short Term Conflict Alert SVFR Special Visual Flight Rules TA Traffic Alert (TCAS) TACAN UHF Tactical Air Navigation Aid TAF Terminal Area (Aerodrome) Forecast TAWS Terrain Awareness and Warning System TBO Trajectory - Based Operations TCAC Tropical Cyclone Advisory Centre TCAS Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System TODA Take - Off D istance Available TORA Take - Off Run Available TRM Team Resource Management TSA Temporary Segregated Area TSE Total System Error TWR Tower Control Unit (Aerodrome Control Tower) UAS Unmanned Aircraft System UDF Ultra High Frequency Direction Finder UHF Ultra High Frequency UTC Coordinated Universal Time VAAC Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre VASI Visual Approach Slope Indicator VDF Very High Frequency Direction Finder VFR Visual Flight Rules VHF Very High Frequency VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions VNAV Vertical Navigation VOLMET Routine Weather Reports Broadcast on VHF VOR VHF Omni - directional Radio Range WAFC World Area Forecast Centre WAFS World Area Forecast System WAM Wide Area Multilateration WGS - 84 World Geodetic System 84 WMO World Meteorological Organization [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 349 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS For the purposes of: — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) (1) Composition of initial training — BASIC TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training — AERODROM E CONTROL RATING (ADC) TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) Composition of initial training — APPROACH CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (APP) TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training — AREA CONTR OL PROCEDURAL RATING (ACP) TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES; — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training — APPROACH CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (APS) TRAINING — TRAINI NG OBJECTIVES — AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training — AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (ACS) TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES the following abbreviations apply: A bbreviation Stands for / Means A - RNP Advanced Required Navigation Performance A/B (Type) A and B type approaches (classifications) ABAS Aircraft - based Augmentation System ABES Abnormal and Emergency Situations (Subject) ACARS Aircraft Communication s Addressing and Reporting System ACAS Airborne Collision Avoidance System ACC Area Control Centre ACFTB Aircraft — Basic Training (subject) ACFT Aircraft (subject) ACN Aircraft Classification Number ACP Area Control Procedural Rating ACS Area Control Surveillance Rating ADF Automatic Direction - Finding System ADC Aerodrome Control ADI Aerodrome Control Instrument ADS Automatic Dependent Surveillance ADS - B Automatic Dependent Surveillance — Broadcast ADS - C Automatic Dependent Sur veillance — Contract ADV Aerodrome Control Visual Rating ADVS Advisory Service AEA Association of European Airlines Powered by EASA eRules Page 350 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 AFIL Air - Filed Flight Plan AFTN Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network AGA Aerodromes AIC Aeronautical Information Circular AIP Aeronautical Information Publication AIRAC Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control AIRAC SUP AIRAC Supplement AIREP Air - Report AIRMET Information concerning en - route weather phenomena which may affect the safety of low - level aircraft operations AIS Aeronautical Information Service ALRS Alerting Service AMAN Arrival Manager AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance ANS Air Navigation Services AP/FD Autopilot/Flight Director APM Approach Path Monitor APP Approach Control/Centre/Procedural Rating APS Approach Control Surveillance Rating APV Approach Procedure with Vertical guidance APW Area Proximity Warning ASDA Accelerate Stop Distance Available ASM Airspace Management ASMGCS Advanced Surface M ovement Guidance and Control Systems ATC Air Traffic Control ATCEUC Air Traffic Controllers European Unions Coordination ATCO Air Traffic Controller ATCS Air Traffic Control Service ATFCM Air Traffic Flow and Capacity Management ATFM Air Traffic Flow Management ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service ATM Air Traffic Management ATMB Air Traffic Management — Basic Training (subject) ATS Air Traffic Services ATZ Aerodrome Traffic Zone Powered by EASA eRules Page 351 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 AVASI Advanced Visual Approach Slope Indicator Bei dou Chinese navigation satellite system BIRDTAM Bird hazard NOTAM (NOTAM reporting bird hazard) CANSO Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation CAT Clear - Air Turbulence CBA Cross - Border Area CBT Computer - Based Training CCO Continuous Climb Oper ations CDO Continuous Descent Operations CDR Conditional Route CEM Collaborative Environmental Management CISM Critical Incident Stress Management CPDLC Controller - Pilot Data Link Communications CPL Current Flight Plan CWP Controller Working Position DA Decision Altitude DFTI Distance from Touchdown Indicator DH Decision Height DMAN Departure Manager DME Distance - Measuring Equipment Doc Document EASA European Union Aviation Safety Agency EAT Expected Approach Time EATMP European Air Traffic Management Programme EC European Commission ECAC European Civil Aviation Conference EET Estimated Elapsed Time EFIS Electronic Flight Instrument System EGNOS European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service EGPWS Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System EQPS Equipment and Systems (subject) EQPSB Equipment and Systems — Basic Training (subject) ETF European Transport Workers’ Federation EU European Union EU ETS European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Powered by EASA eRules Page 352 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - 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Revision from March 2024 IFR Instrument Flight Rules ILS Instrument Landing System IMC Instrument Meteorological Conditions INS Inertial Navigation Sys tem INTR Introduction to the course (subject) INTRB Introduction to the course — Basic Training (subject) IRS Inertial Reference System IRVR Instrument Runway Visual Range ISA International Standard Atmosphere ITU International Telecommunicatio ns Union LAM Local Area Multilateration LAW Aviation Law (subject) LAWB Aviation Law — Basic Training (subject) LDA Landing Distance Available LOA Letter of Agreement LOC Localiser LOPs Local Operating Procedures LPV Localiser Performance w ith Vertical guidance MAPt Missed Approach Point MCMF Multi - Constellation, Multi - Frequency MDA Minimum Descent Altitude MDH Minimum Descent Height MET Meteorology METAR Meteorological Aviation Routine Weather Report METB Meteorology — Basic Tr aining (subject) MLAT Multilateration Mode A SSR identification code Mode C SSR Mode C (pronounced: Mode Charlie) Mode S Mode Select MONA Monitoring Aids MSAW Minimum Safe Altitude Warning MTCD Medium - Term Conflict Detection MWO Meteorological Watch Office NAV Navigation (subject) NAVAID Navigation(al) Aid Powered by EASA eRules Page 354 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 NAVB Navigation — Basic Training (subject) NDB Non - Directional Beacon No. Number NOTAM Notice to Airmen NPA Non - Precision Approach NSE Navigation System Error OCA Obstacle Clearance Altitude OCH Obstacle Clearance Height OJT On - the - Job Training OLDI On - Line Data Interchange PA Precision Approach PANS Procedures for Air Navigation Services PAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator PAR Precision Appro ach Radar PBN Performance - Based Navigation PCN Pavement Classification Number PCP Pilot Common Project PDE Path Definition Error PEAR (model) People who do the job/Environment in which they work/Actions they perform/Resources necessary to compl ete the job PEN Professional Environment (subject) PENB Professional Environment — Basic Training (subject) PSR Primary Surveillance Radar PTP Part - Time Practice QDM Inbound magnetic bearing to the station QDR Outbound magnetic bearing from the station QFE Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation QNH Atmospheric pressure at mean sea level QTF The position of the transmitting station according to the bearings taken by the D/F station RA Resolution Advisory (TCAS) RAIM Recei ver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring RCC Rescue Coordination Centre RF Radius to Fix RNAV Area Navigation Powered by EASA eRules Page 355 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 RNP Required Navigation Performance RNP APCH Required Navigation Performance Approach RNP AR APCH Required Navigation Performance Authorisatio n Required Approach RNP (AR) DEP Required Navigation Performance Authorisation Required Departure ROC Rate of Climb RPAS Remotely Piloted Aircraft System RTF Radiotelephony RVR Runway Visual Range RVSM Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum SADIS Satellite Distribution of World Area Forecast System SAR Search and Rescue SARPs Standards and Recommended Practices (ICAO) SBAS Satellite - Based Augmentation System SDPS Surveillance Data Processing System SELCAL Selective Calling SES Single European Sky SHELL (model) Software, Hardware, Environment, Live ware, Live ware Model SIB Safety Information Bulletin SID Standard Instrument Departure (Route) SIGMET Significant Meteorological Information SMAN Surface Management SMR Surfa ce Movement Radar SNOWTAM NOTAM on SNOW conditions SOPs Standard Operating Procedures SPECI Aviation Selected Special Weather Report SSR Secondary Surveillance Radar STAR Standard Instrument Arrival (Route) STCA Short - Term Conflict Alert SVFR Special Visual Flight Rules TA Traffic Alert (TCAS) TACAN UHF Tactical Air Navigation Aid TAF Terminal Area (Aerodrome) Forecast TAWS Terrain Awareness and Warning System TBO Trajectory - Based Operations TCAC Tropical Cyclone Advisory Centre Powered by EASA eRules Page 356 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TCA S Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System TODA Take - Off Distance Available TORA Take - Off Run Available TRA Temporary Reserved Airspace or Temporary Reserved Area TRM Team Resource Management TSA Temporary Segregated Area TSE Total System Error TWR Tower Control Unit (Aerodrome Control Tower) UAS Unmanned Aircraft System UDF Ultra High Frequency Direction Finder UHF Ultra High Frequency UTC Coordinated Universal Time VAAC Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre VASI Visual Approach Slope Indicator VDF Very High Frequency Direction Finder VFR Visual Flight Rules VHF Very High Frequency VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions VNAV Vertical Navigation VOLMET Routine Weather Reports Broadcast on VHF VOR VHF Omni - directional Radio Range WAFC World Area Forecast Centre WAFS World Area Forecast System WAM Wide Area Multilateration WGS - 84 World Geodetic System 84 WMO World Meteorological Organization [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/ R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 357 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - 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AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training
ED Decision 2023/011/R BASIC TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) .
(b) Basic training should contain the following subject objectives and training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 2 to Annex I to Commission Regul ation (EU) 2015/340 — Basic training.
(c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 2 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] BASIC TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) .
(b) Basic training should contain the following training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 2 (Basic training) to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340.
(c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 2 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 358 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decis ion 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
The subject objective is: Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow and how to obtain the appropriate information, and recognise the potential for development of their careers in ATC.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC INTRB 1 — COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTRB 1.1 — Course introduction BASIC Explain the aims and main objectives of the 2 INTRB course.
1.1.1 Subtopic INTRB 1.2 — Course administration BASIC State how the course is administered. 1 INTRB 1.2.1 Subtopic INTRB 1.3 — Study material and training documentation BASIC Use appropriate documents and their 3 Optional content: training documentation, INTRB sources for the course. library, CBT library, web, learning 1.3.1 management server BASIC Integrate appropriate information into 4 Training documentation INTRB course studies. Optional content: supplementary information, 1.3.2 library TOPIC INTRB 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTRB 2.1 — Course content and organisation BASIC State the different training methods used 1 Theoretical training, practical training, self - INTRB during the course. study, types of training events 2.1.1 BASIC State the subjects covered by the course and 1 INTRB their purpose.
2.1.2 BASIC Describe the organisation of theoretical 2 Optional content: course programme INTRB training.
2.1.3 BASIC Describe the organisation of practical 2 Optional content: PTP, simulation, briefing, INTRB traini ng. debriefing, course programme 2.1.4 Subtopic INTRB 2.2 — Training ethos BASIC Recognise the feedback mechanisms 1 Optional content: instructor discussions, INTRB available. training progress, assessment, examinations, 2.2.1 results, briefing, debriefing BASIC Describe the positive effect of working and 2 Teamwork in theoretical and practical training INTRB learning together with course participants.
2.2.2 Subtopic INTRB 2.3 — Assessment process BASIC Describe the assessment process. 2 INTRB 2.3.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 359 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC INTRB 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTRB 2.1 — Course content, methodology and organisation BASIC State the different training methods used 1 Theoretical training, practical training, self - INTRB during the course. study, types of training events 2.1.1 BASIC State the subjects covered by the course and 1 INTRB their purpose.
2.1.2 BASIC Describe the organisation of theoretical 2 Optional content: course programme INTRB training.
2.1.3 BASIC Describe the organisation of practical 2 Optional content: PTP, simulation, briefing, INTRB training. debriefing, course programme 2.1.4 BASIC Appreciate appropriate learning techniques. 3 How the influence of interactive techniques INTRB can lead to improved learning 2.1.5 Subtopic INTRB 2.2 — Training ethos BASIC Recognise the feedback mechanisms 1 Optional content: instructor discussions, INTRB available. training progress, assessment, examinations, 2.2.1 results, briefing, debriefing BASIC Describe the positive effect of working and 2 Teamwork in theoretical and practical training INTRB learning together with course participants.
2.2.2 Subtopic INTRB 2.3 — Assessment process BASIC Describe the assessment process. 2 INTRB 2.3.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC INTRB 3 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATCO’s FUTURE Subtopic INTRB 3.1 — Job prospects BASIC Recognise an ATCO’s working environment. 1 Area control unit, approach control unit, INTRB aerodrome control unit 3.1.1 BASIC Recognise career developments. 1 Optional content: OJT instructor, supervisor, INTRB operational managerial posts, non - 3.1.2 operational posts Powered by EASA eRules Page 360 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW
The subject objective is: Learners shall apply the regulations governing the rules of the air, airspace and flight planning and explain their development or, where applicable, their incorporation into national legislation.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC LAWB 1 — INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION LAW Subtopic LAWB 1.1 — Relevance of aviation law BASIC State the necessity for air law, the sources 1 Relevant EU legislation, LAWB and development of aviation law. ICAO Convention 1.1.1 Optional content: ICAO Annex 2, national aviation law BASIC Name the key national and international 1 Optional content: ICAO, ECAC, EASA, LAWB aviation organisations. EUROCONTROL, national authority 1.1.2 BASIC Describe the impact these organisations 2 LAWB have on ATC and their interaction with each 1.1.3 other.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC LAWB 1 — INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION LAW Subtopic LAWB 1.1 — Relevance of aviation law BASIC State the necessity for air law, the sources 1 Relevant EU legislation, LAWB and development of aviation law. ICAO Convention 1.1.1 Optional content: ICAO Annex 2, national aviation law BASIC Describe the impact key international and 2 ICAO, EASA, EUROCONTROL, national LAWB national organisations have on ATC and their organisations 1.1.2 interaction with each other.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC LAWB 2 — INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS Subtopic LAWB 2.1 — ICAO BASIC Explain the purpose and function of ICAO. 2 LAWB 2.1.1 BASIC Describe the methods by which ICAO 2 SARPs, PANS, ICAO annexes, ICAO documents LAWB notifies and implements legislation. Optional content: regional offices 2.1.2 Subtopic LAWB 2.2 — European and other agencies BASIC Explain the purpose and function of 2 Network Manager function LAWB EUROCONTROL.
2.2.1 BASIC Explain the purpose and function of EASA. 2 LAWB 2.2.2 BASIC State the purpose and function of other 1 Optional content: ECAC, EU, ITU, CANSO, LAWB international agencies and their relevance WMO 2.2.3 to air traffic operations.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 361 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC LAWB 2 — INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS Subtopic LAWB 2.3 — Aviation associations BASIC State the purpose of controller, pilot, airline 1 Optional content: IFATCA, IFALPA, IATA, AEA, LAWB and airspace user associations and their IAOPA, IACA, military services, ETF, ATCEUC 2.3.1 interaction with ATC.
TOPIC LAWB 3 — NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS Subtopic LAWB 3.1 — Purpose and function BASIC Describe the purpose and function of 2 Optional content: civil aviation LAWB appropriate national agencies and their administration agencies, government 3.1.1 relevance to air traffic operations. agencies Subtopic LAWB 3.2 — National legislative procedures BASIC Describe the means by which legislation is 2 ICAO Annex 15 LAWB implemented, notified and updated. Optional content: AIS, AIPs, AIRAC, SUPs, 3.2.1 AICs, NOTAMs, integrated aeronautical information package, national legislation, letters of agreement, operations manual BASIC Recognise the information contained in the 1 LAWB different parts of the AIP.
3.2.2 Subtopic LAWB 3.3 — Competent authority BASIC Name the competent authority responsible 1 LAWB for licensing and enforcing legislation and 3.3.1 operational procedures.
BASIC Describe how the competent authority 2 LAWB carries out its safety regulation 3.3.2 responsibilities.
Subtopic LAWB 3.4 — National aviation associations BASIC State the purpose of national controller, 1 LAWB pilot, airline and airspace user associations.
3.4.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC LAWB 3 — NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS Subtopic LAWB 3.1 — National authorities BASIC Describe the purpose and function of 2 Optional content: civil aviation LAWB appropriate national agencies and their administration agencies, government 3.1.1 relevance to air traffic operations. agencies Subtopic LAWB 3.2 — National legislative procedures BASIC Recognise how legislation is implemented, 1 LAWB notified and updated.
3.2.1 Subtopic LAWB 3.3 — Competent authority BASIC Name the competent authorities 1 LAWB responsible for ATCO licensing and ANSP 3.3.1 oversight.
BASIC State how the competent authority carries 1 LAWB out its safety oversight responsibilities.
3.3.2 Subtopic LAWB 3.4 — National aviation associations Powered by EASA eRules Page 362 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC LAWB 3 — NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS BASIC State the purpose of national controller, 1 LAWB pilot, airline and airspace user associations.
3.4.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC LAWB 4 — ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAWB 4.1 — Safety regulation BASIC Describe the need for safety regulation. 2 Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 1 LAWB Opt ional cont ent: Regulation (EU) 4.1.1 2017/373 , national regulations BASIC Describe the general principles of the safety 2 Safety regulation LAWB organisation. Optional content: Regulation (EU) 4.1.2 2017/373, national regulations BASIC Explain the impact of safety regulation on 2 Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2015/340 3 LAWB the controller. on ATCO Iicensing 4.1.3 Subtopic LAWB 4.2 — Safety management system BASIC Explain the regulatory requirements of 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 LAWB safety management systems in ATM.
4.2.1 BASIC Explain the principles of the safety 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 LAWB management systems.
4.2.2 BASIC Describe the safety assessment 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 LAWB methodology. Optional content: EATMP Air navigation 4.2.3 system safety assessment me thodology, national regulations [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC LAWB 4 — ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAWB 4.1 — Safety regulation BASIC Describe the need for safety regulation. 2 Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 4 LAWB Optional content: Regulation (EU) 4.1.1 Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regula tions (EC) No 2111/2005, (EC) No 1008/2008, (EU) No 996/2010, (EU) No 376/2014 and Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repeal ing Regulations (EC) No 552/2004 and (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliamen t and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 (OJ L 212, 22.8.2018, p. 1).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services an d other air traffic management network functions and their oversight, repealing Regulation (EC) No 482/2008, Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1034/2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1) .
Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures rela ting to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).
Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on co mmon rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2111/2005, (EC) No 1008/2008, (EU) No 996/2010, (EU) No 376/2014 and Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/53/EU of the European P arliament and of the Council, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 552/2004 and (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 (OJ L 212, 22.8.2018, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 363 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC LAWB 4 — ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT 2017/373 , national regulations BASIC Describe the general principles of safety 2 Optional content: Regulation (EU) LAWB regulation. 2017/373, national regulations 4.1.2 BASIC Explain the impact of safety regulation on 2 Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2015/340 , LAWB the controller. Regulation (EU) 2017/373 4.1.3 Subtopic LAWB 4.2 — Safety management system BASIC Explain the regulatory requirements for 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 LAWB safety management systems in ATM.
4.2.1 BASIC Explain the principles of safety management 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 LAWB systems.
4.2.2 BASIC Describe the safety assessment 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 LAWB methodology. Optional content: EATMP Air navigation 4.2.3 system safety assessment methodology, national regulations [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC LAWB 5 — RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAWB 5.1 — Units of measurement BASIC Describe the units of measurement used in 2 Council Directive 80/181/EEC on units of LAWB aviation. measurement 3 , ICAO Annex 5 5.1.1 Subtopic LAWB 5.2 — ATCO licensing/certification BASIC Explain the ATCO licensing/certification 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO LAWB process. Licensing, Approved training courses; ATCO 5.2.1 licences, ratings and endorsements Optional content: national processes BASIC Explain the privileges and limitations of 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO Licensing LAWB controller licences.
5.2.2 Subtopic LAWB 5.3 — Overview of A NS and ATS BASIC Differentiate between the Air Navigation 2 Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, LAWB Services. Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 4 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017 /373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services and other air traffic management network functions and their oversight, repealing Regulati on (EC) No 482/2008, Implementing Regulations (EU ) No 1034/2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1).
Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures rela ting to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).
Council Directive 80/181/EEC of 20 December 1979 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to units of measurement and on the repeal of Directive 71/354/EEC (OJ L 39, 15.2.1980, p. 40).
Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 laying down the framework for the creation of the single European sky (the framework Regulation) — Statement by the Member States on military issues related to the single European sky (OJ L 96, 31.3.2004, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 364 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC LAWB 5 — RULES AND REGULATIONS 5.3.1 BASIC Explain the considerations which determine 2 ICAO Annex 11 LAWB the need for the ATS.
5.3.2 BASIC Differentiate between the ATS. 2 ATCS, ADVS, FIS, ALRS LAWB 5.3.3 BASIC Explain the objectives of ATS. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 1 LAWB 5.3.4 Subtopic LAWB 5.4 — Rules of the air BASIC Explain the rules of the air. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 LAWB 5.4.1 BASIC State any notified differences with ICAO. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 LAWB Optional content: Supplements to ICAO 5.4.2 Annex 2 and ICAO Annex 11 BASIC Appreciate the influence of relevant flight 3 General flight rules, instrument flight rules, LAWB rules on ATC. visual flight rules 5.4.3 BASIC Appreciate the differences between flying in 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 LAWB accordance with VFR and IFR, in VMC and 5.4.4 IMC.
Subtopic LAWB 5.5 — Airspace and ATS routes BASIC Explain airspace classification. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 LAWB 5.5.1 BASIC Differentiate between the different types of 2 Optional content: control zones, control LAWB airspace. areas, airways, upper and lower airspace, 5.5.2 restricted areas, prohibited and danger areas, FIR, aerodrome traffic zone, etc.
BASIC Differentiate between the different types of 2 Airway, arrival route, departure route, LAWB ATS routes. advisory route, controlled route, 5.5.3 uncontrolled route, etc .
BASIC Decode information from aeronautical 3 Optional content: control zones, control LAWB charts. areas, ATS routes, upper and lower airspace, 5.5.4 restricted areas, prohibited and danger areas, FIR, aerodrome traffic zone, etc.
Subtopic LAWB 5.6 — Flight plan BASIC Explain the functions of a flight plan. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, LAWB ICAO Doc 4444 5.6.1 BASIC Explain the different types of flight plans 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, LAWB and associated update messages. ICAO Doc 4444 5.6.2 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operatio nal provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulat ion (EU) No 1035/2011 and Regulations (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255 /2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 365 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC LAWB 5 — RULES AND REGULATIONS BASIC Explain the pilot’s responsibilities in relation 2 Inadvertent changes, intended changes, LAWB to adherence to flight plan. position reporting 5.6.3 BASIC Describe flight plan processing. 2 Optional content: AFTN, IFPS LAWB 5.6.4 Subtopic LAWB 5.7 — Aerodromes BASIC Describe the general design and layout of an 2 Runway(s), taxiways, apron, movement area, LAWB aerodrome. manoeuvring area, designated positions on 5.7.1 an aerodrome BASIC Explain the numbering system and 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 1 LAWB orientation of runways.
5.7.2 BASIC Differentiate between different types of 2 Controlled, uncontrolled LAWB aerodromes. Optional content: military, international, 5.7.3 regional BASIC Describe designated positions in the traffic 2 LAWB circuit.
5.7.4 BASIC List the factors affecting the selection of 1 LAWB runway in use.
5.7.5 Subtopic LAWB 5.8 — Holding procedures for IFR flights BASIC Describe the purpose of holding. 2 Traffic management, weather, pilot request, LAWB ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 8168 5.8.1 BASIC Describe the types of holding patterns. 2 Published, non - published LAWB 5.8.2 BASIC Describe an ICAO holding pattern. 2 ICAO Doc 8168 — Parts of an IFR holding LAWB pattern, entry/exit procedures, dimensions 5.8.3 of patterns, protected airspace, holding areas, alignment, rates of turns, holding times, expect further clearance, Expected Approach Times (EATs) BASIC Describe the factors affecting the holding 2 Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect of LAWB pattern. navigation aid in use, turbulence 5.8 .4 Subtopic LAWB 5.9 — Holding procedures for VFR flights BASIC Describe VFR holding. 2 LAWB 5.9.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC LAWB 5 — RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAWB 5.1 — Units of measurement Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014 laying down requirements and ad ministrative procedures related to aerodromes pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 44, 14.2.2014, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 366 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC LAWB 5 — RULES AND REGULATIONS BASIC List the units of measurement used in 1 Council Directive 80/181/EEC on units of LAWB aviation. measurement , ICAO Annex 5 5.1.1 Subtopic LAWB 5.2 — ATCO licensing/certification BASIC Explain the ATCO licensing/certification 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 , approved LAWB process. training courses; ATCO licences, ratings and 5.2.1 endorsements Optional content: national processes BASIC Explain the privileges and limitations of 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 LAWB controller licences.
5.2.2 Subtopic LAWB 5.3 — Overview of ANS BASIC Differentiate between ANS. 2 Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, LAWB Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 5.3.1 Subtopic LAWB 5.4 — Overview of A T S BASIC State the considerations which determine 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 LAWB the need for ATS.
5.4.1 BASIC Differentiate between ATS. 2 ATCS, ADVS, FIS, ALRS LAWB 5. 4 . 2 BASIC Explain the objectives of ATS. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 LAWB 5. 4 . 3 Subtopic LAWB 5.5 — Overview of Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) BASIC Describe the means by which aeronautical 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 LAWB information is notified, updated and Optional content: AIS, integrated 5.5.1 disseminated. aeronautical information package (AIPs, AIRAC, SUPs, AICs, NOTAMs), ICAO Annex 15 BASIC Recognise the information contained in the 1 LAWB different parts of the AIP.
5.5.2 Subto pic LAWB 5. 6 — Rules of the air BASIC Explain the rules of the air. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 flight over the LAWB high seas, applicability and compliance, 5. 6 .1 general rules and collision avoidance BASIC State the published differences with ICAO. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 LAWB Optional content: Supplements to ICAO 5. 6 .2 Annex 2 and ICAO Annex 11 Council Directive 80/181/EEC of 20 December 1979 on the approximation of the laws of the Memb er States relating to units of measurement and on the repeal of Directive 71/354/EEC (OJ L 39, 15.2.1980, p. 40).
Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 March 2004 laying down the framework for the creation of th e single European sky (the framework Regulation) — Statement by the Member States on military issues related to the single European sky (OJ L 96, 31.3.2004, p. 1).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 and Regulations (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255 /2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 367 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC LAWB 5 — RULES AND REGULATIONS BASIC Appreciate the influence of relevant flight 3 General flight rules, instrument flight rules, LAWB rules on ATC. visual flight rules 5. 6 .3 BASIC Appreciate the differences between flying in 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 LAWB accordance with VFR , special VFR and IFR in 5. 6 .4 VMC and IMC.
Subtopic LAWB 5. 7 — Airspace and ATS routes BASIC Explain airspace classification. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 LAWB 5. 7 .1 BASIC Differentiate between the different types of 2 Optional content: control zones, control LAWB airspace. areas, airways, upper and lower airspace, 5. 7 .2 restricted areas, prohibited and danger areas, FIR, aerodrome traffic zone, etc.
BASIC Differentiate between the different types of 2 Airway, arriva l route, departure route, LAWB ATS routes. advisory route, controlled route, 5. 7 .3 uncontrolled route, etc.
BASIC Decode information from aeronautical 3 LAWB charts.
5. 7 .4 Subtopic LAWB 5. 8 — Flight plan BASIC Explain the functions of a flight plan. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, LAWB ICAO Doc 4444 5. 8 .1 BASIC Explain the different types of flight plans 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, LAWB and associated update messages. ICAO Doc 4444 5. 8 .2 BASIC Explain the pilot’s responsibilities in relation 2 Inadvertent changes, intended changes, LAWB to adherence to flight plan. position reporting 5. 8 .3 BASIC Describe flight plan submission and 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 LAWB distribution processes .
5. 8 .4 Subtopic LAWB 5. 9 — Aerodromes BASIC Describe the general design and layout of an 2 Runway(s), taxiways, apron, movement area, LAWB aerodrome. manoeuvring area, designated positions on 5. 9 .1 an aerodrome BASIC Explain the numbering system and 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 1 LAWB orientation of runways.
5. 9 .2 BASIC Differentiate between different types of 2 Controlled, uncontrolled LAWB aerodromes. Optional content: military, international, 5. 9 .3 regional BASIC Describe designated positions in the traffic 2 LAWB circuit.
5. 9 .4 Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014 laying down requirements and administrative procedures related to aerodromes pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 44, 14.2.2014, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 368 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC LAWB 5 — RULES AND REGULATIONS BASIC List the factors affecting the selection of 1 LAWB runway in use.
5. 9 .5 Subtopic LAWB 5. 10 — Holding procedures for IFR flights BASIC Describe the purpose of holding. 2 Traffic management, weather, pilot request, LAWB Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc 8168 5. 10 .1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 BASIC Describe the types of holding patterns. 2 Published, non - published LAWB 5. 10 .2 BASIC Describe an ICAO holding pattern. 2 ICAO Doc 8168 — Parts of an IFR holding LAWB pattern, entry/exit procedures, dimensions 5. 10 .3 of patterns, protected airspace, holding areas, alignment, rates of turns, holding times, expect further clearance, Expected Approach Times (EATs) BASIC Describe the factors affecting the holding 2 Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect of LAWB pattern. navigation aid in use, turbulence 5. 1 0 .4 Subtopic LAWB 5. 11 — Holding procedures for VFR flights BASIC Describe VFR holding. 2 LAWB 5. 11 .1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 369 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
The subject objective is: Learners shall describe the basic principles of air traffic management and apply basic operational procedures.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATMB 1 — AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Subtopic ATMB 1.1 — Application of units of measurement BASIC Apply the units of measurement 3 ATMB appropriate to ATM.
1.1.1 Subtopic ATMB 1.2 — Air traffic control (ATC) service BASIC Define ATC service. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 1.2.1 BASIC Explain the division of the ATC service. 2 Regulation (EC) No 549/2004, ATMB ICAO Annex 11 1.2.2 BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 ICAO Annex 11 ATMB of the ATC service.
1.2.3 BASIC Differentiate between the different 2 Aerodrome, surveillance, procedural ATMB methods of providing ATC services.
1.2.4 Subtopic ATMB 1.3 — Flight information service (FIS) BASIC Define FIS. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 1.3.1 BASIC Describe the scope of the FIS. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 1.3.2 BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB of the FIS. ICAO Doc 4444 1.3.3 BASIC State the methods of transmitting 1 Optional content: RTF, data link, ATIS, ATMB information. VOLMET, etc.
1.3.4 BASIC List the content of ATIS and VOLMET. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB ICA O Annex 3 1.3.5 Optional content: meteorological data obtained by data link BASIC Issue information to aircraft. 3 Optional content: SIGMET, serviceability of ATMB navaids, weather, flight safety information, 1.3.6 essential traffic, essential local traffic, information related to aerodrome conditions, etc.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 370 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATMB 1 — AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Subtopic ATMB 1.4 — Alerting service BASIC Define ALRS. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 1.4.1 BASIC Describe the scope of the ALRS. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB ICAO Annex 11 1.4.2 BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 ICAO Doc 4444, ATMB of the ALRS. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 1.4.3 BASIC Differentiate between the phases of 2 Uncertainty, alert, distress ATMB emergency.
1.4.4 BASIC Describe the organisation of an ALRS. 2 Responsibilities, local organisation ATMB 1.4.5 BASIC Describe the cooperation between units 2 ATMB providing the alerting services and the SAR 1.4.6 units.
BASIC Differentiate between distress and urgency 2 Mayday, Pan Pan, Pan Pan Medical ATMB signals. Optional content: visual signals, etc.
1.4.7 Subtopic ATMB 1.5 — Air traffic advisory service BASIC Define air traffic advisory service. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 1.5.1 BASIC Describe the scope of the air traffic 2 Regulation ( EU) No 923/2012, ATMB advisory service. ICAO Doc 4444 1.5.2 BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB of the air traffic advisory service. ICAO Doc 4444 1.5.3 BASIC State to which flights air traffic advisory 1 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB service shall be provided.
1.5.4 Subtopic ATMB 1.6 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management BASIC Define ATFM. 1 Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 ATMB 1.6.1 BASIC State the scope of capacity management. 1 Regulation (EU) No 255/2010 1 , ATMB Regulation (EU) 2019/123 2 , 1.6.2 ICAO Doc 4444 BASIC Describe the scope of air traffic flow 2 Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, ATMB capacity management (ATFCM).
1.6.3 Commission Regulation (EU) No 255/2010 of 25 March 2010 laying down common rules on air traffic flow management (OJ L 80, 26.3.2010, p. 10).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/123 of 24 January 2019 l aying down detailed rules for the implementation of air traffic management (ATM) network functions and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 (OJ L 28, 31.1.2019, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 371 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATMB 1 — AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Regulation (EU) No 2019/123, ICAO Doc 4444, EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, ATMB of ATFCM. Regulation (EU) No 2019/123, 1.6.4 ICAO Doc 4444, EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual BASIC Explain the methods of providing ATFCM. 2 Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, ATMB Regulation (EU) No 2019/123, 1.6.5 ICAO Doc 4444, EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual Subtopic ATMB 1.7 — Airspace management (ASM) BASIC Define ASM. 1 Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 ATMB Opt ional content: Regulation (EC) 1.7.1 No 2150/2005 BASIC Describe the scope of ASM. 2 Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005 ATMB Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL 1.7.2 Specification for the application of the FUA BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005 ATMB of ASM. Optional content: EUROCONTROL 1.7.3 Specification for the applicatio n of the FUA BASIC Explain the methods of managing airspace. 2 Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005 ATMB Optional content: Flexible use of airspace, 1.7.4 airspace design, CDRs, TSAs [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATMB 1 — AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Subtopic ATMB 1.1 — Application of units of measurement BASIC Apply the units of measurement 3 ATMB appropriate to ATM.
1.1.1 Subtopic ATMB 1.2 — Air traffic control (ATC) service BASIC Define ATC service. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 1.2.1 BASIC Explain the division of ATC service. 2 Regulation (EC) No 549/2004, Regulation (EU) ATMB 2017/373 1.2.2 BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ATMB of ATC service.
1.2.3 BASIC Differentiate between the different 2 Aerodrome, surveillance, procedural ATMB methods of providing ATC services.
1.2.4 Subtopic ATMB 1.3 — Flight information service (FIS) BASIC Define FIS. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 1.3.1 Commission Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005 of 23 December 2005 laying down c ommon rules for the flexible use of airspace (OJ L 342, 24.12.2005, p. 20).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 372 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATMB 1 — AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT BASIC Describe the scope of FIS. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 1.3.2 BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) ATMB of FIS. 2017/373 1.3.3 BASIC State the methods of transmitting 1 RTF, data link, ATIS, VOLMET ATMB information.
1.3.4 BASIC List the content of ATIS and VOLMET. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) ATMB 2017/373 1.3.5 Optional content: meteorological data obtained by data link, ICAO Annex 3 BASIC Issue information to aircraft. 3 Optional content: SIGMET, serviceability of ATMB navaids, weather, flight safety information, 1.3.6 essential traffic, essential local traffic, information related to aerodrome conditions, etc.
Subtopic ATMB 1.4 — Alerting service (ALRS) BASIC Define ALRS. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 1.4.1 BASIC Describe the scope of ALRS. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB ICAO Annex 11 1.4.2 BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ATMB of ALRS. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 1.4.3 BASIC Differentiate between the phases of 2 Uncertainty, alert, distress ATMB emergency.
1.4.4 BASIC Describe the organisation of an ALRS. 2 Responsibilities, local organisation ATMB 1.4.5 BASIC Describe the cooperation between units 2 ATMB providing alerting services and the SAR 1.4.6 units.
BASIC Differentiate between distress and urgency 2 Mayday, Pan Pan, Pan Pan Medical ATMB signals. Optional content: visual signals, etc.
1.4.7 Subtopic ATMB 1.5 — Air traffic advisory service BASIC Define air traffic advisory service. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 1.5.1 BASIC State the scope of air traffic advisory 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB service. Regulation (EU) 2017/373 1.5.2 BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB of air traffic advisory service. Regulation (EU) 2017/373 1.5.3 Powered by EASA eRules Page 373 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATMB 1 — AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT Subtopic ATMB 1.6 — ATS system capacity and ai r traffic flow management (ATFM) BASIC Define ATFM. 1 Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 ATMB 1.6.1 BASIC Describe the scope of air traffic flow and 2 Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, ATMB capacity management (ATFCM). Regulation (EU) 2019/123, 1.6.2 ICAO Doc 4444, EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, ATMB of ATFCM. Regulation (EU) 2019/123, 1.6.3 ICAO Doc 4444, EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual BASIC List the methods of providing ATFCM. 1 Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, ATMB Regulation (EU) 2019/123, 1.6.4 EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual Subtopic ATMB 1.7 — Airspace management (ASM) BASIC Define ASM. 1 Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 ATMB Optional content: Regulation (EC) 1.7.1 No 2150/2005 BASIC Describe the scope of ASM. 2 Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005 , Regulation ATMB (EU) 2019/123 1.7.2 Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of the FUA BASIC Explain the responsibility for the provision 2 Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005, Regulation ATMB of ASM. (EU) 2019/123 1.7.3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of the FUA BASIC State the methods of managing airspace. 1 Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005, Regulation ATMB (EU) 2019/123 1.7.4 Optional content: Flexible use of airspace, airspace design, CDRs, TSAs [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATMB 2 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATMB 2.1 — Altimetry BASIC Appreciate the relationship between 3 QFE, QNH, standard pressure ATMB height, altitude and flight level.
2.1.1 Subtopic ATMB 2.2 — Transition level BASIC Appreciate the relationship between 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB transition level, transition altitude and ICAO Doc 4444 2.2.1 transition layer. Optional content: ICAO Doc 8168 BASIC Calculate the appropriate levels. 3 Optional content: transition level, transition ATMB layer, height, lowest useable flight level, 2.2.2 vertical distance to airspace boundaries Subtopic ATMB 2.3 — Level allocation Commission Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005 of 23 December 2005 laying down common rules for the flexible use of airspace (OJ L 3 42, 24.12.2005, p. 20).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 374 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATMB 2 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION BASIC Describe the cruising level allocation 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, table of ATMB system. cruising levels 2.3.1 BASIC Choose the appropriate levels. 3 Flight levels, altitudes, heights ATMB 2.3.2 TOPIC ATMB 3 — RADIOTELEPHONY (RTF) Subtopic ATMB 3.1 — RTF general operating procedures BASIC Explain the need for approved phraseology. 2 ATMB 3.1.1 BASIC Use approved phraseology. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 3.1.2 BASIC Perform communication effectively. 3 Communication techniques, ATMB readback/verification of readback 3.1.3 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATMB 3 — RADIOTELEPHONY (RTF) Subtopic ATMB 3.1 — RTF general operating procedures BASIC Explain the need for approved phraseology. 2 ATMB 3.1.1 BASIC Use approved phraseology. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB Optional content: national documents 3.1.2 BASIC Perform communication effectively. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, communication ATMB techniques, readback/verification of readback 3.1.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATMB 4 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATMB 4.1 — Type and content of ATC clearances BASIC Define ATC clearance. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 4.1.1 BASIC Describe the contents of an ATC clearance. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB ICAO Doc 4444 4.1.2 BASIC Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national 4.1.3 documents Subtopic ATMB 4.2 — ATC instructions BASIC Define ATC Instructions. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ATMB 4.2.1 BASIC Describe the contents of an ATC instruction. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB ICAO Doc 4444 Powered by EASA eRules Page 375 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATMB 4 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS 4.2.2 BASIC Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB ICAO Doc 4444 4.2.3 Optional content: national documents TOPIC ATMB 5 — COORDINATION Subtopic ATMB 5.1 — Principles, types and content of coordination BASIC Explain the principles, types and content of 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB coordination. ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11 5.1.1 Optional content: notification, negotiation, agreement, transfer of flight data and local agreements, etc.
Subtopic ATMB 5.2 — Necessity for coordination BASIC Appreciate the need for coordination. 3 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation ATMB (EU) No 923/2012, local p rocedures, letters of 5.2.1 agreement BASIC Differentiate between transfer of control 2 ATMB and transfer of communication procedures.
5.2.2 Subtopi c ATMB 5.3 — Means of coordination BASIC Describe the means of coordination. 2 Optional content: data link, telephone, ATMB intercom, voice, etc.
5.3.1 BASIC Use the available means for coordination. 3 ATMB 5.3.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATMB 5 — COORDINATION Subtopic ATMB 5.1 — Principles, types and content of coordination BASIC Explain the principles, types and content of 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB coordination. ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11 5.1.1 Optional content: notification, negotiation, agreement, transfer of flight data and local agreements, etc.
Subtopic ATMB 5.2 — Necessity for coordination BASIC Appreciate the need for coordination. 3 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation ATMB (EU) No 923/2012, local procedures, letters of 5.2.1 agreement BASIC Differentiate between transfe r of control 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ATMB and transfer of communication procedures.
5.2.2 Subtopic ATMB 5.3 — Means of coordination BASIC Describe the means of coordination. 2 Optional content: data link, telephone, ATMB intercom, voice, etc.
5.3.1 BASIC Use the available means for coordination. 3 ATMB 5.3.2 Powered by EASA eRules Page 376 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATMB 6 — DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATMB 6.1 — Data extraction BASIC Encode and decode an appropriate 3 Optional content: ICAO Doc 8585, ATMB selection of standard ICAO abbreviations. ICAO Doc 8643, ICAO Doc 7910 6.1.1 BASIC Extract pertinent data from relevant 3 Pilot reports, coordination, data exchange ATMB sources to produce a flight progress display. Optional content: flight plan 6.1.2 BASIC Encode and decode flight plans (including 3 ICAO format, AFTN format ATMB supplementary information).
6.1.3 Subtopic ATMB 6.2 — Data management BASIC Update the situation display to accurately 3 Optional content: strip marking symbols, strip ATMB reflect the traffic situation. movement procedures, electronic data, label 6.2.1 TOPIC ATMB 7 — SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATMB 7.1 — Vertical separation and procedures BASIC State the vertical separation standards. 1 ICAO Doc 444 4, ATMB Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 7.1.1 BASIC Explain the vertical separation procedures. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ATMB ICAO Doc 4444 7.1.2 Subtopic ATMB 7.2 — Horizontal separation and procedures BASIC State the princip les of longitudinal 1 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB separation procedures based on time and 7.2.1 distance.
BASIC State the pr inciples of lateral separation 1 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB procedures.
7.2.2 Subtopic ATMB 7.3 — Visual separation BASIC State the occasions when clearance to fly by 1 ATMB maintaining own separation while in VMC 7.3.1 can be used.
Subtopic ATMB 7.4 — Aerodrome separation and procedures BASIC State the aerodrome separation standards. 1 Separation on the manoeuvring area, in the ATMB traffic circuit, for departing and arriving 7.4.1 aircraft BASIC Explain the aerodrome separation 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB procedures.
7.4.2 BASIC Define essential local traffic. 1 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB 7.4.3 Subtopic ATMB 7.5 — Separation based on ATS surveillance systems BASIC Explain the use of ATS surveillance systems 2 Separation, identification, monitoring, ATMB in ATS. vectoring, expedition and assistance to traffic 7.5.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 Powered by EASA eRules Page 377 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATMB 7 — SEPARATIONS BASIC Explain the ATS surveillance systems 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB separation standards and procedures.
7.5.2 Subto pic ATMB 7.6 — Wake turbulence separation BASIC Explain the wake turbulence separations. 2 ICAO Doc 4444, ATMB Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 7.6.1 Optional content: EASA SIB 2017 - 10 ‘En - route Wake Turbulence Encounters’ [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATMB 7 — SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATMB 7.1 — Vertical separation and procedures BASIC State the vertical separation standards. 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) ATMB 2017/373 7.1.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 BASIC Explain the vertical separation procedures. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) ATMB 2017/373 7.1.2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 Subtopic ATMB 7.2 — Horizontal separation and procedures BASIC State the principles of longitudinal 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No ATMB separation procedures based on time and 923/2012 7.2.1 distance. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 BASIC State the principles of lateral separation 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No ATMB procedures. 923/2012 7.2.2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 Subt opic ATMB 7.3 — Visual separation BASIC State the occasions when clearance to fly by 1 ATMB maintaining own separation while in VMC 7.3.1 can be used.
Subtopic ATMB 7.4 — Aerodrome separation and procedures BASIC State the aerodrome separation standards. 1 Separation on the manoeuvring area, in the ATMB traffic circuit, for departing and arriving 7.4.1 aircraft BASIC Explain the aerodrome separation 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No ATMB procedures. 923/2012 7.4.2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 BASIC Define essential local traffic. 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ATMB 7.4.3 Subtopic ATMB 7.5 — Separation based on ATS surveillance systems BASIC Explain the use of ATS surveillance systems 2 Separation, identification, monitoring, ATMB in ATS. vectoring, expedition and assistance to traffic 7.5.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 BASIC Explain the ATS surveillance systems 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ATMB separation standards and p rocedures. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 7.5.2 BASIC Explain the methods and procedures for 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ATMB establishing identification. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 7.5.3 Subtopic ATMB 7.6 — Wake turbulence separation Powered by EASA eRules Page 378 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATMB 7 — SEPARATIONS BASIC Explain wake turbulence separation. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 , Regulation (EU) ATMB 2017/373 7.6.1 Optional content: EASA SIB 2017 - 10 ‘En - route Wake Turbulence Encounters’ [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATMB 8 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND - BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATMB 8.1 — Airborne collision avoidance systems BASIC State the European Union requirement for 1 Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011 1 ATMB carriage of airborne collision avoidance 8.1.1 system.
BASIC Explain the main characteristics of airborne 2 ACAS, TAWS ATMB warning systems and their relevance to ATC Optional content: TCAS, EGPWS, wind shear 8.1.2 operations. alerts BASIC Explain the function of ACAS Traffic Alerts 2 Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011, ATMB and Resolution Advisories. ICAO Doc 8168 8.1.3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS web page BASIC List the actions of the pilot in case of TA and 1 Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011, ATMB RA. ICAO Doc 8168 8.1.4 BASIC List the ACAS limitations. 1 ICAO Doc 9863 ATMB Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS web 8.1.5 page Subtopic ATMB 8.2 — Ground - based safety nets BASIC Explain the main characteristics of ground - 2 Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APM ATMB based safety nets and their relevance to 8.2.1 ATC operations.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATMB 8 — AIRBORNE AND GROUND - BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATMB 8.1 — Airborne safety nets BASIC State the European Union requirement for 1 Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011 ATMB carriage of airborne collision avoidance 8.1.1 system.
BASIC Explain the main characteristics of airborne 2 ACAS, TAWS ATMB safety nets and their relevance to ATC Optional content: TCAS, EGPWS, wind shear 8.1.2 operations. alerts BASIC Explain the function of ACAS Traffic Alerts 2 Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011, ATMB and Resolution Advisories. ICAO Doc 8168 8.1.3 Optional content: Skyb rary Safety Nets BASIC List the actions of the pilot in case of TA and 1 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 9863 ATMB RA.
8.1.4 BASIC List the ACAS limitations. 1 ICAO Doc 9863 ATMB Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets Commission Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011 of 16 December 2011 laying down common airspace usage requirements and operating procedures for airborne collision avoidance (OJ L 336, 20.12.2011, p. 20).
Commission Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011 of 16 December 2011 laying d own common airspace usage requirements and operating procedures for airborne collision avoidance (OJ L 336, 20.12.2011, p. 20).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 379 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATMB 8 — AIRBORNE AND GROUND - BASED SAFETY NETS 8.1.5 Subtopic ATMB 8.2 — Ground - based safety nets BASIC Explain the main characteristics of ground - 2 Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APM, ATMB based safety nets and their relevance to Skybrary Safety Nets 8.2.1 ATC operations.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATMB 9 — BASIC PRACTICAL SKILLS Subtopic ATMB 9.1 — Traffic management process BASIC Consider human information - processing in 2 Situational awareness, conflict detection, ATMB the provision of ATC. planning, decision - making, prioritisation, 9.1.1 execution BASIC Consider the need for verification that 2 Monitoring ATMB actions are carried out.
9.1.2 Subtopic ATMB 9.2 — Basic practical skills applicable to all ratings BASIC Verify that the settings of the working 3 ATMB position are appropriate.
9.2.1 BASIC Operate the available working position 3 ATMB equipment.
9.2.2 BASIC Maintain situational awareness by 3 Information gathering, scanning, planning ATMB monitoring traffic.
9.2.3 BASIC Appreciate priority of actions. 3 ATMB 9.2.4 BASIC Execute selected plan. 3 ATMB 9.2.5 BASIC Apply the prescribed procedures for the 3 Optional content: LOPs, transfer of control ATMB area of responsibility. and communication, level allocation, inbound 9.2.6 and outbound procedures BASIC Appreciate relative velocity between 3 ATMB aircraft.
9.2.7 BASIC Identify separation problems. 3 ATMB 9.2.8 BASIC Choose the appropriate separation 3 ATMB methods.
9.2.9 BASIC Apply separation. 3 Optional content: vertical, longitudinal, ATMB lateral, aerodrome, based on ATS surveillance 9.2.10 systems, distances from airspace boundaries Subtopic ATMB 9.3 — Basic practical skills applicable to aerodrome BASIC Perform the basic functions of aerodrome 3 ATMB control.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 380 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATMB 9 — BASIC PRACTICAL SKILLS 9.3.1 BASIC Perform the control of aerodrome traffic. 3 Single runway operations including VFR and ATMB IFR traffic 9.3.2 Subtopic ATMB 9.4 — Basic practical skills applicable to surveillance BASIC Explain the methods and procedures of 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ATMB establishing identification.
9.4.1 BASIC Apply the procedures for establishing 3 Any of the ATS surveillance systems ATMB identification. identification methods 9.4.2 BASIC Estimate the heading for a new track and 3 ATMB the distance to the next waypoint.
9.4.3 BASIC Apply vectoring techniques. 3 ATMB 9.4.4 BASIC Conduct level changes. 3 Optional content: cruising level allocation, ATMB requested level change, climb/descent to exit 9.4.5 level, descent to an altitude or a height [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATMB 9 — BASIC PRACTICAL SKILLS Subtopic ATMB 9.1 — Traffic management process BASIC Consider human information - processing in 2 Situational awareness, conflict detection, ATMB the provision of ATC. planning, decision - making, prioritisation, 9.1.1 execution BASIC Consider the need for verification that 2 Monitoring ATMB actions are carried out.
9.1.2 Subtopic ATMB 9.2 — Basic practical skills applicable to all ratings BASIC Verify that the settings of the working 3 ATMB position are appropriate.
9.2.1 BASIC Operate the available working position 3 ATMB equipment.
9.2.2 BASIC Maintain situational awareness by 3 Information gathering, scanning, planning ATMB monitoring traffic.
9.2.3 BASIC Appreciate priority of actions. 3 ATMB 9.2.4 BASIC Execute selected plan. 3 ATMB 9.2.5 BASIC Apply the prescribed procedures for the 3 Optional content: LOPs, transfer of control ATMB area of responsibility. and communication, level allocation, inbound 9.2.6 and outbound procedures Powered by EASA eRules Page 381 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATMB 9 — BASIC PRACTICAL SKILLS BASIC Appreciate relative velocity between 3 ATMB aircraft.
9.2.7 BASIC Identify separation problems. 3 ATMB 9.2.8 BASIC Choose the appropriate separation 3 ATMB methods.
9.2.9 BASIC Apply separation. 3 Optional content: vertical, longitudinal, ATMB lateral, aerodrome, based on ATS surveillance 9.2.10 systems, distances from airspace boundaries Subtopic ATMB 9.3 — Basic practical skills applicable to aerodromes BASIC Perform the basic functions of aerodrome 3 ATMB control.
9.3.1 BASIC Perform the control of aerodrome traffic. 3 Single runway operations including VFR and ATMB IFR traffic 9.3.2 Subtopic ATMB 9.4 — Basic practical skills applicable to surveillance BASIC Apply the procedures for establishing 3 Any of the ATS surveillance systems ATMB identification. identification methods 9.4.1 BASIC Estimate the heading for a new track and 3 ATMB the distance to the next waypoint.
9.4.2 BASIC Apply vectoring techniques. 3 ATMB 9.4.3 BASIC Conduct level changes. 3 Optional content: cruising level allocation, ATMB requested level change, climb/descent to exit 9.4.4 level, descent to an altitude or a height [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 382 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY
The subject objective is: Learners shall describe how meteorology affects ATS operations and aircraft performance, and apply meteorological information in the basic operational procedures of ATS.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC METB 1 — INTRODUCTION TO METEOROLOGY Subtopic METB 1.1 — Application of units of measurement BASIC Apply the units of measurement 3 METB appropriate to meteorology.
1.1.1 Subtopic METB 1.2 — Aviation and meteorology BASIC Explain the relevance of meteorology in 2 METB aviation.
1.2.1 BASIC Explain the requirements for the provision 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 METB of meteorological information available to Optional content: ICAO Annex 3, 1.2.2 operators, flight crew members, a nd to air ICAO Annex 11 traffic services.
BASIC State the meteorological hazards to 1 Turbulence, thunderstorms, icing, micro METB aviation. bursts, squall, macro burst, wind shear, 1.2.3 volcanic ash Subtopic METB 1.3 — Organisation of meteorological service BASIC Name the basic duties, organisation and 1 Optional content: WAFS, WAFC, MWO, VAAC, METB working methods of meteorological offices. TCAC, SADIS 1.3.1 BASIC State the international and national 1 METB standards for coordination between ATS 1.3.2 and MET services.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC METB 1 — INTRODUCTION TO METEOROLOGY Subtopic METB 1.1 — Application of units of measurement BASIC Apply the units of measurement 3 METB appropriate to meteorology.
1.1.1 Subtopic METB 1.2 — Aviation and meteorology BASIC Recognise the relevance of meteorology in 1 METB aviation.
1.2.1 BASIC Explain the requirements for the provision 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 METB of meteorological information available to Optional content: ICAO Annex 3, 1.2.2 operators, flight crew members, and to air ICAO Annex 11 traffic services.
BASIC State the meteorological hazards to 1 Turbulence, thunderstorms, icing, micro METB aviation. bursts, squall, macro burst, wind shear, 1.2.3 volcanic ash Subtopic METB 1.3 — Organisation of meteorological service Powered by EASA eRules Page 383 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC METB 1 — INTRODUCTION TO METEOROLOGY BASIC State the basic duties of meteorological 1 Optional content: WAFS, WAFC, MWO, VAAC, METB offices. TCAC, SADIS, aerodrome meteorological 1.3.1 office, aeronautical meteorological station BASIC State the international and national 1 METB standards for coordination between ATS 1.3.2 and MET serv ices.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC METB 2 — ATMOSPHERE Subtopic METB 2.1 — Composition and structure BASIC State the composition and structure of the 1 Gases, layers METB atmosphere.
2.1.1 BASIC Describe the basic characteristics of the 2 Temperature, pressure, wind, humidity, METB atmospheric parameters measured. density 2.1.2 BASIC List the tools used for the collection of 1 Optional content: barometer, thermometer, METB meteorological data. ceilom eter, anemometer, weather balloons, 2.1.3 transmissometer, radar, satellites, etc.
Subtopic METB 2.2 — Standard atmosphere BASIC Describe the elements of the ISA. 2 Temperature, pressure, density METB 2.2.1 BASIC State the reasons why the ISA has been 1 METB defined.
2.2.2 Subtopic METB 2.3 — Heat and temperature BASIC Define the processes by which heat is 1 Radiation, convection, advection, conduction, METB transferred and how the atmosphere is water cycle 2.3.1 heated.
BASIC Describe how temperature varies. 2 Adiabatic processes, lapse rates, stability, METB instability 2.3.2 BASIC State the influencing factors on surface 1 METB temperature.
2.3.3 Subtopic METB 2.4 — Water in the atmosphere BASIC Differentiate between the different 2 Condensation, evaporation, sublimation, METB processes related to atmospheric moisture. saturation 2.4.1 BASIC Characterise relative humidity, dew point 2 METB and latent heat.
2.4.2 Subtopic METB 2.5 — Air pressure BASIC Describe the relationship between 2 METB pressure, temperature, density and height.
2.5.1 BASIC Explain the relationship between pressure 2 QFE, QNH, standard pressure METB settings.
2.5.2 Powered by EASA eRules Page 384 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC METB 2 — ATMOSPHERE BASIC Explain the effect of air pressure and 2 METB temperature on altimeter readings and the 2.5.3 true altitude of aircraft.
BASIC State how atmospheric pressure is 1 METB measured.
2.5.4 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC METB 2 — ATMOSPHERE Subtopic METB 2.1 — Composition and structure BASIC State the composition and structure of the 1 Gases, layers METB atmosphere.
2.1.1 BASIC Describe the basic characteristics of the 2 Temperature, pressure, wind, humidity, METB atmospheric parameters measured. density 2.1.2 BASIC List the tools used for the collection of 1 Optional content: barometer, thermometer, METB meteorological data. ceilometer, anemometer, weather balloons, 2.1.3 transmissometer, radar, satellites, etc.
Subtopic METB 2.2 — Standard atmosphere BASIC Describe the elements of the International 2 Temperature, pressure, density METB Standard Atmosphere (ISA).
2.2.1 BASIC State the reasons why the ISA has been 1 METB defined.
2.2.2 Subtopic METB 2.3 — Heat and temperature BASIC Define the processes by which heat is 1 Radiation, convection, advection, conduction, METB transferred and how the atmosphere is water cycle 2.3.1 heated.
BASIC Describe how temperature varies. 2 Adiabatic processes, lapse rates, stability, METB instability 2.3.2 BASIC State the influencing factors on surface 1 METB temperature.
2.3.3 Subtopic METB 2.4 — Water in the atmosphere BASIC Differentiate between the different 2 Condensation, evaporation, sublimation, METB processes related to atmospheric moisture. saturation 2.4.1 BASIC Characterise relative humidity, dew point 2 METB and latent heat.
2.4.2 Subtopic METB 2.5 — Air pressure BASIC Describe the relationship between 2 METB pressure, temperature, density and height.
2.5.1 BASIC Explain the relationship between pressure 2 QFE, QNH, standard pressure METB settings.
2.5.2 Powered by EASA eRules Page 385 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC METB 2 — ATMOSPHERE BASIC Explain the effect of air pressure and 2 METB temperature on altimeter readings and the 2.5.3 true altitude of aircraft.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC METB 3 — ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION Subtopic METB 3.1 — General air circulation BASIC State the major atmospheric circulation 1 Optional content: Hadley cells, high and low METB features on the Earth. belts, polar fronts, westerly winds, upper - level 3.1.1 jet streams Subtopic METB 3.2 — Air masses and frontal systems BASIC Describe the origin and movement of 2 Polar, arctic, tropical, equatorial (maritime METB typical air masses and their gener al effect and continental) 3.2.1 on European weather.
BASIC Describe the main isobaric features. 2 Cyclones, anticyclones, ridge, trough METB 3.2.2 BASIC Describe the difference between various 2 Warm front, cold front, occluded front METB fronts and the associated weather.
3.2.3 Subtopic METB 3.3 — Mesoscale systems BASIC Describe the main phenomena caused by 2 Mountain waves, Föhn, slope and valley METB mesoscale systems. winds, thunderstorm, squall line 3.3.1 Optional content: land/sea breezes, tornadoes, land spouts, waterspouts BASIC Explain the relevance of mesoscale systems 2 METB to aviation.
3.3.2 Subtopic METB 3.4 — Wind BASIC Explain the significance of wind phenomena 2 Optional content: veering, backing, gusting, METB and types. jet streams, land/sea breezes, Föhn, surface, 3.4.1 upper BASIC State how wind is measured. 1 METB 3.4.2 BASIC Explain the effect of forces which influence 2 METB wind.
3.4.3 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC METB 3 — ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION Subtopic METB 3.1 — General air circulation BASIC State the major atmospheric circulation 1 Optional content: Hadley cells, high and low METB features on the Earth. belts, polar fronts, westerly winds, upper - level 3.1.1 jet streams Subtopic METB 3.2 — Air masses and frontal systems BASIC State the typical air masses relevant to 1 Optional content: polar, arctic, tropical, METB European weather. equatorial (maritime and continental) 3.2.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 386 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC METB 3 — ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION BASIC Recognise the main isobaric features. 1 Optional content: cyclones, anticyclones METB 3.2.2 BASIC Describe the difference between various 1 Warm front, cold front, occluded front METB fronts and the associated weather.
3.2.3 Subtopic METB 3.3 — Mesoscale systems BASIC Recognise the main phenomena caused by 1 Mountain waves, valley winds, thunderstorm, METB mesoscale systems. squall line 3.3.1 Optional content: land/sea breezes, tornadoes, land spouts, waterspouts , Föhn, slope winds BASIC Explain the relevance of mesoscale systems 2 METB to aviation.
3.3.2 Subtopic METB 3.4 — Wind BASIC Explain the significance of wind phenomena 2 Optional content: veering, backing, gusting, METB and types. jet streams, land/sea breezes, Föhn, surface, 3.4.1 upper BASIC State the means by which wind is 1 Anemometer, wind sock METB measured. Optional content: wind sensor, Beaufort scale, 3.4.2 etc.
BASIC Explain the effect of forces which influence 2 METB wind.
3.4.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC METB 4 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic METB 4.1 — Clouds BASIC Explain the different conditions for the 2 METB formation of clouds.
4.1.1 BASIC Recognise different cloud types. 1 METB 4.1.2 BASIC State the cloud types’ main characteristics. 1 METB 4.1.3 BASIC State how the cloud base and the amount 1 METB of cloud are measured and/or observed.
4.1.4 BASIC Define cloud base and ceiling. 1 METB 4.1.5 BASIC Differentiate between cloud base and 2 METB ceiling.
4.1.6 Subtopic METB 4.2 — Types of precipitation BASIC Explain the significance of precipitation in 2 METB aviation.
4.2.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 387 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC METB 4 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA BASIC Describe types of precipitation and their 2 Optional content: rain, snow, snow grains, METB corresponding cloud families. hail, ice pellets, ice crystals, drizzle 4.2.2 Subtopic METB 4.3 — Visibility BASIC Explain the causes of atmospheric 2 METB obscurity.
4.3.1 BASIC Differentiate between different types of 2 Horizontal visibility, slant visibility, prevailing METB visibility. visibility, RVR 4.3.2 BASIC State how visibility is measured. 1 METB 4.3.3 BASIC Explain the signific ance of visibility in 2 METB aviation.
4.3.4 Subtopic METB 4.4 — Meteorological hazards BASIC Explain the meteorological hazards to 2 Turbulence, icing, micro bursts, macro burst, METB aviation. wind shear, thunderstorms, volcanic ash 4.4.1 Optional content: squall BASIC Describe the effect of meteorological 2 METB hazards on aviation.
4.4.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC METB 4 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic METB 4.1 — Clouds BASIC Explain the different conditions for the 2 METB formation of clouds.
4.1.1 BASIC State the different cloud types and their 1 METB main characteristics.
4.1.2 BASIC State how the cloud base and the amount 1 METB of cloud are measured and/or observed.
4.1.3 BASIC Define cloud base and ceiling. 1 METB 4.1.4 BASIC Differentiate between cloud base and 2 METB ceiling.
4.1.5 Subtopic METB 4.2 — Types of precipitation BASIC Explain the significance of precipitation in 2 METB aviation.
4.2.1 BASIC Describe types of precipitation and their 2 Optional content: rain, snow, snow grains, METB corresponding cloud families. hail, ice pellets, ice crystals, drizzle 4.2.2 Subtopic METB 4.3 — Visibility Powered by EASA eRules Page 388 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC METB 4 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA BASIC Explain the causes of atmospheric 2 METB obscurity.
4.3.1 BASIC Differentiate between different types of 2 Horizontal visibility, slant visibility, prevailing METB visibility. visibility, RVR 4.3.2 BASIC State the means by which visibility is 1 METB measured.
4.3.3 BASIC Explain the significance of visibility in 2 METB aviation.
4.3.4 Subtopic METB 4.4 — Meteorological hazards BASIC Explain the meteorological hazards to 2 Turbulence, icing, micro bursts, macro burst, METB aviation. wind shear, thunderstorms, volcanic ash 4.4.1 Optional content: squall BASIC Describe the effect of meteorological 2 METB hazards on aviation.
4.4.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC METB 5 — METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION FOR AVIATION Subtopic METB 5.1 — Messages and reports BASIC Decode the content of weather reports and 3 METAR, SPECI, TAF, SIGMET METB forecasts. Optional content: local reports 5.1.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 389 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION
The subject objective is: Learners shall explain the basic principles of navigation and use this knowledge in ATS operations.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC NAVB 1 — INTRODUCTION TO NAVIGATION Subtopic NAVB 1.1 — Application of units of measurement BASIC Apply the units of measurement appropriate 3 NAVB to navigation.
1.1.1 Subtopic NAVB 1.2 — Purpose and use of navigation BASIC Explain the need for navigation in aviation. 2 NAVB 1.2.1 BASIC Characterise navigation methods. 2 Optional content: historical overview, NAVB celestial, on - board, radio, satellites 1.2.2 TOPIC NAVB 2 — THE EARTH Subtopic NAVB 2.1 — Place and movement of the Earth BASIC Explain the Earth’s properties and their 2 Optional content: form, size, rotation, NAVB effects. revolution in space, seasons, day, night, 2.1.1 twilight, units of time, time zones, UTC Subtopic NAVB 2.2 — System of coordinates, direction and distance BASIC Characterise the general principles of a grid 2 Optional content: degrees, minu tes, seconds, NAVB system. WGS - 84, latitude/longitude 2.2.1 BASIC Explain direction and distance on a globe. 2 Optional content: great circle, small circle, NAVB rhumb line, cardinal points, intercardinal 2.2.2 points BASIC Estimate position on the Earth’s surface. 3 Optional content: latitude/longitude NAVB 2.2.3 BASIC Estimate distance and direction between two 3 NAVB points.
2.2.4 BASIC State the reference system used in aviation. 1 WGS 84 NAVB Optional content: impact of alternative 2.2.5 reference models Subtopic NAVB 2.3 — Magnetism BASIC Explain the general principles of the Earth’s 2 True North, magnetic North, variation, NAVB magnetism. deviation, inclination, declination 2.3.1 BASIC Calculate conversions between the three 3 True North, magnetic North, compass North NAVB north designations.
2.3.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 390 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC NAVB 2 — THE EARTH Subtopic NAVB 2.1 — Place and movement of the Earth BASIC Explain the Earth’s properties and their 2 Form, size, rotation, revolution in space, NAVB effects. seasons, day, night, twilight, units of time, 2.1.1 time zones, UTC Subtopic NAVB 2.2 — System of coordinates, direction and distance BASIC Characterise the general principles of a grid 2 Latitude/longitude, degrees, minutes, NAVB system. seconds 2.2.1 BASIC Explain direction and distance on a globe. 2 Optional content: great circle, small circle, NAVB rhumb line, cardinal points, intercardinal 2.2.2 points BASIC Estimate position on the Earth’s surface. 3 Latitude/longitude NAVB 2.2.3 BASIC State the reference system used in aviation. 1 WGS 84 NAVB Optional content: impact of alternative 2.2.4 reference models Subtopic NAVB 2.3 — Magnetism BASIC Explain the general principles of the Earth’s 2 True north, magnetic north, variation, NAVB magnetism. deviation, inclination, declination 2.3.1 BASIC Calculate conversions between the three 3 True north, magnetic north, compass north NAVB north designations.
2.3.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC NAVB 3 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAVB 3.1 — Map making and projections BASIC State how the Earth is projected to create a 1 Types of projection NAVB map.
3.1.1 BASIC Describe the properties of a map. 2 Projection, scale NAVB 3.1.2 BASIC Describe the properties of an ideal map. 2 Optional content: conformality, constant NAVB scale, true azimuth, rhumb lines and great 3.1.3 circles BASIC State the properties and use of different 1 Optional content: Lambert, Mercator, NAVB projections. stereographic 3.1.4 Subtopic NAVB 3.2 — Maps and charts used in aviation BASIC Differentiate between the various maps and 2 NAVB charts.
3.2.1 BASIC State the specific use of various maps and 1 NAVB charts.
3.2.2 BASIC Decode symbols and information displayed 3 Optional content: topographical features, NAVB on maps and charts. NAV aids, fixes, fly over and fly by waypoints, 3.2.3 etc.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 391 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC NAVB 3 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAVB 3.1 — Maps and charts used in aviation BASIC Differentiate between the various maps and 2 AIP NAVB charts.
3.1.1 BASIC State the specific use of various maps and 1 NAVB charts.
3.1.2 BASIC Decode symbols and information displayed 3 Optional content: chart scale, topographical NAVB on maps and charts. features, NAV aids, fixes, fly - over and fly - by 3.1.3 waypoints, display of true north, magnetic north, variation, etc.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC NAVB 4 — NAVIGATIONAL BASICS Subtopic NAVB 4.1 — Influence of wind BASIC Appreciate the influence of wind on the flight 3 Heading, track, drift, wind vector NAVB path. Optional content: triangle of velocities 4.1.1 Subtopic NAVB 4.2 — Speed BASIC Explain the relationship between various 2 True air speed, ground speed, indicated air NAVB speeds used in aviation. speed (including Mach number) 4.2.1 BASIC Appreciate the use of various speeds in ATC. 3 NAVB 4.2.2 Subtopic NAVB 4.3 — Visual navigation BASIC Describe visual navigation. 2 Map reading, visual reference NAVB 4.3.1 BASIC State the cases where visual navigation is 1 Approach and landing, taxiing NAVB primarily used in commercial aviation. Optional content: visual aids 4.3.2 Subtopic NAVB 4.4 — Navigational aspects of flight planning BASIC Describe the navigational aspects affecting 2 Optional content: fuel/time calculations, NAVB flight planning. min imum altitudes, alternative routes, 4.4.1 weather conditions, ICAO Flight Plan (Item 18 use) TOPIC NAVB 5 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAVB 5.1 — Ground - based systems BASIC Explain the basic working principles of 2 VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS NAVB ground - based systems. Optional content: TACAN 5.1.1 BASIC State the use of ground - based systems. 1 VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS NAVB Optional content: TACAN 5.1.2 BASIC Character ise the main radio navigation 2 Area navigation, conventional navigation NAVB techniques based on ground - based systems.
5.1.3 Powered by EASA eRules Page 392 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC NAVB 5 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Optional content: homing, inbound/ outbound tracking, instrument approach procedures, holding, drift assessment BASIC Explain the accuracy and limitations of 2 VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS NAVB ground - based systems. Optional content: TACAN 5.1.4 Subtopic NAVB 5.2 — Inertial navigation systems BASIC Explain the basic working principles, precision 2 Optional content: INS/IRS NAVB and limitations of on - board systems.
5.2.1 BASIC State the use of on - board systems. 1 NAVB 5.2.2 Subtopic NAVB 5.3 — Satellite - based systems BASIC Explain the basic working principles of a 2 Optional content: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, NAVB satellite positioning system. Beidou 5.3.1 BASIC State the basic principles of GNSS concept. 1 Basic, ABAS, SBAS, GBAS NAVB Optional content: core constellations, MCMF, 5.3.2 integrity, RAIM, accuracy improvement, geometric altitude accuracy BASIC Explain the limitations of satellite - based 2 GPS, Galileo NAVB systems. Optional content: GLONASS, Beidou, integrity, 5.3.3 GPS NOTAMs Subtopic NAVB 5.4 — Instrument approach procedures BASIC Recognise various types of instrument 1 Precision Approach (PA), Approach Procedure NAVB approach using aeronautical charts. with Vertical guidance (APV), Non - Precision 5.4.1 Approach (NPA) BASIC Differentiate between precision approach 2 NAVB and non - precision approach procedures.
5.4.2 BASIC Recognise the different minima used during 1 NAVB an instrument approach.
5.4.3 BASIC Define the terms appropriate to instrument 1 OCA/OCH, MDA/MDH and DA/DH NAVB approach minima.
5.4.4 BASIC List the instrumental approach fixes. 1 IAF, IF, FAF, FAP, MAPt NAVB 5.4.5 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC NAVB 5 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAVB 5.1 — Ground - based systems BASIC Explain the basic working principles of 2 VOR, DME, ILS NAVB ground - based systems. Optional content: VDF, NDB, TACAN 5.1.1 BASIC State the use of ground - based systems. 1 VOR, DME, ILS NAVB Optional content: VDF, NDB, TACAN 5.1.2 Powered by EASA eRules Page 393 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC NAVB 5 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION BASIC Characterise the main radio navigation 2 Area navigation, conventional navigation NAVB techniques based on ground - based systems. Optional content: homin g, inbound/ outbound 5.1.3 tracking, instrument approach procedures, holding, drift assessment BASIC Explain the accuracy and limitations of 2 VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS NAVB ground - based systems. Optional content: TACAN 5.1.4 Subtopic NAVB 5.2 — Inertial navigation systems BASIC Explain the basic working principles, precision 2 Optional content: INS/IRS NAVB and limitations of on - board systems.
5.2.1 BASIC State the use of on - board systems. 1 NAVB 5.2.2 Subtopic NAVB 5.3 — Satellite - based systems BASIC Explain the basic working principles of a 2 Optional content: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, NAVB satellite positioning system. Beidou 5.3.1 BASIC State the basic principles of the GNSS 1 Basic, ABAS, SBAS, GBAS NAVB concept. Optional content: core constellations, MCMF, 5.3.2 integrity, RAIM, accuracy improvement, geometric altitude accuracy BASIC Explain the limitations of satellite - based 2 GPS, Galileo NAVB systems. Optional content: GLONASS, Beidou, integrity, 5.3.3 G PS NOTAMs Subtopic NAVB 5.4 — Instrument approach procedures BASIC Recognise various types of instrument 1 Precision Approach (PA), Approach Procedure NAVB approach using aeronautical charts. with Vertical guidance (APV), Non - Precision 5.4.1 Approach (NPA) BASIC Differentiate between precision approach 2 Optional content: 2D/3D operations NAVB and non - precision approach procedures.
5.4.2 BASIC Recognise the different minima used during 1 NAVB an instrument approach.
5.4.3 BASIC Define the terms appropriate to instrument 1 OCA/OCH, MDA/MDH and DA/DH NAVB approach minima.
5.4.4 BASIC List the instrument approach fixes. 1 IAF, IF, FAF, FAP, MAPt NAVB 5.4.5 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC NAVB 6 — PERFORMANCE - BASED NAVIGATION Subtopic NAVB 6.1 — Principles and benefits of area navigation BASIC Explain the basic principles of area 2 Optional content: Requirement for navigation NAVB navigation. computer, suitable sensors, ICAO Doc 9613 6.1.1 BASIC State the benefits of area navigation. 1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613 NAVB 6.1.2 Powered by EASA eRules Page 394 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC NAVB 6 — PERFORMANCE - BASED NAVIGATION BASIC Stat e the effects of navigational performance 1 TSE, PDE, NSE, FTE NAVB accuracy of RNAV systems on the flight. Optional content: high - quality data, 6.1.3 ICAO Doc 9613 BASIC Characterise the main aircraft and avionics 2 Optional content: database, fly over and fly by NAVB functionalities used in area navigation. waypoints transitions, managed turns (RF and 6.1.4 FRT) path terminators , parallel offset, autopilot/flight director (AP/FD) BASIC Characterise the navigational functions of 2 Option al content: VNAV, LNAV NAVB FMS.
6.1.5 Subtopic NAVB 6.2 — Introduction to PBN BASIC State the general concept of PBN. 1 Components of PBN NAVB Optional content: key enabler, 6.2.1 ICAO Doc 9613 BASIC Differentiate between RNAV and RNP. 2 On - board performance monitoring and NAVB alerting 6.2.2 Optional content: different generations of aircraft and on - board systems BASIC State the navigation infrastructure that may 1 VOR, DME, GNSS NAVB be used in PBN. Optional content: functionality IRS/INS 6.2.3 BASIC State the benefits of PBN concept. 1 Optional content: global interoperability, NAVB limited number of navigation specifications, 6.2.4 the PBN concept enables continuous descent operations (CDO) and continuous climb operations (CCO) BASIC List the navigation specifications and the 1 RN AV 10, RNAV 5, RNAV 2, RNAV 1, RNP 4, NAVB phases of flight they are applicable to. RNP 2, RNP 1, RNP 0.3, A - RNP, RNP APCH and 6.2.5 RNP AR APCH Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613 Subtopic NAVB 6.3 — PBN applications BASIC Sta te the navigation applications used in 1 RNAV 5, RNAV 1, RNP 1 with RF, RNP 0.3, NAVB Europe. RNP APCH 6.3.1 Optional content: PCP (Regulation (EU) No 716/2014 ) (AF #1, AF #3), PBN(Regulation (EU) 2018/1048) [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC NAVB 6 — PERFORMANCE - BASED NAVIGATION Subtopic NAVB 6.1 — Principles and benefits of area navigation BASIC Explain the basic principles of area 2 Optional content: requirement for navigation NAVB navigation. computer, suitable sensors, ICAO Doc 9613 6.1.1 BASIC State the benefits of area navigation. 1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613 NAVB Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 716/2014 of 27 June 2014 on the establishment of the Pilot Common Project supporti ng the implementation of the European Air Traffic Management Master Plan (OJ L 190, 28.6.2014, p. 19).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 of 18 July 2018 laying down airspace usage requirements and operating procedures concerning performa nce - based navigation (OJ L 189, 26.7.2018, p. 3).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 395 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC NAVB 6 — PERFORMANCE - BASED NAVIGATION 6.1.2 BASIC State the effects of navigational performance 1 TSE, PDE, NSE, FTE NAVB accuracy of RNAV systems on the flight. Optional content: high - quality data, 6.1. 3 ICAO Doc 9613 BASIC Characterise the main aircraft and avionics 2 Optional content: database, fly - over and fly - NAVB functionalities used in area navigation. by waypoints transitions, managed turns (RF 6.1.4 and FRT) path terminators, parallel offset, autopilot/flight director (AP/FD) BASIC Characterise the navigational functions of 2 O ptional content: VNAV, LNAV NAVB FMS.
6.1.5 Subtopic NAVB 6.2 — Introduction to PBN BASIC State the general concept of PBN. 1 Components of PBN NAVB Optional content: key enabler, 6.2.1 ICAO Doc 9613 BASIC Differentiate between RNAV and RNP. 2 On - board performance monitoring and NAVB alerting 6.2.2 Optional content: different generations of aircraft and on - board systems BASIC State the navigation infrastructure that may 1 VOR, DME, GNSS NAVB be used in PBN. Optional content: functionality IRS/INS 6.2.3 BASIC State the benefits of the PBN concept. 1 Optional content: global interoperability, NAVB limited number of navigation specifications, 6.2.4 the PBN concept enables continuous descent operations (CDO) and continuous climb ope rations (CCO) BASIC List the navigation specifications and the 1 RNAV 10, RNAV 5, RNAV 2, RNAV 1, RNP 4, NAVB phases of flight they are applicable to. RNP 2, RNP 1, RNP 0.3, A - RNP, RNP APCH and 6.2.5 RNP AR APCH Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613 Subtopic NAVB 6.3 — PBN applications BASIC State the navigation applications used in 1 RNAV 5, RNAV 1, RNP 1 with RF, RNP 0.3, NAVB Europe. RNP APCH 6.3.1 Optional content: PCP (Regulation (EU) No 716/2014 ) (AF #1, AF #3), PBN (Regulation (EU) 2018/104 8 ) [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC NAVB 7 — DEVELOPMENTS IN NAVIGATION Subtopic NAVB 7.1 — Future developments BASIC State future developments in navigation. 1 Optional content: 3D VNAV outside FA, NAVB trajectory - based operations 7.1.1 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 716/2014 of 27 June 2014 on the establishment of the Pilot Common Project supporti ng the implementation of the European Air Traffic Management Master Plan (OJ L 190, 28.6.2014, p. 19).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 of 18 July 2018 laying down airspace usage requirements and operating procedures concerning performance - based navigation (OJ L 189, 26.7.2018, p. 3).
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SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT
The subject objective is: Learners shall describe the basic principles of the theory of flight and aircraft characteristics and how these influence ATS operations.
[applicable unti l 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ACFTB 1 — INTRODUCTION TO AIRCRAFT Subtopic ACFTB 1.1 — Application of units of measurement BASIC Apply the units of measurement appropriate 3 ACFTB to aircraft and principles of flight.
1.1.1 Subtopic ACFTB 1.2 — Aviation and aircraft BASIC Explain the relevance of theory of flight and 2 ACFTB aircraft characteristics in ATS operations.
1.2.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ACFTB 1 — INTRODUCTION TO AIRCRAFT Subtopic ACFTB 1.1 — Application of units of measurement BASIC Apply the units of measurement appropriate 3 ACFTB to aircraft and the principles of flight.
1.1.1 Subtopic ACFTB 1.2 — Aviation and aircraft BASIC Explain the relevance of theory of flight and 2 ACFTB aircraft characteristics in ATS operations.
1.2.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ACFTB 2 — PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT Subtopic ACFTB 2.1 — Forces acting on aircraft BASIC Explain the forces acting on an aircraft in 2 Lift, thrust, drag, weight during level flight ACFTB flight and their interaction. Optional content: during climb, descent, turn 2.1.1 BASIC Explain causes and effects of wake 2 Induced drag ACFTB turbulence.
2.1.2 Subtopic ACFTB 2.2 — Structural components and control of an aircraft BASIC Describe the main structural components of 2 Rotary and fixed wing, tail plane, fuselage, ACFTB an aircraft. flap, aileron, elevator, rudder, landing gear 2.2.1 BASIC Explain how the pilot controls the 2 Rudder, aileron, elevator, throttle, rotary ACFTB movements of an aircraft. wing controls 2.2.2 BASIC Explain the factors affecting aircraft 2 ACFTB stability.
2.2.3 Subtopic ACFTB 2.3 — Flight envelope Powered by EASA eRules Page 397 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ACFTB 2 — PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT BASIC Characterise the critical factors which affect 2 Maximum speeds, minimum and stall speeds, ACFTB aircraft performance. ceiling, critical angle of attack, maximum ROC 2.3.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ACFTB 2 — PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT Subtopic ACFTB 2.1 — Forces acting on aircraft BASIC Explain the forces acting on an aircraft in 2 Lift, thrust, drag, weight during level flight ACFTB flight and their interaction. Optional content: during climb, descent, turn 2.1.1 BASIC Explain causes and effects of wake 2 Induced drag ACFTB turbulence.
2.1.2 Subtopic ACFTB 2.2 — Structural components and control of an aircraft BASIC Describe the main structural components of 2 Rotary and fixed wing, tail plane, fuselage, ACFTB an aircraft. flap, aileron, elevator, rudder, landing gear 2.2.1 BASIC Explain how the pilot controls the 2 Rudder, aileron, elevator, throttle, rotary ACFTB movements of an aircraft. wing controls 2.2.2 BASIC Explain the factors affecting aircraft 2 ACFTB stability.
2.2.3 BASIC List aircraft design features reducing 1 Optional content: winglet, tip tanks, reducing ACFTB induced drag. wing incidence, aspect ratio, etc.
2.2.4 BASIC Explain aircraft lights and their functions. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex 6 ACFTB Optional content: position lights, anti - collision 2.2.5 lights, taxi lights, navigation lights, stroboscopic lights, landing lights Subtopic ACFTB 2.3 — Flight envelope BASIC Characterise the critical factors which affect 2 Maximum speeds, minimum and stall speeds, ACFT B aircraft performance. ceiling, critical angle of attack, maximum ROC 2.3.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ACFTB 3 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFTB 3.1 — Aircraft categories BASIC List the different categories of aircraft. 1 Fixed wing, rotary wing, balloon, glider, RPAS ACFTB 3.1.1 Subtopic ACFTB 3.2 — Wake turbulence categories BASIC List the wake turbulence categories. 1 ICAO Doc 4444 ACFTB 3.2.1 Subtopic ACFTB 3.3 — ICAO approach categories BASIC List the ICAO approach categories. 1 ICAO Doc 8168 ACFTB 3.3.1 Subtopic ACFTB 3.4 — Environmental categories Powered by EASA eRules Page 398 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ACFTB 3 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES BASIC List ICAO noise classification. ICAO Annex 16 ACFTB Optional content 3.4.1 https://www.easa.europa.eu/eaer/topics/tec hnology - and - design/aircraft - noise [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ACFTB 3 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFTB 3.1 — Aircraft categories BASIC List the different categories of aircraft. 1 Fixed wing, rotary wing, balloon, glider, RPAS ACFTB 3.1.1 Subtopic ACFTB 3.2 — Wake turbulence categories BASIC List the wake turbulence categories. 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ACFTB 3.2.1 Subtopic ACFTB 3.3 — ICAO approach categories BASIC List the ICAO approach categories. 1 ICAO Doc 8168 ACFTB 3.3.1 Subtopic ACFTB 3.4 — Environmental categories BASIC List the ICAO noise classification. ICAO Annex 16 ACFTB Optional content 3.4.1 https://www.easa.europa.eu/eaer/topics/tec hnology - and - design/aircraft - noise [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ACFTB 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFTB 4.1 — Recognition BASIC Recognise the most commonly used aircraft. 1 ACFTB 4.1.1 Subtopic ACFTB 4.2 — Performance data BASIC State the ICAO aircraft type designators and 1 Type designators, approach and wake ACFTB categories for the most commonly used turbulence categories 4.2.1 aircraft.
BASIC State the standard average performance 1 Rate of climb/descent, cruising speed, ceiling ACFTB data of the most commonly used aircraft.
4.2.2 TOPIC ACFTB 5 — AIRCRAFT ENGINES Subtopic ACFTB 5.1 — Piston engines BASIC Explain the operating principles, advantages 2 Piston engines, fixed pitch, variable pitch, ACFTB and disadvantages of the piston engine and number of blades 5.1.1 propeller.
Subtopic ACFTB 5.2 — Jet engines BASIC Explain the operating principles, advantages 2 ACFTB and disadvantages of the jet engine.
5.2.1 BASIC List the different types of jet engines. 1 ACFTB Powered by EASA eRules Page 399 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ACFTB 5 — AIRCRAFT ENGINES 5.2.2 Subtopic ACFTB 5.3 — Turboprop engines BASIC Explain the operating principles, advantages 2 ACFTB and disadvantages of the turboprop engine 5.3.1 and propeller.
Subtopic ACFTB 5.4 — Aviation fuels BASIC List the most common aviation fuels. 1 ACFTB 5.4.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ACFTB 5 — AIRCRAFT ENGINES Subtopic ACFTB 5.1 — Piston engines BASIC Explain the operating principles, advantages 2 Piston engines, fixed pitch, variable pitch, ACFTB and disadvantages of the piston engine and number of blades 5.1.1 propeller.
Subtopic ACFTB 5.2 — Jet engines BASIC Explain the operating principles, advantages 2 ACFTB and disadvantages of the jet engine.
5.2.1 BASIC List the different types of jet engines. 1 ACFTB 5.2.2 Subtopic ACFTB 5.3 — Turboprop engines BASIC Explain the operating principles, advantages 2 ACFTB and disadvantages of the turboprop engine 5.3.1 and propeller.
Subtopic ACFTB 5.4 — Electric engines BASIC Explain the operating principles, advantages 2 ACFTB and disadvantages of the electric engine.
5.4.1 Subtopic ACFTB 5.5 — Sources of energy used in aviation BASIC List the sources of energy used in aviation 1 Petroleum - based fuels (Avgas, Jet A - 1, Jet B, ACFTB propulsion systems . biokerosene), electrical energy stored or 5.5.1 generated on board the aircraft Optional content: hydrogen cell [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ACFTB 6 — AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFTB 6.1 — Flight instruments BASIC Explain the basic operating principles and 2 Altimeter, air speed indicator, vertical speed ACFTB interpretation of the information displayed indicator, turn and bank indicator, artificial 6.1.1 by flight instruments. horizon, gyrosyn compass BASIC Explain the impact of errors and abnormal 2 Optional content: pitot - static failures, ACFTB indications of flight instruments on aircraft unreliable gyro source 6.1.2 operations.
Subtopic ACFTB 6.2 — Navigational instruments Powered by EASA eRules Page 400 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ACFTB 6 — AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS BASIC Describe the basic on - board operating 2 Optional content: ADF, VOR (TACAN), DME, ACFTB principles and interpretation of the ILS, inertial reference system, satellite - based 6.2.1 information displayed by navigational systems instruments/systems.
Subtopic ACFTB 6.3 — Engine instruments BASIC List the vital engine monitoring parameters 1 Optional content: oil pressure and ACFTB and their associated instruments. temperature, engine temperature, rpm, fuel 6.3.1 state and flow Subtopic ACFTB 6.4 — Aircraft systems BASIC Explain the u se of the most common 2 SSR transponder, GPWS, EFIS, flight director, ACFTB aircraft systems. autopilot, FMS, ice protection systems 6.4.1 Optional content: ADS capability, head - up display, wind shear indicator, weather radar, hydraulic system, electrical system, environmental system BASIC Explain the impact of degradation/failure of 2 Engine failure ACFTB the most common aircraft systems on Optional content: hydraulic failure, electrical 6.4.2 aircraft operations. fail ure, environmental system failure, degradation of aircraft position source data [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ACFTB 6 — AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFTB 6.1 — Flight instruments BASIC Explain the basic operating principles and 2 Altimeter, air speed indicator, vertical speed ACFTB interpretation of the information displayed indicator, turn and bank indicator, artificial 6.1.1 by flight instruments. horizon, gyrosyn compass BASIC Explain the impact of errors and abnormal 2 Optional content: pitot - static failures, ACFTB indications of flight instruments on aircraft unreliable gyro source 6.1.2 operations.
Subtopic ACFTB 6.2 — Navigational instruments BASIC Describe the basic on - board operating 2 Optional content: ADF, VOR (TACAN), DME, ACFTB principles and interpretation of the ILS, inertial reference system, satellite - based 6.2.1 information displayed by navigational systems instruments/systems.
Subtopic ACFTB 6.3 — Engine instruments BASIC List the vital engine monitoring parameters 1 Optional content: oil pressure and ACFTB and their associated instruments. temperature, engine temperature, rpm, fuel 6.3.1 state and flow, battery resource Subtopic ACFTB 6.4 — Aircraft elements and systems BASIC Explain the use of the most common 2 SSR transponder, GPWS, EFIS, flight director, ACFTB aircraft systems. autopilot, FMS, ice protection, cabin 6.4.1 pressurisation, fire detection and extinguishing, emergency oxygen supply systems Optional content: ADS capability, head - up display, wind shear indicator, weather radar, hydraulic system, electrical system, environmental system BASIC Explain the impact of degradation/failure of 2 Engine failure ACFTB the most common aircraft systems on 6.4.2 aircraft operations.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 401 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ACFTB 6 — AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS Optional content: hydraulic failure, electrical failure, environmental system failure, degradation of aircraft position source data BASIC Explain common aircraft elements and their 2 Aircraft cabin, flight deck, galley, doors, cargo ACFTB func tions. compartments 6.4.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ACFTB 7 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFTB 7.1 — Take - off factors BASIC Explain the factors affecting aircraft during 2 Runway conditions, runway slope, wind, ACFTB take - off. temperature, aerodrome elevation, aircraft 7.1.1 mass Subtopic ACFTB 7.2 — Climb factors BASIC Explain the factors affecting aircraft during 2 Speed, mass, wind, wind shear, temperature, ACFTB climb. cabin pressurisation, air density 7.2.1 Subtopic ACFTB 7.3 — Cruise factors BASIC Explain the factors affecting aircraft during 2 Level, cruising speed, wind, mass, cabin ACFTB cruise. pressurisation 7.3.1 Subtopic ACFTB 7.4 — Descent and initial approach factors BASIC Explain the factors affecting aircraft during 2 Wind, speed, rate of descent, aircraft ACFTB descent. configuration, cabin pressurisation 7.4.1 BASIC Explain the factors affecting an aircraft in a 2 Speed, level, turbulence, icing ACFTB holding pattern.
7.4.2 BASIC Explain the benefits of continuous descent 2 ACFTB operations.
7.4.3 Subtopic ACFTB 7.5 — Final approach and landing factors BASIC Explain the factors affecting aircraft during 2 Aircraft configuration, mass, wind, wind ACFTB final approach and landing. shear, aerodrome elevation, runway 7.5.1 conditions, runway slope Subtopic ACFTB 7.6 — Economic factors BASIC Explain the economic consequences of ATC 2 Routing, flight level, speed, rates of climb or ACFTB changes on the flight profile of an aircraft. descent, continuous descent operations 7.6.1 (CDO), continuous climb operations (CCO) Subtopic ACFTB 7.7 — Environmental fac tors BASIC Explain performance restrictions due to 2 Optional content: continuous descent ACFTB environmental considerations. operations (CDO), continuous climb 7.7.1 operations (CCO), fuel - dumping, noise - abatement procedures, minimum flight levels Powered by EASA eRules Page 402 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS
The subject objective is: Learners shall characterise factors which affect personal and team performance.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC HUMB 1 — INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN FACTORS Subtopic HUMB 1.1 — Learning techniques BASIC Appreciate appropriate learning techniques. 3 How the influence of interactive techniques HUMB can lead to improved learning 1.1.1 Subtopic HUMB 1.2 — Relevance of human factors for ATC BASIC Explain the relevance and importance of 2 Historical background, safety impact on ATM, HUMB human factors. licensing requirements, incidents 1.2.1 Subtopic HUMB 1.3 — Human factors and ATC BASIC Define human factors. 1 Optional content: ICAO Human Factors HUMB Training Manual 1.3.1 BASIC Explain the relationship between human 2 Optional content: ICAO Human Factors HUMB factors and the aviation environment. Training Manual, visits to the simulator and 1.3.2 operational room, SHELL model, P EAR model BASIC Explain the concept of systems. 2 People, procedures, equipment HUMB 1.3.3 BASIC Explain ATM in systems terms. 2 HUMB 1.3.4 BASIC Explain the consequences of a system 2 HUMB failure in ATS.
1.3.5 BASIC Explain the need for matching human and 2 Optional content: ICAO Human Factors HUMB equipment. Training Manual 1.3.6 BASIC Explain the information requirement of 2 Relevant, timely, accurate HUMB ATC.
1.3.7 BASIC Describe the role of the human in the 2 Optional content: history of ATC, airspace, HUMB evolution of ATC. communications, radar, advanced ATS 1.3.8 systems, the future of ATC BASIC Explain the importance of situational 2 HUMB awareness for decision - making.
1.3.9 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC HUMB 1 — INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN PERFORMANCE Subtopic HUMB 1.1 — Relevance of human factors to ATC BASIC Define human factors. 1 HUMB 1.1.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 403 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUMB 1 — INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN PERFORMANCE BASIC Define human performance. 1 HUMB 1.1.2 BASIC Explain the relevance of human factors to 2 Historical background, safety impact on ATM, HUMB ATM. licensing requirements, incidents 1.1.3 BASIC Recognise the evolution of human 2 Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2015/340; HUMB performance during an ATCO’s career. experience; initial, unit, continuation and 1.1.4 development training [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUMB 2 — HUMAN PERFORMANCE Subtopic HUMB 2.1 — Individual behaviour BASIC Explain the differences and commonalities 2 Optional content: attitude , cultural, language HUMB that exist among people.
2.1.1 BASIC Explain the dangers of boredom. 2 HUMB 2.1.2 BASIC Explain the dangers of overconfidence and 2 HUMB complacency.
2.1.3 BASIC Explain the dangers of fatigue. 2 Sleep disturbance, heavy workload HUMB 2.1.4 Subtopic HUMB 2.2 — Safety culture and professional conduct BASIC Characterise the role of air traffic controller 2 HUMB for positive safety culture.
2.2.1 BASIC Describe the need for professional 2 Optional content: adherence to rules and HUMB standards in ATC. regulations, etc.
2.2.2 BASIC Appreciate the nee ded basic professional 3 Optional content: punctuality, rigour, HUMB attitude appropriate to a high level of adherence to rules, teamwork attitude 2.2.3 safety.
BASIC Describe the impact of responsibility on 2 Responsibility as a guidance for appropriate HUMB controllers’ action(s). action 2.2.4 BASIC Recognise the different responsibilities of a 1 Prospective and retrospective responsibility, HUMB controller. guilt and obligation, types of responsibility 2.2.5 (moral, welfare, legal, task, role responsibility, etc.)
Subtopic HUMB 2.3 — Health and well - being BASIC Consider the effect of health on 2 Optional content: fitness, diet, drugs, alcohol HUMB performance.
2.3.1 Subtopic HUMB 2.4 — Teamwork BASIC Describe the differences between social 2 HUMB human relations and professional 2.4.1 interactions.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 404 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUMB 2 — HUMAN PERFORMANCE BASIC Describe the different types and characters 2 Optional content: leader, follower HUMB in a team.
2.4.2 BASIC Appreciate the principles of teamwork. 3 Optional content: team membership, group HUMB dynamics, advantages/ disadvantages of 2.4.3 teamwork, conflicts and their solutions BASIC Describe leader style and group interaction. 2 HUMB 2.4.4 Subtopic HUMB 2.5 — Basic needs of people at work BASIC List basic needs of people at work. 1 Optional content: balance between individual HUMB ability and workload, working time and rest 2.5.1 periods; adequate physical working conditions, positive working environment BASIC Characterise the factors of work 2 Optional conten t: money, achievement, HUMB satisfaction. recognition, advancement, challenge 2.5.2 Subtopic HUMB 2.6 — Stress BASIC Define stress. 1 Stress definition HUMB Optional content: EATCHIP Human Factors 2.6.1 Module — Stress BASIC Describe stress symptoms and sources. 2 Behavioural changes, lifestyle changes, HUMB physical symptoms, crisis events, main causes 2.6.2 of stress Optional content: EATCHIP Human Factors Module — Stress BASIC Describe the stages of stress. 2 Stress performance curve HUMB Optional content : EATCHIP Human Factors 2.6.3 Module — Stress BASIC Appreciate techniques for stress 3 Optional content: relaxation techniques, diet HUMB management. and lifestyle, exercise, EATCHIP Human 2.6.4 Factors Module — Stress [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC HUMB 2 — HEALTH AND WELL - BEING Subtopic HUMB 2.1 — Fitness for duty BASIC Recognise the effect of health and well - 1 HUMB being on fitness for duty.
2.1.1 BASIC List the reasons for provisional inability to 1 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 HUMB exercise the privileges of the ATCO licence.
2.1.2 BASIC Recognise signs of lack of personal fitness. 1 Cognitive and physical fitness HUMB 2.1.3 BASIC Describe good practices that co ntribute to 2 Optional content: fitness, diet HUMB maintaining fitness for duty.
2.1.4 Subtopic HUMB 2.2 — Stress and fatigue Powered by EASA eRules Page 405 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUMB 2 — HEALTH AND WELL - BEING BASIC Define stress. 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 HUMB 2.2.1 BASIC Define fatigue. 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 HUMB 2.2.2 BASIC Differentiate between stress and fatigue. 2 ICAO Doc 9966 HUMB 2.2.3 BASIC Explain the causal factors of stress and 2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Fatigue HUMB fatigue. and sleep management 2.2.4 Subtopic HUMB 2.3 — Substance use and responsibility BASIC Define psychoactive substance. 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 HUMB 2.3.1 BASIC Explain the effect of psychoactive substance 2 HUMB use on the individual and on safety.
2.3.2 BASIC Describe individual responsibility in terms of 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 HUMB psychoactive substance use.
2.3.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUMB 3 — HUMAN ERROR Subtopic HUMB 3.1 — Dangers of error BASIC Recognise the dangers of error in ATC. 1 Optional content: Air Traffic Control — HUMB Human Performance Factors (Anne Isaac, 3.1.1 1999), Human Factors in Air Traffic Control (V. David Hopkin, 1995) Subtopic HUMB 3.2 — Definition of human error BASIC Define human error. 1 HUMB 3.2.1 BASIC Describe the factors which contribute to 2 Fatigue, lack of skill, misunderstanding, HUMB cause error. multitasking, lack of information, distraction, 3.2.2 lack of work satisfaction Subtopic HUMB 3.3 — Classification of human error BASIC State the types of errors. 1 Optional content: slips, lapses, mistakes HUMB 3.3.1 BASIC Define violations. 1 HUMB 3.3.2 BASIC Differentiate between errors and violations 2 HUMB of rules.
3.3.3 BASIC Describe the three levels of performance 2 Skill based, knowledge based, rule based HUMB according to the Rasmussen model.
3.3.4 Powered by EASA eRules Page 406 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUMB 3 — HUMAN ERROR Subtopic HUMB 3.4 — Risk analysis and risk management BASIC Describe risk analysis and risk management 2 Active failures and latent conditions HUMB of human systems and error. Optional content: Reason model, HFACS 3.4.1 (Human Factors Ana lysis & Classification System) model, Heinrich Theory BASIC Apply one risk analysis model on error 3 HUMB during a case study.
3.4.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC HUMB 3 — HUMAN PERFORMANCE Subtopic HUMB 3.1 — Individual behaviour BASIC Define human behaviour. 1 HUMB 3.1.1 BASIC Explain the differences and commonalities 2 Optional content: attitude, cultural, HUMB that exist among people. language, motivation 3.1.2 BASIC Describe the reasons for complacency and 2 Safety, working relationship — team HUMB the associated effects.
3.1.3 BASIC Describe the reasons for overconfidence 2 Safety, working relationship — team HUMB and the associated effects.
3.1.4 BASIC Explain the dangers of boredom. 2 HUMB 3.1.5 Subtopic HUMB 3.2 — Safety culture and professional conduct BASIC Recognise professional conduct in the 1 Optional content: professionalism, attitude, HUMB workplace. communication, teamwork 3.2.1 BASIC Describe how the air traffic controller 2 Optional content: attitude towards safety, HUMB contributes to a positive safety culture. punctuality, rigour, adherence to rules and 3.2.2 regulations, teamwork attitude, etc.
BASIC Consider the factors which influence 2 Optional content: situation, team, personal HUMB responsible behaviour. situation and judgement, instance of 3.2.3 justification, moral motivation, pe rsonality [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 407 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUMB 4 — COMMUNICATION Subtopic HUMB 4.1 — Importance of good communication in ATC BASIC Appreciate the importance of good 3 HUMB communication in ATC.
4.1.1 Subtopic HUMB 4.2 — Communication process BASIC Define communication. 1 HUMB 4.2.1 BASIC Define the communication process. 1 Optional content: sender, encoder, HUMB transmitter, signal, interference, reception, 4.2.2 decoder, receiver, feedback Subtopic HUMB 4.3 — Communication modes BASIC Describe the factors which affect verbal 2 Optional content: word choice, intonation, HUMB communication. speed, tone, distortion, load, expectation, 4.3.1 noise, interruption, language knowledge (i.e.
accent, dialect, vocabulary) BASIC Describe the factors which affect non - verbal 2 Optional content: touch, choice, expectation, HUMB communication. noise, interruption 4.3.2 BA SIC Apply good communication practices. 3 Speaking and listening HUMB 4.3.3 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC HUMB 4 — HUMAN ERROR Subtopic HUMB 4.1 — Definition of human error BASIC Define human error. 1 HUMB 4.1.1 Subtopic HUMB 4.2 — Classification of human error BASIC List the types of errors. 1 Optional content: slips, lapses, mistakes HUMB 4. 2 .1 BASIC Describe the factors which contribute to the 2 Fatigue, lack of skill, misunderstanding, HUMB occurrence of different types of errors and multitasking, lack of information, distraction, 4.2.2 how these may be reduced. lack of work satisfaction BASIC Define violations. 1 HUMB 4.2.3 BASIC Differentiate between errors and violations 2 HUMB of rules and their consequences for the 4.2.4 controller.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 408 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUMB 5 — THE WORK ENVIRONMENT Subtopic HUMB 5.1 — Ergonomics and the need for good design BASIC Define ergonomics. 1 HUMB 5.1.1 BASIC Recognise the need for good building 1 Optional content: light, insulation, decor, HUMB design. space, facilities 5.1.2 BASIC Explain the need for good work position 2 Optional content: anth ropometry (seating, HUMB design. workstation design, input device, etc.)
5.1.3 Subtopic HUMB 5.2 — Equipment and tools BASIC Characterise the equipment and tools that 2 The physical environment, visual displays, HUMB will be used in simulation in accordance suite s, input devices, communications 5.2.1 with the SHELL model. equipment, console profile and layout Subtopic HUMB 5.3 — Automation BASIC Explain the reasons for automation. 2 HUMB 5.3.1 BASIC Describe the advantages and constraints of 2 HUMB automation.
5.3.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC HUMB 5 — TEAMWORK Subtopic HUMB 5.1 — Teamwork and team roles BASIC Define teamwork. 1 HUMB 5.1.1 BASIC Describe the differences between social 2 HUMB human relations and professional 5.1.2 interactions.
BASIC Explain the different types of teams in the 2 Optional content: executive/planner, shift HUMB ATC environment. team, sector group or ATC unit team, team 5.1.3 with pilots, team with adjacent ATC units BASIC Recognise the different types, roles and 1 HUMB characters in a team 5.1.4 BASIC Characterise the principles of teamwork. 2 Optional content: team membership, team HUMB roles, group dynamics, 5.1.5 advantages/disadvantages of teamwork, conflicts and their solutions [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 409 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUMB 6 — COMMUNICATION Subtopic HUMB 6.1 — Communication in ATC BASIC Define communication. 1 HUMB 6.1.1 BASIC List an ATCO’s communication partners. 1 HUMB 6.1.2 BASIC Explain good communication practices. 2 Speaking and listening HUMB 6.1.3 BASIC Differentiate between hearing and listening. 2 HUMB 6.1. 4 Subtopic HUMB 6.2 — Communication modes BASIC Describe the factors which affect verbal 2 Optional content: word choice, intonation, HUMB communication. speed, tone, distortion, load, expectation, 6.2.1 noise, interruption, language competence BASIC Describe the factors which affect non - verbal 2 Optional content: touch, choice, expectation, HUMB communication. noise, interruption 6.2.2 BASIC Describe misunderstandings that may arise 2 HUMB during a controller’s communication.
6.2.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 410 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYST EMS
The subject objective is: Learners shall explain the basic working principles of equipment that is generally used in ATC and appreciate how this equipment aids the controller in providing safe and efficient ATS.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC EQPSB 1 — ATC EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPSB 1.1 — Main types of ATC equipment BASIC Explain the relevance of ATC equipment. 2 CWP, communication equipment, ATS EQPSB surveillance systems 1.1.1 TOPIC EQPSB 2 — RADIO Subtopic EQPSB 2.1 — Radio theory BASIC State the principles of radio waves. 1 EQPSB 2.1.1 BASIC Describe the characteristics of radio waves. 2 Propagation, limitations EQPSB 2.1.2 BASIC State the use, characteristics and limitations 1 Use in ATC, navigation and communications, EQPSB of frequency bands. use and application in the Aeronautical 2.1.3 Mobile Service, HF, VHF, UHF BASIC State the different uses of radio wave 1 EQPSB spectrum.
2.1.4 Subtopic EQPSB 2.2 — Direction finding BASIC State the principles and use of VDF/UDF. 1 VDF/UDF, QDM, QDR, QTF EQPSB 2.2.1 BASIC State the precision of VDF/UDF used in the 1 EQPSB State system.
2.2.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC EQPSB 2 — RADIO Subtopic EQPSB 2.1 — Radio theory BASIC Describe the characteristics of radio waves. 2 Propagation, limitations EQPSB 2.1.1 BASIC State the use, characteristics and limitations 1 Use in ATC, navigation and communications, EQPSB of frequency bands. and surveillance, use and application in the 2.1.2 Aeronautical Mobile Service BASIC State the different uses of radio wave 1 EQPSB spectrum.
2.1.3 Subtopic EQPSB 2.2 — Direction finding Powered by EASA eRules Page 411 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPSB 2 — RADIO BASIC State the principles and use of VDF/UDF. 1 VDF/UDF, QDM, QDR, QTE EQPSB Optional content: precision of VDF/UDF used 2.2.1 in the State system [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC EQPSB 3 — COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPSB 3.1 — Radio communications BASIC State the use of the radio in ATC. 1 EQPSB 3.1.1 BASIC Describe the working principles of a 2 EQPSB transmitting and receiving system.
3.1.2 BASIC Explain the effect of antenna shadowing on 2 EQPSB RTF communications.
3.1.3 Subtopic EQPSB 3.2 — Voice communication between ATS units/positions BASIC Describe the use of other voice 2 Optional content: telephone, interphone, EQPSB communications in ATC. intercom 3.2.1 Subtopic EQPSB 3.3 — Data link communications BASIC Explain the use and benefits of Controller 2 EQPSB Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC).
3.3.1 Subtopic EQPSB 3.4 — Airline communications BASIC State the use of SELCAL. 1 EQPSB 3.4.1 BASIC Explain the use and benefits of Aircraft 2 EQPSB Communications Addressing and Reporting 3.4.2 System (ACARS).
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC EQPSB 3 — COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPSB 3.1 — Radio communications BASIC State the use of the radio in ATC. 1 EQPSB 3.1.1 BASIC Describe the working principles of a 2 EQPSB transmitting and receiving system.
3.1.2 BASIC Explain the effect of antenna shadowing on 2 EQPSB RTF communications.
3.1.3 Subtopic EQPSB 3.2 — Voice communication between ATS units/positions and others BASIC Describe the use of other voice 2 Optional content: telephone, interphone, EQPSB communications. intercom 3.2.1 Subtopic EQPSB 3.3 — Data link communications Powered by EASA eRules Page 412 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPSB 3 — COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT BASIC Explain the use and benefits of controller 2 EQPSB pilot data link communications (CPDLC).
3.3.1 BASIC Explain the use and benefits of aircraft 2 EQPSB communications addressing and reporting 3.3.2 system (ACARS).
Subtopic EQPSB 3.4 — Airline communications BASIC State the use of SELCAL. 1 EQPSB 3.4.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC EQPSB 4 — INTRODUCTION TO SURVEILLANCE Subtopic EQPSB 4.1 — Surveillance concept in ATS BASIC Describe the concept of surveillance for the 2 EQPSB provision of ATS.
4.1.1 TOPIC EQPSB 5 — RADAR Subtopic EQPSB 5.1 — Principles of radar BASIC State the principles of radar. 1 EQPSB 5.1.1 BASIC Recognise the characteristics of radar 1 EQPSB wavelengths.
5.1.2 BASIC Recognise the use, characteristics and 1 Optional content: frequency bands, long and EQPSB limitations of different radar types. short - range radar, weather radar, high - 5.1.3 resolution radar S ubtopic EQPSB 5.2 — Primary radar BASIC Explain the working principles of PSR. 2 EQPSB 5.2.1 Subtopic EQPSB 5.3 — Secondary radar BASIC Explain the working principles of SSR. 2 Mode A, Mode C EQPSB 5.3.1 BASIC Explain SSR code management 2 Discrete, non - discrete codes, special codes EQPSB 5.3.2 BASIC Explain the effect of antenna shadowing on 2 EQPSB SSR operation.
5.3.3 Subtopic EQPSB 5.4 — Use of radars BASIC Explain the use of PSR/SSR in ATC. 2 Area, approach, aerodrome, surface EQPSB movement radar, DFTI 5.4.1 BASIC Explain the advantages and disadvantages 2 EQPSB of PSR/SSR.
5.4.2 Powered by EASA eRules Page 413 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPSB 5 — RADAR Subtopic EQPSB 5.5 — Mode S BASIC Explain the principles of Mode S. 2 EQPSB 5.5.1 BASIC Explain the use of Mode S in ATC systems. 2 EQPSB 5.5.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC EQPSB 5 — RADAR Subtopic EQPSB 5.1 — Principles of radar BASIC State the principles of radar. 1 EQPSB 5.1.1 BASIC Recognise the characteristics of radar 1 EQPSB wavelengths.
5.1.2 BASIC Recognise the use, characteristics and 1 Optional content: frequency bands, long - and EQPSB limitations of different radar types. short - range radar, weather radar, high - 5.1.3 resolution radar Subtopic EQPSB 5.2 — Primary radar BASIC Explain the working principles of PSR. 2 EQPSB 5.2.1 Subtopic EQPSB 5.3 — Secondary radar BASIC Explain the working principles of SSR. 2 Mode A, Mode C , Mode S EQPSB 5.3.1 BASIC Explain SSR code management 2 Discrete, non - discrete codes, special codes EQPSB 5.3.2 BASIC Explain the effect of antenna shadowing on 2 EQPSB SSR operation.
5.3.3 Subtopic EQPSB 5.4 — Use of radars BASIC Explain the use of PSR/SSR in area, 2 Mode A, Mode C, Mode S, SMR EQPSB approach and aerodrome control. Optional content: DFTI 5.4.1 BASIC Explain the advantages and disadvantages 2 EQPSB of PSR/SSR.
5.4.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC EQPSB 6 — AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE Subtopic EQPSB 6.1 — Principles of automatic dependent surveillance BASIC State the different applications of ADS. 1 ADS - B, ADS - C EQPSB 6.1.1 BASIC Explain the working principles of ADS. 2 EQPSB Powered by EASA eRules Page 414 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPSB 6 — AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE 6.1.2 Subtopic EQPSB 6.2 — Use of automatic dependent surveillance BASIC Describe the use of ADS in ATC. 2 Area, approach, aerodrome, ICAO Doc 4444 EQPSB 6.2.1 BASIC Explain the limitations of ADS. 2 Dependency on GNSS, dependency on EQPSB airborne equipment 6.2.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC EQPSB 6 — AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE Subtopic EQPSB 6.1 — Principles of automatic dependent surveillance (ADS) BASIC State the different applications of ADS. 1 ADS - B, ADS - C EQPSB 6.1.1 BASIC Explain the working principles of ADS. 2 EQPSB 6.1.2 Subtopic EQPSB 6.2 — Use of automatic dependent surveillance (ADS) BASIC Describe the use of ADS in ATC. 2 Area, approach, aerodrome, ICAO Doc 4444 EQPSB 6.2.1 BASIC Explain the limitations of ADS. 2 Dependency on GNSS, dependency on EQPSB airborne equipment 6.2.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC EQPSB 7 — MULTILATERATION Subtopic EQPSB 7.1 — Principles of multilateration BASIC State the different applications of MLAT. 1 Optional content: ATC, environmental EQPSB management, airport operations, LAM, WAM 7.1.1 BASIC Explain the working principles of MLAT. 2 Optional content: passive and active MLAT EQPSB 7.1.2 Subtopic EQPSB 7.2 — Use of multilateration BASIC Describe the use of MLAT in ATC. 2 Area, approach, aerodrome EQPSB 7.2.1 BASIC Explain the limitations of MLAT. 2 Dependency on airborne equipment EQPSB 7.2.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 415 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPSB 7 — MULTILATERATION Subtopic EQPSB 7.1 — Principles of multilateration (MLAT) BASIC State the different applications of MLAT. 1 Optional content: ATC, environmental EQPSB management, airport operations, LAM, WAM 7.1.1 BASIC Explain the working principles of MLAT. 2 Optional content: passive and active MLAT EQPSB 7.1.2 Subtopic EQPSB 7.2 — Use of multilateration (MLAT) BASIC Describe the use of MLAT in ATC. 2 Area, approach, aerodrome EQPSB 7.2.1 BASIC Explain the limitations of MLAT. 2 Dependency on airborne equipment EQPSB 7.2.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC EQPSB 8 — SURVEILLANCE DATA PROCESSING Subtopic EQPSB 8.1 — Surveillance data networking BASIC Explain the advantages and disadvantages 2 Data quality, coverage, refresh rate, reliability, EQPSB of diffe rent surveillance technologies. redundancy, cost - effectiveness 8.1.1 BASIC Describe the implementation of 2 Optional content: different EQPSB Surveillance Data Networks. technologies/sensors, network 8.1.2 Subtopic EQPSB 8.2 — Working principles of surveillance data networking BASIC Explain the working principles of 2 Track fusion process, surveillance information EQPSB surveillance data processing. presented on CWP 8.2.1 BASIC State other use of processed surveillance 1 Optional content: safety nets, airport EQPSB data. operations, environmental management 8.2.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC EQPSB 8 — DATA PROCESSING Subtopic EQPSB 8.1 — Surveillance data networking BASIC Explain the advantages and disadvantages 2 Data quality, coverage, refresh rate, reliability, EQPSB of different surveillance technologies. redundancy, cost - effectiveness 8.1.1 BASIC Describe the implementation of 2 Optional content: different EQPSB Surveillance Data Networks. technologies/sensors, network 8.1.2 Subtopic EQPSB 8.2 — Working principles of surveillance data networking BASIC State the working principles of surveillance 1 Surveillance information presented on CWP EQPSB data processing.
8.2.1 BASIC State other use of processed surveillance 1 Optional content: safety nets, airport EQPSB data. operations, environmental management 8.2.2 Subtopic EQPSB 8.3 — Flight data processing Powered by EASA eRules Page 416 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPSB 8 — DATA PROCESSING BASIC Explain the FDPS core functions. 2 Optional content: system flight plan, data EQPSB input, SSR code management, coordination, 8.3.1 correlation/decorrelation, etc.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Deci sion 2023/011/R] TOPIC EQPSB 9 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPSB 9.1 — New developments BASIC State the developments in the equipment 1 EQPSB field for in troduction in the near future.
9.1.1 TOPIC EQPSB 10 — AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPSB 10.1 — Principles of automation BASIC Describe the principles of automation in 2 EQPSB communication and data links in ATS.
10.1.1 Subtopic EQPSB 10.2 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) BASIC Describe the principles of AFTN. 2 EQPSB 10.2.1 Subtopic EQPSB 10.3 — Online data interchange BASIC Describe the benefits of automatic exchange 2 Accuracy, speed and safety, non - verbal EQPSB of ATS data in coordination and transfer communication 10.3.1 processes.
BASIC Describe the limitations of automatic 2 Non - recognition of a system’s failure EQPSB exchange of ATS data in coordination.
10.3.2 Subtopic EQPSB 10.4 — Systems used for the automatic dissemination of information BASIC State the working principles of broadcasting 1 Optional content: ATIS, VOLMET EQPSB systems.
10.4.1 BASIC Explain the use of ATIS and VOLMET in ATS. 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, EQPSB ICAO Annex 3 10.4.2 Powered by EASA eRules Page 417 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPSB 11 — WORKING POSITIONS Subtopic EQPSB 11.1 — Working position equipment BASIC Recognise equipment in a working position. 1 Optional content: FPB, radio, telephone and EQPSB other communications equipment, relevant 11.1.1 maps and charts, strip printer, teleprinter, clock, inf ormation monitors, situation displays Subtopic EQPSB 11.2 — Aerodrome control BASIC Recognise equipment to be found 1 Optional content: wind indicator, aerodrome EQPSB specifically in a TWR. traffic monitor, SMR, crash alarm, signalling 11.2.1 lamp, lighting control panel, runway - in - use indicator, binoculars, signalling/flare gun, IRVR and altimeter - setting indicators, local information systems Subtopic EQPSB 11.3 — Approach control BASIC Recognise equipment to be found 1 Optional content: sequencing system, PAR, EQPSB specifica lly in an APP. RVR indicators 11.3.1 Subtopic EQPSB 11.4 — Area control BASIC Recognise equipment to be found 1 EQPSB specifically in an ACC.
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SUBJECT 9: PR OFESS IONAL ENVIRONMENT
The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and aspects of environmental protection.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC PENB 1 — FA MILIARISATION Subtopic PENB 1.1 — ATS and aerodrome facilities BASIC Recognise civil and military ATS facilities. 1 Optional content: TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, PENB Air Defence Unit 1.1.1 BASIC Recognise airport facilities and local 1 Optional content: firefighting and emergency PENB operators. services, airline operations 1.1.2 TOPIC PENB 2 — AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PENB 2.1 — Civil aviation BASIC Describe airspace usage by civil aircraft. 2 Optional content: commercial flying, PENB recreational flying, RPAS, gliders, balloons, 2.1.1 calibration flights , aerial photography, skydiving Subtopic PENB 2.2 — Military BASIC Describe airspace usage by the military. 2 Airspace reservations, training, interception, PENB in - flight refuelling, RPAS 2.2.1 Optional content: low - level flying, test flights, special military operations Subtopic PENB 2.3 — Expectations and requirements of pilots BASIC Recognise the expectati ons and 1 PENB requirements of pilots.
2.3.1 BASIC State the use of Standard Operating 1 PENB Procedures (SOPs) by aircraft operators.
2.3.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC PENB 2 — AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PENB 2.1 — Civil aviation BASIC Describe airspace usage by civil aircraft. 2 Optional content: commercial flying, PENB recreational flying, RPAS, gliders, balloons, 2.1.1 calibration flights, aerial photography, skydiving Subtopic PENB 2.2 — Military aviation BASIC Describe airspace usage by military aircraft. 2 Airspace reservations, training, interception, PENB in - flight refuelling, RPAS 2.2.1 Optional content: low - level flying, test flights, special military operations Subtopic PENB 2.3 — Pilot expectations and requirements Powered by EASA eRules Page 419 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC PENB 2 — AIRSPACE USERS BASIC Recognise pilots ’ expectations and 1 PENB requirements.
2.3.1 BASIC State the use of Standard Operating 1 PENB Procedures (SOPs) by aircraft operators.
2.3.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC PENB 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PENB 3.1 — Customer relations BASIC State the role of ATC as a service provider. 1 PENB 3.1.1 BASIC Recognise the means by which ATC is 1 PENB funded.
3.1.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R R] TOPIC PENB 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PENB 3.1 — ATS as a service provider BASIC State the role of ATS as a service provider. 1 Optional content: Skybrary — Air Traffic PENB Service 3.1.1 BASIC Recognise the means by which ATS providers 1 PENB are funded.
3.1.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC PENB 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PENB 4.1 — Environmental protection BASIC Describe the impact aviation has on the 2 Noise, air quality, climate change, third - party PENB environment. risks 4.1.1 BASIC Explain the role of ATC in the concept of 2 Optional content: ICAO Annex 16 PENB sustainable development.
4.1.2 BASIC State how to measure, monitor and mitigate 1 Optional content: EU ETS, SES initiative, PENB the impact aviation has on the environment. EUROCONTROL role, continuous descent 4.1.3 operations (CDOs), continuous climb operations (CCO), collaborative environmental manage ment (CEM) [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC PENB 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PENB 4.1 — Environmental protection BASIC Describe the impact aviation has on the 2 Noise, air quality, climate change, third - party PENB environment. risks 4.1.1 BASIC Explain the role of ATS in the concept of 2 Optional content: ICAO Annex 16 PENB sustainable development.
4.1.2 Powered by EASA eRules Page 420 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC PENB 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BASIC State how the impact of aviation on the 1 Optional content: EU ETS, SES initiative, PENB environment can be mitigated by ANSPs. EUROCONTROL role, continuous descent 4.1.3 operations (CDOs), continuous climb operations (CCO), collaborative environmental management (CEM), noise - abatement procedures [applicable from 4 August 2 024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 421 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training
ED Decision 2023/011/R AERODROME CONTROL VISUAL RATING (ADV) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) .
(b) The ATCO rating training Aerodrome Control Visual Rating (ADV) should contain the following s ubject objectives and training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 3 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 — Aerodrome Control Visual Rating (ADV).
(c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 3 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.
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SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTIO N TO THE COURSE
The subject objective is: Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow and learn how to obtain the appropriate information.
TOPIC INTR 1 — COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTR 1.1 — Course introduction ADV Explain the aims and main objectives of 2 ALL INTR the course.
1.1.1 Subtopic INTR 1.2 — Course administration ADV State how the course is administered. 1 ALL INTR 1.2.1 Subtopic INTR 1.3 — Study material and training documentation ADV Use appropriate documents and their 3 Optional content: training ALL INTR sources for course studies. documentation, library, CBT library, web, 1.3.1 learning management server ADV Integrate appropriate information into 4 Training documentation ALL INTR course studies. Optional content: supplementary 1.3.2 information, library TOPIC INTR 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTR 2.1 — Course content and organisation ADV State the differen t training methods 1 Theoretical training, practical training, ALL INTR used during the course. self - study, types of training events 2.1.1 ADV State the subjects covered by the course 1 ALL INTR and their purpose.
2.1.2 ADV Describe the organisation of theoretical 2 Optional content: course programme ALL INTR training.
2.1.3 ADV Describe the organisation of practical 2 Optional content: PTP, simulation, ALL INTR training. briefing, debriefing, course programme 2.1.4 Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos ADV Recognise the feedback mechanisms 1 Training progress, assessment, briefing, ALL INTR available. debriefing, learner – instructor feedback, 2.2.1 instructor – instructor feedback Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process ADV Describe the assessment process. 2 ALL INTR 2.3.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 423 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW
The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting and airspace, and appreciate the Licensing and Competence principles.
TOPIC LAW 1 — ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 — Privileg es and conditions ADV Appreciate the conditions which shall be 3 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 1 on ATCO ADV LAW met to issue an Aerodrome Control Licensing 1.1.1 Visual rating. Optional content: national documents ADV Explain how to maintain and update 2 ALL LAW professional knowledge and skills to 1.1.2 retain competence in the operational environment.
ADV Explain the conditions for suspension/ 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO ALL LAW revocation of an ATCO licence. Licensing 1.1.3 TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports ADV List the standard forms for reports. 1 Air traffic incident report ALL LAW Optional content: routine air - reports, 2.1.1 breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records ADV Describe the functions of, and processes 2 Reporting culture, air traffic incident ALL LAW for, reporting. report, 2.1.2 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 2 , Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 3 Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting ADV Use forms for reporting. 3 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, air traffic ALL LAW incident reporting form(s) 2.1.3 Optional content: routine air - reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace Commission Regulation (EU ) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures relating to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending C ommission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).
Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and f ollow - up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repeali ng Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 of 29 June 2015 laying down a list classifying occurrences in civil aviatio n to be mandatorily reported according to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the Eur opean Parliament and of the C ouncil (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 424 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS ADV Appreciate airspace classes and 3 ADV LAW structure and their relevance to 2.2.1 operations using the Aerodrome Control Visual rating.
ADV Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW cont rol actions appropriate to the No 923/2012 , international requirements, 2.2.2 classification and structure of airspace. civil requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements ADV Appreciate responsib ility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance.
2.2.3 TOPIC LAW 3 — ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process ADV State the importance of controller 1 Optional content: voluntary reporting ALL LAW contribution to the feedback process.
3.1.1 ADV Describe how reported occurrences are 2 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW analysed. No 376/2014, local procedures 3.1.2 ADV Name the means used to disseminate 1 Optional content: safety letters, safety ALL LAW recommendations. boards web pages 3.1.3 ADV Appreciate the ‘Just Culture’ concept. 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints ALL LAW Optional content: 3.1.4 https://www.skybrary.aero Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Investigation ADV Describe role and mission of Safety 2 ALL LAW Investigation in the improvement of 3.2.1 safety.
ADV Define working methods of Safety 1 ALL LAW Investigation.
3.2.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operatio nal provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigat ion and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 and Regulations (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255 /2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).
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SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services.
TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 — Aerodrome control service ADV Appreciate areas of responsibility. 3 Control zone, traffic circuit, manoeuvring ADV ATM area, movement area, vicinity ADI 1.1.1 Optional content: ATZ ADV Provide aerodrome control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ADV ATM ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030, ADI 1.1.2 ICAO Doc 4444, operation manuals Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS) ADV Describe the information that shall be 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM passed on to aircraft by an aerodrome ADI 1.2.1 controller.
ADV Provide FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 1.2.2 Optional content: national documents ADV Issue appropriate information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, essential local traffic, ADV ATM traffic information ADI 1.2.3 ADV Appreciate the use of ATIS in the 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ADV ATM provisio n of flight information service . ADI 1.2.4 Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS) ADV Provide ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 1.3.1 Optional content: national documents ADV Respond to distress and urgency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM messages and signals. ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444 1.3.2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management ADV Appreciate the impact of ATS system 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM ADV ATM capacity and air traffic flow Users Manual, Slot management, Slot ADI 1.4.1 management on the controller. allocation procedures, local implementation of the ATFCM principles ADV Organise traffic to take account of flow 4 Optional content: departure sequence ADV ATM management. ADI 1.4.2 ADV Inform the appropriate authority of local 3 Optional content: abnormal situations, ADV ATM factors affecting ATS system capacity decrease in sector capacity, limitations on ADI 1.4.3 and air traffic flow management. systems and equipment, changes in workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions, relevant information: reported ground - based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollut ion Powered by EASA eRules Page 426 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication ADV Use approved phraseology. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM 2.1.1 ADV Ensure effective communication. 4 Communication techniques, ALL ATM readback/verification of readback 2.1.2 TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances ADV Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national 3.1.1 documents ADV Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in 4 ALL ATM control service.
3.1.2 ADV Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.
3.1.3 Subtopic ATM 3.2 - ATC instructions ADV Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM ICAO Doc 4444 3.2.1 Optional content: national documents ADV Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in 4 ALL ATM control service.
3.2.2 ADV Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.
3.2.3 TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination ADV Identify the need for coordination. 3 ALL ATM 4.1.1 Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination ADV Use the available tools for coordination. 3 Optional content: electronic transfer of ALL ATM flight data, telephone, interphone, 4.2.1 intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination pr ocedures ADV Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/transfer of responsibility for ALL ATM air – ground communications and 4.3.1 separation, transfer of control, etc., ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: release point ADV Analyse effect of coordination requested 4 Optional content: delegation/transfer of ALL ATM by an adjacent position/unit. responsibility for air – ground 4.3.2 Powered by EASA eRules Page 427 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.
ADV Select, after negotiation, a n appropriate 5 ALL ATM course of action.
4.3.3 ADV Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.
4.3.4 ADV Coordinate when p roviding FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.5 ADV Coord inate when providing ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.6 TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry ADV Allocate levels according to altimetry 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM data.
5.1.1 ADV Ensure separation according to altimetry 4 Optional content: transition level, ALL ATM data. transition altitude, transition layer, 5.1.2 height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries ADV Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: terrain clearance ADV ATM control actions appropriate to the rules dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, 5.1.3 for minimum safe heigh t and terrain transition level, minimum flight level, clearance. minimum sector altitude TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Separation between departing aircraft ADV Provide separation between departing 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM aircraft. ADI 6.1.1 Subtopic ATM 6.2 - Separation of landing aircraft and preceding landing or departing aircraft ADV Provide separation of landing aircraft 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM and preceding landing or departing ADI 6.2.1 aircraft.
Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Time - based wake turbulence longitudinal separation ADV Provide time - based wake turbulence 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADV ATM longitudinal separation. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ADI 6.3.1 Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Reduced separation minima ADV Provide reduced separation minima. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM ADI 6.4.1 TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND - BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne collision avoidance systems Powered by EASA eRules Page 428 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND - BASED SAFETY NETS ADV Differentiate between ACAS advisory 2 ICAO Doc 9863 ADV ATM thresholds and aerodrome separation ADI 7.1.1 standards.
ADV Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA 7.1.2 reported by pilot.
ADV Respond to pilot notification of actions 3 TAWS ALL ATM based on airborne systems warnings. Optional content: ACAS, EUROCONTROL 7.1.3 ACAS web page Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground - based safety nets ADV Respond to available ground - based 3 Optional content: anti - incursion ADV ATM safety nets warnings. ADI 7.2.1 TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management ADV Update the data display to accurately 3 Optional content: information displayed, ALL ATM reflect the traffic situation. strip - marking procedures, electronic 8.1.1 information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs ADV Analyse pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.2 ADV Organise pertinent data on data 4 ALL ATM displays.
8.1.3 ADV Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, FPL, supplementary information ALL ATM Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc.
8.1.4 ADV Use flight plan information. 3 ALL ATM 8.1.5 TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 — Integrity of the operational environment ADV Obtain information concerning the 3 Optional content: briefing, notices, local ALL ATM operational environment. orders, verification of information 9.1.1 ADV Ensure the integrity of the operational 4 Optional content: frequency, VOLMET, ADV ATM environment. ATIS, SIGMET, systems set - up, integrity of ADI 9.1.2 displays Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures ADV Check all relevant documentation before 3 Optional content: briefing, letters of ALL ATM managing traffic. agreement (Lo As ) , NOTAMs, AICs 9.2.1 Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover - takeoverHandover – takeover ADV Transfer information to the relieving 3 ALL ATM controller.
9.3.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 429 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) ADV Obtain information from the controller 3 ALL ATM handing over.
9.3.2 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF AN AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility for the provision ADV Explain the responsibility for the 2 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11 ADV ATM provision of aerodrome control service. ADI 10.1.1 ADV Describe the division of responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM among air traffic control units.
10.1.2 ADV Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM military traffic. Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554 10.1.3 ADV Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ADV ATM unmanned free balloons. ADI 10.1.4 ADV Appreciate the influence of operational 3 Optional content: military flying, ALL ATM requirements. calibration flights, aerial photography 10.1.5 Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Functions of aerodrome control tower ADV Manage the general functions of 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM aerodrome control. ADI 10.2.1 ADV Manage the suspension of VFR 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM operations. ADI 10.2.2 ADV Manage SVFR traffic 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ADV ATM ICAO Doc 4444 ADI 10.2.3 Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process ADV Ensure that situational awareness is 4 Information gathering, observation, traffic ADV ATM maintained. projection ADI 10.3.1 ADV Detect conflicts in time for appropriate 4 ALL ATM resolution.
10.3.2 ADV Identify potential solutions to achieve a 3 ADV ATM safe and effective flow of aerodrome ADI 10.3.3 traffic.
ADV Evaluate possible outcomes of different 5 ADV ATM control actions. ADI 10.3.4 ADV Select an appropriate plan in time to 5 ADV ATM achieve safe and effective flow of ADI 10.3.5 aerodrome traffic.
ADV Ensure an adequate priority of actions. 4 ALL ATM 10.3.6 Powered by EASA eRules Page 430 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF AN AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE ADV Execute plan in a timely manner. 3 ADV ATM ADI 10.3.7 ADV Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is 4 Traffic monitoring, adaptability and ALL ATM achieved. follow - up 10.3.8 Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Aeronautical ground lights ADV Select appropriate aeronautical ground 5 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM lights. ADI 10.4.1 Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Information to aircraft by aerodrome control tower ADV Provide information related to the 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADV ATM operation of aircraft. Regulation (EU) No 255/2010 ADI 10.5.1 ADV Provide information on aerodrome 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADV ATM conditions. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ADI 10.5.2 Subtopic ATM 10.6 — Control of aerodrome traffic ADV Predict positions of aircraft in the 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM aerodrome traffic and taxi circuits. ADI 10.6.1 ADV Manage traffic on the manoeuvring 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADV ATM area. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, aircraft, ADI 10.6.2 vehicles Optional content: runway inspection ADV Manage traffic in accordance with a 4 Optional content: taxiway closure ADV ATM change to operational procedures. ADI 10.6.3 ADV Balance the workload against personal 5 Optional content: replanning, prioritising ADV ATM capacity. solutions, denying requests, delaying ADI 10.6.4 traffic Subtopic ATM 10.7 — Control of traffic in the traffic circuit ADV Manage traffic in the traffic circuit. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADV ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ADI 10.7.1 meteorological phenomena, geographical knowledge, environmental factors ADV Manage arriving and departing traffic. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADV ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, allocation ADI 10.7.2 of the order of priority, meteorological phenomena, wake turbulence, environmental factors ADV Integrate the serviceability of radio aids 4 Optional content: UDF, VDF, ILS, NDB, ADV ATM in the management of aerodrome VOR, DME ADI 10.7.3 traffic.
ADV Integrate surface conditions into the 4 Optional cont ent: damp, wet, water ADV ATM control of aerodrome traffic. patches, flooding, snow, slush, ice, braking ADI 10.7.4 action ADV Integrate information about 4 Optional content: clouds, precipitation, ADV ATM meteorological phenomena into the visibility, wind, meteorological hazards ADI 10.7.5 control of aerodrome traffic.
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SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY
The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the provision of ATS.
TOPIC MET 1 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic MET 1.1 — Meteorological phenomena ADV Appreciate the impact of different cloud 3 Cumulus, cumulonimbus ADV MET types. Optional content: stratus, nimbostratus, ADI 1.1.1 etc.
ADV Appreciate the impact of precipitation. 3 Precipitation and microphysics ADV MET Optional content: rain, snow, sleet, hail ADI 1.1.2 ADV Appreciate the impact of atmospheric 3 Optional content: advection fog, radiation ADV MET obscurity. fog, mixing, evaporation, mist, drizzle ADI 1.1.3 ADV Appreciate the effect and impact of 3 Gusting, veering, backing ADV MET wind. Optional content: land breezes, sea ADI 1.1.4 breezes, Föhn ADV Appreciate the effect and danger of 3 Wind shear, turbulence, thunderstorms, ADV MET hazardous meteorological phenomena. icing, microbursts ADI 1.1.5 ADV Appreciate the effect of a frontal system 3 ADV MET on aerodrome operations. ADI 1.1.6 ADV Integrate data about meteorological 4 Clearances, instructions and transmitted ALL MET phenomena into the provision of ATS. information 1.1.7 Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 — Meteorological instruments ADV Extract information from meteorological 3 Optional content: anemometer, RVR ADV MET instruments. indicator, cloud base indicator, ceilometer, ADI 2.1.1 barometer Subtopic MET 2.2 — Other sources of meteorological data ADV Decode information from 3 ADV MET meteorological data displays. ADI 2.2.1 ADV Use appropriate communication tools 3 ADV MET and networks to obtain meteorological ADI 2.2.2 data.
ADV Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL MET Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 2.2.3 Optional content: flight informat ion centre, adjacent ATS unit, ADS - C reports [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 433 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION
The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic.
TOPIC NAV 1 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 — Maps and charts ADV Decode symbols and information 3 Aerodrome charts ADV NAV displayed on aeronautical maps and Optional content: vis ual approach/ 1.1.1 charts. departure charts, military maps and charts ADV Use relevant maps and charts. 3 ADV NAV 1.1.2 TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems ADV Describe the possible operational status 2 Optional content: NDB, VOR, DME, GNSS ADV NAV of navigational systems.
2.1.1 ADV Decode operational status displays of 3 Optional content: VDF, NDB, VOR, DME ADV NAV navigational systems.
2.1.2 ADV App reciate the effect of a change on the 3 Optional content: precision, limitations, ALL NAV operational status of navigational status, degraded procedures 2.1.3 systems Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach ADV Describe the concept of stabilise d 2 Optional content: ADV NAV approach. https://www.skybrary.aero ADI 2.2.1 APP APS ADV Appreciate the effect of late change of 3 Cockpit workload ADV NAV runway - in - use for landing aircraft. Optional content: impact on vertical ADI 2.2.2 profile (CDO), FMS management, crew procedure briefing, missed approach, loss of situational awareness, etc.
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SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT
The subject objective is: Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS.
TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft instruments ADV Integrate information from aircraft 4 ALL ACFT instruments provided by the pilot in the 1.1.1 provision of ATS.
ADV Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 Optional content: radios (number of), ALL ACFT equipment. emergency radios 1.1.2 TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence ADV Explain the wake turbulence effect and 2 ALL ACFT associated hazards to succeeding 2.1.1 aircraft.
ADV Appreciate the techniques used to 3 ALL ACFT prevent hazards associated with wake 2.1.2 turbulence to succeeding aircraft.
TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Take - off factors ADV Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: runway conditions, ADV ACFT affecting aircraft on take - off. runway slope, aerodrome elevation, wind, ADI 3.1.1 temperature, aircraft configuration, airframe contamination and aircraft mass Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Climb factors ADV Appreciate the influence of factors 3 Optional content: speed, mass, air density, ADV ACFT affecting aircraft during climb. wind and temperature ADI 3.2.1 Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Final approach and landing factors ADV Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: wind, aircraft ADV ACFT affecting aircraft during final approach configuration, mass, runway conditions, A DI 3.3.1 and landing. runway slope, aerodrome elevation Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Economic factors ADV Integrate consideration of economic 4 Optional content: starting - up, taxiing, ADV ACFT factors affecting aircraft. routing, departure sequence ADI 3.4.1 Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Environmental factors ADV Appreciate the performance restrictions 3 Optional content: noise - abatement ADV ACFT due to environmental constraints. procedures, minimum flight altitudes, bird ADI 3.5.1 strike hazard Powered by EASA eRules Page 435 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Recognition of aircraft types ADV Characterise a representative sample of 2 Recognition, ICAO type designators, wake ADV ACFT aircraft which will be encountered in the turbulence categories 4.1.1 operational/working environment.
Subtopic ACFT 4.2 — Performance data ADV Integrate the average performance data 4 Performance data under a representati ve ADV ACFT of a representative sample of aircraft variety of circumstances ADI 4.2.1 which will be encountered in the operational/ working environment into the provision of control service.
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SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS
The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge and analyse factors which affect personal and team performance.
TOPIC HUM 1 — PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Cognitive ADV Describe the human information - 2 Attention, perception, memory, ALL HUM processing model. situational awareness, decision - making, 1.1.1 response ADV Describe the factors which influence 2 Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, ALL HUM human information - processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations ADV Monitor the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, stress, ALL HUM information - processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.1.3 decision - making. confidence TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue ADV State the factors that cause fatigue. 1 Shift work ALL HUM Optional content: night shifts and rosters, 2.1.1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 , ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers ADV Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL HUM Optional content: lack of concentration, 2.1.2 listlessness, irritability, frustration, ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers ADV Recognise the onset of fatigue in self. 1 Optional content: ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s ALL HUM Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic 2.1.3 Service Providers ADV Recognise the onset of fatigue in others. 1 ALL HUM 2.1.4 ADV Describe appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising fatigue.
2.1.5 Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Fitness ADV Recognise signs of lack of personal 1 ALL HUM fitness.
2.2.1 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services and other air traffic management network functions and their oversight, repealing Regulati on (EC) No 482/2008, Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1034 /2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1).
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2.2.2 TOPIC HUM 3 — SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Team resource management (TRM) ADV State the relevance of TRM. 1 Optional content: TRM course, ALL HUM EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the 3.1.1 development of TRM training ADV State the content of the TRM concept. 1 Optional content: teamwork, human error, ALL HUM team roles, stress, decision - making, 3.1.2 communication, situational awareness Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Teamwork and team roles ADV Identify reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 3.2.1 ADV Describe actions to prevent human 2 Optional content: TRM team roles ALL HUM conflicts.
3.2.2 ADV Describe strategies to cope with human 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM conflicts. simulator 3.2.3 Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Responsible behaviour ADV Consider the factors which influence 2 Optional content: situation, team, ALL HUM responsible behaviour. personal situation and judgement, 3.3.1 instance of justification, moral motivation, personality ADV Apply responsible judgement. 3 Case study and discussion about a ALL HUM dilemma situation 3.3.2 TOPIC HUM 4 — STRESS Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Stress ADV Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM performance. others 4.1.1 Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Stress management ADV Act to reduce stress. 3 The effect of personality in coping with ALL HUM stress, the benefits of active stress 4.2.1 management ADV Respond to a stressful situation by 3 Optional content: the benefits of offering, ALL HUM offering, asking or accepting assistance. accepting and asking for help in stressful 4.2.2 situations ADV Recognise the effect of shocking and 1 Self and others, abnormal situations, ALL HUM stressful events. Critical Incident Stress Management 4.2.3 (CISM) ADV Consider the benefits of Critical Incident 2 ALL HUM Stress Management (CISM).
4.2.4 Powered by EASA eRules Page 438 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 4 — STRESS ADV Explain procedures to be used following 2 Optional content: CISM, counselling, ALL HUM an incident/accident. human element 4.2.5 TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Human error ADV Explain the relationship between error 2 Number and combination of errors, ALL HUM and safety. proactive versus reactive approach to 5.1.1 discovery of error Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ADV Differentiate between the types of 2 Slips, lapses, mistakes ALL HUM error. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ADV Describe error - prone conditions. 2 Optional content: increase in traffic, ALL HUM changes in procedures, complexities of 5.1.3 systems or traffic, w eather, unusual occurrences ADV Collect examples of different error 3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM types, their causes and consequences AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.1.4 for ATC. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ADV Explain how to detect errors to 2 STCA, MSAW, individual and collective ALL HUM compensate for them. strategy 5.1.5 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ADV Execute corrective action s. 3 Error compensation ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ADV Explain the importance of error 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM management. safety improvement, revision of 5.1.7 procedures a nd/or working practices ADV Describe the impact on an ATCO ’s 2 Optional content: reporting, SMS, ALL HUM performance following an investigation, CISM 5.1.8 occurrence/incident.
Subtopic HUM 5.2 — Violation of rules ADV Explain the causes and dangers of 2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM violation of rules becoming accepted as AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.2.1 a practice. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control TOPIC HUM 6 — COLLABORATIVE WORK Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Communication ADV Use communication effectively in ATC. 3 ALL HUM 6.1.1 ADV Analyse examples of pilot – controller 4 ALL HUM communication for effectiveness.
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ADV Explain consequences of the use of 2 Optional content: strip legibility and ALL HUM communication means on effectiveness. encoding, label designation, feedback 6.2.2 ADV List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content : rigour, preparation, ALL HUM position handover. overlap time 6.2.3 ADV Explain consequences of a missed 2 ALL HUM position handover process.
6.2.4 Subtopic HUM 6.3 — Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility ADV List factors and means for an effective 1 Optional content: other sectors’ ALL HUM coordination between sectors and/or constraints, electronic coordination tools 6.3.1 tower positions.
Subtopic HUM 6.4 — Controller – pilot cooperation ADV Describe parameters affecting 2 Optional content: workload, mutual ALL HUM controller – pilot cooperation. knowledge, controller versus pilot mental 6.4.1 picture [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 440 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
The subject objective is: Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of equipment and systems, and comply with the equipment and system degradation procedures in the provision of ATS.
TOPIC EQPS 1 — VOICE COMMUNIC ATIONS Subtopic EQPS 1.1 — Radio communications ADV Operate two - way communication 3 Transmit/receive switches, procedures ALL EQPS equipment. Optional content: frequency selection, 1.1.1 standby equipment ADV Identify indications of operational status 3 Optional content: indicator lights, ALL EQPS of radio equipment. serviceability displays, selector/frequency 1.1.2 displays Subtopic EQPS 1.2 — Other voice communications ADV Operate landline communications. 3 Optional content: telephone, interphone ALL EQPS and intercom equipment 1.2.1 TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) ADV Decode AFTN messages. 3 Optional content: movement and control ALL EQPS messages, NOTAM, SNOWTAM, BIRDTAM, 2.1.1 etc.
Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange ADV Use automatic data transfer equipment 3 Optional content: sequencing systems, ADV EQPS where available. automated information and coordination, ADI 2.2.1 OLDI APS ACS ADV Explain operational application of CPDLC 2 ICAO Doc 9694 ADV EQPS for departure clearance (DCL) delivery ADI 2.2.2 and D - ATIS.
TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 — Operation and monitoring of equipment ADV Monitor the technical integrity of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.1.1 ADV Operate the equipment of the controller 3 Optional content: situation displays, flight ALL EQPS working position. progress board, flight data display, radio, 3.1.2 telephone, maps and charts, strip - printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF ADV Operate available equipment in 3 ALL EQPS abnormal and emergency situations.
3.1.3 Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems ADV Use situation displays. 3 ALL EQPS Powered by EASA eRules Page 441 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION 3.2.1 ADV Ch eck availability of information . 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2 ADV Obtain information from equipment. 3 Optional content: information from wind ADV EQPS direction indicator ADI 3.2.3 Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems ADV Use the flight data information at 3 ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.3.1 TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments ADV Recognise future developments. 1 New advanced systems ALL EQPS 4.1.1 TOPIC EQPS 5 — EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 — Reaction to limitations ADV Take account of the limitations of 2 ALL EQPS equipment and systems.
5.1.1 ADV Respond to technical deficiencies of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS operational position.
5.1.2 Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation ADV Identify that communication equipment 3 Optional content: ground – air, ground – ADV EQPS has degraded. gro und and landline communications ADI 5.2.1 ADV Apply contingency procedures in the 4 Optional content: total or partial ADV EQPS event of communication equipment degr adation of ground – air and landline ADI 5.2.2 degradation. communications; alternative methods of transferring data Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation ADV Identify when a navigational equipment 3 Optional content: VOR, navigational aids ALL EQPS failure will affect operational ability.
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SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT
The subject objective is: Learners shall identify the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and appreciate aspects of environmental protection.
TOPIC PEN 1 — FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PEN 1.1 — Study visit to aerodrome ADV Appreciate the functions and provision 3 Study visit to TWR ADV PEN of operational aerodrome control ADI 1.1.1 services.
TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations ADV Characterise civil ATS activities at 2 Study visit to TWR ADV PEN aerodrome. Optional content: familiarisation visits to ADI 2.1.1 APP, ACC, AIS, RCC ADV Characterise other parties interfacing 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN with ATS operations. engineering services, fire fighting and 2.1.2 emergency services, airline operations offices Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations ADV Characterise military ATS activities. 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence 2.2.1 Units TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements ADV Identify the role of ATC as a service 3 ALL PEN provider.
3.1.1 ADV Appreciate ATS users’ requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2 TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection ADV Describe the environmental constraints 2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 303 — ADV PEN on aerodrome operations. Operational opportunities to minimise fuel ADI 4.1.1 use and reduce emissions APP APS ADV Explain the use of Collaborative 2 ADV PEN Environmental Management (CEM) ADI 4.1.2 process at a erodromes . APP APS ADV Appreciate the mitigation techniques 3 Optional content: noise - abatement ADV PEN used at aerodromes to minimise procedures, flight efficiency ADI 4.1.3 aviation’s impact on the environment.
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SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
The subject objective is: Learners shal l develop a professional attitude to manage traffic in abnormal and emergency situation s.
TOPIC ABES 1 — ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 — Overview of ABES ADV List common abnormal and emergency 1 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 1.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion ADV Identify potential or actual abnormal 3 ALL ABES and emergency situations.
1.1.2 ADV Take into account the procedures for 2 Bird strike, aborted take - off ADV ABES given abnormal and emergency Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 ADI 1.1.3 situations.
ADV Take into account that procedures do 2 Optional content: real - life examples ALL ABES not exist for all abnormal and 1.1.4 emergency situations.
ADV Consider how the evolution of a 2 Optional content: separation, information, ALL ABES situation may have an impact on safety. coordination 1.1.5 TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness ADV Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary , readback, radio ALL ABES circumstances including the case where silence instruction 2.1.1 standard phraseology is not applicable.
Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload ADV Describe actions to keep the situation 2 Optional content: sector - splitting, holding, ALL ABES under control . flow management, task delegation 2.2.1 ADV Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2 ADV Ensure effective dissemination of 4 Optional content: between executive and AL L ABES information. planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, 2.2.3 between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR , with ground staff, etc.
ADV Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4 Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air – ground cooperation ADV Collect appropriate information relevant 3 ALL ABES to the situation.
2.3.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 444 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT ADV Assist the pilot. 3 Pilot workload ALL ABES Optional content: instructions, 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.
TOPIC ABES 3 — PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 3.1 — Application of procedures for ABES ADV Apply the procedures for given 3 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES abnormal and emergency situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 3.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets alerts, airframe failure Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure ADV Describe the procedures to be followed 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES by a pilot when that pilot experiences Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military 3.2.1 complete or partial radio failure. procedures ADV Apply the procedures to be followed 3 Optional content: prolonged loss of ALL ABES whe n a pilot experiences complete or communication 3.2.2 partial radio failure.
Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat ADV Apply ATC procedures associated with 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unlawful interference and aircraft bomb 3.3.1 threat.
Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft ADV Apply the procedures in the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES strayed aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled 3.4.1 airspace, outside controlled airspace ADV Apply the procedures in the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unidentified aircraft.
3.4.2 ADV Provide navigational assistance to 4 Optional content: dive rted aircraft, ADV ABES aircraft. aircraft lost or unsure of position, ADI 3.4.3 information derived locally or from radar service or from other pilots, nearest most suitable aerodrome, track, heading, distance, aerodrome information, any other relevant navigatio nal assistance, ICAO D oc 4444, etc.
Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Runway incursion ADV Apply ATC procedures associated with 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ABES runway incursion. ADI 3.5.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 445 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 11: AERODROMES
The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise and understand the design and layout of aerodromes.
TOPIC AGA 1 — AERODROME DATA, LAYOUT AND COORDINATION Subtopic AGA 1.1 — Definitions ADV Define aerodrome data. 1 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA Optional content: aerodrome elevation, ADI 1.1.1 reference point, apron, movement area, APP manoeuvring area, hot spot APS Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination ADV Identify the information that has to be 3 Aerodrome conditions, fire/rescue APP AGA exchanged between Air Traffi c Services category, condition of ground equipment APS 1.2.1 (ATS) and the aerodrome authority. and NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) ADV No 139/2014 ADI TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA Subtopic AGA 2.1 — Movement area ADV Describe movement area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA ADI 2.1.1 APP APS ADV Describe the marking of obstacles and 2 Flags, signs on pavement, lights ADV AGA unusable or unserviceable areas. ADI 2.1.2 APP APS ADV Identify the information on conditions of 3 Essential information on aerodrome ADV AGA the movement area that has to be conditions ADI 2.1.3 passed on to aircraft. APP APS Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area ADV Describe manoeuvring area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.1 APP APS ADV Describe taxiway. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.2 APP APS ADV Describe daylight marking on taxiways. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.3 APP APS Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014 laying down requirements and administrative procedures related to aerodromes pursu ant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 44, 14.2.2014, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 446 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA ADV Describe taxiway lighting. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.4 APP APS Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways ADV Describe runway. 2 Runway, runway surface, runway strip, ADV AGA shoulder, runway - end safety areas, ADI 2.3.1 clearways, stopways APP APS ADV Describe non - instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA ADI 2.3.2 APP APS ADV Explain declared distances. 2 TORA, T ODA, ASDA, LDA ADV AGA ADI 2.3.3 APP APS ADV Explain the differences between ACN 2 Strength of pavements ADV AGA and PCN. ADI 2.3.4 APP APS ADV Describe daylight markings on runways. 2 Optional content: runway designator, ADV AGA centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed ADI 2.3.5 distance, touchdown zone, side strip, APP colour APS ADV Describe runway lights. 2 Optional content: colour, centre line, ADV AGA intensity, edge, touchdown zone, ADI 2.3.6 threshold, barettes APP APS ADV Explain the functions of visual landing 2 Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI ADV AGA aids. ADI 2.3.7 APP APS ADV Describe the approach lighting systems. 2 Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, ADV AGA colours, intensity and brightness ADI 2.3.8 APP APS ADV Characterise the effect of water/ice on 2 ADV AGA runways. ADI 2.3.9 APP APS ADV Explain braking action. 2 Braking action coefficient ADV AGA ADI 2.3.10 APP APS ADV Explain the effect of runway visual range 2 ADV AGA on aerodrome operation. ADI 2.3.11 APP APS Powered by EASA eRules Page 447 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC AGA 3 — OBSTACLES Subtopic AGA 3.1 — Obstacle - free airspace around aerodromes ADV Explain the necessity for establishing 2 ADV AGA and maintaining an obstacle - free ADI 3.1.1 airspace around aerodromes. APP APS TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location ADV Explain the location of different 2 Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio ADV AGA aerodrome ground equipment. communication or ATS surveillance ADI 4.1.1 systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, APP PAPI APS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 448 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i i ) Composition of initial training
ED Decision 2023/011/R [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ]
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] AERODROME CONTROL INSTRUMENT RATING FOR TOWER ADI (TWR) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) .
(b) The ATCO rating training Aerodrome Control Instrument Rating for Tower ADI (TWR) should contain the following subject objectives and training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics co ntained in Appendix 4 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 — Aerodrome Control Instrument Rating for Tower ADI (TWR).
(c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 4 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] AERODROME CONTROL RATING (ADC) TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) .
(b) The ATCO rating training Aerodrome Control Rating (ADC) should contain the following training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 3 Aerodrome Control Rating (ADC) to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340.
(c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 3 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the conven ience of the reader and do not form part of it.
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SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
The subject objective is: Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow and learn how to obtain the appropriate information.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC INTR 1 — COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTR 1.1 — Course introduction ADI (TWR) Explain the aims and main objectives 2 ALL INTR of the course.
1.1.1 Subtopic INTR 1.2 — Course administration ADI (TWR) State how the course is administered. 1 ALL INTR 1.2.1 Subtopic INTR 1.3 — Study material and training documentation ADI (TWR) Use appropriate documents and their 3 Optional content: training documentation, ALL INTR sources for course studies. library, CBT library, web, learning 1.3.1 management server ADI (TWR) Integrate appropriate information 4 Training documentation ALL INTR into course studies. Optional content: supplementary 1.3.2 information, library [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC INTR 1 — COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTR 1.1 — Course introduction AD C Explain the aims and main objectives 2 ALL INTR of the course.
1.1.1 Subtopic INTR 1.2 — Course administration AD C State how the course is administered. 1 ALL INTR 1.2.1 Subtopic INTR 1.3 — Study material and training documentation AD C Use appropriate documents and their 3 Optional content: training documentation, ALL INTR sources for course studies. library, CBT library, web, learning 1.3.1 management server AD C Integrate appropriate information 4 Training documentation ALL INTR into course studies. Optional content: supplementary 1.3.2 information, library [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC INTR 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTR 2.1 — Course content and organisation ADI (TWR) State the differen t training methods 1 Theoretical training, practical training, ALL INTR used during the course. self - study, types of training events 2.1.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 450 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC INTR 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE ADI (TWR) State the subjects covered by the 1 ALL INTR course and their purpose.
2.1.2 ADI (TWR) Describe the organisation of 2 Optional content: course programme ALL INTR theoretical training.
2.1.3 ADI (TWR) Describe the organisation of practical 2 Optional content: PTP, simulation, ALL INTR training. briefing, debriefing, course programm e 2.1.4 Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos ADI (TWR) Recognise the feedback mechanisms 1 Training progress, assessment, briefing, ALL INTR available. debriefing, learner – instructor feedback, 2.2.1 instructor – instructor feedback Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process ADI (TWR) Describe the assessment process. 2 ALL INTR 2.3.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC INTR 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTR 2.1 — Course content and organisation ADC State the different training methods 1 Theoretical training, practical training, ALL INTR used during the course. self - study, types of training events 2.1.1 ADC State the subjects covered by the 1 ALL INTR course and their purpose.
2.1.2 ADC Describe the organisation of 2 Optional content: course programme ALL INTR theoretical training.
2.1.3 ADC Describe the organisation of practical 2 Optional content: PTP, simulation, ALL INTR training. briefing, debriefing, course programme 2.1.4 Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos ADC Recognise the feedback mechanisms 1 Training progress, assessment, briefing, ALL INTR available. debriefing, learner – instructor feedback, 2.2.1 instructor – instructor feedback Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process ADC Describe the assessment process. 2 ALL INTR 2.3.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 451 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW
The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting and airspace, and appreciate the Licensing and Competence principles.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC LAW 1 — ATCO LICENS ING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 — Privileges and conditions ADI (TWR) Appreciate the conditions which shall 3 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 1 on ATCO ADI LAW be met to issue an Aerodrome Licensing 1.1.1 Control Instrument rating with Tower Optional content: national documents Control endorsement.
ADI (TWR) Explain how to maintain and update 2 ALL LAW professional knowledge and skills to 1.1.2 retain competence in the operational environment.
ADI (TWR) Explain the conditions for 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO ALL LAW suspension/revocation of an ATCO Licensing 1.1.3 licence.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC LAW 1 — ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 — Privileges and conditions ADC Appreciate the conditions which shall 3 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 AD C LAW be met to issue an Aerodrome Optional content: national documents 1.1.1 Control rating.
ADC Explain how to maintain and update 2 ALL LAW professional knowledge and skills to 1.1.2 retain competence in the operational environment.
ADC Explain the conditions for the 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 ALL LAW suspension/revocation of an ATCO 1.1.3 licence.
[applicable from 4 Au gust 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports ADI (TWR) List the standard forms for reports. 1 Air traffic incident report ALL LAW Optional content: routine air - reports, 2.1.1 breac h of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures rela ting to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2 015, p. 1).
Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures rela ting to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).
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ADI (TWR) Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW control actions appropriate to the No 923/2012 , international requirements, 2.2.2 classification and structure of civil requirements, military requirements, airspace. areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements ADI (TWR) Appreciate responsib ility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance.
2.2.3 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports ADC Describe the functions of, and 2 Reporting culture, forms for mandatory ALL LAW processes for, reporting. and voluntary occurrence reporting, 2.1.1 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 , Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Counci l of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and follow - up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repeali ng Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 of 29 June 2015 laying down a list classifying occurrences in civil aviatio n to be mandatorily reported according to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the C ouncil (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operatio nal provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 and Regulations (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255 /2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).
Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and foll ow - up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council a nd repealing Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 of 29 June 2015 laying dow n a list classifying occurrences in civil aviation to be mandatorily reported according to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the C ouncil (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 453 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting ADC Use forms for reporting. 3 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, forms for ALL LAW mandatory and voluntary occurrence 2.1. 2 reporting Optional content: routine air - reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace ADC Appreciate airspace classes and 3 AD C LAW structure and their relevance to 2.2.1 operations using the Aerodrome Control rating.
ADC Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW control actions appropriate to the No 923/2012 , international requirements, 2.2.2 classification and structure of civil requirements, military requirements, airspace. areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements AD C Appreciate responsibility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance.
2.2.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC LAW 3 — ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process ADI (TWR) State the importance of controller 1 Optional content: voluntary reporting ALL LAW contribution to the feedback process.
3.1.1 ADI (TWR) Describe how reported occurrences 2 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW are analysed. No 376/2014, local procedures 3.1.2 ADI (TWR) Name the means used to disseminate 1 Optional content : safety letters, safety ALL LAW recommendations. boards web pages 3.1.3 ADI (TWR) Appreciate the ‘Just Culture’ concept. 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints ALL LAW Optional c ontent: 3.1.4 https://www.skybrary.aero Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Investigation ADI (TWR) Describe role and mission of Safety 2 ALL LAW Investigation in the improvement of 3.2.1 safety.
ADI (TWR) Define working methods of Safety 1 ALL LAW Investigation.
3.2.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 S eptember 2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 and Regulations (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/20 06, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255 /2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).
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3.1.1 ADC Describe how reported occurrences 2 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW are analysed. No 376/2014, local procedures 3.1.2 ADC Name the means used to disseminate 1 Optional c ontent: safety letters, safety ALL LAW recommendations. boards web pages 3.1.3 ADC Appreciate the just culture concept. 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints ALL LAW Optional content: Skybrary 3.1.4 Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety investigation ADC Describe the role and objectives of 2 ALL LAW safety investigation in the 3.2.1 improvement of safety.
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SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 — Aerodrome control service ADI (TWR) Appreciate areas of responsibility. 3 Control zone, traffic circuit, manoeuvring ADV ATM area, movement area, vicinity ADI 1.1.1 Optional content: ATZ ADI (TWR) Provide aerodrome control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ADV ATM ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030, ADI 1.1.2 ICAO Doc 4444, operation manuals Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS) ADI (TWR) Describe the information that shall be 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM passed on to aircraft by an aerodrome ADI 1.2.1 controller.
ADI (TWR) Provide FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 1.2.2 Optional content: national documents ADI (TWR) Issue appropriate information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, essential loc al traffic, ADV ATM traffic information ADI 1.2.3 ADI (TWR) Appreciate the use of ATIS in the 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ADV ATM provisio n of flight information service . ADI 1.2.4 Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS) ADI (TWR) Provide ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 1.3.1 Optional content: national documents ADI (TWR) Respond to distress and urgency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM messages and signals. ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444 1.3.2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management ADI (TWR) Appreciate the impact of ATS system 3 Opt ional content: E UROCONTROL ATFCM ADV ATM capacity and air traffic flow Users Manual, slot management, slot ADI 1.4.1 management on the controller. allocation procedures, local implementation of ATFCM principles, etc.
ADI (TWR) Organise traffic to take account of 4 Optional content: departure sequence ADV ATM flow management. ADI 1.4.2 ADI (TWR) Inform the appropriate authority of 3 Optional content: abnormal situations, ADV ATM local factors affecting ATS system decrease in sector capacity, limitations on ADI 1.4.3 capacity and air traffic flow systems a nd equipment, changes in management. workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions, relevant Powered by EASA eRules Page 456 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES information: reported ground - based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 — Aerodrome control service ADC Appreciate areas of responsibility. 3 Control zone, traffic circuit, manoeuvring ADC ATM area, movement area, vicinity 1.1.1 Optional content: ATZ ADC Provide aerodrome control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ADC ATM Regulation (EU) 2017/373 , operating 1.1.2 procedures for the simulated/training environment Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS) ADC Describe the information that shall be 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ATM passed on to aircraft by an aerodrome Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 1.2.1 controller.
ADC Provide FIS. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ALL ATM (EU) 2017/373 ++ 1.2.2 Optional content: national documents ADC Issue appropriate information. 3 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, essential local ADC ATM traffic, traffic information 1.2.3 ADC Appreciate the use of ATIS in the 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM provision of FIS .
1.2.4 Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS) ADC Provide ALRS. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) ALL ATM No 923/2012 1.3.1 Optional content: national documents ADC Respond to distress and urgency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM messages and signals. ICAO Annex 10 1.3.2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations , ICAO Doc 4444, national documents Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flo w management (ATFM) ADC Appreciate the impact of the ATS 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM A D C ATM system capacity and air traffic flow Users Manual, slot management, slot 1.4.1 management on the controller. allocation procedures, local implementation of ATFCM principles, etc.
ADC Organise traffic to take account of 4 Optional content: departure sequence A D C ATM flow management.
1.4.2 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services and other air traffi c management network functions and their oversight, repealing Regulation (EC) No 482/2008, Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1034/2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 457 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES ADC Inform the appropriate local ATFM 3 Optional content: abnormal situations, A D C ATM unit of local factors affecting the ATS decrease in sector capacity, limitations on 1.4.3 system capacity and air traffic flow systems and equipment, changes in management. workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions , relevant information: reported ground - based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication ADI (TWR) Use approved phraseology. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM 2.1.1 ADI (TWR) Ensure effective communication. 4 Communication techniques, ALL ATM readback/verification of readback 2.1.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R R] TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication ADC List the communication means 1 Optional content: electronic, written, ALL ATM between controllers. verbal and non - verbal communication 2.1.1 ADC Select the most suitable means of 5 ALL ATM communication given the situation.
2.1.2 ADC Use approved phraseology. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM Optional content: published national/local 2.1. 3 language phraseology ADC Ensure effective communication. 4 Use of plain language when required, ALL ATM communication within the sector/working 2.1. 4 position, between the sectors/WPs/ATC units, readback/verification of readback ADC Analyse examples of pilot – controller 4 Optional content: real - life recordings, ALL ATM communication for effectiveness. situation in the simulator 2.1.5 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances ADI (TWR) Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national 3.1.1 documents ADI (TWR) Integrate appropriate ATC clearances 4 ALL ATM in control service.
3.1.2 ADI (TWR) Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.
3.1.3 Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions Powered by EASA eRules Page 458 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS ADI (TWR) Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM ICAO Doc 4444 3.2.1 Optional content: national documents ADI (TWR) Integrate appropriate ATC 4 ALL ATM instructions in control service.
3.2.2 ADI (TWR) Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.
3.2.3 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances ADC Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ALL ATM (EU) 2017/373 3.1.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents ADC Integrate appropriate ATC clearances 4 ALL ATM into the control service.
3.1.2 ADC Ensure that the agreed course of 4 ALL ATM action is carried out.
3.1.3 Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions ADC Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) 2017/373 3.2.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents ADC Integrate appropriate ATC 4 ALL ATM instructions into the control service.
3.2.2 ADC Ensure that the agreed course of 4 ALL ATM action is carried out.
3.2.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination ADI (TWR) Identify the need for coordination. 3 ALL ATM 4.1.1 Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination ADI (TWR) Use the available tools for 3 Optional content: electronic transfer of ALL ATM coordination. flight data, telephone, interphone, 4.2.1 intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordina tion procedures ADI (TWR) Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/ transfer of responsibility for ALL ATM air – ground communications and 4.3.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 459 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION separation, transfer of control, et c., ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: release point ADI (TWR) Analyse effect of coordination 4 Optional content: delegation/transfer of ALL ATM requested by an adjacent responsibility for air – ground 4.3.2 position/unit. communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.
ADI (TWR) Select, after negotiation, an 5 ALL ATM appropriate course of action.
4.3.3 ADI (TWR) Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.
4.3.4 ADI (TWR) Coordinate when providing FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.5 ADI (TWR) Coordinate when providing ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.6 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination ADC Identify the need for coordination. 3 ALL ATM 4.1.1 Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination ADC Use the available tools for 3 Optional content: electronic transfer of ALL ATM coordination. flight data, telephone, interphone, 4.2.1 intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures ADC Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/transfer of responsibility for ALL ATM air – ground communications and 4.3.1 separation, transfer of control, etc., Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: release point ADC Analyse the effect of coordination 4 Optional content: delegation/transfer of ALL ATM requested by an adjacent responsibility for air – ground 4.3.2 position/unit. communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.
ADC Select, after negotiation, an 5 ALL ATM appropriate course of action.
4.3.3 ADC Ensure that the agreed course of 4 ALL ATM action is carried out.
4.3.4 ADC Coordinate when providing FIS. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 4.3.5 Powered by EASA eRules Page 460 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION ADC Coordinate when providing ALRS. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 4.3.6 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry ADI (TWR) Allocate levels according to altimetry 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM data.
5.1.1 ADI (TWR) Ensure separation according to 4 Optional content: transition level, ALL ATM altimetry data. transition altitude, transition layer, height, 5.1.2 flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance ADI (TWR) Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: terrain clearance ADI ATM control actions appropriate to the dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, 5.2.1 rules for minimum safe height and transition level, minimum flight level, terrain clearance. minimum sector altitude [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry ADC Allocate levels according to altimetry 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM data.
5.1.1 ADC Ensure separation according to 4 Optional content: transition level, ALL ATM altimetry data. transition altitude, transition layer, height, 5.1.2 flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance ADC Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: terrain clearance ADC ATM control actions appropriate to the dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, 5.2.1 rules for minimum safe height and transi tion level, minimum flight level, terrain clearance. minimum sector altitude [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Separation between departing aircraft ADI (TWR) Provide separation between 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM departing aircraft. ADI 6.1.1 Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Separation of departing aircraft from arriving aircraft ADI (TWR) Provide separation of departing 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADI ATM aircraft from arriving aircraft.
6.2.1 Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Separation of landing aircraft and preceding landing or departing aircraft ADI (TWR) Provide separation of landing aircraft 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM and preceding landing or departing ADI 6.3.1 aircraft.
Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Time - based wake turbulence longitudinal separation Powered by EASA eRules Page 461 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS ADI (TWR) Provide time - based wake turbulence 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADI ATM longitudinal separation. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ADV 6.4.1 Subtopic ATM 6.5 — Reduced separation minima ADI (TWR) Provide reduced separation minima. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADI ATM ADV 6.5.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATION Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Separation between departing aircraft ADC Provide separation between 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ATM departing aircraft. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 6.1.1 Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Separation of departing aircraft from arriving aircraft ADC Provide separation of departing 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ATM aircraft from arriving aircraft.
6.2.1 Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Separation of landing aircraft and preceding landing or departing aircraft ADC Provide separation of landing aircraft 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 A DC ATM and preceding landing or departing 6.3.1 aircraft.
Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Time - based wake turbulence longitudinal separation ADC Provide time - based wake turbulence 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ADC ATM longitudinal separation. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 6.4.1 Subtopic ATM 6.5 — Reduced separation minima ADC Provide reduced separation minima. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ATM 6.5.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND - BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne collision avoidance systems ADI (TWR) Differentiate between ACAS advisory 2 ICAO Doc 9863 ADV ATM thresholds and aerodrome separation ADI 7.1.1 standards.
ADI (TWR) Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA 7.1.2 reported by pilot.
ADI (TWR) Respond to pilot notification of 3 TAWS ALL ATM actions based on airborne systems Optional content: ACAS, EUROCONTROL 7.1.3 warnings. ACAS web page Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground - based safety nets ADI (TWR) Respond to available ground - based 3 Optional content: anti - incursion ADV ATM safety nets warnings. ADI 7.2.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 462 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE AND GROUND - BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne safety nets ADC Recognise the independence of ACAS 2 ICAO Doc 9863 ALL ATM thresholds and ATC separation Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets 7.1.1 standards.
ADC Describe the controller responsibility 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, 7.1.2 reported by the pilot. ICAO Doc 9863, Skybrary Safety Nets ADC Respond to pilot notification of 3 Optional content: ACAS, Sk ybrary Safety A DC ATM actions based on airborne systems Nets 7.1.3 warnings.
Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground - based safety nets ADC Respond to available ground - based 3 AD C ATM safety nets ’ warnings.
7.2.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management ADI (TWR) Update the data display to accurately 3 Optional content: information displayed, ALL ATM reflect the traffic situation. strip - marking procedures, electronic 8.1.1 information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs ADI (TWR) Analyse pertinent data on data 4 ALL ATM displays.
8.1.2 ADI (TWR) Organise pertinent data on data 4 ALL ATM displays.
8.1.3 ADI (TWR) Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, F PL, supplementary information ALL ATM Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc.
8.1.4 ADI (TWR) Use flight plan information. 3 ALL ATM 8.1.5 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management ADC Update the data display to accurately 3 Optional content: information displayed, ALL ATM reflect the traffic situation. strip - marking procedures, electronic 8.1.1 information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs ADC Analyse pertinent data on data 4 ALL ATM displays.
8.1.2 ADC Organise pertinent data on data 4 ALL ATM displays.
8.1.3 Powered by EASA eRules Page 463 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY ADC Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, supplementary information ALL ATM Optional content: FPL, AFIL, etc.
8.1.4 ADC Use flight plan information. 3 ALL ATM 8.1.5 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 — Integrity of the operational environment ADI (TWR) Obtain information concerning the 3 Optional content: briefing, notices, local ALL ATM operational environment. orders, verification of information 9.1.1 ADI (TWR) Ensure the integrity of the 4 Optional content: frequency, VOLMET, ADV ATM operational environment. ATIS, SIGMET, systems’ set - up, integrity of ADI 9.1.2 displays Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures ADI (TWR) Check all relevant documentation 3 Optional content: briefing, letters of ALL ATM before managing traffic. agreement (Lo As ) , NOTAMs, AICs 9.2.1 Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover – takeover ADI (TWR) Transfer information to the relieving 3 ALL ATM controller.
9.3.1 ADI (TWR) Obtain information from the 3 ALL ATM controller handing over.
9.3.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 — Integrity of the operational environment ADC Obtain information concerning the 3 Optional content: local/simulator ALL ATM operational environment. operation manuals, briefing, notices, 9.1.1 current flight plan data/information displays, pilot reports, coordination, verification of information ADC Ensure the integri ty of the 4 Optional content: frequency, VOLMET, ADC ATM operational environment. ATIS, SIGMET, systems’ set - up, integrity of 9.1.2 displays Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures ADC Check all relevant documentation 3 Optional content: briefing, letters of ALL ATM before managing traffic. agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs 9.2.1 Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover – takeover ADC Transfer information to the relieving 3 ALL ATM controller.
9.3.1 ADC Obtain information from the 3 ALL ATM controller handing over.
9.3.2 Powered by EASA eRules Page 464 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) ADC List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL ATM position handover – takeover. overlap time 9.3.3 ADC Explain the consequences of a missed 2 ALL ATM position handover – takeover process.
9.3.4 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF AN AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility for the provision ADI (TWR) Explain the responsibility for the 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM provision of an aerodrome control ADI 10.1.1 service.
ADI (TWR) Describe the division of responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM among air traffic control units.
10.1.2 ADI (TWR) Describe the responsibility in regard 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM to military traffic. Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554 10.1.3 ADI (TWR) Describe the responsibility in regard 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ADV ATM to unmanned free balloons. ADI 10.1.4 ADI (TWR) Appreciate the influence of 3 Optional content: military flying, ALL ATM operational requirements. calibration flights, aerial photography 10.1.5 Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Functions of aerodrome control tower ADI (TWR) Manage the general functions of 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM aerodrome control. ADI 10.2.1 ADI (TWR) Manage the suspension of VFR 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM operations. ADI 10.2.2 Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process ADI (TWR) Ensure that situational awareness is 4 Information gathering, observation, traffic ADV ATM maintained. projection ADI 10.3.1 ADI (TWR) Detect conflicts in time for 4 ALL ATM appropriate resolution.
10.3.2 ADI (TWR) Identify potential solutions to achieve 3 ADV ATM a safe and effective flow of ADI 10.3.3 aerodrome traffic.
ADI (TWR) Evaluate possible outcomes of 5 ADV ATM different control actions. ADI 10.3.4 ADI (TWR) Select an appropriate plan in time to 5 ADV ATM achieve safe and effective flow of ADI 10.3.5 aerodrome traffic.
ADI (TWR) Ensure an adequate priority of 4 ALL ATM actions.
10.3.6 Powered by EASA eRules Page 465 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF AN AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE ADI (TWR) Execute plan in a timely manner. 3 ADV ATM ADI 10.3.7 ADI (TWR) Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is 4 Traffic monitoring, adaptability and ALL ATM achieved. follow - up 10.3.8 Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Aeronautical ground lights ADI (TWR) Select appropriate aeronautical 5 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM ground lights. ADI 10.4.1 Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Information to aircraft by aerodrome control tower ADI (TWR) Provide information related to the 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADV ATM operation of aircraft. Regulation (EU) No 255/2010 ADI 10.5.1 ADI (TWR) Provide information on aerodrome 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADV ATM conditions. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ADI 10.5.2 Subtopic ATM 10.6 — Control of aerodrome traffic ADI (TWR) Predict positions of aircraft in the 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ATM aerodrome traffic and taxi circuits. ADI 10.6.1 ADI (TWR) Manage traffic on the manoeuvring 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADV ATM area. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ADI 10.6.2 aircraft, vehicles Optional content: runway inspection ADI (TWR) Manage traffic in accordance with a 4 Optional content: taxiway closure ADV ATM change to operational procedures. ADI 10.6.3 ADI (TWR) Balance the workload against 5 Optional content: replanning, prioritising ADV ATM personal capacity. solutions, denying requests, delaying ADI 10.6.4 traffic Subtopic ATM 10.7 — Control of traffic in the traffic circuit ADI (TWR) Manage traffic in the traffic circuit. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADV ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ADI 10.7.1 meteorological phenomena, geographical knowledge, environmental factors ADI (TWR) Manage arriving and departing traffic. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADV ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, allocation ADI 10.7.2 of the order of priority, meteorological pheno mena, wake turbulence, environmental factors ADI (TWR) Integrate the serviceability of radio 4 Optional content: UDF, VDF, ILS, NDB, ADV ATM aids in the management of VOR, DME ADI 10.7.3 aerodrome traffic.
ADI (TWR) Integrate surface conditions into the 4 Optional content: damp, wet, water ADV ATM control of aerodrome traffic. patches, flooding, snow, slush, ice, braking ADI 10.7.4 action ADI (TWR) Integrate information about 4 Optional content: clouds, precipitation, ADV ATM meteorological phenomena into the visibility, wind, meteorological hazards ADI 10.7.5 contro l of aerodrome traffic.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 466 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF AN AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE ADI (TWR) Integrate the information provided by 4 Use, advantages, disadvantages ADV ATM situation displays. ADI 10.7.6 ADI (TWR) Initiate missed approach. 3 Optional content: obstructed runway ADV ATM ADI 10.7.7 Subtopic ATM 10.8 — Runway in use ADI (TWR) Select the runway in use. 5 ICAO Doc 4444, ADV ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ADI 10.8.1 ADI (TWR) Coordinate runway in use. 4 Optional content: approach control, area ADV ATM control, runway selection, change of ADI 10.8.2 runway ADI (TWR) Manage traffic in the event of 4 Optional content: ADV ATM runway - in - use change. https://www.skybrary.aero ADI 10.8.3 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility for the provision ADC Explain the responsibility for the 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ADC ATM provision of aerodrome control Regulation (EU) Νο 923/2012 10.1.1 service. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 ADC Describe the division of responsibility 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM among air traffic control units. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 10.1.2 ADC Describe the responsibility in regard 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM to military traffic. Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554 10.1.3 ADC Describe the responsibility in regard 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM to unmanned free balloons.
10.1.4 ADC Appreciate the influence of 3 Optional content: military flying, ALL ATM operational requirements. calibration flights, aerial photography 10.1.5 Subtopic ATM 10. 2 — Traffic management process ADC Ensure that situational awareness is 4 Information gathering, observation, traffic ADC ATM maintained. projection 10. 2 .1 ADC Detect conflicts in time for 4 ALL ATM appropriate resolution.
10. 2 .2 ADC Identify potential solutions to achieve 3 ADC ATM a safe and effective flow of 10. 2 .3 aerodrome traffic.
ADC Evaluate possible outcomes of 5 ALL ATM different planning and control 10. 2. 4 actions.
ADC Select an appropriate plan in time to 5 ADC ATM achieve safe and effective flow of 10. 2 .5 aerodrome traffic.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 467 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE ADC Ensure the adequate priorit isation of 4 ALL ATM actions.
10. 2 .6 ADC Execute the selected plan in a timely 3 ALL ATM manner.
10. 2 .7 ADC Ensure that a safe and efficient 4 Traffic monitoring, adaptability and ALL ATM outcome is achieved. follow - up 10. 2 .8 Subtopic ATM 10. 3 — Aeronautical ground lights ADC Select appropriate aeronautical 5 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ATM ground lights.
10. 3. 1 Subtopic ATM 10. 4 — Information to aircraft by the aerodrome control tower ADC Provide information related to the 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ADC ATM operation of aircraft. Regulation (EU) No 255/2010 10. 4. 1 ADC Provide information on aerodrome 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 , Regulation ADC ATM conditions. (EU) 2017/373 10. 4 .2 Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Runway in use ADC Select the runway in use. 5 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ADC ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 10.5.1 ADC Coordinate the runway in use. 4 Optional content: approach control, area ADC ATM control, runway selection, change of 10.5.2 runway ADC Manage traffic in the event of 4 Optional content: Skybrary ADC ATM runway - in - use change.
10.5.3 Subtopic ATM 10.6 — Control of aerodrome traffic ADC Predict positions of aircraft in the 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ATM aerodrome traffic and taxi circuits.
10.6.1 ADC Manage traffic on the manoeuvring 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ATM area. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 10.6.2 Optional content: runway inspection ADC Manage traffic in accordance with a 4 Optional content: taxiway closure A DC ATM change to operational procedures.
10.6.3 ADC Balance the workload against 5 Optional content: replanning, prioritising ADC ATM personal capacity. solutions, denying requests, delaying 10.6.4 traffic Subtopic ATM 10.7 — Control of airborne traffic ADC Manage traffic in the traffic circuit. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 10.7.1 AD C Integrate the change in the 4 Optional content: limitations, availability ADC ATM serviceability of radio aids in the and status of ground - based and satellite - 10.7. 2 management of aerodrome traffic. based systems Powered by EASA eRules Page 468 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE ADC Integrate surface conditions into the 4 Optional content: damp, wet, water ADC ATM control of aerodrome traffi c. patches, flooding, snow, slush, ice, braking 10.7. 3 performance ADC Integrate information about 4 Optional content: clouds, precipitation, ADC ATM meteorological phenomena into the visibility, wind, meteorological hazards 10.7. 4 control of aerodrome traffic.
ADC Integrate the information provided by 4 ADC ATM situation displays.
10.7. 5 ADC I ssue missed approach or go - around 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ADC ATM instruction . (EU) 2027/373 10.7. 6 Optional content: obstructed runway Subtopic ATM 10.8 — Departing traffic ADC Manage departing aircraft. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADC ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 10.8.1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, use of situation displays, allocation of the order of priority, meteorological phenomena, environmental factors, wake turbulence, appropriate departure clearances, SIDs ADC Integrate departure sequence into 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADC ATM the control of aerodrome traffic. Regulat ion (EU) No 923/2012 10.8.2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC Provide appropriate information to 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ATM departing traffic. Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, use of 10.8.3 situation displays, wake turbulence Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 Subtopic ATM 10.9 — Arriving traffic ADC Manage arriving aircraft. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ADC ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, use of 10.9.1 situation displays, allocation of the order of priority, meteorological phenomena, environmental factors, wake turbulence Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 ADC Integrate the approach sequence into 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ATM the control of aerodrome traffic. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 10.9.2 ADC Integrate aircraft on visual approach 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ATM into the aerodrome traffic. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 10.9.3 ADC Integrate aircraft on missed approach 4 ADC ATM into the aerodrome traffic.
10.9.4 ADC Integrate aircraft performing circling 4 ICAO Doc 8168 Volume II ADC ATM approach into the aerodrome traffic.
10.9.5 ADC Provide appropriate information to 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ATM arriving aircraft. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 10.9.6 Subtopic ATM 10.10 — Special VFR (SVFR) operations Powered by EASA eRules Page 469 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE ADC Manage the suspension of VFR 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ATM operations.
10.10.1 ADC Manage SVFR traffic. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ADC ATM Regulation (EU) 2017/373 10.10.1 Subtopic ATM 10.11 — Low - visibility operations ADC Describe the procedures for low - 3 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ATM visibility operations.
10.11.1 Subtopic ATM 10.12 — Aerodrome control service with advanced system support ADC Appreciate the impact of advanced Optional content: surface manager ADC ATM systems on the provision of (SMAN), departure manager (DMAN), 10.12.1 aerodrome control service. automated conflict/incursion tools, alarms and resolution advisory tools, automated assistance for surface movement planning and routing, enhanced vision technology in low visibility for controllers [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 11 — PROVISION OF AERODROME CONTROL — INSTRUMENT Subtopic ATM 11.1 — Low - visibility operations and special VFR ADI (TWR) Manage SVFR traffic. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ADV ATM ICAO Doc 4444 ADI 11.1.1 ADI (TWR) Describe the procedures for low - 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ADI ATM visibility operations.
11.1.2 Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Departing traffic ADI (TWR) Manage control of departing aircraft. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADI ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, use of 11.2.1 situation displays, wake turbulence, appropriate departure clearances, SIDs ADI (TWR) Integrate departure sequence into 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADI ATM the control of aerodrome traffic. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 11.2.2 ADI (TWR) Provide appropriate information to 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADI ATM departing traffic. Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, use of 11.2.3 situation displays, wake turbulence Subtopic ATM 11.3 — Arriving traffic ADI (TWR) Manage control of arriving aircraft. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADI ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, 11.3.1 wake turbulence ADI (TWR) Integrate the approach sequence into 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADI ATM the control of aerodrome traffic. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 11.3.2 ADI (TWR) Integrate aircraft on visual approach 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADI ATM into the aerodrome traffic. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 11.3.3 Powered by EASA eRules Page 470 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 11 — PROVISION OF AERODROME CONTROL — INSTRUMENT ADI (TWR) Integrate aircraft on mis sed approach 4 Use of air traffic monitors ADI ATM into the aerodrome traffic.
11.3.4 ADI (TWR) Integrate aircraft performing circling 4 ICAO Doc 8168 Volume II ADI ATM approach into the aerodrome traffic.
11.3.5 ADI (TWR) Provide appropriate information to 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ADI ATM arriving aircraft. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 11.3.6 Subtopic ATM 11.4 — Aerodrome control service with advanced system support ADI (TWR) Appreciate the impact of advanced 3 Optional content: surface manager ADI ATM systems on the provision of (SMAN), departure manager (DMAN), 11.4.1 aerodrome control service. automated conflicts/incursions tools, alarms and resolution advisory tools, automated assistance for surface movement planning and routing, enhanc ed vision technology in low visibility for controllers [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 471 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY
The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the provision of ATS.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC MET 1 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic MET 1.1 — Meteorological phenomena ADI (TWR) Appreciate the impact of different 3 Cumulus, cumulonimbus ADV MET cloud types. Optional content: stratus, nimbostratus, ADI 1.1.1 etc.
ADI (TWR) Appreciate the impact of 3 Precipitation and microphysics ADV MET precipitation. Optional content: rain, snow, sleet, hail ADI 1.1.2 ADI (TWR) Appreciate the impact of atmospheric 3 Optional content: advection fog, radiation ADV MET obscurity. fog, mixing, evaporation, mist, drizzle ADI 1.1.3 ADI (TWR) Appreciate the effect and impact of 3 Gusting, veering, backing ADV MET wind. Optional content: land breezes, sea ADI 1.1.4 breezes, Föhn ADI (TWR) Appreciate the effect and danger of 3 Wind shear, turbulence, thunderstorms, ADV MET hazardous meteorological icing, microbursts ADI 1.1.5 phenomena.
ADI (TWR) Appreciate the effect of a frontal 3 ADV MET system on aerodrome operations. ADI 1.1.6 ADI (TWR) Integrate data about meteorological 4 Clearances, instructions and transmitted ALL MET phenomena into the provision of ATS. information 1.1.7 Optional content: relevant m eteorological phenomena [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC MET 1 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic MET 1.1 — Meteorological phenomena ADC Appreciate the impact of different 3 Cumulonimbus ADC MET cloud types. Optional content: stratus, nimbostratus, 1.1.1 etc.
ADC Recognise different cloud types. 1 ADC MET 1.1.2 ADC Appreciate the impact of 3 Precipitation and microphysics ADC MET precipitation. Optional content: rain, snow, sleet, hail 1.1.3 ADC Appreciate the impact of atmospheric 3 Optional content: advection fog, radiation ADC MET obscurity. fog, mixing, evaporation, mist, drizzle 1.1.4 ADC Appreciate the effect and impact of 3 Gusting, veering, backing ADC MET wind. Optional content: land breezes, sea 1.1.5 breezes, Föhn Powered by EASA eRules Page 472 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC MET 1 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA ADC Appreciate the effect and danger of 3 Wind shear, turbulence, thunderstorms, ADC MET hazardous meteorological icing, microbursts 1.1.6 phenomena.
ADC Appreciate the effect of a frontal 3 ADC MET system on aerodrome operations.
1.1.7 ADC Integrate data about meteorological 4 Clearances, instructions and transmitted ALL MET phenomena into the provision of ATS. information 1.1.8 Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 — Meteorological instruments ADI (TWR) Extract information from 3 Optional content: anemometer, RVR ADV MET meteorological instruments. indicator, cloud base indicator, ceilometer, ADI 2.1.1 barometer Subtopic MET 2.2 — Other sources of meteorological data ADI (TWR) Decode information from 3 ADV MET meteorological data displays. ADI 2.2.1 ADI (TWR) Use appropriate communication tools 3 ADV MET and networks to obtain ADI 2.2.2 meteorological data.
ADI (TWR) Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL MET Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 2.2.3 Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit, ADS - C reports [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 — Meteorological instruments ADC Extract information from 3 Optional content: anemometer, RVR ADC MET meteorological instruments. indicator, cloud base indicator, ceilometer, 2.1.1 barometer Subtopic MET 2.2 — Other sources of meteorological data ADC Decode information from 3 ALL MET meteorological data displays.
2.2.1 ADC Use appropriate communication tools 3 ADC MET and networks to obtain 2.2.2 meteorological data.
ADC Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL MET Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 2.2.3 Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit, ADS - C reports [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 473 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION
The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC NAV 1 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 — Maps and charts ADI (TWR) Decode symbols and information 3 Instrument approach charts, SID charts, ADI NAV displayed on aeronautical maps and aerodrome charts APP 1.1.1 charts. Optional content: visual approach charts, APS military maps and chart s ADI (TWR) Use relevant maps and charts. 3 ADI NAV 1.1.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC NAV 1 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 — Maps and charts ADC Decode symbols and information 3 Instrument approach charts, SID charts, ADC NAV displayed on aeronautical maps and aerodrome charts APP 1.1.1 charts. Optional content: visual approach charts, APS military maps and charts ADC Use relevant maps and charts. 3 ALL NAV 1.1.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems ADI (TWR) Describe how the operational status 2 Optional conten t: VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ADI NAV of navigational systems may change. ILS, ABAS, SBAS, GBAS, RNP 2.1.1 ADI (TWR) Decode operational status displays of 3 Optional content: VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ADI NAV navigational systems. ILS and GBAS 2.1.2 ADI (TWR) Appreciate the effect of a change on 3 Optional content: precision, limitations, ALL NAV the operational status of navigational status, degraded procedures 2.1.3 systems.
ADI (TWR) Manage traffic in case of change in 4 Optional content: li mitations, availability ADI NAV the operational status of navigational and status of ground - based and satellite - 2.1.4 systems. based systems Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach ADI (TWR) Describe the concept of stabilised 2 Optional content: ADV NAV approach. https://www.skybrary.aero ADI 2.2.1 APP APS ADI (TWR) Appreciate the effect of late change of 3 Cockpit workload ADV NAV runway - in - use for landing aircraft. Optional content: impact on vertical ADI 2.2.2 profile (CDO), FMS management, crew Powered by EASA eRules Page 474 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION procedure briefing, missed approach, loss of situational awareness, etc.
Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals ADI (TWR) Describe relevant SIDs. 2 ADI NAV APP 2.3.1 APS ADI (TWR) Describe the phases of an instrument 2 ADI NAV approach procedure.
2.3.2 ADI (TWR) Describe the relevant minima 2 Optional content: Type A/B operations, ADI NAV applicable for a precision/non - CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, APP 2.3.3 precision and visual approach. LPV, RNP AR APCH minima APS Subtopic NAV 2.4 — Satellite - based systems ADI (TWR) State the different applications of 1 Optional content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, ADI NAV satellite - based systems relevant for RNP minima, precision approach 2.4.1 aerodrome operations.
Subtopic NAV 2.5 — PBN applications ADI (TWR) State future PBN developments. 1 A - RNP, RNP (AR) DEP ADI NAV Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO APP 2.5.1 ACP APS ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems ADC Describe how the operational status 2 Optional content: VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ADC NAV of navigational systems may change. ILS, ABAS, SBAS, GBAS, RNP 2.1.1 ADC Appreciate the effect of a change on 3 Optional content: precision, limitations, ALL NAV the operational status of navigational status, degraded procedures 2.1.2 systems.
ADC Decode operational status displays of 3 Optional content: VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ADC NAV navigational systems. ILS and GBAS 2.1.3 Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach ADC Describe the concept of stabilised 2 Optional content: Skybrary ADC NAV approach. APP 2.2.1 APS ADC Appreciate the effect of late change of 3 Cockpit workload ADC NAV runway - in - use for landing aircraft. Optional content: impact on vertical 2.2.2 profile (CDO), FMS management, crew procedure briefing, missed approach, loss of situational awareness, etc.
Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals ADC Describe relevant SIDs. 2 ADC NAV 2.3.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 475 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION ADC Describe the types and phases of 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Annex 6 ADC NAV instrument approach procedures. APP 2.3.2 APS ADI (TWR) Describe the relevant minima 2 Optional content: Type A/B operations, AD C NAV applicable for a precision/non - CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, APP 2.3.3 precision and visual approach. LPV, RNP AR APCH minima APS Subtopic NAV 2.4 — Satellite - based systems ADC State the different applications of 1 Optional content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, ADC NAV satellite - based systems relevant for RNP minima, precision approach 2.4.1 aerodrome operations.
Subtopic NAV 2.5 — PBN applications ADC State future PBN developments. 1 A - RNP, RNP (AR) DEP ALL NAV Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO 2.5.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 476 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT
The subject objective is: Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft instruments ADI (TWR) Integrate information from aircraft 4 ALL ACFT instruments provided by the pilot in 1.1.1 the provision of ATS.
ADI (TWR) Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 Optional content: radios (number of), ALL ACFT equipment. emergency radios 1.1.2 ADI (TWR) Explain the operation of on - board 2 Transponders: equipment Mode A, ADI ACFT surveillance equipment. Mode C, Mode S, ADS capability APS 1.1.3 ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft instruments ADC Integrate information from aircraft 4 ALL ACFT instruments provided by the pilot into 1.1.1 the provision of ATS.
ADC Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 Optional content: radios (number of), ALL ACFT equipment. emergency radios 1.1.2 ADC Explain the operation of on - board 2 Transponders: equipment Mode A, ADC ACFT surveillance equipment. Mode C, Mode S, ADS capability APS 1.1.3 ACS [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence ADI (TWR) Explain the wake turbulence effect 2 ALL ACFT and associated hazards to succeeding 2.1.1 aircraft.
ADI (TWR) Appreciate the techniques used to 3 ALL ACFT prevent hazards associated with wake 2.1.2 turbulence to succeeding aircraft.
Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — Application of ICAO approach categories ADI (TWR) Describe the use of ICAO approach 2 ICAO Doc 8168 ADI ACFT categories. APP 2.2.1 APS ADI (TWR) Appreciate the effect of ICAO 3 ADI ACFT approach categories on the APP 2.2.2 organisation of traffic . APS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 477 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence ADC Explain the wake turbulence effect 2 ALL ACFT and associated hazards to succeeding 2.1.1 aircraft.
ADC Appreciate the techniques used to 3 ALL ACFT prevent hazards associated with wake 2.1.2 turbulence to succeeding aircraft.
Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — Application of the ICAO approach categories ADC Describe the use of the ICAO 2 ICAO Doc 8168 ADC ACFT approach categories. APP 2.2.1 APS ADC Appreciate the effect of the ICAO 3 ADC ACFT approach categories on the traffic APP 2.2.2 organisation. APS [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Take - off factors ADI (TWR) Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: runway conditions, ADV ACFT affecting aircraft on take - off. runway slope, aerodrome elevation, wind, ADI 3.1.1 temperature, aircraft configuration, airframe contamination and aircraft mass Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Climb factors ADI (TWR) Appreciate the influence of factors 3 Optional content: speed, mass, air density, ADV ACFT affecting aircraft during climb. wind and temperature ADI 3.2.1 Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Final approach and landing factors ADI (TWR) Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: wind, aircraft ADV ACFT affecting aircraft during final configuration, mass, runway conditions, ADI 3.3.1 approach and landing. runway slope, aerodrome elevation Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Economic factors ADI (TWR) Integrate consideration of economic 4 Optional content: starting - up, taxiing, ADV ACFT factors affecting aircraft. routing, departure sequence ADI 3.4.1 Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Environmental factors ADI (TWR) Appreciate the performance 3 Optional content: noise - abatement ADV ACFT restrictions due to environmental proc edures, minimum flight altitudes, bird ADI 3.5.1 constraints. strike hazard [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Take - off factors ADC Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: runway conditions, ADC ACFT affecting aircraft on take - off. runway slope, aerodrome elevation, wind, 3.1.1 temperature, aircraft configuration, airframe contamination and aircraft mass Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Climb factors ADC Appreciate the influence of factors 3 Optional content: speed, mass, air density, ADC ACFT affecting aircraft during climb. wind and temperature 3.2.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 478 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Final approach and landing factors ADC Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: wind, aircraft ADC ACFT affecting aircraft during final configuration, mass, meteorological 3.3.1 approach and landing. conditions, runway conditions, runway slope, aerodrome elevation Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Economic factors AD C Integrate consideration of economic 4 Optional content: starting - up, taxiing, ADC ACFT factors affecting aircraft. routing, departure sequence 3.4.1 Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Environmental factors ADC Appreciate the performance 3 Optional content: noise - abatement ADC ACFT restrictions due to environmental procedures, minimum flight altitudes, bird 3.5.1 constraints. strike hazard [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Recognition of aircraft types ADI (TWR) Characterise a representative sample 2 Recognition, ICAO type designators, wake ADI ACFT of aircraft which will be encountered turbulence categories 4.1.1 in the operational/working Optional content: ICAO approach environment. categories Subtopic ACFT 4.2 — Performance data ADI (TWR) Integrate the average performance 4 Performance data under a representative ADV ACFT data of a representative sample of variety of circumstances ADI 4.2.1 aircraft which will be encountered in the operational/ working environment into the provision of control service.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Recognition of aircraft types ADC Characterise a representative sample 2 Recognition, ICAO type designators, wake ADC ACFT of aircraft which will be encountered turbulence categories 4.1.1 in the operational/working Optional content: ICAO approach environment. categories Subtopic ACFT 4.2 — Performance data ADC Integrate the average performance 4 Performance data under a representati ve ALL ACFT data of a representative sample of variety of circumstances 4.2.1 aircraft which will be encountered in the operational/ working environment into the provision of control service.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 479 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS
The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge and analyse factors which affect personal and team performance.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC HUM 1 — PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Cognitive ADI (TWR) Describe the human information - 2 Attention, perception, memory, ALL HUM processing model. situational awareness, decision - making, 1.1.1 response ADI (TWR) Describe the factors which influence 2 Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, ALL HUM human information - processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations ADI (TWR) Monitor the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, stress, ALL HUM information - processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.1.3 decision - making. confidence [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC HUM 1 — INFORMATION PROCESSING Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Cognition and factors influencing it ADC Describe the human information - 2 Attention, perception, memory, ALL HUM processing model. situational awareness, decision - making, 1.1.1 response ADC Describe the factors which influence 2 Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, ALL HUM human information - processing. experience, fa tigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations Subtopic HUM 1.2 — Situational awareness ADC Appreciate the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, knowledge, ALL HUM information - processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.2.1 situational awareness. confidence, experience, fatigue, stress Subtopic HUM 1.3 — Decision - making ADC Appreciate the effect of human Optional content: workload, stress, ALL HUM information - processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.3.1 decision - making. confidence [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue ADI (TWR) State factors that cause fatigue. 1 Shift work ALL HUM Optional content: night shifts and rosters, 2.1.1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 , ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers Commission Im plementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services and other air traffic management network functions and their oversight, repealing Regulati on (EC) No 482/200 8, Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1034/2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 480 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS ADI (TWR) Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL HUM Optional content: lack of concentration, 2.1.2 listlessness, irritability, frustration, ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers ADI (TWR) Recognise the onset of fatigue in self. 1 Optional content: ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s ALL HUM Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic 2.1.3 Service Providers ADI (TWR) Recognise the onset of fatigue in 1 ALL HUM others.
2.1.4 ADI (TWR) Describe appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising fatigue.
2.1.5 Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Fitness ADI (TWR) Recognise signs of lack of personal 1 ALL HUM fitness.
2.2.1 ADI (TWR) Describe actions when aware of a lack 2 ALL HUM of personal fitness.
2.2.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC HUM 2 — FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL - BEING Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue ADC Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL HUM Optional content: lack of concentration, 2.1.1 l istlessness, irritability, frustration, Skybrary Human Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management ADC Recognise the onset of fatigue in self 1 Optional content: Skybrary Human ALL HUM and in others. Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and 2.1.2 sleep management ADI (TWR) Describe the appropriate action when 2 Optional content: Skybrary Human ALL HUM recognising fatigue. Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and 2.1.3 sleep management Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Stress ADC Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM human performance. others 2.2.1 Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC Describe the appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising stress.
2.2.2 ADC Act to reduce stress. 3 ALL HUM 2.2.3 Powered by EASA eRules Page 481 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 2 — FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL - BEING ADC Respond to stressful situations by 3 ALL HUM offering, asking for or accepting 2.2.4 assistance.
ADC Recognise the effects of stressful 1 Self and others, abnormal situations ALL HUM events.
2.2.5 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 3 — SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Team resource management (TRM) ADI (TWR) State the relevance of TRM. 1 Optional content: TRM course, ALL HUM EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the 3.1.1 development of TRM training ADI (TWR) State the content of the TRM concept. 1 Optional content: teamwork, human error, ALL HUM team roles, stress, decision - making, 3.1.2 communication, situational awareness Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Teamwork and team roles ADI (TWR) Identify reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 3.2.1 ADI (TWR) Describe actions to prevent human 2 Optional content: TRM team roles ALL HUM conflicts.
3.2.2 ADI (TWR) Describe strategies to cope with 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM human conflicts. simulator 3.2.3 Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Responsible behaviour ADI (TWR) Consider the factors which influence 2 Optional content: situation, team, ALL HUM responsible behaviour. personal situation and judgement, 3.3.1 instance of justification, moral motivation, personality ADI (TWR) Apply responsible judgement. 3 Case study and discussion about a ALL HUM dilemma situation 3.3.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Threat and error management framework ADC Explain the importance of threat and 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM error management. safety improvement, revision of 3.1.1 procedures and/or working practices ADC Explain the threat and error 2 Threats, errors, undesired states, ALL HUM management framework. countermeasures 3.1.2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ADC Differentiate between the different 2 Internal, external, airborne, ALL HUM types of threats in ATC. environmental 3.1.3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control Powered by EASA eRules Page 482 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT ADC Differentiate between the different 2 Equipment, procedural, communication ALL HUM types of errors in ATC. Optional content: Increase in traffic, 3.1.4 changes in procedures, complexities of systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences ADC D ifferentiate between the different 2 On the ground, airborne ALL HUM types of undesired states. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.5 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ADC Analyse examples of threat and error 4 Case studies ALL HUM management in ATC. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Application of threat and error management ADC Manage threats. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.1 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ADC Manage errors. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traf fic Control ADC Manage undesired states. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.3 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 4 — STRESS Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Stress ADI (TWR) Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM performance. others 4.1.1 Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Stress management ADI (TWR) Act to reduce stress. 3 The effect of personality in coping with ALL HUM stress, the benefits of active stress 4.2.1 management ADI (TWR) Respond to stressful situations by 3 Optional content: the benefits of offering, ALL HUM offering, asking or accepting accepting and asking for help in stressful 4.2.2 assistance. situations ADI (TWR) Recognise the effect of shocking and 1 Self and others, abnormal situations, ALL HUM stressful events. Critical Incident Stress Management 4.2.3 (CISM) ADI (TWR) Consider the benefits of Critical 2 ALL H UM Incident Stress Management (CISM).
4.2.4 ADI (TWR) Explain procedures to be used 2 Optional content: CISM, counselling, ALL HUM following an incident/accident. human element 4.2.5 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 483 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 4 — TEAMWORK Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Benefits of teamwork ADC State the benefits of teamwork. 1 Increased safety, efficiency and capacity ALL HUM 4.1.1 ADC List the controller’s human 1 Situational awareness, communication, ALL HUM performance elements affected by decision - making, threat and error 4.1.2 teamwork. management, workload management Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Conflict management ADC Identify the reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 4.2.1 ADC Describe strategies to cope with 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM human conflicts. simulator 4.2.2 ADC Describe actions to prevent human 2 ALL HUM conflicts.
4.2.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Human error ADI (TWR) Explain the relationship between 2 Number and combination of errors, ALL HUM error and safety. proactive versus reactive approach to 5.1.1 discovery of error Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ADI (TWR) Differentiate between the types of 2 Slips, lapses, mistakes ALL HUM error. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ADI (TWR) Describe error - prone conditions. 2 Optional content: increase in traffic, ALL HUM changes in procedures, complexities of 5.1.3 systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences ADI (TWR) Collect examples of different error 3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM types, their causes and consequences AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5. 1.4 for ATC. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ADI (TWR) Explain how to detect errors to 2 STCA, MSAW, individual and collective ALL HUM compensate for them. strategy 5.1.5 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ADI (TWR) Execute corrective actions. 3 Error compensation ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ADI (TWR) Explain the importance of error 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM management. safety improvement, revision of 5.1.7 proc edures and/or working practices Powered by EASA eRules Page 484 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR ADI (TWR) Describe the impact on an ATCO ’s 2 Optional content: reporting, SMS, ALL HUM performance following an investigation, CISM 5.1.8 occurrence/incident.
Subtopic HUM 5.2 — Violation of rules ADI (TWR) Explain the causes and dangers of 2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM violation of rules becoming accepted AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.2.1 as a practice. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019 /023/R ] TOPIC HUM 5 — SYSTEMS Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Concept of systems in ATM/ANS ADC Explain the concept of systems. 2 People; procedures; equipment; ATM in ALL HUM system terms: simple, complicated, and 5.1.1 complex systems; system thinking ADC Describe how changes in one part of a 2 ALL HUM system may impact the other parts.
5.1.2 ADC Describe the role of the human in the 2 ALL HUM system.
5.1.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 6 — COLLABORATIVE WORK Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Communication ADI (TWR) Use communication effectively in 3 ALL HUM ATC.
6.1.1 ADI (TWR) Analyse examples of pilot – controller 4 ALL HUM communication for effectiveness.
6.1.2 Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Collaborative work within the same area of responsibility ADI (TWR) List communication means between 1 Optional content: electronic, written, ALL HUM controllers in charge of the same area verbal and non - verbal communication 6.2.1 of responsibility (sector or tower).
ADI (TWR) Explain consequences of the use of 2 Optional content: strip legibility and ALL HUM communication means on en coding, label designation, feedback 6.2.2 effectiveness.
ADI (TWR) List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Option al content: rigour, preparation, ALL HUM position handover. overlap time 6.2.3 ADI (TWR) Explain consequences of a missed 2 ALL HUM position handover process.
6.2.4 Subtopic HUM 6.3 — Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility ADI (TWR) List factors and means for an effective 1 Optional content: other sectors’ ALL HUM coordination between sectors and/or constraints, electronic coordination tools 6.3.1 tower positions.
Subtopic HUM 6.4 — Controller – pilot cooperation Powered by EASA eRules Page 485 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 6 — COLLABORATIVE WORK ADI (TWR) Describe parameters affecting 2 Optional content: workload, mutual ALL HUM controller – pilot cooperation. knowledge, controller versus pilot mental 6.4.1 picture [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Effective communication ADC Explain effective communication in 2 ICAO Doc 9868 ALL HUM ATC operations.
6.1.1 ADC Explain key strategies used to enable 2 Optional content: active listening, active ALL HUM open communication. speaking, assertiveness, honesty, 6.1.2 relevance, facts, neutrality ADC Describe the parameters affecting the 2 Workload, mutual knowledge, controller ALL HUM controller’s competence to versus pilot mental picture, distractions, 6.1.3 communicate effectively. sound, human conflicts Optional content: communication between and within the team(s), in the simulator, with the pilots, instructors, coordination partners Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Effective feedback ADC Define feedback. 1 ALL HUM 6.2.1 ADC Explain the purpose of receiving and 2 ALL HUM giving feedback, and its effect on 6.2.2 performance.
ADC Consider the impact of 2 ALL HUM communication styles on feedback 6.2.3 and on conflict resolution.
ADC Integrate feedback into performance. 4 ALL HUM 6.2.4 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 486 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
The subject objective is: Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of equipment and systems, and comply with the equipment and system degradation procedures in the provision of ATS.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC EQPS 1 — VOICE COMMUNICATIONS Subtopic EQPS 1.1 — Radio communica tions ADI (TWR) Operate two - way communication 3 Transmit/receive switches, procedures ALL EQPS equipment. Optional content: frequency selection, 1.1.1 standby equipment ADI (TWR) Identify indications of operational 3 Optional content: indicator lights, ALL EQPS status of radio equipment. serviceability displays, selector/frequency 1.1.2 displays Subtopic EQPS 1.2 — Other voice communications ADI (TWR) Operate landline communications. 3 Optional content: telephone, interphone ALL EQPS and intercom equipment 1.2.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC EQPS 1 — VOICE COMMUNICATIONS Subtopic EQPS 1.1 — Radio communications ADC Operate two - way communication 3 Transmit/receive switches, procedures ALL EQPS equipment. Optional content: frequency selection, 1.1.1 standby equipment ADC Identify indications of operational 3 Optional content: indicator lights, ALL EQPS status of radio equipment. serviceability displays, selector/frequency 1.1.2 displays Subtopic EQPS 1.2 — Other voice communications ADC Operate landline communications. 3 Optional content: telephone, interphone ALL EQPS and intercom equipment 1.2.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) ADI (TWR) Decode AFTN messages. 3 Optional content: movement and control ALL EQPS messages, NOTAM s , SNOWTAM s , 2.1.1 BIRDTAM s , etc.
Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange ADI (TWR) Use automatic data transfer 3 Optional content: sequencing systems, ADV EQPS equipment where available. automated information and coordination, ADI 2.2.1 OLDI APS ACS ADI (TWR) Explain operational application of 2 ICAO Doc 9694 ADV EQPS CPDLC for departure clearance (DCL) ADI 2.2.2 delivery and D - ATIS.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 487 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) ADC Decode AFTN messages. 3 Optional content: movement and control ALL EQPS messages, NOTAMs, SNOWTAMs, 2.1.1 BIRDTAMs, etc.
Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange ADC Use automatic data transfer 3 Optional content: sequencing systems, ADC EQPS equipment where available. automated information and coordination, APS 2.2.1 OLDI ACS ADC Explain operational application of 2 ICAO Doc 9694 ADC EQPS CPDLC for departure clearance (DCL) 2.2.2 delivery and D - ATIS.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 — Operation and monitoring of equipment ADI (TWR) Monitor the technical integrity of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.1.1 ADI (TWR) Operate the equipment of the 3 Optional content: situation displays, flight ALL EQPS controller working position. progress board, flight data display, radio, 3.1.2 telephone, maps and charts, strip - printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF ADI (TWR) Operate available equipment in 3 ALL EQPS abnormal and emergency situations.
3.1.3 Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems ADI (TWR) Use situation displays. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.1 ADI (TWR) Check availability of information. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2 ADI (TWR) Obtain information from equipment. 3 Optional content: information from wind ADV EQPS direction indicator ADI 3.2.3 ADI (TWR) Take account of anti - incursion 2 ADI EQPS equipment.
3.2.4 ADI (TWR) Explain the use of ASMGCS. 2 ADI EQPS 3.2.5 Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems ADI (TWR) Use the flight data information at 3 ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.3.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 — Operation and monitoring of equipment Powered by EASA eRules Page 488 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION ADC Monitor the technical integrity of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.1.1 ADC Operate the equipment of the 3 Optional content: situation displays, flight ALL EQPS controller working position. progress board, flight data display, radio, 3.1.2 telephone, maps and charts, strip - printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF ADC Operate the availab le equipment in 3 ALL EQPS abnormal and emergency situations.
3.1.3 Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems ADC Use situation displays. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.1 ADC Check the availability of information. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2 ADC Obtain information from equipment. 3 Optional content: information from wind ADC EQPS direction indicator 3.2.3 ADC Take account of anti - incursion 2 ADC EQPS equipment.
3.2.4 ADC Explain the use of ASMGCS. 2 ADC EQPS 3.2.5 Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems ADC Use the flight data information at the 3 ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.3.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments ADI (TWR) Recognise future developments. 1 New advanced systems ALL EQPS 4.1.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments ADC Recognise future developments. 1 New advanced systems ALL EQPS Optional content: European ATM Master 4.1.1 Plan, European Plan for Aviation Safety [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC EQPS 5 — EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 — Reaction to limitations ADI (TWR) Take account of the limitations of 2 ALL EQPS equipment and systems.
5.1.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 489 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPS 5 — EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION ADI (TWR) Respond to technical deficiencies of 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS the operational position.
5.1.2 Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation ADI (TWR) Identify that communication 3 Optional content: ground – air, ground – ADV EQPS equipment has degraded. gro und and landline communications ADI 5.2.1 ADI (TWR) Apply contingency procedures in the 4 Optional content: total or partial ADV EQPS event of communication equipment degradation of grou nd – air and landline ADI 5.2.2 degradation. communications; alternative methods of transferring data Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navig ational equipment degradation ADI (TWR) Identify when a navigational 3 Optional content: VOR, navigational aids ALL EQPS equipment failure will affect 5.3.1 operational ability.
ADI (TWR) Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: vertical separation, ADI EQPS event of a navigational equipment information to aircraft, navigational APP 5.3.2 degradation. assistance, seeking assistance from ACP adjacent units APS ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC EQPS 5 — EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 — Reaction to limitations ADC Take account of the limitations of 2 ALL EQPS equipment and systems.
5.1.1 ADC Respond to technical deficiencies of 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS the operational position.
5.1.2 Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation ADC Identify that communication 3 Optional content: ground – air, ground – EQPS equipment has degraded. ground and landline communications 5.2.1 ADC Apply contingency procedures in the 4 Optional content: total or partial ALL EQPS event of communication equipment degradation of ground – air and landline 5.2.2 degradation. communications; alternative methods of transferring data Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation ADC Identify when a navigational 3 Optional content: navigational aids, ALL EQPS equipment failure will affect ‘European GNSS Contingency/Reversion 5.3.1 operational ability. Handbook for PBN Operations’ ADC Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: vertical separation, ALL EQPS event of a navigational equipment information to aircraft, navigational 5.3.2 degradation. assistance, seeking as sistance from adjacent units [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 490 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT
The subject objective is: Learners shall identify the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and appreciate aspects of environmental protection.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC PEN 1 — FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PEN 1.1 — Study visit to aerodrome ADI (TWR) Appreciate the functions and 3 Study visit to TWR ADV PEN provision of operational aerodrome ADI 1.1.1 control services.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC PEN 1 — FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PEN 1.1 — Study visit to an aerodrome ADC Appreciate the functions and 3 Study visit to a TWR ADC PEN provision of operational aerodrome 1.1.1 control services.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations ADI (TWR) Characterise civil ATS activities at 2 Study visit to TWR ADV PEN aerodrome. Optional content: familiarisation visits to ADI 2.1.1 APP, ACC, AIS, RCC ADI (TWR) Characterise other parties interfacing 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN with ATS operations. engineering services, fire fighting and 2.1.2 emergency services, airline operations offices Subtopic PEN 2.2 — C ontributors to military ATS operations ADI (TWR) Characterise military ATS activities. 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence 2.2.1 Units [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations ADC Characterise civil ATS activities at an 2 Study visit to a TWR ADC PEN aerodrome. Optional content: familiarisation visits to 2.1.1 APP, ACC, AIS, RCC ADC Characterise other parties interfacing 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN with ATS operations. engineering services, firefighting and 2.1.2 emergency services, airline operations offices Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations ADC Characterise military ATS activities. 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, air defence units 2.2.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 491 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements ADI (TWR) Identify the role of ATC as a service 3 ALL PEN provider.
3.1.1 ADI (TWR) Appreciate ATS users’ requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements ADC Appreciate the role of an air 3 Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 ALL PEN navigation service provider.
3.1.1 ADC Appreciate ATS users’ requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection ADI (TWR) Describe the environmental 2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 303 — ADV PEN constraints on aerodrome operations. Operational opportunities to minimise fuel ADI 4.1.1 use and reduce emissions APP APS ADI (TWR) Explain the use of Collaborat ive 2 ADV PEN Environmental Management (CEM) ADI 4.1.2 process at aerodromes . APP APS ADI (TWR) Appreciate the mitigation techniques 3 Optional content: noise - abatement ADV PEN used at aerodromes to minimise procedures, flight efficiency ADI 4.1.3 aviation’s impact on the environment.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection ADC Describe the environmental 2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 10013 — ADC PEN constraints on aerodrome operations. Operational opportunities to reduce fuel APP 4.1.1 burn and emissions APS ADC Explain the use of the Collaborative 2 Optional content: European ATM Master ADC PEN Environmental Management (CEM) Plan, EUROCONTROL CEM Specification APP 4.1.2 process at aerodromes. APS ADC Appreciate the mitigation techniques 3 Optional content: noise - abatement ADC PEN used at aerodromes to minimise procedures, noise pre ferential routes, APP 4.1.3 aviation’s impact on the environment. flight efficiency [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2111/2005, (EC) No 1008/2008, (EU) No 996/2010, (EU) No 376/2014 and Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 552/2004 and (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91.
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SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
The subject objective is: Learners shall develop a professional attitude to manage traffic in abnormal and emergency situations.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ABES 1 — ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 — Overview of ABES ADI (TWR) List common abnormal and 1 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for A LL ABES emergency situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 1.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion ADI (TWR) Identify potential or actual abnormal 3 ALL ABES and emergency situations.
1.1.2 ADI (TWR) Take into account the procedures for 2 Bird strike, aborted take - off ADV ABES given abnormal and emergency Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 ADI 1.1.3 situations.
ADI (TWR) Take into account that procedures do 2 Optional content: real - life examples ALL ABES not exist for all abnormal and 1.1.4 emergency situations.
ADI (TWR) Consider how the evolution of a 2 Optional content: separation, information, ALL ABES situation may have an impact on coordination 1.1.5 safety.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ABES 1 — ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 — Overview of ABES ADC List common abnormal and 1 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES emergency situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 1.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets a lerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion, GNSS failure ADC Identify potential or actual abnormal 3 ALL ABES and emergency situations.
1.1.2 ADC Take into account the procedures for 2 Bird strike, aborted take - off ADC ABES given abnormal and emergency Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 1.1.3 situations.
ADC Take into account that procedures do 2 Optional content: real - life examples ALL ABES not exist for all abnormal and 1.1.4 emergency situations.
ADC Consider how the evolution of a 2 Optional content: separation, information, ALL ABES situation may have an impact on coordination 1.1.5 safety.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 493 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness ADI (TWR) Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary , readback, radio ALL ABES circumstances including the case silence instruction 2.1.1 where standard phraseology is not applicable.
Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload ADI (TWR) Describe actions to keep the situation 2 Optional content: sector - splitting, holding, ALL ABES under control . flow management, task delegation 2.2.1 ADI (TWR) Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2 ADI (TWR) Ensure effective dissemination of 4 Optional content: between executive and ALL ABES information. planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, 2.2.3 between se ctors, between ACC, APP and TWR , with ground staff, et c.
ADI (TWR) Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4 Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air – ground cooperation ADI (TWR) Collect appropriate information 3 ALL ABES relevant to the situation.
2.3.1 ADI (TWR) Assist the pilot. 3 Pilot workload ALL ABES Optional content: instructions, 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness ADC Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio ALL ABES circumstances including the case silence instruction 2.1.1 where standard phraseology is not applicable.
ADC Apply change of radiotelephony call 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES sign. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 2.1. 2 Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload ADC Describe actions to keep the situation 2 Optional content: sector - splitting, holding, ALL ABES under control. flow management, task delegation 2.2.1 ADC Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2 ADC Ensure the effective dissemination of 4 Optional content: between executive and ALL ABES information. planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, 2.2.3 between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with ground staff, etc.
ADC Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4 Powered by EASA eRules Page 494 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air – ground cooperation ADC Collect appropriate information 3 ALL ABES relevant to the situation.
2.3.1 ADC Assist the pilot. 3 Pilot workload ALL ABES Optional content: instructions, 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ABES 3 — PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 3.1 — Application of procedures for ABES ADI (TWR) Apply the procedures for given 3 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES abnormal and emergency situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 3.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets alerts, airframe failure Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure ADI (TWR) Describe the procedures to be 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES followed by a pilot when that pilot Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military 3.2.1 experiences complete or parti al radio procedures failure.
ADI (TWR) Apply the procedures to be followed 3 Optional content: prolonged loss of ALL ABES when a pilot experiences complete or communication 3.2.2 partial radio failure.
Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat ADI (TWR) Apply ATC procedures associated 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES with unlawful interference and 3.3.1 aircraft bomb threat.
Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft ADI (TWR) Apply the procedures in the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES strayed aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled 3.4.1 airspace, outside controlled airspace ADI (TWR) Apply the procedures in the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unidentified aircraft.
3.4.2 ADI (TWR) Provide navigational assistance to 4 Optional content: diverted aircraft, ADV ABES aircraft. aircraft lost or unsure of position, ADI 3.4.3 informa tion derived locally or from radar service or from other pilots, nearest most suitable aerodrome, track, heading, distance, aerodrome information, any other relevant navigational assistance, ICAO Doc 4444, etc.
Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Runway incursion ADI (TWR) Apply ATC procedures associated 3 ICAO Doc 4444 ADV ABES with runway incursion. ADI 3.5.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 495 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ABES 3 — PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 3.1 — Application of procedures for ABES ADC Apply the procedures for given 3 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES abnormal and emergency situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 3.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets alerts, airframe failure Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure ADC Describe the procedures to be 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES followed by a pilot when experiencing Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military 3.2.1 complete or partial radio failure. procedures, simulator operation procedures ADC Apply the procedures to be followed 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES when a pilot experiences complete or Optional content: prolonged loss of 3.2.2 partial radio failure. communication Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat ADC Apply ATC procedures associated 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES with unlawful interference and Optional content: simulator operation 3.3.1 aircraft bomb threat. procedures Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft ADC Apply the procedures for strayed 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled 3.4.1 airspace, outside controlled airspace ADC Apply the procedures for unidentified 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES aircraft.
3.4.2 ADC Provide navigational assistance to 4 Optional content: diverted aircraft, ADC ABES aircraft. aircraft lost or unsure of position, 3.4.3 information derived locally or from radar service or from other pilots, nearest most suitable aerodrome, track, heading, distance, aerodrome information, any other relevant navigational assistance, ICAO Doc 4444, etc.
Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Runway incursion ADC Apply ATC procedures associated 3 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ADC ABES with runway incursion. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 3.5.1 ABES 3.6 — Interception of civil aircraft ADC Explain the procedures in the event of 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES interception of civil aircraft.
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SUBJECT 11: AERODROMES
The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise and understand the design and layout of aerodromes.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC AGA 1 — AERODROME DATA, LAYOUT AND COORDINATION Subtopic AGA 1.1 — Definitions ADI (TWR) Define aerodrome data. 1 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 1 ADV AGA Optional content: aerodrome elevation, ADI 1.1.1 reference point, apron, movement a rea, APP manoeuvring area, hot spot APS Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination ADI (TWR) Identify the information that has to 3 A erodrome conditions, fire/rescue APP AGA be exchanged between Air Traffic category, condition of ground equipment APS 1.2.1 Services (ATS) and the aerodrome and NAVAIDs, AIR AC, Regulation (EU) ADV authority. No 139/2014 ADI [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC AGA 1 — AERODROME DATA, LAYOUT AND COORDINATION Subtopic AGA 1.1 — Definitions ADC Define aerodrome data. 1 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 2 ADC AGA Optional content: aerodrome elevation, APP 1.1.1 reference point, apron, movement area, APS manoeuvring area, hotspot Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination ADC Identify the information that has to 3 Aerodrome conditions, fire/rescue ADC AGA be exchanged between ATS and the category, condition of ground equipment APP 1.2.1 aerodrome authority. and NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) APS No 139/2014 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA Subtopic AGA 2.1 — Movement area ADI (TWR) Describe movement area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA ADI 2.1.1 APP APS ADI (TWR) Describe the marking of obstacles and 2 Flags, signs on pavement, lights ADV AGA unusable or unserviceable areas. ADI 2.1.2 APP APS Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014 laying down requirement s and administrative procedures related to aerodromes pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 44, 14.2.2014, p. 1).
Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014 laying down requirements a nd administrative procedures related to aerodromes pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 44, 14.2.2014, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 497 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA ADI (TWR) Identify the information on conditions 3 Essential information on aerodrome ADV AGA of the movement area that has to be conditions ADI 2.1.3 passed on to aircraft. APP APS Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area ADI (TWR) Describe manoeuvring area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.1 APP APS ADI (TWR) Describe taxiway. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.2 APP APS ADI (TWR) Describe daylight marking on 2 ADV AGA taxiways. ADI 2.2.3 APP APS ADI (TWR) Describe taxiway lighting. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.4 APP APS Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways ADI (TWR) Describe runway. 2 Runway, runway surface, runway strip, ADV AGA shoulder, runway - end safety areas, ADI 2.3.1 clearways, stopways APP APS ADI (TWR) Describe instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADI AGA APP 2.3.2 APS ADI (TWR) Describe non - instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA ADI 2.3.3 APP APS ADI (TWR) Explain declared distances. 2 TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA ADV AGA ADI 2.3.4 APP APS ADI (TWR) Explain the differences between ACN 2 Strength of pavements ADV AGA and PCN. ADI 2.3.5 APP APS ADI (TWR) Describe the daylight markings on 2 Optional content: runway designator, ADV AGA runways. centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed ADI 2.3.6 distance, touchdown zone, side strip, APP colour APS ADI (TWR) Describe runway lights. 2 Optional content: colour, centre line, ADV AGA intensity, edge, touchdown zone, ADI 2.3.7 threshold, barettes APP APS Powered by EASA eRules Page 498 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA ADI (TWR) Explain the functions of visual landing 2 Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI ADV AGA aids. ADI 2.3.8 APP APS ADI (TWR) Describe the approach lighting 2 Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, ADV AGA systems. colours, intensity and brightness ADI 2.3.9 APP APS ADI (TWR) Characterise the effect of water/ice 2 ADV AGA on runways. ADI 2.3.10 APP APS ADI (TWR) Explain braking action. 2 Braking action coefficient ADV AGA ADI 2.3.11 APP APS ADI (TWR) Explain the effect of runway visual 2 ADV AGA range on aerodrome operation. ADI 2.3.12 APP APS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA Subtopic AGA 2.1 — Movement area ADC Describe the movement area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADC AGA APP 2.1.1 APS ADC Describe the marking of obstacles and 2 Flags, signs on pavement, lights ADC AGA unusable or unserviceable areas. APP 2.1.2 APS ADC Identify the information on conditions 3 Essential information on aerodrome ADC AGA of the movement area that has to be conditions APP 2.1.3 passed on to aircraft. APS Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area ADC Describe the manoeuvring area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADC AGA APP 2.2.1 APS ADC Describe the taxiway. 2 ADC AGA APP 2.2.2 APS ADC Describe the daylight marking on 2 ADC AGA taxiways. APP 2.2.3 APS ADC Describe taxiway lighting. 2 ADC AGA APP 2.2.4 APS Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways ADC Describe the runway. 2 Runway, runway surface, runway strip, ADC AGA runway shoulder, runway - end safety APP 2.3.1 areas, clearways, stopways APS Powered by EASA eRules Page 499 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA ADC Describe the instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADC AGA APP 2.3.2 APS ADC Describe the non - instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADC AGA APP 2.3.3 APS ADC Explain runway declared distances. 2 TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA AD C AGA APP 2.3.4 APS ADC Explain the differences between ACN 2 Strength of pavements AD C AGA and PCN. APP 2.3.5 APS ADC Describe the daylight markings on 2 Optional content: runway designator, ADC AGA runways. centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed APP 2.3.6 distance, touchdown zone, side strip, APS colour ADC Describe runway lights. 2 Optional content: colour, centre line, ADC AGA intensity, edge, touchdown zone, APP 2.3.7 threshold, barettes APS ADC Explain the functions of visual landing 2 Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI ADC AGA aids. APP 2.3.8 APS ADC Describe the approach lighting 2 Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, ADC AGA systems. colours, intensity and brightness APP 2.3.9 APS ADC Characterise the effect of water/ice 2 ADC AGA on runways. APP 2.3.10 APS ADC Explain braking performance and 2 AD C AGA methods of reporting it . APP 2.3.11 APS ADC Explain the effect of runway visual 2 ADC AGA range on aerodrome operation s . APP 2.3.12 APS [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC AGA 3 — OBSTACLES Subtopic AGA 3.1 — Obstacle - free airspace around aerodromes ADI (TWR) Explain the necessity for establishing 2 ADV AGA and maintaining an obstacle - free ADI 3.1.1 airspace around aerodromes. APP APS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC AGA 3 — OBSTACLES Subtopic AGA 3.1 — Obstacle - free airspace around aerodromes ADC Explain the necessity for establishing 2 ADC AGA and maintaining airspace around APP 3.1.1 aerodromes obstacle free. APS [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 500 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location ADI (TWR) Explain the location of different 2 Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio ADV AGA aerodrome ground equipment. communication or ATS surveillance ADI 4.1.1 systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, APP PAPI APS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location ADC Explain the location of miscellaneous 2 Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio ADC AGA aerodrome ground equipment. communication or ATS surveillance APP 4.1.1 systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, APS PAPI [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 501 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training
ED Decision 2023/011/R [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ]
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) Composition of initial training
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] APPROACH CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (APP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) .
(b) The ATCO rating training Approach Control Procedural Rating (APP) should contain the following subject objectives and training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 5 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 — Approach Control Procedural Rating (APP).
(c) Su bjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 5 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] APPROACH CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (APP) TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) .
(b) The ATCO rating training Approach Control Procedural Rating (APP) should contain the following training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 4 Approach Control Procedural Rating (APP) to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340.
(c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 4 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.
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SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
The subject objective is: Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow and learn how to obtain the appropriate information.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC INTR 1 — COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTR 1.1 — Course introduction APP Explain the aims and main objectives of 2 ALL INTR the course.
1.1.1 Subtopic INTR 1.2 — Course administration APP State how the course is administered. 1 ALL INTR 1.2.1 Subtopic INTR 1.3 — Study material and training documentation APP Use appropriate documents and their 3 Optional content: training documentation, ALL INTR sources for course studies. library, CBT library, web, learning 1.3.1 management server APP Integrate appropriate information into 4 Training documentation ALL INTR course studies. Optional content: supplementary 1.3.2 information, library TOPIC INTR 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTR 2.1 — Course content and organisation APP State the differe nt training methods 1 Theoretical training, practical training, ALL INTR used during the course. self - study, types of training events 2.1.1 APP State the subjects covered by the course 1 ALL INTR and their purpose.
2.1.2 APP Describe the organisation of theoretical 2 Optional content: course programme ALL INTR training.
2.1.3 APP Describe the organisation of practical 2 Optional content: PTP, simulation, ALL INTR training. briefing, debriefing, course programme 2.1.4 Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos APP Recognise the feedback mechanisms 1 Training progress, assessment, briefing, ALL INTR available. debriefing, learner – instructor feedback, 2.2.1 instructor – instructor feedback Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process APP Describe the assessment process. 2 ALL INTR 2.3.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 503 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW
The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting and airspace, and appreciate the Licensing and Competence principles.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC LAW 1 — ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 — Privileges and conditions APP Appreciate the conditions which shall be 3 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 1 on ATCO APP LAW met to issue an Approach Control Licensing 1.1.1 Procedural rating. Optional content: national documents APP Explain how to maintain and update 2 ALL LAW professional knowledge and skills to 1.1.2 retain competence in the operational environment.
APP Explain the conditions for 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO ALL LAW suspension/revocation of an ATCO Licensing 1.1.3 licence.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC LAW 1 — ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 — Privileges and conditions APP Appreciate the conditions which shall be 3 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 APP LAW met to issue an Approach Control Optional content: national documents 1.1.1 Procedural rating.
APP Explain how to maintain and update 2 ALL LAW professional knowledge and skills to 1.1.2 retain competence in the operational environment.
APP Explain the conditions for 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 ALL LAW suspension/revocation of an ATCO 1.1.3 licence.
[applicable from 4 Aug ust 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports APP List the standard forms for reports. 1 Air traffic incident report ALL LAW Optional content: routine air - reports, 2.1.1 breac h of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying down technical requiremen ts and administrative procedures relating to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealin g Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).
Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures rela ting to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates p ursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).
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APP Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW control actions appropriate to the No 923/2012 , international requirements, 2.2.2 classification and structure of airspace. civil requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements APP Appreciate responsib ility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance.
2.2.3 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports APP Describe the functions of, and processes 2 Reporting culture, forms for mandatory ALL LAW for, reporting. and voluntary occurrence reporting , 2.1.1 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 , Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 Regulation (EU) No 376/201 4 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and follow - up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repeali ng Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 of 29 June 2015 laying down a list classifying occurrences in civil aviation to be mandatorily reported according to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the C ouncil (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 and Regulations (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255 /2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).
Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and foll ow - up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18).
Commission Implement ing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 of 29 June 2015 laying down a list classifying occurrences in civil aviation to be mandatorily reported according to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the C ouncil (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).
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APP Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW control actions appropriate to the No 923/2012 , international requirements, 2.2.2 classification and structure of given civil requirement s, military requirements, airspace. areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements APP Appreciate responsibility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance.
2.2.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC LAW 3 — ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process APP State the importance of controller 1 Optional content: voluntary reporting ALL LAW contribution to the feedback process.
3.1.1 APP Describe how reported occurrences are 2 Optional content: ESARR 2 Regulation (EU) ALL LAW analysed. No 376/2014, local procedures 3.1.2 APP Name the means used to disseminate 1 Optional content: safety letters, safety ALL LAW recommendations. boards web pages 3.1.3 APP Appreciate the ‘Just Culture’ concept. 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints ALL LAW Optional content: 3.1.4 https://www.skybrary.aero Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Investigation APP Describe role and mission of Safety 2 ALL LAW Investigation in the improvement of 3.2.1 safety.
APP Define working methods of Safety 1 ALL LAW Investigation.
3.2.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Com mission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 and Regulati ons (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255 /2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).
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3.1.1 APP Describe how reported occurrences are 2 Optional content: ESARR 2 , Regulation ALL LAW analysed. (EU) No 376/2014, local procedures 3.1.2 APP Name the means used to disseminate 1 Optional content: safety letters, safety ALL LAW recommendations. boards ’ web pages 3.1.3 APP Appreciate the just culture concept. 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints ALL LAW Optional content: Skybrary 3.1.4 Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety i nvestigation APP Describe the role and objectives of 2 ALL LAW safety investigatio n in the improvement 3.2.1 of safety.
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SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 — Air traffic control (ATC) service APP Appreciate own area of responsibility. 3 APP ATM ACP 1.1.1 APS ACS APP Provide approach control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030, APS 1.1.2 ICAO Doc 4444, operation manuals Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS) APP Provide FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 1.2.1 Optional content: national documents APP Issue appropriate infor mation 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM concerning the position of conflicting Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, traffic ACP 1.2.2 traffic. information, essential traffic informat ion APS ACS APP Appreciate the use of ATIS in the 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 APP ATM provisio n of flight information service . APS 1.2.3 Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS) APP Provide ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 1.3.1 Optional content: national documents APP Respond to distress and urgency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM messages and signals. ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444 1.3.2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller T raining in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management APP Appreciate the impact of ATS system 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM capacity and air traffic flow Users Manual, FABs, F UA, free route ACP 1.4.1 management on the controller. airspace, local implement ation of ATFCM APS principles, etc. ACS APP Apply flow management procedures in 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM the provision of ATC. Users Manual ACP 1.4.2 APS ACS Powered by EASA eRules Page 508 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES APP Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: civil and military, APP ATM take account of airspace boundaries. controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, ACP 1.4.3 restricted, danger, prohibited, special APS rules, sector boundaries, national ACS boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en - route, off - route APP Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM take account of areas of responsibility. Users Manual ACP 1.4 .4 APS ACS APP Inform supervisor of local factors 3 Optional content: abnormal situations, APP ATM affecting ATS system capacity and air decrease in sector capacity, limitations on ACP 1.4.5 traffic flow management. systems and equipment, changes in APS workload/capacity, unusual ACS meteorological conditions, rele vant information like: reported ground - based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM) APP Appreciate the impact of ASM on the 3 Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL APP ATM controller. Specification for the application of FUA, ACP 1.5.1 TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace APS ACS APP Organise traffic to take account of ASM. 4 Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA, APP ATM real - time activation, deactivation or ACP 1.5.2 reallocation of airspace [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 — Air traffic control (ATC) service APP Appreciate own area of responsibility. 3 APP ATM ACP 1.1.1 APS ACS APP Provide approach control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP 1 , ATM Regulation (EU) 2017/373 operating APS 1.1.2 procedures for the simulated/training environment Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS) APP Provide FIS. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ALL ATM (EU) 2017/373 1.2.1 Optional content: national documents APP Issue appropriate information 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation APP ATM concerning the position of conflicting (EU) 2017/ 373, traffic information, ACP 1.2.2 traffic. essential traffic information APS ACS Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services and other air traffic management network functions and their oversight, repealing Regulati on (EC) No 482/2008, Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1034/2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 509 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES APP Appreciate the use of ATIS in the 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM provision of FIS.
1.2.3 Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS) APP Provide ALRS. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) ALL ATM No 923/2012 1.3.1 Optional content: national documents APP Respond to distress and urgency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM messages and signals. ICAO Annex 10 1.3.2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ICAO Doc 4444, national documents Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management (AT FM) APP Appreciate the impact of the ATS system 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM capacity and air traffic flow Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route ACP 1.4.1 management on the controller. airspace, local implementation of ATFCM APS principles, etc. ACS APP Take account of flow management 2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM procedures in the provision of ATC. Users Manual APS 1.4.2 APP Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: civil and military, APP ATM take account of airspace boundaries. controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, ACP 1.4.3 restricted, danger, prohibited, special APS rules, sector boundaries, national AC S boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en - route, off - route APP Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM take account of areas of responsibility. Users Manual ACP 1.4.4 APS ACS APP Inform the supervisor of local factors 3 Optional content: abnormal situations, APP ATM affecting the ATS system capacity and air decrease in sector capacity, limitations on ACP 1.4.5 traffic flow management. systems and equipment, changes in APS workload/capacity, unusual ACS meteorological conditions, relevant information like: reported ground - based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM) APP Appreciate the impact of ASM on the 3 Optional content: FA Bs, EUROCONTROL APP ATM controller. Specification for the application of FUA, ACP 1.5.1 TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace APS ACS APP Organise traffic to take account of ASM. 4 Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA, APP ATM real - time activation, deactivation or ACP 1.5.2 reallocation of airspace [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 510 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication APP Use approved phraseology. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM 2.1.1 APP Ensure effective communication. 4 Communication techniques, ALL ATM readback/verification of readback 2.1.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication APP List the means of communication 1 Optional content: electronic, written, ALL ATM between controllers. verbal and non - verbal communication 2.1.1 APP Select the most suitable means of 5 ALL ATM communication given the situation.
2.1.2 APP Use approved phraseology. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM Optional content: published national/local 2.1.3 language phraseology APP Ensure effective communication. 4 Use of plain language when required, ALL ATM communication within the sector/working 2.1.4 position, between the sectors/WPs/ATC units readback/verification of readback APP Analyse examples of pilot and controller 4 Optional content: real - life recordings, ALL ATM communication for effectiveness. situation in the simulator 2.1. 5 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances APP Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national 3.1.1 documents APP Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in 4 ALL ATM control service.
3.1.2 APP Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.
3.1.3 Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions APP Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM ICAO Doc 4444 3.2.1 Optional content: national documents APP Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in 4 ALL ATM control service.
3.2.2 APP Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM car ried out.
3.2.3 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 511 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances APP Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) 2017/373 3.1.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents APP Integrate appropriate ATC clearances 4 ALL ATM in to the control service.
3.1.2 APP Ensure that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out.
3.1.3 Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions APP Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) 2017/373 3.2.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents APP Integrate appropriate ATC instructions 4 ALL ATM into the control service.
3.2.2 APP Ensure that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out.
3.2.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination APP Identify the need for coordination. 3 ALL ATM 4.1.1 Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination APP Use the available tools for coordination. 3 Optional content: electronic transfer of ALL ATM flight data, telephone, interphone, 4.2.1 intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures APP Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/ transfer of responsibility for ALL ATM air – ground communications and 4.3.1 separation, transfer of control, etc., ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: release point APP Analyse effect of coordination requested 4 Optional content: delegation/transfer of ALL ATM by an adjacent position/unit. responsibility for air – ground 4.3.2 communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.
APP Select, after negotiation, an appropriate 5 ALL ATM course of action.
4.3.3 APP Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.
4.3.4 Powered by EASA eRules Page 512 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION APP Coordinate when providing FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.5 APP Coordinate when providing ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.6 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination APP Identify the need for coordination. 3 ALL ATM 4.1.1 Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination APP Use the available tools for coordination. 3 Optional content: electronic transfer of ALL ATM flight data, telephone, interphone, 4.2.1 intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures APP Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/transfer of responsibility for ALL ATM air – ground communications and 4.3.1 separation, transfer of control, etc., Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: release point APP Analyse the effect of coordination 4 Optional content: delegation/transfer of ALL ATM requested by an adjacent position/unit. responsibility for air – ground 4.3.2 communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.
APP S elect, after negotiation, an appropriate 5 ALL ATM course of action.
4.3.3 APP Ensure that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out.
4.3.4 APP Coordinate when providing FIS. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 4.3.5 APP Coordinate when providing ALRS. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 4.3.6 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 513 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry APP Allocate levels according to altimetry 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM data.
5.1.1 APP Ensure separation according to altimetry 4 Optional content: transition level, ALL ATM data. transition altitude, transition layer, height, 5.1.2 flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance APP Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: terrain clearance APP ATM control actions appropriate to the rules dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, ACP 5.2.1 for minimum safe levels and terrain transition level, minimum flight level, clearance. minimum sector altitude [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry APP Allocate levels according to altimetry 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM data.
5.1.1 APP Ensure separation according to altimetry 4 Optional content: transition level, ALL ATM data. transition altitude, transition layer, height, 5.1.2 flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance APP Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: terrain clearance APP ATM control actions appropriate to the rules dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, ACP 5.2.1 for minimum usable levels and terrain transition level, minimum flight level, clearance. minimum sector altitude [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation APP Provide standard vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, level APS 6.1.1 allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, holding pattern APP Provide increased vertical separation. 4 IC AO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ACP 6.1.2 Optional content: level allocation, during APS climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, ACS degraded aircraft performance, non - RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulenc e APP Appreciate the app lication of emergency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM vertical separation. ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 ACP 6.1.3 APS ACS Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Horizontal separation APP Provide longitudinal separation. 4 Based on time, based on distance (DME APP ATM and/or GNSS, RNAV) 6.2.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 514 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS APP Provide lateral separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030, holding APP ATM ACP 6.2.2 APP Provide track separation. 4 ACP ATM APP 6.2.3 APP Provide geographical separation. 4 Visual, using navigation aids, area ACP ATM navigation APP 6.2.4 Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Delegation of separation APP Delegate separation to pilots in the case 4 APP ATM of aircraft executing successive visual APS 6.3.1 approaches.
APP Appreciate the conditions which must 3 ICAO Doc 4444 APP ATM be met when delegating separation to APS 6.3.2 pilots to fly maintaining own separation while in VMC.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATION Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation APP Provide standard vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, level APS 6.1.1 allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, holding pattern APP Provide increased vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ACP 6.1.2 Optional content: level allocation, during APS climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, ACS degraded aircraft performance, non - RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence APP Appreciate the application of emergency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM vertical separation. ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 ACP 6.1.3 APS ACS Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Horizontal separation APP Provide longitudinal separation. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, based on time, APP ATM based on distance (DME and/or GNSS, 6.2.1 RNAV) APP Provide lateral separation. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, holding APP ATM ACP 6.2.2 APP Provide track separation. 4 ACP ATM APP 6.2.3 APP Provide geographical separation. 4 Visual, using navigation aids, area ACP ATM navigation APP 6.2.4 Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Delegation of separation Powered by EASA eRules Page 515 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATION APP Delegate separation to pilots in the case 4 APP ATM of aircraft executing successive visual APS 6.3.1 approaches.
APP Appreciate the conditions which must 3 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APP ATM be met when delegating separation to APS 6.3.2 pilots to fly maintaining own separation while in VMC.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND - BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne collision avoidance systems APP Differentiate between ACAS advisory 2 ICAO Doc 9863 APP ATM thresholds and separation standards Optional content: EUROCONTROL TCAS APS 7.1.1 applicable in the approach control web page environment.
APP Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA 7.1.2 reported by pilot.
APP Respond to pilot notification of actions 3 ACAS, TAWS ALL ATM based on airborne systems warnings. Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS 7.1.3 web page [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE AND GROUND - BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne safety nets APP Recognise the independence of ACAS 1 ICAO Doc 9863 ALL ATM thresholds from ATC separation Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets 7.1.1 standards.
APP Describe the controller responsibility 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, 7.1.2 reported by the pilot. ICAO Doc 9863, Skybrary Safety Nets APP Respond to pilot notification of actions 3 ACAS APP ATM based on airborne systems warnings. Optional content: TAWS, Skybrary Safety APS 7.1.3 Nets ACP ACS [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management APP Update the data display to accurately 3 Optional content: information displayed, ALL ATM reflect the traffic situation. strip - marking procedures, electronic 8.1.1 information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs APP Analyse pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.2 APP Organise pertinent data on data 4 ALL ATM displays.
8.1.3 Powered by EASA eRules Page 516 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY APP Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, FPL, supplementary information ALL ATM Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc.
8.1.4 APP Use flight plan information. 3 ALL ATM 8.1.5 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management APP Update the data display to accurately 3 Optional content: information displayed, ALL ATM reflect the traffic situation. strip - marking procedures, electronic 8.1.1 information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs APP Analyse pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.2 APP O rganise pertinent data on data 4 ALL ATM displays.
8.1.3 APP Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, supplementary information ALL ATM Optional content: FPL, AFIL, etc.
8.1.4 APP Use flight plan information. 3 ALL ATM 8.1.5 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 — Integrity of the operational environment APP Obtain information concerning the 3 Optional content: briefing, notices, local ALL ATM operational environment. orders, verification of information 9.1.1 APP Ensure the integrity of the operational 4 Optional content: integrity of displays, APP ATM environment. verification of the information provided by ACP 9.1.2 displays, etc. APS ACS Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Ver ification of the currency of operational procedures APP Check all relevant documentation before 3 Optional content: briefing, letters of ALL ATM managing traffic. agreement (Lo As ) , NOTAMs, AICs 9.2.1 APP Manage traffic in accordance with a 4 APP ATM c hange to operational procedures . ACP 9.2.2 APS ACS Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover – takeover APP Transfer information to the relieving 3 ALL ATM controller.
9.3.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 517 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) APP Obtain information from the controller 3 ALL ATM handing over.
9.3.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 — Integrity of the operational environment APP Obtain information concerning the 3 Optional content: local/simulator ALL ATM operational environment. operation manuals, briefing, notices, 9.1.1 current flight plan data/information displays, pilot reports, coordination, verification of information APP Ensure the integrity of the operational 4 Optional content: integrity of displays, APP ATM environment. verification of the information provided by ACP 9.1.2 displays, etc. APS ACS Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures APP Check all relevant documentation before 3 Optional content: briefing, letters of ALL ATM managing traffic. agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs 9.2.1 APP Manage traffic in accordance with a 4 APP ATM change to operational procedures. ACP 9.2.2 APS ACS Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover – takeover APP Transfer information to the relieving 3 ALL ATM controller.
9.3.1 APP Obtain information from the controller 3 ALL ATM handing over.
9.3.2 APP List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL ATM position handover – takeover. overlap time 9.3.3 APP Explain the consequences of a missed 2 ALL ATM position handover – takeover process.
9.3.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility and processing of information APP Describe the division of responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM among air traffic control units.
10.1.1 APP Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM military traffic. Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554 10.1.2 APP Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 APP ATM unmanned free balloons. ACP 10.1.3 APS ACS Powered by EASA eRules Page 518 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE APP Obtain operational information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, local operation manuals APP ATM ACP 10.1.4 APS ACS APP Interpret operational information. 5 APP ATM ACP 10.1.5 APS ACS APP Organise forwarding of operational 4 Optional content: including the use of APP ATM information. backup procedures ACP 10.1.6 APS ACS APP Integrate operational information into 4 APP ATM control decisions. ACP 10.1.7 APS ACS APP Appreciate the influence of operational 3 Optional content: military flying, ALL ATM requirements. calibration flights, aerial photography 10.1.8 Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Approach control APP Explain the responsibility for the 2 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11, APP ATM provision of an approach procedural local operation manuals 10.2.1 control service.
APP Provide planning, coordination and 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM control actions appropriate to VFR, SVFR ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 4444 ACP 10.2.2 and IFR traffic in VMC and IMC. APS ACS Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process APP Ensure that situational awareness is 4 Information gathering, traffic projection APP ATM maintained. ACP 10.3.1 APP Detect conflicts in time for appropriate 4 ALL ATM resolution.
10.3.2 APP Identify potential solutions to achieve a 3 APP ATM safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.3 APS ACS APP Evaluate possible outcomes of different 5 APP ATM planning and control actions. ACP 10.3.4 APS ACS APP Select an appropriate plan in time to 5 APP ATM achieve safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.5 APS ACS APP Ensure an adequate priority of actions. 4 ALL ATM 10.3.6 Powered by EASA eRules Page 519 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE APP Execute selected plan in a timely 3 APP ATM manner. ACP 10.3.7 APS ACS APP Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is 4 Traffic monitoring, adaptability and ALL ATM achieved. follow - up 10.3.8 Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic APP Manage arrivals, departures and 4 APP ATM overflights. ACP 10.4.1 APS ACS APP Balance the workload against personal 5 Optional content: rerouting, replanning, APP ATM capacity. prioritising solutions, denying requests, ACP 10.4.2 delegating responsibility for separation APS ACS APP Manage traffic on different types of 4 Precision, non - precision, visual APP ATM approaches. APS 10.4.3 APP Initiate missed approach. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, AP P ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 APS 10.4.4 Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero APP Integrate aircraft on missed approach 4 APP ATM into the traffic situation. APS 10.4.5 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility for the provision of control service and the processing of information APP Describe the division of responsibility 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM among air traffic control units. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 10.1.1 APP Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM military traffic. Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554 10.1.2 APP Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM unmanned free balloons.
10.1.3 APP Interpret operational information. 5 APP ATM ACP 10.1.4 APS ACS APP Organise forwarding of operational 4 Optional content: including the use of APP ATM information. backup procedures ACP 10.1.5 APS ACS APP Integrate operational information into 4 APP ATM control decisions. ACP 10.1.6 APS ACS Powered by EASA eRules Page 520 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE APP Appreciate the influence of operational 3 Optional content: military flying, ALL ATM requirements. calibration flights, aerial photography 10.1.7 Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Approach control APP Explain the responsibility for the 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APP ATM provision of an approach procedural Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 10.2.1 control service. Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals APP Provide planning, coordination and 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM control actions appropriate to VFR, SVFR Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc 4444 APS 10.2.2 and IFR traffic in VMC and IMC.
Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process APP Ensure that situational awareness is 4 Information gathering, traffic projection APP ATM maintained. ACP 10.3.1 APP Detect conflicts in time for appropriate 4 ALL ATM resolution.
10.3.2 APP Identify potential solutions to achieve a 3 APP ATM safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.3 APS ACS APP Evaluate possible outcomes of different 5 ALL ATM planning and control actions.
10.3.4 APP Select an appropriate plan in time to 5 APP ATM achieve safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.5 APS ACS APP Ensure the adequate priori tisation of 4 ALL ATM actions.
10.3.6 APP Execute the selected plan in a timely 3 ALL ATM manner.
10.3.7 APP Ensure that a safe and efficient outcome 4 Traffic monitoring, adaptability and ALL ATM is achieved. follow - up 10.3.8 Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic APP Manage arrivals, departures and 4 Optional content: simulator operation APP ATM overflights. procedures ACP 10.4.1 APS ACS APP Balance the workload against personal 5 Optional content: rerouting, replanning, APP ATM capacity. prioritising solutions, denying requests, ACP 10.4.2 delegating responsibility for separation APS ACS APP Manage traffic on different types of 4 Precision, non - precision, visual APP ATM approaches. APS 10.4.3 Powered by EASA eRules Page 521 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE APP Initiate missed approach. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 , APP ATM Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS 10.4.4 Optional content: S kybrary APP Integrate aircraft on missed approach 4 APP ATM into the traffic situation. APS 10.4.5 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING Subtopic ATM 11.1 — General holding procedures APP Apply holding procedures. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ACP 11.1.1 holding instructions, allocation of holding APS levels, onward clearance times ACS APP Appreciate the factors affecting holding 3 Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect APP ATM patterns. of navigation aid in use, turbulence, ACP 11.1.2 aircraft type APS ACS Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Approaching aircraft APP Issue Expected Approach Times (EATs). 3 APP ATM APS 11.2.1 APP Organise the traffic landing sequence in 4 Optional content: company preference, APP ATM a holding pattern. aircraft performance, aircraft approach APS 11.2.2 capability, ILS categories, flow control management [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING Subtopic ATM 11.1 — General holding procedures APP Apply holding procedures. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ACP 11.1.1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, APS holding instructions, allocation of holding ACS levels, onward clearance times APP Appreciate the factors affecting holding 3 Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect APP ATM patterns. of navigation aid in use, turbulence, ACP 11.1.2 aircraft ty pe APS ACS Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Approaching aircraft APP Issue Expected Approach Times (EATs). 3 APP ATM APS 11.2.1 APP Organise the traffic landing sequence in 4 Optional content: company preference, APP ATM a holding pattern. aircraft performance, aircraft approach APS 11.2.2 capability, ILS categories, flow control management [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 522 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY
The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the provision of ATS.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC MET 1 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic MET 1.1 — Meteorological phenomena APP Appreciate the impact of adverse 3 Thunderstorms, icing, clear - air turbulence AP P MET weather on aircraft . (CAT), turbulence, microburst, wind shear, APS 1.1.1 severe mountain waves, squall lines , volcanic ash APP Integrate data about meteorological 4 Clearances, instructions and transmitted ALL MET phenomena into the provision of ATS. information 1.1.2 Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena APP Use techniques to avoid adverse 3 Rerouting, level change, etc. APP MET weather when necessary/possible. ACP 1.1.3 APS ACS TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 — Sources of meteorological information APP Obtain meteorological information. 3 METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET APP MET Optional content: AIREP/ special AIREP ACP 2.1.1 APS ACS APP Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL MET Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 2.1.2 Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 — Sources of meteorological information APP Obtain meteorological information. 3 METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET APP MET Optional content: AIREP/special AIREP ACP 2.1.1 APS ACS APP Decode information form 3 ALL MET meteorological data displays.
2.1.2 APP Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL MET Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 2.1.3 Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 523 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION
The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC NAV 1 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 — Maps and charts APP Decode symbols and information 3 Instrument approach charts, SID & STAR ADI NAV displayed on aeronautical maps and charts, aerodrome charts APP 1.1.1 charts. Optional content: visual approach charts, APS military maps and charts APP Use relevant maps and charts. 3 APP NAV ACP 1.1.2 APS ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC NAV 1 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 — Maps and charts APP Decode symbols and information 3 Instrument approach charts, SID & STAR ADC NAV displayed on aeronautical maps and charts, aerodrome charts APP 1.1.1 charts. Optional content: visual approach charts, APS military maps and charts APP Use relevant maps and charts. 3 ALL NAV 1.1.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems APP Manage traffic in case of change in the 4 Optional content: limitations, availability APP NAV operational status of navigational and status of ground - based and satellite - ACP 2.1.1 systems. based systems APS ACS APP Appreciate the effect of a change in the 3 Optional content: precision, limitations, ALL NAV operational status of navigational status, degraded procedures 2.1.2 systems.
Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach APP Describe the concept of stabilised 2 Optional content: ADV NAV approach. https://www.skybrary.aero ADI 2.2.1 APP APS APP Appreciate the effect of late change of 3 Cockpit workload APP NAV runway - in - use or type of approach for Optional content: impact on vertical APS 2.2.2 landing aircraft. profile (CDO), FMS management, crew procedure briefing, missed approach, loss of situational awareness, etc.
A PP Appreciate controller actions that may 3 Delayed descent APP NAV contribute to unstabilised approach.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 524 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION 2.2.3 Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals APP Describe relevant SIDs and STARs. 2 ADI NAV APP 2.3.1 APS APP Describe the types and phases of 2 APP NAV instrument approach procedures. APS 2.3.2 APP Describe the relevant minima applicable 2 Optional content: Type A/B operations, ADI NAV for a precision/non - precision and visual CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, APP 2.3.3 approach. LPV, RNP AR APCH minima APS Subtopic NAV 2.4 — Navigational assistance APP Evaluate the necessary information to 5 Optional content: nearest most suitable APP NAV be provided to pilots in need of aerodrome, track, heading, distance, ACP 2.4.1 navigational assistance. aerodrome information, any other APS navigational assistance relevant at the ACS time Subtopic NAV 2.5 — Satellite - based systems APP State the different applications of 1 RNP APCH, RNP AR APCH, SBAS, GBAS APP NAV satellite - based syst ems relevant for Optio nal content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, APS 2.5.1 approach operations. RNP minima, precision approach Subtopic NAV 2.6 — PBN applications APP State the navigation applications used in 1 Approach - RNP APCH/ RNP AR APCH, APP NAV approach and terminal environments. Terminal - RNAV - 1 RNP 1 with RF, APS 2.6.1 rotorcraft option RNP 0.3 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613, Regulation (EU) 716/2014 , Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 APP Explain the principles and designation of 2 Performance, functionality, sensors APP NAV navigation specifications in use. Optional content: aircrew and controller ACP 2.6.2 requirements, accuracy requirements, APS integrity and continuity ACS APP State future PBN developments. 1 A - RNP, RNP (AR) DEP ADI NAV Opti onal content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO APP 2.6.3 ACP APS ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems APP Manage traffic in case of change in the 4 Optional content: limitations, availability APP NAV operational status of navigational and status of ground - based and satellite - ACP 2.1.1 systems. based systems Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 716/2014 of 27 June 2014 on the establishment of the Pilot Common Project supporti ng the implementation of the European Air Traffic Management Master Plan (OJ L 190, 28.6 .2014, p. 19).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 of 18 July 2018 laying down airspace usage requirements and operating procedures concerning performance - based navigation (OJ L 189, 26.7.2018, p. 3).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 525 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION APS ACS APP Appreciate the effect of a change in the 3 Optional content: precision, limitations, ALL NAV operational status of navigational status, degraded procedures 2.1.2 systems.
Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach APP Describe the concept of stabilised 2 Optional content: Skybrary AD C NAV approach. APP 2.2.1 APS APP Appreciate the effect of late change of 3 Cockpit workload APP NAV runway - in - use or type of approach for Optional content: impact on vertical APS 2.2.2 landing aircraft. profile (CDO), FMS management, crew procedure briefing, missed approach, loss of situational awareness, etc.
APP Appreciate controller actions that may 3 Delayed descent APP NAV contribute to unstabilised approach.
2.2.3 Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals APP Describe relevant SIDs and STARs. 2 APP NAV APS 2.3.1 APP Describe the types and phases of 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Annex 6 APP NAV instrument approach procedures. APS 2.3.2 APP Describe the relevant minima applicable 2 Optional content: Type A/B opera tions, ADC NAV for a precision/non - precision and visual CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, APP 2.3.3 approach. LPV, RNP AR APCH minima APS Subtopic NAV 2.4 — Navigational assistance APP Evaluate the necessary information to 5 Optional content: nearest most suitable APP NAV be provided to pilots in need of aerodrome, track, heading, distance, ACP 2.4.1 navigational assistance. aerodrome information, any other APS navigational assistance relevant at the ACS time Subtopic NAV 2.5 — Satellite - based systems APP State the different applications of 1 RNP APCH, RNP AR APCH, SBAS, GBAS APP NAV satellite - based systems relevant for Optional content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, APS 2.5.1 approach operations. RNP minima, precision approach Subtopic NAV 2.6 — PBN applications APP State the navigation applications used in 1 Approach - RNP APCH/ RNP AR APCH, APP NAV approach and terminal environments. Terminal - RNAV - 1 RNP 1 with RF, APS 2.6.1 rotorcraft option RNP 0.3 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613, Regulation (EU) No 716/2014 , Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 716/2014 of 27 June 2014 on the establishment of the Pilot Common Project supporting the implementation of the European Air Traffic Management Master Plan (OJ L 190, 28.6.2014, p. 19).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 of 18 July 2018 laying down airspace usage requirements and operating procedures concerning performance - based navigation (OJ L 189, 26.7.2018, p. 3).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 526 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION APP Explain the principles and designation of 2 Performance, functionality, sensors APP NAV navigation specifications in use. Optional content: aircrew and controller ACP 2.6.2 requirements, accuracy requirements, APS integrity and continuity ACS APP Describe the differences in turn 2 Optional content: fly - by, fly - over, RF, APP NAV performance. ICAO Doc 4444 APS 2.6.3 APP State future PBN developments. 1 A - RNP, RNP (AR) DEP ALL NAV Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO 2.6.4 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 527 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT
The subject objective is: Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft instruments APP Integrate information from aircraft 4 ALL ACFT instruments provided by the pilot in the 1.1.1 provision of ATS.
APP Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 Optional content: radios (number of), ALL ACFT equipment. emergency radios 1.1.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft instruments APP Integrate information from aircraft 4 ALL ACFT instruments provided by the pilot into 1.1.1 the provision of ATS.
APP Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 Optional content: radios (number of), ALL ACFT equipment. emergency radios 1.1.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence APP Explain the wake turbulence effect and 2 ALL ACFT associated hazards to succeeding 2.1.1 aircraft.
APP Appreciate the techniques used to 3 ALL ACFT prevent hazards associated with wake 2.1.2 turbulence to succeeding aircraft.
Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — Application of ICAO approach categories APP Describe the use of ICAO approach 2 ICAO Doc 8168 ADI ACFT categories. APP 2.2.1 APS APP Appreciate the effect of ICAO approach 3 ADI ACFT categories on the organisation of traffic . APP 2.2.2 APS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence APP Explain the wake turbulence effect and 2 ALL ACFT associated hazards to succeeding 2.1.1 aircraft.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 528 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES APP Appreciate the techniques used to 3 ALL ACFT prevent hazards associated with wake 2.1.2 turbulence to succeeding aircraft.
Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — Application of the ICAO approach categories APP Describe the use of the ICAO approach 2 ICAO Doc 8168 ADC ACFT categories. APP 2.2.1 APS APP Appreciate the effect of the ICAO 3 ADC ACFT approach categories on the traffic APP 2.2.2 organisation. APS [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Climb factors APP Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: speed, mass, air density, APP ACFT affecting aircraft during climb. cabin pressurisation, wind and ACP 3.1.1 temperature APS ACS APP Describe the influence of factors 3 Optional content: runway conditions, APP ACFT affecting departing aircraft. runway slope, aerodrome elevation, wind, APS 3.1.2 temperature, aircraft configuration, airframe contamination and aircraft mass Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Cruise factors APP Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: level, cruising speed, APP ACFT affecting aircraft during cruise. wind, mass, cabin pressurisation APS 3.2.1 Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Descent and initial approach factors APP Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: wind, speed, rate of APP ACFT affecting aircraft during descent. descent, aircraft configuration, cabin APS 3.3.1 pressurisation Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Final approach and landing factors APP Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: wind, aircraft APP ACFT affecting aircraft during final approach configuration, mass, meteorological APS 3.4.1 and landing. conditions, runway conditions, runway slope, aerodrome elevation Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Economic factors APP Integrate consideration of economic 4 Optional content: routing, level, speed, APP ACFT factors affecting aircraft. rate of climb and rate of descent, APS 3.5.1 approach profile APP Use continuous climb techniques where 3 APP ACFT applicable. ACP 3.5.2 APP Use direct routing where applicable. 3 APP ACFT ACP 3.5.3 APS ACS Subtopic ACFT 3.6 — Environmental factors APP Appreciate the performance restrictions 3 Optional content: fuel - dumping, noise - APP ACFT due to environmental considerations. abatement procedures, minimum flight APS 3.6.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 529 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE levels, bird strike hazard, continuous descent operations TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Performance data APP Integrate the average performance data 4 Performance data under a representative APP ACFT of a representative sample of aircraft variety of circumstances ACP 4.1.1 which will be encountered in the APS operational/ working environment into ACS the provision of control service.
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SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS
The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge and analyse factors which affect personal and team performance.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC HUM 1 — PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Cognitive APP Describe the human information - 2 Attention, perception, memory, ALL HUM processing model. situational awareness, decision - making, 1.1.1 response APP Describe the factors which influence 2 Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, ALL HUM human information - processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations APP Monitor the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, stress, ALL HUM information - processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.1.3 decision - making. confidence [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC HUM 1 — INFORMATION PROCESSING Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Cognition and factors influencing it APP Describe the human information - 2 Attention, perception, memory, ALL HUM processing model. situational awareness, decision - making, 1.1.1 response APP Describe the factors which influence 2 Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, ALL HUM human information - processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations Subtopic HUM 1.2 — Situational awareness APP Appreciate the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, knowledge, ALL HUM information - processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1. 2 . 1 situational awareness. confidence, experience, fatigue, stress Subtopic HUM 1.3 — Decision - making APP Appreciate the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, stress, ALL HUM information - processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1. 3 . 1 decision - making. confidence [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue APP State factors that cause fatigue. 1 Shift work ALL HUM Optional content: night shifts and rosters, 2.1.1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 , ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services and other air traffic management network functions and their oversight, repealing Regulati on (EC) No 482/2008, Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1034/2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Reg ulation (EU) No 677/2011 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 531 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS APP Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL HUM Optional content: lack of concentration, 2.1.2 listlessness, irritability, frustration, ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers APP Recognise the onset of fatigue in self. 1 Optional content: ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s ALL HUM Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic 2.1.3 Service Providers APP Recognise the onset of fatigue in others. 1 ALL HUM 2.1.4 APP Describe appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising fatigue.
2.1.5 Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Fitness APP Recognise signs of lack of personal 1 ALL HUM fitness.
2.2.1 APP Describe actions when aware of a lack of 2 ALL HUM personal fitness.
2.2.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC HUM 2 — FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL - BEING Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue APP Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL HUM Optional content: lack of concentration, 2.1.1 listlessness, irritability, frustration, Skybrary Human Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management APP Recognise the onset of fatigue in self 1 Optional content: Skybrary Human ALL HUM and in others. Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and 2.1.2 sleep management APP Describe the appropriate action when 2 Optional content: Skybrary Human ALL HUM recognising fatigue. Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and 2.1.3 sleep managem ent Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Stress APP Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM human performance. others 2.2.1 Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APP Describe the appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising stress.
2.2.2 APP Act to reduce stress. 3 ALL HUM 2.2.3 Powered by EASA eRules Page 532 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 2 — FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL - BEING APP Respond to stressful situations by 3 ALL HUM offering, asking for or accepting 2.2.4 assistance.
APP Recognise the effect of stressful events. 1 Self and others, abnormal situations ALL HUM 2.2.5 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 3 — SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Team resource management (TRM) APP State the relevance of TRM. 1 Optional content: TRM course, ALL HUM EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the 3.1.1 development of TRM training APP State the content of the TRM concept. 1 Optional content: teamwork, human error, ALL HUM team roles, stress, decision - making, 3.1.2 communication, situational awareness Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Teamwork and team roles APP Identify reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 3.2.1 APP Describe actions to prevent human 2 Optional content: TRM team roles ALL HUM conflicts.
3.2.2 APP Describe strategies to cope with human 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM conflicts. simulator 3.2.3 Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Responsible behaviour APP Consider the factors which influence 2 Optional content: situation, team, ALL HUM responsible behaviour. personal situation and judgement, 3.3.1 instance of justification, moral motivation, personality APP Apply responsible judgement. 3 Case study and discussion about a ALL HUM dilemma situation 3.3.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Threat and error management framework APP Explain the importance of threat and 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM error management. safety improvement, revision of 3.1.1 procedures and/or working practices APP Explain the threat and error 2 Threats, errors, undesired states, ALL HUM management framework. countermeasures 3.1.2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control APP Differentiate between the different 2 Internal, external, airborne, ALL HUM types of threats in ATC. environmental 3.1.3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control Powered by EASA eRules Page 533 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT APP Differentiate between the different 2 Equipment, procedural, communication ALL HUM types of errors in ATC. Optional content: increase in traffic, 3.1.4 changes in procedures, complexities of systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences APP Differentiate between the different 2 On the ground, airborne ALL HUM types of undesired states. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.5 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control APP Analyse examples of threat and error 4 Case studies ALL HUM management in ATC. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Application of threat and error management APP Manage threats. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.1 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control APP Manage errors. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traf fic Control APP Manage undesired states. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.3 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 4 — STRESS Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Stress APP Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM performance. others 4.1.1 Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Stress management APP Act to reduce stress. 3 The effect of personality in coping with ALL HUM stress, the benefits of active stress 4.2.1 management APP Respond to stressful situations by 3 Optional content: the benefits of offering, ALL HUM offering, asking or accepting assistance. accepting and asking for help in stressful 4.2.2 situations APP Recognise the effect of shocking and 1 Self and others, abnormal situations, ALL HUM stressful events. Critical Incident Stress Management 4.2.3 (CISM) APP Consider the b enefits of Critical Incident 2 ALL HUM Stress Management (CISM).
4.2.4 APP Explain procedures to be used following 2 Optional content: CISM, counselling, ALL HUM an incident/accident. human element 4.2.5 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 534 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 4 — TEAMWORK Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Benefits of teamwork APP State the benefits of teamwork. 1 Increased safety, efficiency and capacity ALL HUM 4.1.1 APP List the controller’s human performance 1 Situational awareness, communication, ALL HUM elements affected by teamwork. decision - making, threat and error 4.1.2 management, workload management Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Conflict management APP Identify the reasons for con flict. 3 ALL HUM 4.2.1 APP Describe strategies to cope with human 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM conflicts. simulator 4.2.2 APP Describe actions to prevent human 2 ALL HUM conflicts.
4.2.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Human error APP Explain the relationship between error 2 Number and combination of errors, ALL HUM and safety. proactive versus reactive approach to 5.1.1 discovery of error Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control APP Differentiate between the types of error. 2 Slips, lapses, mistakes ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control APP Describe error - prone conditions. 2 Optional content: increase in traffic, ALL HUM changes in procedures, complexities of 5.1.3 systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences APP Collect examples of different error 3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM types, their causes and consequences AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.1.4 for ATC. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control APP Explain how to detect errors to 2 STCA, MSAW, individual and collective ALL HUM compensate for them. strategy 5.1.5 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control APP Execute corrective actions. 3 Error compensation ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control APP Explain the importance of error 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM management. safety improvement, revision of 5.1.7 procedures an d/or working practices Powered by EASA eRules Page 535 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR APP Describe the impact on an ATCO ’s 2 Optional content: reporting, SMS, ALL HUM performance following an investigation, CISM 5. 1.8 occurrence/incident.
Subtopic HUM 5.2 — Violation of rules APP Explain the causes and dangers of 2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM violation of rules becoming accepted as AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.2.1 a practice. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC HUM 5 — SYSTEMS Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Concept of systems in ATM/ANS APP Explain the concept of systems. 2 People; procedures; equipment; ATM in ALL HUM system terms: simple, complicated, and 5.1.1 complex systems; system thinking APP Describe how changes in one part of a 2 ALL HUM system may impact the other parts.
5.1.2 APP Describe the role of the human in the 2 ALL HUM system.
5.1.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Communication APP Use communication effectively in ATC. 3 ALL HUM 6.1.1 APP Analyse examples of pilot – controller 4 ALL HUM communication for effectiveness.
6.1.2 Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Collaborative work within the same area of responsibility APP List communication means between 1 Optional content: electronic, written, ALL HUM controllers in charge of the same area of verbal and non - verbal communication 6.2.1 responsibility (sector or tower).
APP Explain consequences of the use of 2 Optional content: strip legibility and ALL HUM communication means on effectiveness. encoding, label designation, feedback 6.2.2 APP List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL HUM position handover. overlap time 6.2.3 APP Explain consequences of a missed 2 ALL HUM position handover process.
6.2.4 Subtopic HUM 6.3 — Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility APP List factors and means for an effective 1 Optional content: other sectors’ ALL HUM coordination between sectors and/or constraints, electronic coordination tools 6.3.1 tower positions.
Subtopic HUM 6.4 — Controller – pilot cooperation Powered by EASA eRules Page 536 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION APP Describe parameters affecting 2 Optional content: workload, mutual ALL HUM controller – pilot cooperation. knowledge, controller versus pilot mental 6.4.1 picture [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC HUM 6 — COLLABORATIVE WORK Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Effective communication APP Explain effective communication in ATC 2 ICAO Doc 9868 ALL HUM operations.
6.1.1 APP Explain key strategies used to enable 2 Optional content: active listening, active ALL HUM open communication. speaking, assertiveness, honesty, 6.1.2 relevance, facts, neutrality APP Describe the parameters affecting the 2 Workload, mutual knowledge, controller ALL HUM controller’s competence to versus pilot mental picture, distractions, 6.1.3 communicate effectively. sound, human conflicts Optional content: communication between and withi n the team(s), in the simulator, with the pilots, instructors, coordination partners Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Effective feedback APP Define feedback. 1 ALL HUM 6.2.1 APP Explain the purpose of receiving and 2 ALL HUM giving feedback, and its effect on 6.2.2 performance.
APP Consider the impact of communication 2 ALL HUM styles on feedback and on conflict 6.2.3 resolution.
APP Integrate feedback into performance. 4 ALL HUM 6.2.4 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 537 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
The subject objective is: Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of equipment and systems, and comply with the equipment and system degradation procedures in the provision of ATS.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC EQPS 1 — VOICE COMMUNICATIONS Subtopic EQPS 1.1 — Radio communications APP Operate two - way communication 3 Transmit/receive switches, procedures ALL EQPS equipment. Optional content: frequency selection, 1.1.1 standby equipment APP Identify indications of operational status 3 Optional content: indicator lights, ALL EQPS of radio equipment. serviceability displays, selector/frequency 1.1.2 displays APP Consider radio range. 2 Optional content: transfer to another APP EQPS frequency, apparent radio failure, failure ACP 1.1.3 to establish radio contact, frequency APS protection range ACS Subtopic EQPS 1.2 — Other voice communications APP Operate landline communications. 3 Optional content: telephone, interphone ALL EQPS and intercom equipment 1.2.1 TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) APP Decode AFTN messages. 3 Optional content: movement and control ALL EQPS messages, NOTAM, SNOWTAM, BIRDTAM, 2.1.1 etc.
Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange APP Use automatic data transfer equipment 3 Optional content: automated information APP EQPS where available. and coordination, OLDI ACP 2.2.1 TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 — Operation and monitoring of equipment APP Monitor the technical integrity of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.1.1 APP Operate the equipment of the controller 3 Optional content: situation displays, flight ALL EQPS working position. progress board, flight data display, radio, 3.1.2 telephone, maps and charts, strip - printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF APP Operate available equipment in 3 ALL EQPS abnormal and emergency situations.
3.1.3 Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems Powered by EASA eRules Page 538 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION APP Use situation displays. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.1 APP Check availability of information. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2 APP Obtain information from equipment. 3 APP EQPS ACP 3.2.3 APS ACS Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems APP Use the flight data information at 3 ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.3.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 — Operation and monitoring of equipment APP Monitor the technical integrity of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.1.1 APP Operate the equipment of the controller 3 Optional content: situation displays, flight ALL EQPS working position. progress board, flight data display, radio, 3.1.2 telephone, ma ps and charts, strip - printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF APP Operate the available equipment in 3 ALL EQPS abnormal and emergency situations.
3.1.3 Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems APP Use situation displays. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.1 APP Check the availability of information. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2 APP Obtain information from equipment. 3 APP EQPS ACP 3.2.3 APS ACS Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems APP Use the flight data information at the 3 ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.3.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments APP Recognise future developments. 1 New advanced systems ALL EQPS 4.1.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 539 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments APP Recognise future developments. 1 New advanced systems ALL EQPS Optional content: European ATM Master 4.1.1 Plan, European Plan for Aviation Safety [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC EQPS 5 — EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 — Reaction to limitations APP Take account of the limitations of 2 ALL EQPS equipment and systems.
5.1.1 APP Respond to technical deficiencies of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS operational position.
5.1.2 Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation APP Identify that communication equipment 3 Optional content: ground – air and landline APP EQPS has degraded. communications ACP 5.2.1 APS ACS APP Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: procedures for total or APP EQPS event of communication equipment partial degradation of ground – air and ACP 5.2.2 degradation. landline communications, alternative APS methods of transferring data ACS Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation APP Identify when a navigational equipment 3 Optional content: VOR, navigational aids ALL EQPS failure will affect operational ability.
5.3.1 APP Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: vertical separation, ADI EQPS event of a navigational equipment info rmation to aircraft, navigational APP 5.3.2 degradation. assistance, seeking assistance from ACP adjacent units APS ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC EQPS 5 — EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 — Reaction to limitations APP Take account of the limitations of 2 ALL EQPS equipment and systems.
5.1.1 APP Respond to technical deficiencies of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS operational position.
5.1.2 Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation APP Identify that communication equipment 3 Optional content: ground – air and landline APP EQPS has degraded. communications ACP 5.2.1 APS ACS APP Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: procedures for total or ALL EQPS event of communication equipment partial degradation of ground – air and 5.2.2 degradation. landline communications, alternative methods of transferring data Powered by EASA eRules Page 540 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPS 5 — EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation APP Identify when a navigational equipment 3 Optional content: navigational aids, ALL EQPS failure will affect operational ability. ‘European GNSS Contingency/Reversion 5.3.1 Handbook for PBN Operations’ APP Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: vertical separation, ALL EQPS ev ent of navigational equipment information to aircraft, navigational 5.3.2 degradation. assistance, seeking assistance from adjacent units [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 541 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT
The subject objective is: Learners shall identify the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and appreciate aspects of environmental protection.
[applicable until 3 August 2 024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC PEN 1 — FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PEN 1.1 — Study visit to approach control unit APP Appreciate the functions and provision 3 Study visit to an approach control unit APP PEN of operational approach control service. APS 1.1.1 TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations APP Characterise civil ATS activities in 2 Study visit to an approach control unit APP PEN approach control unit. Optional content: familiarisation visits to APS 2.1.1 TWR, ACC, AIS, RCC APP Characterise other parties interfacing 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN with ATS operations. engineering services, fire fighting and 2.1.2 emergency services, airline operations off ices Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations APP Characterise military ATS activities. 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence 2.2.1 Units [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations APP Characterise civil ATS activities in the 2 Study visit to an approach control unit APP PEN approach control unit. Optional content: familiarisation visits to APS 2.1.1 TWR, ACC, AIS, RCC APP Characterise other parties interfacing 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN with ATS operations. engineering services, firefighting and 2.1.2 emergency services, airline operations offices Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations APP Characterise military ATS activities. 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, air defence units 2.2.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements APP Identify the role of ATC as a service 3 ALL PEN provider.
3.1.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 542 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS APP Appreciate ATS users’ requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements APP A ppreciate the role of an air navigation 3 Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 ALL PEN service provider.
3.1.1 APP Appreciate ATS users’ requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection APP Describe the environmental constraints 2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 303 — ADV PEN on aerodrome operations. Operational opportunities to minimise fuel ADI 4.1.1 use and reduce emissions APP APS APP Explain the use of Collaborative 2 ADV PEN Environmental Management (CEM) ADI 4.1.2 process at a erodromes . APP APS APP Appreciate the mitigation techniques 3 Optional content: noise - abatement APP PEN used to minimise aviation’s impact on procedures, noise preferential routes, APS 4.1.3 the environment. flight efficiency [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection APP Describe the environmental constraints 2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 10013 — ADC PEN on aerodrome operations. Operational opportunities to reduce fuel APP 4.1.1 burn and emissions APS APP Explain the use of the Collaborative 2 Optional content: European ATM Master ADC PEN Environmental Management (CEM) Plan, EUROCONTROL CEM Specification APP 4.1.2 process at aerodromes. APS APP Appreciate the mitigation techniques 3 Optional content: noi se - abatement ADC PEN used at aerodromes to minimise procedures, noise preferential routes, APP 4.1.3 aviation’s impact on the environment. flight efficiency [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 543 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
The subject objective is: Learners shall develop a professional attitude to manage traffic in abnormal and emergency situations.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ABES 1 — ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 — Overview of ABES APP List common abnormal and emergency 1 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 1.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable in struments, runway incursion APP Identify potential or actual abnormal 3 ALL ABES and emergency situations.
1.1.2 APP Take into account the procedures for 2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 APP ABES given abnormal and emergency ACP 1.1.3 situations. APS ACS APP Take into account that procedures do 2 Optional content: real - life examples ALL ABES not exist for all abnormal and 1.1.4 emergency situations.
APP Consider how the evolution of a 2 Optional content: separation, information, ALL ABES situation may have an impact on safety. coordination 1.1.5 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ABES 1 — ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 — Overview of ABES APP List common abnormal and emergency 1 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 1.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets a lerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion, GNSS failure APP Identify potential or actual abnormal 3 ALL ABES and emergency situations.
1.1.2 APP Take into account the procedures for 2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 APP ABES given abnormal and emergency ACP 1.1.3 situations. APS ACS APP Take into account that procedures do 2 Optional content: real - life examples ALL ABES not exist for all abnormal and 1.1.4 emergency situations.
APP Consider how the evolution of a 2 Optional content: separation, information, ALL ABES situation may have an impact on safety. coordination 1.1.5 Powered by EASA eRules Page 544 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness APP Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary , readback, radio ALL ABES circumstances including the case where silence instruction 2.1.1 standard phraseology is not applicable.
Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload APP Desc ribe actions to keep the situation 2 Optional content: sector - splitting, ALL ABES under control . holding, flow management, task 2.2.1 delegation APP Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2 APP Ensure effective dissemination of 4 Optional content: between executive and ALL ABES information. planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, 2.2.3 between se ctors, between ACC, APP and TWR , with ground staff, etc.
APP Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4 Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air – ground cooperation APP Collect appropriate information relevant 3 ALL ABES to the situation.
2.3.1 APP Assist the pilot. 3 Pilot workload ALL ABES Optional content: instructions, 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness APP Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio ALL ABES circumstances including the case where silence instruction 2.1.1 standard phraseology is not applicable.
APP Apply change of radiotelephony call 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES sign. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 2.1.2 Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload APP Describe actions to keep the situation 2 Optional content: sector - splitting, ALL ABES under control. holding, flow management, task 2.2.1 delegation APP Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2 APP Ensure the effective dissemination of 4 Optional content: between executive and ALL ABES information. planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, 2.2.3 between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with gr ound staff, etc.
APP Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4 Powered by EASA eRules Page 545 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air – ground cooperation APP Collect appropriate information relevant 3 ALL ABES to the situation.
2.3.1 APP Assist the pilot. 3 Pilot workload ALL ABES Optional content: instructions, 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ABES 3 — PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 3.1 — Application of procedures for ABES APP Apply the procedures for given 3 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES abnormal and emergency situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 3.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - bas ed safety nets alerts, airframe failure Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure APP Describe the procedures to be followed 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES by a pilot when that pilot experiences Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military 3.2.1 complete or partial radio failure. procedures APP Apply the procedures to be followed 3 Optional content: prolonged loss of ALL ABES when a pilot experiences complete or communication 3.2.2 partial radio failure.
Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat APP Apply ATC procedures associated with 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unlawful interference and aircraft bomb 3.3.1 threat.
Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft APP Apply the procedures in the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES strayed aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled 3.4.1 airspace, outside controlled airspace APP Apply the procedures in the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unidentified aircraft.
3.4.2 Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Diversions APP Provide navigational assistance to 4 Track/heading, distance, other APP ABES aircraft diverting in emergency . navigational assistance ACP 3.5.1 Optional content: nearest most suitable APS aerodrome ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ABES 3 — PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 3.1 — Application of procedures for ABES APP Apply the procedures for given 3 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES abnormal and emergency situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 3.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets alerts, airframe failure Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure Powered by EASA eRules Page 546 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ABES 3 — PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) APP Describe the procedures to be followed 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES by a pilot experiencing complete or Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military 3.2.1 partial radio failure. procedures, simulator operation procedures APP Apply the procedures to be followed 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES when a pilot experiences complete or Optional content: prolonged loss of 3.2.2 partial radio failure. communication Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat APP Apply ATC procedures associated with 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unlawful interference and aircraft bomb Optional content: simulator operation 3.3.1 threat. procedures Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft APP Apply the procedures for strayed 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled 3.4.1 airspace, outside controlled airspace APP Apply the procedures for unidentified 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES aircraft.
3.4.2 Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Diversion APP Provide navigational assistance to 4 Track/heading, distance, other APP ABES aircraft diverting in emergency. navigational assistance ACP 3.5.1 Optional content: nearest most suitable APS aerodrome ACS Subtopic ABES 3.6 — Interception of civil aircraft APP Explain the procedures for interception 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES of civil aircraft.
3.6.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 547 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 11: AERODROMES
The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise and understand the design and layout of aerodromes.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC AGA 1 — AERODROME DATA, LAYOUT AND COORDINATION Subtopic AGA 1.1 — Definitions APP Define aerodrome data. 1 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 1 ADV AGA Optional content: aerodrome elevation, ADI 1.1.1 reference point, apron, movement area, APP manoeuvring area, hot spot APS Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination APP Identify the information that has to be 3 A erodrome conditions, fire/rescue APP AGA exchanged between Air Traffi c Services category, condition of ground equipment APS 1.2.1 (ATS) and the aerodrome authority. and NAVAIDs, AIR AC, Regulation (EU) ADV No 139/2014 ADI [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC AGA 1 — AERODROME DATA, LAYOUT AND COORDINATION Subtopic AGA 1.1 — Definitions APP Define aerodrome data. 1 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 2 AD C AGA Optional content: aerodrome elevation, APP 1.1.1 reference point, apron, movement area, APS manoeuvring area, hotspot Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination APP Identify the information that has to be 3 Aerodrome conditions, fire/rescue ADC AGA exchanged between ATS and the category, condition of ground equipment APP 1.2.1 aerodrome authority. and NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) APS No 139/2014 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA Subtopic AGA 2.1 — Movement area APP Describe movement area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA ADI 2.1.1 APP APS APP Describe the marking of obstacles and 2 Flags, signs on pavement, lights ADV AGA unusable or unserviceable areas. ADI 2.1.2 APP APS Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014 laying down requirements and administrative procedures related to aerodromes pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliamen t and of the Council (OJ L 44, 14.2.2014, p. 1).
Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014 laying down requirements and administrative procedures related to aerodromes pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament a nd of the Council (OJ L 44, 14.2.2014, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 548 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA APP Identify the information on conditions of 3 Essential information on aerodrome ADV AGA the movement area that has to be conditions ADI 2.1.3 passed on to aircraft. APP APS Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area APP Describe manoeuvring area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.1 APP APS APP Describe taxiway. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.2 APP APS APP Describe daylight marking on taxiways. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.3 APP APS APP Describe taxiway lighting. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.4 APP APS Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways APP Describe runway. 2 Runway, runway surface, runway strip, ADV AGA shoulder, runway - end safety areas, ADI 2.3.1 clearways, stopways APP APS APP Describe instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADI AGA APP 2.3.2 APS APP Describe non - instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA ADI 2.3.3 APP APS APP Explain declared distances. 2 TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA ADV AGA ADI 2.3.4 APP APS APP Explain the differences between ACN 2 Strength of pavements ADV AGA and PCN. ADI 2.3.5 APP APS APP Describe the daylight markings on 2 Optional content: runway designator, ADV AGA runways. centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed ADI 2.3.6 distance, touchdown zone, side strip, APP colour APS APP Describe runway lights. 2 Optional content: colour, centre line, ADV AGA intensity, edge, touchdown zone, ADI 2.3.7 threshold, barettes APP APS Powered by EASA eRules Page 549 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA APP Explain the functions of visual landing 2 Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI ADV AGA aids. ADI 2.3.8 APP APS APP Describe the approach lighting systems. 2 Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, ADV AGA colours, intensity and brightness ADI 2.3.9 APP APS APP Characterise the effect of water/ice on 2 ADV AGA runways. ADI 2.3.10 APP APS APP Explain braking action. 2 Braking action coefficient ADV AGA ADI 2.3.11 APP APS APP Explain the effect of runway visual range 2 ADV AGA on aerodrome operation. ADI 2.3.12 APP APS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R R] TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA Subtopic AGA 2.1 — Movement area APP Describe the movement area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADC AGA APP 2.1.1 APS APP Describe the marking of obstacles and 2 Flags, signs on pavement, lights ADC AGA unusable or unserviceable areas. APP 2.1.2 APS APP Identify the information on conditions of 3 Essential information on aerodrome ADC AGA the movement area that has to be conditions APP 2.1.3 passed on to aircraft. APS Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area APP Describe the manoeuvring area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADC AGA APP 2.2.1 APS APP Describe the taxiway. 2 ADC AGA APP 2.2.2 APS APP Describe the daylight marking on 2 ADC AGA taxiways. APP 2.2.3 APS APP Describe taxiway lighting. 2 ADC AGA APP 2.2.4 APS Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways APP Describe the runway. 2 Runway, runway surface, runway strip, ADC AGA shoulder, runway - end safety areas, APP 2.3.1 clearways, stopways APS Powered by EASA eRules Page 550 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA APP Describe the instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADC AGA APP 2.3.2 APS APP Describe the non - instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADC AGA APP 2.3.3 APS APP Explain declared distances. 2 TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA ADC AGA APP 2.3.4 APS APP Explain the differences between ACN 2 Strength of pavements ADC AGA and PCN. APP 2.3.5 APS APP Describe the daylight markings on 2 Optional content: runway designator, ADC AGA runways. centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed APP 2.3.6 distance, touchdown zone, side strip, APS colour APP Describe runway lights. 2 Optional content: colour, centre line, ADC AGA intensity, edge, touchdown zone, APP 2.3.7 threshold, barettes APS APP Explain the functions of visual landing 2 Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI ADC AGA aids. APP 2.3.8 APS APP Describe the approach lighting systems. 2 Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, ADC AGA colours, intensity and brightness APP 2.3.9 APS APP Characterise the effect of water/ice on 2 ADC AGA runways. APP 2.3.10 APS APP Explain braking performance and 2 ADC AGA methods of reporting it. APP 2.3.11 APS APP Explain the effect of runway visual range 2 ADC AGA on aerodrome operation s . APP 2.3.12 APS [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC AGA 3 — OBSTACLES Subtopic AGA 3.1 — Obstacle - free airspace around aerodromes APP Explain the necessity for establishing 2 ADV AGA and maintaining an obstacle - free ADI 3.1.1 airspace around aerodromes. APP APS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC AGA 3 — OBSTACLES Subtopic AGA 3.1 — Obstacle - free airspace around aerodromes APP Explain the necessity for establishing 2 ADC AGA and maintaining airspace around APP 3.1.1 aerodromes obstacle free. APS Powered by EASA eRules Page 551 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location APP Explain the location of different 2 Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio ADV AGA aerodrome ground equipment. communication or ATS surveillance ADI 4.1.1 systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, APP PAPI APS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location APP Explain the location of miscellaneous 2 Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio ADC AGA aerodrome ground equipment. communication or ATS surveillance APP 4.1.1 systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, APS PAPI [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 552 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training
ED Decision 2023/011/R [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R]
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] AREA CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (ACP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) .
(b) The ATCO Rating training Area Control Procedural Rating (ACP) should contain the following su bject objectives and training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 6 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 — Area Control Procedural Rating (ACP).
(c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from A ppendix 6 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] AREA CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (ACP) TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) .
(b) The ATCO rating training Area Control Procedural Rating ( ACP) should contain the following training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 5 Area Control Procedural Rating (ACP) to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340.
(c) Subjects, topics and subto pics from Appendix 5 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.
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SUBJECT 1: INT RODUCTION TO THE COURSE
The subject objective is: Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow and learn how to obtain the appropriate information.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC INTR 1 — COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTR 1.1 — Course introduction ACP Explain the aims and main objectives of 2 ALL INTR the course.
1.1.1 Subtopic INTR 1.2 — Course administration ACP State how the course is administered. 1 ALL INTR 1.2.1 Subtopic INTR 1.3 — Study material and training documentation ACP Use appropriate documents and their 3 Optional content: training documentation, ALL INTR sources for course studies. library, CBT library, web, learning 1.3.1 management server ACP Integrate appropriate information into 4 Training documentation ALL INTR course studies. Optional content: supplementary 1.3.2 information, library TOPIC INTR 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTR 2.1 — Course content and organisation ACP State the differen t training methods 1 Theoretical training, practical training, ALL INTR used during the course. self - study, types of training events 2.1.1 ACP State the subjects covered by the course 1 ALL INTR and their purpose.
2.1.2 ACP Describe the organisation of theoretical 2 Optional content: course programme ALL INTR training.
2.1.3 ACP Describe the organisation of practical 2 Optional content: PTP, simulation, ALL INTR training. briefing, debriefing, course programme 2.1.4 Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos ACP Recognise the feedback mechanisms 1 Training progress, assessment, briefing, ALL INTR available. debriefing, learner – instructor feedback, 2.2.1 instructor – instructor feedback Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process ACP Describe the assessment process. 2 ALL INTR 2.3.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 554 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW
The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting and airspace, and appreciate the Licensing and Competence principles.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC LAW 1 — ATCO LICENS ING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 — Privileges and conditions ACP Appreciate the conditions which shall be 3 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 1 on ATCO ACP LAW met to issue an Area Control Procedural Licensing 1.1.1 rating. Optional content: national documents ACP Explain how to maintain and update 2 ALL LAW professional knowledge and skills to 1.1.2 retain competence in the operational environment.
ACP Explain the conditions for suspension/ 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO ALL LAW revocation of an ATCO licence. Licensing 1.1.3 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC LAW 1 — ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 — Privileges and conditions ACP Appreciate the conditions which shall be 3 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 ACP LAW met to issue an Area Control Procedural Optional content: national documents 1.1.1 rating.
ACP Explain how to maintain and update 2 ALL LAW professional knowledge and skills to 1.1.2 retain competence in the operational environment.
ACP Explain the conditions for the 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 ALL LAW suspension/ revocation of an ATCO 1.1.3 licence.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports ACP List the standard forms for reports. 1 Air traffic incident report ALL LAW Optional content: routine air - reports, 2.1.1 breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures rela ting to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).
Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 o f 20 February 2015 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures relating to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Im plementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 555 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS ACP Describe the functions of, and processes 2 Reporting culture, air traffic incident ALL LAW for, reporting. report, Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 1 , 2.1.2 Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 2 Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook , records, voluntary reporting ACP Use forms for reporting. 3 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, air traffic ALL LAW incident reporting form(s) 2.1.3 Optional content: routine air - reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace ACP Appreciate airspace classes and 3 ACP LAW structure and their relevance to 2.2.1 operation using the Area Control Procedural rating.
ACP Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: Regulation (EU) No ALL LAW con trol actions appropriate to the 923/2012 , international requirements, 2.2.2 classification and structure of airspace. civil requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements ACP Appreciate responsib ility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clea rance.
2.2.3 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports ACP Describe the functions of, and processes 2 Reporting culture, forms for mandatory ALL LAW for, reporting. and voluntary occurrence reporting, 2.1.1 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 , Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and foll ow - up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repeali ng Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330 /2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 of 29 June 2015 laying down a list classifying occurrences in civil aviatio n to be mandatorily reported according to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parlia ment and of the C ouncil (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operatio nal provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 and Regulations (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255 /2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).
Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Pa rliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and follow - up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repeali ng Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Par liament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 of 29 June 2015 laying down a list classifying occurrences in civil aviatio n to be mandatorily reported according to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the C ouncil (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 556 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting ACP Use forms for reporting. 3 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, forms for ALL LAW mandatory and voluntary occurrence 2.1.2 reporting Optional content: routine air - reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace ACP Appreciate airspace classes and 3 ACP LAW structure and their relevance to 2.2.1 operation using the Area Control Procedural rating.
ACP Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: Regulation (EU) No ALL LAW control actions appropriate to the 923/2012 , international requirements, 2.2.2 classification and structure of give n civil requirements, military requirements, airspace. areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements ACP Appreciate responsibility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance.
2.2.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC LAW 3 — ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process ACP State the importance of controller 1 Optional content: voluntary reporting ALL LAW contribution to the feedback process.
3.1.1 ACP Describe how reported occurrences are 2 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW analysed. No 376/2014, local procedures 3.1.2 ACP Name the means used to disseminate 1 Optional content: safety letters, safety ALL LAW recommendations. boards web pages 3.1.3 ACP Appreciate the ‘Just Culture’ concept. 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints ALL LAW Optional content: 3.1.4 https://www.skybrary.aero Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Investigation ACP Describe role and mission of Safety 2 ALL LAW Investigation in the improvement of 3.2.1 safety.
ACP Define working methods of Safety 1 ALL LAW Investigation.
3.2.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 and Regulations (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255 /2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).
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3.1.1 ACP Describe how reported occurrences are 2 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW analysed. No 376/2014, local procedures 3.1.2 ACP Name the means used to disseminate 1 Optional content: safety letters, safety ALL LAW recommendations. boards web pages 3.1.3 ACP Appreciate the just culture concept. 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints ALL LAW Optional content: Skybrary 3.1.4 Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety investigation ACP Describe the role and objectives of 2 ALL LAW safety investigation in the improvement 3.2.1 of safety.
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SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services.
[applicable until 3 August 2 024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 — Air traffic control (ATC) service ACP Appreciate own area of responsibility. 3 APP ATM ACP 1.1.1 APS ACS ACP Provide area control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ACP ATM ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030, ACS 1.1.2 ICAO Doc 4444, operation manuals Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS) ACP Provide FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 1.2.1 Optional content: national do cuments ACP Issue appropriate information 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM concerning the position of conflicting Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, traffic ACP 1.2.2 traffic. information, essential traffic information APS ACS Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS) ACP Provide ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 1.3.1 Optional content: national documents ACP Respond to distress and urgency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM messages and signals. ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444 1.3.2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management ACP Appreciate the impact of ATS system 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM capacity and air traffic flow Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route ACP 1.4.1 management on the controller. airspace, local implementation of ATFCM APS principles, etc. ACS ACP Apply flow management procedures in 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM the provision of ATC. Users Manual ACP 1.4.2 APS ACS ACP Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: civil and military, APP ATM take account of airspace boundaries. controlled , uncontrolled, advisory, ACP 1.4.3 restricted, danger, prohibited, special APS rules, sector boundaries, national ACS boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en - route, off - route Powered by EASA eRules Page 559 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES ACP Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM take account of areas of responsibility. Users Manual ACP 1.4.4 APS ACS ACP Inform supervisor of local factors 3 Optional content: abnormal situations, APP ATM affecting ATS system capacity and air decrease in sector capacity, limitations on ACP 1.4.5 traffic flow managem ent. systems and equipment, changes in APS workload/capacity, unusual ACS meteorological conditions, relevant information like: reported ground - based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM) ACP Appreciate the impact of ASM on the 3 Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL APP ATM controller. Specification for the application of FUA, ACP 1.5.1 TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace APS ACS ACP Organise traffic to take account of ASM. 4 Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA, APP ATM real - time activation, deactivation or ACP 1.5.2 reallocation of airspace [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 — Air traffic control (ATC) service ACP Appreciate own area of responsibility. 3 APP ATM ACP 1.1.1 APS ACS ACP Provide area control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ACP ATM Regulation (EU) 2017/373 , operating ACS 1.1.2 procedures for the simulated/training environment Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS) ACP Provide FIS. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ALL ATM (EU) 2017/373 1.2.1 Optional content: national documents ACP Issue appropriate information 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation APP ATM concerning the position of conflicting (EU) 2017/373, traffic information, ACP 1.2.2 traffic. essential traffic information APS ACS ACP Appreciate the use of ATIS in the 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM provision of FIS.
1.2.3 Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS) ACP Provide ALRS. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) ALL ATM No 923/2012 1.3.1 Optional content: national documents Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services and other air traffic management network functions and their oversight, r epealing Regulation (EC) No 482/2008, Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1034/2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 560 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES ACP Respond to distress and urgency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM messages and signals. ICAO Annex 10 1.3.2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situation s, ICAO Doc 4444, national documents Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management (ATFM) ACP Appreciate the impact of the ATS system 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM ACP ATM capacity and air traffic flow Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route ACS 1.4.1 management on the controller. airspace, local implementation of ATFCM principles, etc.
ACP Apply flow management procedures in 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM ACP ATM the p rovision of ATC. Users Manual ACS 1.4.2 ACP Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: civil and military, APP ATM take account of airspace boundaries. controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, ACP 1.4.3 restricted, danger, prohibited, special APS rules, sector boundaries, national ACS boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en - route, off - route ACP Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM take account of areas of responsibility. Users Manual ACP 1.4.4 APS ACS ACP Inform the supervisor of local factors 3 Optional content: abnormal situations, APP ATM affecting the ATS system capacity and air decrease in sector capacity, limitations on ACP 1.4.5 traffic flow management. systems and equipment, changes in APS workload/capacity, unusual ACS meteorological conditions, relevant information like: reported ground - based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM) ACP Appreciate the impact of ASM on the 3 Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL APP ATM controller. Specification for the application of FUA, ACP 1.5.1 TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace APS ACS ACP Organise traffic to take account of ASM. 4 Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA, APP ATM real - time activation, deactivation or ACP 1.5.2 reallocation of airspace [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication ACP Use approved phraseology. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM 2.1.1 ACP Ensure effective communication. 4 Communication techniques, ALL ATM readback/verification of readback 2.1.2 Powered by EASA eRules Page 561 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication ACP List the means of communication 1 Optional content: electronic, written, ALL ATM between controllers. verbal and non - verbal communication 2.1.1 ACP Select the most suitable means of 5 ALL ATM communication given the situation.
2.1.2 ACP Use approved phraseology. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM Optional content: published national/local 2.1.3 language phraseology ACP Ensure effective communication. 4 Use of plain language when required, ALL ATM communication within the sector/working 2.1.4 position, between the sectors/WPs/ATC units readback/verification of readback ACP Analyse examples of pilot and controller 4 Optional content: real - life recordings, ALL ATM communication for effectiveness. situation in the simulator 2.1. 5 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopi c ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances ACP Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national 3.1.1 documents ACP Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in 4 ALL ATM control service.
3.1.2 ACP Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.
3.1.3 Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions ACP Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM ICAO Doc 4444 3.2.1 Optional content: national documents ACP Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in 4 ALL ATM control service.
3.2.2 ACP Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.
3.2.3 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 562 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances ACP Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) 2017/373 3.1.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents ACP Integrate appropriate ATC clearances 4 ALL ATM into the control service.
3.1.2 ACP Ensure that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out.
3.1.3 Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions ACP Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) 2017/373 3.2.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents ACP Integrate appropriate ATC instructions 4 ALL ATM into the control service.
3.2.2 ACP Ensure that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out.
3.2.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination ACP Identify the need for coordination. 3 ALL ATM 4.1.1 Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination ACP Use the available tools for coordination. 3 Optional content: electronic transfer of ALL ATM flight data, telephone, interphone, 4.2.1 intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures ACP Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/transfer of responsibility for ALL ATM air – ground communications and 4.3.1 separation, transfer of control, etc., ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: release point ACP Analyse effect of coordination requested 4 Optional content: delegation/transfer of ALL ATM by an adjacent position/unit. responsibility for air – ground 4.3.2 communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.
ACP Select, after negotiation, an appropriate 5 ALL ATM course of action.
4.3.3 ACP Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.
4.3.4 Powered by EASA eRules Page 563 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION ACP Coordinate when provi ding FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.5 ACP Coord inate when provi ding ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.6 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination ACP Identify the need for coordination. 3 ALL ATM 4.1.1 Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination ACP Use the available tools for coordination. 3 Optional content: electronic transfer of ALL ATM flight data, telephone, interphone, 4.2.1 intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures ACP Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/transfer of responsibility for ALL ATM air – ground communications and 4.3.1 separation, transfer of control, etc., Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: release point ACP Analyse the effect of coordination 4 Optional content: delegation/transfer of ALL ATM requested by an adjacent position/unit. responsibility for air – ground 4.3.2 communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.
ACP Select, after negotiation, an appropriate 5 ALL ATM course of action.
4.3.3 ACP Ensure that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out.
4.3.4 ACP Coordinate when providing FIS. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 4.3.5 ACP Coordinate when providing ALRS. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 4.3.6 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 564 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry ACP Allocate levels according to altimetry 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/ 2012 ALL ATM data.
5.1.1 ACP Ensure separation according to altimetry 4 Optional content: transition level, ALL ATM data. transition altitude, transition layer, height, 5.1.2 flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance ACP Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: terrain clearance APP ATM control actions appropriate to the rules dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, ACP 5.2.1 for minimu m safe levels and terrain transition level, minimum flight level, clearance. minimum sector altitude [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry ACP Allocate levels according to altimetry 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM data.
