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AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i)Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control visual rating (ADV) training
SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT The subject objective is: Learners shall identify the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and appreciate aspects of environmental protection.
| TOPIC PEN 1 — FAMILIARISATION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic PEN 1.1 — Study visit to aerodrome | ||||
| ADV PEN 1.1.1 | Appreciate the functions and provision of operational aerodrome control services. | 3 | Study visit to TWR | ADV ADI |
| TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations | ||||
| ADV PEN 2.1.1 | Characterise civil ATS activities at aerodrome. | 2 | Study visit to TWR Optional content: familiarisation visits to APP, ACC, AIS, RCC | ADV ADI |
| ADV PEN 2.1.2 | Characterise other parties interfacing with ATS operations. | 2 | Optional content: familiarisation visits to engineering services, firefighting and emergency services, airline operations offices | ALL |
| Subtopic PEN 2.2 — Contributors to military ATS operations | ||||
| ADV PEN 2.2.1 | Characterise military ATS activities. | 2 | Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence Units | ALL |
| TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements | ||||
| ADV PEN 3.1.1 | Identify the role of ATC as a service provider. | 3 | ALL | |
| ADV PEN 3.1.2 | Appreciate ATS users’ requirements. | 3 | ALL | |
| TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection | ||||
| ADV PEN 4.1.1 | Describe the environmental constraints on aerodrome operations. | 2 | Optional content: ICAO Circular 303 — Operational opportunities to minimise fuel use and reduce emissions | ADV ADI APP APS |
| ADV PEN 4.1.2 | Explain the use of Collaborative Environmental Management (CEM) process at aerodromes. | 2 | ADV ADI APP APS | |
| ADV PEN 4.1.3 | Appreciate the mitigation techniques used at aerodromes to minimise aviation’s impact on the environment. | 3 | Optional content: noise-abatement procedures, flight efficiency | ADV 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