Air Traffic Controllers - Initial Objectives CAP 794

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1 Air Traffic Controllers - Initial Objectives CAP 794

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3 Air Traffic Controllers - Initial Objectives August 2013

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5 Aerodrome Control Visual Syllabus 12 Contents Foreword 8 Introduction 8 Purpose of CAP Courses 10 Eurocontrol Common Core Content Specification 11 Taxonomy 11 Levels 12 Action Verbs 13 Annex 1 Aerodrome Control Visual Syllabus 21 Contents 21 Summary 22 Subject 1: Introduction to the course 24 Subject 2: Aviation law 25 Subject 3: Air traffic management 26 Subject 4: Meteorology 27 Subject 5: Navigation 28 Subject 6: Aircraft 29 Subject 7: Human factors 30 Subject 8: Equipment and systems 31 Subject 9: Professional environment 32 Subject 10: Unusual/degraded/emergency situations 33 Subject 11: Aerodromes 34 August 2013 Page 5

6 Approach Control Procedural Syllabus 94 Annex 2 Aerodrome Control Instrument 35 Contents 35 Summary 36 Subject 1: Introduction to the course 38 Subject 2: Aviation law 39 Subject 3: Air traffic management 40 Subject 4: Meteorology 41 Subject 5: Navigation 42 Subject 6: Aircraft 43 Subject 7: Human factors 44 Subject 8: Equipment and systems 45 Subject 9: Professional environment 46 Subject 10: Unusual/degraded/emergency situations 47 Subject 11: Aerodromes 48 Annex 3 Approach Control Procedural Syllabus 49 Contents 49 Summary 50 Subject 1: Introduction to the course 52 Subject 2: Aviation law 53 Subject 3: Air traffic management 54 Subject 4: Meteorology 55 Subject 5: Navigation 56 Subject 6: Aircraft 57 Subject 7: Human factors 58 Subject 8: Equipment and systems 59 Subject 9: Professional environment 60 Subject 10: Unusual/degraded/emergency situations 61 Subject 11: Aerodromes 62 August 2013 Page 6

7 Area Control Surveillance Rating with Radar Syllabus 87 Annex 4 Approach Control Surveillance Rating with Radar Syllabus 63 Contents 63 Summary 64 Subject 1: Introduction to the course 66 Subject 2: Aviation law 67 Subject 3: Air traffic management 68 Subject 4: Meteorology 70 Subject 5: Navigation 71 Subject 6: Aircraft 72 Subject 7: Human factors 73 Subject 8: Equipment and systems 74 Subject 9: Professional environment 75 Subject 10: Unusual/degraded/emergency situations 76 Subject 11: Aerodromes 77 Annex 5 Area Control Surveillance Rating with Radar Syllabus 78 Contents 78 Summary 79 Subject 1: Introduction to the course 81 Subject 2: Aviation law 82 Subject 3: Air traffic management 83 Subject 4: Meteorology 85 Subject 5: Navigation 86 Subject 6: Aircraft 87 Subject 7: Human factors 88 Subject 8: Equipment and systems 89 Subject 9: Professional environment 90 Subject 10: Unusual/degraded/emergency situations 91 August 2013 Page 7

8 Foreword Foreword Introduction Background This document has been created to assist the UK certificated Initial Air Traffic Control (ATC) Training Organisations in mapping and referencing the training objectives for the national requirements. This document is designed as a reference document for certificated Training Organisations who are certificated to deliver Air Traffic Control Officer (ATCO) initial training courses approved by the CAA. It has adopted the format of the EUROCONTROL s Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training (ECCCS), edition of 21 October 2008 and lists the relevant rating performance objectives taken from the UK national requirements as laid down in CAP 624 Air traffic Controller Performance Objectives Part 1 Aerodrome Control Visual (ADV), Part 2 Aerodrome Control Instrument (ADI), Part 3 Approach Control Procedural (APP), Part 4 Approach Control Surveillance (APS) and Part 6 Area Control Surveillance (ACS). Part 5 Area Control Procedural (ACP) is not included in this document as there is currently no demand for ACP training in the UK. Initial training comprises basic training and rating training. The object of initial training is to lead to the issue of a student licence or the issue of an additional rating. The subjects listed for each rating is taken from the ECCCS in ADV, ADI, APP, APS and ACS. The Basic annex is not included in this document as there are no additional national objectives for Basic and the ACP annex is not included in this document as there is currently no demand for ACP training in the UK. The subject heading and general objective have been copied from the ECCCS. The national training objectives follow the same format and construction of the ECCCS using the action verbs as laid down in EUROCONTROL CCC specification as repeated below, also included are additional action verbs which have been agreed by EUROCONTROL and will be published in future updates of the ECCCS. If there are no national objectives for a subject, a statement to this effect is included below the subject general objective. August 2013 Page 8

9 Foreword Where national objectives have been listed the full topics of the subject from the ECCCS have also been listed even if there is no objective included for that specific topic, this is to allow an immediate visual indication of what topics have or do not have national objectives. Training organisations may also find useful EUROCONTROL s EATM Training Progression and Concepts which classifies the training phases for Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) and Air Traffic Safety Electronic Personnel. It defines the concepts used in the specification of training and in the support of training design. This document essentially contains topics which are common to all ratings and normally, compliance with it is required only by providers of Initial training. UK Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) may assume that the training received by any student licence holder who has received their training from a CAA certified Initial Training Organisation will have completed the Eurocontrol Common Core Content syllabus as appropriate to the UK environment, for example, UK legislation and procedures. Such training will also be completed to the level as defined in the Terminal Objectives published for initial training courses. These terminal objectives are published in CAP 584 Air Traffic Controller Training. In this document, reference to the male gender should be understood to include both male and female persons, except where inappropriate. August 2013 Page 9

10 Purpose of CAP 794 Purpose of CAP 794 This document has been created to assist the UK certificate Initial Training Organisations in mapping and referencing for compliance and audit. To assist in distinguishing between a national training objective from an Eurocontrol CCC training objective the national training objectives are referenced by a Capital letter. For the purpose of UK national requirements all content listed is compulsory. This ensures that all certificated initial training organisations who have UK approved courses complete the same syllabus for standardisation of national requirements. Courses UK courses submitted to the CAA for approval must demonstrate that the course includes all the training objectives both EUROCONTROL s Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training (ECCCS), edition of 21 October 2008 and UK national requirements as listed in this document. An acceptable means of compliance would be the Eurocontrol Mapping tool. The composition of these courses shall ensure that as a minimum, all the objectives from the relevant syllabus selected are satisfied. Courses may include additional objectives that are deemed necessary by the training organisation. Any of the syllabi may be combined to provide a single course. If a basic course is being combined with a rating course then the Training Organisation shall ensure that the training objectives are taught in a pedagogical manner i.e. that a basic training objective is met prior to the rating training objective. Language Proficiency The reader should note that, although language proficiency is a prerequisite to licensing and is included in ICAO Annex 1, the subject has not been addressed in the common core content. UK requirements are detailed in CAP 624 Part 16 and the process for English Language proficiency assessment detailed in CAP 584. Denomination of the Learner Learner is the generic term for the person performing a learning activity without any reference to his statute. August 2013 Page 10

11 Purpose of CAP 794 In the case of ATCO training, the specific names according to the training phase are: Participants in initial training are called ab initio as they do not hold a student licence Participants in initial training who are training for an additional rating are called trainees Participants in unit training are called student air traffic controllers when they hold a student air traffic controller licence and trainees when they hold an ATCO licence Participants in continuation training or development training are called trainees as they hold an ATC licence. Eurocontrol Common Core Content Specification Below is a copy from Eurocontrol CCC specification of the taxonomy levels and action verbs, the list also includes new action verbs which will be included in future updates of the ECCCS. This document does not absolve the Training Organisation from the necessity to be familiar with the ECCCS in particular the main body of the document, especially: 8.4 Specification Structure 8.5 Syllabi structure Application of taxonomy levels to practically based objectives. The above list is not exhaustive and emphasis is placed on familiarity for this document. Taxonomy A taxonomy is a classification based on explicit principles. The purpose of taxonomies in the training domain is to classify training objectives. The CCC defines 5 Levels of knowledge and/or practical competence, together with the action verbs applicable to each Level, as shown in the paragraphs titled Levels and Action Verbs on page 12 of this document. August 2013 Page 11

12 Purpose of CAP 794 Levels Five levels are identified, numbered 1 to 5 plus an initial level (named 0) of pure information. They are defined as follows: Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 To be aware of. Requires a basic knowledge of the subject. It is the ability to remember essential points; the learner is expected to memorise data and to restore it. Requires an understanding of the subject sufficient to enable the learner to discuss intelligently. The individual is able to represent for himself certain objects and events, and to act upon these objects and events. Requires a thorough knowledge of the subject and the ability to apply it with accuracy. The learner should be able to make use of his repertoire of knowledge to develop plans and activate them. The ability to establish a line within a unit of known applications following the correct chronology and the adequate method to resolve a problem situation. This involves the integration of known applications in a familiar situation. The ability to analyse new situations 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 to those previously met, requiring judgement and evaluation of options. August 2013 Page 12

13 Purpose of CAP 794 Action Verbs Performance objectives contain an action verb to ensure that the outcome is observable and that the difficulty level is stated according to a defined taxonomy (see Taxonomy). Definition of Verbs Level 1 Level 1: Requires a basic knowledge of the subject. It is the ability to remember essential points; the learner is expected to memorise data and to retrieve it. Verb Definition Example Define State what it is and what its limits are; state the definition Define ATC service Draw Produce a picture, pattern Draw a block diagram or diagram Draw a holding pattern List Say one after the other List the main structure components of an aircraft Name Give names of objects or procedures Name the key national and international aviation organisations Quote Repeat of what is written or said to underline Quote ICAO definition or ATC service Recognise State To know what it is because you ve seen it before Say or write in a formal or definite way Recognise the information contained in the different parts of the AIP State the meteorological hazards to aviation August 2013 Page 13

14 Purpose of CAP 794 Definition of verbs 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. 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; Demonstrate the importance of logically or mathematically good communications in ATC proves the truth of a statement Describe Differentiate Explain Take account of Say what it is like or what happened Show the differences between things Give details about something or describe so that it can be understood Take into consideration before deciding Describe the methods by which ICAO notifies and implements legislation Differentiate between different types of visibility Explain the purpose and function of ICAO Take account of the limitations of equipment and systems August 2013 Page 14

15 Purpose of CAP 794 Definition of verbs 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. Verb Definition Example Act Carry out, execute Act to reduce stress Apply Appreciate Assist Calculate Check Choose Collect Use something in a situation or activity To understand a situation and know what is involved in a problem-solving situation, to state a plan without applying it Help somebody to do a job by doing part of it To discover from information you already have by arithmetic; to think about a possible cause for action in order to form an opinion or decide what to do Make sure the information is correct (satisfactory) Select out of number, decide to do one thing rather than another Assemble, accumulate, bring or come together Apply the methods of establishing identification Appreciate the necessary for coordination. (The learner says that the co-ordination will be done and with whom, he does not perform the actual co-ordination) Assist the pilot Calculate the transition levels Check availability of information material Choose appropriate levels Collect, examples of different errors types, their causes and consequences in ATC Conduct Lead, guide Conduct co-ordination 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 and approximate judgement of a number, form Estimate distance and direction between two points an opinion Execute Perform action Execute corrective actions August 2013 Page 15

16 Purpose of CAP 794 Verb Definition Example 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 Inform Inspire, tell Inform supervisor of situation Initiate Begin, set going, originate Initiate appropriate co-ordination Input Enter in the system Input data Issue Send forth, publish Issue appropriate traffic information Maintain Carry on, keep up, refresh Maintain the technical integrity of the operational position Measure Ascertain extent or quality of Measure distance on a map (thing) by comparison with fixed unit or with object of known size Monitor Keep under observation 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 information from the relieving controller Operate Conduct work on equipment Operate the various items of equipment in the simulator Pass Move, cause to go, transmit Operate the equipment of the controller working position Perform Process Record Relay Respond Carry into effect, go through, execute To put through the steps of a prescribed procedure Register, set down for remembrance or reference Arrange in, provide with, replace by Make answer, perform answering or corresponding action Perform communication effectively Process pertinent data on data displays Record information by writing effectively Relay meteorological information from pilot reports Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals August 2013 Page 16

17 Purpose of CAP 794 Verb Definition Example Scan Continuously observe rapidly, Scan data display sequentially and selectively in order to extract relevant data Transfer Hand over Transfer information to receiving controller Update Refresh, make up-to-date Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation Use Employ for a purpose, handle Use approved phraseology an instrument, put into operation Verify Establish truth of Verify the mode C information August 2013 Page 17

18 Purpose of CAP 794 Definition of Verbs Level 4 Level 4: Ability to establish a line of action within a unit of known applications following the correct chronology and the adequate methods to resolve a problem situation. This involves the integration of known applications in a familiar situation. Verb Definition Examples 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 and controller communication for effectiveness Analyse the information provided by the radar equipment Assign Allocate as a share, make over Assign codes Co-ordinate Bring part into proper relation Co-ordinate the runway in use Comply Act in accordance with Comply with rules Delegate Commit authority to somebody Delegate separation to pilots to fly maintaining own separation while in VMC 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 Expedite traffic speedily Integrate Combine in the whole, complete by addition of parts Integrate surface conditions into the control of aerodrome traffic. Manage Handle, wield, conduct Manage traffic on the manoeuvring area Organise Give orderly structure to, Organise priority of actions frame and put into working order Predict Forecast Predict positions of aircraft in the aerodrome traffic and taxi circuits August 2013 Page 18

19 Purpose of CAP 794 Verb Definition Examples Provide Supply, furnish Provide information on aerodrome conditions Relate Establish link with Relate a pressure setting to an altitude Definition of verbs 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 to those previously met, requiring judgement and evaluation of options. Verb Definition Example Assess Estimate value of difficulty, Assess workload evaluate, appraise Balance Weigh (a question, two arguments, etc., against each Balance traffic demand with the workload other) Discuss Investigate by reasoning or argument Discuss the impact of regulation. Evaluate Interpret Ascertain amount of, find numerical expression for To decide on something s meaning or significance when there is a choice Evaluate the necessary information to be provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance Interpret operational information 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 fast aircraft Validate Make valid, ratify, prove valid, show or confirm the validity or something Validate one radar vectoring option to expedite the traffic August 2013 Page 19

20 Purpose of CAP 794 Determining Competence by Assessment In order to determine competence an Assessor seeks evidence of performance (of the ab initio/student/trainee) both by direct observation and by reference to the training records. Assessment differs from an examination system by taking a longer, more detailed view of performance, rather than taking an intense but short sample of the student/trainee s work. Performance is assessed in all areas under all conditions seeking to prove that the student/trainee can perform reliably and consistently to the required level of competence. Performance must be assessed against the Performance Objectives on sufficient occasions to ensure competence has been demonstrated across all the Conditions for which performance evidence is required. Where performance is tested in only some of the contexts in the conditions, the application of knowledge must be tested by questioning for the remainder. All items listed as Content must be tested to prove an understanding of the knowledge, the underlying principles and the application of the knowledge to performance in the workplace. A student/trainee who demonstrates practically that he can do the job and can explain his reasons for acting in a particular manner, thereby demonstrating understanding, has fulfilled all the requirements without the need for additional written testing. It is essential that the Assessor determines understanding, rather than pure knowledge, when determining competence. August 2013 Page 20

21 Annex 1: Aerodrome Control Visual Syllabus AAnnex 1 Aerodrome Control Visual Syllabus Contents Annex 1 Aerodrome Control Visual Syllabus 21 Contents 21 Summary 22 Subject 1: Introduction to the course 24 Subject 2: Aviation law 25 Subject 3: Air traffic management* 26 Subject 4: Meteorology 27 Subject 5: Navigation* 28 Subject 6: Aircraft 29 Subject 7: Human factors 30 Subject 8: Equipment and systems* 31 Subject 9: Professional environment 32 Subject 10: Unusual/degraded/emergency situations* 33 Subject 11: Aerodromes 34 *subjects which contain national training objectives. August 2013 Page 21

22 Annex 1: Aerodrome Control Visual Syllabus Summary Annex 1 of CAP 794 Air Traffic Controller Initial Training Objectives details the training objectives for the Aerodrome Control Visual Rating syllabus ADV. This syllabus follows the format of EUROCONTROL s Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training (ECCCS), edition of 21 October 2008 and incorporates the UK national requirements as laid down in CAP 624 Air traffic Controller Unit Performance Objectives Part 1 Aerodrome Control Visual (ADV). This document details the additional national training objectives which are in addition to the ECCCS, both documents together are the minimum national training requirement to be applied, by the UK during the Rating phase of Initial Training of ATCOs. Rating training is defined as specialised ATC training to provide knowledge and skills related to a job category and appropriate to the discipline to be pursued in the ATS environment. The structure of the syllabus reflects a logical grouping of objectives into coherent subjects, namely: Subject 1: Introduction to the Course (INTR) Subject 2: Aviation Law (LAW) Subject 3: Air Traffic Management (ATM) Subject 4: Meteorology (MET) Subject 5: Navigation (NAV) Subject 6: Aircraft (ACFT) Subject 7: Human Factors (HUM) Subject 8: Equipment and Systems (EQPS) Subject 9: Professional Environment (PEN) Subject 10: Unusual/Degraded/Emergency Situations (UDES) Subject 11: Aerodromes (AGA) August 2013 Page 22

23 Annex 1: Aerodrome Control Visual Syllabus The order of subjects and objectives is neither intended to convey a pedagogical sequence nor to indicate a relative level of importance. No recommendation is made in this area. When teaching the objectives, it is envisaged that different training methodologies will be used. Prior to developing or updating the ADV training course, initial training organisations must be familiar with the information contained in the EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training, particularly Section 8 (How to use this document) which contains, amongst other items, the fundamental principles that are applied to the Specification. August 2013 Page 23

24 Annex 1: Aerodrome Control Visual Syllabus Subject 1: Introduction to the course Learners shall: 1. Know and understand the training programme that they will follow and how to obtain the appropriate information, 2. Recognise the potential for development of their careers in ATC and 3. State the rules and regulations concerning employment and security. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 24

25 Annex 1: Aerodrome Control Visual Syllabus Subject 2: Aviation law Learners shall: 1. Know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulation regarding reporting, airspace and 2. Appreciate the Licensing and Competence principles. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 25

26 Annex 1: Aerodrome Control Visual Syllabus Subject 3: Air traffic management Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services. National performance objectives air traffic management A Air traffic services and airspace management B Communication C Atc clearance and ATC instructions D Co-ordination E Altimetry and level allocation F Separations F. 1 Loss of separation F.1.1 Resolve a loss of separation 5 Runway incursion, go around ADV ADI G Airborne collision avoidance systems and ground based safety nets H Data display H.1 Data management H.1.1 Record clearances and instructions 3 Strip marking, training All passed to aircraft appropriately centre procedures H.1.2 Record agreed co-ordination 3 Strip marking, training centre procedures All H.1.3 Update any deficiency in flight data. 3 All I Operational environment J Provision of an aerodrome control service J.1 Runway in use J.1.1 Manage the operational requirements of aircraft 4 ADV ADI J.1.2 Ensure the runway is safeguarded 4 Take off and landing performance of aircraft ADV ADI August 2013 Page 26

27 Annex 1: Aerodrome Control Visual Syllabus Subject 4: Meteorology Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the provision of ATS. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 27

28 Annex 1: Aerodrome Control Visual Syllabus Subject 5: Navigation Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic. UK national objectives - navigation A Maps and aeronautical charts B Instrumental navigation C Aeronautical information C.1 Obtain aeronautical information C1.1 Obtain aeronautical information prior to taking over watch C.1.2 C.1.3 Monitor aeronautical information during the watch. Respond to pilots requests for information promptly and appropriately 3 AIP, NOTAMS, airspace restrictions, danger areas and hazards to flight All 3 Aip, notams, airspace All restrictions, danger areas and hazards to flight 3 All C.2 Interpret aeronautical information C.2.1 Recognise significant changes. 1 All C.2.2 Take account of the relevance of aeronautical information to individual flights or agencies 2 Communication and navigation systems, uses and limitations Conditions affecting operations at aerodromes All Airspace restrictions C.3 Disseminate aeronautical information C.3.1 Notify aircraft and other 3 MATS Part 1 Section 1 agencies of significant changes in aeronautical information Air Traffic Services FIS MATS Part 2 Training Centre Procedures All Communication and navigation systems, uses and limitations August 2013 Page 28

29 Annex 1: Aerodrome Control Visual Syllabus Subject 6: Aircraft Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 29

30 Annex 1: Aerodrome Control Visual Syllabus Subject 7: Human factors Learners shall: 1. Recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge; 2. Analyse factors which affect personal and team performance. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 30

31 Annex 1: Aerodrome Control Visual Syllabus Subject 8: Equipment and systems Learners shall: 1. Integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of equipment and systems and 2. Comply with the equipment and system degradation procedures in the provision of ATS. National performance objectives equipment and systems A Voice communications A.1 Radio communications A.1.1 Monitor the readability of transmissions 3 MATS Part 1 Appendix E Speech technique All B C D E Test transmissions Automation in ATS Controller working position Future equipment Equipment AD systems limitations and degradations August 2013 Page 31

32 Annex 1: Aerodrome Control Visual Syllabus Subject 9: Professional environment Learners shall identify the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and appreciate aspects of environmental protection. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 32

33 Annex 1: Aerodrome Control Visual Syllabus Subject 10: Unusual/degraded/emergency situations Learners shall develop professional attitudes to manage traffic in unusual, degraded and emergency situations. National performance objectives unusual degraded and emergency situations A Unusual/degraded/emergency situation B Skills improvement C Procedures for unusual/degraded/emergency situation C.1 Diversions C.1.1 Provide navigational assistance to diverting emergency aircraft 4 MATS Part 1 Section 1 Diversion Procedures C.1.2 Inform other relevant agencies of the diversion 3 MATS Part 1 Section 3 MATS Part 1 Section 4 MATS Part 2 Training Centre Procedures C.1.3 Ensure Flight Plan data is amended 3 MATS Part 2 Training Centre Procedures All All All August 2013 Page 33

34 Annex 1: Aerodrome Control Visual Syllabus Subject 11: Aerodromes Learners shall recognise and understand the design and layout of Aerodromes. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 34

35 Annex 2: Aerodrome Control Instrument BAnnex 2 Aerodrome Control Instrument Contents Annex 2 Aerodrome Control Instrument 35 Contents 35 Summary 36 Subject 1: Introduction to the course 38 Subject 2: Aviation law 39 Subject 3: Air traffic management* 40 Subject 4: Meteorology 41 Subject 5: Navigation* 42 Subject 6: Aircraft 43 Subject 7: Human factors 44 Subject 8: Equipment and systems* 45 Subject 9: Professional environment 46 Subject 10: Unusual/degraded/emergency situations* 47 Subject 11: Aerodromes 48 *subjects which contain national training objectives. August 2013 Page 35

36 Annex 2: Aerodrome Control Instrument Summary Annex 2 of the CAP 794 Air Traffic Controller Initial Training Objectives details the national training objectives for the Aerodrome Control Instrument Rating syllabus ADI. This syllabus follows the format of EUROCONTROL s Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training (ECCCS), edition of 21 October 2008 and incorporates the UK national requirements as laid down in CAP 624 Air traffic Controller Unit Performance Objectives Part 2 Aerodrome Control Instrument (ADI). This document details the additional national training objectives which are in addition to the ECCCS, both documents together are the minimum national training requirement to be applied, by the UK during the Rating phase of Initial Training of ATCOs. Rating training is defined as specialised ATC training to provide knowledge and skills related to a job category and appropriate to the discipline to be pursued in the ATS environment. The structure of the syllabus reflects a logical grouping of objectives into coherent subjects, namely: Subject 1: Introduction to the Course (INTR) Subject 2: Aviation Law (LAW) Subject 3: Air Traffic Management (ATM) Subject 4: Meteorology (MET) Subject 5: Navigation (NAV) Subject 6: Aircraft (ACFT) Subject 7: Human Factors (HUM) Subject 8: Equipment and Systems (EQPS) Subject 9: Professional Environment (PEN) Subject 10: Unusual/Degraded/Emergency Situations (UDES) Subject 11: Aerodromes (AGA) August 2013 Page 36

37 Annex 2: Aerodrome Control Instrument The order of subjects and objectives is neither intended to convey a pedagogical sequence nor to indicate a relative level of importance. No recommendation is made in this area. When teaching the objectives, it is envisaged that different training methodologies will be used. Prior to developing or updating the ADI training course, initial training organisations must be familiar with the information contained in the EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training, particularly Section 8 (How to use this document) which contains, amongst other items, the fundamental principles that are applied to the Specification. August 2013 Page 37

38 Annex 2: Aerodrome Control Instrument Subject 1: Introduction to the course Learners shall: 1. Know and understand the training programme that they will follow and how to obtain the appropriate information, 2. Recognise the potential for development of their careers in ATC and 3. State the rules and regulations concerning employment and security. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 38

39 Annex 2: Aerodrome Control Instrument Subject 2: Aviation law Learners shall: 1. Know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulation regarding reporting, airspace and 2. Appreciate the Licensing and Competence principles. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 39

40 Annex 2: Aerodrome Control Instrument Subject 3: Air traffic management Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services. National performance objectives air traffic management A Air traffic services and airspace management B Communication C Atc clearance and ATC instrutions D Co-ordination E Altimetry and level allocation F Separations F.1 Loss of separation F.1.1 Resolve a loss of separation 5 Runway incursion, go around ADV ADI G Airborne collision avoidance systems and ground based safety nets H Data display H1 Data management H.1.1 Record clearances and instructions 3 Strip Marking, Training All passed to aircraft appropriately Centre procedures H.1.2 Record agreed co-ordination 3 Strip Marking, Training All Centre procedures H.1.3 Update any deficiency in flight data 3 All I Operational environment J Provision of an aerodrome control service instrument J.1 Runway in use J.1.1 Manage the operational requirements of aircraft. 4 Take off and landing performance of aircraft J.1.2 Ensure the runway is safeguarded 4 Safeguarding to ensure safety or aircraft taking off and landing All ADV ADI August 2013 Page 40

41 Annex 2: Aerodrome Control Instrument Subject 4: Meteorology Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the provision of ATS. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 41

42 Annex 2: Aerodrome Control Instrument Subject 5: Navigation Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic. National performance objectives - navigation A Maps and aeronautical charts B Instrumental navigation C Aeronautical information C.1 Obtain Aeronautical Information C1.1 Obtain aeronautical information prior to taking over watch C.1.2 Monitor aeronautical information during the watch C.1.3 Respond to pilots requests for information promptly and appropriately C.2 Interpret Aeronautical Information C.2.1 Recognise significant changes 1 C.2.2 Take account of the relevance of aeronautical information to individual flights or agencies 3 AIP, NOTAMS, Airspace restrictions, danger areas and hazards to flight All 3 AIP, NOTAMS, Airspace All restrictions, danger areas and hazards to flight 3 All 2 Communication and navigation systems, uses and limitations Conditions affecting operations at aerodromes All All Airspace restrictions C.3 Disseminate Aeronautical Information C.3.1 Notify aircraft and other 3 MATS Part 1 Section 1 agencies of significant changes in aeronautical Air Traffic Services FIS information MATS Part 2 Training Centre Procedures All Communication and navigation systems uses and limitations August 2013 Page 42

43 Annex 2: Aerodrome Control Instrument Subject 6: Aircraft Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 43

44 Annex 2: Aerodrome Control Instrument Subject 7: Human factors Learners shall: 1. Recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge; 2. Analyse factors which affect personal and team performance. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 44

45 Annex 2: Aerodrome Control Instrument Subject 8: Equipment and systems Learners shall: 1. Integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of equipment and systems and 2. Comply with the equipment and system degradation procedures in the provision of ATS. National performance objectives equipment and systems A Voice communications A.1 Radio communications A.1.1 Monitor the readability of transmissions 3 MATS Part 1 Appendix E Speech technique All B C D E Test transmissions Automation in ATS Controller working position Future equipment Equipment ad systems limitations and degradations August 2013 Page 45

46 Annex 2: Aerodrome Control Instrument Subject 9: Professional environment Learners shall identify the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and appreciate aspects of environmental protection. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 46

47 Annex 2: Aerodrome Control Instrument Subject 10: Unusual/degraded/emergency situations Learners shall develop professional attitudes to manage traffic in unusual, degraded and emergency situations. National performance objectives unusual/degraded/emergency situations A Unusual/degraded/emergency situation B Skills improvement C Procedures for unusual/degraded/emergency situation C.1 Diversions C.1.1 Provide navigational assistance to diverting emergency aircraft. 4 MATS Part 1 Section 1 Diversion procedures C.1.2 Inform other relevant agencies 3 MATS Part 2 Section 3 of the diversion MATS Part 1 Section 4 All All MATS Part 2 Training Centre Procedures C.1.3 Update flight plan data in the event of a diversion 3 MATS Part 2 Training Centre Procedures All August 2013 Page 47

48 Annex 2: Aerodrome Control Instrument Subject 11: Aerodromes Learners shall recognise and understand the design and layout of Aerodromes. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 48

49 Annex 3: Approach Control Procedural Syllabus CAnnex 3 Approach Control Procedural Syllabus Contents Annex 3 Approach Control Procedural Syllabus 49 Contents 49 Summary 50 Subject 1: Introduction to the course 52 Subject 2: Aviation law 53 Subject 3: Air traffic management* 54 Subject 4: Meteorology 55 Subject 5: Navigation* 56 Subject 6: Aircraft 57 Subject 7: Human factors 58 Subject 8: Equipment and systems* 59 Subject 9: Professional environment 60 Subject 10: Unusual/degraded/emergency situations* 61 Subject 11: Aerodromes 62 *subjects which contain national training objectives. August 2013 Page 49

50 Annex 3: Approach Control Procedural Syllabus Summary Annex 3 of the CAP 794 Air Traffic Controller Initial Training Objectives details the training objectives for the Approach Control Procedural Rating syllabus APP. This syllabus follows the format of EUROCONTROL s Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training (ECCCS), edition of 21 October 2008 and incorporates the UK national requirements as laid down in CAP 624 Air traffic Controller Unit Performance Objective Part 3 Approach Control Procedural (APP). This document details the additional national training objectives which are in addition to the ECCCS, which both documents together are the minimum national training requirement to be applied, by the UK during the Rating phase of Initial Training of ATCOs. Rating training is defined as specialised ATC training to provide knowledge and skills related to a job category and appropriate to the discipline to be pursued in the ATS environment. The structure of the syllabus reflects a logical grouping of objectives into coherent subjects, namely: Subject 1: Introduction to the Course (INTR) Subject 2: Aviation Law (LAW) Subject 3: Air Traffic Management (ATM) Subject 4: Meteorology (MET) Subject 5: Navigation (NAV) Subject 6: Aircraft (ACFT) Subject 7: Human Factors (HUM) Subject 8: Equipment and Systems (EQPS) Subject 9: Professional Environment (PEN) Subject 10: Unusual/Degraded/Emergency Situations (UDES) Subject 11: Aerodromes (AGA) August 2013 Page 50

51 Annex 3: Approach Control Procedural Syllabus The order of subjects and objectives is neither intended to convey a pedagogical sequence nor to indicate a relative level of importance. No recommendation is made in this area. When teaching the objectives, it is envisaged that different training methodologies will be used. Prior to developing or updating the APP training course, initial training organisations must be familiar with the information contained in the EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training, particularly Section 8 (How to use this document) which contains, amongst other items, the fundamental principles that are applied to the Specification. August 2013 Page 51

52 Annex 3: Approach Control Procedural Syllabus Subject 1: Introduction to the course Learners shall: 1. Know and understand the training programme that they will follow and how to obtain the appropriate information, 2. Recognise the potential for development of their careers in ATC and 3. State the rules and regulations concerning employment and security. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 52

53 Annex 3: Approach Control Procedural Syllabus Subject 2: Aviation law Learners shall: 1. Know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulation regarding reporting, airspace and 2. Appreciate the Licensing and Competence principles. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 53

54 Annex 3: Approach Control Procedural Syllabus Subject 3: Air traffic management Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services. National performance objectives air traffic management A Air traffic services and airspace management B Communication C Atc clearance and ATC instructions D Co-ordination E Altimetry and level allocation F Separations F.1 Loss of separation F.1.1 Resolve a loss of separation 5 APP APS ACS G Airborne collision avoidance systems and ground based safety nets H Data display H1 Data management H.1.1 Record clearances and 3 Strip Marking, Training Centre All instructions passed to aircraft appropriately procedures H.1.2 Record agreed co-ordination. 3 Strip Marking, Training Centre All procedures H.1.3 Update any deficiency in flight data 3 All I Operational environment J Provision of control service J.1 Procedural service in class G airspace J.1.1 Provide procedural service in 4 Cap 774, mats part 1 APP class G K Holding August 2013 Page 54

55 Annex 3: Approach Control Procedural Syllabus Subject 4: Meteorology Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the provision of ATS. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 55

56 Annex 3: Approach Control Procedural Syllabus Subject 5: Navigation Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic. National performance objectives - navigation A Maps and aeronautical charts B Instrumental navigation C Aeronautical information C.1 Obtain aeronautical information C1.1 Obtain aeronautical information prior to taking over watch C.1.2 Monitor aeronautical information during the watch C.1.3 Respond to pilots requests for information promptly and appropriately 3 Aip, notams, airspace All restrictions, danger areas and hazards to flight 3 Aip, notams, airspace All restrictions, danger areas and hazards to flight 3 All C.2 Interpret aeronautical information C.2.1 Recognise significant changes 1 All C.2.2 Take account of the relevance 2 Communication and navigation All of aeronautical information to individual flights or agencies systems, uses and limitations. Conditions affecting operations at aerodromes Airspace restrictions C.3 Disseminate aeronautical information C.3.1 Notify aircraft and other 3 MATS Part 1 Section 1 agencies of significant changes in aeronautical Air Traffic Services FIS information MATS Part 2 Training Centre Procedures All Communication and navigation systems uses and limitations August 2013 Page 56

57 Annex 3: Approach Control Procedural Syllabus Subject 6: Aircraft Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 57

58 Annex 3: Approach Control Procedural Syllabus Subject 7: Human factors Learners shall: 1. Recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge; 2. Analyse factors which affect personal and team performance. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 58

59 Annex 3: Approach Control Procedural Syllabus Subject 8: Equipment and systems Learners shall: 1. integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of equipment and systems and 2. comply with the equipment and system degradation procedures in the provision of ATS. National performance objectives equipment and systems A Voice communications A.1 Radio communications A.1.1 Monitor the readability of transmissions 3 MATS Part 1 Appendix E Speech technique All B C D E Test transmissions Automation in ATS Controller working position Future equipment Equipment AD systems limitations and degradations August 2013 Page 59

60 Annex 3: Approach Control Procedural Syllabus Subject 9: Professional environment Learners shall identify the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and appreciate aspects of environmental protection. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 60

61 Annex 3: Approach Control Procedural Syllabus Subject 10: Unusual/degraded/emergency situations Learners shall develop professional attitudes to manage traffic in unusual, degraded and emergency situations. National performance objectives unusual/degraded/emergency situations A Unusual/degraded/emergency situation B Skills improvement C Procedures for unusual/degraded/emergency situation C.1 Diversions C.1.1 Inform other relevant agencies of the 3 MATS Part 1 All diversion C.1.2 Update flight plan data in the event of 3 MATS Part 1 All a diversion MATS Part 2 Training Centre Procedures C.1.3 Ensure Flight Plan data is amended 3 MATS Part 2 Training Centre Procedures All August 2013 Page 61

62 Annex 3: Approach Control Procedural Syllabus Subject 11: Aerodromes Learners shall recognise and understand the design and layout of Aerodromes. There are no additional national performance objectives for this subject. August 2013 Page 62

63 Annex 4: Approach Control Surveillance Rating with Radar Syllabus DAnnex 4 Approach Control Surveillance Rating with Radar Syllabus Contents Annex 4 Approach Control Surveillance Rating with Radar Syllabus 63 Contents 63 Summary 64 Subject 1: Introduction to the course 66 Subject 2: Aviation law 67 Subject 3: Air traffic management* 68 Subject 4: Meteorology 70 Subject 5: Navigation* 71 Subject 6: Aircraft 72 Subject 7: Human factors 73 Subject 8: Equipment and systems* 74 Subject 9: Professional environment 75 Subject 10: Unusual/degraded/emergency situations* 76 Subject 11: Aerodromes 77 *subjects which contain national training objectives. August 2013 Page 63

64 Annex 4: Approach Control Surveillance Rating with Radar Syllabus Summary Annex 4 of the CAP 794 Air Traffic Controller Initial Training Objectives details the training objectives for the Approach Control Surveillance Rating syllabus APS. This syllabus is, in accordance with EUROCONTROL s Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training (ECCCS), edition of 21 October 2008 with the UK national requirements as laid down in CAP 624 Air traffic Controller Unit Performance Objectives Part 4 Approach Control Surveillance (APS) detailing the minimum training requirement to be applied, by the UK during the Rating phase of Initial Training of ATCOs. Rating training is defined as specialised ATC training to provide knowledge and skills related to a job category and appropriate to the discipline to be pursued in the ATS environment. The structure of the syllabus reflects a logical grouping of objectives into coherent subjects, namely: Subject 1: Introduction to the Course (INTR) Subject 2: Aviation Law (LAW) Subject 3: Air Traffic Management (ATM) Subject 4: Meteorology (MET) Subject 5: Navigation (NAV) Subject 6: Aircraft (ACFT) Subject 7: Human Factors (HUM) Subject 8: Equipment and Systems (EQPS) Subject 9: Professional Environment (PEN) Subject 10: Unusual/Degraded/Emergency Situations (UDES) Subject 11: Aerodromes (AGA) August 2013 Page 64