Guidelines for ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training _Part 3_MOD 7_ACS

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EUROPEAN ORGANISATIONFOR THE SAFETY OF AIR NAVIGATION

EUROCONTROL

EUROPEAN AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

Guidelines for ATCOCommon Core Content

Initial Training

Part 3: Rating Training - Module 7:Area Control Surveillance Rating

with Radar Endorsement (ACS)

T14 Module 7

Edition Number : 2.0Edition Date : 10.12.2004Status : Released IssueIntended for : EATM Stakeholders


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Guidelines for ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training

Part 3: Rating Training Module 7: Area Control Surveillance Rating with Radar Endorsement (ACS)

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CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................1

SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE .......................................................3

SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW ...........................................................................................5

SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT.................................................................9

SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY...................................................................................... 21

SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION ............................................................................................ 23

SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT................................................................................................. 25

SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS.................................................................................. 27

SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS ...............................................................31

SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT.......................................................35

SUBJECT 10: UNUSUAL/EMERGENCY SITUATIONS..............................................37

SUBJECT 11: DEGRADED SYSTEMS CAPABILITY................................................. 39

SUBJECT 12: AERODROMES ........................................................................................41


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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Part 3, Module 7 provides the Common Core Content for Area Control Surveillance Ratingwith Radar Endorsement training.

It has been designed by a multinational group of experts and meets the current requirementsof the European Manual of Personnel Licensing - Air Traffic Controllers (see EATM, 2004a L1).

The content of the rating training course is based on the assumption that the student hassuccessfully completed the Common Core Content Basic training as a prerequisite.

The course has been derived by building on the Basic Common Core Content Objectivescontained in Part 2 of this publication T14. (Readers of the paper version will find Part 2 infirst book of the binder, while Internet surfers are referred to electronic file 1of9.)

Following the tabulated format of the Common Core Content Objectives, the Area ControlSurveillance Rating with Radar Endorsement training common core content has beensubdivided into subjects:

1. Introduction to the Course (INTR).2. Aviation Law (LAW).3. Air Traffic Management (ATM).4. Meteorology (MET).

5. Navigation (NAV).6. Aircraft (ACFT).7. Human Factors (HUM).8. Equipment and Systems (EQPM).9. Professional Environment (PENV).10. Unusual/Emergency Situations (UNINC).11. Degraded Systems Capability (DEGS).12. Aerodromes (AGA) 1.

The order of the subjects and objectives is neither intended to convey a pedagogicalsequence nor to indicate a relative level of importance.

The training designer will need to know that the student has successfully completed theBasic training Course (i.e. Part 2 of this publication T14). The design of the Area ControlSurveillance Rating with Radar Endorsement Course can now be based on thecombination of Basic training and Rating training - Module 7.

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SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

The general objective is:

Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow.

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OBJECTIVES L CONTENT

1. COURSE MANAGEMENT

Learners shall explain the aims and objectives of the course, the management structureand recognise the materials to be used.

1.1. Course Introduction

1.1.1. Explain the aims and mainobjectives of the course

2 Course objectives for the specific rating/endorsement

1.2. Course Administration

1.2.1. State course administration 1

1.3. Study Material and Training Documentation

1.3.1. Choose appropriatedocumentation for course studies

3 e.g. Training documentation, library;CBT library, Web

1.3.2. Integrate appropriate

documentation into the course

4 e.g. Training documentation, library;

CBT library, Web

2. INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE

Learners shall state the methodology and describe the assessment procedures used inthe course.

2.1. Course Content

2.1.1. State the different methods ofteaching the subjects

1 Theoretical training; Practical training;Self-study; Taxonomy; Action verbs

2.1.2. Describe, in general terms, the

content of the subjects

2

2.1.3. Describe the organisation oftheoretical training

2

2.1.4. Describe the organisation ofsimulation training

2 Structure of participation; Simulation exercises;Briefing; Debriefing


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OBJECTIVES L CONTENT

2.2. Training Ethos

2.2.1. Recognise the feedbackmechanisms available

1 Instructor discussions; Training progress;Assessment; Results; Briefing; Debriefing

2.2.2. Describe the positive effect inworking together with fellowcourse participants

2 Effect of teamwork on training results inpractical training

2.3. The Assessment Process

2.3.1. Describe the assessment process 2 The assessment process, including continuousassessment,applied during the course and

associated re-sit procedures


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SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW


Learners shall:

i. explain the principles of Aviation Law;

ii. know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations, including airspaceand flight planning;

iii. appreciate the authority vested in the controller and the means by which that authority isexercised.

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OBJECTIVES L CONTENT Task

1. ATC LICENSING / CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE

Learners shall appreciate the legal aspects associated with the ATC Licence / Certificateof Competence.

1.1. Privileges and Conditions

1.1.1. Appreciate the conditions whichmust be met for the issue ofArea Control SurveillanceRating with Radar Endorsement

3 ESARR5 rating, valid rating

e.g. National documents, EuropeanManual of Personnel Licensing - AirTraffic Controllers

1.2. Incident/Accident

1.2.1. Explain the procedures usedfollowing an incident/accident

2 National regulations

2. RULES AND REGULATIONS

Learners shall explain and apply the Rules and Regulations which affect appropriateoperations.

2.1. Reports

2.1.1. List the standard forms forreports

1 e.g. Air traffic incident report, routineair reports, breach of regulations,watch/log book, records

2.1.2. Describe the functions of, andprocesses for, reporting

2 Reporting culture, e.g. air trafficincident report,breach of regulations,watch/log book, records

IST1

2.1.3. Explain the use of air trafficincident report form

2 ICAO Doc 4444 Appendix 4,National regulations

IST2

2.1.4. Use the air traffic incidentreport form

3 e.g. ICAO Doc 4444, National forms IST2

2.1.5. Use the other forms forreporting

3 e. g. breach of regulations, routine airreports, MET reports

IST2


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2.2. Airspace

2.2.1. Appreciate classes of airspaceand their relevance to ACSrating/endorsement operations

3 Classes A-G as appropriate; Nationalclassifications

CT4CT5.1CT5.2CT5.4CT5.5DST4

2.2.2. Provide planning, coordinationand control actions appropriateto the airspace classification

4 e.g. ICAO Annex 2; ICAO Annex 11;National requirements (AIP);International requirements; Civilrequirements; Military requirements;

Areas of responsibility; Sectorisation;Airspace structure

CT4CT5.1CT5.2CT5.4

CT5.5DST4

2.2.3. Appreciate the structure ofairspace and its relevance toACSrating/endorsement

3 e.g. ICAO Annex 2; ICAO Annex 11;National requirements (AIP);International requirements; Civilrequirements; Military requirements;Areas of responsibility; Sectorisation;Airspace structure


2.2.4. Provide planning, coordination

and control actions appropriateto the airspace structure

4 e.g. ICAO Annex 2; ICAO Annex 11;

National requirements (AIP);International requirements; Civilrequirements; Military requirements;Areas of responsibility; Sectorisation;Airspace structure

CT4

CT5.1CT5.2CT5.4CT5.5DST4

2.3. Rules of the Air

2.3.1. Provide planning, coordinationand control actions appropriateto the General Rules

4 ICAO Annex 2 Chapter 3 CT4CT5.1CT5.2CT5.4CT5.5DST4

2.3.2. Provide planning, coordinationand control actions appropriateto the VFR and IFR in VMC andIMC

4 ICAO Annex 2 Chapters 4 and 5ICAO Annex 11ICAO Doc 4444



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2.3.3. Provide planning, coordinationand control actions appropriateto the rules for minimum safeheight and terrain clearance

4 Responsibility for terrain clearance;Terrain clearance dimensions;Minimum safe altitudes; Transitionlevel; Minimum flight level; Minimumsector altitude


2.4. Flight Plans

2.4.1. Obtain flight plan information inorder to provide ATS

3 Types of FPL (RPL, CPL, AFIL, etc.);Supplementary information

CT4CT8DST4

2.4.2. Use flight plan information inorder to provide ATS 3 Types of FPL (RPL, CPL, AFIL, etc.);Supplementary information CT4CT8DST4

2.4.3. Appreciate the pilotsresponsibilities in relation toadherence to flight plan

3 Inadvertent changes; Intendedchanges; Position reporting

DST3

2.5. Special National Legislation and Procedures

2.5.1. Provide planning, coordinationand control actions inaccordance with special

National legislation andprocedures

4 AIP; NOTAM; AIC; LOAs; Nationalprocedures; Local procedures;National telecommunication

procedurese.g. Security; Environmental (noiseabatement, conservation areas fueldumping); Sensitive areas (hospitals;VIP residences); Priority allocation;Special purpose codes

CT2-3.3CT5.7CT7.4.2

3. HOLDING

Learners shall describe holding patterns and procedures.

3.1. Holding Procedures for IFR Flights

3.1.1. Describe types of holdingpatterns

2 Published; Non-published; Extended CT5.1CT5.3CT5.4

3.1.2. Describe the use of holding 2 Effect of speed, effect of level used,effect of navigation aid in use, etc.

CT5.1CT5.3CT5.4

3.1.3. Describe the purpose of holding 2 Traffic management, weather,ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 8168

CT5.1CT5.3CT5.4


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3.1.4. Describe an ICAO holdingpattern

2 ICAO Doc 8168 - Parts of an IFRholding pattern; Entry/exit procedures;Dimensions of patterns; Protectedairspace; Holding areas; Alignment;Rates of turns; Holding times; Expectfurther clearance; Expected ApproachTimes (EATs)

CT5.1CT5.3CT5.4


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SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT


Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services.

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1. AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AND AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT

Learners shall provide the appropriate services.

1.1. Air Traffic Control (ATC) Service

1.1.1. Provide the appropriate ATC

service

4 ICAO Annex 11; ICAO Doc 7030;

ICAO Doc 4444; National docs;Operation manuals

CT4

CT5

1.1.2. Appreciate own area ofresponsibility

3 CT5.0CT5.4

1.2. Flight Information Service (FIS)

1.2.1. Relay appropriate informationconcerning the location ofother conflicting traffic

3 Traffic information; Essential trafficinformation

CT3.1CT5.5

1.2.2. Provide FIS 4 ICAO Doc 4444 CT3.1CT5.5

1.2.3. Use radar for the provision ofFIS

3 ICAO Doc 4444; Information toidentified aircraft concerning: traffic,navigation, e.g. weather

1.3. Alerting Service (ALRS)

1.3.1. Provide ALRS 4 e.g. ICAO Doc 4444 - Special codes;Seek assistance (TRM); Checklist;National legislation/requirements;Overdue action; Emergency action;Uncertainty; Alert; Distress

CT7.4

1.3.2. Respond to distress andurgency messages and signals

3 ICAO Annex 10ICAO Doc 4444

CT3.1CT3.2CT7

1.3.3. Coordinate with RCC ifrequired in specific cases

4 CT3.2CT7.5.3CT7.5.4

1.3.4. Provide ALRS using radar-derived information

4


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1.4. Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM)

1.4.1. Appreciate principles of ATFM 3 e.g. Working principles of ATFM, FUA,free flight, etc.

CT2.4.2CT5.0.2CT8DST5.2

1.4.2. Apply flow managementprocedures

3 CT4DST5.2CT8.1

1.4.3. Organise traffic flows andpatterns to take account of

airspace boundaries

4 e.g. Civil and Military; Controlled;Uncontrolled; Advisory; Restricted;

Danger; Prohibited; Special rules;Sector boundaries; Nationalboundaries; FIR boundaries;Delegated airspace; Transfer ofcontrol; Transfer of communications;En-route; Off-route

CT5.0CT5.4

CT8.1

1.4.4. Organise traffic flows andpatterns to take account ofareas of responsibility

4 CT5.0CT5.4CT8.1

1.4.5. Balance demand againstcapacity

5 e.g. capacity of adjacent sectors,capacity of own sector, evaluation of

personal traffic load, evaluation ofother sources of predicted traffic load

DST5

1.4.6. Inform supervisor of situation 3 e.g. Abnormal situations, decrease insector capacity, limitations on systemsand equipment, changes in workload/capacity, relevant information(e.g. reported ground-based incidents,forest fire, smoke, oil pollution),unusual meteorological conditions

IST1

1.4.7. Organise traffic flows andpatterns to take account of

radar coverage

4 CT4.1CT5.4

CT8.1

1.5. Airspace Management (ASM)

1.5.1. Appreciate the principles ofASM

3 e.g. FUA, ICAO Doc 4444 Chapter 3,EUROCONTROL ASM HBK - AirspaceManagement Handbook for theapplication of FUA

CT2.4.2DST5.2CT4.1.2CT8

1.5.2. Organise traffic to takeaccount of ASM

4 Conditional routes CT5.4CT8.1CT4.1


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2. COMMUNICATION

Learners shall integrate approved phraseology into effective communication.

2.1. Effective Communication

2.1.1. Use approved phraseology 3 ICAO Doc 4444 Chapter 12;ICAO Doc 9432 RTF manual;Standards words and phrases ascontained in ICAO Annex 10 Vol 2Chapter 5; National phraseology

CT3.1CT3.2

2.1.2. Perform communicationeffectively

3 Transmission techniques,ICAO Annex 1 Language Proficiency

CT3.1CT3.2

2.1.3. Analyse examples of pilot andcontroller communication for

effectiveness

4 CT3.1CT3.2

2.2. Phraseology for Unusual Events

2.2.1. Use approved phraseology 3 Distress; Urgency; Hijack; Radiofailure; Meteorological hazards; etc.

2.2.2. Apply change ofradiotelephony call sign

3 ICAO Doc 4444 Chapter 15

2.2.3. Analyse examples of pilot andcontroller communication foreffectiveness (in case ofunusual events)

4 Best practices in handling of unusual

events

CT3.1

CT3.2

2.2.4. Interpret the rules to providean effective service whereapproved phraseology is notavailable

5 e.g. Receiver only, transmitter only,speechless aircraft, incompletemessages, etc.

CT3.1CT3.2

3. ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS

Learners shall provide appropriate clearances and instructions and shall integrate themin the provision of control service.

3.1. ATC Clearances3.1.1. Issue appropriate ATC

clearances3 CT5

3.1.2. Integrate appropriate ATC

clearances in control service4

3.2. ATC Instructions

3.2.1. Issue appropriate ATCinstructions

3 CT4CT5

3.2.2. Integrate appropriate ATCinstructions in control service

4


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4. COORDINATION

Learners shall select and apply appropriate coordination.

4.1. Necessity

4.1.1. Identify the need forcoordination

3 CT4CT3

4.2. Tools and Methods

4.2.1. Use the available tools forcoordination

3 e.g. Electronic transfer of flight data;Telephone; Interphone; Intercom;

Direct speech; Radiotelephone (RTF);Local agreements, ICAO Doc 4444

CT4CT3

4.3. Coordination Procedures

4.3.1. Initiate appropriatecoordination

3 Delegation/transfer of responsibility forair-ground communications andseparation, release point, transfer ofcontrol, etc.

ICAO Doc 4444

CT4CT3

4.3.2. Analyse effect of coordination

requested by an adjacentoperational position

4 Delegation/transfer of responsibility for

air-ground communications andseparation, release point, transfer ofcontrol, etc.

4.3.3. Select, after negotiation, anappropriate course of action

5 Including the cases:

When additional traffic cannot beaccepted by adjacent control position;When additional traffic cannot beaccepted by own control position

4.3.4. Ensure the agreed course ofaction is carried out

4

4.3.5. Coordinate in the provision ofFIS

4 ICAO Doc 4444 Chapter 10 CT4

4.3.6. Coordinate in the provision ofALRS

4 ICAO Doc 4444 Chapter 10 CT4


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5. ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION

Learners shall calculate and allocate appropriate levels to aircraft.

5.1. Altimetry

5.1.1. Calculate appropriate levels 3 e.g. Transition level , transition altitude,transition layer, height, flight level,altitude, vertical distance to airspace

boundaries

CT4CT5

5.1.2. Allocate levels (height, altitude,flight level) according toaltimetry data

4 ICAO Doc 8168 CT4CT5

5.1.3. Ensure separations accordingto altimetry data

4 e.g. Transition level , transition altitude,transition layer, height, flight level,altitude, vertical distance to airspaceboundaries

CT4CT5

5.2. Terrain Clearance

5.2.1. Integrate safe vertical distancefrom terrain into controlactions

4 e.g. Lowest available flight level,minimum safe altitude, minimum sectoraltitude

CT4CT5

5.2.2. Ensure safe vertical distance

from terrain

4 e.g. Radar vectoring area, lowest

available flight level; minimum safealtitude

CT4

CT5

6. SEPARATION STANDARDS

Learners shall select and maintain appropriate separation between aircraft.

6.1. Vertical Separation

6.1.1. Provide standard verticalseparation

4 ICAO Doc 4444; ICAO Doc 7030;Level allocation; During climb/descent;Rate of climb/descent; RVSM

CT4CT5.1CT5.3DST4

6.1.2. Provide increased verticalseparation 4 ICAO Doc 4444; ICAO Doc 7030;Level allocation; During climb/descent;Rate of climb/descent

CT4CT5.1CT5.3DST4

6.1.3. Provide reduced verticalseparation

4 ICAO Doc 4444; ICAO Doc 7030;Level allocation; During climb/descent;Rate of climb/descent

CT4CT5.1CT5.3DST4


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6.1.4. Provide emergency verticalseparation

4 ICAO Doc 4444; ICAO Doc 7030;Level allocation; During climb/descent;Rate of climb/descent

CT4CT5.1CT5.3DST4

6.1.5. Provide vertical separation ina radar environment

4 Into/out of radar cover;Mode-C derived information

CT4CT5.1CT5.3

6.2. Horizontal Separation

6.2.1. Provide longitudinalseparation in a radarenvironment

4 Within radar coverage; Speed control;Mach number speed control

6.3. Delegation of Separation

6.3.1. Delegate separation in thecase of aircraft continuingvisually

4

6.3.2. Delegate separation to pilotsin the case of VMC climb/descent

4

6.4. Wake Turbulence Separation

6.4.1. Provide wake turbulenceseparation

4 CT5.1

6.5. Radar Separation

6.5.1. Describe how radar separationis applied

2 On an analogue radar display, on asynthetic radar display, betweenprimary radar blips, betweensecondary radar responses, primary vssecondary Radar Position Symbols(RPS)

6.5.2. Provide radar separation 4 ICAO Doc 4444; ICAO Doc 7030;Standard; Increased; Reduced;Emergency separations; Speedcontrol; National procedures

CT4CT5.1

DST4

6.5.3. Provide radar separation bypractising radar vectoring in avariety of situations

4 e.g. transit, meteorologicalphenomena, vectoring for approach,departure vs transit vs arrival


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9.2. Verification of the Currency of Operational Procedures

9.2.1. Check all relevantdocumentation beforemanaging traffic

3 e.g. Briefing; LOAs; NOTAM; AICs DST1

9.2.2. Manage traffic in accordancewith procedural changes

4 DST1

10. PROVISION OF CONTROL SERVICE

Learners shall provide an appropriate control service, applicable to the ACS rating/endorsement.

10.1. Responsibility and Processing of Information

10.1.1. Describe the division ofresponsibility between airtraffic control units

2 ICAO Doc 4444 Chapter 4;National requirements

10.1.2. Describe the responsibility inregard to military traffic

2 ICAO Doc 4444 Chapter 16;National requirements

10.1.3.Obtain operational information 3 ICAO Doc 4444;Local operational manuals

10.1.4. Interpret operationalinformation

5

10.1.5. Organise forwarding ofoperational information

4

10.1.6. Integrate operationalinformation into controldecisions

4

10.2. Control Service with Radar

10.2.1. Explain the responsibility forthe provision of radar controlservice appropriate to ACS

rating/endorsement

2 ICAO Doc 4444;ICAO Annex 11;Local operational manuals

10.2.2. Explain the functions that canbe performed with the use ofradar-derived information

2 ICAO Doc 4444


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11. HOLDING

Learners shall manage holding traffic.

11.1. Holding

11.1.1. Use holding patterns 3 ICAO Doc 4444;Separation from holding patterns

CT5.1CT5.3CT5.4

11.1.2. Issue holding instructions 3

11.1.3. Consider the effect of: wind,aircraft, speed, rate of turn,

height, aircraft type, aircraftperformance

2

11.1.4. Allocate holding levels 4

11.1.5. Provide vertical separationbetween aircraft in a holdingpattern

4

11.1.6. Provide vertical separationbetween aircraft in a holdingpattern and transiting aircraft

4

11.1.7. Calculate expected onward

clearance times

3

11.2. Holding in a Radar Environment

11.2.1. Provide vectors to aircraftentering a holding pattern

4

11.2.2. Ensure vertical separationexists before radar separationis lost

4

11.2.3. Provide vectors to transitingaircraft to ensure radar

separation from a holding area

4

11.2.4. Provide vectors to aircraftleaving a holding pattern

4

11.2.5. Ensure re-identification ofaircraft leaving a holdingpattern

4

11.2.6. Maintain vertical separationuntil radar separation isestablished

3


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12. RADAR IDENTIFICATION

Learners shall:

i. establish and maintain radar identification;ii. respond to a loss of radar identification.

12.1. Establishment of Radar Identification

12.1.1. Apply the methods ofestablishing radar identificationusing primary radar

3 ICAO Doc 4444

12.1.2. Appreciate the precautions

when establishing radaridentification using primaryradar

3

12.1.3. Apply methods of establishingradar identification usingsecondary radar

3

12.1.4. Appreciate the precautionswhen establishing radaridentification using secondaryradar

3

12.1.5. Apply procedures in the case

of misidentification

3

12.2. Maintenance of Radar Identification

12.2.1. Appreciate the necessity tomaintain radar identification

3

12.3. Loss of Radar Identity

12.3.1. Appreciate when an aircraftidentification is lost or in doubt

3 e.g. Out of radar coverage, loss ofradar service, weather clutter, otherclutter, garbling, etc.

12.3.2. Apply methods to re-establish

radar identification

3

12.3.3. Respond to loss/doubtconcerning radar identification

3 Non-radar procedures

12.4. Position Information

12.4.1. Appreciate the circumstanceswhen radar positioninformation should be passedto the aircraft

3


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12.5. Transfer of Identity

12.5.1. Apply the methods of transferof radar identification

3

12.5.2. Appreciate the precautionswhen transferring radaridentification

3


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SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY


Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of Meteorological information relevant tothe provision of ATS.

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1. METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA

Learners shall analyse and take account of meteorological phenomena in controlactions.

1.1. Planning and Coordination

1.1.1. Analyse data aboutmeteorological phenomena

4 Wind; Clouds; Precipitation; Pressuresettings; Thunderstorms; Icing;Jetstreams; Clear Air Turbulence (CAT);Turbulence; Microburst; Marked mountainwaves; Line squalls; e.g. Solar radiation

CT5.1CT5.2CT5.3

1.1.2. Integrate data into planningand coordination

4 e.g. wind, clouds, precipitation, pressuresetting

1.2. Weather Avoidance

1.2.1. Use techniques to avoid

adverse weather whennecessary/possible

3 Radar vectoring; level change; etc.

1.3. Clearances and Instructions


4 Wind; Clouds; Precipitation; Pressuresettings; Thunderstorms; Icing;Jetstreams; CAT; Turbulence; Microburst;Marked mountain waves; Line squalls;e.g. Solar radiation

CT5.1CT5.2CT5.3

1.3.2. Integrate data aboutmeteorological phenomenainto clearances andinstructions

4 Wind; Clouds; Precipitation; Pressuresettings; Thunderstorms; Icing;Jetstreams; CAT; Turbulence; Microburst;Marked mountain waves; Line squalls;e.g. Solar radiation

1.4. Information

1.4.1. Obtain meteorologicalinformation

3 Wind; Clouds; Precipitation; Pressuresettings; Thunderstorms; Icing;Jetstreams; CAT; Turbulence; Microburst;Marked mountain waves; Line squalls;e.g Solar radiation

CT5.1CT5.2CT5.3


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1.4.2. Relay meteorologicalinformation

3 To: Aircraft, e.g. meteorological office;flight information centre

1.4.3. Decode meteorologicalinformation

3


4

1.4.5. Integrate data intotransmitted information

4 Wind; Clouds; Precipitation; Pressuresettings; Thunderstorms, Icing;Jetstreams; CAT; Turbulence; Microburst;Marked mountain waves; Line squalls;

e.g. Solar radiation


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2.5. Navigational Assistance

2.5.1. Evaluate the necessary informationto be provided to pilots in need ofnavigational assistance

5 e.g. Nearest most suitableaerodrome; Track; Heading;Distance; Aerodrome information;Any other navigational assistancerelevant at the time

CT7.5

2.5.2. Assist aircraft observed to bedeviating from its known intendedroute

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SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT


Learners shall assess Aircraft performance to integrate it into traffic organisation.

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1. AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS

Learners shall integrate the information provided by the pilot into the traffic situation.

1.1. Aircraft Instruments

1.1.1. Integrate the information

provided by the pilot into thetraffic situation

4 Flight instruments; Engine instruments;

Navigational instruments; e.g. NDB(ADF); VOR (TACAN); DME; ILS;MLS; Additional instruments; TCAS;SSR transponder; Head up display;GPWS; Wind shear indicator; Weatherradar; FMS; EFIS

CT5.1

CT5.2CT5.3

1.1.2. Explain the operation ofaircraft radio equipment

2 e.g. Radios (number of); Emergencyradios; SELCAL

CT3

1.1.3. Explain the operation oftransponder equipment

2 Transponders: equipment Mode A,Mode C, Mode S

1.1.4. Explain the operation ofCPDLC

2

2. AIRCRAFT TYPES AND CATEGORIES

Learners shall characterise wake turbulence and ICAO approach categories

2.1. Wake Turbulence Categories

2.1.1. Characterise each waketurbulence category andexplain how to prevent theireffect on other aircraft

2 ICAO Doc 4444 Chapters 4 and 8;National wake turbulence categories

CT5.1CT5.2

3. FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCELearners shall integrate aircraft performance factors in the provision of control service.

3.1. Climb

3.1.1. Integrate the effect of factorsaffecting aircraft during climbinto the analysis of trafficsituations

4 CT5.1CT5.2


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3.2. Cruise3.2.1. Integrate the effect of factors

affecting aircraft during cruiseinto the analysis of trafficsituations

4 CT5.1CT5.2

3.3. Descent

3.3.1. Integrate the effect of factorsaffecting aircraft duringdescent into the analysis oftraffic situations

4 CT5.1CT5.2

3.4. Economic Factors

3.4.1. Integrate consideration ofeconomic factors into controlactions

4 Routing; Flight level; Speed; Rates ofclimb or descent

CT5.1CT5.2CT5.7

3.4.2. Use continuous climbtechniques where applicable

3 CT5.5CT5.7

3.4.3. Use direct routing whereapplicable

3 CT5.5CT5.7

3.5. Miscellaneous Factors

3.5.1. Integrate operationalrequirements into planning

4 e.g. Military flying; Calibration flights;Aerial photography

CT5.1CT5.2

3.5.2. Integrate factors affectingaircraft into planning

4 Message relays regarding performance CT4

3.5.3. Explain the effect of antennashadowing on RTFcommunications

2 CT3

3.5.4. Explain the effect of antennashadowing on SSR operation

2

4. AIRCRAFT DATA

Learners shall integrate aircraft performance data into control decisions.4.1. Performance Data

4.1.1. Apply control actions relevantto typical aircraft types andperformance data

3 Rate of climb/descent; cruising speed;Ceiling; Turn inertia; etc.

CT5.1CT5.2

4.1.2. Integrate the averageperformance data for theprovision of control service

4 Performance data under arepresentative variety of circumstances

CT5.1CT5.2

4.1.3. Identify potential or actualemergency situations

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SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS


Learners shall:

i. recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge,ii. analyse factors which affect personal and team performance.

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1. PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS

Learners shall relate psychological factors to the decision-making process.

1.1. Cognitive1.1.1. Describe the factors which

influence decision-making2 e.g. Stress; Learning; Knowledge;

Fatigue; Alcohol/drugs; Distraction;Interpersonal relations; TeamResource Management (TRM)

CT1CT2

1.1.2. Relate human factors todecision-making

4

2. MEDICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS

Learners shall respond to fatigue and lack of personal fitness in the performance oftheir duties.

2.1. Fatigue

2.1.1. Describe the onset of fatigue 2 e.g. Lack of concentration;Listlessness; Irritability; Frustration

2.1.2. Recognise the onset of fatiguein self

1

2.1.3. Recognise the onset of fatiguein others

1

2.1.4. Respond to indications offatigue in an appropriate

manner

3

2.2. Fitness

2.2.1. Recognise signs of lack ofpersonal fitness

1

2.2.2. Describe actions when awareof a lack of personal fitness

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3. SOCIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS

Learners shall develop teamwork attitudes

3.1. Human Relations

3.1.1. Apply social and organisationalfactors to work with other teammembers

3

3.2. Team Resource Management (TRM)

3.2.1. State the objectives of TRM 1 Suggested reference: EATCHIPGuidelines for Developing and

Implementing Team ResourceManagement

3.3. Group Dynamics

3.3.1. Identify the professionalrelationships betweenmembers of the group

3 CT7

3.3.2. Identify the reasons for conflict 3

3.3.3. Describe actions to preventhuman conflicts.

2

3.3.4. Take account of TRMprogrammes 2 TRM; CISM

3.3.5. Respond to the application ofTRM techniques

3 e.g. Role of members, allocation ofresponsibilities within the team,benefits of having other teammembers to rely on, safety aspects,assistance in abnormal situations,TRM

CT5.5CT6CT7.1DST1DST5

4. COMMUNICATION

Learners shall:

i. accurately complete written reports;

ii. express themselves clearly so as to be understood by other team members andcolleagues.

4.1. Written Work

4.1.1. Record information by writingeffectively

3 e.g. Strips; Reports; Log-books CT7DST3

4.1.2. Pass information by writingeffectively

3 e.g. Strips; Reports; Log-books CT7DST3


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4.2. Verbal/non-verbal Communication

4.2.1. Recognise humancommunication theory

1 e.g. Different languages; Air trafficlanguage

4.2.2. Characterise the factors whichaffect verbal communication

2 e.g. Speed of speech; Frequency;Volume; Background noise

4.2.3. Characterise non-verbalcommunication

2 e.g. Body language; Facialexpressions

4.2.4. Use language effectively in thepractice of ATC

3 CT3CT4CT7

DST4

5. STRESS

Learners shall integrate stress management procedures in the performance of theirduties.

5.1. Stress

5.1.1. Recognise the effects of stress 1 Stress and its symptoms in self andin others

CT7.1DST5

5.2. Helplessness

5.2.1. Respond to feelings ofhelplessness 3 Normal/abnormal situations CT7.1

5.3. Stress Management

5.3.1. Act to relieve or minimisestress in self and/or others

3 The effect of personality in copingwith stress; The benefits of activestress management

CT7.1

5.3.2. Obtain assistance in stressfulsituations

3 TRM; CISM; The benefits ofoffering and accepting help instress situations

CT7.1

5.3.3. Recognise the effect of

shocking and stressful events

1 Self and others; Abnormal

situations; CISM; TRM

CT7.1

5.3.4. Consider the benefits ofCritical Incident StressManagement (CISM)

2 CT5.5CT7.1

5.3.5. Explain the procedures usedfollowing an incident/accident

2 CISM;National/local procedures and/orregulations; Counselling; Humanelement


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6. HUMAN ERROR

Learners shall be able to discuss the concept of human error in the appropriateenvironment.

6.1. Human Error

6.1.1. Explain the relationshipbetween error and safety

2 Number and combination of errors,pro-active versus reactiveapproach to discovery of error

6.1.2. Differentiate between the typesof error

2 e.g. Slips; Lapses; Mistakes;Violations

6.1.3. Differentiate between errorsand violations

2

6.1.4. Describe error-proneconditions

2 e.g. increase in traffic

7. WORKING METHODS

Learners shall discuss the effect of human factors consideration on efficiency.

7.1. Efficiency

7.1.1. Consider, from a humanfactors point of view, the

factors affecting efficiency inthe provision of air trafficcontrol

2 Own and others workload, OJT,customer requirements, economy,

ecology, safety

CT8

8. WORKING KNOWLEDGE

Learners shall maintain and update professional knowledge.

8.1. Controller Knowledge

8.1.1. Maintain and updateprofessional knowledge toretain competence in theoperational environment

3 e.g. Briefing; LOAs; NOTAM; AICs;Reports of accident/incident;VOLMET; ATIS; SIGMET

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2.2. Radio Communications

2.2.1. Operate two-waycommunication

3 Equipment; Procedures; Frequencyselection; All available equipment inunusual/emergency situations

CT4CT7

2.2.2. Check for indications of correctoperation of radio equipment

3 Indicator lights; Serviceability displays;Selector/frequency displays

2.2.3. Check for faulty operation ofradio equipment

3 Indicator lights; Serviceability displays;Selector/frequency displays

2.2.4. Initiate corrective action whenfaulty operation is detected

3 In accordance with local instructionsand procedures

2.3. Direction Finding

2.3.1. Measure and decode directionfinding information

3 e.g. ADF/UDF/VDF; QDM; QDR; QTE CT6

2.3.2. Operate direction findinginformation to assist inmanaging a safe orderly andexpeditious flow of traffic

3 ADF/UDF/VDF CT6

3. OTHER VOICE COMMUNICATIONS

Learners shall operate the communication equipment.

3.1. ATC Communications

3.1.1. Operate telephone, interphoneand intercom equipment

3 In accordance with local instructionsand procedures

CT4DST4

4. FUTURE EQUIPMENT

Learners shall be aware of known future developments.

4.1. New Developments

4.1.1. Be aware of futuredevelopments

0 e.g. Voice recognition, Mode S CT3

5. AUTOMATION IN ATS

Learners shall extract appropriate information from automated data.

5.1. Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network (AFTN)

5.1.1. Identify and decode theinformation disseminatedthrough AFTN

3 e.g. Aircraft movement messages;NOTAM; SNOWTAM; BIRDTAM; etc.

5.2. Automatic Data Interchange

5.2.1. Operate automatic data transferequipment

3 e.g. OLDI


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6. CONTROLLER WORKING POSITION

Learners shall identify and operate the equipment and obtain the information provided.

6.1. General

6.1.1. Operate theequipment of thecontroller working position

3 DST1

6.2. Information Systems

6.2.1. Check availability of informationmaterial

3 DST1

6.3. Flight Data Systems

6.3.1. Identify and obtain the flightdata information at controllerworking position

3 CT4DST4

7. EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS LIMITATIONS

Learners shall understand the significance of equipment and systems limitations.

7.1. Equipment and Systems Limitations

7.1.1. Take account of the limitationsof equipment and systems

2 DST5

8. RADAR

Learners shall use the radar equipment.

8.1. Use of Radars

8.1.1. Operate radar equipment 3 Switch on and adjust settings inaccordance with local instructions

8.1.2. Operate appropriate anti-clutterdevices

3 In accordance with local instructions;Weather clutter; Permanent echoes;Unwanted targets

8.1.3. Analyse the informationprovided by the radarequipment

4 Labels, video maps, etc.

8.2. Secondary Radar

8.2.1. Explain code management 2 Normal codes; Special codes;International; National; Local

CT4DST4

8.2.2. Allocate codes 4 CT4DST4

8.2.3. Appreciate the use of Mode S 3 Data which can be exchanged,limitations, advantages,disadvantages

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SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT


Learners shall identify the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATMoperations and the importance of environmental protection.

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1. PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Learners shall enhance their knowledge and understanding of ATC.

1.1. Contributors to ATS operations

1.1.1. Characterise civil and militaryATS activities

2 Familiarisation visits to e.g. TWR, APP,ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence Units

1.1.2. Characterise other partiesinterfacing with ATSoperations

2 Familiarisation visits to e.g. engineeringservices, fire and emergency services,airline operations offices

1.2. Customer Relations

1.2.1. Identify the role of ATC as aservice provider and therequirements of the ATSusers

3 e.g. familiarisation flights, flightsimulator visits, liaison visits to airlineand/or airfield operators

1.3. Environmental Protection

1.3.1. Describe the processes usedto ensure environmentalprotection

2 e.g. night curfews, relations with localcommunity, relations with environmentalassociations, relevant administrations


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SUBJECT 10: UNUSUAL/EMERGENCY SITUATIONS


Learners shall manage air traffic in Unusual/Emergency Situations.

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1. UNUSUAL/EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

1.1. General

1.1.1. List aircraft failures and

unusual/emergency situations

1 e.g. the 16 situations from the EATM

deliverable plus airframe failure,CESAVAC flights, GPWS alerts

1.1.2. Apply the procedures for givenunusual/emergency situations

3

1.2. Radio Failure

1.2.1. Apply procedures when acontroller experiences completeor partial failure of ground radiocommunication equipment


1.2.2. Apply the procedures to be

followed when a pilotexperiences complete or partialradio failure

3 ICAO Doc 7030

e.g. Civil, military, special Nationalprocedures

1. 3. Diversions

1.3.1. Provide flight information todiverting emergency aircraft

4 e.g. Nearest most suitableaerodrome; Aerodrome information

1.3.2. Provide flight information toother aircraft

4 e.g. Concerning an emergencydescent

1.3.3. Perform appropriatecoordination

3 e.g. Other sectors and ATC units,etc.

1.3.4. Provide navigational assistanceto diverting emergency aircraft

4 Track/heading; Distance; Othernavigational assistance

1.3.5. Provide radar vectoring todiverting emergency aircraft

4

1.4. Unlawful Interference and Aircraft Bomb Threat

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1.5. Strayed or Unidentified Aircraft

1.5.1. Apply the procedures in thecase of strayed aircraft


1.5.2. Apply the procedures in thecase of unidentified aircraft


1.6. Transponder Failure

1.6.1. Apply procedures in the eventof a SSR transponder failure

3 e.g. Total, Partial; Nationalregulations; ICAO Doc 4444; ICAODoc 7030

1.7. Radar Vectoring Outside Controlled Airspace1.7.1. Explain the circumstances

which may require aircraft to bevectored out of controlledairspace

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SUBJECT 11: DEGRADED SYSTEMS CAPABILITY


Learners shall integrate system degradation procedures in the management of air traffic.

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1. COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

Learners shall ensure the transfer of data by alternative methods.

1.1. Ground-Air Radio Equipment

1.1.1. Identify that ground radioequipment has degraded

3 e.g. VHF; UHF; HF

1.1.2. Provide information to aircraftusing standby/backup equipment

4

1.2. Ground-Ground Equipment

1.2.1. Identify that equipment hasdegraded

3 e.g. Telephone; Interphone;Intercom

1.2.2. Provide information to adjacentsectors by using standby/backupequipment

4

1.3. Datalink Equipment

1.3.1. Identify that datalink equipmenthas degraded

3 e.g. Mode S; Automatic datatransfer; Automatic coordination

1.3.2. Use alternative methods of

transferring data betweenground and aircraft

3 e.g. Ground-air radio

1.3.3. Use alternative methods oftransferring data between units/workstations

3 e.g. Telephone; Direct pointing;Intercom


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2. SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT

Learners shall respond to degradation of surveillance equipment.

2.1. Partial or Total Degradation

2.1.1. Identify that surveillanceequipment has degraded

3 Partial power failure; Loss of certainfacilities; Total failure

2.1.2. Integrate remedial proceduresand/or techniques

4 e.g. Inform adjacent sectors; Informaircraft; Apply vertical separation(emergency, increased); Increased

radar separation; Reduce thenumber of aircraft entering area ofresponsibility; Transfer aircraft toanother unit

3. PROCESSING SYSTEMS

Learners shall respond to degradation in the processing systems associated with thesurveillance equipment.

3.1. ATC Processing System Degradation

3.1.1. Identify a processing systemdegradation

3 e.g. FPS; RDPS; Softwareprocessing of surveillance display

3.1.2. Integrate appropriate procedurefollowing a processing systemdegradation

4 e.g. National procedures; Local unitprocedures

4. NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

Learners shall respond to the degradation of non-surveillance navigation equipment.

4.1. Navigational Aid Degradation

4.1.1. Identify when a navigationalequipment failure will affectoperational ability

3 e.g. VOR; Navigational aids

4.1.2. Integrate appropriate proceduresin the event of a navigationalequipment failure

4 e.g. Vertical separation (standard,emergency); Other non-radarseparation (geographical, visual);Inform aircraft; Seek assistancefrom adjacent units


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