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 The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting and airspace, and appreciate the Licensing and Competence principles. [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| 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) 2015/340 on ATCO Licensing 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 suspension/ revocation of an ATCO licence. | 2 | Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO Licensing | ALL |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| 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) 2015/340 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 | List the standard forms for reports. | 1 | Air traffic incident report Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records | ALL |
| APS LAW 2.1.2 | Describe the functions of, and processes for, reporting. | 2 | Reporting culture, air traffic incident report, Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting | ALL |
| APS LAW 2.1.3 | Use forms for reporting. | 3 | Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, air traffic incident reporting form(s) 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 airspace. | 4 | Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, 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 until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/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 376/2014, Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 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 923/2012, 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 — ATC 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: https://www.skybrary.aero | ALL |
| Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Investigation | ||||
| APS LAW 3.2.1 | Describe role and mission of Safety Investigation in the improvement of safety. | 2 | ALL | |
| APS LAW 3.2.2 | Define working methods of Safety Investigation. | 1 | ALL | |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/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]
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