Common Core Content and Training Objectives For Basic AIS Training - Phase 2 - Specialist

EUROPEAN ORGANISATION FOR THE SAFETY OF
AIR NAVIGATION
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This document is issued as an EATCHIP Guideline. The contents are not mandatory.
They provide information and explanation or may indicate best practice.
Common Core Content

and Training Objectives
for Basic AIS Training
(Phase 2 - Specialist)
HUM.ET1.ST05.2000-GUI-02
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Common Core Content and Training Objectives for Basic AIS Training (Phase 2 - Specialist)
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Abstract
These guidelines follow as a natural successor to the guidelines prepared for Phase 1 (Ab Initio)
Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) training. Having completed Ab Initio training students would
progress to more specialised training in the functions of NOTAM Office (NOF), Publications and Charts
(PUB) and Air Traffic Services Reporting Office (ARO). Designed in modular format, States may select
the module or modules most suited to the organisation of their AIS. This phase of essentially classroom
and simulation training would be followed by a suitable period of On-the-Job Training (OJT).
Keywords
NOTAM Office ATS Reporting Office Publications Charts
(ARO)
Flight Plan (FPL) NOTAM Aeronautical Information Aeronautical Information
Publication (AIP) Circular (AIC)
Team Resource Pre-flight Information
Management (TRM) Bulletin (PIB)
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Chairman of the AIS 22.07.1998

Training Task Force
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Common Core Content and Training Objectives HUM.ET1.ST05.2000-GUI-02
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION SHEET ................................................................................ ii
DOCUMENT APPROVAL .................................................................................................... iii
DOCUMENT CHANGE RECORD ........................................................................................ iv
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................ v
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................................................... 1
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Background................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Scope......................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Methodology............................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Future Work ............................................................................................................... 6
1.5 About this Guideline ................................................................................................... 6
2. STRUCTURE OF GUIDELINE ............................................................................. 9

2.1 Summary of Verbs Used .......................................................................................... 11
2.2 Introduction .............................................................................................................. 15
2.3 Documentation ......................................................................................................... 17
2.4 Aerodromes ............................................................................................................. 21
2.5 NOTAM Office (NOF)............................................................................................... 27
2.6 Air Traffic Services Reporting Office (ARO) ............................................................. 37
2.7 Publications and Charts (PUB)................................................................................. 47
2.8 Human Performance ................................................................................................ 55
2.9 The Work Environment ............................................................................................ 59
2.10 ATM Developments.................................................................................................. 63
2.11 Co-operating Services.............................................................................................. 65
REFERENCES ......................................................................................................... 66
FURTHER REFERENCE.......................................................................................... 69
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ...................................................................... 71
LIST OF TASK FORCE MEMBERS......................................................................... 75
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Basic AIS Training (Phase 2 - Specialist)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) Strategy for the 90s (ECAC, 1990) called
for the definition of ‘guidelines for the selection, training and licensing of Air Traffic Services
Staff in the ECAC Member States’.
European Air Traffic Control Harmonisation and Integration Programme (EATCHIP), through
the Human Resources Team (HRT) and its Training Sub-Group (TSG), established an
Aeronautical Information Services Training Task Force (AIS-TF) to design a set of common
core contents, including training objectives and syllabi for the training of Aeronautical
Information Services (AIS) Personnel from entry to full operational status. The EATCHIP
AIS Team, through its Planning and Operations Sub-Group (AISPOP), have been kept fully
informed about the activities and results relating to the development of guidelines for AIS
training.
Basic AIS training has been divided into two phases. Phase 1 provides for a common
knowledge of Air Traffic Services (ATS) for all entrants to the AIS regardless of their final
destination. This phase is a prerequisite for Phase 2 which provides more understanding
and the opportunity to practice skills needed within the functions and tasks carried out by the
NOTAM Office (NOF), Publications and Charts (PUB) and the ATS Reporting Office (ARO).
It should be noted that the common core content and training objectives to this guideline are
designed in such a way as to be usable either by a training centre initiating AIS training, or
by more developed training centres as supporting documentation which complements their
own course content. This guideline of ‘common core content for basic AIS training (Phase 2)
can be administered at a training centre in individual modules (or in combination depending
upon requirements), or in smaller modules which can be administered over a longer period
of time at an operational training unit.
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
The AIS-TF was established as part of the EATCHIP response to the

recommendations made as part of the ECAC Strategy for the 90s (ECAC,
1990). Objective 5 of that strategy states:
‘Define Guidelines for the selection, training and licensing of Air Traffic
Services staff in the ECAC Member States’.
The document also states:
‘Training syllabuses and programmes should be harmonised by identification

and definition of a common core of items directly following from job
descriptions. In addition, this would enable national facilities such as training
schools and simulators to be used more flexibly.
Adoption of well defined and appropriate guidelines for training of all staff, and
licensing of Air Traffic Controllers, should lead to a more harmonised level of
performance in control centres throughout the ECAC area’.
The EATCHIP Human Resources Domain (HUM) established a Specialist

Task (ST05) to deal with the matter of ATS training. The HRT delegated
responsibility for control of the relevant Task Forces (TFs) to its own TSG.
The AIS-TF was established in July 1996.
1.2 Scope
According to the ‘Human Resources (HUM) Domain Plan’ (EATCHIP, 1996b),

the EATCHIP ST05 (‘Specification of Training’) states:
1
‘Establish sets of standard training objectives and syllabi for ATS jobs . These
sets will define an agreed Common Core Content for training ATCOs within
the ECAC area. Establish guidance material to facilitate the addition of
individual state’s complementary training’.
These guidelines are a prerequisite within the EATCHIP ‘Conversion and

Implementation Programme’ (CIP) (EATCHIP, 1996c).
1.3 Methodology
The first meeting of the AIS-TF was held in July 1996 at the EUROCONTROL
Institute of Air Navigation Services (IANS), Luxembourg. There were seven
1
ST Deliverable (DEL03) ‘Guidelines for Common Core Content and Training Objectives for AIS Staff
Training’

participants present representing five ECAC States and EUROCONTROL

IANS. Two more States joined the TF at its second meeting (see list of AIS-
TF Members at annex, on p. 69).
The objective of the AIS-TF was to develop standard common core content,
training objectives and syllabi for AIS training from entry to full operational
status. The work has been linked closely to the proposals made for the ‘AIS
Staff Profile Requirements’ (EATCHIP, 1997a).
The Terms of Reference (TOR) of the AIS-TF stated that:
‘Within the content of the Human Resources Business Plan (3.0) and the
scope of its assigned Specialist Task ST05.2000 (Institutional Training for AIS
and ATFM Staff), the AIS-TF shall, in close co-ordination with the HRT (and
the AIS Team), develop Common Training Syllabi, taking account of common
operating procedures, in order to assist States in their training programmes of
AIS Personnel for:
Basic Training:
− Ab Initio courses - Phase 1,
− specialist courses for ARO, NOF and Publications - Phase 2.
Upgrade Training
Special advanced qualifications for experienced staff.’
The priority task is to be the development of guidelines for basic AIS training
(HUM.ET1.ST05.2000-DEL03) (EATCHIP, 1996b). Phase 1 training,
guidelines for which were completed in June 1997 (EATCHIP, 1997b), is seen
as common to all AIS students whereas in Phase 2 students could follow one
or more of the proposed modules depending on national or local
requirements.
To achieve the work programme the AIS-TF:
• examined current course content in States;

• selected subject matter considered as necessary for AIS training taking
into account current International ICAO Guidelines;
• drafted a set syllabus for each subject so identified;
• detailed a set of training objectives for each subject;
• considered any additional training material deemed appropriate;
• made recommendations to and sought guidance from the HRT’s TSG
and the AIS Team’s AISPOP as appropriate;
• referred to the ‘AIS Staff Profile Requirements’ (EATCHIP, 1997a).
The AIS-TF effectively continued the work started by the AIS Automation
Panel’s (AISAP) Common Training Group (CTG) which had outlined a
modular approach. Additionally, the AIS-TF took note of the work done by the
CCCTF (for ATC training) and adopted a similar approach and layout in

defining topics, training objectives and content when preparing the Phase 1
(Ab Initio) Guidelines (EATCHIP, 1997b). This layout has been retained for
Phase 2 (Specialist) Guidelines.
Having completed guidelines for Phase 1 (Ab Initio) training (EATCHIP,

1997b), the AIS-TF, at its fourth meeting in Luxembourg in February 1997,
agreed to prepare guidelines for Phase 2. The three modules (NOF, ARO
and Publications) would be contained in one document for ease of reference
and to avoid duplication of common matters.
Phase 2 of basic AIS training - ‘Specialist Courses for ARO, NOF and
Publications’ - is defined as ‘training designed to recall fundamental
knowledge and to impart the understanding and skills needed to enable
students to progress to operational (on-the-job) AIS training’.
The topics covered in these guidelines for Phase 2 are:
− introduction,
− documentation,
− aerodromes,
− NOTAM Office (NOF) specialist module,
− ATS Reporting Office (ARO) specialist module,
− Publications and Charts (PUB) specialist module,
− human performance (including Team Resource Management (TRM)),
− the working environment,
− Air Traffic Management (ATM) developments,
− co-operating services.
Details on the topic, objective and content will found in Chapters 2.2 to 2.11
The first task was to assign topics and sub-topics and then decide which
subjects should be taught within these areas. Training objectives were written
to suit the requirements of this phase of AIS training with the emphasis on
subject understanding and skills training.
Four different levels, or grades, were allocated to the training objectives:
− Level 0: ‘to be aware of’,

− Level 1: ‘to know’,
− Level 2: ‘to understand’,
− Level 3: ‘to practice’ (skill development).
A list of action verbs was written and the appropriate verb was chosen
depending on the grading allocated to each objective (see Chapter 2.1 for full
list).

When teaching to the training objectives, it is envisaged that different training

methodologies will be used. Many subjects can be adequately taught in a
classroom environment, whilst others require some form of practical
methodology, for example using a Personal Computer (PC) or simulator.
There is pedagogical benefit from working off-line where skills can be
developed at a pace to suit the student and avoiding inconvenience to others.
It was not in the TOR for the AIS-TF to produce training plans, merely the
training objectives and syllabus and therefore no recommendations have been
made in this area.
These guidelines are laid out in columns. The first column shows the ‘topic’
breakdown, the second shows an ‘objective’ which will lead to the ‘general
objective’ and the third column gives a broad ‘content’. In some cases there is
no corresponding entry in the ‘content’ column as the ‘objective’ is deemed to
be self-explanatory.
English language:
The AIS-TF recognises the need for AIS Personnel to communicate with the
users of the service in English (specifically in AROs) and to comprehend
written English (NOF and Publications). There are no guidelines published at
this time on the selection requirements, including those for English language,
for AIS Personnel. The level of English among potential AIS recruits in the
ECAC States varies considerably. The AIS-TF has not therefore addressed
the matter of English language requirements in this guideline document on
common core content.
1.4 Future Work
At a suitable future date, these guidelines, and those dealing with Phase 1 -
Ab Initio, should be reviewed in relation to technological developments and
the evolution of working practices in the Aeronautical Information Services.
1.5 About this Guideline
In addition to the three specialist modules (NOF, ARO and Publications) there
are a number of sections dealing with subjects which can be considered as
common to the Aeronautical Information Services.
These items, general, documentation, aerodromes, human performance, etc.,

can be included in training programmes as desired.
The training objectives express what the AIS-TF considers to be the minimum
requirements in terms of knowledge, understanding and skills to enable young
people to set out on a career in AIS. The amount of practical training, either
on simulators or on-the-job, is at the discretion of individual States according
to operational needs and the sophistication of services provided.

Note : ‘local procedures’ in the ‘content’ column indicates that local (national
or unit) working practices apply.


2. STRUCTURE OF GUIDELINE
COMMON CORE CONTENT AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES

FOR
BASIC AIS TRAINING (PHASE 2 - SPECIALIST)
2.1. Summary of Verbs Used
2.2. Introduction
1. Course Management
2. Introduction to Specialist AIS Training
3. Introduction to Career Prospects for AIS Personnel
4. Conditions of Service
2.3. Documentation
1. Use of Documentation
2. ICAO
3. ICAO Annexes
4. ICAO Documents
2.4. Aerodromes
1. Aerodrome Layout
2. Aerodrome Data
3. Physical Characteristics
4. Obstacle Limitations
2.5. NOTAM Office (NOF)

1. NOTAM
2. NOTAM Production
3. Incoming NOTAM
4. NOTAM Storage
5. NOTAM Database
6. NOTAM for Special Purposes
7. NOTAM Summary
8. Messages Referring to NOTAM
9. Fall Back Procedures

2.6. Air Traffic Service Reporting Office (ARO)

1. Briefing
2. Flight Plan and Related Messages
3. Pre-flight Briefing
4. SNOWTAM
5. Post-flight Information
6. Co-ordination
2.7. Publications and Charts (PUB)

1. Basic Steps for Publication
2. Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
3. Aeronautical Information Circular (AIC)
4. NOTAM Summary
5. Aeronautical Charts
2.8. Human Performance

1. Social Skills
2. Team Resource Management (TRM)
2.9. The Work Environment

1. Working Procedures
2. Operation of Equipment
3. Additional Services
2.10. ATM Developments

1. ATM Developments
2.11. Co-operating Services

1. Air Navigation Services (ANS)
2. Airlines
3. Aerodromes

2.1 Summary of Verbs Used
Level 0 Level 1 Level 2

To be AWARE OF To KNOW To UNDERSTAND
BE AWARE OF DEFINE APPRECIATE

LIST DESCRIBE
NAME DIFFERENTIATE
RECALL EXPLAIN
RECOGNISE IDENTIFY
SPECIFY
STATE
Level 3
To APPLY (skill development)
ACCEPT COMPILE INSERT RECEIVE

ACCESS COMPLETE INTEGRATE REPHRASE
ADAPT COMPOSE INTERPRET REQUEST
ADDRESS CONDUCT INTERRUPT RESOLVE
ADHERE CONVERT ISSUE RETRIEVE
ALLOCATE CORRECT LOCATE SELECT
AMEND DECIPHER MAINTAIN STORE
APPLY DECODE MONITOR SUMMARISE
CALCULATE DEMONSTRATE OPERATE TAKE ACTION
CARRY OUT DETERMINE PREPARE TRANSLATE
CHECK DEVELOP PRINT TRANSMIT
CHOOSE DISTRIBUTE PROCESS UPDATE
CLARIFY ENCODE PRODUCE USE
COMMUNICATE FILE PROVIDE VERIFY
COMPARE INPUT REACT

Level 0 Essentially ‘nice to know’ material which will aid the student’s overall
understanding of a subject.
Level 1 Requires a basic knowledge of the subject. It is the ability to remember

essential points; the trainee is expected to memorise data and recall it.
Level 2 Requires an understanding of the subject sufficient to enable the

student to discuss intelligently. The individual is able to represent for
himself or herself certain objects and events and to act upon these
objects and events.
Level 3 Requires a thorough knowledge of the subject and the ability to apply it
with accuracy. The student should be able to make use of his/her
repertoire of knowledge and understanding in order to develop plans
and activate them.
The verb ‘to appreciate’ (in Level 2) means that the student is able to
state the plan but not required to apply it. In a given situation the
student will say that co-ordination should be done and with whom (the
student appreciates the necessity for co-ordination). In a practical
solution
(i.e. Level 3) the student will co-ordinate, that is he/she will apply the
techniques and procedures learnt.
(Derived from Brien and Eastmond 1992/1994)

GENERAL MODULES
2.2. Introduction
2.3. Documentation
2.4. Aerodromes


2.2 Introduction
The general objectives for Introduction are:

(I) to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the training programme that they
will follow;
(ii) to appreciate further career development in AIS.
TOPIC / SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES L CONTENT

Students shall...
1. COURSE MANAGEMENT
1.1. Course Introduction 1.1.1. state the aims and main 1 Course objectives
objectives of the course
1.2. Course Administration 1.2.1. name the course leader 1
and teachers/instructors
1.3. Study Material 1.3.1. choose and integrate 3 Library and Computer
appropriate Based Training (CBT)
documentation into library
course studies
2. INTRODUCTION TO SPECIALIST AIS TRAINING
2.1. Course Content 2.1.1. state course content 1 Theoretical lessons,

and course structure practical simulations,
group work, self-study,
CBT and course visits
2.2. Training Progress 2.2.1. recall the feedback 1 Instructor discussions,
mechanisms available training progress,
assessment results
2.3. The Assessment 2.3.1. describe the 2 Written, oral and
Process assessment procedure practical assessments,
pass marks, re-sit
procedures
3. INTRODUCTION TO CAREER PROSPECTS FOR AIS PERSONNEL
3.1. Career Prospects 3.1.1. describe the working 2 NOF/ARO/PUB

environment of AIS
Personnel
3.1.2. appreciate future career 2 OJT Instructor,
developments Supervisor, operational
managerial posts, non-
operational posts

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AIS Training (Phase 2 - Specialist)

Students shall...
4. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
4.1. Current Conditions of 4.1.1. appreciate 2

Employment administrative
employment rules and
regulations which apply
to AIS Personnel
4.1.2. recall the training and 1 Approved training

qualification of AIS courses, qualifying
Personnel authority
4.2. Qualifications 4.2.1. appreciate the 2

requirement for
recognised certification
of competence

2.3 Documentation
The general objectives for ICAO Documentation are:

(I) to ensure that students have a detailed knowledge of the documents that are regularly
used in AIS;
(ii) to be able to decode and encode abbreviations and codes used in AIS.

Students shall...
1. USE OF DOCUMENTATION
1.1 Documentation 1.1.1. explain the need for 2

documentation
1.1.2. list the sources of 1 ICAO,

documentation available EUROCONTROL,
national
1.1.3. list the documentation 1

used in NOF/ARO/PUB
1.1.4. describe the content of 2

the most frequently used
documents in NOF/ARO/
PUB
1.1.5. describe methods to 2 Electronic, manual

store documentation
1.1.6. locate the required 3

information in the
appropriate
documentation
1.1.7. retrieve required 3

information
1.1.8. update documentation 3


Students shall...
2. ICAO
2.1. ICAO 2.1.1. recall the purpose and 1

function of ICAO
2.1.2. recall how ICAO notifies 1 SARPS, PANS, SUPPS,

and implements ICAO Annexes and
legislation Documents, ICAO
Regional Offices
3. ICAO ANNEXES
3.1. ICAO Annexes 3.1.1.list the ICAO Annexes 1
3.1.2.describe the contents of 2 e.g. ICAO Annexes 2, 4,

those ICAO Annexes 7, 10, 11, 14, 15
most commonly used in
AIS
4. ICAO DOCUMENTS
4.1. ICAO Documents 4.1.1. list the ICAO Documents 1 e.g. Docs 7910, 8126,
most commonly used in 8400, 4444, 8585, 8643
AIS
4.2. Abbreviations and 4.2.1. explain the use of ICAO 2

Codes abbreviations and codes
4.2.2. describe the principles 2 ICAO Doc 8400

for the formulation of
abbreviations
4.2.3. decode and encode 3

ICAO abbreviations and
codes
4.3. Location Indicators 4.3.1. explain the use of ICAO 2

location indicators
4.3.2. describe the principles 2 ICAO Doc 7910,

for the formulation of assignment of indicators
ICAO location indicators


Students shall...
4.3. Location Indicators 4.3.3. decode and encode 3 ICAO Doc 7910
(continued) location indicators
4.3.4. demonstrate use of 3 e.g. collective

location indicators addresses, selected
addresses
4.4. Designators for 4.4.1.explain the use of 2

Aircraft Operating designators for aircraft
Agencies operating agencies
4.4.2.describe the principles 2 ICAO Doc 8585

designators for aircraft
operating agencies
4.4.3.decode and encode 3 ICAO Doc 8585

operating agencies
4.5. Designators for 4.5.1.explain the use of 2

Aircraft Types designators for aircraft
types
4.5.2.describe the principles 2 ICAO Doc 8643

types
4.5.3.decode and encode 3 ICAO Doc 8643

types
4.5.4.demonstrate use of 3 e.g. wake turbulence

designators for aircraft categories
types
4.6. Facilities and 4.6.1.describe the contents of 2 ICAO Doc 7101

Services facility and service (Aeronautical Chart
documents Catalogue), ICAO Doc
7383 (AIS provided by
States), ICAO Doc 8126
(AIS Manual)


2.4 Aerodromes
The general objectives for Aerodromes are:

(l) to explain the significance of aerodrome data;
(ll) to describe the physical characteristics of the manoeuvring area and apron areas.

Students shall...
1. AERODROME LAYOUT
1.1. Aerodrome 1.1.1.recall the definition of an 1 ICAO Annex 14 Chap. 1

aerodrome
1.1.2.describe the different 2 Movement and

parts of an aerodrome manoeuvring areas
2. AERODROME DATA
2.1. Aerodrome 2.1.1.define ‘Aerodrome 1 ICAO Annex 14 Chap. 1

Reference Point Reference Point’
(ARP)
2.1.2.explain the significance 2

of the ARP
2.2. Aerodrome 2.2.1.define ‘aerodrome 1

Elevation elevation’

of the aerodrome
elevation
2.3. Runway Elevation 2.3.1.define ‘runway elevation’ 1

of the runway elevation
2.4. Threshold Elevation 2.4.1.define ‘threshold 1

elevation’

of threshold elevation


Students shall...
2.5. Strength of 2.5.1.define ‘strength of 1 PCN/ACN

Pavements pavements’
2.5.2. explain the significance of 2 ICAO Annex 14

the strength of pavements Chap. 2.6
2.6. Declared 2.6.1.define the terms TORA, 1

Distances TODA, ASDA and LDA
2.6.2.explain the significance of 2

these distances
2.6.3.calculate these distances 3 ICAO Annex 14

Chap. 3 and
Attachment A3
3. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
3.1. Runways 3.1.1.define ‘runway’ 1 ICAO Annex 14

Chap. 3 and
Attachment A
3.1.2.explain the main 2

characteristics of a runway
3.1.3.describe the dimensions of 2

a runway
3.2. Runway Shoulders 3.2.1.define ‘runway shoulder’ 1
3.2.2.explain the characteristics 2

of runway shoulders
3.3. Runway Strips 3.3.1.define ‘runway strip’ 1

a runway strip
3.4. Runway End of 3.4.1.define ‘RESA’ 1

Safety Areas
(RESA)

a RESA


Students shall...
3.5. Clearways 3.5.1.define ‘clearway’ 1
3.5.2.describe the dimensions 2

of a clearway
3.6. Stopways 3.6.1.define ‘stopway’ 1
3.6.2.describe the dimension 2

of a stopway
3.7. Taxiways 3.7.1.define ‘taxiway’ 1

characteristics of
taxiways
3.7.3.describe the dimensions 2 Rapid exit, taxiway

of a taxiway shoulders, etc.
3.8. Apron 3.8.1.recall the definition of an 1

apron

characteristics of an
apron
4. OBSTACLE LIMITATIONS
4.1. Obstacle Limitation 4.1.1.explain the purpose of 2 ICAO Annex 14

Surface obstacle limitation Chap. 4.1
surfaces
4.1.2.list the obstacle limitation 1

surfaces
4.2. Obstacle Limitation 4.2.1.state the obstacle 1

Requirements limitation requirements


SPECIALIST MODULE
NOTAM OFFICE (NOF)


2.5 NOTAM Office (NOF)
The general objectives for the NOTAM Office are:

(l) to describe and explain the purpose, function and significance of NOTAM;
(ll) to prepare, distribute and store outgoing NOTAM;
(lll) to receive and process incoming NOTAM.

Students shall...
1. NOTAM
1.1. General 1.1.1.define ‘NOTAM’ 1 ICAO Annex 15
1.1.2.recall the purpose of 1 ICAO Annex 15 Chap. 5.1

NOTAM
1.1.3.recall NOTAM format 1 ICAO Annex 15 App. 6
1.1.4.state the basic rules for 1

NOTAM creation
1.1.5.list the requirements for 1 NOTAM format

NOTAM verification
1.2. NOTAM 1.2.1.describe NOTAM 2 NOTAM series allocation,

Identification identification NOTAM number
1.3. NOTAM Type 1.3.1. state NOTAM types 1 new -N, replace -R and
cancel -C
1.3.2.explain the application of 2

NOTAM -N, -R and -C
1.4. NOTAM 1.4.1.explain the purpose of 2 ICAO Doc 8126 Chap. 4,

Qualification NOTAM qualification NOTAM Selection Criteria
(Q-Line) (NSC), automation
1.4.2.state the general rules 1 NSC

relating to NOTAM
qualification

TOPIC OBJECTIVES L CONTENT

SUB-TOPIC Students shall...
1.4. NOTAM 1.4.3.explain NOTAM 2 FIR, NOTAM Code, traffic,

Qualification qualifiers purpose, scope, lower/
(continued) upper, geographical
reference
1.4.4.decode and encode 3

NOTAM qualifiers
1.5. NOTAM Items 1.5.1.explain the purpose of 2

NOTAM items
1.5.2.describe NOTAM item 2 Items A-G, ICAO Annex 15

content App. 6, (proposed Item ‘X’)
1.5.3.decode and encode 3

NOTAM items
2. NOTAM PRODUCTION
2.1. Reception of 2.1.1.list the sources of raw 1 ICAO Doc 8126 Chaps. 1
NOTAM Proposal data for NOTAM and 3
2.1.2.list the channels of 1 ICAO Doc 8126 Chaps. 1

communication for and 3, AFS
submission of raw data
2.1.3.select from raw data 3 ICAO Annex 15 Chap. 5

information appropriate
for dissemination by
NOTAM
2.1.4.determine the need for 3

the authorisation of
certain NOTAM
proposals
2.1.5.describe the format for 2 National procedures

NOTAM proposal
2.1.6.check the data for 3

completeness


Students shall...
2.2. NOTAM Preparation 2.2.1.encode the NOTAM 3

proposal
2.2.2.(re)compose Item E in 3 ICAO Doc 8126 Chap.

the NOTAM proposal 4, translate into English
2.2.3.convert NOTAM proposal 3 ICAO Annex 15 App. 6,

to NOTAM NOTAM format
2.2.4.allocate NOTAM serie, 3

number and type
2.2.5.address NOTAM 3
2.2.6.verify NOTAM before 3

distribution
2.3. NOTAM Distribution 2.3.1.describe procedures for 2 ICAO Doc 8126 Chap. 4
NOTAM distribution and App. D
2.3.2.apply NOTAM 3 National procedures

distribution procedures
3. INCOMING NOTAM
3.1. NOTAM Reception 3.1.1.convert NOTAM received 3

into a correctly formatted
system NOTAM
3.1.2.check all items of 3 Syntax, Item E

incoming NOTAM
3.1.3.translate Item E into 3 Bilateral agreement

English
3.1.4.clarify erroneous and/or 3 Check with NOTAM

ambiguous NOTAM originator
content
3.1.5.monitor NOTAM 3
sequence
3.1.6.request missing NOTAM 3


Students shall...
3.2. NOTAM 3.2.1. explain the requirement to 2 User demand, NOF,

Re-distribution re-distribute NOTAM regional (AIS) centre
3.2.2. describe procedures for 2 ICAO Doc 8126 App. C

NOTAM re-distribution
3.2.3. address NOTAM for 3

re-distribution
3.2.4. apply procedures for 3 NOF procedures

re-distribution of N²OTAM
4. NOTAM STORAGE
4.1. Storage of NOTAM 4.1.1. explain the purpose of 2 Investigation, time limit
NOTAM storage
4.1.2. describe NOTAM storage 2 Electronic, manual

procedures
4.1.3. apply NOTAM storage 3 Local procedures

procedures
5. NOTAM DATABASE
5.1. Purpose of 5.1.1. explain the purpose of a 2 ICAO Doc 8126

Database NOTAM database Chap. 8, NOTAM
production, PIB
5.1.2. state the area of coverage 1

of a NOTAM database
5.1.3. describe the working 2

principles of a NOTAM
database
5.1.4. describe the interaction 2 Data links e.g. EAD,

with other data systems pre-flight database
5.2. Input of Data 5.2.1. differentiate types of data 2 Static, dynamic
5.2.2. identify appropriate static 2 FIR, AD, navaids,

data areas, significant points,
etc.


Students shall...
5.2. Input of Data 5.2.3. input static data 3 Local procedures

(continued)
5.2.4. select appropriate 3 NOTAM, SUP

dynamic data for input
5.2.5. input dynamic data 3 Local procedures
5.3. Quality Control 5.3.1. explain the need to 2 ICAO Annex 15 Chap. 3
control the quality of data
5.3.2. describe quality control 2 Local procedures

procedures
5.3.3. carry out quality control 3

checks
6. NOTAM FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES
6.1. Types of Special 6.1.1. list NOTAM for special 1 Trigger, checklist and
Purpose NOTAM purposes special series NOTAM
e.g. SNOWTAM,
ASHTAM
6.2. ‘Trigger’ NOTAM 6.2.1. explain the purpose of 2 ICAO Doc 8126
‘trigger’ NOTAM Chap. 4.2
6.2.2. state the rules relating to 1 ICAO Doc 8126

the issuing of ‘trigger’ Chap. 4.2
NOTAM
6.2.3. describe ‘trigger’ NOTAM 2

procedures relevant to
AIRAC AIP Amendment
6.2.4. describe trigger NOTAM 2

procedures relevant to
AIP Supplements
6.2.5. produce appropriate 3

‘trigger’ NOTAM


Students shall...
6.3. NOTAM Checklist 6.3.1. recall the purpose of a 1 ICAO Doc 8126
checklist
6.3.2. state the rules for 1 ICAO Doc 8126 Chap. 4

producing a NOTAM
checklist
6.3.3. produce a NOTAM 3

checklist
6.3.4. compare an incoming 3 Missing NOTAM, etc.

NOTAM checklist with
stored NOTAM
6.3.5. apply appropriate 3

procedures to correct
anomalies
7. NOTAM SUMMARY
7.1. NOTAM Summary 7.1.1. recall the purpose of 1 ICAO Doc 8126 Chap. 4
NOTAM summaries and App. A
7.1.2. provide Publications with 3 Local procedures

appropriate data for
NOTAM summary
7.1.3. compare an incoming 3

NOTAM summary with
stored NOTAM
7.1.4. apply appropriate 3

procedures to correct
anomalies
7.1.5. store a summary 3 Local procedures


Students shall...
8. MESSAGES REFERRING TO NOTAM
8.1. Types of Messages 8.1.1.list types of messages 1 ‘Service’ messages e.g.

referring to NOTAM RQN, RQL
8.2. Sending Messages 8.2.1.determine when to send 3

a specific message
8.2.2.prepare appropriate Electronic, manual

message
8.2.3.issue message 3
8.3. Receiving 8.3.1.identify type of message 2

Messages
8.3.2.prepare appropriate 3 Electronic, manual

response
8.3.3. issue reply 3
9. FALL BACK PROCEDURES
9.1. Fall Back 9.1.1.list typical situations 1 e.g. system failure,

Procedures covered by fall back communications
procedures breakdown
9.1.2.describe fall back 2 ICAO Doc 8126 App. C

procedures for the more
common types of failure
9.1.3.apply the appropriate 3

fall back procedure
according to the type of
failure


SPECIALIST MODULE
AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES

REPORTING OFFICE
(ARO)


2.6 Air Traffic Services Reporting Office (ARO)
The general objectives for ARO are:

(I) to accept, verify and transmit flight plans and associated messages;
(ll) to conduct an appropriate and complete briefing.

Students shall...
1. BRIEFING
1.1. ATS Reporting 1.1.1.state the responsibility of 1 ICAO Annex 2

Office (ARO) pilots to obtain pre-flight
briefing
1.1.2.state the main functions 1 FPL acceptance, flight

of an ARO briefing
1.1.3.recall the requirements 1 ICAO Doc 8126

for the physical location Chap. 5.2
of an ARO
1.1.4.describe the coverage 2 ICAO Doc 8126

zone of an ARO Chap. 5.3
1.1.5.list the detailed 1 ICAO Doc 8126

information to be held Chap. 5.4
1.2. Briefing Methods 1.2.1.recall the various 1 Face to face, telephone,

methods of pre-flight fax, hard copy, teletext,
briefing self-access terminal
1.2.2.explain the working 2

principles of the various
briefing methods
1.2.3.list their advantages and 1

disadvantages


2. FLIGHT PLAN AND RELATED MESSAGES
2.1. Introduction 2.1.1.recall different types of flight plan 1 FPL, AFIL and RPL
2.2. ICAO Model 2.2.1.describe the three parts of FPL 2 ICAO Doc 4444 App. 2,
Flight Plan form COM, ATS data and
Form (FPL) supplementary info
2.2.2.explain all the items contained in 2 Items and their content

a FPL form
2.2.3.encode and decode FPLs 3 ICAO Doc 4444
2.3. Operating 2.3.1.describe the requirements for the 2 ICAO Doc 4444 Part II:
Practices submission of a flight plan (a) prior to departure
and (b) during flight,
CFMU Handbook
2.3.2.apply checks for the acceptance 3 ICAO Doc 4444 Part II,
of a flight plan CFMU Handbook
2.3.3.describe procedures for 2
addressing FPL
2.3.4.address a FPL 3 ICAO Doc 7910,
CFMU Handbook
2.3.5.apply FPL transmission 3 ICAO Doc 4444 App. 2,
procedures ICAO Annex 10 Vol. 1
2.3.6. specify methods of FPL storage 1 Electronic or manual
2.4. ATS 2.4.1.describe the categories of ATS 2 ICAO Doc 4444 App. 3
Messages messages material
2.4.2.differentiate the types of ATS 2 ICAO Doc 4444 App. 3

messages and their designator
2.4.3.compose FPL associated 3 ICAO Doc 4444 App. 3
messages
2.4.4.address FPL associated 3 ICAO Doc 4444 App. 3
message
2.4.5.apply associated messages 3
transmission procedures


Students shall...
2.4.6. compose supplementary 3 ICAO Doc 4444

messages App. 3
2.4.7. address supplementary 3 ICAO Doc 4444
messages App. 3
2.4.8. apply supplementary messages 3
transmission procedures
2.4.9. describe methods of storage for 2
FPL associated messages and
supplementary messages
2.5. Repetitive Flight 2.5.1. explain the purpose of a RPL 2
Plan (RPL)
2.5.2. describe all the items contained 2 ICAO Doc 4444
in a RPL App. 2
2.5.3. explain the collection, storage 2 Manual or electronic,
and processing of RPL data ICAO Doc 4444,
ICAO Annex 10 Vol.
1, CFMU Handbook
2.6. CFMU Messages 2.6.1. explain the purpose of CFMU 2 CFMU Handbook
messages
2.6.2. differentiate types of CFMU 2 ORM, ATFM
message
2.6.3. recall the function of 1
Operational Reply Messages
(ORM)
2.6.4. describe different types of 2 CFMU Handbook,
ATFM messages TACT/CASA and
aircraft operator
messages
2.6.5. encode and decode ATFM 3 CFMU Handbook
messages
2.6.6. transmit ATFM messages 3 CFMU Handbook
2.7. Integrated Initial 2.7.1. recall the organisation and 1 CFMU Handbook
Flight Plan function of IFPS
Processing
System (IFPS)
2.7.2. identify air traffic affected by 2 IFR, GAT, mixed
IFPS IFR/VFR, GAT/OAT


Students shall...
2.7. Integrated Initial 2.7.3. describe the ADEXP 2 Structure, content

Flight Plan format
Processing System
(IFPS) (continued)
2.7.4. react to ORM 3 Acknowledge (ACK),

Reject (REJ), Manual
(MAN)
2.7.5. interpret flight movement 3 e.g. IFPL, ICNL, IACH,

messages IRPL, RSUS, RREC
3. PRE-FLIGHT BRIEFING
3.1. Content of Pre-flight 3.1.1. list the content of a 1 NOTAM, SNOWTAM,

Briefing pre-flight briefing NAT tracks, MET info,
charts, ATFM messages,
national publications
3.1.2. explain the scope of the 2

available briefing material
3.1.3. appreciate the 2

significance of this
material to the customer
3.1.4. decode the abbreviations 3 ICAO Doc 8400

used in the briefing
material
3.1.5. interpret the information 3

given in the briefing
material
3.2. Preparation of 3.2.1. select the appropriate 3 VFR, IFR, national or

Briefing briefing material international flight, etc.
according to customer
requirement
3.2.2. check the briefing 3 Manual and/or automatic

material for methods
completeness and validity
3.2.3. correct obvious mistakes 3

in the briefing material


Students shall...
3.3. Communication of 3.3.1. communicate the required 3

Information information to the
customer
3.3.2. use appropriate briefing 3 Face to face, telephone,

techniques hard copy, etc.
3.3.3. summarise, as necessary, 3

the information provided
3.3.4. clarify to the customer the 3

meaning of information
provided
3.3.5. provide any additional 3 e.g. CFMU, NAT tracks

information if requested
3.4. Pre-flight 3.4.1. recall the purpose of a 1 ICAO Doc 8126

Information PIB Chap. 5.6
Bulletin (PIB)
3.4.2. differentiate types of PIB 2 Area, route, aerodrome

and administrative
3.4.3. describe the content of an 2 ICAO Doc 8126

area bulletin Chap. 5.7
3.4.4. describe the content of a 2 ICAO Doc 8126

route bulletin Chap. 5.7

aerodrome bulletin Chap. 5.7

administrative bulletin Chap. 5.7
3.4.7. describe PIB format 2 ICAO Doc 8126

Chap. 5.7
3.4.8. explain the sequence of 2 ICAO Doc 8126

the preparation of a PIB Chap. 5.7
3.4.9. access relevant data for 3

PIB production


Students shall...
3.4. Pre-flight Information 3.4.10. retrieve selected data 3

Bulletin (PIB) for PIB production
(continued)
3.4.11. compile and print out a 3

PIB
4. SNOWTAM
4.1. General 4.1.1. define ‘SNOWTAM’ 1 ICAO Annex 15 Chap. 2
4.1.2. explain the purpose of a 2

SNOWTAM
4.1.3. explain the content of a 2 ICAO Annex 15 App. 2

SNOWTAM
4.2. SNOWTAM 4.2.1. name the originator(s) of 1

Reception raw data for SNOWTAM
4.2.2. explain the methods of 2

obtaining raw data for
SNOWTAM
4.2.3. describe the methods by 2

which this data is
transmitted to AIS
4.2.4. check the data for 3 ICAO Annex 15 App. 2

completeness
4.3. Completion of 4.3.1. complete SNOWTAM 3

SNOWTAM Format format
4.3.2. address SNOWTAM 3
4.4. SNOWTAM 4.4.1. describe procedures for 2 National procedures

Distribution SNOWTAM distribution
4.4.2. apply SNOWTAM 3

distribution procedures
4.4.3. specify methods of 1 Manual or electronic

SNOWTAM storage


Students shall...
5. POST-FLIGHT INFORMATION
5.1. Post-flight 5.1.1. recall the purpose of 1 ICAO Annex 15

Information post-flight information Chap. 8.2, ICAO Doc
8126 Chap. 5.9
5.1.2. react on post-flight 3

information received
6. CO-ORDINATION
6.1. ATS Units, Other 6.1.1. explain the need for 2

Agencies co-ordination
6.1.2. specify the principle 1 ATS units, other

services/agencies agencies/services
co-ordinating with AIS
6.1.3. describe co-ordination 2 TWR, APP, ACC, FIC

procedures with ATS
units
6.1.4. describe co-ordination 2 MET, technical services,

procedures with other aircraft operators,
agencies/services CFMU, etc.
6.2. Aircraft Incidents/ 6.2.1. explain the procedures 2

Accidents for the handling of an
incident report
6.2.2. describe the procedures 2 ICAO Doc 9137 Part Vll

to be followed in the
event of an aircraft
accident


SPECIALIST MODULE
PUBLICATIONS AND CHARTS

(PUB)


2.7 Publications and Charts (PUB)
The general objectives for Publications and Charts are:

(l) to collect and prepare aeronautical information for publication in the appropriate format;
(ll) to prepare and publish aeronautical charts.

Students shall...
1. BASIC STEPS FOR PUBLICATION
1.1. Collection of 1.1.1. list the authorised 1 ICAO Doc 8126

Information sources of raw data Chaps. 1 and 3
1.1.2. list channels of 1 ICAO Doc 8126

communication for Chaps. 2 and 3
submission of raw
data
1.1.3. describe the area of 2

responsibility for
publication
1.1.4. recognise the need 1 ICAO Doc 8126 Chap. 3

for recording and
filing raw data
1.1.5. file raw data 3
1.2. Preparation of 1.2.1. determine the 3 ICAO Doc 8126 Chap. 1

Information category of
information
1.2.2. select means of 3 AIP + AMDT, AIC, SUP,

publication NOTAM and charts
1.2.3. verify the raw data 3 ICAO Annex 15 Chap. 3
1.3. Preparation for 1.3.1. describe process for 2 ICAO Doc 8126 Chap. 6
Publication reproduction of
publications
1.3.2. prepare original copy 3 ICAO Doc 8126 App. A
1.3.3. verify copy for 3 Proof-reading,

printing authorisation procedure


Students shall...
1.4. Dissemination of 1.4.1. recall the means by 1 ICAO Doc 8126 Chap. 4,
Publications which AIS publications ICAO Doc 8697 Chap. 6
are disseminated
1.4.2. recognise the need for 1 ICAO Doc 8126 Chap. 7

maintaining a
distribution list
1.4.3. maintain a distribution 3

list
1.4.4. state the means by 1 ICAO Annex 15 Chap. 3

which AIS publications ICAO Doc 8126 Chap. 7
can be obtained
2. AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION PUBLICATION (AIP)
2.1. Aeronautical 2.1.1.recall the structure of 1 ICAO Annex 15 Chap. 4

Information the AIP and Appendix 1, ICAO
Publication (AIP) Doc 8126 Chap. 4 and
Appendices H and F
2.1.2.list in detail the 1

information contained
in each section of
Part 1 - General (GEN)

in each section of Part
2 - En-Route (ENR)

in each section of
Part 3 - Aerodromes
(AD)
2.1.5.determine the part(s) 3

or section(s) of the AIP
to which raw data
applies


Students shall...
2.1. Aeronautical 2.1.6.amend relevant part(s) or 3 ICAO Doc 8126 App. H

Information sections of the AIP
Publication (AIP)
(continued)
2.2. AIP Update 2.2.1.recall how an AIP is 1 AIP Amendment, AIP

updated Supplement, AIRAC,
NOTAM
2.2.2.differentiate between AIP 2 Permanent or temporary

Amendment and AIP change
Supplement
2.2.3.describe the information 2 ICAO Annex 15 Chap. 4,

contained in an AIP ICAO Doc 8126 Chap. 4
Amendment
2.2.4.describe the format of an 2 ICAO Doc 8126 App. A

AIP Amendment
2.2.5.describe the information 2 ICAO Doc 8126 Chap. 4

contained in an AIP
Supplement

AIP Supplement
2.2.7.explain the purpose of a 2 ICAO Doc 8126 Chap. 4

checklist of AIP
Supplements
2.2.8.explain the AIRAC 2 ICAO Annex 15 Chap. 6,

system ICAO Doc 8126 Chap. 4
2.2.9.determine which 3 ICAO Annex 15 Chap. 6

information has to be and App. 3, ICAO
notified by AIRAC Doc 8126 Chap. 3
2.2.10. determine significant 3 Effective, publication and

dates for AIRAC latest dates
production
2.2.11. describe the purpose of 2 ICAO Doc 8126 Chap. 4

a ‘trigger’ NOTAM


Students shall...
2.2. AIP Update 2.2.12. determine the 3 AIP Amendment, AIP

(continued) appropriate form for the Supplement, AIRAC
publication of raw data
2.2.13. prepare publication in the 3

appropriate format
3. AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION CIRCULAR (AIC)
3.1. Aeronautical 3.1.1.recall the purpose of the 1 ICAO Annex 15 Chap. 7,

Information AIC ICAO Doc 8126 Chap. 4
Circular (AIC)
3.1.2.determine which 3 ICAO Annex 15 Chap. 7,

information has to be ICAO Doc 8126 Chap. 4
notified by AIC

AIC
3.1.4.prepare an AIC in an 3
appropriate format
3.1.5.explain the purpose of a 2 ICAO Doc 8126 Chap. 4

checklist for AIC
4. NOTAM SUMMARY
4.1. NOTAM Summary 4.1.1.recall the purpose of a 1 ICAO Doc 8126

NOTAM summary
4.1.2.prepare NOTAM summary 3 ICAO Doc 8126 App. A

in the appropriate format
5. AERONAUTICAL CHARTS
5.1. Aeronautical 5.1.1.explain the need for 2 ICAO Annex 15 Chap. 4,

Charts aeronautical charts ICAO Doc 8697 Chap. 2
5.1.2.list types of aeronautical 1 ICAO Annex 15 Chap. 4,

charts ICAO Annex 4


Students shall...
5.1. Aeronautical 5.1.3.describe the format and ICAO Annex 4

Charts (continued) layout of aeronautical
charts
5.1.4.state the information 1 ICAO Annex 4, ICAO

contained in aeronautical Doc 8697
charts
5.1.5.decipher the data 3 ICAO Annex 4 App. 2,

depicted on charts ICAO Doc 8126 App. E,
ICAO Doc 8697 Chap. 7
5.1.6.describe the operational 2 ICAO Annex 4 Chap. 2,

function of aeronautical ICAO Doc 8697 Chap. 2
charts
5.1.7.select chart(s) to be 3 ICAO Doc 8126 App. H

inserted in an appropriate
section of the AIP
5.2. Preparation of 5.2.1.apply the appropriate 3 ICAO Doc 8697

Aeronautical format according to the
Charts type of chart required
5.2.2.determine the area to be 3 Coverage and scale

covered
5.2.3.insert new and/or correct 3

existing data
5.2.4.adapt the layout 3 ICAO Doc 8697 Chap. 7,

accordingly display data for the best
interpretation
5.2.5.verify completeness, 3 Quality control

accuracy and
presentation of the charts


GENERAL MODULES
2.8. Human Performance
2.9. The Work Environment
2.10. ATM Developments
2.11. Co-operating Services


2.8 Human Performance
The general objective for Human Performance is to identify the importance of social skills
and teamwork in the AIS environment.

1. SOCIAL SKILLS
1.1. Importance of 1.1.1.explain the importance of 2

Social Skills social skills in the context of
AIS
1.2. Common 1.2.1.be aware of customer 0

Courtesy expectations
1.2.2.use common courtesy and 3

good manners
1.2.3.recognise the requirement 1

for an acceptable
dress-code
1.3. Conduct within 1.3.1.be aware of the 0

the Service requirements for disciplined
behaviour within the service
1.3.2.state the rules of conduct 1 e.g. punctuality,

within the service reporting sick, swapping
shifts
1.3.3.adhere to the rules of 3

conduct within the service
2. TEAM RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (TRM)
2.1. Introduction 2.1.1.describe what TRM is 2 ‘Guidelines for

Developing and
Implementing Team
Resource Management’
(EATCHIP, 1996a)
2.1.2.explain why TRM is needed 2

TOPIC / SUB- OBJECTIVES L CONTENT

TOPIC Students shall...
2.2. Situational 2.2.1.explain what situational

Awareness awareness is
2.2.2.explain the effects of 2

workload on situational
awareness
2.2.3.identify symptoms of loss of 2

situational awareness
2.3. Decision-making 2.3.1.describe behaviour that can 2

lead to effective and
ineffective decisions
2.3.2.develop a structured 3
decision-making process
2.4. Communication 2.4.1.explain the function of 2

interpersonal
communication
2.4.2.identify typical methods of 2

communication among AIS
Staff
2.4.3.explain how to 2
communicate effectively
2.4.4.explain the importance of 2

active listening
2.5. Potential Conflict 2.5.1.explain reasons for 2

potential conflict
2.5.2.describe techniques to 2
avoid conflict
2.5.3.demonstrate the effective 3

handling of difficult
situations
2.6. Teamwork 2.6.1.explain teamwork in TRM 2


Students shall...
2.6. Teamwork 2.6.2.identify roles and 2

(continued) functions of team
members
2.6.3.describe behaviour 2
which can have positive/
negative effects on
teamwork
2.7. Leadership 2.7.1.explain the need for 2

leadership in a team
2.7.2.explain leadership roles 2

in a team
2.8. Stress Management 2.8.1.explain stress and its 2

symptoms
2.8.2.explain how people cope 2

with stress in different
ways
2.8.3.explain the benefits of 2

active stress
management


2.9 The Work Environment
The general objectives for The Work Environment are:

(l) to apply appropriate local and emergency procedures in the work place;
(ll) to operate equipment efficiently.

1. WORKING PROCEDURES
1.1. General 1.1.1. explain the need for working 2 Uniformity, reduction of
procedures errors, mistakes and
duplication
1.2. Local 1.2.1. describe local working 2 e.g. special filing procedures,
procedures local lists, checks for
completeness, additional
duties during night-shift, etc.
1.2.2. apply these procedures 3
1.3. Emergency 1.3.1. describe procedures 2 Hardware

applicable in case of
equipment failure
1.3.2. describe procedures 2 Software

applicable in case of loss or
non-reception of vital data
1.3.3. describe procedures 2

applicable in the event of
reduced staffing
1.3.4. take appropriate action in 3 First-aid kit, telephone

case of a sudden medical numbers of doctor or hospital
problem with a staff member
or client
1.3.5.describe procedures 2 e.g. fire, emergency

applicable in case of severe evacuation
threat to the AIS unit
1.3.6.select the appropriate 3

checklists for the above
emergency situations


Students shall...
1.2. Investigations 1.2.1.explain the role of the 2 NOF/ARO/PUB

Support AIS unit in support of
investigations
1.2.2.describe the procedures 2 NOF/ARO/PUB

applicable in support of
investigations
1.2.3.apply these procedures 3
2. OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
2.1. Equipment 2.1.1.list the equipment in use 1 NOF/ARO/PUB

at the AIS unit
2.1.2.describe the use of the 2

various items of
equipment
2.1.3.recall the working 1

principles of the various
items of equipment
2.1.4.operate the equipment 3
2.2. Error Indicators 2.2.1.list the various error 1 NOF/ARO/PUB

(computers) indicators available on
the different computer
systems in use at the
AIS unit
2.2.2.describe the significance 2

of the various error
indicators
2.2.3. take appropriate 3

corrective action


Students shall...
3. ADDITIONAL SERVICES
3.1. Additional Services 3.1.1.list the additional 1 e.g. co-ordination between

services provided by an aviation and military firings,
AIS unit as required by provision of military
local agreements, NOTAM, prepare ATIS and
contracts or authorities VOLMET for transmission,
control/renew pilot licences,
sell charts
3.1.2.explain the purpose for 2

these additional services
3.1.3.describe the procedures 2

applicable for the
provision of these
services
3.1.4. provide these services 3


2.10 ATM Developments
The general objective for ATM Developments is to be aware of ongoing developments in

ATM and their possible impact on AIS.

Students shall...
1. ATM DEVELOPMENTS
1.1. Satellite Navigation 1.1.1. describe the impact of 2 FUA, satellite
GNSS-based operations serviceability
on AIS
1.2. Systems for the On- 1.1.2. explain the need for the 2
line Provision of provision of electronic
Electronic Data data in AIS
Note: The AIS, in common with other services, is going through a period of profound change
as automation and electronic data communications are integrated across Europe in the
spirit of harmonisation and increased efficiency. The introduction of new technology in
one service will have an impact on other related services.
The AIS-TF believes that young people entering the Aeronautical Information Services
need to be more than just aware of what is happening regarding new developments.
These young people should be actively encouraged to participate in these
developments as it will be their future and they will become the integrators of new
systems.
The AIS-TF has presented just two examples (above). Technology changes so rapidly
that examples included today will soon be history and unnecessarily date this
guideline.


2.11 Co-operating Services
The general objective for Co-operating Services is to appreciate the need for close
co-operation with other agencies concerning AIS operations.

Students shall...
1. AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES (ANS)

1.1. Air Navigation 1.1.1.describe the operation of 2 ATS units, CFMU,
Services (ANS) ATM and other facilities MET, etc.
Facilities
1.1.2.appreciate the relationship 2
between these facilities
and AIS
2. AIRLINES
2.1. Airline Operations 2.1.1.describe the flight 2 Flight planning,
operations services of an dispatch, etc.
airline
between flight operations
and AIS
3. AERODROMES
3.1. Aerodrome Services 3.1.1.describe the operation of 2 Security, crash and
aerodrome services rescue, ground
handling, airfield
services, etc.
between aerodrome
services and AIS


REFERENCES
Brien, R., Eastmond, N. (1994). Cognitive Science and Instruction. New

Jersey: Educational Technology Publications.
EATCHIP Human Resource Team (1996a). Guidelines for Developing and

Implementing Team Resource Management (HUM.ET1.
ST10.1000-GUI-01). Edition 1.0. Released Issue. Brussels:
EUROCONTROL.
EATCHIP (1996b). EATCHIP Work Programme SD06 - Human Resources -

(HUM) Domain Plan. Edition 3.0. Released Issue. Brussels:
EUROCONTROL.
EATCHIP (1996c). EATCHIP Convergence and Implementation Programme

Document (Part 1). Edition 3.0. Released Issue. Brussels:
EUROCONTROL.
EATCHIP (1997a). AIS Staff Profile Requirements (AIS.ET1.ST04.DEL-04).

Edition 1.2. Proposed Issue. Brussels: EUROCONTROL.
EATCHIP Human Resources Team (1997b). Common Core Content and

Training Objectives for Basic AIS Training - Phase 1 Ab Initio.
(HUM.ET1.ST05.2000-GUI-01) Edition 1.0. Released Issue.
Brussels, EUROCONTROL.
ECAC Conference (1990). ECAC Strategy for the 1990’s; ATC in Europe,
Paris.
EUROCONTROL (1997). CFMU Handbook (GEN). Edition 4.0. Brussels:

EUROCONTROL.
EUROCONTROL (1998). Acronyms & Abbreviations. 4th Edition. Brussels:

EUROCONTROL.
ICAO Annex 2 (Amendment N°33) (1990). Rules of the Air. 9th Edition.
ICAO Annex 4 (1995). Aeronautical Charts. 9th Edition.
ICAO Annex 7 (1981). Aircraft Nationality and Registration Marks. 4th Edition.
ICAO Annex 10 (Amendment N° 72) (1995). Aeronautical

Telecommunications
Volume ll. 5th Edition.
ICAO Annex 11 (Amendment N°37) (1994). Air Traffic Services. 10th Edition.
ICAO Annex 14 (Amendment N°2) (1995). Aerodromes. 2nd Edition.

ICAO Annex 15 (1997). Aeronautical Information Services. 10th Edition.
ICAO Doc 4444 (Amendment N°1) (1996). Rules of the Air and Air Traffic
Services. 13th Edition.
ICAO Doc 7030 (1987). Regional Supplementary Procedures. 4th Edition.
ICAO Doc 7101(1993). Aeronautical Chart Catalogue. 28th Edition.
ICAO Doc 7383 (1997). Aeronautical Information Services Provided by States.

86th Edition.
ICAO Doc 7910 (1998). Location Indicators. 88th Edition.
ICAO Doc 8126 (1995). Aeronautical Information Services Manual. 5th

Edition.
ICAO Doc 8168 (1993). Aircraft Operations. 4th Edition.
ICAO Doc 8400 (1989). ICAO Abbreviations. 4th Edition.
ICAO Doc 8585 (1998). Designators for Aircraft Operating Agencies,

Aeronautical Authorities and Services. 105th Edition.
ICAO Doc 8643 (1997). Aircraft Type Designators. 25th Edition.
ICAO Doc 8697 (1987). Aeronautical Chart Manual. 2nd Edition.
ICAO Doc 9137 Part 2 (1994). Airport Services Manual. 3rd Edition.

FURTHER REFERENCES
Further reference on operating procedures for NOTAM can be found in:
EUROCONTROL (1998) Operating Procedures for AIS Dynamic Data

(NOTAM) (OPADD). Draft Edition (being prepared to replace the
Common Operating Procedures ‘Blue Book’). Brussels:
EUROCONTROL.


ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
For the purposes of this document the following abbreviations and acronyms
shall apply. Those with a specific application are indicated whenever deemed
relevant (e.g. ENR - En-route (ICAO)):
ACC Area Control Centre

ACK Acknowledge Message
ACN Aircraft Classification Number (ICAO)
AD Aerodrome
ADEXP ATS Data Exchange Presentation
AFIL Air Filed Flight Plan
AFS Aeronautical Fixed Service
AIC Aeronautical Information Circular
AIP Aeronautical Information Publication
AIRAC Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control
AIS Aeronautical Information Service
AISAP AIS Automation Panel (EUROCONTROL)
AISPOP AIS Planning and Operations Sub-Group (EATCHIP)
AIS-TF AIS Training Task Force
AMDT Amendment (ICAO)
ANS Air Navigation Services (EUROCONTROL)
APP Approach Control
App. Appendix
ARO ATS Reporting Office
ARP Aerodrome Reference Point
ASDA Accelerate Stop Distance Available (ICAO)
ASHTAM NOTAM relating to volcanic and/or dust activity (ICAO)
ATC Air Traffic Control
ATCO Air Traffic Control Officer/Air Traffic Controller (UK/US)
ATFM Air Traffic Flow Management
ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service
ATM Air Traffic Management
ATS Air Traffic Services

CASA Computer Assisted Slot Allocation (CFMU)

CBT Computer Based Training
CCCTF Common Core Content Task Force (ATC Training)
CFMU Central Flow Management Unit
Chap. Chapter
CIP Convergence and Implementation Programme
(EATCHIP)
COM Communications (ICAO)
CTG Common Training Group (of AISAP)
DEL Deliverable (EATCHIP)

Doc Document (ICAO)
EAD European AIS Database

EATCHIP European Air Traffic Control Harmonisation and
Integration Programme
ECAC European Civil Aviation Conference
ENR En-route (ICAO)
ET Executive Task (EATCHIP)
EUROCONTROL European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation
EWP EATCHIP Work Programme
FIC Flight Information Centre

FIR Flight Information Region (ICAO)
FPL Flight Plan (Message) (ICAO model format)
FUA Flexible Use of Airspace
GAT General Air Traffic

GEN General (ICAO)
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
GUI Guideline (EATCHIP)
HRT Human Resources Team (EATCHIP)

HUM Human Resources Domain (EATCHIP)
IACH Individual ATC Flight Plan Change (CFMU)

IANS Institute of Air Navigation Services (EUROCONTROL)

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation
ICNL Individual Cancel (CFMU)
IFPL Individual Flight Plan Message (CFMU)
IFPS Integrated Initial Flight Plan Processing System
IFR Instrument Flight Rules
IRPL Internal Repetitive Flight Plan (CFMU)
LDA Landing Distance Available
MAN Manual
MET Meteorological/Meteorology (ICAO)
NAT North Atlantic Traffic

NOF NOTAM Office
NOTAM Notice To Airmen (ICAO)
NSC NOTAM Selection Criteria
OAT Operational Air Traffic

OJT On-the-Job Training
OPADD Operating Procedures for AIS Dynamic Data (EATCHIP)
ORM Operational Reply Message (CFMU)
PANS Procedures for Air Navigation Services

PC Personal Computer
PCN Pavement Classification Number (ICAO)
PIB Pre-flight Information Bulletin
PUB Publications and Charts (AIS-TF)
REJ Rejection message

RESA Runway End Safety Area (ICAO)
RPL Repetitive Flight Plan
RQL Request NOTAM List
RQN Request NOTAM

RREC RPL Recovery Message (CFMU)

RSUS RPL Suspension Message (CFMU)
SARPS Standards and Recommended Practices

SNOWTAM NOTAM on Snow Conditions (ICAO)
ST Specialist Task (EATCHIP)
SUP Supplement
SUPPS Regional Supplementary Procedures (ICAO)
TACT CFMU Tactical System (EUROCONTROL)

TF Task Force (EATCHIP)
TODA Take Off Distance Available (ICAO)
TOR Terms of Reference
TORA Take Off Run Available (ICAO)
TRM Team Resource Management
TSG Training Sub-Group (EATCHIP - HRT)
TWR Tower
VFR Visual Flight Rules

Vol Volume
VOLMET Meteorological Information for Aircraft in Flight

LIST OF TASK FORCE MEMBERS
AIS TRAINING TASK FORCE (AIS-TF) - JULY 1996 - JUNE 1998
CHAIRMAN
Adrian ENRIGHT EUROCONTROL IANS
SECRETARY
Guylaine DELORME FRANCE
TASK FORCE MEMBERS
Stefan KANTAS AUSTRIA

Frank VAN WONTERGHEM BELGIUM
Gianfranco GIORGI ITALY
Montserrat SEGOVIA SPAIN
Rosa M. GONZALEZ SPAIN
Håkan ELFGREN SWEDEN
Peter TIEGEL SWITZERLAND


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EUROPEAN ORGANISATION FOR THE SAFETY OF

Common Core Content

EUROPEAN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL HARMONISATION

EWP DELIVERABLE REFERENCE NUMBER : HUM.ET1.ST05.2000-DEL03

PROGRAMME REFERENCE INDEX EDITION : 1.0

HUM.ET1.ST05.2000-GUI-02 EDITION DATE : 31.07.1998

AUTHOR : Adrian ENRIGHT

DOCUMENT STATUS AND TYPE

STATUS CATEGORY CLASSIFICATION

INTERNAL REFERENCE NAME : e:\ded5\own_use\delvrabl\released\training\ais\cccais2.doc

AUTHORITY NAME AND SIGNATURE DATE

Chairman of the AIS 22.07.1998

Chairman of the 22.07.1998

Chairman of the 24.07.1998

Senior Director 24.07.1998

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DOCUMENT IDENTIFICATION SHEET ................................................................................ ii

DOCUMENT APPROVAL .................................................................................................... iii

DOCUMENT CHANGE RECORD ........................................................................................ iv

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................ v

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ....................................................................................................... 1

2. STRUCTURE OF GUIDELINE ............................................................................. 9

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ...................................................................... 71

LIST OF TASK FORCE MEMBERS......................................................................... 75

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The AIS-TF was established as part of the EATCHIP response to the

The document also states:

‘Training syllabuses and programmes should be harmonised by identification

The EATCHIP Human Resources Domain (HUM) established a Specialist

According to the ‘Human Resources (HUM) Domain Plan’ (EATCHIP, 1996b),

These guidelines are a prerequisite within the EATCHIP ‘Conversion and

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participants present representing five ECAC States and EUROCONTROL

The Terms of Reference (TOR) of the AIS-TF stated that:

To achieve the work programme the AIS-TF:

• examined current course content in States;

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Having completed guidelines for Phase 1 (Ab Initio) training (EATCHIP,

The topics covered in these guidelines for Phase 2 are:

Four different levels, or grades, were allocated to the training objectives:

− Level 0: ‘to be aware of’,

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When teaching to the training objectives, it is envisaged that different training

1.4 Future Work

1.5 About this Guideline

These items, general, documentation, aerodromes, human performance, etc.,

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COMMON CORE CONTENT AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES