ATSEP.BAS

ATSEP BASIC

ATSEP.BAS.IND

INDUCTION

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1

INDUCTION

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.1

Training and Assessment Overview

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.1.1

Describe the training scheme and progression towards ATSEP competence

2

Initial (Basic and Qualification), S/E Rating and Continuation training; course aims, objectives, and topics

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.1.2

State the assessment requirements, procedures, and methods

1

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ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.2

National Organisation

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.2.1

Describe the organisational structure, purpose and functions of the service provider(s) and regulatory structures

2

e.g. headquarters, control centres, training facilities, airports, outstations, civil/military interfaces, regulatory interfaces

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.2.2

Describe the structure and functions of the major departments within the service provider

2

e.g. organisational handbook (plans, concepts and structure, finance model)

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.2.3

State appropriate accountabilities and responsibilities of the service provider(s) and competent authority

1

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ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.3

Workplace

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.3.1

State the role of trade unions and professional organisations

1

e.g. international, European, national, local level

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.3.2

Consider security of site facilities and personnel against unlawful interference

2

Environmental, physical and information security measures, employee vetting, and reference checks

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.3.3

Describe actions when suspecting a security breach

2

e.g. inform police, security agencies and managers; follow the security manual and/or contingency plan

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.4

ATSEP Role

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.4.1

Describe the key responsibilities of an ATSEP

2

-

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.5

European/Worldwide Dimension

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.5.1

Explain the relationship between States and its relevance to ATM operations

2

e.g. harmonisation, flow management, bilateral agreement, sharing of ATM relevant data, major studies, research programmes, and policy documents

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.5.2

Define the regulatory framework of international and national ATM

1

e.g. ICAO, European and national concepts, responsibilities

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.5.3

State the purpose of a range of international bodies

1

ICAO, EU, EASA e.g. ECAC, EUROCONTROL, RTCA, EUROCAE

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.6

International Standards and Recommended Practices

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.6.1

Explain how the regulatory environment of ICAO notifies and implements legislation

2

ICAO Annexes

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.6.2

State which major/key ATM engineering ‘standards’ and ‘practices’ are applicable

1

e.g. ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 8071, ICAO Doc 9426-3, available EUROCONTROL standards, guidance material on reliability, maintainability and availability

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.7

Data Security

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.7.1

Explain the importance of ATM security

2

-

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.7.2

Describe the security of operational data

2

Secure, restricted access by authorised personnel

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.7.3

Explain security policies and practices for information and data

2

Backup, storing, hacking, confidentiality, copyright

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.7.4

Describe the possible external interventions which may interrupt or corrupt ATM services

2

Introduction of software viruses, illegal broadcasts, jamming, spoofing

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.8

Quality Management

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.8.1

Explain the need for quality management

2

e.g. ISO, EFQM (European Foundation for Quality Management)

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.8.2

Explain the need for configuration management

2

Importance for safe operations

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.9

Safety Management System

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.9.1

Explain why there is a need for high-level safety requirements for ATM/ANS activities

2

Safety policy and rules, system safety cases, system safety requirements

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.10

Health and Safety

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.10.1

Explain personal safety responsibilities in the work environment

2

Safety statement, first aid, rules about climbing

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.10.2

Explain potential hazards to health and safety generated by equipment, or contained within the work environment

2

e.g. health consequences of electric shock and static discharges, precautions with chemical products (batteries), mechanical hazards (rotating machinery/antennas), toxic materials (beryllium), biological hazards, faulty earthing

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.10.3

Describe fire safety and first-aid regulations and practices

2

Requirements and rules e.g. standards

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.10.4

State any applicable legal requirements and safety rules

1

National, international regulations e.g. for working on power supply and/or air conditioning

ATSEP.BAS.IND_1.10.5

Describe the main features and uses of the different types of fire detectors and extinguishers

2

e.g. VESDA, Type A, B, C, D extinguishers

ATSEP.BAS.ATF

AIR TRAFFIC FAMILIARISATION

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1

AIR TRAFFIC FAMILIARISATION

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.1

Air Traffic Management

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.1.1

Define Air Traffic Management

1

ICAO, EU regulations

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.1.2

Describe operational ATM functions

2

ATFCM, ATS, ASM

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.1.3

Describe ATM concepts and associated terminology

2

e.g. concepts: FUA, free flight, gate-to-gate, performance-based ATM operations (PBN, RCP), operational concepts (ICAO, EUROCONTROL, SESAR)

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.1.4

Explain the operational importance of technical services required for ATM

2

e.g. Interoperability

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.1.5

State future developments in systems and/or ATM/ANS practices which may have an impact on services provided

1

e.g. data link, satellite-based navigation, gate-to-gate (CDM), ATC tools, continuous approach, 4D trajectory, business trajectory, SWIM, NOP, SESAR (UDPP, modes of separation), ASAS

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.1.6

List the standard units of measurement used in aviation

1

Speed, distance, vertical distance, time, direction, pressure, temperature

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.2

Air Traffic Control

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.2.1

Define airspace organisation

1

ICAO Annex 11, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 e.g. FIR, UTA, TMA, CTR, ATS routes

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.2.2

Describe commonly used airspace terminologies and concepts

2

e.g. sectorisation, identification of ATS routes, restricted airspace, significant points

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.2.3

State the general organisation of aerodromes

1

e.g. obstacle limitation surfaces, different departure and arrival trajectories, approach and landing categories, operational status of radio navigation aids

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.2.4

State the purpose of ATC

1

ICAO Doc 4444

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.2.5

State the organisation of ATC services

1

ICAO Doc 4444 e.g. area, approach, aerodrome control services

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.3

Ground-based Safety Nets

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.3.1

Describe the purpose of ground-based safety nets

2

e.g. STCA, MSAW, APW, runway incursion alerts

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.4

Air Traffic Control Tools and Monitoring Aids

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.4.1

Explain the main characteristics and use of ATC support and monitoring tools

2

e.g. MTCD, sequencing and metering tools (AMAN, DMAN), A‑SMGCS, CLAM, RAM, CORA

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.5

Familiarisation

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.5.1

Take account of the tasks of ATC

2

e.g. simulation, role play, PC, Part Task Trainer, observations in the operational environment

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.5.2

Explain the need for good communication, coordination and cooperation between operational staff

2

e.g. handovers, MIL/CIV, planner/tactical, SV Tech (SMC) and SV ATCO, site visit(s) to ATC units

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.5.3

Consider the purpose, function and role of various operational stations in respect of ATM-related operations

2

Site visit(s) to ATC units e.g. meteorological services providers, remote sites, airport operations

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.5.4

Define the phases of flight

1

Take-off, climb, cruise, descent and initial approach, final approach and landing

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.5.5

Recognise the cockpit environment and associated equipment, in relation to ATC

1

Relevant pilot HMI e.g. familiarisation flight or cockpit simulator training (where practicable), antenna

ATSEP.BAS.ATF_1.5.6

Define airborne collision avoidance systems

1

ACAS, EGPWS e.g. TCAS

ATSEP.BAS.AIS

AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES

ATSEP.BAS.AIS_1

AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES (AIS)

ATSEP.BAS.AIS_1.1

Aeronautical Information Services

ATSEP.BAS.AIS_1.1.1

State the organisation of the AIS

1

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ATSEP.BAS.AIS_1.1.2

Define the AIP

1

e.g. contents of AIP, AIC and types of publication: AIRAC, non- AIRAC, data collection and preparation, data format, distribution channels, supporting systems and tools

ATSEP.BAS.AIS_1.1.3

Define the aeronautical charting service

1

Types of aeronautical charts, operational use of charts, supporting systems and tools

ATSEP.BAS.AIS_1.1.4

Define the NOTAM services

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ATSEP.BAS.AIS_1.1.5

Define the ATS Reporting Office

1

e.g. purpose of flight plans and other ATS messages, types of flight plans (FPL and RPL), contents of flight plans and other ATS messages, distribution of flight plans and other ATS messages, supporting systems and tools

ATSEP.BAS.AIS_1.1.6

Define the European AIS Database

1

e.g. central single source, validation, redundancy, EAD structure

ATSEP.BAS.AIS_1.1.7

Define procedures for providing Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) data

1

Information of a permanent nature, information of a temporary nature, status report of NAVAIDs

ATSEP.BAS.MET

METEOROLOGY

ATSEP.BAS.MET_1

METEOROLOGY (MET)

ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.1

Introduction to Meteorology

ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.1.1

State the relevance of meteorology in aviation

1

Influence on the operation of aircraft, flying conditions, aerodrome conditions

ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.1.2

State the weather prediction and measurement systems available

1

wind, visibility, temperature, pressure, humidity, cloud base

ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.2

Impact on Aircraft and ATS Operation

ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.2.1

State the meteorological conditions and their impact on aircraft operations

1

e.g. wind, visibility, temperature/humidity, clouds, precipitation, pressure, density

ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.2.2

State the meteorological conditions hazardous to aircraft operations

1

e.g. turbulence, thunderstorms, icing, squall, macro bursts, wind shear, contaminated runway

ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.2.3

Explain the impact of meteorological conditions and hazards on ATS operations

2

Increased vertical and horizontal separation, low visibility procedures, anticipation of flights not adhering to tracks, diversions, missed approaches e.g. effects on equipment performance

ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.2.4

Explain the effects of weather on propagation

2

e.g. anaprop, rain noise, sunspots

ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.3

Meteorological Parameters and Information

ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.3.1

List the main meteorological parameters

1

Wind, visibility, temperature, pressure, humidity

ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.3.2

List the most common weather messages and broadcasts used in aviation

1

Meteorology messages: TAF, METAR, SNOWTAM, SIGMET Broadcasts: ATIS/VOLMET e.g. Regulation (EU) 2017/373 – Annex V (Part-MET)

ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.4

Meteorological Systems

ATSEP.BAS.MET_1.4.1

Explain the basic principles of the main meteorological systems in use

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e.g. weather display and information systems, wind speed (anemometer), wind direction (weather vane), visibility (types of IRVR, forward scatter), temperature probes, pressure (aneroid barometers), humidity, cloud base (laser ceilometers)