AMC1 ADR.OR.D.017(h) Training and proficiency check programmes

• ED Decision 2021/003/R found in: Aerodromes (139/2014) Part-ADR.AR Part-ADR.OR Part-ADR.OPS CS-ADR-DSN CS-HPT-DSN (Jun 2023)
• ED Decision 2024/004/R found in: Aerodromes (139/2014) Part-ADR.AR Part-ADR.OR Part-ADR.OPS CS-ADR-DSN CS-HPT-DSN (Dec 2024)

AMC1 ADR.OR.D.017(h) Training and proficiency check programmes ED Decision 2021/003/R INSTRUCTORS — ASSESSORS (a) The aerodrome operator should nominate instructors and assessors to be used for the implementation of the training and proficiency check programmes. The personnel to be nominated may also include contracted instructors or organisations for individual subjects. The aerodrome operator may also nominate personnel proposed by organisations operating or providing services at the aerodrome to be used as instructors and assessors for the implementation of the respective part of the training and proficiency check programmes of these organisations’ personnel. Irrespective of the solution chosen, the aerodrome operator remains responsible for the proper implementation of the training programme and the proficiency check programme in a consistent manner, and according to the relevant procedures and standards established by the aerodrome operator. (b) A person may be qualified and nominated both as an instructor and as an assessor by the aerodrome operator. However, such a person may not provide assessment for own instruction, courses, or material. (c) Instructors (1) Theoretical instruction should be given by appropriately qualified instructors. They should have: (i) appropriate level and depth of knowledge in the field where instruction is to be given; (ii) documented ability to use appropriate instructional techniques; and (iii) adequate experience in the subject where instruction is to be given. (2) Instruction on practical skills should be given by appropriately qualified instructors who: (i) meet the theoretical knowledge, and the working experience requirements appropriate to the instruction being given; (ii) have demonstrated the ability to instruct, and to use appropriate instructional techniques; (iii) are proficient in instructional techniques in the areas in which it is intended to provide instruction; and (iv) receive relevant training, in accordance with the training programme, to ensure that the instructional competencies are maintained. (d) Assessors The persons who are responsible for assessing the competence and skills of the personnel should: (1) have demonstrated the ability to assess the performance of, and conduct tests and checks in the areas covered by the training; (2) receive relevant training, in accordance with the training programme, to ensure that the assessment standards are maintained up to date; and (3) meet the theoretical knowledge requirements appropriate to the instruction being given and have adequate working experience in the area of instruction. AMC1 ADR.OR.D.017(h) Training and proficiency check programmes ED Decision 2024/004/R INSTRUCTORS — ASSESSORS (a) The aerodrome operator should nominate instructors and assessors to be used for the implementation of the training and proficiency check programmes. The personnel to be nominated may also include contracted instructors or organisations for individual subjects. The aerodrome operator may also nominate personnel proposed by organisations operating or providing services at the aerodrome to be used as instructors and assessors for the implementation of the respective part of the training and proficiency check programmes of these organisations’ personnel. Irrespective of the solution chosen, the aerodrome operator remains responsible for the proper implementation of the training programme and the proficiency check programme in a consistent manner, and according to the relevant procedures and standards established by the aerodrome operator. (b) A person may be qualified and nominated both as an instructor and as an assessor by the aerodrome operator. Such a person may provide assessment for own instruction, courses, or material, provided that the compliance monitoring function of the aerodrome operator ensures that assessments or tests are based on objective evidence and apply predefined criteria that need to be met by the trainee under assessment. (c) Instructors (1) Theoretical instruction should be given by appropriately qualified instructors. They should have: (i) appropriate level and depth of knowledge in the field where instruction is to be given; (ii) documented ability to use appropriate instructional techniques; and (iii) adequate experience in the subject where instruction is to be given. (2) Instruction on practical skills should be given by appropriately qualified instructors who: (i) meet the theoretical knowledge, and the working experience requirements appropriate to the instruction being given; (ii) have demonstrated the ability to instruct, and to use appropriate instructional techniques; (iii) are proficient in instructional techniques in the areas in which it is intended to provide instruction; and (iv) receive relevant training, in accordance with the training programme, to ensure that the instructional competencies are maintained. (d) Assessors The persons who are responsible for assessing the competence and skills of the personnel should: (1) have demonstrated the ability to assess the performance of, and conduct tests and checks in the areas covered by the training; (2) receive relevant training, in accordance with the training programme, to ensure that the assessment standards are maintained up to date; and (3) meet the theoretical knowledge requirements appropriate to the instruction being given and have adequate working experience in the area of instruction.