5.1.1 ACP Ensure separation according to altimetry 4 Optional content: transition level, ALL ATM data. transition altitude, transition layer, height, 5.1.2 flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance ACP Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: terrain clearance APP ATM control actions appropriate to the rules dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, ACP 5.2.1 for minimum usable levels and terrain transition level, minimum flight level, clearance. minimum sector al titude [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation ACP Provide standard vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ACP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, level ACS 6.1.1 allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, RVSM, non - RVSM aircraft, holding pattern ACP Provide increased vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ACP 6.1.2 Optional content: level allocation, during APS climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, ACS degraded aircraft performance, non - RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence ACP Appreciate the application of emergency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM vertical separation. ICAO Doc 4444, IC AO Doc 7030 ACP 6.1.3 APS ACS Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Horizontal separation ACP Provide longitudinal separation. 4 Based on time, based on distance (DME ACP ATM and/or GNSS, RNAV) Powered by EASA eRules Page 565 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS 6.2.1 Optional content: based on time with Mach number technique ACP Provide lateral separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030, holding APP ATM ACP 6.2.2 ACP Provide track separation. 4 ACP ATM APP 6.2.3 ACP Provide geographical separation. 4 Visual, using navigation aids, area ACP ATM navigation APP 6.2.4 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATION Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation ACP Provide standard vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ACP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, level ACS 6.1.1 allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, RVSM, non - RVSM aircraft, holding pattern ACP Provide increased vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (E U) No 923/2012 ACP 6.1.2 Optional content: level allocation, during APS climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, ACS degraded aircraft performance, non - RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence ACP Appreciate the application of emergency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM vertical separation. ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 ACP 6.1.3 APS ACS Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Horizontal separation ACP Provide longitudinal separation. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, based on time, ACP ATM based on distance (DME and/or GNSS, 6.2.1 RNAV) Optional content: based on time with Mach number technique ACP Provide lateral separation. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc 7030, APP ATM holding ACP 6.2.2 ACP Provide track separation. 4 ACP ATM APP 6.2.3 ACP Provide geographical separation. 4 Visual, using navigation aids, area ACP ATM navigation APP 6.2.4 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 566 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND - BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne collision avoidance systems ACP Differentiate between ACAS advisory 2 ICAO Doc 9863 ACP ATM thresholds and separation standards Optional content: EUROCONTROL TCAS ACS 7.1.1 applicable in the area control web page environment.
ACP Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA 7.1.2 reported by pilot.
ACP Respond to pilot notification of actions 3 ACAS, TAWS ALL ATM based on airborne systems warnings. Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS 7.1.3 web page [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE AND GROUND - BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne safety nets ACP Recognise the independence of ACAS 1 ICAO Doc 9863 ALL ATM thresholds from ATC separation Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets 7.1.1 standards.
ACP Describe the controller responsibility 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, 7.1.2 reported by the pilot. ICAO Doc 9863, Skybrary Safety Nets ACP Respond to pilot notification of actions 3 ACAS APP ATM b ased on airborne systems warnings. Optional content: TAWS, Skybrary Safety APS 7.1.3 Nets ACP ACS [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management ACP Update the data display to accurately 3 Optional content: information displayed, ALL ATM reflect the traffic situation. strip - marking procedures, electronic 8.1.1 information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs ACP Analy se pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.2 ACP Organise pertinent data on data 4 ALL ATM displays.
8.1.3 ACP Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, FPL, supplementary information ALL ATM Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc.
8.1.4 ACP Use flight plan information. 3 ALL ATM 8.1.5 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 567 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management ACP Update the data display to accurately 3 Optional content: information displayed, ALL ATM reflect the traffic situation. strip - marking procedures, electronic 8.1.1 information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs ACP Analyse pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.2 ACP Organise pertinent data on data 4 ALL ATM displays.
8.1.3 ACP Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, supplementary information ALL ATM Optional content: FPL, AFIL, etc.
8.1.4 ACP Use flight plan information. 3 ALL ATM 8.1.5 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 — Integrity of the operational environment ACP Obtain information concerning the 3 Optional content: briefing, notices, local ALL ATM operational environment. orders, verification of information 9.1.1 ACP Ensure the integrity of the operational 4 Optional content: integrity of displays, APP ATM environment. verification of the information provided by ACP 9.1.2 displays, etc. APS ACS Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures ACP Check all relevant documentation before 3 Optional content: briefing, letters of ALL ATM managing traffic. agreement (Lo As ) , NOTAMs, AICs 9.2.1 ACP Manage traffic in accordance with a 4 APP ATM c hange to operational procedures . ACP 9.2.2 APS ACS Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover – takeover ACP Transfer information to the relieving 3 ALL ATM controller.
9.3.1 ACP Obtain information from the controller 3 ALL ATM handing over.
9.3.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 568 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 — Integrity of the operational environment ACP Obtain information concerning the 3 Optional content: local/simulator ALL ATM operational environment. operation manuals, briefing, notices, 9.1.1 current flight plan data/information displays, pilot reports, coordination, verification of information ACP Ensure the integri ty of the operational 4 Optional content: integrity of displays, APP ATM environment. verification of the information provided by ACP 9.1.2 displays, etc. APS ACS Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures ACP Check all relevant documentation before 3 Optional content: briefing, letters of ALL ATM managing traffic. agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs 9.2.1 ACP Manage traffic in accordance with a 4 APP ATM change to operational procedures. ACP 9.2.2 APS ACS Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover – takeover ACP Transfer information to the relieving 3 ALL ATM controller.
9.3.1 ACP Obtain information from the controller 3 ALL ATM handing over.
9.3.2 ACP List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL ATM position handover – takeover. overlap time 9.3.3 ACP Explain the consequences of a missed 2 ALL ATM position handover – takeover process.
9.3.4 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility and processing of information ACP Describe the division of responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM among air traffic control units.
10.1.1 ACP Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM military traffic. Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554 10.1.2 ACP Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 APP ATM unmanned free balloons. ACP 10.1.3 APS ACS ACP Obtain operational information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, local operation manuals APP ATM ACP 10.1.4 APS ACS Powered by EASA eRules Page 569 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE ACP Interpret operational information. 5 APP ATM ACP 10.1.5 APS ACS ACP Organise forwarding of operational 4 Optional content: including the use of APP ATM information. backup procedures ACP 10.1.6 APS ACS ACP Integrate operational information into 4 APP ATM control decisions. ACP 10.1.7 APS ACS ACP Appreciate the influence of operational 3 Optional content: military flying, ALL ATM requirements. calibration f lights, aerial photography 10.1.8 Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Area control ACP Explain the resp onsibility for the 2 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11, ACP ATM provision of area procedural control local operation manuals 10.2.1 service.
ACP Provide planning, coordination and 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ACP ATM control actions appropriate to VFR and ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 4444 APP 10.2.2 IFR traffic in VMC and IMC. APS ACS Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process ACP Ensure that situational awareness is 4 Information gathering, traffic projection APP ATM maintained. ACP 10.3.1 ACP Detect conflicts in time for appropriate 4 ALL ATM resolution.
10.3.2 ACP Identify potential solutions to achieve a 3 APP ATM safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.3 APS ACS ACP Evaluate possible outcomes of different 5 APP ATM planning and control actions. ACP 10.3.4 APS ACS ACP Select an appropriate plan in time to 5 APP ATM achieve safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.5 APS ACS ACP Ensure an adequate priority of actions. 4 ALL ATM 10.3.6 ACP Execute selected plan in a timely 3 APP ATM manner. ACP 10.3.7 APS ACS Powered by EASA eRules Page 570 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE ACP Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is 4 Traffic monitoring, adaptability and ALL ATM achieved. follow - up 10.3.8 Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic ACP Manage arrivals, departures and 4 APP ATM overflights. ACP 10.4.1 APS ACS ACP Balance the workload against personal 5 Optional content: rerouting, replanning, APP ATM capacity. prioritising solutions, denying requests, ACP 10.4.2 delegating responsibility for separation APS ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility for the provision of control service and the processing of information ACP Describe the division of responsibility 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM among air traffic control units. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 10.1.1 ACP Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM military traffic. Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554 10.1.2 ACP Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM unmanned free balloons.
10.1.3 ACP Interpret operational information. 5 APP ATM ACP 10.1.4 APS ACS ACP Organise forwarding of operational 4 Optional content: including the use of APP ATM information. backup procedures ACP 10.1.5 APS ACS ACP Integrate operational information int o 4 APP ATM control decisions. ACP 10.1.6 APS ACS ACP Appreciate the influence of operational 3 Optional content: military flying, ALL ATM requirements. calibration flights, aerial photography 10.1.7 Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Area control ACP Explain the responsibility for the 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ACP ATM provision of area procedural control Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 10.2.1 service. Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals ACP Provide planning, coordination and 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ACP ATM control actions appropriate to VFR and Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc 4444 ACS 10.2.2 IFR traffic in VMC and IMC.
Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process Powered by EASA eRules Page 571 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE ACP Ensure that situational awareness is 4 Information gathering, traffic projection APP ATM maintained. ACP 10.3.1 ACP Detect conflicts in time for appropriate 4 ALL ATM resolution.
10.3.2 ACP Identify potential solutions to achieve a 3 APP ATM safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.3 APS ACS ACP Evaluate possible outcomes of different 5 ALL ATM planning and control actions.
10.3.4 ACP Select an appropriate plan in time to 5 APP ATM achieve safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.5 APS ACS ACP Ensure the adequate prioritisation of 4 ALL ATM actions.
10.3.6 ACP Execute the selected plan in a timely 3 ALL ATM manner.
10.3.7 ACP Ensure that a safe and efficient outcome 4 Traffic monitoring, adaptability and ALL ATM is achieved. follow - up 10.3.8 Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic ACP Manage arrivals, departures and 4 Optional content: simulator operation APP ATM overflights. procedures ACP 10.4.1 APS ACS ACP Balance the workload against personal 5 Optional content: rerouting, replanning, APP ATM capacity. prioritising solutions, denying requests, ACP 10.4.2 delegating responsibility for separation APS ACS [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 572 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING Subtopic ATM 11.1 — General holding procedures ACP Apply holding procedures. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, holding ACP 11.1.1 instructions, allocation of holding levels, APS onward clearance times ACS ACP Appreciate the factors affecting holding 3 Effect of spee d, effect of level used, effect APP ATM patterns. of navigation aid in use, turbulence, ACP 11.1.2 aircraft type APS ACS Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Holding aircraft ACP Issue expected onward clearance times. 3 ACP ATM ACS 11.2.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING Subtopic ATM 11.1 — Holding procedures ACP Apply holding procedures. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ACP 11.1.1 (EU) 2017/373, holding instructions, APS allocation of holding levels, onward ACS clearance times ACP Appreciate the factors affecting holding 3 Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect APP ATM patterns. of navigation aid in use, turbulence, ACP 11.1.2 aircraft type APS ACS Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Holding aircraft ACP Issue expected onward clearance times. 3 ACP ATM ACS 11.2.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 573 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY
The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the provision of ATS.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC MET 1 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic MET 1.1 — Meteorological phenomena ACP Appreciate the impact of adverse 3 Thunderstorms, icing, jet streams, clear - ACP MET weather on aircraft . air turbulence (CAT), turbulence, ACS 1.1.1 microburst, severe mountain waves, squall lines , volcanic ash O ptional content: solar radiation ACP Integrate data about meteorological 4 Clearances, instructions and transmitted ALL MET phenomena into the provision of ATS. information 1.1.2 Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena ACP Use techniques to avoid adverse 3 Rerouting, level change, etc. APP MET weather when necessary/possible. ACP 1.1.3 APS ACS TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 — Sources of meteorological information ACP Obtain meteorological information. 3 METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET APP MET Optional content: AIREP/ special AIREP ACP 2.1.1 APS ACS ACP Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL MET Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 2.1.2 Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 — Sources of meteorological information ACP Obtain meteorological information. 3 METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET APP MET Optional content: AIREP/ special AIREP ACP 2.1.1 APS ACS ACP Decode information from 3 ALL MET meteorological data displays.
2.1.2 ACP Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL MET Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 2.1.3 Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 574 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION
The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC NAV 1 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 — Maps and charts ACP Use relevant maps and charts. 3 APP NAV ACP 1.1.1 APS ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC NAV 1 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 — Maps and charts ACP Use relevant maps and charts. 3 ALL NAV 1.1.1 ACP Decode symbols and information 3 En - route and area charts ACP NAV displayed on aeronautical maps and Optional content: STAR charts ACS 1.1.2 charts.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems ACP Manage traffic in case of change in the 4 Optional content: limitations, availability APP NAV operational status of navigational and status of ground - based and satellite - ACP 2.1.1 systems. based systems APS ACS ACP Appreciate the effect of a chang e in the 3 Optional content: precision, limitations, ALL NAV operational status of navigational status, degraded procedures 2.1.2 systems.
Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Navigational assistance ACP Evaluate the necessary information to 5 Optional content: nearest most suitable APP NAV be provided to pilots in need of aerodrome, track, heading, distance, ACP 2.2.1 navigational assistance. aerodrome information, any other APS navigational assistance relevant at the ACS time Subtopic NAV 2.3 — PBN applications ACP State the navigation applications used in 1 Terminal - RNAV - 1 (≈P - RNAV), ACP NAV terminal and en - route environments. En - route - RNAV - 5 (B - RNAV) ACS 2.3.1 Optional content: A - RNP, EC PBN Implementing Rule (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048) , ICAO Doc 9613 ACP Explain the principles and designation of 2 Optional content: performance, APP NAV navigation specifications in use. functionality, sensors, aircrew and ACP 2.3.2 controller requirements APS ACS Powered by EASA eRules Page 575 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION ACP State future PBN developments. 1 A - RNP , RNP (AR) DEP ADI NAV Opt ional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO APP 2.3.3 ACP APS ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems ACP Manage traffic in case of change in the 4 Optional content: l imitations, availability APP NAV operational status of navigational and status of ground - based and satellite - ACP 2.1.1 systems. based systems APS ACS ACP Appreciate the effect of a change in the 3 Optional content: precision, limitations, ALL NAV operational status of navigational status, degraded procedures 2.1.2 systems.
Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Navigational assistance ACP Evaluate the necessary information to 5 Optional content: nearest most suitable APP NAV be provided to pilots in need of aerodrome, track, heading, distance, ACP 2.2.1 navigational assistance. aerodrome information, any other APS navigational assistance relevant at the ACS time Subtopic NAV 2.3 — PBN applications ACP State the navigation applications used in 1 Terminal - RNAV - 1 ACP NAV terminal and en - route environments. En - route - RNAV - 5 ACS 2.3.1 Optional content: A - RNP, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 (the PBN Regulation), ICAO Doc 9613 ACP Explain the principles and designation of 2 Performance , functionalities, sensors APP NAV navigation specifications in use. Optional content: aircrew and controller ACP 2.3.2 requirements, accuracy requirements, APS integrity and continuity ACS ACP Describe the differences in turn 2 Optional content: fly - by, fly - over, FRT, ACP NAV performance. ICAO Doc 4444 ACS 2.3.3 ACP State future PBN developments. 1 A - RNP, RNP (AR) DEP ALL NAV Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO 2.3.4 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 576 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT
The subject objective is: Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft instruments ACP Integrate information from aircraft 4 ALL ACFT instruments provided by the pilot in the 1.1.1 provision of ATS.
ACP Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 Optional content: radios (number of), ALL ACFT equipment. emergency radios 1.1.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft instruments ACP Integrate information from aircraft 4 ALL ACFT instruments provided by the pilot into 1.1.1 the provision of ATS.
ACP Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 Optional content: radios (number of), ALL ACFT equipment. emergency radios 1.1.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence ACP Explain the wake turbulence ef fect and 2 ALL ACFT associated hazards to succeeding 2.1.1 aircraft.
ACP Appreciate the techniques used to 3 ALL ACFT prevent hazards associated with wake 2.1.2 turbulence to succeeding aircraft.
TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Climb factors ACP Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: speed, mass, air density, APP ACFT affecting aircraft during climb. cabin pressurisation, wind and ACP 3.1.1 temperature APS ACS Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Cruise factors ACP Integrate the influence of factors 4 Level, cruising speed, wind, mass, cabin ACP ACFT affecting aircraft during cruise. pressurisation ACS 3.2.1 Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Descent factors ACP Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: wind, speed, rate of ACP ACFT affecting aircraft during descent. descent, cabin pressurisation ACS 3.3.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 577 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Economic factors ACP Integrate consideration of economic 4 Optional content: routing, level, speed, ACP ACFT factors affecting aircraft. rate of climb and rate of descent, ACS 3.4.1 approach profile, top of descent ACP Use continuous climb techniques where 3 APP ACFT applicable. ACP 3.4.2 ACP Use direct routing where applicable. 3 APP ACFT ACP 3.4.3 APS ACS Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Environmental factors ACP Appreciate the performance restrictions 3 Optional content: fuel - dumping, minimum ACP ACFT due to environmental considerations . flight levels, continuous descent ACS 3.5.1 operations TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Performance data ACP Integrate the average performance data 4 Performance data under a representative APP ACFT of a representative sample of aircraft variety of circumstances ACP 4.1.1 which will be encountered in the APS operational/ working environment into ACS the provision of control service.
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SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS
The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge and analyse factors which affect personal and team performance.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC HUM 1 — PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Cognitive ACP Describe the human information - 2 Attention, perception, memory, ALL HUM processing model. situational awareness, decision - making, 1.1.1 response ACP Describe the factors which influence 2 Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, ALL HUM human information - processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations ACP Monitor the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, stress, ALL HUM information - processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.1.3 decision - making. confidence [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC HUM 1 — INFORMATION PROCESSING Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Cognition and factors influencing it ACP Describe the human information - 2 Attention, perception, memory, ALL HUM processing model. situational awareness, decision - making, 1.1.1 response ACP Describe the factors which influence 2 Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, ALL HUM human information - processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations Subtopic HUM 1.2 – Situational awareness ACP Appreciate the effect of factors on 3 Optional content: workload, knowledge, ALL HUM human information - processing in interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.2.1 relation to situational awareness. confidence, experience, fatigue, stress Subtopic HUM 1.3 – Decision making ACP Appreciate the effect of factors on 3 Optional content: workload, stress, ALL HUM human information - processing in interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.3.1 relation to decision - making. confidence [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue ACP State factors that cause fatigue. 1 Shift work ALL HUM Optional content: night shifts and rosters, 2.1.1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers Powered by EASA eRules Page 579 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS ACP Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 Optional content: lack of concentration, ALL HUM listlessness, irritability, frustration, 2.1.2 ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers ACP Recognise the onset of fatigue in self. 1 Optional content: ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s ALL HUM Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic 2.1.3 Service Providers ACP Recognise the onset of fatigue in others. 1 ALL HUM 2.1.4 ACP Describe appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising fatigue.
2.1.5 Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Fitness ACP Recognise signs of lack of personal 1 ALL HUM fitness.
2.2.1 ACP Describe actions when aware of a lack of 2 ALL HUM personal fitness.
2.2.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC HUM 2 — FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL - BEING Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue ACP Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 Optional content: lack of concentration, ALL HUM listlessness, irritability, frustration, 2.1.1 Skybrary Human Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management ACP Recognise the onset of fatigue in self 1 Optional content: Skybrary Human ALL HUM and in o thers . Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and 2.1. 2 sleep management ACP Describe the appropriate action when 2 Optional content: Skybrary Human ALL HUM recognising fatigue. Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and 2.1. 3 sleep manageme nt Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Stress ACP Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM human performance. others 2.2.1 Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ACP Describe the appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising stress.
2.2.2 ACP Act to reduce stress. 3 ALL HUM 2.2.3 ACP Respond to a stressful situation by 3 ALL HUM offering, asking for or accepting 2.2.4 assistance.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 580 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 2 — FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL - BEING ACP Recognise the effect of stressful events. 1 Self and others, abnormal situations HUM 2.2.5 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 3 — SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Team resource management (TRM) ACP State the relevance of TRM. 1 Optional content: TRM course, ALL HUM EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the 3.1.1 development of TRM training ACP State the content of the TRM concept. 1 Optional content: teamwork, human error, A LL HUM team roles, stress, decision - making, 3.1.2 communication, situational awareness Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Teamwork and team roles ACP Identify reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 3.2.1 ACP Describe actions to prevent human 2 Optional content: TRM team roles ALL HUM conflicts.
3.2.2 ACP Describe strategies to cope with human 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM conflicts. simulator 3.2.3 Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Responsible behaviour ACP Consider the factors which influence 2 Optional content: situation, team, ALL HUM responsible behaviour. personal situation and judgement, 3.3.1 instance of justification, moral motivation, personality ACP Apply responsible judgement. 3 Case study and discussion about a ALL HUM dilemma situation 3.3.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Threat and error management framework ACP Explain the importance of threat and 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM error management. safety improvement, revision of 3.1.1 procedures and/or working practices ACP Explain the threat and error 2 Threats, errors, undesired states, ALL HUM management framework. countermeasures 3.1.2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ACP Differentiate between the different 2 Internal, external, airborne, ALL HUM types of threats in ATC. environmental 3.1.3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control Powered by EASA eRules Page 581 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT ACP Differentiate between the different 2 Equipment, procedural, communication ALL HUM types of errors in ATC. Optional content: increase in traffic, 3.1.4 changes in procedures, complexities of systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences ACP Differentiate between the different 2 On the ground, airborne ALL HUM types of undesired states. Optiona l content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.5 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ACP Analyse examples of threat and error 4 Case studies ALL HUM management in ATC. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Application of threat and error management ACP Manage threats. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.1 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ACP Manage errors. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ACP Manage undesired states. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.3 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 4 — STRESS Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Stress ACP Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM performance. others 4.1.1 Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Stress management ACP Act to reduce stress. 3 The effect of personality in coping with ALL HUM stress, the benefits of active stress 4.2.1 management ACP Respond to stressful situations by 3 Optional content: the benefits of offering, ALL HUM offering, asking or accepting assistance. accepting and asking for help in stressful 4.2.2 situations ACP Recognise the effect of shocking and 1 Self and others, abnormal situations, ALL HUM stressful events. Critical Incident Stress Management 4.2.3 (CISM) ACP Consider the benefits of Critical Incident 2 ALL HUM Stress Management (CISM).
4.2.4 ACP Explain procedures to be used following 2 Optional content: CISM, counselling, ALL HUM an incident/accident. human element 4.2.5 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 582 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 4 — TEAMWORK Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Benefits of teamwork ACP State the benefits of teamwork. 1 Increased safety, efficiency and capacity ALL HUM 4.1.1 ACP List the controller’s human performance 1 Situational awareness, communication, ALL HUM elements affected by teamwork. decision - making, threat and error 4.1.2 management, workload management Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Conflict management ACP Identify the reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 4.2.1 ACP Describe strategies to cope with human 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM conflicts. simulator 4.2.2 ACP Describe actions to prevent human 2 ALL HUM conflicts.
4.2.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Human error ACP Explain the relationship between error 2 Number and combination of errors, ALL HUM and safety. proactive versus reactive approach to 5.1.1 discovery of error Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ACP Differentiate between t he types of error. 2 Slips, lapses, mistakes ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ACP Describe error - prone conditions. 2 Optional content: increase in traffic, ALL HUM changes in procedures, complexities of 5.1.3 systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences ACP Collect examples of different error 3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM types, their causes and consequences AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.1.4 for ATC. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ACP Explain how to detect errors to 2 STCA, MSAW, individual and collective ALL HUM compensate for them. strategy 5.1.5 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/ 178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ACP Execute corrective actions. 3 Error compensation ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ACP Explain the importance of error 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM management. safety improvement, revision of 5.1.7 procedures a nd/or working practices Powered by EASA eRules Page 583 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR ACP Describe the impact on an ATCO ’s 2 Optional content: reporting, SMS, ALL HUM performance following an investigation, CISM 5.1.8 occurrence/incident.
Subtopic HUM 5.2 — Violation of rules ACP Explain the causes and dangers of 2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM violation of rules becoming accepted as AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.2.1 a practice. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC HUM 5 — SYSTEMS Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Concept of systems in ATM/ANS ACP Explain the concept of systems. 2 People; procedures; equipment; ATM in ALL HUM system terms: simple, complicated, and 5.1.1 complex systems; system thinking ACP Describe how changes in one part of a 2 ALL HUM system may impact the other parts.
5.1.2 ACP Describe the role of the human in the 2 ALL HUM system.
5.1.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 6 — COLLABORATIVE WORK Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Communication ACP Use communication effectively in ATC. 3 ALL HUM 6.1.1 ACP Analyse examples of pilot – controller 4 ALL HUM communication for effectiveness.
6.1.2 Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Collaborative work within the same area of responsibility ACP List communication means between 1 Optional content: electronic, written, ALL HUM controllers in charge of the same area of verbal and non - verbal communication 6.2.1 responsibility (sector or tower).
ACP Explain consequences of the use of 2 Optional content: strip legibility and ALL HUM communication means on effectiveness. enc oding, label designation, feedback 6.2.2 ACP List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL HUM position handover. overlap time 6.2.3 ACP Explain consequences of a missed 2 ALL HUM position handover process.
6.2.4 Subtopic HUM 6.3 — Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility ACP List factors and means for an effective 1 Optional content: other sectors’ ALL HUM coordination between sectors and/or constraints, electronic coordination tools 6.3.1 tower positions.
Subtopic HUM 6.4 — Controller – pilot cooperation Powered by EASA eRules Page 584 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 6 — COLLABORATIVE WORK ACP Describe parameters affecting 2 Optional content: workload, mutual ALL HUM controller – pilot cooperation. knowledge, controller versus pilot mental 6.4.1 picture [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Effective communication ACP Explain effective communication in ATC 2 ICAO Doc 9868 ALL HUM operations.
6.1.1 ACP Explain key strategies used to enable 2 Optional content: active listening, active ALL HUM open communication. speaking, assertiveness, honesty, 6.1.2 relevance, facts, neutrality ACP Describe the parameters affecting the 2 Workload, mutual knowledge, controller ALL HUM controller’s competence to versus pilot mental picture, distractions, 6.1.3 communicate effect ively. sounds, human conflicts Optional content: communication between and within the team(s), in the simulator, with the pilots, instructors, coordination partners Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Effective feedback ACP Define feedback. 1 ALL HUM 6.2.1 ACP Explain the purpose of receiving and 2 ALL HUM giving feedback, and its effect on human 6.2.2 performance.
ACP Consider the impact of communication 2 ALL HUM styles on feedback and conflict 6.2.3 resolution.
ACP Integrate feedback into performance. 4 ALL HUM 6.2.4 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 585 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
The subject objective is: Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of equipment and systems, and comply with the equipment and system degradation procedures in the provision of ATS.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC EQPS 1 — VOICE COMMUNICATIONS Subtopic EQPS 1.1 — Radio communications ACP Operate two - way communication 3 Transmit/receive switches, procedures ALL EQPS equipment. Optional content: frequency selection, 1.1.1 standby equipment ACP Identify indications of operational status 3 Optional content: indicator lights, ALL EQPS of radio equipment. serviceability displays, selector/frequency 1.1.2 displays ACP Consider radio range. 2 Optional content: transfer to another APP EQPS frequency, apparent radio failure, failure ACP 1.1.3 to establish radio contact, frequency APS protection range ACS Subtopic EQPS 1.2 — Other voice communications ACP Operate landline communications. 3 Optional content: telephone, interphone ALL EQPS and intercom equipment 1.2.1 TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) ACP Decode AFTN messages. 3 Optional content: movement and control ALL EQPS messages, NOTAMs, SNOWTAMs, 2.1.1 BIRDTAMs, etc.
Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange ACP Use automatic data transfer equipment 3 Optional content: automated information APP EQPS where available. and coordination, OLDI ACP 2.2.1 TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 — Operation and monitoring of equipment ACP Monitor the technical integrity of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.1.1 ACP Operate the equipment of the controller 3 Optional content: situation displays, flight ALL EQPS working position. progress board, flight data display, radio, 3.1.2 telephone, maps and charts, strip - printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF ACP Operate available equipment in 3 ALL EQPS abnormal and emergency situations.
3.1.3 Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems Powered by EASA eRules Page 586 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION ACP Use situation displays. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.1 ACP Check availability of information. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2 ACP Obtain information from equipment. 3 APP EQPS ACP 3.2.3 APS ACS Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems ACP Use the flight data information at 3 ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.3.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 — Operation and monitoring of equipment ACP Monitor the technical integrity of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.1.1 ACP Operate the equipment of the controller 3 Optional content: situation displays, flight ALL EQPS working position. progress board, flight data display, radio, 3.1.2 telephone, maps and charts, strip - printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF ACP Operate available equipment in 3 ALL EQPS abnormal and emergency situations.
3.1.3 Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems ACP Use situation displays. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.1 ACP Check availability of information. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2 ACP Obtain information from equipment. 3 APP EQPS ACP 3.2.3 APS ACS Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems ACP Use the flight data information at the 3 ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.3.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments ACP Recognise future developments. 1 New advanced systems ALL EQPS 4.1.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 587 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments ACP Recognise future developments. 1 New advanced systems ALL EQPS Optional content: European ATM Master 4.1.1 Plan, European Plan for Aviation Safety [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC EQPS 5 — EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 — Reaction to limitations ACP Take account of the limitations of 2 ALL EQPS equipment and systems.
5.1.1 ACP Respond to technical deficiencies of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS operational position.
5.1.2 Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation ACP Identify that communication equipment 3 Optional content: ground – air and landline APP EQPS has degraded. communications ACP 5.2.1 APS ACS ACP Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: procedures for total or APP EQPS event of communication equipment partial degradation of ground – air and ACP 5.2.2 degradation. landline communications, alternative APS methods of transferring data ACS Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation ACP Identify when a navigational equipment 3 Optional content: VOR, navigational aids ALL EQPS failure will affect operational ability.
5.3.1 ACP Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: vertical separation, ADI EQPS event of a navigational equipment information to aircraft, navigational APP 5.3.2 degradation. assistance, seeking assistance from ACP adjacent units APS ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC EQPS 5 — EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 — Reaction to limitations ACP Take account of the limitations of 2 ALL EQPS equipment and systems.
5.1.1 ACP Respond to technical deficiencies of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS operational position.
5.1.2 Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation ACP Identify that communication equipment 3 Optional content: ground – air and landline APP EQPS has degraded. communications ACP 5.2.1 APS ACS ACP Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: procedures for total or ALL EQPS event of communication equipment partial degradation of ground – air and 5.2.2 degradation. landline communications, alternative methods of transferring data Powered by EASA eRules Page 588 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPS 5 — EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigat ional equipment degradation ACP Identify when a navigational equipment 3 Optional content: navigational aids, ALL EQPS failure will affect operational ability. ‘European GNSS Contingency/Reversion 5.3.1 Handbook for PBN Operations’ ACP Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: vertical separation, ALL EQPS event of a navigational equipment information to aircraft, navigational 5.3.2 degradation. assistance, seeking assistance from adjacent units [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED De cision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 589 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT
The subject objective is: Learners shall identify the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and appreciate aspects of environmental protection.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC PEN 1 — FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PEN 1.1 — Study visit to an area control centre ACP Appreciate the functions and provision 3 Study visit to an area control centre ACP PEN of operational area control service. ACS 1.1.1 TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations ACP Characterise civil ATS activities in area 2 Study visit to an area control centre ACP PEN control centre. Optional content: familiarisation visits to ACS 2.1.1 TWR, APP, AIS, RCC ACP Characterise other parties interfacing 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN with ATS operations. engineering services, fire fighting and 2.1.2 emergency services, airline operations offices Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations ACP Characterise military ATS activities. 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence 2.2.1 Units [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations ACP Characterise civil ATS activities in an 2 Study visit to an area control centre ACP PEN area control centre. Optional content: familiarisation visits to ACS 2.1.1 TWR, APP, AIS, RCC ACP Characterise other parties interfacing 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN with ATS operations. engineering services, firefighting and 2.1.2 emergency services, airline operations offices Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations ACP Characterise military ATS activities. 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, air defence units 2.2.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 590 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements ACP Identify the role of ATC as a service 3 ALL PEN provider.
3.1.1 ACP Appreciate ATS users’ requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements ACP Appreciate the role of an air navigation 3 Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 ALL PEN service provider.
3.1.1 ACP Appreciate ATS users’ requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection ACP Appreciate the mitigation techniques 3 Optional content: free route airspace ACP PEN used en - route to minimise the aviation’s (FRA), night/weekend routes, ICAO ACS 4.1.1 impact on the environment. Circular 303 — Operational Opportunities to Minimize Fuel Use and Reduce Emissions [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection ACP Appreciate the mitigation techniques 3 Optional content: free route airspace ACP PEN used en - route to minimise the aviation’s (FRA), night/weekend routes, ICAO Doc 4.1.1 impact on the environment. 10013 — Operational Opportunities to reduce fuel burn and emissions [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 591 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
The subject objective is: Learners shall develop a professional attitude to manage traffic in abnormal and emergency situations.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ABES 1 — ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 — Overview of ABES ACP List common abnormal and emergency 1 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 1.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion ACP Identify potential or actual abnormal 3 ALL ABES and emergency situations.
1.1.2 ACP Take into account the procedures for 2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 APP ABES given abnormal and emergency ACP 1.1.3 situations. APS ACS ACP Take into account that procedures do 2 Optional content: real - life examples ALL ABES not exist for all abnormal and 1.1.4 emergency situations.
ACP Consider how the evolution of a 2 Optional content: separation, information, ALL ABES situation may have an impact on safety. coordination 1.1.5 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ABES 1 — ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 — Overview of ABES ACP List common abnormal and emergency 1 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 1.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion, GNSS failure ACP Identify potential or actual abnormal 3 ALL ABES and emergency situations.
1.1.2 ACP Take into account the procedures for 2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 APP ABES given abnormal and emergency ACP 1.1.3 situations. APS ACS ACP Take into account that procedures do 2 Optional content: real - life examples ALL ABES not exist for all abnormal and 1.1.4 emergency situations.
ACP Consider how the evolution of a 2 Optional content: separation, in formation, ALL ABES situation may have an impact on safety. coordination 1.1.5 Powered by EASA eRules Page 592 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness ACP Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary , readback, radio ALL ABES circumstances including the case where silence instruction 2.1.1 standard phraseology is not applicable.
Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload ACP Describe actions to keep the situation 2 Optional content: sector - splitting, holding, ALL ABES under control . flow management, task delegation 2.2.1 ACP Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2 ACP Ensure effective dissemination of 4 Optional content: between executive and ALL ABES information. planner/coord inator, with the supervisor, 2.2.3 between se ctors, between ACC, APP and TWR , with ground staff, etc.
ACP Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4 Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air – ground cooperation ACP Collect appropriate information relevant 3 ALL ABES to the situation.
2.3.1 ACP Assist the pilot. 3 Pilot workload ALL ABES Optional content: instructions, 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness ACP Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio ALL ABES circumstances including the case where silence instruction 2.1.1 standard phraseology is not applicable.
ACP Apply change of radiotelephony call 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES sign. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 2.1.2 Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload ACP Describe actions to keep the situation 2 Optional content: sector - splitting, holding, ALL ABES under control. flow management, task delegation 2.2.1 ACP Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2 ACP Ensure the effective dissemination of 4 Optional content: between executive and ALL ABES information. planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, 2.2.3 between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with ground staff, etc.
ACP Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4 Powered by EASA eRules Page 593 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air – ground cooperation ACP Collect appropriate information relevant 3 ALL ABES to the situation.
2.3.1 ACP Assist the pilot. 3 Pilot workload ALL ABES Optional content: instructions, 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ABES 3 — PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 3.1 — Application of procedures for ABES ACP Apply the procedures for given 3 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES abnormal and emergency situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 3.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets alerts, airfram e failure Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure ACP Describe the procedures to be followed 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES by a pilot when that pilot experiences Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military 3.2.1 complete or partial radio failure. procedures ACP Apply the procedures to be followed 3 Optional content: prolonged loss of ALL ABES when a pilot experiences complete or communication 3.2.2 partial radio failure.
Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat ACP Apply ATC procedures associated with 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unlawful interference and aircraft bomb 3.3.1 threat.
Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft ACP Apply the procedures in the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES strayed aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled 3.4.1 airspace, outside controlled airspace ACP Apply the procedures in the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unidentified aircraft.
3.4.2 Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Diversions ACP Provide navigational assistance to 4 Track/heading, distance, other APP ABES aircraft diverting in emergency . navigational assistance ACP 3.5.1 Optional content: nearest most suitable APS aerodrome ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ABES 3 — PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 3.1 — Application of procedures for ABES ACP Apply the procedures for given 3 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES abnormal and emergency situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 3.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets alerts, airframe failure Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure Powered by EASA eRules Page 594 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ABES 3 — PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) ACP Describe the procedures to be followed 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES by a pilot when experiencing complete Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military 3.2.1 or partial radio failure. procedures, simulator operation procedures ACP Apply the procedures to be followed 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES when a pilot experiences complete or Optional content: prolonged loss of 3.2.2 partial radio failure. communication Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat ACP Apply the ATC procedures associated 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES with unlawful interference and aircraft Optional content: simulator operation 3.3.1 bomb threat. procedures Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft ACP Apply the procedures for strayed 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled 3.4.1 airspace, outside controlled airspace ACP Apply the procedures for unidentified 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES aircraft.
3.4.2 Subto pic ABES 3.5 — Diversion ACP Provide navigational assistance to 4 Track/heading, distance, other APP ABES aircraft diverting in emergency. navigational assistance ACP 3.5.1 Optional content: nearest most suitable APS aerodrome ACS Subtopic ABES 3.6 — Interception of civil aircraft ACP Explain the procedures in the event of 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES interception of civil aircraft.
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AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training
ED Decision 2023/011/R [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ]
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] 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 subject objectives and training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 7 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 — Approach Control Surveillance Rating (APS).
(c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 7 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] APPROACH CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (APS) TRAINING — 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 training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 6 Approach Control Surveillance Rating (APS) to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340.
(c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 6 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of th e reader and do not form part of it.
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SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
The subject objective is: Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they wil l follow and learn how to obtain the appropriate information.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC INTR 1 — COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTR 1.1 — Course introduction APS Explain the aims and main objectives of 2 ALL INTR the course.
1.1.1 Subtopic INTR 1.2 — Course administration APS State how the course is administered. 1 ALL INTR 1.2.1 Subtopic INTR 1.3 — Study material and training documentation APS Use appropriate documents and their 3 Optional content: training documentation, ALL INTR sources for course studies. library, CBT library, web, learning 1.3.1 management server APS Integrate appropriate information into 4 Training documentation ALL INTR course studies. Optional content: suppl ementary 1.3.2 information, library TOPIC INTR 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTR 2.1 — Course content and organisation APS State the differe nt training methods 1 Theoretical training, practical training, ALL INTR used during the course. self - study, types of training events 2.1.1 APS State the subjects covered by the course 1 ALL INTR and their purpose.
2.1.2 APS Describe the organisation of theoretical 2 Optional content: course programme ALL INTR training.
2.1.3 APS Describe the organisation of practical 2 Optional content: PTP, simulation, ALL INTR training. briefing, debriefing, course programme 2.1.4 Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos APS Recognise the feedback mechanisms 1 Training progress, assessment, briefing, ALL INTR available. debriefing, learner – instructor feedback, 2.2.1 instructor – instructor feedback Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process APS Describe the assessment process. 2 ALL INTR 2.3.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 597 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW
The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting and airspace, and appreciate the Licensing and Competence principles.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC LAW 1 — ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 — Privileges and conditions APS Appreciat e the conditions which shall be 3 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 1 on ATCO APS LAW met to issue an Approach Control Licensing 1.1.1 Surveillance rating. Optional content: national documents APS Explain how to maintain and update 2 ALL LAW professional knowledge and skills to 1.1.2 retain competence in the operational environment.
APS Explain the conditions for suspension/ 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO ALL LAW revocation of an ATCO licence. Licensing 1.1.3 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC LAW 1 — ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 — Privileges and conditions APS Appreciate the conditions which shall be 3 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 APS LAW met to issue an Approach Control Optional content: national documents 1.1.1 Survei llance rating.
APS Explain how to maintain and update 2 ALL LAW professional knowledge and skills to 1.1.2 retain competence in the operational environment.
APS Explain the conditions for the 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 ALL LAW suspension/ revocation of an ATCO 1.1.3 licence.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports APS List the standard forms for reports. 1 Air traffic incident report ALL LAW Optional content: routine air - reports, 2.1.1 breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying dow n technical requirements and administrative procedures relating to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).
Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures rela ting to air traffic controllers' licen ces and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 598 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS APS Describe the functions of, and processes 2 Reporting culture, air traffic incident ALL LAW for, reporting. report, Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 1 , 2.1.2 Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 Optional content: breac h of regulations, watchbook/logbook, record s, voluntary reporting APS Use forms for reporting. 3 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, air tra ffic ALL LAW incident reporting form(s) 2.1.3 Optional content: routine air - reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace APS Appreciate airspace classes and 3 APS LAW structure and their relevance to 2.2.1 operations using the Approach Control Surveillance rating.
APS Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW cont rol actions appropriate to the No 923/2012 , international requirements, 2.2.2 classification and structure of airspace. civil requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements APS Appreciate responsib ility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance.
2.2.3 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports APS Describe the functions of, and processes 2 Reporting culture, forms for mandatory ALL LAW for, reporting. and voluntary occurrence reporting, 2.1.1 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 , Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 Regu lation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and follow - up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repeali n g Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 of 29 June 2015 laying down a list cl assifying occurrences in civil aviation to be mandatorily reported according to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the C ouncil (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 20 12 laying down the common rules of the air and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 and Regulations (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255/2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).
Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and foll ow - up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) N o 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18).
Commission Impleme nting Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 of 29 June 2015 laying down a list classifying occurrences in civil aviation to be mandatorily reported according to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the C ouncil (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 599 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting APS Use forms for reporting. 3 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, forms for ALL LAW mandatory and voluntary occurrence 2.1.2 reporting Optional content: routine air - reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace APS Appreciate airspace classes and 3 APS LAW structure and their relevance to 2.2.1 operations using the Approach Control Surveillance rating.
APS Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW control actions appropriate to the No 923/2012 , international requirements, 2.2.2 classification and structure of given civil requirements, military requirements, airspace. areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements APS Appreciate responsibility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance.
2.2.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC LAW 3 — ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process APS State the importance of controller 1 Optional content: voluntary reporting ALL LAW contribution to the feedback process.
3.1.1 APS Describe how reported occurrences are 2 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW analysed. No 376/2014, local procedures 3.1.2 APS Name the means used to disseminate 1 Optional content: safety letters, safety ALL LAW recommendations. boards web pages 3.1.3 APS Appreciate the ‘Just Culture’ concept. 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints ALL LAW Optional content: 3.1.4 https://www.skybrary.aero Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Investigation APS Describe role and mission of Safety 2 ALL LAW Investigation in the improvement of 3.2.1 safety.
APS Define working methods of Safety 1 ALL LAW Investigation.
3.2.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operatio nal provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 and Regul ations (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255/2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).
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3.1.1 APS Describe how reported occurrences are 2 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW analysed. No 376/2014, local procedures 3.1.2 APS Name the means used to disseminate 1 Optional content: safety letters, safety ALL LAW recommendations. boards web pages 3.1.3 APS Appreciate the just culture concept. 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints ALL LAW Optional content: Skybrary 3.1.4 Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Investigation APS Describe the role and objectives of 2 ALL LAW s afety i nvestigation in the i mprovement 3.2.1 of safety.
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SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 — Air traffic control (ATC) service APS Appreciate own area of responsibility. 3 APP ATM ACP 1.1.1 APS ACS APS Provide approach control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030, APS 1.1.2 ICAO Doc 4444, operation manuals Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS) APS Provide FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 1.2.1 Optional content: national documents APS Use an ATS surveillance system in the 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APS ATM provision of FIS. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, information ACS 1.2.2 to identified aircraft concerning: traffic, navigation Optional content: weather APS Issue appropriate info rmation 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APS ATM concerning the position of conflicting Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, traffic ACS 1.2.3 traffic. information, essential traffic informatio n APP ACP APS Appreciate the use of ATIS in the 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 APS ATM provision of flight information service. APP 1.2.4 Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS) APS Provide ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 1.3.1 Optional content: national documents APS Respond to distress and urgency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM messages and signals. ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444 1.3.2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations APS Use an ATS surveillance system in the 3 APS ATM provision of ALRS. ACS 1.3.3 Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management APS Appreciate the impact of ATS system 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM capacity and air traffic flow Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route ACP 1.4.1 management on the controller. airspace, local implementation of ATFCM APS principles, etc. ACS Powered by EASA eRules Page 602 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES APS Apply flow management procedures in 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM the provision of ATC. Users Manual ACP 1.4. 2 APS ACS APS Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: civil and military, APP ATM take account of airspace boundaries. controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, ACP 1.4.3 restricted, danger, prohibited, special APS rules, sector boundaries, national ACS boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en - route, off - route A PS Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM take account of areas of responsibility. Users Manual ACP 1.4.4 APS ACS APS Inform supervisor of local factors 3 Optional content: abnormal situations, APP ATM affecting ATS system capacity and air decrease in sector capacity, limitations on ACP 1.4.5 traffi c flow management. systems and equipment, changes in APS workload/capacity, unusual ACS meteorological conditions, relevant information like: reported ground - based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution APS Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 APS ATM take account of ATS surveillance system ACS 1.4.6 capability.
Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM) APS Appreciate the impact of ASM on the 3 Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL APP ATM controller. Specification for the application of FUA, ACP 1.5.1 TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace APS ACS APS Organise traffic to take account of ASM. 4 Real - time activ ation, deactivation or APS ATM reallocation of airspace ACS 1.5.2 Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 — Air traffic control (ATC) service APS Appreciate own area of responsibility. 3 APP ATM ACP 1.1.1 APS ACS APS Provide approach control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation APP ATM (EU) 2017/373, operating procedures for APS 1.1.2 the simulated/training environment Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS) APS Provide FIS. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 , Regulation ALL ATM (EU) 2017/373 1.2.1 Optional content: national documents Powered by EASA eRules Page 603 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES APS Use an ATS surveillance system in the 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation APS ATM provision of FIS. (EU) 2017/373, information to identified ACS 1.2.2 aircraft concerning: traffic, navigation Optional content: weather APS Issue appropriate information 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation APS ATM concerning the position of conflicting (EU) 2017/373, traffic information, ACS 1.2.3 traffic. essential traffic information APP ACP APS Appreciate the use of ATIS in the 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM provision of FIS .
1.2.4 Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS) APS Provide ALRS. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) ALL ATM No 923/2012 1.3.1 Optional content: national documents APS Respond to distress and urgency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM messages and signals. ICAO Annex 10, 1.3.2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations , ICAO Doc 4444, national documents APS Use an ATS surveillance system in the 3 APS ATM provision of ALRS. ACS 1.3.3 Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management (ATFM) APS Appreciate the impact of the ATS system 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM capacity and air traffic flow Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route ACP 1.4.1 management on the controller. airspace, local implementation of ATFCM APS principles, etc. ACS APS Take account of flow management 2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM procedures in the provision of ATC. Users Manual APS 1.4.2 APS Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: civil and military, APP ATM take account of airspace boundaries. controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, ACP 1.4.3 restricted, danger, prohibited, special APS rules, sector boundaries, national ACS boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en - route, off - route APS Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM take account of areas of responsibility. Users Manual ACP 1.4 .4 APS ACS APS Inform the supervisor of local factors 3 Optional content: abnormal situations, APP ATM affecting the ATS system capacity and air decrease in sector capacity, limitations on ACP 1.4.5 traffic flow management. systems and equipment, changes in APS workload/capacity, unusual ACS meteorological conditions, relevant information like: reported ground - based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution Powered by EASA eRules Page 604 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES APS Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 APS ATM take account of the ATS surveillance ACS 1.4.6 system capability.
Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM) APS Appreciate the impact of ASM on the 3 Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL APP ATM controller. Specification for the application of FUA, ACP 1.5.1 TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace APS ACS APS Organise traffic to take account of ASM. 4 Real - tim e activation, deactivation or APS ATM reallocation of airspace ACS 1.5.2 Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication APS Use approved phraseology. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM 2.1.1 APS Ensure effective communication. 4 Communication techniques, ALL ATM readback/verification of readback 2.1.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication APS List the means of communication 1 Optional content: electronic, written, ALL ATM between controllers. verbal and non - verbal communication 2.1.1 APS Select the most suitable means of 5 ALL ATM communication given the situation.
2.1.2 APS Use approved phraseology. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM Optional content: published national/local 2.1.3 language phraseology APS Ensure effective communication. 4 Use of plain language when required, ALL ATM communication within the sector/working 2.1.4 position, between the sectors/WPs/ATC units, readback/verification of readback APS Analyse examples of pilot – controller 4 Optional content: real - life recordings, ALL ATM communication for effectiveness. situation in the simulator 2.1.5 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances APS Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national 3.1.1 documents APS Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in 4 ALL ATM control service.
3.1.2 Powered by EASA eRules Page 605 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS APS Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.
3.1.3 Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions APS Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM ICAO Doc 4444 3.2.1 Optional content: national documents APS Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in 4 ALL ATM control service.
3.2.2 APS Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.
3.2.3 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances APS Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ALL ATM (EU) 2017/373 3.1.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents APS Integrate appropriate ATC clearances 4 ALL ATM in to the control service.
3.1.2 APS Ensure that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out.
3.1.3 Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions APS Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) 2017/373 3.2.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 national documents APS Integrate appropriate ATC instructions 4 ALL ATM into the control service.
3.2.2 APS Ensure that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out.
3.2.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination APS Identify the need for coordination. 3 ALL ATM 4.1.1 Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination APS Use the available tools for coordination. 3 Optional content: electronic transfer of ALL ATM flight data, telephone, interphone, 4.2.1 intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination Powered by EASA eRules Page 606 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION Subto pic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures APS Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/ transfer of responsibility for ALL ATM air – ground communications and 4.3.1 separation, transfer of control, etc., ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: release point APS Analyse effect of coordination requested 4 Optional content: delegation/transfer of ALL ATM by an adjacent position/unit. responsibility for air – ground 4.3.2 communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.
APS Selec t, after negotiation, an appropriate 5 ALL ATM course of action.
4.3.3 APS Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.
4.3.4 APS Coordinate when providing FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.5 APS Coordinate when providing ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.6 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination APS Identify the need for coordination. 3 ALL ATM 4.1.1 Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination APS Use the available tools for coordination. 3 Optional content: electronic transfer of ALL ATM flight data, telephone, interphone, 4.2.1 intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures APS Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/transfer of responsibility for ALL ATM air – ground communications and 4.3.1 separation, transfer of control, etc., Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: release point APS Analyse the effect of coordination 4 Optional content: delegation/transfer of ALL ATM requested by an adjacent position /unit. responsibility for air – ground 4.3.2 communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.
APS Select, after negotiation, an appropriate 5 ALL ATM course of action.
4.3.3 APS Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.
4.3.4 Powered by EASA eRules Page 607 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION APS Coordinate when providing FIS. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 4.3.5 APS Coordinate when providing ALRS. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 4.3.6 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry APS Allocate levels according to altimetry 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM data.
5.1.1 APS Ensure separation according to altimetry 4 Optional content: transition level, ALL ATM data. transition altitude, transition layer, height, 5.1.2 flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance APS Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: minimum vectoring APS ATM control actions appropriate to the rules altitude, terrain clearance dimensions, ACS 5.2.1 for minimum safe levels and terrain minimum safe altitudes, transition level, clearance. minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry APS Allocate levels according to altimetry 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM data.
5.1.1 APS Ensure separation according to altimetry 4 Optional content: transition level, ALL ATM data. transition altitude, transition layer, height, 5.1.2 flight level, altitude , vertical distance to airspace boundaries Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance APS Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: minimum vectoring APS ATM control actions appropriate to the rules altitude, terrain clearance dimensions, ACS 5.2.1 for minimum usable levels and terrain minimum safe altitudes, transition level, clearance. minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation APS Provide standard vertical separation. 4 ICA O Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) APP ATM No 923/2012, level allocation, during APS 6.1.1 climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, holding pattern Powered by EASA eRules Page 608 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS APS Provide increased vertical separation. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM ICAO Doc 4444 ACP 6.1.2 Optional content: level allocation, during APS climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, ACS degraded aircraft performance, non - RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence APS Appreciate the app lication of emergency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM vertical separation. ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 ACP 6.1.3 APS ACS APS Provide vertical separation in a 4 Pressure altitude - derived information, APS ATM surveillance environment. pilot - level reports ACS 6.1.4 Optional content: into/out of ATS surveillance system coverage Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment APS Provide longitudinal separation in a 4 Successive departures, successive arrivals, APS ATM surveillance environment. overflights, speed control, silent transfer, 6.2.1 ICAO Doc 4444 Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Delegation of separation APS Delegate separation to pilots in the case 4 APP ATM of aircraft execut ing successive visual APS 6.3.1 approaches.
APS Appreciate the conditions which must 3 ICAO Doc 4444 APP ATM be met when delegating separation to APS 6.3.2 pilots to fly maintaining own separation while in VMC.
Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Wake turbulence distance - based separation APS Provide distance - based wake turbulence 4 ICAO Doc 4444, APS ATM separation. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ACS 6.4.1 Optional content: EASA SIB 2017 - 10 ‘En - route Wake Turbulence Encounters’ , national documents Subtopic ATM 6.5 — Separation based on ATS surveillance systems APS Describe how separation based on ATS 2 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM surveillance systems is applied. ACS 6.5.1 APS Provide horizontal separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030, APS ATM local operation manuals, holding ACS 6.5.2 APS Provide horizontal separation by 4 Optional content: transit, meteorological APS ATM vectoring in a variety of situations. phenomena, vectoring for approach, ACS 6.5.3 departure versus transit versus arrival APS Ensure horizontal or vertical separation 4 Adjacent sectors, restricted, prohibited APS ATM from airspace boundaries. and danger areas, TSAs ACS 6.5.4 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 609 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATION Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation APS Provide standard vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) APP ATM No 923/2012, level allocation, during APS 6.1.1 climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, holding pattern APS Provide increased vertical separation. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM ICAO Doc 4444 ACP 6.1.2 Optional content: level allocation, during APS climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, ACS degraded aircraft performance, non - RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence APS Appreciate the application of emergency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM vertical separation. ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 ACP 6.1.3 APS ACS APS Provide vertical separation in a 4 Pressure altitude - derived information, APS ATM surveillance environment. pilot - level reports ACS 6.1.4 Optional content: into/out of ATS surveillance system coverage Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment APS Provide longitudinal separation in a 4 Successive departures, successive arrivals, APS ATM surveillance environment. overflights, speed control, silent transfer, 6.2.1 ICAO Doc 4444 Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Delegation of separation APS Delegate separation to pilots in the case 4 APP ATM of aircraft executing successive visual APS 6.3.1 approaches.
APS Appreciate the conditions which must 3 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APP ATM be met when delegating separation to APS 6.3.2 pilots to fly maintaining own separation while in VMC.
Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Wake turbulence distance - based separation APS Provide distance - based wake turbulence 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM separation. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ACS 6.4.1 Optional content: EASA SIB 2017 - 10 ‘En - route Wake Turbulence Encounters’, national documents Subtopic ATM 6.5 — Separation based on ATS surveillance systems APS Describe how separation based on ATS 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM surveillance systems is applied. ACS 6.5.1 APS Provide horizontal separation. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM Optional content: local/simulator ACS 6.5.2 operation manuals, holding APS Provide horizontal separation by 4 Optional content: transit, meteorological APS ATM vectoring in a variety of situations. phenomena, vectoring for approach, ACS 6.5.3 departure versus transit versus arrival APS Ensure horizontal or vertical separation 4 Adjacent sectors, restricted, prohibited APS ATM from airspace boundaries. and danger areas, TSAs ACS 6.5.4 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 610 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND - BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne collision avoidance systems APS Differentiate between ACAS advisory 2 ICAO Doc 9863 APP ATM thresholds and separation standards Optional content: EUROCONTROL TCAS APS 7.1.1 applicable in the approach control web page environment.
APS Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA 7.1.2 reported by pilot.
APS Respond to pilot notification of actions 3 ACAS, TAWS ALL ATM based on airborne systems warnings. Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS 7.1.3 web page Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground - based safety nets APS Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM during and following safety net Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, ACS 7.2.1 warnings. APM APS Respond to ground - based safety net 3 Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APS ATM warnings. APM ACS 7.2.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE AND GROUND - BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne safety nets APS Recognise the independence of ACAS 1 ICAO Doc 9863 ALL ATM thresholds from ATC separation Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets 7.1.1 standards.
APS Describe the controller responsibility 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, 7.1.2 reported by a pilot. ICAO Doc 9863, Skybrary Safety Nets APS Respond to pilot notification of actions 3 ACAS APP ATM bas ed on airborne systems warnings. Optional content: TAWS, Skybrary Safety APS 7.1.3 Nets ACP ACS Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground - based safety nets APS Describe the controller responsibility 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM during and following safety net Optional content: ACAO Doc 4444, STCA, ACS 7.2.1 warnings. MSAW, APW, APM APS Respond to ground - based safety net 3 Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APS ATM warnings. APM ACS 7.2.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management APS Update the data display to accurately 3 Optional content: information displayed, ALL ATM reflect the traffic situation. strip - marking procedures, electronic 8.1.1 information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs APS Analyse pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.2 Powered by EASA eRules Page 611 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY APS Organise pertinent data on data 4 ALL ATM displays.
8.1.3 APS Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, FPL, supplementary infor mation ALL ATM Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc.
8.1.4 APS Use flight plan information. 3 ALL ATM 8.1.5 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management APS Update the data display to accurately 3 Optional content: information displayed, ALL ATM reflect the traffic situation. strip - marking procedures, electronic 8.1.1 information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs APS Analyse pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.2 APS Organise pertinent data on data 4 ALL ATM displays.
8.1.3 APS Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, supplementary information ALL ATM Optional content: FPL, AFIL, etc.
8.1.4 APS Use flight plan information. 3 ALL ATM 8.1.5 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 — Integrity of the operational environment APS Obtain information concerning the 3 Optional content: briefing, notices, local ALL ATM operational environment. orders, verification of information 9.1.1 APS Ensure the integrity of the operational 4 Optional content: integrity of displays, APP ATM environment. verification of the information provided by ACP 9.1.2 displays, etc. APS ACS Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures APS Check all relevant documentation before 3 Optional content: briefing, letters of ALL ATM managing traffic. agreement (Lo As ) , NOTAMs, AICs 9.2.1 APS Manage traffic in accordance with a 4 APP ATM change to operational procedures. ACP 9.2.2 APS ACS Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover – takeover Powered by EASA eRules Page 612 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) APS Transfer information to the relieving 3 ALL ATM controller.
9.3.1 APS Obtain information from the controller 3 ALL ATM handing over.
9.3.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 — Integrity of the operational environment APS Obtain information concerning the 3 Optional content: local/simulator ALL ATM operational environment. operation manuals, briefing, notices, 9.1.1 current flight plan data/information displays, pilot reports, coordination, verification of information APS Ensure the integrity of the operational 4 Optio nal content: integrity of displays, APP ATM environment. verification of the information provided by ACP 9.1.2 displays, etc. APS ACS Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures APS Check all relevant documentation before 3 Optional content: briefing, letters of ALL ATM managing traffic. agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs 9.2.1 APS Manage traffic in accordance with a 4 APP ATM change to operational procedures. ACP 9.2.2 APS ACS Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover – takeover APS Transfer information to the relieving 3 ALL ATM controller.
9.3.1 APS Obtain information from the controller 3 ALL ATM handing over.
9.3.2 APS List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL ATM position handover – takeover. overlap time 9.3.3 APS Explain the consequences of a missed 2 ALL ATM position handover – takeover process.
9.3.4 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility and processing of information APS Describe the division of responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM among air traffic control units.
10.1.1 APS Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM military traffic. Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554 10.1.2 Powered by EASA eRules Page 613 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE APS Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 APP ATM unmanned free balloons. ACP 10.1.3 APS ACS APS Obtain operational information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, local operation manuals APP ATM ACP 10.1.4 APS ACS APS Interpret operational information. 5 APP ATM ACP 10.1.5 APS ACS APS Organise forwarding of operational 4 Optional content: including the use of APP ATM information. backup procedures ACP 10.1.6 APS ACS APS Integrate operational information into 4 APP ATM control decisions. ACP 10.1.7 APS ACS APS Appreciate the influence of operational 3 Optional content: military flying, ALL ATM requirements. calibration flights, aerial photography 10.1.8 Subtopic ATM 10.2 — ATS surveillance service APS Explain the respo nsibility for the 2 ICAO Doc 4444, APS ATM provision of ATS surveillance service Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, 10.2.1 appropriate to APS rating. ICAO Annex 11, local operation manuals APS Explain the functions that may be 2 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM performed with the use of ATS ACS 10.2.2 surveillance system derived information presented on a situation display.
APS Provide planning, coordination and 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APS ATM control actions appropriate to VFR, SVFR ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 4444 APP 10.2.3 and IFR traffic in VMC and IMC. ACP ACS APS Apply the procedures for termination of 3 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM ATS surveillance service. Optional content: transfer of control, ACS 10.2.4 termination or interruption of ATS surveillance service Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process APS Ensure that situational awareness is 4 Information gathering, scanning, traffic APS ATM maintained. projection ACS 10.3.1 APS Detect conflicts in time for appropriate 4 ALL ATM resolution.
10.3.2 APS Identify potential solutions to achieve a 3 APP ATM safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.3 APS ACS Powered by EASA eRules Page 614 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE APS Evaluate possible outcomes of different 5 APP ATM planning and control actions. ACP 10.3.4 APS ACS APS Select an appropriate plan in time to 5 APP ATM achieve safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.5 APS ACS APS Ensure an adequate priority of actions. 4 ALL ATM 10.3.6 APS Execute selected plan in a timely 3 APP ATM manner. ACP 10.3.7 APS ACS APS Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is 4 Traffic monitoring, adaptability and ALL ATM achieved. follow - up 10.3.8 Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic APS Manage arrivals, departures and 4 APP ATM overflights. ACP 10.4.1 APS ACS APS Balance the workload against personal 5 Optional content: rerouting, replanning, APP ATM capacity. prioritising solutions, denying requests, ACP 10.4.2 delegating responsibility for separation APS ACS APS Define flight path monitoring and 1 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM vectoring. ACS 10.4.3 APS Explain the requirements for vectoring 2 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM and termination of vectoring. ACS 10.4.4 APS Provide vectoring. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, APS ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ACS 10.4.5 Optional content: separation, expediting arrivals, departures and/or climb to cruising levels, aircraft leaving the hold, navigation assistance, uncontrolled airspace, etc.
APS Apply the procedures for termination of 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APS ATM vectoring. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ACS 10.4.6 APS Manage traffic on different types of 4 Precision, non - precision, visual APP ATM approaches. APS 10.4.7 APS Initiate missed approach. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 APS 10.4.8 Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero Powered by EASA eRules Page 615 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE APS Integrate aircraft on missed approach 4 APP ATM into the traffic situation. APS 10.4.9 Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Control service with advanced system support APS Appreciate the impact of advanced 3 Optional content: sequencing systems, APS ATM systems on the provision of approach arrival management, departure 10.5.1 control service. management, automated holding lists, vertical traffic displays, conflict detection and decision - making tools, automated information and coordination tools [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility for the provision of control service and the processing of information APS Describe the division of responsibility 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM among air traffic control units. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 10.1.1 APS Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM military traffic. Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554 10.1.2 APS Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM unmanned free balloons.
10.1.3 APS Interpret operational information. 5 APP ATM ACP 10.1. 4 APS ACS APS Organise forwarding of operational 4 Optional content: including the use of APP ATM information. backup procedures ACP 10.1. 5 APS ACS APS Integrate operational information into 4 APP ATM control decisions. ACP 10.1. 6 APS ACS APS Appreciate the influence of operational 3 Optional content: military flying, ALL ATM requirements. calibration flights, aerial photography 10.1. 7 Subtopic ATM 10.2 — ATS surveillance service APS Explain the responsibility for the 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APS ATM provision of ATS surveillance service Regulation (EU) 2017/373 10.2.1 appropriate to APS rating. Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals APS Explain the functi ons that may be 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM performed with the use of ATS ACS 10.2.2 surveillance system derived information presented on a situation display.
APS Provide planning, coordination and 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APS ATM control actions appropriate to VFR, SVFR Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc 4444 APP 10.2.3 and IFR traffic in VMC and IMC.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 616 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE APS Apply the procedures for termination of 3 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM ATS surveillance service. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, tra nsfer ACS 10.2.4 of control, termination or interruption of ATS surveillance service Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process APS Ensure that situational awareness is 4 Information gathering, scanning, traffic APS ATM maintained. projection ACS 10.3.1 APS Detect conflicts in time for appropriate 4 ALL ATM resolution.
10.3.2 APS Identify potential solutions to achieve a 3 APP ATM safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.3 APS ACS APS Evaluate possible outcomes of different 5 ALL ATM planning and control actions.
10.3.4 APS Select an appropriate plan in time to 5 APP ATM achieve safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.5 APS ACS APS Ensure the adequate priorit isation of 4 ALL ATM actions.
10.3.6 APS Execute the selected plan in a timely 3 ALL ATM manner.
10.3.7 APS Ensure that a safe and efficient outcome 4 Traffic monitoring, adaptability and ALL ATM is achieved. follow - up 10.3.8 Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic APS Manage arrivals, departures and 4 Optional content: simulator operation APP ATM overflights. procedures ACP 10.4.1 APS ACS APS Balance the workload against personal 5 Optional content: rerouting, replanning, APP ATM capacity. prioritising solutions, denying requests, ACP 10.4.2 delegating responsibility for separation APS ACS APS Define flight path monitoring and 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM vectoring. ACS 10.4.3 APS Explain the requirements for vectoring 2 ICAO Doc 4444 , Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM and termination of vectoring. ACS 10.4.4 Powered by EASA eRules Page 617 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE APS Provide vectoring. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 , Regulation APS ATM (EU) 2017/373 ACS 10.4.5 Optional content: separation, expediting arrivals, departures and/or climb to cruising levels, aircraft leaving the hold, navigation assistance, uncontrolled airspace, etc.
APS Apply the procedures for termination of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 , Regulation APS ATM vectoring. (EU) 2017/373 ACS 10.4.6 APS Manage traffic on different types of 4 Precision, non - precision, visual APP ATM approaches. APS 10.4.7 APS Initiate missed approach. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 , Regulation APP ATM (EU) 2017/373 APS 10.4.8 Optional content: Skybrary APS Integrate aircraft on missed approach 4 APP ATM into the traffic situation. APS 10.4.9 Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Control service with advanced system support APS Appreciate the impact of advanced 3 Optional content: sequencing systems, APS ATM systems on the provision of approach arrival management, departure 10.5.1 control service. management, automated holding lists, vertical traffic displays, conflict detection and decision - making tools, automated information and coordination tools [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING Subtopic ATM 11.1 — General holding procedures APS Apply holding procedures. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, holding ACP 11.1.1 instructions, allocation of holding levels, APS onward clearance times ACS APS Appreciate the factors affecting holding 3 Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect APP ATM patterns. of navigation aid in use, turbulence, ACP 11.1.2 aircraft type APS ACS Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Approaching aircraft APS Issue Expected Approach Times (EATs). 3 APP ATM APS 11.2.1 APS Organise the traffic landing sequence in 4 Optional content: company preference, APP ATM a holding pattern. aircraft performance, aircraft approach APS 11.2.2 capability, ILS categories, flow control management Subtopic ATM 11.3 — Holding in a surveillance environment APS Organise traffic to separate other 4 APS ATM aircraft from ho lding aircraft. ACS 11.3.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 618 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING APS Integrate system support, when 4 Optional content: arrival management APS ATM available. system, automated holding lists, vertical ACS 11.3.2 traffic displays [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING Subtopic ATM 11.1 — Holding procedures APS Apply holding procedures. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ACP 11.1.1 (EU) 2017/373, holding instructions, APS allocation of holding levels, onward ACS clearance times APS Appreciate the factors affecting holding 3 Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect APP ATM patterns. of navigation aid in use, turbulence, ACP 11.1.2 aircraft type APS ACS Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Approaching aircraft APS Issue Expected Approach Times (EATs). 3 APP ATM APS 11.2.1 APS Organise the traffic landing sequence in 4 Optional content: company preference, APP ATM a holding pattern. aircraft performance, aircraft approach APS 11.2.2 capability, ILS categories, flow control management Subtopic ATM 11.3 — Holding in a surveillance environment APS Organise traffic to separate other 4 APS ATM aircraft from holding aircraft. ACS 11.3.1 APS Integrate system support, when 4 Optional content: arrival management APS ATM available. system, automated holding lists, vertical ACS 11.3.2 traffic displays [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 12 — IDENTIFICATION Subtopic ATM 12.1 — Establishment of identification APS Appreciate the precautions when 3 APS ATM establishing identification. ACS 12.1.1 APS Identify aircraft. 3 Optional content: PSR, SSR or ADS APS ATM identification method ACS 12.1.2 APS Apply the procedures in the case of 3 APS ATM misidentification. ACS 12.1.3 Subtopic ATM 12.2 — Maintenance of identification APS Appreciate the necessity to maintain 3 APS ATM identification. ACS 12.2.1 Subtopic ATM 12.3 — Loss of identity Powered by EASA eRules Page 619 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 12 — IDENTIFICATION APS Appreciate when an aircraft 3 Optional content: out of ATS surveillance APS ATM identification is lost or in doubt. system coverage, failure of ATS ACS 12.3.1 surveillance system, weather clutter, other clutter, garbling, holding, etc.
APS Apply methods to re - establish 3 APS ATM identification. ACS 12.3.2 APS Respond to loss/doubt concerning 3 Optional content: procedural separation APS ATM identification. ACS 12.3.3 Subtopic ATM 12.4 — Position information APS Appreciate the circumstances when 3 APS ATM position information should be passed ACS 12.4.1 on to aircraft.
APS State the format in which position 1 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM information can be passed on to aircraft. ACS 12.4.2 Subtopic ATM 12.5 — Transfer of identity APS Apply the methods of transfer of 3 APS ATM identification. ACS 12.5.1 APS Appreciate the precautions when 3 APS ATM transferring identification. ACS 12.5.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 12 — IDENTIFICATION Subtopic ATM 12.1 — Establishment of identification APS Appreciate the precautions when 3 APS ATM establishing identification. ACS 12.1.1 APS Identify aircraft. 3 Optional content: PSR, SSR or ADS APS ATM identification method ACS 12.1.2 APS Apply the procedures for 3 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM misidentification. Optional content: local/simulator ACS 12.1.3 operation manuals Subtopic ATM 12.2 — Maintenance of identification APS Appreciate the necessity to maintain 3 APS ATM identification. ACS 12.2.1 Subtopic ATM 12.3 — Loss of identity APS Appreciate when an aircraft 3 Optional content: out of ATS surveillance APS ATM identification is lost or in doubt. system coverage, failure of ATS ACS 12.3.1 surveillance system, weather clutter, other clutter, garbling, holding, etc.
APS Apply methods to re - establish 3 APS ATM identification. ACS 12.3.2 Powered by EASA eRules Page 620 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 12 — IDENTIFICATION APS Respon d to loss/doubt concerning 3 Optional content: procedural separation APS ATM identification. ACS 12.3.3 Subtopic ATM 12.4 — Position information APS Appreciate the circumstances when 3 APS ATM position information should be passed ACS 12.4.1 on to aircraft.
APS State the format in which position 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM information can be passed on to aircraft. ACS 12.4.2 Subtopic ATM 12.5 — Transfer of identity APS Apply methods of transfer of 3 APS ATM identification. ACS 12.5.1 APS Appreciate the precautions when 3 APS ATM transferring identification. ACS 12.5.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 621 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY
The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make pr oper use of meteorological information relevant to the provision of ATS.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R] TOPIC MET 1 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic MET 1.1 — Meteorological phenomena APS Appreciate the impact of adverse 3 Thunderstorms, icing, clear - air turbulence APP MET weather on aircraft . (CAT), turbulence, microburst, wind shear, APS 1.1.1 severe mountain waves, squall lines , volcanic ash APS Integrate data about meteorological 4 Clearances, instructions and transmitted ALL MET phenomena into the provision of ATS. information 1.1.2 Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena APS Use techniques to avoid adverse 3 Rerouting, level change, etc. APP MET weather when necessary/possible. ACP 1.1.3 APS ACS TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 — Sources of meteorological information APS Obtain meteorological information. 3 METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET APP MET Optional content: AIREP/ special AIREP ACP 2.1.1 APS ACS APS Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL MET Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 2.1.2 Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R] TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 — Sources of meteorological information APS Obtain meteorological information. 3 METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET APP MET Optional content: AIREP/special AIREP ACP 2.1.1 APS ACS APS Decode information from 3 ALL MET meteorological data displays.
2.1.2 APS Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL MET Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 2.1.2 Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 622 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION
The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC NAV 1 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 — Maps and charts APS Decode symbols and information 3 Instrument approach charts, SID & STAR ADI NAV displayed on aeronautical maps and charts, aerodrome charts APP 1.1.1 charts. Optional content: visual approach charts, APS military maps and charts APS Use relevant maps and charts. 3 APP NAV ACP 1.1.2 APS ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC NAV 1 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 — Maps and charts APS Decode symbols and information 3 Instrument approach charts, SID & STAR ADC NAV displayed on aeronautical maps and charts, aerodrome charts APP 1.1.1 charts. Optional content: visual approach charts, APS military maps and charts APS Use relevant maps and charts. 3 ALL NAV 1.1.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems APS Manage traffic in case of change in the 4 Optional content: limitations, availability APP NAV operational status of navigational and status of ground - based and satellite - ACP 2.1.1 systems. based systems APS ACS APS Appreciate the effect of a change in the 3 Optional content: precision, limitations, ALL NAV operational status of navigational status, degraded procedures 2.1.2 systems.
Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach APS Describe the concept of stabilised 2 Optional content: ADV NAV approach. https://www.skybrary.aero ADI 2.2.1 APP APS APS Appreciate the effect of late change of 3 Cockpit workload APP NAV runway - in - use or type of approach for Optional content: impact on vertical APS 2.2.2 landing aircraft. profile (CDO), FMS management, crew procedure briefing, missed approach, loss of situational awareness, etc.
A PS Appreciate controller actions that may 3 Inappropriate speed control, vectoring for APS NAV contribute to an unstabilised approach. short final, vectoring for approach with Powered by EASA eRules Page 623 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION 2.2.3 significant tailwind, glide path interception from above, lack or incorrect d istance to touchdown information, delayed descent, incorrect use of ‘D IRECT TO’ Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals APS Describe relevant SIDs and STARs. 2 ADI NAV APP 2.3.1 APS APS Describe the types and phases of 2 APP NAV instrument approach procedures. APS 2.3.2 APS Describe the relevant minima applicable 2 Optional content: Type A/B operations, ADI NAV for a precision/non - precision and visual CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, APP 2.3.3 approach. LPV, RNP AR APCH minima APS Subtopic NAV 2.4 — Navigational assistance APS Evaluate the necessary information to 5 Optional content: nearest most suitable APP NAV be provided to pilots in need of aerodrome, track, heading, distance, ACP 2.4.1 navigational assistance. aerodrome information, any other APS navigational assistance relevant at the ACS time APS Assist pilots with navigation when 3 Aircraft obser ved to be deviating from APS NAV required. their known intended route, on pilots’ ACS 2.4.2 request Subtopic NAV 2.5 — Satellite - based systems APS State the different applications of 1 RNP APCH, RNP AR APCH, SBAS, GBAS APP NAV satellite - based systems relevant for Optional content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV LPV, APS 2.5.1 approach operations. RNP minima, precision approach Subtopic NAV 2.6 — PBN applications APS State the navigation applications used in 1 A pproach - RNP APCH/ RNP AR APCH, APP NAV approach and terminal environments. Terminal - RNAV - 1 RNP 1 with RF, APS 2.6.1 rotorcraft option RNP 0.3 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613, Regulation (EU) 716/2014 , Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 APS Explain the principles and designation of 2 Performance, functionalities, sensors APP NAV navigation specifications in use. Optional content: aircrew and controller ACP 2.6.2 requirements, accuracy requirements, APS integrity and continuity ACS APS State future PBN developments. 1 A - RNP, RNP (AR) DEP ADI NAV Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, RNP 4D, APP 2.6.3 TBO ACP APS ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 716/2014 of 27 June 2014 on the establishment of the Pilot Common Project supp orting the implementation of the European Air Traffic Management Master Plan (OJ L 190, 28.6.2014, p. 19).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 of 18 July 2018 laying down airspace usage requirements and operating procedures concerning perf ormance - based navigation (OJ L 189, 26.7.2018, p. 3).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 624 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems APS Manage traffic in case of change in the 4 Optional content: limitations, availability APP NAV operational status of navigational and status of ground - based and satellite - ACP 2.1.1 systems. based systems APS ACS APS Appreciate the effect of a change in the 3 Optional content: precision, limitations, ALL NAV operational status of navigational status, degraded procedures 2.1.2 systems.
Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach APS Describe the concept of stabilised 2 Optional content: Skybrary ADC NAV approach. APP 2.2.1 APS APS Appreciate the effect of late change of 3 Cockpit workload APP NAV runway - in - use or type of approach for Optional content: impact on v ertical APS 2.2.2 landing aircraft. profile (CDO), FMS management, crew procedure briefing, missed approach, loss of situational awareness, etc.
APS Appreciate controller actions that may 3 Inappropriate speed control, vectoring for APS NAV contribute to an unstabilised approach. short final, vectoring for approach with 2.2.3 significant tailwind, glide path interception from above, lack of or incorrect distance to touchdown information, delayed descent, incorrect use of ‘DIRECT TO’ Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals APS Describe relevant SIDs and STARs. 2 APP NAV APS 2.3.1 APS Describe the types and phases of 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Annex 6 ADC NAV instrument approach procedures. APP 2.3.2 APS APS Describe the relevant minima applicable 2 Optional content: Type A/B operations, ADC NAV for a precision/non - precision and visual CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, APP 2.3.3 approach. LPV, RNP AR APCH minima APS Subtopic NAV 2.4 — Navigational assistance APS Evaluate the necessary information to 5 Optional content: nearest most suitable APP NAV be provided to pilots in need of aerodrome, track, heading, distance, ACP 2.4.1 navigational assistance. aerodrome information, any other APS navigational assistance relevant at the ACS time APS Assist pilots with navigation when 3 Aircraft observed to be deviating from APS NAV required. their known intended route, on pilots’ ACS 2.4.2 request Subtopic NAV 2.5 — Satellite - based systems APS State the different applications of 1 RNP APCH, RNP AR APCH, SBAS, GBAS APP NAV satellite - based systems relevant for Optional content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV LPV, APS 2.5.1 approach operations. RNP minima, precision approach Subtopic NAV 2.6 — PBN applications Powered by EASA eRules Page 625 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION APS S tate the navigation applications used in 1 Approach - RNP APCH/ RNP AR APCH, APP NAV approach and terminal environments. Terminal - RNAV - 1 RNP 1 with RF, APS 2.6.1 rotorcraft option RNP 0.3 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613, Regulation (EU) No 716/2014 , Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 APS Explain the principles and designation of 2 Performance, functionalities, sensors A PP NAV navigation specifications in use. Optional content: aircrew and controller ACP 2.6.2 requirements, accuracy requirements, APS integrity and continuity ACS APS Describe the differences in turn 2 Optional content: fly - by, fly - over, RF, APP NAV performance. ICAO Doc 4444 APS 2.6.3 APS State future PBN developments. 1 A - RNP, RNP (AR) DEP ALL NAV Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, RNP 4D, 2.6. 4 TBO [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 716/2014 of 27 June 2014 on the establishment of the Pilot Common Project supporti ng the implementation of the European Air Traffic Management Master Plan ( OJ L 190, 28.6.2014, p. 19).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 of 18 July 2018 laying down airspace usage requirements and operating procedures concerning performance - based navigation (OJ L 189, 26.7.2018, p. 3).
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SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT
The subject objective is: Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R ] TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft instruments APS Integrate information from aircraft 4 ALL ACFT instruments provided by the pilot in the 1.1.1 provision of ATS.
APS Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 Optional content: radios (number of), ALL ACFT equipment. emergency radios 1.1.2 APS Explain the operation of on - board 2 Transponders: equipment Mode A, ADI ACFT surveillance equipment. Mode C, Mode S, A DS capability APS 1.1.3 ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft instruments APS Integrate information from aircraft 4 ALL ACFT instruments provided by the pilot into 1.1.1 the provision of ATS.
APS Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 Optional content: radios (number of), ALL ACFT equipment. emergency radios 1.1.2 APS Explain the operation of on - board 2 Transponders: equipment Mode A, ADC ACFT surveillance equipment. Mode C, Mode S, ADS capability APS 1.1.3 ACS [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence APS Explain the wake turbulence ef fect and 2 ALL ACFT associated hazards to succeeding 2.1.1 aircraft.
APS Appreciate the techniques used to 3 ALL ACFT prevent hazards associated with wake 2.1.2 turbulence to succeeding aircraft.
Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — Application of ICAO approach categories APS Describe the use of ICAO approach 2 ICAO Doc 8168 ADI ACFT categories. APP 2.2.1 APS APS Appreciate the effect of ICAO approach 3 ADI ACFT categories on the organisation of traffic . APP 2.2.2 APS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 627 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence APS Explain the wake turbulence effect and 2 ALL ACFT associated hazards to succeeding 2.1.1 aircraft.
APS Appreciate the techniques used to 3 ALL ACFT prevent hazards associated with wake 2.1.2 turbulence to succeeding aircraft.
Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — Application of the ICAO approach categories APS Describe the use of the ICAO approach 2 ICAO Doc 8168 ADC ACFT categories. APP 2.2.1 APS APS Appreciate the effect of the ICAO 3 ADC ACFT approach categories on the traffic APP 2.2.2 organisation. APS [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Climb factors APS Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: speed, mass, air density, APP ACFT affecting aircraft during climb. cabin pressurisation, wind and ACP 3.1.1 temperature APS ACS APS Describe the influence of factors 3 Optional content: runway conditions, APP ACFT affecting departing aircraft. runway slope, aerodrome elevation, wind, APS 3.1.2 temperature, aircraft configuration, airframe contamination and aircraft mass Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Cruis e factors APS Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: level, cruising speed, APP ACFT affecting aircraft during cruise. wind, mass, cabin pressurisation APS 3.2.1 Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Descent and initial approach factors APS Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: wind, speed, rate of APP ACFT affecting aircraft during descent. descent, aircraft configuration, cabin APS 3.3.1 pressurisation Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Final approach and landing factors APS Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: wind, aircraft APP ACFT affecting aircraft during final approach configuration, mass, meteorological APS 3.4.1 and landing. conditions, runway conditions, runway slope, aerodrome elevation Subtopic ACFT 3 .5 — Economic factors APS Integrate consideration of economic 4 Optional content: routing, level, speed, APP ACFT factors affecting aircraft. rate of climb and rate of descent, APS 3.5.1 approach profile APS Provide continuous climb/descent 4 APS ACFT whenever possible. ACS 3.5.2 APS Use direct routing where applicable. 3 APP ACFT ACP 3.5.3 APS ACS Powered by EASA eRules Page 628 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE APS Appreciate controller’s actions that may 3 Optional content: level instructions, speed APS ACFT contribute to pilot’s ability to fly an control, vertical speed control, vectoring, ACS 3.5.4 optimum continuous descent. distance - to - touchdown information Subtopic ACFT 3.6 — Environmental factors APS Appreciate the performance restrictions 3 Optional content: fuel - dumping, noise - APP ACFT due to environmental considerations. abatement procedures, minimum flight APS 3.6.1 levels, bird strike hazard, continuous desc ent operations TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Performance data APS Integrate the average performance data 4 Performance data under a representative APP ACFT of a representative sample of aircraft variety of circumstances ACP 4.1.1 which will be encountered in the APS operational/ working environment into ACS the provision of control service.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Performance d ata APS Integrate the average performance data 4 Performance data under a representative ALL ACFT of a representative sample of aircraft variety of circumstances 4.1.1 which will be encountered in the operational/ working environment into the provision of control service.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 629 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS
The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge and analyse factors which affect personal and team performance.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC HUM 1 — PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Cognitive APS Describe the human information - 2 Attention, perception, memory, ALL HUM processing model. situational awareness, decision - making, 1.1.1 response APS Describe the factors which influence 2 Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, ALL HUM human information - processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations APS Monitor the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, stress, ALL HUM information - processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.1.3 decision - making. confidence [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC HUM 1 — INFORMATION PROCESSING Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Cognition and factors influencing it APS Describe the human information - 2 Attention, perception, memory, ALL HUM processing model. situa tional awareness, decision - making, 1.1.1 response APS Describe the factors which influence 2 Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, ALL HUM human information - processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations Subtopic HUM 1.2 — Situational awareness APS Appreciate the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, knowledge, ALL HUM information - processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.2.1 situational awareness. confidence, experience, fatigue, stress Subtopic HUM 1.3 — Decision - making APS Appreciate the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, stress, ALL HUM information - processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.3.1 decision - making. confidence [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue APS State factors that cause fatigue. 1 Shift work ALL HUM Optional content: night shifts and rosters, 2.1.1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 , ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services and other air traffic management network functions and their oversight, repealing Regulati on (EC) No 482/2 008, Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1034/2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 630 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS APS Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL HUM Optional content: lack of concentration, 2.1.2 listlessness, irritability, frustration, ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers APS Recognise the onset of fatigue in self. 1 Optional content: ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s ALL HUM Fatigue Management Guide for Air Tra ffic 2.1.3 Service Providers APS Recognise the onset of fatigue in others. 1 ALL HUM 2.1.4 APS Describe appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising fatigue.
2.1.5 Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Fitness APS Recognise signs of lack of personal 1 ALL HUM fitness.
2.2.1 APS Describe actions when aware of a lack of 2 ALL HUM personal fitness.
2.2.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC HUM 2 — FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL - BEING Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue APS Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL HUM Optional content: lack of concentration, 2.1.1 listlessness, irritability, frustration, Skybrary Human Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management APS Recognise the onset of fatigue in self 1 Optional content: Skybrary Human ALL HUM and in others. Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and 2.1.2 sleep management APS Describe the appropriate action when 2 Optional content: Skybrary Human ALL HUM recognising fatigue. Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and 2.1. 3 sleep management Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Stress APS Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM human performance. others 2.2.1 Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS Describe the appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising stress.
2.2.2 APS Act to reduce stress. 3 ALL HUM 2.2.3 Powered by EASA eRules Page 631 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 2 — FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL - BEING APS Respond to a stressful situation by 3 ALL HUM offering, asking for or accepting 2.2.4 assistance.
APS Recognise the effect of stressful events. 1 Self and others, abnormal situations ALL HUM 2.2.5 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 3 — SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Team resource management (TRM) APS State the relevance of TRM. 1 Optional content: TRM course, ALL HUM EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the 3.1.1 development of TRM training APS State the content of the TRM concept. 1 Optional content: teamwork, human error, ALL HUM team roles, stress, decision - making, 3.1.2 communication, situational awareness Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Teamwork and team roles APS Identify reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 3.2.1 APS Describe actions to prevent human 2 Optional content: TRM team roles ALL HUM conflicts.
3.2.2 APS Describe strategies to cope with human 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM conflicts. simulator 3.2.3 Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Responsible behaviour APS Consider the factors which influence 2 Optional content: situation, team, ALL HUM responsible behaviour. personal situation and judgement, 3.3.1 instance of justification, moral motivation, personality APS Apply responsible judgement. 3 Case study and discussion about a ALL HUM dilemma situation 3.3.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Threat and error management framework APS Explain the importance of threat and 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM error management. safety improvement, revision of 3.1.1 procedures and/or working practices APS Explain the threat and error 2 Threats, errors, undesired states, ALL HUM management framework. countermeasures 3.1.2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control APS Differentiate between the different 2 Internal, external, airborne, ALL HUM types of threats in ATC. environmental 3.1.3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Mana gement (TEM) in Air Traffic Control Powered by EASA eRules Page 632 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT APS Differentiate between the different 2 Equipment, procedural, communication ALL HUM types of errors in ATC. Optional content: increase in traffic, 3.1.4 changes in procedures, complexities of systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences APS Differentiate between the different 2 On the ground, airborne ALL HUM types of undesired states. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.5 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control APS Analyse examples of threat and error 4 Case studies ALL HUM management in ATC. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Application of threat and error management APS Manage threats. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.1 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control APS Manage errors. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control APS Manage undesired states. 4 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.3 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 4 — STRESS Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Stress APS Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM performance. others 4.1.1 Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Stress management APS Act to reduce stress. 3 The effect of personality in coping with ALL HUM stress, the benefits of active stress 4.2.1 management APS Respond to stressful situations by 3 Optional content: the benefits of offering, ALL HUM offering, asking or accepting assistance. accepting and asking for help in stressful 4.2.2 situations APS Recognise the effect of shocking and 1 Self and others, abnormal situations, ALL HUM stressful events. Critical Incident Stress Management 4.2.3 (CISM) APS Consider the benefits of Critical Incident 2 ALL HUM Stress Management (CISM).
4.2.4 APS Explain procedures to be used following 2 Optional content: CISM, counselling, ALL HUM an incident/accident. human element 4.2.5 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 633 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 4 — TEAMWORK Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Benefits of teamwork APS State the benefits of teamwork. 1 Increased safety, efficiency and capacity ALL HUM 4.1.1 APS List the controller’s human performance 1 Situational awareness, communication, ALL HUM elements affected by teamwork. decision - making, threat and error 4.1.2 management, workload management Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Conflict management APS Identify the reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 4.2.1 APS Describe strategies to cope with human 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM conflicts. simulator 4.2.2 APS Describe actions to prevent human 2 ALL HUM conflicts.
4.2.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Human error APS Explain the relationship between error 2 Number and combination of errors, ALL HUM and safety. proactive versus reactive approach to 5.1.1 discovery of error Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control APS Differentiate between the types of error. 2 Slips, lapses, mistakes ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control APS Describe error - prone conditions. 2 Optional content: increase in traffic, ALL HUM changes in procedures, complexities of 5.1.3 systems or traffi c, weather, u nusual occurrences APS Collect examples of different error 3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM types, the ir causes and consequences AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.1.4 for ATC. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control APS Explain how to detect errors to 2 STCA, MSAW, individual and collective ALL HUM compensate for them. strategy 5.1.5 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control APS Execute corrective actions. 3 Error compensation ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control APS Explain the importance of error 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM management. safety improvement, revision of 5.1.7 procedures a nd/or working practices Powered by EASA eRules Page 634 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR APS Describe the impact on an ATCO ’s 2 Optional content: reporting, SMS, ALL HUM performance following an investigation, CISM 5.1.8 occurrence/incident.
Subtopic HUM 5.2 — Violation of rules APS Explain the causes and dangers of 2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM violation of rules becoming accepted as AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.2.1 a practice. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Concept of systems in ATM/ANS APS Explain the concept of systems. 2 People; procedures; equipment; ATM in ALL HUM systems terms: simple, complicated, and 5.1.1 complex systems; system thinking APS Describe how changes in one part of a 2 ALL HUM system may impact the other parts.
5.1.2 APS Describe the role of the human in the 2 ALL HUM system.
5.1.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 6 — COLLABORATIVE WORK Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Communication APS Use communication effectively in ATC. 3 ALL HUM 6.1.1 APS Analyse examples of pilot – controller 4 ALL HUM communication for effectiveness.
6.1.2 Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Collaborative work within the same area of responsibility APS List communication means between 1 Optional content: electronic, written, ALL HUM controllers in charge of the same area of verbal and no n - verbal communication 6.2.1 responsibility (sector or tower).
APS Explain consequences of the use of 2 Optional content: strip legibility and ALL HUM communication means on effectiveness. encoding, label designation, feedback 6.2.2 APS List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL HUM position handover. overlap time 6.2.3 APS Explain consequences of a missed 2 ALL HUM position handover process.
6.2.4 Subtopic HUM 6.3 — Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility APS List factors and means for an effective 1 Optional content: other sectors’ ALL HUM coordination between sectors and/or constraints, electronic coordination tools 6.3.1 tower positions.
Subtopic HUM 6.4 — Controller – pilot cooperation Powered by EASA eRules Page 635 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 6 — COLLABORATIVE WORK APS Describe parameters affecting 2 Optional content: workload, mutual ALL HUM controller – pilot cooperation. knowledge, control ler versus pilot mental 6.4.1 picture [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Effective communication APS Explain effective communication in ATC 2 ICAO Doc 9868 ALL HUM operations.
6.1.1 APS Explain key strategies used to enable 2 Optional content: active listening, active ALL HUM open communication. speaking, assertiveness, honesty, 6.1.2 relevance, facts, neutrality APS Describe the parameters affecting the 2 Workload, mutual knowledge, controller ALL HUM controller’s competence to versus pilot mental picture, distractions, 6.1.3 communicate effectively. sound, human conflicts Optional content: communication between and within the team(s), in the simulator, with the pilots, instructors, coordination partners workload Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Effective feedback APS Define feedback. 1 ALL HUM 6.2.1 APS Explain the purpose of receiving and 2 ALL HUM giving feedback, and its effect on 6.2.2 performance.
APS Consider the impact of communication 2 ALL HUM styles on feedback and on conflict 6.2.3 resolution.
APS Integrate feedback into performance. 4 ALL HUM 6.2.4 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 636 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
The subject objective is: Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of equipment and systems, and comply with the equipment and system degradation procedures in the provision of ATS.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC EQPS 1 — VOICE COMMUNICATIONS Subtopic EQPS 1.1 — Radio communications APS Operate two - way communication 3 Transmit/receive switches, procedures ALL EQPS equipment. Optional content: frequency selection, 1.1.1 standby equipment APS Identify indications of operational status 3 Optional content: indicator lights, ALL EQPS of radio equipment. serviceability displays, selector/frequency 1.1.2 displays APS Consider radio range. 2 Optional content: transfer to another APP EQPS frequency, apparent radio failure, failure ACP 1.1.3 to establish radio cont act, frequency APS protection range ACS Subtopic EQPS 1.2 — Other voice communications APS Operate landline communications. 3 Optional content: telephone, interphone ALL EQPS and intercom equipment 1.2.1 TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) APS Decode AFTN messages. 3 Optional content: movement and control ALL EQPS messages, NOTAMs, SNOWTAMs, 2.1.1 BIRDTAMs, etc.
Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange APS Use automatic data transfer equipment 3 Optional content: sequencing systems, ADV EQPS where available. automated information and coordination, ADI 2.2.1 OLDI APS ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) APS Decode AFTN messages. 3 Optional content: movement and control ALL EQPS messages, NOTAMs, SNOWTAMs, 2.1.1 BIRDTAMs, etc.
Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange APS Use automatic data transfer equipment 3 Optional content: sequencing systems, ADC EQPS where available. automated information and coordination, APS 2.2.1 OLDI ACS [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 637 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 — Operation and monitoring of equipment APS Monitor the technical integrity of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.1.1 APS Operate the equipment of the controller 3 Optional content: situation displays, flight ALL EQPS working position. progress board, flight data display, radio, 3.1.2 telephone, maps and charts, strip - printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF APS Operate available equipment in 3 ALL EQPS abnormal and emergency situations.
3.1.3 Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — S ituation displays and information systems APS Use situation displays. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.1 APS Check availability of information. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2 APS Obtain information from equipment. 3 APP EQPS ACP 3.2.3 APS ACS Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems APS Use the flight data information at 3 ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.3.1 Subtopic EQPS 3.4 — Use of ATS surveillance system APS Use the ATS surveillance system 3 APS EQPS functions. ACS 3.4.1 APS Analyse the information provided by the 4 APS EQPS ATS surveillance system. ACS 3.4.2 APS Assign codes. 4 APS EQPS ACS 3.4.3 APS Appreciate the use of advanced 3 Optional content: Mode S, ADS - B, MLAT APS EQPS surveillance technology. ACS 3.4.4 Subtopic EQPS 3.5 — Advanced systems APS Appreciate the use of controller – pilot 3 APS EQPS data link communications when ACS 3.5.1 available.
APS Appreciate the use of information 3 Optional content: trajectory - based APS EQPS provided by advanced systems. information, MTCD, MONA, etc. ACS 3.5.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 638 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 — Operation and monitoring of equipment APS Monitor the technical integrity of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.1.1 APS Operate the equipment of the controller 3 Optional content: situation displays, flight ALL EQPS working position. progress board, flight data di splay, radio, 3.1.2 telephone, maps and charts, strip - printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF APS Operate the available equipment in 3 ALL EQPS abnormal and emergency situations.
3.1.3 Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems APS Use situation displays. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.1 APS Check the availability of information. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2 APS Obtain information from equipment. 3 APP EQPS ACP 3.2.3 APS ACS Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems APS Use the flight data information at the 3 ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.3.1 Subtopic EQPS 3.4 — Use of the ATS surveillance system APS Use the ATS surveillance system 3 APS EQPS functions. ACS 3.4.1 APS Analyse the information provided by the 4 APS EQPS ATS surveillance system. ACS 3.4.2 APS Assign codes. 4 APS EQPS ACS 3.4.3 APS Appreciate the use of advanced 3 Optional content: Mode S, ADS - B, MLAT APS EQPS surveillance technology. ACS 3.4.4 Subtopic EQPS 3.5 — Advanced systems APS Appreciate the use of controller – pilot 3 APS EQPS data link communications when ACS 3.5.1 available.
APS Characterise the use of information 2 MTCD, AMAN, DMAN APS EQPS provided by advanced systems. Optional content: trajectory - based ACS 3.5.2 information, MONA, etc.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 639 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments APS Recognise future developments. 1 New advanced systems ALL EQPS 4.1.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments APS Recognise future developments. 1 New advanced systems ALL EQPS Optional content: European ATM Master 4.1.1 Plan, European Plan for Aviation Safety [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC EQPS 5 — EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 — Reaction to limitations APS Take account of the limitations of 2 ALL EQPS equipment and systems.
5.1.1 APS Respond to technical deficiencies of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS operational position.
5.1.2 Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation APS Identify that communication equipment 3 Optional content: ground – air and landline APP EQPS has degraded. communications ACP 5.2.1 APS ACS APS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: procedures for total or APP EQPS event of communication equipment partial degradation of ground – air and ACP 5.2.2 degradation. landline communications, alternative APS methods of transferring data ACS Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation APS Identify when a navigational equipment 3 Optional content: VOR, navigational aids ALL EQPS failure will affect operational ability.
5.3.1 APS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: vertical separation, ADI EQPS event of a navigational equipment information to aircraft, navigational APP 5.3.2 degradation. assistance, seeking assistance from ACP adjacent units APS ACS Subtopic EQPS 5.4 — Surveillance equipment degradation APS Identify that surveillance equipment has 3 Partial power failure, loss of certain APS EQPS degraded. facilities, total failure ACS 5.4.1 APS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: infor m adjacent sectors, APS EQPS event of surveillance equipment inform aircraft, apply vertical separation ACS 5.4.2 degradation. (emergency), increased horizontal separation, reduce the number of aircraft entering area of responsibility, transfer aircraft to another unit Subtopic EQPS 5.5 — ATC processing system degradation Powered by EASA eRules Page 640 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPS 5 — EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION APS Identify a processing system 3 Optional content: FDPS, SDPS, software APS EQPS degradation. processing of situation display ACS 5.5.1 APS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 APS EQPS event of a processing system ACS 5.5.2 degradation.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC EQPS 5 — EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 — Reaction to limitations APS Take account of the limitations of 2 ALL EQPS equipment and systems.
5.1.1 APS Respond to technical deficiencies of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS operational position.
5.1.2 Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation APS Identify that communication equipment 3 Optional content: ground – air and landline APP EQPS has degraded. communications ACP 5.2.1 APS ACS APS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: procedures for total or ALL EQPS event of communication equipment partial degradation of ground – air and 5.2.2 degradation. landline communications, alternative methods of transferring data Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation APS Identify when a navigational equipment 3 Optional content: navigational aids, ALL EQPS failure will affect operational ability. ‘European GNSS Contingency/Reversion 5.3.1 Handbook for PBN Operations’ APS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: vertic al separation, ALL EQPS event of a navigational equipment information to aircraft, navigational 5.3.2 degradation. assistance, seeking assistance from adjacent units Subtopic EQPS 5.4 — Surveillance equipment degradation APS Identify that surveillance equipment has 3 Partial power failure, loss of certain APS EQPS degraded. facilities, total failure ACS 5.4.1 APS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: inform adjacent sectors, APS EQPS event of surveillance equipment inform aircraft, apply vertical separation ACS 5.4.2 degradation. (emergency), increased horizontal separation, reduce the number of aircraft entering area of responsibility, transfer aircraft to another unit Subtopic EQPS 5.5 — ATC processing system degradation APS Identify processing system degrad ation. 3 Optional content: FDPS, SDPS, software APS EQPS processing of situation display ACS 5.5.1 APS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 APS EQPS event of processing system degradation. ACS 5.5.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 641 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT
The subject objective is: Learners shall identify the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and appreciate aspects of environmental protection.
[app licable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC PEN 1 — FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PEN 1.1 — Study visit to an approach control unit APS Appreciate the functions and provision 3 Study visit to an approach control unit APP PEN of operational approach control service. APS 1.1.1 TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations APS Characterise civil ATS activities in 2 Study visit to an approach control unit APP PEN approach control unit. Optional content: familiarisation visits to APS 2.1.1 TWR, ACC, AIS, RCC APS Characterise other parties interfacing 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN with ATS operations. engineering services, firefighting and 2.1.2 emergency services, airl ine operations offices Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations APS Characterise military ATS activities. 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence 2.2.1 Units [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations APS Characterise civil ATS activities in an 2 Study visit to an approach control unit APP PEN approach control unit. Optional content: familiarisation visits to APS 2.1.1 TWR, ACC, AIS, RCC APS Characterise other parties interfacing 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN with ATS operations. engineering services, firefighting and 2.1.2 emergency services, airline operations offices Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations APS Characterise military ATS activities. 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, air defence units 2.2.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 642 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements APS Identify the role of ATC as a service 3 ALL PEN provider.
3.1.1 APS Appreciate ATS users’ requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements APS Appreciate the role of an air navigation 3 Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 ALL PEN service provider.
3.1.1 APS Appreciate ATS users’ requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection APS Describe the environmental constraints 2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 303 — ADV PEN on aerodrome operations. Operational Opportunities to Minimize ADI 4.1.1 Fuel Use and Reduce Emissions APP APS APS Explain the use of Collaborative 2 ADV PEN Environmental Management (CEM) ADI 4.1.2 process at a erodromes . APP APS APS Appreciate the mitigation techniques 3 Optional content: continuous descent APP PEN used to minimise aviation’s impact on operations (CDO), continuous climb APS 4.1.3 the environment. operations (CCO), noise - abatement procedures, noise preferential routes, flight efficiency [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rul es in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2111/2005, (EC) No 1008/2008, (EU) No 996/2010, (EU) No 376/2014 and Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/53/EU of the European Parliamen t and of the Council, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 552/2004 and (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91.
Powered by EASA eRules Page 643 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection APS Describe the environmental constraints 2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 10013 — ADC PEN on aerodrome operations. Operational Opportunities to reduce fuel APP 4.1.1 burn and emissions APS APS Explain the use of the Collaborative 2 Optional content: European ATM Master ADC PEN Environmental Management (CEM) Plan, EUROCONTROL CEM Specification APP 4.1.2 process at aerodromes. APS APS Appreciate the mitigation techniques 3 Optional content: continuous descent APS PEN used to minimise aviation’s impact on operations (CDO), continuous climb 4.1.3 the envir onment. operations (CCO), noise - abatement procedures, noise preferential routes, flight efficiency [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 644 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 10 : ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
The subject objective is: Learners shall develop a professional attitude to manage traffic in abnormal and emergency situations.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ABES 1 — ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 — Overview of ABES APS List common abnormal and emergency 1 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 1.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion APS Identify potential or actual abnormal 3 ALL ABES and emergency situations.
1.1.2 APS Take into account the procedures for 2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 APP ABES given abnormal and emergency ACP 1.1.3 situations. APS ACS APS Take into account that procedures do 2 Optional content: real - life examples ALL ABES not exist for all abnormal a nd 1.1.4 emergency situations.
APS Consider how the evolution of a 2 Optional content: separation, information, ALL ABES situation may have an impact on safety. coordination 1.1.5 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ABES 1 — ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 — Overview of ABES APS List common abnormal and emergency 1 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 1.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion, GNSS failure APS Identify potential or actu al abnormal 3 ALL ABES and emergency situations.
1.1.2 APS Take into account the procedures for 2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 APP ABES given abnormal and emergency ACP 1.1.3 situations. APS ACS APS Take into account that procedures do 2 Optional content: real - life examples ALL ABES not exist for all abnormal and 1.1.4 emergency situations.
APS Consider how the evolution of a 2 Optional content: separation, information, ALL ABES situation may have an impact on safety. coordination 1.1.5 Powered by EASA eRules Page 645 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness APS Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary , readback, radio ALL ABES circumstances including the case where silence instruction 2.1.1 standard phraseology is not applicable.
Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload APS Describe actions to keep the situation 2 Optional content: sector - splitting, holding, ALL ABES under control . flow management, task delegation 2.2.1 APS Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2 APS Ensure effective dissemination of 4 Optional content: between executive and ALL ABES information. planner/coordinator, with the s upervisor, 2.2.3 between se ctors, between ACC, APP and TWR , with ground staff, etc.
APS Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4 Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air – ground cooperation APS Collect appropriate information relevant 3 ALL ABES to the situation.
2.3.1 APS Assist the pilot. 3 Pilot workload ALL ABES Optional content: instructions, 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness APS Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio ALL ABES circumstances including the case where silence instruction 2.1.1 standard phraseology is not applicable.
APS Apply change of radiotelephony call 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES sign. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 2.1.2 Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload APS Describe actions to keep the situation 2 Optional content: sector - splitting, holding, ALL ABES under control. flow management, task delegation 2.2.1 APS Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2 APS Ensure the effective dissemination of 4 Optional content: between executive and ALL ABES information. planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, 2.2.3 between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with ground staff, etc.
APS Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4 Powered by EASA eRules Page 646 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air – ground cooperation APS Collect appropriate information relevant 3 ALL ABES to the situation.
2.3.1 APS Assist the pilot. 3 Pilot workload ALL ABES Optional content: instructions, 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ABES 3 — PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 3.1 — Application of procedures for ABES APS Apply the procedures for given 3 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES abnormal and emergency situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 3.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets alerts, airframe failure Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure APS Describe the procedures to be followed 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES by a pilot when that pilot experienc es Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military 3.2.1 complete or partial radio failure. procedures APS Apply the procedures to be followed 3 Optiona l content: prolonged loss of ALL ABES when a pilot experiences complete or communication 3.2.2 partial radio failure.
Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat APS Apply ATC procedures associated with 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unlawful interference and aircraft bomb 3.3.1 threat.
Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft APS Apply the procedures in the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES strayed aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled 3.4.1 airspace, outside controlled airspace APS Apply the procedures in the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unidentified aircraft.
3.4.2 Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Diversion s APS Provide navigational assistance to 4 Track/heading, distance, other APP ABES aircraft diverting in emergency . navigational assistance ACP 3.5.1 Optional content: nearest most suitable APS aerodrome ACS Subtopic ABES 3.6 — Transponder failure APS Apply procedures in the event of an SSR 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 APS ABES transponder failure. Optional content: total/partial failure, ACS 3.6.1 impact on ADS - B/Mode S capability [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 647 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ABES 3 — PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 3.1 — Application of procedures for ABES APS Apply the procedures for given 3 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES abnormal and emergency situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 3.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets alerts, airframe failure Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure APS Describe the procedures to be followed 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES by a pilot when experiencing complete Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military 3.2.1 or partial radio failure. procedures, simulator operation procedures APS Apply the procedures to be followed 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES when a pilot experiences complete or Optional content: prolonged loss of 3.2.2 partial radio failure. communication Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat APS Apply ATC procedures associated with 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unlawful interference and aircraft bomb Optional content: simulator operation 3.3.1 threat. procedures Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft APS Apply the procedures for strayed 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled 3.4.1 airspace, outside controlled airspace APS Apply the procedures for unidentified 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES aircraft.
3.4.2 Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Diversion APS Provide navigational assistance to 4 Track/heading, distance, other APP ABES aircraft diverting in emergency. navigational assistance ACP 3.5.1 Optional content: nearest most suitable APS aerodrome ACS Subtopic ABES 3.6 — Transponder failure APS Apply procedures in the event of an SSR 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 APS ABES transponder failure. Optional content: total/partial failure, ACS 3.6.1 impact on ADS - B/Mode S capability Subtopic ABES 3.7 — Interception of civil aircraft APS Explain the procedures in the event of 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES interception of civil aircraft.
3.7.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 648 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 11 : AERODROMES
The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise and understand the design and layout of aerodromes.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC AGA 1 — AERODROME DATA, LAYOUT AND COORDINATION Subtopic AGA 1.1 — Definitions APS Define aerodrome data. 1 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 1 ADV AGA Optional content: aerodrome elevation, ADI 1.1.1 reference point, apron, movement a rea, APP manoeuvring area, hot spot APS Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination APS Identify the information that has to be 3 Aerodrome conditions, fire/rescue APP AGA exchanged between Air Traffic Services category, condition of ground equipment APS 1.2.1 (ATS) and the a erodrome authority. and NAVAIDs, AIR AC, Regulation (EU) No ADV 139/2014 ADI [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC AGA 1 — AERODROME DATA, LAYOUT AND COORDINATION Subtopic AGA 1.1 — Definitions APS Define aerodrome data. 1 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 2 ADC AGA Optional content: aerodrome elevation, APP 1.1.1 reference point, apron, movement area, APS manoeuvring area, hotspo t Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination APS Identify the information that has to be 3 Aerodrome conditions, fire/rescue ADC AGA exchanged between Air Traffic Services category, condition of ground equipment APP 1.2.1 (ATS) and the aerodrome authority. and NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) No APS 139/2014 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA Subtopic AGA 2.1 — Movement area APS Describe movement area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA ADI 2.1.1 APP APS APS Describe the marking of obstacles and 2 Flags, signs on pavement, lights ADV AGA unusable or unserviceable areas. ADI 2.1.2 APP APS Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014 laying down requireme nts and administrative procedures related to aerodromes pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 44, 14.2.2014, p. 1).
Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014 laying down requirements and administrative procedures related to aerodromes pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 44, 14.2.2014, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 649 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA APS Identify the information on conditions of 3 Essential information on aerodrome ADV AGA the movement area that has to be conditions ADI 2.1.3 passed on to aircraft. APP APS Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area APS Describe manoeuvring area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.1 APP APS APS Describe taxiway. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.2 APP APS APS Describe daylight marking on taxiways. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.3 APP APS APS Describe taxiway lighting. 2 ADV AGA ADI 2.2.4 APP APS Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways APS Describe runway. 2 Runway, runway surface, runway strip, ADV AGA shoulder, runway - end safety areas, ADI 2.3.1 clearways, stopways APP APS APS Describe instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADI AGA APP 2.3.2 APS APS Describe non - instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADV AGA ADI 2.3.3 APP APS APS Explain declared distances. 2 TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA ADV AGA ADI 2.3.4 APP APS APS Explain the differences between ACN 2 Strength of pavements ADV AGA and PCN. ADI 2.3.5 APP APS APS Describe the daylight markings on 2 Optional content: runway designator, ADV AGA runways. centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed ADI 2.3.6 distance, touchdown zone, side strip, APP colour APS APS Describe runway lights. 2 Optional content: colour, centre line, ADV AGA intensity, edge, touchdown zone, ADI 2.3.7 threshold, barettes APP APS Powered by EASA eRules Page 650 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA APS Explain the functions of visual landing 2 Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI ADV AGA aids. ADI 2.3.8 APP APS APS Describe the approach lighting systems. 2 Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, ADV AGA colours, intensity and brightness ADI 2.3.9 APP APS APS Characterise the effect of water/ice on 2 ADV AGA runways. ADI 2.3.10 APP APS APS Explain braking action. 2 Braking action coefficient ADV AGA ADI 2.3.11 APP APS APS Explain the effect of runway visual range 2 ADV AGA on aerodrome operation. ADI 2.3.12 APP APS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA Subtopic AGA 2.1 — Movement area APS Describe the movement area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADC AGA APP 2.1.1 APS APS Describe the marking of obstacles and 2 Flags, signs on pavement, lights ADC AGA unusable or unserviceable areas. APP 2.1.2 APS APS Identify the information on conditions of 3 Essential information on aerodrome ADC AGA the movement area that has to be conditions APP 2.1.3 passed on to aircraft. APS Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area APS Describe the manoeuvring area. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 ADC AGA APP 2.2.1 APS APS Describe the taxiway. 2 ADC AGA APP 2.2.2 APS APS Describe the daylight marking on 2 AD C AGA taxiways. APP 2.2.3 APS APS Describe taxiway lighting. 2 ADC AGA APP 2.2.4 APS Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways APS Describe the runway. 2 Runway, runway surface, runway strip, ADC AGA runway shoulder, runway - end safety APP 2.3.1 areas, clearways, stopways APS Powered by EASA eRules Page 651 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA APS Describe the instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 AD C AGA APP 2.3.2 APS APS Describe the non - instrument runway. 2 Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 AD C AGA APP 2.3.3 APS APS Explain declared distances. 2 TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA AD C AGA APP 2.3.4 APS APS Explain the differences between ACN 2 Strength of pavements AD C AGA and PCN. APP 2.3.5 APS APS Describe the daylight markings on 2 Optional content: runway designator, AD C AGA runways. centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed APP 2.3.6 distance, touchdown zone, side strip, APS colour APS Describe runway lights. 2 Optional content: colour, centre line, AD C AGA intensity, edge, touchdown zone, APP 2.3.7 threshold, barettes APS APS Explain the functions of visual landing 2 Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI AD C AGA aids. APP 2.3.8 APS APS Describe the approach lighting systems. 2 Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, AD C AGA colours, intensity and brightness APP 2.3.9 APS APS Characterise the effect of water/ice on 2 AD C AGA runways. APP 2.3.10 APS APS Explain braking performance and 2 AD C AGA methods of reporting it. APP 2.3.11 APS APS Explain the effect of runway visual range 2 AD C AGA on aerodrome operation s . APP 2.3.12 APS [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC AGA 3 — OBSTACLES Subtopic AGA 3.1 — Obstacle - free airspace around aerodromes APS Explain the necessity for establishing 2 ADV AGA and maintaining an obstacle - free ADI 3.1.1 airspace around aerodromes. APP APS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC AGA 3 — OBSTACLES Subtopic AGA 3.1 — Obstacle - free airspace around aerodromes APS Explain the necessity for establishing 2 ADC AGA and maintaining airspace around APP 3.1.1 aerodromes obstacle free. APS [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 652 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location APS Explain the location of different 2 Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio ADV AGA aerodrome ground equipment. communication or ATS surveillance ADI 4.1.1 systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, APP PAPI APS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location APS Explain the location of different 2 Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio ADC AGA aerodrome ground equipment. communication or ATS surveillance APP 4.1.1 systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, APS PAPI [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 653 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(vi) Composition of initial training
ED Decision 2023/011/R [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ]
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (ACS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OB JECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) .
(b) The ATCO Rating training Area Control Surveillance Rating (ACS) should contain the following subject objectives and training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 8 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) No 2015/340 — Area Control Surveillance Rating (ACS).
(c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 8 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATI NG (ACS) TRAINING — TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) .
(b) The ATCO rating training Area Control Surveillance Rating (ACS) should contain the following training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 7 Area Control Surveillance Rating (ACS) to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) No 2015/340.
(c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 7 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do n ot form part of it.
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SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
The subject objective is: Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow and lea rn how to obtain the appropriate information.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC INTR 1 — COURSE MANAGEMENT Subtopic INTR 1.1 — Course introduction ACS Explain the aims and main objectives of 2 ALL INTR the course.
1.1.1 Subtopic INTR 1.2 — Course administration ACS State how the course is administered. 1 ALL INTR 1.2.1 Subtopic INTR 1.3 — Study material and training documentation ACS Use appropriate documents and their 3 Optional content: training documentation, ALL INTR sources for course studies. library, CBT library, web, learning 1.3.1 management server ACS Integrate appropriate information into 4 Training documentation ALL INTR course studies. Optional content: supplementary 1.3.2 information, library TOPIC INTR 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Subtopic INTR 2.1 — Course content and organisation ACS State the differen t training methods 1 Theoretical training, practical training, ALL INTR used during the course. self - study, types of training events 2.1.1 ACS State the subjects covered by the course 1 ALL INTR and their purpose.
2.1.2 ACS Describe the organisation of theoretical 2 Optional content: course programme ALL INTR training.
2.1.3 ACS Describe the organisation of practical 2 Optional content: PTP, simulation, ALL INTR training. briefing, debriefing, course programme 2.1.4 Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos ACS Recognise the feedback mechanisms 1 Training progress, assessment, briefing, ALL INTR available. debriefing, learner – instructor feedback, 2.2.1 instructor – instructor feedback Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process ACS Describe the assessment process. 2 ALL INTR 2.3.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 655 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW
The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting and airspace, and appreciate the Licensing and Competence principles.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC LAW 1 — ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 — Privileges and conditions ACS Appreciate the conditions which shall be 3 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 1 on ATCO ACS LAW met to issue an Area Control Licensing 1.1.1 Surveillance rating. Optional content: national documents ACS Explain how to maintain and update 2 ALL LAW professional knowledge and skills to 1.1.2 retain competence in the operational environment.
ACS Explain the conditions for suspension/ 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO ALL LAW revocation of an ATCO licence. Licensing 1.1.3 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED De cision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC LAW 1 — ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Subtopic LAW 1.1 — Privileges and conditions ACS Appreciate the conditions which shall be 3 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 ACS LAW met to issue an Area Control 1.1.1 Surveillance rating.
ACS Explain how to maintain and update 2 ALL LAW professional knowledge and skills to 1.1.2 retain competence in the operational environment.
ACS Explain the conditions for the 2 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 ALL LAW suspension/ revocation of an ATCO 1.1.3 licence.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports ACS List the standard forms for reports. 1 Air traffic incident report ALL LAW Optional content: routine air - reports, 2.1.1 breac h of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying down technical requirem ents and administrative procedures relating to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repeal ing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).
Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures rela ting to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 656 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS ACS Describe the functions of, and processes 2 Reporting culture, air traffic incident ALL LAW for, reporting. report, Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 1 , 2.1.2 Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 2 Optional content: breac h of regulations, watchbook/logbook, record s, voluntary reporting ACS Use forms for reporting. 3 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, air traffic ALL LAW incident reporting form(s) 2.1.3 Optional content: routine air - reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace ACS Appreciate airspace classes and 3 ACS LAW structure and their relevance to 2.2.1 operations using the Area Control Surveillance ratin g.
ACS Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: Regulation (EU) No ALL LAW cont rol actions appropriate to the 923/2012 , international requirements, 2.2.2 classification and structure of airspace. civil requirements, military requirements, ar eas of responsibility, sectoris ation, national requirements ACS Appreciate responsib ility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance.
2.2.3 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports ACS Describe the functions of, and processes 2 Reporting culture, forms for mandatory ALL LAW for, reporting. and voluntary occurrence reporting, 2.1.1 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 , Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 Regulation (EU) No 376/2 014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and follow - up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repeali ng Directive 2003/42/ EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 of 29 June 2015 laying down a list classifying occurrence s in civil aviation to be mandatorily reported according to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the C ouncil (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 2012 laying down the c ommon rules of the air and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/ 2011 and Regulations (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255/2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).
Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and foll ow - up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18).
Commission Implementing Regulation ( EU) 2015/1018 of 29 June 2015 laying down a list classifying occurrences in civil aviation to be mandatorily reported according to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the C ouncil (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 657 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting ACS Use forms for reporting. 3 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, forms for ALL LAW mandatory and voluntary occurrence 2.1.2 reporting Optional content: routine air - reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace ACS Appreciate airspace classes and 3 ACS LAW structure and their relevance to 2.2.1 operations using the Area Control Surveillance rating.
ACS Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: Regulation (EU) No ALL LAW control actions appropriate to the 923/2012 , international requirements, 2.2.2 classification and structure of given civil requireme nts, military requirements, airspace. areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements ACS Appreciate responsibility for terrain 3 ALL LAW clearance.
2.2.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC LAW 3 — ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process ACS State the importance of controller 1 Optional content: voluntary reporting ALL LAW contribution to the feedback process.
3.1.1 ACS Describe how reported occurrences are 2 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW analysed. No 376/2014, local procedures 3.1.2 ACS Name the means used to disseminate 1 Optional content: safety letters, safety ALL LAW recommendations. boards web pages 3.1.3 ACS Appreciate the ‘Just Culture’ concept. 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints ALL LAW Optional c ontent: 3.1.4 https://www.skybrary.aero Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Investigation ACS Describe role and mission of Safety 2 ALL LAW Investigation in the improvement of 3.2.1 safety.
ACS Define working methods of Safety 1 ALL LAW Investigation.
3.2.2 Commission Implemen ting Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/ 2011 and Regulations (EC) No 1265 /2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255 /2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 658 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC LAW 3 — ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process ACS State the importance of controller 1 Optional content: voluntary reporting ALL LAW contribution to the feedback process.
3.1.1 ACS Describe how reported occurrences are 2 Optional content: Regulation (EU) ALL LAW analysed. No 376/2014, local procedures 3.1.2 ACS Name the means used to disseminate 1 Optional content: safety letters, safety ALL LAW recommendations. boards’ web pages 3.1.3 ACS Appreciate the just culture concept. 3 Benefits, prerequisites, constraints ALL LAW Optional content: Skybrary 3.1.4 Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety i nvestigation ACS Describe the role and objectives of 2 ALL LAW s afety i nvestigation in the improvement 3.2.1 of safety.
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SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 — Air traffic control (ATC) service ACS Appreciate own area of responsibility. 3 APP ATM ACP 1.1.1 APS ACS ACS Provide area control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ACP ATM ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030, ACS 1.1.2 ICAO Doc 4444, operation manuals Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS) ACS Provide FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 1.2.1 Optional content: national documents ACS Use an ATS surveillance system in the 3 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) APS ATM provision of FIS. No 923/2012, information to identified ACS 1.2.2 aircraft concerning: traffic, navigation Optional content: weather ACS Issue appropri ate information 3 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) APS ATM concerning the position of conflicting No 923/2012, traffic information, essential ACS 1.2.3 traffic. traffic information APP ACP Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS) ACS Provide ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 1.3.1 Optional content: national documents ACS Respond to distress and urgency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM messages and signals. ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444 1.3.2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations ACS Use an ATS surveillance system in the 3 APS ATM provision of ALRS. ACS 1.3.3 Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management ACS Appreciate the impact of ATS system 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM capacity and air traffic flow Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route ACP 1.4.1 management on the controller. airspace, local implementation of ATFCM APS principles, etc. ACS ACS Apply flow management procedures in 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM the provision of ATC. Users Manual ACP 1.4.2 APS ACS Powered by EASA eRules Page 660 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES ACS Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: civil and military, APP ATM take account of airspace boundaries. controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, ACP 1.4.3 restricted, danger, prohibited, special APS rules, sector boundaries, national ACS boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en - route, off - route A CS Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM take account of areas of responsibility. Users Manual ACP 1.4.4 APS ACS ACS Inform supervisor of local factors 3 Optional content: abnormal situations, APP ATM affecting ATS system capacity and air decrease in sector capacity, limitations on ACP 1.4.5 traffi c flow management. systems and equipment, changes in APS workload/capacity, unusual ACS meteorological conditions, relevant information like: reported ground - based incidents, fore st fire, smoke, oil pollution ACS Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 APS ATM take account of ATS surveillance system ACS 1.4.6 capability.
Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM) ACS Appreciate the impact of ASM on the 3 Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL APP ATM controller. Specification for the application of FUA, ACP 1.5.1 TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace APS ACS ACS Organise traffic to take account of ASM. 4 Real - time activation, deactivation or APS ATM reallocation of airspace ACS 1.5.2 Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES Subtopic ATM 1.1 — Air traffic control (ATC) service ACS Appreciate own area of responsibility. 3 APP ATM ACP 1.1.1 APS ACS ACS Provide area control service. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ACP ATM Regulation (EU) 2017/373, operating ACS 1.1.2 procedures for the simulated/training environment Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS) ACS Provide FIS. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ALL ATM (EU) 2017/373 1.2.1 Optional content: national documents ACS Use an ATS surveillance system in the 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation APS ATM provision of FIS. (EU) 2017/373, information to identified ACS 1.2.2 aircraft concerning: traffic, navigation Optional content: weather Powered by EASA eRules Page 661 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES ACS Issue appropriate information 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation APS ATM concerning the position of conflicting (EU) 2017/373, traffic information, ACS 1.2.3 traffic. essential traffic information APP ACP ACS Appreciate the use of ATIS in the 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM provision of FIS.
1.2.4 Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS) ACS Provide ALRS. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 1.3.1 Optional content: national documents ACS Respond to distress and urgency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM messages and signals. ICAO Annex 10 1.3.2 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ICAO Doc 4444, national documents ACS Use an ATS surveillance system in the 3 APS ATM provision of ALRS. ACS 1.3.3 Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management ACS Appreciate the impact of the ATS system 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM capacity and air traffic flow Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route ACP 1.4.1 management on the controller. airspace, local implementation of ATFCM APS principles, etc. ACS ACS Apply flow management procedures in 3 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM ACP ATM the provision of ATC. Users Manual ACS 1.4.2 ACS Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: civil and military, APP ATM take account of airspace boundaries. controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, ACP 1.4.3 restricted, danger, prohibited, special APS rules, sector boundaries, national ACS boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en - route, off - route ACS Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM APP ATM take account of areas of responsibility. Users Manual ACP 1.4.4 APS ACS ACS Inform the supervisor of local factors 3 Optional content: abnormal situations, APP ATM affecting the ATS system capacity and air decrease in sector capacity, limitations on ACP 1.4.5 traffic flow management. systems and equipment, changes in APS workload/capacity, unusual ACS meteorological conditions, relevant information like: reported ground - based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution ACS Organise traffic flows and patterns to 4 APS ATM take account of the ATS surveillance ACS 1.4.6 system capability.
Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM) Powered by EASA eRules Page 662 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES ACS Appreciate the impact of ASM on the 3 Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL APP ATM controller. Specification for the application of FUA, ACP 1.5.1 TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace APS ACS ACS Organise traffic to take account of ASM. 4 Real - time activation, deactivation or APS ATM reallocation of airspace ACS 1.5.2 Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication ACS Use approved phraseology. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM 2.1.1 ACS Ensure effective communication. 4 Communication techniques, ALL ATM readback/verification of readback 2.1.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication ACS List the means of communication 1 Optional content: electronic, written, ALL ATM between controllers. verbal and non - verbal communication 2.1.1 ACS Select the most suitable means of 5 ALL ATM communication given the situation.
2.1.2 ACS Use approved phraseology. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM Optional content: published national/local 2.1.3 language phraseology ACS Ensure effective communication. 4 Use of plain language when required, ALL ATM communication within the sector/working 2.1.4 position, between the sectors/WPs/ATC units, readback/verification of readback ACS Analyse examples of pilot – controller 4 Optional content: real - life recordings, ALL ATM communication for effectiveness. situation in the simulator 2.1.5 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances ACS Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national 3.1.1 documents ACS Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in 4 ALL ATM control service.
3.1.2 ACS Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.
3.1.3 Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions Powered by EASA eRules Page 663 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS ACS Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM ICAO Doc 4444 3.2.1 Optional content: national documents ACS Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in 4 ALL ATM control service.
3.2.2 ACS Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.
3.2.3 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances ACS Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ALL ATM (EU) 2017/373 3.1.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents ACS Integrate appropriate ATC clearances 4 ALL ATM into the control service.
3.1.2 ACS Ensure that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out.
3.1.3 Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions ACS Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ALL ATM Regulation (EU) 2017/373 3.2.1 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents ACS Integrate appropriate ATC instructions 4 ALL ATM in to the control service.
3.2.2 ACS Ensure that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out.
3.2.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination ACS Identify the need for coordination. 3 ALL ATM 4.1.1 Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination ACS Use the available tools for coordination. 3 Optional content: electronic transfer of ALL ATM flight data, telephone, interphone, 4.2.1 intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures Powered by EASA eRules Page 664 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION ACS Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/ transfer of responsibility for ALL ATM air – ground communi cations and 4.3.1 separation, transfer of control, etc., ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: release point ACS Analyse effect of coordination requested 4 Optional content: delegation/transfer of ALL ATM by an adjacent position/unit. responsibility for air – ground 4.3.2 communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.
ACS Select, after negotiation, an appropriate 5 ALL ATM course of action.
4.3.3 ACS Ensure the agreed course of action is 4 ALL ATM carried out.
4.3.4 ACS Coordinate when providing FIS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.5 ACS Coord inate when providing ALRS. 4 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM 4.3.6 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination ACS Identify the need for coordination. 3 ALL ATM 4.1.1 Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination ACS Use the available tools for coordination. 3 Optional content: electronic transfer of ALL ATM flight data, telephone, interphone, 4.2.1 intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures ACS Initiate appropriate coordination. 3 Delegation/transfer of responsibility for ALL ATM air – ground communications and 4.3.1 separation, transfer of control, etc., Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: releas e point ACS Analyse the effect of coordination 4 Optional content: delegation/transfer of ALL ATM requested by an adjacent position/unit. responsibility for air – ground 4.3.2 communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.
ACS Select, after negotiation, an appropriate 5 ALL ATM course of action.
4.3.3 ACS Ensure that the agreed course of action 4 ALL ATM is carried out.
4.3.4 Powered by EASA eRules Page 665 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION ACS Coordinate when providing FIS. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 4.3.5 ACS Coordinate when providing ALRS. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 4.3.6 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry ACS Allocate levels according to altimetry 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM data.
5.1.1 ACS Ensure separation according to altimetry 4 Optional content: transition level, ALL ATM data. transition altitude, transition layer, height, 5.1.2 flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance ACS Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: minimum vectoring APS ATM control actions appropriate to the rules altitude, terrain clearance dimensions, ACS 5.2.1 for minimum safe levels and terrain minimum safe altitudes, transition level, clearance. minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry ACS Allocate levels according to altimetry 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM data.
5.1.1 ACS Ensure separation according to altimetry 4 Optional content: transition level, ALL ATM data. transition altitude, transition layer, height, 5.1.2 flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance ACS Provide planning, coordination and 4 Optional content: minimum vectoring APS ATM control actions appropriate to the rules altitude, terrain clearance dimensions, ACS 5.2.1 for minimum usable levels and terrain minimum safe altitudes, transition level, clearance. minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation ACS Provide standard vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 444 4, Regulation (EU) No ACP ATM 923/2012, level allocation, during ACS 6.1.1 climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, RVSM, non - RVSM aircraft, holding pattern Powered by EASA eRules Page 666 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS ACS Provide increased vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ACP 6.1.2 Optional content: level allocation, during APS climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, ACS degraded aircraft performance, non - RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence ACS Appreciate the app lication of emergency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 , APP ATM vertical separation. ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 ACP 6.1.3 APS ACS ACS Provide vertical separation in a 4 Pressure altitude - derived information, APS ATM surveillance environment. pilot - level reports ACS 6.1.4 Optional content: into/out of ATS surveillance system coverage Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment ACS Provide longitudinal separation in a 4 Successive departures, successive arrivals, ACS ATM surveillance environment. overflights, speed control, Mach number 6.2.1 techniques, silent transfer, ICAO Doc 4444 Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Wake turbulence distance - based separation ACS Provide distance - based wake turbulence 4 ICAO Doc 4444, APS ATM separation. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ACS 6.3.1 Optional content: EASA SIB 2017 - 10 ‘En - route Wake Turbulence Encounters’ , national documents Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Separation based on ATS surveillance systems ACS Describe how separation based on ATS 2 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM surveillance systems is applied. ACS 6.4.1 ACS Provide horizontal separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030, local APS ATM operation manuals, holding ACS 6.4.2 ACS Provide horizontal separation by 4 Optional content: transit, meteorological APS ATM vectoring in a variety of situations. phenomena, vectoring for approach, ACS 6.4.3 departure versus transit versus arrival ACS Ensure horizontal or vertical separation 4 Adjacent sectors, restricted, prohibited APS ATM from airspace boundaries. and danger areas, TSAs. ACS 6.4.4 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED De cision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATION Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation ACS Provide standard vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No ACP ATM 923/2012, level allocation, during ACS 6.1.1 climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, RVSM, non - RVSM aircraft, holding pattern ACS Provide increased vertical separation. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ACP 6.1.2 Optional content: level allocation, during APS climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, ACS degraded aircraft performance, non - RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence Powered by EASA eRules Page 667 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATION ACS Appreciate the application of emergency 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, APP ATM vertical separation. ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 ACP 6.1.3 APS ACS ACS Provide vertical separation in a 4 Pressure altitude - derived information, APS ATM surveillance environment. pilot - level reports ACS 6.1.4 Optional content: into/out of ATS surveillance system coverage Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment ACS Provide longitudinal separation in a 4 Successive departures, successive arrivals, ACS ATM surveillance environment. overflights, speed control, Mach number 6.2.1 techniques, silent transfer, ICAO Doc 4444 Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Wake turbulence distance - based separation ACS Provide distance - based wake turbulence 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, APS ATM separation. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ACS 6.3.1 Optional content: EASA SIB 2017 - 10 ‘En - route Wake Turbulence Encounters’, national documents Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Separation based on ATS surveillance systems ACS Describe how separation based on ATS 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM surveillance systems is applied. ACS 6.4.1 ACS Provide horizontal separation. 4 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM Optional content: local/simulator ACS 6.4.2 operation manuals, holding ACS Provide horizontal separation by 4 Optional content: transit, meteorological APS ATM vectoring in a variety of situations. phenom ena, vectoring for approach, ACS 6.4.3 departure versus transit versus arrival ACS Ensure horizontal or vertical separation 4 Adjacent sectors, restricted, prohibited APS ATM from airspace boundaries. and danger areas, TSAs. ACS 6.4.4 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND - BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne collision avoidance systems ACS Differentiate between ACAS advisory 2 ICAO Doc 9863 ACP ATM thresholds and separation standards Optional content: EUROCONTROL TCAS ACS 7.1.1 applicable in the area control web page environment.
ACS Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA 7.1.2 reported by pilot.
ACS Respond to pilot notification of actions 3 ACAS, TAWS ALL ATM based on airborne systems warnings. Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS 7.1.3 web page Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground - based safety nets ACS Describe the controller responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM during and following safety net Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, ACS 7.2.1 warnings. APM Powered by EASA eRules Page 668 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND - BASED SAFETY NETS ACS Respond to ground - based safety net 3 Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APS ATM warnings. APM ACS 7.2.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE AND GROUND - BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne safety nets ACS Recognise the independence of ACAS 1 ICAO Doc 9863 ALL ATM thresholds from ATC separation Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets 7.1.1 standards.
ACS Describe the controller responsibility 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM during and following an ACAS RA Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, 7.1.2 reported by a pilot. ICAO Doc 9863, Skybrary Safety Nets ACS Respond to pilot notification of actions 3 ACAS APP ATM based on airborne systems warnings. Optional content: TAWS, Skybrary Safety APS 7.1.3 Nets ACP ACS Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground - based safety nets ACS Describe the controller responsibility 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM during and following safety net Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, STCA, ACS 7.2.1 warnings. MSAW, APW, APM ACS Respond to ground - based safety net 3 Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APS ATM warnings. APM ACS 7.2.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management ACS Update the data display to accurately 3 Optional content: information displayed, ALL ATM reflect the traffic situation. strip - marking procedures, electronic 8.1.1 information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs ACS Analyse pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.2 ACS Organise pertinent data on data 4 ALL ATM displays.
8.1.3 ACS Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, FPL, supplementary information ALL ATM Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc.
8.1.4 ACS Use flight plan information. 3 ALL ATM 8.1.5 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 669 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management ACS Update the data display to accurately 3 Optional content: information displayed, ALL ATM reflect the traffic situation. strip - marking procedures, electronic 8.1.1 information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs ACS Analyse pertinent data on data displays. 4 ALL ATM 8.1.2 ACS Organise pertinent data on data 4 ALL ATM displays.
8.1.3 ACS Obtain flight plan information. 3 CPL, supplementary information ALL ATM Optional content: FPL, AFIL, etc.
8.1.4 ACS Use flight plan information. 3 ALL ATM 8.1.5 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 — Integrity of the operational environment ACS Obtain information concerning the 3 Optional content: briefing, notices, local ALL ATM operational environment. orders, verification of information 9.1.1 ACS Ensure the integrity of the operational 4 Optional content: integrity of displays, APP ATM environment. verification of the information provided by ACP 9.1.2 displays, etc. APS ACS Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures ACS Check all relevant documentation before 3 Optional content: briefing, letters of ALL ATM managing traffic. agreement (Lo As ) , NOTAMs, AICs 9.2.1 ACS Manage traffic in accordance with a 4 APP ATM c hange to operational procedures . ACP 9.2.2 APS ACS Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover – takeover ACS Transfer information to the relieving 3 ALL ATM controller.
9.3.1 ACS Obtain information from the controller 3 ALL ATM handing over.
9.3.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 670 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) Subtopic ATM 9.1 — Integrity of the operational environment ACS Obtain information concerning the 3 Optional content: local/simulator ALL ATM operational environment. operation manuals, briefing, notices, 9.1.1 current flight plan data/information displays, pilot reports, coordination, verification of information ACS Ensure the integrity of the operational 4 Optio nal content: integrity of displays, APP ATM environment. verification of the information provided by ACP 9.1.2 displays, etc. APS ACS Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures ACS Check all relevant documentation before 3 Optional content: briefing, letters of ALL ATM managing traffic. agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs 9.2.1 ACS Manage traffic in accordance with a 4 APP ATM change to operational procedures. ACP 9.2.2 APS ACS Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover – takeover ACS Transfer information to the relieving 3 ALL ATM controller.
9.3.1 ACS Obtain information from the controller 3 ALL ATM handing over.
9.3.2 ACS List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL ATM position handover – takeover. overlap time 9.3.3 ACS Explain the consequences of a missed 2 ALL ATM position handover – takeover.
9.3.4 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility and processing of information ACS Describe the division of responsibility 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM among air traffic control units.
10.1.1 ACS Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM military traffic. Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554 10.1.2 ACS Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 APP ATM unmanned free balloons. ACP 10.1.3 APS ACS ACS Obtain operational information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, local operation manuals APP ATM ACP 10.1.4 APS ACS Powered by EASA eRules Page 671 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE ACS Interpret operational information. 5 APP ATM ACP 10.1.5 APS ACS ACS Organise forwarding of operational 4 Optional content: including the use of APP ATM information. backup procedures ACP 10.1.6 APS ACS ACS Integrate operational information into 4 APP ATM control decisions. ACP 10.1.7 APS ACS ACS Appreciate the influence of operational 3 Optional content: military flying, ALL ATM requirements. calibration flights, aerial photography 10.1.8 Subtopic ATM 10.2 — ATS surveillance service ACS Explain the responsibility for the 2 ICAO Doc 444 4, ACS ATM provision of ATS surveillance service Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, 10.2.1 appropriate to ACS rating. ICAO Annex 11, local operation manuals ACS Explain the functions that may be 2 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM performed with the use of ATS ACS 10.2.2 surveillance system derived information presented on a situation display.
ACS Provide planning, coordination and 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ACS ATM control actions appropriate to VFR and ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 4444 APP 10.2.3 IFR traffic in VMC and IMC. ACP APS ACS Apply the procedures for termination of 3 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM ATS surveillance service. Optional content: transfer of control, ACS 10.2.4 termination or interruption of ATS surveillance service Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process ACS Ensure that situational awareness is 4 Information gathering, scanning, traffic APS ATM maintained. projection ACS 10.3.1 ACS Detect conflicts in time for appropriate 4 ALL ATM resolution.
10.3.2 ACS Identify potential solutions to achieve a 3 APP ATM safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.3 APS ACS ACS Evaluate possible outcomes of different 5 APP ATM planning and control actions. ACP 10.3.4 APS ACS ACS Select an appropriate plan in time to 5 APP ATM achieve safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.5 APS ACS Powered by EASA eRules Page 672 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE ACS Ensure an adequate priority of actions. 4 ALL ATM 10.3.6 ACS Execute selected plan in a timely 3 APP ATM manner. ACP 10.3.7 APS ACS ACS Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is 4 Traffic monitoring, adaptability and ALL ATM achieved. follow - up 10.3.8 Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic ACS Manage arrivals, departures and 4 APP ATM overflights. ACP 10.4.1 APS ACS ACS Balance the workload against personal 5 Optional content: rerouting, replanning, APP ATM capacity. prioritising solutions, denying requests, ACP 10.4.2 delegating responsibility for separation APS ACS ACS Define flight path monitoring and 1 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM vectoring. ACS 10.4.3 ACS Explain the requirements for vectoring 2 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM an d termination of vectoring. ACS 10.4.4 ACS Provide vectoring. 4 ICAO Doc 4444, APS ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ACS 10.4.5 Optional content: separation, expediting arrivals, departures and/or climb to cruising levels, aircraft leaving the hold, navigation assistance, uncontrolled airspace, etc.
ACS Apply the procedures for termination of 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APS ATM vectoring. Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ACS 10.4.6 Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Control service with advanced system support ACS Appreciate the impact of advanced 3 Optional content: sequencing systems, ACS ATM systems on the provision of area control automated holding lists, vertical traffic 10.5.1 service. displays, conflict detection and decision - making tools, automated information and coordination tools [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility for the provision of control service and the processing of information ACS Describe the division of responsibility 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL ATM among air traffic control units.
10.1.1 ACS Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 ICAO Doc 4444 ALL ATM military traffic. Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554 10.1.2 Powered by EASA eRules Page 673 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE ACS Describe the responsibility in regard to 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ATM unmanned free balloons.
10.1.3 ACS Interpret operational information. 5 APP ATM ACP 10.1. 4 APS ACS ACS Organise forwarding of operational 4 Optional content: including the use of APP ATM information. backup procedures ACP 10.1. 5 APS ACS ACS Integrate operational information into 4 APP ATM control decisions. ACP 10.1. 6 APS ACS ACS Appreciate the influence of operational 3 Optional content: military flying, ALL ATM requirements. calibration flights, aerial photography 10.1. 7 Subtopic ATM 10.2 — ATS surveillance service ACS Explain the responsibility for the 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ACS ATM provision of ATS surveillance service Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 10.2.1 appropriate to ACS rating. Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals ACS Explain the functions that may be 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM performed with the use of ATS ACS 10.2.2 surveillance system derived information presented on a situation display.
ACS Provide planning, coordination and 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ACS ATM control actions appropriate to VFR and ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 4444 ACP 10.2.3 IFR traffic in VMC and IMC.
ACS Apply the procedures for the 3 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM termination of ATS surveillance service. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, transfer ACS 10.2.4 of control, termination or interruption of ATS surveillance service Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process ACS Ensure that situational awareness is 4 Information gathering, scanning, traffic APS ATM maintained. projection ACS 10.3.1 ACS Detect conflicts in time for appropriate 4 ALL ATM resolution.
10.3.2 ACS Identify potential solutions to achieve a 3 APP ATM safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.3 APS ACS ACS Evaluate possible outcomes of different 5 ALL ATM planning and control actions.
10.3.4 Powered by EASA eRules Page 674 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE ACS Select an appropriate plan in time to 5 APP ATM achieve safe and effective traffic flow. ACP 10.3.5 APS ACS ACS Ensure an adequate priority of actions. 4 ALL ATM 10.3.6 ACS Execute the selected plan in a timely 3 ALL ATM manner.
10.3.7 ACS Ensure that a safe and efficient outcome 4 Traffic monitoring, adaptability and ALL ATM is achieved. follow - up 10.3.8 Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic ACS Manage arrivals, departures and 4 Optional content: simulator operation APP ATM overflights. procedures ACP 10.4.1 APS ACS ACS Balance the workload against personal 5 Optional content: rerouting, replanning, APP ATM capacity. prioritising solutions, denying requests, ACP 10.4.2 delegating responsibility for separation APS ACS ACS Define flight path monitoring and 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM vectoring. ACS 10.4.3 ACS Explain the requirements for vectoring 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM and termination of vectoring. ACS 10.4.4 ACS Provide vectoring. 4 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 , Regulation APS ATM (EU) 2017/373 ACS 10.4.5 Optional content: separation, expediting arrivals, departures and/or climb to cruising levels, aircraft leaving the hold, navigation assistance, uncontrolled airspace, etc.
ACS Apply the procedures for the 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 , Regulation APS ATM termination of vecto ring. (EU) 2017/373 ACS 10.4.6 Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Control service with advanced system support ACS Appreciate the impact of advanced 3 Optional content: sequencing systems, ACS ATM systems on the provision of area control automated holding lists, vertical traffic 10.5.1 service. displays, conflict detection and decision - making tools, automated information and coordination tools [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 675 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING Subtopic ATM 11.1 — General holding procedures ACS Apply holding procedures. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, holding ACP 11.1.1 instructions, allocation of holding levels, APS onward clearance times ACS ACS Appreciate the factors affecting holding 3 Effect o f speed, effect of level used, effect APP ATM patterns. of navigation aid in use, turbulence, ACP 11.1.2 aircraft type APS ACS Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Holding aircraft ACS Issue expected onward clearance times. 3 ACP ATM ACS 11.2.1 Subtopic ATM 11.3 — Holding in a surveillance environment ACS Organise traffic to separate other 4 APS ATM aircraft from holding aircraft. ACS 11.3.1 ACS Integrate system support, when 4 Optional content: arrival management APS ATM available. system, automated holding lists, vertical ACS 11.3.2 traffic displays [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING Subtopic ATM 11.1 — Holding procedures ACS Apply holding procedures. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, APP ATM Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation ACP 11.1.1 (EU) 2017/373, holding instructions, APS allocation of holding levels, onward ACS clearance times ACS Appreciate the factors affecting holding 3 Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect APP ATM patterns. of navigation aid in use, turbulence, ACP 11.1.2 aircraft type APS ACS Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Holding aircraft ACS Issue expected onward clearance times. 3 ACP ATM ACS 11.2.1 Subtopic ATM 11.3 — Holding in a surveillance environment ACS Organise traffic to separate other 4 APS ATM aircraft from holding aircraft. ACS 11.3.1 ACS Integrate system support, when 4 Optional content: arrival management APS ATM available. system, automated holding lists, vertical ACS 11.3.2 traffic displays [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ATM 12 — IDENTIFICATION Subtopic ATM 12.1 — Establishment of identification ACS Appreciate the precautions when 3 APS ATM establishing identification. ACS 12.1.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 676 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 12 — IDENTIFICATION ACS Identify aircraft. 3 Optional content: PSR, SSR or ADS APS ATM identification method ACS 12.1.2 ACS Apply the procedures in the case of 3 APS ATM misidentification. ACS 12.1.3 Subtopic ATM 12.2 — Maintenance of identification ACS Appreciate the necessity to maintain 3 APS ATM identification. ACS 12.2.1 Subtopic ATM 12.3 — Loss of identity ACS Appreciate when an aircraft 3 Optional content: out of ATS surveillance APS ATM identification is lost or in doubt. system coverage, failure of ATS ACS 12.3.1 surveillance system, weather clutter, other clutter, garbling, holding, etc.
ACS Apply methods to re - establish 3 APS ATM identification. ACS 12.3.2 ACS Respond to loss/doubt concerning 3 Optional content: procedural separation APS ATM identification. ACS 12.3.3 Subtopic ATM 12.4 — Position information ACS Appreciate the circumstances when 3 APS ATM position information should be passed ACS 12.4.1 on to aircraft.
ACS State the format in which position 1 ICAO Doc 4444 APS ATM information can be passed on to aircraft. ACS 12.4.2 Subtopic ATM 12.5 — Transfer of identity ACS Apply the methods of transfer of 3 APS ATM identification. ACS 12.5.1 ACS Appreciate the precautions when 3 APS ATM transferring identification. ACS 12.5.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ATM 12 — IDENTIFICATION Subtopic ATM 12.1 — Establishment of identification ACS Appreciate the precautions when 3 APS ATM establishing identification. ACS 12.1.1 ACS Identify aircraft. 3 Optional content: PSR, SSR or ADS APS ATM identification method ACS 12.1.2 ACS Apply the procedures for 3 ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM misidentification. Optional content: local/simulator ACS 12.1.3 operation manuals Subtopic ATM 12.2 — Maintenance of identification Powered by EASA eRules Page 677 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ATM 12 — IDENTIFICATION ACS Appreciate the necessity to maintain 3 APS ATM identification. ACS 12.2.1 Subtopic ATM 12.3 — Loss of identity ACS Appreciate when an aircraft 3 Optional content: out of ATS surveillance APS ATM identification is lost or in doubt. system coverage, failure of ATS ACS 12.3.1 surveillance system, weather clutter, other clutter, garbling, holding, etc.
ACS Apply methods to re - establish 3 APS ATM identification. ACS 12.3.2 ACS Respond to loss/doubt concerning 3 Optional content: procedural separation APS ATM identification. ACS 12.3.3 Subtopic ATM 12.4 — Position information ACS Appreciate the circumstances when 3 APS ATM position information should be passed ACS 12.4.1 on to aircraft.
ACS State the format in which position 1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 APS ATM information can be passed on to aircraft. ACS 12.4.2 Subtopic ATM 12.5 — Transfer of identity ACS Apply the methods of transfer of 3 APS ATM identification. ACS 12.5.1 ACS Appreciate the precautions when 3 APS ATM transferring identification. ACS 12.5.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 678 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY
The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the provision of ATS.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC MET 1 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Subtopic MET 1.1 — Meteorological phenomena ACS Appreciate the impact of adverse 3 Thunderstorms, icing, jet streams, clear - ACP MET weather on aircraft . air turbulence (CAT), turbulence, ACS 1.1.1 microburst, seve re mountain waves, squall lines , volcanic ash Optional content: solar radiation ACS Integrate data about meteorological 4 Clearances, instructions and transmitted ALL MET phenomena into the provision of ATS. information 1.1.2 Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena ACS Use techniques to avoid adverse 3 Rerouting, level change, etc. APP MET weather when necessary/possible. ACP 1.1.3 APS ACS TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 — Sources of meteorological information ACS Obtain meteorological information 3 METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET APP MET Optional content: AIREP/ special AIREP ACP 2.1.1 APS ACS ACS Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL MET Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 2.1.2 Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA Subtopic MET 2.1 — Sources of meteorological information ACS Obtain meteorological information. 3 METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET APP MET Optional content: AIREP/special AIREP ACP 2.1.1 APS ACS ACS Decode information from 3 ALL MET meteorological data displays.
2.1.2 ACS Relay meteorological information. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ALL MET Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 2.1.3 Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 679 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION
The subject objective is : Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC NAV 1 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 — Maps and charts ACS Use relevant maps and charts. 3 APP NAV ACP 1.1.1 APS ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC NAV 1 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Subtopic NAV 1.1 — Maps and charts ACS Use relevant maps and charts. 3 ALL NAV 1.1.1 ACS Decode symbols and information 3 En - route and area charts ACP NAV displayed on aeronautical maps and Optional content: STAR charts ACS 1.1.2 charts.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems ACS Manage traffic in case of change in the 4 Optional content: limitations, availability APP NAV operational status of navigational and status of ground - based and satellite - ACP 2.1.1 systems. based systems APS ACS ACS Appreciate the effect of a change in the 3 Optional content: precision, limitations, ALL NAV operational status of navigational status, degraded procedures 2.1.2 systems.
Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Navigational assistance ACS Evaluate the necessary information to 5 Optional content: nearest most suitable APP NAV be provided to pilots in need of aerodrome, track, heading, distance, ACP 2.2.1 navigational assistance. aerodrome information, any other APS navigational assistance relevant at the ACS time ACS Assist pilots with navigation when 3 Aircraft obse rved to be deviating from APS NAV required. their known intended route, on pilots’ ACS 2.2.2 request Subtopic NAV 2.3 — PBN applications ACS State the navigation applications used in 1 Terminal - RNAV - 1 (≈P - RNAV), ACP NAV terminal and en - route environments. En - route - RNAV - 5 (B - RNAV) ACS 2.3.1 Optional content: A - RNP, EC PBN Implementing Rule (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048) , ICAO Doc 9613 Powered by EASA eRules Page 680 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION ACS Explain the principles and designation of 2 Optional content: performance, APP NAV navigation specifications in use. functionality, sensors, airc rew and ACP 2.3.2 controller requirements APS ACS ACS State future PBN developments. 1 A - RNP, RNP (AR) DEP ADI NAV Opti onal content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO APP 2.3.3 ACP APS ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems ACS Manage traffic in case of change in the 4 Optional content: limitations, availability APP NAV operational status of navigational and status of ground - based and satellite - ACP 2.1.1 systems. based systems APS ACS ACS Appreciate the effect of a change in the 3 Optional content: precision, limitations, ALL NAV operational status of navigational status, degraded procedures 2.1.2 systems.
Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Navigational assistance ACS Evaluate the necessary information to 5 Optional content: nearest most suitable APP NAV be provided to pilots in need of aerodrome, track, heading, distance, ACP 2.2.1 navigational assistance. aerodrome information, any other APS navigational assistance relevant at the ACS time ACS Assist pilots with navigation when 3 Aircraft observed to be deviating from APS NAV required. their known intended route, on pilots’ ACS 2.2.2 request Subtopic NAV 2.3 — PBN applications ACS State the navigation applications used in 1 Terminal - RNAV - 1, ACP NAV terminal and en - route environments. En - route - RNAV - 5 ACS 2.3.1 Optional content: A - RNP, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 (the PBN Regulation), ICAO Doc 9613 ACS Explain the principles and designation of 2 Performance, functionalities, sensors APP NAV navigation specifications in use. Optional content: aircrew and controller ACP 2.3.2 requirements, accuracy requirements, APS integrity and continuity ACS ACS Describe the differences in turn 2 Optional content: fly - by, fly - over, FRT, ACP NAV performance. ICAO Doc 4444 ACS 2.3.3 ACS State future PBN developments. 1 A - RNP, RNP (AR) DEP ALL NAV Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO 2.3.4 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 681 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT
The subject objective is: Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft instruments ACS Integrate information from aircraft 4 ALL ACFT instruments provided by the pilot in the 1.1.1 provision of ATS.
ACS Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 Optional content: radios (number of), ALL ACFT equipment. emergency radios 1.1.2 ACS Explain the operation of on - board 2 T ransponders: equipment Mode A, Mode ADI ACFT surveillance equipment. C, Mode S, ADS capability APS 1.1.3 ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft instruments ACS Integrate information from aircraft 4 ALL ACFT instruments provided by the pilot into 1.1.1 the provision of ATS.
ACS Explain the operation of aircraft radio 2 Optional content: radios (number of), ALL ACFT equipment. emergency radios 1.1.2 ACS Explain the operation of on - board 2 Transponders: equipment Mode A, Mode ADC ACFT surveillance equipment. C, Mode S, ADS capability APS 1.1.3 ACS [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence ACS Explain the wake turbulence effect and 2 ALL ACFT associated hazards to succeeding 2.1.1 aircraft.
ACS Appreciate the techniques used to 3 ALL ACFT prevent hazards associated with wake 2.1.2 turbulence to succeeding aircraft.
TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Climb factors ACS Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: speed, mass, air density, APP ACFT affecting aircraft during climb. cabin pressurisation, wind and ACP 3.1.1 temperature APS ACS Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Cruise factors Powered by EASA eRules Page 682 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE ACS Integrate the influence of factors 4 Level, cruising speed, wind, mass, cabin ACP ACFT affecting aircraft during cruise. pressurisation ACS 3.2.1 Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Descent factors ACS Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: wind, speed, rate of ACP ACFT affecting aircraft during descent. descent, cabin pressurisation ACS 3.3.1 Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Economic factors ACS Integrate consideration of economic 4 Optional content: routing, level, speed, ACP ACFT factors affecting aircraft. rate of climb and rate of descent, ACS 3.4.1 approach profile, top of descent ACS Prov ide continuous climb/descent 4 APS ACFT whenever possible. ACS 3.4.2 ACS Use direct routing where applicable. 3 APP ACFT ACP 3.4.3 APS ACS ACS Appreciate controller’s actions that may 3 ACS ACFT contribute to pilot’s ability to fly an APS 3.4.4 optimum continuous descent.
Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Environmental factors ACS Appreciate the performance restrictions 3 Optional content: fuel - dumping, minimum ACP ACFT due to environmental considerations. flight levels, continuous descent ACS 3.5.1 operations [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Climb factors ACS Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: speed, mass, air density, APP ACFT affecting aircraft during climb. cabin pressurisation, wind and ACP 3.1.1 temperature APS ACS Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Cruise factors ACS Integrate the influence of factors 4 Level, cruising speed, wind, mass, cabin ACP ACFT affecting aircraft during cruise. pressurisation ACS 3.2.1 Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Descent factors ACS Integrate the influence of factors 4 Optional content: wind, speed, rate of ACP ACFT affecting aircraft during descent. descent, cabin pressurisation ACS 3.3.1 Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Economic factors ACS Integrate consideration of economic 4 Optional content: routing, level, speed, ACP ACFT factors affecting aircraft. rate of climb and rate of descent, ACS 3.4.1 approach profile, top of descent ACS Provide continuous climb/descent 4 APS ACFT whenever possible. ACS 3.4.2 ACS Use direct routing where applicable. 3 APP ACFT ACP Powered by EASA eRules Page 683 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE 3.4.3 APS ACS ACS Appreciate controller’s actions that may 3 Optional content: level instructions, speed ACS ACFT contribute to pilot’s ability to fly an control, vertical speed control, vectoring, APS 3.4.4 optimum continuous descent. distance - to - touchdown information Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Environmental factors ACS Appreciate the performance restrictions 3 Optional content: fuel - dumping, minimum ACP ACFT due to environmental considerations. flight levels, continuous descent ACS 3.5.1 operations [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Performance data ACS Integrate the average performance data 4 Performance data under a representative APP ACFT of a representative sample of aircraft variety of circumstances ACP 4.1.1 which will be encountered in the APS operational/ working environment into ACS the provision of control service.
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SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS
The subject objective is: Learners shall recogn ise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge and analyse factors which affect personal and team performance.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC HUM 1 — PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Cognitive ACS Describe the human information - 2 Attention, perception, memory, ALL HUM processing model. situational awareness, decision - making, 1.1.1 response ACS Describe the factors which influence 2 Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, ALL HUM human information - processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations ACS Monitor the effect of human 3 Optional conten t: workload, stress, ALL HUM information - processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.1.3 decision - making. confidence [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC HUM 1 — INFORMATION PROCESSING Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Cognition and factors influencing it ACS Describe the human information - 2 Attention, perception, memory, ALL HUM processing model. situational awareness, decision - making, 1.1.1 response ACS Describe the factors which influence 2 Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, ALL HUM human information - processing. experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, 1.1.2 distraction, interpersonal relations Subtopic HUM 1.2 — Situational awareness ACS Appreciate the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, knowledge, ALL HUM information - processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.2.1 situational awareness. confidence, experience, fatigue, stress Subtopic HUM 1.3 — Decision - making ACS Appreciate the effect of human 3 Optional content: workload, stress, ALL HUM information - processing factors on interpersonal relations, distraction, 1.3.1 decision - making. confidence [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue ACS State factors that cause fatigue. 1 Shift work ALL HUM Optional content: night shifts and rosters, 2.1.1 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 , ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services and other air traffic management network functions and their oversight, repealing Regulation (EC) No 482/2008, Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1034/2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 (O J L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1).
Powered by EASA eRules Page 685 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS ACS Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL HUM Optional content: lack of concentration, 2.1.2 listlessness, irritability, frustration, ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers ACS Recognise the onset of fatigue in self. 1 Optional content: ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s ALL HUM Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic 2.1.3 Service Providers ACS Recognise the onset of fatigue in others. 1 ALL HUM 2.1.4 ACS Describe appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising fatigue.
2.1.5 Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Fitness ACS Recognise signs of lack of personal 1 ALL HUM fitness.
2.2.1 ACS Describe actions when aware of a lack of 2 ALL HUM personal fitness.
2.2.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC HUM 2 — FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL - BEING Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue ACS Describe the onset of fatigue. 2 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ALL HUM Optional content: lack of concentration, 2.1.1 listlessness, irritability, frustration, Skybrary Human Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management ACS Recognise the onset of fatigue in self 1 Optional content: Skybrary Human ALL HUM and in others. Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and 2.1.2 sleep management ACS Describe the appropriate action when 2 Optional content: Skybrary Human ALL HUM recognising fatigue. Behaviour, EUROCONTROL Fatigue 2.1.3 and sleep management Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Stress ACS Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM human performance. others 2.2.1 Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373 ACS Describe the appropriate action when 2 ALL HUM recognising stress.
2.2.2 ACS Act to reduce stress. 3 ALL HUM 2.2.3 Powered by EASA eRules Page 686 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 2 — FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL - BEING ACS Respond to stressful situations by 3 ALL HUM offering, asking for or accepting 2.2.4 assistance.
ACS Recognise the effect of stressful events. 1 Self and others, abnormal situations ALL HUM 2.2.5 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 3 — SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Team resource management (TRM) ACS State the relevance of TRM. 1 Optional content: TRM course, ALL HUM EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the 3.1.1 development of TRM training ACS State the content of the TRM concept. 1 Optional content: teamwork, human error, ALL HUM team roles, stress, decision - making, 3.1.2 communication, situational awareness Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Teamwork and team roles ACS Identify reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 3.2.1 ACS Describe actions to prevent human 2 Optional content: TRM team roles ALL HUM conflicts.
3.2.2 ACS Describe strategies to cope with human 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM conflicts. simulator 3.2.3 Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Responsible behaviour ACS Consider the factors which influence 2 Optional content: situation, team, ALL HUM responsible behaviour. personal situation and judgement, 3.3.1 instance of justification, moral motivation, personality ACS Apply responsible judgement. 3 Case study and discussion about a ALL HUM dilemma situation 3.3.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Threat and error management framework ACS Explain the importance of threat and 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM error management. safety improvement, revision of 3.1.1 procedures and/or working practices ACS Explain the threat and error 2 Threats, errors, undesired states, ALL HUM management framework. countermeasures 3.1.2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ACS Differentiate between the different 2 Internal, external, airborne, ALL HUM types of threats in ATC. environmental 3.1.3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control Powered by EASA eRules Page 687 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 3 — THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT ACS Differentiate between the different 2 Equipment, procedural, communication ALL HUM types of errors in ATC. Optional content: increase in traffic, 3.1.4 changes in procedures, complexities of systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences ACS Differentia te between the different 2 On the ground, airborne ALL HUM types of undesired states. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.5 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ACS Analyse examples of threat and error 4 Case studies ALL HUM management in ATC. Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Application of threat and error management ACS Manage threats. 3 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.1 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ACS Manage errors. 2 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Con trol ACS Manage undesired states. 2 Detect and respond ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 3.2.3 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 4 — STRESS Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Stress ACS Recognise the effects of stress on 1 Stress and its symptoms in self and in ALL HUM performance. others 4.1.1 Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Stress management ACS Act to reduce stress. 3 The effect of personality in coping with ALL HUM stress, the benefits of active stress 4.2.1 management ACS Respond to stressful situations by 3 Optional content: the benefits of offering, ALL HUM offering, asking or accepting assistance. accepting and asking for help in stressful 4.2.2 situations ACS Recognise the effect of shocking and 1 Self and others, abnormal situations, ALL HUM stressful events. Critical Incident Stress Management 4.2.3 (CISM) ACS Consider the b enefits of Critical Incident 2 ALL HUM Stress Management (CISM).
4.2.4 ACS Explain procedures to be used following 2 Optional content: CISM, counselling, ALL HUM an incident/accident. human element 4.2.5 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 688 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 4 — TEAMWORK Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Benefits of teamwork ACS State the benefits of teamwork. 1 Increased safety, efficiency and capacity ALL HUM 4.1.1 ACS List the controller’s human performance 1 Situational awareness, communication, ALL HUM elements affected by teamwork. decision - making, threat and error 4.1.2 management, workload management Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Conflict management ACS Identify the reasons for conflict. 3 ALL HUM 4.2.1 ACS Describe strategies to cope with human 2 Optional content: in your team, in the ALL HUM conflicts. simulator 4.2.2 ACS Describe actions to prevent human 2 ALL HUM conflicts.
4.2.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Human error ACS Explain the relationship between error 2 Number and combination of errors, ALL HUM and safety. proactive versus reactive approach to 5.1.1 discovery of error Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ACS Differentiate between the types of error. 2 Slips, lapses, mistakes ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.2 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ACS Describe error - prone conditions. 2 Optional content: increase in traffic, ALL HUM changes in procedures, complexities of 5.1.3 systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences ACS Collect examples of different error 3 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM types, their causes and consequences AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.1.4 for ATC. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ACS Explain how to detect errors to 2 STCA, MSAW, individual and collective ALL HUM compensate for them. strategy 5.1.5 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — AN/ 178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ACS Execute corrective actions. 3 Error compensation ALL HUM Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — 5.1.6 AN/178 Threat and Error Management (TEM) in Air Traffic Control ACS Explain the importance of error 2 Optional content: prevention of incidents, ALL HUM management. safety improvement, revision of 5.1.7 procedures a nd/or working practices Powered by EASA eRules Page 689 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR ACS Describe the impact on an ATCO ’s 2 Optional content: reporting, SMS, ALL HUM performance following an investigation, CISM 5.1.8 occurrence/incident.
Subtopic HUM 5.2 — Violation of rules ACS Explain the causes and dangers of 2 Optional content: ICAO Circular 314 — ALL HUM violation of rules becoming accepted as AN/178 Threat and Error Management 5.2.1 a practice. (TEM) in Air Traffic Control [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC HUM 5 — SYSTEMS Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Concept of systems in ATM/ANS ACS Explain the concept of systems. 2 People; procedures; equipment; ATM in ALL HUM system terms: simple, complicated, and 5.1.1 complex systems; system thinking ACS Describe how changes in one part of a 2 ALL HUM system may impact the other parts.
5.1.2 ACS Describe the role of the human in the 2 ALL HUM system.
5.1.3 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC HUM 6 — COLLABORATIVE WORK Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Communication ACS Use communication effectively in ATC. 3 ALL HUM 6.1.1 ACS Analyse examples of pilot – controller 4 ALL HUM communication for effectiveness.
6.1.2 Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Collaborative work within the same area of responsibility ACS List communication means between 1 Optional content: electronic, written, ALL HUM controllers in charge of the same area of verbal and non - verbal communication 6.2.1 responsibility (sector or tower).
ACS Explain consequences of the use of 2 Optional content: strip legibility and ALL HUM communication means on effectiveness. encoding, label designation, feedback 6.2.2 ACS List possible actions to provide a safe 1 Optional content: rigour, preparation, ALL HUM position handover. overlap time 6.2.3 ACS Explain consequences of a missed 2 ALL HUM position handover process.
6.2.4 Subtopic HUM 6.3 — Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility ACS List factors and means for an effective 1 Optional content: other sectors’ ALL HUM coordination between sectors and/or constraints, electronic coordination tools 6.3.1 tower positions.
Subtopic HUM 6.4 — Controller – pilot cooperation Powered by EASA eRules Page 690 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC HUM 6 — COLLABORATIVE WORK ACS Describe parameters affecting 2 Optional content: workload, mutual ALL HUM controller – pilot cooperation. knowledge, control ler versus pilot mental 6.4.1 picture [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Communication ACS Explain effective communication in ATC 2 ICAO Doc 9868 ALL HUM operations.
6.1.1 ACS Explain key strategies used to enable 2 Optional content: active listening, active ALL HUM open communication. speaking, assertiveness, honesty, 6.1.2 relevance, facts, neutrality ACS Describe the parameters affecting the 2 Workload, mutual knowledge, controller ALL HUM controller’s competence to versus pilot mental picture, distractions, 6.1.3 communicate effectively. sound, human conflicts Optional content: communication between and within the team(s), in the simulator, with the pilots, instructors, coordination partners Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Effective feedback ACS Define feedback. 1 ALL HUM 6.2.1 ACS Explain the purpose of receiving and 2 ALL HUM giving feedback and its effect on 6.2.2 performance.
ACS Consider the impact of communication 2 ALL HUM styles on feedback and on conflict 6.2.3 resolution.
ACS Integrate feedback into performance. 4 ALL HUM 6.2.4 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 691 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS
The subject objective is: Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of equipment and systems, and comply with the equipment and system degradation procedures in the provision of ATS.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC EQPS 1 — VOICE COMMUNICATIONS Subtopic EQPS 1.1 — Radio communications ACS Operate two - way communication 3 Transmit/receive switches, procedures ALL EQPS equipment. Optional content: frequency selection, 1.1.1 standby equipment ACS Identify indications of operational status 3 Optional content: indicator lights, ALL EQPS of radio equipment. serviceability displays, selector/frequency 1.1.2 displays ACS Consider radio range. 2 Optional content: transfer to another APP EQPS frequency, apparent radio failure, failure ACP 1.1.3 to establish radio cont act, frequency APS protection range ACS Subtopic EQPS 1.2 — Other voice communications ACS Operate landline communications. 3 Optional content: telephone, interphone ALL EQPS and intercom equipment 1.2.1 TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) ACS Decode AFTN messages. 3 Optional content: movement and control ALL EQPS messages, NOTAMs, SNOWTAMs, 2.1.1 BIRDTAMs, etc.
Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange ACS Use automatic data transfer equipment 3 Optional content: sequencing systems, ADV EQPS where available. automated information and coordination, ADI 2.2.1 OLDI APS ACS [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN) ACS Decode AFTN messages. 3 Optional content: movement and control ALL EQPS messages, NOTAMs, SNOWTAMs, 2.1.1 BIRDTAMs, etc.
Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange ACS Use automatic data transfer equipment 3 Optional content: sequencing systems, ADC EQPS where available. automated information and coordination, APS 2.2.1 OLDI ACS [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 692 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 — Operation and monitoring of equipment ACS Monitor the technical integrity of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.1.1 ACS Operate the equipment of the controller 3 Optional content: situation displays, flight ALL EQPS working position. progress board, flight data display, radio, 3.1.2 telephone, maps and charts, strip - printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF ACS Operate available equipment in 3 ALL EQPS abnormal and emergency situations.
3.1.3 Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — S ituation displays and information systems ACS Use situation displays. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.1 ACS Check availability of information. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2 ACS Obtain information from equipment. 3 APP EQPS ACP 3.2.3 APS ACS Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems ACS Use the flight data information at 3 ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.3.1 Subtopic EQPS 3.4 — Use of ATS surveillance system ACS Use the ATS surveillance system 3 APS EQPS functions. ACS 3.4.1 ACS Analyse the information provided by the 4 APS EQPS ATS surveillance system. ACS 3.4.2 ACS Assign codes. 4 APS EQPS ACS 3.4.3 ACS Appreciate the use of advanced 3 Option al content: Mode S, ADS - B, MLAT APS EQPS surveillance technology. ACS 3.4.4 Subtopic EQPS 3.5 — Advanced systems ACS Appreciate the use of controller – pilot 3 APS EQPS data link communications when ACS 3.5.1 available.
ACS Appreciate the use of information 3 Optional content: trajectory - based APS EQPS provided by advanced systems. information, MTCD, MONA, etc. ACS 3.5.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION Subtopic EQPS 3.1 — Operation and monitoring of equipment Powered by EASA eRules Page 693 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION ACS Monitor the technical integrity of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.1.1 ACS Operate the equipment of the controller 3 Optional content: situation displays, flight ALL EQPS working position. progress board, flight data di splay, radio, 3.1.2 telephone, maps and charts, strip - printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF ACS Operate the available equipment in 3 ALL EQPS abnormal and emergency situations.
3.1.3 Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems ACS Use situation displays. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.1 ACS Check the availability of information. 3 ALL EQPS 3.2.2 ACS Obtain information from equipment. 3 APP EQPS ACP 3.2.3 APS ACS Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems ACS Use the flight data information at the 3 ALL EQPS controller working position.
3.3.1 Subtopic EQPS 3.4 — Use of the ATS surveillance system ACS Use the ATS surveillance system 3 APS EQPS functions. ACS 3.4.1 ACS Analyse the information provided by the 4 APS EQPS ATS surveillance system. ACS 3.4.2 ACS Assign codes. 4 APS EQPS ACS 3.4.3 ACS Appreciate the use of advanced 3 Optional content: Mode S, ADS - B, MLAT APS EQPS surveillance technology. ACS 3.4.4 Subtopic EQPS 3.5 — Advanced systems ACS Appreciate the use of controller – pilot 3 APS EQPS data link communications when ACS 3.5.1 available.
ACS Characterise the use of information 2 MTCD, AMAN, DMAN APS EQPS provided by advanced systems. Optional content: trajectory - based ACS 3.5.2 information, MONA, etc.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments Powered by EASA eRules Page 694 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic IN ITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT ACS Recognise future developments. 1 New advanced systems ALL EQPS 4.1.1 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments ACS Recognise future developments. 1 New advanced systems ALL EQPS Optional content: European ATM Master 4.1.1 Plan, European Plan for Aviation Safety [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC EQPS 5 — EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 — Reaction to limitations ACS Take account of the limitations of 2 ALL EQPS equipment and systems.
5.1.1 ACS Respond to technical deficiencies of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS operational position.
5.1.2 Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation ACS Identify that communication equipment 3 Optional content: ground – air and landline APP EQPS has degraded. communications ACP 5.2.1 APS ACS ACS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: procedures for total or APP EQPS event of communication equipment partial degradation of ground – air and ACP 5.2.2 degradation. landline communications, alternative APS methods of transferring data ACS Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation ACS Identify when a navigational equipment 3 Optional content: VOR, navigational aids ALL EQPS failure will affect operational ability.
5.3.1 ACS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: vertical separation, ADI EQPS event of a navigational equipment information to aircraft, navigational APP 5.3.2 degradation. assistance, seeking assistance from ACP adjacent units APS ACS Subtopic EQPS 5.4 — Surveillance equipment degradation ACS Identify that surveillance equipment has 3 Partial power failure, loss of certain APS EQPS degraded. facilities, total failure ACS 5.4.1 ACS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: inform adjacent sectors, APS EQPS event of surveillance equipment inform aircraft, apply vertical separation ACS 5.4.2 degradation. (emergency), increased horiz ontal separation, reduce the number of aircraft entering area of responsibility, transfer aircraft to another unit Subtopic EQPS 5.5 — ATC processing system degradation Powered by EASA eRules Page 695 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC EQPS 5 — EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION ACS Identify a processing system 3 Optional content: FDPS, SDPS, software APS EQPS degradation. processing of situation display ACS 5.5.1 ACS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 APS EQPS event of a processing system ACS 5.5.2 degradation.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC EQPS 5 — EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION Subtopic EQPS 5.1 — Reaction to limitations ACS Take account of the limitations of 2 ALL EQPS equipment and systems.
5.1.1 ACS Respond to technical deficiencies of the 3 Notification procedures, responsibilities ALL EQPS operational position.
5.1.2 Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation ACS Identify that communication equipment 3 Optional content: ground – air and landline APP EQPS has degraded. communications ACP 5.2.1 APS ACS ACS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: procedures for total or ALL EQPS event of communication equipment partial degradation of grou nd – air and 5.2.2 degradation. landline communications, alternative methods of transferring data Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation ACS Identify when a navigational equipment 3 Optional content: navigational aids , ALL EQPS failure will affect operational ability. ‘European GNSS Contingency/Reversion 5.3.1 Handbook for PBN Operations’ ACS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: vertical separation, ALL EQPS event of navigational equipment information to airc raft, navigational 5.3.2 degradation. assistance, seeking assistance from adjacent units Subtopic EQPS 5.4 — Surveillance equipment degradation ACS Identify that surveillance equipment has 3 Partial power failure, loss of certain APS EQPS degraded. facilities, total failure ACS 5.4.1 ACS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 Optional content: inform adjacent sectors, APS EQPS event of surveillance equipment inform aircraft, apply vertical separation ACS 5.4.2 degradation. (emergency), increased horizontal separation, reduce the number of aircraft entering area of responsibility, transfer aircraft to another unit Subtopic EQPS 5.5 — ATC processing system degradation ACS Identify processing system degradation. 3 Optional conte nt: FDPS, SDPS, software APS EQPS processing of situation display ACS 5.5.1 ACS Apply contingency procedures in the 3 APS EQPS event of processing system degradation. ACS 5.5.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 696 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT
The subject objective is: Learners shall identify the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and appreciate aspects of environmental protection.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC PEN 1 — FAMILIARISATION Subtopic PEN 1.1 — Study visit to an area control centre ACS Appreciate the functions and provision 3 Study visit to an area control centre ACP PEN of operational area control service. ACS 1.1.1 TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations ACS Characterise civil ATS activities in area 2 Study visit to an area control centre ACP PEN control centre. Optional content: familiarisation visits to ACS 2.1.1 TWR, APP, AIS, RCC ACS Characterise other parties interfacing 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN with ATS operations. engineering services, fire fighting and 2.1.2 emergency services, airline operations offices Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations ACS Characterise military ATS activities. 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence 2.2.1 Units [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations ACS Characterise civil ATS activities in area 2 Study visit to an area control centre ACP PEN control centre. Optional content: familiarisation visits to ACS 2.1.1 TWR, APP, AIS, RCC ACS Characterise other parties interfacing 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN with ATS operations. engineering services, firefighting and 2.1.2 emergency services, airline operations offices Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations ACS Characterise military ATS activities. 2 Optional content: familiarisation visits to ALL PEN TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, air defence units 2.2.1 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements ACS Identify the role of ATC as a service 3 ALL PEN provider.
3.1.1 Powered by EASA eRules Page 697 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS ACS Appreciate ATS users’ requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements ACS Appreciate the role of an air navigation 3 Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 ALL PEN service provider.
3.1.1 ACS Appreciate ATS users’ requirements. 3 ALL PEN 3.1.2 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection ACS Appreciate the mitigation techniques 3 Optional content: free route airspace ACP PEN used en - route to minimise the aviation’s (FRA), night/weekend routes, continuous ACS 4.1.1 impact on the environment. descent operations (CDO), cont inuous climb operations (CCO), ICAO Circular 303 — Operational Opportunities to Minimize Fuel Use and Reduce Emissions [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection ACS Appreciate the mitigation techniques 3 Optional content: free route airspace ACS PEN used en - route to minimise aviation’s (FRA), night/weekend routes, continuous 4.1.1 impact on the environment. descent operations (CDO), continuo us climb operations (CCO), ICAO Doc 10013 — Operational Opportunities to reduce f uel burn and emissions [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] Powered by EASA eRules Page 698 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 ED Decision 2023/011/R
SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
The subject objective is: Learners shall develop a professional attitude to manage traffic in abnormal and emergency situations.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ABES 1 — ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 — Overview of ABES ACS List common abnormal and emergency 1 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 1.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets a lerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion ACS Identify potential or actual abnormal 3 ALL ABES and emergency situations.
1.1.2 ACS Take into account the procedures for 2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 APP ABES given abnormal and emergency ACP 1.1.3 situations. APS ACS ACS Take into account that procedures do 2 Optional content: real - life examples ALL ABES not exist for all abnormal and 1.1.4 emergency situations.
ACS Consider how the evolution of a 2 Optional content: separation, information, ALL ABES situation may have an impact on safety. coordination 1.1.5 [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ABES 1 — ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 1.1 — Overview of ABES ACS List common abnormal and emergency 1 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 1.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion, GNSS failure ACS Identify potential or actual abnormal 3 ALL ABES and emergency situations.
1.1.2 ACS Take into account the procedures for 2 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 APP ABES given abnormal and emergency ACP 1.1.3 situations. APS ACS ACS Take into account that procedures do 2 Optional content: real - life examples ALL ABES not exist for all abnormal and 1.1.4 emergency situations.
ACS Consider how the evolution of a 2 Optional content: separation, information, ALL ABES situation may have an impact on safety. coordination 1.1.5 Powered by EASA eRules Page 699 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING C ONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness ACS Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary , readback, radio ALL ABES circumstances including the case where silence instruction 2.1.1 standard phraseology is not applicable.
Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload ACS Describe actions to keep the situation 2 Optional content: sector - splitting, holding, ALL ABES under control . flow management, task delegation 2.2.1 ACS Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2 ACS Ensure effective dissemination of 4 Optional content: between executive and ALL ABES information. planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, 2.2.3 between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with ground staff, etc.
ACS Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4 Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air – ground cooperation ACS Collect appropriate information relevant 3 ALL ABES to the situation.
2.3.1 ACS Assist the pilot. 3 Pilot workload ALL ABES Optional content: instructions, 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness ACS Ensure effective communication in all 4 Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio ALL ABES circumstances including the case where silence instruction 2.1.1 standard phraseology is not applicable.
ACS Apply change of radiotelephony call 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES sign. Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 2.1.2 Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload ACS Describe actions to keep the situation 2 Optional content: sector - splitting, holding, ALL ABES under control. flow management, task delegation 2.2.1 ACS Organise priority of actions. 4 ALL ABES 2.2.2 ACS Ensure the effective dissemination of 4 Optional content: between executive and ALL ABES information. planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, 2.2.3 between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with ground staff, etc.
ACS Consider asking for help. 2 ALL ABES 2.2.4 Powered by EASA eRules Page 700 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air – ground cooperation ACS Collect appropriate information relevant 3 ALL ABES to the situation.
2.3.1 ACS Assist the pilot. 3 Pilot workload ALL ABES Optional content: instructions, 2.3.2 information, support, human factors, etc.
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] TOPIC ABES 3 — PROCEDURES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 3.1 — Application of procedures for ABES ACS Apply the procedures for given 3 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES abnormal and emergency situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 3.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets alerts, airframe failure Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure ACS Describe the procedures to be followed 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES by a pilot when that pilot experiences Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military 3.2.1 complete or partial radio failure. procedures ACS Apply the procedures to be followed 3 Optional content: prolonged loss of ALL ABES when a pilot experiences complete or communication 3.2.2 partial radio failure.
Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat ACS Apply ATC procedures associated with 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unlawful interference and aircraft bomb 3.3.1 threat.
Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft ACS Apply the procedures in the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES strayed aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled 3.4.1 airspace, outside controlled airspace ACS Apply the procedures in the case of 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unidentified aircraft.
3.4.2 Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Diversions ACS Provide navigational assistance to 4 Track/heading, distance, other APP ABES aircraft diverting in emergency . navigational assistance ACP 3.5.1 Optional content: nearest most suitable APS aerodrome ACS Subtopic ABES 3.6 — Transponder failure ACS Apply procedures in the event of an SSR 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 APS ABES transponder failure. Optional content: total/partial failure, ACS 3.6.1 impact on ADS - B/Mode S capability [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 20 19 /0 23 /R ] Powered by EASA eRules Page 701 of 702 | Jul 2024 Easy Access Rules for Air Traffic INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT Controllers’ Licensing and Certification - Revision from March 2024 TOPIC ABES 3 — PROCED URES FOR ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES) Subtopic ABES 3.1 — Application of procedures for ABES ACS Apply the procedures for given 3 Optional content: EATM Guidelines for ALL ABES abnormal and emergency situations. Controller Training in the Handling of 3.1.1 Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground - based safety nets alerts, airframe failure Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure ACS Describe the procedures to be followed 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES by a pilot when experiencing complete Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military 3.2.1 or partial radio failure. procedures, simulator operation procedures ACS Apply the procedures to be followed 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES when a pilot experiences complete or Optional content: prolonged loss of 3.2.2 partial radio failure. communication Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat ACS Apply ATC procedures associated with 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES unlawful interference and aircraft bomb Optional content: simulator operation 3.3.1 threat. procedures Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft ACS Apply the procedures for strayed 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES aircraft. Optional content: inside controlled 3.4.1 airspace, outside controlled airspace ACS Apply the procedures for unidentified 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES aircraft.
3.4.2 Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Diversion ACS Provide navigational assistance to 4 Track/heading, distance, other APP ABES aircraft diverting in emergency. navigational assistance ACP 3.5.1 Optional content: nearest most suitable APS aerodrome ACS Subtopic ABES 3.6 — Transponder failure ACS Apply procedures in the event of an SSR 3 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 APS ABES transponder failure. Optional content: total/partial failure, ACS 3.6.1 impact on ADS - B/Mode S capability Subtopic ABES 3.7 — Interception of civil aircraft ACS Explain the procedures in the event of 2 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 ALL ABES interception of civil aircraft.
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