guidelines for atco common core content initial training _part 3_mod 3_adi_rad

EUROPEAN ORGANISATION FOR THE SAFETY OF AIR NAVIGATION

EUROCONTROL

Guidelines for ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Part 3: Rating Training - Module 3: Aerodrome Radar Control Endorsement (ADI/RAD)T14 Module 3

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Guidelines for ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training Part 3: Rating Training Module 3: Aerodrome Radar Control Endorsement (ADI/RAD)

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................1 SUBJECT 1: SUBJECT 2: SUBJECT 3: SUBJECT 4: SUBJECT 5: SUBJECT 6: SUBJECT 7: SUBJECT 8: SUBJECT 9: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE .......................................................3 AVIATION LAW ...........................................................................................5 AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT .................................................................7 METEOROLOGY ...................................................................................... 13 NAVIGATION ............................................................................................ 15 AIRCRAFT................................................................................................. 17 HUMAN FACTORS.................................................................................. 19 EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS ............................................................... 21 PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT....................................................... 23

SUBJECT 10: UNUSUAL/EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.............................................. 25 SUBJECT 11: DEGRADED SYSTEMS CAPABILITY................................................. 27 SUBJECT 12: AERODROMES ........................................................................................ 29

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Part 3, Module 3 provides the Common Core Content for Aerodrome Radar Control Endorsement training. It has been designed by a multinational group of experts and meets the current requirements of the European Manual of Personnel Licensing - Air Traffic Controllers (see EATM, 2004a L1). The content of the rating training course is based on the assumption that the student has successfully completed the Common Core Content Basic training as a prerequisite. The course has been derived by building on the Basic Common Core Content Objectives contained in Part 2 of this publication T14. (Readers of the paper version will find Part 2 in first book of the binder, while Internet surfers are referred to electronic file 1of9.) Following the tabulated format of the Common Core Content Objectives, the Aerodrome Radar Control Endorsement training common core content has been subdivided into subjects: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Introduction to the Course (INTR). Aviation Law (LAW). Air Traffic Management (ATM). Meteorology (MET) 1. Navigation (NAV). Aircraft (ACFT). Human Factors (HUM) 1. Equipment and Systems (EQPM). Professional Environment (PENV) 1. Unusual/Emergency Situations (UNINC). Degraded Systems Capability (DEGS). Aerodromes (AGA) 1.

The order of the subjects and objectives is neither intended to convey a pedagogical sequence nor to indicate a relative level of importance. The training designer will need to know that the student has successfully completed the Basic training Course (i.e. Part 2 of this publication T14) and Aerodrome Control Instrument Rating Course (i.e. Part 3, Module 2 of this publication T14). The design of the Aerodrome Radar Control Endorsement Course can now be based on the combination of Basic training and Rating training Modules 2 and 3.

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Covered in Module 2 as a prerequisite for Module 3

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SUBJECT 1:

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

The general objective is: Learners shall know and understand the training programme that they will follow. TOPIC / Sub-topic OBJECTIVES 1. COURSE MANAGEMENT Learners shall explain the aims and objectives of the course, the management structure and recognise the materials to be used. 1.1. Course Introduction 2 Course objectives for the specificrating/endorsement

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1.1.1. Explain the aims and main objectives of the course 1.2. Course Administration

1.2.1. State course administration 1.3.

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Study Material and Training Documentation 3 4 e.g. Training documentation, library; CBT library, Web e.g. Training documentation, library; CBT library, Web

1.3.1. Choose appropriate documentation for course studies 1.3.2. Integrate appropriate documentation into the course 2.

INTRODUCTION TO THE ATC TRAINING COURSE Learners shall state the methodology and describe the assessment procedures used in the course.

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Course Content 1 2 2 2 Structure of participation; Simulation exercises; Briefing; Debriefing Theoretical training; Practical training; Self-study; Taxonomy; Action verbs

2.1.1. State the different methods of teaching the subjects 2.1.2. Describe, in general terms, the content of the subjects 2.1.3. Describe the organisation of theoretical training 2.1.4. Describe the organisation of simulation training

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TOPIC / Sub-topic OBJECTIVES 2.2. Training Ethos 1 2 Instructor discussions; Training progress; Assessment; Results; Briefing; Debriefing Effect of teamwork on training results in practical training L CONTENT

2.2.1. Recognise the feedback mechanisms available 2.2.2. Describe the positive effect in working together with fellow course participants 2.3. The Assessment Process

2.3.1. Describe the assessment process 2

The assessment process, including continuous assessment, applied during the course and associated re-sit procedures

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SUBJECT 2:

AVIATION LAW

The general objective is: Learners shall: i. ii. explain the principles of Aviation Law; know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations, including airspace and flight planning;

iii. appreciate the authority vested in the controller and the means by which that authority is exercised. TOPIC / Sub-topic OBJECTIVES 1. L CONTENT Task

ATC LICENSING / CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE Learners shall appreciate the legal aspects associated with the ATC Licence / Certificate of Competence.

1.1. Privileges and Conditions 1.1.1. Appreciate the conditions which must be met for the issue of Aerodrome Radar Control endorsement 2. RULES AND REGULATIONS Learners shall explain and apply the Rules and Regulations which affect appropriate operations. 2.1. Airspace 2.1.1. Appreciate classes of airspace and their relevance to ADI/RAD endorsement operations 2.1.2. Provide control actions appropriate to aerodrome radar service 3 Classes A-G as appropriate; National classifications ICAO Doc 4444 Chapter 8; e.g. National requirements (AIP); International requirements; Civil requirements; Military requirements; Areas of responsibility; Sectorisation; Airspace structure 3 ESARR5 rating, valid rating e.g. National documents, European Manual of Personnel Licensing - Air Traffic Controllers

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Rules of the Air 4 Responsibility for terrain clearance; Terrain clearance dimensions; Minimum safe altitudes; Transition level; Minimum flight level; Minimum sector altitude

2.2.1. Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the rules for minimum safe height and terrain clearance

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Special National Legislation and Procedures 4 AIP; NOTAM; AIC; LOAs; National procedures; Local procedures; National telecommunication procedures e.g. Security; Environmental (noise abatement, conservation areas fuel dumping); Sensitive areas (hospitals; VIP residences); Priority allocation; Special purpose codes National regulations and requirements

2.3.1. Provide planning, coordination and control actions in accordance with special National legislation and procedures

2.3.2. Describe the methods by which 2 National regulations are implemented in ADI/RAD endorsement

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SUBJECT 3:

AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

The general objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services. TOPIC / Sub-topic OBJECTIVES 1. 1.1. L CONTENT Task

AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES AND AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT Learners shall provide the appropriate services. Aerodrome Radar Control Service 2 ICAO Doc 4444 Chapter 8; National documentation; Local procedures

1.1.1. Explain the responsibility for the provision of an aerodrome control service using radarderived information 1.1.2. Explain the functions that can be performed with the use of radar-derived information in the provision of an aerodrome control service 1.1.3. Provide the appropriate aerodrome radar service 1.2. 1.2.1. Use radar for the provision of FIS 1.3. Alerting Service (ALRS)

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ICAO Doc 4444 Chapter 8; National documentation; Local procedures; Radar monitoring; Radar separation; Radar vectoring; Navigational assistance; etc. ICAO Doc 4444 Chapter 8; National documentation; Local procedures ICAO Doc 4444; Information to identified aircraft concerning: traffic, navigation, e.g. weather

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Flight Information Service (FIS) 3

1.3.1. Provide ALRS using radarderived information 1.4.

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Responses to distress and urgency messages and signals

Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) 3 e.g. Abnormal situations; Decrease in sector capacity; Limitations on systems and equipment; Changes in workload/ capacity; Relevant information (e.g. reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution); Unusual meteorological conditions Slot allocation procedures

1.4.1. Inform supervisor of situation

1.4.2. Apply flow management procedures

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TOPIC / Sub-topic OBJECTIVES 1.4.3. Organise traffic flow and patterns to take account of airspace boundaries L CONTENT 4 Civil and military; Controlled; Uncontrolled; Advisory; Restricted; Danger; Prohibited; Special rules; Sector boundaries; National boundaries; FIR boundaries; Delegated airspace; Transfer of control; Transfer of communications National procedures Task

1.4.4. Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of radar coverage 1.4.5. Organise traffic flows and patterns to take account of areas of responsibility 2. 2.1. COMMUNICATION

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Learners shall integrate approved phraseology into effective communication. Effective Communication 3 ICAO Doc 4444 Chapter 12; ICAO Doc 9432 RTF manual; Standards words and phrases as contained in ICAO Annex 10 Vol 2 Chapter 5; National phraseology, e.g. Identification of aircraft; Acknowledgement by visual means; Starting procedures; Flow management; Pushback; Towing procedures; Time check; Taxi procedures; Holding; Crossing runways; Preparation for takeoff; Takeoff clearance; After takeoff; Entering an aerodrome traffic circuit; Approach instructions; Landing; Delaying aircraft; Missed approach; Information to aircraft after landing Transmission techniques, ICAO Annex 1 Language Proficiency 2.1.1. Use approved phraseology

2.1.2. Perform communication effectively 2.1.3. Analyse examples of pilot and controller communication for effectiveness 2.2. 2.2.1. Use approved phraseology 2.2.2. Apply change of radiotelephony call sign

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Phraseology for Unusual Events 3 3 Distress; Urgency; Hijack; Radio failure; Meteorological hazards; etc. ICAO Doc 4444 Chapter 15

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TOPIC / Sub-topic OBJECTIVES 2.2.3. Analyse examples of pilot and controller communication for effectiveness (in case of unusual events) 2.2.4. Interpret the rules to provide an effective service where approved phraseology is not available 3. L CONTENT 4 Best practices in handling of unusual events Task

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ATC CLEARANCES AN D ATC INSTRUCTIONS Learners shall provide appropriate clearances and instructions and shall integrate them in the provision of control service.

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3.1.1. Issue appropriate ATC clearances 3.1.2. Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in control service 3.2. ATC Instructions 3.2.1. Issue appropriate ATC instructions 3.2.2. Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in control service 4. 4.1.

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ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION Learners shall calculate and allocate appropriate levels to aircraft. Terrain Clearance 4 e.g. Radar vectoring area, lowest available flight level, minimum safe altitude, minimum sector altitude

4.1.1. Ensure safe vertical distance from terrain 5. 5.1. SEPARATION STANDARDS

Learners shall select and maintain appropriate separation between aircraft. Vertical Separation 4 Mode-C derived information 5.1.1. Provide vertical separation in a radar environment 5.2. Radar Separation 2 On an analogue radar display, on a synthetic radar display, between primary radar blips, between secondary radar responses, primary vs secondary Radar Position Symbols (RPS) 5.2.1. Describe how radar separation is applied

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TOPIC / Sub-topic OBJECTIVES 5.2.2. Provide radar separation L CONTENT 4 ICAO Doc 4444; ICAO Doc 7030; e.g. Standard; Increased; Reduced; Emergency separations; Speed control; National procedures 5.2.3. Provide radar separation by practising radar guidance in a variety of situations 5.3. Delegation of Separation 4 4 e.g. meteorological phenomena, radar separation between succeeding departing aircraft, radar monitoring of transit and arrival aircraft, etc. Task

5.3.1. Delegate separation in the case of aircraft continuing visually 5.3.2. Delegate separation to pilots in the case of VMC climb/descent 5.4.

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Wake Turbulence Radar Separation 4

5.4.1. Provide wake turbulence radar separation 6. DATA DISPLAY

Learners shall analyse data in order to manage air traffic. 6.1. Data Management 3 e.g. Information displayed, strip marking procedures, electronic information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

6.1.1. Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation 6.1.2. Analyse pertinent data on data displays 6.1.3. Organise pertinent data on data displays 6.1.4. Process pertinent data on data displays

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TOPIC / Sub-topic OBJECTIVES 7. OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT Learners shall recognise and maintain the integrity of the simulated operational environment. 7.1. Integrity of the Operational Environment 3 3 e.g. Briefing; takeover, handover, notices, local orders, verify information e.g. Frequency; VOLMET; ATIS; SIGMET; Systems set-up; Integrity of displays e.g. Briefing; takeover, handover, notices, local orders, verify information e.g. Briefing; LOAs; NOTAM; AICs 7.1.1. Obtain information concerning the operational environment 7.1.2. Check and maintain the integrity of the operational environment 7.1.3. Transfer information to the relieving controller 7.2. 7.2.1. Check all relevant documentation before managing traffic 7.2.2. Manage traffic in accordance with procedural changes 8. RADAR IDENTIFICATION Learners shall: i. establish and maintain radar identification, ii. respond to a loss of radar identification. 8.1. Establishment of Radar Identification 3 ICAO Doc 4444 8.1.1. Apply the methods of establishing radar identification using primary radar 8.1.2. Appreciate the precautions when establishing radar identification using primary radar 8.1.3. Apply methods of establishing radar identification using secondary radar 8.1.4. Appreciate the precautions when establishing radar identification using secondary radar 8.1.5. Apply procedures in the case of misidentification L CONTENT Task

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Maintenance of Radar Identification 3

8.2.1. Appreciate the necessity to maintain radar identification 8.3. Loss of Radar Identity

8.3.1. Appreciate when an aircraft identification is lost or in doubt 8.3.2. Apply methods to re-establish radar identification 8.3.3. Respond to loss/doubt concerning radar identification 8.4. Position Information

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e.g. Out of radar coverage, loss of radar service, weather clutter, other clutter, garbling, etc.

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8.4.1. Appreciate the circumstances when radar position information should be passed to the aircraft 8.5. Transfer of Identity

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8.5.1. Apply the methods of transfer of radar identification 8.5.2. Appreciate the precautions when transferring radar identification

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SUBJECT 4:

METEOROLOGY

Covered in Rating Training Module 2, Aerodrome Control Instrument Rating.

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SUBJECT 5:

NAVIGATION

The general objective is: Learners shall analyse all Navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic. TOPIC / Sub-topic OBJECTIVES 1. 1.1. L CONTENT Task

MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS Learners shall use the information on maps and charts. Maps and Charts 3 Visual approach charts; Instrument approach charts; Aerodrome charts; National maps and charts; e.g. Military maps and charts Visual approach charts; Instrument approach charts; Aerodrome charts; National maps and charts; e.g. Military maps and charts

1.1.1. Decode symbols and information found on relevant aeronautical maps and charts 1.1.2. Use relevant maps and charts

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NAVIGATIONAL ASSISTANCE Learners shall anticipate the behaviour of aircraft using different radio-navigational systems.

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Navigational Assistance 3 e.g. Nearest most suitable aerodrome; Track; Heading; Distance; Aerodrome information; Any other navigational assistance relevant at the time

2.1.1. Assist aircraft observed to be deviating from its known intended route

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SUBJECT 6:

AIRCRAFT

The general objective is: Learners shall assess Aircraft performance to integrate it into traffic organisation. TOPIC / Sub-topic OBJECTIVES 1. AIRCRAFT DATA Learners shall recognise different aircraft types and integrate their performance data into control decisions.. 1.1. Performance Data 1.1.1. Apply control actions relevant to typical aircraft types and performance data 1.1.2. Integrate the average performance data for the provision of control service 1.1.3. Identify potential or actual emergency situations 3 Rate of climb/descent; cruising speed; Turn inertia; e.g. ceiling; etc. Performance data under a representative variety of circumstances L CONTENT Task

