ATSEP.OR.205 Basic training

MINIMUM TRAINING The basic training contained within the requirement is the minimum training that needs to be followed by all who aim at becoming ATSEP. However, service providers may decide to add additional subjects or topics that may be specific to their national or local environment.

COMPOSITION OF COURSES Basic training may be provided as a stand-alone course or as part of a larger initial training course (i.e. basic plus qualification training).

GENERAL The selection of the subjects, topics, and subtopics should be tailored to:

(a)the duties of the ATSEP regarding the service provider’s activities; and

(b)prior experience and education of the candidate ATSEP.

SHARED The objectives contained in Appendix 1a to this AMC should be included in the basic training course.

STREAMS The topics, sub-topics and objectives contained in Appendix 2a to this AMC should be included in the basic training course.

ENTRY LEVEL In some instances, only a limited number of training objectives will need to be taught to ATSEP learners. This is usually the case when the entry level of learners includes some form of previous qualification (e.g. engineering degree or diploma). In this case, the length of training and the number of objectives may be less than that of a course directed to learners who have little or no engineering or technical qualifications. If no engineering or technical qualifications are required prior to starting the basic training, then it may be necessary to include additional objectives in the training that will prepare learners to deal with the basic training.