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# AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training – Basic training

INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT · Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

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## AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training – Basic training

SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

| TOPIC INTRB 1 — COURSE MANAGEMENT                              |                                                             |   |                                                                                                 |
| -------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | - | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Subtopic INTRB 1.1 — Course introduction                       |                                                             |   |                                                                                                 |
| BASIC INTRB 1.1.1                                              | Explain the aims and main objectives of the course.         | 2 |                                                                                                 |
| Subtopic INTRB 1.2 — Course administration                     |                                                             |   |                                                                                                 |
| BASIC INTRB 1.2.1                                              | State how the course is administered.                       | 1 |                                                                                                 |
| Subtopic INTRB 1.3 — Study material and training documentation |                                                             |   |                                                                                                 |
| BASIC INTRB 1.3.1                                              | Use appropriate documents and their sources for the course. | 3 | Optional content: training documentation, library, CBT library, web, learning management server |
| BASIC INTRB 1.3.2                                              | Integrate appropriate information into course studies.      | 4 | Training documentation Optional content: supplementary information, library                     |

| TOPIC INTRB 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC [TRAINING COURSE](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/training-course) |                                                                                         |   |                                                                                                                                                                         |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Subtopic INTRB 2.1 — Course content, methodology and organisation                                               |                                                                                         |   |                                                                                                                                                                         |
| BASIC INTRB 2.1.1                                                                                               | State the different training methods used during the course.                            | 1 | Theoretical training, practical training, self-study, types of training events                                                                                          |
| BASIC INTRB 2.1.2                                                                                               | State the subjects covered by the course and their purpose.                             | 1 |                                                                                                                                                                         |
| BASIC INTRB 2.1.3                                                                                               | Describe the organisation of theoretical training.                                      | 2 | Optional content: course programme                                                                                                                                      |
| BASIC INTRB 2.1.4                                                                                               | Describe the organisation of practical training.                                        | 2 | Optional content: PTP, simulation, briefing, debriefing, course programme                                                                                               |
| BASIC INTRB 2.1.5                                                                                               | Appreciate appropriate learning techniques.                                             | 3 | How the influence of interactive techniques can lead to improved learning                                                                                               |
| Subtopic INTRB 2.2 — Training ethos                                                                             |                                                                                         |   |                                                                                                                                                                         |
| BASIC INTRB 2.2.1                                                                                               | Recognise the feedback mechanisms available.                                            | 1 | Optional content: instructor discussions, training progress, [assessment](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/assessment), examinations, results, briefing, debriefing |
| BASIC INTRB 2.2.2                                                                                               | Describe the positive effect of working and learning together with course participants. | 2 | Teamwork in theoretical and practical training                                                                                                                          |
| Subtopic INTRB 2.3 — Assessment process                                                                         |                                                                                         |   |                                                                                                                                                                         |
| BASIC INTRB 2.3.1                                                                                               | Describe the assessment process.                                                        | 2 |                                                                                                                                                                         |

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

| TOPIC INTRB 3 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATCO’s FUTURE |                                          |   |                                                                                                   |
| ------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Subtopic INTRB 3.1 — Job prospects                |                                          |   |                                                                                                   |
| BASIC INTRB 3.1.1                                 | Recognise an ATCO’s working environment. | 1 | Area control unit, approach control unit, aerodrome control unit                                  |
| BASIC INTRB 3.1.2                                 | Recognise career developments.           | 1 | Optional content: OJT instructor, supervisor, operational managerial posts, non-operational posts |

AMC · AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) — Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ED Decision 2023/011/R · ATCO Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

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