AMCAcceptable means of compliance
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1)Composition of initial training – Basic training
SUBJECT 1: 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. [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC INTRB 1 — COURSE MANAGEMENT | |||
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| 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 | |||
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| Subtopic INTRB 2.1 — Course content 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 |
| Subtopic INTRB 2.2 — Training ethos | |||
| BASIC INTRB 2.2.1 | Recognise the feedback mechanisms available. | 1 | Optional content: instructor discussions, training progress, 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 until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC INTRB 2 — INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE | |||
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| 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, 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 | |||
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| 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