ATCO.D.015 Initial training plan

An initial training plan shall be established by the training organisation and approved by the competent authority. It shall contain at least:

(a)the composition of the initial training course provided according to ATCO.D.010;

(b)the structure of the initial training provided according to ATCO.D.020(b);

(c)the process for the conduct of the initial training course(s);

(d)the training methods;

(e)minimum and maximum duration of the initial training course(s);

(f)with regard to ATCO.D.010(b), process for adapting the initial training course(s) to take due account of a successfully completed basic training course;

(g)processes for examinations and assessments according to ATCO.D.025 and ATCO.D.035, as well as performance objectives according to ATCO.D.030 and ATCO.D.040;

(h)training personnel qualifications, roles and responsibilities;

(i)process for early termination of training;

(j)the appeal process;

(k)identification of records to be kept specific to initial training;

(l)process and reasons for reviewing and amending the initial training plan and its submission to the competent authority. The review of the initial training plan shall take place at least once every three years.