AMCAcceptable means of compliance
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v)Composition of initial training – Area control surveillance rating (ACS) 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. [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC PEN 1 — FAMILIARISATION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic PEN 1.1 — Study visit to an area control centre | ||||
| ACS PEN 1.1.1 | Appreciate the functions and provision of operational area control service. | 3 | Study visit to an area control centre | ACP ACS |
| TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations | ||||
| ACS PEN 2.1.1 | Characterise civil ATS activities in area control centre. | 2 | Study visit to an area control centre Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, AIS, RCC | ACP ACS |
| ACS 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 | ||||
| ACS PEN 2.2.1 | Characterise military ATS activities. | 2 | Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence Units | ALL |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC PEN 2 — AIRSPACE USERS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic PEN 2.1 — Contributors to civil ATS operations | ||||
| ACS PEN 2.1.1 | Characterise civil ATS activities in area control centre. | 2 | Study visit to an area control centre Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, AIS, RCC | ACP ACS |
| ACS 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 | ||||
| ACS PEN 2.2.1 | Characterise military ATS activities. | 2 | Optional content: familiarisation visits to TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, air defence units | ALL |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
| TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements | ||||
| ACS PEN 3.1.1 | Identify the role of ATC as a service provider. | 3 | ALL | |
| ACS PEN 3.1.2 | Appreciate ATS users’ requirements. | 3 | ALL | |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC PEN 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic PEN 3.1 — Provision of services and user requirements | ||||
| ACS PEN 3.1.1 | Appreciate the role of an air navigation service provider. | 3 | Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 | ALL |
| ACS PEN 3.1.2 | Appreciate ATS users’ requirements. | 3 | ALL | |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
| TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection | ||||
| ACS PEN 4.1.1 | Appreciate the mitigation techniques used en-route to minimise the aviation’s impact on the environment. | 3 | Optional content: free route airspace (FRA), night/weekend routes, continuous descent operations (CDO), continuous climb operations (CCO), ICAO Circular 303 — Operational Opportunities to Minimize Fuel Use and Reduce Emissions | ACP ACS |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC PEN 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic PEN 4.1 — Environmental protection | ||||
| ACS PEN 4.1.1 | Appreciate the mitigation techniques used en-route to minimise aviation’s impact on the environment. | 3 | Optional content: free route airspace (FRA), night/weekend routes, continuous descent operations (CDO), continuous climb operations (CCO), ICAO Doc 10013 — Operational Opportunities to reduce fuel burn and emissions | ACS |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
AMC · AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) — Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ED Decision 2023/011/R · ATCO Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024