--- title: "AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control rating (ADC) training — INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT, ATCO — COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2015/340 — extract 3 · Avioverse" description: "SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services." url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/initial-training-content/commission-regulation-eu-2015-340/amc1-atco-d-010-a-2-i-15" --- # AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control rating (ADC) training INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT · Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024 AMC Acceptable means of compliance ## AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control rating (ADC) training SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services. \[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] | TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES | | | | | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------- | | Subtopic ATM 1.1 — Aerodrome control service | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 1.1.1 | Appreciate areas of responsibility. | 3 | Control zone, traffic circuit, manoeuvring area, movement area, vicinity Optional content: ATZ | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 1.1.2 | Provide aerodrome control service. | 4 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030, ICAO Doc 4444, operation manuals | ADV ADI | | Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS) | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 1.2.1 | Describe the information that shall be passed on to aircraft by an aerodrome controller. | 2 | ICAO Doc 4444 | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 1.2.2 | Provide FIS. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: national documents | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 1.2.3 | Issue appropriate information. | 3 | ICAO Doc 4444, essential local traffic, traffic information | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 1.2.4 | Appreciate the use of ATIS in the provision of flight information service. | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ADV ADI | | Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS) | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 1.3.1 | Provide ALRS. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: national documents | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 1.3.2 | Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals. | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations | ALL | | Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 1.4.1 | Appreciate the impact of ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management on the controller. | 3 | Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual, slot management, slot allocation procedures, local implementation of ATFCM principles, etc. | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 1.4.2 | Organise traffic to take account of flow management. | 4 | Optional content: departure sequence | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 1.4.3 | Inform the appropriate authority of local factors affecting ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management. | 3 | Optional content: abnormal situations, decrease in [sector](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/sector) capacity, limitations on systems and equipment, changes in workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions, relevant information: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution | ADV ADI | \[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] | TOPIC ATM 1 — PROVISION OF SERVICES | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- | | Subtopic ATM 1.1 — Aerodrome control service | | | | | | ADC ATM 1.1.1 | Appreciate areas of responsibility. | 3 | Control zone, traffic circuit, manoeuvring area, movement area, vicinity Optional content: ATZ | ADC | | ADC ATM 1.1.2 | Provide aerodrome control service. | 4 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, operating procedures for the simulated/training environment | ADC | | Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS) | | | | | | ADC ATM 1.2.1 | Describe the information that shall be passed on to aircraft by an aerodrome controller. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 | ADC | | ADC ATM 1.2.2 | Provide FIS. | 4 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373++ Optional content: national documents | ALL | | ADC ATM 1.2.3 | Issue appropriate information. | 3 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373, essential local traffic, traffic information | ADC | | ADC ATM 1.2.4 | Appreciate the use of ATIS in the provision of FIS. | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ALL | | Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS) | | | | | | ADC ATM 1.3.1 | Provide ALRS. | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: national documents | ALL | | ADC ATM 1.3.2 | Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals. | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex 10 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ICAO Doc 4444, national documents | ALL | | Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management (ATFM) | | | | | | ADC ATM 1.4.1 | Appreciate the impact of the ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management on the controller. | 3 | Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual, slot management, slot allocation procedures, local implementation of ATFCM principles, etc. | ADC | | ADC ATM 1.4.2 | Organise traffic to take account of flow management. | 4 | Optional content: departure sequence | ADC | | ADC ATM 1.4.3 | Inform the appropriate local ATFM unit of local factors affecting the ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management. | 3 | Optional content: abnormal situations, decrease in sector capacity, limitations on systems and equipment, changes in workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions, relevant information: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution | ADC | \[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] | TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION | | | | | | ------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------- | - | ----------------------------------------------------------- | --- | | Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 2.1.1 | Use approved phraseology. | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 2.1.2 | Ensure effective communication. | 4 | Communication techniques, readback/verification of readback | ALL | \[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R R] | TOPIC ATM 2 — COMMUNICATION | | | | | | ------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- | | Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication | | | | | | ADC ATM 2.1.1 | List the communication means between controllers. | 1 | Optional content: electronic, written, verbal and non-verbal communication | ALL | | ADC ATM 2.1.2 | Select the most suitable means of communication given the situation. | 5 | | ALL | | ADC ATM 2.1.3 | Use approved phraseology. | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: published national/local language phraseology | ALL | | ADC ATM 2.1.4 | Ensure effective communication. | 4 | Use of plain language when required, communication within the sector/working position, between the sectors/WPs/ATC units, readback/verification of readback | ALL | | ADC ATM 2.1.5 | Analyse examples of pilot–controller communication for effectiveness. | 4 | Optional content: real-life recordings, situation in the [simulator](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/simulator) | ALL | \[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] | TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- | | Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 3.1.1 | Issue appropriate ATC clearances. | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 3.1.2 | Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in control service. | 4 | | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 3.1.3 | Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out. | 4 | | ALL | | Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 3.2.1 | Issue appropriate ATC instructions. | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: national documents | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 3.2.2 | Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in control service. | 4 | | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 3.2.3 | Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out. | 4 | | ALL | \[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] | TOPIC ATM 3 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | - | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- | | Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances | | | | | | ADC ATM 3.1.1 | Issue appropriate ATC clearances. | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents | ALL | | ADC ATM 3.1.2 | Integrate appropriate ATC clearances into the control service. | 4 | | ALL | | ADC ATM 3.1.3 | Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out. | 4 | | ALL | | Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions | | | | | | ADC ATM 3.2.1 | Issue appropriate ATC instructions. | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents | ALL | | ADC ATM 3.2.2 | Integrate appropriate ATC instructions into the control service. | 4 | | ALL | | ADC ATM 3.2.3 | Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out. | 4 | | ALL | \[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] | TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- | | Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 4.1.1 | Identify the need for coordination. | 3 | | ALL | | Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 4.2.1 | Use the available tools for coordination. | 3 | Optional content: electronic transfer of flight data, telephone, interphone, intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination | ALL | | Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 4.3.1 | Initiate appropriate coordination. | 3 | Delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, transfer of control, etc., ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: release point | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 4.3.2 | Analyse effect of coordination requested by an adjacent position/unit. | 4 | Optional content: delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc. | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 4.3.3 | Select, after negotiation, an appropriate course of action. | 5 | | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 4.3.4 | Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out. | 4 | | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 4.3.5 | Coordinate when providing FIS. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444 | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 4.3.6 | Coordinate when providing ALRS. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444 | ALL | \[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] | TOPIC ATM 4 — COORDINATION | | | | | | ----------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- | | Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination | | | | | | ADC ATM 4.1.1 | Identify the need for coordination. | 3 | | ALL | | Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination | | | | | | ADC ATM 4.2.1 | Use the available tools for coordination. | 3 | Optional content: electronic transfer of flight data, telephone, interphone, intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination | ALL | | Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures | | | | | | ADC ATM 4.3.1 | Initiate appropriate coordination. | 3 | Delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, transfer of control, etc., Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: release point | ALL | | ADC ATM 4.3.2 | Analyse the effect of coordination requested by an adjacent position/unit. | 4 | Optional content: delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc. | ALL | | ADC ATM 4.3.3 | Select, after negotiation, an appropriate course of action. | 5 | | ALL | | ADC ATM 4.3.4 | Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out. | 4 | | ALL | | ADC ATM 4.3.5 | Coordinate when providing FIS. | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 | ALL | | ADC ATM 4.3.6 | Coordinate when providing ALRS. | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 | ALL | \[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] | TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION | | | | | | -------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- | | Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 5.1.1 | Allocate levels according to altimetry data. | 4 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 5.1.2 | Ensure separation according to altimetry data. | 4 | Optional content: transition level, transition altitude, transition layer, height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries | ALL | | Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 5.2.1 | Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the rules for minimum safe height and terrain clearance. | 4 | Optional content: terrain clearance dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, transition level, minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude | ADI | \[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] | TOPIC ATM 5 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION | | | | | | -------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- | | Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry | | | | | | ADC ATM 5.1.1 | Allocate levels according to altimetry data. | 4 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ALL | | ADC ATM 5.1.2 | Ensure separation according to altimetry data. | 4 | Optional content: transition level, transition altitude, transition layer, height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries | ALL | | Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance | | | | | | ADC ATM 5.2.1 | Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the rules for minimum safe height and terrain clearance. | 4 | Optional content: terrain clearance dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, transition level, minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude | ADC | \[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] | TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATIONS | | | | | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ------------------------------------------ | ------- | | Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Separation between departing aircraft | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 6.1.1 | Provide separation between departing aircraft. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444 | ADV ADI | | Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Separation of departing aircraft from arriving aircraft | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 6.2.1 | Provide separation of departing aircraft from arriving aircraft. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444 | ADI | | Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Separation of landing aircraft and preceding landing or departing aircraft | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 6.3.1 | Provide separation of landing aircraft and preceding landing or departing aircraft. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444 | ADV ADI | | Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Time-based wake turbulence longitudinal separation | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 6.4.1 | Provide time-based wake turbulence longitudinal separation. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ADI ADV | | Subtopic ATM 6.5 — Reduced separation minima | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 6.5.1 | Provide reduced separation minima. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444 | ADI ADV | \[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] | TOPIC ATM 6 — SEPARATION | | | | | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | -------------------------------------------------------- | --- | | Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Separation between departing aircraft | | | | | | ADC ATM 6.1.1 | Provide separation between departing aircraft. | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 | ADC | | Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Separation of departing aircraft from arriving aircraft | | | | | | ADC ATM 6.2.1 | Provide separation of departing aircraft from arriving aircraft. | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 | ADC | | Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Separation of landing aircraft and preceding landing or departing aircraft | | | | | | ADC ATM 6.3.1 | Provide separation of landing aircraft and preceding landing or departing aircraft. | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 | ADC | | Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Time-based wake turbulence longitudinal separation | | | | | | ADC ATM 6.4.1 | Provide time-based wake turbulence longitudinal separation. | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ADC | | Subtopic ATM 6.5 — Reduced separation minima | | | | | | ADC ATM 6.5.1 | Provide reduced separation minima. | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 | ADC | \[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] | TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND-BASED SAFETY NETS | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ------------------------------------------------------ | ------- | | Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne collision avoidance systems | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 7.1.1 | Differentiate between ACAS advisory thresholds and aerodrome separation standards. | 2 | ICAO Doc 9863 | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 7.1.2 | Describe the controller responsibility during and following an ACAS RA reported by pilot. | 2 | ICAO Doc 4444 | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 7.1.3 | Respond to pilot notification of actions based on airborne systems warnings. | 3 | TAWS Optional content: ACAS, EUROCONTROL ACAS web page | ALL | | Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground-based safety nets | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 7.2.1 | Respond to available ground-based safety nets warnings. | 3 | Optional content: anti-incursion | ADV ADI | \[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] | TOPIC ATM 7 — AIRBORNE AND GROUND-BASED SAFETY NETS | | | | | | --------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | --- | | Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne safety nets | | | | | | ADC ATM 7.1.1 | Recognise the independence of ACAS thresholds and ATC separation standards. | 2 | ICAO Doc 9863 Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets | ALL | | ADC ATM 7.1.2 | Describe the controller responsibility during and following an ACAS RA reported by the pilot. | 2 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 9863, Skybrary Safety Nets | ALL | | ADC ATM 7.1.3 | Respond to pilot notification of actions based on airborne systems warnings. | 3 | Optional content: ACAS, Skybrary Safety Nets | ADC | | Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground-based safety nets | | | | | | ADC ATM 7.2.1 | Respond to available ground-based safety nets’ warnings. | 3 | | ADC | \[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] | TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY | | | | | | ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- | | Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 8.1.1 | Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation. | 3 | Optional content: information displayed, strip-marking procedures, electronic information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 8.1.2 | Analyse pertinent data on data displays. | 4 | | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 8.1.3 | Organise pertinent data on data displays. | 4 | | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 8.1.4 | Obtain flight plan information. | 3 | CPL, FPL, supplementary information Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc. | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 8.1.5 | Use flight plan information. | 3 | | ALL | \[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] | TOPIC ATM 8 — DATA DISPLAY | | | | | | ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- | | Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management | | | | | | ADC ATM 8.1.1 | Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation. | 3 | Optional content: information displayed, strip-marking procedures, electronic information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs | ALL | | ADC ATM 8.1.2 | Analyse pertinent data on data displays. | 4 | | ALL | | ADC ATM 8.1.3 | Organise pertinent data on data displays. | 4 | | ALL | | ADC ATM 8.1.4 | Obtain flight plan information. | 3 | CPL, supplementary information Optional content: FPL, AFIL, etc. | ALL | | ADC ATM 8.1.5 | Use flight plan information. | 3 | | ALL | \[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] | TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------- | - | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- | | Subtopic ATM 9.1 — Integrity of the operational environment | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 9.1.1 | Obtain information concerning the operational environment. | 3 | Optional content: briefing, notices, local orders, verification of information | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 9.1.2 | Ensure the integrity of the operational environment. | 4 | Optional content: frequency, VOLMET, ATIS, SIGMET, systems’ set-up, integrity of displays | ADV ADI | | Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 9.2.1 | Check all relevant documentation before managing traffic. | 3 | Optional content: briefing, letters of agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs | ALL | | Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover–takeover | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 9.3.1 | Transfer information to the relieving controller. | 3 | | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 9.3.2 | Obtain information from the controller handing over. | 3 | | ALL | \[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] | TOPIC ATM 9 — OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (SIMULATED) | | | | | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- | | Subtopic ATM 9.1 — Integrity of the operational environment | | | | | | ADC ATM 9.1.1 | Obtain information concerning the operational environment. | 3 | Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals, briefing, notices, current flight plan data/information displays, pilot reports, coordination, verification of information | ALL | | ADC ATM 9.1.2 | Ensure the integrity of the operational environment. | 4 | Optional content: frequency, VOLMET, ATIS, SIGMET, systems’ set-up, integrity of displays | ADC | | Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures | | | | | | ADC ATM 9.2.1 | Check all relevant documentation before managing traffic. | 3 | Optional content: briefing, letters of agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs | ALL | | Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover–takeover | | | | | | ADC ATM 9.3.1 | Transfer information to the relieving controller. | 3 | | ALL | | ADC ATM 9.3.2 | Obtain information from the controller handing over. | 3 | | ALL | | ADC ATM 9.3.3 | List possible actions to provide a safe position handover–takeover. | 1 | Optional content: rigour, preparation, overlap time | ALL | | ADC ATM 9.3.4 | Explain the consequences of a missed position handover–takeover process. | 2 | | ALL | \[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] | TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF AN AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE | | | | | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- | | Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility for the provision | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.1.1 | Explain the responsibility for the provision of an aerodrome control service. | 2 | ICAO Doc 4444 | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.1.2 | Describe the division of responsibility among air traffic control units. | 2 | ICAO Doc 4444 | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.1.3 | Describe the responsibility in regard to military traffic. | 2 | ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554 | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.1.4 | Describe the responsibility in regard to unmanned free balloons. | 2 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.1.5 | Appreciate the influence of operational requirements. | 3 | Optional content: military flying, calibration flights, aerial photography | ALL | | Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Functions of aerodrome control tower | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.2.1 | Manage the general functions of aerodrome control. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444 | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.2.2 | Manage the suspension of VFR operations. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444 | ADV ADI | | Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.3.1 | Ensure that situational awareness is maintained. | 4 | Information gathering, observation, traffic projection | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.3.2 | Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution. | 4 | | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.3.3 | Identify potential solutions to achieve a safe and effective flow of aerodrome traffic. | 3 | | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.3.4 | Evaluate possible outcomes of different control actions. | 5 | | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.3.5 | Select an appropriate plan in time to achieve safe and effective flow of aerodrome traffic. | 5 | | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.3.6 | Ensure an adequate priority of actions. | 4 | | ALL | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.3.7 | Execute plan in a timely manner. | 3 | | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.3.8 | Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is achieved. | 4 | Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow-up | ALL | | Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Aeronautical ground lights | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.4.1 | Select appropriate aeronautical ground lights. | 5 | ICAO Doc 4444 | ADV ADI | | Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Information to aircraft by aerodrome control tower | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.5.1 | Provide information related to the operation of aircraft. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 255/2010 | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.5.2 | Provide information on aerodrome conditions. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ADV ADI | | Subtopic ATM 10.6 — Control of aerodrome traffic | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.6.1 | Predict positions of aircraft in the aerodrome traffic and taxi circuits. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444 | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.6.2 | Manage traffic on the manoeuvring area. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, aircraft, vehicles Optional content: runway inspection | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.6.3 | Manage traffic in accordance with a change to operational procedures. | 4 | Optional content: taxiway closure | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.6.4 | Balance the workload against personal capacity. | 5 | Optional content: replanning, prioritising solutions, denying requests, delaying traffic | ADV ADI | | Subtopic ATM 10.7 — Control of traffic in the traffic circuit | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.7.1 | Manage traffic in the traffic circuit. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, meteorological phenomena, geographical knowledge, environmental factors | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.7.2 | Manage arriving and departing traffic. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, allocation of the order of priority, meteorological phenomena, wake turbulence, environmental factors | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.7.3 | Integrate the serviceability of radio aids in the management of aerodrome traffic. | 4 | Optional content: UDF, VDF, ILS, NDB, VOR, DME | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.7.4 | Integrate surface conditions into the control of aerodrome traffic. | 4 | Optional content: damp, wet, water patches, flooding, snow, slush, ice, braking action | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.7.5 | Integrate information about meteorological phenomena into the control of aerodrome traffic. | 4 | Optional content: clouds, precipitation, visibility, wind, meteorological hazards | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.7.6 | Integrate the information provided by situation displays. | 4 | Use, advantages, disadvantages | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.7.7 | Initiate missed approach. | 3 | Optional content: obstructed runway | ADV ADI | | Subtopic ATM 10.8 — Runway in use | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.8.1 | Select the runway in use. | 5 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.8.2 | Coordinate runway in use. | 4 | Optional content: approach control, area control, runway selection, change of runway | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 10.8.3 | Manage traffic in the event of runway-in-use change. | 4 | Optional content: https\://www\.skybrary.aero | ADV ADI | \[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] | TOPIC ATM 10 — PROVISION OF AERODROME CONTROL SERVICE | | | | | | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | - | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --- | | Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility for the provision | | | | | | ADC ATM 10.1.1 | Explain the responsibility for the provision of aerodrome control service. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) Νο 923/2012 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.1.2 | Describe the division of responsibility among air traffic control units. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 | ALL | | ADC ATM 10.1.3 | Describe the responsibility in regard to military traffic. | 2 | ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554 | ALL | | ADC ATM 10.1.4 | Describe the responsibility in regard to unmanned free balloons. | 2 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ALL | | ADC ATM 10.1.5 | Appreciate the influence of operational requirements. | 3 | Optional content: military flying, calibration flights, aerial photography | ALL | | Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Traffic management process | | | | | | ADC ATM 10.2.1 | Ensure that situational awareness is maintained. | 4 | Information gathering, observation, traffic projection | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.2.2 | Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution. | 4 | | ALL | | ADC ATM 10.2.3 | Identify potential solutions to achieve a safe and effective flow of aerodrome traffic. | 3 | | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.2.4 | Evaluate possible outcomes of different planning and control actions. | 5 | | ALL | | ADC ATM 10.2.5 | Select an appropriate plan in time to achieve safe and effective flow of aerodrome traffic. | 5 | | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.2.6 | Ensure the adequate prioritisation of actions. | 4 | | ALL | | ADC ATM 10.2.7 | Execute the selected plan in a timely manner. | 3 | | ALL | | ADC ATM 10.2.8 | Ensure that a safe and efficient outcome is achieved. | 4 | Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow-up | ALL | | Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Aeronautical ground lights | | | | | | ADC ATM 10.3.1 | Select appropriate aeronautical ground lights. | 5 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 | ADC | | Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Information to aircraft by the aerodrome control tower | | | | | | ADC ATM 10.4.1 | Provide information related to the operation of aircraft. | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 255/2010 | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.4.2 | Provide information on aerodrome conditions. | 4 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 | ADC | | Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Runway in use | | | | | | ADC ATM 10.5.1 | Select the runway in use. | 5 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.5.2 | Coordinate the runway in use. | 4 | Optional content: approach control, area control, runway selection, change of runway | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.5.3 | Manage traffic in the event of runway-in-use change. | 4 | Optional content: Skybrary | ADC | | Subtopic ATM 10.6 — Control of aerodrome traffic | | | | | | ADC ATM 10.6.1 | Predict positions of aircraft in the aerodrome traffic and taxi circuits. | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.6.2 | Manage traffic on the manoeuvring area. | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: runway inspection | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.6.3 | Manage traffic in accordance with a change to operational procedures. | 4 | Optional content: taxiway closure | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.6.4 | Balance the workload against personal capacity. | 5 | Optional content: replanning, prioritising solutions, denying requests, delaying traffic | ADC | | Subtopic ATM 10.7 — Control of airborne traffic | | | | | | ADC ATM 10.7.1 | Manage traffic in the traffic circuit. | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.7.2 | Integrate the change in the serviceability of radio aids in the management of aerodrome traffic. | 4 | Optional content: limitations, availability and status of ground-based and satellite-based systems | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.7.3 | Integrate surface conditions into the control of aerodrome traffic. | 4 | Optional content: damp, wet, water patches, flooding, snow, slush, ice, braking performance | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.7.4 | Integrate information about meteorological phenomena into the control of aerodrome traffic. | 4 | Optional content: clouds, precipitation, visibility, wind, meteorological hazards | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.7.5 | Integrate the information provided by situation displays. | 4 | | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.7.6 | Issue missed approach or go-around instruction. | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2027/373 Optional content: obstructed runway | ADC | | Subtopic ATM 10.8 — Departing traffic | | | | | | ADC ATM 10.8.1 | Manage departing aircraft. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Regulation (EU) 2017/373, use of situation displays, allocation of the order of priority, meteorological phenomena, environmental factors, wake turbulence, appropriate departure clearances, SIDs | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.8.2 | Integrate departure sequence into the control of aerodrome traffic. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Regulation (EU) 2017/373 | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.8.3 | Provide appropriate information to departing traffic. | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, use of situation displays, wake turbulence Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 | ADC | | Subtopic ATM 10.9 — Arriving traffic | | | | | | ADC ATM 10.9.1 | Manage arriving aircraft. | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, use of situation displays, allocation of the order of priority, meteorological phenomena, environmental factors, wake turbulence Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.9.2 | Integrate the approach sequence into the control of aerodrome traffic. | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.9.3 | Integrate aircraft on visual approach into the aerodrome traffic. | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.9.4 | Integrate aircraft on missed approach into the aerodrome traffic. | 4 | | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.9.5 | Integrate aircraft performing circling approach into the aerodrome traffic. | 4 | ICAO Doc 8168 Volume II | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.9.6 | Provide appropriate information to arriving aircraft. | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ADC | | Subtopic ATM 10.10 — Special VFR (SVFR) operations | | | | | | ADC ATM 10.10.1 | Manage the suspension of VFR operations. | 4 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 | ADC | | ADC ATM 10.10.1 | Manage SVFR traffic. | 4 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 | ADC | | Subtopic ATM 10.11 — Low-visibility operations | | | | | | ADC ATM 10.11.1 | Describe the procedures for low-visibility operations. | 3 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 | ADC | | Subtopic ATM 10.12 — Aerodrome control service with advanced system support | | | | | | ADC ATM 10.12.1 | Appreciate the impact of advanced systems on the provision of aerodrome control service. | | Optional content: surface manager (SMAN), departure manager (DMAN), automated conflict/incursion tools, alarms and resolution advisory tools, automated assistance for surface movement planning and routing, enhanced vision technology in low visibility for controllers | ADC | \[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R] | TOPIC ATM 11 — PROVISION OF AERODROME CONTROL — INSTRUMENT | | | | | | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | - | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------- | | Subtopic ATM 11.1 — Low-visibility operations and special VFR | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 11.1.1 | Manage SVFR traffic. | 4 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 4444 | ADV ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 11.1.2 | Describe the procedures for low-visibility operations. | 2 | ICAO Doc 4444 | ADI | | Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Departing traffic | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 11.2.1 | Manage control of departing aircraft. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, use of situation displays, wake turbulence, appropriate departure clearances, SIDs | ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 11.2.2 | Integrate departure sequence into the control of aerodrome traffic. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 11.2.3 | Provide appropriate information to departing traffic. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, use of situation displays, wake turbulence | ADI | | Subtopic ATM 11.3 — Arriving traffic | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 11.3.1 | Manage control of arriving aircraft. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, wake turbulence | ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 11.3.2 | Integrate the approach sequence into the control of aerodrome traffic. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 11.3.3 | Integrate aircraft on visual approach into the aerodrome traffic. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 11.3.4 | Integrate aircraft on missed approach into the aerodrome traffic. | 4 | Use of air traffic monitors | ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 11.3.5 | Integrate aircraft performing circling approach into the aerodrome traffic. | 4 | ICAO Doc 8168 Volume II | ADI | | ADI (TWR) ATM 11.3.6 | Provide appropriate information to arriving aircraft. | 4 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 | ADI | | Subtopic ATM 11.4 — Aerodrome control service with advanced system support | | | | | | ADI (TWR) ATM 11.4.1 | Appreciate the impact of advanced systems on the provision of aerodrome control service. | 3 | Optional content: surface manager (SMAN), departure manager (DMAN), automated conflicts/incursions tools, alarms and resolution advisory tools, automated assistance for surface movement planning and routing, enhanced vision technology in low visibility for controllers | ADI | \[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] AMC · AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) — Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ED Decision 2023/011/R · ATCO Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024 [All rules in COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2015/340](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/initial-training-content/commission-regulation-eu-2015-340) Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 14 Jun 2024, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. 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