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SUBJECT 7:

HUMAN FACTORS


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SUBJECT 8:

EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS

The general objective is: Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the working principles of Equipment and Systems in the provision of an aerodrome control service. TOPIC / Sub-topic OBJECTIVES 1. 1.1. OPERATING POSITIONS Learners shall identify and operate the equipment provided. Aerodrome Control Tower 3 3 Notification procedures; Responsibilities Electronic displays; Flight progress board (strip display); Meaning of colours L CONTENT Task

1.1.1. Maintain the technical integrity of the operational position 1.1.2. Operate the various items of equipment in the simulator 1.1.3. Operate all available equipment in unusual/emergency situations 2. 2.1. RADAR

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Learners shall use the radar equipment. Use of Radars 3 3 Switch on and adjust settings in accordance with local instructions In accordance with local instructions; Weather clutter; Permanent echoes; Unwanted targets Labels, video maps, etc.

2.1.1. Operate radar equipment 2.1.2. Operate appropriate anti-clutter devices 2.1.3. Analyse the information provided by the radar equipment 2.2. Secondary Radar

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2.2.1. Explain code management 2.2.2. Allocate codes 2.2.3. Appreciate the use of Mode S

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Normal codes; Special codes; International; National; Local Data which can be exchanged, limitations, advantages, disadvantages

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TOPIC / Sub-topic OBJECTIVES 3. 3.1. L CONTENT Task

EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS LIMITATIONS Learners shall understand the significance of equipment and systems limitations. Equipment and Systems Limitations 2

3.1.1. Take account of the limitations of equipment and systems

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SUBJECT 9:

PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT


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SUBJECT 10:

UNUSUAL/EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

The general objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic in Unusual/Emergency Situations. TOPIC / Sub-topic OBJECTIVES 1. 1.1. L CONTENT Task

UNUSUAL/EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Radio Failure 3 ICAO Doc 4444 Chapter 15

1.1.1. Apply procedures when a controller experiences complete or partial failure of ground radio communication equipment 1.1.2. Apply the procedures to be followed when a pilot experiences complete or partial radio failure 1.2. 1.2.1. Transponder Failure Apply procedures in the event of a SSR transponder failure

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e.g. Total, partial; National regulations; ICAO Doc 4444; ICAO Doc 7030

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Radar Vectoring Outside Controlled Airspace Explain the circumstances which may require aircraft to be vectored out of controlled airspace Apply the procedures regarding guidance out of controlled airspace 2 Weather avoidance, emergency, traffic avoidance, pilot request

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SUBJECT 11:

DEGRADED SYSTEMS CAPABILITY

The general objective is: Learners shall integrate system degradation procedures in the management of air traffic. TOPIC / Sub-topic OBJECTIVES 1. 1.1. SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT Learners shall respond to degradation of surveillance equipment. Partial or Total Degradation 3 3 Partial power failure; Loss of certain facilities; Total failure e.g. Inform adjacent sectors; Inform aircraft; Apply vertical separation (emergency, increased); Increased radar separation; Reduce the number of aircraft entering area of responsibility; Transfer aircraft to another unit L CONTENT Task

1.1.1. Identify that surveillance equipment has degraded 1.1.2. Integrate remedial procedures and/or techniques

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PROCESSING SYSTEMS Learners shall respond to degradation in the processing systems associated with the surveillance equipment.

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ATC Processing System Degradation 3 3 e.g. FPS; RDPS; Software processing of surveillance display e.g. National procedures; Local unit procedures

2.1.1. Identify a processing system degradation 2.1.2. Integrate appropriate procedure following a processing system degradation

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SUBJECT 12:

AERODROMES


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