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AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1)Composition of initial training – Basic training
SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW The subject objective is: Learners shall apply the regulations governing the rules of the air, airspace and flight planning and explain their development or, where applicable, their incorporation into national legislation. [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC LAWB 1 — INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION LAW | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic LAWB 1.1 — Relevance of aviation law | |||
| BASIC LAWB 1.1.1 | State the necessity for air law, the sources and development of aviation law. | 1 | Relevant EU legislation, ICAO Convention Optional content: ICAO Annex 2, national aviation law |
| BASIC LAWB 1.1.2 | Name the key national and international aviation organisations. | 1 | Optional content: ICAO, ECAC, EASA, EUROCONTROL, national authority |
| BASIC LAWB 1.1.3 | Describe the impact these organisations have on ATC and their interaction with each other. | 2 | |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC LAWB 1 — INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION LAW | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic LAWB 1.1 — Relevance of aviation law | |||
| BASIC LAWB 1.1.1 | State the necessity for air law, the sources and development of aviation law. | 1 | Relevant EU legislation, ICAO Convention Optional content: ICAO Annex 2, national aviation law |
| BASIC LAWB 1.1.2 | Describe the impact key international and national organisations have on ATC and their interaction with each other. | 2 | ICAO, EASA, EUROCONTROL, national organisations |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
| TOPIC LAWB 2 — INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic LAWB 2.1 — ICAO | ||||
| BASIC LAWB 2.1.1 | Explain the purpose and function of ICAO. | 2 | ||
| BASIC LAWB 2.1.2 | Describe the methods by which ICAO notifies and implements legislation. | 2 | SARPs, PANS, ICAO annexes, ICAO documents Optional content: regional offices | |
| Subtopic LAWB 2.2 — European and other agencies | ||||
| BASIC LAWB 2.2.1 | Explain the purpose and function of EUROCONTROL. | 2 | Network Manager function | |
| BASIC LAWB 2.2.2 | Explain the purpose and function of EASA. | 2 | ||
| BASIC LAWB 2.2.3 | State the purpose and function of other international agencies and their relevance to air traffic operations. | 1 | Optional content: ECAC, EU, ITU, CANSO, WMO | |
| Subtopic LAWB 2.3 — Aviation associations | ||||
| BASIC LAWB 2.3.1 | State the purpose of controller, pilot, airline and airspace user associations and their interaction with ATC. | 1 | Optional content: IFATCA, IFALPA, IATA, AEA, IAOPA, IACA, military services, ETF, ATCEUC | |
| TOPIC LAWB 3 — NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic LAWB 3.1 — Purpose and function | |||
| BASIC LAWB 3.1.1 | Describe the purpose and function of appropriate national agencies and their relevance to air traffic operations. | 2 | Optional content: civil aviation administration agencies, government agencies |
| Subtopic LAWB 3.2 — National legislative procedures | |||
| BASIC LAWB 3.2.1 | Describe the means by which legislation is implemented, notified and updated. | 2 | ICAO Annex 15 Optional content: AIS, AIPs, AIRAC, SUPs, AICs, NOTAMs, integrated aeronautical information package, national legislation, letters of agreement, operations manual |
| BASIC LAWB 3.2.2 | Recognise the information contained in the different parts of the AIP. | 1 | |
| Subtopic LAWB 3.3 — Competent authority | |||
| BASIC LAWB 3.3.1 | Name the competent authority responsible for licensing and enforcing legislation and operational procedures. | 1 | |
| BASIC LAWB 3.3.2 | Describe how the competent authority carries out its safety regulation responsibilities. | 2 | |
| Subtopic LAWB 3.4 — National aviation associations | |||
| BASIC LAWB 3.4.1 | State the purpose of national controller, pilot, airline and airspace user associations. | 1 | |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC LAWB 3 — NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic LAWB 3.1 — National authorities | |||
| BASIC LAWB 3.1.1 | Describe the purpose and function of appropriate national agencies and their relevance to air traffic operations. | 2 | Optional content: civil aviation administration agencies, government agencies |
| Subtopic LAWB 3.2 — National legislative procedures | |||
| BASIC LAWB 3.2.1 | Recognise how legislation is implemented, notified and updated. | 1 | |
| Subtopic LAWB 3.3 — Competent authority | |||
| BASIC LAWB 3.3.1 | Name the competent authorities responsible for ATCO licensing and ANSP oversight. | 1 | |
| BASIC LAWB 3.3.2 | State how the competent authority carries out its safety oversight responsibilities. | 1 | |
| Subtopic LAWB 3.4 — National aviation associations | |||
| BASIC LAWB 3.4.1 | State the purpose of national controller, pilot, airline and airspace user associations. | 1 | |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
| TOPIC LAWB 4 — ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic LAWB 4.1 — Safety regulation | |||
| BASIC LAWB 4.1.1 | Describe the need for safety regulation. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373, national regulations |
| BASIC LAWB 4.1.2 | Describe the general principles of the safety organisation. | 2 | Safety regulation Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373, national regulations |
| BASIC LAWB 4.1.3 | Explain the impact of safety regulation on the controller. | 2 | Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO Iicensing |
| Subtopic LAWB 4.2 — Safety management system | |||
| BASIC LAWB 4.2.1 | Explain the regulatory requirements of safety management systems in ATM. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 |
| BASIC LAWB 4.2.2 | Explain the principles of the safety management systems. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 |
| BASIC LAWB 4.2.3 | Describe the safety assessment methodology. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: EATMP Air navigation system safety assessment methodology, national regulations |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC LAWB 4 — ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic LAWB 4.1 — Safety regulation | |||
| BASIC LAWB 4.1.1 | Describe the need for safety regulation. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373, national regulations |
| BASIC LAWB 4.1.2 | Describe the general principles of safety regulation. | 2 | Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2017/373, national regulations |
| BASIC LAWB 4.1.3 | Explain the impact of safety regulation on the controller. | 2 | Optional content: Regulation (EU) 2015/340, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 |
| Subtopic LAWB 4.2 — Safety management system | |||
| BASIC LAWB 4.2.1 | Explain the regulatory requirements for safety management systems in ATM. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 |
| BASIC LAWB 4.2.2 | Explain the principles of safety management systems. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 |
| BASIC LAWB 4.2.3 | Describe the safety assessment methodology. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: EATMP Air navigation system safety assessment methodology, national regulations |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
| TOPIC LAWB 5 — RULES AND REGULATIONS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic LAWB 5.1 — Units of measurement | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.1.1 | Describe the units of measurement used in aviation. | 2 | Council Directive 80/181/EEC on units of measurement, ICAO Annex 5 |
| Subtopic LAWB 5.2 — ATCO licensing/certification | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.2.1 | Explain the ATCO licensing/certification process. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO Licensing, Approved training courses; ATCO licences, ratings and endorsements Optional content: national processes |
| BASIC LAWB 5.2.2 | Explain the privileges and limitations of controller licences. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO Licensing |
| Subtopic LAWB 5.3 — Overview of ANS and ATS | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.3.1 | Differentiate between the Air Navigation Services. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 |
| BASIC LAWB 5.3.2 | Explain the considerations which determine the need for the ATS. | 2 | ICAO Annex 11 |
| BASIC LAWB 5.3.3 | Differentiate between the ATS. | 2 | ATCS, ADVS, FIS, ALRS |
| BASIC LAWB 5.3.4 | Explain the objectives of ATS. | 2 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 |
| Subtopic LAWB 5.4 — Rules of the air | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.4.1 | Explain the rules of the air. | 2 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 |
| BASIC LAWB 5.4.2 | State any notified differences with ICAO. | 1 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: Supplements to ICAO Annex 2 and ICAO Annex 11 |
| BASIC LAWB 5.4.3 | Appreciate the influence of relevant flight rules on ATC. | 3 | General flight rules, instrument flight rules, visual flight rules |
| BASIC LAWB 5.4.4 | Appreciate the differences between flying in accordance with VFR and IFR, in VMC and IMC. | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 |
| Subtopic LAWB 5.5 — Airspace and ATS routes | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.5.1 | Explain airspace classification. | 2 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 |
| BASIC LAWB 5.5.2 | Differentiate between the different types of airspace. | 2 | Optional content: control zones, control areas, airways, upper and lower airspace, restricted areas, prohibited and danger areas, FIR, aerodrome traffic zone, etc. |
| BASIC LAWB 5.5.3 | Differentiate between the different types of ATS routes. | 2 | Airway, arrival route, departure route, advisory route, controlled route, uncontrolled route, etc. |
| BASIC LAWB 5.5.4 | 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 LAWB 5.6 — Flight plan | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.6.1 | Explain the functions of a flight plan. | 2 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 4444 |
| BASIC LAWB 5.6.2 | Explain the different types of flight plans and associated update messages. | 2 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 4444 |
| BASIC LAWB 5.6.3 | Explain the pilot’s responsibilities in relation to adherence to flight plan. | 2 | Inadvertent changes, intended changes, position reporting |
| BASIC LAWB 5.6.4 | Describe flight plan processing. | 2 | Optional content: AFTN, IFPS |
| Subtopic LAWB 5.7 — Aerodromes | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.7.1 | Describe the general design and layout of an aerodrome. | 2 | Runway(s), taxiways, apron, movement area, manoeuvring area, designated positions on an aerodrome |
| BASIC LAWB 5.7.2 | Explain the numbering system and orientation of runways. | 2 | Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 |
| BASIC LAWB 5.7.3 | Differentiate between different types of aerodromes. | 2 | Controlled, uncontrolled Optional content: military, international, regional |
| BASIC LAWB 5.7.4 | Describe designated positions in the traffic circuit. | 2 | |
| BASIC LAWB 5.7.5 | List the factors affecting the selection of runway in use. | 1 | |
| Subtopic LAWB 5.8 — Holding procedures for IFR flights | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.8.1 | Describe the purpose of holding. | 2 | Traffic management, weather, pilot request, ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Doc 8168 |
| BASIC LAWB 5.8.2 | Describe the types of holding patterns. | 2 | Published, non-published |
| BASIC LAWB 5.8.3 | Describe an ICAO holding pattern. | 2 | ICAO Doc 8168 — 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) |
| BASIC LAWB 5.8.4 | Describe the factors affecting the holding pattern. | 2 | Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect of navigation aid in use, turbulence |
| Subtopic LAWB 5.9 — Holding procedures for VFR flights | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.9.1 | Describe VFR holding. | 2 | |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC LAWB 5 — RULES AND REGULATIONS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic LAWB 5.1 — Units of measurement | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.1.1 | List the units of measurement used in aviation. | 1 | Council Directive 80/181/EEC on units of measurement, ICAO Annex 5 |
| Subtopic LAWB 5.2 — ATCO licensing/certification | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.2.1 | Explain the ATCO licensing/certification process. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2015/340 , approved training courses; ATCO licences, ratings and endorsements Optional content: national processes |
| BASIC LAWB 5.2.2 | Explain the privileges and limitations of controller licences. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2015/340 |
| Subtopic LAWB 5.3 — Overview of ANS | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.3.1 | Differentiate between ANS. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 |
| Subtopic LAWB 5.4 — Overview of ATS | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.4.1 | State the considerations which determine the need for ATS. | 1 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 |
| BASIC LAWB 5.4.2 | Differentiate between ATS. | 2 | ATCS, ADVS, FIS, ALRS |
| BASIC LAWB 5.4.3 | Explain the objectives of ATS. | 2 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 |
| Subtopic LAWB 5.5 — Overview of Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.5.1 | Describe the means by which aeronautical information is notified, updated and disseminated. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: AIS, integrated aeronautical information package (AIPs, AIRAC, SUPs, AICs, NOTAMs), ICAO Annex 15 |
| BASIC LAWB 5.5.2 | Recognise the information contained in the different parts of the AIP. | 1 | |
| Subtopic LAWB 5.6 — Rules of the air | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.6.1 | Explain the rules of the air. | 2 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 flight over the high seas, applicability and compliance, general rules and collision avoidance |
| BASIC LAWB 5.6.2 | State the published differences with ICAO. | 1 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: Supplements to ICAO Annex 2 and ICAO Annex 11 |
| BASIC LAWB 5.6.3 | Appreciate the influence of relevant flight rules on ATC. | 3 | General flight rules, instrument flight rules, visual flight rules |
| BASIC LAWB 5.6.4 | Appreciate the differences between flying in accordance with VFR, special VFR and IFR in VMC and IMC. | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 |
| Subtopic LAWB 5.7 — Airspace and ATS routes | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.7.1 | Explain airspace classification. | 2 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 |
| BASIC LAWB 5.7.2 | Differentiate between the different types of airspace. | 2 | Optional content: control zones, control areas, airways, upper and lower airspace, restricted areas, prohibited and danger areas, FIR, aerodrome traffic zone, etc. |
| BASIC LAWB 5.7.3 | Differentiate between the different types of ATS routes. | 2 | Airway, arrival route, departure route, advisory route, controlled route, uncontrolled route, etc. |
| BASIC LAWB 5.7.4 | Decode information from aeronautical charts. | 3 | |
| Subtopic LAWB 5.8 — Flight plan | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.8.1 | Explain the functions of a flight plan. | 2 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 4444 |
| BASIC LAWB 5.8.2 | Explain the different types of flight plans and associated update messages. | 2 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 4444 |
| BASIC LAWB 5.8.3 | Explain the pilot’s responsibilities in relation to adherence to flight plan. | 2 | Inadvertent changes, intended changes, position reporting |
| BASIC LAWB 5.8.4 | Describe flight plan submission and distribution processes. | 2 | Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 |
| Subtopic LAWB 5.9 — Aerodromes | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.9.1 | Describe the general design and layout of an aerodrome. | 2 | Runway(s), taxiways, apron, movement area, manoeuvring area, designated positions on an aerodrome |
| BASIC LAWB 5.9.2 | Explain the numbering system and orientation of runways. | 2 | Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 |
| BASIC LAWB 5.9.3 | Differentiate between different types of aerodromes. | 2 | Controlled, uncontrolled Optional content: military, international, regional |
| BASIC LAWB 5.9.4 | Describe designated positions in the traffic circuit. | 2 | |
| BASIC LAWB 5.9.5 | List the factors affecting the selection of runway in use. | 1 | |
| Subtopic LAWB 5.10 — Holding procedures for IFR flights | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.10.1 | Describe the purpose of holding. | 2 | Traffic management, weather, pilot request, Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc 8168 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444 |
| BASIC LAWB 5.10.2 | Describe the types of holding patterns. | 2 | Published, non-published |
| BASIC LAWB 5. 10.3 | Describe an ICAO holding pattern. | 2 | ICAO Doc 8168 — 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) |
| BASIC LAWB 5.10.4 | Describe the factors affecting the holding pattern. | 2 | Effect of speed, effect of level used, effect of navigation aid in use, turbulence |
| Subtopic LAWB 5.11 — Holding procedures for VFR flights | |||
| BASIC LAWB 5.11.1 | Describe VFR holding. | 2 | |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
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