What are the design requirements for a type rating training course using the task-to-tool methodology?

The course should be designed using instructional systems design (ISD) principles, make use of the appropriate training matrix, and ensure every applicable training task is completed in FSTDs whose FCS or assigned FCS is equal to or higher than the corresponding training-to-proficiency (TP) FCS.

Which FSTDs can be included in a course using the task-to-tool methodology, and when can other training devices be used?

Only FSTDs that have an FCS or an assigned FCS in their qualification certificate may be included; other training devices (OTDs) may be used only in accordance with Appendix 9, Section A, point 1g, provided that negative training is avoided.

What elements must be included in the training course design under the task-to-tool methodology?

The course should include a high-level syllabus structure, the set of training tasks and subtasks composing each module with their sequence, and for each module the minimum FCS determined by taking the highest fidelity level for each feature for each training task and training level.

Is AMC5 ORA.ATO.125 applicable as of 16 October 2026, and if not, when does it become applicable?

No, the section states that the requirements are applicable from 30 April 2028, which is later than the publication date of 2026-10-16.

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AMC5 ORA.ATO.125 Training programme

ED Decision 2026/006/R

DESIGN OF A TYPE RATING TRAINING COURSE USING THE TASK-TO-TOOL METHODOLOGY

(a) A type rating training course that is designed by using the task-to-tool methodology should:

(1) follow instructional systems design (ISD) principles;

(2) make use of the appropriate training matrix contained in AMC1 to Appendix 9 Section A point 1f to Annex I (Part-FCL) and of the applicable training considerations, as specified in point (b) of that AMC;

(3) be designed in a such way that every applicable training task is completed in FSTDs whose FCS or assigned FCS is equal to, or higher than, the corresponding training-to-proficiency (TP) FCS of the appropriate training matrix;

(4) include only FSTDs that have an FCS or an assigned FCS in their qualification certificate.

Other training devices (OTDs) may be used in accordance with the provisions of Appendix 9, Section A, point 1g, provided that negative training is avoided.

(b) The training course should include all the following elements:

(1) a high-level syllabus structure containing the description of the training modules, their content and their sequence within the training course;

(2) the set of training tasks and training subtasks which compose a training module, and their sequence within the module;

(3) for each training module, the minimum FCS determined by taking, for each training task and training level, the highest fidelity level for each feature.

(c) The training organisation should demonstrate to the competent authority that the FSTD FCSs intended to be used, meet or exceed, for each feature, the fidelity levels determined in accordance with point (b)(3).

[applicable from 30 April 2028 — ED Decision 2026/006/R]

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Source-Title: AMC5 ORA.ATO.125 Training programme View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-24262 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 30 April, 2028

Entryintoforcedate: 16 July, 2026

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2026/006/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ORA

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

Parentir: ORA.ATO.125 Training programme

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR