AppendixAppendix
Appendix 1a — Basic training — Shared
The subjects, topics and sub-topics are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form a part of it.
| ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier) | CORPUS | T A X | CONTENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATSEP.BAS | ATSEP BASIC | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.IND | INDUCTION | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1 | INDUCTION | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.1 | Training and Assessment Overview | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.1.1 | Describe the training scheme and progression towards ATSEP competence | 2 | Initial (Basic and Qualification), S/E Rating and Continuation training; course aims, objectives, and topics |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.1.2 | State the assessment requirements, procedures, and methods | 1 | - |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.2 | National Organisation | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.2.1 | Describe the organisational structure, purpose and functions of the service provider(s) and regulatory structures | 2 | e.g. headquarters, control centres, training facilities, airports, outstations, civil/military interfaces, regulatory interfaces |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.2.2 | Describe the structure and functions of the major departments within the service provider | 2 | e.g. organisational handbook (plans, concepts and structure, finance model) |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.2.3 | State appropriate accountabilities and responsibilities of the service provider(s) and competent authority | 1 | - |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.3 | Workplace | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.3.1 | State the role of trade unions and professional organisations | 1 | e.g. international, European, national, local level |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.3.2 | Consider security of site facilities and personnel against unlawful interference | 2 | Environmental, physical and information security measures, employee vetting, and reference checks |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.3.3 | Describe actions when suspecting a security breach | 2 | e.g. inform police, security agencies and managers; follow the security manual and/or contingency plan |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.4 | ATSEP Role | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.4.1 | Describe the key responsibilities of an ATSEP | 2 | - |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.5 | European/Worldwide Dimension | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.5.1 | Explain the relationship between States and its relevance to ATM operations | 2 | e.g. harmonisation, flow management, bilateral agreement, sharing of ATM relevant data, major studies, research programmes, and policy documents |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.5.2 | Define the regulatory framework of international and national ATM | 1 | e.g. ICAO, European and national concepts, responsibilities |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.5.3 | State the purpose of a range of international bodies | 1 | ICAO, EU, EASA e.g. ECAC, EUROCONTROL, RTCA, EUROCAE |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.6 | International Standards and Recommended Practices | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.6.1 | Explain how the regulatory environment of ICAO notifies and implements legislation | 2 | ICAO Annexes |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.6.2 | State which major/key ATM engineering ‘standards’ and ‘practices’ are applicable | 1 | e.g. ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 8071, ICAO Doc 9426-3, available EUROCONTROL standards, guidance material on reliability, maintainability and availability |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.7 | Data Security | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.7.1 | Explain the importance of ATM security | 2 | - |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.7.2 | Describe the security of operational data | 2 | Secure, restricted access by authorised personnel |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.7.3 | Explain security policies and practices for information and data | 2 | Backup, storing, hacking, confidentiality, copyright |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.7.4 | Describe the possible external interventions which may interrupt or corrupt ATM services | 2 | Introduction of software viruses, illegal broadcasts, jamming, spoofing |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.8 | Quality Management | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.8.1 | Explain the need for quality management | 2 | e.g. ISO, EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management) |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.8.2 | Explain the need for configuration management | 2 | Importance for safe operations |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.9 | Safety Management System | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.9.1 | Explain why there is a need for high-level safety requirements for ATM/ANS activities | 2 | Safety policy and rules, system safety cases, system safety requirements |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.10 | Health and Safety | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.10.1 | Explain personal safety responsibilities in the work environment | 2 | Safety statement, first aid, rules about climbing |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.10.2 | Explain potential hazards to health and safety generated by equipment, or contained within the work environment | 2 | e.g. health consequences of electric shock and static discharges, precautions with chemical products (batteries), mechanical hazards (rotating machinery/antennas), toxic materials (beryllium), biological hazards, faulty earthing |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.10.3 | Describe fire safety and first-aid regulations and practices | 2 | Requirements and rules e.g. standards |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.10.4 | State any applicable legal requirements and safety rules | 1 | National, international regulations e.g. for working on power supply and/or air conditioning |
| ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.10.5 | Describe the main features and uses of the different types of fire detectors and extinguishers | 2 | e.g. VESDA, Type A, B, C, D extinguishers |
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF | AIR TRAFFIC FAMILIARISATION | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1 | AIR TRAFFIC FAMILIARISATION | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.1 | Air Traffic Management | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.1.1 | Define Air Traffic Management | 1 | ICAO, EU regulations |
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.1.2 | Describe operational ATM functions | 2 | ATFCM, ATS, ASM |
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.1.3 | Describe ATM concepts and associated terminology | 2 | e.g. concepts: FUA, free flight, gate-to-gate, performance-based ATM operations (PBN, RCP), operational concepts (ICAO, EUROCONTROL, SESAR) |
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.1.4 | Explain the operational importance of technical services required for ATM | 2 | e.g. Interoperability |
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.1.5 | State future developments in systems and/or ATM/ANS practices which may have an impact on services provided | 1 | e.g. data link, satellite-based navigation, gate-to-gate (CDM), ATC tools, continuous approach, 4D trajectory, business trajectory, SWIM, NOP, SESAR (UDPP, modes of separation), ASAS |
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.1.6 | List the standard units of measurement used in aviation | 1 | Speed, distance, vertical distance, time, direction, pressure, temperature |
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.2 | Air Traffic Control | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.2.1 | Define airspace organisation | 1 | ICAO Annex 11, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 e.g. FIR, UTA, TMA, CTR, ATS routes |
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.2.2 | Describe commonly used airspace terminologies and concepts | 2 | e.g. sectorisation, identification of ATS routes, restricted airspace, significant points |
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.2.3 | State the general organisation of aerodromes | 1 | e.g. obstacle limitation surfaces, different departure and arrival trajectories, approach and landing categories, operational status of radio navigation aids |
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.2.4 | State the purpose of ATC | 1 | ICAO Doc 4444 |
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.2.5 | State the organisation of ATC services | 1 | ICAO Doc 4444 e.g. area, approach, aerodrome control services |
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.3 | Ground-based Safety Nets | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.3.1 | Describe the purpose of ground-based safety nets | 2 | e.g. STCA, MSAW, APW, runway incursion alerts |
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.4 | Air Traffic Control Tools and Monitoring Aids | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.4.1 | Explain the main characteristics and use of ATC support and monitoring tools | 2 | e.g. MTCD, sequencing and metering tools (AMAN, DMAN), A-SMGCS, CLAM, RAM, CORA |
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.5 | Familiarisation | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.5.1 | Take account of the tasks of ATC | 2 | e.g. simulation, role play, PC, Part Task Trainer, observations in the operational environment |
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.5.2 | Explain the need for good communication, coordination and cooperation between operational staff | 2 | e.g. handovers, MIL/CIV, planner/tactical, SV Tech (SMC) and SV ATCO, site visit(s) to ATC units |
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.5.3 | Consider the purpose, function and role of various operational stations in respect of ATM-related operations | 2 | Site visit(s) to ATC units e.g. meteorological services providers, remote sites, airport operations |
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.5.4 | Define the phases of flight | 1 | Take-off, climb, cruise, descent and initial approach, final approach and landing |
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.5.5 | Recognise the cockpit environment and associated equipment, in relation to ATC | 1 | Relevant pilot HMI e.g. familiarisation flight or cockpit simulator training (where practicable), antenna |
| ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.5.6 | Define airborne collision avoidance systems | 1 | ACAS, EGPWS e.g. TCAS |
| ATSEP.BAS.AIS | AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.AIS_1 | AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES (AIS) | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.AIS_1.1 | Aeronautical Information Services | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.AIS_1.1.1 | State the organisation of the AIS | 1 | - |
| ATSEP.BAS.AIS_1.1.2 | Define the AIP | 1 | e.g. contents of AIP, AIC and types of publication: AIRAC, nonAIRAC, data collection and preparation, data format, distribution channels, supporting systems and tools |
| ATSEP.BAS.AIS_1.1.3 | Define the aeronautical charting service | 1 | Types of aeronautical charts, operational use of charts, supporting systems and tools |
| ATSEP.BAS.AIS_1.1.4 | Define the NOTAM services | 1 | - |
| ATSEP.BAS.AIS_1.1.5 | Define the ATS Reporting Office | 1 | e.g. purpose of flight plans and other ATS messages, types of flight plans (FPL and RPL), contents of flight plans and other ATS messages, distribution of flight plans and other ATS messages, supporting systems and tools |
| ATSEP.BAS.AIS_1.1.6 | Define the European AIS Database | 1 | e.g. central single source, validation, redundancy, EAD structure |
| ATSEP.BAS.AIS_1.1.7 | Define procedures for providing Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) data | 1 | Information of a permanent nature, information of a temporary nature, status report of NAVAIDs |
| ATSEP.BAS.MET | METEOROLOGY | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.MET_1 | METEOROLOGY (MET) | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.1 | Introduction to Meteorology | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.1.1 | State the relevance of meteorology in aviation | 1 | Influence on the operation of aircraft, flying conditions, aerodrome conditions |
| ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.1.2 | State the weather prediction and measurement systems available | 1 | wind, visibility, temperature, pressure, humidity, cloud base |
| ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.2 | Impact on Aircraft and ATS Operation | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.2.1 | State the meteorological conditions and their impact on aircraft operations | 1 | e.g. wind, visibility, temperature/humidity, clouds, precipitation, pressure, density |
| ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.2.2 | State the meteorological conditions hazardous to aircraft operations | 1 | e.g. turbulence, thunderstorms, icing, squall, macro bursts, wind shear, contaminated runway |
| ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.2.3 | Explain the impact of meteorological conditions and hazards on ATS operations | 2 | Increased vertical and horizontal separation, low visibility procedures, anticipation of flights not adhering to tracks, diversions, missed approaches e.g. effects on equipment performance |
| ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.2.4 | Explain the effects of weather on propagation | 2 | e.g. anaprop, rain noise, sunspots |
| ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.3 | Meteorological Parameters and Information | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.3.1 | List the main meteorological parameters | 1 | Wind, visibility, temperature, pressure, humidity |
| ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.3.2 | List the most common weather messages and broadcasts used in aviation | 1 | Meteorology messages: TAF, METAR, SNOWTAM, SIGMET Broadcasts: ATIS/VOLMET e.g. Regulation (EU) 2017/373 – Annex V (Part-MET) |
| ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.4 | Meteorological Systems | ||
| ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.4.1 | Explain the basic principles of the main meteorological systems in use | 2 | e.g. weather display and information systems, wind speed (anemometer), wind direction (weather vane), visibility (types of IRVR, forward scatter), temperature probes, pressure (aneroid barometers), humidity, cloud base (laser ceilometers) |
APPENDIX · Appendix 1 — Regulation (EU) 2017/373 · ED Decision 2020/020/R · ATM/ANS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 12 Mar 2025