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AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv)Composition of initial training – Approach control surveillance rating (APS) training
SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the provision of ATS. [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC MET 1 — METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic MET 1.1 — Meteorological phenomena | ||||
| APS MET 1.1.1 | Appreciate the impact of adverse weather on aircraft. | 3 | Thunderstorms, icing, clear-air turbulence (CAT), turbulence, microburst, wind shear, severe mountain waves, squall lines, volcanic ash | APP APS |
| APS MET 1.1.2 | Integrate data about meteorological phenomena into the provision of ATS. | 4 | Clearances, instructions and transmitted information Optional content: relevant meteorological phenomena | ALL |
| APS MET 1.1.3 | Use techniques to avoid adverse weather when necessary/possible. | 3 | Rerouting, level change, etc. | APP ACP APS ACS |
| TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic MET 2.1 — Sources of meteorological information | ||||
| APS MET 2.1.1 | Obtain meteorological information. | 3 | METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET Optional content: AIREP/special AIREP | APP ACP APS ACS |
| APS MET 2.1.2 | Relay meteorological information. | 3 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit | ALL |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC MET 2 — SOURCES OF METEOROLOGICAL DATA | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic MET 2.1 — Sources of meteorological information | ||||
| APS MET 2.1.1 | Obtain meteorological information. | 3 | METAR, TAF, SIGMET, AIRMET Optional content: AIREP/special AIREP | APP ACP APS ACS |
| APS MET 2.1.2 | Decode information from meteorological data displays. | 3 | ALL | |
| APS MET 2.1.2 | Relay meteorological information. | 3 | ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: flight information centre, adjacent ATS unit | ALL |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
AMC · AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) — Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ED Decision 2023/011/R · ATCO Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024