Atsep CCC Initial Training Spec v1.0

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EUROCONTROL Specifications
EUROCONTROL Specification for

Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel Common
Core Content Initial Training
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EUROPEAN ORGANISATION
FOR THE SAFETY OF AIR NAVIGATION
EUROCONTROL
EUROCONTROL
Specification for Air Traffic Safety
Electronics Personnel
Common Core Content
Initial Training
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Edition Date : 27/08/2009
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EUROCONTROL Specification for Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel Common Core Content Initial Training
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DOCUMENT CHARACTERISTICS
TITLE
EUROCONTROL Specification for Air Traffic Safety Electronics

Personnel Common Core Content Initial Training
Document Identifier Edition Number: 1.0
Edition Date: 27/08/2009
Abstract
This document contains the Specification for ATSEP Common Core Content Initial Training.
It includes a main body of text, explaining the background, context, applicability and principles
applied to implementation of the Specification, and seven annexes which detail the training
objectives for the various Basic and Qualification syllabi.
Keywords
Specification Basic Communication Navigation
Surveillance Data Processing SMC Safety
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CONTENTS
DOCUMENT CHARACTERISTICS.............................................................................ii
DOCUMENT APPROVAL ..........................................................................................iii
DOCUMENT CHANGE RECORD..............................................................................iv
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.............................................................................................7
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................9
2. Drafting Conventions........................................................................................9
3. Background .......................................................................................................9
4. Status and Relationship with other documents ...........................................10

4.1 Status as a EUROCONTROL Specification............................................................................11
4.2 Future Relationship with Commission Regulations ................................................................12
4.3 Relationship with other EUROCONTROL ATSEP documents ...............................................12
5. Training Context..............................................................................................12
5.1 Initial Training..........................................................................................................................13
5.2 System/Equipment Rating Training ........................................................................................14
5.3 Continuation Training ..............................................................................................................14
5.4 Development Training .............................................................................................................15
6. Applicability of the Minimum Training Requirement ...................................15

6.1 Applicability of SMC Training ..................................................................................................17
7. Minimum Training Requirement ....................................................................18

7.1 Basic Training .........................................................................................................................19
7.2 Qualification Training ..............................................................................................................19
8. How to use this document..............................................................................22

8.1 Training Provision ...................................................................................................................22
8.2 Regulators...............................................................................................................................22
8.3 Specification Structure ............................................................................................................22
8.4 Syllabi Structure ......................................................................................................................23
8.5 Objectives – Terminology and Use .........................................................................................24
9. Additional Note in Content .............................................................................26
10. References to other documents ....................................................................27
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10.1 Document versions .................................................................................................................27
10.2 Document references..............................................................................................................27
10.3 ICAO versus National differences...........................................................................................27
11. Entry Level.......................................................................................................28
12. Assessment .....................................................................................................28
13. Document Update Procedures.......................................................................28
REFERENCES ..........................................................................................................29
CONTRIBUTORS......................................................................................................31
APPENDIX 1 – ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS .............................................32
APPENDIX 2 – DEFINITIONS...................................................................................42
APPENDIX 3 – ACTION VERBS ..............................................................................43

Definition of verbs – Level 1 ..............................................................................................................43
FIGURE LOCATION
Figure 1: Progression of ATSEP Training 13

Figure 2: SMC Development and Direct Routes 18
Figure 3: Granulation Table 20/21
Figure 4: CCC Syllabus lay-out 23
Figure 5: A CCC objective consists of a corpus, taxonomy level and content 24
Figure 6: A CCC objective with generic equipment 25
Figure 7: Example with optional content (e.g.) 26
Figure 8: Example of mandatory and optional content 26
Figure 9: Example of an objective with “Appreciate + additional note” 26
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The EUROCONTROL Specification for Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel

Common Core Content Initial Training contains the minimum training requirement for Air
Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) Basic and Qualification Training.
Initial Training (Basic + Qualification) is the phase prior to System/Equipment Rating

Training; therefore the training received during Initial Training will not be sufficient to permit
operational competence.
For the purposes of this Specification, the term ATSEP is used to describe “engineering and
technical personnel undertaking operational safety related tasks”.
This document is the first edition of an ATSEP training document that has been classified as
a EUROCONTROL Specification and is the result of a major review conducted by the ATM
Technical Staff Task Force. It replaces the following training guideline documents:
• Guidelines for a Common Basic Level of Technical Training for Air Traffic Safety
Electronics Personnel. Edition 3.0
• Guidelines for a Common Qualification Level of Technical Training for Air Traffic
Safety Electronics Personnel. Edition 2.0
This Specification shall be used by Training Providers and Regulators to ensure that all
relevant training objectives have been included in any courses that are intended to be
Common Core Content compliant.
The main body of the Specification contains information relevant to the background, context,
applicability and use. It is necessary to understand the fundamental principles covered in this
document prior to examining the specific training syllabi.
Associated with the Specification are seven separate Annexes. Each Annex contains a
syllabus –
Annex 1: Basic
Annex 2: Qualification: Communication
Annex 3: Qualification: Navigation
Annex 4: Qualification: Surveillance
Annex 5: Qualification: Data Processing
Annex 6: Qualification: SMC
Annex 7: Qualification: Shared
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1. Introduction
The EUROCONTROL Specification for Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel

Common Core Content Initial Training contains the minimum training requirement for Air
Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) Basic and Qualification Training. It consists of
a main body of text (i.e. this document), explaining the fundamental principles for
understanding and applying the various syllabi and seven Annexes. The annexes contain the
syllabi.
It is anticipated that through a future amendment to the Commission Regulation (EC) No

2096/2005 of 20 December 2005 laying down common requirements for the provision of air
navigation services, the objectives contained within this Specification, will become
referenced as the minimum training requirement to be applied to learner ATSEPs
undertaking Initial Training.
2. Drafting Conventions
The following drafting conventions are used within this document:
• “Shall” – indicates a statement of specification, the compliance with which is

mandatory to achieve the implementation of the EUROCONTROL Specification.
• “Should” – indicates a recommendation, the compliance with which is

encouraged to achieve best possible implementation of the EUROCONTROL
Specification.
• “May” – indicates a discretionary element.
3. Background
The main objective of the EATMP Human Resources Programme (HRS) Stage 1
document was to develop an ATM1-specific human resources/human factors toolbox
(concept, methods and tools), which would –
• enable an adequate number of qualified staff to provide a harmonised and

consistent service delivery;
• ensure the best use of new technology;
• provide for a smooth transition towards the evolving European ATM systems.
The HRS Programme Stage 1 included the Training Sub-Programme, defined as follows –
To provide ANS Providers for all ATM areas with training material, methods and tools, in
order to enable a common minimum standard of training which will evolve to meet the future
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Where ATM is referenced in this document, it is drawn from previous material and in the context of
this document should be taken to mean CNS/ATM

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introduction of system changes and will enable the implementation of regulatory

requirements for ATM services personnel licensing.
Under the auspices of the EATCHIP Programme and later EATM Programme, the Human
Resources Team delegated responsibility for the Air Traffic Services training to its Training
Sub-Group, today known as the Training Focus Group.
TSG initiated a task force which produced, in 1996, the “Guidelines for a Common Basic
level of Technical Training for ATM Technical Staff”.
In 1998, a second task force named the Working Group for ATM Technical Staff
(WGATMTS) was formed and tasked with the development of the “Guidelines for a Common
Qualification Level of Technical Training for Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel”
(published in October 2003) and producing a revised edition of the original basic level
document (published in April 2004).
Note: - To ensure consistency with other international working groups and

documentation, the term “technical staff” was replaced, in 2003, with the term “Air
Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel” (ATSEP).
At its 11th Air Navigation Conference in September 2003, ICAO expressed the view that the
training, qualification and competency of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP)
needed to be addressed.
In 2004, ICAO released the ICAO Training Manual Doc 7192-AN/857 Part E-2 for ATSEP as
a Guideline under the responsibility of the ICAO Secretary General. The EUROCONTROL
Basic and Qualification Guidelines were used as an input into this manual.
The manual addresses the training requirements for this technical group or personnel that
are recognised as Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) and has been developed
to be generic, as much as possible to provide the flexibility needed to address future
systems/equipment.
To complete the training documents for ATSEP, the task force developed the “Guidelines for
a Common System/Equipment Rating Training for Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel”
which was published in April 2006.
In 2007, the ATM Technical Staff Task Force (formerly the WGATMTS) amended the
“Guidelines for a Common Qualification Level of Technical Training for Air Traffic Safety
Electronics Personnel” to include an additional but optional System Monitoring and Control
domain syllabus.
In November 2007, the ATM Technical Staff Task Force started a major review of the
objectives contained within the Basic and Qualification Training syllabi, with a view to
integrating and upgrading the documents from Guidelines to a EUROCONTROL
Specification. This review was completed in January 2009. The result of this review and the
subsequent formal consultation is the current EUROCONTROL Specification for ATSEP
Common Core Content Initial Training (ATSEP CCC Initial Training Specification).
4. Status and Relationship with other documents
The ATSEP CCC Initial Training Specification has been produced with the expectation that it
will be referenced in an amendment to the Commission Regulation (EC) No 2096/2005 of 20
December 2005 laying down common requirements for the provision of air navigation

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services, as the minimum training standard for Initial Training of ATSEPs.
It is important to understand the status of this document before it is referenced in the EC

Regulation 2096/2005, and its anticipated applicability after the regulation has been
amended.
4.1 Status as a EUROCONTROL Specification
This document is classified within the EUROCONTROL Regulatory and Advisory Framework
(ERAF) as a EUROCONTROL Specification.
EUROCONTROL Specifications are defined as “detailed technical specifications for physical

characteristic, configuration, material, data, performance, personnel or procedure, the
compliance with which is recognised as meeting requirements for safe and efficient systems
and services for ATM in the EUROCONTROL Member States, as defined by
EUROCONTROL regulatory material”.
EUROCONTROL Specifications are normally used as means of compliance with

EUROCONTROL Rules, and as Community Specifications when they have been introduced
into the EC legal order.
However, in the case of the ATSEP CCC Initial Training Specification, currently there is no
explicit link with a EUROCONTROL Rule. Having taken into consideration the anticipated
amendment to the EC Regulation 2096/2005, a EUROCONTROL Specification was deemed
to be the most appropriate classification for this document.
4.1.1 Relationship with ESARR5
The ATSEP CCC Initial Training Specification was published well after the release of
ESARR5 Ed. 2.0. Consequently, there is no explicit reference to this Specification as
either a minimum training requirement or a means of compliance. Therefore, in
relation to ESARR5, the applicability of ATSEP CCC Initial Training Specification is
not detailed.
The ATSEP CCC Initial Training Specification provides support for the ESARR5
requirement that “technical and engineering personnel are properly trained and
qualified to perform the assigned tasks.”2 This support is limited to the Initial Training
of ATSEPs.
ESARR5 has provided definitions for “ATM engineering and technical personnel
undertaking operational safety related tasks” and “ATM equipment approved for
operational use”. These definitions have been respected in this Specification and will
be used in Section 6 when dealing with the applicability of the minimum training
requirement.
4.1.2 Relationship with ESARR5 Guidance Material
There is no explicit relationship between ESARR5 Guidance Material and the ATSEP
CCC Initial Training Specification. Any information in the guidance material that was
considered applicable to the Specification has been included as appropriate.
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4.2 Future Relationship with Commission Regulations
As has been stated previously in this document, it is anticipated that through an amendment
to the EC Regulation 2096/2005, this Specification will be referenced as the minimum
training requirement for ATSEPs undergoing Initial Training. It is most likely that any
amendment made to the EC Regulation 2096/2005 will not duplicate the contents of this
Specification, but rather reference this Specification as the minimum training requirement.
Since the precise text for the amendment to the EC Regulation is not available at the time of
publishing this Specification, it is not yet possible to definitively describe the impact of the
changed Regulation. However, Member States should be aware that the amendment to the
Regulation is very likely to change the applicability of this Specification from a non-
mandatory to a mandatory application.
4.3 Relationship with other EUROCONTROL ATSEP documents
There are two additional EUROCONTROL documents that are concerned with ATSEP
training and competence activities. ATSEP CCC Initial Training Specification interacts with
these documents in the manner described below –
4.3.1 Guidelines for a Common System/Equipment Rating Training for ATSEP
The ATSEP CCC Initial Training Specification relates to the S/E Rating Training
Guideline in the context of a learner completing their Initial Training and then
continuing their training towards operational competence. The completion of the
training objectives in the Initial Training phase is considered to be the minimum
required to enable a learner ATSEP to start the S/E Rating training. S/E Rating
Training is also the final training phase before undertaking assessment to achieve
operational competence on particular systems and/or equipment.
4.3.2 EUROCONTROL Specification – Competence Assessment of ATSEP
The Competence Assessment of ATSEP document is also a EUROCONTROL

Specification and therefore, in ERAF terms, has the same classification as the
ATSEP CCC Initial Training Specification. These two documents are intended to
complement each other.
5. Training Context
ATSEP training is divided into four phases. Initial training is comprised of the Basic and
Qualification Training. The following section briefly describes overall ATSEP training, so as to
put the Initial Training phase in its correct context.
Note – the term “learner” is the generic term for the person performing a learning activity
without any reference to his/her status.

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Training for: e.g. SMC,

OJTI, Safety Management,
Training Management
Refresher Training
Emergency Training
Conversion Training
Development
Training
Continuation
Training
S/E Rating Training
Qualification Training
Initial Training Basic Training
Figure 1: Progression of ATSEP Training
5.1 Initial Training
Training that precedes the System/Equipment Rating Training. It includes Basic Training and
Qualification Training.
5.1.1 Basic Training
Training designed to impart fundamental knowledge of the CNS/ATM environment

and skills applicable to all learner ATSEPs.
5.1.2 Qualification Training
Training designed to impart domain related knowledge and skills appropriate to the
qualification stream to be pursued in the CNS/ATM environment.
Five specialised domains have been identified. They are Communication, Navigation,
Surveillance, Data Processing and System Monitoring & Control (SMC). In addition a
group of generic subjects were identified that are applicable to all ATSEPs.
16 streams have been identified and represent generic profiles built according to the
ATSEP roles.
Note: - A stream is a cluster of training objectives that support a particular

area of work within a domain.

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The streams described in this document are –
COM – Voice Stream SUR – PSR Stream
COM – Data Stream SUR – SSR Stream
NAV – NDB Stream SUR – ADS Stream
NAV – DF Stream DAT – DP Stream
NAV – VOR Stream SMC – COM Stream
NAV – DME Stream SMC – NAV Stream
NAV – ILS Stream SMC – SUR Stream
NAV – MLS Stream SMC – DAT Stream
In a minimum of one specialised technical domain, ATSEPs are trained for one or
more streams that correspond with the system/s and equipment that they will
eventually work with.
At the end of Qualification Training a learner ATSEP shall have the ability to identify
and solve generic but realistic problems related to an area of expertise. The learner
ATSEP should be able to act efficiently when faced with a set of scenarios. These
scenarios are mastered because the ATSEP has acquired the required knowledge
and the ability to use this knowledge at an appropriate time and in a relevant manner.
5.2 System/Equipment Rating Training
Training designed to impart system/equipment-related knowledge and skills leading towards

operational competence.
With respect to the ATSEP role/s, training progression is performed through the completion
of Initial Training and the series of actions described as S/E Rating training (additional
academy or manufacturer training, On-site Training, mentoring and consolidation of
experience).
5.3 Continuation Training
Training designed to augment existing knowledge and skills and/or to prepare for new
technologies. This training is given to operationally competent personnel and it includes
Refresher, Emergency and Conversion training.
5.3.1 Refresher Training
Training designed to review, reinforce or upgrade existing knowledge and skills

(including team skills).

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5.3.2 Emergency Training
Training designed to broaden knowledge, skills and behaviour in the case of an

emergency, unusual or degraded situation. Most of the training will be site-specific or
may make use of incident or accident analysis:
Emergency
A serious, unexpected and potentially dangerous situation requiring immediate

action/s.
e.g. Complete loss of any of the following – radar display picture, Electronic Flight
Progress Strip system, loss of main, standby and emergency communications on
multiple frequencies due to external interference blocking the R/T channels.
Unusual situation
A set of circumstances which are neither habitually nor commonly experienced and
for which an ATSEP has not developed a practiced response.
The essential difference to an emergency situation is that the element of danger or
serious risk is not necessarily present in an unusual situation.
e.g. Pilots are reporting received 'pre-departure clearance' data communications are
corrupt and reverting to ATC - Pilot R/T departure clearances.
Degraded situation
A situation that is the result of a technical system failure or malfunction or a set of
circumstances arising from human error or violation of rules affecting the quality of the
service provided (i.e. the service continues to be available, even though in a reduced
or limited fashion).
e.g. External mains supply failure to a Category III ILS localiser field site cabin. A
normally dual channel DME having a fault on one channel.
5.3.3 Conversion Training
Training designed to provide knowledge and skills appropriate to a change in domain

(new stream or new S/E rating), environment (new procedures, new location) or
system (system upgrade or change).
5.4 Development Training
Training designed to provide additional knowledge and skills demanded by a change in job
profile, e.g. safety management, OJT, training management, SMC.
6. Applicability of the Minimum Training Requirement
This section first explains the complexities involved in determining an Initial Training
minimum training requirement and then describes who this minimum training requirement
shall apply to.

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ATSEPs work on a wide range of CNS/ATM systems and equipment, each of which requires
training to achieve specific skills that will eventually lead to operational competence.
However, the ways in which ATSEP functions and/or tasks are defined and assigned to
individuals, will vary from one organisation to another.
These differences in the way the ATSEP job is characterised throughout Europe makes it
impractical to prescribe a “one-size-fits-all” minimum training requirement that will satisfy all
the various different organisational arrangements and, at the same time achieve a relevant
and valid range of competences for all.
What is agreed is that all ATSEPs achieve a minimum required level of operational
competence that allows them to perform safety related tasks with the specific equipment or
systems they will be working with. These competencies apply to all ATSEPs, irrespective of
the organisation they work for, their location or the composition of their functions. This
competence is achieved at the end of S/E Rating Training. Initial Training is the phase prior
to S/E Rating Training; therefore the minimum training received during Initial Training will not
be sufficient to permit operational competence. It will however, be sufficient to prepare a
learner to start the S/E Rating Training.
Furthermore, the minimum training requirement, as described in this “Initial Training”

document does not encompass all the possible roles and responsibilities that engineers and
technicians may eventually be in involved with. It is acknowledged that in some
organisations, ATSEPs may have additional responsibilities that are outside the scope and
applicability of this Specification.
For the purposes of this Specification, the term ATSEP is used to describe “engineering and
technical personnel undertaking operational safety related tasks”.
This Specification has adopted, from ESARR5, the definition for “engineering and technical
personnel undertaking operational safety related tasks”, namely –
Personnel who operate and maintain ATM equipment approved for

operational use.
(Note: this definition is not intended to cover other equipment related

functions, such as design, testing, commissioning and institutional
training.)
And, “ATM equipment approved for operational use” is defined as –
All engineering systems, facilities or devices that have been

operationally released to be used either by airspace users (e.g.
ground navigation facilities) directly, or are used in the provision of
operational air traffic management services.
(Note: These comprise the systems, facilities and devices operated or

supervised by the Operating Organisation and serving the purpose of air
navigation, regardless of whether the products used to fulfil the tasks
involved in air traffic management are generally available on the market or
have been specifically developed to air traffic management requirements.)

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The minimum training requirement, contained within the Initial Training, shall apply to all
learner ATSEPs. This minimum training requirement (and how it is put into practice) is
defined in Section 7.
Note 1: - The minimum training requirement is not applied retrospectively to currently rated
ATSEPs.
Note 2: - When an ATSEP converts from one stream to another, the objectives contained
within the new qualification stream that have not previously been achieved, shall be
completed.
Note 3: - For future or emerging technologies (e.g. GBAS, Multi Static PSR) , where the
procedures and training have not reached a level of maturity that enables a dedicated stream
to be developed, ANSPs may determine their own training and/or use an appropriate existing
stream. Later reviews of this Specification will take into consideration these technologies.
Note 4: - There are various references in this document to systems and equipment. All
references relate to the ESARR5 definition above for “ATM equipment approved for
operational use.”
6.1 Applicability of SMC Training
There are two recognised routes to achieving SMC competence and organisations are free
to choose which route is most appropriate for their environment.
Note: - Both SMC routes may be used by individuals/operating organisations at different

times during the individual’s career.
In some organisations, system monitoring and control of operational CNS/ATM

system/equipment tasks are performed after initial domain competence (C, N, S, or DP) has
been achieved, and appropriate SMC development training completed. This route is
considered to be the development route to SMC competence. Development training is not
described in this document; however the objectives in the SMC stream shall be completed as
part of the training.
The alternative option, employed by some organisations, is to train for SMC duties, directly
after Basic Training. This is based on an arrangement where SMC operators perform level A
tasks. If level B tasks are required, these are performed under supervision or are delegated
to appropriately qualified staff (see Appendix 2 where level rated tasks A to C are defined).
This route is considered to be the direct route to SMC competence. Organisations that elect
this route shall be required to comply with the minimum training requirement specified in one
or more of the SMC streams specified in Figure 3 (Granulation Table).

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ATSEP able to perform

SMC Level A and/or B
and/or C tasks A direct route SMC relies
on specialists to execute
level B tasks on S/E
SMC with S/E rating at level A

in relevant domains
SMC S/E Development training
ATSEP able to perform Level A

and/or B and/or C tasks
1 + n S/E Rating(s) training SMC S/E Rating training
QUAL: QUAL: QUAL: QUAL: QUAL:

1.
COM NAV SUR DAT SMC
+ + + + +
Initial training
SHR SHR SHR SHR SHR
BASIC TRAINING
Development route
SMC is considered as an extension of the other discipline. Direct route
ATSEP activities may alternate between SMC and ATSEP activities are SMC
specialist tasks only
1.
Includes all objectives defined in the 4 SMC streams
Figure 2: SMC Development and Direct routes
7. Minimum Training Requirement

The minimum training requirement is the minimum that learner ATSEPs shall satisfy.
The following sub-sections describe the minimum training requirement for the Initial Training
i.e. Basic + Qualification Training.
In some instances, particularly where the learner ATSEPs have previously obtained technical
or engineering-related qualifications (e.g. engineering degrees and/or other diplomas), the
objectives contained within this Specification need not be re-taught. If it can be verified
and/or demonstrated that a learner ATSEP has already satisfied the performance
requirements of the appropriate objectives, then these need not be retaught. The verification
and/or demonstration of performance requirements shall be recorded.

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Note: This document is intended to describe the minimum training requirement only. The
manner in which the above the objectives are verified or demonstrated are outside of the
scope of the document.
7.1 Basic Training
The training objectives detailed in the Basic Training syllabus are common to all learner
ATSEPs undergoing Initial Training.
Completion of all Basic Training objectives is not a pre-requisite to starting Qualification

Training. Basic Training objectives shall be satisfied by the end of Initial Training.
Nonetheless, for pedagogical reasons, it is recommended that the sequence of Basic then
Qualification training is respected.
7.2 Qualification Training
The minimum training requirement is applied to learner ATSEPs during Qualification Training
by determining which equipment and system/s the ATSEP will ultimately be working with and
then associating these systems and/or equipment with the appropriate stream/s in the
Granulation Table in Figure 3.
An ATSEP whose tasks and activities will require him/her to work with a combination of
systems and/or equipment shall, during the Qualification Training, satisfy all the objectives in
all the relevant streams, however, objectives that are common to both columns need only be
satisfied once.
Single stream example – An ATSEP, who once operationally competent, is going to be

responsible for data processing functions, will be required to complete all the objectives in
the yellow stream column called “DAT – DP” which includes all the objectives in the Data
Processing and Shared domains, and also some appropriate objectives from the
Communication and Surveillance domains
Multiple stream example - An ATSEP who, once operationally competent, will be

responsible for ILS, DME and PSR, will be required to complete all the objectives in the light
brown stream columns called “NAV – ILS” and “NAV – DME” plus the light blue stream
column called “SUR-PSR”.
Most of the objectives in the two light brown columns are common and therefore need only
be taught once. Within the Navigation domain, only the objectives from the subjects “GBS-
ILS” and “GBS- DME” are not common.
The SUR-PSR stream objectives will also need to be taught, however the objectives
contained within the Shared domain (Safety, Health and Safety, Human Factors) need only
be taught once because they are common to all streams.

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NAV - VOR Stream
NAV – DME Stream
SMC – NAV Stream
SMC – SUR Stream

SMC– COM Stream
SMC – DAT Stream

NAV – NDB Stream
NAV – MLS Stream
SUR – ADS Stream

SUR – PSR Stream
SUR – SSR Stream

COM – Voice Strm
NAV - ILS Stream

COM – Data Strm
NAV - DF Stream
DAT – DP Stream
Sub-Topic
Subject
Domain
Topic
1 Voice 1 Air-Ground 1.1 to 1.3 x
1.4 Controller Working Position x x
1.5 Radio Interfaces x
2 Ground-Ground 2.1 Interfaces x 2.1.1
2.2 Protocols x
2.3 Switch x x
COMMUNICATION
2.4 Communication Chain x

2.5 Controller Working Position x x
2 Data 1 Introduction to Networks ALL x x
2 Protocols ALL x x
3 National Networks 3.1 National Networks x x
4 European Networks 4.1 Network Technologies x x x x x
5 Global Networks 5.1 to 5.5 x x x x x
5.6 Networks on board of Aircraft x
5.7 Air-Ground Applications x x x x x
3 Transmission Path 1 Lines ALL x x
2 Specific Links ALL x x
4 Recorders 1 Legal Recorders ALL x x x x x x
5 Functional Safety ALL ALL x x
1 Performance Based 1 Nav Concepts 1.1 to 1.3 x x x x x x
Navigation 1.4 NOTAM x x x x x x x x x x
2 GBS - NDB 1 NDB/Locator 1.1 Use of the System x x
1.2 to 1.7 x
3 GBS - DF 1 DF 1.1 Use of the System x x
1.2 to 1.6 x
NAVIGATION
4 GBS - VOR 1 VOR 1.1 Use of the System x x

1.2 to 1.8 x
5 GBS - DME 1 DME 1.1 Use of the System x x
1.2 to 1.10 x
6 GBS - ILS 1 ILS 1.1 Use of the System x x
1.2 to 1.9 x
7 GBS- MLS 1 MLS ALL x
8 GNSS 1 GNSS 1.1 General View x x x x x x
9 On board Equip ALL ALL x x x x x x
10 Functional Safety ALL ALL x x x x x x

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1 Primary 1 ATC Surveillance 1.1 Use of PSR for ATS x 1.1.1 1.1.1 1.1.1
1.2 to 1.8 x
2 SMR ALL x
3 Test and Measurement 3.1 Test and Measurement x
2 Secondary 1 SSR and MSSR 1.1 Use of SSR for ATS x 1.1.1 1.1.1 1.1.1
1.2 to 1.8 x
2 Mode S 2.1 Introduction to Mode S x x x x
SURVILLANCE
2.2 Mode S System x

3 Multilateration 3.1 MLAT in use x
3.2 MLAT Principles x x x x
4 SSR Environment 4.1 SSR Environment x
3 ADS 1 General view on ADS ALL x
2 ADS-B ALL x
3 ADS-C ALL x
4 HMI 1 HMI 1.1 ATCO HMI x x x x x x
1.2 to 1.4 x x x
5 Surveillance Data 1 Surveillance Data 1.1 Technology and Protocols x x x x x x
Transmission Transmission 1.2 Verification Methods x x x
6 Functional Safety 1 Safety Attitude ALL x x x
2 Functional Safety ALL x x x
1 Functional Safety 1 Functional Safety 1.1 Functional Safety x
1.2 Software Integrity and Security x
2 Safety Attitude ALL x
DATA PROCESSING
2 DP Systems 1 User Requirements ALL x x

2 System Components 2.1 to 2.2 x
2.3 Surveillance DP Systems x x x x
3 Process 1 Software Process ALL x
2 Hardware Platform 2.1 to 2.3 x x
2.4 Maintainability x
3 Testing 3.1 Testing x
4 Data 1 Data Essential Features ALL x x
2 ATM Data – D Structure ALL x
1 ANS Structure ALL ALL x x x x
2 ANS S/E ALL ALL x x x x
3 SMC TPP ALL ALL x x x x
4 Technology 1 Technology & Principles 1.1 General x x x x
SMC
1.2 Communication x
1.3 Navigation x
1.4 Surveillance x
1.5 Data Processing x
1.6 Facilities x x x x
Figure 3: Granulation Table

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8. How to use this document
8.1 Training Provision
This document shall be used as a traceable reference when designing Common Core
Content compliant courses.
The structure, duration and composition of these courses shall be decided by ANSP
organisations and/or their training providers and approved by the NSA. The final course(s)
that are developed shall ensure that, as a minimum, all the objectives from the Basic Training
and each Qualification stream selected, are satisfied.
Courses may include additional objectives that are deemed necessary e.g. objectives
specific to the national or local environment.
The Basic Training course may be provided as a stand-alone course, or as part of a larger
Initial Training course.
The Qualification Training may be provided as a stand-alone course/s, or as part of a larger

course.
8.2 Regulators
Regulators shall use this document as a reference when approving or auditing courses, to
ensure that training courses contain the required elements of the ATSEP CCC Initial
Training.
So as to ensure that the CCC minimum training requirement has been applied correctly,
regulators shall be familiar with the fundamental principles pertaining to CCC training.
8.3 Specification Structure
The ATSEP CCC Initial Training Specification consists of a main body of text (i.e. this part of
the document), explaining the fundamental principles for understanding and applying the
Specification, and seven separate Annexes containing the syllabi.
It is necessary to understand the fundamental principles of the Common Core Content before
proceeding to the syllabi.
BASIC BSC Annex 1 – Basic

QUAL:COM Annex 2 – Qualification: Communication
QUALIFICATION
QUAL:NAV Annex 3 – Qualification: Navigation

QUAL:SUR Annex 4 – Qualification: Surveillance
QUAL:DAT Annex 5 - Qualification: Data Processing
QUAL:SMC Annex 6 - Qualification: SMC
QUAL:SHR Annex 7 - Qualification: Shared

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8.4 Syllabi Structure
The syllabi do not indicate times, training techniques nor order of teaching to achieve the
training objective/s.
Each syllabus is divided into subjects, which are divided into topics that are in turn divided
into sub-topics. This structure is used to create and classify the objectives: one general
objective is linked to each subject. One or several objectives are linked to each sub-topic.
Objectives are assigned to the specific subject that deals with the knowledge and skills
fundamentally needed to accomplish the General objective.
Topics, sub-topics and objectives are organised and ordered within each subject for the sole
purpose of analysing the document. This clustering is not necessarily always a chronological
sequence. It is not an organisation of the instructor duties. The structure of the CCC does not
dictate the sequence of a training course.
The number of objectives contained within a sub-topic do not necessarily signify how long it
should take to teach that sub-topic. (For example, a sub-topic containing five relatively
straight forward objectives, may take a shorter period of time to teach, than another sub-topic
containing two complex objectives.)
Each subject is shown as a header to a table. The subject’s general objective is attached to
this header.
Topics are laid out in rows and may include a topic objective. Sub-topics are laid out in rows.
Sub-topics contain objectives. An objective consists of a corpus, taxonomy level and content.
SUBJECT
GENERAL OBJECTIVE
TOPIC
SUB-TOPIC
OBJECTIVE
Figure 4: CCC Syllabus lay-out
Objectives, which are also laid out in rows, consist of three parts:
The first part shows the objective number and corpus

The second part shows the taxonomy level
The third part shows the content (explicit or implicit) with a clear indication which
items of the content are mandatory (the red shaded area) and which are optional
(small italics).

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TAXONOMY
LEVEL
NUMBER AND CORPUS CONTENT
Figure 5: A CCC objective consists of a corpus, taxonomy level and content
8.5 Objectives – Terminology and Use
The CCC syllabi refer to several categories of training objectives which are defined below:
General Describes the direction to move in rather than a
Objective: detailed quantitative objective
Objective: A clear statement based on a corpus, level and content

Corpus: A description of the learner’s performance. It always
contains an action verb to ensure that the outcome is
observable. The action verb is always associated with a
defined taxonomy
Level: Highlights numerically the taxonomy level of the action
verb
Content: May be implicit or explicit. (This concept will be
explained below)
8.5.1 Corpus
The corpus is a description of the learner performance. Where possible, objectives
relate to single activities.
A number of the objectives refer to “generic equipment” within the corpus. In this
context, generic equipment is considered to be a piece of equipment and/or didactic
device which can be used to meet the objective. The equipment/device is not
necessarily identical or similar to the operational equipment.
Note: Generic equipment gives flexibility to the course designer. In some instances,
operating organisations may, as an alternative to the above, choose to conduct the
training on equipment that is similar or identical to the operational equipment that will
be used during S/E Rating training.

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Figure 6: A CCC objective with generic equipment
The above objective may be achieved through the use of any type of radio
transmitter.
8.5.2 Level
The level contained in this column, relates directly to a defined taxonomy for
classifying training objectives. The level is always associated with an action verb
contained within the corpus.
There are five levels which are defined below.

Level 1 A basic knowledge of the subject. It is the ability to
remember essential points, to memorise data and retrieve it
Level 2 The ability to understand and to discuss the subject matter

intelligently in order to represent and act upon certain
objects and events
Level 3 A thorough knowledge of the subject and the ability to apply

it with accuracy. The ability to make use of the repertoire of
knowledge to develop plans and activate them
Level 4 Ability to establish a line of action within a unit of known

applications following the correct chronology and the
adequate methods to resolve a problem situation. This
involves the integration of known applications in a familiar
situation
Level 5 Ability to analyse a new situation in order to elaborate and
apply one or other relevant strategy to solve a complex
problem. The defining feature is that the situation is
qualitatively different to those previously met, requiring
judgement and evaluation of options
See Appendix 3 for a list of action verbs (and their associated taxonomy levels) that
are used in the Specification
8.5.3 Content
The content illustrates and details the performance.
The content may be composed of two parts – implicit and explicit. The explicit content
is what is written in the content field proper to the objective, while the implicit content
is not written in the content field of each objective but rather implied in the corpus of
the objective and other elements (domain, subject, etc.).
Some conventions are applied to the wording of the explicit content:

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• When the items are in a list, each of them is to be addressed. (According to the
basic principles of CCC, local items may however be added subject to local
training designer judgement.)
• When the items are in a list and terminated by etc., each of them is to be
addressed; and it is indicated to the training designer that additional items are
foreseen but not of common interest all over the ECAC area.
• In a list, items following e.g. are optional. (These are more an illustration of the
performance than a detailed specification.)
Even when all of the items are optional the objective has to be performed according
to the action verb included.
Figure 7: Example with the optional content (e.g.)
In addition to the above mentioned conventions the content is divided in two rows with
a clear indication which items of the content are mandatory (the red shaded area) and
which are optional (e.g. italics)
Figure 8: Example of mandatory and optional content
9. Additional Note in Content
Contained within the content of some objectives that have been assigned the action verb
“Appreciate”, is an additional note that elaborates on the ultimate intentions of the objective.
The additional note states that – “For achievement of competence, this objective shall be
applied practically, at the latest by the end of S/E Rating training.”
Figure 9: Example of an objective with “Appreciate + additional note”

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The choice to use the word “appreciate” instead of the higher taxonomy level objectives that
clearly denote practical application or demonstration of complex skills came about when
some training providers expressed concern as to whether the practical teaching of these
objectives could always be achieved during Initial Training and maintained their position that
some of the practical elements could also be taught during S/E Rating training without any
negative effect on the final competence of the learner ATSEPs. As a result, a compromise
solution was found that will allow training providers to decide for their own training schemes,
which training phase it is most appropriate to conduct some of the practical training.
When the verb “appreciate” is used with the additional note, course designers may, as a
minimum allow this objective to be taught as a theoretical objective (which is permitted when
using “appreciate” i.e. students shall be able to understand a situation and know what is
involved in a problem-solving situation, to state a plan without applying it). However, it is
acknowledged that these objectives, without any practical application are of extremely limited
operational competence value. These objectives shall ultimately be achieved practically
before an ATSEP can be considered operationally competent. Since the scope of this
Specification does not include the training that shall take place during S/E Rating training, the
additional note serves as a reminder that ANSP organisations shall take care to include this
practical training in their S/E Rating training schemes.
Additionally, training providers are strongly encouraged, but not obliged, to include as much
practical training as possible into the teaching of the “appreciate + additional note” objectives.
(As with any CCC objective, it is the minimum that is being specified and training providers
can add or improve on the stated objective.)
10. References to other documents
10.1 Document versions
Where an objective or its content refers to other documents (e.g. ICAO Standards and
Recommended Practices), users shall take care to use the most recent version of the
referenced document/s, or its parts.
10.2 Document references
Where other documents are referenced in the content of an objective, only the title of the
document will be stated. It is expected that the course designer will have sufficient
knowledge of the subject to be able to extract the relevant information from the document to
teach the objective.
10.3 ICAO versus National differences
If an objective or its content is governed by National standards and procedures, which are
notified as different to ICAO, the National regulations may be taught instead of ICAO and, as
appropriate, applied practically to ensure pedagogical consistency with S/E Rating training.
This difference shall be notified to the learner ATSEP, and when practicable, should be
explained.

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11. Entry Level
There is no entry level qualification prescribed for starting Initial Training. Member States are
free to determine the most suitable entry level for their ATSEP learners.
As stated in Section 7, in some instances, not all training objectives will need to be taught to
learner ATSEPs. This is usually the case when the entry level of the learner includes some
form of previous qualification (e.g. engineering degree or diploma). In this instance, the
length of the training and the number of training objectives taught during the Initial Training
course will be less than that of a course directed at learners who have little or no engineering
or technical qualifications.
The opposite is also true. If the entry level of the learner ATSEP is decided so that no
engineering or technical qualifications are required prior to starting the Initial Training, then it
may be necessary to include additional objectives in the course that will prepare the learner
to deal with the objectives that comprise the minimum training requirement.
12. Assessment
The scope of this Specification is limited to the provision of the minimum training requirement
for the Initial Training phase.
Formal assessment shall be undertaken and results shall be recorded for individual ATSEPs
to verify that training objectives have been met in accordance with this specification.
Note: For assessment of operational competence, following S/E Rating training, refer to the
EUROCONTROL Specification for the Competence Assessment of Air Traffic Safety
Electronics Personnel (ATSEP). Ed. 1.0.
13. Document Update Procedures
This document is subject to continuous review and improvement to ensure that the training
objectives reflect current training requirements. The document is also expected to evolve
following real implementation, as well as advances in technology.
Mechanisms will be established by EUROCONTROL to allow all Stakeholders to actively

participate in a continuous review (e.g. through the establishment of electronic or other
means to gather feedback). The main objectives of the continuous review are –
• To ensure that new training requirements for new technologies and procedures are
identified
• To verify that the content and level of detail of the training remains appropriate
It will be necessary to routinely check this EUROCONTROL Specification for consistency

with referenced material and technological developments.

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REFERENCES
• EATM Human Resources Team (2008) – Guidelines for a Common Basic Level of
Technical Training for Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel. HRS/TSP-002-GUI-03.
Ed. 3.0. Brussels: EUROCONTROL.
• EATM Human Resources Team (2008) – Guidelines for a Common Qualification

Level of Technical Training for Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel. HRS/TSP-
002-GUI-02. Ed. 2.0. Brussels: EUROCONTROL.
• EATM Human Resources Team (2008) – Guidelines for a Common

System/Equipment Rating Training for Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel.
HRS/TSP-002-GUI-02. Ed. 2.0. Brussels: EUROCONTROL.
• EATM Human Resources Team (2004) – T38. EATM Training Progression and
Concepts. HRS/TSP-006-GUI-07. Ed. 1.0. Brussels: EUROCONTROL.
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Management Plan. Ed. 1.0. Brussels: EUROCONTROL.
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COUNCIL of 10 March 2004 on the interoperability of the European Air Traffic
Management network (the interoperability Regulation)
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common requirements for the provision of air navigation services
• EUROCONTROL Safety Regulation Commission (SRC) (2004). EUROCONTROL

Safety Regulatory Requirements (ESARR) – ESARR1: Safety Oversight in ATM. Ed.
1.0. Brussels: EUROCONTROL

Safety Regulatory Requirements (ESARR) – ESARR2: Reporting ad Assessment of
Safety Occurrences in ATM. Ed. 2.0. Brussels: EUROCONTROL
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Safety Regulatory Requirements (ESARR) – ESARR3: Use of Safety Management
Systems by ATM Service Providers. Ed. 1.0. Brussels: EUROCONTROL
• EUROCONTROL Safety Regulation Commission (SRC) (2001a). EUROCONTROL

Safety Regulatory Requirements (ESARR) – ESARR4: Risk Assessment and
Mitigation in ATM. Ed. 1.0. Brussels: EUROCONTROL

Safety Regulatory Requirements (ESARR) – ESARR5: ATM Services’ Personnel. Ed.
2.0. Brussels: EUROCONTROL.
• EUROCONTROL Safety Regulation Commission (SRC) (2006). EAM2/GUI6.

Establishment of “Just Culture” Principles in ATM Safety Data Reporting and
Assessment. Ed. 1.0. Brussels: EUROCONTROL.
• ICAO Annex 3 (2007). Meteorological Services for International Air Navigation. 16th
Ed.

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• ICAO Annex 10. Aeronautical Telecommunications. Vol I 6th Ed. (2006). Vol II 6th Ed.
(2001). Vol III 2nd Ed. (2007). Vol IV 4th Ed. (2007). Vol V 5th Ed. (2001).
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• ICAO Doc 8071 Vol II (2007). Manual on Testing of Radio Navigation Aids. 5th Ed.
• ICAO Doc 9613. Performance Based Navigation Manual
• ICAO Doc 9849. Global Navigation Satellite System Manual.
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Brussels: EUROCONTROL.
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ECAC Area up to 2020. Ed. 2.0. Brussels: EUROCNTROL
• EUROCONTROL GNSS Policy SCG/8/AP10 (28/04/08)

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CONTRIBUTORS
ATM Technical Staff Task Force (ATM TS TF)
CHAIRPERSON
Ms Ashley Lauryssen EUROCONTROL IANS
MEMBERS
Mr Thomas BIERWAGEN Germany, DFS
Ms Teresa BOURBOULI Greece, HCAA
Mr Jan BRUTSAERT EUROCONTROL, IANS
Mr Vincent CHENU France, DSNA
Ms Nuria ESCOFET MARIAS IFATSEA
Mr John FIELDING UK, NATS
Mr Peter FIELDING UK, NATS
Mr Otto GRIMM Switzerland, Skyguide
Ms Olga KRAVCHENKO Ukraine, UkSATSE
Mr Francois LEBAILLY France, DCS/NAS
Mr Frans LIGTHART The Netherlands, LVNL
Mr Frederic LIORZOU ETF-JATMWG
Mr Nicolas MARTIN Spain, Aena
Mr Max MOULIN France, ENAC
Mr Thomas OSTER EUROCONTROL CMAC
Mr Michel PISTRE EUROCONTROL, IANS
Mr Dario SIMUNOVIC Croatia, Crocontrol
Mr Terry SMITH UK, CAA SRG
Ms Elisabeth STEINMANN Switzerland, Skyguide
Mr Philippe TICHADELLE-JUE France, ENAC
Mr Dany VAN DER BIEST Belgium, Belgocontrol
PART TIME CONTRIBUTORS
Mr Bart BANNING The Netherlands, LVNL

Ms Fanny BENAIM France, ENAC
Mr Jeano DE BOCK The Netherlands, LVNL
Mr Henri DENIS France, ENAC
Mr Charlie ELIOT EUROCONTROL IANS
Mr Jean Michel GROS France, ENAC
Mr Jean-Marc LOUIS France, ENAC
Mr Eric MONATE ETF-JATMWG
Mr Volodymyr OSTANIN Ukraine, UkSATSE
Ms Helena RAMOS Portugal, Nav Portugal
Mr Erik SCHEIRLINCKX IFATSEA
Mr Martin SCHWITTER Switzerland, Skyguide
Mr Oleksiy SMOLSKYY Ukraine, UkSATSE
Mr Bertrand SPITZ France, ENAC

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APPENDIX 1 – ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
For the purposes of this document the following abbreviations and acronyms shall apply:
AAIM Aircraft Autonomous Integrity Monitoring
ABAS Aircraft-Based Augmentation System
ACARS Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System
ACAS Airborne Collision Avoidance System
ACC Area Control Centre
A/D Analogue/Digital
ADEX-P ATS Data Exchange Presentation
ADS Automatic Dependent Surveillance
ADS B ADS - Broadcast
ADS C ADS – Contract
ADF Automatic Direction Finder
AFDX Avionics Full-duplex Ethernet Switch
AFTN Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunications Network
AGC Automatic Gain Control
AIC Aeronautical Information Circular
AIDC ATS Interfacility Data Communications
AIP Aeronautical Information Publication
AIRAC Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control
AIS Aeronautical Information Services
ALARP As Low As Reasonably Practicable
AMAN Arrival Manager
AMHS Aeronautical Message Handling System
AMSS Automatic Message Switching System
ANS Air Navigation Services
ANSP ANS Provider
APV Approach Procedure with Vertical guidance
APW Area Proximity Warning

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ARINC Aeronautical Radio incorporated
ARTAS ATC Radar Tracker and Server
ASAS Airborne Separation Assistance/Assurance System
ASM Airspace Management
ASMGCS Advanced SMGCS
ASTERIX All purpose Structured EUROCONTROL Radar Information exchange
ATC Air Traffic Control
ATFCM Air Traffic Flow and Capacity Management
ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service
ATM Air Traffic Management
ATN Aeronautical Telecommunication Network
ATS Air Traffic Services
ATSEP Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel
AUGUR EUROCONTROL RAIM Prediction Tool
BATAP “Type-B” Application-to-application Protocol
BDS Binary data Store
BER Bit Error Rate
BITE Built In Test Equipment
B-RNAV Basic-RNAV
CAA Civil Aviation Authority
CB Cumulonimbus
CBT Computer-based Training
CCC Common Core Content
CDM Collaborative Decision Making
CDTI Cockpit Display of Traffic Information
CFMU Central Flow Management Unit
CIDIN Common ICAO Data Interchange Network
CISM Critical Incident Stress Management
CIV Civil

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CLAM Cleared Flight Level Adherence Monitoring
CLIMAX Multi-station carrier offset mode, with voting override
CMS Control and Monitoring System
CNS/ATM Communication Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management
CORA COnflict Resolution Advisory
CORBA Common Object Request Broker Architecture
COTS Commercial off-the-Shelf
CPDLC Controller-Pilot Datalink Communications
CRT Cathode Ray Tube
CSU Control Sector Unit
CTR Control Zone
CVOR Conventional VOR
CWP Controller Work Position
DCL Departure Clearance
DDF Doppler DF
DDM Difference of Depth of Modulation
DF Direction Finding
DLIC Datalink Initiation Capability
DMAN Departure Manager
DME Distance Measuring Equipment
DME/N DME/Normal
DME/P DME/Precision
DPSK Differential Phase Shift Keying
DTMF Dual tone Modulation-frequency
DVOR Doppler VOR
EAD European Aeronautical Database
EAN European ANSP Network
EASA European Aviation Safety Agency
EATCHIP European ATC Harmonisation and Integration Programme

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EATM(P) European ATM (Programme)
EC European Commission
ECAC European Civil Aviation Conference
EFQM European Foundation for Quality Management
EGNOS European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service
EGPWS Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System
EHS Enhanced Mode S
EHT Extremely High Tension
EJB Enterprise Java Bean
ELS Elementary Mode S
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
EMI Electromagnetic Interference
ERAF EUROCONTROL Regulatory and Advisory Framework
ESARR EUROCONTROL Safety Regulatory Requirement(s)
ETFMS Enhanced Tactical FMS
EU European Union
EUROCAE European Civil Aviation Electronics
EUROCONTROL European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation
FAA Federal Aviation Administration (US)
FANS Future Air Navigation Systems
FDP Flight Data Processing
FDPS FDP System
FFM Far Field Monitor
FHA Functional Hazard Assessment
FIR Flight Information Region
FMS Flight Management System
FMTP Flight Plan Messaging Transport Protocol
FoM Figures of Merit
FPL (Filed) Flight Plan

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FRUIT False Reply Unsynchronised in Time
FUA Flexible Use of Airspace
GALILEO Satellite radio navigation system
GBAS Ground-Based Augmentation System
GLONASS GLObal’naya NAvigatsionnaya Sputnikovaya Sistema (Global

Navigation Satellite System)
GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
GP Glide Path
GPS Global Positioning System
GRAS Ground-based Regional Augmentation System
GSA GNSS Supervisory Authority
GTC Gain/Time Control
HF High Frequency
HFDL High Frequency Datalink
HMI Human-Machine Interface
HPA High Power Amplifier
HSI Horizontal Situation Indication
HV High Voltage
HW Hardware
Hz Hertz
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
IDF Interferrometric DF
IF Intermediate Frequency
IFF Identification Friend/Foe
IFPS (Integrated) Initial Flight Plan Processing System
ILS Instrument Landing System
INS Inertial Navigation System
I/O Input/Output
IP Internet Protocol

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IRS Inertial Reference System
IRVR Instrument Runway Visual Range
I/Q In phase and Quadrature
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network
ISLS Interrogator Side Lobe Suppression
IISLS Improved Interrogator Side Lobe Suppression
iTEC Interoperability Through European Collaboration
ITU International Telecommunication Union
ISO International Standards Organisation
JAA Joint Aviation Authorities
LAM Local Area Multilateration
LAN Local Area Network
LAPB Link Access Protocol, Balanced
LCD Liquid-Crystal Display
LLZ Localiser
LNA Low Noise Amplifier
LVP Low Visibility Procedures
MDS Minimum Detectable Signal
MET Meteorology
METAR Meteorological Actual Report
MFC Multi-Frequency Coding
MHz Megahertz
MIL Military
MLAT Multilateration
MLS Microwave Landing System
MOTNE Meteorological Operational Telecommunications Network Europe
MRP Multi-radar Processing
MRT Multi-radar Tracker
MSAW Minimum Safe Altitude Warning

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MSSR Mono-pulse SSR
MTBF Mean Time Between Failure
MTCD Medium-Term Conflict Detection
MTD Moving Target Detection
NAVAID Navigation(al) Aid
ND Navigation Display
NEAN North European ADS-B Network
NDB Non-Directional Beacon
NOP Network Operations Plan
NOTAM Notice to Airmen
NPA Non-Precision Approach
NRA Non – Radar Area
NSA National Supervisory Authority
OJTI On-The-Job-Training Instructor
OLDI On-Line Data Interchange
OS Operating System
OSI Open System Interconnection
OST On-site Training
OTM Object Transaction Monitor
PA Precision Approach
PABX Private Automatic Branch Exchange
PBN Performance Based Navigation
PCM Pulse Code Modulation
PD Probability of Detection
PENS Pan-European Fixed Network Services
PFD Primary Flight Display
PPI Plan Position Indicator
PRF Pulse Repetition Frequency
P-RNAV Precision RNAV

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PSD Phase Sensitive Detector
PSSA Preliminary System Safety Assessment
PSR Primary Surveillance Radar
PTT Post, Telephone and Telegraph (generic term to identify the provider)
QoS Quality of Service
QNH Q-code for atmospheric pressure at sea level
Qsig Quality of signal
RAIM Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring
RAPNET (European) Regional Aeronautical Packet switched Network (CBN +

DAKOS)
RAPS Recording, Analysis, Playback and Simulation system for radar data
(COMSOFT)
RDP Radar Data Processing
RCA Remote Client Application
RF Radio Frequency
RMI Relative Magnetic Indicator
RNAV Area Navigation
RNP Required Navigation Performance
RPL Repetitive Flight Plan
RSLS Receiver Sidelobe Suppression
R/T Radiotelephony
RTCA Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics
RUP Rational Unified Process
RVR Runway Visual Range
RX Receiver
SAR Specific Energy Absorption Rate
SARPS Standards And Recommended Practices
SASS Surveillance Analysis Support System
SASS-C SASS - Centre
SASS-S SASS – Sensor

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SATCOM Satellite Communications
SBAS Space/Satellite-Based Augmentation System
SCAS Surveillance Coverage Analysis Suite
SCAT-1 Special Category 1
SDM Sum of Depth of Modulation
SDP Surveillance Data Processing
S/E System/Equipment
SELCAL Selective Calling
SESAR Single European Sky AM Research
SID Standard Instrument Departure
SITA Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques

(France)
SMC System Monitoring and Control
SMR Surface Movement Radar
SMS Safety Management System
S/N Signal/Noise
SNOWTAM NOTAM on Snow conditions
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
SPI Special Pulse Identification or Special Position Identification Pulse

(SSR)
SRC Safety Regulation Commission (EUROCONTROL)
SSA System Safety Assessment
SSR Secondary Surveillance Radar
STC Sensitivity Time Control
STCA Short-Term Conflict Alert
SV Supervisor
SW Software
SWALs Software Assurance Levels
SWIM System Wide Information Management
SWR Standing Wave Ratio

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TACAN UHF Tactical Air Navigation aid
TAF Terminal Area Forecast
TCAS Transponder Collision Avoidance System
TCP Transmission Control Protocol
TDOA Time Difference on Arrival
TFT Thin Film Transistor
TIS Traffic Information Service
TMA Terminal Area
TRM Team Resource Management
TX Transmitter
UAT Universal Access Transceiver
UBSS Unix Basic System Software
UHF Ultra High Frequency
UPS Uninterruptable Power Supply
UTA Upper (Traffic) Control Area
VCS Voice Communications System
VDF VHF DF Station
VDL VHF Digital/DataLink
VESDA Very Early Smoke Detection Alarm
VHF Very High Frequency
VOLMET Routine Voice broadcasts for Meteorological Information
VOR VHF Omnidirectional Radio Range
VORTAC VOR and TACAN combination
WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System (US)
WAM Wide Area Multilateration
WAN Wide Area Network
WGS84 World Global System 84
X25 Packet Switched Data Network Protocol

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APPENDIX 2 – DEFINITIONS
Definitions of Level Rated Tasks
Level-rated tasks represent the categorisation by complexity, knowledge, skills and

operational impact. Three categories will usually suffice but could be further sub-divided for
highly complex or diverse systems:
Level A tasks: Level A maintenance tasks are primarily associated with
immediate service restoration or reconfiguration (“front-panel level”). They are
appropriate for staff that has been trained to understand the elements of
equipment or system, their interrelationships and functional purpose, but does
not require an in-depth knowledge of these elements.
Level B tasks: Level B maintenance tasks involve in-depth fault analysis at the
system/equipment level (“functional level”). They are usually carried out by staff
that has been trained for the more complicated maintenance tasks on the
equipment/system.
Level C tasks: Level C maintenance tasks involve the detailed diagnosis of a
software problem, of a faulty Line Replacement Unit (LRU), Printed Circuit Board
(PCB) or module (“component level”). They usually require the use of automated
test equipment at a suitable location and are usually carried out by staff that has
been trained in detailed fault diagnosis and repair techniques.
Other definitions
On-the-job Training (OJT) – The integration in practice of previously acquired

job-related knowledge and skills on operational systems and equipment under
the supervision of a qualified on-the-job training instructor.
On-the-Job Training Instructor (OJTI) – A term used to describe an instructor

whose role depends on the instructional objectives and the instructional problems
to be resolved. The training will be done on operational systems and equipment.
This role can be lecturing, reviewing, guiding and consulting.

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APPENDIX 3 – ACTION VERBS
The tables below list the actions verbs and their associated taxonomy levels that are used in
the ATSEP CCC Initial Training Specification.
Definition of verbs – Level 1
Level 1: A basic knowledge of the subject. It is the ability to remember essential points,
to memorise data and retrieve it.
Verb Definition Example
Define State what it is and what Define airborne safety nets

its limits are; state the
definition
Draw Produce a picture, pattern Draw the MLAT system architecture

or diagram
List Say one after the other List the most common weather messages
Name Give name of objects or Name a range of air-ground aviation related

procedures network concepts
Recognise To know what it is Recognise surveillance information on a

because you've seen it display
before
State Say or write in a formal or State the function of a network management

definite way system
Level 2: The ability to understand and to discuss the subject matter intelligently in order
to represent and act upon certain objects and events.

Characterise To describe the quality Characterise navigation methods
of features in
something
Consider To think carefully about Consider the benefits of Critical Incident
it Stress Management (CISM).
Demonstrate Describe and explain; Demonstrate the use of middleware in an AM
logically or environment.
mathematically proves
the truth of a statement

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Describe Say what it is like or Describe the elements of GNSS in Europe

what happened
Differentiate Show the differences Differentiate convention navigation and area
between things navigation
Explain Give details about Explain the function of FDP.
something or describe
so that it can be
understood
Take account of Take into consideration Take account of hardware/software
before deciding compatibility
Level 3: A thorough knowledge of the subject and the ability to apply it with accuracy.
The ability to make use of the repertoire of knowledge to develop plans and
activate them.

Apply Use something in a situation or Apply the principles of layers
activity
Appreciate To understand a situation and Appreciate how to troubleshoot a
know what is involved in a network
problem-solving situation, to state
a plan without applying it
Calculate To discover from information you Calculate parameters of a line
already have by arithmetic; to
think about a possible cause of
action in order to form an opinion
or decide what to do
Check Make sure the information is Check the conformity of a system to
correct (satisfactory) ITU and national regulation
Decode Turn into ordinary writing, Decode a typical OLDI message
decipher
Estimate Form an approximate judgement Estimate the impact of security and
of a number, form an opinion integrity failure to the operational
service
Identify Associate oneself inseparably Identify the major elements of the
with, establish the identity ADS-C system
Operate Conduct work on equipment Operate measuring equipment
Perform Carry into effect, go through, Perform measurements with generic

execute radio test equipment
Use Employ for a purpose, handle as Use appropriate vocabulary to
instrument, put into operation communicate effectively on technical
matters

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Level 4: Ability to establish a line of action within a unit of known applications following
the correct chronology and the adequate methods to resolve a problem
situation. This involves the integration of known applications in a familiar
situation.
Adjust Change to a new position, Adjust a generic radio receiver

value or setting
Analyse Examine minutely the Analyse the block diagram of a generic

constitution of radio receiver
Justify Show the rightness of a choice Justify the occasions when it is

or of an option necessary to downgrade an ILS
Facility Performance Category
Relate Establish link with Relate VOR station design to

operational requirements
Level 5: Ability to analyse a new situation in order to elaborate and apply one or other
relevant strategy to solve a complex problem. The defining feature is that the
situation is qualitatively different to those previously met, requiring judgement
and evaluation of options.
Interpret To decide on something's Interpret ILS Facility Performance

meaning or significance when Categories
there is a choice

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EUROCONTROL Specification

Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel
Common Core Content Initial Training
Annex 1
BASIC Syllabus
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Common Core Content
Initial Training
ANNEX 1
BASIC Syllabus

BASIC - Annex 1 - Basic syllabus
Edition 1.0 EUROCONTROL Specification for ATSEP CCC Initial Training pg. 2
CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY............................................................. 5
SUBJECT 1: INDUCTION........................................................... 7
SUBJECT 2: AIR TRAFFIC FAMILIARISATION ..................... 10
SUBJECT 3: AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES... 12
SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY................................................. 13
SUBJECT 5: COMMUNICATION.............................................. 15
SUBJECT 6: NAVIGATION....................................................... 18
SUBJECT 7: SURVEILLANCE ................................................. 21
SUBJECT 8: DATA PROCESSING........................................... 24
SUBJECT 9: SYSTEM MONITORING & CONTROL................ 26
SUBJECT 10: MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES....................... 28
SUBJECT 11: FACILITIES ....................................................... 29
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Annex 1 of the EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATSEP Common Core Content
Initial Training details the training objectives for the Basic syllabus.
Basic training is defined as training designed to impart fundamental knowledge of

the CNS/ATM environment and skills applicable to all learner ATSEPs.
The Basic syllabus contains the following:
• SUBJECT 1: Induction (IND)

• SUBJECT 2: Air Traffic Familiarisation (ATF)
• SUBJECT 3: Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)
• SUBJECT 4: Meteorology (MET)
• SUBJECT 5: Communication (COM)
• SUBJECT 6: Navigation(NAV)
• SUBJECT 7: Surveillance (SUR)
• SUBJECT 8: Data Procesing (DAT)
• SUBJECT 9: System Monitoring & Control (SMC)
• SUBJECT 10: Maintenance Procedures (MTN)
• SUBJECT 11: Facilities (FAC)
The order of subjects and objectives is not intended to convey a pedagogical sequence
nor to indicate a relative level of importance. No recommendation is made in this area.
When teaching the objectives, it is envisaged that different training methodologies will
be used.
Prior to developing or updating the Basic training course, training providers must be
familiar with the information contained in the EUROCONTROL Specification for the
ATSEP Common Core Content Initial Training, particularly Section 8 (How to use this
document) which contains, amongst other items, the fundamental principles that are
applied to the Specification.
BASIC - Annex 1 - Basic syllabus IND
Subject 1 : INDUCTION
Learners shall describe the ATM work environment
1 INDUCTION
1.1 Training and Assessment Overview

1.1.1 Describe the training scheme and 2 Initial (Basic and Qualification), S/E Rating,
progression towards ATSEP Continuation and Development training.
competence Course aims, objectives and topics
1.1.2 State the assessment 1

requirements, procedures and
methods
1.2 National Organisation

1.2.1 Describe the organisational 2
structure, purpose and functions of
e.g. headquarters, control centres, training
the national service provider/s and
facilities, airports, outstations, civil/military
regulatory structures
interfaces, regulatory interfaces
1.2.2 Describe the structure and 2

functions of the major departments
e.g. organisational handbook (plans, concepts and
within the national organisation
structure, finance model)
1.2.3 State appropriate accountabilities 1

and responsibilities of the service
provider and regulator
1.3 Workplace
1.3.1 State the role of trade unions and 1
professional organisations
e.g. International, European, national, local level
1.3.2 Consider security of site facilities 2 Environmental, physical and information

and personnel against unlawful security measures, employee vetting and
interference reference checks
e.g. EC2096/05 Annex 1
1.3.3 Describe actions when suspecting 2

a security breach
e.g. Inform Police, Security Agencies and
Managers. Security Manual and/or Contingency
plan
1.4 ATSEP Role

1.4.1 Describe the key responsibilities of 2
an ATSEP
1.5 European/Worldwide Dimension

1.5.1 Explain the relationship between 2
States and its relevance to ATM
e.g. harmonisation, flow management, bilateral
operations
agreement, sharing of ATM relevant data, major
studies, research programmes and policy
documents
1.5.2 Define the regulatory framework of 1

international and national ATM
e.g. ICAO, European and national concepts,
responsibilities
1.5.3 State the purpose of a range of 1 ICAO

international bodies
e.g. ECAC, EUROCONTROL, FAA, EASA, JAA,
RTCA, EUROCAE, EU
1.6 International Standards and Recommended Practices

1.6.1 Explain how ICAO notifies and 2 Annexes, SARPS
implements legislation
1.6.2 State which major/key ATM 1
engineering "standards" and
e.g. ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 8071, ICAO Doc
"practices" are applicable
9426-3, available EUROCONTROL standards,
guidance material on reliability, maintainability and
availability
1.7 Data Security

1.7.1 Explain the importance of ATM 2
security
e.g. EC2096/05 Annex 1
1.7.2 Describe the security of 2 Secure, restricted access by authorised

operational data personnel
1.7.3 Explain security policies and 2 Backup, storing, hacking, confidentiality,

practices for information and data copyright
1.7.4 Describe the possible external 2 Introduction of software viruses, illegal

interventions which may interrupt broadcasts, jamming, spoofing
or corrupt ATM services
1.8 Quality Management

1.8.1 Explain the need for quality 2
management
e.g. ISO, EFQM
1.8.2 Explain the need for configuration 2 Importance for safe operations
management
e.g. S/E build state, software adaption/version
1.9 Safety Management System

1.9.1 Explain why there is a need for 2 Safety policy and rules, System Safety Cases,
high level safety requirements for System Safety Requirements
aeronautical activities e.g. EC Reg 2096/2005
1.10 Health and Safety

1.10.1 Explain personal safety 2 Safety statement, first aid, rules about climbing
responsibilities in the work
environment
1.10.2 Explain potential hazards to health 2
and safety generated by
e.g. health consequences of electric shock and
equipment, or contained within, the
static discharges, precautions with chemical
work environment
products (batteries), mechanical hazards (rotating
machinery/antennas), toxic materials (beryllium),
biological hazards, faulty earthing
1.10.3 Describe fire safety and first aid 2 Requirements and rules
regulations and practices
e.g. standards
1.10.4 State any applicable legal 1 National, international regulations

requirements and safety rules
e.g. for working on power supply and/or air
conditioning
1.10.5 Describe the main features and 2

uses of the different types of fire
e.g. VESDA, Type A,B,C,D extinguishers
detectors and extinguishants
BASIC - Annex 1 - Basic syllabus ATF
Subject 2 : AIR TRAFFIC FAMILIARISATION

Learners shall describe the role of ATC in the ATM environment
1 AIR TRAFFIC FAMILIARISATION
1.1 Air Traffic Management

1.1.1 Define Air Traffic Management 1 ICAO
1.1.2 Describe operational ATM 2 ATFCM, ATS, ASM

functions
1.1.3 Describe ATM concepts and 2
associated terminology
e.g. Concepts: FUA, free flight, gate-to-gate,
performance-based ATM operations (PBN, RCP),
operational concepts (ICAO, EUROCONTROL,
SESAR)
Terminology - Glossary
1.1.4 Explain the operational importance 2

of technical services required for
e.g. EC Reg 552/2004 Annex 1
ATM
1.1.5 State those future developments in 1
systems and/or ATM practices
e.g. datalink, satellite-based navigation, gate-to-
which may impact upon services
gate (CDM), ATC tools, continuous approach, 4D
provided
trajectory, business trajectory, SWIM, NOP,
SESAR (UDPP, Modes of separation), ASAS
1.1.6 List the standard units of 1 Speed, distance, vertical distance, time,
measurement used in aviation direction, pressure, temperature
1.2 Air Traffic Control

1.2.1 Define airspace organisation 1 ICAO Annex 11
e.g. FIR, UTA, TMA, CTR, ATS routes
1.2.2 Describe commonly used airspace 2

terminologies and concepts
e.g. sectorisation, identification of ATS routes,
restricted airspace, significant points
1.2.3 State the general organisation of 1

aerodromes
e.g. obstacle limitation surfaces, different departure
and arrival trajectories, approach and landing
categories, operational status of radio navigation
aids
1.2.4 State the purpose of ATC 1 ICAO Doc 4444
1.2.5 State the organisation of the ATC 1 ICAO Doc 4444

services
e.g. area, approach, aerodrome control services
BASIC - Annex 1 - Basic syllabus ATF
1.3 Ground-based Safety Nets

1.3.1 Describe the purpose of ground- 2
based safety nets
e.g. STCA, MSAW, APW, runway incursion alerts
1.4 Air Traffic Control Tools and Monitoring Aids

1.4.1 Explain the main characteristics 2
and use of ATC support and
e.g. MTCD, sequencing and metering tools (AMAN,
monitoring tools
DMAN), A-SMGCS, CLAM, RAM, CORA
1.5 Familiarisation
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
1.5.2 Explain the need for good 2

communications, coordination and
e.g. handovers, MIL/CIV, planner/tactical, SV Tech
cooperation between operational
(SMC) and SV ATCO
staff
1.5.3 Consider the purpose, function and 2 Site visit/s to ATC units
role of various operational stations
e.g. MET Office, Remote sites, Airport operations
in respect to ATM related
operations
1.5.4 Define the phases of flight 1 Take off, climb, cruise, descent and initial
approach, final approach and landing
1.5.5 Recognise the cockpit environment 1 Relevant pilot HMI
and associated equipment, in
e.g. by familiarisation flight or cockpit simulator
relation to ATC
training (where practicable), antenna
1.5.6 Define airborne collision avoidance 1 ACAS, EGPWS

systems
e.g. TCAS
BASIC - Annex 1 - Basic syllabus AIS
Subject 3 : AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES

Learners shall define the organisation of AIS
1 AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES
1.1 Aeronautical Information Services

1.1.1 State the organisation of the AIS 1
1.1.2 Define the AIP service 1

e.g. data contents of AIP, Supplimentary, AIC and
types of publication: AIRAC, non-AIRAC, data
collection and preparation, data format, distribution
channels, supporting systems and tools
1.1.3 Define the aeronautical charting 1 Types of aeronautical charts, operational use
service of charts, supporting systems and tools
1.1.4 Define the NOTAM services 1
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
1.1.6 Define the European AIS Database 1

e.g. paper/data, central single source, validated,
redundancy, EAD structure
1.1.7 Define procedures for providing 1 Information of a permanent nature, information

Communications, Navigation and of a temporary nature, status report of
Surveillance (CNS) data to AIS NAVAIDs
BASIC - Annex 1 - Basic syllabus MET
Subject 4 : METEOROLOGY
Learner shall state the impact of meteorology on aircraft and ATS operations and explain the
importance of meteorological information in ATM
1 METEOROLOGY
1.1 Introduction to Meteorology

1.1.1 State the relevance of meteorology 1 Influence on the operation of aircraft, flying
in aviation conditions, aerodrome conditions
1.1.2 State the weather prediction and 1

measurement systems available
1.2 Impact on Aircraft and ATS Operation

1.2.1 State the meteorological conditions 1
and their impact on aircraft
e.g. atmospheric circulation, wind, visibility,
operations
temperature/humidity, clouds, precipitation
1.2.2 State the meteorological conditions 1

hazardous to aircraft operations
e.g. turbulence, thunderstorms, icing, microbursts,
squall, macro bursts, wind shear, standing water on
runways (aquaplaning)
1.2.3 Explain the impact of 2

meteorological conditions and
e.g. effects on equipment performance (e.g.
hazards on ATS operations
temperature inversion, rain density), Increased
vertical and horizontal separation, low visibility
procedures, anticipation of flights not adhering to
tracks, diversions, missed approaches
1.2.4 Explain the effects of weather on 2

propogation
e.g. anaprop, rain noise, sunspots
1.3 Meteorological Parameters and Information

1.3.1 List the main meteorological 1 Wind, visibility, temperature, pressure,
parameters humidity
1.3.2 List the most common weather 1

messages and broadcasts used in
e.g. ICAO Annex 3
aviation
Meteorology messages: TAF, METAR, SNOWTAM
Broadcasts: ATIS/flight meteorology broadcast
(VOLMET)
BASIC - Annex 1 - Basic syllabus MET
1.4 Meteorological Systems

1.4.1 Explain the basic principles of the 2
main meteorological systems in
e.g. Weather display and information systems,
use
Wind speed (anemometer), wind direction (weather
vane), visibility (types of IRVR, forward scatter),
temperature probes, pressure (aneroid
barometers), humidity, cloud base (laser
ceilometers)
BASIC - Annex 1 - Basic syllabus COM
Subject 5 : COMMUNICATION
Learners shall explain the principles used in Voice and Data Communications
1 GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction to Communications

1.1.1 State the structure of the 1 Voice communication, data communication
communication domain
1.1.2 State major sub-structures of the 1 Air-ground, ground-ground, air-air
communication domain communications
1.1.3 State ATS requirements for safe 1 Safety, reliability, availability, coverage, QoS,
communications latency
1.1.4 State the aeronautical 1 Mobile, fixed

communication services
2 VOICE COMMUNICATIONS
2.1 Introduction to Voice Communications

2.1.1 Describe system architecture 2
2.1.2 Explain the purpose, principles and 2

role of voice communication
e.g. audio bandwidth, dynamic range, fidelity,
systems in ATS
routing, switching, lineside/deskside, coverage,
communication chain between controller and pilot
2.1.3 Describe the way in which voice 2 Analogue/digital comparisons, distortion,

communication systems function harmonics
2.1.4 State methods used to route and 1

switch voice communications
e.g. multi-channels, multi-users, party lines, VHF/
UHF linkage, HF, SELCAL
2.1.5 State how systems interface to 1

produce an integrated service to
ATS
2.1.6 State radio spectrum and 1 Spectrum, interference sources, commercial

frequency allocation constraints allocations, World radio conference, ITU,
and procedures Common Aviation Position, efficient uttilisation
of frequency bands, channel spacing
2.1.7 State voice recording systems in 1

use
e.g. digital recording equipment, analogue
recording
2.1.8 State ICAO and local legal 1 Regulatory requirements, incident recording
requirements regarding recording and playback, recording equipment
and retention of voice
communications
2.1.9 State the purpose of ATIS and 1
VOLMET
2.2 Air-Ground Communication

2.2.1 State the functions and basic 1 Voice switching
operation of routing and switching
equipment in use in the ATS
environment
2.2.2 Describe the purpose and 2 Functionality, emergency systems,
operation of the elements of a transmission/reception, CWP, on-board
communication chain in use in the equipment
ATS environment e.g. channel spacing, antenna switching, CLIMAX,
voting systems
2.2.3 State some ways of achieving 1

quality of service
e.g. importance of coverage and redundancy of
equipment, overlapping coverage, backup system,
functional redundancy vs element redundancy
2.2.4 Recognise the elements of the 1 Frequency selection, emergency, station

CWP that are used for air-ground selection, coupling, microphone, headset,
communication loudspeaker, footswitch, PTT
2.2.5 List future developments and 1

techniques which may have an
e.g. CPDLC, VDL Modes 2
impact on ATS voice
communications
2.3 Ground-Ground Communication

2.3.1 State the functions and the basic 1 General architecture
operations of routing and switching
equipment in use in ATS
environment
2.3.2 Describe how ground-ground 2 International/national links, ACC
systems interface to provide an interoperability, voice and data intergration
integrated service to ATS
environment
2.3.3 Describe the purpose and 2 Functionality, emergency systems, PTT

operation of the elements of a interfaces
system e.g. MFC and ATS-Qsig, switching, local PABX
equipment
2.3.4 Recognise the elements of the 1 Selection, emergency, loudspeaker, headset,

CWP used for ground-ground microphone
communication
2.3.5 List developments in ground- 1
ground technologies which may
e.g. protocols (TCP/IP, voice over IP) future
impact on ATS voice
development
communication
3 DATA COMMUNICATIONS
3.1 Introduction to Data Communications

3.1.1 Explain the purpose, principles and 2
role of data communication
e.g. terminology, principles and theory of networks,
systems in ATS
layering (e.g. OSI or TCP/IP), datalinks, LAN, WAN
3.1.2 Define the concept of data 1

transmission
e.g. packet switching, protocols, multiplexing, de-
multiplexing, error detection and correction, routing,
switching, hops, cost, bandwidth/speed
3.1.3 Describe the function of various 2 Switch, router, gateways, end systems,
elements of the data systems in redundancy
use in the ATS environment
3.1.4 Define protocols in current use 1

e.g. TCP/IP, X.25, Frame Relay, Asynchronous
Transfer Mode
3.2 Networks
3.2.1 State ATS requirements for safe 1 Reliability, availability
data communications
3.2.2 Describe the different types of 2 LAN, WAN, ATN, national network for ATM
networks
e.g. satellite-dedicated networks, AFTN
3.2.3 State the functions of a network 1 Priorities, rights

management system
e.g. SNMP
3.3 Aviation Specific Networks, Applications and Service Providers

3.3.1 Name a range of air-ground 1 ATN
aviation related network concepts
e.g. Sub-networks: ATN air-ground sub-network,
AMSS, VDL, HFDL
Protocols: ACARS
Communication service providers: ARINC, SITA,
States, LINK16
3.3.2 Name a range of ground-ground 1 ATN, PENS

aviation related network concepts
e.g. Physical Networks: PENS, AFTN/CIDIN,
RAPNET
Communication Protocols: IP, X.25, ASTERIX,
FMTP
Communication Service Providers: SITA, ARINC,
National carriers, ANSP’s
Applications: AMHS, AIDC, OLDI
BASIC - Annex 1 - Basic syllabus NAV
Subject 6 : NAVIGATION
Learners shall explain the basic principles of navigation and navigational aids and describe
their use in ATM
1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose and use of Navigation

1.1.1 Explain the need for navigation in 2 Positioning, guidance, planning
aviation
1.1.2 Characterise navigation methods 2
e.g. historical overview, visual, celestial, electronic
(on-board, radio, space-based and relative)
2 THE EARTH
2.1 Form of the Earth

2.1.1 Name the shape of the Earth 1 Oblate spheroid
e.g. earth’s parameters
2.1.2 Explain the Earth’s properties and 2 East, West, North and South, polar axis,
their effects direction of rotation
2.1.3 State the accepted conventions for 1 Meridians, parallels of latitude, equatorial plane
describing 2D position on a globe
2.2 Coordinate systems, direction and distance

2.2.1 State the general principles of 1 Geoid, Reference Ellipsoids, WGS 84
reference systems Latitude and longitude, undulation
2.2.2 Explain why a global reference 2

system is required for aviation
2.3 Earth’s Magnetism

2.3.1 State the general principles of 1 True North, magnetic North
Earth’s magnetism
e.g. variation, declination, deviation, inclination
3 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
3.1 Factors affecting electronic navigation performance

3.1.1 State how radio waves propagate 1 Ground, sky, direct
3.1.2 State why the siting of a terrestrial 1 Multipath, blanking

navigation aid is important
3.2 Performance of Navigation Systems

3.2.1 State the performance of 1 Coverage, accuracy, integrity, continuity of
navigation systems service, availability
3.2.2 Explain the need for redundancy in 2 Ensuring continuity of service, maintainability,
navigation systems reliability
3.3 Means of Navigation

3.3.1 State the different means of 1 Sole, primary, supplementary
navigation
4 NAVIGATION SYSTEMS
4.1 Terrestrial Navigation Aids

4.1.1 Explain the basic working 2 Distance measurements (time and phase),
principles of electronic positioning angular measurements
4.1.2 Describe the ground-based 2 NDB, VOR, DME, ILS, DF, MLS
navigation systems
e.g. Loran C, MLS, TACAN, marker beacons
4.1.3 Recognise how the navigation 1

information is displayed on the
relevant pilot HMI
4.1.4 Explain the operational use of 2 NDB, VOR, DME, ILS, DF, MLS
ground-based navigation systems
in the different phases of flight
4.1.5 Recognise the frequency bands 1

used by the ground-based
navigation systems
4.1.6 State the need for calibration 1 Flight calibration, ground-based calibration
and/or maintenance
4.2 On-board Navigation Systems

4.2.1 State the use of on-board 1
navigation systems
e.g. barometric altimetry, radio altimetry, INS/IRS,
compass
4.3 Space-Based Navigation Systems

4.3.1 Explain the basic working 2 GPS
principles of satellite positioning
e.g.Galileo
4.3.2 Recognise the basic architecture of 1 GPS

a core satellite positioning system
e.g.Galileo
4.3.3 Recognise the frequency bands 1

used by the space-based
navigational systems
4.3.4 State the benefits of Satellite- 1 Global coverage, accuracy, time dissemination
based navigation
e.g. redundancy, interoperability, single set of
avionics
4.3.5 State the current limitations of 1

space-based navigation systems
e.g. single frequency, weak signal, ionospheric
delay, institutional, military, multipath
4.3.6 State the basic working principles 1

of satellite augmentation
e.g. ABAS (RAIM, AAIM), SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS),
GBAS (GRAS, S-CAT 1)
4.3.7 State the current implementations 1 GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO and

of satellite-based navigation augmentations
systems e.g. ABAS, GBAS, SBAS
5 PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION
5.1 PBN
5.1.1 Describe the basic principle of area 2 ICAO RNAV definition and PBN concept
navigation Conventional and area navigation
e.g. navigation computer and FMS functionality
5.1.2 List the navigation applications in 1 B-RNAV, P-RNAV, RNP approaches

use in Europe
5.2 Future Developments

5.2.1 State future navigation 1
developments
e.g. 4D-RNAV, free routes, rationalisation plans,
advanced RNP1
BASIC - Annex 1 - Basic syllabus SUR
Subject 7 : SURVEILLANCE
Learners shall explain the principles used in Primary, Radar, Secondary Radar and other
Surveillance systems, and describe their use in ATM operations
1 SURVEILLANCE
1.1 Introduction to Surveillance

1.1.1 Define surveillance in the context 1 What (positioning/identification) and why
of ATM (maintain separation)
1.1.2 Define the various Surveillance 1 Air-air, ground-air, ground-ground

domains
1.1.3 List the surveillance techniques 1 Non-Cooperative, Cooperative, Dependent,
Independent Techniques
1.1.4 Define the current and emerging 1 Radar technology, ADS technology,
surveillance systems in use in ATM multilateration, TIS
1.1.5 Explain the role and the current 2 Separation, vectoring, data acquistion
use of surveillance equipment by Detection and ranging, safety nets
ATM e.g. weather mapping
1.1.6 State ICAO and any local legal 1

requirements
e.g. SARPS, Annex 10 Vol IV
1.1.7 List the main users of surveillance 1 HMI, Safety Nets, FDPS, Air Defence
data Systems, Flow Management
1.2 Avionics
1.2.1 State the avionics used for the 1 Transponder, GNSS, datalink equipment,
surveillance in ATM and their ACAS, ATC control panel
interdependencies e.g. FMS
1.2.2 Define the role of TCAS as a 1

safety net
1.3 Primary Radar

1.3.1 Describe the need for and the use 2 Non-cooperative detection, improvement of
of primary radar in ATC detection and tracking
e.g. types of PSR (En-route, Terminal, SMR,
weather)
1.3.2 Explain the principles of operation, 2 Detection, range measurement, azimuth

basic elements and overall indication
architecture of a primary radar Doppler Shift
Antenna system, TX/RX, signal processing,
plot-extraction, local tracking, data
transmission
e.g. use of the parameters of the radar equation
1.3.3 State the limitations of primary 1 Line of sight, environmental, clutter, no

radar identification of the target, no height
information (in case of 2D radar)
1.4 Secondary Radars

1.4.1 Describe needs for and the use of 2 Cooperative detection, ICAO-defined standard,
secondary radar in ATC IFF, Military and Civil Modes (include Mode S)
and related code protocols, code limitations
e.g. identification, SPI, flight level, BDS, specific
and emergency codes
1.4.2 Explain the principles of operation, 2 SSR,MSSR, Mode S

basic elements and overall Antenna, TX/RX, extractor, tracking processor
architecture of a secondary radar e.g. use of the parameters of the radar equations
1.4.3 State the limitations of secondary 1 FRUIT, garbling, ghost reply, code shortage,
radar cooperation by the aircraft needed
1.5 Surveillance Data Message Format

1.5.1 State the need for harmonisation 1 Surveillance data sharing, interoperability
1.5.2 State the techniques used for 1

transmission of surveillance data
e.g. point-to-point, network, microwave, satellite
1.5.3 State main formats in use 1 ASTERIX, etc.
1.6 Automatic Dependent Surveillance (ADS)

1.6.1 State surveillance-related FANS 1 Sources of aircraft parameters (e.g. FMS
concepts and their impact on ATM outputs), communication mediums
Application within oceanic and other non-radar
airspace, ATC requirements
1.6.2 Explain the principles of operation, 2 Advantages/disadvantages, standards, data
basic elements and overall update rates
architecture of ADS-C and ADS-B
and the differences between them
1.6.3 State the datalink technologies 1 Extended squitter 1090 MHz

proposed and the current situation
e.g. VDL 4, HFDL,UAT, AMSS
of deployment
1.7 Weather Radar

1.7.1 Define the use of weather radar in 1
ATM
e.g. role in adverse weather in dense airspace,
antenna, coverage, polarisation, multi-elevation
scanning, frequency band
1.8 Integration of Surveillance Information

1.8.1 Describe complementary use of 2
different sensors
1.9 Multilateration
1.9.1 State the use of MLAT in ATC 1 LAM and WAM
1.9.2 Explain the principles of operation, 2 TDOA principle, hyperboloic positioning,

basic elements and overall accuracy, transmissions used
architecture of MLAT
1.10 Airport Surface Surveillance

1.10.1 State typical ATC requirements 1
e.g. Safety (aircraft and mobiles), clear runway, low
visibility, collision warnings, displays, mapping,
data merging, aircraft identification, ground mobiles
1.10.2 State the current technologies for 1 Radar based and MLAT based technologies,
airport surface surveillance example layout of airport surveillance
infrastructure
e.g. other systems (acoustic, vibration, induction
loop, video, infrared, GNSS, ADS-B)
1.11 Display of Surveillance Information

1.11.1 Recognise surveillance information 1
on a display
e.g. PSR and MSSR Tracks, position Identification,
FL, Speed vector, RDP and FDP information
1.12 Analysis Tools

1.12.1 State analysis tools 1
e.g. SASS-C, SASS-S, RAPS
BASIC - Annex 1 - Basic syllabus DAT
Subject 8 : DATA PROCESSING

Learners shall explain the principles used in data processing and describe their use in ATM
operations
1 DATA PROCESSING
1.1 Introduction to Data Processing

1.1.1 Describe the functions and generic 2 Generic FDP and SDP overall functional block
architecture of the systems diagrams
1.1.2 Describe how the systems 2 Surveillance sensors, displays, CFMU,

interface with other systems recording, international ATM networks
e.g. safety nets, military interfaces
1.1.3 Define basic software functions/ 1 FDP (IFPS, route processing, code/callsign
applications correlation, code allocation, strip distribution,
track labelling)
SDP(coordinate conversion, plot and track
processing, MRP, Safety nets, track labelling)
1.1.4 State the legal aspects for data 1 Traceability and recording of data and actions,
processing in ATM configuration control
1.1.5 State current developments and 1

future possibilities
e.g. Coflight, iTEC, SESAR, multi-sensor tracking
1.2 System Software and Hardware Principles

1.2.1 Describe the current hardware 2 Redundancy and backup
configurations used in ATM
e.g. driver, interfaces, hardware platforms, fault
tolerant systems
1.2.2 Describe the current software 2 Operating Systems

platforms, used in ATM
1.3 Surveillance Data Processing

1.3.1 State ATC requirements 1 QoS, mandatory data recording, dependability
1.3.2 Explain the principles of 2

surveillance data processing
e.g. single, multi-, plot, track
1.3.3 Describe the functions of SDP 2 Plot processing, tracking, single- and multi-
sensor tracker (e.g. radar, ADS, MLAT),
estimating limits and accuracy of multi-sensor
tracker, recording
e.g. ARTAS tracker
1.3.4 Describe the radar data inputs/ 2 tracks, plots, messages, code/callsign, time,
outputs control and monitoring, conflict alerts, FDP
interface, maps, adaptation
BASIC - Annex 1 - Basic syllabus DAT
1.3.5 Describe the surveillance data 2 Safety nets, ATC tools

based monitoring functions
e.g. Safety nets:STCA, MSAW, APW, runway
incursion alerts
ATC Tools: MTCD, AMAN, DMAN, A-SMGCS
1.4 Flight Data Processing (FDP)

1.4.1 State ATC requirements 1 QoS, unambiguous, accurate, error free, timely
1.4.2 Explain the function of FDP 2 Flight strip production, flight plan data updates,
code/callsign correlation, flight progress
monitoring, co-ordination and Transfer
e.g. CIV/MIL coordination
1.4.3 Define the inputs and outputs 1 Flow control (CFMU/IFPS/FMP, ETFMS), flight
strips/data displays, MRT, environmental data,
static data, airspace adaptation
1.4.4 Describe the basic software 2 FDP (IFPS, route processing, code/callsign
functions/applications correlation, code allocation, strip distribution,
track labelling)
1.4.5 Describe the FPL data update 2 Automatic and Manual update
process
1.5 Human Machine Interface Systems

1.5.1 Describe the different display 2 Raster scan, common graphic display
technologies interface, LCD, plasma, TFT, Touch Input
Device
1.5.2 Recognise what information is 1
normally displayed on the ATCO
and ATSEP HMI
1.6 Miscellaneous Information

1.6.1 State the additional data used by 1
ATM System
e.g. MET, airlines
BASIC - Annex 1 - Basic syllabus SMC
Subject 9 : SYSTEM MONITORING & CONTROL

Learners shall define the SMC function and describe its basic principles
1 SYSTEM MONITORING AND CONTROL (SMC)
1.1 Overview of SMC Function

1.1.1 Describe the principles and 2 Service requirements, interfaces, boundaries
purpose of the operational of tactical responsibility
management of the technical e.g. hierarchy of authority for the technical and ATC
services structures
1.1.2 Describe the technical system 2 Main monitoring and control architecture
architecture of the SMC function
e.g.
and its subordinate systems
Surveillance: Radar stations, communications,
processing, display
Communications: TX/RX, circuit management,
networks, HMI, standby facilities, recording
Navigation: NDB, VOR, ILS, DF
DP: FDPS, data communications
Facilities: Power, generators, UPS, battery,
environmental (heating, cooling), fire and security
1.1.3 Describe the transfer of 2 Operational and technical responsibility.

responsibility for a service Configuration and monitoring access and
responsibility
1.2 System Configuration

1.2.1 Describe the range of 2 Equipment or channel switching, parameter
configurations that can be used settings
1.2.2 Describe the general techniques 2

that are employed to make
e.g. physical switching
configuration changes
1.2.3 State procedures required to 1

implement a planned major system
e.g. safety requirement, authorisation, coordination,
change
implementation plan, fallback strategies
Major system change, activation of new version of
software in a subordinate system, transfer of a
service to a new system, change of a database
1.3 Monitoring and Control Functions

1.3.1 State the monitoring functions that 1
are available
e.g. BITE, status, parameters, software and
hardware watchdogs
1.3.2 State the control functions that are 1

available
e.g. switching, parameters, set configurations
1.3.3 Explain the importance of SMC 2

management and coordination of
maintenance activities
BASIC - Annex 1 - Basic syllabus SMC
1.3.4 State analysis tools associated 1

with SMC
e.g. possible malfunctions (SASS-C, SASS-S,
RAPS, track and noise monitoring tools)
1.4 Coordination and Reporting

1.4.1 State why coordination and 1 Facility interrupts, deconflict multiple outages,
reporting is required and how it is legal requirements
achieved e.g. Causes: service failure, planned outage, loss
of backup, software upgrade
Relevant parties: external service providers, ATC,
other centres
Relevant information: NOTAM, logbook
1.5 Emergency Coordination

1.5.1 Describe situations where 2
coordination and reporting will be
e.g. hijack, mayday, R/T fail, loss of aircraft, MIL
necessary
action, fire, flood, security, terrorist threat or action,
medical
1.5.2 State which parties may be 1

involved in the coordination and
e.g. ATC supervisors (local and remote), ATSEP
reporting of emergency situations
supervisors (local and remote), management,
police, MIL, medical, accident investigation branch
1.5.3 Explain the responsibilities and/or 2

duties of SMC members during an
emergency situation by using an
example scenario
1.5.4 State the succession of authorities 1 Hierarchy of responsibility

and responsibilities in the event
that the nominated person or
function is not available
1.6 Equipment Operating

1.6.1 Define the principles and 1 Permissions, control tokens, ergonomic
ergonomics of the HMI of the SMC conventions (e.g. green is good or safe, red is
central system and its subordinate fail or unsafe)
systems
1.6.2 State the routine tasks required 1
and the criticality of their
e.g. audio circuit voice checking, audio recording
completion and any legal
checking, archive media changing and storage,
requirements
VOLMET
BASIC - Annex 1 - Basic syllabus MTN
Subject 10 : MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Learners shall describe general maintenance strategy and procedures
1 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
1.1 Maintenance Procedures

1.1.1 Explain handling precautions to be 2 Isolation, protection devices, electrostatic
taken to ensure equipment sensitive devices, power supplies, heavy
protection loads, high voltage.
1.1.2 Explain the classifications of 2

maintenance
e.g. preventative, corrective, service configuration
1.1.3 Explain the maintenance strategy 2 Organisation and planning of maintenance,

and rules rules controlling deviation from planned
maintenance, intervention tracking, return to
service
1.1.4 State the scope or responsibility of 1

a S/E Rated person
e.g. tracing maintenance actions and objectives,
liability of maintenance personnel actions, safety of
service, safety of equipment
BASIC - Annex 1 - Basic syllabus FAC
Subject 11 : FACILITIES
Learners shall describe facilities and define the level of peformance required
1 FACILITIES
1.1 Power Supplies

1.1.1 Define the performance for power 1 Availability, quality, Continuity of Service
supply systems in the operational
environment
1.1.2 Define the main features of current 1
power supply systems
e.g. UPS systems, batteries and emergency
generators, high voltage, earthing techniques,
power provider(s)
1.1.3 Describe the power distribution 2

system at an example operational
e.g. power distribution redundancy, input, output,
site
protections, measurements and monitoring, block
schematic
1.2 Air Conditioning

1.2.1 State the function, appropriate 1
terminology and performance of
e.g. air conditioning, water cooling, humidity
current air conditioning systems in
control, air filtering system, visit to stations
use
1.2.2 State the importance and criticality 1 Short- and long-term effect on people and
of maintaining a controlled equipment
environment
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ANNEX 2
QUALIFICATION:
COMMUNICATION
Syllabus

Annex 2 - QUALIFICATION: COMMUNICATION Syllabus
CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.............................................................5
SUBJECT 1: VOICE....................................................................7
SUBJECT 2: DATA....................................................................10
SUBJECT 3: TRANSMISSION PATH........................................13
SUBJECT 4: RECORDERS........................................................14
SUBJECT 5: FUNCTIONAL SAFETY........................................15
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Initial Training details the training objectives for the Qualification Training:
COMMUNICATION syllabus.
Qualification Training is defined as training designed to impart domain related

knowledge and skills appropriate to the qualification stream to be pursued in the
CNS/ATM environment.
Five specialised domains have been identified. They are Communication,

Navigation, Surveillance, Data Processing and System Monitoring & Control.
This syllabus contains the Communication domain training objectives.
The Qualification: Communication syllabus contains the following:
• SUBJECT 1: Voice (COM VCE)

• SUBJECT 2: Data (COM DAT)
• SUBJECT 3: Transmission Path (COM TRP)
• SUBJECT 4: Recorders (COM REC)
• SUBJECT 5: Functional Safety (COM FST)
When teaching the objectives, it is envisaged that different training methodologies will be
used.
Prior to developing or updating a Qualification Training: Communication-related course,

training providers must be familiar with the information contained in the EUROCONTROL
Specification for the ATSEP Common Core Content Initial Training, particularly Section 7
(Minimum Training Requirement) which specifies the required training for each
"qualification stream" and Section 8 (How to use this document) which contains, amongst
other items, the fundamental principles that are applied to the Specification.
Annex 2 - QUALIFICATION: COMMUNICATION Syllabus COM_VCE
Subject 1. : VOICE
1. AIR-GROUND
1.1 Transmission/Reception
1.1.1 Perform typical measurements on 3 Frequency (single carrier, offset carrier),
a transmitter modulation, channel spacing, output power,
SWR
1.1.2 Adjust a generic radio transmitter 4 Noise, intermodulation, harmonics, power,

bandwidth
1.1.3 Analyse the block diagram of a 4 Characteristics (modulation, single carrier,

generic radio transmitter channel spacing) functionalities
1.1.4 Perform typical measurements on 3 Frequency, modulation, channel spacing,

a receiver sensitivity, selectivity
1.1.5 Adjust a generic radio receiver 4 Signal to noise ratio, harmonics
1.1.6 Analyse the block diagram of a 4 Characteristics (single carrier, channel

generic radio receiver spacing, sensitivity, selectivity)
1.2 Radio Antenna Systems

1.2.1 Explain antenna parameters 2 Impedance, polar diagram, bandwidth,
polarisation, types of antennas
1.2.2 Characterise the coverage of the 2 Polar diagram, types of antennas, frequency
radio system bands, propagation mode
1.2.3 Characterise budget link according 2 Output power, antennae, propagation,

to various conditions geographic, meteorological, day and night
1.2.4 Characterise the elements of a 2 Filters, combiners, multicavity system

generic antenna system
1.2.5 Check the conformity of a system 3 Ref: ICAO Annex 10 (VHF, UHF)
to ITU and national regulation
1.2.6 Perform measurements with 3 Spectrum analyser
generic radio test equipment
e.g. scanner
1.3 Voice Switch

1.3.1 Analyse switching functionalities 4 General architecture, digital, analogue,
multiplex types, PCM
e.g. cross-coupling, split headset (radio both ears,
telephone single ear)
1.3.2 Explain the principles of non 2 Advantages, disadvantages, delays (digital)

blocking switches
1.3.3 Describe the signal processing all 2 Signal tracing treatment, protocols (a few),
along the chain data flow
1.4 Controller Working Position

1.4.1 Describe the most common 2 Frequency selection, emergency, station
features of a controller working selection, coupling, headset, loudspeaker,
position footswitch, Push to Talk
e.g. microphone (noise cancelling),short time
recording
1.5 Radio Interfaces

1.5.1 Describe the different types of 2 Internal, external, phantom keying, inband
interface signal
2. GROUND-GROUND
2.1 Interfaces
2.1.1 Describe the different types of 2 Analog (2, 4, 6 and 8 wires), digital (ISDN;
interfaces 64Kb, 2Mb)
2.1.2 Explain the advantages and 2 Analog (2, 4, 6 and 8 wires), digital (ISDN;
disadvantages of each type 64Kb, 2Mb)
2.1.3 Operate measuring equipment 3

e.g. dB meters, level meters, generators, sniffer
2.2 Protocols
2.2.1 Operate standard protocol 3
analysers
e.g. MFC R2 and/or ATS QSIG (rerouting), impulse
dialling and DTMF dialling, ISDN
2.2.2 Analyse communication protocol 4

with appropriate tools and
e.g. MFC R2 , ATS QSIG (rerouting), impulse
documentation
dialling and DTMF dialling, ISDN, national protocols
2.3 Switch
2.3.1 State the similarities between 1 Switching techniques
ground-ground and air-ground
switches
2.3.2 Describe the most commonly used 2 General architecture, digital, analog, multiplex
functionality of PABX types, PCM30
2.3.3 Analyse conversion analog-digital, 4 General architecture, analog-digital- analog

digital-analog
2.4 Communication Chain

2.4.1 Appreciate the replacement of 3 Continuity of service, communication chain
components in a communication integrity
chain in a safe way
Additional - For achievement of
competence, this objective shall be applied
practically, at the latest by the end of S/E
Rating training
2.5 Controller Working Position

2.5.1 Describe the most common 2
features of a controller working
position and the HMI
Annex 2 - QUALIFICATION: COMMUNICATION Syllabus COM_DAT
Subject 2. : DATA
1. INTRODUCTION TO NETWORKS
1.1 Types
1.1.1 State the evolution of network 1 LAN, WAN
topologies
e.g. architectures, size of the segments, length of
the systems, quality of service
1.1.2 Explain how networks meet 2 Redundancy, bandwidth, BER, time delay,
requirements network security
1.2 Networks
1.2.1 Analyse the features of a network 4 Routing scheme, rate, internal networking,
routers, bridges, gateways, modems, switches,
firewalls
e.g. wireless networks
1.2.2 Describe network standards and 2 Ethernet, fibre optic, wireless

devices
1.2.3 Appreciate the replacement of 3 Continuity of service, network integrity

components in a network in a safe
way Additional - For achievement of
Rating training
1.3 External Network Services

1.3.1 Define aspects of external network 1 Provided QoS
services
e.g. SLAs
1.4 Measuring Tools

1.4.1 Operate the usual set of network 3 Data analyser (sniffer)
measuring or monitoring tools to
e.g. net scout
find the values of the main
parameters
1.4.2 Perform analysis to support fault- 3 Data analyser (sniffer)
finding for correction
e.g. net scout
1.5 Troubleshooting
1.5.1 Appreciate how to troubleshoot a 3 Additional - For achievement of
network competence, this objective shall be applied
Rating training
e.g. broken lines, unusable network components,
overload, integrity problems
2. PROTOCOLS
2.1 Fundamental Theory

2.1.1 Apply the principles of layers 3 Differences between layers
e.g. layer/s of sniffer information
2.1.2 Apply the principles of the 3 Masks, sub-nets

addressing strategy IP addressing, MAC addressing
e.g. same logical network computers and systems
2.1.3 Apply the principles of the routing 3 Routing tables, priorities, fault tolerance,
strategy management of routing strategy, static and
dynamic routing
e.g. Unicast, multicast, broadcast
2.2 General Protocols

2.2.1 Describe the general protocols 2 TCP/IP (segments, packets, addressing)
e.g. X25, LAPB, pdH, sdH
2.2.2 Analyse the general protocols 4 TCP/IP

using the appropriate tools and
e.g. X25, LAPB
documentation
2.3 Specific Protocols

2.3.1 Describe the specific protocols 2
e.g. BATAP – ARINC 620, FMTP
3. NATIONAL NETWORKS
3.1 National Networks

3.1.1 Name the national networks to 1
which the organisation is
e.g. ANSP, MET,Military, PTT, airlines, National
connected
network(s)
3.1.2 Describe the interfaces between 2

national and global networks
4. EUROPEAN NETWORKS
4.1 Network Technologies

4.1.1 State emerging network 1
technologies
e.g. as used in EAN, NEAN, AMHS, PENS
4.1.2 Describe the characteristics of the 2 Surveillance data, Flight Plan data and AIS
current networks networks
e.g. CIDIN, OLDI, CFMU-RCA, quality of service,
architecture, FMTP,AMHS
5. GLOBAL NETWORKS
5.1 Networks and Standards

