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1 Network Manager nominated by the European Commission EUROCONTROL EUROCONTROL Specification EUROCONTROL Specifications for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : Basic training syllabus Edition:.0 Edition date: 0/04/05 Reference Number: EUROCONTROL-SPEC-57

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3 EUROPEAN ORGANISATION FOR THE SAFETY OF AIR NAVIGATION EUROCONTROL EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex Basic training syllabus Edition Number : Edition Date : Status : Intended for :.0 0/04/05 Released issue NMD Stakeholders NETWORK MANAGER DIRECTORATE

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5 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Annex of the EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training V.0 details the training objectives for the Basic ATC training. For training organisations providing ATCO training to meet the requirements laid down in the Commission Regulation (EU) 05/340 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures relating to air traffic controllers licences and certificates, and the acceptable means of compliance (AMCs) associated with the regulation, this syllabus does not change any of the content in the regulation, but rather provides a document that combines the relevant elements into a familiar user format. For European organisations not required to comply with EU legislation, it provides an ATC Basic training syllabus that retains references to ICAO documentation. Basic training is defined as theoretical and practical training designed to impart fundamental knowledge and practical skills related to basic operational procedures. The composition and topics were chosen based on the Commission Regulation (EU) 05/340 Annex I Basic training (Reference: Annex I Part ATCO Subpart D, Section, ATCO.D.00(a) ()) and ICAO Annex requirements for an Air Traffic Control licence. The structure of the syllabus reflects a logical grouping of objectives into coherent subjects. 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 Basic training course, training providers must be familiar with the information contained in the EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training V.0, particularly Section 6 (How to use this document) which contains, amongst other items, the fundamental principles that are applied to the Specification. Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 3

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7 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : Contents SUBJECT : INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE... 7 SUBJECT : AVIATION LAW... 9 SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT... 5 SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY... 4 SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION... 9 SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT... 5 Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 5

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9 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : SUBJECT : INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE The subject objective is: Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow and how to obtain the appropriate information, and recognise the potential for development of their careers in ATC. TOPIC INTRB - COURSE MANAGEMENT INTRB.. Subtopic INTRB. - Course introduction Explain the aims and main objectives of the course. INTRB.. INTRB.3. Subtopic INTRB. - Course administration State course administration. Subtopic INTRB.3 - Study material and training documentation Use appropriate documentation and their sources for the course. 3 Optional content: training documentation, library, CBT library, web, learning management server INTRB.3. Integrate appropriate information into course studies. 4 Training documentation Optional content: supplementary information, library TOPIC INTRB - INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE INTRB.. INTRB.. INTRB..3 INTRB..4 Subtopic INTRB. - Course content and organisation State the different training methods applied in the course. State the subjects of the course and their purpose. Describe the organisation of theoretical training. Describe the organisation of practical training. Theoretical training, practical training, self-study, types of training events Optional content: course programme Optional content: PTP, simulation, briefing, debriefing, course programme Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 7

10 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : INTRB.. Subtopic INTRB. - Training ethos Recognise the feedback mechanisms available. Optional content: instructor discussions, training progress, assessment, examinations, results, briefing, debriefing INTRB.. Describe the positive effect of working and learning together with course participants. Team work in theoretical and practical training INTRB.3. Subtopic INTRB.3 - Assessment process Describe the assessment process. TOPIC INTRB 3 - INTRODUCTION TO THE ATCO s FUTURE INTRB 3.. INTRB 3.. Subtopic INTRB 3. - Job prospects Recognise an ATCO s working environment. Area control unit, approach control unit, aerodrome control unit Recognise career developments. Optional content: OJT instructor, supervisor, operational managerial posts, nonoperational posts Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 8

11 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : SUBJECT : AVIATION LAW The subject objective is: Learners shall apply the regulations governing rules of the air, airspace and flight planning and explain their development or where applicable incorporation into national legislation. TOPIC - INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION LAW.. Subtopic. - Relevance of aviation law State the necessity for air law, the sources and development of aviation law. Relevant EU legislation, ICAO Convention ICAO Convention Optional content: ICAO Annex, national aviation law.. Name the key national and international aviation organisations. Optional content: ICAO, ECAC, EASA, EUROCONTROL, national authority..3 Describe the impact these organisations have on ATC and their interaction with each other. TOPIC - INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS.... Subtopic. - ICAO Explain the purpose and function of ICAO. Describe the methods by which ICAO notifies and implements legislation. SARPs, PANS, ICAO Annexes, ICAO documents Optional content: regional offices Subtopic. - European and other agencies Explain the purpose and functions of EUROCONTROL. Explain the purpose and functions of EASA. State the purpose and function of other international agencies and their relevance to air traffic operations. Network manager function Optional content: ECAC, EU, ITU, CANSO Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 9

12 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex :.3. Subtopic.3 - Aviation associations State the purpose of controller, pilot, airline and airspace user associations and their interaction with ATC. Optional content: IFATCA, IFALPA, IATA, AEA, IAOPA, IACA, military services, ETF, ATCEUC TOPIC 3 - NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS 3.. Subtopic 3. - Purpose and function Describe the purpose and function of appropriate national agencies and their relevance to air traffic operations. Optional content: civil aviation administration agencies, government agencies 3.. Subtopic 3. - National legislative procedures Describe the means by which legislation is implemented, notified and updated. ICAO Annex 5 Optional content: AIS, AIPs, AIRAC, SUPs, AICs, NOTAMs, integrated aeronautical information package, national legislation, letters of agreement, operations manual 3.. Recognise the information contained in the different parts of the AIP Subtopic Competent authority Name the competent authority responsible for licensing and enforcing legislation and operational procedures Describe how the competent authority carries out its safety regulation responsibilities Subtopic National aviation associations State the purpose of national controller, pilot, airline and airspace user associations. Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 0

13 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : TOPIC 4 - ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT 4.. Subtopic 4. - Safety regulation Describe the need for safety regulation. Regulation (EC) 6/008 ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 034/0, national regulation 4.. Describe the general principles of the safety organisation. Safety regulation Safety regulation Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 035/0, national regulation 4..3 Explain the impact of safety regulation on the controller. Optional content: Regulation (EU) 05/340 on ATCO LIcensing 4.. Subtopic 4. - Safety management system Explain the regulatory requirements of safety management systems in ATM. Regulation (EU) No 035/0 ICAO Doc Explain the principles of the safety management systems. Regulation (EU) No 035/0 ICAO Doc Describe the safety assessment methodology. Regulation (EU) No 035/0, Regulation (EU) No 034/0 ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: EATMP Air navigation system safety assessment methodology, national regulations TOPIC 5 - RULES AND REGULATIONS 5.. Subtopic 5. - Units of measurement Describe the units of measurement used in aviation. COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 0 December 979 on units of measurement ICAO Annex 5 Edition:.0 Released Issue Page

14 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : Subtopic 5. - ATCO licensing/certification Explain the ATCO licensing/certification process. Explain the privileges and limitations of controller licences. Subtopic Overview of ANS and ATS Differentiate between the Air Navigation Services. Explain the considerations which determine the need for the ATS. Regulation (EU) 05/340 on ATCO Licensing, Approved training courses, ATCO licence, ratings and endorsements ICAO Annex Optional content: national processes Regulation (EU) 05/340 on ATCO Licensing ICAO Annex Regulation (EC) No 6/008, Regulation (EC) No 549/004 ICAO Doc 96 ICAO Annex Differentiate between the ATS. ATCS, ADVS, FIS, ALRS Explain the objectives of ATS. Regulation (EU) No 93/0 ICAO Annex Subtopic Rules of the air Explain the Rules of the Air. Regulation (EU) No 93/0 ICAO Annex State any notified differences with ICAO. Regulation (EU) No 93/0 ICAO Doc 7030 Appreciate the influence of relevant flight rules on ATC. Appreciate the differences between flying in accordance with VFR and IFR, in VMC and IMC. Subtopic Airspace and ATS routes Optional content: Supplements to ICAO Annex and ICAO Annex 3 General flight rules, instrument flight rules, visual flight rules 3 Regulation (EU) No 93/0 ICAO Annex Explain airspace classification. Regulation (EU) No 93/0 ICAO Classes A-G, ICAO Annex Differentiate between the different types of airspace. Optional content: control zones, control areas, airways, upper and lower airspace, restricted areas, prohibited and danger areas, FIR, aerodrome traffic zone, etc. Edition:.0 Released Issue Page

15 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : Subtopic Airspace and ATS routes Differentiate between the different types of ATS routes. Airway, arrival route, departure route, advisory route, controlled route, uncontrolled route, etc Decode information from aeronautical charts. 3 Optional content: control zones, control areas, ATS routes, upper and lower airspace, restricted areas, prohibited and danger areas, FIR, aerodrome traffic zone, etc Subtopic Flight plan Explain the functions of a flight plan. Regulation (EU) No 93/0, ICAO Doc 4444 Explain the different types of flight plans and associated update messages. Explain the pilot s responsibilities in relation to adherence to flight plan. Describe flight plan processing. Subtopic Aerodromes Describe the general design and layout of an aerodrome. Explain the numbering system and orientation of runways. Differentiate between different types of aerodromes. ICAO Annex, ICAO Doc 4444 Regulation (EU) No 93/0, ICAO Doc 4444 ICAO Doc 4444 Inadvertent changes, intended changes, position reporting Optional content: AFTN, IFPS Runway(s), taxiways, apron, movement area, manoeuvring area, designated positions on an aerodrome Regulation (EU) No 39/04 - EASA ED Decision 04/03/R for CS-ADR-DSN - Initial issue and EASA ED Decision 04/0/R for ADR AMC/GM ICAO Annex 4 Controlled, uncontrolled Optional content: military, international, regional Describe designated positions in the traffic circuit. List the factors affecting the selection of runway in use. Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 3

16 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : 5.8. Subtopic Holding procedures for IFR flights Describe the purpose of holding. Traffic management, weather, pilot request, ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc Describe types of holding patterns. Published, non-published Describe an ICAO holding pattern. ICAO Doc Parts of an IFR holding pattern, entry/exit procedures, dimensions of patterns, protected airspace, holding areas, alignment, rates of turns, holding times, expect further clearance, Expected Approach Times (EATs) Describe the factors affecting holding pattern. Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect of navigation aid in use, turbulence Subtopic Holding procedures for VFR flights Describe VFR holding. Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 4

17 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT The subject objective is: Learners shall describe the basic principles of air traffic management and apply basic operational procedures. TOPIC - AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT.. Subtopic. - Application of units of measurement Apply the units of measurement appropriate to ATM Subtopic. - Air traffic control (ATC) service Define ATC service. Regulation (EU) No 93/0 ICAO Annex Explain the division of the ATC service. Regulation (EC) No 549/004, ICAO Annex ICAO Annex Explain the responsibility for the provision of the ATC service. Differentiate between the different methods of providing ATC services. ICAO Annex Subtopic.3 - Flight information service (FIS) Aerodrome, surveillance, procedural Define FIS. Regulation (EU) No 93/0 ICAO Annex Describe the scope of the FIS. Regulation (EU) No 93/0 ICAO Annex Explain the responsibility for the provision of the FIS. State the methods of transmitting information. Regulation (EU) No 93/0, ICAO Doc 4444 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex Optional content: RTF, data link, ATIS, VOLMET, etc..3.5 List the content of ATIS and VOLMET. Regulation (EU) No 93/0, ICAO Annex 3 ICAO Annex, ICAO Annex 3 Optional content: meteorological data obtained by data link Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 5

18 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : Subtopic.3 - Flight information service (FIS) Issue information to aircraft. 3 Optional content: SIGMET, serviceability of navaids, weather, flight safety information, essential traffic, essential local traffic, information related to aerodrome conditions, etc. Subtopic.4 - Alerting service Define ALRS. Regulation (EU) No 93/0 ICAO Annex Describe the scope of the ALRS. Regulation (EU) No 93/0, ICAO Annex ICAO Annex Explain the responsibility for the provision of the ALRS. Differentiate between the phases of emergency. ICAO Doc 4444 Uncertainty, alert, distress Describe the organisation of an ALRS. Responsibilities, local organisation Describe the cooperation between units providing the alerting services and the SAR units. Differentiate between distress and urgency signals. Subtopic.5 - Air traffic advisory service Mayday, Pan Pan, Pan Pan Medical Optional content: visual signals, etc. Define Air Traffic Advisory Service. Regulation (EU) No 93/0 ICAO Annex Describe the scope of the Air Traffic Advisory Service. Explain the responsibility for the provision of the Air Traffic Advisory Service. State to which flights Air Traffic Advisory Service shall be provided. ICAO Doc 4444 ICAO Doc 4444 ICAO Doc 4444 Subtopic.6 - ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management Define ATFM. Regulation (EC) No 549/004 ICAO Annex Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 6

19 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : Subtopic.6 - ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management State the scope of capacity management. Regulation (EU) No 55/00, ICAO Doc 4444 ICAO Annex, ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030 Describe the scope of ATFCM. Regulation (EU) No 55/00, ICAO Doc 4444, EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual Explain the responsibility for the provision of ATFCM. Explain the methods of providing ATFCM. Subtopic.7 - Airspace management (ASM) ICAO Annex, ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030, EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual Regulation (EU) No 55/00, ICAO Doc 4444, EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual ICAO Annex, ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 7030, EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual Regulation (EU) No 55/00, ICAO Doc 4444, EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual ICAO Doc 4444, EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual Define ASM. Regulation (EC) No 549/004 EUROCONTROL ASM HBK- Airspace Management Handbook for the application of FUA Optional content: Commission Regulation (EC) No 50/005,.7. Describe the scope of ASM. Regulation (EC) No 50/005 EUROCONTROL ASM HBK- Airspace Management Handbook for the application of FUA Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of the FUA Explain the responsibility for the provision of ASM. Explain the methods of managing airspace. Regulation (EC) No 50/005 EUROCONTROL ASM HBK- Airspace Management Handbook for the application of FUA Optional content: EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of the FUA Regulation (EC) No 50/005 EUROCONTROL ASM HBK- Airspace Management Handbook for the application of FUA Optional content: Flexible use of airspace, airspace design, CDRs, TSAs Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 7

20 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : TOPIC - ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION.. Subtopic. - Altimetry Appreciate the relationship between height, altitude and flight level. 3 QFE, QNH, standard pressure.. Subtopic. - Transition level Appreciate the relationship between transition level, transition altitude and transition layer. 3 ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc Calculate appropriate levels. 3 Optional content: transition level, transition layer, height, lowest useable flight level, vertical distance to airspace boundaries.3. Subtopic.3 - Level allocation Describe the cruising level allocation system. Regulation (EU) No 93/0, table of cruising levels ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex - tables of cruising levels.3. Choose appropriate levels. 3 Flight levels, altitudes, heights TOPIC 3 - RADIOTELEPHONY (RTF) 3.. Subtopic 3. - RTF general operating procedures Explain the need for approved phraseology. 3.. Use approved phraseology. 3 Parts of the following documents relevant to the Basic course: ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 943 RTF manual - standard words and phrases, ICAO Annex 0 Vol Perform communication effectively. 3 Communication techniques, readback/verification of readback Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 8

21 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : TOPIC 4 - ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS Subtopic 4. - Type and content of ATC clearances Define ATC clearance. Regulation (EU) No 93/0 ICAO Annex Describe the contents of an ATC clearance. Regulation (EU) No 93/0, ICAO Doc 4444 Issue appropriate ATC clearances. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 Subtopic 4. - ATC instructions ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex Optional content: national documents Define ATC Instructions. Regulation (EU) No 93/0 ICAO Doc Describe the contents of an ATC instruction. ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex Issue appropriate ATC instructions. 3 ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: national documents TOPIC 5 - COORDINATION 5.. Subtopic 5. - Principles, types and content of coordination Explain the principles, types and content of coordination. ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex Optional content: notification, negotiation, agreement, transfer of flight data and local agreements, etc. 5.. Subtopic 5. - Necessity for coordination Appreciate the need for coordination. 3 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, local procedures, letters of agreements 5.. Differentiate between transfer of control and transfer of communication procedures. Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 9

22 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : 5.3. Subtopic Means of coordination Describe the means of coordination Optional content: data link, telephone, intercom, voice, etc Use the available means for coordination. 3 TOPIC 6 - DATA DISPLAY 6.. Subtopic 6. - Data extraction Encode and decode an appropriate selection of standard ICAO abbreviations. 3 Optional content: ICAO Doc 8585, ICAO Doc 8643, ICAO Doc Extract pertinent data from relevant sources to produce a flight progress display. Encode and decode flight plans (including supplementary information). 3 Pilot reports, coordination, data exchange Optional content: flight plan 3 ICAO format, AFTN format 6.. Subtopic 6. - Data management Update the situation display to accurately reflect the traffic situation. 3 Optional content: strip marking symbols, strip movement procedures, electronic data, label TOPIC 7 - SEPARATIONS 7.. Subtopic 7. - Vertical separation and procedures State the vertical separation standards. ICAO Doc Explain the vertical separation procedures. ICAO Doc Subtopic 7. - Horizontal separation and procedures State the longitudinal separation standards and procedures based on time and distance. ICAO Doc State the lateral separation standards and procedures. ICAO Doc 4444 Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 0

23 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : Subtopic Visual separation State the occasions when clearance to fly maintaining own separation while in VMC can be used. Subtopic Aerodrome separation and procedures State the aerodrome separation standards. Separation on the manoeuvring area, in the traffic circuit, for departing and arriving aircraft Explain the aerodrome separation procedures. ICAO Doc 4444 Define essential local traffic. ICAO Doc 4444 Subtopic Separation based on ATS surveillance systems Explain the use of ATS surveillance systems in ATS. Separation, identification, monitoring, vectoring, expedition and assistance to traffic Optional content: ICAO Doc Explain the ATS surveillance systems separation standards and procedures. ICAO Doc Subtopic Wake turbulence separation Explain the wake turbulence separations. ICAO Doc 4444 TOPIC 8 - AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND- BASED SAFETY NETS Subtopic 8. - Airborne collision avoidance systems State the European requirement for carriage of airborne collision avoidance system. Explain the main characteristics of airborne warning systems and their relevance to ATC operations. Regulation (EU) No 33/0 ICAO Doc 868 ACAS, TAWS Optional content: TCAS, EGPWS, Wind shear alerts Explain the function of ACAS Traffic Alerts and Resolution Advisories. List the actions of the pilot in case of TA and RA. Regulation (EU) No 33/0, ICAO Doc 868 ICAO Doc 868 Regulation (EU) No 33/0, ICAO Doc 868 ICAO Doc 868 Edition:.0 Released Issue Page

24 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : 8..5 Subtopic 8. - Airborne collision avoidance systems List the ACAS limitations. ICAO Doc Subtopic 8. - Ground-based safety nets Explain the main characteristics of groundbased safety nets and their relevance to ATC operations. Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APM TOPIC 9 - PRACTICAL SKILLS Subtopic 9. - Traffic management process Consider human information processing in the provision of ATC. Consider the need for verification that actions are carried out. Situational awareness, conflict detection, planning, decision making, prioritisation, execution Monitoring Subtopic 9. - Basic practical skills applicable to all ratings Verify that settings of the working position are appropriate. Operate the available working position equipment Maintain situational awareness by monitoring traffic. 3 Information gathering, scanning, planning Appreciate priority of actions. 3 Execute selected plan Apply the prescribed procedures for the area of responsibility. 3 Optional content: LOPs, transfer of control and communication, level allocation, inbound and outbound procedures Appreciate relative velocity between aircraft. 3 Identify separation problems. 3 Edition:.0 Released Issue Page

25 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : 9..9 Subtopic 9. - Basic practical skills applicable to all ratings Choose appropriate separation methods Apply separation. 3 Optional content: vertical, longitudinal, lateral, aerodrome, based on ATS surveillance systems, distances from airspace boundaries 9.3. Subtopic Basic practical skills applicable to aerodrome Perform the basic functions of aerodrome control Perform the control of aerodrome traffic. 3 Single runway operations including VFR and IFR traffic 9.4. Subtopic Basic practical skills applicable to surveillance Explain the methods and procedures of establishing identification. ICAO Doc Apply the procedures of establishing identification. 3 Any of the ATS surveillance systems identification methods Estimate heading for a new track and the distance to the next way point Apply vectoring techniques. 3 Conduct level changes. 3 Optional content: cruising level allocation, requested level change, climb/descent to exit level, descent to an altitude or a height Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 3

26 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY The subject objective is: Learners shall describe how meteorology affects ATS operations and aircraft performance and apply meteorological information in the basic operational procedures of ATS. TOPIC - INTRODUCTION TO METEOROLOGY.. Subtopic. - Application of units of measurement Apply the units of measurement appropriate to meteorology. 3.. Subtopic. - Aviation and meteorology Explain the relevance of meteorology in aviation Explain the requirements for the provision of meteorological information available to operators, flight crew members, and to air traffic services. ICAO Annex 3, ICAO Annex State the meteorological hazards to aviation. Turbulence, thunderstorms, icing, micro bursts, squall, macro burst, wind shear.3. Subtopic.3 - Organisation of meteorological service Name the basic duties, organisation and working methods of meteorological offices. Optional content: WAFS, WAFC, MWO, VAAC, TCAC, SADIS.3. State the International and National standards for coordination between ATS and MET services. Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 4

27 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : TOPIC - ATMOSPHERE Subtopic. - Composition and structure State the composition and structure of the atmosphere. Describe the basic characteristics of the atmospheric parameters measured. List the tools used for the collection of meteorological data. Subtopic. - Standard atmosphere Gases, layers Temperature, pressure, wind, humidity, density Optional content: barometer, thermometer, ceilometer, anemometer, weather balloons, transmissometer, radar, satellites, etc. Describe the elements of the ISA. Temperature, pressure, density State the reasons why the ISA has been defined..3. Subtopic.3 - Heat and temperature Define the processes by which heat is transferred and how the atmosphere is heated. Radiation, convection, advection, conduction, water cycle Describe how temperature varies. Adiabatic processes, lapse rates, stability, instability State the influencing factors on surface temperature..4. Subtopic.4 - Water in the atmosphere Differentiate between the different processes related to atmospheric moisture. Condensation, evaporation, sublimation, saturation.4. Characterise relative humidity, dew point and latent heat. Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 5

28 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex :.5. Subtopic.5 - Air pressure Describe the relationship between pressure, temperature, density and height Explain the relationship between pressure settings. Explain the effect of air pressure and temperature on altimeter readings and the true altitude of aircraft. QFE, QNH, standard pressure.5.4 State how atmospheric pressure is measured. TOPIC 3 - ATMOSPHERIC CIRCULATION 3.. Subtopic 3. - General air circulation State the major atmospheric circulation features on the Earth. Optional content: Hadley cells, high and low belts, polar fronts, westerly winds, upper level jet streams 3.. Subtopic 3. - Air masses and frontal systems Describe the origin and movement of typical air masses and their general effect on European weather. Polar, arctic, tropical, equatorial (maritime and continental) 3.. Describe the main isobaric features. Cyclones, anticyclones, ridge, trough 3..3 Describe the difference between various fronts and the associated weather. Warm front, cold front, occluded front 3.3. Subtopic Mesoscale systems Describe the main phenomena caused by mesoscale systems. Mountain waves, Föhn, slope and valley winds, thunderstorm, squall line Optional content: land/sea breezes, tornadoes, land spouts, waterspouts 3.3. Explain the relevance of mesoscale systems to aviation. Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 6

29 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : 3.4. Subtopic Wind Explain the significance of wind phenomena and types. Optional content: veering, backing, gusting, jet streams, land/sea breezes, Föhn, surface, upper State how wind is measured. Explain effect of forces which influence wind. TOPIC 4 - METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA 4.. Subtopic 4. - Clouds Explain the different conditions for the formation of clouds Recognise different cloud types. State the cloud types main characteristics State how the cloud base and the amount of cloud are measured and/or observed Define cloud base and ceiling. Differentiate between cloud base and ceiling Subtopic 4. - Types of precipitation Explain the significance of precipitation in aviation. Describe types of precipitation and their corresponding cloud families. Optional content: rain, snow, snow grains, hail, ice pellets, ice crystals, drizzle Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 7

30 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : 4.3. Subtopic Visibility Explain the causes of atmospheric obscurity Differentiate between different types of visibility. Horizontal visibility, slant visibility, prevailing visibility, RVR State how visibility is measured. Explain the significance of visibility in aviation Subtopic Meteorological hazards Explain the meteorological hazards to aviation. Turbulence, icing, micro bursts, macro burst, wind shear Optional content: thunderstorms, squall 4.4. Describe the effect of meteorological hazards on aviation. TOPIC 5 - METEOROLOGICAL INFORMATION FOR AVIATION 5.. Subtopic 5. - Messages and reports Decode the content of weather reports and forecasts. 3 METAR, SPECI, TAF, SIGMET Optional content: local reports Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 8

31 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION The subject objective is: Learners shall explain the basic principles of navigation and use this knowledge in ATS operations. TOPIC - INTRODUCTION TO NAVIGATION.... Subtopic. - Application of units of measurement Apply the units of measurement appropriate to navigation. Subtopic. - Purpose and use of navigation Explain the need for navigation in aviation. 3.. Characterise navigation methods. Optional content: historical overview, celestial, on-board, radio, satellites TOPIC - THE EARTH.... Subtopic. - Place and movement of the Earth Explain the Earth s properties and their effects. Optional content: form, size, rotation, revolution in space, seasons, day, night, twilight, units of time, time zones, UTC Subtopic. - System of coordinates, direction and distance Characterise the general principles of a grid system. Optional content: degrees, minutes, seconds, WGS-84, latitude/longitude Explain direction and distance on a globe. Estimate position on the Earth s surface. 3 Estimate distance and direction between two points. 3 Optional content: great circle, small circle, rhumb line, cardinal points, inter-cardinal points Optional content: latitude/longitude Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 9

32 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex :.3. Subtopic.3 - Magnetism Explain the general principles of the Earth s magnetism. True north, magnetic north, variation, deviation, inclination.3. Calculate conversions between the three north designations. 3 True north, magnetic north, compass north TOPIC 3 - MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS 3.. Subtopic 3. - Map making and projections State how the Earth is projected to create a map. Types of projection 3.. Describe the properties of a map. Projection, scale 3..3 Describe the properties of an ideal map. Optional content: conformality, constant scale, true azimuth, rhumb lines and great circles 3..4 State the properties and use of different projections. Optional content: Lambert, Mercator, stereographic 3.. Subtopic 3. - Maps and charts used in aviation Differentiate between the various maps and charts. 3.. State the specific use of various maps and charts Decode symbols and information displayed on maps and charts. 3 Optional content: topographical features, NAV aids, fixes etc. TOPIC 4 - NAVIGATIONAL S 4.. Subtopic 4. - Influence of wind Appreciate the influence of wind on the flight path. 3 Heading, track, drift, wind vector Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 30

33 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : 4.. Subtopic 4. - Speed Explain the relationship between various speeds used in aviation. True air speed, ground speed, indicated air speed (including Mach number) 4.. Appreciate the use of various speeds in ATC Subtopic Visual navigation Differentiate between the methods of visual navigation. Map reading, visual reference Optional content: dead-reckoning 4.4. Subtopic Navigational aspects of flight planning Describe the navigational aspects affecting flight planning. Optional content: fuel/time calculations, min altitudes, alternative routes TOPIC 5 - INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION 5.. Subtopic 5. - Ground-based systems Explain the basic working principles of groundbased systems. VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS Optional content: TACAN, MLS 5.. State the use of ground-based systems. VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS Optional content: TACAN, MLS 5..3 Characterise the main radio navigation techniques based on ground-based systems. Optional content: homing, inbound/outbound tracking, instrument approach procedures, holding, drift assessment 5..4 Explain the effects of precision and limitations of ground-based systems on the flight. VDF, NDB, VOR, DME, ILS Optional content: TACAN, MLS Subtopic 5. - Inertial navigation systems Explain the basic working principles, precision and limitations of on-boards systems. State the use of on-board systems. Optional content: INS/IRS Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 3

34 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : 5.3. Subtopic Satellite-based systems Explain the basic working principles of positioning systems. Optional content: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo 5.3. State the basic principles of GNSS concept. Basic, ABAS, SBAS, GBAS Explain the effects of precision and limitations of satellite-based systems. Optional content: RAIM, GPS Notams 5.4. Subtopic Instrument approach procedures Recognise various types of instrument approach using aeronautical charts Differentiate between precision approach and non-precision approach procedures Recognise the different minima used during an instrument approach Define the terms obstacle clearance altitude/height and minimum descent altitude/height List the instrumental approach fixes. IAF, IF, FAF, FAP, MAPt TOPIC 6 - PERFORMANCE BASED NAVIGATION 6.. Subtopic 6. - Principles and benefits of area navigation Explain the basic principles of area navigation. Optional content: ICAO Doc State the benefits of area navigation. Optional content: ICAO Doc 963 Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 3

35 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : 6..3 Subtopic 6. - Principles and benefits of area navigation State the effects of navigational performance accuracy of RNAV systems on the flight. TSE, PDE, NSE, FTE Optional content: ICAO Doc Characterise the main aircraft and avionics functionalities used in area navigation. Optional content: waypoints transitions (FRT) and path terminators (including RF), fly over and fly by a waypoint, parallel offset 6..5 Characterise the navigational functions of FMS. Optional content: VNAV, LNAV Subtopic 6. - Introduction to PBN State the general concept of PBN. Optional content: ICAO Doc 963 Differentiate between RNAV and RNP. On board performance monitoring and alerting 6..3 State the navigation infrastructure that may be used in PBN. VOR, DME, GNSS Optional content: functionality IRS/INS 6..4 State the benefits of PBN concept. Optional content: global interoperability, limited number of navigation specifications 6.3. Subtopic PBN applications List the navigation applications in use in Europe. En-route, terminal/approach Optional content: RNAV-5 (B-RNAV), RNAV- ( P-RNAV) TOPIC 7 - DEVELOPMENTS IN NAVIGATION 7.. Subtopic 7. - Future developments State future developments in navigation. Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 33

36 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT The subject objective is: Learners shall describe the basic principles of the theory of flight and aircraft characteristics and how these influence ATS operations. TOPIC - INTRODUCTION TO AIRCRAFT.. Subtopic. - Application of units of measurement Apply the units of measurement appropriate to aircraft and principles of flight. 3.. Subtopic. - Aviation and aircraft Explain the relevance of theory of flight and aircraft characteristics in ATS operations. TOPIC - PRINCIPLES OF FLIGHT.... Subtopic. - Forces acting on aircraft Explain the forces acting on an aircraft in flight and their interaction. Explain causes and effects of wake turbulence. Lift, thrust, drag, weight during level flight Optional content: during climb, descent, turn Induced drag.... Subtopic. - Structural components and control of an aircraft Describe the main structural components of an aircraft. Explain how the pilot controls the movements of an aircraft. Rotary and fixed wing, tail plane, fuselage, flap, aileron, elevator, rudder, landing gear Optional content: rudder, aileron, elevator, throttle, rotary wing controls..3 Explain the factors affecting aircraft stability..3. Subtopic.3 - Flight envelope Characterise the critical factors which affect aircraft performance. Maximum speeds, minimum and stall speeds, ceiling, critical angle of attack, maximum ROC Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 34

37 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : TOPIC 3 - AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES 3.. Subtopic 3. - Aircraft categories List the different categories of aircraft. Optional content: fixed wing, rotary wing, balloon, glider Subtopic 3. - Wake turbulence categories List the wake turbulence categories. ICAO wake turbulence categories Subtopic ICAO approach categories List the ICAO approach categories. ICAO Doc 868 Subtopic Environmental categories List ICAO noise classification. ICAO Annex 6 TOPIC 4 - AIRCRAFT DATA 4.. Subtopic 4. - Recognition Recognise the most commonly used aircraft. 4.. Subtopic 4. - Performance data State the ICAO aircraft type designators and categories for the most commonly used aircraft. Type designators, approach and wake turbulence categories 4.. State the standard average performance data of the most commonly used aircraft. Rate of climb/descent, cruising speed, ceiling Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 35

38 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : TOPIC 5 - AIRCRAFT ENGINES Subtopic 5. - Piston engines Explain the operating principles, advantages and disadvantages of the piston engine and propeller. Subtopic 5. - Jet engines Explain the operating principles, advantages and disadvantages of the jet engine. Piston engines, fixed pitch, variable pitch, number of blades 5.. List the different types of jet engines Subtopic Turboprop engines Explain the operating principles, advantages and disadvantages of the turboprop engine and propeller Subtopic Aviation fuels List the most common aviation fuels. TOPIC 6 - AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS 6.. Subtopic 6. - Flight instruments Explain the basic operating principles and interpretation of the information displayed by flight instruments. Altimeter, air speed indicator, vertical speed indicator, turn and bank indicator, artificial horizon, gyrosyn compass 6.. Explain the impact of errors and abnormal indications of flight instruments on aircraft operations. Optional content: Pitot-static failures, unreliable gyro source 6.. Subtopic 6. - Navigational instruments Describe the basic on-board operating principles and interpretation of the information displayed by navigational instruments/systems. Optional content: ADF, VOR (TACAN), DME, ILS, MLS, inertial reference system, satellitebased systems Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 36

39 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : 6.3. Subtopic Engine instruments List the vital engine monitoring parameters and their associated instruments. Optional content: oil pressure and temperature, engine temperature, rpm, fuel state and flow 6.4. Subtopic Aircraft systems Explain the use of the most common aircraft systems. SSR transponder, GPWS, EFIS, flight director, autopilot, FMS, ice protection systems Optional content: ADS capability, head up display, wind shear indicator, weather radar, hydraulic system, electrical system, environmental system 6.4. Explain the impact of degradation/failure of the most common aircraft systems on aircraft operations. Engine failure Optional content: hydraulic failure, electrical failure, environmental system failure, degradation of aircraft position source data TOPIC 7 - FACTORS AFFECTING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE 7.. Subtopic 7. - Take-off factors Explain the factors affecting aircraft during take-off. Runway conditions, runway slope, wind, temperature, aerodrome elevation, aircraft mass 7.. Subtopic 7. - Climb factors Explain the factors affecting aircraft during climb. Speed, mass, wind, temperature, cabin pressurisation, air density 7.3. Subtopic Cruise factors Explain the factors affecting aircraft during cruise. Level, cruising speed, wind, mass, cabin pressurisation Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 37

40 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : 7.4. Subtopic Descent and initial approach factors Explain the factors affecting aircraft during descent. Wind, speed, rate of descent, aircraft configuration, cabin pressurisation 7.4. Explain the factors affecting an aircraft in a holding pattern. Speed, level, turbulence, icing 7.5. Subtopic Final approach and landing factors Explain the factors affecting aircraft during final approach and landing. Aircraft configuration, mass, wind, wind shear, aerodrome elevation, runway conditions, runway slope, 7.6. Subtopic Economic factors Explain the economic consequences of ATC changes on the flight profile of an aircraft. Routing, flight level, speed, rates of climb or descent 7.7. Subtopic Environmental factors Explain performance restrictions due to environmental constraints. Optional content: continuous descent operation (CDO), fuel dumping, noise abatement procedures, minimum flight levels Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 38

41 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex : SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS The subject objective is: Learners shall characterise factors which affect personal and team performance. TOPIC - INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN FACTORS.. Subtopic. - Learning techniques Appreciate appropriate learning techniques. 3 How the influence of interactive techniques can lead to improved learning.. Subtopic. - Relevance of human factors for ATC Explain the relevance and importance of human factors. Historical background, safety impact on ATM, licensing requirements, incidents.3. Subtopic.3 - Human factors and ATC Define human factors. Optional content: ICAO Human Factors Training Manual.3. Explain the relationship between human factors and the aviation environment. Optional content: ICAO Human Factors Training Manual, visits to the simulator and operational room, SHELL model, PEAR model Explain the concept of systems. People, procedures, equipment Explain ATM in systems terms..3.5 Explain the consequences of a systems failure in ATS..3.6 Explain the need for matching human and equipment. Optional content: ICAO Human Factors Training Manual.3.7 Explain the information requirement of ATC. Relevant, timely, accurate Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 39

42 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex :.3.8 Subtopic.3 - Human factors and ATC Describe the role of the human in the evolution of ATC. Optional content: history of ATC, airspace, communications, radar, advanced ATS systems, the future of ATC.3.9 Explain the importance of situational awareness for decision making. TOPIC - HUMAN PERFORMANCE.. Subtopic. - Individual behaviour Explain the differences and commonalities that exist between people. Optional content: attitudes, cultural, language.. Explain the dangers of boredom...3 Explain the dangers of overconfidence and complacency...4 Explain the dangers of fatigue. Sleep disturbance, heavy workload.. Subtopic. - Safety culture and professional conduct Characterise the role of air traffic controller for positive safety culture... Describe the need for professional standards in ATC. Optional content: adherence to rules and regulations etc...3 Appreciate the needed basic professional attitudes appropriate to a high level of safety. 3 Optional content: punctuality, rigour, adherence to rules, teamwork attitude..4 Describe the impact of responsibility on controllers action(s). Responsibility as a guidance for appropriate action..5 Recognise the different responsibilities of a controller. Prospective and retrospective responsibility, guilt and obligation, types of responsibility (moral, welfare, legal, task, role responsibility etc.) Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 40

43 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex :.3. Subtopic.3 - Health and well-being Consider the effect of health on performance. Optional content: fitness, diet, drugs, alcohol.4. Subtopic.4 - Teamwork Describe the differences between social human relations and professional interactions Describe the different types and characters in a team. Appreciate the principles of teamwork. 3 Describe leader style and group interaction. Optional content: leader, follower Optional content: team membership, group dynamics, advantages/disadvantages of teamwork, conflicts and their solutions.5. Subtopic.5 - Basic needs of people at work List basic needs of people at work. Optional content: balance between individual ability and workload, working time and rest periods; adequate physical working conditions, positive working environment.5. Characterise the factors of work satisfaction. Optional content: money, achievement, recognition, advancement, challenge.6. Subtopic.6 - Stress Define stress. Stress definition Optional content: EATCHIP Human Factors Module - Stress.6. Describe stress symptoms and sources. Behavioural changes, lifestyle changes, physical symptoms, crisis events, main causes of stress Optional content: EATCHIP Human Factors Module - Stress Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 4

44 EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Annex :.6.3 Subtopic.6 - Stress Describe the stages of stress. Stress performance curve Optional content: EATCHIP Human Factors Module - Stress.6.4 Appreciate techniques for stress management. 3 Optional content: relaxation techniques, diet and lifestyle, exercise, EATCHIP Human Factors Module - Stress TOPIC 3 - HUMAN ERROR 3.. Subtopic 3. - Dangers of error Recognise the dangers of error in ATC. Optional content: Air Traffic Control-Human Performance Factors, (Anne Isaac 999), Human Factors in Air Traffic Control, (V. David Hopkin 995) Subtopic 3. - Definition of human error Define human error. Describe the factors which contribute to cause error. Fatigue, lack of skill, misunderstanding, multitasking, lack of information, distraction, lack of work satisfaction 3.3. Subtopic Classification of human error State the types of errors. Optional content: slips, lapses, mistakes 3.3. Define violations Differentiate between errors and violations of rules Describe the three levels of performance according to the Rasmussen model. Skill based, knowledge based, rule based Edition:.0 Released Issue Page 4