Appendix 4 a — Qualification training — Streams — REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS CONCERNING PERSONNEL TRAINING AND COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT, ATM/ANS

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Appendix 4a — Qualification training — Streams

Subjects, topics and sub-topics from Appendix 4a are repeated in this AMC for the convenience of the reader and do not form a part of it.

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COM-Voice	COM-Data	NAV-NDB	NAV-DF	NAV-VOR	NAV-DME	NAV-ILS	SUR-PSR	SUR-SSR	SUR-ADS	DPR-DP	SMC-COM	SMC-NAV	SMC-SUR	SMC-DP	ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier)	CORPUS	Tax	CONTENT
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X		X				ATSEP.QLF.COM	ATSEP QUALIFICATION DOMAIN - COMMUNICATION
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X		X				ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE	VOICE
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X		X				ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1	AIR-GROUND
X															ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.1	Transmission/Reception
X															ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.1.1	Appreciate typical measurements on a transmitter	3	Frequency (single carrier, offset carrier), modulation, output power, SWR, adjacent channel power
X															ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.1.2	Appreciate a generic radio transmitter	3	Frequency power, modulation index, audio input level
X															ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.1.3	Identify the main elements in a block diagram of a generic radio transmitter	3	Characteristics (modulation, single carrier, channel spacing), functionalities
X															ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.1.4	Perform typical measurements on a receiver	3	Frequency, modulation, channel spacing, sensitivity, selectivity
X															ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.1.5	Appreciate a generic radio receiver	3	Signal to noise ratio, audio input level, frequency
X															ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.1.6	Identify the main elements of a block diagram of a generic radio receiver	3	Characteristics (single carrier, channel spacing, sensitivity, selectivity)
X															ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.1.7	Characterise intermodulation and interference phenomena	2	Collocation of multiple transmitters at the same radio site, external interference (jamming, etc.)
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X						ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.2	Radio Antenna Systems
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X						ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.2.1	Explain antenna parameters	2	Impedance, polar diagram, bandwidth, gain, polarisation, types of antennas
X		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X						ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.2.2	Characterise the coverage of the radio system	2	Polar diagram, types of antennas, frequency bands, propagation mode
X															ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.2.3	Characterise link budget according to various conditions	2	Output power, antennae, propagation, geographic, meteorological, day and night
X															ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.2.4	Characterise the elements of a generic antenna system	2	Filters, combiners, multi-cavity system

X		ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.2.5	Consider the conformity of a system to ITU and national regulation	2	Ref.: ICAO Annex 10 (VHF, UHF)
X		ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.2.6	Appreciate measurements with generic radio test equipment	3	e.g. Spectrum analyser, scanner
X		ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.3	Voice Switch
X		ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.3.1	Explain switching functionalities	2	General architecture, digital, analogue, multiplex types, PCM e.g. cross-coupling, split headset (radio both ears, telephone single ear)
X		ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.3.2	Explain the principles of non-blocking switches	2	Advantages, disadvantages, delays (digital)
X		ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.3.3	Describe the signal processing all along the chain	2	Signal tracing treatment, protocols (a few), data flow
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.4	Controller Working Position
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.4.1	Describe the most common features of a controller working position and the HMI	2	Frequency selection, emergency, station selection, coupling, headset, loudspeaker, footswitch, Push to Talk e.g. microphone (noise cancelling), short time recording
X		ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.5	Radio Interfaces
X		ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_1.5.1	Describe the different types of interface	2	Internal, external, phantom signalling, in-band signal
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_2	GROUND-GROUND
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_2.1	Interfaces

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X			X				ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_2.1.1	Describe the different types of interfaces	2	e.g. Analogue (2, 4, 6 and 8 wires), digital (ISDN; 64 Kb, 2 Mb, IP)
X							ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_2.1.2	Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each type	2	e.g. Analogue (2, 4, 6 and 8 wires), digital (ISDN; 64 Kb, 2 Mb, IP)
X							ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_2.1.3	Operate measuring equipment	3	e.g. dB meters, level meters, generators, sniffer
X							ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_2.2	Protocols
X							ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_2.2.1	Operate standard protocol analysers	3	e.g. MFC R2 and/or ATS QSIG (rerouting), impulse dialling and DTMF dialling, ISDN, SIP, RTP
X							ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_2.2.2	Analyse communication protocol with appropriate tools and documentation	4	e.g. MFC R2 , ATS QSIG (rerouting), impulse dialling and DTMF dialling, ISDN, national protocols, SIP, RTP
X			X				ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_2.3	Switch
X			X				ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_2.3.1	State the similarities between groundground and air-ground switches	1	Switching techniques
X			X				ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_2.3.2	Describe the most commonly used functionality of PABX	2	General architecture, digital, analogue, multiplex types, PCM30 e.g. IPBX
X			X				ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_2.3.3	Explain conversion analogue-digital, digital-analogue	2	General architecture, analogue-digital-analogue
X							ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_2.4	Communication Chain
X							ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_2.4.1	Appreciate the replacement of components in a communication chain in a safe way	3	Continuity of service, communication chain integrity
X			X				ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_2.5	Controller Working Position
X			X				ATSEP.QLF.COM.VCE_2.5.1	Describe the most common features of a controller working position and the HMI	2	-
	X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA	DATA

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X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_1	INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKS
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_1.1	Types
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_1.1.1	State the evolution of network topologies	1	LAN, WAN e.g. architectures, size of the segments, length of the systems, quality of service
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_1.1.2	Explain how networks meet requirements	2	Redundancy, bandwidth, BER, time delay, network security
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_1.2	Networks
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_1.2.1	Analyse the features of a network	3	Routing scheme, rate, internal networking, routers, gateways, switches, firewalls e.g. wireless networks, bridges, modems, IRB, vrf, etherchannels, vlan-trunking, nfv, spanning-tree, ipsec-tunnels, hierarchical design-mode
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_1.2.2	Describe network standards and devices	2	Ethernet, optical fibre e.g. LAN/MAN: CSMA/CD, Ethernet frame types, VLAN tag (802.1q), FO cable qualities for SM and MM, connectors, SFP module types, wireless; WAN: MPLS, pdH, sdH networks
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_1.2.3	Appreciate the replacement of components in a network in a safe way	3	Continuity of service, network integrity
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_1.3	External Network Services
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_1.3.1	Explain aspects of external network services	2	Provided QoS e.g. SLAs
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_1.4	Measuring Tools
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_1.4.1	Identify the main parameters of the network to be measured as well as the corresponding instruments to be used	3	Types of measurements, typical parameters e.g. Data analyser (sniffer), NetScout, Wireshark

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X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_1.5	Troubleshooting
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_1.5.1	Appreciate how to troubleshoot a network	3
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_1.5.2	Explain the principles on how to troubleshoot a network	2	-
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_2	PROTOCOLS
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_2.1	Fundamental Theory
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_2.1.1	Appreciate the principles of layers	3	Differences between layers e.g. layer(s) of sniffer information
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_2.1.2	Appreciate the principles of network addressing	3	Masks, prefixes, subnets IP addressing, (unicast, multicast) IPv4 and IPv6, MAC addressing e.g. same logical network computers and systems, broadcast, multicast mac addressing, dhcpv4, dhcpv6
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_2.1.3	Appreciate the principles of IP routing	3	Routing tables, preferences, fault tolerance, static and dynamic routing protocols for IPv4 and IPv6, HSRP/VRRP e.g. unicast, multicast, broadcast, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, IDRP, multicast routing, ECMP, route summarisation
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_2.2	General Protocols
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_2.2.1	Describe the general protocol structure	2	IPv4 and IPv6 (header, fragmentation), UDP and TCP header, TCP reliable transport
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_2.2.2	Appreciate the general application layer protocols using the appropriate tools and documentation	3	NTP, FTP e.g. SIP (Session Initiation Protocol), SMTP, HTTP
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_2.3	Specific Protocols
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_2.3.1	Describe the specific protocols	2	FMTP e.g. BATAP — ARINC 620
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_3	NATIONAL NETWORKS
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_3.1	National Networks

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X	X					ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_3.1.1	Name the national networks to which the organisation is connected	1	e.g. ANSP, MET, Military, Commercial Telecom providers, airlines, national network(s)
X	X					ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_3.1.2	Describe the interfaces between national and global networks	2	-
X		X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_4	EUROPEAN NETWORKS
X		X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_4.1	Network Technologies
X		X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_4.1.1	State current and emerging network concepts	1	e.g.as used AMHS, PENS
X		X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_4.1.2	Describe the characteristics of current networks	2	Surveillance data, flight plan data and AIS networks e.g. OLDI, quality of service, architecture, FMTP, AMHS
X		X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_5	GLOBAL NETWORKS
X		X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_5.1	Networks and Standards
X		X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_5.1.1	List the global networks and the standards on which they are based	1	e.g. ICAO for AFTN/CIDIN/AMHS, ICAO for ATN, FANS 1 and FANS A for ACARS applications (SITA and ARINC)
X		X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_5.2	Global Architecture
X						ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_5.2.1	Describe the architecture of the ATN	2	Air-ground subnetworks, ground-ground subnetworks, airborne networks
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_5.2.2	Describe the SWIM concept	2	Main SWIM Standards, SWIM Profiles, standards & protocols, TCP/IP version, compatibility issues e.g. topology, potential development , challenges (cyber security), opportunities
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_5.2.3	Describe SWIM data	2	Types of aeronautical data (dynamic, static), other data relevant for aviation e.g. AMHS data, MET data, 4D trajectory data, aerodrome data, flight procedures
X						ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_5.3	Air-ground Subnetworks

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	X									ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_5.3.1	Describe the air-ground subnetworks	2	VDL (mode 2), AMSS
	X									ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_5.4	Ground-ground Subnetworks
	X									ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_5.4.1	Describe the composition of ground-ground subnetworks	2	Commercial telecom providers, Rockwell Collins, SITA
	X									ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_5.5	Networks On Board of the Aircraft
	X									ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_5.5.1	State the existence of subnetworks inside the aircraft relevant for ATM communications	1	e.g. AFDX — ARINC 429
	X									ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_5.6	Air-ground Applications
	X									ATSEP.QLF.COM.DTA_5.6.1	State the main communication applications using data link systems	1	e.g. CPDLC, DLIC/AFN, ATIS, DCL
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.TRP	TRANSMISSION PATH
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.TRP_1	LINES
X	X									ATSEP.QLF.COM.TRP_1.1	Lines Theory
X	X									ATSEP.QLF.COM.TRP_1.1.1	Explain parameters of a line	2	e.g. equation, attenuation, impedance, Sparameters, Smith chart, bandwidth, HF specifics (dipoles, multipoles), SWR
X	X									ATSEP.QLF.COM.TRP_1.2	Digital Transmission
X	X									ATSEP.QLF.COM.TRP_1.2.1	Describe parameters for digital transmission	2	e.g. signal definition, Fourier Theory, signal processing (sampling, etc.), bandwidth, carrier, modulation, noises, S/N, delays, group delay, line quality (signal distortion, rate of failure), transmission speed
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.TRP_1.3	Types of Lines
X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.TRP_1.3.1	Describe the different types of lines and their physical characteristics	2	e.g. copper wires (twisted pairs, symmetrical cables), optic fibres (mono or multimodes, connectors, splicer), coaxial attenuation, losses, bending, characteristic impedance, EMC and noise immunity, crosstalk

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X	X					ATSEP.QLF.COM.TRP_1.3.2	Consider the appropriate type of line for a given specific application	2	e.g. bandwidth, noise immunity
X	X					ATSEP.QLF.COM.TRP_1.3.3	Describe the typical parameters of lines	2	e.g. impedance, insulation, signal level, time delay
X	X					ATSEP.QLF.COM.TRP_2	SPECIFIC LINKS
X	X					ATSEP.QLF.COM.TRP_2.1	Microwave Link
X	X					ATSEP.QLF.COM.TRP_2.1.1	Describe a microwave link	2	e.g. carrier frequency, type of modulation, Fresnel Theory, loss, atmospheric influences
X	X					ATSEP.QLF.COM.TRP_2.2	Satellite
X	X					ATSEP.QLF.COM.TRP_2.2.1	Describe the parameters of a satellite link	2	Uplinks, downlinks, antennas, footprint, delays, atmospheric influences
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.REC	RECORDERS
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.REC_1	LEGAL RECORDERS
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.REC_1.1	Regulations
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.REC_1.1.1	Explain the international regulations	2	ICAO (recording and reproducing)
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.REC_1.1.2	Explain national regulations	2	Appropriate national regulations
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.REC_1.1.3	Consider recording and reproducing processes	2	e.g. confidentiality when handling recorders, procedures for access to recorders, storage media, access to recording and reproducing room, time to store information (overwrite/erase voice or data), procedure to reproduce information
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.REC_1.2	Principles
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.REC_1.2.1	Explain the principles of voice recording	2	Recording Interfaces, codecs, ambient recording e.g. analogue - A/D converters, E1, VoIP office telephony, VoIP VCS ED-137; A-law, ulaw codecs; frequency range (300 to 3400 Hz)

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X	X						X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.REC_1.2.2	Explain the principles of video recording	2	Software recording, hardware recording, evidence
X	X						X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.REC_1.2.3	Explain security of recorded data	2	Confidentiality, protection against tampering, access protection, access logging
X	X						X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.COM.REC_1.2.4	Explain the principles of replay	2	Synchronisation of screen / radar and voice recording, replay limitations e.g. unability of measuring separation on screen replay
		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV	ATSEP QUALIFICATION DOMAIN - NAVIGATION
		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.PBN	PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION
		X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.PBN_1	NAV CONCEPTS
		X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.PBN_1.1	Operational Requirements
		X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.PBN_1.1.1	Explain the main performance characteristics of a navigation system	2	Accuracy, precision, stability, integrity, availability, continuity of service, coverage, robustness e.g. Time To First Fix
		X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.PBN_1.1.2	Explain the relationship between performance measures and the phases of flight	2	PBN Manual ICAO Doc 9613
		X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.PBN_1.2	Performance-based Navigation
		X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.PBN_1.2.1	Describe the PBN concept	2	ICAO and EUROCONTROL documents, airspace concept, application supported by navigation infrastructure and navigation specifications, functionality of the avionics
		X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.PBN_1.2.2	Differentiate between an RNAV and an RNP navigation specification	2	On-Board Performance Monitoring and Alerting
		X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.PBN_1.2.3	State which navigation applications support the different phases of flight	1	PBN Manual ICAO Doc 9613
		X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.PBN_1.2.4	Describe the navigation infrastructure supporting the PBN concept	2	e.g. VOR/DME, DME/DME, ILS, GNSS

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X	X	X	X	X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.PBN_1.3	Area Navigation Concept (RNAV)
X	X	X	X	X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.PBN_1.3.1	Differentiate between conventional navigation and area navigation	2	Fixed route vs flexible route structure
						ATSEP.QLF.NAV.PBN_1.4	NOTAM
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X					X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB	GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS - NDB
X					X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1	NON-DIRECTIONAL BEACON (NDB)
X					X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.1	Use of the System
X					X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.1.1	Appreciate the principles of NDB	3	Relative bearing, measuring method
X					X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.1.2	Describe the overall performance	2	Coverage, accuracy, availability of the system, integrity, continuity
X					X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.1.3	Explain the technical limitations of NDB	2	Lack of accuracy, lack of integrity, sensitivity to interference
X					X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.1.4	Describe the current situation	2	e.g. number, type, users, user groups, European context
X						ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.2	Ground Station Architecture
X						ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.2.1	Describe the main components of an NDB ground station	2	Electronic cabinet, antennas, power supply, remote controls and monitoring
X						ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.2.2	Relate NDB station design to operational requirements	4	Coverage, ID code, VOR backup, double beacon approach, siting
X						ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.3	Transmitter Subsystem
X						ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.3.1	Characterise the main NDB signal parameters	2	Carrier and ident frequency, output power, depth of modulation
X						ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.3.2	Perform typical measurements on the main NDB signal parameters	3	e.g. carrier and ident frequency, power measurements, depth of modulation, audio distortion, antenna current, spectrum measurements, ID code
X						ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.4	Antenna Subsystem
X						ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.4.1	Explain NDB antenna characteristics	2	Impedance, polar diagram, polarisation, ground reflections

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X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.4.2	Appreciate the interface between power stage and the antenna	3	Antenna tuning units, matching filter, SWR, radiated power
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.5	Monitoring and Control Subsystems
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.5.1	Describe the purpose of monitoring	2	Integrity, continuity of service, availability
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.5.2	Describe which parameters are used for the monitoring	2	Antenna current, ID code, depth of modulation
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.5.3	Appreciate how the operational status of the NDB monitoring system is checked	3	System status
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.5.4	Describe the issues associated with NDB obstacle limitations and obstacle removal	2	Siting
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.6	On-board Equipment
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.6.1	Describe the on-board equipment (ADF)	2	Receiver, antenna, displays
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.6.2	Describe how NDB information is used on-board	2	ADF indicator, RMI, HSI, ND
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.7	System Check and Maintenance
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.7.1	Describe the conformity to international and national regulations	2	ITU regulations (EMC + SAR), ICAO Annex 10 e.g. European regulations
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.7.2	Appreciate calibration tasks and flight inspection results	3	e.g. maintenance and flight inspection manuals, procedures and reports
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.7.3	Appreciate troubleshooting of an NDB	3	e.g. maintenance and flight inspection manuals, procedures and reports
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.NDB_1.7.4	Appreciate the origins of NDB errors	3	e.g. multipath, EMC, interference with radio broadcast transmissions
	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI	GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS - DF
	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1	DIRECTION FINDER (DF)
	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.1	Use of the System

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X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.1.1	State the different types of DF	1	VDF, DDF, IDF
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.1.2	Describe the user HMI	2	Indication on radar picture, DF indicator
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.1.3	Appreciate the principles of DF	3	Bearing, measuring method (standard, Doppler, interferometry)
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.1.4	Describe the overall performance	2	Coverage, accuracy, availability of the system, integrity, continuity
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.1.5	Explain the technical limitations of DF	2	Sensitivity to interference
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.1.6	Describe the current situation	2	e.g. number, type, users, national context
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.2	VDF/DDF Equipment Architecture
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.2.1	Describe the main components of DF equipment	2	Electronic cabinet, antennas, power supply, remote controls and monitoring
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.3	Receiver Subsystem
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.3.1	Explain the main signal parameters	2	Frequency band (UHF, VHF)
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.4	Antenna Subsystem
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.4.1	Explain DF antenna characteristics	2	Impedance, polar diagram, polarisation, types of antennas
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.4.2	Appreciate protection areas	3	Obstacles, ICAO Annex 10 e.g. manufacturers manuals
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.5	Monitoring and Control Subsystems
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.5.1	Describe the purpose of monitoring	2	Integrity, continuity of service, availability
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.5.2	Describe which parameters are used for the monitoring	2	Noise figure, stability of measurement
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.5.3	Appreciate how the operational status of the DF monitoring system is checked	3	System status
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.5.4	Describe the issues associated with DF obstacle limitations and obstacle removal	2	Surrounding environment, protection of bearing accuracy
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.6	System Check and Maintenance

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X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.6.1	Describe the conformity to international and national regulations	2	ITU regulations (EMV + SAR), ICAO Annex 10 e.g. European regulations
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.6.2	Perform typical measurements on a DF system	3	Frequency, channel spacing, sensitivity, selectivity, bearing accuracy
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.6.3	Appreciate calibration tasks and flight inspection results	3	Ground-based bearing checks, test oscillator e.g. North setting, range, multipath maintenance and flight inspection manuals, procedures and reports
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.6.4	Appreciate troubleshooting of DF	3	e.g. sensitivity, local oscillator level Maintenance and flight inspection manuals, procedures and reports
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DFI_1.6.5	Appreciate the origin of DF errors	3	e.g. multipath, EMC, interference with radio broadcast transmissions
	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR	GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS - VOR
	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1	VHF OMNIDIRECTIONAl RADIO RANGE (VOR)
	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.1	Use of the System
	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.1.1	State the types of VOR Systems	1	Conventional, Doppler
	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.1.2	Describe the overall performance	2	Coverage, accuracy, availability of the system, integrity, continuity
	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.1.3	Explain the technical limitations of CVOR	2	Type of information (azimuth), accuracy, integrity, suitable for a network of fixed routes
	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.1.4	Appreciate the differences between CVOR and DVOR	3	Signal broadcast differences, bearing information robustness
	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.1.5	Describe the current situation	2	e.g. number, type, users, user groups, national context, European context
	X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.2	Fundamentals of CVOR and/or DVOR
	X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.2.1	Appreciate the mathematical signal description	3	Declination, equations of CVOR and/or DVOR, reference and variable signals

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X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.2.2	Appreciate the principles for generating the variable signal	3	CVOR Rotating antennae principle Generating a rotating radiation pattern with static antennae and/or DVOR Frequency modulation through switching antenna
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.3	Ground Station Architecture
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.3.1	Describe the main components of a CVOR and/or DVOR ground station	2	Electronic cabinet, antenna system, power supply, remote controls and monitoring
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.3.2	Identify the relation between VOR station design and the operational requirements	4	Siting, coverage, ID code, backup systems
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.4	Transmitter Subsystem
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.4.1	Characterise main signal parameters for a CVOR and/or DVOR	2	Carrier frequency stability, output power, signals generated
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.4.2	Perform typical transmitter measurements on VOR signals	3	Radiation pattern accuracy, power and modulation measurements, spectrum measurements, ID coding
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.5	Antenna Subsystem
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.5.1	Explain VOR antenna characteristics	2	Impedance, polar diagram, polarisation, types of antennas
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.5.2	Appreciate the interface between power stage and the antennae	3	SWR, radiated power
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.5.3	Appreciate protection areas	3	Obstacles, ICAO Annex 10 e.g. manufacturers manuals
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.6	Monitoring and Control Subsystem
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.6.1	Describe the purpose of monitoring	2	Integrity, continuity of service, availability
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.6.2	Describe which VOR parameters are monitored	2	ICAO and RTCA/EUROCAE requirements e.g. NSA requirements
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.6.3	Describe the principles of the CVOR and/or DVOR monitoring systems	2	Near field sensors, far field sensors, Local and remote monitoring

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X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.6.4	Appreciate how the operational status of the CVOR and/or DVOR monitoring systems are checked	3	Near field sensors, far field sensors, recombination, Local and remote monitoring e.g. BITE, Watchdog
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.6.5	Describe the issues associated with VOR obstacle limitations and obstacle removal	2	Surrounding environment, multipath prevention
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.7	On-board Equipment
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.7.1	Describe the on-board equipment	2	Antenna, receiver HMI e.g. CDI, RMI, HSI, ND
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.7.2	Describe how the VOR information is used on board	2	e.g. single VOR, VOR-VOR, approach procedures, manual mode, automatic mode
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.8	System Check and Maintenance
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.8.1	Describe the conformity to international and national regulations	2	ITU regulations (EMC + SAR), ICAO Annex 10
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.8.2	Perform typical system measurements	3	In space modulation, phase sideband/carrier, ground check for bearing errors
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.8.3	Appreciate calibration tasks and flight inspection results	3	Flight inspection (coverage, flight check for bearing errors and modulation) e.g. maintenance manuals, procedures and reports
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.8.4	Appreciate troubleshooting of a CVOR and/or DVOR	3	Carrier frequency deviation, depth of modulation, lack of power, harmonics ratio e.g. maintenance and flight inspection manuals, procedures and reports

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		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.VOR_1.8.5	Analyse the origins of CVOR and/or DVOR errors	4	CVOR System-dependent, adjustments, drifts, multipath, on-board errors and/or DVOR North Adjustment e.g. DVOR: antenna feeding DVOR and CVOR: multipath, EMC, interference with radio broadcast transmissions
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME	GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS - DME
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1	DISTANCE MEASURING EQUIPMENT (DME)
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.1	Use of the System
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.1.1	Describe the overall performances for DME	2	Coverage, accuracy, availability of the system, integrity, continuity, number of users
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.1.2	Explain the limitations of DME	2	Accuracy, integrity, capacity
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.1.3	Describe the current situation	2	e.g. number, types, users, user groups, national context, European context
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.1.4	State the role of the DME infrastructure in the future navigation applications	1	PBN
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.1.5	Explain the differences between DME and TACAN for civilian use	2	e.g. azimuth and range
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.2	Fundamentals of DME
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.2.1	Describe the key elements of DME system operation	2	Two-way ranging technique, slant range, time measurement A/C interrogation, pulse pairs, ground reply, fixed time delay, interrogation stagger, ‘X’ and ‘Y’ channels
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.2.2	Explain the frequency spectrum and the channel spacing allocated	2	ICAO Annex 10, EUROCAE ED-57, L-band
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.3	Ground Station Architecture
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.3.1	Describe the main components of a DME ground station	2	Electronic cabinet, antenna system, power supply, remote controls and monitoring

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X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.3.2	Identify the relation between DME station design and the operational requirements	3	Coverage, ID code, siting
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.4.1	Explain the main receiver parameters for a DME	2	Sensitivity, selectivity, dynamic range, jamming immunity
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.4.2	Appreciate the typical measurements on the interrogation signals	3	Sensitivity, selectivity, dynamic range, jamming immunity
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.5	Signal Processing
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.5.1	Explain the functions performed by a DME signal processor	2	Decode, reply delay, automatic reply rate control, encode, priority (Ident, DME signal, squitter)
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.5.2	Appreciate the typical measurement on the DME transponder signals	3	Reply delay, Reply delay offset, decode parameters, rate of replies
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.6	Transmitter Subsystem
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.6.1	Characterise the main signal parameters from the ground station	2	Carrier frequency, output power, pulse shape, pulse spacing, pulse repetition frequency, main delay, ID code
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.6.2	Appreciate the typical measurements on a DME	3	Power and pulse measurements, spectrum measurements, modulation measurements
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.7	Antenna Subsystem
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.7.1	Explain DME antenna characteristics	2	Patterns, antennas
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.7.2	Appreciate the interface between power stage and the antenna	3	SWR, radiated power, propagation delay, distribution circuit (e.g. duplexer, circulator)
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.7.3	Appreciate protection areas	3	ICAO Annex 10, protection area criteria and enforcement e.g. manufacturers manuals
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.8	Monitoring and Control Subsystem
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.8.1	Describe the purpose of monitoring	2	Integrity, continuity of service, availability

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X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.8.2	Describe which DME parameters are monitored	2	ICAO and RTCA/EUROCAE requirements e.g. NSA requirements
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.8.3	Appreciate how the operational status of the DME monitoring system is checked	3	-
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.8.4	Describe the issues associated with DME obstacle limitations and obstacle removal	2	Multipath, blanking
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.9	On-board Equipment
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.9.1	Describe the on-board equipment	2	Transmitter, antenna, receiver, HMI e.g. HSI, DME range indication, ND
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.9.2	Describe how the DME information is used on board	2	e.g. single DME, multi-DME navigation (rho rho), approach procedures, manual mode, automatic mode
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.10	System Check and Maintenance
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.10.1	Describe the conformity to international and national regulations	2	ITU regulations (EMC + SAR), ICAO Annex 10 e.g. European regulations
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.10.2	Appreciate calibration tasks and flight inspection results	3	e.g. maintenance and flight inspection manuals, procedures and reports
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.10.3	Appreciate troubleshooting of a DME	3	Carrier frequency deviation, depth of modulation, lack of power, harmonics ratio e.g. main delay and monitor shutdown errors, interference Maintenance and flight inspection manuals, procedures and reports
X			ATSEP.QLF.NAV.DME_1.10.4	Appreciate the origin of DME errors	3	e.g. Multipath, EMC, interference with radio broadcast transmissions (harmonics)
	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS	GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS - ILS
	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1	INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM (ILS)
	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.1	Use of the System

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X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.1.1	Describe the overall performance for ILS	2	ICAO Annexes 10 and 14Coverage, accuracy, availability of the system, integrity, continuity, number of users
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.1.2	Explain the limitations of ILS	2	ICAO Annexes 10 and 14 Only 40 channels, no segmented paths of approach, beam corruption due to multipath
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.1.3	Explain ILS facility performance categories	2	ICAO Annexes 10 and 14 Cat I, Cat II, Cat III Different operational category depending on operational minima, equipment and airport facilities
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.1.4	Explain the importance and need for ILS obstacle-free zones	2	ICAO Annexes 10 and 14 Dimensions ILS beam protection, increased significance during LVP conditions e.g. national regulations
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.1.5	Consider the need for ATC ILS statusindications	2	No continuous monitoring by ATSEP
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.1.6	Explain the current situation	2	e.g. number, type, users, national context
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.2	Fundamentals of ILS
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.2.1	Explain how to obtain a change in depth of modulation of an amplitudemodulated signal as a function of angular position	2	Addition of a carrier signal and a side band signal in space
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.2.2	Characterise the signals to be radiated	2	Amplitude and phase relationship, antenna systems
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.2.3	Appreciate the relation between adjustment of signals generated and the resulting beam patterns and standards	3	Phases and amplitudes in antenna array, modulations on carrier signal, phase and amplitude of side band
X		ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.2.4	Describe the required performance of an antenna array	2	Beam bend potential, coverage, impact on location of critical and sensitive area

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X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.3	2F-Systems
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.3.1	Explain the limitations of a 1F system	2	Multipath in adverse environment and terrain
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.3.2	Describe the capture effect	2	Capture effect in receiver circuits and its consequences on monitoring
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.3.3	Explain radiation parameters for 2FLOC and 2F-GP	2	Types of antenna arrays, patterns, coverage, signal distribution, radiated power and their consequences on monitoring
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.4	Ground Station Architecture
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.4.1	Describe the layout of an ILS	2	-
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.4.2	Describe the main components of the LOC (1F and 2F), GP (1F and 2F), markers and field monitors	2	Electronic cabinet, antennas, power supply, remote controls and monitoring, tower indication e.g. DME
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.4.3	Identify the relation between an ILS station design and operational requirements	3	Coverage, ID code, siting
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.4.4	Explain the optional DME interface	2	Identity coding ratio
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.5	Transmitter Subsystem
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.5.1	Appreciate main signal parameters for LOC (1F and 2F), GP (1F and 2F) and markers	2	Carrier frequency, output power, signals generated
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.5.2	Explain the block diagram of the ILS transmitters	4	LOC, GP, Marker beacons Synthesizer, modulator, power amplifier, control coupler, RF changeover
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.6	Antenna Subsystem
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.6.1	Explain ILS antenna characteristics: LOC, GP and Marker Beacons	2	Types, position, polarisation, patterns, coverage, antenna matching, distribution circuits, radiated power, ground reflection
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.7	Monitoring and Control Subsystem

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X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.7.1	Describe the purpose of monitoring	2	Integrity, continuity of service, availability
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.7.2	Describe the parameters for the monitoring according to ICAO Annex 10: LOC, GP and Marker Beacons	2	RF level, DDM, SDM on position and width
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.7.3	Explain the key additional required monitoring: LOC and GP	2	External, internal and integral monitoring
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.7.4	Explain the purpose, advantages and disadvantages of the FFM system	2	e.g. content position, width, requirement for Cat III operations (some States)
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.7.5	Describe (with a diagram) the monitoring system: LOC, GP, FFM and Marker Beacons	2	Near-field, integral network, internal network, monitor signal processor e.g. DME
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.8	On-board Equipment
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.8.1	Describe the on-board equipment associated with LOC, GP and Marker Beacon	2	Antennas, receiver, pilot interface (cross pointer) e.g. FMS
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.8.2	Describe how ILS information is used on board	2	e.g. approach procedures, landing, roll-out, manual, automatic mode (auto-pilot)
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.9	System Check and Maintenance
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.9.1	Describe the conformity of LOC, GP and marker beacons to international and national regulations	2	ITU regulations (EMC + SAR), ICAO Annex 10 e.g. European regulations
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.9.2	Explain the occasions when it is necessary to downgrade an ILS facility performance category	2	e.g. system failures, environmental changes/disturbance
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.9.3	Explain the implications of ILS facility performance categories to the pilot	2	Link with prevailing Instrument RVR, weather dictating decision height
X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.9.4	Perform some typical measurements	3	Output power, spectrum analysis, modulation, ID code

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				X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.9.5	Appreciate calibration tasks and flight inspection results	3	LOC, GP and marker beacons Flight inspection and ground calibration results, LOC Centreline measurement, width and centreline field measurements e.g. RF interference monitoring maintenance and flight inspection manuals, procedures and reports
				X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.9.6	Appreciate troubleshooting of ILS LOC, GP and marker beacons	3	DDM and SDM misalignment, coverage pilot reported errors, field checks, monitor checks e.g. lack of power, carrier frequency deviation, harmonic ratio, depth of modulation maintenance and flight inspection manuals, procedures and reports
				X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.ILS_1.9.7	Appreciate the origin of ILS errors	3	e.g. Multipath, EMC, interference with radio broadcast transmissions (harmonics)
X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.GNS	GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM
X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.GNS_1	GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM (GNSS)
X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.GNS_1.1	General View
X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.GNS_1.1.1	Explain the importance of continuing the development of GNSS in aviation	2	ICAO Doc 9849, SESAR ATM Master Plan, EU Navigation Strategy
X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.GNS_1.1.2	Describe the elements of GNSS within Europe	2	Core systems : GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU, Augmentations e.g. Augmentation systems: RAIM, AAIM, EGNOS, WAAS, GBA
X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.NAV.GNS_1.1.3	Appreciate the sources of interference to GNSS signals	3	Intentional, unintentional, ionospheric interference, solar activity, jamming, spoofing

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X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.GNS_1.1.4	Explain who has responsibility for GNSS oversight in your State and how it is carried out	2	e.g. EASA, GSA, NSA, ANSP
X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.GNS_1.1.5	Appreciate the impact of the modernisation of GNSS on the ARNS bands	3	Introduction of L5, E5A, E5B
X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.GNS_1.1.6	Describe the purpose of the GNSS NOTAM	2	ICAO Annex 10, Vol. 1 e.g. AUGUR
X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.OBE	ON-BOARD EQUIPMENT
X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.OBE_1	ON-BOARD SYSTEMS
X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.OBE_1.1	On-board Systems
X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.OBE_1.1.1	Explain the purpose and use of a navigation computer	2	Sensors, navigation database
X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.OBE_1.1.2	Explain the purpose and use of an FMS	2	Sensors, navigation database, path steering, displays
X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.OBE_2	AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION
X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.OBE_2.1	Inertial Navigation
X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.OBE_2.1.1	Describe the principles and key features of INS/IRS navigation	2	Gyros, accelerometer, accuracy, drift, updating
X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.OBE_3	VERTICAL NAVIGATION
X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.OBE_3.1	Vertical Navigation
X	X	X	X	X					ATSEP.QLF.NAV.OBE_3.1.1	Describe the different types of vertical sensors and their limitations	2	Barometric, Radio Altimetry, Geodetic e.g. air data computers, manual intervention, dynamic information (AGL), undulation (WGS84)
					X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR	ATSEP QUALIFICATION DOMAIN - SURVEILLANCE
					X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR	PRIMARY SURVEILLANCE RADAR (PSR)
					X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1	PSR
					X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.1	Use of PSR for Air Traffic Services

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X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.1.1	Describe the operational requirements of an en-route or an approach PSR	2	Range, resolution, coverage, availability
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.1.2	Relate key parameters of PSR to system performance	4	Key parameters: PRF, signal energy, frequency diversity, antenna gain, update rate, polarisation, receiver MDS, beamwidth Performance: range, accuracy, resolution, extractor minimum target threshold, weather influence, PD, blind speed, ambiguities, capacity e.g. weather channel
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.2	Antenna (PSR)
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.2.1	Describe antenna types, accuracy and problems	2	Antenna beam(s), side lobes, reflector antenna, active (phased array) antenna, rotating joints, waveguide interface, pressurisation, dehumidification, polarisation, azimuth encoding, drive systems
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.3	Transmitters
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.3.1	Describe the basic characteristics of a transmitter	2	Timing, coherence, modulation, pulse width, pulse compression, pulse energy, frequency diversity/agility
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.3.2	Describe the signals at all key points	2	Supply, EHT, RF source (appropriate to type chosen), modulation, interlocks
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.3.3	Describe a generic transmitter block diagram for both compressed and non-compressed system	2	e.g. solid state, klystron, magnetron, travelling wave tube
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.3.4	State possible failures and where they can occur in the transmitter system	1	e.g. solid state modules, arcing, corona discharge, component stress, control loops, isolation

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X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.3.5	State constraints and problems on the high voltage circuitry	1	e.g. corona discharge, dielectric stress, isolation, arcing, ageing, interlocks, stability (including control loop)
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.4	Characteristics of Primary Targets
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.4.1	Appreciate the characteristics of targets detected by PSR	3	Backscatter, radar cross section (such as reflectivity, stealth technologies, aspect), Doppler shift, ground speed, wind turbines e.g. Swerling Case
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.5	Receivers
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.5.1	Describe the basic characteristics of a receiver	2	Low noise, high dynamic range, bandwidth, detection, frequency, sensitivity, selectivity
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.5.2	Describe the basic elements of a generic receiver	2	LNA, local oscillator, coherent oscillator, downconverter, filtering, rejection, IF, PSD, AGC, STC, beam switching
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.5.3	Appreciate the importance of STC	3	Saturation, RF-IF dynamic range
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.6	Signal Processing and Plot Extraction
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.6.1	Describe the basic function of data processing	2	Plot extraction (range bin reports, range correlation, azimuth correlation), target reports, sliding window, weighted centre, local tracking
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.6.2	Appreciate the basic functions of a current radar signal processor	3	A/D conversion, I/Q matching, target detection, detection criteria (fixed, adaptive), MTD and clutter maps
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.6.3	Describe the processing techniques to improve the quality of target reports using scan-to-scan information	2	Tracking, environment mapping, adaptive feedback to extraction parameters
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.7	Plot Combining

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X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.7.1	Describe the basic function of plot combining	2	Secondary/primary combining, secondary/primary assigning, prime target, range and azimuth collimation
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.7.2	Describe the basic functions of a current radar plot combiner	2	Scan-to-scan correlation, angel filtering, vehicle filtering, output format
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.8	Characteristics of Primary Radar
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_1.8.1	Explain the basic principles of electromagnetism, propagation, signal detection, RF power generation and distribution	2	Frequency and phase, electromagnetic radiation, spectrum and bandwidth, noise, HPA, waveguide problems
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_2	SURFACE MOVEMENT RADAR
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_2.1	Use of SMR for Air Traffic Services
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_2.1.1	Describe the operational requirements of SMR	2	Range, resolution, coverage, MTBF, availability
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_2.1.2	Relate key parameters and necessity to achieve performances	4	Specific equations for ranging and power budget, PRF, frequency with respect to range and accuracy, PD, frequency diversity, range with respect to TX power, antenna gain, receiver MDS, update rate, beamwidth, extractor minimum target threshold, polarisation, influence to meteorology
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_2.2	Radar Sensor
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_2.2.1	Explain the layout of the SMR	2	Dual system, service display
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_2.2.2	Describe the basic functions of the receiver/transmitter unit	2	Hardware/function overview
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_2.2.3	Describe how to operate a sensor	2	e.g. block diagram, timing relations, video path, frequency diversity, polarisation, controller structure

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X					ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_2.2.4	Describe the basic functions of the antenna unit	2	e.g. hardware function overview, control/switch unit, external interface, azimuth encoding, monopulse techniques
X					ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_3	TEST AND MEASUREMENT
X					ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_3.1	Test and Measurement
X					ATSEP.QLF.SUR.PSR_3.1.1	Appreciate how measurements can be made on PSR and SMR	3	e.g. spectrum analyser, vector voltmeter, oscilloscope, SWR meter, sensor analysis tools
	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR	SECONDARY SURVEILLANCE RADAR (SSR)
	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1	SSR AND MONO-PULSE SSR (MSSR)
	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.1	Use of SSR for Air Traffic Services
	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.1.1	Describe the operational requirements of an en-route or an approach SSR	2	Range, coverage, resolution, performance, update rate ICAO Doc 9684
	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.1.2	Relate key parameters of SSR to system performance	4	Key parameters: rotation rate, PRF, interlaced modes, capacity, frequencies, power budget (uplink, downlink), monopulse techniques Consequences: FRUIT, garbling, side lobes reception and transmission, transponder availability, PD, 2nd recurrence replies
	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.2	Antenna (SSR)
	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.2.1	Describe the principles of SSR/MSSR antenna	2	Monopulse antenna techniques, coaxial connection, sum, difference and control pattern, off-boresight angle measurement, azimuth encoding, beam sharpening, side lobes
	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.3	Interrogator
	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.3.1	Describe the characteristics of an interrogator	2	Frequency, spectrum, interrogation modes, duty cycle, ISLS, IISLS, staggering

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X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.3.2	Explain a generic interrogator	2	Timing, interface, modulator, BITE
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.3.3	Explain the need and methods for integrity monitoring	2	Safeguards against erroneous transmission, BITE, power and temperature monitoring
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.4	Transponder
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.4.1	Explain the operational use of the transponder	2	Diagram of interaction between transponder and aeroplane
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.4.2	Define the global performances	1	Range, accuracy, fixed delay to respond
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.4.3	Describe the basic characteristics of a transponder	2	Transceiver, aerial location, switching and polar diagram, size ACAS Mode S and ADS compatibility, maximum reply rate, ISLS compatibility
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.4.4	Explain the advantages of the transponder	2	Longer range, more information
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.4.5	Explain the limitations of the transponder	2	Hundreds of feet precision, 3A limited codes
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.4.6	Describe the conformity to regulations	2	Equipage obligations, ICAO Annex 10
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.4.7	Describe the data format of the messages received by the transponder	2	P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6 signals and DPSK modulation (P6)
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.4.8	Describe the data format of the transmitted transponder messages	2	Field lengths, data bits, Gray code, unused bits, Mode S reply (preamble and data)
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.4.9	Describe the basic characteristics of a transmitter	2	Timing, modulation, pulse width, power output
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.4.10	Describe the use of the transponder as a field monitor	2	-
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.5	Receivers

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X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.5.1	Describe the basic characteristics of an SSR receiver	2	Standard/MSSR receiver, sensibility, bandwidth, dynamic range, GTC (normal, sectorised), monopulse processor, RSLS, multi-path and interferences
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.6	Signal Processing and Plot Extraction
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.6.1	Describe monopulse extraction	2	Phase and amplitude modulation, off boresight angle calculation, azimuth encoding
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.6.2	Describe sliding window SSR extraction	2	Leading edge, trailing edge, azimuth accuracy, azimuth encoding
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.6.3	Describe the signal processing	2	Video digitiser, pulse processor, reply decoder (bracket pair detector), synchronous reply correlator
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.6.4	Decode a transponder message	3	Standard message with SPI set e.g. Mode S
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.6.5	Describe the SSR processing techniques	2	Discrete code correlation, general association, zones, categories, code swapping, general correlation Mode A code data, Mode C data, target position report
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.6.6	Explain the reasons for surveillance processing and the key options	2	False target identification and elimination, data validation, data correction, reflection identification and processing, enhanced resolution performance
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.7	Plot Combining
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.7.1	Describe the basic function of plot combining	2	Secondary/primary combining, secondary/primary assigning, prime target, range and azimuth collimation
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.7.2	Describe the basic functions of a current radar plot combiner	2	-
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.8	Test and Measurement

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X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_1.8.1	Appreciate how measurements can be made on SSR	3	e.g. spectrum analyser, vector voltmeter, oscilloscope, SWR meter, sensor analysis tools
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_2	MODE S
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_2.1	Introduction to Mode S
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_2.1.1	Explain the need for and benefits of Mode S	2	Classical SSR limitations, resolution, accuracy, integrity, enhanced data (e.g. 25 ft resolution, aircraft ID, BDS information)
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_2.1.2	Explain the working principles of Mode S	2	Mode S interrogation, Mode S reply, Mode S uplink and downlink capability, Mode S formats/protocols, ELS, EHS
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_2.1.3	Explain the complementary use of Mode S and conventional SSR	2	Mode interlace pattern, operational use of all-call, roll-call
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_2.1.4	Explain Mode S implementation	2	Elementary and enhanced surveillance, II and SI codes, use of BDS
X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_2.2	Mode S System
X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_2.2.1	Describe the theory of operation of Mode S hardware and software	2	Performance of the system, theory of operation of the system, interfaces to customer equipment
X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_2.2.2	Describe testing possibilities for Mode S	2	e.g. SASS-C, SASS-S
X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_3	MULTILATERATION (MLAT)
X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_3.1	MLAT in Use
X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_3.1.1	Explain how pilot and controller operations are impacted by the use of an MLAT system	2	Mode A assigned at gate, coverage of MLAT
X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_3.1.2	Describe the ground mode of transponders	2	Aircraft interrogations, squitters, change of transponder mode
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_3.2	MLAT Principles

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X		X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_3.2.1	Explain the MLAT system architecture	2	Standards, transmitters and receivers, data processing/fusion, redundancy, performance, costs, timing solutions, etc.
X		X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_3.2.2	Appreciate the principles of MLAT system	3	Triangulation, coverage, position calculation e.g. SCAS
X		X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_3.2.3	Describe how to operate the system	2	Tracking, map creation and blanking
X		X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_3.2.4	Describe testing possibilities for MLAT	2	e.g. SASS-C
X					ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_4	SSR ENVIRONMENT
X					ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_4.1	SSR Environment
X					ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_4.1.1	Explain the operational use of ACAS and implications for pilots and controllers	2	Traffic Advisories, Resolution Advisories, pilot responses and controller information
X					ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SSR_4.1.2	Describe the users of the 1 030 MHz 1 090 MHz channels	2	Modes 1, 3, A, C and S, military, Mode S uplink and downlink capability, ACAS (TCAS), acquisition and extended squitter, PRFFRUIT ratios, DME and other interferences
	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS	AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE (ADS)
	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_1	GENERAL VIEW ON ADS
	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_1.1	Definition of ADS
	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_1.1.1	Describe the basic characteristics of a ADS	2	Performance, integrity, latency, QoS, implementation options (e.g. ATN/FANS)
	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_1.1.2	List the types of navigation sensors	1	GNSS, INS, radio NAVAIDs, navigation solutions from FMS, FoM
	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_1.1.3	State the latest developments, implementation plans and projects	1	e.g. current and recent test and trials, ICAO status, EUROCONTROL, FAA and other authorities positions, airline and equipment manufacturer positions, ATC procedures, time scales

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X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2	ADS-B
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2.1	Introduction to ADS-B
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2.1.1	Explain the basic principles of ADS-B	2	Autonomous operation, navigation solutions, link options, aircraft situation awareness
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2.1.2	Identify the major elements of ADS-B	3	e.g. ADS-B global chain (from the aircraft to the controller HMI), GNSS, FMS, encoding, scheduling, link
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2.2	Techniques of ADS-B
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2.2.1	Explain the characteristics of the data links used in ADS B	2	VDL Mode 4, 1090 MHz extended squitter (1090 ES), UAT
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2.2.2	Describe the major ADS-B applications	2	e.g. ADS-B-NRA, ADS-B-RAD, ASAS
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2.3	VDL Mode 4
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2.3.1	Describe the use of VDL Mode 4	2	High-level description
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2.4	1090 MHz Extended Squitter (1090 ES)
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2.4.1	Describe the use of the 1090 MHz extended squitter (1090 ES)	2	High-level description
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2.4.2	Explain the principles related to signals in space	2	Modulation scheme, signal structure, key data and frequency
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2.4.3	Explain the principles related to random access technology	2	Consequences on the RF environment (1 090 MHz)
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2.4.4	Explain the relevant messages	2	Information in each field, information encoding and decoding
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2.4.5	Recognise the structure of a Mode S extended squitter signal	1	Signal timing and sequencing, data encoding
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2.4.6	Explain the interface between the BDS and the extended squitter message	2	-
X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2.5	Universal Access Transceiver (UAT)

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		X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2.5.1	State the use of the UAT	1
		X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2.6	ASTERIX
		X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_2.6.1	Identify the data format according to the ASTERIX category 21 standard	3	Reference to ASTERIX standard Decode position, call sign, Mode S address, etc.
		X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_3	ADS-C
		X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_3.1	Introduction to ADS-C
		X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_3.1.1	Explain the basic principles of ADS-C	2	Contract, multi-contract, time, event triggering
		X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_3.1.2	Identify the major elements of the ADS-C system	3	ADS-C global chain (from the aircraft to the controller HMI), GNSS, processor, link, ground station
		X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_3.2	Techniques in ADS-C
		X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.ADS_3.2.1	Explain the characteristics of the data links used in ADS-C	2	e.g. subnetworks (VDLs, AMSS, HFDL)
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.HMI	HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE (HMI)
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.HMI_1	HMI
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.HMI_1.1	ATCO HMI
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.HMI_1.1.1	Describe the display types available	2	Video, synthetic, mixed
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.HMI_1.1.2	State the type of selections available	1	Source, range, maps, filters
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.HMI_1.1.3	Describe the advantages of different display types	2	Clarity, configurability, fallback, data integration
X	X	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.HMI_1.2	ATSEP HMI
X	X	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.HMI_1.2.1	Describe the user interface scope and ergonomics as seen by different users and at different locations	2	System management displays characteristics both control and monitoring
X	X	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.HMI_1.2.2	Describe the analytical and status data available to the users	2	Radar video, front panel and CMS data, HMI on each subsystem
X	X	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.HMI_1.3	Pilot HMI
X	X	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.HMI_1.3.1	Describe the transponder interface	2	Mode A, change procedure, SPI, Mode C, deselection, hijack

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X	X	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.HMI_1.3.2	Recognise the ACAS/TCAS display and future potential developments	1	Characteristics, accuracy, alerts, ADS B, CDTI
X	X	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.HMI_1.3.3	Recognise the EGPWS display and of future potential developments	1	-
X	X	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.HMI_1.4	Displays
X	X	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.HMI_1.4.1	Describe the display types available and their advantages and disadvantages	2	Raster/rotating, raw/synthetic, monochrome/colour, CRT/LCD, performances (cost, availability, maintainability, ergonomics)
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SDT	SURVEILLANCE DATA TRANSMISSION
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SDT_1	SURVEILLANCE DATA TRANSMISSION
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SDT_1.1	Technology and Protocols
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SDT_1.1.1	Describe the implementation of formats and protocols	2	Network protocols, Surveillance Data Networks (e.g. RADNET), messages CAT 1+
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SDT_1.1.2	Decode ASTERIX messages	3	e.g. categories 1, 2, 20, 21, 34, 48, 62
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SDT_1.1.3	Identify the data transmission architecture in a multisensor environment	3	Fault tolerance, redundancy of line equipment e.g. software fallback capability, contingency of service, RADNET
X	X	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SDT_1.1.4	Characterise the degradations of the surveillance transmission network	2	e.g. saturation, excess latency
X	X	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SDT_1.2	Verification Methods
X	X	X				ATSEP.QLF.SUR.SDT_1.2.1	Identify the causes of a fault, based on test tool measurements	3	e.g. data analyser, line analyser
			X		X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR	ATSEP QUALIFICATION DOMAIN - DATA PROCESSING
			X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.FST	FUNCTIONAL SAFETY
			X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.FST_1	FUNCTIONAL SAFETY
			X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.FST_1.1	Software Integrity and Security

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X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.FST_1.1.1	Appreciate how a system can be defended against potential hostile intent via the data processing systems/internet	3	Input verification, secure sources e.g. leased lines, private networks, eligibility, firewall protection, user/password management, VPN connection
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.FST_1.1.2	Explain how the normal input of a system could be used by nonauthorised persons with hostile intent	2	e.g. obstruction of radar/sensor communication and location (Mode S, ADS-B, etc.)
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.FST_1.1.3	Estimate the impact of security and integrity failure to the operational service	3	e.g. system crashes due to incorrect input data, main and standby and fallback systems all have same input, possible loss in total of system, results in capacity reductions and safety consequences
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.FST_1.1.4	Appreciate error detection and handling in data, hardware and process	3	Identification, consequence, scope, reporting, fault tolerance, soft fail, failsafe, monitoring, fallback
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS	DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_1	USER REQUIREMENTS
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_1.1	Controller Requirements
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_1.1.1	Explain ATCO missions and services needed in an area control centre	2	Operational requirements e.g. separation, flight progress monitoring and coordination, trajectory prediction, coordination with adjacent centres
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_1.1.2	Explain ATCO missions and services needed in an approach control unit	2	Operational requirements e.g. vectoring, sequencing, AMAN, CDM
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_1.1.3	Explain ATCO missions and services needed in an aerodrome control tower	2	Operational requirements e.g. runway management, DMAN
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_1.2	Trajectories, Prediction and Calculation

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X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_1.2.1	State different types of trajectories	1	e.g. FPL-based, surveillance data-based, FMS-based
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_1.2.2	Explain the main processes for trajectory prediction	2	SDP trajectory, FPL trajectory, merged trajectory, predicted trajectory
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_1.3	Ground Safety Nets
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_1.3.1	Describe the function of safety nets and their legal status	2	STCA, APW, MSAW, ASMGCS-based safety nets
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_1.4	Decision Support
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_1.4.1	Explain the major steps in the air traffic planning process	2	ATFCM with strategic, pre-tactical and tactical, ATC sector planning, tactical control
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_1.4.2	Explain the principles of trajectory prediction, conformance monitoring and medium term conflict detection processes	2	Route adherence monitoring e.g. CORA, MTCD, CLAM, Level adherence monitoring
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_1.4.3	Explain the benefit of these tools for safety and efficiency	2	-
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_2	SYSTEM COMPONENTS
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_2.1	Processing Systems
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_2.1.1	Describe all major components of a data processing system	2	Functional architecture, technical architecture, supervision
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_2.2	Flight Data Processing Systems
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_2.2.1	Identify all functions of an FDP system	3	FDPS reference model, message handling, initial flight data handling, relationship with other functions, air-ground data link processing, trajectory prediction, flight data management and distribution, SSR Mode A code assignment and management, correlation, coordination and transfer, Mode S

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				X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_2.2.2	Describe all major components of an FDP	2	Functional architecture, technical architecture e.g. HMI, ATC tools, support tools (technical supervision, QoS monitors and logging)
				X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_2.2.3	Differentiate FDP features in the ATS units	2	Area control centres Approach control units Aerodrome control towers
				X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_2.2.4	Explain how to operate the system	2	e.g. configuration, adjust parameters, start up and shut down, monitoring
				X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_2.2.5	Explain the principles of emergency switching	2	System degradation e.g. automatic versus manual cluster takover, need to notify ATCO's supervisor, operational consequences
	X	X	X	X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_2.3	Surveillance Data Processing Systems
	X	X	X	X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_2.3.1	Identify all functions of an SDP system	3	Plot processing, tracking, single sensor and multisensor tracker (e.g. radar, ADS, MLAT), estimating limits and accuracy of multisensor tracker, recording e.g. ARTAS tracker
	X	X	X	X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_2.3.2	Describe all major components of an SDP	2	Functional architecture, technical architecture
	X	X	X	X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_2.3.3	Differentiate SDP features in the ATS units	2	Area control centres Approach control units Aerodrome control towers
	X	X	X	X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_2.3.4	Appreciate how to operate the system	3	e.g. configuration, adjust parameters, start up and shut down, monitoring
	X	X	X	X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DPS_2.3.5	Explain the principles of emergency switching	2	-
X				X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC	DATA PROCESS
X				X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1	SOFTWARE PROCESS
				X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.1	Middleware

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	X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.1.1	Characterise middleware	2	Additional specialised functional built on the OS
	X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.1.2	List the middleware used on the national major systems	1	e.g. CORBA, UBSS, OTM, EJB
	X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.1.3	Describe the use of a middleware in an ATM environment	2	Dual processing system
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.2	Operating Systems
	X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.2.1	Describe the major aspects of a relevant operating system	2	e.g. design, start-up, configuration, back-up and restore
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.2.2	Identify relevant operating system commands	3	e.g. LINUX systems
	X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.2.3	Characterise typical consequences of an OS upgrade	2	Some possible implications on HW (performance, memory), middleware (compatibility) and SW components
	X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.2.4	Explain downward compatibility	2	Checks on embedded SW modules ability to run under new OS version
	X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.2.5	Take account of hardware/software compatibility	2	Examples of HW requirements of specific SW implementations
	X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.2.6	Describe interactions between application and OS	2	Examples of OS calls by the application software if no middleware is in use
	X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.2.7	Describe the life cycle management of an operating system	2	e.g. versions, releases, patches, migration
	X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.2.8	Appreciate different installation methods	3	e.g. RIS server, install server, PXE boot - services, configuration
	X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.2.9	Differentiate operating systems and their potential application areas	2	Standard (COTS) edition vs. customised edition OS, consideration of security, upgradeability and compatibility
	X			ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.3	Configuration Control

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X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.3.1	Describe the principles of configuration control	2	Clear identification of all versions, proof of testing and ‘build state’, tool and mechanisms to aid control, authorisation, audit trail, appropriate quality standard requirements of the administration
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.4	Software Development Process
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.4.1	State the main software development processes	1	SWALs e.g. life cycle, waterfall model, RUP
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.4.2	List the main steps of two of the main software development processes	1	-
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_1.4.3	Explain the main differences between two software development processes	2	e.g. advantages/disadvantages
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_2	HARDWARE PLATFORM
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_2.1	Equipment Upgrade
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_2.1.1	Explain the key factors that have to be considered when data processing equipment is upgraded or changed	2	Specification, compatibility, ‘proven’ or ‘stateof-the-art’ technology, maintenance and operating consequence (e.g. personnel, training, spares, procedures), environmental requirements (e.g. size, power requirements, temperature, interfaces), testing
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_2.2	Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_2.2.1	Explain the advantages and disadvantages of commercial off-theshelf equipment	2	Cost, multiplicity of suppliers, quality, maintainability, life cycle, liability
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_2.3	Interdependence
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_2.3.1	Describe the technical issues regarding the interdependence of various equipment and systems	2	Interface requirements, common point of failure, data conditioning, response time

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X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_2.3.2	Describe techniques for virtualisation	2	Hypervisor e.g. Hypervisor Type-1, Hypervisor Type-2, container technology (LXC, Docker)
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_2.4	Maintainability
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_2.4.1	Identify the issues that will affect the maintainability of hardware for the planned life of a system	3	Commercial product life, commercial support commitments, company volatility, spares provision, shelf life and logistics
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_3	TESTING
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_3.1	Testing
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_3.1.1	Appreciate the techniques available for system and performance requirements testing	3	e.g. code walkthrough, modelling, simulation real time and fast time, black box testing, formal methods, use of independent test personnel, data corruption simulation, hardware failure simulation
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_3.1.2	Appreciate the techniques available for system testing and integration	3	e.g. system integration testing, load testing, regression testing
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_4	VIRTUALISATION
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_4.1	Introduction to Virtualisation
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_4.1.1	Explain the concept of virtualisation	2	the working principles, advantages and disadvantages
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_4.1.2	Describe the virtualisation technologies and tools in use	2	e.g. VMWare, Hypervisor
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.PRC_4.1.3	Consider how virtualisation can be used in ATM environment	2
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA	DATA
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_1	DATA ESSENTIALS FEATURES
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_1.1	Data Significance

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X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_1.1.1	Explain the significance of data	2	Criticality (critical/non critical), legality (ICAO, CAA, organisation), use (advisory, control)
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_1.2	Data Configuration Control
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_1.2.1	Explain the control procedures for changes to operational data	2	Designated roles/persons for authorising changes and verifying/checking changes
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_1.3	Data Standards
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_1.3.1	Name the authority responsible for standards	1	e.g. EUROCONTROL, ICAO, ISO
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_1.3.2	State the standards related to ATM data, their sources and their status	1	e.g. ASTERIX, WGS84, OLDI, FMTP, AMHS, ADEX-P, FPL
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_1.3.3	Decode a typical OLDI message	3	e.g. ACT, PAC
X	X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_1.3.4	State the nature of ATM processing requirements	1	Data volatility (e.g. radar), system integrity, consequence of failure
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2	ATM DATA DETAILED STRUCTURE
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.1	System Area
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.1.1	Describe how a system area is defined	2	e.g. size, system centre (reference point)
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.1.2	Describe the data related to the system area	2	e.g. radar data, flight plan data, maps, coordinates
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.2	Characteristic Points
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.2.1	State types of characteristic points used in an ATM system and their structure	1	Geographic, routing, sector e.g. Geographic: airports and runways, ILS, radar, limit points Routing and sectors: coded routes, SID allocation parameters, area navigation waypoints, adjacent FIRs, holding, sectors
X		ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.2.2	Explain the importance of characteristic points in the correct presentation of data	2	-

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COM-Voice	COM-Data	NAV-NDB	NAV-DF	NAV-VOR	NAV-DME	NAV-ILS	SUR-PSR	SUR-SSR	SUR-ADS	DPR-DP	SMC-COM	SMC-NAV	SMC-SUR	SMC-DP	ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier)	CORPUS	Tax	CONTENT

X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.2.3	Describe the process by which amended adaptation files are introduced	2	-
X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.3	Aircraft Performance
X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.3.1	List the performance data used in FDPS	1	Example of data from in-house system
X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.3.2	Describe the structure of aircraft performance data	2	-
X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.3.3	Define speeds, rates and levels	1	-
X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.3.4	Explain the consequences of the use of the wrong type of aircraft	2	-
X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.4	Screen Manager
X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.4.1	Describe how the screen manager is used to set up the ATC HMI	2	-
X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.5	Auto-coordination Messages
X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.5.1	Describe the meaning of coordination messages in the control process	2	Coordination parameters, conditions groups, OLDI conditions groups, characteristics of remote centres
X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.5.2	Describe the characteristics of the remote centres relevant to OLDI	2	Civil and military
X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.6	Configuration Control Data
X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.6.1	Explain the structure of the configuration data	2	Sector CSU link, sectorisation plan, control parameters
X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.7	Physical Configuration Data
X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.7.1	Explain the structure of the physical configuration data	2	External configuration, device configuration
X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.8	Relevant Meteorology Data
X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.8.1	Explain the organisation of the data related to meteorology	2	Meteorology, QNH TL areas, CB activity
X	ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.9	Alert and Error Messages to ATSEP

ATSEP QUALIFICATION - Streams															ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier)	CORPUS	Tax	CONTENT
COM-Voice	COM-Data	NAV-NDB	NAV-DF	NAV-VOR	NAV-DME	NAV-ILS	SUR-PSR	SUR-SSR	SUR-ADS	DPR-DP	SMC-COM	SMC-NAV	SMC-SUR	SMC-DP	ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier)	CORPUS	Tax	CONTENT

X					ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.9.1	Explain the importance of alert and error messages	2	-
X					ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.9.2	Describe different categories of alert and error messages	2	-
X					ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.10	Alert and Error Messages to ATCO
X					ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.10.1	Describe the structure of the data used in these types of message	2	MSAW, conflict alert parameters
X					ATSEP.QLF.DPR.DTA_2.10.2	Explain alerts and error messages, and their importance from an ATCO point of view	2	e.g. MSAW, conflict alert, MTCD
	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC	ATSEP QUALIFICATION DOMAIN - SYSTEM MONITORING AND CONTROL
	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ANS	ANS STRUCTURE
	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ANS_1	ANSP ORGANISATION AND OPERATION
	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ANS_1.1	ANSP Organisation and Operation
	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ANS_1.1.1	Describe the SMC function within the organisation	2	What the SMC does, interfaces with other functions, similarities and major differences between SMC function at different sites
	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ANS_1.1.2	Describe the structure, roles and responsibilities of the SMC team and any direct interfaces	2	-
	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ANS_1.1.3	Explain the duties of the ATC supervisor	2	-
	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ANS_2	ANSP MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ANS_2.1	Policy
	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ANS_2.1.1	Describe, in general terms, the ANSP maintenance policy	2	-
	X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ANS_2.1.2	Describe the aspects of the maintenance policy that apply specifically to SMC	2	-

ATSEP QUALIFICATION - Streams															ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier)	CORPUS	Tax	CONTENT
COM-Voice	COM-Data	NAV-NDB	NAV-DF	NAV-VOR	NAV-DME	NAV-ILS	SUR-PSR	SUR-SSR	SUR-ADS	DPR-DP	SMC-COM	SMC-NAV	SMC-SUR	SMC-DP	ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier)	CORPUS	Tax	CONTENT

X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ANS_3	ATM CONTEXT
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ANS_3.1	ATM Context
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ANS_3.1.1	Describe the ATM requirements and the related services provided by the SMC	2	Service level agreements, working arrangements e.g. ASM, ATFCM
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ANS_4	ANSP ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ANS_4.1	Administration
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ANS_4.1.1	Describe any ANSP administrative procedures, specifically applicable to SMC	2	Any non-technical practices e.g. security, access control (building and platform), safety, fire
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ASE	ANS SYSTEM/EQUIPMENT
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ASE_1	OPERATIONAL IMPACTS
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ASE_1.1	Degradation or Loss of System/Equipment Services
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ASE_1.1.1	Describe the importance of monitoring system performance	2	-
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ASE_1.1.2	Describe possible ways in which the SMC may become aware of degradation of services and/or systems	2	e.g. monitoring systems, telephone calls, aural alerts, user complaint
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ASE_1.1.3	Take account of the end users/customers affected	2	e.g. ATC Units, airports, airlines
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ASE_1.1.4	Appreciate the implications for end users/customers	3	-
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ASE_1.1.5	Appreciate the appropriate actions to restore service	3	e.g. switching, replacing, reconfiguration, calling external service provider
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ASE_1.1.6	Appreciate the need for appropriate communication before and after restoring service	3	e.g. users, customers, external and internal providers
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ASE_2	USER POSITION FUNCTIONALITY AND OPERATION
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ASE_2.1	User Working Position

ATSEP QUALIFICATION - Streams															ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier)	CORPUS	Tax	CONTENT
COM-Voice	COM-Data	NAV-NDB	NAV-DF	NAV-VOR	NAV-DME	NAV-ILS	SUR-PSR	SUR-SSR	SUR-ADS	DPR-DP	SMC-COM	SMC-NAV	SMC-SUR	SMC-DP	ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier)	CORPUS	Tax	CONTENT

X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ASE_2.1.1	Appreciate working position performance to agreed parameters	3	e.g. ATCO, MET, ATSEP, airport positions
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ASE_2.2	SMC Working Position
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.ASE_2.2.1	Appreciate SMC working position performance to agreed parameters	3	-
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP	TOOLS, PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_1	REQUIREMENTS
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_1.1	Safety Management System (SMS)
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_1.1.1	Describe the ICAO and European requirements and the national and ATSP SMS	2	ICAO Annex 19, Annex IV to Regulation (EU) 2017/373
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_1.2	Quality Management System (QMS)
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_1.2.1	Describe the quality management system requirements	2	e.g. ISO, EFQM
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_1.3	SMS Application in the Working Environment
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_1.3.1	Describe the relationship between the SMS and the application of SMC	2	Reporting procedures
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_1.3.2	Explain which occurrences require incident reporting and follow-up action(s)	2	e.g. national categories for reporting, safety event processing
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_1.3.3	Apply incident reporting procedures to example occurrence(s)	3	e.g. safety event procedure
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_2	MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS WITH OUTSIDE AGENCIES REQUIREMENTS
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_2.1	Principles of Agreements
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_2.1.1	Describe the principles and need for maintenance agreements	2	e.g. types of service level provided
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_2.1.2	Describe within which functional areas maintenance agreements will occur	2	e.g. network providers, facilities management, communications

ATSEP QUALIFICATION - Streams															ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier)	CORPUS	Tax	CONTENT
COM-Voice	COM-Data	NAV-NDB	NAV-DF	NAV-VOR	NAV-DME	NAV-ILS	SUR-PSR	SUR-SSR	SUR-ADS	DPR-DP	SMC-COM	SMC-NAV	SMC-SUR	SMC-DP	ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier)	CORPUS	Tax	CONTENT

X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_2.1.3	Describe where in the SMS manual these agreements are included or referenced	2	-
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_3	SMC GENERAL PROCESSES
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_3.1	Roles and Responsibilities
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_3.1.1	Describe the role and general method of operations of the SMC	2	-
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_3.1.2	Describe the need to monitor service conditions and the way to take appropriate action to ensure service performance	2	e.g. process to interrupt services for planned maintenance purposes, management of service provision during corrective maintenance, continuity of service, availability
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_3.1.3	Describe the coordination role of the SMC	2	e.g. ATSEPs, ATCOs, external service providers, ATM stakeholders
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_3.1.4	Describe how risk analysis can contribute towards decision-making	2	e.g. assessing risk, handling of service interventions
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_4	MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_4.1	Reporting
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_4.1.1	Describe how maintenance activities and SMC events/actions are recorded	2	e.g. procedures to follow, terminology to use, record keeping for traceability
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TPP_4.1.2	Explain the importance of accurate record keeping and dissemination for handover and quality management purposes	2	e.g. information is logged in database or report is generated and distributed according to defined procedures
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TEC	TECHNOLOGY
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TEC_1	TECHNOLOGIES AND PRINCIPLES
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TEC_1.1	General
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TEC_1.1.1	Describe the principles of control and monitoring systems used	2	e.g. national basis, colour codes, ergonomics
X				ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TEC_1.2	Communication

ATSEP QUALIFICATION - Streams															ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier)	CORPUS	Tax	CONTENT
COM-Voice	COM-Data	NAV-NDB	NAV-DF	NAV-VOR	NAV-DME	NAV-ILS	SUR-PSR	SUR-SSR	SUR-ADS	DPR-DP	SMC-COM	SMC-NAV	SMC-SUR	SMC-DP	ATSEP UOID (Unique Objective IDentifier)	CORPUS	Tax	CONTENT

X				ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TEC_1.2.1	Describe the key aspects of control and monitoring system capability	2	e.g. parameters presented to the SMC and types of actions that can be taken
X				ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TEC_1.2.2	Appreciate the impact of the replacement of components in a communication chain	3	Continuity of service, communication chain integrity
	X			ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TEC_1.3	Navigation
	X			ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TEC_1.3.1	Describe the key aspects of control and monitoring system capability	2	e.g. parameters presented to the SMC and types of actions that can be taken
	X			ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TEC_1.3.2	Appreciate the impact of the replacement of components in navigation equipment	3	Continuity of service, navigation aid integrity
		X		ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TEC_1.4	Surveillance
		X		ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TEC_1.4.1	Describe the key aspects of controland monitoring system capability	2	e.g. parameters presented to the SMC and types of actions that can be taken
		X		ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TEC_1.4.2	Appreciate the impact of the replacement of components in a surveillance chain	3	Continuity of service, surveillance chain integrity
			X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TEC_1.5	Data Processing
			X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TEC_1.5.1	Describe the key aspects of control and monitoring system capability	2	e.g. parameters presented to the SMC and types of actions that can be taken
			X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TEC_1.5.2	Appreciate the impact of the replacement of components in data processing chain	3	Continuity of service, data processing, chain integrity
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TEC_1.6	Facilities
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TEC_1.6.1	Describe the key aspects of system management capability	2	e.g. parameters presented to the SMC and types of actions that can be taken
X	X	X	X	ATSEP.QLF.SMC.TEC_1.6.2	Appreciate the impact of the loss of supply and/or replacement of components in facility equipment	3	Continuity of service, integrity

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