INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT

AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) Composition 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 objectives and training objectives are included in and form an integral part of each of the aforementioned AMC.

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, topics 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) Composition 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 objectives are included in, and form an integral part of, each of the aforementioned AMC.

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 course that is based on any of the syllabi:

(1) The structure of the syllabi and the order of the objectives contained therein is neither intended to convey a pedagogical sequence nor to indicate a relative level of importance.

(2) No objective from the basic training syllabus is repeated as ‘a refresher’ in the rating training syllabi.

(3) The number of objectives contained within a subtopic does not necessarily signify how long it should take to teach that subtopic. For example, a subtopic containing five relatively straightforward objectives may take a shorter time to be taught than another subtopic containing two complex objectives.

2. Structure of the objectives

(a) An objective consists of three elements:

(1) The corpus, which is a description of the required performance. It always contains an action verb to ensure that the outcome is observable. The action verb is always associated with a defined taxonomy.

(2) The level, which indicates numerically the taxonomy of the action verb.

(3) The content, which may be implicit or explicit. The 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]

(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 part 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 content with specific examples. With or without explicit content, the objective needs to be covered since the implementation is implied in its corpus (text of the objective) and associated context (Subtopic/Topic/Subject/ Rating).

Figure 2: Layout of an objective

[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 contain this particular objective. If the rating is indicated in red italics, it notifies the reader that the objective(s) is (are) verbatim in each rating; however, the objective numbers are different. This indication is the first step to help the training providers identify the potential commonalities between the various syllabi. As a second step, the training provider must determine, at the level of local implementation, whether the objective is to be regarded as repeated or common.

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

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

(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 syllabi. 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 content) in all the syllabi but is different because the context is different in each syllabus (a learner that is able to use approved phraseology for en-route traffic will need additional training before mastering the phraseology in the provision of aerodrome control).

3.2 Common objectives

(a) Common objectives are verbatim the same objectives that appear in more than one rating syllabi in the same context so that they do not need to be taught again in case of combined or successively organised courses.

For example, the objective ‘describe the human information-processing model’ is common for all the syllabi because the context is non-specific and is, therefore, not determined by the type of rating.

(b) As a general principle, the rating subject ‘Human Factors’ is identical in each of the rating training syllabi and can be considered as containing common objectives because the context is always the same. This means that the rating training objectives relating to Human Factors need to be taught only once. If a learner acquires an additional rating, that learner would not be required to repeat the Human Factors objectives.

4. Action verbs that support the taxonomy for training objectives

(a) The five taxonomy levels should be understood to have the following levels of complexity:

(1) Action verbs for Level 1

Level 1 — A basic knowledge of the subject. It is the ability to remember essential points, to memorise data and retrieve it.

L1 Verb

Definition

Example

Define

State what it is and what its limits are; state the definition.

Define ATC service.

Draw

Produce a picture, pattern or diagram.

Draw the block 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 procedures.

Name the components of an ILS.

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 have seen it before.

Recognise the information contained in the different parts of the AIP.

State

Say or write in a formal or definite way.

State the meteorological hazards to aviation.

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

(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 limits are; state the definition.

Define ATC service.

Draw

Produce a picture, pattern or diagram.

Draw the block 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 procedures.

Name the competent authorities responsible for ATCO 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 have seen it before.

Recognise the information contained in the different parts of the AIP.

State

Say or write in a formal or definite way.

State the meteorological hazards to aviation.

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/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 something.

Characterise the main items of ATC equipment.

Consider

To think carefully about it.

Consider the benefits of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).

Demonstrate

Describe and explain; logically or mathematically prove the truth of a statement.

Demonstrate the importance of good communication in ATC.

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 describe so that it can be understood.

Explain the purpose and function of ICAO.

Take account of

Take into consideration before deciding.

Take account of the wind influence when calculating 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 something.

Characterise the main radio navigation 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 mathematically prove the truth of a statement.

Demonstrate the importance of good communication in ATC.

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 describe so that it can be understood.

Explain the purpose and function of ICAO.

Take account of

Take into consideration before deciding.

Take account of the limitations of equipment and systems.

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

(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 activity.

Apply separation.

Appreciate

To understand a situation and know what is involved in a problem-solving situation, to state a plan without applying it.

Appreciate the necessity for coordination (the learner says that the coordination will be done and with whom; the learner does not perform the actual coordination).

Assist

Help somebody to do a job by doing part of it.

Assist the pilot.

Calculate

To discover from information you already have by arithmetic; to think about a possible cause of action in order to form an opinion or decide what to do.

Calculate appropriate levels.

Calculate conversions between the three north designations.

Check

Make sure the information is correct (satisfactory).

Check the accuracy of flight data information.

Check availability of information material.

Choose

Select out of number, decide to do one thing rather than another.

Choose appropriate levels.

Choose which aircraft should be vectored.

Collect

Assemble, accumulate, bring or come together.

Collect examples of different types of error, 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 information).

Estimate

Form an approximate judgement of a number, form an opinion.

Estimate distance and direction between two points.

Execute

Perform action.

Execute corrective actions.

Extract

Copy out, make extracts from, find, deduce.

Extract pertinent data from relevant sources to produce a flight progress display.

Identify

Associate oneself inseparably with, establish the identity.

Identify the role of ATC as a service provider and the requirements of the ATS users.

Identify an aircraft.

Inform

Tell, give facts or information.

Inform 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) by comparison with fixed unit or with object of known size.

Measure distance on a map.

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 prescribed procedure.

Process pertinent data on data displays.

Record

Register, set down for remembrance or reference.

Record information by writing effectively.

Relay

Receive and pass on, broadcast.

Relay meteorological information from pilot reports.

Respond

Provide an answer, perform answering or corresponding action.

Respond to loss/doubt concerning identification.

Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.

Scan

Continuously observe rapidly, sequentially and selectively in order to extract relevant data.

Scan data display.

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 instrument, put into operation.

Use approved phraseology.

Use the available means for coordination.

Verify

Establish truth of.

Verify the mode C information.

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

(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 activity.

Apply separation.

Appreciate

To understand a situation and know what is involved in a problem-solving situation, to state a plan without applying it.

Appreciate the need for coordination (the learner says that the coordination will be done and with whom; the learner does not perform the actual coordination).

Assist

Help somebody to do a job by doing part of it.

Assist the pilot.

Calculate

To discover from information you already have by arithmetic; to think about a possible cause of action in order to form an opinion or decide what to do.

Calculate appropriate levels.

Calculate conversions between the three north designations.

Check

Make sure the information is correct (satisfactory).

Check all relevant documentation before managing traffic.

Check availability of information.

Choose

Select out of number, decide to do one thing rather than another.

Choose appropriate levels.

Choose the appropriate separation methods.

Collect

Assemble, accumulate, bring or come together.

Collect appropriate information relevant to 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 forecasts.

Encode

Put into code or cipher.

Encode and decode flight plans (including supplementary information).

Estimate

Form an approximate judgement of a number, form an opinion.

Estimate the heading for a new track and the distance to the next way point.

Execute

Perform action.

Execute selected plan in a timely manner.

Extract

Copy out, make extracts from, find, deduce.

Extract pertinent data from relevant sources to produce a flight progress display.

Identify

Associate oneself inseparably with, establish the identity.

Identify potential or actual abnormal and emergency situations.

Identify aircraft.

Inform

Tell, give facts or information.

Inform the supervisor of local factors affecting the ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management.

Initiate

Begin, set going, originate.

Initiate appropriate coordination.

Input

Enter in the system.

Input data.

Issue

Send forth, publish.

Issue appropriate ATC clearances.

Issue appropriate information concerning the position of conflicting traffic.

Maintain

Cause or enable to continue.

Maintain situational awareness by monitoring traffic

Measure

Ascertain extent or quality of (thing) by comparison with fixed unit or with object of known size.

Measure distance on a map.

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 prescribed procedure.

Process pertinent data on data displays.

Record

Register, set down for remembrance or reference.

Record information by writing effectively.

Relay

Receive and pass on, broadcast.

Relay meteorological information.

Respond

Provide an answer, perform answering or corresponding action.

Respond to loss/doubt concerning identification.

Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.

Scan

Continuously observe rapidly, sequentially and selectively in order to extract relevant data.

Scan data display.

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 instrument, put into operation.

Use approved phraseology.

Use the available means for coordination.

Verify

Establish truth of.

Verify that the settings of the working position are appropriate.

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

(4) Action verbs for Level 4

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

L4 Verb

Definition

Example

Acquire

Gain by oneself and for oneself, obtain after research.

Acquire relevant aeronautical information.

Adjust

Change to a new position, value or setting.

Adjust the surveillance system display.

Allocate

Assign, devote.

Allocate levels (height, altitude, flight level) according to altimetry data.

Analyse

Examine minutely the constitution of.

Analyse examples of pilot–controller 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 work together effectively.

Coordinate runway in use.

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 by addition of parts.

Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in control service.

Manage

Handle, conduct, maintain control over something, be in charge of.

Manage traffic on the manoeuvring area.

Manage traffic in accordance with procedural changes.

Organise

Give orderly structure to, frame and put into working order.

Organise pertinent data on data displays.

Organise priority of actions.

Predict

Forecast.

Predict positions of aircraft in the aerodrome traffic and taxi circuits.

Provide

Supply, furnish.

Provide radar separation.

Provide FIS.

Relate

Establish link with.

Relate a pressure setting to an altitude.

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

(4) Action verbs for Level 4

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

L4 Verb

Definition

Example

Acquire

Gain by oneself and for oneself, obtain after research.

Acquire relevant aeronautical information.

Adjust

Change to a new position, value or setting.

Adjust the surveillance system display.

Allocate

Assign, devote.

Allocate levels according to altimetry data.

Analyse

Examine minutely the constitution of.

Analyse examples of pilot–controller 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 work together effectively.

Coordinate runway in use.

Coordinate when providing FIS.

Comply

Act in accordance with.

Comply with rules.

Delegate

Commit authority to somebody.

Delegate separation to pilots in the case of aircraft executing successive visual approaches.

Detect

Discover existence of.

Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution.

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 by addition of parts.

Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in control service.

Manage

Handle, conduct, maintain control over something, be in charge of.

Manage traffic on the manoeuvring area.

Manage traffic in accordance with a change to operational procedures.

Organise

Give orderly structure to, frame and put into working order.

Organise pertinent data on data displays.

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.

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

(5) Action verbs for Level 5

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

L5 verb

Definition

Example

Assess

Estimate value or difficulty, evaluate, appraise.

Assess workload.

Balance

Weigh (a question, two arguments, etc., against each other).

Balance the workload with the traffic demand.

Discuss

Investigate by reasoning or argument.

Discuss the impact of regulation.

Evaluate

Ascertain amount of, find numerical expression for.

Evaluate the necessary information to be provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance.

Interpret

To decide on something's meaning or significance when there is a choice.

Interpret operational information.

Optimise

To make optimal; get the most out of; use best; modify to achieve maximum efficiency.

Optimise the use of support tools.

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 particular experience.

Theorise the resolution of conflict between a slow and a fast aircraft.

Validate

Make valid, ratify, prove valid, show or confirm the validity of something.

Validate one radar vectoring option to expedite the traffic.

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

(5) Action verbs for Level 5

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

L5 verb

Definition

Example

Assess

Estimate value or difficulty, evaluate, appraise.

Assess workload.

Balance

Weigh (a question, two arguments, etc., against each other).

Balance the workload against personal capacity.

Discuss

Investigate by reasoning or argument.

Discuss the impact of regulation.

Evaluate

Ascertain amount of, find numerical expression for.

Evaluate the necessary information to be provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance.

Interpret

To decide on something’s meaning or significance when there is a choice.

Interpret operational information.

Optimise

To make optimal; get the most out of; use best; modify to achieve maximum efficiency.

Optimise the use of support tools.

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 particular experience.

Theorise the resolution of conflict between a slow and a fast aircraft.

Validate

Make valid, ratify, prove valid, show or confirm the validity of something.

Validate one radar vectoring option to 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.

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 training — AERODROME CONTROL VISUAL RATING (ADV) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES

—             AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) Composition of initial training — AERODROME CONTROL INSTRUMENT RATING FOR TOWER ADI (TWR) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES

—             AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training — APPROACH CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (APP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES

—             AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training — AREA CONTROL PROCEDURAL RATING (ACP) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES

—             AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training — APPROACH CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (APS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES

—             AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(vi) Composition of initial training — AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (ACS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES

the following 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)

ACARS  Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System

ACAS   Airborne Collision Avoidance System

ACC   Area Control Centre

ACFTB  Aircraft — Basic Training (subject)

ACFT   Aircraft (subject)

ACN   Aircraft Classification Number

ACP   Area Control Procedural Rating

ACS   Area Control Surveillance Rating

ADF   Automatic Direction Finding System

ADI   Aerodrome Control Instrument

ADS   Automatic Dependent Surveillance

ADS-B   Automatic Dependent Surveillance — Broadcast

ADS-C   Automatic Dependent Surveillance — Contract

ADV   Aerodrome Control Visual Rating

ADVS   Advisory Service

AEA   Association of European Airlines

AFIL   Air Filed Flight Plan

AFTN   Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network

AGA   Aerodromes

AIC   Aeronautical Information Circular

AIP   Aeronautical Information Publication

AIRAC   Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control

AIRAC SUP  AIRAC Supplement

AIREP   Air-Report

AIRMET  Information concerning en-route weather phenomena which may affect the safety                                           of low-level aircraft operations

AIS   Aeronautical Information Service

ALRS   Alerting Service

AMC   Acceptable Means of Compliance

ANS   Air Navigation Services

AP/FD   Autopilot/Flight Director

APM   Approach Path Monitor

APP   Approach Control/Centre/Procedural Rating

APS   Approach Control Surveillance Rating

APV   Approach Procedure with Vertical guidance

APW   Area Proximity Warning

ASDA   Accelerate Stop Distance Available

ASM   Airspace Management

ASMGCS  Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control Systems

ATC   Air Traffic Control

ATCEUC  Air Traffic Controllers European Unions Coordination

ATCO   Air Traffic Controller

ATCS   Air Traffic Control Service

ATFCM  Air Traffic Flow and Capacity Management

ATFM   Air Traffic Flow Management

ATIS   Automatic Terminal Information Service

ATM   Air Traffic Management

ATMB   Air Traffic Management — Basic Training (subject)

ATS   Air Traffic Services

ATZ   Aerodrome Traffic Zone

AVASI   Advanced Visual Approach Slope Indicator

Beidou  Chinese 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 Operations

CDO   Continuous Descent Operations

CDR   Conditional Route

CEM   Collaborative Environmental Management

CISM   Critical Incident Stress Management

CPDLC  Controller Pilot Data Link Communications

CPL   Current Flight Plan

CWP   Controller Working Position

DA   Decision Altitude

DFTI   Distance from Touchdown Indicator

DH   Decision Height

DMAN  Departure Manager

DME   Distance Measuring Equipment

Doc    Document

EASA   European Aviation Safety Agency

EAT   Expected Approach Time

EATCHIP  European Air Traffic Control Harmonisation and Integration Programme

EATMP  European Air Traffic Management Programme

EC   European Commission

ECAC   European Civil Aviation Conference

EET   Estimated Elapsed Time

EFIS   Electronic Flight Instrument System

EGNOS  European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service

EGPWS  Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System

EQPS   Equipment and Systems (subject)

EQPSB  Equipment and Systems — Basic Training (subject)

ETF   European Transport Workers' Federation

EU   European Union

EU ETS  European Union Emissions Trading Scheme

EUROCONTROL European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation

FA   Fix to Altitude

FAB   Functional Airspace Block

FAF   Final Approach Fix

FAP   Final Approach Point

FDPS   Flight Data Processing System

FIR   Flight Information Region

FIS   Flight Information Service

FMS   Flight Management System

FPB   Flight Progress Board

FPL   Flight Plan

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

IATA   International Air Transport Association

ICAO   International Civil Aviation Organisations

IF   Intermediate Approach Fix 

IFALPA  International Federation of Airline Pilots’ Associations

IFATCA  International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations

IFPS   Integrated Initial Flight Plan Processing System

IFR   Instrument Flight Rules

ILS   Instrument Landing System

IMC   Instrument Meteorological Conditions

INS   Inertial Navigation System

INTR   Introduction to the course (subject)

INTRB   Introduction to the course — Basic Training (subject)

IRS   Inertial Reference System

IRVR   Instrument Runway Visual Range

ISA   International Standard Atmosphere

ITU   International Telecommunications Union

LAM   Local Area Multilateration

LAW   Aviation Law (subject)

LAWB   Aviation Law — Basic Training (subject)

LDA   Landing Distance Available

locLNAV  Lateral Navigation

LOA   Letter of Agreement

LOC   Localiser

LOPs   Local Operating Procedures

LPV   Localiser Performance with Vertical guidance

MAPt   Missed Approach Point

MCMF  Multi-Constellation, Multi-Frequency

MDA   Minimum Descent Altitude

MDH   Minimum Descent Height

MET   Meteorology

METAR  Meteorological Aviation Routine Weather Report

METB   Meteorology — Basic Training (subject)

MLAT   Multilateration

Mode A  SSR identification code

Mode C  SSR Mode C (Pronounced: Mode Charlie)

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   Precision Approach

PANS   Procedures for Air Navigation Services

PAPI   Precision Approach Path Indicator

PAR   Precision Approach Radar

PBN   Performance Based Navigation

PCN   Pavement Classification Number

PCP IR  Pilot Common Project Implementing Rule

PDE   Path Definition Error

PEAR (model) People who do the job/Environment in which they work/Actions they                                            perform/Resources necessary to complete the job

PEN   Professional Environment (subject)

PENB   Professional Environment — Basic Training (subject)

PSR   Primary Surveillance Radar

PTP   Part-Time Practice

QDM   Inbound magnetic  bearing to the station

QDR   Outbound magnetic bearing from the station

QFE   Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation

QNH   Atmospheric pressure at mean sea level

QTF   The position of the transmitting station according to the bearings taken by the D/F                                          station

RA   Resolution Advisory (TCAS)

RAIM   Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring

RCC   Rescue Coordination Centre

RF   Radius to Fix

RNAV   Area Navigation

RNP   Required Navigation Performance

RNP APCH  Required Navigation Performance Approach

RNP AR APCH Required Navigation Performance Authorisation Required Approach

RNP (AR) DEP Required Navigation Performance Authorisation Required Departure

ROC   Rate of Climb

RPAS   Remotely Piloted Aircraft System

RPL   Stored Flight Plan

RTF   Radiotelephony

RVR   Runway Visual Range

RVSM   Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum

SADIS   Satellite Distribution of World Area Forecast System

SAR   Search and Rescue

SARPs   Standards and Recommended Practices (ICAO)

SBAS   Satellite Based Augmentation System

SDPS   Surveillance Data Processing System

SELCAL  Selective Calling

SES   Single European Sky

SHELL (model) Software, Hardware, Environment, Live ware, Live ware Model

SIB   Safety Information Bulletin

SID   Standard Instrument Departure (Route)

SIGMET  Significant Meteorological Information

SMAN   Surface Management

SMR   Surface Movement Radar

SNOWTAM  NOTAM on SNOW conditions

SOPs   Standard Operating Procedures

SPECI   Aviation Selected Special Weather Report

SSR   Secondary Surveillance Radar

STAR   Standard Instrument Arrival (Route)

STCA   Short Term Conflict Alert

SVFR   Special Visual Flight Rules

TA   Traffic Alert (TCAS)

TACAN  UHF Tactical Air Navigation Aid

TAF   Terminal Area (Aerodrome) Forecast

TAWS   Terrain Awareness and Warning System

TBO   Trajectory-Based Operations

TCAC   Tropical Cyclone Advisory Centre

TCAS   Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System

TODA   Take-Off Distance Available

TORA   Take-Off Run Available

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]

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 — 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

the following abbreviations apply:

Abbreviation 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 Communications Addressing and Reporting System

ACAS   Airborne Collision Avoidance System

ACC   Area Control Centre

ACFTB  Aircraft — Basic Training (subject)

ACFT   Aircraft (subject)

ACN   Aircraft Classification Number

ACP   Area Control Procedural Rating

ACS   Area Control Surveillance Rating

ADF   Automatic Direction-Finding System

ADC   Aerodrome Control

ADI   Aerodrome Control Instrument

ADS   Automatic Dependent Surveillance

ADS-B   Automatic Dependent Surveillance — Broadcast

ADS-C   Automatic Dependent Surveillance — Contract

ADV   Aerodrome Control Visual Rating

ADVS   Advisory Service

AEA   Association of European Airlines

AFIL   Air-Filed Flight Plan

AFTN   Aeronautical 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 Movement Guidance and Control Systems

ATC   Air Traffic Control

ATCEUC  Air Traffic Controllers European Unions Coordination

ATCO   Air Traffic Controller

ATCS   Air Traffic Control Service

ATFCM  Air Traffic Flow and Capacity Management

ATFM   Air Traffic Flow Management

ATIS   Automatic Terminal Information Service

ATM   Air Traffic Management

ATMB   Air Traffic Management — Basic Training (subject)

ATS   Air Traffic Services

ATZ   Aerodrome Traffic Zone

AVASI   Advanced Visual Approach Slope Indicator

Beidou  Chinese 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 Operations

CDO   Continuous Descent Operations

CDR   Conditional Route

CEM   Collaborative Environmental Management

CISM   Critical Incident Stress Management

CPDLC  Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications

CPL   Current Flight Plan

CWP   Controller Working Position

DA   Decision Altitude

DFTI   Distance from Touchdown Indicator

DH   Decision Height

DMAN  Departure Manager

DME   Distance-Measuring Equipment

Doc    Document

EASA   European Union Aviation Safety Agency

EAT   Expected Approach Time

EATMP  European Air Traffic Management Programme

EC   European Commission

ECAC   European Civil Aviation Conference

EET   Estimated Elapsed Time

EFIS   Electronic Flight Instrument System

EGNOS  European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service

EGPWS  Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System

EQPS   Equipment and Systems (subject)

EQPSB  Equipment and Systems — Basic Training (subject)

ETF   European Transport Workers’ Federation

EU   European Union

EU ETS  European Union Emissions Trading Scheme

EUROCONTROL European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation

FA   Fix to Altitude

FAB   Functional Airspace Block

FAF   Final Approach Fix

FAP   Final Approach Point

FDPS   Flight Data Processing System

FIR   Flight Information Region

FIS   Flight Information Service

FMS   Flight Management System

FPB   Flight Progress Board

FPL   Flight Plan or Filed Flight Plan

FRA   Free-Route Airspace

FRT   Fixed Radius Transition

FTE   Flight Technical Error

FUA   Flexible Use of Airspace

Galileo  European 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

IATA   International Air Transport Association

ICAO   International Civil Aviation Organization

IF   Intermediate Approach Fix 

IFALPA  International Federation of Airline Pilots’ Associations

IFATCA  International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations

IFPS   Integrated Initial Flight Plan Processing System

IFR   Instrument Flight Rules

ILS   Instrument Landing System

IMC   Instrument Meteorological Conditions

INS   Inertial Navigation System

INTR   Introduction to the course (subject)

INTRB   Introduction to the course — Basic Training (subject)

IRS   Inertial Reference System

IRVR   Instrument Runway Visual Range

ISA   International Standard Atmosphere

ITU   International Telecommunications Union

LAM   Local Area Multilateration

LAW   Aviation Law (subject)

LAWB   Aviation Law — Basic Training (subject)

LDA   Landing Distance Available

LOA   Letter of Agreement

LOC   Localiser

LOPs   Local Operating Procedures

LPV   Localiser Performance with Vertical guidance

MAPt   Missed Approach Point

MCMF  Multi-Constellation, Multi-Frequency

MDA   Minimum Descent Altitude

MDH   Minimum Descent Height

MET   Meteorology

METAR  Meteorological Aviation Routine Weather Report

METB   Meteorology — Basic Training (subject)

MLAT   Multilateration

Mode A  SSR identification code

Mode C  SSR Mode C (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

NAVB   Navigation — Basic Training (subject)

NDB   Non-Directional Beacon

No.   Number

NOTAM  Notice to Airmen

NPA   Non-Precision Approach

NSE   Navigation System Error

OCA   Obstacle Clearance Altitude

OCH   Obstacle Clearance Height

OJT   On-the-Job Training

OLDI   On-Line Data Interchange

PA   Precision Approach

PANS   Procedures for Air Navigation Services

PAPI   Precision Approach Path Indicator

PAR   Precision Approach Radar

PBN   Performance-Based Navigation

PCN   Pavement Classification Number

PCP   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 complete the job

PEN   Professional Environment (subject)

PENB   Professional Environment — Basic Training (subject)

PSR   Primary Surveillance Radar

PTP   Part-Time Practice

QDM   Inbound magnetic  bearing to the station

QDR   Outbound magnetic bearing from the station

QFE   Atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation

QNH   Atmospheric pressure at mean sea level

QTF   The position of the transmitting station according to the bearings taken by the D/F                                          station

RA   Resolution Advisory (TCAS)

RAIM   Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring

RCC   Rescue Coordination Centre

RF   Radius to Fix

RNAV   Area Navigation

RNP   Required Navigation Performance

RNP APCH  Required Navigation Performance Approach

RNP AR APCH Required Navigation Performance Authorisation Required Approach

RNP (AR) DEP Required Navigation Performance Authorisation Required Departure

ROC   Rate of Climb

RPAS   Remotely Piloted Aircraft System

RTF   Radiotelephony

RVR   Runway Visual Range

RVSM   Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum

SADIS   Satellite Distribution of World Area Forecast System

SAR   Search and Rescue

SARPs   Standards and Recommended Practices (ICAO)

SBAS   Satellite-Based Augmentation System

SDPS   Surveillance Data Processing System

SELCAL  Selective Calling

SES   Single European Sky

SHELL (model) Software, Hardware, Environment, Live ware, Live ware Model

SIB   Safety Information Bulletin

SID   Standard Instrument Departure (Route)

SIGMET  Significant Meteorological Information

SMAN   Surface Management

SMR   Surface Movement Radar

SNOWTAM  NOTAM on SNOW conditions

SOPs   Standard Operating Procedures

SPECI   Aviation Selected Special Weather Report

SSR   Secondary Surveillance Radar

STAR   Standard Instrument Arrival (Route)

STCA   Short-Term Conflict Alert

SVFR   Special Visual Flight Rules

TA   Traffic Alert (TCAS)

TACAN  UHF Tactical Air Navigation Aid

TAF   Terminal Area (Aerodrome) Forecast

TAWS   Terrain Awareness and Warning System

TBO   Trajectory-Based Operations

TCAC   Tropical Cyclone Advisory Centre

TCAS   Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System

TODA   Take-Off Distance Available

TORA   Take-Off Run Available

TRA   Temporary Reserved Airspace or Temporary Reserved Area

TRM   Team Resource Management

TSA   Temporary Segregated Area

TSE   Total System Error

TWR   Tower Control Unit (Aerodrome Control Tower)

UAS   Unmanned Aircraft System

UDF   Ultra High Frequency Direction Finder

UHF   Ultra High Frequency

UTC   Coordinated Universal Time

VAAC   Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre

VASI   Visual Approach Slope Indicator

VDF   Very High Frequency Direction Finder

VFR   Visual Flight Rules

VHF   Very High Frequency

VMC   Visual Meteorological Conditions

VNAV   Vertical Navigation

VOLMET  Routine Weather Reports Broadcast on VHF

VOR   VHF Omni-directional Radio Range

WAFC   World Area Forecast Centre

WAFS   World Area Forecast System

WAM   Wide Area Multilateration

WGS-84  World Geodetic System 84

WMO   World Meteorological Organization

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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 Regulation (EU) 2015/340 — Basic training.

(c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 2 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.

[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]

ED Decision 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
INTRB

1.1.1

Explain the aims and main objectives of the course.

2

 

 

Subtopic INTRB 1.2 — Course administration

BASIC
INTRB

1.2.1

State how the course is administered.

1

 

 

Subtopic INTRB 1.3 — Study material and training documentation

BASIC
INTRB

1.3.1

Use appropriate documents and their sources for the course.

3

Optional content: training documentation, library, CBT library, web, learning management server

BASIC
INTRB

1.3.2

Integrate appropriate information into course studies.

4

Training documentation

Optional content: supplementary information, library

TOPIC INTRB 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE

Subtopic INTRB 2.1 — Course content and organisation

BASIC
INTRB

2.1.1

State the different training methods used during the course.

1

Theoretical training, practical training, self-study, types of training events

BASIC
INTRB

2.1.2

State the subjects covered by the course and their purpose.

1

 

BASIC
INTRB

2.1.3

Describe the organisation of theoretical training.

2

Optional content: course programme

BASIC
INTRB

2.1.4

Describe the organisation of practical training.

2

Optional content: PTP, simulation, briefing, debriefing, course programme

Subtopic INTRB 2.2 — Training ethos

BASIC
INTRB

2.2.1

Recognise the feedback mechanisms available.

1

Optional content: instructor discussions, training progress, assessment, examinations, results, briefing, debriefing

BASIC
INTRB

2.2.2

Describe the positive effect of working and learning together with course participants.

2

Teamwork in theoretical and practical training

Subtopic INTRB 2.3 — Assessment process

BASIC
INTRB

2.3.1

Describe the assessment process.

2

 

[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
INTRB

2.1.1

State the different training methods used during the course.

1

Theoretical training, practical training, self-study, types of training events

BASIC
INTRB

2.1.2

State the subjects covered by the course and their purpose.

1

 

BASIC
INTRB

2.1.3

Describe the organisation of theoretical training.

2

Optional content: course programme

BASIC
INTRB

2.1.4

Describe the organisation of practical training.

2

Optional content: PTP, simulation, briefing, debriefing, course programme

BASIC

INTRB

2.1.5

Appreciate appropriate learning techniques.

3

How the influence of interactive techniques can lead to improved learning

Subtopic INTRB 2.2 — Training ethos

BASIC
INTRB

2.2.1

Recognise the feedback mechanisms available.

1

Optional content: instructor discussions, training progress, assessment, examinations, results, briefing, debriefing

BASIC
INTRB

2.2.2

Describe the positive effect of working and learning together with course participants.

2

Teamwork in theoretical and practical training

Subtopic INTRB 2.3 — Assessment process

BASIC
INTRB

2.3.1

Describe the assessment process.

2

 

[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
INTRB

3.1.1

Recognise an ATCO’s working environment.

1

Area control unit, approach control unit, aerodrome control unit

BASIC
INTRB

3.1.2

Recognise career developments.

1

Optional content: OJT instructor, supervisor, operational managerial posts, non-operational posts

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
LAWB

1.1.1

State the necessity for air law, the sources and development of aviation law.

1

Relevant EU legislation,
ICAO Convention

Optional content: ICAO Annex 2, national aviation law

BASIC
LAWB

1.1.2

Name the key national and international aviation organisations.

1

Optional content: ICAO, ECAC, EASA, EUROCONTROL, national authority

BASIC
LAWB

1.1.3

Describe the impact these organisations have on ATC and their interaction with each other.

2

 

 

[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
LAWB

1.1.1

State the necessity for air law, the sources and development of aviation law.

1

Relevant EU legislation,
ICAO Convention

Optional content: ICAO Annex 2, national aviation law

BASIC
LAWB

1.1.2

Describe the impact key international and national organisations have on ATC and their interaction with each other.

2

ICAO, EASA, EUROCONTROL, national organisations

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC LAWB 2 — INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

Subtopic LAWB 2.1 — ICAO

BASIC
LAWB

2.1.1

Explain the purpose and function of ICAO.

2

 

 

BASIC
LAWB

2.1.2

Describe the methods by which ICAO notifies and implements legislation.

2

SARPs, PANS, ICAO annexes, ICAO documents

Optional content: regional offices

Subtopic LAWB 2.2 — European and other agencies

BASIC
LAWB

2.2.1

Explain the purpose and function of EUROCONTROL.

2

Network Manager function

BASIC
LAWB

2.2.2

Explain the purpose and function of EASA.

2

 

BASIC
LAWB

2.2.3

State the purpose and function of other international agencies and their relevance to air traffic operations.

1

Optional content: ECAC, EU, ITU, CANSO, WMO

Subtopic LAWB 2.3 — Aviation associations

BASIC
LAWB

2.3.1

State the purpose of controller, pilot, airline and airspace user associations and their interaction with ATC.

1

Optional content: IFATCA, IFALPA, IATA, AEA, IAOPA, IACA, military services, ETF, ATCEUC

TOPIC LAWB 3 — NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

Subtopic LAWB 3.1 — Purpose and function

BASIC
LAWB

3.1.1

Describe the purpose and function of appropriate national agencies and their relevance to air traffic operations. 

2

Optional content: civil aviation administration agencies, government agencies

Subtopic LAWB 3.2 — National legislative procedures

BASIC
LAWB

3.2.1

Describe the means by which legislation is implemented, notified and updated.

2

ICAO Annex 15

Optional content: AIS, AIPs, AIRAC, SUPs, AICs, NOTAMs, integrated aeronautical information package, national legislation, letters of agreement, operations manual

BASIC
LAWB

3.2.2

Recognise the information contained in the different parts of the AIP.

1

 

 

Subtopic LAWB 3.3 — Competent authority

BASIC
LAWB

3.3.1

Name the competent authority responsible for licensing and enforcing legislation and operational procedures.

1

 

 

BASIC
LAWB

3.3.2

Describe how the competent authority carries out its safety regulation responsibilities.

2

 

 

Subtopic LAWB 3.4 — National aviation associations

BASIC
LAWB

3.4.1

State the purpose of national controller, pilot, airline and airspace user associations.

1

 

 

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC LAWB 3 — NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

Subtopic LAWB 3.1 — National authorities

BASIC
LAWB

3.1.1

Describe the purpose and function of appropriate national agencies and their relevance to air traffic operations. 

2

Optional content: civil aviation administration agencies, government agencies

Subtopic LAWB 3.2 — National legislative procedures

BASIC
LAWB

3.2.1

Recognise how legislation is implemented, notified and updated.

1

 

Subtopic LAWB 3.3 — Competent authority

BASIC
LAWB

3.3.1

Name the competent authorities responsible for ATCO licensing and ANSP oversight.

1

 

 

BASIC
LAWB

3.3.2

State how the competent authority carries out its safety oversight responsibilities.

1

 

 

Subtopic LAWB 3.4 — National aviation associations

BASIC
LAWB

3.4.1

State the purpose of national controller, pilot, airline and airspace user associations.

1

 

 

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC LAWB 4 — ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Subtopic LAWB 4.1 — Safety regulation

BASIC
LAWB

4.1.1

Describe the need for safety regulation.

2

Regulation (EU) 2018/113928 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 (OJ L 212, 22.8.2018, p. 1).

Optional content: Regulation (EU)

2017/37329 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 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1)., national regulations

BASIC
LAWB

4.1.2

Describe the general principles of the safety organisation.

2

Safety regulation

Optional content: Regulation (EU)

2017/373, national regulations

BASIC
LAWB

4.1.3

Explain the impact of safety regulation on the controller.

2

Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2015/34030 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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1). on ATCO Iicensing

Subtopic LAWB 4.2 — Safety management system

BASIC
LAWB

4.2.1

Explain the regulatory requirements of safety management systems in ATM.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

BASIC
LAWB

4.2.2

Explain the principles of the safety management systems.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

BASIC
LAWB

4.2.3

Describe the safety assessment methodology.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: EATMP Air navigation system safety assessment methodology, 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
LAWB

4.1.1

Describe the need for safety regulation.

2

Regulation (EU) 2018/113931 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 (OJ L 212, 22.8.2018, p. 1).

Optional content: Regulation (EU)

2017/37332 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 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1)., national regulations

BASIC
LAWB

4.1.2

Describe the general principles of safety regulation.

2

Optional content: Regulation (EU)

2017/373, national regulations

BASIC
LAWB

4.1.3

Explain the impact of safety regulation on the controller.

2

Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2015/34033 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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1)., Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Subtopic LAWB 4.2 — Safety management system

BASIC
LAWB

4.2.1

Explain the regulatory requirements for safety management systems in ATM.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

BASIC
LAWB

4.2.2

Explain the principles of safety management systems.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

BASIC
LAWB

4.2.3

Describe the safety assessment methodology.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: EATMP Air navigation 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
LAWB

5.1.1

Describe the units of measurement used in aviation.

2

Council Directive 80/181/EEC on units of measurement34 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)., ICAO Annex 5

Subtopic LAWB 5.2 — ATCO licensing/certification

BASIC
LAWB

5.2.1

Explain the ATCO licensing/certification process.

2

Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO Licensing, Approved training courses; ATCO licences, ratings and endorsements

Optional content: national processes

BASIC
LAWB

5.2.2

Explain the privileges and limitations of controller licences.

2

Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO Licensing

Subtopic LAWB 5.3 — Overview of ANS and ATS

BASIC
LAWB

5.3.1

Differentiate between the Air Navigation Services.

2

Regulation (EU) 2018/1139,
Regulation (EC) No 549/200435 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).

BASIC
LAWB

5.3.2

Explain the considerations which determine the need for the ATS.

2

ICAO Annex 11

BASIC
LAWB

5.3.3

Differentiate between the ATS.

2

ATCS, ADVS, FIS, ALRS

 

BASIC
LAWB

5.3.4

Explain the objectives of ATS.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/201236 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).

 

Subtopic LAWB 5.4 — Rules of the air

BASIC
LAWB

5.4.1

Explain the rules of the air.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

BASIC
LAWB

5.4.2

State any notified differences with ICAO.

1

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: Supplements to ICAO Annex 2 and ICAO Annex 11

BASIC
LAWB

5.4.3

Appreciate the influence of relevant flight rules on ATC.

3

General flight rules, instrument flight rules, visual flight rules

BASIC
LAWB

5.4.4

Appreciate the differences between flying in accordance with VFR and IFR, in VMC and IMC.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Subtopic LAWB 5.5 — Airspace and ATS routes

BASIC
LAWB

5.5.1

Explain airspace classification.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

BASIC
LAWB

5.5.2

Differentiate between the different types of airspace.

2

Optional content: control zones, control areas, airways, upper and lower airspace, restricted areas, prohibited and danger areas, FIR, aerodrome traffic zone, etc.

BASIC
LAWB

5.5.3

Differentiate between the different types of ATS routes.

2

Airway, arrival route, departure route, advisory route, controlled route, uncontrolled route, etc.

BASIC
LAWB

5.5.4

Decode information from aeronautical charts.

3

Optional content: control zones, control areas, ATS routes, upper and lower airspace, restricted areas, prohibited and danger areas, FIR, aerodrome traffic zone, etc.

Subtopic LAWB 5.6 — Flight plan

BASIC
LAWB

5.6.1

Explain the functions of a flight plan.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
LAWB

5.6.2

Explain the different types of flight plans and associated update messages.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
LAWB

5.6.3

Explain the pilot’s responsibilities in relation to adherence to flight plan.

2

Inadvertent changes, intended changes, position reporting

BASIC
LAWB

5.6.4

Describe flight plan processing.

2

Optional content: AFTN, IFPS

Subtopic LAWB 5.7 — Aerodromes

BASIC
LAWB

5.7.1

Describe the general design and layout of an aerodrome.

2

Runway(s), taxiways, apron, movement area, manoeuvring area, designated positions on an aerodrome

BASIC
LAWB

5.7.2

Explain the numbering system and orientation of runways.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/201437 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).

BASIC
LAWB

5.7.3

Differentiate between different types of aerodromes.

2

Controlled, uncontrolled

Optional content: military, international, regional

BASIC
LAWB

5.7.4

Describe designated positions in the traffic circuit.

2

 

BASIC
LAWB

5.7.5

List the factors affecting the selection of runway in use.

1

 

Subtopic LAWB 5.8 — Holding procedures for IFR flights

BASIC
LAWB

5.8.1

Describe the purpose of holding.

2

Traffic management, weather, pilot request, ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 8168

 

BASIC
LAWB

5.8.2

Describe the types of holding patterns.

2

Published, non-published

 

BASIC
LAWB

5.8.3

Describe an ICAO holding pattern.

2

ICAO Doc 8168 — Parts of an IFR holding pattern, entry/exit procedures, dimensions of patterns, protected airspace, holding areas, alignment, rates of turns, holding times, expect further clearance, Expected Approach Times (EATs)

BASIC
LAWB

5.8.4

Describe the factors affecting the holding pattern.

2

Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect of navigation aid in use, turbulence

Subtopic LAWB 5.9 — Holding procedures for VFR flights

BASIC
LAWB

5.9.1

Describe VFR holding.

2

 

 

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC LAWB 5 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAWB 5.1 — Units of measurement

BASIC
LAWB

5.1.1

List the units of measurement used in aviation.

1

Council Directive 80/181/EEC on units of measurement38 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)., ICAO Annex 5

Subtopic LAWB 5.2 — ATCO licensing/certification

BASIC
LAWB

5.2.1

Explain the ATCO licensing/certification process.

2

Regulation (EU) 2015/340 , approved training courses; ATCO licences, ratings and endorsements

Optional content: national processes

BASIC
LAWB

5.2.2

Explain the privileges and limitations of controller licences.

2

Regulation (EU) 2015/340

Subtopic LAWB 5.3 — Overview of ANS

BASIC
LAWB

5.3.1

Differentiate between ANS.

2

Regulation (EU) 2018/1139,
Regulation (EC) No 549/200439 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).

Subtopic LAWB 5.4 — Overview of ATS

BASIC
LAWB

5.4.1

State the considerations which determine the need for ATS.

1

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

BASIC
LAWB

5.4.2

Differentiate between ATS.

2

ATCS, ADVS, FIS, ALRS

 

BASIC
LAWB

5.4.3

Explain the objectives of ATS.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/201240 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).

 

Subtopic LAWB 5.5 — Overview of Aeronautical Information Management (AIM)

BASIC LAWB 5.5.1

Describe the means by which aeronautical information is notified, updated and disseminated.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: AIS, integrated aeronautical information package (AIPs, AIRAC, SUPs, AICs, NOTAMs), ICAO Annex 15

BASIC LAWB 5.5.2

Recognise the information contained in the different parts of the AIP.

1

 

Subtopic LAWB 5.6 — Rules of the air

BASIC
LAWB

5.6.1

Explain the rules of the air.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 flight over the high seas, applicability and compliance, general rules and collision avoidance

BASIC
LAWB

5.6.2

State the published differences with ICAO.

1

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: Supplements to ICAO Annex 2 and ICAO Annex 11

BASIC
LAWB

5.6.3

Appreciate the influence of relevant flight rules on ATC.

3

General flight rules, instrument flight rules, visual flight rules

BASIC
LAWB

5.6.4

Appreciate the differences between flying in accordance with VFR, special VFR and IFR in VMC and IMC.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Subtopic LAWB 5.7 — Airspace and ATS routes

BASIC
LAWB

5.7.1

Explain airspace classification.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

BASIC
LAWB

5.7.2

Differentiate between the different types of airspace.

2

Optional content: control zones, control areas, airways, upper and lower airspace, restricted areas, prohibited and danger areas, FIR, aerodrome traffic zone, etc.

BASIC
LAWB

5.7.3

Differentiate between the different types of ATS routes.

2

Airway, arrival route, departure route, advisory route, controlled route, uncontrolled route, etc.

BASIC
LAWB

5.7.4

Decode information from aeronautical charts.

3

 

Subtopic LAWB 5.8 — Flight plan

BASIC
LAWB

5.8.1

Explain the functions of a flight plan.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
LAWB

5.8.2

Explain the different types of flight plans and associated update messages.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
LAWB

5.8.3

Explain the pilot’s responsibilities in relation to adherence to flight plan.

2

Inadvertent changes, intended changes, position reporting

BASIC
LAWB

5.8.4

Describe flight plan submission and distribution processes.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Subtopic LAWB 5.9 — Aerodromes

BASIC
LAWB

5.9.1

Describe the general design and layout of an aerodrome.

2

Runway(s), taxiways, apron, movement area, manoeuvring area, designated positions on an aerodrome

BASIC
LAWB

5.9.2

Explain the numbering system and orientation of runways.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/201441 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).

BASIC
LAWB

5.9.3

Differentiate between different types of aerodromes.

2

Controlled, uncontrolled

Optional content: military, international, regional

BASIC
LAWB

5.9.4

Describe designated positions in the traffic circuit.

2

 

BASIC
LAWB

5.9.5

List the factors affecting the selection of runway in use.

1

 

Subtopic LAWB 5.10 — Holding procedures for IFR flights

BASIC
LAWB

5.10.1

Describe the purpose of holding.

2

Traffic management, weather, pilot request, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc 8168

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
LAWB

5.10.2

Describe the types of holding patterns.

2

Published, non-published

 

BASIC
LAWB

5. 10.3

Describe an ICAO holding pattern.

2

ICAO Doc 8168 — Parts of an IFR holding pattern, entry/exit procedures, dimensions of patterns, protected airspace, holding areas, alignment, rates of turns, holding times, expect further clearance, Expected Approach Times (EATs)

BASIC
LAWB

5.10.4

Describe the factors affecting the holding pattern.

2

Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect of navigation aid in use, turbulence

Subtopic LAWB 5.11 — Holding procedures for VFR flights

BASIC
LAWB

5.11.1

Describe VFR holding.

2

 

 

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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
ATMB

1.1.1

Apply the units of measurement appropriate to ATM.

3

 

 

Subtopic ATMB 1.2 — Air traffic control (ATC) service

BASIC
ATMB

1.2.1

Define ATC service.

1

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

BASIC
ATMB

1.2.2

Explain the division of the ATC service.

2

Regulation (EC) No 549/2004,
ICAO Annex 11

BASIC
ATMB

1.2.3

Explain the responsibility for the provision of the ATC service.

2

ICAO Annex 11

BASIC
ATMB

1.2.4

Differentiate between the different methods of providing ATC services.

2

Aerodrome, surveillance, procedural

Subtopic ATMB 1.3 — Flight information service (FIS)

BASIC
ATMB

1.3.1

Define FIS.

1

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

BASIC
ATMB

1.3.2

Describe the scope of the FIS.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

BASIC
ATMB

1.3.3

Explain the responsibility for the provision of the FIS.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
ATMB

1.3.4

State the methods of transmitting information.

1

Optional content: RTF, data link, ATIS, VOLMET, etc.

BASIC
ATMB

1.3.5

List the content of ATIS and VOLMET.

1

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 3

Optional content: meteorological data obtained by data link

BASIC
ATMB

1.3.6

Issue information to aircraft.

3

Optional content: SIGMET, serviceability of navaids, weather, flight safety information, essential traffic, essential local traffic, information related to aerodrome conditions, etc.

Subtopic ATMB 1.4 — Alerting service

BASIC
ATMB

1.4.1

Define ALRS.

1

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

BASIC
ATMB

1.4.2

Describe the scope of the ALRS.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 11

BASIC
ATMB

1.4.3

Explain the responsibility for the provision of the ALRS.

2

ICAO Doc 4444,

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

BASIC
ATMB

1.4.4

Differentiate between the phases of emergency.

2

Uncertainty, alert, distress

BASIC
ATMB

1.4.5

Describe the organisation of an ALRS.

2

Responsibilities, local organisation

BASIC
ATMB

1.4.6

Describe the cooperation between units providing the alerting services and the SAR units.

2

 

 

BASIC
ATMB

1.4.7

Differentiate between distress and urgency signals.

2

Mayday, Pan Pan, Pan Pan Medical

Optional content: visual signals, etc.

Subtopic ATMB 1.5 — Air traffic advisory service

BASIC
ATMB

1.5.1

Define air traffic advisory service.

1

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

BASIC
ATMB

1.5.2

Describe the scope of the air traffic advisory service.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
ATMB

1.5.3

Explain the responsibility for the provision of the air traffic advisory service.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
ATMB

1.5.4

State to which flights air traffic advisory service shall be provided.

1

ICAO Doc 4444

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

BASIC
ATMB

1.6.1

Define ATFM.

1

Regulation (EC) No 549/2004

BASIC
ATMB

1.6.2

State the scope of capacity management.

1

Regulation (EU) No 255/201042 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).,

Regulation (EU) 2019/12343 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/123 of 24 January 2019 laying 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).,
ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
ATMB

1.6.3

Describe the scope of air traffic flow capacity management (ATFCM).

2

Regulation (EU) No 255/2010,

Regulation (EU) No 2019/123,
ICAO Doc 4444,
EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

BASIC
ATMB

1.6.4

Explain the responsibility for the provision of ATFCM.

2

Regulation (EU) No 255/2010,

Regulation (EU) No 2019/123,
ICAO Doc 4444,
EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

BASIC
ATMB

1.6.5

Explain the methods of providing ATFCM.

2

Regulation (EU) No 255/2010,

Regulation (EU) No 2019/123,
ICAO Doc 4444,
EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

Subtopic ATMB 1.7 — Airspace management (ASM)

BASIC
ATMB

1.7.1

Define ASM.

1

Regulation (EC) No 549/2004

Optional content: Regulation (EC) No 2150/200544 Commission Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005 of 23 December 2005 laying down common rules for the flexible use of airspace (OJ L 342, 24.12.2005, p. 20).

BASIC
ATMB

1.7.2

Describe the scope of ASM.

2

Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005

Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of the FUA

BASIC
ATMB

1.7.3

Explain the responsibility for the provision of ASM.

2

Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005

Optional content: EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of the FUA

BASIC
ATMB

1.7.4

Explain the methods of managing airspace.

2

Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005

Optional content: Flexible use of airspace, 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
ATMB

1.1.1

Apply the units of measurement appropriate to ATM.

3

 

 

Subtopic ATMB 1.2 — Air traffic control (ATC) service

BASIC
ATMB

1.2.1

Define ATC service.

1

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

BASIC
ATMB

1.2.2

Explain the division of ATC service.

2

Regulation (EC) No 549/2004, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

BASIC
ATMB

1.2.3

Explain the responsibility for the provision of ATC service.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

BASIC
ATMB

1.2.4

Differentiate between the different methods of providing ATC services.

2

Aerodrome, surveillance, procedural

Subtopic ATMB 1.3 — Flight information service (FIS)

BASIC
ATMB

1.3.1

Define FIS.

1

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

BASIC
ATMB

1.3.2

Describe the scope of FIS.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

BASIC
ATMB

1.3.3

Explain the responsibility for the provision of FIS.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

BASIC
ATMB

1.3.4

State the methods of transmitting information.

1

RTF, data link, ATIS, VOLMET

BASIC
ATMB

1.3.5

List the content of ATIS and VOLMET.

1

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

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

BASIC
ATMB

1.3.6

Issue information to aircraft.

3

Optional content: SIGMET, serviceability of navaids, weather, flight safety information, essential traffic, essential local traffic, information related to aerodrome conditions, etc.

Subtopic ATMB 1.4 — Alerting service (ALRS)

BASIC
ATMB

1.4.1

Define ALRS.

1

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

BASIC
ATMB

1.4.2

Describe the scope of ALRS.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 11

BASIC
ATMB

1.4.3

Explain the responsibility for the provision of ALRS.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

BASIC
ATMB

1.4.4

Differentiate between the phases of emergency.

2

Uncertainty, alert, distress

BASIC
ATMB

1.4.5

Describe the organisation of an ALRS.

2

Responsibilities, local organisation

BASIC
ATMB

1.4.6

Describe the cooperation between units providing alerting services and the SAR units.

2

 

BASIC
ATMB

1.4.7

Differentiate between distress and urgency signals.

2

Mayday, Pan Pan, Pan Pan Medical

Optional content: visual signals, etc.

Subtopic ATMB 1.5 — Air traffic advisory service

BASIC
ATMB

1.5.1

Define air traffic advisory service.

1

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

BASIC
ATMB

1.5.2

State the scope of air traffic advisory service.

1

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
Regulation (EU) 2017/373

BASIC
ATMB

1.5.3

Explain the responsibility for the provision of air traffic advisory service.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
Regulation (EU) 2017/373

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

BASIC
ATMB

1.6.1

Define ATFM.

1

Regulation (EC) No 549/2004

BASIC
ATMB

1.6.2

Describe the scope of air traffic flow and capacity management (ATFCM).

2

Regulation (EU) No 255/2010,

Regulation (EU) 2019/123,
ICAO Doc 4444,
EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

BASIC
ATMB

1.6.3

Explain the responsibility for the provision of ATFCM.

2

Regulation (EU) No 255/2010,

Regulation (EU) 2019/123,
ICAO Doc 4444,
EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

BASIC
ATMB

1.6.4

List the methods of providing ATFCM.

1

Regulation (EU) No 255/2010,

Regulation (EU) 2019/123,
EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

Subtopic ATMB 1.7 — Airspace management (ASM)

BASIC
ATMB

1.7.1

Define ASM.

1

Regulation (EC) No 549/2004

Optional content: Regulation (EC) No 2150/200545 Commission Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005 of 23 December 2005 laying down common rules for the flexible use of airspace (OJ L 342, 24.12.2005, p. 20).

BASIC
ATMB

1.7.2

Describe the scope of ASM.

2

Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005, Regulation (EU) 2019/123

Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of the FUA

BASIC
ATMB

1.7.3

Explain the responsibility for the provision of ASM.

2

Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005, Regulation (EU) 2019/123

Optional content: EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of the FUA

BASIC
ATMB

1.7.4

State the methods of managing airspace.

1

Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005, Regulation (EU) 2019/123

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
ATMB

2.1.1

Appreciate the relationship between height, altitude and flight level.

3

QFE, QNH, standard pressure

 

Subtopic ATMB 2.2 — Transition level

BASIC
ATMB

2.2.1

Appreciate the relationship between transition level, transition altitude and transition layer.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: ICAO Doc 8168

BASIC
ATMB

2.2.2

Calculate the appropriate levels.

3

Optional content: transition level, transition layer, height, lowest useable flight level, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

Subtopic ATMB 2.3 — Level allocation

BASIC
ATMB

2.3.1

Describe the cruising level allocation system.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, table of cruising levels

BASIC
ATMB

2.3.2

Choose the appropriate levels.

3

Flight levels, altitudes, heights

TOPIC ATMB 3 — RADIOTELEPHONY (RTF)

Subtopic ATMB 3.1 — RTF general operating procedures

BASIC
ATMB

3.1.1

Explain the need for approved phraseology.

2

 

 

BASIC
ATMB

3.1.2

Use approved phraseology.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

BASIC
ATMB

3.1.3

Perform communication effectively.

3

Communication techniques, readback/verification of readback

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATMB 3 — RADIOTELEPHONY (RTF)

Subtopic ATMB 3.1 — RTF general operating procedures

BASIC
ATMB

3.1.1

Explain the need for approved phraseology.

2

 

 

BASIC
ATMB

3.1.2

Use approved phraseology.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

BASIC
ATMB

3.1.3

Perform communication effectively.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, communication techniques, readback/verification of readback

[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
ATMB

4.1.1

Define ATC clearance.

1

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

BASIC
ATMB

4.1.2

Describe the contents of an ATC clearance.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
ATMB

4.1.3

Issue appropriate ATC clearances.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

Subtopic ATMB 4.2 — ATC instructions

BASIC
ATMB

4.2.1

Define ATC Instructions.

1

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

BASIC
ATMB

4.2.2

Describe the contents of an ATC instruction.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,

ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
ATMB

4.2.3

Issue appropriate ATC instructions.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: national documents

TOPIC ATMB 5 — COORDINATION

Subtopic ATMB 5.1 — Principles, types and content of coordination

BASIC
ATMB

5.1.1

Explain the principles, types and content of coordination.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11

Optional content: notification, negotiation, agreement, transfer of flight data and local agreements, etc.

Subtopic ATMB 5.2 — Necessity for coordination

BASIC
ATMB

5.2.1

Appreciate the need for coordination.

3

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, local procedures, letters of agreement

BASIC
ATMB

5.2.2

Differentiate between transfer of control and transfer of communication procedures.

2

 

Subtopic ATMB 5.3 — Means of coordination

BASIC
ATMB

5.3.1

Describe the means of coordination.

2

Optional content: data link, telephone, intercom, voice, etc.

BASIC
ATMB

5.3.2

Use the available means for coordination.

3

 

[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
ATMB

5.1.1

Explain the principles, types and content of coordination.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11

Optional content: notification, negotiation, agreement, transfer of flight data and local agreements, etc.

Subtopic ATMB 5.2 — Necessity for coordination

BASIC
ATMB

5.2.1

Appreciate the need for coordination.

3

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, local procedures, letters of agreement

BASIC
ATMB

5.2.2

Differentiate between transfer of control and transfer of communication procedures.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Subtopic ATMB 5.3 — Means of coordination

BASIC
ATMB

5.3.1

Describe the means of coordination.

2

Optional content: data link, telephone, intercom, voice, etc.

BASIC
ATMB

5.3.2

Use the available means for coordination.

3

 

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATMB 6 — DATA DISPLAY

Subtopic ATMB 6.1 — Data extraction

BASIC
ATMB

6.1.1

Encode and decode an appropriate selection of standard ICAO abbreviations.

3

Optional content: ICAO Doc 8585,
ICAO Doc 8643, ICAO Doc 7910

BASIC
ATMB

6.1.2

Extract pertinent data from relevant sources to produce a flight progress display.

3

Pilot reports, coordination, data exchange

Optional content: flight plan

BASIC
ATMB

6.1.3

Encode and decode flight plans (including supplementary information).

3

ICAO format, AFTN format

Subtopic ATMB 6.2 — Data management

BASIC
ATMB

6.2.1

Update the situation display to accurately reflect the traffic situation.

3

Optional content: strip marking symbols, strip movement procedures, electronic data, label

TOPIC ATMB 7 — SEPARATIONS

Subtopic ATMB 7.1 — Vertical separation and procedures

BASIC
ATMB

7.1.1

State the vertical separation standards.

1

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

BASIC
ATMB

7.1.2

Explain the vertical separation procedures.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

Subtopic ATMB 7.2 — Horizontal separation and procedures

BASIC
ATMB

7.2.1

State the principles of longitudinal separation procedures based on time and distance.

1

ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
ATMB

7.2.2

State the principles of lateral separation procedures.

1

ICAO Doc 4444

Subtopic ATMB 7.3 — Visual separation

BASIC
ATMB

7.3.1

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

1

 

 

Subtopic ATMB 7.4 — Aerodrome separation and procedures

BASIC
ATMB

7.4.1

State the aerodrome separation standards.

1

Separation on the manoeuvring area, in the traffic circuit, for departing and arriving aircraft

BASIC
ATMB

7.4.2

Explain the aerodrome separation procedures.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
ATMB

7.4.3

Define essential local traffic.

1

ICAO Doc 4444

Subtopic ATMB 7.5 — Separation based on ATS surveillance systems

BASIC
ATMB

7.5.1

Explain the use of ATS surveillance systems in ATS.

2

Separation, identification, monitoring, vectoring, expedition and assistance to traffic

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
ATMB

7.5.2

Explain the ATS surveillance systems separation standards and procedures.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

 

Subtopic ATMB 7.6 — Wake turbulence separation

BASIC
ATMB

7.6.1

Explain the wake turbulence separations.

2

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

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
ATMB

7.1.1

State the vertical separation standards.

1

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
ATMB

7.1.2

Explain the vertical separation procedures.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

Subtopic ATMB 7.2 — Horizontal separation and procedures

BASIC
ATMB

7.2.1

State the principles of longitudinal separation procedures based on time and distance.

1

Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
ATMB

7.2.2

State the principles of lateral separation procedures.

1

Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

Subtopic ATMB 7.3 — Visual separation

BASIC
ATMB

7.3.1

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

1

 

 

Subtopic ATMB 7.4 — Aerodrome separation and procedures

BASIC
ATMB

7.4.1

State the aerodrome separation standards.

1

Separation on the manoeuvring area, in the traffic circuit, for departing and arriving aircraft

BASIC
ATMB

7.4.2

Explain the aerodrome separation procedures.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
ATMB

7.4.3

Define essential local traffic.

1

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Subtopic ATMB 7.5 — Separation based on ATS surveillance systems

BASIC
ATMB

7.5.1

Explain the use of ATS surveillance systems in ATS.

2

Separation, identification, monitoring, vectoring, expedition and assistance to traffic

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
ATMB

7.5.2

Explain the ATS surveillance systems separation standards and procedures.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC ATMB 7.5.3

Explain the methods and procedures for establishing identification.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

Subtopic ATMB 7.6 — Wake turbulence separation

BASIC
ATMB

7.6.1

Explain wake turbulence separation.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

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
ATMB

8.1.1

State the European Union requirement for carriage of airborne collision avoidance system.

1

Regulation (EU) No 1332/201146 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).

 

BASIC
ATMB

8.1.2

Explain the main characteristics of airborne warning systems and their relevance to ATC operations.

2

ACAS, TAWS

Optional content: TCAS, EGPWS, wind shear alerts

BASIC
ATMB

8.1.3

Explain the function of ACAS Traffic Alerts and Resolution Advisories.

2

Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011,
ICAO Doc 8168

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS web page

BASIC
ATMB

8.1.4

List the actions of the pilot in case of TA and RA.

1

Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011,
ICAO Doc 8168

BASIC
ATMB

8.1.5

List the ACAS limitations.

1

ICAO Doc 9863

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS web page

Subtopic ATMB 8.2 — Ground-based safety nets

BASIC
ATMB

8.2.1

Explain the main characteristics of ground-based safety nets and their relevance to ATC operations.

2

Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APM

[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
ATMB

8.1.1

State the European Union requirement for carriage of airborne collision avoidance system.

1

Regulation (EU) No 1332/201147 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).

 

BASIC
ATMB

8.1.2

Explain the main characteristics of airborne safety nets and their relevance to ATC operations.

2

ACAS, TAWS

Optional content: TCAS, EGPWS, wind shear alerts

BASIC
ATMB

8.1.3

Explain the function of ACAS Traffic Alerts and Resolution Advisories.

2

Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011,
ICAO Doc 8168

Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets

BASIC
ATMB

8.1.4

List the actions of the pilot in case of TA and RA.

1

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 9863

BASIC
ATMB

8.1.5

List the ACAS limitations.

1

ICAO Doc 9863

Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets

Subtopic ATMB 8.2 — Ground-based safety nets

BASIC
ATMB

8.2.1

Explain the main characteristics of ground-based safety nets and their relevance to ATC operations.

2

Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APM, Skybrary Safety Nets

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATMB 9 — BASIC PRACTICAL SKILLS

Subtopic ATMB 9.1 — Traffic management process

BASIC
ATMB

9.1.1

Consider human information-processing in the provision of ATC.

2

Situational awareness, conflict detection, planning, decision-making, prioritisation, execution

BASIC
ATMB

9.1.2

Consider the need for verification that actions are carried out.

2

Monitoring

Subtopic ATMB 9.2 — Basic practical skills applicable to all ratings

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.1

Verify that the settings of the working position are appropriate.

3

 

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.2

Operate the available working position equipment.

3

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.3

Maintain situational awareness by monitoring traffic.

3

Information gathering, scanning, planning

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.4

Appreciate priority of actions.

3

 

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.5

Execute selected plan.

3

 

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.6

Apply the prescribed procedures for the area of responsibility.

3

Optional content: LOPs, transfer of control and communication, level allocation, inbound and outbound procedures

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.7

Appreciate relative velocity between aircraft.

3

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.8

Identify separation problems.

3

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.9

Choose the appropriate separation methods.

3

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.10

Apply separation.

3

Optional content: vertical, longitudinal, lateral, aerodrome, based on ATS surveillance systems, distances from airspace boundaries

Subtopic ATMB 9.3 — Basic practical skills applicable to aerodrome

BASIC
ATMB

9.3.1

Perform the basic functions of aerodrome control.

3

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.3.2

Perform the control of aerodrome traffic.

3

Single runway operations including VFR and IFR traffic

Subtopic ATMB 9.4 — Basic practical skills applicable to surveillance

BASIC
ATMB

9.4.1

Explain the methods and procedures of establishing identification.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
ATMB

9.4.2

Apply the procedures for establishing identification.

3

Any of the ATS surveillance systems identification methods

BASIC
ATMB

9.4.3

Estimate the heading for a new track and the distance to the next waypoint.

3

 

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.4.4

Apply vectoring techniques.

3

 

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.4.5

Conduct level changes.

3

Optional content: cruising level allocation, requested level change, climb/descent to exit 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
ATMB

9.1.1

Consider human information-processing in the provision of ATC.

2

Situational awareness, conflict detection, planning, decision-making, prioritisation, execution

BASIC
ATMB

9.1.2

Consider the need for verification that actions are carried out.

2

Monitoring

Subtopic ATMB 9.2 — Basic practical skills applicable to all ratings

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.1

Verify that the settings of the working position are appropriate.

3

 

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.2

Operate the available working position equipment.

3

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.3

Maintain situational awareness by monitoring traffic.

3

Information gathering, scanning, planning

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.4

Appreciate priority of actions.

3

 

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.5

Execute selected plan.

3

 

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.6

Apply the prescribed procedures for the area of responsibility.

3

Optional content: LOPs, transfer of control and communication, level allocation, inbound and outbound procedures

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.7

Appreciate relative velocity between aircraft.

3

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.8

Identify separation problems.

3

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.9

Choose the appropriate separation methods.

3

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.2.10

Apply separation.

3

Optional content: vertical, longitudinal, lateral, aerodrome, based on ATS surveillance systems, distances from airspace boundaries

Subtopic ATMB 9.3 — Basic practical skills applicable to aerodromes

BASIC
ATMB

9.3.1

Perform the basic functions of aerodrome control.

3

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.3.2

Perform the control of aerodrome traffic.

3

Single runway operations including VFR and IFR traffic

Subtopic ATMB 9.4 — Basic practical skills applicable to surveillance

BASIC
ATMB

9.4.1

Apply the procedures for establishing identification.

3

Any of the ATS surveillance systems identification methods

BASIC
ATMB

9.4.2

Estimate the heading for a new track and the distance to the next waypoint.

3

 

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.4.3

Apply vectoring techniques.

3

 

 

BASIC
ATMB

9.4.4

Conduct level changes.

3

Optional content: cruising level allocation, requested level change, climb/descent to exit level, descent to an altitude or a height

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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
METB

1.1.1

Apply the units of measurement appropriate to meteorology.

3

 

 

Subtopic METB 1.2 — Aviation and meteorology

BASIC
METB

1.2.1

Explain the relevance of meteorology in aviation.

2

 

 

BASIC
METB

1.2.2

Explain the requirements for the provision of meteorological information available to operators, flight crew members, and to air traffic services.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Annex 3,
ICAO Annex 11

BASIC
METB

1.2.3

State the meteorological hazards to aviation.

1

Turbulence, thunderstorms, icing, micro bursts, squall, macro burst, wind shear, volcanic ash

Subtopic METB 1.3 — Organisation of meteorological service

BASIC
METB

1.3.1

Name the basic duties, organisation and working methods of meteorological offices.

1

Optional content: WAFS, WAFC, MWO, VAAC, TCAC, SADIS

BASIC
METB

1.3.2

State the international and national standards for coordination between ATS and MET services.

1

 

 

[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
METB

1.1.1

Apply the units of measurement appropriate to meteorology.

3

 

 

Subtopic METB 1.2 — Aviation and meteorology

BASIC
METB

1.2.1

Recognise the relevance of meteorology in aviation.

1

 

 

BASIC
METB

1.2.2

Explain the requirements for the provision of meteorological information available to operators, flight crew members, and to air traffic services.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Annex 3,
ICAO Annex 11

BASIC
METB

1.2.3

State the meteorological hazards to aviation.

1

Turbulence, thunderstorms, icing, micro bursts, squall, macro burst, wind shear, volcanic ash

Subtopic METB 1.3 — Organisation of meteorological service

BASIC
METB

1.3.1

State the basic duties of meteorological offices.

1

Optional content: WAFS, WAFC, MWO, VAAC, TCAC, SADIS, aerodrome meteorological office, aeronautical meteorological station

BASIC
METB

1.3.2

State the international and national standards for coordination between ATS and MET services.

1

 

 

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC METB 2 — ATMOSPHERE

Subtopic METB 2.1 — Composition and structure

BASIC
METB

2.1.1

State the composition and structure of the atmosphere.

1

Gases, layers

BASIC
METB

2.1.2

Describe the basic characteristics of the atmospheric parameters measured.

2

Temperature, pressure, wind, humidity, density

BASIC
METB

2.1.3

List the tools used for the collection of meteorological data.

1

Optional content: barometer, thermometer, ceilometer, anemometer, weather balloons, transmissometer, radar, satellites, etc.

Subtopic METB 2.2 — Standard atmosphere

BASIC
METB

2.2.1

Describe the elements of the ISA.

2

Temperature, pressure, density

 

BASIC
METB

2.2.2

State the reasons why the ISA has been defined.

1

 

 

Subtopic METB 2.3 — Heat and temperature

BASIC
METB

2.3.1

Define the processes by which heat is transferred and how the atmosphere is heated.

1

Radiation, convection, advection, conduction, water cycle

BASIC
METB

2.3.2

Describe how temperature varies.

2

Adiabatic processes, lapse rates, stability, instability

BASIC
METB

2.3.3

State the influencing factors on surface temperature.

1

 

 

Subtopic METB 2.4 — Water in the atmosphere

BASIC
METB

2.4.1

Differentiate between the different processes related to atmospheric moisture.

2

Condensation, evaporation, sublimation, saturation

 

BASIC
METB

2.4.2

Characterise relative humidity, dew point and latent heat.

2

 

 

Subtopic METB 2.5 — Air pressure

BASIC
METB

2.5.1

Describe the relationship between pressure, temperature, density and height.

2

 

 

BASIC
METB

2.5.2

Explain the relationship between pressure settings.

2

QFE, QNH, standard pressure

 

BASIC
METB

2.5.3

Explain the effect of air pressure and temperature on altimeter readings and the true altitude of aircraft.

2

 

 

BASIC
METB

2.5.4

State how atmospheric pressure is measured.

1

 

 

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC METB 2 — ATMOSPHERE

Subtopic METB 2.1 — Composition and structure

BASIC
METB

2.1.1

State the composition and structure of the atmosphere.

1

Gases, layers

BASIC
METB

2.1.2

Describe the basic characteristics of the atmospheric parameters measured.

2

Temperature, pressure, wind, humidity, density

BASIC
METB

2.1.3

List the tools used for the collection of meteorological data.

1

Optional content: barometer, thermometer, ceilometer, anemometer, weather balloons, transmissometer, radar, satellites, etc.

Subtopic METB 2.2 — Standard atmosphere

BASIC
METB

2.2.1

Describe the elements of the International Standard Atmosphere (ISA).

2

Temperature, pressure, density

 

BASIC
METB

2.2.2

State the reasons why the ISA has been defined.

1

 

 

Subtopic METB 2.3 — Heat and temperature

BASIC
METB

2.3.1

Define the processes by which heat is transferred and how the atmosphere is heated.

1

Radiation, convection, advection, conduction, water cycle

BASIC
METB

2.3.2

Describe how temperature varies.

2

Adiabatic processes, lapse rates, stability, instability

BASIC
METB

2.3.3

State the influencing factors on surface temperature.

1

 

 

Subtopic METB 2.4 — Water in the atmosphere

BASIC
METB

2.4.1

Differentiate between the different processes related to atmospheric moisture.

2

Condensation, evaporation, sublimation, saturation

 

BASIC
METB

2.4.2

Characterise relative humidity, dew point and latent heat.

2

 

 

Subtopic METB 2.5 — Air pressure

BASIC
METB

2.5.1

Describe the relationship between pressure, temperature, density and height.

2

 

 

BASIC
METB

2.5.2

Explain the relationship between pressure settings.

2

QFE, QNH, standard pressure

 

BASIC
METB

2.5.3

Explain the effect of air pressure and temperature on altimeter readings and the true altitude of aircraft.

2

 

 

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC METB 3 — ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION

Subtopic METB 3.1 — General air circulation

BASIC
METB

3.1.1

State the major atmospheric circulation features on the Earth.

1

Optional content: Hadley cells, high and low belts, polar fronts, westerly winds, upper-level jet streams

Subtopic METB 3.2 — Air masses and frontal systems

BASIC
METB

3.2.1

Describe the origin and movement of typical air masses and their general effect on European weather.

2

Polar, arctic, tropical, equatorial (maritime and continental)

BASIC
METB

3.2.2

Describe the main isobaric features.

2

Cyclones, anticyclones, ridge, trough

BASIC
METB

3.2.3

Describe the difference between various fronts and the associated weather.

 

2

Warm front, cold front, occluded front

Subtopic METB 3.3 — Mesoscale systems

BASIC
METB

3.3.1

Describe the main phenomena caused by mesoscale systems.

2

Mountain waves, Föhn, slope and valley winds, thunderstorm, squall line

Optional content: land/sea breezes, tornadoes, land spouts, waterspouts

BASIC
METB

3.3.2

Explain the relevance of mesoscale systems to aviation.

2

 

 

Subtopic METB 3.4 — Wind

BASIC
METB

3.4.1

Explain the significance of wind phenomena and types.

2

Optional content: veering, backing, gusting, jet streams, land/sea breezes, Föhn, surface, upper

BASIC
METB

3.4.2

State how wind is measured.

1

 

 

BASIC
METB

3.4.3

Explain the effect of forces which influence wind.

2

 

 

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC METB 3 — ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION

Subtopic METB 3.1 — General air circulation

BASIC
METB

3.1.1

State the major atmospheric circulation features on the Earth.

1

Optional content: Hadley cells, high and low belts, polar fronts, westerly winds, upper-level jet streams

Subtopic METB 3.2 — Air masses and frontal systems

BASIC
METB

3.2.1

State the typical air masses relevant to European weather.

1

Optional content: polar, arctic, tropical, equatorial (maritime and continental)

BASIC
METB

3.2.2

Recognise the main isobaric features.

1

Optional content: cyclones, anticyclones

BASIC
METB

3.2.3

Describe the difference between various fronts and the associated weather.

 

1

Warm front, cold front, occluded front

Subtopic METB 3.3 — Mesoscale systems

BASIC
METB

3.3.1

Recognise the main phenomena caused by mesoscale systems.

1

Mountain waves, valley winds, thunderstorm, squall line

Optional content: land/sea breezes, tornadoes, land spouts, waterspouts, Föhn, slope winds

BASIC
METB

3.3.2

Explain the relevance of mesoscale systems to aviation.

2

 

Subtopic METB 3.4 — Wind

BASIC
METB

3.4.1

Explain the significance of wind phenomena and types.

2

Optional content: veering, backing, gusting, jet streams, land/sea breezes, Föhn, surface, upper

BASIC
METB

3.4.2

State the means by which wind is measured.

1

Anemometer, wind sock

Optional content: wind sensor, Beaufort scale, etc.

BASIC
METB

3.4.3

Explain the effect of forces which influence wind.

2

 

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC METB 4 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA

Subtopic METB 4.1 — Clouds

BASIC
METB

4.1.1

Explain the different conditions for the formation of clouds.

2

 

 

BASIC
METB

4.1.2

Recognise different cloud types. 

1

 

 

BASIC
METB

4.1.3

State the cloud types’ main characteristics.

1

 

 

BASIC
METB

4.1.4

State how the cloud base and the amount of cloud are measured and/or observed.

1

 

 

BASIC
METB

4.1.5

Define cloud base and ceiling.

1

 

 

BASIC
METB

4.1.6

Differentiate between cloud base and ceiling.

2

 

 

Subtopic METB 4.2 — Types of precipitation

BASIC
METB

4.2.1

Explain the significance of precipitation in aviation.

2

 

 

BASIC
METB

4.2.2

Describe types of precipitation and their corresponding cloud families.

2

Optional content: rain, snow, snow grains, hail, ice pellets, ice crystals, drizzle

Subtopic METB 4.3 — Visibility

BASIC
METB

4.3.1

Explain the causes of atmospheric obscurity.

2

 

 

BASIC
METB

4.3.2

Differentiate between different types of visibility.

2

Horizontal visibility, slant visibility, prevailing visibility, RVR

BASIC
METB

4.3.3

State how visibility is measured.

1

 

 

BASIC
METB

4.3.4

Explain the significance of visibility in aviation.

2

 

 

Subtopic METB 4.4 — Meteorological hazards

BASIC
METB

4.4.1

Explain the meteorological hazards to aviation.

2

Turbulence, icing, micro bursts, macro burst, wind shear, thunderstorms, volcanic ash

Optional content: squall

BASIC
METB

4.4.2

Describe the effect of meteorological hazards on aviation.

2

 

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC METB 4 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA

Subtopic METB 4.1 — Clouds

BASIC
METB

4.1.1

Explain the different conditions for the formation of clouds.

2

 

 

BASIC
METB

4.1.2

State the different cloud types and their main characteristics.

1

 

 

BASIC
METB

4.1.3

State how the cloud base and the amount of cloud are measured and/or observed.

1

 

 

BASIC
METB

4.1.4

Define cloud base and ceiling.

1

 

 

BASIC
METB

4.1.5

Differentiate between cloud base and ceiling.

2

 

 

Subtopic METB 4.2 — Types of precipitation

BASIC
METB

4.2.1

Explain the significance of precipitation in aviation.

2

 

 

BASIC
METB

4.2.2

Describe types of precipitation and their corresponding cloud families.

2

Optional content: rain, snow, snow grains, hail, ice pellets, ice crystals, drizzle

Subtopic METB 4.3 — Visibility

BASIC
METB

4.3.1

Explain the causes of atmospheric obscurity.

2

 

 

BASIC
METB

4.3.2

Differentiate between different types of visibility.

2

Horizontal visibility, slant visibility, prevailing visibility, RVR

BASIC
METB

4.3.3

State the means by which visibility is measured.

1

 

 

BASIC
METB

4.3.4

Explain the significance of visibility in aviation.

2

 

 

Subtopic METB 4.4 — Meteorological hazards

BASIC
METB

4.4.1

Explain the meteorological hazards to aviation.

2

Turbulence, icing, micro bursts, macro burst, wind shear, thunderstorms, volcanic ash

Optional content: squall

BASIC
METB

4.4.2

Describe the effect of meteorological hazards on aviation.

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
METB

5.1.1

Decode the content of weather reports and forecasts.

3

METAR, SPECI, TAF, SIGMET

Optional content: local reports

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
NAVB

1.1.1

Apply the units of measurement appropriate to navigation.

3

 

 

Subtopic NAVB 1.2 — Purpose and use of navigation

BASIC
NAVB

1.2.1

Explain the need for navigation in aviation.

2

 

 

BASIC
NAVB

1.2.2

Characterise navigation methods.

2

Optional content: historical overview, celestial, on-board, radio, satellites

TOPIC NAVB 2 — THE EARTH

Subtopic NAVB 2.1 — Place and movement of the Earth

BASIC
NAVB

2.1.1

Explain the Earth’s properties and their effects.

2

Optional content: form, size, rotation, revolution in space, seasons, day, night, twilight, units of time, time zones, UTC

Subtopic NAVB 2.2 — System of coordinates, direction and distance

BASIC
NAVB

2.2.1

Characterise the general principles of a grid system.

2

Optional content: degrees, minutes, seconds, WGS-84, latitude/longitude

BASIC
NAVB

2.2.2

Explain direction and distance on a globe.

2

Optional content: great circle, small circle, rhumb line, cardinal points, intercardinal points

BASIC
NAVB

2.2.3

Estimate position on the Earth’s surface.

3

Optional content: latitude/longitude

BASIC
NAVB

2.2.4

Estimate distance and direction between two points.

3

 

 

BASIC

NAVB

2.2.5

State the reference system used in aviation.

1

WGS 84

Optional content: impact of alternative

reference models

Subtopic NAVB 2.3 — Magnetism

BASIC
NAVB

2.3.1

Explain the general principles of the Earth’s magnetism.

2

True North, magnetic North, variation, deviation, inclination, declination

BASIC
NAVB

2.3.2

Calculate conversions between the three north designations.

3

True North, magnetic North, compass North

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC NAVB 2 — THE EARTH

Subtopic NAVB 2.1 — Place and movement of the Earth

BASIC
NAVB

2.1.1

Explain the Earth’s properties and their effects.

2

Form, size, rotation, revolution in space, seasons, day, night, twilight, units of time, time zones, UTC

Subtopic NAVB 2.2 — System of coordinates, direction and distance

BASIC
NAVB

2.2.1

Characterise the general principles of a grid system.

2

Latitude/longitude, degrees, minutes, seconds

BASIC
NAVB

2.2.2

Explain direction and distance on a globe.

2

Optional content: great circle, small circle, rhumb line, cardinal points, intercardinal points

BASIC
NAVB

2.2.3

Estimate position on the Earth’s surface.

3

Latitude/longitude

BASIC

NAVB

2.2.4

State the reference system used in aviation.

1

WGS 84

Optional content: impact of alternative

reference models

Subtopic NAVB 2.3 — Magnetism

BASIC
NAVB

2.3.1

Explain the general principles of the Earth’s magnetism.

2

True north, magnetic north, variation, deviation, inclination, declination

BASIC
NAVB

2.3.2

Calculate conversions between the three north designations.

3

True north, magnetic north, compass north

[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
NAVB

3.1.1

State how the Earth is projected to create a map.

1

Types of projection

BASIC
NAVB

3.1.2

Describe the properties of a map.

2

Projection, scale

BASIC
NAVB

3.1.3

Describe the properties of an ideal map.

2

Optional content: conformality, constant scale, true azimuth, rhumb lines and great circles

BASIC
NAVB

3.1.4

State the properties and use of different projections.

1

Optional content: Lambert, Mercator, stereographic

Subtopic NAVB 3.2 — Maps and charts used in aviation

BASIC
NAVB

3.2.1

Differentiate between the various maps and charts.

2

 

 

BASIC
NAVB

3.2.2

State the specific use of various maps and charts.

1

 

 

BASIC
NAVB

3.2.3

Decode symbols and information displayed on maps and charts.

3

Optional content: topographical features, NAV aids, fixes, fly over and fly by waypoints, etc.

[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
NAVB

3.1.1

Differentiate between the various maps and charts.

2

AIP

BASIC
NAVB

3.1.2

State the specific use of various maps and charts.

1

 

 

BASIC
NAVB

3.1.3

Decode symbols and information displayed on maps and charts.

3

Optional content: chart scale, topographical features, NAV aids, fixes, fly-over and fly-by 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
NAVB

4.1.1

Appreciate the influence of wind on the flight path.

3

Heading, track, drift, wind vector

Optional content: triangle of velocities

Subtopic NAVB 4.2 — Speed

BASIC
NAVB

4.2.1

Explain the relationship between various speeds used in aviation.

2

True air speed, ground speed, indicated air speed (including Mach number)

BASIC
NAVB

4.2.2

Appreciate the use of various speeds in ATC.

3

 

 

Subtopic NAVB 4.3 — Visual navigation

BASIC
NAVB

4.3.1

Describe visual navigation.

2

Map reading, visual reference

BASIC

NAVB

4.3.2

State the cases where visual navigation is primarily used in commercial aviation.

1

Approach and landing, taxiing

Optional content: visual aids

Subtopic NAVB 4.4 — Navigational aspects of flight planning

BASIC
NAVB

4.4.1

Describe the navigational aspects affecting flight planning.

2

Optional content: fuel/time calculations, minimum altitudes, alternative routes, weather conditions, ICAO Flight Plan (Item 18 use)

TOPIC NAVB 5 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

Subtopic NAVB 5.1 — Ground-based systems

BASIC
NAVB

5.1.1

Explain the basic working principles of ground-based systems.

2

VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS

Optional content: TACAN

BASIC
NAVB

5.1.2

State the use of ground-based systems.

1

VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS

Optional content: TACAN

BASIC
NAVB

5.1.3

Characterise the main radio navigation techniques based on ground-based systems.

2

Area navigation, conventional navigation

Optional content: homing, inbound/ outbound tracking, instrument approach procedures, holding, drift assessment

BASIC
NAVB

5.1.4

Explain the accuracy and limitations of ground-based systems.

2

VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS

Optional content: TACAN

Subtopic NAVB 5.2 — Inertial navigation systems

BASIC
NAVB

5.2.1

Explain the basic working principles, precision and limitations of on-board systems.

2

Optional content: INS/IRS

BASIC
NAVB

5.2.2

State the use of on-board systems.

1

 

Subtopic NAVB 5.3 — Satellite-based systems

BASIC
NAVB

5.3.1

Explain the basic working principles of a satellite positioning system.

2

Optional content: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou

BASIC
NAVB

5.3.2

State the basic principles of GNSS concept.

1

Basic, ABAS, SBAS, GBAS

Optional content: core constellations, MCMF, integrity, RAIM, accuracy improvement, geometric altitude accuracy

BASIC
NAVB

5.3.3

Explain the limitations of satellite-based systems.

2

GPS, Galileo

Optional content: GLONASS, Beidou, integrity, GPS NOTAMs

Subtopic NAVB 5.4 — Instrument approach procedures

BASIC
NAVB

5.4.1

Recognise various types of instrument approach using aeronautical charts.

1

Precision Approach (PA), Approach Procedure with Vertical guidance (APV), Non-Precision Approach (NPA)

BASIC
NAVB

5.4.2

Differentiate between precision approach and non-precision approach procedures.

2

 

BASIC
NAVB

5.4.3

Recognise the different minima used during an instrument approach.

1

 

BASIC
NAVB

5.4.4

Define the terms appropriate to instrument approach minima.

1

OCA/OCH, MDA/MDH and DA/DH

BASIC
NAVB

5.4.5

List the instrumental approach fixes.

1

IAF, IF, FAF, FAP, MAPt

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC NAVB 5 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

Subtopic NAVB 5.1 — Ground-based systems

BASIC
NAVB

5.1.1

Explain the basic working principles of ground-based systems.

2

VOR, DME, ILS

Optional content: VDF, NDB, TACAN

BASIC
NAVB

5.1.2

State the use of ground-based systems.

1

VOR, DME, ILS

Optional content: VDF, NDB, TACAN

BASIC
NAVB

5.1.3

Characterise the main radio navigation techniques based on ground-based systems.

2

Area navigation, conventional navigation

Optional content: homing, inbound/ outbound tracking, instrument approach procedures, holding, drift assessment

BASIC
NAVB

5.1.4

Explain the accuracy and limitations of ground-based systems.

2

VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS

Optional content: TACAN

Subtopic NAVB 5.2 — Inertial navigation systems

BASIC
NAVB

5.2.1

Explain the basic working principles, precision and limitations of on-board systems.

2

Optional content: INS/IRS

BASIC
NAVB

5.2.2

State the use of on-board systems.

1

 

Subtopic NAVB 5.3 — Satellite-based systems

BASIC
NAVB

5.3.1

Explain the basic working principles of a satellite positioning system.

2

Optional content: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou

BASIC
NAVB

5.3.2

State the basic principles of the GNSS concept.

1

Basic, ABAS, SBAS, GBAS

Optional content: core constellations, MCMF, integrity, RAIM, accuracy improvement, geometric altitude accuracy

BASIC
NAVB

5.3.3

Explain the limitations of satellite-based systems.

2

GPS, Galileo

Optional content: GLONASS, Beidou, integrity, GPS NOTAMs

Subtopic NAVB 5.4 — Instrument approach procedures

BASIC
NAVB

5.4.1

Recognise various types of instrument approach using aeronautical charts.

1

Precision Approach (PA), Approach Procedure with Vertical guidance (APV), Non-Precision Approach (NPA)

BASIC
NAVB

5.4.2

Differentiate between precision approach and non-precision approach procedures.

2

Optional content: 2D/3D operations

BASIC
NAVB

5.4.3

Recognise the different minima used during an instrument approach.

1

 

BASIC
NAVB

5.4.4

Define the terms appropriate to instrument approach minima.

1

OCA/OCH, MDA/MDH and DA/DH

BASIC
NAVB

5.4.5

List the instrument approach fixes.

1

IAF, IF, FAF, FAP, MAPt

[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
NAVB

6.1.1

Explain the basic principles of area navigation.

2

Optional content: Requirement for navigation computer, suitable sensors, ICAO Doc 9613

BASIC
NAVB

6.1.2

State the benefits of area navigation.

1

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613

BASIC
NAVB

6.1.3

State the effects of navigational performance accuracy of RNAV systems on the flight.

1

TSE, PDE, NSE, FTE

Optional content: high-quality data,
ICAO Doc 9613

BASIC
NAVB

6.1.4

Characterise the main aircraft and avionics functionalities used in area navigation.

2

Optional content: database, fly over and fly by waypoints transitions, managed turns (RF and FRT) path terminators, parallel offset, autopilot/flight director (AP/FD)

BASIC
NAVB

6.1.5

Characterise the navigational functions of FMS.

2

Optional content: VNAV, LNAV

Subtopic NAVB 6.2 — Introduction to PBN

BASIC
NAVB

6.2.1

State the general concept of PBN.

1

Components of PBN

Optional content: key enabler,
ICAO Doc 9613

BASIC
NAVB

6.2.2

Differentiate between RNAV and RNP.

2

On-board performance monitoring and alerting

Optional content: different generations of aircraft and on-board systems

BASIC
NAVB

6.2.3

State the navigation infrastructure that may be used in PBN.

1

VOR, DME, GNSS

Optional content: functionality IRS/INS

BASIC
NAVB

6.2.4

State the benefits of PBN concept. 

1

Optional content: global interoperability, limited number of navigation specifications, the PBN concept enables continuous descent operations (CDO) and continuous climb operations (CCO)

BASIC

NAVB

6.2.5

List the navigation specifications and the phases of flight they are applicable to.

1

RNAV 10, RNAV 5, RNAV 2, RNAV 1, RNP 4, RNP 2, RNP 1, RNP 0.3, A-RNP, RNP APCH and RNP AR APCH

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613

Subtopic NAVB 6.3 — PBN applications

BASIC
NAVB

6.3.1

State the navigation applications used in Europe.

1

RNAV 5, RNAV 1, RNP 1 with RF, RNP 0.3, RNP APCH

Optional content: PCP (Regulation (EU) No 716/201448 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).)

(AF #1, AF #3), PBN(Regulation (EU) 2018/1048)49 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).

[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
NAVB

6.1.1

Explain the basic principles of area navigation.

2

Optional content: requirement for navigation computer, suitable sensors, ICAO Doc 9613

BASIC
NAVB

6.1.2

State the benefits of area navigation.

1

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613

BASIC
NAVB

6.1.3

State the effects of navigational performance accuracy of RNAV systems on the flight.

1

TSE, PDE, NSE, FTE

Optional content: high-quality data,
ICAO Doc 9613

BASIC
NAVB

6.1.4

Characterise the main aircraft and avionics functionalities used in area navigation.

2

Optional content: database, fly-over and fly-by waypoints transitions, managed turns (RF and FRT) path terminators, parallel offset, autopilot/flight director (AP/FD)

BASIC
NAVB

6.1.5

Characterise the navigational functions of FMS.

2

Optional content: VNAV, LNAV

Subtopic NAVB 6.2 — Introduction to PBN

BASIC
NAVB

6.2.1

State the general concept of PBN.

1

Components of PBN

Optional content: key enabler,
ICAO Doc 9613

BASIC
NAVB

6.2.2

Differentiate between RNAV and RNP.

2

On-board performance monitoring and alerting

Optional content: different generations of aircraft and on-board systems

BASIC
NAVB

6.2.3

State the navigation infrastructure that may be used in PBN.

1

VOR, DME, GNSS

Optional content: functionality IRS/INS

BASIC
NAVB

6.2.4

State the benefits of the PBN concept. 

1

Optional content: global interoperability, limited number of navigation specifications, the PBN concept enables continuous descent operations (CDO) and continuous climb operations (CCO)

BASIC

NAVB

6.2.5

List the navigation specifications and the phases of flight they are applicable to.

1

RNAV 10, RNAV 5, RNAV 2, RNAV 1, RNP 4, RNP 2, RNP 1, RNP 0.3, A-RNP, RNP APCH and RNP AR APCH

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613

Subtopic NAVB 6.3 — PBN applications

BASIC
NAVB

6.3.1

State the navigation applications used in Europe.

1

RNAV 5, RNAV 1, RNP 1 with RF, RNP 0.3, RNP APCH

Optional content: PCP (Regulation (EU) No 716/201450 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).)

(AF #1, AF #3), PBN (Regulation (EU) 2018/1048)51 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).

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC NAVB 7 — DEVELOPMENTS IN NAVIGATION

Subtopic NAVB 7.1 — Future developments

BASIC
NAVB

7.1.1

State future developments in navigation.

1

Optional content: 3D VNAV outside FA, trajectory-based operations

ED Decision 2023/011/R

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 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
ACFTB

1.1.1

Apply the units of measurement appropriate to aircraft and principles of flight.

3

 

 

Subtopic ACFTB 1.2 — Aviation and aircraft

BASIC
ACFTB

1.2.1

Explain the relevance of theory of flight and aircraft characteristics in ATS operations.

2

 

 

[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
ACFTB

1.1.1

Apply the units of measurement appropriate to aircraft and the principles of flight.

3

 

 

Subtopic ACFTB 1.2 — Aviation and aircraft

BASIC
ACFTB

1.2.1

Explain the relevance of theory of flight and aircraft characteristics in ATS operations.

2

 

 

[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
ACFTB

2.1.1

Explain the forces acting on an aircraft in flight and their interaction.

2

Lift, thrust, drag, weight during level flight

Optional content: during climb, descent, turn

BASIC
ACFTB

2.1.2

Explain causes and effects of wake turbulence.

2

Induced drag

Subtopic ACFTB 2.2 — Structural components and control of an aircraft

BASIC
ACFTB

2.2.1

Describe the main structural components of an aircraft.

2

Rotary and fixed wing, tail plane, fuselage, flap, aileron, elevator, rudder, landing gear

BASIC
ACFTB

2.2.2

Explain how the pilot controls the movements of an aircraft.

2

Rudder, aileron, elevator, throttle, rotary wing controls

BASIC
ACFTB

2.2.3

Explain the factors affecting aircraft stability.

2

 

Subtopic ACFTB 2.3 — Flight envelope

BASIC
ACFTB

2.3.1

Characterise the critical factors which affect aircraft performance.

2

Maximum speeds, minimum and stall speeds, ceiling, critical angle of attack, maximum ROC

[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
ACFTB

2.1.1

Explain the forces acting on an aircraft in flight and their interaction.

2

Lift, thrust, drag, weight during level flight

Optional content: during climb, descent, turn

BASIC
ACFTB

2.1.2

Explain causes and effects of wake turbulence.

2

Induced drag

Subtopic ACFTB 2.2 — Structural components and control of an aircraft

BASIC
ACFTB

2.2.1

Describe the main structural components of an aircraft.

2

Rotary and fixed wing, tail plane, fuselage, flap, aileron, elevator, rudder, landing gear

BASIC
ACFTB

2.2.2

Explain how the pilot controls the movements of an aircraft.

2

Rudder, aileron, elevator, throttle, rotary wing controls

BASIC
ACFTB

2.2.3

Explain the factors affecting aircraft stability.

2

 

BASIC ACFTB 2.2.4

List aircraft design features reducing induced drag.

1

Optional content: winglet, tip tanks, reducing wing incidence, aspect ratio, etc.

BASIC ACFTB 2.2.5

Explain aircraft lights and their functions.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex 6

Optional content: position lights, anti-collision lights, taxi lights, navigation lights, stroboscopic lights, landing lights

Subtopic ACFTB 2.3 — Flight envelope

BASIC
ACFTB

2.3.1

Characterise the critical factors which affect aircraft performance.

2

Maximum speeds, minimum and stall speeds, ceiling, critical angle of attack, maximum ROC

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ACFTB 3 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES

Subtopic ACFTB 3.1 — Aircraft categories

BASIC
ACFTB

3.1.1

List the different categories of aircraft.

1

Fixed wing, rotary wing, balloon, glider, RPAS

Subtopic ACFTB 3.2 — Wake turbulence categories

BASIC
ACFTB

3.2.1

List the wake turbulence categories.

1

ICAO Doc 4444

Subtopic ACFTB 3.3 — ICAO approach categories

BASIC
ACFTB

3.3.1

List the ICAO approach categories.

1

ICAO Doc 8168

Subtopic ACFTB 3.4 — Environmental categories

BASIC
ACFTB

3.4.1

List ICAO noise classification.

 

ICAO Annex 16

Optional content

https://www.easa.europa.eu/eaer/topics/technology-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
ACFTB

3.1.1

List the different categories of aircraft.

1

Fixed wing, rotary wing, balloon, glider, RPAS

Subtopic ACFTB 3.2 — Wake turbulence categories

BASIC
ACFTB

3.2.1

List the wake turbulence categories.

1

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Subtopic ACFTB 3.3 — ICAO approach categories

BASIC
ACFTB

3.3.1

List the ICAO approach categories.

1

ICAO Doc 8168

Subtopic ACFTB 3.4 — Environmental categories

BASIC
ACFTB

3.4.1

List the ICAO noise classification.

 

ICAO Annex 16

Optional content

https://www.easa.europa.eu/eaer/topics/technology-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
ACFTB

4.1.1

Recognise the most commonly used aircraft.

1

 

Subtopic ACFTB 4.2 — Performance data

BASIC
ACFTB

4.2.1

State the ICAO aircraft type designators and categories for the most commonly used aircraft.

1

Type designators, approach and wake turbulence categories

BASIC
ACFTB

4.2.2

State the standard average performance data of the most commonly used aircraft.

1

Rate of climb/descent, cruising speed, ceiling

TOPIC ACFTB 5 — AIRCRAFT ENGINES

Subtopic ACFTB 5.1 — Piston engines

BASIC
ACFTB

5.1.1

Explain the operating principles, advantages and disadvantages of the piston engine and propeller.

2

Piston engines, fixed pitch, variable pitch, number of blades

Subtopic ACFTB 5.2 — Jet engines

BASIC
ACFTB

5.2.1

Explain the operating principles, advantages and disadvantages of the jet engine.

2

 

 

BASIC
ACFTB

5.2.2

List the different types of jet engines.

1

 

 

Subtopic ACFTB 5.3 — Turboprop engines

BASIC
ACFTB

5.3.1

Explain the operating principles, advantages and disadvantages of the turboprop engine and propeller.

2

 

 

Subtopic ACFTB 5.4 — Aviation fuels

BASIC
ACFTB

5.4.1

List the most common aviation fuels.

1

 

 

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ACFTB 5 — AIRCRAFT ENGINES

Subtopic ACFTB 5.1 — Piston engines

BASIC
ACFTB

5.1.1

Explain the operating principles, advantages and disadvantages of the piston engine and propeller.

2

Piston engines, fixed pitch, variable pitch, number of blades

Subtopic ACFTB 5.2 — Jet engines

BASIC
ACFTB

5.2.1

Explain the operating principles, advantages and disadvantages of the jet engine.

2

 

 

BASIC
ACFTB

5.2.2

List the different types of jet engines.

1

 

 

Subtopic ACFTB 5.3 — Turboprop engines

BASIC
ACFTB

5.3.1

Explain the operating principles, advantages and disadvantages of the turboprop engine and propeller.

2

 

 

Subtopic ACFTB 5.4 — Electric engines

BASIC ACFTB 5.4.1

Explain the operating principles, advantages and disadvantages of the electric engine.

2

 

Subtopic ACFTB 5.5 — Sources of energy used in aviation

BASIC
ACFTB

5.5.1

List the sources of energy used in aviation propulsion systems.

1

Petroleum-based fuels (Avgas, Jet A-1, Jet B, biokerosene), electrical energy stored or 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
ACFTB

6.1.1

Explain the basic operating principles and interpretation of the information displayed by flight instruments.

2

Altimeter, air speed indicator, vertical speed indicator, turn and bank indicator, artificial horizon, gyrosyn compass

BASIC
ACFTB

6.1.2

Explain the impact of errors and abnormal indications of flight instruments on aircraft operations.

2

Optional content: pitot-static failures, unreliable gyro source

Subtopic ACFTB 6.2 — Navigational instruments

BASIC
ACFTB

6.2.1

Describe the basic on-board operating principles and interpretation of the information displayed by navigational instruments/systems.

2

Optional content: ADF, VOR (TACAN), DME, ILS, inertial reference system, satellite-based systems

Subtopic ACFTB 6.3 — Engine instruments

BASIC
ACFTB

6.3.1

List the vital engine monitoring parameters and their associated instruments.

1

Optional content: oil pressure and temperature, engine temperature, rpm, fuel state and flow

Subtopic ACFTB 6.4 — Aircraft systems

BASIC
ACFTB

6.4.1

Explain the use of the most common aircraft systems.

2

SSR transponder, GPWS, EFIS, flight director, autopilot, FMS, ice protection systems

Optional content: ADS capability, head-up display, wind shear indicator, weather radar, hydraulic system, electrical system, environmental system

BASIC
ACFTB

6.4.2

Explain the impact of degradation/failure of the most common aircraft systems on aircraft operations.

2

Engine failure

Optional content: hydraulic failure, electrical failure, 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
ACFTB

6.1.1

Explain the basic operating principles and interpretation of the information displayed by flight instruments.

2

Altimeter, air speed indicator, vertical speed indicator, turn and bank indicator, artificial horizon, gyrosyn compass

BASIC
ACFTB

6.1.2

Explain the impact of errors and abnormal indications of flight instruments on aircraft operations.

2

Optional content: pitot-static failures, unreliable gyro source

Subtopic ACFTB 6.2 — Navigational instruments

BASIC
ACFTB

6.2.1

Describe the basic on-board operating principles and interpretation of the information displayed by navigational instruments/systems.

2

Optional content: ADF, VOR (TACAN), DME, ILS, inertial reference system, satellite-based systems

Subtopic ACFTB 6.3 — Engine instruments

BASIC
ACFTB

6.3.1

List the vital engine monitoring parameters and their associated instruments.

1

Optional content: oil pressure and temperature, engine temperature, rpm, fuel state and flow, battery resource

Subtopic ACFTB 6.4 — Aircraft elements and systems

BASIC
ACFTB

6.4.1

Explain the use of the most common aircraft systems.

2

SSR transponder, GPWS, EFIS, flight director, autopilot, FMS, ice protection, cabin 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
ACFTB

6.4.2

Explain the impact of degradation/failure of the most common aircraft systems on aircraft operations.

2

Engine failure

Optional content: hydraulic failure, electrical failure, environmental system failure, degradation of aircraft position source data

BASIC ACFTB 6.4.3

Explain common aircraft elements and their functions.

2

Aircraft cabin, flight deck, galley, doors, cargo compartments

[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
ACFTB

7.1.1

Explain the factors affecting aircraft during take-off.

2

Runway conditions, runway slope, wind, temperature, aerodrome elevation, aircraft mass

Subtopic ACFTB 7.2 — Climb factors

BASIC
ACFTB

7.2.1

Explain the factors affecting aircraft during climb.

2

Speed, mass, wind, wind shear, temperature, cabin pressurisation, air density

Subtopic ACFTB 7.3 — Cruise factors

BASIC
ACFTB

7.3.1

Explain the factors affecting aircraft during cruise.

2

Level, cruising speed, wind, mass, cabin pressurisation

Subtopic ACFTB 7.4 — Descent and initial approach factors

BASIC
ACFTB

7.4.1

Explain the factors affecting aircraft during descent.

2

Wind, speed, rate of descent, aircraft configuration, cabin pressurisation

BASIC
ACFTB

7.4.2

Explain the factors affecting an aircraft in a holding pattern.

2

Speed, level, turbulence, icing

BASIC
ACFTB

7.4.3

Explain the benefits of continuous descent operations.

2

 

Subtopic ACFTB 7.5 — Final approach and landing factors

BASIC
ACFTB

7.5.1

Explain the factors affecting aircraft during final approach and landing.

2

Aircraft configuration, mass, wind, wind shear, aerodrome elevation, runway conditions, runway slope

Subtopic ACFTB 7.6 — Economic factors

BASIC
ACFTB

7.6.1

Explain the economic consequences of ATC changes on the flight profile of an aircraft.

2

Routing, flight level, speed, rates of climb or descent, continuous descent operations (CDO), continuous climb operations (CCO)

Subtopic ACFTB 7.7 — Environmental factors

BASIC
ACFTB

7.7.1

Explain performance restrictions due to environmental considerations.

2

Optional content: continuous descent operations (CDO), continuous climb operations (CCO), fuel-dumping, noise-abatement procedures, minimum flight levels

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
HUMB

1.1.1

Appreciate appropriate learning techniques.

3

How the influence of interactive techniques can lead to improved learning

Subtopic HUMB 1.2 — Relevance of human factors for ATC

BASIC
HUMB

1.2.1

Explain the relevance and importance of human factors.

2

Historical background, safety impact on ATM, licensing requirements, incidents

Subtopic HUMB 1.3 — Human factors and ATC

BASIC
HUMB

1.3.1

Define human factors.

1

Optional content: ICAO Human Factors Training Manual

BASIC
HUMB

1.3.2

Explain the relationship between human factors and the aviation environment.

2

Optional content: ICAO Human Factors Training Manual, visits to the simulator and operational room, SHELL model, PEAR model

BASIC
HUMB

1.3.3

Explain the concept of systems.

2

People, procedures, equipment

BASIC
HUMB

1.3.4

Explain ATM in systems terms.

2

 

BASIC
HUMB

1.3.5

Explain the consequences of a system failure in ATS.

2

 

BASIC
HUMB

1.3.6

Explain the need for matching human and equipment.

2

Optional content: ICAO Human Factors Training Manual

BASIC
HUMB

1.3.7

Explain the information requirement of ATC.

2

Relevant, timely, accurate

 

BASIC
HUMB

1.3.8

Describe the role of the human in the evolution of ATC.

2

Optional content: history of ATC, airspace, communications, radar, advanced ATS systems, the future of ATC

BASIC
HUMB

1.3.9

Explain the importance of situational awareness for decision-making.

2

 

[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
HUMB

1.1.1

Define human factors.

1

 

BASIC HUMB 1.1.2

Define human performance.

1

 

BASIC
HUMB

1.1.3

Explain the relevance of human factors to ATM.

2

Historical background, safety impact on ATM, licensing requirements, incidents

BASIC
HUMB

1.1.4

Recognise the evolution of human performance during an ATCO’s career.

2

Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2015/340; experience; initial, unit, continuation and development training

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUMB 2 — HUMAN PERFORMANCE

Subtopic HUMB 2.1 — Individual behaviour

BASIC
HUMB

2.1.1

Explain the differences and commonalities that exist among people.

2

Optional content: attitude, cultural, language

BASIC
HUMB

2.1.2

Explain the dangers of boredom.

2

 

 

BASIC
HUMB

2.1.3

Explain the dangers of overconfidence and complacency.

2

 

 

BASIC
HUMB

2.1.4

Explain the dangers of fatigue.

2

Sleep disturbance, heavy workload

 

Subtopic HUMB 2.2 — Safety culture and professional conduct

BASIC
HUMB

2.2.1

Characterise the role of air traffic controller for positive safety culture.

2

 

 

BASIC
HUMB

2.2.2

Describe the need for professional standards in ATC.

2

Optional content: adherence to rules and regulations, etc.

BASIC
HUMB

2.2.3

Appreciate the needed basic professional attitude appropriate to a high level of safety.

3

Optional content: punctuality, rigour, adherence to rules, teamwork attitude

BASIC
HUMB

2.2.4

Describe the impact of responsibility on controllers’ action(s).

2

Responsibility as a guidance for appropriate action

BASIC
HUMB

2.2.5

Recognise the different responsibilities of a controller.

1

Prospective and retrospective responsibility, guilt and obligation, types of responsibility (moral, welfare, legal, task, role responsibility, etc.)

Subtopic HUMB 2.3 — Health and well-being

BASIC
HUMB

2.3.1

Consider the effect of health on performance.

2

Optional content: fitness, diet, drugs, alcohol

Subtopic HUMB 2.4 — Teamwork

BASIC
HUMB

2.4.1

Describe the differences between social human relations and professional interactions.

2

 

 

BASIC
HUMB

2.4.2

Describe the different types and characters in a team.

2

Optional content: leader, follower

BASIC
HUMB

2.4.3

Appreciate the principles of teamwork.

3

Optional content: team membership, group dynamics, advantages/ disadvantages of teamwork, conflicts and their solutions

BASIC
HUMB

2.4.4

Describe leader style and group interaction.

2

 

 

Subtopic HUMB 2.5 — Basic needs of people at work

BASIC
HUMB

2.5.1

List basic needs of people at work.

1

Optional content: balance between individual ability and workload, working time and rest periods; adequate physical working conditions, positive working environment

BASIC
HUMB

2.5.2

Characterise the factors of work satisfaction.

2

Optional content: money, achievement, recognition, advancement, challenge

Subtopic HUMB 2.6 — Stress

BASIC
HUMB

2.6.1

Define stress.

1

Stress definition

Optional content: EATCHIP Human Factors Module — Stress

BASIC
HUMB

2.6.2

Describe stress symptoms and sources.

2

Behavioural changes, lifestyle changes, physical symptoms, crisis events, main causes of stress

Optional content: EATCHIP Human Factors Module — Stress

BASIC
HUMB

2.6.3

Describe the stages of stress.

2

Stress performance curve

Optional content: EATCHIP Human Factors Module — Stress

BASIC
HUMB

2.6.4

Appreciate techniques for stress management.

3

Optional content: relaxation techniques, diet and lifestyle, exercise, EATCHIP Human 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
HUMB

2.1.1

Recognise the effect of health and well-being on fitness for duty.

1

 

BASIC
HUMB

2.1.2

List the reasons for provisional inability to exercise the privileges of the ATCO licence.

1

Regulation (EU) 2015/340

BASIC
HUMB

2.1.3

Recognise signs of lack of personal fitness.

1

Cognitive and physical fitness

BASIC
HUMB

2.1.4

Describe good practices that contribute to maintaining fitness for duty.

2

Optional content: fitness, diet

Subtopic HUMB 2.2 — Stress and fatigue

BASIC
HUMB

2.2.1

Define stress.

1

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

BASIC
HUMB

2.2.2

Define fatigue.

1

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

BASIC
HUMB

2.2.3

Differentiate between stress and fatigue.

2

ICAO Doc 9966

BASIC
HUMB

2.2.4

Explain the causal factors of stress and fatigue.

2

Optional content: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management

Subtopic HUMB 2.3 — Substance use and responsibility

BASIC
HUMB

2.3.1

Define psychoactive substance.

1

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

BASIC
HUMB

2.3.2

Explain the effect of psychoactive substance use on the individual and on safety.

2

 

BASIC
HUMB

2.3.3

Describe individual responsibility in terms of psychoactive substance use.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUMB 3 — HUMAN ERROR

Subtopic HUMB 3.1 — Dangers of error

BASIC
HUMB

3.1.1

Recognise the dangers of error in ATC.

1

Optional content: Air Traffic Control — Human Performance Factors (Anne Isaac, 1999), Human Factors in Air Traffic Control (V. David Hopkin, 1995)

Subtopic HUMB 3.2 — Definition of human error

BASIC
HUMB

3.2.1

Define human error.

1

 

 

BASIC
HUMB

3.2.2

Describe the factors which contribute to cause error.

2

Fatigue, lack of skill, misunderstanding, multitasking, lack of information, distraction, lack of work satisfaction

Subtopic HUMB 3.3 — Classification of human error

BASIC
HUMB

3.3.1

State the types of errors.

1

Optional content: slips, lapses, mistakes

BASIC
HUMB

3.3.2

Define violations.

1

 

BASIC
HUMB

3.3.3

Differentiate between errors and violations of rules.

2

 

BASIC
HUMB

3.3.4

Describe the three levels of performance according to the Rasmussen model.

2

Skill based, knowledge based, rule based

Subtopic HUMB 3.4 — Risk analysis and risk management

BASIC
HUMB

3.4.1

Describe risk analysis and risk management of human systems and error.

2

Active failures and latent conditions

Optional content: Reason model, HFACS (Human Factors Analysis & Classification System) model, Heinrich Theory

BASIC
HUMB

3.4.2

Apply one risk analysis model on error during a case study.

3

 

 

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUMB 3 — HUMAN PERFORMANCE

Subtopic HUMB 3.1 — Individual behaviour

BASIC
HUMB

3.1.1

Define human behaviour.

1

 

BASIC
HUMB

3.1.2

Explain the differences and commonalities that exist among people.

2

Optional content: attitude, cultural, language, motivation

BASIC
HUMB

3.1.3

Describe the reasons for complacency and the associated effects.

2

Safety, working relationship — team

BASIC
HUMB

3.1.4

Describe the reasons for overconfidence and the associated effects.

2

Safety, working relationship — team

BASIC
HUMB

3.1.5

Explain the dangers of boredom.

2

 

 

Subtopic HUMB 3.2 — Safety culture and professional conduct

BASIC
HUMB

3.2.1

Recognise professional conduct in the workplace.

1

Optional content: professionalism, attitude, communication, teamwork

BASIC
HUMB

3.2.2

Describe how the air traffic controller contributes to a positive safety culture.

2

Optional content: attitude towards safety, punctuality, rigour, adherence to rules and regulations, teamwork attitude, etc.

BASIC
HUMB

3.2.3

Consider the factors which influence responsible behaviour.

2

Optional content: situation, team, personal situation and judgement, instance of justification, moral motivation, personality

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUMB 4 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic HUMB 4.1 — Importance of good communication in ATC

BASIC
HUMB

4.1.1

Appreciate the importance of good communication in ATC.

3

 

 

Subtopic HUMB 4.2 — Communication process

BASIC
HUMB

4.2.1

Define communication.

1

 

 

BASIC
HUMB

4.2.2

Define the communication process.

1

Optional content: sender, encoder, transmitter, signal, interference, reception, decoder, receiver, feedback

Subtopic HUMB 4.3 — Communication modes

BASIC
HUMB

4.3.1

Describe the factors which affect verbal communication.

2

Optional content: word choice, intonation, speed, tone, distortion, load, expectation, noise, interruption, language knowledge (i.e. accent, dialect, vocabulary)

BASIC
HUMB

4.3.2

Describe the factors which affect non-verbal communication.

2

Optional content: touch, choice, expectation, noise, interruption

BASIC
HUMB

4.3.3

Apply good communication practices.

3

Speaking and listening

 

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUMB 4 — HUMAN ERROR

Subtopic HUMB 4.1 — Definition of human error

BASIC
HUMB

4.1.1

Define human error.

1

 

 

Subtopic HUMB 4.2 — Classification of human error

BASIC
HUMB

4.2.1

List the types of errors.

1

Optional content: slips, lapses, mistakes

BASIC
HUMB

4.2.2

Describe the factors which contribute to the occurrence of different types of errors and how these may be reduced.

2

Fatigue, lack of skill, misunderstanding, multitasking, lack of information, distraction, lack of work satisfaction

BASIC
HUMB

4.2.3

Define violations.

1

 

BASIC
HUMB

4.2.4

Differentiate between errors and violations of rules and their consequences for the controller.

2

 

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUMB 5 — THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Subtopic HUMB 5.1 — Ergonomics and the need for good design

BASIC
HUMB

5.1.1

Define ergonomics.

1

 

 

BASIC
HUMB

5.1.2

Recognise the need for good building design.

1

Optional content: light, insulation, decor, space, facilities

BASIC
HUMB

5.1.3

Explain the need for good work position design.

2

Optional content: anthropometry (seating, workstation design, input device, etc.)

Subtopic HUMB 5.2 — Equipment and tools

BASIC
HUMB

5.2.1

Characterise the equipment and tools that will be used in simulation in accordance with the SHELL model.

2

The physical environment, visual displays, suites, input devices, communications equipment, console profile and layout

Subtopic HUMB 5.3 — Automation

BASIC
HUMB

5.3.1

Explain the reasons for automation.

2

 

 

BASIC
HUMB

5.3.2

Describe the advantages and constraints of automation.

2

 

 

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUMB 5 — TEAMWORK

Subtopic HUMB 5.1 — Teamwork and team roles

BASIC
HUMB

5.1.1

Define teamwork.

1

 

BASIC
HUMB

5.1.2

Describe the differences between social human relations and professional interactions.

2

 

BASIC
HUMB

5.1.3

Explain the different types of teams in the ATC environment.

2

Optional content: executive/planner, shift team, sector group or ATC unit team, team with pilots, team with adjacent ATC units

BASIC
HUMB

5.1.4

Recognise the different types, roles and characters in a team

1

 

BASIC
HUMB

5.1.5

Characterise the principles of teamwork.

2

Optional content: team membership, team roles, group dynamics, advantages/disadvantages of teamwork, conflicts and their solutions

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUMB 6 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic HUMB 6.1 — Communication in ATC

BASIC
HUMB

6.1.1

Define communication.

1

 

 

BASIC
HUMB

6.1.2

List an ATCO’s communication partners.

1

 

BASIC
HUMB

6.1.3

Explain good communication practices.

2

Speaking and listening

BASIC
HUMB

6.1.4

Differentiate between hearing and listening.

2

 

Subtopic HUMB 6.2 — Communication modes

BASIC
HUMB

6.2.1

Describe the factors which affect verbal communication.

2

Optional content: word choice, intonation, speed, tone, distortion, load, expectation, noise, interruption, language competence

BASIC
HUMB

6.2.2

Describe the factors which affect non-verbal communication.

2

Optional content: touch, choice, expectation, noise, interruption

BASIC
HUMB

6.2.3

Describe misunderstandings that may arise during a controller’s communication.

2

 

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

ED Decision 2023/011/R

SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

The subject objective is:

Learners shall explain the basic working principles of equipment that is generally used in ATC and appreciate how this equipment aids the controller in providing safe and efficient ATS.

[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
EQPSB

1.1.1

Explain the relevance of ATC equipment.

2

CWP, communication equipment, ATS surveillance systems

TOPIC EQPSB 2 — RADIO

Subtopic EQPSB 2.1 — Radio theory

BASIC
EQPSB

2.1.1

State the principles of radio waves.

1

 

 

BASIC
EQPSB

2.1.2

Describe the characteristics of radio waves.

2

Propagation, limitations

BASIC
EQPSB

2.1.3

State the use, characteristics and limitations of frequency bands.

1

Use in ATC, navigation and communications, use and application in the Aeronautical Mobile Service, HF, VHF, UHF

BASIC
EQPSB

2.1.4

State the different uses of radio wave spectrum.

1

 

 

Subtopic EQPSB 2.2 — Direction finding

BASIC
EQPSB

2.2.1

State the principles and use of VDF/UDF.

1

VDF/UDF, QDM, QDR, QTF

BASIC
EQPSB

2.2.2

State the precision of VDF/UDF used in the State system.

1

 

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC EQPSB 2 — RADIO

Subtopic EQPSB 2.1 — Radio theory

BASIC
EQPSB

2.1.1

Describe the characteristics of radio waves.

2

Propagation, limitations

BASIC
EQPSB

2.1.2

State the use, characteristics and limitations of frequency bands.

1

Use in ATC, navigation and communications, and surveillance, use and application in the Aeronautical Mobile Service

BASIC
EQPSB

2.1.3

State the different uses of radio wave spectrum.

1

 

 

Subtopic EQPSB 2.2 — Direction finding

BASIC
EQPSB

2.2.1

State the principles and use of VDF/UDF.

1

VDF/UDF, QDM, QDR, QTE

Optional content: precision of VDF/UDF used 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
EQPSB

3.1.1

State the use of the radio in ATC.

1

 

 

BASIC
EQPSB

3.1.2

Describe the working principles of a transmitting and receiving system.

2

 

 

BASIC
EQPSB

3.1.3

Explain the effect of antenna shadowing on RTF communications.

2

 

 

Subtopic EQPSB 3.2 — Voice communication between ATS units/positions

BASIC
EQPSB

3.2.1

Describe the use of other voice communications in ATC.

2

Optional content: telephone, interphone, intercom

Subtopic EQPSB 3.3 — Data link communications

BASIC
EQPSB

3.3.1

Explain the use and benefits of Controller Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC).

2

 

 

Subtopic EQPSB 3.4 — Airline communications

BASIC
EQPSB

3.4.1

State the use of SELCAL.

1

 

 

BASIC
EQPSB

3.4.2

Explain the use and benefits of Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS).

2

 

 

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC EQPSB 3 — COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

Subtopic EQPSB 3.1 — Radio communications

BASIC
EQPSB

3.1.1

State the use of the radio in ATC.

1

 

 

BASIC
EQPSB

3.1.2

Describe the working principles of a transmitting and receiving system.

2

 

 

BASIC
EQPSB

3.1.3

Explain the effect of antenna shadowing on RTF communications.

2

 

 

Subtopic EQPSB 3.2 — Voice communication between ATS units/positions and others

BASIC
EQPSB

3.2.1

Describe the use of other voice communications.

2

Optional content: telephone, interphone, intercom

Subtopic EQPSB 3.3 — Data link communications

BASIC
EQPSB

3.3.1

Explain the use and benefits of controller pilot data link communications (CPDLC).

2

 

 

BASIC
EQPSB

3.3.2

Explain the use and benefits of aircraft communications addressing and reporting system (ACARS).

2

 

Subtopic EQPSB 3.4 — Airline communications

BASIC
EQPSB

3.4.1

State the use of SELCAL.

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
EQPSB

4.1.1

Describe the concept of surveillance for the provision of ATS.

2

 

 

TOPIC EQPSB 5 — RADAR

Subtopic EQPSB 5.1 — Principles of radar

BASIC
EQPSB

5.1.1

State the principles of radar.

1

 

BASIC
EQPSB

5.1.2

Recognise the characteristics of radar wavelengths.

1

 

BASIC
EQPSB

5.1.3

Recognise the use, characteristics and limitations of different radar types.

1

Optional content: frequency bands, long and short-range radar, weather radar, high-resolution radar

Subtopic EQPSB 5.2 — Primary radar

BASIC
EQPSB

5.2.1

Explain the working principles of PSR.

2

 

Subtopic EQPSB 5.3 — Secondary radar

BASIC
EQPSB

5.3.1

Explain the working principles of SSR.

2

Mode A, Mode C

 

BASIC
EQPSB

5.3.2

Explain SSR code management

2

Discrete, non-discrete codes, special codes

BASIC
EQPSB

5.3.3

Explain the effect of antenna shadowing on SSR operation.

2

 

Subtopic EQPSB 5.4 — Use of radars

BASIC
EQPSB

5.4.1

Explain the use of PSR/SSR in ATC.

2

Area, approach, aerodrome, surface movement radar, DFTI

BASIC
EQPSB

5.4.2

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of PSR/SSR.

2

 

 

Subtopic EQPSB 5.5 — Mode S

BASIC
EQPSB

5.5.1

Explain the principles of Mode S.

2

 

 

BASIC
EQPSB

5.5.2

Explain the use of Mode S in ATC systems.

2

 

 

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC EQPSB 5 — RADAR

Subtopic EQPSB 5.1 — Principles of radar

BASIC
EQPSB

5.1.1

State the principles of radar.

1

 

BASIC
EQPSB

5.1.2

Recognise the characteristics of radar wavelengths.

1

 

BASIC
EQPSB

5.1.3

Recognise the use, characteristics and limitations of different radar types.

1

Optional content: frequency bands, long- and short-range radar, weather radar, high-resolution radar

Subtopic EQPSB 5.2 — Primary radar

BASIC
EQPSB

5.2.1

Explain the working principles of PSR.

2

 

Subtopic EQPSB 5.3 — Secondary radar

BASIC
EQPSB

5.3.1

Explain the working principles of SSR.

2

Mode A, Mode C, Mode S

BASIC
EQPSB

5.3.2

Explain SSR code management

2

Discrete, non-discrete codes, special codes

BASIC
EQPSB

5.3.3

Explain the effect of antenna shadowing on SSR operation.

2

 

Subtopic EQPSB 5.4 — Use of radars

BASIC
EQPSB

5.4.1

Explain the use of PSR/SSR in area, approach and aerodrome control.

2

Mode A, Mode C, Mode S, SMR

Optional content: DFTI

BASIC
EQPSB

5.4.2

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of PSR/SSR.

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
EQPSB

6.1.1

State the different applications of ADS.

1

ADS-B, ADS-C

BASIC
EQPSB

6.1.2

Explain the working principles of ADS.

2

 

Subtopic EQPSB 6.2 — Use of automatic dependent surveillance

BASIC
EQPSB

6.2.1

Describe the use of ADS in ATC.

2

Area, approach, aerodrome, ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
EQPSB

6.2.2

Explain the limitations of ADS.

2

Dependency on GNSS, dependency on airborne equipment

[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
EQPSB

6.1.1

State the different applications of ADS.

1

ADS-B, ADS-C

BASIC
EQPSB

6.1.2

Explain the working principles of ADS.

2

 

Subtopic EQPSB 6.2 — Use of automatic dependent surveillance (ADS)

BASIC
EQPSB

6.2.1

Describe the use of ADS in ATC.

2

Area, approach, aerodrome, ICAO Doc 4444

BASIC
EQPSB

6.2.2

Explain the limitations of ADS.

2

Dependency on GNSS, dependency on airborne equipment

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC EQPSB 7 — MULTILATERATION

Subtopic EQPSB 7.1 — Principles of multilateration

BASIC
EQPSB

7.1.1

State the different applications of MLAT.

1

Optional content: ATC, environmental management, airport operations, LAM, WAM

BASIC
EQPSB

7.1.2

Explain the working principles of MLAT.

2

Optional content: passive and active MLAT

Subtopic EQPSB 7.2 — Use of multilateration

BASIC
EQPSB

7.2.1

Describe the use of MLAT in ATC.

2

Area, approach, aerodrome

BASIC
EQPSB

7.2.2

Explain the limitations of MLAT.

2

Dependency on airborne equipment

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC EQPSB 7 — MULTILATERATION

Subtopic EQPSB 7.1 — Principles of multilateration (MLAT)

BASIC
EQPSB

7.1.1

State the different applications of MLAT.

1

Optional content: ATC, environmental management, airport operations, LAM, WAM

BASIC
EQPSB

7.1.2

Explain the working principles of MLAT.

2

Optional content: passive and active MLAT

Subtopic EQPSB 7.2 — Use of multilateration (MLAT)

BASIC
EQPSB

7.2.1

Describe the use of MLAT in ATC.

2

Area, approach, aerodrome

BASIC
EQPSB

7.2.2

Explain the limitations of MLAT.

2

Dependency on airborne equipment

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC EQPSB 8 — SURVEILLANCE DATA PROCESSING

Subtopic EQPSB 8.1 — Surveillance data networking

BASIC
EQPSB

8.1.1

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of different surveillance technologies.

2

Data quality, coverage, refresh rate, reliability, redundancy, cost-effectiveness

BASIC
EQPSB

8.1.2

Describe the implementation of Surveillance Data Networks.

2

Optional content: different technologies/sensors, network

Subtopic EQPSB 8.2 — Working principles of surveillance data networking

BASIC
EQPSB

8.2.1

Explain the working principles of surveillance data processing. 

2

Track fusion process, surveillance information presented on CWP

BASIC
EQPSB

8.2.2

State other use of processed surveillance data.

1

Optional content: safety nets, airport operations, environmental management

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC EQPSB 8 —DATA PROCESSING

Subtopic EQPSB 8.1 — Surveillance data networking

BASIC
EQPSB

8.1.1

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of different surveillance technologies.

2

Data quality, coverage, refresh rate, reliability, redundancy, cost-effectiveness

BASIC
EQPSB

8.1.2

Describe the implementation of Surveillance Data Networks.

2

Optional content: different technologies/sensors, network

Subtopic EQPSB 8.2 — Working principles of surveillance data networking

BASIC
EQPSB

8.2.1

State the working principles of surveillance data processing. 

1

Surveillance information presented on CWP

BASIC
EQPSB

8.2.2

State other use of processed surveillance data.

1

Optional content: safety nets, airport operations, environmental management

Subtopic EQPSB 8.3 — Flight data processing

BASIC
EQPSB

8.3.1

Explain the FDPS core functions.

2

Optional content: system flight plan, data input, SSR code management, coordination, correlation/decorrelation, etc.

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC EQPSB 9 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT

Subtopic EQPSB 9.1 — New developments

BASIC
EQPSB

9.1.1

State the developments in the equipment field for introduction in the near future.

1

 

TOPIC EQPSB 10 — AUTOMATION IN ATS

Subtopic EQPSB 10.1 — Principles of automation

BASIC
EQPSB

10.1.1

Describe the principles of automation in communication and data links in ATS.

2

 

 

Subtopic EQPSB 10.2 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

BASIC
EQPSB

10.2.1

Describe the principles of AFTN.

2

 

 

Subtopic EQPSB 10.3 — Online data interchange

BASIC
EQPSB

10.3.1

Describe the benefits of automatic exchange of ATS data in coordination and transfer processes.

2

Accuracy, speed and safety, non-verbal communication

BASIC
EQPSB

10.3.2

Describe the limitations of automatic exchange of ATS data in coordination.

2

Non-recognition of a system’s failure

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

BASIC
EQPSB

10.4.1

State the working principles of broadcasting systems.

1

Optional content: ATIS, VOLMET

BASIC
EQPSB

10.4.2

Explain the use of ATIS and VOLMET in ATS.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 3

TOPIC EQPSB 11 — WORKING POSITIONS

Subtopic EQPSB 11.1 — Working position equipment

BASIC
EQPSB

11.1.1

Recognise equipment in a working position.

1

Optional content: FPB, radio, telephone and other communications equipment, relevant maps and charts, strip printer, teleprinter, clock, information monitors, situation displays

Subtopic EQPSB 11.2 — Aerodrome control

BASIC
EQPSB

11.2.1

Recognise equipment to be found specifically in a TWR.

1

Optional content: wind indicator, aerodrome traffic monitor, SMR, crash alarm, signalling lamp, lighting control panel, runway-in-use indicator, binoculars, signalling/flare gun, IRVR and altimeter-setting indicators, local information systems

Subtopic EQPSB 11.3 — Approach control

BASIC
EQPSB

11.3.1

Recognise equipment to be found specifically in an APP.

1

Optional content: sequencing system, PAR, RVR indicators

Subtopic EQPSB 11.4 — Area control

BASIC
EQPSB

11.4.1

Recognise equipment to be found specifically in an ACC.

1

 

 

ED Decision 2023/011/R

SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

The subject objective is:

Learners shall recognise the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and aspects of environmental protection.

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC PENB 1 — FAMILIARISATION

Subtopic PENB 1.1 — ATS and aerodrome facilities

BASIC
PENB

1.1.1

Recognise civil and military ATS facilities.

1

Optional content: TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence Unit

BASIC
PENB

1.1.2

Recognise airport facilities and local operators.

1

Optional content: firefighting and emergency services, airline operations

TOPIC PENB 2 — AIRSPACE USERS

Subtopic PENB 2.1 — Civil aviation

BASIC
PENB

2.1.1

Describe airspace usage by civil aircraft.

2

Optional content: commercial flying, recreational flying, RPAS, gliders, balloons, calibration flights, aerial photography, skydiving

Subtopic PENB 2.2 — Military

BASIC
PENB

2.2.1

Describe airspace usage by the military.

2

Airspace reservations, training, interception, in-flight refuelling, RPAS

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

Subtopic PENB 2.3 — Expectations and requirements of pilots

BASIC
PENB

2.3.1

Recognise the expectations and requirements of pilots.

1

 

BASIC
PENB

2.3.2

State the use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by aircraft operators.

1

 

 

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC PENB 2 — AIRSPACE USERS

Subtopic PENB 2.1 — Civil aviation

BASIC
PENB

2.1.1

Describe airspace usage by civil aircraft.

2

Optional content: commercial flying, recreational flying, RPAS, gliders, balloons, calibration flights, aerial photography, skydiving

Subtopic PENB 2.2 — Military aviation

BASIC
PENB

2.2.1

Describe airspace usage by military aircraft.

2

Airspace reservations, training, interception, in-flight refuelling, RPAS

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

Subtopic PENB 2.3 — Pilot expectations and requirements

BASIC
PENB

2.3.1

Recognise pilots’ expectations and requirements.

1

 

BASIC
PENB

2.3.2

State the use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by aircraft operators.

1

 

 

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC PENB 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS

Subtopic PENB 3.1 — Customer relations

BASIC
PENB

3.1.1

State the role of ATC as a service provider.

1

 

 

BASIC
PENB

3.1.2

Recognise the means by which ATC is funded.

1

 

 

[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
PENB

3.1.1

State the role of ATS as a service provider.

1

Optional content: Skybrary — Air Traffic Service

BASIC
PENB

3.1.2

Recognise the means by which ATS providers are funded.

1

 

 

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC PENB 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Subtopic PENB 4.1 — Environmental protection

BASIC
PENB

4.1.1

Describe the impact aviation has on the environment.

2

Noise, air quality, climate change, third-party risks

BASIC
PENB

4.1.2

Explain the role of ATC in the concept of sustainable development.

2

Optional content: ICAO Annex 16

BASIC
PENB

4.1.3

State how to measure, monitor and mitigate the impact aviation has on the environment.

1

Optional content: EU ETS, SES initiative, EUROCONTROL role, continuous descent operations (CDOs), continuous climb operations (CCO), collaborative environmental management (CEM)

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC PENB 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Subtopic PENB 4.1 — Environmental protection

BASIC
PENB

4.1.1

Describe the impact aviation has on the environment.

2

Noise, air quality, climate change, third-party risks

BASIC
PENB

4.1.2

Explain the role of ATS in the concept of sustainable development.

2

Optional content: ICAO Annex 16

BASIC
PENB

4.1.3

State how the impact of aviation on the environment can be mitigated by ANSPs.

1

Optional content: EU ETS, SES initiative, EUROCONTROL role, continuous descent operations (CDOs), continuous climb operations (CCO), collaborative environmental management (CEM), noise-abatement procedures

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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 subject objectives and training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 3 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 — Aerodrome Control Visual Rating (ADV).

(c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 3 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

ED Decision 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 learn how to obtain the appropriate information.

TOPIC INTR 1 — COURSE MANAGEMENT

Subtopic INTR 1.1 — Course introduction

ADV
INTR

1.1.1

Explain the aims and main objectives of the course.

2

 

 

ALL

Subtopic INTR 1.2 — Course administration

ADV
INTR

1.2.1

State how the course is administered.

1

 

 

ALL

Subtopic INTR 1.3 — Study material and training documentation

ADV
INTR

1.3.1

Use appropriate documents and their sources for course studies.

3

Optional content: training documentation, library, CBT library, web, learning management server

ALL

ADV
INTR

1.3.2

Integrate appropriate information into course studies.

4

Training documentation

Optional content: supplementary information, library

ALL

TOPIC INTR 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE

Subtopic INTR 2.1 — Course content and organisation

ADV
INTR

2.1.1

State the different training methods used during the course.

1

Theoretical training, practical training, self-study, types of training events

ALL

ADV
INTR

2.1.2

State the subjects covered by the course and their purpose.

1

 

ALL

ADV
INTR

2.1.3

Describe the organisation of theoretical training.

2

Optional content: course programme

ALL

ADV
INTR

2.1.4

Describe the organisation of practical training.

2

Optional content: PTP, simulation, briefing, debriefing, course programme

ALL

Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos

ADV
INTR

2.2.1

Recognise the feedback mechanisms available.

1

Training progress, assessment, briefing, debriefing, learner–instructor feedback, instructor–instructor feedback

ALL

Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process

ADV
INTR

2.3.1

Describe the assessment process.

2

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 -ED Decision 2019/023/R ]

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 — Privileges and conditions

ADV
LAW

1.1.1

Appreciate the conditions which shall be met to issue an Aerodrome Control Visual rating.

3

Regulation (EU) 2015/34052 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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1). on ATCO Licensing

Optional content: national documents

ADV

ADV
LAW

1.1.2

Explain how to maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to retain competence in the operational environment.

2

 

ALL

ADV
LAW

1.1.3

Explain the conditions for suspension/ revocation of an ATCO licence.

2

Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO Licensing

ALL

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports

ADV
LAW

2.1.1

List the standard forms for reports.

1

Air traffic incident report

Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records

ALL

ADV
LAW

2.1.2

Describe the functions of, and processes for, reporting.

2

Reporting culture, air traffic incident report,

Regulation (EU) No 376/201453 Regulation (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 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).,
Regulation (EU) 2015/101854 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 Council (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).

Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting

ALL

ADV
LAW

2.1.3

Use forms for reporting.

3

Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, air traffic incident reporting form(s)

Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records

ALL

Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace

ADV
LAW

2.2.1

Appreciate airspace classes and structure and their relevance to operations using the Aerodrome Control Visual rating.

3

 

ADV

ADV
LAW

2.2.2

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the classification and structure of airspace.

4

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 923/201255 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)., international requirements, civil requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements

ALL

ADV
LAW

2.2.3

Appreciate responsibility for terrain clearance.

3

 

 

ALL

TOPIC LAW 3 — ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process

ADV
LAW

3.1.1

State the importance of controller contribution to the feedback process.

1

Optional content: voluntary reporting

ALL

ADV
LAW

3.1.2

Describe how reported occurrences are analysed.

2

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, local procedures

ALL

ADV
LAW

3.1.3

Name the means used to disseminate recommendations.

1

Optional content: safety letters, safety boards web pages

ALL

ADV
LAW

3.1.4

Appreciate the ‘Just Culture’ concept.

3

Benefits, prerequisites, constraints

Optional content:

https://www.skybrary.aero

ALL

Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Investigation

ADV
LAW

3.2.1

Describe role and mission of Safety Investigation in the improvement of safety.

2

 

ALL

ADV
LAW

3.2.2

Define working methods of Safety Investigation.

1

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

ED Decision 2023/011/R

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
ATM

1.1.1

Appreciate areas of responsibility.

3

Control zone, traffic circuit, manoeuvring area, movement area, vicinity

Optional content: ATZ

ADV

ADI

ADV
ATM

1.1.2

Provide aerodrome control service.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030,
ICAO Doc 4444, operation manuals

ADV

ADI

Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)

ADV
ATM

1.2.1

Describe the information that shall be passed on to aircraft by an aerodrome controller.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV

ADI

ADV
ATM

1.2.2

Provide FIS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ADV
ATM

1.2.3

Issue appropriate information.

3

ICAO Doc 4444, essential local traffic, traffic information

ADV

ADI

ADV
ATM

1.2.4

Appreciate the use of ATIS in the provision of flight information service.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADV

ADI

Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)

ADV
ATM

1.3.1

Provide ALRS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ADV
ATM

1.3.2

Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations

ALL

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

ADV
ATM

1.4.1

Appreciate the impact of ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management on the controller.

3

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual, Slot management, Slot allocation procedures, local implementation of the ATFCM principles

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

1.4.2

Organise traffic to take account of flow management.

4

Optional content: departure sequence

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

1.4.3

Inform the appropriate authority of local factors affecting ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management.

3

Optional content: abnormal situations, decrease in sector capacity, limitations on systems and equipment, changes in workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions, relevant information: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution

ADV ADI

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication

ADV
ATM

2.1.1

Use approved phraseology.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ADV
ATM

2.1.2

Ensure effective communication.

4

Communication techniques, readback/verification of readback

ALL

TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS

Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances

ADV
ATM

3.1.1

Issue appropriate ATC clearances.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ALL

ADV
ATM

3.1.2

Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in control service.

4

 

ALL

ADV
ATM

3.1.3

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 3.2 - ATC instructions

ADV
ATM

3.2.1

Issue appropriate ATC instructions.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ADV
ATM

3.2.2

Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in control service.

4

 

ALL

ADV
ATM

3.2.3

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION

Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination

ADV
ATM

4.1.1

Identify the need for coordination.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination

ADV
ATM

4.2.1

Use the available tools for coordination.

3

Optional content: electronic transfer of flight data, telephone, interphone, intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures

ADV
ATM

4.3.1

Initiate appropriate coordination.

3

Delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, transfer of control, etc., ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: release point

ALL

ADV
ATM

4.3.2

Analyse effect of coordination requested by an adjacent position/unit.

4

Optional content: delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.

ALL

ADV
ATM

4.3.3

Select, after negotiation, an appropriate course of action.

5

 

ALL

ADV
ATM

4.3.4

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

ADV
ATM

4.3.5

Coordinate when providing FIS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ADV
ATM

4.3.6

Coordinate when providing ALRS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION

Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry

ADV
ATM

5.1.1

Allocate levels according to altimetry data.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ADV
ATM

5.1.2

Ensure separation according to altimetry data.

4

Optional content: transition level, transition altitude, transition layer, height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

ALL

ADV
ATM

5.1.3

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the rules for minimum safe height and terrain clearance.

4

Optional content: terrain clearance

dimensions, minimum safe altitudes,

transition level, minimum flight level,

minimum sector altitude

ADV

TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS

Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Separation between departing aircraft

ADV
ATM

6.1.1

Provide separation between departing aircraft.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

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

ADV
ATM

6.2.1

Provide separation of landing aircraft and preceding landing or departing aircraft.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV

ADI

Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Time-based wake turbulence longitudinal separation

ADV
ATM

6.3.1

Provide time-based wake turbulence longitudinal separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADV

ADI

Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Reduced separation minima

ADV
ATM

6.4.1

Provide reduced separation minima.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV

ADI

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

Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne collision avoidance systems

ADV
ATM

7.1.1

Differentiate between ACAS advisory thresholds and aerodrome separation standards.

2

ICAO Doc 9863

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

7.1.2

Describe the controller responsibility during and following an ACAS RA reported by pilot.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ADV
ATM

7.1.3

Respond to pilot notification of actions based on airborne systems warnings.

3

TAWS

Optional content: ACAS, EUROCONTROL ACAS web page

ALL

Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground-based safety nets

ADV
ATM

7.2.1

Respond to available ground-based safety nets warnings.

3

Optional content: anti-incursion

ADV ADI

TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY

Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management

ADV
ATM

8.1.1

Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation.

3

Optional content: information displayed, strip-marking procedures, electronic information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

ALL

ADV
ATM

8.1.2

Analyse pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

ADV
ATM

8.1.3

Organise pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

ADV
ATM

8.1.4

Obtain flight plan information.

3

CPL, FPL, supplementary information

Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc.

ALL

ADV
ATM

8.1.5

Use flight plan information.

3

 

ALL

TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED)

Subtopic ATM 9.1 — Integrity of the operational environment

ADV
ATM

9.1.1

Obtain information concerning the operational environment.

3

Optional content: briefing, notices, local orders, verification of information

ALL

ADV
ATM

9.1.2

Ensure the integrity of the operational environment.

4

Optional content: frequency, VOLMET, ATIS, SIGMET, systems set-up, integrity of displays

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures

ADV
ATM

9.2.1

Check all relevant documentation before managing traffic.

3

Optional content: briefing, letters of agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs

ALL

Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover-takeoverHandover–takeover

ADV
ATM

9.3.1

Transfer information to the relieving controller.

3

 

ALL

ADV
ATM

9.3.2

Obtain information from the controller handing over.

3

 

ALL

TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF AN AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE

Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility for the provision

ADV
ATM

10.1.1

Explain the responsibility for the provision of aerodrome control service.

2

ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.1.2

Describe the division of responsibility among air traffic control units.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ADV
ATM

10.1.3

Describe the responsibility in regard to military traffic.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554

ALL

ADV
ATM

10.1.4

Describe the responsibility in regard to unmanned free balloons.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.1.5

Appreciate the influence of operational requirements.

3

Optional content: military flying, calibration flights, aerial photography

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Functions of aerodrome control tower

ADV
ATM

10.2.1

Manage the general functions of aerodrome control.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.2.2

Manage the suspension of VFR operations.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.2.3

Manage SVFR traffic

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

ADV

ADI

Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process

ADV
ATM

10.3.1

Ensure that situational awareness is maintained.

4

Information gathering, observation, traffic projection

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.3.2

Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution.

4

 

 

ALL

ADV
ATM

10.3.3

Identify potential solutions to achieve a safe and effective flow of aerodrome traffic.

3

 

 

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.3.4

Evaluate possible outcomes of different control actions.

5

 

 

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.3.5

Select an appropriate plan in time to achieve safe and effective flow of aerodrome traffic.

5

 

 

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.3.6

Ensure an adequate priority of actions.

4

 

 

ALL

ADV
ATM

10.3.7

Execute plan in a timely manner.

3

 

 

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.3.8

Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is achieved.

4

Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow-up

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Aeronautical ground lights

ADV
ATM

10.4.1

Select appropriate aeronautical ground lights.

5

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Information to aircraft by aerodrome control tower

ADV
ATM

10.5.1

Provide information related to the operation of aircraft.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 255/2010

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.5.2

Provide information on aerodrome conditions.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 10.6 — Control of aerodrome traffic

ADV
ATM

10.6.1

Predict positions of aircraft in the aerodrome traffic and taxi circuits.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.6.2

Manage traffic on the manoeuvring area.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, aircraft, vehicles

Optional content: runway inspection

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.6.3

Manage traffic in accordance with a change to operational procedures.

4

Optional content: taxiway closure

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.6.4

Balance the workload against personal capacity.

5

Optional content: replanning, prioritising solutions, denying requests, delaying traffic

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 10.7 — Control of traffic in the traffic circuit

ADV
ATM

10.7.1

Manage traffic in the traffic circuit.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, meteorological phenomena, geographical knowledge, environmental factors

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.7.2

Manage arriving and departing traffic.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, allocation of the order of priority, meteorological phenomena, wake turbulence, environmental factors

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.7.3

Integrate the serviceability of radio aids in the management of aerodrome traffic.

4

Optional content: UDF, VDF, ILS, NDB, VOR, DME

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.7.4

Integrate surface conditions into the control of aerodrome traffic.

4

Optional content: damp, wet, water patches, flooding, snow, slush, ice, braking action

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.7.5

Integrate information about meteorological phenomena into the control of aerodrome traffic.

4

Optional content: clouds, precipitation, visibility, wind, meteorological hazards

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.7.6

Integrate the information provided by situation displays.

4

Use, advantages, disadvantages

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.7.7

Initiate missed approach.

3

Optional content: obstructed runway

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 10.8 — Runway in use

ADV
ATM

10.8.1

Select the runway in use.

5

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.8.2

Coordinate runway in use.

4

Optional content: approach control, area control, runway selection, change of runway

ADV ADI

ADV
ATM

10.8.3

Manage traffic in the event of runway-in-use change.

4

Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero

ADV ADI

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

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.

TOPIC MET 1 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA

Subtopic MET 1.1 — Meteorological phenomena

ADV
MET

1.1.1

Appreciate the impact of different cloud types.

3

Cumulus, cumulonimbus

Optional content: stratus, nimbostratus, etc.

ADV ADI

ADV
MET

1.1.2

Appreciate the impact of precipitation.

3

Precipitation and microphysics

Optional content: rain, snow, sleet, hail

ADV ADI

ADV
MET

1.1.3

Appreciate the impact of atmospheric obscurity.

3

Optional content: advection fog, radiation fog, mixing, evaporation, mist, drizzle

ADV ADI

ADV
MET

1.1.4

Appreciate the effect and impact of wind.

3

Gusting, veering, backing

Optional content: land breezes, sea breezes, Föhn

ADV ADI

ADV
MET

1.1.5

Appreciate the effect and danger of hazardous meteorological phenomena.

3

Wind shear, turbulence, thunderstorms, icing, microbursts

ADV ADI

ADV
MET

1.1.6

Appreciate the effect of a frontal system on aerodrome operations.

3

 

ADV ADI

ADV
MET

1.1.7

Integrate data about meteorological phenomena into the provision of ATS.

4

Clearances, instructions and transmitted information

Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena

ALL

TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA

Subtopic MET 2.1 — Meteorological instruments

ADV
MET

2.1.1

Extract information from meteorological instruments.

3

Optional content: anemometer, RVR indicator, cloud base indicator, ceilometer, barometer

ADV ADI

Subtopic MET 2.2 — Other sources of meteorological data

ADV
MET

2.2.1

Decode information from meteorological data displays.

3

 

ADV ADI

ADV
MET

2.2.2

Use appropriate communication tools and networks to obtain meteorological data.

3

 

ADV ADI

ADV
MET

2.2.3

Relay meteorological information.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit, ADS-C reports

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

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
NAV

1.1.1

Decode symbols and information displayed on aeronautical maps and charts.

3

Aerodrome charts

Optional content: visual approach/ departure charts, military maps and charts

ADV

ADV
NAV

1.1.2

Use relevant maps and charts.

3

 

ADV

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems

ADV
NAV

2.1.1

Describe the possible operational status of navigational systems.

2

Optional content: NDB, VOR, DME, GNSS

ADV

ADV
NAV

2.1.2

Decode operational status displays of navigational systems.

3

Optional content: VDF, NDB, VOR, DME

ADV

ADV
NAV

2.1.3

Appreciate the effect of a change on the operational status of navigational systems

3

Optional content: precision, limitations, status, degraded procedures

ALL

Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach

ADV
NAV

2.2.1

Describe the concept of stabilised approach.

2

Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero

ADV ADI APP APS

ADV
NAV

2.2.2

Appreciate the effect of late change of runway-in-use for landing aircraft.

3

Cockpit workload

Optional content: impact on vertical profile (CDO), FMS management, crew procedure briefing, missed approach, loss of situational awareness, etc.

ADV ADI

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

ED Decision 2023/011/R

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
ACFT

1.1.1

Integrate information from aircraft instruments provided by the pilot in the provision of ATS.

4

 

ALL

ADV
ACFT

1.1.2

Explain the operation of aircraft radio equipment.

2

Optional content: radios (number of), emergency radios

ALL

TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES

Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence

ADV
ACFT

2.1.1

Explain the wake turbulence effect and associated hazards to succeeding aircraft.

2

 

ALL

ADV
ACFT

2.1.2

Appreciate the techniques used to prevent hazards associated with wake turbulence to succeeding aircraft.

3

 

ALL

TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Take-off factors

ADV
ACFT

3.1.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft on take-off.

4

Optional content: runway conditions, runway slope, aerodrome elevation, wind, temperature, aircraft configuration, airframe contamination and aircraft mass

ADV ADI

Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Climb factors

ADV
ACFT

3.2.1

Appreciate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during climb.

3

Optional content: speed, mass, air density, wind and temperature

ADV ADI

Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Final approach and landing factors

ADV
ACFT

3.3.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during final approach and landing.

4

Optional content: wind, aircraft configuration, mass, runway conditions, runway slope, aerodrome elevation

ADV ADI

Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Economic factors

ADV
ACFT

3.4.1

Integrate consideration of economic factors affecting aircraft.

4

Optional content: starting-up, taxiing, routing, departure sequence

ADV ADI

Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Environmental factors

ADV
ACFT

3.5.1

Appreciate the performance restrictions due to environmental constraints.

3

Optional content: noise-abatement procedures, minimum flight altitudes, bird strike hazard

ADV ADI

TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA

Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Recognition of aircraft types

ADV
ACFT

4.1.1

Characterise a representative sample of aircraft which will be encountered in the operational/working environment.

2

Recognition, ICAO type designators, wake turbulence categories

ADV

Subtopic ACFT 4.2 — Performance data

ADV
ACFT

4.2.1

Integrate the average performance data of a representative sample of aircraft which will be encountered in the operational/ working environment into the provision of control service.

4

Performance data under a representative variety of circumstances

ADV ADI

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

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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
HUM

1.1.1

Describe the human information-processing model.

2

Attention, perception, memory, situational awareness, decision-making, response

ALL

ADV
HUM

1.1.2

Describe the factors which influence human information-processing.

2

Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, distraction, interpersonal relations

ALL

ADV
HUM

1.1.3

Monitor the effect of human information-processing factors on decision-making.

3

Optional content: workload, stress, interpersonal relations, distraction, confidence

ALL

TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS

Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue

ADV
HUM

2.1.1

State the factors that cause fatigue.

1

Shift work

Optional content: night shifts and rosters, Regulation (EU) 2017/37356 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 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1)., ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

ALL

ADV
HUM

2.1.2

Describe the onset of fatigue.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: lack of concentration, listlessness, irritability, frustration, ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

ALL

ADV
HUM

2.1.3

Recognise the onset of fatigue in self.

1

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

ALL

ADV
HUM

2.1.4

Recognise the onset of fatigue in others.

1

 

ALL

ADV
HUM

2.1.5

Describe appropriate action when recognising fatigue.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Fitness

ADV
HUM

2.2.1

Recognise signs of lack of personal fitness.

1

 

 

ALL

ADV
HUM

2.2.2

Describe actions when aware of a lack of personal fitness.

2

 

 

ALL

TOPIC HUM 3 — SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS

Subtopic HUM 3.1 — Team resource management (TRM)

ADV
HUM

3.1.1

State the relevance of TRM.

1

Optional content: TRM course, EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the development of TRM training

ALL

ADV
HUM

3.1.2

State the content of the TRM concept.

1

Optional content: teamwork, human error, team roles, stress, decision-making, communication, situational awareness

ALL

Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Teamwork and team roles

ADV
HUM

3.2.1

Identify reasons for conflict.

3

 

ALL

ADV
HUM

3.2.2

Describe actions to prevent human conflicts.

2

Optional content: TRM team roles

ALL

ADV
HUM

3.2.3

Describe strategies to cope with human conflicts.

2

Optional content: in your team, in the simulator

ALL

Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Responsible behaviour

ADV
HUM

3.3.1

Consider the factors which influence responsible behaviour.

2

Optional content: situation, team, personal situation and judgement, instance of justification, moral motivation, personality

ALL

ADV
HUM

3.3.2

Apply responsible judgement.

3

Case study and discussion about a dilemma situation

ALL

TOPIC HUM 4 — STRESS

Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Stress

ADV
HUM

4.1.1

Recognise the effects of stress on performance.

1

Stress and its symptoms in self and in others

Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ALL

Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Stress management

ADV
HUM

4.2.1

Act to reduce stress.

3

The effect of personality in coping with stress, the benefits of active stress management

ALL

ADV
HUM

4.2.2

Respond to a stressful situation by offering, asking or accepting assistance.

3

Optional content: the benefits of offering, accepting and asking for help in stressful situations

ALL

ADV
HUM

4.2.3

Recognise the effect of shocking and stressful events.

1

Self and others, abnormal situations, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

ALL

ADV
HUM

4.2.4

Consider the benefits of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).

2

 

ALL

ADV
HUM

4.2.5

Explain procedures to be used following an incident/accident.

2

Optional content: CISM, counselling, human element

ALL

TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR

Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Human error

ADV
HUM

5.1.1

Explain the relationship between error and safety.

2

Number and combination of errors, proactive versus reactive approach to discovery of error

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

ALL

ADV
HUM

5.1.2

Differentiate between the types of error.

2

Slips, lapses, mistakes

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

ALL

ADV
HUM

5.1.3

Describe error-prone conditions.

2

Optional content: increase in traffic, changes in procedures, complexities of systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

ALL

ADV
HUM

5.1.4

Collect examples of different error types, their causes and consequences for ATC.

3

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

ALL

ADV
HUM

5.1.5

Explain how to detect errors to compensate for them.

2

STCA, MSAW, individual and collective strategy

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

ALL

ADV
HUM

5.1.6

Execute corrective actions.

3

Error compensation

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

ALL

ADV
HUM

5.1.7

Explain the importance of error management.

2

Optional content: prevention of incidents, safety improvement, revision of procedures and/or working practices

ALL

ADV
HUM

5.1.8

Describe the impact on an ATCO’s performance following an occurrence/incident.

2

Optional content: reporting, SMS, investigation, CISM

ALL

Subtopic HUM 5.2 — Violation of rules

ADV
HUM

5.2.1

Explain the causes and dangers of violation of rules becoming accepted as a practice.

2

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

ALL

TOPIC HUM 6 — COLLABORATIVE WORK

Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Communication

ADV
HUM

6.1.1

Use communication effectively in ATC.

3

 

ALL

ADV
HUM

6.1.2

Analyse examples of pilot–controller communication for effectiveness.

4

 

ALL

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

ADV
HUM

6.2.1

List communication means between controllers in charge of the same area of responsibility (sector or tower).

1

Optional content: electronic, written, verbal and non-verbal communication

ALL

ADV
HUM

6.2.2

Explain consequences of the use of communication means on effectiveness.

2

Optional content: strip legibility and encoding, label designation, feedback

ALL

ADV
HUM

6.2.3

List possible actions to provide a safe position handover.

1

Optional content: rigour, preparation, overlap time

ALL

ADV
HUM

6.2.4

Explain consequences of a missed position handover process.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic HUM 6.3 — Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility

ADV
HUM

6.3.1

List factors and means for an effective coordination between sectors and/or tower positions.

1

Optional content: other sectors’ constraints, electronic coordination tools

ALL

Subtopic HUM 6.4 — Controller–pilot cooperation

ADV
HUM

6.4.1

Describe parameters affecting controller–pilot cooperation.

2

Optional content: workload, mutual knowledge, controller versus pilot mental picture

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

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 COMMUNICATIONS

Subtopic EQPS 1.1 — Radio communications

ADV
EQPS

1.1.1

Operate two-way communication equipment.

3

Transmit/receive switches, procedures

Optional content: frequency selection, standby equipment

ALL

ADV
EQPS

1.1.2

Identify indications of operational status of radio equipment.

3

Optional content: indicator lights, serviceability displays, selector/frequency displays

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 1.2 — Other voice communications

ADV
EQPS

1.2.1

Operate landline communications.

3

Optional content: telephone, interphone and intercom equipment

ALL

TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS

Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

ADV
EQPS

2.1.1

Decode AFTN messages.

3

Optional content: movement and control messages, NOTAM, SNOWTAM, BIRDTAM, etc.

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange

ADV
EQPS

2.2.1

Use automatic data transfer equipment where available.

3

Optional content: sequencing systems, automated information and coordination, OLDI

ADV ADI APS ACS

ADV
EQPS

2.2.2

Explain operational application of CPDLC for departure clearance (DCL) delivery and D-ATIS.

2

ICAO Doc 9694

ADV ADI

TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION

Subtopic EQPS 3.1 — Operation and monitoring of equipment

ADV
EQPS

3.1.1

Monitor the technical integrity of the controller working position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

ADV
EQPS

3.1.2

Operate the equipment of the controller working position.

3

Optional content: situation displays, flight progress board, flight data display, radio, telephone, maps and charts, strip-printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF

ALL

ADV
EQPS

3.1.3

Operate available equipment in abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems

ADV
EQPS

3.2.1

Use situation displays.

3

 

ALL

ADV
EQPS

3.2.2

Check availability of information.

3

 

ALL

ADV
EQPS

3.2.3

Obtain information from equipment.

3

Optional content: information from wind direction indicator

ADV ADI

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems

ADV
EQPS

3.3.1

Use the flight data information at controller working position.

3

 

ALL

TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT

Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments

ADV
EQPS

4.1.1

Recognise future developments.

1

New advanced systems

ALL

TOPIC EQPS 5 — EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS’ LIMITATIONS AND DEGRADATION

Subtopic EQPS 5.1 — Reaction to limitations

ADV
EQPS

5.1.1

Take account of the limitations of equipment and systems.

2

 

ALL

ADV
EQPS

5.1.2

Respond to technical deficiencies of the operational position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation

ADV
EQPS

5.2.1

Identify that communication equipment has degraded.

3

Optional content: ground–air, ground–ground and landline communications

ADV ADI

ADV
EQPS

5.2.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of communication equipment degradation.

4

Optional content: total or partial degradation of ground–air and landline communications; alternative methods of transferring data

ADV ADI

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation

ADV
EQPS

5.3.1

Identify when a navigational equipment failure will affect operational ability.

3

Optional content: VOR, navigational aids

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

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.

TOPIC PEN 1 — FAMILIARISATION

Subtopic PEN 1.1 — Study visit to aerodrome

ADV
PEN

1.1.1

Appreciate the functions and provision of operational aerodrome control services.

3

Study visit to TWR

ADV ADI

TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS

Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations

ADV
PEN

2.1.1

Characterise civil ATS activities at aerodrome.

2

Study visit to TWR

Optional content: familiarisation visits to APP, ACC, AIS, RCC

ADV ADI

ADV
PEN

2.1.2

Characterise other parties interfacing with ATS operations.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to engineering services, firefighting and emergency services, airline operations offices

ALL

Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations

ADV
PEN

2.2.1

Characterise military ATS activities.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence Units

ALL

TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS

Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements

ADV
PEN

3.1.1

Identify the role of ATC as a service provider.

3

 

ALL

ADV
PEN

3.1.2

Appreciate ATS users’ requirements.

3

 

ALL

TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection

ADV
PEN

4.1.1

Describe the environmental constraints on aerodrome operations.

2

Optional content: ICAO Circular 303 — Operational opportunities to minimise fuel use and reduce emissions

ADV ADI APP APS

ADV
PEN

4.1.2

Explain the use of Collaborative Environmental Management (CEM) process at aerodromes.

2

 

ADV ADI APP APS

ADV
PEN

4.1.3

Appreciate the mitigation techniques used at aerodromes to minimise aviation’s impact on the environment.

3

Optional content: noise-abatement procedures, flight efficiency

ADV ADI

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

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.

TOPIC ABES 1 — ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS (ABES)

Subtopic ABES 1.1 — Overview of ABES

ADV
ABES

1.1.1

List common abnormal and emergency situations.

1

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion

ALL

ADV
ABES

1.1.2

Identify potential or actual abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

ADV
ABES

1.1.3

Take into account the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Bird strike, aborted take-off

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

ADV
ABES

1.1.4

Take into account that procedures do not exist for all abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Optional content: real-life examples

ALL

ADV
ABES

1.1.5

Consider how the evolution of a situation may have an impact on safety.

2

Optional content: separation, information, coordination

ALL

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT

Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness

ADV
ABES

2.1.1

Ensure effective communication in all circumstances including the case where standard phraseology is not applicable.

4

Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio silence instruction

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload

ADV
ABES

2.2.1

Describe actions to keep the situation under control.

2

Optional content: sector-splitting, holding, flow management, task delegation

ALL

ADV
ABES

2.2.2

Organise priority of actions.

4

 

ALL

ADV
ABES

2.2.3

Ensure effective dissemination of information.

4

Optional content: between executive and planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR , with ground staff, etc.

ALL

ADV
ABES

2.2.4

Consider asking for help.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air–ground cooperation

ADV
ABES

2.3.1

Collect appropriate information relevant to the situation.

3

 

ALL

ADV
ABES

2.3.2

Assist the pilot.

3

Pilot workload

Optional content: instructions, information, support, human factors, etc.

ALL

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

Subtopic ABES 3.1 — Application of procedures for ABES

ADV
ABES

3.1.1

Apply the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

3

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure

ADV
ABES

3.2.1

Describe the procedures to be followed by a pilot when that pilot experiences complete or partial radio failure.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military procedures

ALL

ADV
ABES

3.2.2

Apply the procedures to be followed when a pilot experiences complete or partial radio failure.

3

Optional content: prolonged loss of communication

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

ADV
ABES

3.3.1

Apply ATC procedures associated with unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft

ADV
ABES

3.4.1

Apply the procedures in the case of strayed aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: inside controlled airspace, outside controlled airspace

ALL

ADV
ABES

3.4.2

Apply the procedures in the case of unidentified aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ADV
ABES

3.4.3

Provide navigational assistance to aircraft.

4

Optional content: diverted aircraft, aircraft lost or unsure of position, 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.

ADV ADI

Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Runway incursion

ADV
ABES

3.5.1

Apply ATC procedures associated with runway incursion.

3

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

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
AGA

1.1.1

Define aerodrome data.

1

Regulation (EU) No 139/201457 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).

Optional content: aerodrome elevation, reference point, apron, movement area, manoeuvring area, hot spot

ADV ADI APP APS

Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination

ADV
AGA

1.2.1

Identify the information that has to be exchanged between Air Traffic Services (ATS) and the aerodrome authority.

3

Aerodrome conditions, fire/rescue category, condition of ground equipment and NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

APP APS ADV ADI

TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA

Subtopic AGA 2.1 — Movement area

ADV
AGA

2.1.1

Describe movement area.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADV ADI APP APS

ADV
AGA

2.1.2

Describe the marking of obstacles and unusable or unserviceable areas.

2

Flags, signs on pavement, lights

ADV ADI APP APS

ADV
AGA

2.1.3

Identify the information on conditions of the movement area that has to be passed on to aircraft.

3

Essential information on aerodrome conditions

ADV ADI APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area

ADV
AGA

2.2.1

Describe manoeuvring area.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADV ADI APP APS

ADV
AGA

2.2.2

Describe taxiway.

2

 

 

ADV ADI APP APS

ADV
AGA

2.2.3

Describe daylight marking on taxiways.

2

 

ADV ADI APP APS

ADV
AGA

2.2.4

Describe taxiway lighting.

2

 

ADV ADI APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways

ADV
AGA

2.3.1

Describe runway.

2

Runway, runway surface, runway strip, shoulder, runway-end safety areas, clearways, stopways

ADV ADI APP APS

ADV
AGA

2.3.2

Describe non-instrument runway.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADV

ADI APP APS

ADV
AGA

2.3.3

Explain declared distances.

2

TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA

ADV

ADI APP APS

ADV
AGA

2.3.4

Explain the differences between ACN and PCN.

2

Strength of pavements

ADV

ADI APP APS

ADV
AGA

2.3.5

Describe daylight markings on runways.

2

Optional content: runway designator, centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed distance, touchdown zone, side strip, colour

ADV

ADI APP APS

ADV
AGA

2.3.6

Describe runway lights.

2

Optional content: colour, centre line, intensity, edge, touchdown zone, threshold, barettes

ADV

ADI APP APS

ADV
AGA

2.3.7

Explain the functions of visual landing aids.

2

Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI

ADV

ADI APP APS

ADV
AGA

2.3.8

Describe the approach lighting systems.

2

Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, colours, intensity and brightness

ADV

ADI APP APS

ADV
AGA

2.3.9

Characterise the effect of water/ice on runways.

2

 

ADV

ADI APP APS

ADV
AGA

2.3.10

Explain braking action.

2

Braking action coefficient

ADV

ADI APP APS

ADV
AGA

2.3.11

Explain the effect of runway visual range on aerodrome operation.

2

 

ADV

ADI APP APS

TOPIC AGA 3 — OBSTACLES

Subtopic AGA 3.1 — Obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes

ADV
AGA

3.1.1

Explain the necessity for establishing and maintaining an obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes.

2

 

 

ADV ADI APP APS

TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location

ADV
AGA

4.1.1

Explain the location of different aerodrome ground equipment.

2

Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio communication or ATS surveillance systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, PAPI

ADV ADI APP APS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) 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 contained 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 convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

ED Decision 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 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)
INTR

1.1.1

Explain the aims and main objectives of the course.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic INTR 1.2 — Course administration

ADI (TWR)
INTR

1.2.1

State how the course is administered.

1

 

ALL

Subtopic INTR 1.3 — Study material and training documentation

ADI (TWR)
INTR

1.3.1

Use appropriate documents and their sources for course studies.

3

Optional content: training documentation, library, CBT library, web, learning management server

ALL

ADI (TWR)
INTR

1.3.2

Integrate appropriate information into course studies.

4

Training documentation

Optional content: supplementary information, library

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC INTR 1 — COURSE  MANAGEMENT

Subtopic INTR 1.1 — Course introduction

ADC
INTR

1.1.1

Explain the aims and main objectives of the course.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic INTR 1.2 — Course administration

ADC
INTR

1.2.1

State how the course is administered.

1

 

ALL

Subtopic INTR 1.3 — Study material and training documentation

ADC
INTR

1.3.1

Use appropriate documents and their sources for course studies.

3

Optional content: training documentation, library, CBT library, web, learning management server

ALL

ADC
INTR

1.3.2

Integrate appropriate information into course studies.

4

Training documentation

Optional content: supplementary information, library

ALL

[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)
INTR

2.1.1

State the different training methods used during the course.

1

Theoretical training, practical training, self-study, types of training events

ALL

ADI (TWR)
INTR

2.1.2

State the subjects covered by the course and their purpose.

1

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
INTR

2.1.3

Describe the organisation of theoretical training.

2

Optional content: course programme

ALL

ADI (TWR)
INTR

2.1.4

Describe the organisation of practical training.

2

Optional content: PTP, simulation, briefing, debriefing, course programme

ALL

Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos

ADI (TWR)
INTR

2.2.1

Recognise the feedback mechanisms available.

1

Training progress, assessment, briefing, debriefing, learner–instructor feedback, instructor–instructor feedback

ALL

Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process

ADI (TWR)
INTR

2.3.1

Describe the assessment process.

2

 

ALL

[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
INTR

2.1.1

State the different training methods used during the course.

1

Theoretical training, practical training, self-study, types of training events

ALL

ADC
INTR

2.1.2

State the subjects covered by the course and their purpose.

1

 

ALL

ADC
INTR

2.1.3

Describe the organisation of theoretical training.

2

Optional content: course programme

ALL

ADC
INTR

2.1.4

Describe the organisation of practical training.

2

Optional content: PTP, simulation, briefing, debriefing, course programme

ALL

Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos

ADC
INTR

2.2.1

Recognise the feedback mechanisms available.

1

Training progress, assessment, briefing, debriefing, learner–instructor feedback, instructor–instructor feedback

ALL

Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process

ADC
INTR

2.3.1

Describe the assessment process.

2

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

ADI (TWR)
LAW

1.1.1

Appreciate the conditions which shall be met to issue an Aerodrome Control Instrument rating with Tower Control endorsement.

3

Regulation (EU) 2015/34058 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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1). on ATCO Licensing

Optional content: national documents

ADI

ADI (TWR)
LAW

1.1.2

Explain how to maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to retain competence in the operational environment.

2

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
LAW

1.1.3

Explain the conditions for suspension/revocation of an ATCO licence.

2

Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO Licensing

ALL

[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
LAW

1.1.1

Appreciate the conditions which shall be met to issue an Aerodrome Control rating.

3

Regulation (EU) 2015/34059 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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).

Optional content: national documents

ADC

ADC
LAW

1.1.2

Explain how to maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to retain competence in the operational environment.

2

 

ALL

ADC
LAW

1.1.3

Explain the conditions for the suspension/revocation of an ATCO licence.

2

Regulation (EU) 2015/340

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports

ADI (TWR)
LAW

2.1.1

List the standard forms for reports.

1

Air traffic incident report

Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records

ALL

ADI (TWR)
LAW

2.1.2

Describe the functions of, and processes for, reporting.

2

Reporting culture, air traffic incident report, Regulation (EU) No 376/201460 Regulation (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 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).,
Regulation (EU) 2015/101861 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 Council (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).

Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting

ALL

ADI (TWR)
LAW

2.1.3

Use forms for reporting.

3

Regulation (EU) No 376/2014,
air traffic incident reporting form(s)

Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records

ALL

Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace

ADI (TWR)
LAW

2.2.1

Appreciate airspace classes and structure and their relevance to operations using the Aerodrome Control Instrument rating with Tower Control endorsement.

3

 

ADI

ADI (TWR)
LAW

2.2.2

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the classification and structure of airspace.

4

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 923/201262 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)., international requirements, civil requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements

ALL

ADI (TWR)
LAW

2.2.3

Appreciate responsibility for terrain clearance.

3

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports

ADC
LAW

2.1.1

Describe the functions of, and processes for, reporting.

2

Reporting culture, forms for mandatory and voluntary occurrence reporting, Regulation (EU) No 376/201463 Regulation (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 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).,
Regulation (EU) 2015/101864 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 Council (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).

Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting

ALL

ADC
LAW

2.1.2

Use forms for reporting.

3

Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, forms for mandatory and voluntary occurrence reporting

Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records

ALL

Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace

ADC
LAW

2.2.1

Appreciate airspace classes and structure and their relevance to operations using the Aerodrome Control rating.

3

 

ADC

ADC
LAW

2.2.2

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the classification and structure of airspace.

4

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 923/201265 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)., international requirements, civil requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements

ALL

ADC
LAW

2.2.3

Appreciate responsibility for terrain clearance.

3

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC LAW 3 — ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process

ADI (TWR)
LAW

3.1.1

State the importance of controller contribution to the feedback process.

1

Optional content: voluntary reporting

ALL

ADI (TWR)
LAW

3.1.2

Describe how reported occurrences are analysed.

2

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, local procedures

ALL

ADI (TWR)
LAW

3.1.3

Name the means used to disseminate recommendations.

1

Optional content: safety letters, safety boards web pages

ALL

ADI (TWR)
LAW

3.1.4

Appreciate the ‘Just Culture’ concept.

3

Benefits, prerequisites, constraints

Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero

ALL

Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Investigation

ADI (TWR)
LAW

3.2.1

Describe role and mission of Safety Investigation in the improvement of safety.

2

 

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
LAW

3.2.2

Define working methods of Safety Investigation.

1

 

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC LAW 3 — ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process

ADC
LAW

3.1.1

State the importance of controller contribution to the feedback process.

1

Optional content: voluntary reporting

ALL

ADC
LAW

3.1.2

Describe how reported occurrences are analysed.

2

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, local procedures

ALL

ADC
LAW

3.1.3

Name the means used to disseminate recommendations.

1

Optional content: safety letters, safety boards web pages

ALL

ADC
LAW

3.1.4

Appreciate the just culture concept.

3

Benefits, prerequisites, constraints

Optional content: Skybrary

ALL

Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety investigation

ADC
LAW

3.2.1

Describe the role and objectives of safety investigation in the improvement of safety.

2

 

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

ED Decision 2023/011/R

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)
ATM

1.1.1

Appreciate areas of responsibility.

3

Control zone, traffic circuit, manoeuvring area, movement area, vicinity

Optional content: ATZ

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.1.2

Provide aerodrome control service.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030,
ICAO Doc 4444, operation manuals

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.2.1

Describe the information that shall be passed on to aircraft by an aerodrome controller.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

 

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.2.2

Provide FIS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.2.3

Issue appropriate information.

3

ICAO Doc 4444, essential local traffic, traffic information

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.2.4

Appreciate the use of ATIS in the provision of flight information service.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.3.1

Provide ALRS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.3.2

Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations

ALL

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

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.4.1

Appreciate the impact of ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management on the controller.

3

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual, slot management, slot allocation procedures, local implementation of ATFCM principles, etc.

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.4.2

Organise traffic to take account of flow management.

4

Optional content: departure sequence

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.4.3

Inform the appropriate authority of local factors affecting ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management.

3

Optional content: abnormal situations, decrease in sector capacity, limitations on systems and equipment, changes in workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions, relevant information: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution

ADV ADI

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES

Subtopic ATM 1.1 — Aerodrome control service

ADC
ATM

1.1.1

Appreciate areas of responsibility.

3

Control zone, traffic circuit, manoeuvring area, movement area, vicinity

Optional content: ATZ

ADC

ADC
ATM

1.1.2

Provide aerodrome control service.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
Regulation (EU) 2017/37366Commission 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 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1)., operating procedures for the simulated/training environment

ADC

Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)

ADC
ATM

1.2.1

Describe the information that shall be passed on to aircraft by an aerodrome controller.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ADC

ADC
ATM

1.2.2

Provide FIS.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373++

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ADC
ATM

1.2.3

Issue appropriate information.

3

Regulation (EU) 2017/373, essential local traffic, traffic information

ADC

ADC
ATM

1.2.4

Appreciate the use of ATIS in the provision of FIS.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)

ADC
ATM

1.3.1

Provide ALRS.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ADC
ATM

1.3.2

Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 10

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

ALL

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

ADC
ATM

1.4.1

Appreciate the impact of the ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management on the controller.

3

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual, slot management, slot allocation procedures, local implementation of ATFCM principles, etc.

ADC

ADC
ATM

1.4.2

Organise traffic to take account of flow management.

4

Optional content: departure sequence

ADC

ADC
ATM

1.4.3

Inform the appropriate local ATFM unit of local factors affecting the ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management.

3

Optional content: abnormal situations, decrease in sector capacity, limitations on systems and equipment, changes in workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions, relevant information: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution

ADC

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication

ADI (TWR)
ATM

2.1.1

Use approved phraseology.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

2.1.2

Ensure effective communication.

4

Communication techniques, readback/verification of readback

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R R]

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication

ADC
ATM

2.1.1

List the communication means between controllers.

1

Optional content: electronic, written, verbal and non-verbal communication

ALL

ADC
ATM

2.1.2

Select the most suitable means of communication given the situation.

5

 

ALL

ADC
ATM

2.1.3

Use approved phraseology.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: published national/local language phraseology

ALL

ADC
ATM

2.1.4

Ensure effective communication.

4

Use of plain language when required, communication within the sector/working position, between the sectors/WPs/ATC units, readback/verification of readback

ALL

ADC
ATM

2.1.5

Analyse examples of pilot–controller communication for effectiveness.

4

Optional content: real-life recordings, situation in the simulator

ALL

[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)
ATM

3.1.1

Issue appropriate ATC clearances.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

3.1.2

Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in control service.

4

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

3.1.3

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions

ADI (TWR)
ATM

3.2.1

Issue appropriate ATC instructions.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

3.2.2

Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in control service.

4

 

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

3.2.3

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

 

ALL

[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
ATM

3.1.1

Issue appropriate ATC clearances.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ALL

ADC
ATM

3.1.2

Integrate appropriate ATC clearances into the control service.

4

 

ALL

ADC
ATM

3.1.3

Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions

ADC
ATM

3.2.1

Issue appropriate ATC instructions.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ALL

ADC
ATM

3.2.2

Integrate appropriate ATC instructions into the control service.

4

 

 

ALL

ADC
ATM

3.2.3

Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION

Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination

ADI (TWR)
ATM

4.1.1

Identify the need for coordination.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination

ADI (TWR)
ATM

4.2.1

Use the available tools for coordination.

3

Optional content: electronic transfer of flight data, telephone, interphone, intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures

ADI (TWR)
ATM

4.3.1

Initiate appropriate coordination.

3

Delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, transfer of control, etc., ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: release point

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

4.3.2

Analyse effect of coordination requested by an adjacent position/unit.

4

Optional content: delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

4.3.3

Select, after negotiation, an appropriate course of action.

5

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

4.3.4

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

4.3.5

Coordinate when providing FIS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

4.3.6

Coordinate when providing ALRS. 

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION

Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination

ADC
ATM

4.1.1

Identify the need for coordination.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination

ADC
ATM

4.2.1

Use the available tools for coordination.

3

Optional content: electronic transfer of flight data, telephone, interphone, intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures

ADC
ATM

4.3.1

Initiate appropriate coordination.

3

Delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, transfer of control, etc., Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: release point

ALL

ADC
ATM

4.3.2

Analyse the effect of coordination requested by an adjacent position/unit.

4

Optional content: delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.

ALL

ADC
ATM

4.3.3

Select, after negotiation, an appropriate course of action.

5

 

ALL

ADC
ATM

4.3.4

Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

ADC
ATM

4.3.5

Coordinate when providing FIS.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ADC
ATM

4.3.6

Coordinate when providing ALRS. 

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION

Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry

ADI (TWR)
ATM

5.1.1

Allocate levels according to altimetry data.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

5.1.2

Ensure separation according to altimetry data.

4

Optional content: transition level, transition altitude, transition layer, height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

ALL

Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance

ADI (TWR)
ATM

5.2.1

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the rules for minimum safe height and terrain clearance.

4

Optional content: terrain clearance dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, transition level, minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude

ADI

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION

Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry

ADC
ATM

5.1.1

Allocate levels according to altimetry data.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ADC
ATM

5.1.2

Ensure separation according to altimetry data.

4

Optional content: transition level, transition altitude, transition layer, height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

ALL

Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance

ADC
ATM

5.2.1

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the rules for minimum safe height and terrain clearance.

4

Optional content: terrain clearance dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, transition level, minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude

ADC

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS

Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Separation between departing aircraft

ADI (TWR)
ATM

6.1.1

Provide separation between departing aircraft.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Separation of departing aircraft from arriving aircraft

ADI (TWR)
ATM

6.2.1

Provide separation of departing aircraft from arriving aircraft.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADI

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

ADI (TWR)
ATM

6.3.1

Provide separation of landing aircraft and preceding landing or departing aircraft.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV

ADI

Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Time-based wake turbulence longitudinal separation

ADI (TWR)
ATM

6.4.1

Provide time-based wake turbulence longitudinal separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADI

ADV

Subtopic ATM 6.5 — Reduced separation minima

ADI (TWR)
ATM

6.5.1

Provide reduced separation minima.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADI

ADV

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATION

Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Separation between departing aircraft

ADC
ATM

6.1.1

Provide separation between departing aircraft.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ADC

Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Separation of departing aircraft from arriving aircraft

ADC
ATM

6.2.1

Provide separation of departing aircraft from arriving aircraft.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

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

ADC
ATM

6.3.1

Provide separation of landing aircraft and preceding landing or departing aircraft.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Time-based wake turbulence longitudinal separation

ADC
ATM

6.4.1

Provide time-based wake turbulence longitudinal separation.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADC

Subtopic ATM 6.5 — Reduced separation minima

ADC
ATM

6.5.1

Provide reduced separation minima.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

[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)
ATM

7.1.1

Differentiate between ACAS advisory thresholds and aerodrome separation standards.

2

ICAO Doc 9863

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

7.1.2

Describe the controller responsibility during and following an ACAS RA reported by pilot.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

7.1.3

Respond to pilot notification of actions based on airborne systems warnings.

3

TAWS

Optional content: ACAS, EUROCONTROL ACAS web page

ALL

Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground-based safety nets

ADI (TWR)
ATM

7.2.1

Respond to available ground-based safety nets warnings.

3

Optional content: anti-incursion

ADV

 ADI

[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

ADC
ATM

7.1.1

Recognise the independence of ACAS thresholds and ATC separation standards.

2

ICAO Doc 9863

Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets

ALL

ADC
ATM

7.1.2

Describe the controller responsibility during and following an ACAS RA reported by the pilot.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444,

ICAO Doc 9863, Skybrary Safety Nets

ALL

ADC
ATM

7.1.3

Respond to pilot notification of actions based on airborne systems warnings.

3

Optional content: ACAS, Skybrary Safety Nets

ADC

Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground-based safety nets

ADC
ATM

7.2.1

Respond to available ground-based safety nets’ warnings.

3

 

ADC

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY

Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management

ADI (TWR)
ATM

8.1.1

Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation.

3

Optional content: information displayed, strip-marking procedures, electronic information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

8.1.2

Analyse pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

8.1.3

Organise pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

8.1.4

Obtain flight plan information.

3

CPL, FPL, supplementary information

Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc.

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

8.1.5

Use flight plan information.

3

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY

Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management

ADC
ATM

8.1.1

Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation.

3

Optional content: information displayed, strip-marking procedures, electronic information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

ALL

ADC
ATM

8.1.2

Analyse pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

ADC
ATM

8.1.3

Organise pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

ADC
ATM

8.1.4

Obtain flight plan information.

3

CPL, supplementary information

Optional content: FPL, AFIL, etc.

ALL

ADC
ATM

8.1.5

Use flight plan information.

3

 

ALL

[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)
ATM

9.1.1

Obtain information concerning the operational environment.

3

Optional content: briefing, notices, local orders, verification of information

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

9.1.2

Ensure the integrity of the operational environment.

4

Optional content: frequency, VOLMET, ATIS, SIGMET, systems’ set-up, integrity of displays

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures

ADI (TWR)
ATM

9.2.1

Check all relevant documentation before managing traffic.

3

Optional content: briefing, letters of agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs

ALL

Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover–takeover

ADI (TWR)
ATM

9.3.1

Transfer information to the relieving controller.

3

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

9.3.2

Obtain information from the controller handing over.

3

 

ALL

[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
ATM

9.1.1

Obtain information concerning the operational environment.

3

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals, briefing, notices, current flight plan data/information displays, pilot reports, coordination, verification of information

ALL

ADC
ATM

9.1.2

Ensure the integrity of the operational environment.

4

Optional content: frequency, VOLMET, ATIS, SIGMET, systems’ set-up, integrity of displays

ADC

Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures

ADC
ATM

9.2.1

Check all relevant documentation before managing traffic.

3

Optional content: briefing, letters of agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs

ALL

Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover–takeover

ADC
ATM

9.3.1

Transfer information to the relieving controller.

3

 

ALL

ADC
ATM

9.3.2

Obtain information from the controller handing over.

3

 

ALL

ADC
ATM

9.3.3

List possible actions to provide a safe position handover–takeover.

1

Optional content: rigour, preparation, overlap time

ALL

ADC
ATM

9.3.4

Explain the consequences of a missed position handover–takeover process.

2

 

ALL

[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)
ATM

10.1.1

Explain the responsibility for the provision of an aerodrome control service.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.1.2

Describe the division of responsibility among air traffic control units.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.1.3

Describe the responsibility in regard to military traffic.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.1.4

Describe the responsibility in regard to unmanned free balloons.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.1.5

Appreciate the influence of operational requirements.

3

Optional content: military flying, calibration flights, aerial photography

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Functions of aerodrome control tower

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.2.1

Manage the general functions of aerodrome control.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.2.2

Manage the suspension of VFR operations.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.3.1

Ensure that situational awareness is maintained.

4

Information gathering, observation, traffic projection

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.3.2

Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution.

4

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.3.3

Identify potential solutions to achieve a safe and effective flow of aerodrome traffic.

3

 

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.3.4

Evaluate possible outcomes of different control actions.

5

 

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.3.5

Select an appropriate plan in time to achieve safe and effective flow of aerodrome traffic.

5

 

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.3.6

Ensure an adequate priority of actions.

4

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.3.7

Execute plan in a timely manner.

3

 

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.3.8

Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is achieved.

4

Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow-up

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Aeronautical ground lights

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.4.1

Select appropriate aeronautical ground lights.

5

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Information to aircraft by aerodrome control tower

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.5.1

Provide information related to the operation of aircraft.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 255/2010

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.5.2

Provide information on aerodrome conditions.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 10.6 — Control of aerodrome traffic

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.6.1

Predict positions of aircraft in the aerodrome traffic and taxi circuits.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.6.2

Manage traffic on the manoeuvring area.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
aircraft, vehicles

Optional content: runway inspection

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.6.3

Manage traffic in accordance with a change to operational procedures.

4

Optional content: taxiway closure

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.6.4

Balance the workload against personal capacity.

5

Optional content: replanning, prioritising solutions, denying requests, delaying traffic

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 10.7 — Control of traffic in the traffic circuit

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.7.1

Manage traffic in the traffic circuit.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, meteorological phenomena, geographical knowledge, environmental factors

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.7.2

Manage arriving and departing traffic.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, allocation of the order of priority, meteorological phenomena, wake turbulence, environmental factors

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.7.3

Integrate the serviceability of radio aids in the management of aerodrome traffic.

4

Optional content: UDF, VDF, ILS, NDB, VOR, DME

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.7.4

Integrate surface conditions into the control of aerodrome traffic.

4

Optional content: damp, wet, water patches, flooding, snow, slush, ice, braking action

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.7.5

Integrate information about meteorological phenomena into the control of aerodrome traffic.

4

Optional content: clouds, precipitation, visibility, wind, meteorological hazards

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.7.6

Integrate the information provided by situation displays.

4

Use, advantages, disadvantages

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.7.7

Initiate missed approach.

3

Optional content: obstructed runway

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 10.8 — Runway in use

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.8.1

Select the runway in use.

5

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.8.2

Coordinate runway in use.

4

Optional content: approach control, area control, runway selection, change of runway

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.8.3

Manage traffic in the event of runway-in-use change.

4

Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero

ADV ADI

[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
ATM

10.1.1

Explain the responsibility for the provision of aerodrome control service.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373,

Regulation (EU) Νο 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.1.2

Describe the division of responsibility among air traffic control units.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ADC
ATM

10.1.3

Describe the responsibility in regard to military traffic.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554

ALL

ADC
ATM

10.1.4

Describe the responsibility in regard to unmanned free balloons.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ADC
ATM

10.1.5

Appreciate the influence of operational requirements.

3

Optional content: military flying, calibration flights, aerial photography

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Traffic management process

ADC
ATM

10.2.1

Ensure that situational awareness is maintained.

4

Information gathering, observation, traffic projection

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.2.2

Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution.

4

 

ALL

ADC
ATM

10.2.3

Identify potential solutions to achieve a safe and effective flow of aerodrome traffic.

3

 

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.2.4

Evaluate possible outcomes of different planning and control actions.

5

 

ALL

ADC
ATM

10.2.5

Select an appropriate plan in time to achieve safe and effective flow of aerodrome traffic.

5

 

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.2.6

Ensure the adequate prioritisation of actions.

4

 

ALL

ADC
ATM

10.2.7

Execute the selected plan in a timely manner.

3

 

ALL

ADC
ATM

10.2.8

Ensure that a safe and efficient outcome is achieved.

4

Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow-up

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Aeronautical ground lights

ADC
ATM

10.3.1

Select appropriate aeronautical ground lights.

5

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Information to aircraft by the aerodrome control tower

ADC
ATM

10.4.1

Provide information related to the operation of aircraft.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373,
Regulation (EU) No 255/2010

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.4.2

Provide information on aerodrome conditions.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Runway in use

ADC
ATM

10.5.1

Select the runway in use.

5

Regulation (EU) 2017/373,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.5.2

Coordinate the runway in use.

4

Optional content: approach control, area control, runway selection, change of runway

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.5.3

Manage traffic in the event of runway-in-use change.

4

Optional content: Skybrary

ADC

Subtopic ATM 10.6 — Control of aerodrome traffic

ADC
ATM

10.6.1

Predict positions of aircraft in the aerodrome traffic and taxi circuits.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.6.2

Manage traffic on the manoeuvring area.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: runway inspection

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.6.3

Manage traffic in accordance with a change to operational procedures.

4

Optional content: taxiway closure

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.6.4

Balance the workload against personal capacity.

5

Optional content: replanning, prioritising solutions, denying requests, delaying traffic

ADC

Subtopic ATM 10.7 — Control of airborne traffic

ADC
ATM

10.7.1

Manage traffic in the traffic circuit.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.7.2

Integrate the change in the serviceability of radio aids in the management of aerodrome traffic.

4

Optional content: limitations, availability and status of ground-based and satellite-based systems

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.7.3

Integrate surface conditions into the control of aerodrome traffic.

4

Optional content: damp, wet, water patches, flooding, snow, slush, ice, braking performance

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.7.4

Integrate information about meteorological phenomena into the control of aerodrome traffic.

4

Optional content: clouds, precipitation, visibility, wind, meteorological hazards

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.7.5

Integrate the information provided by situation displays.

4

 

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.7.6

Issue missed approach or go-around instruction.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2027/373

Optional content: obstructed runway

ADC

Subtopic ATM 10.8 — Departing traffic

ADC
ATM

10.8.1

Manage departing aircraft.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
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

ADC
ATM

10.8.2

Integrate departure sequence into the control of aerodrome traffic.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.8.3

Provide appropriate information to departing traffic.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373
Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, use of situation displays, wake turbulence

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ADC

Subtopic ATM 10.9 — Arriving traffic

ADC

ATM

10.9.1

Manage arriving aircraft.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373,

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, use of situation displays, allocation of the order of priority, meteorological phenomena, environmental factors, wake turbulence

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ADC

ADC

ATM

10.9.2

Integrate the approach sequence into the control of aerodrome traffic.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADC

ADC

ATM

10.9.3

Integrate aircraft on visual approach into the aerodrome traffic.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADC

ADC

ATM

10.9.4

Integrate aircraft on missed approach into the aerodrome traffic.

4

 

ADC

ADC

ATM

10.9.5

Integrate aircraft performing circling approach into the aerodrome traffic.

4

ICAO Doc 8168 Volume II

ADC

ADC

ATM

10.9.6

Provide appropriate information to arriving aircraft.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADC

Subtopic ATM 10.10 — Special VFR (SVFR) operations

ADC

ATM

10.10.1

Manage the suspension of VFR operations.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

ADC

ATM

10.10.1

Manage SVFR traffic.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

Subtopic ATM 10.11 — Low-visibility operations

ADC

ATM

10.11.1

Describe the procedures for low-visibility operations.

3

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

Subtopic ATM 10.12 — Aerodrome control service with advanced system support

ADC

ATM

10.12.1

Appreciate the impact of advanced systems on the provision of aerodrome control service.

 

Optional content: surface manager (SMAN), departure manager (DMAN), 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

ADC

[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)
ATM

11.1.1

Manage SVFR traffic.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

ADV

ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.1.2

Describe the procedures for low-visibility operations.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ADI

Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Departing traffic

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.2.1

Manage control of departing aircraft.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, use of situation displays, wake turbulence, appropriate departure clearances, SIDs

ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.2.2

Integrate departure sequence into the control of aerodrome traffic.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.2.3

Provide appropriate information to departing traffic.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, use of situation displays, wake turbulence

ADI

Subtopic ATM 11.3 — Arriving traffic

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.3.1

Manage control of arriving aircraft.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
wake turbulence

ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.3.2

Integrate the approach sequence into the control of aerodrome traffic.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.3.3

Integrate aircraft on visual approach into the aerodrome traffic.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.3.4

Integrate aircraft on missed approach into the aerodrome traffic.

4

Use of air traffic monitors

ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.3.5

Integrate aircraft performing circling approach into the aerodrome traffic.

4

ICAO Doc 8168 Volume II

ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.3.6

Provide appropriate information to arriving aircraft.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADI

Subtopic ATM 11.4 — Aerodrome control service with advanced system support

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.4.1

Appreciate the impact of advanced systems on the provision of aerodrome control service.

3

Optional content: surface manager (SMAN), departure manager (DMAN), automated conflicts/incursions tools, alarms and resolution advisory tools, automated assistance for surface movement planning and routing, enhanced vision technology in low visibility for controllers

ADI

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

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)
MET

1.1.1

Appreciate the impact of different cloud types.

3

Cumulus, cumulonimbus

Optional content: stratus, nimbostratus, etc.

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
MET

1.1.2

Appreciate the impact of precipitation.

3

Precipitation and microphysics

Optional content: rain, snow, sleet, hail

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
MET

1.1.3

Appreciate the impact of atmospheric obscurity.

3

Optional content: advection fog, radiation fog, mixing, evaporation, mist, drizzle

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
MET

1.1.4

Appreciate the effect and impact of wind.

3

Gusting, veering, backing

Optional content: land breezes, sea breezes, Föhn

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
MET

1.1.5

Appreciate the effect and danger of hazardous meteorological phenomena.

3

Wind shear, turbulence, thunderstorms, icing, microbursts

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
MET

1.1.6

Appreciate the effect of a frontal system on aerodrome operations.

3

 

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
MET

1.1.7

Integrate data about meteorological phenomena into the provision of ATS.

4

Clearances, instructions and transmitted information

Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC MET 1 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA

Subtopic MET 1.1 — Meteorological phenomena

ADC
MET

1.1.1

Appreciate the impact of different cloud types.

3

Cumulonimbus

Optional content: stratus, nimbostratus, etc.

ADC

ADC
MET

1.1.2

Recognise different cloud types.

1

 

ADC

ADC
MET

1.1.3

Appreciate the impact of precipitation.

3

Precipitation and microphysics

Optional content: rain, snow, sleet, hail

ADC

ADC
MET

1.1.4

Appreciate the impact of atmospheric obscurity.

3

Optional content: advection fog, radiation fog, mixing, evaporation, mist, drizzle

ADC

ADC
MET

1.1.5

Appreciate the effect and impact of wind.

3

Gusting, veering, backing

Optional content: land breezes, sea breezes, Föhn

ADC

ADC
MET

1.1.6

Appreciate the effect and danger of hazardous meteorological phenomena.

3

Wind shear, turbulence, thunderstorms, icing, microbursts

ADC

ADC
MET

1.1.7

Appreciate the effect of a frontal system on aerodrome operations.

3

 

ADC

ADC
MET

1.1.8

Integrate data about meteorological phenomena into the provision of ATS.

4

Clearances, instructions and transmitted information

Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena

ALL

[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)
MET

2.1.1

Extract information from meteorological instruments.

3

Optional content: anemometer, RVR indicator, cloud base indicator, ceilometer, barometer

ADV ADI

Subtopic MET 2.2 — Other sources of meteorological data

ADI (TWR)
MET

2.2.1

Decode information from meteorological data displays.

3

 

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
MET

2.2.2

Use appropriate communication tools and networks to obtain meteorological data.

3

 

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
MET

2.2.3

Relay meteorological information.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit, ADS-C reports

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA

Subtopic MET 2.1 — Meteorological instruments

ADC
MET

2.1.1

Extract information from meteorological instruments.

3

Optional content: anemometer, RVR indicator, cloud base indicator, ceilometer, barometer

ADC

Subtopic MET 2.2 — Other sources of meteorological data

ADC
MET

2.2.1

Decode information from meteorological data displays.

3

 

ALL

ADC
MET

2.2.2

Use appropriate communication tools and networks to obtain meteorological data.

3

 

ADC

ADC
MET

2.2.3

Relay meteorological information.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit, ADS-C reports

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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)
NAV

1.1.1

Decode symbols and information displayed on aeronautical maps and charts.

3

Instrument approach charts, SID charts, aerodrome charts

Optional content: visual approach charts, military maps and charts

ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
NAV

1.1.2

Use relevant maps and charts.

3

 

ADI

[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
NAV

1.1.1

Decode symbols and information displayed on aeronautical maps and charts.

3

Instrument approach charts, SID charts, aerodrome charts

Optional content: visual approach charts, military maps and charts

ADC APP APS

ADC
NAV

1.1.2

Use relevant maps and charts.

3

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems

ADI (TWR)
NAV

2.1.1

Describe how the operational status of navigational systems may change.

2

Optional content: VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS, ABAS, SBAS, GBAS, RNP

ADI

ADI (TWR)
NAV

2.1.2

Decode operational status displays of navigational systems.

3

Optional content: VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS and GBAS

ADI

ADI (TWR)
NAV

2.1.3

Appreciate the effect of a change on the operational status of navigational systems.

3

Optional content: precision, limitations, status, degraded procedures

ALL

ADI (TWR)
NAV

2.1.4

Manage traffic in case of change in the operational status of navigational systems.

4

Optional content: limitations, availability and status of ground-based and satellite-based systems

ADI

Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach

ADI (TWR)
NAV

2.2.1

Describe the concept of stabilised approach.

2

Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero

ADV ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
NAV

2.2.2

Appreciate the effect of late change of runway-in-use for landing aircraft.

3

Cockpit workload

Optional content: impact on vertical profile (CDO), FMS management, crew procedure briefing, missed approach, loss of situational awareness, etc.

ADV ADI

Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals

ADI (TWR)
NAV

2.3.1

Describe relevant SIDs.

2

 

ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
NAV

2.3.2

Describe the phases of an instrument approach procedure.

2

 

ADI

ADI (TWR)
NAV

2.3.3

Describe the relevant minima applicable for a precision/non-precision and visual approach.

2

Optional content: Type A/B operations, CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, RNP AR APCH minima

ADI APP APS

Subtopic NAV 2.4 — Satellite-based systems

ADI (TWR)
NAV

2.4.1

State the different applications of satellite-based systems relevant for aerodrome operations.

1

Optional content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, RNP minima, precision approach

ADI

Subtopic NAV 2.5 — PBN applications

ADI (TWR)
NAV

2.5.1

State future PBN developments.

1

A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP

Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO

ADI

APP 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
NAV

2.1.1

Describe how the operational status of navigational systems may change.

2

Optional content: VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS, ABAS, SBAS, GBAS, RNP

ADC

ADC
NAV

2.1.2

Appreciate the effect of a change on the operational status of navigational systems.

3

Optional content: precision, limitations, status, degraded procedures

ALL

ADC
NAV

2.1.3

Decode operational status displays of navigational systems.

3

Optional content: VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS and GBAS

ADC

Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach

ADC
NAV

2.2.1

Describe the concept of stabilised approach.

2

Optional content: Skybrary

ADC APP APS

ADC
NAV

2.2.2

Appreciate the effect of late change of runway-in-use for landing aircraft.

3

Cockpit workload

Optional content: impact on vertical profile (CDO), FMS management, crew procedure briefing, missed approach, loss of situational awareness, etc.

ADC

Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals

ADC
NAV

2.3.1

Describe relevant SIDs.

2

 

ADC

ADC
NAV

2.3.2

Describe the types and phases of instrument approach procedures.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Annex 6

ADC APP APS

ADI (TWR)
NAV

2.3.3

Describe the relevant minima applicable for a precision/non-precision and visual approach.

2

Optional content: Type A/B operations, CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, RNP AR APCH minima

ADC APP APS

Subtopic NAV 2.4 — Satellite-based systems

ADC
NAV

2.4.1

State the different applications of satellite-based systems relevant for aerodrome operations.

1

Optional content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, RNP minima, precision approach

ADC

Subtopic NAV 2.5 — PBN applications

ADC
NAV

2.5.1

State future PBN developments.

1

A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP

Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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)
ACFT

1.1.1

Integrate information from aircraft instruments provided by the pilot in the provision of ATS.

4

 

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ACFT

1.1.2

Explain the operation of aircraft radio equipment.

2

Optional content: radios (number of), emergency radios

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ACFT

1.1.3

Explain the operation of on-board surveillance equipment.

2

Transponders: equipment Mode A,
Mode C, Mode S, ADS capability

ADI APS ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS

Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft instruments

ADC
ACFT

1.1.1

Integrate information from aircraft instruments provided by the pilot into the provision of ATS.

4

 

 

ALL

ADC
ACFT

1.1.2

Explain the operation of aircraft radio equipment.

2

Optional content: radios (number of), emergency radios

ALL

ADC
ACFT

1.1.3

Explain the operation of on-board surveillance equipment.

2

Transponders: equipment Mode A,
Mode C, Mode S, ADS capability

ADC APS ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES

Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence

ADI (TWR)
ACFT

2.1.1

Explain the wake turbulence effect and associated hazards to succeeding aircraft.

2

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ACFT

2.1.2

Appreciate the techniques used to prevent hazards associated with wake turbulence to succeeding aircraft.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — Application of ICAO approach categories

ADI (TWR)
ACFT

2.2.1

Describe the use of ICAO approach categories.

2

ICAO Doc 8168

ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
ACFT

2.2.2

Appreciate the effect of ICAO approach categories on the organisation of traffic.

3

 

ADI APP APS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES

Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence

ADC
ACFT

2.1.1

Explain the wake turbulence effect and associated hazards to succeeding aircraft.

2

 

ALL

ADC
ACFT

2.1.2

Appreciate the techniques used to prevent hazards associated with wake turbulence to succeeding aircraft.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — Application of the ICAO approach categories

ADC
ACFT

2.2.1

Describe the use of the ICAO approach categories.

2

ICAO Doc 8168

ADC APP APS

ADC
ACFT

2.2.2

Appreciate the effect of the ICAO approach categories on the traffic organisation.

3

 

ADC APP 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)
ACFT

3.1.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft on take-off.

4

Optional content: runway conditions, runway slope, aerodrome elevation, wind, temperature, aircraft configuration, airframe contamination and aircraft mass

ADV ADI

Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Climb factors

ADI (TWR)
ACFT

3.2.1

Appreciate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during climb.

3

Optional content: speed, mass, air density, wind and temperature

ADV ADI

Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Final approach and landing factors

ADI (TWR)
ACFT

3.3.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during final approach and landing.

4

Optional content: wind, aircraft configuration, mass, runway conditions, runway slope, aerodrome elevation

ADV ADI

Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Economic factors

ADI (TWR)
ACFT

3.4.1

Integrate consideration of economic factors affecting aircraft.

4

Optional content: starting-up, taxiing, routing, departure sequence

ADV ADI

Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Environmental factors

ADI (TWR)
ACFT

3.5.1

Appreciate the performance restrictions due to environmental constraints.

3

Optional content: noise-abatement procedures, minimum flight altitudes, bird strike hazard

ADV ADI

[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
ACFT

3.1.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft on take-off.

4

Optional content: runway conditions, runway slope, aerodrome elevation, wind, temperature, aircraft configuration, airframe contamination and aircraft mass

ADC

Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Climb factors

ADC
ACFT

3.2.1

Appreciate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during climb.

3

Optional content: speed, mass, air density, wind and temperature

ADC

Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Final approach and landing factors

ADC
ACFT

3.3.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during final approach and landing.

4

Optional content: wind, aircraft configuration, mass, meteorological conditions, runway conditions, runway slope, aerodrome elevation

ADC

Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Economic factors

ADC
ACFT

3.4.1

Integrate consideration of economic factors affecting aircraft.

4

Optional content: starting-up, taxiing, routing, departure sequence

ADC

Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Environmental factors

ADC
ACFT

3.5.1

Appreciate the performance restrictions due to environmental constraints.

3

Optional content: noise-abatement procedures, minimum flight altitudes, bird strike hazard

ADC

[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)
ACFT

4.1.1

Characterise a representative sample of aircraft which will be encountered in the operational/working environment.

2

Recognition, ICAO type designators, wake turbulence categories

Optional content: ICAO approach categories

ADI

Subtopic ACFT 4.2 — Performance data

ADI (TWR)
ACFT

4.2.1

Integrate the average performance data of a representative sample of aircraft which will be encountered in the operational/ working environment into the provision of control service.

4

Performance data under a representative variety of circumstances

ADV ADI

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA

Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Recognition of aircraft types

ADC
ACFT

4.1.1

Characterise a representative sample of aircraft which will be encountered in the operational/working environment.

2

Recognition, ICAO type designators, wake turbulence categories

Optional content: ICAO approach categories

ADC

Subtopic ACFT 4.2 — Performance data

ADC
ACFT

4.2.1

Integrate the average performance data of a representative sample of aircraft which will be encountered in the operational/ working environment into the provision of control service.

4

Performance data under a representative variety of circumstances

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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)
HUM

1.1.1

Describe the human information-processing model.

2

Attention, perception, memory, situational awareness, decision-making, response

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

1.1.2

Describe the factors which influence human information-processing.

2

Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, distraction, interpersonal relations

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

1.1.3

Monitor the effect of human information-processing factors on decision-making.

3

Optional content: workload, stress, interpersonal relations, distraction, confidence

ALL

[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
HUM

1.1.1

Describe the human information-processing model.

2

Attention, perception, memory, situational awareness, decision-making, response

ALL

ADC
HUM

1.1.2

Describe the factors which influence human information-processing.

2

Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, distraction, interpersonal relations

ALL

Subtopic HUM 1.2 — Situational awareness

ADC
HUM

1.2.1

Appreciate the effect of human information-processing factors on situational awareness.

3

Optional content: workload, knowledge, interpersonal relations, distraction, confidence, experience, fatigue, stress

ALL

Subtopic HUM 1.3 — Decision-making

ADC
HUM

1.3.1

Appreciate the effect of human information-processing factors on decision-making.

 

Optional content: workload, stress, interpersonal relations, distraction, confidence

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS

Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue

ADI (TWR)
HUM

2.1.1

State factors that cause fatigue.

1

Shift work

Optional content: night shifts and rosters, Regulation (EU) 2017/37367 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 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1)., ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

2.1.2

Describe the onset of fatigue.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: lack of concentration, listlessness, irritability, frustration, ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

2.1.3

Recognise the onset of fatigue in self.

1

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

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

2.1.4

Recognise the onset of fatigue in others.

1

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

2.1.5

Describe appropriate action when recognising fatigue.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Fitness

ADI (TWR)
HUM

2.2.1

Recognise signs of lack of personal fitness.

1

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

2.2.2

Describe actions when aware of a lack of personal fitness.

2

 

ALL

[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
HUM

2.1.1

Describe the onset of fatigue.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: lack of concentration, listlessness, irritability, frustration, Skybrary Human Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management

ALL

ADC
HUM

2.1.2

Recognise the onset of fatigue in self and in others.

1

Optional content: Skybrary Human Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

2.1.3

Describe the appropriate action when recognising fatigue.

2

Optional content: Skybrary Human Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management

ALL

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Stress

ADC
HUM

2.2.1

Recognise the effects of stress on human performance.

1

Stress and its symptoms in self and in others

Optional content:

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ALL

ADC
HUM

2.2.2

Describe the appropriate action when recognising stress.

2

 

ALL

ADC
HUM

2.2.3

Act to reduce stress.

3

 

ALL

ADC
HUM

2.2.4

Respond to stressful situations by offering, asking for or accepting assistance.

3

 

ALL

ADC
HUM

2.2.5

Recognise the effects of stressful events.

1

Self and others, abnormal situations

ALL

[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)
HUM

3.1.1

State the relevance of TRM.

1

Optional content: TRM course, EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the development of TRM training

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

3.1.2

State the content of the TRM concept.

1

Optional content: teamwork, human error, team roles, stress, decision-making, communication, situational awareness

ALL

Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Teamwork and team roles

ADI (TWR)
HUM

3.2.1

Identify reasons for conflict.

3

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

3.2.2

Describe actions to prevent human conflicts.

2

Optional content: TRM team roles

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

3.2.3

Describe strategies to cope with human conflicts.

2

Optional content: in your team, in the simulator

ALL

Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Responsible behaviour

ADI (TWR)
HUM

3.3.1

Consider the factors which influence responsible behaviour.

2

Optional content: situation, team, personal situation and judgement, instance of justification, moral motivation, personality

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

3.3.2

Apply responsible judgement.

3

Case study and discussion about a dilemma situation

ALL

[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
HUM

3.1.1

Explain the importance of threat and error management.

2

Optional content: prevention of incidents, safety improvement, revision of procedures and/or working practices

ALL

ADC
HUM

3.1.2

Explain the threat and error management framework.

2

Threats, errors, undesired states, countermeasures

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

ALL

ADC
HUM

3.1.3

Differentiate between the different types of threats in ATC.

2

Internal, external, airborne, environmental

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

ALL

ADC
HUM

3.1.4

Differentiate between the different types of errors in ATC.

2

Equipment, procedural, communication

Optional content: Increase in traffic, changes in procedures, complexities of systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

ALL

ADC
HUM

3.1.5

Differentiate between the different types of undesired states.

2

On the ground, airborne

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

ALL

ADC
HUM

3.1.6

Analyse examples of threat and error management in ATC.

4

Case studies

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

ALL

Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Application of threat and error management

ADC
HUM

3.2.1

Manage threats.

4

Detect and respond

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

ALL

ADC
HUM

3.2.2

Manage errors.

4

Detect and respond

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

ALL

ADC
HUM

3.2.3

Manage undesired states.

4

Detect and respond

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

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 4 — STRESS

Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Stress

ADI (TWR)
HUM

4.1.1

Recognise the effects of stress on performance.

1

Stress and its symptoms in self and in others

Optional content:
Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ALL

Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Stress management

ADI (TWR)
HUM

4.2.1

Act to reduce stress.

3

The effect of personality in coping with stress, the benefits of active stress management

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

4.2.2

Respond to stressful situations by offering, asking or accepting assistance.

3

Optional content: the benefits of offering, accepting and asking for help in stressful situations

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

4.2.3

Recognise the effect of shocking and stressful events.

1

Self and others, abnormal situations, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

4.2.4

Consider the benefits of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).

2

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

4.2.5

Explain procedures to be used following an incident/accident.

2

Optional content: CISM, counselling, human element

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUM 4 — TEAMWORK

Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Benefits of teamwork

ADC
HUM

4.1.1

State the benefits of teamwork.

1

Increased safety, efficiency and capacity

ALL

ADC
HUM

4.1.2

List the controller’s human performance elements affected by teamwork.

1

Situational awareness, communication, decision-making, threat and error management, workload management

ALL

Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Conflict management

ADC
HUM

4.2.1

Identify the reasons for conflict.

3

 

ALL

ADC
HUM

4.2.2

Describe strategies to cope with human conflicts.

2

Optional content: in your team, in the simulator

ALL

ADC
HUM

4.2.3

Describe actions to prevent human conflicts.

2

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR

Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Human error

ADI (TWR)
HUM

5.1.1

Explain the relationship between error and safety.

2

Number and combination of errors, proactive versus reactive approach to discovery of error

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

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

5.1.2

Differentiate between the types of error.

2

Slips, lapses, mistakes

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

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

5.1.3

Describe error-prone conditions.

2

Optional content: increase in traffic, changes in procedures, complexities of systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

5.1.4

Collect examples of different error types, their causes and consequences for ATC.

3

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

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

5.1.5

Explain how to detect errors to compensate for them.

2

STCA, MSAW, individual and collective strategy

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

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

5.1.6

Execute corrective actions.

3

Error compensation

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

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

5.1.7

Explain the importance of error management.

2

Optional content: prevention of incidents, safety improvement, revision of procedures and/or working practices

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

5.1.8

Describe the impact on an ATCO’s performance following an occurrence/incident.

2

Optional content: reporting, SMS, investigation, CISM

ALL

Subtopic HUM 5.2 — Violation of rules

ADI (TWR)
HUM

5.2.1

Explain the causes and dangers of violation of rules becoming accepted as a practice.

2

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

ALL

[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
HUM

5.1.1

Explain the concept of systems.

2

People; procedures; equipment; ATM in system terms: simple, complicated, and complex systems; system thinking

ALL

ADC
HUM

5.1.2

Describe how changes in one part of a system may impact the other parts.

2

 

ALL

ADC
HUM

5.1.3

Describe the role of the human in the system.

2

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 6 — COLLABORATIVE WORK

Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Communication

ADI (TWR)
HUM

6.1.1

Use communication effectively in ATC.

3

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

6.1.2

Analyse examples of pilot–controller communication for effectiveness.

4

 

ALL

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

ADI (TWR)
HUM

6.2.1

List communication means between controllers in charge of the same area of responsibility (sector or tower).

1

Optional content: electronic, written, verbal and non-verbal communication

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

6.2.2

Explain consequences of the use of communication means on effectiveness.

2

Optional content: strip legibility and encoding, label designation, feedback

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

6.2.3

List possible actions to provide a safe position handover.

1

Optional content: rigour, preparation, overlap time

ALL

ADI (TWR)
HUM

6.2.4

Explain consequences of a missed position handover process.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic HUM 6.3 — Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility

ADI (TWR)
HUM

6.3.1

List factors and means for an effective coordination between sectors and/or tower positions.

1

Optional content: other sectors’ constraints, electronic coordination tools

ALL

Subtopic HUM 6.4 — Controller–pilot cooperation

ADI (TWR)
HUM

6.4.1

Describe parameters affecting controller–pilot cooperation.

2

Optional content: workload, mutual knowledge, controller versus pilot mental picture

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Effective communication

ADC
HUM

6.1.1

Explain effective communication in ATC operations.

2

ICAO Doc 9868

ALL

ADC
HUM

6.1.2

Explain key strategies used to enable open communication.

2

Optional content: active listening, active speaking, assertiveness, honesty, relevance, facts, neutrality

ALL

ADC
HUM

6.1.3

Describe the parameters affecting the controller’s competence to communicate effectively.

2

Workload, mutual knowledge, controller versus pilot mental picture, distractions, sound, human conflicts

Optional content: communication between and within the team(s), in the simulator, with the pilots, instructors, coordination partners

ALL

Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Effective feedback

ADC
HUM

6.2.1

Define feedback.

1

 

ALL

ADC
HUM

6.2.2

Explain the purpose of receiving and giving feedback, and its effect on performance.

2

 

ALL

ADC
HUM

6.2.3

Consider the impact of communication styles on feedback and on conflict resolution.

2

 

ALL

ADC
HUM

6.2.4

Integrate feedback into performance.

4

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

ADI (TWR)
EQPS

1.1.1

Operate two-way communication equipment.

3

Transmit/receive switches, procedures

Optional content: frequency selection, standby equipment

ALL

ADI (TWR)
EQPS

1.1.2

Identify indications of operational status of radio equipment.

3

Optional content: indicator lights, serviceability displays, selector/frequency displays

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 1.2 — Other voice communications

ADI (TWR)
EQPS

1.2.1

Operate landline communications.

3

Optional content: telephone, interphone and intercom equipment

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC EQPS 1 — VOICE COMMUNICATIONS

Subtopic EQPS 1.1 — Radio communications

ADC
EQPS

1.1.1

Operate two-way communication equipment.

3

Transmit/receive switches, procedures

Optional content: frequency selection, standby equipment

ALL

ADC
EQPS

1.1.2

Identify indications of operational status of radio equipment.

3

Optional content: indicator lights, serviceability displays, selector/frequency displays

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 1.2 — Other voice communications

ADC
EQPS

1.2.1

Operate landline communications.

3

Optional content: telephone, interphone and intercom equipment

ALL

[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)
EQPS

2.1.1

Decode AFTN messages.

3

Optional content: movement and control messages, NOTAMs, SNOWTAMs, BIRDTAMs, etc.

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange

ADI (TWR)
EQPS

2.2.1

Use automatic data transfer equipment where available.

3

Optional content: sequencing systems, automated information and coordination, OLDI

ADV ADI APS ACS

ADI (TWR)
EQPS

2.2.2

Explain operational application of CPDLC for departure clearance (DCL) delivery and D-ATIS.

2

ICAO Doc 9694

ADV ADI

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS

Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

ADC
EQPS

2.1.1

Decode AFTN messages.

3

Optional content: movement and control messages, NOTAMs, SNOWTAMs, BIRDTAMs, etc.

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange

ADC
EQPS

2.2.1

Use automatic data transfer equipment where available.

3

Optional content: sequencing systems, automated information and coordination, OLDI

ADC APS ACS

ADC
EQPS

2.2.2

Explain operational application of CPDLC for departure clearance (DCL) delivery and D-ATIS.

2

ICAO Doc 9694

ADC

[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)
EQPS

3.1.1

Monitor the technical integrity of the controller working position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

ADI (TWR)
EQPS

3.1.2

Operate the equipment of the controller working position.

3

Optional content: situation displays, flight progress board, flight data display, radio, telephone, maps and charts, strip-printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF

ALL

ADI (TWR)
EQPS

3.1.3

Operate available equipment in abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems

ADI (TWR)
EQPS

3.2.1

Use situation displays.

3

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
EQPS

3.2.2

Check availability of information.

3

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
EQPS

3.2.3

Obtain information from equipment.

3

Optional content: information from wind direction indicator

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
EQPS

3.2.4

Take account of anti-incursion equipment.

2

 

ADI

ADI (TWR)
EQPS

3.2.5

Explain the use of ASMGCS.

2

 

ADI

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems

ADI (TWR)
EQPS

3.3.1

Use the flight data information at controller working position.

3

 

ALL

[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

ADC
EQPS

3.1.1

Monitor the technical integrity of the controller working position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

ADC
EQPS

3.1.2

Operate the equipment of the controller working position.

3

Optional content: situation displays, flight progress board, flight data display, radio, telephone, maps and charts, strip-printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF

ALL

ADC
EQPS

3.1.3

Operate the available equipment in abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems

ADC
EQPS

3.2.1

Use situation displays.

3

 

ALL

ADC
EQPS

3.2.2

Check the availability of information.

3

 

ALL

ADC
EQPS

3.2.3

Obtain information from equipment.

3

Optional content: information from wind direction indicator

ADC

ADC
EQPS

3.2.4

Take account of anti-incursion equipment.

2

 

ADC

ADC
EQPS

3.2.5

Explain the use of ASMGCS.

2

 

ADC

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems

ADC
EQPS

3.3.1

Use the flight data information at the controller working position.

3

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT

Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments

ADI (TWR)
EQPS

4.1.1

Recognise future developments.

1

New advanced systems

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT

Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments

ADC
EQPS

4.1.1

Recognise future developments.

1

New advanced systems

Optional content: European ATM Master Plan, European Plan for Aviation Safety

ALL

[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)
EQPS

5.1.1

Take account of the limitations of equipment and systems.

2

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
EQPS

5.1.2

Respond to technical deficiencies of the operational position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation

ADI (TWR)
EQPS

5.2.1

Identify that communication equipment has degraded.

3

Optional content: ground–air, ground–ground and landline communications

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
EQPS

5.2.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of communication equipment degradation.

4

Optional content: total or partial degradation of ground–air and landline communications; alternative methods of transferring data

ADV ADI

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation

ADI (TWR)
EQPS

5.3.1

Identify when a navigational equipment failure will affect operational ability.

3

Optional content: VOR, navigational aids

ALL

ADI (TWR)
EQPS

5.3.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of a navigational equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: vertical separation, information to aircraft, navigational assistance, seeking assistance from adjacent units

ADI APP ACP 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
EQPS

5.1.1

Take account of the limitations of equipment and systems.

2

 

ALL

ADC
EQPS

5.1.2

Respond to technical deficiencies of the operational position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation

ADC
EQPS

5.2.1

Identify that communication equipment has degraded.

3

Optional content: ground–air, ground–ground and landline communications

 

ADC
EQPS

5.2.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of communication equipment degradation.

4

Optional content: total or partial degradation of ground–air and landline communications; alternative methods of transferring data

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation

ADC
EQPS

5.3.1

Identify when a navigational equipment failure will affect operational ability.

3

Optional content: navigational aids, ‘European GNSS Contingency/Reversion Handbook for PBN Operations’

ALL

ADC
EQPS

5.3.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of a navigational equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: vertical separation, information to aircraft, navigational assistance, seeking assistance from adjacent units

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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)
PEN

1.1.1

Appreciate the functions and provision of operational aerodrome control services.

3

Study visit to TWR

ADV ADI

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC PEN 1 — FAMILIARISATION

Subtopic PEN 1.1 — Study visit to an aerodrome

ADC
PEN

1.1.1

Appreciate the functions and provision of operational aerodrome control services.

3

Study visit to a TWR

ADC

[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)
PEN

2.1.1

Characterise civil ATS activities at aerodrome.

2

Study visit to TWR

Optional content: familiarisation visits to APP, ACC, AIS, RCC

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
PEN

2.1.2

Characterise other parties interfacing with ATS operations.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to engineering services, firefighting and emergency services, airline operations offices

ALL

Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations

ADI (TWR)
PEN

2.2.1

Characterise military ATS activities.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence Units

ALL

[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
PEN

2.1.1

Characterise civil ATS activities at an aerodrome.

2

Study visit to a TWR

Optional content: familiarisation visits to APP, ACC, AIS, RCC

ADC

ADC
PEN

2.1.2

Characterise other parties interfacing with ATS operations.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to engineering services, firefighting and emergency services, airline operations offices

ALL

Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations

ADC
PEN

2.2.1

Characterise military ATS activities.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, air defence units

ALL

[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

ADI (TWR)
PEN

3.1.1

Identify the role of ATC as a service provider.

3

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
PEN

3.1.2

Appreciate ATS users’ requirements.

3

 

ALL

[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
PEN

3.1.1

Appreciate the role of an air navigation service provider.

3

Regulation (EU) 2018/113968Regulation (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.

ALL

ADC
PEN

3.1.2

Appreciate ATS users’ requirements.

3

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection

ADI (TWR)
PEN

4.1.1

Describe the environmental constraints on aerodrome operations.

2

Optional content: ICAO Circular 303 — Operational opportunities to minimise fuel use and reduce emissions

ADV ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
PEN

4.1.2

Explain the use of Collaborative Environmental Management (CEM) process at aerodromes.

2

 

ADV ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
PEN

4.1.3

Appreciate the mitigation techniques used at aerodromes to minimise aviation’s impact on the environment.

3

Optional content: noise-abatement procedures, flight efficiency

ADV ADI

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection

ADC
PEN

4.1.1

Describe the environmental constraints on aerodrome operations.

2

Optional content: ICAO Doc 10013 — Operational opportunities to reduce fuel burn and emissions

ADC APP APS

ADC
PEN

4.1.2

Explain the use of the Collaborative Environmental Management (CEM) process at aerodromes.

2

Optional content: European ATM Master Plan, EUROCONTROL CEM Specification

ADC APP APS

ADC
PEN

4.1.3

Appreciate the mitigation techniques used at aerodromes to minimise aviation’s impact on the environment.

3

Optional content: noise-abatement procedures, noise preferential routes, flight efficiency

ADC APP

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

ADI (TWR)
ABES

1.1.1

List common abnormal and emergency situations.

1

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ABES

1.1.2

Identify potential or actual abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ABES

1.1.3

Take into account the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Bird strike, aborted take-off

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ABES

1.1.4

Take into account that procedures do not exist for all abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Optional content: real-life examples

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ABES

1.1.5

Consider how the evolution of a situation may have an impact on safety.

2

Optional content: separation, information, coordination

ALL

[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
ABES

1.1.1

List common abnormal and emergency situations.

1

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion, GNSS failure

ALL

ADC
ABES

1.1.2

Identify potential or actual abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

ADC
ABES

1.1.3

Take into account the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Bird strike, aborted take-off

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ADC

ADC
ABES

1.1.4

Take into account that procedures do not exist for all abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Optional content: real-life examples

ALL

ADC
ABES

1.1.5

Consider how the evolution of a situation may have an impact on safety.

2

Optional content: separation, information, coordination

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT

Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness

ADI (TWR)
ABES

2.1.1

Ensure effective communication in all circumstances including the case where standard phraseology is not applicable.

4

Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio silence instruction

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload

ADI (TWR)
ABES

2.2.1

Describe actions to keep the situation under control.

2

Optional content: sector-splitting, holding, flow management, task delegation

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ABES

2.2.2

Organise priority of actions.

4

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ABES

2.2.3

Ensure effective dissemination of information.

4

Optional content: between executive and planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with ground staff, etc.

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ABES

2.2.4

Consider asking for help.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air–ground cooperation

ADI (TWR)
ABES

2.3.1

Collect appropriate information relevant to the situation.

3

 

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ABES

2.3.2

Assist the pilot.

3

Pilot workload

Optional content: instructions, information, support, human factors, etc.

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT

Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness

ADC
ABES

2.1.1

Ensure effective communication in all circumstances including the case where standard phraseology is not applicable.

4

Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio silence instruction

ALL

ADC
ABES

2.1.2

Apply change of radiotelephony call sign.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload

ADC
ABES

2.2.1

Describe actions to keep the situation under control.

2

Optional content: sector-splitting, holding, flow management, task delegation

ALL

ADC
ABES

2.2.2

Organise priority of actions.

4

 

ALL

ADC
ABES

2.2.3

Ensure the effective dissemination of information.

4

Optional content: between executive and planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with ground staff, etc.

ALL

ADC
ABES

2.2.4

Consider asking for help.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air–ground cooperation

ADC
ABES

2.3.1

Collect appropriate information relevant to the situation.

3

 

ALL

ADC
ABES

2.3.2

Assist the pilot.

3

Pilot workload

Optional content: instructions, information, support, human factors, etc.

ALL

[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)
ABES

3.1.1

Apply the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

3

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure

ADI (TWR)
ABES

3.2.1

Describe the procedures to be followed by a pilot when that pilot experiences complete or partial radio failure.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military procedures

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ABES

3.2.2

Apply the procedures to be followed when a pilot experiences complete or partial radio failure.

3

Optional content: prolonged loss of communication

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

ADI (TWR)
ABES

3.3.1

Apply ATC procedures associated with unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft

ADI (TWR)
ABES

3.4.1

Apply the procedures in the case of strayed aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: inside controlled airspace, outside controlled airspace

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ABES

3.4.2

Apply the procedures in the case of unidentified aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ABES

3.4.3

Provide navigational assistance to aircraft.

4

Optional content: diverted aircraft, aircraft lost or unsure of position, 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.

ADV ADI

Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Runway incursion

ADI (TWR)
ABES

3.5.1

Apply ATC procedures associated with runway incursion.

3

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

[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

ADC
ABES

3.1.1

Apply the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

3

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure

ADC
ABES

3.2.1

Describe the procedures to be followed by a pilot when experiencing complete or partial radio failure.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military procedures, simulator operation procedures

ALL

ADC
ABES

3.2.2

Apply the procedures to be followed when a pilot experiences complete or partial radio failure.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: prolonged loss of communication

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

ADC
ABES

3.3.1

Apply ATC procedures associated with unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: simulator operation procedures

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft

ADC
ABES

3.4.1

Apply the procedures for strayed aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: inside controlled airspace, outside controlled airspace

ALL

ADC
ABES

3.4.2

Apply the procedures for unidentified aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ADC
ABES

3.4.3

Provide navigational assistance to aircraft.

4

Optional content: diverted aircraft, aircraft lost or unsure of position, 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.

ADC

Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Runway incursion

ADC
ABES

3.5.1

Apply ATC procedures associated with runway incursion.

3

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ADC

ABES 3.6 — Interception of civil aircraft

ADC
ABES

3.6.1

Explain the procedures in the event of interception of civil aircraft.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

ADI (TWR)
AGA

1.1.1

Define aerodrome data.

1

Regulation (EU) No 139/201469 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).

Optional content: aerodrome elevation, reference point, apron, movement area, manoeuvring area, hot spot

ADV ADI APP APS

Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination

ADI (TWR)
AGA

1.2.1

Identify the information that has to be exchanged between Air Traffic Services (ATS) and the aerodrome authority.

3

Aerodrome conditions, fire/rescue category, condition of ground equipment and NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

APP APS ADV 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
AGA

1.1.1

Define aerodrome data.

1

Regulation (EU) No 139/201470 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).

Optional content: aerodrome elevation, reference point, apron, movement area, manoeuvring area, hotspot

ADC APP APS

Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination

ADC
AGA

1.2.1

Identify the information that has to be exchanged between ATS and the aerodrome authority.

3

Aerodrome conditions, fire/rescue category, condition of ground equipment and NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADC APP APS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA

Subtopic AGA 2.1 — Movement area

ADI (TWR)
AGA

2.1.1

Describe movement area.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADV ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
AGA

2.1.2

Describe the marking of obstacles and unusable or unserviceable areas.

2

Flags, signs on pavement, lights

ADV ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
AGA

2.1.3

Identify the information on conditions of the movement area that has to be passed on to aircraft.

3

Essential information on aerodrome conditions

ADV ADI APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area

ADI (TWR)
AGA

2.2.1

Describe manoeuvring area.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADV ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
AGA

2.2.2

Describe taxiway.

2

 

ADV ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
AGA

2.2.3

Describe daylight marking on taxiways.

2

 

ADV ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
AGA

2.2.4

Describe taxiway lighting.

2

 

ADV ADI APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways

ADI (TWR)
AGA

2.3.1

Describe runway.

2

Runway, runway surface, runway strip, shoulder, runway-end safety areas, clearways, stopways

ADV ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
AGA

2.3.2

Describe instrument runway.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
AGA

2.3.3

Describe non-instrument runway.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADV

ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
AGA

2.3.4

Explain declared distances.

2

TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA

ADV

ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
AGA

2.3.5

Explain the differences between ACN and PCN.

2

Strength of pavements

ADV

ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
AGA

2.3.6

Describe the daylight markings on runways.

2

Optional content: runway designator, centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed distance, touchdown zone, side strip, colour

ADV

ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
AGA

2.3.7

Describe runway lights.

2

Optional content: colour, centre line, intensity, edge, touchdown zone, threshold, barettes

ADV

ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
AGA

2.3.8

Explain the functions of visual landing aids.

2

Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI

ADV

ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
AGA

2.3.9

Describe the approach lighting systems.

2

Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, colours, intensity and brightness

ADV

ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
AGA

2.3.10

Characterise the effect of water/ice on runways.

2

 

ADV

ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
AGA

2.3.11

Explain braking action.

2

Braking action coefficient

ADV

ADI APP APS

ADI (TWR)
AGA

2.3.12

Explain the effect of runway visual range on aerodrome operation.

2

 

ADV

ADI APP APS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA

Subtopic AGA 2.1 — Movement area

ADC
AGA

2.1.1

Describe the movement area.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADC APP APS

ADC
AGA

2.1.2

Describe the marking of obstacles and unusable or unserviceable areas.

2

Flags, signs on pavement, lights

ADC APP APS

ADC
AGA

2.1.3

Identify the information on conditions of the movement area that has to be passed on to aircraft.

3

Essential information on aerodrome conditions

ADC APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area

ADC
AGA

2.2.1

Describe the manoeuvring area.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADC APP APS

ADC
AGA

2.2.2

Describe the taxiway.

2

 

ADC APP APS

ADC
AGA

2.2.3

Describe the daylight marking on taxiways.

2

 

ADC APP APS

ADC
AGA

2.2.4

Describe taxiway lighting.

2

 

ADC APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways

ADC
AGA

2.3.1

Describe the runway.

2

Runway, runway surface, runway strip, runway shoulder, runway-end safety areas, clearways, stopways

ADC APP APS

ADC
AGA

2.3.2

Describe the instrument runway.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADC APP APS

ADC
AGA

2.3.3

Describe the non-instrument runway.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADC APP APS

ADC
AGA

2.3.4

Explain runway declared distances.

2

TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA

ADC APP APS

ADC
AGA

2.3.5

Explain the differences between ACN and PCN.

2

Strength of pavements

ADC APP APS

ADC
AGA

2.3.6

Describe the daylight markings on runways.

2

Optional content: runway designator, centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed distance, touchdown zone, side strip, colour

ADC APP APS

ADC
AGA

2.3.7

Describe runway lights.

2

Optional content: colour, centre line, intensity, edge, touchdown zone, threshold, barettes

ADC APP APS

ADC
AGA

2.3.8

Explain the functions of visual landing aids.

2

Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI

ADC APP APS

ADC
AGA

2.3.9

Describe the approach lighting systems.

2

Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, colours, intensity and brightness

ADC APP APS

ADC
AGA

2.3.10

Characterise the effect of water/ice on runways.

2

 

ADC APP APS

ADC
AGA

2.3.11

Explain braking performance and methods of reporting it.

2

 

ADC APP APS

ADC
AGA

2.3.12

Explain the effect of runway visual range on aerodrome operations.

2

 

ADC APP 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)
AGA

3.1.1

Explain the necessity for establishing and maintaining an obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes.

2

 

 

ADV ADI 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
AGA

3.1.1

Explain the necessity for establishing and maintaining airspace around aerodromes obstacle free.

2

 

 

ADC APP APS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location

ADI (TWR)
AGA

4.1.1

Explain the location of different aerodrome ground equipment.

2

Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio communication or ATS surveillance systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, PAPI

ADV ADI APP APS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location

ADC
AGA

4.1.1

Explain the location of miscellaneous aerodrome ground equipment.

2

Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio communication or ATS surveillance systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, PAPI

ADC APP APS

[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

[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) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 5 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.

[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.

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

ED Decision 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 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
INTR

1.1.1

Explain the aims and main objectives of the course.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic INTR 1.2 — Course administration

APP
INTR

1.2.1

State how the course is administered.

1

 

ALL

Subtopic INTR 1.3 — Study material and training documentation

APP
INTR

1.3.1

Use appropriate documents and their sources for course studies.

3

Optional content: training documentation, library, CBT library, web, learning management server

ALL

APP
INTR

1.3.2

Integrate appropriate information into course studies.

4

Training documentation

Optional content: supplementary information, library

ALL

TOPIC INTR 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE

Subtopic INTR 2.1 — Course content and organisation

APP
INTR

2.1.1

State the different training methods used during the course.

1

Theoretical training, practical training, self-study, types of training events

ALL

APP
INTR

2.1.2

State the subjects covered by the course and their purpose.

1

 

ALL

APP
INTR

2.1.3

Describe the organisation of theoretical training.

2

Optional content: course programme

ALL

APP
INTR

2.1.4

Describe the organisation of practical training.

2

Optional content: PTP, simulation, briefing, debriefing, course programme

ALL

Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos

APP
INTR

2.2.1

Recognise the feedback mechanisms available.

1

Training progress, assessment, briefing, debriefing, learner–instructor feedback, instructor–instructor feedback

ALL

Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process

APP
INTR

2.3.1

Describe the assessment process.

2

 

ALL

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
LAW

1.1.1

Appreciate the conditions which shall be met to issue an Approach Control Procedural rating.

3

Regulation (EU) 2015/34071 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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).on ATCO Licensing

Optional content: national documents

APP

APP
LAW

1.1.2

Explain how to maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to retain competence in the operational environment.

2

 

ALL

APP
LAW

1.1.3

Explain the conditions for suspension/revocation of an ATCO licence.

2

Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO Licensing

ALL

[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
LAW

1.1.1

Appreciate the conditions which shall be met to issue an Approach Control Procedural rating.

3

Regulation (EU) 2015/34072 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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).

Optional content: national documents

APP

APP
LAW

1.1.2

Explain how to maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to retain competence in the operational environment.

2

 

ALL

APP
LAW

1.1.3

Explain the conditions for suspension/revocation of an ATCO licence.

2

Regulation (EU) 2015/340

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports

APP
LAW

2.1.1

List the standard forms for reports.

1

Air traffic incident report

Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records

ALL

APP
LAW

2.1.2

Describe the functions of, and processes for, reporting.

2

Reporting culture, air traffic incident report, Regulation (EU) No 376/201473 Regulation (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 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)., Regulation (EU) 2015/101874 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 Council (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).

Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting

ALL

APP
LAW

2.1.3

Use forms for reporting.

3

Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, air traffic incident reporting form(s)

Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records

ALL

Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace

APP
LAW

2.2.1

Appreciate airspace classes and structure and their relevance to operations using the Approach Control Procedural rating.

3

 

APP

APP
LAW

2.2.2

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the classification and structure of airspace.

4

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 923/201275 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)., international requirements, civil requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements

ALL

APP
LAW

2.2.3

Appreciate responsibility for terrain clearance.

3

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports

APP
LAW

2.1.1

Describe the functions of, and processes for, reporting.

2

Reporting culture, forms for mandatory and voluntary occurrence reporting, Regulation (EU) No 376/201476 Regulation (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 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)., Regulation (EU) 2015/101877 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 Council (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).

Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting

ALL

APP
LAW

2.1.2

Use forms for reporting.

3

Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, forms for mandatory and voluntary occurrence reporting

Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records

ALL

Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace

APP
LAW

2.2.1

Appreciate airspace classes and structure and their relevance to operations using the Approach Control Procedural rating.

3

 

APP

APP
LAW

2.2.2

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the classification and structure of given airspace.

4

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 923/201278 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)., international requirements, civil requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements

ALL

APP
LAW

2.2.3

Appreciate responsibility for terrain clearance.

3

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC LAW 3 — ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process

APP
LAW

3.1.1

State the importance of controller contribution to the feedback process.

1

Optional content: voluntary reporting

ALL

APP
LAW

3.1.2

Describe how reported occurrences are analysed.

2

Optional content: ESARR 2 Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, local procedures

ALL

APP
LAW

3.1.3

Name the means used to disseminate recommendations.

1

Optional content: safety letters, safety boards web pages

ALL

APP
LAW

3.1.4

Appreciate the ‘Just Culture’ concept.

3

Benefits, prerequisites, constraints

Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero

ALL

Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Investigation

APP
LAW

3.2.1

Describe role and mission of Safety Investigation in the improvement of safety.

2

 

ALL

APP
LAW

3.2.2

Define working methods of Safety Investigation.

1

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC LAW 3 — ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process

APP
LAW

3.1.1

State the importance of controller contribution to the feedback process.

1

Optional content: voluntary reporting

ALL

APP
LAW

3.1.2

Describe how reported occurrences are analysed.

2

Optional content: ESARR 2, Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, local procedures

ALL

APP
LAW

3.1.3

Name the means used to disseminate recommendations.

1

Optional content: safety letters, safety boards’ web pages

ALL

APP
LAW

3.1.4

Appreciate the just culture concept.

3

Benefits, prerequisites, constraints

Optional content: Skybrary

ALL

Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety investigation

APP
LAW

3.2.1

Describe the role and objectives of safety investigation in the improvement of safety.

2

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

ED Decision 2023/011/R

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
ATM

1.1.1

Appreciate own area of responsibility.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

1.1.2

Provide approach control service.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030,
ICAO Doc 4444, operation manuals

APP APS

Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)

APP
ATM

1.2.1

Provide FIS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

APP
ATM

1.2.2

Issue appropriate information concerning the position of conflicting traffic.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, traffic information, essential traffic information

APP ACP

APS ACS

APP
ATM

1.2.3

Appreciate the use of ATIS in the provision of flight information service.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

APP

APS

Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)

APP
ATM

1.3.1

Provide ALRS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

APP
ATM

1.3.2

Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations

ALL

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

APP
ATM

1.4.1

Appreciate the impact of ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management on the controller.

3

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route airspace, local implementation of ATFCM principles, etc.

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

1.4.2

Apply flow management procedures in the provision of ATC.

3

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

1.4.3

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of airspace boundaries.

4

Optional content: civil and military, controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, restricted, danger, prohibited, special rules, sector boundaries, national boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en-route, off-route

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

1.4.4

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of areas of responsibility.

4

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

1.4.5

Inform supervisor of local factors affecting ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management.

3

Optional content: abnormal situations, decrease in sector capacity, limitations on systems and equipment, changes in workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions, relevant information like: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM)

APP
ATM

1.5.1

Appreciate the impact of ASM on the controller.

3

Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of FUA, TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

1.5.2

Organise traffic to take account of ASM.

4

Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA, real-time activation, deactivation or reallocation of airspace

APP ACP

[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
ATM

1.1.1

Appreciate own area of responsibility.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

1.1.2

Provide approach control service.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
Regulation (EU) 2017/37379Commission 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 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1)., operating procedures for the simulated/training environment

APP APS

Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)

APP
ATM

1.2.1

Provide FIS.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: national documents

ALL

APP
ATM

1.2.2

Issue appropriate information concerning the position of conflicting traffic.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, traffic information, essential traffic information

APP ACP

APS ACS

APP
ATM

1.2.3

Appreciate the use of ATIS in the provision of FIS.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)

APP
ATM

1.3.1

Provide ALRS.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

APP
ATM

1.3.2

Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 10

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

ALL

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

APP
ATM

1.4.1

Appreciate the impact of the ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management on the controller.

3

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route airspace, local implementation of ATFCM principles, etc.

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

1.4.2

Take account of flow management procedures in the provision of ATC.

2

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

APP APS

APP
ATM

1.4.3

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of airspace boundaries.

4

Optional content: civil and military, controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, restricted, danger, prohibited, special rules, sector boundaries, national boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en-route, off-route

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

1.4.4

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of areas of responsibility.

4

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

1.4.5

Inform the supervisor of local factors affecting the ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management.

3

Optional content: abnormal situations, decrease in sector capacity, limitations on systems and equipment, changes in workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions, relevant information like: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM)

APP
ATM

1.5.1

Appreciate the impact of ASM on the controller.

3

Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of FUA, TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

1.5.2

Organise traffic to take account of ASM.

4

Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA, real-time activation, deactivation or reallocation of airspace

APP ACP

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication

APP
ATM

2.1.1

Use approved phraseology.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

APP
ATM

2.1.2

Ensure effective communication.

4

Communication techniques, readback/verification of readback

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication

APP
ATM

2.1.1

List the means of communication between controllers.

1

Optional content: electronic, written, verbal and non-verbal communication

ALL

APP
ATM

2.1.2

Select the most suitable means of communication given the situation.

5

 

ALL

APP
ATM

2.1.3

Use approved phraseology.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: published national/local language phraseology

ALL

APP
ATM

2.1.4

Ensure effective communication.

4

Use of plain language when required, communication within the sector/working position, between the sectors/WPs/ATC units readback/verification of readback

ALL

APP
ATM

2.1.5

Analyse examples of pilot and controller communication for effectiveness.

4

Optional content: real-life recordings, situation in the simulator

ALL

[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
ATM

3.1.1

Issue appropriate ATC clearances.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ALL

APP
ATM

3.1.2

Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in control service.

4

 

ALL

APP
ATM

3.1.3

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions

APP
ATM

3.2.1

Issue appropriate ATC instructions.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: national documents

ALL

APP
ATM

3.2.2

Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in control service.

4

 

ALL

APP
ATM

3.2.3

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS

Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances

APP
ATM

3.1.1

Issue appropriate ATC clearances.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ALL

APP
ATM

3.1.2

Integrate appropriate ATC clearances into the control service.

4

 

ALL

APP
ATM

3.1.3

Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions

APP
ATM

3.2.1

Issue appropriate ATC instructions.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ALL

APP
ATM

3.2.2

Integrate appropriate ATC instructions into the control service.

4

 

ALL

APP
ATM

3.2.3

Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION

Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination

APP
ATM

4.1.1

Identify the need for coordination.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination

APP
ATM

4.2.1

Use the available tools for coordination.

3

Optional content: electronic transfer of flight data, telephone, interphone, intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures

APP
ATM

4.3.1

Initiate appropriate coordination.

3

Delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, transfer of control, etc., ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: release point

ALL

APP
ATM

4.3.2

Analyse effect of coordination requested by an adjacent position/unit.

4

Optional content: delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.

ALL

APP
ATM

4.3.3

Select, after negotiation, an appropriate course of action.

5

 

ALL

APP
ATM

4.3.4

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

APP
ATM

4.3.5

Coordinate when providing FIS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

APP
ATM

4.3.6

Coordinate when providing ALRS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION

Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination

APP
ATM

4.1.1

Identify the need for coordination.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination

APP
ATM

4.2.1

Use the available tools for coordination.

3

Optional content: electronic transfer of flight data, telephone, interphone, intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures

APP
ATM

4.3.1

Initiate appropriate coordination.

3

Delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, transfer of control, etc.,

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: release point

ALL

APP
ATM

4.3.2

Analyse the effect of coordination requested by an adjacent position/unit.

4

Optional content: delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.

ALL

APP
ATM

4.3.3

Select, after negotiation, an appropriate course of action.

5

 

ALL

APP
ATM

4.3.4

Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

APP
ATM

4.3.5

Coordinate when providing FIS.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

APP
ATM

4.3.6

Coordinate when providing ALRS.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION

Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry

APP
ATM

5.1.1

Allocate levels according to altimetry data.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

APP
ATM

5.1.2

Ensure separation according to altimetry data.

4

Optional content: transition level, transition altitude, transition layer, height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

ALL

Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance

APP
ATM

5.2.1

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the rules for minimum safe levels and terrain clearance.

4

Optional content: terrain clearance dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, transition level, minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude

APP ACP

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION

Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry

APP
ATM

5.1.1

Allocate levels according to altimetry data.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

APP
ATM

5.1.2

Ensure separation according to altimetry data.

4

Optional content: transition level, transition altitude, transition layer, height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

ALL

Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance

APP
ATM

5.2.1

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the rules for minimum usable levels and terrain clearance.

4

Optional content: terrain clearance dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, transition level, minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude

APP ACP

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS

Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation

APP
ATM

6.1.1

Provide standard vertical separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, holding pattern

APP APS

APP
ATM

6.1.2

Provide increased vertical separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, degraded aircraft performance, non-RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

6.1.3

Appreciate the application of emergency vertical separation.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Horizontal separation

APP
ATM

6.2.1

Provide longitudinal separation.

4

Based on time, based on distance (DME and/or GNSS, RNAV)

APP

APP
ATM

6.2.2

Provide lateral separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030, holding

APP ACP

APP
ATM

6.2.3

Provide track separation.

4

 

ACP APP

APP
ATM

6.2.4

Provide geographical separation.

4

Visual, using navigation aids, area navigation

ACP APP

Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Delegation of separation

APP
ATM

6.3.1

Delegate separation to pilots in the case of aircraft executing successive visual approaches.

4

 

APP APS

APP
ATM

6.3.2

Appreciate the conditions which must be met when delegating separation to pilots to fly maintaining own separation while in VMC.

3

ICAO Doc 4444

APP APS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATION

Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation

APP
ATM

6.1.1

Provide standard vertical separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, holding pattern

APP APS

APP
ATM

6.1.2

Provide increased vertical separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, degraded aircraft performance, non-RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

6.1.3

Appreciate the application of emergency vertical separation.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Horizontal separation

APP
ATM

6.2.1

Provide longitudinal separation.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373, based on time, based on distance (DME and/or GNSS, RNAV)

APP

APP
ATM

6.2.2

Provide lateral separation.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373, holding

APP ACP

APP
ATM

6.2.3

Provide track separation.

4

 

ACP APP

APP
ATM

6.2.4

Provide geographical separation.

4

Visual, using navigation aids, area navigation

ACP APP

Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Delegation of separation

APP
ATM

6.3.1

Delegate separation to pilots in the case of aircraft executing successive visual approaches.

4

 

APP APS

APP
ATM

6.3.2

Appreciate the conditions which must be met when delegating separation to pilots to fly maintaining own separation while in VMC.

3

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

APP APS

[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
ATM

7.1.1

Differentiate between ACAS advisory thresholds and separation standards applicable in the approach control environment.

2

ICAO Doc 9863

Optional content: EUROCONTROL TCAS web page

APP APS

APP
ATM

7.1.2

Describe the controller responsibility during and following an ACAS RA reported by pilot.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

APP
ATM

7.1.3

Respond to pilot notification of actions based on airborne systems warnings.

3

ACAS, TAWS

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS web page

ALL

[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
ATM

7.1.1

Recognise the independence of ACAS thresholds from ATC separation standards.

1

ICAO Doc 9863

Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets

ALL

APP
ATM

7.1.2

Describe the controller responsibility during and following an ACAS RA reported by the pilot.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444,
ICAO Doc 9863, Skybrary Safety Nets

ALL

APP
ATM

7.1.3

Respond to pilot notification of actions based on airborne systems warnings.

3

ACAS

Optional content: TAWS, Skybrary Safety Nets

APP

APS

ACP

ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY

Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management

APP
ATM

8.1.1

Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation.

3

Optional content: information displayed, strip-marking procedures, electronic information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

ALL

APP
ATM

8.1.2

Analyse pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

APP
ATM

8.1.3

Organise pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

APP
ATM

8.1.4

Obtain flight plan information.

3

CPL, FPL, supplementary information

Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc.

ALL

APP
ATM

8.1.5

Use flight plan information.

3

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY

Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management

APP
ATM

8.1.1

Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation.

3

Optional content: information displayed, strip-marking procedures, electronic information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

ALL

APP
ATM

8.1.2

Analyse pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

APP
ATM

8.1.3

Organise pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

APP
ATM

8.1.4

Obtain flight plan information.

3

CPL, supplementary information

Optional content: FPL, AFIL, etc.

ALL

APP
ATM

8.1.5

Use flight plan information.

3

 

ALL

[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
ATM

9.1.1

Obtain information concerning the operational environment.

3

Optional content: briefing, notices, local orders, verification of information

ALL

APP
ATM

9.1.2

Ensure the integrity of the operational environment.

4

Optional content: integrity of displays, verification of the information provided by displays, etc.

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures

APP
ATM

9.2.1

Check all relevant documentation before managing traffic.

3

Optional content: briefing, letters of agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs

ALL

APP
ATM

9.2.2

Manage traffic in accordance with a change to operational procedures.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover–takeover

APP
ATM

9.3.1

Transfer information to the relieving controller.

3

 

ALL

APP
ATM

9.3.2

Obtain information from the controller handing over.

3

 

ALL

[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
ATM

9.1.1

Obtain information concerning the operational environment.

3

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals, briefing, notices, current flight plan data/information displays, pilot reports, coordination, verification of information

ALL

APP
ATM

9.1.2

Ensure the integrity of the operational environment.

4

Optional content: integrity of displays, verification of the information provided by displays, etc.

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures

APP
ATM

9.2.1

Check all relevant documentation before managing traffic.

3

Optional content: briefing, letters of agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs

ALL

APP
ATM

9.2.2

Manage traffic in accordance with a change to operational procedures.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover–takeover

APP
ATM

9.3.1

Transfer information to the relieving controller.

3

 

ALL

APP
ATM

9.3.2

Obtain information from the controller handing over.

3

 

ALL

APP
ATM

9.3.3

List possible actions to provide a safe position handover–takeover.

1

Optional content: rigour, preparation, overlap time

ALL

APP
ATM

9.3.3

Explain the consequences of a missed position handover–takeover process.

2

 

ALL

[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
ATM

10.1.1

Describe the division of responsibility among air traffic control units.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

APP
ATM

10.1.2

Describe the responsibility in regard to military traffic.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554

ALL

APP
ATM

10.1.3

Describe the responsibility in regard to unmanned free balloons.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

10.1.4

Obtain operational information.

3

ICAO Doc 4444, local operation manuals

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

10.1.5

Interpret operational information.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

10.1.6

Organise forwarding of operational information.

4

Optional content: including the use of backup procedures

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

10.1.7

Integrate operational information into control decisions.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

10.1.8

Appreciate the influence of operational requirements.

3

Optional content: military flying, calibration flights, aerial photography

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Approach control

APP
ATM

10.2.1

Explain the responsibility for the provision of an approach procedural control service.

2

ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11,
local operation manuals

APP

APP
ATM

10.2.2

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to VFR, SVFR and IFR traffic in VMC and IMC.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 4444

APP

ACP APS

ACS

Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process

APP
ATM

10.3.1

Ensure that situational awareness is maintained.

4

Information gathering, traffic projection

APP ACP

APP
ATM

10.3.2

Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution.

4

 

ALL

APP
ATM

10.3.3

Identify potential solutions to achieve a safe and effective traffic flow.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

10.3.4

Evaluate possible outcomes of different planning and control actions.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

10.3.5

Select an appropriate plan in time to achieve safe and effective traffic flow.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

10.3.6

Ensure an adequate priority of actions.

4

 

ALL

APP
ATM

10.3.7

Execute selected plan in a timely manner.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

10.3.8

Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is achieved.

4

Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow-up

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic

APP
ATM

10.4.1

Manage arrivals, departures and overflights.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

10.4.2

Balance the workload against personal capacity.

5

Optional content: rerouting, replanning, prioritising solutions, denying requests, delegating responsibility for separation

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

10.4.3

Manage traffic on different types of approaches.

4

Precision, non-precision, visual

APP

APS

APP
ATM

10.4.4

Initiate missed approach.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero

APP

APS

APP
ATM

10.4.5

Integrate aircraft on missed approach into the traffic situation.

4

 

APP

APS

[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
ATM

10.1.1

Describe the division of responsibility among air traffic control units.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

APP
ATM

10.1.2

Describe the responsibility in regard to military traffic.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554

ALL

APP
ATM

10.1.3

Describe the responsibility in regard to unmanned free balloons.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

APP
ATM

10.1.4

Interpret operational information.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

10.1.5

Organise forwarding of operational information.

4

Optional content: including the use of backup procedures

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

10.1.6

Integrate operational information into control decisions.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

10.1.7

Appreciate the influence of operational requirements.

3

Optional content: military flying, calibration flights, aerial photography

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Approach control

APP
ATM

10.2.1

Explain the responsibility for the provision of an approach procedural control service.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals

APP

APP
ATM

10.2.2

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to VFR, SVFR and IFR traffic in VMC and IMC.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc 4444

APP

APS

Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process

APP
ATM

10.3.1

Ensure that situational awareness is maintained.

4

Information gathering, traffic projection

APP ACP

APP
ATM

10.3.2

Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution.

4

 

ALL

APP
ATM

10.3.3

Identify potential solutions to achieve a safe and effective traffic flow.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

10.3.4

Evaluate possible outcomes of different planning and control actions.

5

 

ALL

APP
ATM

10.3.5

Select an appropriate plan in time to achieve safe and effective traffic flow.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

10.3.6

Ensure the adequate prioritisation of actions.

4

 

ALL

APP
ATM

10.3.7

Execute the selected plan in a timely manner.

3

 

ALL

APP
ATM

10.3.8

Ensure that a safe and efficient outcome is achieved.

4

Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow-up

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic

APP
ATM

10.4.1

Manage arrivals, departures and overflights.

4

Optional content: simulator operation procedures

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

10.4.2

Balance the workload against personal capacity.

5

Optional content: rerouting, replanning, prioritising solutions, denying requests, delegating responsibility for separation

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

10.4.3

Manage traffic on different types of approaches.

4

Precision, non-precision, visual

APP

APS

APP
ATM

10.4.4

Initiate missed approach.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: Skybrary

APP

APS

APP
ATM

10.4.5

Integrate aircraft on missed approach into the traffic situation.

4

 

APP

APS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING

Subtopic ATM 11.1 — General holding procedures

APP
ATM

11.1.1

Apply holding procedures.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
holding instructions, allocation of holding levels, onward clearance times

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

11.1.2

Appreciate the factors affecting holding patterns.

3

Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect of navigation aid in use, turbulence, aircraft type

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Approaching aircraft

APP
ATM

11.2.1

Issue Expected Approach Times (EATs).

3

 

APP APS

APP
ATM

11.2.2

Organise the traffic landing sequence in a holding pattern.

4

Optional content: company preference, aircraft performance, aircraft approach capability, ILS categories, flow control management

APP APS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING

Subtopic ATM 11.1 — General holding procedures

APP
ATM

11.1.1

Apply holding procedures.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
Regulation (EU) 2017/373,
holding instructions, allocation of holding levels, onward clearance times

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ATM

11.1.2

Appreciate the factors affecting holding patterns.

3

Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect of navigation aid in use, turbulence, aircraft type

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Approaching aircraft

APP
ATM

11.2.1

Issue Expected Approach Times (EATs).

3

 

APP APS

APP
ATM

11.2.2

Organise the traffic landing sequence in a holding pattern.

4

Optional content: company preference, aircraft performance, aircraft approach capability, ILS categories, flow control management

APP APS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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
MET

1.1.1

Appreciate the impact of adverse weather on aircraft.

3

Thunderstorms, icing, clear-air turbulence (CAT), turbulence, microburst, wind shear, severe mountain waves, squall lines , volcanic ash

APP APS

APP
MET

1.1.2

Integrate data about meteorological phenomena into the provision of ATS.

4

Clearances, instructions and transmitted information

Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena

ALL

APP
MET

1.1.3

Use techniques to avoid adverse weather when necessary/possible.

3

Rerouting, level change, etc.

APP ACP APS ACS

TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA

Subtopic MET 2.1 — Sources of meteorological information

APP
MET

2.1.1

Obtain meteorological information.

3

METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET

Optional content: AIREP/special AIREP

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
MET

2.1.2

Relay meteorological information.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit

ALL

[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
MET

2.1.1

Obtain meteorological information.

3

METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET

Optional content: AIREP/special AIREP

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
MET

2.1.2

Decode information form meteorological data displays.

3

 

ALL

APP
MET

2.1.3

Relay meteorological information.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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
NAV

1.1.1

Decode symbols and information displayed on aeronautical maps and charts.

3

Instrument approach charts, SID & STAR charts, aerodrome charts

Optional content: visual approach charts, military maps and charts

ADI APP APS

APP
NAV

1.1.2

Use relevant maps and charts.

3

 

APP

ACP

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
NAV

1.1.1

Decode symbols and information displayed on aeronautical maps and charts.

3

Instrument approach charts, SID & STAR charts, aerodrome charts

Optional content: visual approach charts, military maps and charts

ADC APP APS

APP
NAV

1.1.2

Use relevant maps and charts.

3

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems

APP
NAV

2.1.1

Manage traffic in case of change in the operational status of navigational systems.

4

Optional content: limitations, availability and status of ground-based and satellite-based systems

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
NAV

2.1.2

Appreciate the effect of a change in the operational status of navigational systems.

3

Optional content: precision, limitations, status, degraded procedures

ALL

Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach

APP
NAV

2.2.1

Describe the concept of stabilised approach.

2

Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero

ADV ADI APP APS

APP
NAV

2.2.2

Appreciate the effect of late change of runway-in-use or type of approach for landing aircraft.

3

Cockpit workload

Optional content: impact on vertical profile (CDO), FMS management, crew procedure briefing, missed approach, loss of situational awareness, etc.

APP APS

APP
NAV

2.2.3

Appreciate controller actions that may contribute to unstabilised approach.

3

Delayed descent

APP

Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals

APP
NAV

2.3.1

Describe relevant SIDs and STARs.

2

 

ADI APP APS

APP
NAV

2.3.2

Describe the types and phases of instrument approach procedures.

2

 

APP APS

APP
NAV

2.3.3

Describe the relevant minima applicable for a precision/non-precision and visual approach.

2

Optional content: Type A/B operations, CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, RNP AR APCH minima

ADI APP APS

Subtopic NAV 2.4 — Navigational assistance

APP
NAV

2.4.1

Evaluate the necessary information to be provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance.

5

Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome, track, heading, distance, aerodrome information, any other navigational assistance relevant at the time

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic NAV 2.5 — Satellite-based systems

APP
NAV

2.5.1

State the different applications of satellite-based systems relevant for approach operations.

1

RNP APCH, RNP AR APCH, SBAS, GBAS

Optional content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, RNP minima, precision approach

APP APS

Subtopic NAV 2.6 — PBN applications

APP
NAV

2.6.1

State the navigation applications used in approach and terminal environments.

1

Approach-RNP APCH/ RNP AR APCH, Terminal-RNAV-1 RNP 1 with RF, rotorcraft option RNP 0.3

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613, Regulation (EU) 716/201480 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).,
Regulation (EU) 2018/104881 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).

APP APS

APP
NAV

2.6.2

Explain the principles and designation of navigation specifications in use.

2

Performance, functionality, sensors

Optional content: aircrew and controller requirements, accuracy requirements, integrity and continuity

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

APP
NAV

2.6.3

State future PBN developments.

1

A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP

Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO

ADI

APP

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
NAV

2.1.1

Manage traffic in case of change in the operational status of navigational systems.

4

Optional content: limitations, availability and status of ground-based and satellite-based systems

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
NAV

2.1.2

Appreciate the effect of a change in the operational status of navigational systems.

3

Optional content: precision, limitations, status, degraded procedures

ALL

Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach

APP
NAV

2.2.1

Describe the concept of stabilised approach.

2

Optional content: Skybrary

ADC APP APS

APP
NAV

2.2.2

Appreciate the effect of late change of runway-in-use or type of approach for landing aircraft.

3

Cockpit workload

Optional content: impact on vertical profile (CDO), FMS management, crew procedure briefing, missed approach, loss of situational awareness, etc.

APP APS

APP
NAV

2.2.3

Appreciate controller actions that may contribute to unstabilised approach.

3

Delayed descent

APP

Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals

APP
NAV

2.3.1

Describe relevant SIDs and STARs.

2

 

APP APS

APP
NAV

2.3.2

Describe the types and phases of instrument approach procedures.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Annex 6

APP APS

APP
NAV

2.3.3

Describe the relevant minima applicable for a precision/non-precision and visual approach.

2

Optional content: Type A/B operations, CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, RNP AR APCH minima

ADC APP APS

Subtopic NAV 2.4 — Navigational assistance

APP
NAV

2.4.1

Evaluate the necessary information to be provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance.

5

Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome, track, heading, distance, aerodrome information, any other navigational assistance relevant at the time

APP

 ACP

 APS

 ACS

 

Subtopic NAV 2.5 — Satellite-based systems

APP
NAV

2.5.1

State the different applications of satellite-based systems relevant for approach operations.

1

RNP APCH, RNP AR APCH, SBAS, GBAS

Optional content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, RNP minima, precision approach

APP APS

Subtopic NAV 2.6 — PBN applications

APP
NAV

2.6.1

State the navigation applications used in approach and terminal environments.

1

Approach-RNP APCH/ RNP AR APCH, Terminal-RNAV-1 RNP 1 with RF, rotorcraft option RNP 0.3

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613, Regulation (EU) No 716/201482 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).,
Regulation (EU) 2018/104883 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).

APP APS

APP
NAV

2.6.2

Explain the principles and designation of navigation specifications in use.

2

Performance, functionality, sensors

Optional content: aircrew and controller requirements, accuracy requirements, integrity and continuity

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

APP
NAV

2.6.3

Describe the differences in turn performance.

2

Optional content: fly-by, fly-over, RF,

ICAO Doc 4444

APP APS

APP
NAV

2.6.4

State future PBN developments.

1

A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP

Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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
ACFT

1.1.1

Integrate information from aircraft instruments provided by the pilot in the provision of ATS.

4

 

ALL

APP
ACFT

1.1.2

Explain the operation of aircraft radio equipment.

2

Optional content: radios (number of), emergency radios

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS

Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft instruments

APP
ACFT

1.1.1

Integrate information from aircraft instruments provided by the pilot into the provision of ATS.

4

 

ALL

APP
ACFT

1.1.2

Explain the operation of aircraft radio equipment.

2

Optional content: radios (number of), emergency radios

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES

Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence

APP
ACFT

2.1.1

Explain the wake turbulence effect and associated hazards to succeeding aircraft.

2

 

ALL

APP
ACFT

2.1.2

Appreciate the techniques used to prevent hazards associated with wake turbulence to succeeding aircraft.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — Application of ICAO approach categories

APP
ACFT

2.2.1

Describe the use of ICAO approach categories.

2

ICAO Doc 8168

ADI APP APS

APP
ACFT

2.2.2

Appreciate the effect of ICAO approach categories on the organisation of traffic.

3

 

ADI APP APS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES

Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence

APP
ACFT

2.1.1

Explain the wake turbulence effect and associated hazards to succeeding aircraft.

2

 

ALL

APP
ACFT

2.1.2

Appreciate the techniques used to prevent hazards associated with wake turbulence to succeeding aircraft.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — Application of the ICAO approach categories

APP
ACFT

2.2.1

Describe the use of the ICAO approach categories.

2

ICAO Doc 8168

ADC APP APS

APP
ACFT

2.2.2

Appreciate the effect of the ICAO approach categories on the traffic organisation.

3

 

ADC APP 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
ACFT

3.1.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during climb.

4

Optional content: speed, mass, air density, cabin pressurisation, wind and temperature

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ACFT

3.1.2

Describe the influence of factors affecting departing aircraft.

3

Optional content: runway conditions, runway slope, aerodrome elevation, wind, temperature, aircraft configuration, airframe contamination and aircraft mass

APP APS

Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Cruise factors

APP
ACFT

3.2.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during cruise.

4

Optional content: level, cruising speed, wind, mass, cabin pressurisation

APP APS

Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Descent and initial approach factors

APP
ACFT

3.3.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during descent.

4

Optional content: wind, speed, rate of descent, aircraft configuration, cabin pressurisation

APP APS

Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Final approach and landing factors

APP
ACFT

3.4.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during final approach and landing.

4

Optional content: wind, aircraft configuration, mass, meteorological conditions, runway conditions, runway slope, aerodrome elevation

APP APS

Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Economic factors

APP
ACFT

3.5.1

Integrate consideration of economic factors affecting aircraft.

4

Optional content: routing, level, speed, rate of climb and rate of descent, approach profile

APP APS

APP
ACFT

3.5.2

Use continuous climb techniques where applicable.

3

 

APP

ACP

APP
ACFT

3.5.3

Use direct routing where applicable.

3

 

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.6 — Environmental factors

APP
ACFT

3.6.1

Appreciate the performance restrictions due to environmental considerations.

3

Optional content: fuel-dumping, noise-abatement procedures, minimum flight levels, bird strike hazard, continuous descent operations

APP APS

TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA

Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Performance data

APP
ACFT

4.1.1

Integrate the average performance data of a representative sample of aircraft which will be encountered in the operational/ working environment into the provision of control service.

4

Performance data under a representative variety of circumstances

APP ACP APS ACS

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

APP
HUM

1.1.1

Describe the human information-processing model.

2

Attention, perception, memory, situational awareness, decision-making, response

ALL

APP
HUM

1.1.2

Describe the factors which influence human information-processing.

2

Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, distraction, interpersonal relations

ALL

APP
HUM

1.1.3

Monitor the effect of human information-processing factors on decision-making.

3

Optional content: workload, stress, interpersonal relations, distraction, confidence

ALL

[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
HUM

1.1.1

Describe the human information-processing model.

2

Attention, perception, memory, situational awareness, decision-making, response

ALL

APP
HUM

1.1.2

Describe the factors which influence human information-processing.

2

Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, distraction, interpersonal relations

ALL

Subtopic HUM 1.2 — Situational awareness

APP
HUM

1.2.1

Appreciate the effect of human information-processing factors on situational awareness.

3

Optional content: workload, knowledge, interpersonal relations, distraction, confidence, experience, fatigue, stress

ALL

Subtopic HUM 1.3 — Decision-making

APP
HUM

1.3.1

Appreciate the effect of human information-processing factors on decision-making.

3

Optional content: workload, stress, interpersonal relations, distraction, confidence

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS

Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue

APP
HUM

2.1.1

State factors that cause fatigue.

1

Shift work

Optional content: night shifts and rosters, Regulation (EU) 2017/37384 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 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1)., ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

ALL

APP
HUM

2.1.2

Describe the onset of fatigue.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: lack of concentration, listlessness, irritability, frustration, ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

ALL

APP
HUM

2.1.3

Recognise the onset of fatigue in self.

1

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

ALL

APP
HUM

2.1.4

Recognise the onset of fatigue in others.

1

 

ALL

APP
HUM

2.1.5

Describe appropriate action when recognising fatigue.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Fitness

APP
HUM

2.2.1

Recognise signs of lack of personal fitness.

1

 

ALL

APP
HUM

2.2.2

Describe actions when aware of a lack of personal fitness.

2

 

ALL

[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
HUM

2.1.1

Describe the onset of fatigue.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: lack of concentration, listlessness, irritability, frustration, Skybrary Human Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management

ALL

APP
HUM

2.1.2

Recognise the onset of fatigue in self and in others.

1

Optional content: Skybrary Human Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management

ALL

APP
HUM

2.1.3

Describe the appropriate action when recognising fatigue.

2

Optional content: Skybrary Human Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management

ALL

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Stress

APP
HUM

2.2.1

Recognise the effects of stress on human performance.

1

Stress and its symptoms in self and in others

Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ALL

APP
HUM

2.2.2

Describe the appropriate action when recognising stress.

2

 

ALL

APP
HUM

2.2.3

Act to reduce stress.

3

 

ALL

APP
HUM

2.2.4

Respond to stressful situations by offering, asking for or accepting assistance.

3

 

ALL

APP
HUM

2.2.5

Recognise the effect of stressful events.

1

Self and others, abnormal situations

ALL

[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
HUM

3.1.1

State the relevance of TRM.

1

Optional content: TRM course, EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the development of TRM training

ALL

APP
HUM

3.1.2

State the content of the TRM concept.

1

Optional content: teamwork, human error, team roles, stress, decision-making, communication, situational awareness

ALL

Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Teamwork and team roles

APP
HUM

3.2.1

Identify reasons for conflict.

3

 

ALL

APP
HUM

3.2.2

Describe actions to prevent human conflicts.

2

Optional content: TRM team roles

ALL

APP
HUM

3.2.3

Describe strategies to cope with human conflicts.

2

Optional content: in your team, in the simulator

ALL

Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Responsible behaviour

APP
HUM

3.3.1

Consider the factors which influence responsible behaviour.

2

Optional content: situation, team, personal situation and judgement, instance of justification, moral motivation, personality

ALL

APP
HUM

3.3.2

Apply responsible judgement.

3

Case study and discussion about a dilemma situation

ALL

[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
HUM

3.1.1

Explain the importance of threat and error management.

2

Optional content: prevention of incidents, safety improvement, revision of procedures and/or working practices

ALL

APP
HUM

3.1.2

Explain the threat and error management framework.

2

Threats, errors, undesired states, countermeasures

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

ALL

APP
HUM

3.1.3

Differentiate between the different types of threats in ATC.

2

Internal, external, airborne, environmental

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

ALL

APP
HUM

3.1.4

Differentiate between the different types of errors in ATC.

2

Equipment, procedural, communication

Optional content: increase in traffic, changes in procedures, complexities of systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

ALL

APP
HUM

3.1.5

Differentiate between the different types of undesired states.

2

On the ground, airborne

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

ALL

APP
HUM

3.1.6

Analyse examples of threat and error management in ATC.

4

Case studies

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

ALL

Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Application of threat and error management

APP
HUM

3.2.1

Manage threats.

4

Detect and respond

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

ALL

APP
HUM

3.2.2

Manage errors.

4

Detect and respond

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

ALL

APP
HUM

3.2.3

Manage undesired states.

4

Detect and respond

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

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 4 — STRESS

Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Stress

APP
HUM

4.1.1

Recognise the effects of stress on performance.

1

Stress and its symptoms in self and in others

Optional content:
Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ALL

Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Stress management

APP
HUM

4.2.1

Act to reduce stress.

3

The effect of personality in coping with stress, the benefits of active stress management

ALL

APP
HUM

4.2.2

Respond to stressful situations by offering, asking or accepting assistance.

3

Optional content: the benefits of offering, accepting and asking for help in stressful situations

ALL

APP
HUM

4.2.3

Recognise the effect of shocking and stressful events.

1

Self and others, abnormal situations, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

ALL

APP
HUM

4.2.4

Consider the benefits of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).

2

 

ALL

APP
HUM

4.2.5

Explain procedures to be used following an incident/accident.

2

Optional content: CISM, counselling, human element

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUM 4 — TEAMWORK

Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Benefits of teamwork

APP
HUM

4.1.1

State the benefits of teamwork.

1

Increased safety, efficiency and capacity

ALL

APP
HUM

4.1.2

List the controller’s human performance elements affected by teamwork.

1

Situational awareness, communication, decision-making, threat and error management, workload management

ALL

Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Conflict management

APP
HUM

4.2.1

Identify the reasons for conflict.

3

 

ALL

APP
HUM

4.2.2

Describe strategies to cope with human conflicts.

2

Optional content: in your team, in the simulator

ALL

APP
HUM

4.2.3

Describe actions to prevent human conflicts.

2

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR

Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Human error

APP
HUM

5.1.1

Explain the relationship between error and safety.

2

Number and combination of errors, proactive versus reactive approach to discovery of error

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

ALL

APP
HUM

5.1.2

Differentiate between the types of error.

2

Slips, lapses, mistakes

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

ALL

APP
HUM

5.1.3

Describe error-prone conditions.

2

Optional content: increase in traffic, changes in procedures, complexities of systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

ALL

APP
HUM

5.1.4

Collect examples of different error types, their causes and consequences for ATC.

3

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

ALL

APP
HUM

5.1.5

Explain how to detect errors to compensate for them.

2

STCA, MSAW, individual and collective strategy

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

ALL

APP
HUM

5.1.6

Execute corrective actions.

3

Error compensation

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

ALL

APP
HUM

5.1.7

Explain the importance of error management.

2

Optional content: prevention of incidents, safety improvement, revision of procedures and/or working practices

ALL

APP
HUM

5.1.8

Describe the impact on an ATCO’s performance following an occurrence/incident.

2

Optional content: reporting, SMS, investigation, CISM

ALL

Subtopic HUM 5.2 — Violation of rules

APP
HUM

5.2.1

Explain the causes and dangers of violation of rules becoming accepted as a practice.

2

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

ALL

[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
HUM

5.1.1

Explain the concept of systems.

2

People; procedures; equipment; ATM in system terms: simple, complicated, and complex systems; system thinking

ALL

APP
HUM

5.1.2

Describe how changes in one part of a system may impact the other parts.

2

 

ALL

APP
HUM

5.1.3

Describe the role of the human in the system.

2

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Communication

APP
HUM

6.1.1

Use communication effectively in ATC.

3

 

ALL

APP
HUM

6.1.2

Analyse examples of pilot–controller communication for effectiveness.

4

 

ALL

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

APP
HUM

6.2.1

List communication means between controllers in charge of the same area of responsibility (sector or tower).

1

Optional content: electronic, written, verbal and non-verbal communication

ALL

APP
HUM

6.2.2

Explain consequences of the use of communication means on effectiveness.

2

Optional content: strip legibility and encoding, label designation, feedback

ALL

APP
HUM

6.2.3

List possible actions to provide a safe position handover.

1

Optional content: rigour, preparation, overlap time

ALL

APP
HUM

6.2.4

Explain consequences of a missed position handover process.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic HUM 6.3 — Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility

APP
HUM

6.3.1

List factors and means for an effective coordination between sectors and/or tower positions.

1

Optional content: other sectors’ constraints, electronic coordination tools

ALL

Subtopic HUM 6.4 — Controller–pilot cooperation

APP
HUM

6.4.1

Describe parameters affecting controller–pilot cooperation.

2

Optional content: workload, mutual knowledge, controller versus pilot mental picture

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUM 6 — COLLABORATIVE WORK

Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Effective communication

APP
HUM

6.1.1

Explain effective communication in ATC operations.

2

ICAO Doc 9868

ALL

APP
HUM

6.1.2

Explain key strategies used to enable open communication.

2

Optional content: active listening, active speaking, assertiveness, honesty, relevance, facts, neutrality

ALL

APP
HUM

6.1.3

Describe the parameters affecting the controller’s competence to communicate effectively.

2

Workload, mutual knowledge, controller versus pilot mental picture, distractions, sound, human conflicts

Optional content: communication between and within the team(s), in the simulator, with the pilots, instructors, coordination partners

ALL

Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Effective feedback

APP
HUM

6.2.1

Define feedback.

1

 

ALL

APP
HUM

6.2.2

Explain the purpose of receiving and giving feedback, and its effect on performance.

2

 

ALL

APP
HUM

6.2.3

Consider the impact of communication styles on feedback and on conflict resolution.

2

 

ALL

APP
HUM

6.2.4

Integrate feedback into performance.

4

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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
EQPS

1.1.1

Operate two-way communication equipment.

3

Transmit/receive switches, procedures

Optional content: frequency selection, standby equipment

ALL

APP
EQPS

1.1.2

Identify indications of operational status of radio equipment.

3

Optional content: indicator lights, serviceability displays, selector/frequency displays

ALL

APP
EQPS

1.1.3

Consider radio range.

2

Optional content: transfer to another frequency, apparent radio failure, failure to establish radio contact, frequency protection range

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 1.2 — Other voice communications

APP
EQPS

1.2.1

Operate landline communications.

3

Optional content: telephone, interphone and intercom equipment

ALL

TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS

Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

APP
EQPS

2.1.1

Decode AFTN messages.

3

Optional content: movement and control messages, NOTAM, SNOWTAM, BIRDTAM, etc.

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange

APP
EQPS

2.2.1

Use automatic data transfer equipment where available.

3

Optional content: automated information and coordination, OLDI

APP ACP

TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION

Subtopic EQPS 3.1 — Operation and monitoring of equipment

APP
EQPS

3.1.1

Monitor the technical integrity of the controller working position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

APP
EQPS

3.1.2

Operate the equipment of the controller working position.

3

Optional content: situation displays, flight progress board, flight data display, radio, telephone, maps and charts, strip-printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF

ALL

APP
EQPS

3.1.3

Operate available equipment in abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems

APP
EQPS

3.2.1

Use situation displays.

3

 

ALL

APP
EQPS

3.2.2

Check availability of information.

3

 

ALL

APP
EQPS

3.2.3

Obtain information from equipment.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems

APP
EQPS

3.3.1

Use the flight data information at controller working position.

3

 

ALL

[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
EQPS

3.1.1

Monitor the technical integrity of the controller working position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

APP
EQPS

3.1.2

Operate the equipment of the controller working position.

3

Optional content: situation displays, flight progress board, flight data display, radio, telephone, maps and charts, strip-printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF

ALL

APP
EQPS

3.1.3

Operate the available equipment in abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems

APP
EQPS

3.2.1

Use situation displays.

3

 

ALL

APP
EQPS

3.2.2

Check the availability of information.

3

 

ALL

APP
EQPS

3.2.3

Obtain information from equipment.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems

APP
EQPS

3.3.1

Use the flight data information at the controller working position.

3

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT

Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments

APP
EQPS

4.1.1

Recognise future developments.

1

New advanced systems

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT

Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments

APP
EQPS

4.1.1

Recognise future developments.

1

New advanced systems

Optional content: European ATM Master Plan, European Plan for Aviation Safety

ALL

[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
EQPS

5.1.1

Take account of the limitations of equipment and systems.

2

 

ALL

APP
EQPS

5.1.2

Respond to technical deficiencies of the operational position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation

APP
EQPS

5.2.1

Identify that communication equipment has degraded.

3

Optional content: ground–air and landline communications

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
EQPS

5.2.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of communication equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: procedures for total or partial degradation of ground–air and landline communications, alternative methods of transferring data

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation

APP
EQPS

5.3.1

Identify when a navigational equipment failure will affect operational ability.

3

Optional content: VOR, navigational aids

ALL

APP
EQPS

5.3.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of a navigational equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: vertical separation, information to aircraft, navigational assistance, seeking assistance from adjacent units

ADI APP ACP 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
EQPS

5.1.1

Take account of the limitations of equipment and systems.

2

 

ALL

APP
EQPS

5.1.2

Respond to technical deficiencies of the operational position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation

APP
EQPS

5.2.1

Identify that communication equipment has degraded.

3

Optional content: ground–air and landline communications

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
EQPS

5.2.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of communication equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: procedures for total or partial degradation of ground–air and landline communications, alternative methods of transferring data

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation

APP
EQPS

5.3.1

Identify when a navigational equipment failure will affect operational ability.

3

Optional content: navigational aids, ‘European GNSS Contingency/Reversion Handbook for PBN Operations’

ALL

APP
EQPS

5.3.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of navigational equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: vertical separation, information to aircraft, navigational assistance, seeking assistance from adjacent units

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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 approach control unit

APP
PEN

1.1.1

Appreciate the functions and provision of operational approach control service.

3

Study visit to an approach control unit

APP APS

TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS

Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations

APP
PEN

2.1.1

Characterise civil ATS activities in approach control unit.

2

Study visit to an approach control unit

Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, ACC, AIS, RCC

APP APS

APP
PEN

2.1.2

Characterise other parties interfacing with ATS operations.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to engineering services, firefighting and emergency services, airline operations offices

ALL

Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations

APP
PEN

2.2.1

Characterise military ATS activities.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence Units

ALL

[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
PEN

2.1.1

Characterise civil ATS activities in the approach control unit.

2

Study visit to an approach control unit

Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, ACC, AIS, RCC

APP APS

APP
PEN

2.1.2

Characterise other parties interfacing with ATS operations.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to engineering services, firefighting and emergency services, airline operations offices

ALL

Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations

APP
PEN

2.2.1

Characterise military ATS activities.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, air defence units

ALL

[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
PEN

3.1.1

Identify the role of ATC as a service provider.

3

 

ALL

APP
PEN

3.1.2

Appreciate ATS users’ requirements.

3

 

ALL

[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
PEN

3.1.1

Appreciate the role of an air navigation service provider.

3

Regulation (EU) 2018/1139

ALL

APP
PEN

3.1.2

Appreciate ATS users’ requirements.

3

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection

APP
PEN

4.1.1

Describe the environmental constraints on aerodrome operations.

2

Optional content: ICAO Circular 303 — Operational opportunities to minimise fuel use and reduce emissions

ADV ADI APP APS

APP
PEN

4.1.2

Explain the use of Collaborative Environmental Management (CEM) process at aerodromes.

2

 

ADV ADI APP APS

APP
PEN

4.1.3

Appreciate the mitigation techniques used to minimise aviation’s impact on the environment.

3

Optional content: noise-abatement procedures, noise preferential routes, flight efficiency

APP APS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection

APP
PEN

4.1.1

Describe the environmental constraints on aerodrome operations.

2

Optional content: ICAO Doc 10013 — Operational opportunities to reduce fuel burn and emissions

ADC APP APS

APP
PEN

4.1.2

Explain the use of the Collaborative Environmental Management (CEM) process at aerodromes.

2

Optional content: European ATM Master Plan, EUROCONTROL CEM Specification

ADC APP APS

APP
PEN

4.1.3

Appreciate the mitigation techniques used at aerodromes to minimise aviation’s impact on the environment.

3

Optional content: noise-abatement procedures, noise preferential routes, flight efficiency

ADC APP

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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
ABES

1.1.1

List common abnormal and emergency situations.

1

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion

ALL

APP
ABES

1.1.2

Identify potential or actual abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

APP
ABES

1.1.3

Take into account the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ABES

1.1.4

Take into account that procedures do not exist for all abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Optional content: real-life examples

ALL

APP
ABES

1.1.5

Consider how the evolution of a situation may have an impact on safety.

2

Optional content: separation, information, coordination

ALL

[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
ABES

1.1.1

List common abnormal and emergency situations.

1

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion, GNSS failure

ALL

APP
ABES

1.1.2

Identify potential or actual abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

APP
ABES

1.1.3

Take into account the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

APP ACP APS ACS

APP
ABES

1.1.4

Take into account that procedures do not exist for all abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Optional content: real-life examples

ALL

APP
ABES

1.1.5

Consider how the evolution of a situation may have an impact on safety.

2

Optional content: separation, information, coordination

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT

Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness

APP
ABES

2.1.1

Ensure effective communication in all circumstances including the case where standard phraseology is not applicable.

4

Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio silence instruction

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload

APP
ABES

2.2.1

Describe actions to keep the situation under control.

2

Optional content: sector-splitting, holding, flow management, task delegation

ALL

APP
ABES

2.2.2

Organise priority of actions.

4

 

ALL

APP
ABES

2.2.3

Ensure effective dissemination of information.

4

Optional content: between executive and planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with ground staff, etc.

ALL

APP
ABES

2.2.4

Consider asking for help.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air–ground cooperation

APP
ABES

2.3.1

Collect appropriate information relevant to the situation.

3

 

ALL

APP
ABES

2.3.2

Assist the pilot.

3

Pilot workload

Optional content: instructions, information, support, human factors, etc.

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT

Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness

APP
ABES

2.1.1

Ensure effective communication in all circumstances including the case where standard phraseology is not applicable.

4

Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio silence instruction

ALL

APP
ABES

2.1.2

Apply change of radiotelephony call sign.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload

APP
ABES

2.2.1

Describe actions to keep the situation under control.

2

Optional content: sector-splitting, holding, flow management, task delegation

ALL

APP
ABES

2.2.2

Organise priority of actions.

4

 

ALL

APP
ABES

2.2.3

Ensure the effective dissemination of information.

4

Optional content: between executive and planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with ground staff, etc.

ALL

APP
ABES

2.2.4

Consider asking for help.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air–ground cooperation

APP
ABES

2.3.1

Collect appropriate information relevant to the situation.

3

 

ALL

APP
ABES

2.3.2

Assist the pilot.

3

Pilot workload

Optional content: instructions, information, support, human factors, etc.

ALL

[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
ABES

3.1.1

Apply the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

3

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure

APP
ABES

3.2.1

Describe the procedures to be followed by a pilot when that pilot experiences complete or partial radio failure.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military procedures

ALL

APP
ABES

3.2.2

Apply the procedures to be followed when a pilot experiences complete or partial radio failure.

3

Optional content: prolonged loss of communication

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

APP
ABES

3.3.1

Apply ATC procedures associated with unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft

APP
ABES

3.4.1

Apply the procedures in the case of strayed aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: inside controlled airspace, outside controlled airspace

ALL

APP
ABES

3.4.2

Apply the procedures in the case of unidentified aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Diversions

APP
ABES

3.5.1

Provide navigational assistance to aircraft diverting in emergency.

4

Track/heading, distance, other navigational assistance

Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome

APP ACP APS 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
ABES

3.1.1

Apply the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

3

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure

APP
ABES

3.2.1

Describe the procedures to be followed by a pilot experiencing complete or partial radio failure.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military procedures, simulator operation procedures

ALL

APP
ABES

3.2.2

Apply the procedures to be followed when a pilot experiences complete or partial radio failure.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: prolonged loss of communication

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

APP
ABES

3.3.1

Apply ATC procedures associated with unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: simulator operation procedures

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft

APP
ABES

3.4.1

Apply the procedures for strayed aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: inside controlled airspace, outside controlled airspace

ALL

APP
ABES

3.4.2

Apply the procedures for unidentified aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Diversion

APP
ABES

3.5.1

Provide navigational assistance to aircraft diverting in emergency.

4

Track/heading, distance, other navigational assistance

Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ABES 3.6— Interception of civil aircraft

APP
ABES

3.6.1

Explain the procedures for interception of civil aircraft.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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
AGA

1.1.1

Define aerodrome data.

1

Regulation (EU) No 139/201485 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).

Optional content: aerodrome elevation, reference point, apron, movement area, manoeuvring area, hot spot

ADV ADI APP APS

Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination

APP
AGA

1.2.1

Identify the information that has to be exchanged between Air Traffic Services (ATS) and the aerodrome authority.

3

Aerodrome conditions, fire/rescue category, condition of ground equipment and NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

APP APS ADV 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
AGA

1.1.1

Define aerodrome data.

1

Regulation (EU) No 139/201486 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).

Optional content: aerodrome elevation, reference point, apron, movement area, manoeuvring area, hotspot

ADC APP APS

Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination

APP
AGA

1.2.1

Identify the information that has to be exchanged between ATS and the aerodrome authority.

3

Aerodrome conditions, fire/rescue category, condition of ground equipment and NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADC

APP APS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA

Subtopic AGA 2.1 — Movement area

APP
AGA

2.1.1

Describe movement area.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADV ADI APP APS

APP
AGA

2.1.2

Describe the marking of obstacles and unusable or unserviceable areas.

2

Flags, signs on pavement, lights

ADV ADI APP APS

APP
AGA

2.1.3

Identify the information on conditions of the movement area that has to be passed on to aircraft.

3

Essential information on aerodrome conditions

ADV ADI APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area

APP
AGA

2.2.1

Describe manoeuvring area.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADV ADI APP APS

APP
AGA

2.2.2

Describe taxiway.

2

 

ADV ADI APP APS

APP
AGA

2.2.3

Describe daylight marking on taxiways.

2

 

ADV ADI APP APS

APP
AGA

2.2.4

Describe taxiway lighting.

2

 

ADV ADI APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways

APP
AGA

2.3.1

Describe runway.

2

Runway, runway surface, runway strip, shoulder, runway-end safety areas, clearways, stopways

ADV ADI APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.2

Describe instrument runway.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADI APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.3

Describe non-instrument runway.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADV

ADI APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.4

Explain declared distances.

2

TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA

ADV

ADI APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.5

Explain the differences between ACN and PCN.

2

Strength of pavements

ADV

ADI APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.6

Describe the daylight markings on runways.

2

Optional content: runway designator, centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed distance, touchdown zone, side strip, colour

ADV

ADI APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.7

Describe runway lights.

2

Optional content: colour, centre line, intensity, edge, touchdown zone, threshold, barettes

ADV

ADI APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.8

Explain the functions of visual landing aids.

2

Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI

ADV

ADI APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.9

Describe the approach lighting systems.

2

Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, colours, intensity and brightness

ADV

ADI APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.10

Characterise the effect of water/ice on runways.

2

 

ADV

ADI APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.11

Explain braking action.

2

Braking action coefficient

ADV

ADI APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.12

Explain the effect of runway visual range on aerodrome operation.

2

 

ADV

ADI 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
AGA

2.1.1

Describe the movement area.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADC APP APS

APP
AGA

2.1.2

Describe the marking of obstacles and unusable or unserviceable areas.

2

Flags, signs on pavement, lights

ADC APP APS

APP
AGA

2.1.3

Identify the information on conditions of the movement area that has to be passed on to aircraft.

3

Essential information on aerodrome conditions

ADC APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area

APP
AGA

2.2.1

Describe the manoeuvring area.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADC APP APS

APP
AGA

2.2.2

Describe the taxiway.

2

 

ADC APP APS

APP
AGA

2.2.3

Describe the daylight marking on taxiways.

2

 

ADC APP APS

APP
AGA

2.2.4

Describe taxiway lighting.

2

 

ADC APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways

APP
AGA

2.3.1

Describe the runway.

2

Runway, runway surface, runway strip, shoulder, runway-end safety areas, clearways, stopways

ADC APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.2

Describe the instrument runway.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADC APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.3

Describe the non-instrument runway.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADC APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.4

Explain declared distances.

2

TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA

ADC APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.5

Explain the differences between ACN and PCN.

2

Strength of pavements

ADC APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.6

Describe the daylight markings on runways.

2

Optional content: runway designator, centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed distance, touchdown zone, side strip, colour

ADC APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.7

Describe runway lights.

2

Optional content: colour, centre line, intensity, edge, touchdown zone, threshold, barettes

ADC APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.8

Explain the functions of visual landing aids.

2

Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI

ADC APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.9

Describe the approach lighting systems.

2

Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, colours, intensity and brightness

ADC APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.10

Characterise the effect of water/ice on runways.

2

 

ADC APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.11

Explain braking performance and methods of reporting it.

2

 

ADC APP APS

APP
AGA

2.3.12

Explain the effect of runway visual range on aerodrome operations.

2

 

ADC APP 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
AGA

3.1.1

Explain the necessity for establishing and maintaining an obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes.

2

 

 

ADV ADI 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
AGA

3.1.1

Explain the necessity for establishing and maintaining airspace around aerodromes obstacle free.

2

 

 

ADC APP APS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location

APP
AGA

4.1.1

Explain the location of different aerodrome ground equipment.

2

Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio communication or ATS surveillance systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, PAPI

ADV ADI APP APS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location

APP
AGA

4.1.1

Explain the location of miscellaneous aerodrome ground equipment.

2

Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio communication or ATS surveillance systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, PAPI

ADC APP APS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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)(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 subject objectives and training objectives that are associated with the subjects, topics and subtopics contained in Appendix 6 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 — Area Control Procedural Rating (ACP).

(c) Subjects, topics and subtopics from Appendix 6 to Annex I to Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of it.

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/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 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 from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

ED Decision 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 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

ACP
INTR

1.1.1

Explain the aims and main objectives of the course.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic INTR 1.2 — Course administration

ACP
INTR

1.2.1

State how the course is administered.

1

 

ALL

Subtopic INTR 1.3 — Study material and training documentation

ACP
INTR

1.3.1

Use appropriate documents and their sources for course studies.

3

Optional content: training documentation, library, CBT library, web, learning management server

ALL

ACP
INTR

1.3.2

Integrate appropriate information into course studies.

4

Training documentation

Optional content: supplementary information, library

ALL

TOPIC INTR 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE

Subtopic INTR 2.1 — Course content and organisation

ACP
INTR

2.1.1

State the different training methods used during the course.

1

Theoretical training, practical training, self-study, types of training events

ALL

ACP
INTR

2.1.2

State the subjects covered by the course and their purpose.

1

 

ALL

ACP
INTR

2.1.3

Describe the organisation of theoretical training.

2

Optional content: course programme

ALL

ACP
INTR

2.1.4

Describe the organisation of practical training.

2

Optional content: PTP, simulation, briefing, debriefing, course programme

ALL

Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos

ACP
INTR

2.2.1

Recognise the feedback mechanisms available.

1

Training progress, assessment, briefing, debriefing, learner–instructor feedback, instructor–instructor feedback

ALL

Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process

ACP
INTR

2.3.1

Describe the assessment process.

2

 

ALL

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

ACP
LAW

1.1.1

Appreciate the conditions which shall be met to issue an Area Control Procedural rating.

3

Regulation (EU) 2015/34087 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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1). on ATCO Licensing

Optional content: national documents

ACP

ACP
LAW

1.1.2

Explain how to maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to retain competence in the operational environment.

2

 

ALL

ACP
LAW

1.1.3

Explain the conditions for suspension/ revocation of an ATCO licence.

2

Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO Licensing

ALL

[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

ACP
LAW

1.1.1

Appreciate the conditions which shall be met to issue an Area Control Procedural rating.

3

Regulation (EU) 2015/34088 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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).

Optional content: national documents

ACP

ACP
LAW

1.1.2

Explain how to maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to retain competence in the operational environment.

2

 

ALL

ACP
LAW

1.1.3

Explain the conditions for the suspension/ revocation of an ATCO licence.

2

Regulation (EU) 2015/340

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports

ACP
LAW

2.1.1

List the standard forms for reports.

1

Air traffic incident report

Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records

ALL

ACP
LAW

2.1.2

Describe the functions of, and processes for, reporting.

2

Reporting culture, air traffic incident report, Regulation (EU) No 376/201489 Regulation (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 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).,   Regulation (EU) 2015/101890 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 Council (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).

Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting

ALL

ACP
LAW

2.1.3

Use forms for reporting.

3

Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, air traffic incident reporting form(s)

Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records

ALL

Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace

ACP
LAW

2.2.1

Appreciate airspace classes and structure and their relevance to operation using the Area Control Procedural rating.

3

 

ACP

ACP
LAW

2.2.2

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the classification and structure of airspace.

4

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 923/201291 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)., international requirements, civil requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements

ALL

ACP
LAW

2.2.3

Appreciate responsibility for terrain clearance.

3

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports

ACP
LAW

2.1.1

Describe the functions of, and processes for, reporting.

2

Reporting culture, forms for mandatory and voluntary occurrence reporting, Regulation (EU) No 376/201492 Regulation (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 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).,   Regulation (EU) 2015/101893 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 Council (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).

Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting

ALL

ACP
LAW

2.1.2

Use forms for reporting.

3

Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, forms for mandatory and voluntary occurrence reporting

Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records

ALL

Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace

ACP
LAW

2.2.1

Appreciate airspace classes and structure and their relevance to operation using the Area Control Procedural rating.

3

 

ACP

ACP
LAW

2.2.2

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the classification and structure of given airspace.

4

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 923/201294 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)., international requirements, civil requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements

ALL

ACP
LAW

2.2.3

Appreciate responsibility for terrain clearance.

3

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC LAW 3 — ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process

ACP
LAW

3.1.1

State the importance of controller contribution to the feedback process.

1

Optional content: voluntary reporting

ALL

ACP
LAW

3.1.2

Describe how reported occurrences are analysed.

2

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, local procedures

ALL

ACP
LAW

3.1.3

Name the means used to disseminate recommendations.

1

Optional content: safety letters, safety boards web pages

ALL

ACP
LAW

3.1.4

Appreciate the ‘Just Culture’ concept.

3

Benefits, prerequisites, constraints

Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero

ALL

Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Investigation

ACP
LAW

3.2.1

Describe role and mission of Safety Investigation in the improvement of safety.

2

 

ALL

ACP
LAW

3.2.2

Define working methods of Safety Investigation.

1

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC LAW 3 — ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process

ACP
LAW

3.1.1

State the importance of controller contribution to the feedback process.

1

Optional content: voluntary reporting

ALL

ACP
LAW

3.1.2

Describe how reported occurrences are analysed.

2

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, local procedures

ALL

ACP
LAW

3.1.3

Name the means used to disseminate recommendations.

1

Optional content: safety letters, safety boards web pages

ALL

ACP
LAW

3.1.4

Appreciate the just culture concept.

3

Benefits, prerequisites, constraints

Optional content: Skybrary

ALL

Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety investigation

ACP
LAW

3.2.1

Describe the role and objectives of safety investigation in the improvement of safety.

2

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

ED Decision 2023/011/R

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

ACP
ATM

1.1.1

Appreciate own area of responsibility.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

1.1.2

Provide area control service.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030,
ICAO Doc 4444, operation manuals

ACP ACS

Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)

ACP
ATM

1.2.1

Provide FIS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ACP
ATM

1.2.2

Issue appropriate information concerning the position of conflicting traffic.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, traffic information, essential traffic information

APP ACP

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)

ACP
ATM

1.3.1

Provide ALRS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ACP
ATM

1.3.2

Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations

ALL

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

ACP
ATM

1.4.1

Appreciate the impact of ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management on the controller.

3

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route airspace, local implementation of ATFCM principles, etc.

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

1.4.2

Apply flow management procedures in the provision of ATC.

3

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

1.4.3

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of airspace boundaries.

4

Optional content: civil and military, controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, restricted, danger, prohibited, special rules, sector boundaries, national boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en-route, off-route

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

1.4.4

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of areas of responsibility.

4

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

1.4.5

Inform supervisor of local factors affecting ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management.

3

Optional content: abnormal situations, decrease in sector capacity, limitations on systems and equipment, changes in workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions, relevant information like: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM)

ACP
ATM

1.5.1

Appreciate the impact of ASM on the controller.

3

Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of FUA, TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

1.5.2

Organise traffic to take account of ASM.

4

Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA, real-time activation, deactivation or reallocation of airspace

APP ACP

[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

ACP
ATM

1.1.1

Appreciate own area of responsibility.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

1.1.2

Provide area control service.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
Regulation (EU) 2017/37395Commission 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 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1)., operating procedures for the simulated/training environment

ACP ACS

Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)

ACP
ATM

1.2.1

Provide FIS.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ACP
ATM

1.2.2

Issue appropriate information concerning the position of conflicting traffic.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, traffic information, essential traffic information

APP ACP

APS ACS

ACP
ATM

1.2.3

Appreciate the use of ATIS in the provision of FIS.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)

ACP
ATM

1.3.1

Provide ALRS.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ACP
ATM

1.3.2

Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 10

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

ALL

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

ACP
ATM

1.4.1

Appreciate the impact of the ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management on the controller.

3

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route airspace, local implementation of ATFCM principles, etc.

ACP ACS

ACP
ATM

1.4.2

Apply flow management procedures in the provision of ATC.

3

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

ACP ACS

ACP
ATM

1.4.3

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of airspace boundaries.

4

Optional content: civil and military, controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, restricted, danger, prohibited, special rules, sector boundaries, national boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en-route, off-route

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

1.4.4

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of areas of responsibility.

4

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

1.4.5

Inform the supervisor of local factors affecting the ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management.

3

Optional content: abnormal situations, decrease in sector capacity, limitations on systems and equipment, changes in workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions, relevant information like: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM)

ACP
ATM

1.5.1

Appreciate the impact of ASM on the controller.

3

Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of FUA, TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

1.5.2

Organise traffic to take account of ASM.

4

Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA, real-time activation, deactivation or reallocation of airspace

APP ACP

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication

ACP
ATM

2.1.1

Use approved phraseology.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ACP
ATM

2.1.2

Ensure effective communication.

4

Communication techniques, readback/verification of readback

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication

ACP
ATM

2.1.1

List the means of communication between controllers.

1

Optional content: electronic, written, verbal and non-verbal communication

ALL

ACP
ATM

2.1.2

Select the most suitable means of communication given the situation.

5

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

2.1.3

Use approved phraseology.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: published national/local language phraseology

ALL

ACP
ATM

2.1.4

Ensure effective communication.

4

Use of plain language when required, communication within the sector/working position, between the sectors/WPs/ATC units readback/verification of readback

ALL

ACP
ATM

2.1.5

Analyse examples of pilot and controller communication for effectiveness.

4

Optional content: real-life recordings, situation in the simulator

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS

Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances

ACP
ATM

3.1.1

Issue appropriate ATC clearances.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ALL

ACP
ATM

3.1.2

Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in control service.

4

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

3.1.3

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions

ACP
ATM

3.2.1

Issue appropriate ATC instructions.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ACP
ATM

3.2.2

Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in control service.

4

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

3.2.3

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS

Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances

ACP
ATM

3.1.1

Issue appropriate ATC clearances.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ALL

ACP
ATM

3.1.2

Integrate appropriate ATC clearances into the control service.

4

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

3.1.3

Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions

ACP
ATM

3.2.1

Issue appropriate ATC instructions.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ALL

ACP
ATM

3.2.2

Integrate appropriate ATC instructions into the control service.

4

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

3.2.3

Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION

Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination

ACP
ATM

4.1.1

Identify the need for coordination.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination

ACP
ATM

4.2.1

Use the available tools for coordination.

3

Optional content: electronic transfer of flight data, telephone, interphone, intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures

ACP
ATM

4.3.1

Initiate appropriate coordination.

3

Delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, transfer of control, etc.,
ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: release point

ALL

ACP
ATM

4.3.2

Analyse effect of coordination requested by an adjacent position/unit.

4

Optional content: delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.

ALL

ACP
ATM

4.3.3

Select, after negotiation, an appropriate course of action.

5

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

4.3.4

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

4.3.5

Coordinate when providing FIS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ACP
ATM

4.3.6

Coordinate when providing ALRS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION

Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination

ACP
ATM

4.1.1

Identify the need for coordination.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination

ACP
ATM

4.2.1

Use the available tools for coordination.

3

Optional content: electronic transfer of flight data, telephone, interphone, intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures

ACP
ATM

4.3.1

Initiate appropriate coordination.

3

Delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, transfer of control, etc.,
Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: release point

ALL

ACP
ATM

4.3.2

Analyse the effect of coordination requested by an adjacent position/unit.

4

Optional content: delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.

ALL

ACP
ATM

4.3.3

Select, after negotiation, an appropriate course of action.

5

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

4.3.4

Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

4.3.5

Coordinate when providing FIS.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ACP
ATM

4.3.6

Coordinate when providing ALRS.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION

Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry

ACP
ATM

5.1.1

Allocate levels according to altimetry data.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ACP
ATM

5.1.2

Ensure separation according to altimetry data.

4

Optional content: transition level, transition altitude, transition layer, height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

ALL

Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance

ACP
ATM

5.2.1

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the rules for minimum safe levels and terrain clearance.

4

Optional content: terrain clearance dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, transition level, minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude

APP ACP

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION

Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry

ACP
ATM

5.1.1

Allocate levels according to altimetry data.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ACP
ATM

5.1.2

Ensure separation according to altimetry data.

4

Optional content: transition level, transition altitude, transition layer, height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

ALL

Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance

ACP
ATM

5.2.1

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the rules for minimum usable levels and terrain clearance.

4

Optional content: terrain clearance dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, transition level, minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude

APP ACP

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS

Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation

ACP
ATM

6.1.1

Provide standard vertical separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, RVSM, non-RVSM aircraft, holding pattern

ACP ACS

ACP
ATM

6.1.2

Provide increased vertical separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, degraded aircraft performance, non-RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

6.1.3

Appreciate the application of emergency vertical separation.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Horizontal separation

ACP
ATM

6.2.1

Provide longitudinal separation.

4

Based on time, based on distance (DME and/or GNSS, RNAV)

Optional content: based on time with Mach number technique

ACP

ACP
ATM

6.2.2

Provide lateral separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030, holding

APP ACP

ACP
ATM

6.2.3

Provide track separation.

4

 

ACP APP

ACP
ATM

6.2.4

Provide geographical separation.

4

Visual, using navigation aids, area navigation

ACP APP

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATION

Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation

ACP
ATM

6.1.1

Provide standard vertical separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, RVSM, non-RVSM aircraft, holding pattern

ACP ACS

ACP
ATM

6.1.2

Provide increased vertical separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, degraded aircraft performance, non-RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

6.1.3

Appreciate the application of emergency vertical separation.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Horizontal separation

ACP
ATM

6.2.1

Provide longitudinal separation.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373, based on time, based on distance (DME and/or GNSS, RNAV)

Optional content: based on time with Mach number technique

ACP

ACP
ATM

6.2.2

Provide lateral separation.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc 7030, holding

APP ACP

ACP
ATM

6.2.3

Provide track separation.

4

 

ACP APP

ACP
ATM

6.2.4

Provide geographical separation.

4

Visual, using navigation aids, area navigation

ACP APP

[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

ACP
ATM

7.1.1

Differentiate between ACAS advisory thresholds and separation standards applicable in the area control environment.

2

ICAO Doc 9863

Optional content: EUROCONTROL TCAS web page

ACP ACS

ACP
ATM

7.1.2

Describe the controller responsibility during and following an ACAS RA reported by pilot.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ACP
ATM

7.1.3

Respond to pilot notification of actions based on airborne systems warnings.

3

ACAS, TAWS

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS web page

ALL

[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

ACP
ATM

7.1.1

Recognise the independence of ACAS thresholds from ATC separation standards.

1

ICAO Doc 9863

Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets

ALL

ACP
ATM

7.1.2

Describe the controller responsibility during and following an ACAS RA reported by the pilot.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444,

ICAO Doc 9863, Skybrary Safety Nets

ALL

ACP
ATM

7.1.3

Respond to pilot notification of actions based on airborne systems warnings.

3

ACAS

Optional content: TAWS, Skybrary Safety Nets

APP

APS

ACP

ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY

Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management

ACP
ATM

8.1.1

Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation.

3

Optional content: information displayed, strip-marking procedures, electronic information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

ALL

ACP
ATM

8.1.2

Analyse pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

8.1.3

Organise pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

8.1.4

Obtain flight plan information.

3

CPL, FPL, supplementary information

Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc.

ALL

ACP
ATM

8.1.5

Use flight plan information.

3

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY

Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management

ACP
ATM

8.1.1

Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation.

3

Optional content: information displayed, strip-marking procedures, electronic information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

ALL

ACP
ATM

8.1.2

Analyse pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

8.1.3

Organise pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

8.1.4

Obtain flight plan information.

3

CPL, supplementary information

Optional content: FPL, AFIL, etc.

ALL

ACP
ATM

8.1.5

Use flight plan information.

3

 

ALL

[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
ATM

9.1.1

Obtain information concerning the operational environment.

3

Optional content: briefing, notices, local orders, verification of information

ALL

ACP
ATM

9.1.2

Ensure the integrity of the operational environment.

4

Optional content: integrity of displays, verification of the information provided by displays, etc.

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures

ACP
ATM

9.2.1

Check all relevant documentation before managing traffic.

3

Optional content: briefing, letters of agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs

ALL

ACP
ATM

9.2.2

Manage traffic in accordance with a change to operational procedures.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover–takeover

ACP
ATM

9.3.1

Transfer information to the relieving controller.

3

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

9.3.2

Obtain information from the controller handing over.

3

 

ALL

[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

ACP
ATM

9.1.1

Obtain information concerning the operational environment.

3

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals, briefing, notices, current flight plan data/information displays, pilot reports, coordination, verification of information

ALL

ACP
ATM

9.1.2

Ensure the integrity of the operational environment.

4

Optional content: integrity of displays, verification of the information provided by displays, etc.

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures

ACP
ATM

9.2.1

Check all relevant documentation before managing traffic.

3

Optional content: briefing, letters of agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs

ALL

ACP
ATM

9.2.2

Manage traffic in accordance with a change to operational procedures.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover–takeover

ACP
ATM

9.3.1

Transfer information to the relieving controller.

3

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

9.3.2

Obtain information from the controller handing over.

3

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

9.3.3

List possible actions to provide a safe position handover–takeover.

1

Optional content: rigour, preparation, overlap time

ALL

ACP
ATM

9.3.4

Explain the consequences of a missed position handover–takeover process.

2

 

ALL

[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
ATM

10.1.1

Describe the division of responsibility among air traffic control units.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ACP
ATM

10.1.2

Describe the responsibility in regard to military traffic.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554

ALL

ACP
ATM

10.1.3

Describe the responsibility in regard to unmanned free balloons.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

10.1.4

Obtain operational information.

3

ICAO Doc 4444, local operation manuals

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

10.1.5

Interpret operational information.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

10.1.6

Organise forwarding of operational information.

4

Optional content: including the use of backup procedures

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

10.1.7

Integrate operational information into control decisions.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

10.1.8

Appreciate the influence of operational requirements.

3

Optional content: military flying, calibration flights, aerial photography

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Area control

ACP
ATM

10.2.1

Explain the responsibility for the provision of area procedural control service.

2

ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11,
local operation manuals

ACP

ACP
ATM

10.2.2

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to VFR and IFR traffic in VMC and IMC.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 4444

ACP

APP

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process

ACP
ATM

10.3.1

Ensure that situational awareness is maintained.

4

Information gathering, traffic projection

APP ACP

ACP
ATM

10.3.2

Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution.

4

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

10.3.3

Identify potential solutions to achieve a safe and effective traffic flow.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

10.3.4

Evaluate possible outcomes of different planning and control actions.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

10.3.5

Select an appropriate plan in time to achieve safe and effective traffic flow.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

10.3.6

Ensure an adequate priority of actions.

4

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

10.3.7

Execute selected plan in a timely manner.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

10.3.8

Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is achieved.

4

Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow-up

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic

ACP
ATM

10.4.1

Manage arrivals, departures and overflights.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

10.4.2

Balance the workload against personal capacity.

5

Optional content: rerouting, replanning, prioritising solutions, denying requests, delegating responsibility for separation

APP ACP APS ACS

[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

ACP
ATM

10.1.1

Describe the division of responsibility among air traffic control units.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ACP
ATM

10.1.2

Describe the responsibility in regard to military traffic.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554

ALL

ACP
ATM

10.1.3

Describe the responsibility in regard to unmanned free balloons.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ACP
ATM

10.1.4

Interpret operational information.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

10.1.5

Organise forwarding of operational information.

4

Optional content: including the use of backup procedures

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

10.1.6

Integrate operational information into control decisions.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

10.1.7

Appreciate the influence of operational requirements.

3

Optional content: military flying, calibration flights, aerial photography

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Area control

ACP
ATM

10.2.1

Explain the responsibility for the provision of area procedural control service.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals

ACP

ACP
ATM

10.2.2

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to VFR and IFR traffic in VMC and IMC.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc 4444

ACP

ACS

Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process

ACP
ATM

10.3.1

Ensure that situational awareness is maintained.

4

Information gathering, traffic projection

APP ACP

ACP
ATM

10.3.2

Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution.

4

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

10.3.3

Identify potential solutions to achieve a safe and effective traffic flow.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

10.3.4

Evaluate possible outcomes of different planning and control actions.

5

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

10.3.5

Select an appropriate plan in time to achieve safe and effective traffic flow.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

10.3.6

Ensure the adequate prioritisation of actions.

4

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

10.3.7

Execute the selected plan in a timely manner.

3

 

ALL

ACP
ATM

10.3.8

Ensure that a safe and efficient outcome is achieved.

4

Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow-up

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic

ACP
ATM

10.4.1

Manage arrivals, departures and overflights.

4

Optional content: simulator operation procedures

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

10.4.2

Balance the workload against personal capacity.

5

Optional content: rerouting, replanning, prioritising solutions, denying requests, delegating responsibility for separation

APP ACP APS ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING

Subtopic ATM 11.1 — General holding procedures

ACP
ATM

11.1.1

Apply holding procedures.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, holding instructions, allocation of holding levels, onward clearance times

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

11.1.2

Appreciate the factors affecting holding patterns.

3

Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect of navigation aid in use, turbulence, aircraft type

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Holding aircraft

ACP
ATM

11.2.1

Issue expected onward clearance times.

3

 

ACP ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING

Subtopic ATM 11.1 — Holding procedures

ACP
ATM

11.1.1

Apply holding procedures.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, holding instructions, allocation of holding levels, onward clearance times

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ATM

11.1.2

Appreciate the factors affecting holding patterns.

3

Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect of navigation aid in use, turbulence, aircraft type

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Holding aircraft

ACP
ATM

11.2.1

Issue expected onward clearance times.

3

 

ACP ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

ACP
MET

1.1.1

Appreciate the impact of adverse weather on aircraft.

3

Thunderstorms, icing, jet streams, clear-air turbulence (CAT), turbulence, microburst, severe mountain waves, squall lines , volcanic ash

Optional content: solar radiation

ACP ACS

ACP
MET

1.1.2

Integrate data about meteorological phenomena into the provision of ATS.

4

Clearances, instructions and transmitted information

Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena

ALL

ACP
MET

1.1.3

Use techniques to avoid adverse weather when necessary/possible.

3

Rerouting, level change, etc.

APP ACP APS ACS

TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA

Subtopic MET 2.1 — Sources of meteorological information

ACP
MET

2.1.1

Obtain meteorological information.

3

METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET

Optional content: AIREP/ special AIREP

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
MET

2.1.2

Relay meteorological information.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit

ALL

[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

ACP
MET

2.1.1

Obtain meteorological information.

3

METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET

Optional content: AIREP/ special AIREP

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
MET

2.1.2

Decode information from meteorological data displays.

3

 

ALL

ACP
MET

2.1.3

Relay meteorological information.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

ACP
NAV

1.1.1

Use relevant maps and charts.

3

 

APP

ACP

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

ACP
NAV

1.1.1

Use relevant maps and charts.

3

 

ALL

ACP

NAV

1.1.2

Decode symbols and information displayed on aeronautical maps and charts.

3

En-route and area charts

Optional content: STAR charts

ACP

ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems

ACP
NAV

2.1.1

Manage traffic in case of change in the operational status of navigational systems.

4

Optional content: limitations, availability and status of ground-based and satellite-based systems

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
NAV

2.1.2

Appreciate the effect of a change in the operational status of navigational systems.

3

Optional content: precision, limitations, status, degraded procedures

ALL

Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Navigational assistance

ACP
NAV

2.2.1

Evaluate the necessary information to be provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance.

5

Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome, track, heading, distance, aerodrome information, any other navigational assistance relevant at the time

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

Subtopic NAV 2.3 — PBN applications

ACP
NAV

2.3.1

State the navigation applications used in terminal and en-route environments.

1

Terminal-RNAV-1 (≈P-RNAV),
En-route-RNAV-5 (B-RNAV)

Optional content: A-RNP, EC PBN Implementing Rule (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048), ICAO Doc 9613

ACP ACS

ACP
NAV

2.3.2

Explain the principles and designation of navigation specifications in use.

2

Optional content: performance, functionality, sensors, aircrew and controller requirements

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

ACP
NAV

2.3.3

State future PBN developments.

1

A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP

Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO

ADI APP

ACP APS

ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems

ACP
NAV

2.1.1

Manage traffic in case of change in the operational status of navigational systems.

4

Optional content: limitations, availability and status of ground-based and satellite-based systems

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
NAV

2.1.2

Appreciate the effect of a change in the operational status of navigational systems.

3

Optional content: precision, limitations, status, degraded procedures

ALL

Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Navigational assistance

ACP
NAV

2.2.1

Evaluate the necessary information to be provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance.

5

Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome, track, heading, distance, aerodrome information, any other navigational assistance relevant at the time

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

Subtopic NAV 2.3 — PBN applications

ACP
NAV

2.3.1

State the navigation applications used in terminal and en-route environments.

1

Terminal-RNAV-1
En-route-RNAV-5

Optional content: A-RNP, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 (the PBN Regulation), ICAO Doc 9613

ACP ACS

ACP
NAV

2.3.2

Explain the principles and designation of navigation specifications in use.

2

Performance, functionalities, sensors

Optional content: aircrew and controller requirements, accuracy requirements, integrity and continuity 

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

ACP
NAV

2.3.3

Describe the differences in turn performance.

2

Optional content: fly-by, fly-over, FRT, ICAO Doc 4444

ACP

ACS

ACP
NAV

2.3.4

State future PBN developments.

1

A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP

Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

ACP
ACFT

1.1.1

Integrate information from aircraft instruments provided by the pilot in the provision of ATS.

4

 

ALL

ACP
ACFT

1.1.2

Explain the operation of aircraft radio equipment.

2

Optional content: radios (number of), emergency radios

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS

Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft instruments

ACP
ACFT

1.1.1

Integrate information from aircraft instruments provided by the pilot into the provision of ATS.

4

 

ALL

ACP
ACFT

1.1.2

Explain the operation of aircraft radio equipment.

2

Optional content: radios (number of), emergency radios

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES

Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence

ACP
ACFT

2.1.1

Explain the wake turbulence effect and associated hazards to succeeding aircraft.

2

 

ALL

ACP
ACFT

2.1.2

Appreciate the techniques used to prevent hazards associated with wake turbulence to succeeding aircraft.

3

 

ALL

TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Climb factors

ACP
ACFT

3.1.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during climb.

4

Optional content: speed, mass, air density, cabin pressurisation, wind and temperature

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Cruise factors

ACP
ACFT

3.2.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during cruise.

4

Level, cruising speed, wind, mass, cabin pressurisation

ACP ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Descent factors

ACP
ACFT

3.3.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during descent.

4

Optional content: wind, speed, rate of descent, cabin pressurisation

ACP ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Economic factors

ACP
ACFT

3.4.1

Integrate consideration of economic factors affecting aircraft.

4

Optional content: routing, level, speed, rate of climb and rate of descent, approach profile, top of descent

ACP ACS

ACP
ACFT

3.4.2

Use continuous climb techniques where applicable.

3

 

APP

ACP

ACP
ACFT

3.4.3

Use direct routing where applicable.

3

 

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Environmental factors

ACP
ACFT

3.5.1

Appreciate the performance restrictions due to environmental considerations.

3

Optional content: fuel-dumping, minimum flight levels, continuous descent operations

ACP ACS

TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA

Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Performance data

ACP
ACFT

4.1.1

Integrate the average performance data of a representative sample of aircraft which will be encountered in the operational/ working environment into the provision of control service.

4

Performance data under a representative variety of circumstances

APP ACP APS ACS

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

ACP
HUM

1.1.1

Describe the human information-processing model.

2

Attention, perception, memory, situational awareness, decision-making, response

ALL

ACP
HUM

1.1.2

Describe the factors which influence human information-processing.

2

Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, distraction, interpersonal relations

ALL

ACP
HUM

1.1.3

Monitor the effect of human information-processing factors on decision-making.

3

Optional content: workload, stress, interpersonal relations, distraction, confidence

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUM 1 — INFORMATION PROCESSING

Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Cognition and factors influencing it

ACP
HUM

1.1.1

Describe the human information-processing model.

2

Attention, perception, memory, situational awareness, decision-making, response

ALL

ACP
HUM

1.1.2

Describe the factors which influence human information-processing.

2

Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, distraction, interpersonal relations

ALL

Subtopic HUM 1.2 – Situational awareness

ACP
HUM

1.2.1

Appreciate the effect of factors on human information-processing in relation to situational awareness.

3

Optional content: workload, knowledge, interpersonal relations, distraction, confidence, experience, fatigue, stress

ALL

Subtopic HUM 1.3 – Decision making

ACP
HUM

1.3.1

Appreciate the effect of factors on human information-processing in relation to decision-making.

3

Optional content: workload, stress, interpersonal relations, distraction, confidence

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS

Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue

ACP
HUM

2.1.1

State factors that cause fatigue.

1

Shift work

Optional content: night shifts and rosters, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

ALL

ACP
HUM

2.1.2

Describe the onset of fatigue.

2

Optional content: lack of concentration, listlessness, irritability, frustration, ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

ALL

ACP
HUM

2.1.3

Recognise the onset of fatigue in self.

1

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

ALL

ACP
HUM

2.1.4

Recognise the onset of fatigue in others.

1

 

ALL

ACP
HUM

2.1.5

Describe appropriate action when recognising fatigue.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Fitness

ACP
HUM

2.2.1

Recognise signs of lack of personal fitness.

1

 

ALL

ACP
HUM

2.2.2

Describe actions when aware of a lack of personal fitness.

2

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUM 2 — FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue

ACP
HUM

2.1.1

Describe the onset of fatigue.

2

Optional content: lack of concentration, listlessness, irritability, frustration, Skybrary Human Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management

ALL

ACP
HUM

2.1.2

Recognise the onset of fatigue in self and in others.

1

Optional content: Skybrary Human Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management

ALL

ACP
HUM

2.1.3

Describe the appropriate action when recognising fatigue.

2

Optional content: Skybrary Human Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management

ALL

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Stress

ACP
HUM

2.2.1

Recognise the effects of stress on human performance.

1

Stress and its symptoms in self and in others

Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ALL

ACP
HUM

2.2.2

Describe the appropriate action when recognising stress.

2

 

ALL

ACP
HUM

2.2.3

Act to reduce stress.

3

 

ALL

ACP
HUM

2.2.4

Respond to a stressful situation by offering, asking for or accepting assistance.

3

 

ALL

ACP
HUM

2.2.5

Recognise the effect of stressful events.

1

Self and others, abnormal situations

 

[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
HUM

3.1.1

State the relevance of TRM.

1

Optional content: TRM course, EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the development of TRM training

ALL

ACP
HUM

3.1.2

State the content of the TRM concept.

1

Optional content: teamwork, human error, team roles, stress, decision-making, communication, situational awareness

ALL

Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Teamwork and team roles

ACP
HUM

3.2.1

Identify reasons for conflict.

3

 

ALL

ACP
HUM

3.2.2

Describe actions to prevent human conflicts.

2

Optional content: TRM team roles

ALL

ACP
HUM

3.2.3

Describe strategies to cope with human conflicts.

2

Optional content: in your team, in the simulator

ALL

Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Responsible behaviour

ACP
HUM

3.3.1

Consider the factors which influence responsible behaviour.

2

Optional content: situation, team, personal situation and judgement, instance of justification, moral motivation, personality

ALL

ACP
HUM

3.3.2

Apply responsible judgement.

3

Case study and discussion about a dilemma situation

ALL

[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

ACP
HUM

3.1.1

Explain the importance of threat and error management.

2

Optional content: prevention of incidents, safety improvement, revision of procedures and/or working practices

ALL

ACP
HUM

3.1.2

Explain the threat and error management framework.

2

Threats, errors, undesired states, countermeasures

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

ALL

ACP
HUM

3.1.3

Differentiate between the different types of threats in ATC.

2

Internal, external, airborne, environmental

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

ALL

ACP
HUM

3.1.4

Differentiate between the different types of errors in ATC.

2

Equipment, procedural, communication

Optional content: increase in traffic, changes in procedures, complexities of systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

ALL

ACP
HUM

3.1.5

Differentiate between the different types of undesired states.

2

On the ground, airborne

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

ALL

ACP
HUM

3.1.6

Analyse examples of threat and error management in ATC.

4

Case studies

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

ALL

Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Application of threat and error management

ACP
HUM

3.2.1

Manage threats.

4

Detect and respond

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

ALL

ACP
HUM

3.2.2

Manage errors.

4

Detect and respond

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

ALL

ACP
HUM

3.2.3

Manage undesired states.

4

Detect and respond

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

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 4 — STRESS

Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Stress

ACP
HUM

4.1.1

Recognise the effects of stress on performance.

1

Stress and its symptoms in self and in others

Optional content:
Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ALL

Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Stress management

ACP
HUM

4.2.1

Act to reduce stress.

3

The effect of personality in coping with stress, the benefits of active stress management

ALL

ACP
HUM

4.2.2

Respond to stressful situations by offering, asking or accepting assistance.

3

Optional content: the benefits of offering, accepting and asking for help in stressful situations

ALL

ACP
HUM

4.2.3

Recognise the effect of shocking and stressful events.

1

Self and others, abnormal situations, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

ALL

ACP
HUM

4.2.4

Consider the benefits of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).

2

 

ALL

ACP
HUM

4.2.5

Explain procedures to be used following an incident/accident.

2

Optional content: CISM, counselling, human element

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUM 4 — TEAMWORK

Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Benefits of teamwork

ACP
HUM

4.1.1

State the benefits of teamwork.

1

Increased safety, efficiency and capacity

ALL

ACP
HUM

4.1.2

List the controller’s human performance elements affected by teamwork.

1

Situational awareness, communication, decision-making, threat and error management, workload management

ALL

Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Conflict management

ACP
HUM

4.2.1

Identify the reasons for conflict.

3

 

ALL

ACP
HUM

4.2.2

Describe strategies to cope with human conflicts.

2

Optional content: in your team, in the simulator

ALL

ACP
HUM

4.2.3

Describe actions to prevent human conflicts.

2

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR

Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Human error

ACP
HUM

5.1.1

Explain the relationship between error and safety.

2

Number and combination of errors, proactive versus reactive approach to discovery of error

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

ALL

ACP
HUM

5.1.2

Differentiate between the types of error.

2

Slips, lapses, mistakes

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

ALL

ACP
HUM

5.1.3

Describe error-prone conditions.

2

Optional content: increase in traffic, changes in procedures, complexities of systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

ALL

ACP
HUM

5.1.4

Collect examples of different error types, their causes and consequences for ATC.

3

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

ALL

ACP
HUM

5.1.5

Explain how to detect errors to compensate for them.

2

STCA, MSAW, individual and collective strategy

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

ALL

ACP
HUM

5.1.6

Execute corrective actions.

3

Error compensation

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

ALL

ACP
HUM

5.1.7

Explain the importance of error management.

2

Optional content: prevention of incidents, safety improvement, revision of procedures and/or working practices

ALL

ACP
HUM

5.1.8

Describe the impact on an ATCO’s performance following an occurrence/incident.

2

Optional content: reporting, SMS, investigation, CISM

ALL

Subtopic HUM 5.2 — Violation of rules

ACP
HUM

5.2.1

Explain the causes and dangers of violation of rules becoming accepted as a practice.

2

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

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUM 5 — SYSTEMS

Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Concept of systems in ATM/ANS

ACP
HUM

5.1.1

Explain the concept of systems.

2

People; procedures; equipment; ATM in system terms: simple, complicated, and complex systems; system thinking

ALL

ACP
HUM

5.1.2

Describe how changes in one part of a system may impact the other parts.

2

 

ALL

ACP
HUM

5.1.3

Describe the role of the human in the system.

2

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 6 — COLLABORATIVE WORK

Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Communication

ACP
HUM

6.1.1

Use communication effectively in ATC.

3

 

ALL

ACP
HUM

6.1.2

Analyse examples of pilot–controller communication for effectiveness.

4

 

ALL

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

ACP
HUM

6.2.1

List communication means between controllers in charge of the same area of responsibility (sector or tower).

1

Optional content: electronic, written, verbal and non-verbal communication

ALL

ACP
HUM

6.2.2

Explain consequences of the use of communication means on effectiveness.

2

Optional content: strip legibility and encoding, label designation, feedback

ALL

ACP
HUM

6.2.3

List possible actions to provide a safe position handover.

1

Optional content: rigour, preparation, overlap time

ALL

ACP
HUM

6.2.4

Explain consequences of a missed position handover process.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic HUM 6.3 — Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility

ACP
HUM

6.3.1

List factors and means for an effective coordination between sectors and/or tower positions.

1

Optional content: other sectors’ constraints, electronic coordination tools

ALL

Subtopic HUM 6.4 — Controller–pilot cooperation

ACP
HUM

6.4.1

Describe parameters affecting controller–pilot cooperation.

2

Optional content: workload, mutual knowledge, controller versus pilot mental picture

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Effective communication

ACP
HUM

6.1.1

Explain effective communication in ATC operations.

2

ICAO Doc 9868

ALL

ACP
HUM

6.1.2

Explain key strategies used to enable open communication.

2

Optional content: active listening, active speaking, assertiveness, honesty, relevance, facts, neutrality

ALL

ACP
HUM

6.1.3

Describe the parameters affecting the controller’s competence to communicate effectively.

2

Workload, mutual knowledge, controller versus pilot mental picture, distractions, sounds, human conflicts

Optional content: communication between and within the team(s), in the simulator, with the pilots, instructors, coordination partners

ALL

Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Effective feedback

ACP
HUM

6.2.1

Define feedback.

1

 

ALL

ACP
HUM

6.2.2

Explain the purpose of receiving and giving feedback, and its effect on human performance.

2

 

ALL

ACP
HUM

6.2.3

Consider the impact of communication styles on feedback and conflict resolution.

2

 

ALL

ACP
HUM

6.2.4

Integrate feedback into performance.

4

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

ACP
EQPS

1.1.1

Operate two-way communication equipment.

3

Transmit/receive switches, procedures

Optional content: frequency selection, standby equipment

ALL

ACP
EQPS

1.1.2

Identify indications of operational status of radio equipment.

3

Optional content: indicator lights, serviceability displays, selector/frequency displays

ALL

ACP
EQPS

1.1.3

Consider radio range.

2

Optional content: transfer to another frequency, apparent radio failure, failure to establish radio contact, frequency protection range

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 1.2 — Other voice communications

ACP
EQPS

1.2.1

Operate landline communications.

3

Optional content: telephone, interphone and intercom equipment

ALL

TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS

Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

ACP
EQPS

2.1.1

Decode AFTN messages.

3

Optional content: movement and control messages, NOTAMs, SNOWTAMs, BIRDTAMs, etc.

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange

ACP
EQPS

2.2.1

Use automatic data transfer equipment where available.

3

Optional content: automated information and coordination, OLDI

APP ACP

TOPIC EQPS 3 — CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION

Subtopic EQPS 3.1 — Operation and monitoring of equipment

ACP
EQPS

3.1.1

Monitor the technical integrity of the controller working position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

ACP
EQPS

3.1.2

Operate the equipment of the controller working position.

3

Optional content: situation displays, flight progress board, flight data display, radio, telephone, maps and charts, strip-printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF

ALL

ACP
EQPS

3.1.3

Operate available equipment in abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems

ACP
EQPS

3.2.1

Use situation displays.

3

 

ALL

ACP
EQPS

3.2.2

Check availability of information.

3

 

ALL

ACP
EQPS

3.2.3

Obtain information from equipment.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems

ACP
EQPS

3.3.1

Use the flight data information at controller working position.

3

 

ALL

[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

ACP
EQPS

3.1.1

Monitor the technical integrity of the controller working position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

ACP
EQPS

3.1.2

Operate the equipment of the controller working position.

3

Optional content: situation displays, flight progress board, flight data display, radio, telephone, maps and charts, strip-printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF

ALL

ACP
EQPS

3.1.3

Operate available equipment in abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems

ACP
EQPS

3.2.1

Use situation displays.

3

 

ALL

ACP
EQPS

3.2.2

Check availability of information.

3

 

ALL

ACP
EQPS

3.2.3

Obtain information from equipment.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems

ACP
EQPS

3.3.1

Use the flight data information at the controller working position.

3

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT

Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments

ACP
EQPS

4.1.1

Recognise future developments.

1

New advanced systems

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT

Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments

ACP
EQPS

4.1.1

Recognise future developments.

1

New advanced systems

Optional content: European ATM Master Plan, European Plan for Aviation Safety

ALL

[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
EQPS

5.1.1

Take account of the limitations of equipment and systems.

2

 

ALL

ACP
EQPS

5.1.2

Respond to technical deficiencies of the operational position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation

ACP
EQPS

5.2.1

Identify that communication equipment has degraded.

3

Optional content: ground–air and landline communications

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
EQPS

5.2.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of communication equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: procedures for total or partial degradation of ground–air and landline communications, alternative methods of transferring data

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation

ACP
EQPS

5.3.1

Identify when a navigational equipment failure will affect operational ability.

3

Optional content: VOR, navigational aids

ALL

ACP
EQPS

5.3.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of a navigational equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: vertical separation, information to aircraft, navigational assistance, seeking assistance from adjacent units

ADI APP ACP 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

ACP
EQPS

5.1.1

Take account of the limitations of equipment and systems.

2

 

ALL

ACP
EQPS

5.1.2

Respond to technical deficiencies of the operational position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation

ACP
EQPS

5.2.1

Identify that communication equipment has degraded.

3

Optional content: ground–air and landline communications

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
EQPS

5.2.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of communication equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: procedures for total or partial degradation of ground–air and landline communications, alternative methods of transferring data

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation

ACP
EQPS

5.3.1

Identify when a navigational equipment failure will affect operational ability.

3

Optional content: navigational aids, ‘European GNSS Contingency/Reversion Handbook for PBN Operations’

ALL

ACP
EQPS

5.3.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of a navigational equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: vertical separation, information to aircraft, navigational assistance, seeking assistance from adjacent units

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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 an area control centre

ACP
PEN

1.1.1

Appreciate the functions and provision of operational area control service.

3

Study visit to an area control centre

ACP ACS

TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS

Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations

ACP
PEN

2.1.1

Characterise civil ATS activities in area control centre.

2

Study visit to an area control centre

Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, AIS, RCC

ACP ACS

ACP
PEN

2.1.2

Characterise other parties interfacing with ATS operations.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to engineering services, firefighting and emergency services, airline operations offices

ALL

Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations

ACP
PEN

2.2.1

Characterise military ATS activities.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence Units

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS

Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations

ACP
PEN

2.1.1

Characterise civil ATS activities in an area control centre.

2

Study visit to an area control centre

Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, AIS, RCC

ACP ACS

ACP
PEN

2.1.2

Characterise other parties interfacing with ATS operations.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to engineering services, firefighting and emergency services, airline operations offices

ALL

Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations

ACP
PEN

2.2.1

Characterise military ATS activities.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, air defence units

ALL

[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

ACP
PEN

3.1.1

Identify the role of ATC as a service provider.

3

 

ALL

ACP
PEN

3.1.2

Appreciate ATS users’ requirements.

3

 

ALL

[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

ACP
PEN

3.1.1

Appreciate the role of an air navigation service provider.

3

Regulation (EU) 2018/1139

ALL

ACP
PEN

3.1.2

Appreciate ATS users’ requirements.

3

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection

ACP
PEN

4.1.1

Appreciate the mitigation techniques used en-route to minimise the aviation’s impact on the environment.

3

Optional content: free route airspace (FRA), night/weekend routes, ICAO Circular 303 — Operational Opportunities to Minimize Fuel Use and Reduce Emissions

ACP ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection

ACP
PEN

4.1.1

Appreciate the mitigation techniques used en-route to minimise the aviation’s impact on the environment.

3

Optional content: free route airspace (FRA), night/weekend routes, ICAO Doc 10013 — Operational Opportunities to reduce fuel burn and emissions

ACP

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

ACP
ABES

1.1.1

List common abnormal and emergency situations.

1

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion

ALL

ACP
ABES

1.1.2

Identify potential or actual abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

ACP
ABES

1.1.3

Take into account the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ABES

1.1.4

Take into account that procedures do not exist for all abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Optional content: real-life examples

ALL

ACP
ABES

1.1.5

Consider how the evolution of a situation may have an impact on safety.

2

Optional content: separation, information, coordination

ALL

[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

ACP
ABES

1.1.1

List common abnormal and emergency situations.

1

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion, GNSS failure

ALL

ACP
ABES

1.1.2

Identify potential or actual abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

ACP
ABES

1.1.3

Take into account the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

APP ACP APS ACS

ACP
ABES

1.1.4

Take into account that procedures do not exist for all abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Optional content: real-life examples

ALL

ACP
ABES

1.1.5

Consider how the evolution of a situation may have an impact on safety.

2

Optional content: separation, information, coordination

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT

Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness

ACP
ABES

2.1.1

Ensure effective communication in all circumstances including the case where standard phraseology is not applicable.

4

Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio silence instruction

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload

ACP
ABES

2.2.1

Describe actions to keep the situation under control.

2

Optional content: sector-splitting, holding, flow management, task delegation

ALL

ACP
ABES

2.2.2

Organise priority of actions.

4

 

ALL

ACP
ABES

2.2.3

Ensure effective dissemination of information.

4

Optional content: between executive and planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with ground staff, etc.

ALL

ACP
ABES

2.2.4

Consider asking for help.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air–ground cooperation

ACP
ABES

2.3.1

Collect appropriate information relevant to the situation.

3

 

ALL

ACP
ABES

2.3.2

Assist the pilot.

3

Pilot workload

Optional content: instructions, information, support, human factors, etc.

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT

Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness

ACP
ABES

2.1.1

Ensure effective communication in all circumstances including the case where standard phraseology is not applicable.

4

Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio silence instruction

ALL

ACP
ABES

2.1.2

Apply change of radiotelephony call sign.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload

ACP
ABES

2.2.1

Describe actions to keep the situation under control.

2

Optional content: sector-splitting, holding, flow management, task delegation

ALL

ACP
ABES

2.2.2

Organise priority of actions.

4

 

ALL

ACP
ABES

2.2.3

Ensure the effective dissemination of information.

4

Optional content: between executive and planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with ground staff, etc.

ALL

ACP
ABES

2.2.4

Consider asking for help.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air–ground cooperation

ACP
ABES

2.3.1

Collect appropriate information relevant to the situation.

3

 

ALL

ACP
ABES

2.3.2

Assist the pilot.

3

Pilot workload

Optional content: instructions, information, support, human factors, etc.

ALL

[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
ABES

3.1.1

Apply the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

3

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure

ACP
ABES

3.2.1

Describe the procedures to be followed by a pilot when that pilot experiences complete or partial radio failure.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military procedures

ALL

ACP
ABES

3.2.2

Apply the procedures to be followed when a pilot experiences complete or partial radio failure.

3

Optional content: prolonged loss of communication

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

ACP
ABES

3.3.1

Apply ATC procedures associated with unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft

ACP
ABES

3.4.1

Apply the procedures in the case of strayed aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: inside controlled airspace, outside controlled airspace

ALL

ACP
ABES

3.4.2

Apply the procedures in the case of unidentified aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Diversions

ACP
ABES

3.5.1

Provide navigational assistance to aircraft diverting in emergency.

4

Track/heading, distance, other navigational assistance

Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome

APP ACP APS 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

ACP
ABES

3.1.1

Apply the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

3

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure

ACP
ABES

3.2.1

Describe the procedures to be followed by a pilot when experiencing complete or partial radio failure.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military procedures, simulator operation procedures

ALL

ACP
ABES

3.2.2

Apply the procedures to be followed when a pilot experiences complete or partial radio failure.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: prolonged loss of communication

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

ACP
ABES

3.3.1

Apply the ATC procedures associated with unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: simulator operation procedures

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft

ACP
ABES

3.4.1

Apply the procedures for strayed aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: inside controlled airspace, outside controlled airspace

ALL

ACP
ABES

3.4.2

Apply the procedures for unidentified aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Diversion

ACP
ABES

3.5.1

Provide navigational assistance to aircraft diverting in emergency.

4

Track/heading, distance, other navigational assistance

Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ABES 3.6 — Interception of civil aircraft

ACP
ABES

3.6.1

Explain the procedures in the event of interception of civil aircraft.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 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)(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 2019/023/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 the reader and do not form part of it.

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

ED Decision 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 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

APS
INTR

1.1.1

Explain the aims and main objectives of the course.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic INTR 1.2 — Course administration

APS
INTR

1.2.1

State how the course is administered.

1

 

ALL

Subtopic INTR 1.3 — Study material and training documentation

APS
INTR

1.3.1

Use appropriate documents and their sources for course studies.

3

Optional content: training documentation, library, CBT library, web, learning management server

ALL

APS
INTR

1.3.2

Integrate appropriate information into course studies.

4

Training documentation

Optional content: supplementary information, library

ALL

TOPIC INTR 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE

Subtopic INTR 2.1 — Course content and organisation

APS
INTR

2.1.1

State the different training methods used during the course.

1

Theoretical training, practical training, self-study, types of training events

ALL

APS
INTR

2.1.2

State the subjects covered by the course and their purpose.

1

 

ALL

APS
INTR

2.1.3

Describe the organisation of theoretical training.

2

Optional content: course programme

ALL

APS
INTR

2.1.4

Describe the organisation of practical training.

2

Optional content: PTP, simulation, briefing, debriefing, course programme

ALL

Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos

APS
INTR

2.2.1

Recognise the feedback mechanisms available.

1

Training progress, assessment, briefing, debriefing, learner–instructor feedback, instructor–instructor feedback

ALL

Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process

APS
INTR

2.3.1

Describe the assessment process.

2

 

ALL

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

APS
LAW

1.1.1

Appreciate the conditions which shall be met to issue an Approach Control Surveillance rating.

3

Regulation (EU) 2015/34096 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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1). on ATCO Licensing

Optional content: national documents

APS

APS
LAW

1.1.2

Explain how to maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to retain competence in the operational environment.

2

 

ALL

APS
LAW

1.1.3

Explain the conditions for suspension/ revocation of an ATCO licence.

2

Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO Licensing

ALL

[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

APS
LAW

1.1.1

Appreciate the conditions which shall be met to issue an Approach Control Surveillance rating.

3

Regulation (EU) 2015/34097 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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).

Optional content: national documents

APS

APS
LAW

1.1.2

Explain how to maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to retain competence in the operational environment.

2

 

ALL

APS
LAW

1.1.3

Explain the conditions for the suspension/ revocation of an ATCO licence.

2

Regulation (EU) 2015/340

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports

APS
LAW

2.1.1

List the standard forms for reports.

1

Air traffic incident report

Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records

ALL

APS
LAW

2.1.2

Describe the functions of, and processes for, reporting.

2

Reporting culture, air traffic incident report, Regulation (EU) No 376/201498 Regulation (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 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)., Regulation (EU) 2015/101899 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 Council (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).

Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting

ALL

APS
LAW

2.1.3

Use forms for reporting.

3

Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, air traffic incident reporting form(s)

Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records

ALL

Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace

APS
LAW

2.2.1

Appreciate airspace classes and structure and their relevance to operations using the Approach Control Surveillance rating.

3

 

APS

APS
LAW

2.2.2

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the classification and structure of airspace.

4

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 923/2012100 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)., international requirements, civil requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements

ALL

APS
LAW

2.2.3

Appreciate responsibility for terrain clearance.

3

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports

APS
LAW

2.1.1

Describe the functions of, and processes for, reporting.

2

Reporting culture, forms for mandatory and voluntary occurrence reporting, Regulation (EU) No 376/2014101 Regulation (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 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)., Regulation (EU) 2015/1018102 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 Council (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).

Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting

ALL

APS
LAW

2.1.2

Use forms for reporting.

3

Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, forms for mandatory and voluntary occurrence reporting

Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records

ALL

Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace

APS
LAW

2.2.1

Appreciate airspace classes and structure and their relevance to operations using the Approach Control Surveillance rating.

3

 

APS

APS
LAW

2.2.2

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the classification and structure of given airspace.

4

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 923/2012103 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)., international requirements, civil requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements

ALL

APS
LAW

2.2.3

Appreciate responsibility for terrain clearance.

3

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC LAW 3 — ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process

APS
LAW

3.1.1

State the importance of controller contribution to the feedback process.

1

Optional content: voluntary reporting

ALL

APS
LAW

3.1.2

Describe how reported occurrences are analysed.

2

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, local procedures

ALL

APS
LAW

3.1.3

Name the means used to disseminate recommendations.

1

Optional content: safety letters, safety boards web pages

ALL

APS
LAW

3.1.4

Appreciate the ‘Just Culture’ concept.

3

Benefits, prerequisites, constraints

Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero

ALL

Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Investigation

APS
LAW

3.2.1

Describe role and mission of Safety Investigation in the improvement of safety.

2

 

ALL

APS
LAW

3.2.2

Define working methods of Safety Investigation.

1

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC LAW 3 — ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process

APS
LAW

3.1.1

State the importance of controller contribution to the feedback process.

1

Optional content: voluntary reporting

ALL

APS
LAW

3.1.2

Describe how reported occurrences are analysed.

2

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, local procedures

ALL

APS
LAW

3.1.3

Name the means used to disseminate recommendations.

1

Optional content: safety letters, safety boards web pages

ALL

APS
LAW

3.1.4

Appreciate the just culture concept.

3

Benefits, prerequisites, constraints

Optional content: Skybrary

ALL

Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Investigation

APS
LAW

3.2.1

Describe the role and objectives of safety investigation in the improvement of safety.

2

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

ED Decision 2023/011/R

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

APS
ATM

1.1.1

Appreciate own area of responsibility.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

1.1.2

Provide approach control service.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030,
ICAO Doc 4444, operation manuals

APP APS

Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)

APS
ATM

1.2.1

Provide FIS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

APS
ATM

1.2.2

Use an ATS surveillance system in the provision of FIS.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, information to identified aircraft concerning: traffic, navigation

Optional content: weather

APS ACS

APS
ATM

1.2.3

Issue appropriate information concerning the position of conflicting traffic.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, traffic information, essential traffic information

APS ACS

APP ACP

APS
ATM

1.2.4

Appreciate the use of ATIS in the provision of flight information service.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

APS

APP

Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)

APS
ATM

1.3.1

Provide ALRS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

APS
ATM

1.3.2

Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations

ALL

APS
ATM

1.3.3

Use an ATS surveillance system in the provision of ALRS.

3

 

APS ACS

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

APS
ATM

1.4.1

Appreciate the impact of ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management on the controller.

3

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route airspace, local implementation of ATFCM principles, etc.

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

1.4.2

Apply flow management procedures in the provision of ATC.

3

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

1.4.3

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of airspace boundaries.

4

Optional content: civil and military, controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, restricted, danger, prohibited, special rules, sector boundaries, national boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en-route, off-route

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

1.4.4

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of areas of responsibility.

4

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

1.4.5

Inform supervisor of local factors affecting ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management.

3

Optional content: abnormal situations, decrease in sector capacity, limitations on systems and equipment, changes in workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions, relevant information like: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

1.4.6

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of ATS surveillance system capability.

4

 

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM)

APS
ATM

1.5.1

Appreciate the impact of ASM on the controller.

3

Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of FUA, TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

1.5.2

Organise traffic to take account of ASM.

4

Real-time activation, deactivation or reallocation of airspace

Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA

APS

ACS

[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

APS
ATM

1.1.1

Appreciate own area of responsibility.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

1.1.2

Provide approach control service.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, operating procedures for the simulated/training environment

APP APS

Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)

APS
ATM

1.2.1

Provide FIS.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: national documents

ALL

APS
ATM

1.2.2

Use an ATS surveillance system in the provision of FIS.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, information to identified aircraft concerning: traffic, navigation

Optional content: weather

APS ACS

APS
ATM

1.2.3

Issue appropriate information concerning the position of conflicting traffic.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, traffic information, essential traffic information

APS ACS

APP ACP

APS
ATM

1.2.4

Appreciate the use of ATIS in the provision of FIS.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)

APS
ATM

1.3.1

Provide ALRS.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

APS
ATM

1.3.2

Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 10,

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

ALL

APS
ATM

1.3.3

Use an ATS surveillance system in the provision of ALRS.

3

 

APS ACS

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

APS
ATM

1.4.1

Appreciate the impact of the ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management on the controller.

3

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route airspace, local implementation of ATFCM principles, etc.

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

1.4.2

Take account of flow management procedures in the provision of ATC.

2

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

APP APS

APS
ATM

1.4.3

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of airspace boundaries.

4

Optional content: civil and military, controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, restricted, danger, prohibited, special rules, sector boundaries, national boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en-route, off-route

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

1.4.4

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of areas of responsibility.

4

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

1.4.5

Inform the supervisor of local factors affecting the ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management.

3

Optional content: abnormal situations, decrease in sector capacity, limitations on systems and equipment, changes in workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions, relevant information like: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

1.4.6

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of the ATS surveillance system capability.

4

 

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM)

APS
ATM

1.5.1

Appreciate the impact of ASM on the controller.

3

Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of FUA, TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

1.5.2

Organise traffic to take account of ASM.

4

Real-time activation, deactivation or reallocation of airspace

Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA

APS

ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication

APS
ATM

2.1.1

Use approved phraseology.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

APS
ATM

2.1.2

Ensure effective communication.

4

Communication techniques, readback/verification of readback

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication

APS
ATM

2.1.1

List the means of communication between controllers.

1

Optional content: electronic, written, verbal and non-verbal communication

ALL

APS
ATM

2.1.2

Select the most suitable means of communication given the situation.

5

 

ALL

APS
ATM

2.1.3

Use approved phraseology.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: published national/local language phraseology

ALL

APS
ATM

2.1.4

Ensure effective communication.

4

Use of plain language when required, communication within the sector/working position, between the sectors/WPs/ATC units, readback/verification of readback

ALL

APS
ATM

2.1.5

Analyse examples of pilot–controller communication for effectiveness.

4

Optional content: real-life recordings, situation in the simulator

ALL

[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
ATM

3.1.1

Issue appropriate ATC clearances.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ALL

APS
ATM

3.1.2

Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in control service.

4

 

ALL

APS
ATM

3.1.3

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions

APS
ATM

3.2.1

Issue appropriate ATC instructions.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,

ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: national documents

ALL

APS
ATM

3.2.2

Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in control service.

4

 

ALL

APS
ATM

3.2.3

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS

Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances

APS
ATM

3.1.1

Issue appropriate ATC clearances.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ALL

APS
ATM

3.1.2

Integrate appropriate ATC clearances into the control service.

4

 

ALL

APS
ATM

3.1.3

Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions

APS
ATM

3.2.1

Issue appropriate ATC instructions.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 national documents

ALL

APS
ATM

3.2.2

Integrate appropriate ATC instructions into the control service.

4

 

ALL

APS
ATM

3.2.3

Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION

Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination

APS
ATM

4.1.1

Identify the need for coordination.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination

APS
ATM

4.2.1

Use the available tools for coordination.

3

Optional content: electronic transfer of flight data, telephone, interphone, intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures

APS
ATM

4.3.1

Initiate appropriate coordination.

3

Delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, transfer of control, etc., ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: release point

ALL

APS
ATM

4.3.2

Analyse effect of coordination requested by an adjacent position/unit.

4

Optional content: delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.

ALL

APS
ATM

4.3.3

Select, after negotiation, an appropriate course of action.

5

 

ALL

APS
ATM

4.3.4

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

APS
ATM

4.3.5

Coordinate when providing FIS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

APS
ATM

4.3.6

Coordinate when providing ALRS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION

Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination

APS
ATM

4.1.1

Identify the need for coordination.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination

APS
ATM

4.2.1

Use the available tools for coordination.

3

Optional content: electronic transfer of flight data, telephone, interphone, intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures

APS
ATM

4.3.1

Initiate appropriate coordination.

3

Delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, transfer of control, etc., Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: release point

ALL

APS
ATM

4.3.2

Analyse the effect of coordination requested by an adjacent position/unit.

4

Optional content: delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.

ALL

APS
ATM

4.3.3

Select, after negotiation, an appropriate course of action.

5

 

ALL

APS
ATM

4.3.4

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

APS
ATM

4.3.5

Coordinate when providing FIS.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

APS
ATM

4.3.6

Coordinate when providing ALRS.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION

Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry

APS
ATM

5.1.1

Allocate levels according to altimetry data.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

APS
ATM

5.1.2

Ensure separation according to altimetry data.

4

Optional content: transition level, transition altitude, transition layer, height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

ALL

Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance

APS
ATM

5.2.1

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the rules for minimum safe levels and terrain clearance.

4

Optional content: minimum vectoring altitude, terrain clearance dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, transition level, minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude

APS ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION

Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry

APS
ATM

5.1.1

Allocate levels according to altimetry data.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

APS
ATM

5.1.2

Ensure separation according to altimetry data.

4

Optional content: transition level, transition altitude, transition layer, height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

ALL

Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance

APS
ATM

5.2.1

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the rules for minimum usable levels and terrain clearance.

4

Optional content: minimum vectoring altitude, terrain clearance dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, transition level, minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude

APS ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS

Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation

APS
ATM

6.1.1

Provide standard vertical separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, holding pattern

APP APS

APS
ATM

6.1.2

Provide increased vertical separation.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, degraded aircraft performance, non-RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

6.1.3

Appreciate the application of emergency vertical separation.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,

ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

6.1.4

Provide vertical separation in a surveillance environment.

4

Pressure altitude-derived information, pilot-level reports

Optional content: into/out of ATS surveillance system coverage

APS

ACS

Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment

APS
ATM

6.2.1

Provide longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment.

4

Successive departures, successive arrivals, overflights, speed control, silent transfer, ICAO Doc 4444

APS

Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Delegation of separation

APS
ATM

6.3.1

Delegate separation to pilots in the case of aircraft executing successive visual approaches.

4

 

APP APS

APS
ATM

6.3.2

Appreciate the conditions which must be met when delegating separation to pilots to fly maintaining own separation while in VMC.

3

ICAO Doc 4444

APP APS

Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Wake turbulence distance-based separation

APS
ATM

6.4.1

Provide distance-based wake turbulence separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

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

APS

ACS

Subtopic ATM 6.5 — Separation based on ATS surveillance systems

APS
ATM

6.5.1

Describe how separation based on ATS surveillance systems is applied.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

APS

ACS

APS
ATM

6.5.2

Provide horizontal separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030,
local operation manuals, holding

APS

ACS

APS
ATM

6.5.3

Provide horizontal separation by vectoring in a variety of situations.

4

Optional content: transit, meteorological phenomena, vectoring for approach, departure versus transit versus arrival

APS

ACS

APS
ATM

6.5.4

Ensure horizontal or vertical separation from airspace boundaries.

4

Adjacent sectors, restricted, prohibited and danger areas, TSAs

APS

ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATION

Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation

APS
ATM

6.1.1

Provide standard vertical separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, holding pattern

APP APS

APS
ATM

6.1.2

Provide increased vertical separation.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, degraded aircraft performance, non-RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

6.1.3

Appreciate the application of emergency vertical separation.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,

ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

6.1.4

Provide vertical separation in a surveillance environment.

4

Pressure altitude-derived information, pilot-level reports

Optional content: into/out of ATS surveillance system coverage

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment

APS
ATM

6.2.1

Provide longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment.

4

Successive departures, successive arrivals, overflights, speed control, silent transfer, ICAO Doc 4444

APS

Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Delegation of separation

APS
ATM

6.3.1

Delegate separation to pilots in the case of aircraft executing successive visual approaches.

4

 

APP APS

APS
ATM

6.3.2

Appreciate the conditions which must be met when delegating separation to pilots to fly maintaining own separation while in VMC.

3

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

APP APS

Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Wake turbulence distance-based separation

APS
ATM

6.4.1

Provide distance-based wake turbulence separation.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

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

APS

ACS

Subtopic ATM 6.5 — Separation based on ATS surveillance systems

APS
ATM

6.5.1

Describe how separation based on ATS surveillance systems is applied.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

APS

ACS

APS
ATM

6.5.2

Provide horizontal separation.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals, holding

APS

ACS

APS
ATM

6.5.3

Provide horizontal separation by vectoring in a variety of situations.

4

Optional content: transit, meteorological phenomena, vectoring for approach, departure versus transit versus arrival

APS

ACS

APS
ATM

6.5.4

Ensure horizontal or vertical separation from airspace boundaries.

4

Adjacent sectors, restricted, prohibited and danger areas, TSAs

APS

ACS

[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

APS
ATM

7.1.1

Differentiate between ACAS advisory thresholds and separation standards applicable in the approach control environment.

2

ICAO Doc 9863

Optional content: EUROCONTROL TCAS web page

APP APS

APS
ATM

7.1.2

Describe the controller responsibility during and following an ACAS RA reported by pilot.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

APS
ATM

7.1.3

Respond to pilot notification of actions based on airborne systems warnings.

3

ACAS, TAWS

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS web page

ALL

Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground-based safety nets

APS
ATM

7.2.1

Describe the controller responsibility during and following safety net warnings.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APM

APS ACS

APS
ATM

7.2.2

Respond to ground-based safety net warnings.

3

Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APM

APS ACS

[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

APS
ATM

7.1.1

Recognise the independence of ACAS thresholds from ATC separation standards.

1

ICAO Doc 9863

Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets

ALL

APS
ATM

7.1.2

Describe the controller responsibility during and following an ACAS RA reported by a pilot.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444,

ICAO Doc 9863, Skybrary Safety Nets

ALL

APS
ATM

7.1.3

Respond to pilot notification of actions based on airborne systems warnings.

3

ACAS

Optional content: TAWS, Skybrary Safety Nets

APP APS ACP ACS

Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground-based safety nets

APS
ATM

7.2.1

Describe the controller responsibility during and following safety net warnings.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ACAO Doc 4444, STCA, MSAW, APW, APM

APS ACS

APS
ATM

7.2.2

Respond to ground-based safety net warnings.

3

Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APM

APS ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY

Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management

APS
ATM

8.1.1

Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation.

3

Optional content: information displayed, strip-marking procedures, electronic information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

ALL

APS
ATM

8.1.2

Analyse pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

APS
ATM

8.1.3

Organise pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

APS
ATM

8.1.4

Obtain flight plan information.

3

CPL, FPL, supplementary information

Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc.

ALL

APS
ATM

8.1.5

Use flight plan information.

3

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY

Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management

APS
ATM

8.1.1

Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation.

3

Optional content: information displayed, strip-marking procedures, electronic information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

ALL

APS
ATM

8.1.2

Analyse pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

APS
ATM

8.1.3

Organise pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

APS
ATM

8.1.4

Obtain flight plan information.

3

CPL, supplementary information

Optional content: FPL, AFIL, etc.

ALL

APS
ATM

8.1.5

Use flight plan information.

3

 

ALL

[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
ATM

9.1.1

Obtain information concerning the operational environment.

3

Optional content: briefing, notices, local orders, verification of information

ALL

APS
ATM

9.1.2

Ensure the integrity of the operational environment.

4

Optional content: integrity of displays, verification of the information provided by displays, etc.

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures

APS
ATM

9.2.1

Check all relevant documentation before managing traffic.

3

Optional content: briefing, letters of agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs

ALL

APS
ATM

9.2.2

Manage traffic in accordance with a change to operational procedures.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover–takeover

APS
ATM

9.3.1

Transfer information to the relieving controller.

3

 

ALL

APS
ATM

9.3.2

Obtain information from the controller handing over.

3

 

ALL

[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

APS
ATM

9.1.1

Obtain information concerning the operational environment.

3

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals, briefing, notices, current flight plan data/information displays, pilot reports, coordination, verification of information

ALL

APS
ATM

9.1.2

Ensure the integrity of the operational environment.

4

Optional content: integrity of displays, verification of the information provided by displays, etc.

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures

APS
ATM

9.2.1

Check all relevant documentation before managing traffic.

3

Optional content: briefing, letters of agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs

ALL

APS
ATM

9.2.2

Manage traffic in accordance with a change to operational procedures.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover–takeover

APS
ATM

9.3.1

Transfer information to the relieving controller.

3

 

ALL

APS
ATM

9.3.2

Obtain information from the controller handing over.

3

 

ALL

APS
ATM

9.3.3

List possible actions to provide a safe position handover–takeover.

1

Optional content: rigour, preparation, overlap time

ALL

APS
ATM

9.3.4

Explain the consequences of a missed position handover–takeover process.

2

 

ALL

[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
ATM

10.1.1

Describe the division of responsibility among air traffic control units.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

APS
ATM

10.1.2

Describe the responsibility in regard to military traffic.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554

ALL

APS
ATM

10.1.3

Describe the responsibility in regard to unmanned free balloons.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.1.4

Obtain operational information.

3

ICAO Doc 4444, local operation manuals

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.1.5

Interpret operational information.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.1.6

Organise forwarding of operational information.

4

Optional content: including the use of backup procedures

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.1.7

Integrate operational information into control decisions.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.1.8

Appreciate the influence of operational requirements.

3

Optional content: military flying, calibration flights, aerial photography

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.2 — ATS surveillance service

APS
ATM

10.2.1

Explain the responsibility for the provision of ATS surveillance service appropriate to APS rating.

2

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 11, local operation manuals

APS

APS
ATM

10.2.2

Explain the functions that may be performed with the use of ATS surveillance system derived information presented on a situation display.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

APS

ACS

APS
ATM

10.2.3

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to VFR, SVFR and IFR traffic in VMC and IMC.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 4444

APS

APP

ACP

ACS

APS
ATM

10.2.4

Apply the procedures for termination of ATS surveillance service.

3

ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: transfer of control, termination or interruption of ATS surveillance service

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process

APS
ATM

10.3.1

Ensure that situational awareness is maintained.

4

Information gathering, scanning, traffic projection

APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.3.2

Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution.

4

 

ALL

APS
ATM

10.3.3

Identify potential solutions to achieve a safe and effective traffic flow.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.3.4

Evaluate possible outcomes of different planning and control actions.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.3.5

Select an appropriate plan in time to achieve safe and effective traffic flow.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.3.6

Ensure an adequate priority of actions.

4

 

ALL

APS
ATM

10.3.7

Execute selected plan in a timely manner.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.3.8

Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is achieved.

4

Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow-up

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic

APS
ATM

10.4.1

Manage arrivals, departures and overflights.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.4.2

Balance the workload against personal capacity.

5

Optional content: rerouting, replanning, prioritising solutions, denying requests, delegating responsibility for separation

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.4.3

Define flight path monitoring and vectoring.

1

ICAO Doc 4444

APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.4.4

Explain the requirements for vectoring and termination of vectoring.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.4.5

Provide vectoring.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: separation, expediting arrivals, departures and/or climb to cruising levels, aircraft leaving the hold, navigation assistance, uncontrolled airspace, etc.

APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.4.6

Apply the procedures for termination of vectoring.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.4.7

Manage traffic on different types of approaches.

4

Precision, non-precision, visual

APP

APS

APS
ATM

10.4.8

Initiate missed approach.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero

APP

APS

APS
ATM

10.4.9

Integrate aircraft on missed approach into the traffic situation.

4

 

APP

APS

Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Control service with advanced system support

APS
ATM

10.5.1

Appreciate the impact of advanced systems on the provision of approach control service.

3

Optional content: sequencing systems, arrival management, departure management, automated holding lists, vertical traffic displays, conflict detection and decision-making tools, automated information and coordination tools

APS

[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

APS
ATM

10.1.1

Describe the division of responsibility among air traffic control units.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

APS
ATM

10.1.2

Describe the responsibility in regard to military traffic.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554

ALL

APS
ATM

10.1.3

Describe the responsibility in regard to unmanned free balloons.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

APS
ATM

10.1.4

Interpret operational information.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.1.5

Organise forwarding of operational information.

4

Optional content: including the use of backup procedures

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.1.6

Integrate operational information into control decisions.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.1.7

Appreciate the influence of operational requirements.

3

Optional content: military flying, calibration flights, aerial photography

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.2 — ATS surveillance service

APS
ATM

10.2.1

Explain the responsibility for the provision of ATS surveillance service appropriate to APS rating.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals

APS

APS
ATM

10.2.2

Explain the functions that may be performed with the use of ATS surveillance system derived information presented on a situation display.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

APS

ACS

APS
ATM

10.2.3

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to VFR, SVFR and IFR traffic in VMC and IMC.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc 4444

APS

APP

 

APS
ATM

10.2.4

Apply the procedures for termination of ATS surveillance service.

3

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, transfer of control, termination or interruption of ATS surveillance service

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process

APS
ATM

10.3.1

Ensure that situational awareness is maintained.

4

Information gathering, scanning, traffic projection

APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.3.2

Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution.

4

 

ALL

APS
ATM

10.3.3

Identify potential solutions to achieve a safe and effective traffic flow.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.3.4

Evaluate possible outcomes of different planning and control actions.

5

 

ALL

APS
ATM

10.3.5

Select an appropriate plan in time to achieve safe and effective traffic flow.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.3.6

Ensure the adequate prioritisation of actions.

4

 

ALL

APS
ATM

10.3.7

Execute the selected plan in a timely manner.

3

 

ALL

APS
ATM

10.3.8

Ensure that a safe and efficient outcome is achieved.

4

Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow-up

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic

APS
ATM

10.4.1

Manage arrivals, departures and overflights.

4

Optional content: simulator operation procedures

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.4.2

Balance the workload against personal capacity.

5

Optional content: rerouting, replanning, prioritising solutions, denying requests, delegating responsibility for separation

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.4.3

Define flight path monitoring and vectoring.

1

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.4.4

Explain the requirements for vectoring and termination of vectoring.

2

ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.4.5

Provide vectoring.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: separation, expediting arrivals, departures and/or climb to cruising levels, aircraft leaving the hold, navigation assistance, uncontrolled airspace, etc.

APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.4.6

Apply the procedures for termination of vectoring.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

APS ACS

APS
ATM

10.4.7

Manage traffic on different types of approaches.

4

Precision, non-precision, visual

APP

APS

APS
ATM

10.4.8

Initiate missed approach.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: Skybrary

APP

APS

APS
ATM

10.4.9

Integrate aircraft on missed approach into the traffic situation.

4

 

APP

APS

Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Control service with advanced system support

APS
ATM

10.5.1

Appreciate the impact of advanced systems on the provision of approach control service.

3

Optional content: sequencing systems, arrival management, departure management, automated holding lists, vertical traffic displays, conflict detection and decision-making tools, automated information and coordination tools

APS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING

Subtopic ATM 11.1 — General holding procedures

APS
ATM

11.1.1

Apply holding procedures.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, holding instructions, allocation of holding levels, onward clearance times

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

11.1.2

Appreciate the factors affecting holding patterns.

3

Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect of navigation aid in use, turbulence, aircraft type

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Approaching aircraft

APS
ATM

11.2.1

Issue Expected Approach Times (EATs).

3

 

APP APS

APS
ATM

11.2.2

Organise the traffic landing sequence in a holding pattern.

4

Optional content: company preference, aircraft performance, aircraft approach capability, ILS categories, flow control management

APP APS

Subtopic ATM 11.3 — Holding in a surveillance environment

APS
ATM

11.3.1

Organise traffic to separate other aircraft from holding aircraft.

4

 

APS ACS

APS
ATM

11.3.2

Integrate system support, when available.

4

Optional content: arrival management system, automated holding lists, vertical traffic displays

APS ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING

Subtopic ATM 11.1 — Holding procedures

APS
ATM

11.1.1

Apply holding procedures.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, holding instructions, allocation of holding levels, onward clearance times

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ATM

11.1.2

Appreciate the factors affecting holding patterns.

3

Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect of navigation aid in use, turbulence, aircraft type

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Approaching aircraft

APS
ATM

11.2.1

Issue Expected Approach Times (EATs).

3

 

APP APS

APS
ATM

11.2.2

Organise the traffic landing sequence in a holding pattern.

4

Optional content: company preference, aircraft performance, aircraft approach capability, ILS categories, flow control management

APP APS

Subtopic ATM 11.3 — Holding in a surveillance environment

APS
ATM

11.3.1

Organise traffic to separate other aircraft from holding aircraft.

4

 

APS ACS

APS
ATM

11.3.2

Integrate system support, when available.

4

Optional content: arrival management system, automated holding lists, vertical traffic displays

APS ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 12 — IDENTIFICATION

Subtopic ATM 12.1 — Establishment of identification

APS
ATM

12.1.1

Appreciate the precautions when establishing identification.

3

 

APS ACS

APS
ATM

12.1.2

Identify aircraft.

3

Optional content: PSR, SSR or ADS identification method

APS ACS

APS
ATM

12.1.3

Apply the procedures in the case of misidentification.

3

 

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 12.2 — Maintenance of identification

APS
ATM

12.2.1

Appreciate the necessity to maintain identification.

3

 

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 12.3 — Loss of identity

APS
ATM

12.3.1

Appreciate when an aircraft identification is lost or in doubt.

3

Optional content: out of ATS surveillance system coverage, failure of ATS surveillance system, weather clutter, other clutter, garbling, holding, etc.

APS ACS

APS
ATM

12.3.2

Apply methods to re-establish identification.

3

 

APS ACS

APS
ATM

12.3.3

Respond to loss/doubt concerning identification.

3

Optional content: procedural separation

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 12.4 — Position information

APS
ATM

12.4.1

Appreciate the circumstances when position information should be passed on to aircraft.

3

 

APS ACS

APS
ATM

12.4.2

State the format in which position information can be passed on to aircraft.

1

ICAO Doc 4444

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 12.5 — Transfer of identity

APS
ATM

12.5.1

Apply the methods of transfer of identification.

3

 

APS ACS

APS
ATM

12.5.2

Appreciate the precautions when transferring identification.

3

 

APS ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 12 — IDENTIFICATION

Subtopic ATM 12.1 — Establishment of identification

APS
ATM

12.1.1

Appreciate the precautions when establishing identification.

3

 

APS ACS

APS
ATM

12.1.2

Identify aircraft.

3

Optional content: PSR, SSR or ADS identification method

APS ACS

APS
ATM

12.1.3

Apply the procedures for misidentification.

3

ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 12.2 — Maintenance of identification

APS
ATM

12.2.1

Appreciate the necessity to maintain identification.

3

 

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 12.3 — Loss of identity

APS
ATM

12.3.1

Appreciate when an aircraft identification is lost or in doubt.

3

Optional content: out of ATS surveillance system coverage, failure of ATS surveillance system, weather clutter, other clutter, garbling, holding, etc.

APS ACS

APS
ATM

12.3.2

Apply methods to re-establish identification.

3

 

APS ACS

APS
ATM

12.3.3

Respond to loss/doubt concerning identification.

3

Optional content: procedural separation

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 12.4 — Position information

APS
ATM

12.4.1

Appreciate the circumstances when position information should be passed on to aircraft.

3

 

APS ACS

APS
ATM

12.4.2

State the format in which position information can be passed on to aircraft.

1

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 12.5 — Transfer of identity

APS
ATM

12.5.1

Apply methods of transfer of identification.

3

 

APS ACS

APS
ATM

12.5.2

Appreciate the precautions when transferring identification.

3

 

APS ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

APS
MET

1.1.1

Appreciate the impact of adverse weather on aircraft.

3

Thunderstorms, icing, clear-air turbulence (CAT), turbulence, microburst, wind shear, severe mountain waves, squall lines, volcanic ash

APP APS

APS
MET

1.1.2

Integrate data about meteorological phenomena into the provision of ATS.

4

Clearances, instructions and transmitted information

Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena

ALL

APS
MET

1.1.3

Use techniques to avoid adverse weather when necessary/possible.

3

Rerouting, level change, etc.

APP ACP APS ACS

TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA

Subtopic MET 2.1 — Sources of meteorological information

APS
MET

2.1.1

Obtain meteorological information.

3

METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET

Optional content: AIREP/special AIREP

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
MET

2.1.2

Relay meteorological information.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit

ALL

[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

APS
MET

2.1.1

Obtain meteorological information.

3

METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET

Optional content: AIREP/special AIREP

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
MET

2.1.2

Decode information from meteorological data displays.

3

 

ALL

APS
MET

2.1.2

Relay meteorological information.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

APS
NAV

1.1.1

Decode symbols and information displayed on aeronautical maps and charts.

3

Instrument approach charts, SID & STAR charts, aerodrome charts

Optional content: visual approach charts, military maps and charts

ADI APP APS

APS
NAV

1.1.2

Use relevant maps and charts.

3

 

APP

ACP

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

APS
NAV

1.1.1

Decode symbols and information displayed on aeronautical maps and charts.

3

Instrument approach charts, SID & STAR charts, aerodrome charts

Optional content: visual approach charts, military maps and charts

ADC APP APS

APS
NAV

1.1.2

Use relevant maps and charts.

3

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems

APS
NAV

2.1.1

Manage traffic in case of change in the operational status of navigational systems.

4

Optional content: limitations, availability and status of ground-based and satellite-based systems

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
NAV

2.1.2

Appreciate the effect of a change in the operational status of navigational systems.

3

Optional content: precision, limitations, status, degraded procedures

ALL

Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach

APS
NAV

2.2.1

Describe the concept of stabilised approach.

2

Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero

ADV ADI APP APS

APS
NAV

2.2.2

Appreciate the effect of late change of runway-in-use or type of approach for landing aircraft.

3

Cockpit workload

Optional content: impact on vertical profile (CDO), FMS management, crew procedure briefing, missed approach, loss of situational awareness, etc.

APP APS

APS
NAV

2.2.3

Appreciate controller actions that may contribute to an unstabilised approach.

3

Inappropriate speed control, vectoring for short final, vectoring for approach with significant tailwind, glide path interception from above, lack or incorrect distance to touchdown information, delayed descent, incorrect use of ‘DIRECT TO’

APS

Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals

APS
NAV

2.3.1

Describe relevant SIDs and STARs.

2

 

ADI APP APS

APS
NAV

2.3.2

Describe the types and phases of instrument approach procedures.

2

 

APP APS

APS
NAV

2.3.3

Describe the relevant minima applicable for a precision/non-precision and visual approach.

2

Optional content: Type A/B operations, CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, RNP AR APCH minima

ADI APP APS

Subtopic NAV 2.4 — Navigational assistance

APS
NAV

2.4.1

Evaluate the necessary information to be provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance.

5

Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome, track, heading, distance, aerodrome information, any other navigational assistance relevant at the time

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

APS
NAV

2.4.2

Assist pilots with navigation when required.

3

Aircraft observed to be deviating from their known intended route, on pilots’ request

APS

ACS

Subtopic NAV 2.5 — Satellite-based systems

APS
NAV

2.5.1

State the different applications of satellite-based systems relevant for approach operations.

1

RNP APCH, RNP AR APCH, SBAS, GBAS

Optional content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV LPV, RNP minima, precision approach

APP APS

Subtopic NAV 2.6 — PBN applications

APS
NAV

2.6.1

State the navigation applications used in approach and terminal environments.

1

Approach-RNP APCH/ RNP AR APCH, Terminal-RNAV-1 RNP 1 with RF, rotorcraft option RNP 0.3

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613, Regulation (EU) 716/2014104 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).,
Regulation (EU) 2018/1048105 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).

APP APS

APS
NAV

2.6.2

Explain the principles and designation of navigation specifications in use.

2

Performance, functionalities, sensors

Optional content: aircrew and controller requirements, accuracy requirements, integrity and continuity

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

APS
NAV

2.6.3

State future PBN developments.

1

A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP

Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, RNP 4D, TBO

ADI

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems

APS
NAV

2.1.1

Manage traffic in case of change in the operational status of navigational systems.

4

Optional content: limitations, availability and status of ground-based and satellite-based systems

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
NAV

2.1.2

Appreciate the effect of a change in the operational status of navigational systems.

3

Optional content: precision, limitations, status, degraded procedures

ALL

Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach

APS
NAV

2.2.1

Describe the concept of stabilised approach.

2

Optional content: Skybrary

ADC APP APS

APS
NAV

2.2.2

Appreciate the effect of late change of runway-in-use or type of approach for landing aircraft.

3

Cockpit workload

Optional content: impact on vertical profile (CDO), FMS management, crew procedure briefing, missed approach, loss of situational awareness, etc.

APP APS

APS
NAV

2.2.3

Appreciate controller actions that may contribute to an unstabilised approach.

3

Inappropriate speed control, vectoring for short final, vectoring for approach with significant tailwind, glide path interception from above, lack of or incorrect distance to touchdown information, delayed descent, incorrect use of ‘DIRECT TO’

APS

Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals

APS
NAV

2.3.1

Describe relevant SIDs and STARs.

2

 

APP APS

APS
NAV

2.3.2

Describe the types and phases of instrument approach procedures.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Annex 6

ADC APP APS

APS
NAV

2.3.3

Describe the relevant minima applicable for a precision/non-precision and visual approach.

2

Optional content: Type A/B operations, CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, RNP AR APCH minima

ADC APP APS

Subtopic NAV 2.4 — Navigational assistance

APS
NAV

2.4.1

Evaluate the necessary information to be provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance.

5

Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome, track, heading, distance, aerodrome information, any other navigational assistance relevant at the time

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

APS
NAV

2.4.2

Assist pilots with navigation when required.

3

Aircraft observed to be deviating from their known intended route, on pilots’ request

APS

ACS

Subtopic NAV 2.5 — Satellite-based systems

APS
NAV

2.5.1

State the different applications of satellite-based systems relevant for approach operations.

1

RNP APCH, RNP AR APCH, SBAS, GBAS

Optional content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV LPV, RNP minima, precision approach

APP APS

Subtopic NAV 2.6 — PBN applications

APS
NAV

2.6.1

State the navigation applications used in approach and terminal environments.

1

Approach-RNP APCH/ RNP AR APCH, Terminal-RNAV-1 RNP 1 with RF, rotorcraft option RNP 0.3

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613, Regulation (EU) No 716/2014106 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).,
Regulation (EU) 2018/1048107 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).

APP APS

APS
NAV

2.6.2

Explain the principles and designation of navigation specifications in use.

2

Performance, functionalities, sensors

Optional content: aircrew and controller requirements, accuracy requirements, integrity and continuity

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

APS
NAV

2.6.3

Describe the differences in turn performance.

2

Optional content: fly-by, fly-over, RF,

ICAO Doc 4444

APP APS

APS
NAV

2.6.4

State future PBN developments.

1

A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP

Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, RNP 4D, TBO

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

APS
ACFT

1.1.1

Integrate information from aircraft instruments provided by the pilot in the provision of ATS.

4

 

ALL

APS
ACFT

1.1.2

Explain the operation of aircraft radio equipment.

2

Optional content: radios (number of), emergency radios

ALL

APS
ACFT

1.1.3

Explain the operation of on-board surveillance equipment.

2

Transponders: equipment Mode A,
Mode C, Mode S, ADS capability

ADI APS ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS

Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft instruments

APS
ACFT

1.1.1

Integrate information from aircraft instruments provided by the pilot into the provision of ATS.

4

 

ALL

APS
ACFT

1.1.2

Explain the operation of aircraft radio equipment.

2

Optional content: radios (number of), emergency radios

ALL

APS
ACFT

1.1.3

Explain the operation of on-board surveillance equipment.

2

Transponders: equipment Mode A,
Mode C, Mode S, ADS capability

ADC APS ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES

Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence

APS
ACFT

2.1.1

Explain the wake turbulence effect and associated hazards to succeeding aircraft.

2

 

ALL

APS
ACFT

2.1.2

Appreciate the techniques used to prevent hazards associated with wake turbulence to succeeding aircraft.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — Application of ICAO approach categories

APS
ACFT

2.2.1

Describe the use of ICAO approach categories.

2

ICAO Doc 8168

ADI APP APS

APS
ACFT

2.2.2

Appreciate the effect of ICAO approach categories on the organisation of traffic.

3

 

ADI APP APS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES

Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence

APS
ACFT

2.1.1

Explain the wake turbulence effect and associated hazards to succeeding aircraft.

2

 

ALL

APS
ACFT

2.1.2

Appreciate the techniques used to prevent hazards associated with wake turbulence to succeeding aircraft.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic ACFT 2.2 — Application of the ICAO approach categories

APS
ACFT

2.2.1

Describe the use of the ICAO approach categories.

2

ICAO Doc 8168

ADC APP APS

APS
ACFT

2.2.2

Appreciate the effect of the ICAO approach categories on the traffic organisation.

3

 

ADC APP 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
ACFT

3.1.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during climb.

4

Optional content: speed, mass, air density, cabin pressurisation, wind and temperature

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ACFT

3.1.2

Describe the influence of factors affecting departing aircraft.

3

Optional content: runway conditions, runway slope, aerodrome elevation, wind, temperature, aircraft configuration, airframe contamination and aircraft mass

APP APS

Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Cruise factors

APS
ACFT

3.2.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during cruise.

4

Optional content: level, cruising speed, wind, mass, cabin pressurisation

APP APS

Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Descent and initial approach factors

APS
ACFT

3.3.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during descent.

4

Optional content: wind, speed, rate of descent, aircraft configuration, cabin pressurisation

APP APS

Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Final approach and landing factors

APS
ACFT

3.4.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during final approach and landing.

4

Optional content: wind, aircraft configuration, mass, meteorological conditions, runway conditions, runway slope, aerodrome elevation

APP APS

Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Economic factors

APS
ACFT

3.5.1

Integrate consideration of economic factors affecting aircraft.

4

Optional content: routing, level, speed, rate of climb and rate of descent, approach profile

APP APS

APS
ACFT

3.5.2

Provide continuous climb/descent whenever possible.

4

 

APS

ACS

APS
ACFT

3.5.3

Use direct routing where applicable.

3

 

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

APS
ACFT

3.5.4

Appreciate controller’s actions that may contribute to pilot’s ability to fly an optimum continuous descent.

3

Optional content: level instructions, speed control, vertical speed control, vectoring, distance-to-touchdown information

APS

ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.6 — Environmental factors

APS
ACFT

3.6.1

Appreciate the performance restrictions due to environmental considerations.

3

Optional content: fuel-dumping, noise-abatement procedures, minimum flight levels, bird strike hazard, continuous descent operations

APP APS

TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA

Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Performance data

APS
ACFT

4.1.1

Integrate the average performance data of a representative sample of aircraft which will be encountered in the operational/ working environment into the provision of control service.

4

Performance data under a representative variety of circumstances

APP ACP APS ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA

Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Performance data

APS
ACFT

4.1.1

Integrate the average performance data of a representative sample of aircraft which will be encountered in the operational/ working environment into the provision of control service.

4

Performance data under a representative variety of circumstances

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

APS
HUM

1.1.1

Describe the human information-processing model.

2

Attention, perception, memory, situational awareness, decision-making, response

ALL

APS
HUM

1.1.2

Describe the factors which influence human information-processing.

2

Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, distraction, interpersonal relations

ALL

APS
HUM

1.1.3

Monitor the effect of human information-processing factors on decision-making.

3

Optional content: workload, stress, interpersonal relations, distraction, confidence

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUM 1 — INFORMATION PROCESSING

Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Cognition and factors influencing it

APS
HUM

1.1.1

Describe the human information-processing model.

2

Attention, perception, memory, situational awareness, decision-making, response

ALL

APS
HUM

1.1.2

Describe the factors which influence human information-processing.

2

Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, distraction, interpersonal relations

ALL

Subtopic HUM 1.2 — Situational awareness

APS
HUM

1.2.1

Appreciate the effect of human information-processing factors on situational awareness.

3

Optional content: workload, knowledge, interpersonal relations, distraction, confidence, experience, fatigue, stress

ALL

Subtopic HUM 1.3 — Decision-making

APS
HUM

1.3.1

Appreciate the effect of human information-processing factors on decision-making.

3

Optional content: workload, stress, interpersonal relations, distraction, confidence

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS

Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue

APS
HUM

2.1.1

State factors that cause fatigue.

1

Shift work

Optional content: night shifts and rosters, Regulation (EU) 2017/373108 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 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1)., ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

ALL

APS
HUM

2.1.2

Describe the onset of fatigue.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: lack of concentration, listlessness, irritability, frustration, ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

ALL

APS
HUM

2.1.3

Recognise the onset of fatigue in self.

1

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

ALL

APS
HUM

2.1.4

Recognise the onset of fatigue in others.

1

 

ALL

APS
HUM

2.1.5

Describe appropriate action when recognising fatigue.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Fitness

APS
HUM

2.2.1

Recognise signs of lack of personal fitness.

1

 

ALL

APS
HUM

2.2.2

Describe actions when aware of a lack of personal fitness.

2

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUM 2 — FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue

APS
HUM

2.1.1

Describe the onset of fatigue.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: lack of concentration, listlessness, irritability, frustration, Skybrary Human Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management

ALL

APS
HUM

2.1.2

Recognise the onset of fatigue in self and in others.

1

Optional content: Skybrary Human Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management

ALL

APS
HUM

2.1.3

Describe the appropriate action when recognising fatigue.

2

Optional content: Skybrary Human Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management

ALL

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Stress

APS
HUM

2.2.1

Recognise the effects of stress on human performance.

1

Stress and its symptoms in self and in others

Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ALL

APS
HUM

2.2.2

Describe the appropriate action when recognising stress.

2

 

ALL

APS
HUM

2.2.3

Act to reduce stress.

3

 

ALL

APS
HUM

2.2.4

Respond to a stressful situation by offering, asking for or accepting assistance.

3

 

ALL

APS
HUM

2.2.5

Recognise the effect of stressful events.

1

Self and others, abnormal situations

ALL

[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
HUM

3.1.1

State the relevance of TRM.

1

Optional content: TRM course, EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the development of TRM training

ALL

APS
HUM

3.1.2

State the content of the TRM concept.

1

Optional content: teamwork, human error, team roles, stress, decision-making, communication, situational awareness

ALL

Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Teamwork and team roles

APS
HUM

3.2.1

Identify reasons for conflict.

3

 

ALL

APS
HUM

3.2.2

Describe actions to prevent human conflicts.

2

Optional content: TRM team roles

ALL

APS
HUM

3.2.3

Describe strategies to cope with human conflicts.

2

Optional content: in your team, in the simulator

ALL

Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Responsible behaviour

APS
HUM

3.3.1

Consider the factors which influence responsible behaviour.

2

Optional content: situation, team, personal situation and judgement, instance of justification, moral motivation, personality

ALL

APS
HUM

3.3.2

Apply responsible judgement.

3

Case study and discussion about a dilemma situation

ALL

[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

APS
HUM

3.1.1

Explain the importance of threat and error management.

2

Optional content: prevention of incidents, safety improvement, revision of procedures and/or working practices

ALL

APS
HUM

3.1.2

Explain the threat and error management framework.

2

Threats, errors, undesired states, countermeasures

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

ALL

APS
HUM

3.1.3

Differentiate between the different types of threats in ATC.

2

Internal, external, airborne, environmental

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

ALL

APS
HUM

3.1.4

Differentiate between the different types of errors in ATC.

2

Equipment, procedural, communication

Optional content: increase in traffic, changes in procedures, complexities of systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

ALL

APS
HUM

3.1.5

Differentiate between the different types of undesired states.

2

On the ground, airborne

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

ALL

APS
HUM

3.1.6

Analyse examples of threat and error management in ATC.

4

Case studies

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

ALL

Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Application of threat and error management

APS
HUM

3.2.1

Manage threats.

4

Detect and respond

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

ALL

APS
HUM

3.2.2

Manage errors.

4

Detect and respond

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

ALL

APS
HUM

3.2.3

Manage undesired states.

4

Detect and respond

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

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 4 — STRESS

Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Stress

APS
HUM

4.1.1

Recognise the effects of stress on performance.

1

Stress and its symptoms in self and in others

Optional content:
Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ALL

Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Stress management

APS
HUM

4.2.1

Act to reduce stress.

3

The effect of personality in coping with stress, the benefits of active stress management

ALL

APS
HUM

4.2.2

Respond to stressful situations by offering, asking or accepting assistance.

3

Optional content: the benefits of offering, accepting and asking for help in stressful situations

ALL

APS
HUM

4.2.3

Recognise the effect of shocking and stressful events.

1

Self and others, abnormal situations, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

ALL

APS
HUM

4.2.4

Consider the benefits of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).

2

 

ALL

APS
HUM

4.2.5

Explain procedures to be used following an incident/accident.

2

Optional content: CISM, counselling, human element

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUM 4 — TEAMWORK

Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Benefits of teamwork

APS
HUM

4.1.1

State the benefits of teamwork.

1

Increased safety, efficiency and capacity

ALL

APS
HUM

4.1.2

List the controller’s human performance elements affected by teamwork.

1

Situational awareness, communication, decision-making, threat and error management, workload management

ALL

Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Conflict management

APS
HUM

4.2.1

Identify the reasons for conflict.

3

 

ALL

APS
HUM

4.2.2

Describe strategies to cope with human conflicts.

2

Optional content: in your team, in the simulator

ALL

APS
HUM

4.2.3

Describe actions to prevent human conflicts.

2

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR

Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Human error

APS
HUM

5.1.1

Explain the relationship between error and safety.

2

Number and combination of errors, proactive versus reactive approach to discovery of error

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

ALL

APS
HUM

5.1.2

Differentiate between the types of error.

2

Slips, lapses, mistakes

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

ALL

APS
HUM

5.1.3

Describe error-prone conditions.

2

Optional content: increase in traffic, changes in procedures, complexities of systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

ALL

APS
HUM

5.1.4

Collect examples of different error types, their causes and consequences for ATC.

3

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

ALL

APS
HUM

5.1.5

Explain how to detect errors to compensate for them.

2

STCA, MSAW, individual and collective strategy

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

ALL

APS
HUM

5.1.6

Execute corrective actions.

3

Error compensation

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

ALL

APS
HUM

5.1.7

Explain the importance of error management.

2

Optional content: prevention of incidents, safety improvement, revision of procedures and/or working practices

ALL

APS
HUM

5.1.8

Describe the impact on an ATCO’s performance following an occurrence/incident.

2

Optional content: reporting, SMS, investigation, CISM

ALL

Subtopic HUM 5.2 — Violation of rules

APS
HUM

5.2.1

Explain the causes and dangers of violation of rules becoming accepted as a practice.

2

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

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR

Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Concept of systems in ATM/ANS

APS
HUM

5.1.1

Explain the concept of systems.

2

People; procedures; equipment; ATM in systems terms: simple, complicated, and complex systems; system thinking

ALL

APS
HUM

5.1.2

Describe how changes in one part of a system may impact the other parts.

2

 

ALL

APS
HUM

5.1.3

Describe the role of the human in the system.

2

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 6 — COLLABORATIVE WORK

Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Communication

APS
HUM

6.1.1

Use communication effectively in ATC.

3

 

ALL

APS
HUM

6.1.2

Analyse examples of pilot–controller communication for effectiveness.

4

 

ALL

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

APS
HUM

6.2.1

List communication means between controllers in charge of the same area of responsibility (sector or tower).

1

Optional content: electronic, written, verbal and non-verbal communication

ALL

APS
HUM

6.2.2

Explain consequences of the use of communication means on effectiveness.

2

Optional content: strip legibility and encoding, label designation, feedback

ALL

APS
HUM

6.2.3

List possible actions to provide a safe position handover.

1

Optional content: rigour, preparation, overlap time

ALL

APS
HUM

6.2.4

Explain consequences of a missed position handover process.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic HUM 6.3 — Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility

APS
HUM

6.3.1

List factors and means for an effective coordination between sectors and/or tower positions.

1

Optional content: other sectors’ constraints, electronic coordination tools

ALL

Subtopic HUM 6.4 — Controller–pilot cooperation

APS
HUM

6.4.1

Describe parameters affecting controller–pilot cooperation.

2

Optional content: workload, mutual knowledge, controller versus pilot mental picture

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Effective communication

APS
HUM

6.1.1

Explain effective communication in ATC operations.

2

ICAO Doc 9868

ALL

APS
HUM

6.1.2

Explain key strategies used to enable open communication.

2

Optional content: active listening, active speaking, assertiveness, honesty, relevance, facts, neutrality

ALL

APS
HUM

6.1.3

Describe the parameters affecting the controller’s competence to communicate effectively.

2

Workload, mutual knowledge, controller versus pilot mental picture, distractions, sound, human conflicts

Optional content: communication between and within the team(s), in the simulator, with the pilots, instructors, coordination partners workload

ALL

Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Effective feedback

APS
HUM

6.2.1

Define feedback.

1

 

ALL

APS
HUM

6.2.2

Explain the purpose of receiving and giving feedback, and its effect on performance.

2

 

ALL

APS
HUM

6.2.3

Consider the impact of communication styles on feedback and on conflict resolution.

2

 

ALL

APS
HUM

6.2.4

Integrate feedback into performance.

4

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

APS
EQPS

1.1.1

Operate two-way communication equipment.

3

Transmit/receive switches, procedures

Optional content: frequency selection, standby equipment

ALL

APS
EQPS

1.1.2

Identify indications of operational status of radio equipment.

3

Optional content: indicator lights, serviceability displays, selector/frequency displays

ALL

APS
EQPS

1.1.3

Consider radio range.

2

Optional content: transfer to another frequency, apparent radio failure, failure to establish radio contact, frequency protection range

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 1.2 — Other voice communications

APS
EQPS

1.2.1

Operate landline communications.

3

Optional content: telephone, interphone and intercom equipment

ALL

TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS

Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

APS
EQPS

2.1.1

Decode AFTN messages.

3

Optional content: movement and control messages, NOTAMs, SNOWTAMs, BIRDTAMs, etc.

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange

APS
EQPS

2.2.1

Use automatic data transfer equipment where available.

3

Optional content: sequencing systems, automated information and coordination, OLDI

ADV ADI APS ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS

Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

APS
EQPS

2.1.1

Decode AFTN messages.

3

Optional content: movement and control messages, NOTAMs, SNOWTAMs, BIRDTAMs, etc.

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange

APS
EQPS

2.2.1

Use automatic data transfer equipment where available.

3

Optional content: sequencing systems, automated information and coordination, OLDI

ADC APS ACS

[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

APS
EQPS

3.1.1

Monitor the technical integrity of the controller working position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

APS
EQPS

3.1.2

Operate the equipment of the controller working position.

3

Optional content: situation displays, flight progress board, flight data display, radio, telephone, maps and charts, strip-printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF

ALL

APS
EQPS

3.1.3

Operate available equipment in abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems

APS
EQPS

3.2.1

Use situation displays.

3

 

ALL

APS
EQPS

3.2.2

Check availability of information.

3

 

ALL

APS
EQPS

3.2.3

Obtain information from equipment.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems

APS
EQPS

3.3.1

Use the flight data information at controller working position.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 3.4 — Use of ATS surveillance system

APS
EQPS

3.4.1

Use the ATS surveillance system functions.

3

 

APS ACS

APS
EQPS

3.4.2

Analyse the information provided by the ATS surveillance system.

4

 

APS ACS

APS
EQPS

3.4.3

Assign codes.

4

 

APS ACS

APS
EQPS

3.4.4

Appreciate the use of advanced surveillance technology.

3

Optional content: Mode S, ADS-B, MLAT

APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.5 — Advanced systems

APS
EQPS

3.5.1

Appreciate the use of controller–pilot data link communications when available.

3

 

APS ACS

APS
EQPS

3.5.2

Appreciate the use of information provided by advanced systems.

3

Optional content: trajectory-based information, MTCD, MONA, etc.

APS ACS

[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

APS
EQPS

3.1.1

Monitor the technical integrity of the controller working position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

APS
EQPS

3.1.2

Operate the equipment of the controller working position.

3

Optional content: situation displays, flight progress board, flight data display, radio, telephone, maps and charts, strip-printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF

ALL

APS
EQPS

3.1.3

Operate the available equipment in abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems

APS
EQPS

3.2.1

Use situation displays.

3

 

ALL

APS
EQPS

3.2.2

Check the availability of information.

3

 

ALL

APS
EQPS

3.2.3

Obtain information from equipment.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems

APS
EQPS

3.3.1

Use the flight data information at the controller working position.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 3.4 — Use of the ATS surveillance system

APS
EQPS

3.4.1

Use the ATS surveillance system functions.

3

 

APS ACS

APS
EQPS

3.4.2

Analyse the information provided by the ATS surveillance system.

4

 

APS ACS

APS
EQPS

3.4.3

Assign codes.

4

 

APS ACS

APS
EQPS

3.4.4

Appreciate the use of advanced surveillance technology.

3

Optional content: Mode S, ADS-B, MLAT

APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.5 — Advanced systems

APS
EQPS

3.5.1

Appreciate the use of controller–pilot data link communications when available.

3

 

APS ACS

APS
EQPS

3.5.2

Characterise the use of information provided by advanced systems.

2

MTCD, AMAN, DMAN

Optional content: trajectory-based information, MONA, etc.

APS ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT

Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments

APS
EQPS

4.1.1

Recognise future developments.

1

New advanced systems

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT

Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments

APS
EQPS

4.1.1

Recognise future developments.

1

New advanced systems

Optional content: European ATM Master Plan, European Plan for Aviation Safety

ALL

[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
EQPS

5.1.1

Take account of the limitations of equipment and systems.

2

 

ALL

APS
EQPS

5.1.2

Respond to technical deficiencies of the operational position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation

APS
EQPS

5.2.1

Identify that communication equipment has degraded.

3

Optional content: ground–air and landline communications

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
EQPS

5.2.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of communication equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: procedures for total or partial degradation of ground–air and landline communications, alternative methods of transferring data

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation

APS
EQPS

5.3.1

Identify when a navigational equipment failure will affect operational ability.

3

Optional content: VOR, navigational aids

ALL

APS
EQPS

5.3.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of a navigational equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: vertical separation, information to aircraft, navigational assistance, seeking assistance from adjacent units

ADI APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 5.4 — Surveillance equipment degradation

APS
EQPS

5.4.1

Identify that surveillance equipment has degraded.

3

Partial power failure, loss of certain facilities, total failure

APS ACS

APS
EQPS

5.4.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of surveillance equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: inform adjacent sectors, inform aircraft, apply vertical separation (emergency), increased horizontal separation, reduce the number of aircraft entering area of responsibility, transfer aircraft to another unit

APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 5.5 — ATC processing system degradation

APS
EQPS

5.5.1

Identify a processing system degradation.

3

Optional content: FDPS, SDPS, software processing of situation display

APS ACS

APS
EQPS

5.5.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of a processing system degradation.

3

 

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

APS
EQPS

5.1.1

Take account of the limitations of equipment and systems.

2

 

ALL

APS
EQPS

5.1.2

Respond to technical deficiencies of the operational position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation

APS
EQPS

5.2.1

Identify that communication equipment has degraded.

3

Optional content: ground–air and landline communications

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
EQPS

5.2.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of communication equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: procedures for total or partial degradation of ground–air and landline communications, alternative methods of transferring data

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation

APS
EQPS

5.3.1

Identify when a navigational equipment failure will affect operational ability.

3

Optional content: navigational aids, ‘European GNSS Contingency/Reversion Handbook for PBN Operations’

ALL

APS
EQPS

5.3.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of a navigational equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: vertical separation, information to aircraft, navigational assistance, seeking assistance from adjacent units

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.4 — Surveillance equipment degradation

APS
EQPS

5.4.1

Identify that surveillance equipment has degraded.

3

Partial power failure, loss of certain facilities, total failure

APS ACS

APS
EQPS

5.4.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of surveillance equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: inform adjacent sectors, inform aircraft, apply vertical separation (emergency), increased horizontal separation, reduce the number of aircraft entering area of responsibility, transfer aircraft to another unit

APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 5.5 — ATC processing system degradation

APS
EQPS

5.5.1

Identify processing system degradation.

3

Optional content: FDPS, SDPS, software processing of situation display

APS ACS

APS
EQPS

5.5.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of processing system degradation.

3

 

APS ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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 an approach control unit

APS
PEN

1.1.1

Appreciate the functions and provision of operational approach control service.

3

Study visit to an approach control unit

APP APS

TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS

Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations

APS
PEN

2.1.1

Characterise civil ATS activities in approach control unit.

2

Study visit to an approach control unit

Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, ACC, AIS, RCC

APP APS

APS
PEN

2.1.2

Characterise other parties interfacing with ATS operations.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to engineering services, firefighting and emergency services, airline operations offices

ALL

Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations

APS
PEN

2.2.1

Characterise military ATS activities.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence Units

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS

Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations

APS
PEN

2.1.1

Characterise civil ATS activities in an approach control unit.

2

Study visit to an approach control unit

Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, ACC, AIS, RCC

APP APS

APS
PEN

2.1.2

Characterise other parties interfacing with ATS operations.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to engineering services, firefighting and emergency services, airline operations offices

ALL

Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations

APS
PEN

2.2.1

Characterise military ATS activities.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, air defence units

ALL

[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

APS
PEN

3.1.1

Identify the role of ATC as a service provider.

3

 

ALL

APS
PEN

3.1.2

Appreciate ATS users’ requirements.

3

 

ALL

[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

APS
PEN

3.1.1

Appreciate the role of  an air navigation service provider.

3

Regulation (EU) 2018/1139109Regulation (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.

ALL

APS
PEN

3.1.2

Appreciate ATS users’ requirements.

3

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection

APS
PEN

4.1.1

Describe the environmental constraints on aerodrome operations.

2

Optional content: ICAO Circular 303 —Operational Opportunities to Minimize Fuel Use and Reduce Emissions

ADV ADI APP APS

APS
PEN

4.1.2

Explain the use of Collaborative Environmental Management (CEM) process at aerodromes.

2

 

ADV ADI APP APS

APS
PEN

4.1.3

Appreciate the mitigation techniques used to minimise aviation’s impact on the environment.

3

Optional content: continuous descent operations (CDO), continuous climb operations (CCO), noise-abatement procedures, noise preferential routes, flight efficiency

APP APS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection

APS
PEN

4.1.1

Describe the environmental constraints on aerodrome operations.

2

Optional content: ICAO Doc 10013 —Operational Opportunities to reduce fuel burn and emissions

ADC APP APS

APS
PEN

4.1.2

Explain the use of the Collaborative Environmental Management (CEM) process at aerodromes.

2

Optional content: European ATM Master Plan, EUROCONTROL CEM Specification

ADC APP APS

APS
PEN

4.1.3

Appreciate the mitigation techniques used to minimise aviation’s impact on the environment.

3

Optional content: continuous descent operations (CDO), continuous climb operations (CCO), noise-abatement procedures, noise preferential routes, flight efficiency

APS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

APS
ABES

1.1.1

List common abnormal and emergency situations.

1

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion

ALL

APS
ABES

1.1.2

Identify potential or actual abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

APS
ABES

1.1.3

Take into account the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ABES

1.1.4

Take into account that procedures do not exist for all abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Optional content: real-life examples

ALL

APS
ABES

1.1.5

Consider how the evolution of a situation may have an impact on safety.

2

Optional content: separation, information, coordination

ALL

[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

APS
ABES

1.1.1

List common abnormal and emergency situations.

1

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion, GNSS failure

ALL

APS
ABES

1.1.2

Identify potential or actual abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

APS
ABES

1.1.3

Take into account the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

APP ACP APS ACS

APS
ABES

1.1.4

Take into account that procedures do not exist for all abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Optional content: real-life examples

ALL

APS
ABES

1.1.5

Consider how the evolution of a situation may have an impact on safety.

2

Optional content: separation, information, coordination

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT

Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness

APS
ABES

2.1.1

Ensure effective communication in all circumstances including the case where standard phraseology is not applicable.

4

Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio silence instruction

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload

APS
ABES

2.2.1

Describe actions to keep the situation under control.

2

Optional content: sector-splitting, holding, flow management, task delegation

ALL

APS
ABES

2.2.2

Organise priority of actions.

4

 

ALL

APS
ABES

2.2.3

Ensure effective dissemination of information.

4

Optional content: between executive and planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with ground staff, etc.

ALL

APS
ABES

2.2.4

Consider asking for help.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air–ground cooperation

APS
ABES

2.3.1

Collect appropriate information relevant to the situation.

3

 

ALL

APS
ABES

2.3.2

Assist the pilot.

3

Pilot workload

Optional content: instructions, information, support, human factors, etc.

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT

Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness

APS
ABES

2.1.1

Ensure effective communication in all circumstances including the case where standard phraseology is not applicable.

4

Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio silence instruction

ALL

APS
ABES

2.1.2

Apply change of radiotelephony call sign.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload

APS
ABES

2.2.1

Describe actions to keep the situation under control.

2

Optional content: sector-splitting, holding, flow management, task delegation

ALL

APS
ABES

2.2.2

Organise priority of actions.

4

 

ALL

APS
ABES

2.2.3

Ensure the effective dissemination of information.

4

Optional content: between executive and planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with ground staff, etc.

ALL

APS
ABES

2.2.4

Consider asking for help.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air–ground cooperation

APS
ABES

2.3.1

Collect appropriate information relevant to the situation.

3

 

ALL

APS
ABES

2.3.2

Assist the pilot.

3

Pilot workload

Optional content: instructions, information, support, human factors, etc.

ALL

[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
ABES

3.1.1

Apply the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

3

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure

APS
ABES

3.2.1

Describe the procedures to be followed by a pilot when that pilot experiences complete or partial radio failure.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military procedures

ALL

APS
ABES

3.2.2

Apply the procedures to be followed when a pilot experiences complete or partial radio failure.

3

Optional content: prolonged loss of communication

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

APS
ABES

3.3.1

Apply ATC procedures associated with unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft

APS
ABES

3.4.1

Apply the procedures in the case of strayed aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: inside controlled airspace, outside controlled airspace

ALL

APS
ABES

3.4.2

Apply the procedures in the case of unidentified aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Diversions

APS
ABES

3.5.1

Provide navigational assistance to aircraft diverting in emergency.

4

Track/heading, distance, other navigational assistance

Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ABES 3.6 — Transponder failure

APS
ABES

3.6.1

Apply procedures in the event of an SSR transponder failure.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: total/partial failure, impact on ADS-B/Mode S capability

APS 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

APS
ABES

3.1.1

Apply the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

3

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure

APS
ABES

3.2.1

Describe the procedures to be followed by a pilot when experiencing complete or partial radio failure.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military procedures, simulator operation procedures

ALL

APS
ABES

3.2.2

Apply the procedures to be followed when a pilot experiences complete or partial radio failure.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: prolonged loss of communication

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

APS
ABES

3.3.1

Apply ATC procedures associated with unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: simulator operation procedures

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft

APS
ABES

3.4.1

Apply the procedures for strayed aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: inside controlled airspace, outside controlled airspace

ALL

APS
ABES

3.4.2

Apply the procedures for unidentified aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Diversion

APS
ABES

3.5.1

Provide navigational assistance to aircraft diverting in emergency.

4

Track/heading, distance, other navigational assistance

Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ABES 3.6 — Transponder failure

APS
ABES

3.6.1

Apply procedures in the event of an SSR transponder failure.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: total/partial failure, impact on ADS-B/Mode S capability

APS ACS

Subtopic ABES 3.7 — Interception of civil aircraft

APS
ABES

3.7.1

Explain the procedures in the event of interception of civil aircraft.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

APS
AGA

1.1.1

Define aerodrome data.

1

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014110 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).

Optional content: aerodrome elevation, reference point, apron, movement area, manoeuvring area, hot spot

ADV ADI APP APS

Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination

APS
AGA

1.2.1

Identify the information that has to be exchanged between Air Traffic Services (ATS) and the aerodrome authority.

3

Aerodrome conditions, fire/rescue category, condition of ground equipment and NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

APP APS ADV ADI

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC AGA 1 — AERODROME DATA, LAYOUT AND COORDINATION

Subtopic AGA 1.1 — Definitions

APS
AGA

1.1.1

Define aerodrome data.

1

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014111 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).

Optional content: aerodrome elevation, reference point, apron, movement area, manoeuvring area, hotspot

ADC APP APS

Subtopic AGA 1.2 — Coordination

APS
AGA

1.2.1

Identify the information that has to be exchanged between Air Traffic Services (ATS) and the aerodrome authority.

3

Aerodrome conditions, fire/rescue category, condition of ground equipment and NAVAIDs, AIRAC, Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADC APP APS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA

Subtopic AGA 2.1 — Movement area

APS
AGA

2.1.1

Describe movement area.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADV ADI APP APS

APS
AGA

2.1.2

Describe the marking of obstacles and unusable or unserviceable areas.

2

Flags, signs on pavement, lights

ADV ADI APP APS

APS
AGA

2.1.3

Identify the information on conditions of the movement area that has to be passed on to aircraft.

3

Essential information on aerodrome conditions

ADV ADI APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area

APS
AGA

2.2.1

Describe manoeuvring area.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADV ADI APP APS

APS
AGA

2.2.2

Describe taxiway.

2

 

ADV ADI APP APS

APS
AGA

2.2.3

Describe daylight marking on taxiways.

2

 

ADV ADI APP APS

APS
AGA

2.2.4

Describe taxiway lighting.

2

 

ADV ADI APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways

APS
AGA

2.3.1

Describe runway.

2

Runway, runway surface, runway strip, shoulder, runway-end safety areas, clearways, stopways

ADV ADI APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.2

Describe instrument runway.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADI APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.3

Describe non-instrument runway.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADV

ADI APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.4

Explain declared distances.

2

TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA

ADV

ADI APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.5

Explain the differences between ACN and PCN.

2

Strength of pavements

ADV

ADI APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.6

Describe the daylight markings on runways.

2

Optional content: runway designator, centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed distance, touchdown zone, side strip, colour

ADV

ADI APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.7

Describe runway lights.

2

Optional content: colour, centre line, intensity, edge, touchdown zone, threshold, barettes

ADV

ADI APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.8

Explain the functions of visual landing aids.

2

Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI

ADV

ADI APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.9

Describe the approach lighting systems.

2

Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, colours, intensity and brightness

ADV

ADI APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.10

Characterise the effect of water/ice on runways.

2

 

ADV

ADI APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.11

Explain braking action.

2

Braking action coefficient

ADV

ADI APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.12

Explain the effect of runway visual range on aerodrome operation.

2

 

ADV

ADI APP APS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC AGA 2 — MOVEMENT AREA

Subtopic AGA 2.1 — Movement area

APS
AGA

2.1.1

Describe the movement area.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADC APP APS

APS
AGA

2.1.2

Describe the marking of obstacles and unusable or unserviceable areas.

2

Flags, signs on pavement, lights

ADC APP APS

APS
AGA

2.1.3

Identify the information on conditions of the movement area that has to be passed on to aircraft.

3

Essential information on aerodrome conditions

ADC APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.2 — Manoeuvring area

APS
AGA

2.2.1

Describe the manoeuvring area.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADC APP APS

APS
AGA

2.2.2

Describe the taxiway.

2

 

ADC APP APS

APS
AGA

2.2.3

Describe the daylight marking on taxiways.

2

 

ADC APP APS

APS
AGA

2.2.4

Describe taxiway lighting.

2

 

ADC APP APS

Subtopic AGA 2.3 — Runways

APS
AGA

2.3.1

Describe the runway.

2

Runway, runway surface, runway strip, runway shoulder, runway-end safety areas, clearways, stopways

ADC APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.2

Describe the instrument runway.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADC APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.3

Describe the non-instrument runway.

2

Regulation (EU) No 139/2014

ADC APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.4

Explain declared distances.

2

TORA, TODA, ASDA, LDA

ADC APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.5

Explain the differences between ACN and PCN.

2

Strength of pavements

ADC APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.6

Describe the daylight markings on runways.

2

Optional content: runway designator, centre line, threshold, aiming point, fixed distance, touchdown zone, side strip, colour

ADC APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.7

Describe runway lights.

2

Optional content: colour, centre line, intensity, edge, touchdown zone, threshold, barettes

ADC APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.8

Explain the functions of visual landing aids.

2

Optional content: AVASI, VASI, PAPI

ADC APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.9

Describe the approach lighting systems.

2

Centre line, cross bars, stroboscopic lights, colours, intensity and brightness

ADC APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.10

Characterise the effect of water/ice on runways.

2

 

ADC APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.11

Explain braking performance and methods of reporting it.

2

 

ADC APP APS

APS
AGA

2.3.12

Explain the effect of runway visual range on aerodrome operations.

2

 

ADC APP 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
AGA

3.1.1

Explain the necessity for establishing and maintaining an obstacle-free airspace around aerodromes.

2

 

ADV ADI 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

APS
AGA

3.1.1

Explain the necessity for establishing and maintaining airspace around aerodromes obstacle free.

2

 

ADC APP APS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location

APS
AGA

4.1.1

Explain the location of different aerodrome ground equipment.

2

Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio communication or ATS surveillance systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, PAPI

ADV ADI APP APS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC AGA 4 — MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT

Subtopic AGA 4.1 — Location

APS
AGA

4.1.1

Explain the location of different aerodrome ground equipment.

2

Optional content: LOC, GP, VDF, radio communication or ATS surveillance systems sensors, stopbars, AVASI, VASI, PAPI

ADC APP APS

[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

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (ACS) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES

(a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a).

(b) The ATCO 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 2019/023/R]

AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE RATING (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 not form part of it.

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

ED Decision 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 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

ACS
INTR

1.1.1

Explain the aims and main objectives of the course.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic INTR 1.2 — Course administration

ACS
INTR

1.2.1

State how the course is administered.

1

 

ALL

Subtopic INTR 1.3 — Study material and training documentation

ACS
INTR

1.3.1

Use appropriate documents and their sources for course studies.

3

Optional content: training documentation, library, CBT library, web, learning management server

ALL

ACS
INTR

1.3.2

Integrate appropriate information into course studies.

4

Training documentation

Optional content: supplementary information, library

ALL

TOPIC INTR 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE

Subtopic INTR 2.1 — Course content and organisation

ACS
INTR

2.1.1

State the different training methods used during the course.

1

Theoretical training, practical training, self-study, types of training events

ALL

ACS
INTR

2.1.2

State the subjects covered by the course and their purpose.

1

 

ALL

ACS
INTR

2.1.3

Describe the organisation of theoretical training.

2

Optional content: course programme

ALL

ACS
INTR

2.1.4

Describe the organisation of practical training.

2

Optional content: PTP, simulation, briefing, debriefing, course programme

ALL

Subtopic INTR 2.2 — Training ethos

ACS
INTR

2.2.1

Recognise the feedback mechanisms available.

1

Training progress, assessment, briefing, debriefing, learner–instructor feedback, instructor–instructor feedback

ALL

Subtopic INTR 2.3 — Assessment process

ACS
INTR

2.3.1

Describe the assessment process.

2

 

ALL

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

ACS
LAW

1.1.1

Appreciate the conditions which shall be met to issue an Area Control Surveillance rating.

3

Regulation (EU) 2015/340112 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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1). on ATCO Licensing

Optional content: national documents

ACS

ACS
LAW

1.1.2

Explain how to maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to retain competence in the operational environment.

2

 

ALL

ACS
LAW

1.1.3

Explain the conditions for suspension/ revocation of an ATCO licence.

2

Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO Licensing

ALL

[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

ACS
LAW

1.1.1

Appreciate the conditions which shall be met to issue an Area Control Surveillance rating.

3

Regulation (EU) 2015/340113 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 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).

ACS

ACS
LAW

1.1.2

Explain how to maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to retain competence in the operational environment.

2

 

ALL

ACS
LAW

1.1.3

Explain the conditions for the suspension/ revocation of an ATCO licence.

2

Regulation (EU) 2015/340

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports

ACS
LAW

2.1.1

List the standard forms for reports.

1

Air traffic incident report

Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records

ALL

ACS
LAW

2.1.2

Describe the functions of, and processes for, reporting.

2

Reporting culture, air traffic incident report, Regulation (EU) No 376/2014114 Regulation (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 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)., Regulation (EU) 2015/1018115 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 Council (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).

Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting

ALL

ACS
LAW

2.1.3

Use forms for reporting.

3

Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, air traffic incident reporting form(s)

Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records

ALL

Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace

ACS
LAW

2.2.1

Appreciate airspace classes and structure and their relevance to operations using the Area Control Surveillance rating.

3

 

ACS

ACS
LAW

2.2.2

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the classification and structure of airspace.

4

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 923/2012116 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)., international requirements, civil requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements

ALL

ACS
LAW

2.2.3

Appreciate responsibility for terrain clearance.

3

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS

Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports

ACS
LAW

2.1.1

Describe the functions of, and processes for, reporting.

2

Reporting culture, forms for mandatory and voluntary occurrence reporting, Regulation (EU) No 376/2014117 Regulation (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 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)., Regulation (EU) 2015/1018118 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 Council (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).

Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting

ALL

ACS
LAW

2.1.2

Use forms for reporting.

3

Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, forms for mandatory and voluntary occurrence reporting

Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records

ALL

Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace

ACS
LAW

2.2.1

Appreciate airspace classes and structure and their relevance to operations using the Area Control Surveillance rating.

3

 

ACS

ACS
LAW

2.2.2

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the classification and structure of given airspace.

4

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 923/2012119 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)., international requirements, civil requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements

ALL

ACS
LAW

2.2.3

Appreciate responsibility for terrain clearance.

3

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC LAW 3 — ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process

ACS
LAW

3.1.1

State the importance of controller contribution to the feedback process.

1

Optional content: voluntary reporting

ALL

ACS
LAW

3.1.2

Describe how reported occurrences are analysed.

2

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, local procedures

ALL

ACS
LAW

3.1.3

Name the means used to disseminate recommendations.

1

Optional content: safety letters, safety boards web pages

ALL

ACS
LAW

3.1.4

Appreciate the ‘Just Culture’ concept.

3

Benefits, prerequisites, constraints

Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero

ALL

Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Investigation

ACS
LAW

3.2.1

Describe role and mission of Safety Investigation in the improvement of safety.

2

 

ALL

ACS
LAW

3.2.2

Define working methods of Safety Investigation.

1

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC LAW 3 — ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT

Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process

ACS
LAW

3.1.1

State the importance of controller contribution to the feedback process.

1

Optional content: voluntary reporting

ALL

ACS
LAW

3.1.2

Describe how reported occurrences are analysed.

2

Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, local procedures

ALL

ACS
LAW

3.1.3

Name the means used to disseminate recommendations.

1

Optional content: safety letters, safety boards’ web pages

ALL

ACS
LAW

3.1.4

Appreciate the just culture concept.

3

Benefits, prerequisites, constraints

Optional content: Skybrary

ALL

Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety investigation

ACS
LAW

3.2.1

Describe the role and objectives of safety investigation in the improvement of safety.

2

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

ED Decision 2023/011/R

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

ACS
ATM

1.1.1

Appreciate own area of responsibility.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

1.1.2

Provide area control service.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030,
ICAO Doc 4444, operation manuals

ACP ACS

Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)

ACS
ATM

1.2.1

Provide FIS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ACS
ATM

1.2.2

Use an ATS surveillance system in the provision of FIS.

3

ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, information to identified aircraft concerning: traffic, navigation

Optional content: weather

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

1.2.3

Issue appropriate information concerning the position of conflicting traffic.

3

ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, traffic information, essential traffic information

APS ACS

APP ACP

Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)

ACS
ATM

1.3.1

Provide ALRS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ACS
ATM

1.3.2

Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations

ALL

ACS
ATM

1.3.3

Use an ATS surveillance system in the provision of ALRS.

3

 

APS ACS

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

ACS
ATM

1.4.1

Appreciate the impact of ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management on the controller.

3

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route airspace, local implementation of ATFCM principles, etc.

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

1.4.2

Apply flow management procedures in the provision of ATC.

3

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

1.4.3

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of airspace boundaries.

4

Optional content: civil and military, controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, restricted, danger, prohibited, special rules, sector boundaries, national boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en-route, off-route

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

1.4.4

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of areas of responsibility.

4

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

1.4.5

Inform supervisor of local factors affecting ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management.

3

Optional content: abnormal situations, decrease in sector capacity, limitations on systems and equipment, changes in workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions, relevant information like: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

1.4.6

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of ATS surveillance system capability.

4

 

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM)

ACS
ATM

1.5.1

Appreciate the impact of ASM on the controller.

3

Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of FUA, TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

1.5.2

Organise traffic to take account of ASM.

4

Real-time activation, deactivation or reallocation of airspace

Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA

APS

ACS

[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

ACS
ATM

1.1.1

Appreciate own area of responsibility.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

1.1.2

Provide area control service.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
Regulation (EU) 2017/373, operating procedures for the simulated/training environment

ACP ACS

Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)

ACS
ATM

1.2.1

Provide FIS.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ACS
ATM

1.2.2

Use an ATS surveillance system in the provision of FIS.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, information to identified aircraft concerning: traffic, navigation

Optional content: weather

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

1.2.3

Issue appropriate information concerning the position of conflicting traffic.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, traffic information, essential traffic information

APS ACS

APP ACP

ACS
ATM

1.2.4

Appreciate the use of ATIS in the provision of FIS.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)

ACS
ATM

1.3.1

Provide ALRS.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ACS
ATM

1.3.2

Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 10

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

ALL

ACS
ATM

1.3.3

Use an ATS surveillance system in the provision of ALRS.

3

 

APS ACS

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

ACS
ATM

1.4.1

Appreciate the impact of the ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management on the controller.

3

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual, FABs, FUA, free route airspace, local implementation of ATFCM principles, etc.

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

1.4.2

Apply flow management procedures in the provision of ATC.

3

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

ACP ACS

ACS
ATM

1.4.3

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of airspace boundaries.

4

Optional content: civil and military, controlled, uncontrolled, advisory, restricted, danger, prohibited, special rules, sector boundaries, national boundaries, FIR boundaries, delegated airspace, transfer of control, transfer of communications, en-route, off-route

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

1.4.4

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of areas of responsibility.

4

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

1.4.5

Inform the supervisor of local factors affecting the ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management.

3

Optional content: abnormal situations, decrease in sector capacity, limitations on systems and equipment, changes in workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions, relevant information like: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

1.4.6

Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of the ATS surveillance system capability.

4

 

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 1.5 — Airspace management (ASM)

ACS
ATM

1.5.1

Appreciate the impact of ASM on the controller.

3

Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of FUA, TSAs, CDRs, CBAs, free route airspace

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

1.5.2

Organise traffic to take account of ASM.

4

Real-time activation, deactivation or reallocation of airspace

Optional content: CDR, TSA, TRA, CBA

APS

ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication

ACS
ATM

2.1.1

Use approved phraseology.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ACS
ATM

2.1.2

Ensure effective communication.

4

Communication techniques, readback/verification of readback

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication

ACS
ATM

2.1.1

List the means of communication between controllers.

1

Optional content: electronic, written, verbal and non-verbal communication

ALL

ACS
ATM

2.1.2

Select the most suitable means of communication given the situation.

5

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

2.1.3

Use approved phraseology.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: published national/local language phraseology

ALL

ACS
ATM

2.1.4

Ensure effective communication.

4

Use of plain language when required, communication within the sector/working position, between the sectors/WPs/ATC units, readback/verification of readback

ALL

ACS
ATM

2.1.5

Analyse examples of pilot–controller communication for effectiveness.

4

Optional content: real-life recordings, situation in the simulator

ALL

[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
ATM

3.1.1

Issue appropriate ATC clearances.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ALL

ACS
ATM

3.1.2

Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in control service.

4

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

3.1.3

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions

ACS
ATM

3.2.1

Issue appropriate ATC instructions.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ACS
ATM

3.2.2

Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in control service.

4

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

3.2.3

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS

Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances

ACS
ATM

3.1.1

Issue appropriate ATC clearances.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ALL

ACS
ATM

3.1.2

Integrate appropriate ATC clearances into the control service.

4

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

3.1.3

Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions

ACS
ATM

3.2.1

Issue appropriate ATC instructions.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ALL

ACS
ATM

3.2.2

Integrate appropriate ATC instructions into the control service.

4

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

3.2.3

Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION

Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination

ACS
ATM

4.1.1

Identify the need for coordination.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination

ACS
ATM

4.2.1

Use the available tools for coordination.

3

Optional content: electronic transfer of flight data, telephone, interphone, intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures

ACS
ATM

4.3.1

Initiate appropriate coordination.

3

Delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, transfer of control, etc., ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: release point

ALL

ACS
ATM

4.3.2

Analyse effect of coordination requested by an adjacent position/unit.

4

Optional content: delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.

ALL

ACS
ATM

4.3.3

Select, after negotiation, an appropriate course of action.

5

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

4.3.4

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

4.3.5

Coordinate when providing FIS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ACS
ATM

4.3.6

Coordinate when providing ALRS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION

Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination

ACS
ATM

4.1.1

Identify the need for coordination.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination

ACS
ATM

4.2.1

Use the available tools for coordination.

3

Optional content: electronic transfer of flight data, telephone, interphone, intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures

ACS
ATM

4.3.1

Initiate appropriate coordination.

3

Delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, transfer of control, etc., Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: release point

ALL

ACS
ATM

4.3.2

Analyse the effect of coordination requested by an adjacent position/unit.

4

Optional content: delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.

ALL

ACS
ATM

4.3.3

Select, after negotiation, an appropriate course of action.

5

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

4.3.4

Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

4.3.5

Coordinate when providing FIS.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ACS
ATM

4.3.6

Coordinate when providing ALRS.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION

Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry

ACS
ATM

5.1.1

Allocate levels according to altimetry data.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ACS
ATM

5.1.2

Ensure separation according to altimetry data.

4

Optional content: transition level, transition altitude, transition layer, height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

ALL

Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance

ACS
ATM

5.2.1

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the rules for minimum safe levels and terrain clearance.

4

Optional content: minimum vectoring altitude, terrain clearance dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, transition level, minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude

APS ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION

Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry

ACS
ATM

5.1.1

Allocate levels according to altimetry data.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ACS
ATM

5.1.2

Ensure separation according to altimetry data.

4

Optional content: transition level, transition altitude, transition layer, height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

ALL

Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance

ACS
ATM

5.2.1

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the rules for minimum usable levels and terrain clearance.

4

Optional content: minimum vectoring altitude, terrain clearance dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, transition level, minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude

APS ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS

Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation

ACS
ATM

6.1.1

Provide standard vertical separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, RVSM, non-RVSM aircraft, holding pattern

ACP ACS

ACS
ATM

6.1.2

Provide increased vertical separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, degraded aircraft performance, non-RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

6.1.3

Appreciate the application of emergency vertical separation.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

6.1.4

Provide vertical separation in a surveillance environment.

4

Pressure altitude-derived information, pilot-level reports

Optional content: into/out of ATS surveillance system coverage

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment

ACS
ATM

6.2.1

Provide longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment.

4

Successive departures, successive arrivals, overflights, speed control, Mach number techniques, silent transfer, ICAO Doc 4444

ACS

Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Wake turbulence distance-based separation

ACS
ATM

6.3.1

Provide distance-based wake turbulence separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

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

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Separation based on ATS surveillance systems

ACS
ATM

6.4.1

Describe how separation based on ATS surveillance systems is applied.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

6.4.2

Provide horizontal separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030, local operation manuals, holding

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

6.4.3

Provide horizontal separation by vectoring in a variety of situations.

4

Optional content: transit, meteorological phenomena, vectoring for approach, departure versus transit versus arrival

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

6.4.4

Ensure horizontal or vertical separation from airspace boundaries.

4

Adjacent sectors, restricted, prohibited and danger areas, TSAs.

APS ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATION

Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Vertical separation

ACS
ATM

6.1.1

Provide standard vertical separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, RVSM, non-RVSM aircraft, holding pattern

ACP ACS

ACS
ATM

6.1.2

Provide increased vertical separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: level allocation, during climb/descent, rate of climb/descent, degraded aircraft performance, non-RVSM aircraft, reported severe turbulence

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

6.1.3

Appreciate the application of emergency vertical separation.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

6.1.4

Provide vertical separation in a surveillance environment.

4

Pressure altitude-derived information, pilot-level reports

Optional content: into/out of ATS surveillance system coverage

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment

ACS
ATM

6.2.1

Provide longitudinal separation in a surveillance environment.

4

Successive departures, successive arrivals, overflights, speed control, Mach number techniques, silent transfer, ICAO Doc 4444

ACS

Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Wake turbulence distance-based separation

ACS
ATM

6.3.1

Provide distance-based wake turbulence separation.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

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

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Separation based on ATS surveillance systems

ACS
ATM

6.4.1

Describe how separation based on ATS surveillance systems is applied.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

6.4.2

Provide horizontal separation.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals, holding

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

6.4.3

Provide horizontal separation by vectoring in a variety of situations.

4

Optional content: transit, meteorological phenomena, vectoring for approach, departure versus transit versus arrival

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

6.4.4

Ensure horizontal or vertical separation from airspace boundaries.

4

Adjacent sectors, restricted, prohibited and danger areas, TSAs.

APS ACS

[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
ATM

7.1.1

Differentiate between ACAS advisory thresholds and separation standards applicable in the area control environment.

2

ICAO Doc 9863

Optional content: EUROCONTROL TCAS web page

ACP ACS

ACS
ATM

7.1.2

Describe the controller responsibility during and following an ACAS RA reported by pilot.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ACS
ATM

7.1.3

Respond to pilot notification of actions based on airborne systems warnings.

3

ACAS, TAWS

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS web page

ALL

Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground-based safety nets

ACS
ATM

7.2.1

Describe the controller responsibility during and following safety net warnings.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APM

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

7.2.2

Respond to ground-based safety net warnings.

3

Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APM

APS ACS

[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

ACS
ATM

7.1.1

Recognise the independence of ACAS thresholds from ATC separation standards.

1

ICAO Doc 9863

Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets

ALL

ACS
ATM

7.1.2

Describe the controller responsibility during and following an ACAS RA reported by a pilot.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444,

ICAO Doc 9863, Skybrary Safety Nets

ALL

ACS
ATM

7.1.3

Respond to pilot notification of actions based on airborne systems warnings.

3

ACAS

Optional content: TAWS, Skybrary Safety Nets

APP

APS

ACP

ACS

Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground-based safety nets

ACS
ATM

7.2.1

Describe the controller responsibility during and following safety net warnings.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, STCA, MSAW, APW, APM

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

7.2.2

Respond to ground-based safety net warnings.

3

Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APM

APS ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY

Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management

ACS
ATM

8.1.1

Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation.

3

Optional content: information displayed, strip-marking procedures, electronic information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

ALL

ACS
ATM

8.1.2

Analyse pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

8.1.3

Organise pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

8.1.4

Obtain flight plan information.

3

CPL, FPL, supplementary information

Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc.

ALL

ACS
ATM

8.1.5

Use flight plan information.

3

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY

Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management

ACS
ATM

8.1.1

Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation.

3

Optional content: information displayed, strip-marking procedures, electronic information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

ALL

ACS
ATM

8.1.2

Analyse pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

8.1.3

Organise pertinent data on data displays.

4

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

8.1.4

Obtain flight plan information.

3

CPL, supplementary information

Optional content: FPL, AFIL, etc.

ALL

ACS
ATM

8.1.5

Use flight plan information.

3

 

ALL

[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
ATM

9.1.1

Obtain information concerning the operational environment.

3

Optional content: briefing, notices, local orders, verification of information

ALL

ACS
ATM

9.1.2

Ensure the integrity of the operational environment.

4

Optional content: integrity of displays, verification of the information provided by displays, etc.

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures

ACS
ATM

9.2.1

Check all relevant documentation before managing traffic.

3

Optional content: briefing, letters of agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs

ALL

ACS
ATM

9.2.2

Manage traffic in accordance with a change to operational procedures.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover–takeover

ACS
ATM

9.3.1

Transfer information to the relieving controller.

3

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

9.3.2

Obtain information from the controller handing over.

3

 

ALL

[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

ACS
ATM

9.1.1

Obtain information concerning the operational environment.

3

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals, briefing, notices, current flight plan data/information displays, pilot reports, coordination, verification of information

ALL

ACS
ATM

9.1.2

Ensure the integrity of the operational environment.

4

Optional content: integrity of displays, verification of the information provided by displays, etc.

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures

ACS
ATM

9.2.1

Check all relevant documentation before managing traffic.

3

Optional content: briefing, letters of agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs

ALL

ACS
ATM

9.2.2

Manage traffic in accordance with a change to operational procedures.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover–takeover

ACS
ATM

9.3.1

Transfer information to the relieving controller.

3

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

9.3.2

Obtain information from the controller handing over.

3

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

9.3.3

List possible actions to provide a safe position handover–takeover.

1

Optional content: rigour, preparation, overlap time

ALL

ACS
ATM

9.3.4

Explain the consequences of a missed position handover–takeover.

2

 

ALL

[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
ATM

10.1.1

Describe the division of responsibility among air traffic control units.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ACS
ATM

10.1.2

Describe the responsibility in regard to military traffic.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554

ALL

ACS
ATM

10.1.3

Describe the responsibility in regard to unmanned free balloons.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.1.4

Obtain operational information.

3

ICAO Doc 4444, local operation manuals

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.1.5

Interpret operational information.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.1.6

Organise forwarding of operational information.

4

Optional content: including the use of backup procedures

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.1.7

Integrate operational information into control decisions.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.1.8

Appreciate the influence of operational requirements.

3

Optional content: military flying, calibration flights, aerial photography

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.2 — ATS surveillance service

ACS
ATM

10.2.1

Explain the responsibility for the provision of ATS surveillance service appropriate to ACS rating.

2

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 11, local operation manuals

ACS

ACS
ATM

10.2.2

Explain the functions that may be performed with the use of ATS surveillance system derived information presented on a situation display.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

APS

ACS

ACS
ATM

10.2.3

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to VFR and IFR traffic in VMC and IMC.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 4444

ACS

APP ACP APS

ACS
ATM

10.2.4

Apply the procedures for termination of ATS surveillance service.

3

ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: transfer of control, termination or interruption of ATS surveillance service

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process

ACS
ATM

10.3.1

Ensure that situational awareness is maintained.

4

Information gathering, scanning, traffic projection

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.3.2

Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution.

4

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

10.3.3

Identify potential solutions to achieve a safe and effective traffic flow.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.3.4

Evaluate possible outcomes of different planning and control actions.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.3.5

Select an appropriate plan in time to achieve safe and effective traffic flow.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.3.6

Ensure an adequate priority of actions.

4

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

10.3.7

Execute selected plan in a timely manner.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.3.8

Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is achieved.

4

Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow-up

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic

ACS
ATM

10.4.1

Manage arrivals, departures and overflights.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.4.2

Balance the workload against personal capacity.

5

Optional content: rerouting, replanning, prioritising solutions, denying requests, delegating responsibility for separation

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.4.3

Define flight path monitoring and vectoring.

1

ICAO Doc 4444

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.4.4

Explain the requirements for vectoring and termination of vectoring.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.4.5

Provide vectoring.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: separation, expediting arrivals, departures and/or climb to cruising levels, aircraft leaving the hold, navigation assistance, uncontrolled airspace, etc.

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.4.6

Apply the procedures for termination of vectoring.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Control service with advanced system support

ACS
ATM

10.5.1

Appreciate the impact of advanced systems on the provision of area control service.

3

Optional content: sequencing systems, automated holding lists, vertical traffic displays, conflict detection and decision-making tools, automated information and coordination tools

ACS

[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

ACS
ATM

10.1.1

Describe the division of responsibility among air traffic control units.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ALL

ACS
ATM

10.1.2

Describe the responsibility in regard to military traffic.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554

ALL

ACS
ATM

10.1.3

Describe the responsibility in regard to unmanned free balloons.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ACS
ATM

10.1.4

Interpret operational information.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.1.5

Organise forwarding of operational information.

4

Optional content: including the use of backup procedures

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.1.6

Integrate operational information into control decisions.

4

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.1.7

Appreciate the influence of operational requirements.

3

Optional content: military flying, calibration flights, aerial photography

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.2 — ATS surveillance service

ACS
ATM

10.2.1

Explain the responsibility for the provision of ATS surveillance service appropriate to ACS rating.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals

ACS

ACS
ATM

10.2.2

Explain the functions that may be performed with the use of ATS surveillance system derived information presented on a situation display.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

APS

ACS

ACS
ATM

10.2.3

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to VFR and IFR traffic in VMC and IMC.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 4444

ACS

ACP

ACS
ATM

10.2.4

Apply the procedures for the termination of ATS surveillance service.

3

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, transfer of control, termination or interruption of ATS surveillance service

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process

ACS
ATM

10.3.1

Ensure that situational awareness is maintained.

4

Information gathering, scanning, traffic projection

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.3.2

Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution.

4

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

10.3.3

Identify potential solutions to achieve a safe and effective traffic flow.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.3.4

Evaluate possible outcomes of different planning and control actions.

5

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

10.3.5

Select an appropriate plan in time to achieve safe and effective traffic flow.

5

 

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.3.6

Ensure an adequate priority of actions.

4

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

10.3.7

Execute the selected plan in a timely manner.

3

 

ALL

ACS
ATM

10.3.8

Ensure that a safe and efficient outcome is achieved.

4

Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow-up

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Handling traffic

ACS
ATM

10.4.1

Manage arrivals, departures and overflights.

4

Optional content: simulator operation procedures

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.4.2

Balance the workload against personal capacity.

5

Optional content: rerouting, replanning, prioritising solutions, denying requests, delegating responsibility for separation

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.4.3

Define flight path monitoring and vectoring.

1

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.4.4

Explain the requirements for vectoring and termination of vectoring.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.4.5

Provide vectoring.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: separation, expediting arrivals, departures and/or climb to cruising levels, aircraft leaving the hold, navigation assistance, uncontrolled airspace, etc.

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

10.4.6

Apply the procedures for the termination of vectoring.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Control service with advanced system support

ACS
ATM

10.5.1

Appreciate the impact of advanced systems on the provision of area control service.

3

Optional content: sequencing systems, automated holding lists, vertical traffic displays, conflict detection and decision-making tools, automated information and coordination tools

ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING

Subtopic ATM 11.1 — General holding procedures

ACS
ATM

11.1.1

Apply holding procedures.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, holding instructions, allocation of holding levels, onward clearance times

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

11.1.2

Appreciate the factors affecting holding patterns.

3

Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect of navigation aid in use, turbulence, aircraft type

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Holding aircraft

ACS
ATM

11.2.1

Issue expected onward clearance times.

3

 

ACP ACS

Subtopic ATM 11.3 — Holding in a surveillance environment

ACS
ATM

11.3.1

Organise traffic to separate other aircraft from holding aircraft.

4

 

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

11.3.2

Integrate system support, when available.

4

Optional content: arrival management system, automated holding lists, vertical traffic displays

APS ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 11 — HOLDING

Subtopic ATM 11.1 — Holding procedures

ACS
ATM

11.1.1

Apply holding procedures.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, holding instructions, allocation of holding levels, onward clearance times

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ATM

11.1.2

Appreciate the factors affecting holding patterns.

3

Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect of navigation aid in use, turbulence, aircraft type

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Holding aircraft

ACS
ATM

11.2.1

Issue expected onward clearance times.

3

 

ACP ACS

Subtopic ATM 11.3 — Holding in a surveillance environment

ACS
ATM

11.3.1

Organise traffic to separate other aircraft from holding aircraft.

4

 

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

11.3.2

Integrate system support, when available.

4

Optional content: arrival management system, automated holding lists, vertical traffic displays

APS ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATM 12 — IDENTIFICATION

Subtopic ATM 12.1 — Establishment of identification

ACS
ATM

12.1.1

Appreciate the precautions when establishing identification.

3

 

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

12.1.2

Identify aircraft.

3

Optional content: PSR, SSR or ADS identification method

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

12.1.3

Apply the procedures in the case of misidentification.

3

 

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 12.2 — Maintenance of identification

ACS
ATM

12.2.1

Appreciate the necessity to maintain identification.

3

 

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 12.3 — Loss of identity

ACS
ATM

12.3.1

Appreciate when an aircraft identification is lost or in doubt.

3

Optional content: out of ATS surveillance system coverage, failure of ATS surveillance system, weather clutter, other clutter, garbling, holding, etc.

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

12.3.2

Apply methods to re-establish identification.

3

 

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

12.3.3

Respond to loss/doubt concerning identification.

3

Optional content: procedural separation

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 12.4 — Position information

ACS
ATM

12.4.1

Appreciate the circumstances when position information should be passed on to aircraft.

3

 

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

12.4.2

State the format in which position information can be passed on to aircraft.

1

ICAO Doc 4444

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 12.5 — Transfer of identity

ACS
ATM

12.5.1

Apply the methods of transfer of identification.

3

 

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

12.5.2

Appreciate the precautions when transferring identification.

3

 

APS ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATM 12 — IDENTIFICATION

Subtopic ATM 12.1 — Establishment of identification

ACS
ATM

12.1.1

Appreciate the precautions when establishing identification.

3

 

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

12.1.2

Identify aircraft.

3

Optional content: PSR, SSR or ADS identification method

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

12.1.3

Apply the procedures for misidentification.

3

ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 12.2 — Maintenance of identification

ACS
ATM

12.2.1

Appreciate the necessity to maintain identification.

3

 

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 12.3 — Loss of identity

ACS
ATM

12.3.1

Appreciate when an aircraft identification is lost or in doubt.

3

Optional content: out of ATS surveillance system coverage, failure of ATS surveillance system, weather clutter, other clutter, garbling, holding, etc.

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

12.3.2

Apply methods to re-establish identification.

3

 

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

12.3.3

Respond to loss/doubt concerning identification.

3

Optional content: procedural separation

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 12.4 — Position information

ACS
ATM

12.4.1

Appreciate the circumstances when position information should be passed on to aircraft.

3

 

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

12.4.2

State the format in which position information can be passed on to aircraft.

1

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

APS ACS

Subtopic ATM 12.5 — Transfer of identity

ACS
ATM

12.5.1

Apply the methods of transfer of identification.

3

 

APS ACS

ACS
ATM

12.5.2

Appreciate the precautions when transferring identification.

3

 

APS ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

ACS
MET

1.1.1

Appreciate the impact of adverse weather on aircraft.

3

Thunderstorms, icing, jet streams, clear-air turbulence (CAT), turbulence, microburst, severe mountain waves, squall lines, volcanic ash

Optional content: solar radiation

ACP ACS

ACS
MET

1.1.2

Integrate data about meteorological phenomena into the provision of ATS.

4

Clearances, instructions and transmitted information

Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena

ALL

ACS
MET

1.1.3

Use techniques to avoid adverse weather when necessary/possible.

3

Rerouting, level change, etc.

APP ACP APS ACS

TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA

Subtopic MET 2.1 — Sources of meteorological information

ACS
MET

2.1.1

Obtain meteorological information

3

METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET

Optional content: AIREP/special AIREP

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
MET

2.1.2

Relay meteorological information.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit

ALL

[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

ACS
MET

2.1.1

Obtain meteorological information.

3

METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET

Optional content: AIREP/special AIREP

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
MET

2.1.2

Decode information from meteorological data displays.

3

 

ALL

ACS
MET

2.1.3

Relay meteorological information.

3

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

ACS
NAV

1.1.1

Use relevant maps and charts.

3

 

APP

ACP

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

ACS
NAV

1.1.1

Use relevant maps and charts.

3

 

ALL

ACS
NAV

1.1.2

Decode symbols and information displayed on aeronautical maps and charts.

3

En-route and area charts

Optional content: STAR charts

ACP

ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems

ACS
NAV

2.1.1

Manage traffic in case of change in the operational status of navigational systems.

4

Optional content: limitations, availability and status of ground-based and satellite-based systems

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
NAV

2.1.2

Appreciate the effect of a change in the operational status of navigational systems.

3

Optional content: precision, limitations, status, degraded procedures

ALL

Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Navigational assistance

ACS
NAV

2.2.1

Evaluate the necessary information to be provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance.

5

Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome, track, heading, distance, aerodrome information, any other navigational assistance relevant at the time

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

ACS
NAV

2.2.2

Assist pilots with navigation when required.

3

Aircraft observed to be deviating from their known intended route, on pilots’ request

APS

ACS

Subtopic NAV 2.3 — PBN applications

ACS
NAV

2.3.1

State the navigation applications used in terminal and en-route environments.

1

Terminal-RNAV-1 (≈P-RNAV),
En-route-RNAV-5 (B-RNAV)

Optional content: A-RNP, EC PBN Implementing Rule (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048), ICAO Doc 9613

ACP ACS

ACS
NAV

2.3.2

Explain the principles and designation of navigation specifications in use.

2

Optional content: performance, functionality, sensors, aircrew and controller requirements

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

ACS
NAV

2.3.3

State future PBN developments.

1

A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP

Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO

ADI

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION

Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems

ACS
NAV

2.1.1

Manage traffic in case of change in the operational status of navigational systems.

4

Optional content: limitations, availability and status of ground-based and satellite-based systems

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
NAV

2.1.2

Appreciate the effect of a change in the operational status of navigational systems.

3

Optional content: precision, limitations, status, degraded procedures

ALL

Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Navigational assistance

ACS
NAV

2.2.1

Evaluate the necessary information to be provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance.

5

Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome, track, heading, distance, aerodrome information, any other navigational assistance relevant at the time

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

ACS
NAV

2.2.2

Assist pilots with navigation when required.

3

Aircraft observed to be deviating from their known intended route, on pilots’ request

APS

ACS

Subtopic NAV 2.3 — PBN applications

ACS
NAV

2.3.1

State the navigation applications used in terminal and en-route environments.

1

Terminal-RNAV-1,
En-route-RNAV-5

Optional content: A-RNP, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 (the PBN Regulation), ICAO Doc 9613

ACP ACS

ACS
NAV

2.3.2

Explain the principles and designation of navigation specifications in use.

2

Performance, functionalities, sensors

Optional content: aircrew and controller requirements, accuracy requirements, integrity and continuity

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

ACS
NAV

2.3.3

Describe the differences in turn performance.

2

Optional content: fly-by, fly-over, FRT, ICAO Doc 4444

ACP ACS

ACS
NAV

2.3.4

State future PBN developments.

1

A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP

Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

ACS
ACFT

1.1.1

Integrate information from aircraft instruments provided by the pilot in the provision of ATS.

4

 

ALL

ACS
ACFT

1.1.2

Explain the operation of aircraft radio equipment.

2

Optional content: radios (number of), emergency radios

ALL

ACS
ACFT

1.1.3

Explain the operation of on-board surveillance equipment.

2

Transponders: equipment Mode A, Mode C, Mode S, ADS capability

ADI APS ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ACFT 1 — AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS

Subtopic ACFT 1.1 — Aircraft instruments

ACS
ACFT

1.1.1

Integrate information from aircraft instruments provided by the pilot into the provision of ATS.

4

 

ALL

ACS
ACFT

1.1.2

Explain the operation of aircraft radio equipment.

2

Optional content: radios (number of), emergency radios

ALL

ACS
ACFT

1.1.3

Explain the operation of on-board surveillance equipment.

2

Transponders: equipment Mode A, Mode C, Mode S, ADS capability

ADC APS ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ACFT 2 — AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES

Subtopic ACFT 2.1 — Wake turbulence

ACS
ACFT

2.1.1

Explain the wake turbulence effect and associated hazards to succeeding aircraft.

2

 

ALL

ACS
ACFT

2.1.2

Appreciate the techniques used to prevent hazards associated with wake turbulence to succeeding aircraft.

3

 

ALL

TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Climb factors

ACS
ACFT

3.1.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during climb.

4

Optional content: speed, mass, air density, cabin pressurisation, wind and temperature

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Cruise factors

ACS
ACFT

3.2.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during cruise.

4

Level, cruising speed, wind, mass, cabin pressurisation

ACP ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Descent factors

ACS
ACFT

3.3.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during descent.

4

Optional content: wind, speed, rate of descent, cabin pressurisation

ACP ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Economic factors

ACS
ACFT

3.4.1

Integrate consideration of economic factors affecting aircraft.

4

Optional content: routing, level, speed, rate of climb and rate of descent, approach profile, top of descent

ACP ACS

ACS
ACFT

3.4.2

Provide continuous climb/descent whenever possible.

4

 

APS

ACS

ACS
ACFT

3.4.3

Use direct routing where applicable.

3

 

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

ACS
ACFT

3.4.4

Appreciate controller’s actions that may contribute to pilot’s ability to fly an optimum continuous descent.

3

 

ACS

APS

Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Environmental factors

ACS
ACFT

3.5.1

Appreciate the performance restrictions due to environmental considerations.

3

Optional content: fuel-dumping, minimum flight levels, continuous descent operations

ACP ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ACFT 3 — FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

Subtopic ACFT 3.1 — Climb factors

ACS
ACFT

3.1.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during climb.

4

Optional content: speed, mass, air density, cabin pressurisation, wind and temperature

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.2 — Cruise factors

ACS
ACFT

3.2.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during cruise.

4

Level, cruising speed, wind, mass, cabin pressurisation

ACP ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.3 — Descent factors

ACS
ACFT

3.3.1

Integrate the influence of factors affecting aircraft during descent.

4

Optional content: wind, speed, rate of descent, cabin pressurisation

ACP ACS

Subtopic ACFT 3.4 — Economic factors

ACS
ACFT

3.4.1

Integrate consideration of economic factors affecting aircraft.

4

Optional content: routing, level, speed, rate of climb and rate of descent, approach profile, top of descent

ACP ACS

ACS
ACFT

3.4.2

Provide continuous climb/descent whenever possible.

4

 

APS

ACS

ACS
ACFT

3.4.3

Use direct routing where applicable.

3

 

APP

ACP

APS

ACS

ACS
ACFT

3.4.4

Appreciate controller’s actions that may contribute to pilot’s ability to fly an optimum continuous descent.

3

Optional content: level instructions, speed control, vertical speed control, vectoring, distance-to-touchdown information

ACS

APS

Subtopic ACFT 3.5 — Environmental factors

ACS
ACFT

3.5.1

Appreciate the performance restrictions due to environmental considerations.

3

Optional content: fuel-dumping, minimum flight levels, continuous descent operations

ACP ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ACFT 4 — AIRCRAFT DATA

Subtopic ACFT 4.1 — Performance data

ACS
ACFT

4.1.1

Integrate the average performance data of a representative sample of aircraft which will be encountered in the operational/ working environment into the provision of control service.

4

Performance data under a representative variety of circumstances

APP ACP APS ACS

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

ACS
HUM

1.1.1

Describe the human information-processing model.

2

Attention, perception, memory, situational awareness, decision-making, response

ALL

ACS
HUM

1.1.2

Describe the factors which influence human information-processing.

2

Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, distraction, interpersonal relations

ALL

ACS
HUM

1.1.3

Monitor the effect of human information-processing factors on decision-making.

3

Optional content: workload, stress, interpersonal relations, distraction, confidence

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUM 1 — INFORMATION PROCESSING

Subtopic HUM 1.1 — Cognition and factors influencing it

ACS
HUM

1.1.1

Describe the human information-processing model.

2

Attention, perception, memory, situational awareness, decision-making, response

ALL

ACS
HUM

1.1.2

Describe the factors which influence human information-processing.

2

Confidence, stress, learning, knowledge, experience, fatigue, alcohol/drugs, distraction, interpersonal relations

ALL

Subtopic HUM 1.2 — Situational awareness

ACS

HUM

1.2.1

Appreciate the effect of human information-processing factors on situational awareness.

3

Optional content: workload, knowledge, interpersonal relations, distraction, confidence, experience, fatigue, stress

ALL

Subtopic HUM 1.3 — Decision-making

ACS
HUM

1.3.1

Appreciate the effect of human information-processing factors on decision-making.

3

Optional content: workload, stress, interpersonal relations, distraction, confidence

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 2 — MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS

Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue

ACS
HUM

2.1.1

State factors that cause fatigue.

1

Shift work

Optional content: night shifts and rosters, Regulation (EU) 2017/373120 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 (OJ L 62, 8.3.2017, p. 1)., ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

ALL

ACS
HUM

2.1.2

Describe the onset of fatigue.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: lack of concentration, listlessness, irritability, frustration, ICAO/IFATCA/CANSO’s Fatigue Management Guide for Air Traffic Service Providers

ALL

ACS
HUM

2.1.3

Recognise the onset of fatigue in self.

1

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

ALL

ACS
HUM

2.1.4

Recognise the onset of fatigue in others.

1

 

ALL

ACS
HUM

2.1.5

Describe appropriate action when recognising fatigue.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Fitness

ACS
HUM

2.2.1

Recognise signs of lack of personal fitness.

1

 

ALL

ACS
HUM

2.2.2

Describe actions when aware of a lack of personal fitness.

2

 

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUM 2 — FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Subtopic HUM 2.1 — Fatigue

ACS
HUM

2.1.1

Describe the onset of fatigue.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: lack of concentration, listlessness, irritability, frustration, Skybrary Human Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management

ALL

ACS
HUM

2.1.2

Recognise the onset of fatigue in self and in others.

1

Optional content: Skybrary Human Behaviour: EUROCONTROL Fatigue and sleep management

ALL

ACS
HUM

2.1.3

Describe the appropriate action when recognising fatigue.

2

Optional content: Skybrary Human Behaviour, EUROCONTROL Fatigue

and sleep management

ALL

Subtopic HUM 2.2 — Stress

ACS
HUM

2.2.1

Recognise the effects of stress on human performance.

1

Stress and its symptoms in self and in others

Optional content:

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ALL

ACS
HUM

2.2.2

Describe the appropriate action when recognising stress.

2

 

ALL

ACS
HUM

2.2.3

Act to reduce stress.

3

 

ALL

ACS
HUM

2.2.4

Respond to stressful situations by offering, asking for or accepting assistance.

3

 

ALL

ACS
HUM

2.2.5

Recognise the effect of stressful events.

1

Self and others, abnormal situations

ALL

[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
HUM

3.1.1

State the relevance of TRM.

1

Optional content: TRM course, EUROCONTROL Guidelines for the development of TRM training

ALL

ACS
HUM

3.1.2

State the content of the TRM concept.

1

Optional content: teamwork, human error, team roles, stress, decision-making, communication, situational awareness

ALL

Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Teamwork and team roles

ACS
HUM

3.2.1

Identify reasons for conflict.

3

 

ALL

ACS
HUM

3.2.2

Describe actions to prevent human conflicts.

2

Optional content: TRM team roles

ALL

ACS
HUM

3.2.3

Describe strategies to cope with human conflicts.

2

Optional content: in your team, in the simulator

ALL

Subtopic HUM 3.3 — Responsible behaviour

ACS
HUM

3.3.1

Consider the factors which influence responsible behaviour.

2

Optional content: situation, team, personal situation and judgement, instance of justification, moral motivation, personality

ALL

ACS
HUM

3.3.2

Apply responsible judgement.

3

Case study and discussion about a dilemma situation

ALL

[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

ACS
HUM

3.1.1

Explain the importance of threat and error management.

2

Optional content: prevention of incidents, safety improvement, revision of procedures and/or working practices

ALL

ACS
HUM

3.1.2

Explain the threat and error management framework.

2

Threats, errors, undesired states, countermeasures

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

ALL

ACS
HUM

3.1.3

Differentiate between the different types of threats in ATC.

2

Internal, external, airborne, environmental

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

ALL

ACS

HUM

3.1.4

Differentiate between the different types of errors in ATC.

2

Equipment, procedural, communication

Optional content: increase in traffic, changes in procedures, complexities of systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

ALL

ACS
HUM

3.1.5

Differentiate between the different types of undesired states.

2

On the ground, airborne

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

ALL

ACS
HUM

3.1.6

Analyse examples of threat and error management in ATC.

4

Case studies

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

ALL

Subtopic HUM 3.2 — Application of threat and error management

ACS
HUM

3.2.1

Manage threats.

3

Detect and respond

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

ALL

ACS
HUM

3.2.2

Manage errors.

2

Detect and respond

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

ALL

ACS
HUM

3.2.3

Manage undesired states.

2

Detect and respond

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

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 4 — STRESS

Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Stress

ACS
HUM

4.1.1

Recognise the effects of stress on performance.

1

Stress and its symptoms in self and in others

Optional content:
Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ALL

Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Stress management

ACS
HUM

4.2.1

Act to reduce stress.

3

The effect of personality in coping with stress, the benefits of active stress management

ALL

ACS
HUM

4.2.2

Respond to stressful situations by offering, asking or accepting assistance.

3

Optional content: the benefits of offering, accepting and asking for help in stressful situations

ALL

ACS
HUM

4.2.3

Recognise the effect of shocking and stressful events.

1

Self and others, abnormal situations, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

ALL

ACS
HUM

4.2.4

Consider the benefits of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).

2

 

ALL

ACS
HUM

4.2.5

Explain procedures to be used following an incident/accident.

2

Optional content: CISM, counselling, human element

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUM 4 — TEAMWORK

Subtopic HUM 4.1 — Benefits of teamwork

ACS
HUM

4.1.1

State the benefits of teamwork.

1

Increased safety, efficiency and capacity

ALL

ACS
HUM

4.1.2

List the controller’s human performance elements affected by teamwork.

1

Situational awareness, communication, decision-making, threat and error management, workload management

ALL

Subtopic HUM 4.2 — Conflict management

ACS
HUM

4.2.1

Identify the reasons for conflict.

3

 

ALL

ACS
HUM

4.2.2

Describe strategies to cope with human conflicts.

2

Optional content: in your team, in the simulator

ALL

ACS
HUM

4.2.3

Describe actions to prevent human conflicts.

2

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 5 — HUMAN ERROR

Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Human error

ACS
HUM

5.1.1

Explain the relationship between error and safety.

2

Number and combination of errors, proactive versus reactive approach to discovery of error

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

ALL

ACS
HUM

5.1.2

Differentiate between the types of error.

2

Slips, lapses, mistakes

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

ALL

ACS
HUM

5.1.3

Describe error-prone conditions.

2

Optional content: increase in traffic, changes in procedures, complexities of systems or traffic, weather, unusual occurrences

ALL

ACS
HUM

5.1.4

Collect examples of different error types, their causes and consequences for ATC.

3

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

ALL

ACS
HUM

5.1.5

Explain how to detect errors to compensate for them.

2

STCA, MSAW, individual and collective strategy

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

ALL

ACS
HUM

5.1.6

Execute corrective actions.

3

Error compensation

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

ALL

ACS
HUM

5.1.7

Explain the importance of error management.

2

Optional content: prevention of incidents, safety improvement, revision of procedures and/or working practices

ALL

ACS
HUM

5.1.8

Describe the impact on an ATCO’s performance following an occurrence/incident.

2

Optional content: reporting, SMS, investigation, CISM

ALL

Subtopic HUM 5.2 — Violation of rules

ACS
HUM

5.2.1

Explain the causes and dangers of violation of rules becoming accepted as a practice.

2

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

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUM 5 — SYSTEMS

Subtopic HUM 5.1 — Concept of systems in ATM/ANS

ACS
HUM

5.1.1

Explain the concept of systems.

2

People; procedures; equipment; ATM in system terms: simple, complicated, and complex systems; system thinking

ALL

ACS
HUM

5.1.2

Describe how changes in one part of a system may impact the other parts.

2

 

ALL

ACS
HUM

5.1.3

Describe the role of the human in the system.

2

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC HUM 6 — COLLABORATIVE WORK

Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Communication

ACS
HUM

6.1.1

Use communication effectively in ATC.

3

 

ALL

ACS
HUM

6.1.2

Analyse examples of pilot–controller communication for effectiveness.

4

 

ALL

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

ACS
HUM

6.2.1

List communication means between controllers in charge of the same area of responsibility (sector or tower).

1

Optional content: electronic, written, verbal and non-verbal communication

ALL

ACS
HUM

6.2.2

Explain consequences of the use of communication means on effectiveness.

2

Optional content: strip legibility and encoding, label designation, feedback

ALL

ACS
HUM

6.2.3

List possible actions to provide a safe position handover.

1

Optional content: rigour, preparation, overlap time

ALL

ACS
HUM

6.2.4

Explain consequences of a missed position handover process.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic HUM 6.3 — Collaborative work between different areas of responsibility

ACS
HUM

6.3.1

List factors and means for an effective coordination between sectors and/or tower positions.

1

Optional content: other sectors’ constraints, electronic coordination tools

ALL

Subtopic HUM 6.4 — Controller–pilot cooperation

ACS
HUM

6.4.1

Describe parameters affecting controller–pilot cooperation.

2

Optional content: workload, mutual knowledge, controller versus pilot mental picture

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC HUM 6 — COMMUNICATION

Subtopic HUM 6.1 — Communication

ACS
HUM

6.1.1

Explain effective communication in ATC operations.

2

ICAO Doc 9868

ALL

ACS
HUM

6.1.2

Explain key strategies used to enable open communication.

2

Optional content: active listening, active speaking, assertiveness, honesty, relevance, facts, neutrality

ALL

ACS
HUM

6.1.3

Describe the parameters affecting the controller’s competence to communicate effectively.

2

Workload, mutual knowledge, controller versus pilot mental picture, distractions, sound, human conflicts

Optional content: communication between and within the team(s), in the simulator, with the pilots, instructors, coordination partners

ALL

Subtopic HUM 6.2 — Effective feedback

ACS
HUM

6.2.1

Define feedback.

1

 

ALL

ACS
HUM

6.2.2

Explain the purpose of receiving and giving feedback and its effect on performance.

2

 

ALL

ACS
HUM

6.2.3

Consider the impact of communication styles on feedback and on conflict resolution.

2

 

ALL

ACS
HUM

6.2.4

Integrate feedback into performance.

4

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

ACS
EQPS

1.1.1

Operate two-way communication equipment.

3

Transmit/receive switches, procedures

Optional content: frequency selection, standby equipment

ALL

ACS
EQPS

1.1.2

Identify indications of operational status of radio equipment.

3

Optional content: indicator lights, serviceability displays, selector/frequency displays

ALL

ACS
EQPS

1.1.3

Consider radio range.

2

Optional content: transfer to another frequency, apparent radio failure, failure to establish radio contact, frequency protection range

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 1.2 — Other voice communications

ACS
EQPS

1.2.1

Operate landline communications.

3

Optional content: telephone, interphone and intercom equipment

ALL

TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS

Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

ACS
EQPS

2.1.1

Decode AFTN messages.

3

Optional content: movement and control messages, NOTAMs, SNOWTAMs, BIRDTAMs, etc.

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange

ACS
EQPS

2.2.1

Use automatic data transfer equipment where available.

3

Optional content: sequencing systems, automated information and coordination, OLDI

ADV ADI APS ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC EQPS 2 — AUTOMATION IN ATS

Subtopic EQPS 2.1 — Aeronautical fixed telecommunication network (AFTN)

ACS
EQPS

2.1.1

Decode AFTN messages.

3

Optional content: movement and control messages, NOTAMs, SNOWTAMs, BIRDTAMs, etc.

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 2.2 — Automatic data interchange

ACS
EQPS

2.2.1

Use automatic data transfer equipment where available.

3

Optional content: sequencing systems, automated information and coordination, OLDI

ADC APS ACS

[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

ACS
EQPS

3.1.1

Monitor the technical integrity of the controller working position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

ACS
EQPS

3.1.2

Operate the equipment of the controller working position.

3

Optional content: situation displays, flight progress board, flight data display, radio, telephone, maps and charts, strip-printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF

ALL

ACS
EQPS

3.1.3

Operate available equipment in abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems

ACS
EQPS

3.2.1

Use situation displays.

3

 

ALL

ACS
EQPS

3.2.2

Check availability of information.

3

 

ALL

ACS
EQPS

3.2.3

Obtain information from equipment.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems

ACS
EQPS

3.3.1

Use the flight data information at controller working position.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 3.4 — Use of ATS surveillance system

ACS
EQPS

3.4.1

Use the ATS surveillance system functions.

3

 

APS ACS

ACS
EQPS

3.4.2

Analyse the information provided by the ATS surveillance system.

4

 

APS ACS

ACS
EQPS

3.4.3

Assign codes.

4

 

APS ACS

ACS
EQPS

3.4.4

Appreciate the use of advanced surveillance technology.

3

Optional content: Mode S, ADS-B, MLAT

APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.5 — Advanced systems

ACS
EQPS

3.5.1

Appreciate the use of controller–pilot data link communications when available.

3

 

APS ACS

ACS
EQPS

3.5.2

Appreciate the use of information provided by advanced systems.

3

Optional content: trajectory-based information, MTCD, MONA, etc.

APS ACS

[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

ACS
EQPS

3.1.1

Monitor the technical integrity of the controller working position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

ACS
EQPS

3.1.2

Operate the equipment of the controller working position.

3

Optional content: situation displays, flight progress board, flight data display, radio, telephone, maps and charts, strip-printer, clock, information systems, UDF/VDF

ALL

ACS
EQPS

3.1.3

Operate the available equipment in abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 3.2 — Situation displays and information systems

ACS
EQPS

3.2.1

Use situation displays.

3

 

ALL

ACS
EQPS

3.2.2

Check the availability of information.

3

 

ALL

ACS
EQPS

3.2.3

Obtain information from equipment.

3

 

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.3 — Flight data systems

ACS
EQPS

3.3.1

Use the flight data information at the controller working position.

3

 

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 3.4 — Use of the ATS surveillance system

ACS
EQPS

3.4.1

Use the ATS surveillance system functions.

3

 

APS ACS

ACS
EQPS

3.4.2

Analyse the information provided by the ATS surveillance system.

4

 

APS ACS

ACS
EQPS

3.4.3

Assign codes.

4

 

APS ACS

ACS
EQPS

3.4.4

Appreciate the use of advanced surveillance technology.

3

Optional content: Mode S, ADS-B, MLAT

APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 3.5 — Advanced systems

ACS
EQPS

3.5.1

Appreciate the use of controller–pilot data link communications when available.

3

 

APS ACS

ACS
EQPS

3.5.2

Characterise the use of information provided by advanced systems.

2

MTCD, AMAN, DMAN

Optional content: trajectory-based information, MONA, etc.

APS ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT

Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments

ACS
EQPS

4.1.1

Recognise future developments.

1

New advanced systems

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC EQPS 4 — FUTURE EQUIPMENT

Subtopic EQPS 4.1 — New developments

ACS
EQPS

4.1.1

Recognise future developments.

1

New advanced systems

Optional content: European ATM Master Plan, European Plan for Aviation Safety

ALL

[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
EQPS

5.1.1

Take account of the limitations of equipment and systems.

2

 

ALL

ACS
EQPS

5.1.2

Respond to technical deficiencies of the operational position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation

ACS
EQPS

5.2.1

Identify that communication equipment has degraded.

3

Optional content: ground–air and landline communications

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
EQPS

5.2.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of communication equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: procedures for total or partial degradation of ground–air and landline communications, alternative methods of transferring data

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation

ACS
EQPS

5.3.1

Identify when a navigational equipment failure will affect operational ability.

3

Optional content: VOR, navigational aids

ALL

ACS
EQPS

5.3.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of a navigational equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: vertical separation, information to aircraft, navigational assistance, seeking assistance from adjacent units

ADI APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 5.4 — Surveillance equipment degradation

ACS
EQPS

5.4.1

Identify that surveillance equipment has degraded.

3

Partial power failure, loss of certain facilities, total failure

APS ACS

ACS
EQPS

5.4.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of surveillance equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: inform adjacent sectors, inform aircraft, apply vertical separation (emergency), increased horizontal separation, reduce the number of aircraft entering area of responsibility, transfer aircraft to another unit

APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 5.5 — ATC processing system degradation

ACS
EQPS

5.5.1

Identify a processing system degradation.

3

Optional content: FDPS, SDPS, software processing of situation display

APS ACS

ACS
EQPS

5.5.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of a processing system degradation.

3

 

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

ACS
EQPS

5.1.1

Take account of the limitations of equipment and systems.

2

 

ALL

ACS
EQPS

5.1.2

Respond to technical deficiencies of the operational position.

3

Notification procedures, responsibilities

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.2 — Communication equipment degradation

ACS
EQPS

5.2.1

Identify that communication equipment has degraded.

3

Optional content: ground–air and landline communications

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
EQPS

5.2.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of communication equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: procedures for total or partial degradation of ground–air and landline communications, alternative methods of transferring data

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.3 — Navigational equipment degradation

ACS
EQPS

5.3.1

Identify when a navigational equipment failure will affect operational ability.

3

Optional content: navigational aids, ‘European GNSS Contingency/Reversion Handbook for PBN Operations’

ALL

ACS
EQPS

5.3.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of navigational equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: vertical separation, information to aircraft, navigational assistance, seeking assistance from adjacent units

ALL

Subtopic EQPS 5.4 — Surveillance equipment degradation

ACS
EQPS

5.4.1

Identify that surveillance equipment has degraded.

3

Partial power failure, loss of certain facilities, total failure

APS ACS

ACS
EQPS

5.4.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of surveillance equipment degradation.

3

Optional content: inform adjacent sectors, inform aircraft, apply vertical separation (emergency), increased horizontal separation, reduce the number of aircraft entering area of responsibility, transfer aircraft to another unit

APS ACS

Subtopic EQPS 5.5 — ATC processing system degradation

ACS
EQPS

5.5.1

Identify processing system degradation.

3

Optional content: FDPS, SDPS, software processing of situation display

APS ACS

ACS
EQPS

5.5.2

Apply contingency procedures in the event of processing system degradation.

3

 

APS ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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 an area control centre

ACS
PEN

1.1.1

Appreciate the functions and provision of operational area control service.

3

Study visit to an area control centre

ACP ACS

TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS

Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations

ACS
PEN

2.1.1

Characterise civil ATS activities in area control centre.

2

Study visit to an area control centre

Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, AIS, RCC

ACP ACS

ACS
PEN

2.1.2

Characterise other parties interfacing with ATS operations.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to engineering services, firefighting and emergency services, airline operations offices

ALL

Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations

ACS
PEN

2.2.1

Characterise military ATS activities.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence Units

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS

Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations

ACS
PEN

2.1.1

Characterise civil ATS activities in area control centre.

2

Study visit to an area control centre

Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, AIS, RCC

ACP ACS

ACS
PEN

2.1.2

Characterise other parties interfacing with ATS operations.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to engineering services, firefighting and emergency services, airline operations offices

ALL

Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations

ACS
PEN

2.2.1

Characterise military ATS activities.

2

Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, air defence units

ALL

[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
PEN

3.1.1

Identify the role of ATC as a service provider.

3

 

ALL

ACS
PEN

3.1.2

Appreciate ATS users’ requirements.

3

 

ALL

[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

ACS
PEN

3.1.1

Appreciate the role of an air navigation service provider.

3

Regulation (EU) 2018/1139

ALL

ACS
PEN

3.1.2

Appreciate ATS users’ requirements.

3

 

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection

ACS
PEN

4.1.1

Appreciate the mitigation techniques used en-route to minimise the aviation’s impact on the environment.

3

Optional content: free route airspace (FRA), night/weekend routes, continuous descent operations (CDO), continuous climb operations (CCO), ICAO Circular 303 — Operational Opportunities to Minimize Fuel Use and Reduce Emissions

ACP ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection

ACS
PEN

4.1.1

Appreciate the mitigation techniques used en-route to minimise aviation’s impact on the environment.

3

Optional content: free route airspace (FRA), night/weekend routes, continuous descent operations (CDO), continuous climb operations (CCO), ICAO Doc 10013 — Operational Opportunities to reduce fuel burn and emissions

ACS

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

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

ACS
ABES

1.1.1

List common abnormal and emergency situations.

1

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion

ALL

ACS
ABES

1.1.2

Identify potential or actual abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

ACS
ABES

1.1.3

Take into account the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ABES

1.1.4

Take into account that procedures do not exist for all abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Optional content: real-life examples

ALL

ACS
ABES

1.1.5

Consider how the evolution of a situation may have an impact on safety.

2

Optional content: separation, information, coordination

ALL

[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

ACS
ABES

1.1.1

List common abnormal and emergency situations.

1

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure, unreliable instruments, runway incursion, GNSS failure

ALL

ACS
ABES

1.1.2

Identify potential or actual abnormal and emergency situations.

3

 

ALL

ACS
ABES

1.1.3

Take into account the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

APP ACP APS ACS

ACS
ABES

1.1.4

Take into account that procedures do not exist for all abnormal and emergency situations.

2

Optional content: real-life examples

ALL

ACS
ABES

1.1.5

Consider how the evolution of a situation may have an impact on safety.

2

Optional content: separation, information, coordination

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT

Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness

ACS
ABES

2.1.1

Ensure effective communication in all circumstances including the case where standard phraseology is not applicable.

4

Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio silence instruction

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload

ACS
ABES

2.2.1

Describe actions to keep the situation under control.

2

Optional content: sector-splitting, holding, flow management, task delegation

ALL

ACS
ABES

2.2.2

Organise priority of actions.

4

 

ALL

ACS
ABES

2.2.3

Ensure effective dissemination of information.

4

Optional content: between executive and planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with ground staff, etc.

ALL

ACS
ABES

2.2.4

Consider asking for help.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air–ground cooperation

ACS
ABES

2.3.1

Collect appropriate information relevant to the situation.

3

 

ALL

ACS
ABES

2.3.2

Assist the pilot.

3

Pilot workload

Optional content: instructions, information, support, human factors, etc.

ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ABES 2 — SKILLS IMPROVEMENT

Subtopic ABES 2.1 — Communication effectiveness

ACS
ABES

2.1.1

Ensure effective communication in all circumstances including the case where standard phraseology is not applicable.

4

Phraseology, vocabulary, readback, radio silence instruction

ALL

ACS

ABES

2.1.2

Apply change of radiotelephony call sign.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.2 — Avoidance of mental overload

ACS
ABES

2.2.1

Describe actions to keep the situation under control.

2

Optional content: sector-splitting, holding, flow management, task delegation

ALL

ACS
ABES

2.2.2

Organise priority of actions.

4

 

ALL

ACS
ABES

2.2.3

Ensure the effective dissemination of information.

4

Optional content: between executive and planner/coordinator, with the supervisor, between sectors, between ACC, APP and TWR, with ground staff, etc.

ALL

ACS
ABES

2.2.4

Consider asking for help.

2

 

ALL

Subtopic ABES 2.3 — Air–ground cooperation

ACS
ABES

2.3.1

Collect appropriate information relevant to the situation.

3

 

ALL

ACS
ABES

2.3.2

Assist the pilot.

3

Pilot workload

Optional content: instructions, information, support, human factors, etc.

ALL

[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
ABES

3.1.1

Apply the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

3

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure

ACS
ABES

3.2.1

Describe the procedures to be followed by a pilot when that pilot experiences complete or partial radio failure.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military procedures

ALL

ACS
ABES

3.2.2

Apply the procedures to be followed when a pilot experiences complete or partial radio failure.

3

Optional content: prolonged loss of communication

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

ACS
ABES

3.3.1

Apply ATC procedures associated with unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft

ACS
ABES

3.4.1

Apply the procedures in the case of strayed aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: inside controlled airspace, outside controlled airspace

ALL

ACS
ABES

3.4.2

Apply the procedures in the case of unidentified aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Diversions

ACS
ABES

3.5.1

Provide navigational assistance to aircraft diverting in emergency.

4

Track/heading, distance, other navigational assistance

Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ABES 3.6 — Transponder failure

ACS
ABES

3.6.1

Apply procedures in the event of an SSR transponder failure.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: total/partial failure, impact on ADS-B/Mode S capability

APS 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

ACS
ABES

3.1.1

Apply the procedures for given abnormal and emergency situations.

3

Optional content: EATM Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ambulance flights, ground-based safety nets alerts, airframe failure

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.2 — Radio failure

ACS
ABES

3.2.1

Describe the procedures to be followed by a pilot when experiencing complete or partial radio failure.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, military procedures, simulator operation procedures

ALL

ACS
ABES

3.2.2

Apply the procedures to be followed when a pilot experiences complete or partial radio failure.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: prolonged loss of communication

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.3 — Unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat

ACS
ABES

3.3.1

Apply ATC procedures associated with unlawful interference and aircraft bomb threat.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: simulator operation procedures

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.4 — Strayed or unidentified aircraft

ACS
ABES

3.4.1

Apply the procedures for strayed aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: inside controlled airspace, outside controlled airspace

ALL

ACS
ABES

3.4.2

Apply the procedures for unidentified aircraft.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ABES 3.5 — Diversion

ACS
ABES

3.5.1

Provide navigational assistance to aircraft diverting in emergency.

4

Track/heading, distance, other navigational assistance

Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome

APP ACP APS ACS

Subtopic ABES 3.6 — Transponder failure

ACS
ABES

3.6.1

Apply procedures in the event of an SSR transponder failure.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: total/partial failure, impact on ADS-B/Mode S capability

APS ACS

Subtopic ABES 3.7 — Interception of civil aircraft

ACS

ABES

3.7.1

Explain the procedures in the event of interception of civil aircraft.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]