What is the 'Just Culture' concept in the context of ATC safety management?

The 'Just Culture' concept involves benefits, prerequisites, and constraints, further information can be found on Skybrary.

How are reported occurrences analyzed in ATC safety management?

Reported occurrences are analyzed according to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 and local procedures.

What conditions must be met to issue an Area Control Surveillance rating according to EASA?

The conditions which shall be met to issue an Area Control Surveillance rating are detailed in Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO Licensing.

What is the applicability date for ED Decision 2023/011/R regarding ATCO licensing and certification?

ED Decision 2023/011/R is applicable from 4 August 2024.

How should ATCOs maintain and update their professional knowledge and skills to retain competence?

ATCOs need to maintain and update their professional knowledge and skills to retain competence in the operational environment, as per the regulations.

What regulations define the reporting processes for air traffic incidents?

The functions of, and processes for, reporting are described in Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 and Regulation (EU) 2015/1018.

Under what conditions can an ATCO license be suspended or revoked according to EASA regulations?

The conditions for suspension/revocation of an ATCO license are specified in Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO Licensing.

What is the role and mission of Safety Investigation in improving aviation safety?

Safety Investigation's role and mission is to improve safety.

What are the standard forms used for air traffic incident reports?

The standard forms for reports include the air traffic incident report, with optional content such as routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, and records.

What is the importance of controller contribution to the feedback process in ATC safety management?

Controller contribution is important to the feedback process, including voluntary reporting.

What means are used to disseminate safety recommendations in air traffic control?

Safety recommendations are disseminated through safety letters and safety boards' web pages.

How do airspace classes and structures relate to Area Control Surveillance ratings?

Airspace classes and structure and their relevance to operations using the Area Control Surveillance rating are important to understand.

AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training - Area control surveillance rating (ACS) training

Q: What regulations define the common rules of the air?

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 lays down the common rules of the air and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation.

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ED Decision 2023/011/R

SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW

The subject objective is:

Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting and airspace, and appreciate the Licensing and Competence principles.

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC LAW 1 — ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE
Subtopic LAW 1.1 — Privileges and conditions
ACS LAW 1.1.1	Appreciate the conditions which shall be met to issue an Area Control Surveillance rating.	3	Regulation (EU) 2015/340[112] on ATCO Licensing Optional content: national documents	ACS
ACS LAW 1.1.2	Explain how to maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to retain competence in the operational environment.	2		ALL
ACS LAW 1.1.3	Explain the conditions for suspension/ revocation of an ATCO licence.	2	Regulation (EU) 2015/340 on ATCO Licensing	ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC LAW 1 — ATCO LICENSING/CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE
Subtopic LAW 1.1 — Privileges and conditions
ACS LAW 1.1.1	Appreciate the conditions which shall be met to issue an Area Control Surveillance rating.	3	Regulation (EU) 2015/340^{^[113]}	ACS
ACS LAW 1.1.2	Explain how to maintain and update professional knowledge and skills to retain competence in the operational environment.	2		ALL
ACS LAW 1.1.3	Explain the conditions for the suspension/ revocation of an ATCO licence.	2	Regulation (EU) 2015/340	ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS
Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports
ACS LAW 2.1.1	List the standard forms for reports.	1	Air traffic incident report Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records	ALL
ACS LAW 2.1.2	Describe the functions of, and processes for, reporting.	2	Reporting culture, air traffic incident report, Regulation (EU) No 376/2014[114], Regulation (EU) 2015/1018[115] Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting	ALL
ACS LAW 2.1.3	Use forms for reporting.	3	Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, air traffic incident reporting form(s) Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records	ALL
Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace
ACS LAW 2.2.1	Appreciate airspace classes and structure and their relevance to operations using the Area Control Surveillance rating.	3		ACS
ACS LAW 2.2.2	Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the classification and structure of airspace.	4	Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 923/2012[116], international requirements, civil requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements	ALL
ACS LAW 2.2.3	Appreciate responsibility for terrain clearance.	3		ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC LAW 2 — RULES AND REGULATIONS
Subtopic LAW 2.1 — Reports
ACS LAW 2.1.1	Describe the functions of, and processes for, reporting.	2	Reporting culture, forms for mandatory and voluntary occurrence reporting, Regulation (EU) No 376/2014^{^[117]}, Regulation (EU) 2015/1018^{^[118]} Optional content: breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records, voluntary reporting	ALL
ACS LAW 2.1.2	Use forms for reporting.	3	Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, forms for mandatory and voluntary occurrence reporting Optional content: routine air-reports, breach of regulations, watchbook/logbook, records	ALL
Subtopic LAW 2.2 — Airspace
ACS LAW 2.2.1	Appreciate airspace classes and structure and their relevance to operations using the Area Control Surveillance rating.	3		ACS
ACS LAW 2.2.2	Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the classification and structure of given airspace.	4	Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 923/2012^{^[119]}, international requirements, civil requirements, military requirements, areas of responsibility, sectorisation, national requirements	ALL
ACS LAW 2.2.3	Appreciate responsibility for terrain clearance.	3		ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC LAW 3 — ATC SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process
ACS LAW 3.1.1	State the importance of controller contribution to the feedback process.	1	Optional content: voluntary reporting	ALL
ACS LAW 3.1.2	Describe how reported occurrences are analysed.	2	Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, local procedures	ALL
ACS LAW 3.1.3	Name the means used to disseminate recommendations.	1	Optional content: safety letters, safety boards web pages	ALL
ACS LAW 3.1.4	Appreciate the ‘Just Culture’ concept.	3	Benefits, prerequisites, constraints Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero	ALL
Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety Investigation
ACS LAW 3.2.1	Describe role and mission of Safety Investigation in the improvement of safety.	2		ALL
ACS LAW 3.2.2	Define working methods of Safety Investigation.	1		ALL

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC LAW 3 — ATS SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Subtopic LAW 3.1 — Feedback process
ACS LAW 3.1.1	State the importance of controller contribution to the feedback process.	1	Optional content: voluntary reporting	ALL
ACS LAW 3.1.2	Describe how reported occurrences are analysed.	2	Optional content: Regulation (EU) No 376/2014, local procedures	ALL
ACS LAW 3.1.3	Name the means used to disseminate recommendations.	1	Optional content: safety letters, safety boards’ web pages	ALL
ACS LAW 3.1.4	Appreciate the just culture concept.	3	Benefits, prerequisites, constraints Optional content: Skybrary	ALL
Subtopic LAW 3.2 — Safety investigation
ACS LAW 3.2.1	Describe the role and objectives of safety investigation in the improvement of safety.	2		ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

[112] Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures relating to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).

[113] Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures relating to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (OJ L 63, 6.3.2015, p. 1).

[114] Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and follow-up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18).

[115] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 of 29 June 2015 laying down a list classifying occurrences in civil aviation to be mandatorily reported according to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).

[116] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 and Regulations (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255/2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).

[117] Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and follow-up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18).

[118] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1018 of 29 June 2015 laying down a list classifying occurrences in civil aviation to be mandatorily reported according to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 163, 30.6.2015, p. 1).

[119] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 of 26 September 2012 laying down the common rules of the air and operational provisions regarding services and procedures in air navigation and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1035/2011 and Regulations (EC) No 1265/2007, (EC) No 1794/2006, (EC) No 730/2006, (EC) No 1033/2006 and (EU) No 255/2010 (OJ L 281, 13.10.2012, p. 1).

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Source-Title: AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training - Area control surveillance rating (ACS) training View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-15280 Compare versions

Domain: Air traffic controllers

Applicabilitydate: 4 August, 2024

Entryintoforcedate: 5 September, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/011/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ATCO

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR