AMCAcceptable means of compliance
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv)Composition of initial training – Approach control surveillance rating (APS) training
SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW
| TOPIC LAW 1 — ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic LAW 1.1 — Privileges and conditions | ||||
| APS LAW 1.1.1 | Appreciate the conditions which shall be met to issue an Approach Control Surveillance rating. | 3 | Regulation (EU) 2015/340² Optional content: national documents | APS |
| APS LAW 1.1.2 | Explain how to maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to retain competence in the operational environment. | 2 | ALL | |
| APS LAW 1.1.3 | Explain the conditions for the suspension/ revocation of an ATCO licence. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2015/340 | ALL |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
| TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports | ||||
| APS LAW 2.1.1 | Describe the functions of, and processes for, reporting. | 2 | Reporting culture, forms for mandatory and voluntary occurrence reporting, Regulation (EU) No 376/2014⁶, Regulation (EU) 2015/1018⁷ Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting | ALL |
| APS LAW 2.1.2 | Use forms for reporting. | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, forms for mandatory and voluntary occurrence reporting Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records | ALL |
| Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace | ||||
| APS LAW 2.2.1 | Appreciate airspace classes and structure and their relevance to operations using the Approach Control Surveillance rating. | 3 | APS | |
| APS LAW 2.2.2 | Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the classification and structure of given airspace. | 4 | Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 923/2012⁸, international requirements, civil requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements | ALL |
| APS LAW 2.2.3 | Appreciate responsibility for terrain clearance. | 3 | ALL | |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
| TOPIC LAW 3 — ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process | ||||
| APS LAW 3.1.1 | State the importance of controller contribution to the feedback process. | 1 | Optional content: voluntary reporting | ALL |
| APS LAW 3.1.2 | Describe how reported occurrences are analysed. | 2 | Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, local procedures | ALL |
| APS LAW 3.1.3 | Name the means used to disseminate recommendations. | 1 | Optional content: safety letters, safety boards web pages | ALL |
| APS LAW 3.1.4 | Appreciate the just culture concept. | 3 | Benefits, prerequisites, constraints Optional content: Skybrary | ALL |
| Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Investigation | ||||
| APS LAW 3.2.1 | Describe the role and objectives of safety investigation in the improvement of safety. | 2 | ALL | |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
¹ Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures relating to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).
² Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures relating to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).
³ Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and follow-up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18).
⁴ Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 of 29 June 2015 laying down a list classifying occurrences in civil aviation to be mandatorily reported according to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).
⁵ Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 and Regulations (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255/2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).
⁶ Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and follow-up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18).
⁷ Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 of 29 June 2015 laying down a list classifying occurrences in civil aviation to be mandatorily reported according to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).
⁸ Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 and Regulations (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255/2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).
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