5.1.1 List the global networks and the 1
standards on which they are based
e.g. ICAO for AFTN/CIDIN/AMHS, ICAO for ATN,
FANS 1 and FANS A for ACARS applications
(SITA and ARINC)
5.2 Description
5.2.1 Describe the characteristics of the 2 Users and data, architectures, quality of
AFTN networks service
5.3 Global Architecture

5.3.1 Describe the architecture of the 2 Air-ground sub-networks, ground-ground sub-
ATN networks, airborne networks
5.4 Air-Ground Sub-networks

5.4.1 Describe the air-ground sub- 2 VDL (mode 2), HFDL, AMSS, SATCOM
networks
5.5 Ground-Ground sub-networks

5.5.1 Describe the composition of 2 PTT, commercial telecom providers, ARINC,
ground-ground sub-networks SITA
5.6 Networks on Board of the Aircraft

5.6.1 State the existence of sub- 1
networks inside the aircraft
e.g. AFDX – ARINC 429
relevant for ATM communications
5.7 Air-Ground Applications

5.7.1 State the main communication 1
applications using Data link
e.g. CPDLC, DLIC/AFN, ATIS, DCL
systems
Annex 2 - QUALIFICATION: COMMUNICATION Syllabus COM_TRP
Subject 3. : TRANSMISSION PATH

1. LINES
1.1 Lines Theory

1.1.1 Calculate parameters of a line 3
e.g. equation, attenuation, impedance, S-
parameters, Smith chart, bandwidth, HF specifics
(dipoles, multi-poles), SWR
1.2 Digital Transmission

1.2.1 Calculate parameters for digital 3
transmission
e.g. signal definition, Fourier Theory, signal
processing (sampling etc.), bandwidth, carrier,
modulation, noises, S/N, delays, group delay, line
quality (signal distortion, rate of failure),
transmission speed
1.3 Types of Lines

1.3.1 Describe the different types of lines 2
and their physical characteristics
e.g. copper wires (twisted pairs, symmetrical
cables), optic fibres (mono- or multi-modes,
connectors, splicer), coaxial
Attenuation, losses, bending, characteristic
impedance, EMC and noise immunity
1.3.2 Appreciate the appropriate type of 3

line for a given specific application
e.g. bandwidth, noise immunity
1.3.3 Check the typical parameters of 3

lines
e.g. impedance, insulation, signal level, time delay
2. SPECIFIC LINKS
2.1 Microwave Link

2.1.1 Describe a microwave link 2
e.g. carrier frequency, type of modulation, Fresnel
Theory, loss, atmospheric influences
2.2 Satellite
2.2.1 Describe the parameters of a 2 Uplinks, downlinks, antennas, footprint, delays,
satellite link atmospheric influences
Annex 2 - QUALIFICATION: COMMUNICATION Syllabus COM_REC
Subject 4. : RECORDERS
1. LEGAL RECORDERS
1.1 Regulations
1.1.1 Explain the international 2 ICAO regulations (recording and reproducing)
regulations
1.1.2 Explain national regulations 2 Appropriate national regulations
1.1.3 Explain how the service provider 2

complies with the regulations
e.g. storage media, access to recording and
reproducing room, time to store information
(overwrite/erase voice or data), procedure to
reproduce information.
1.2 Principles
1.2.1 Explain the principles of recording 2
and reproducing
e.g. storage media (tape, optical and magnetic
disc), A/D-D/A converters, frequency range (300 ...
3400 Hz), channel capacity, time synchronisation,
connection to a network, synchronisation of radar
and voice recording, replay limitations
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Subject 5. : FUNCTIONAL SAFETY

1. SAFETY ATTITUDE
1.1 Safety Attitude

1.1.1 State the role of ATSEP in safety 1 Safety assessment documentation related to
management routines and in communication system, safety reports and
reporting processes occurrences, safety monitoring
2. FUNCTIONAL SAFETY
2.1 Functional Safety

2.1.1 Describe the implications of 2 Total or partial, premature or delayed
functional failures in terms of operation, spurious, intermittent, loss or
exposure time, environment, effect corruption of data, missing or incorrect input or
on controller and effect on pilot output. Ref: Safety policy and implementation,
ESARR
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ANNEX 3
QUALIFICATION:
NAVIGATION
Syllabus

Annex 3 - QUALIFICATION: NAVIGATION Syllabus
CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY..............................................................5
SUBJECT 1: PERFORMANCE BASED NAVIGATION...............7
SUBJECT 2: GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS - NDB ....................8
SUBJECT 3: GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS - DFI.......................10
SUBJECT 4: GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS - VOR.....................12
SUBJECT 5: GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS - DME.....................15
SUBJECT 6: GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS - ILS.......................18
SUBJECT 7: GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS - MLS.....................21
SUBJECT 8: GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM.....24
SUBJECT 9: ON BOARD EQUIPMENT......................................25
SUBJECT 10: FUNCTIONAL SAFETY........................................26
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Initial Training details the training objectives for the Qualification Training:
NAVIGATION syllabus.


This syllabus contains the Navigation domain training objectives.
The Qualification: Navigation syllabus contains the following:
• SUBJECT 1: Performance Based Navigation (NAV PBN)

• SUBJECT 2: Ground-based Systems - NDB (NAV NDB)
• SUBJECT 3: Ground-based Systems - DFI (NAV DFI)
• SUBJECT 4: Ground-based Systems - VOR (NAV VOR)
• SUBJECT 5: Ground-based Systems - DME (NAV DME)
• SUBJECT 6: Ground-based Systems - ILS (NAV ILS)
• SUBJECT 7: Ground-based Systems - MLS (NAV MLS)
• SUBJECT 8: Global Navigation Satellite System (NAV GNS)
• SUBJECT 9: On Board Equipment (NAV OBE)
• SUBJECT 10: Functional Safety (NAV FST)
used.
Prior to developing or updating a Qualification Training: Navigation-related course,

Annex 3 - QUALIFICATION: NAVIGATION Syllabus NAV_PBN
Subject 1. : PERFORMANCE BASED NAVIGATION

1. NAV CONCEPTS
1.1 Operational Requirements

1.1.1 Explain the main performance 2 Accuracy, precision, stability, integrity,
characteristics of a navigation availability, continuity of service, coverage,
system robustness
e.g. Time To First Fix
1.1.2 Explain the relationship between 2 PBN Manual ICAO Doc 9613
performance measures and the
phases of flight
1.2 Performance-based Navigation

1.2.1 Describe the PBN concept 2 ICAO and EUROCONTROL documents,
airspace concept, application supported by
navigation infrastructure and navigation
specifications, functionality of the avionics
1.2.2 Differentiate between an RNAV 2 Onboard Performance Monitoring and Alerting
and RNP navigation specification
1.2.3 State which navigation applications 1 PBN Manual ICAO Doc 9613
support the different phases of
flight
1.3 Area Navigation Concept (RNAV)

1.3.1 Differentiate between conventional 2 Fixed route vs flexible route structure
navigation and area navigation
1.4 NOTAM
1.4.1 Explain the need for NOTAMs 2
Annex 3 - QUALIFICATION: NAVIGATION Syllabus NAV_NDB
Subject 2. : GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS-NDB

1. NDB/LOCATOR
1.1 Use of the System

1.1.1 Appreciate the principles of NDB 3 Relative bearing, measuring method
1.1.2 Describe the overall performance 2 Coverage, accuracy, availability of the system,
integrity, continuity
1.1.3 Explain the technical limitations of 2 Lack of accuracy, lack of integrity, sensitivity to
NDB interference
1.1.4 Describe the current situation 2

e.g. number, type, users, user groups, European
context
1.2 Ground Station Architecture

1.2.1 Describe the main components of 2 Electronic cabinet, antennas, power supply,
an NDB ground station remote controls and monitoring
e.g. auto tune antenna units
1.2.2 Relate NDB station design to 4 Coverage, id code, VOR backup, double
operational requirements beacon approach, siting
1.3 Transmitter Sub-system

1.3.1 Characterise the main NDB signal 2 Carrier and ident frequency, output power,
parameters depth of modulation
1.3.2 Perform typical measurements on 3

the main NDB signal parameters
e.g. carrier and ident frequency, power
measurements, depth of modulation, audio
distortion, antenna current, spectrum
measurements, id code
1.4 Antenna Sub-system

1.4.1 Explain NDB antenna 2 Impedance, polar diagram, polarisation,
characteristics ground reflections
1.4.2 Appreciate the interface between 3 SWR, radiated power

power stage and the antenna
1.5 Monitoring and Control Sub-systems

1.5.1 Describe the purpose of monitoring 2 Integrity, continuity of service, availability
1.5.2 Describe which parameters are 2 Antenna current, id-code, depth of modulation
used for the monitoring
Annex 3 - QUALIFICATION: NAVIGATION Syllabus NAV_NDB
1.5.3 Appreciate how the operational 3 System status

status of the NDB monitoring
system is checked Additional - For achievement of
Rating training
1.5.4 Describe the issues associated 2 Siting
with NDB obstacle limitations and
obstacle removal
1.6 On-board Equipment

1.6.1 Describe the on-board equipment 2 Receiver, antenna, displays
(ADF)
1.6.2 Describe how NDB information is 2 ADF indicator, RMI, HSI, ND
used on-board
1.7 System Check and Maintenance

1.7.1 Appreciate the conformity to 3 ITU regulations (EMC + SAR), ICAO Annex 10
international and national
e.g. European regulations
regulations
1.7.2 Appreciate calibration tasks and 3 Additional - For achievement of
flight inspection results competence, this objective shall be applied
practically ,at the latest by the end of S/E
Rating training
e.g. Maintenance and flight inspection manuals,
procedures and reports
1.7.3 Appreciate troubleshooting of an 3 Additional - For achievement of

NDB competence, this objective shall be applied
Rating training
1.7.4 Appreciate the origins of NDB 3 Additional - For achievement of

errors competence, this objective shall be applied
Rating training
e.g. multipath, EMC, interference with radio
broadcast transmissions
Annex 3 - QUALIFICATION: NAVIGATION Syllabus NAV_DFI
Subject 3. : GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS-DFI

1. DF

1.1.1 State the different types of DF 1 VDF, DDF, IDF
1.1.2 Describe the user HMI 2 Indication on radar picture, DF indicator
1.1.3 Appreciate the principles of DF 3 Bearing, measuring method (standard,

Doppler, interferometry)
1.1.5 Explain the technical limitations of 2 Sensitivity to interference
DF
e.g. number, type, users, National context
1.2 VDF/DDF Equipment Architecture

DF equipment remote controls and monitoring
1.3 Receiver Sub-system

1.3.1 Explain the main signal parameters 2 Frequency band (UHF, VHF)

1.4.1 Explain DF antenna characteristics 2 Impedance, polar diagram, polarisation, types
of antennas
1.4.2 Appreciate protection areas 3 Obstacles, ICAO Annexes 10
e.g. manufacturers manuals

1.5.2 Describe which parameters are 2 Noise figure, stability of measurement

used for the monitoring
1.5.3 Appreciate how the operational 3 System status
status of the DF monitoring system
is checked Additional - For achievement of
Rating training
1.5.4 Describe the issues associated 2 Surrounding environment, protection of bearing
with DF obstacle limitations and accuracy
obstacle removal
Annex 3 - QUALIFICATION: NAVIGATION Syllabus NAV_DFI

1.6.1 Appreciate the conformity to 3 ITU regulations (EMV + SAR), ICAO Annex 10
regulations
1.6.2 Perform typical measurements on 3 Frequency, channel spacing, sensitivity,
a DF system selectivity, bearing accuracy
1.6.3 Appreciate calibration tasks and 3 Ground-based bearing checks, test oscillator
flight inspection results
Rating training
e.g. North setting, range, multipath
Maintenance and flight inspection manuals,
1.6.4 Appreciate troubleshooting of DF 3 Additional - For achievement of

Rating training
e.g. sensitivity, local oscillator level
1.6.5 Appreciate the origin of DF errors 3 Additional - For achievement of

Rating training
e.g. multipath, EMC, interference with radio
broadcast transmissions
Annex 3 - QUALIFICATION: NAVIGATION Syllabus NAV_VOR
Subject 4. : GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS-VOR

1. VOR

1.1.1 State the types of VOR Systems 1 Conventional, Doppler
1.1.3 Explain the technical limitations of 2 Type of information (azimuth), accuracy,

CVOR integrity, suitable for a network of fixed routes
1.1.4 Appreciate the differences 3 Signal broadcast differences, bearing

between CVOR and DVOR information robustness

e.g. number, type, users, user groups, National
context, European context
1.2 Fundamentals of CVOR and/or DVOR

1.2.1 Appreciate the mathematical signal 3 Declination, equations of CVOR and/or DVOR,
description reference and variable signals
1.2.2 Appreciate the principles for 3 CVOR

generating the variable signal Rotating antenna principle
Generating a rotating radiation pattern with
static antennas
and/or
DVOR
Frequency modulation through switching
antennae

1.3.1 Describe the main components of 2 Electronic cabinet, antenna system, power
a CVOR and/or DVOR ground supply, remote controls and monitoring
station
1.3.2 Relate VOR station design to 4 Siting, coverage, id code, NDB backup

1.4.1 Characterise main signal 2 Carrier frequency stability, output power,
parameters for a CVOR and/or signals generated
DVOR
1.4.2 Perform typical transmitter 3 Radiation pattern accuracy, power and
measurements on VOR signals modulation measurements, spectrum
measurements, ID Coding

1.5.1 Explain VOR antenna 2 Impedance, polar diagram, polarisation, types
characteristics of antennas
1.5.2 Appreciate the interface between 3 SWR, radiated power

power stage and the antennae
1.5.3 Appreciate protection areas 3 Obstacles, ICAO Annexes 10
1.6 Monitoring and Control Sub-system

1.6.2 Describe which VOR parameters 2 ICAO and RTCA/EUROCAE requirements

are monitored
e.g. NSA requirements
1.6.3 Describe the principles of the 2 Near field sensors, far field sensors,
CVOR and/or DVOR monitoring recombination
systems Local and remote monitoring
1.6.4 Appreciate how the operational 3 Near field sensors, far field sensors,
status of the CVOR and/or DVOR recombination
monitoring systems are checked Local and remote monitoring

Rating training
e.g. BITE, Watchdog
1.6.5 Describe the issues associated 2 Surrounding environment, multipath prevention

with VOR obstacle limitations and
obstacle removal
1.6.6 Explain the optional ILS interface 2

1.7.1 Describe the on-board equipment 2 Antenna, receiver
HMI
e.g. CDI, RMI, HSI, ND, PFD
1.7.2 Describe how the VOR information 2

is used on board
e.g. single VOR, VOR-VOR, approach procedures,
manual mode, automatic mode

regulations
1.8.2 Perform typical system 3 In space modulation, phase sideband/carrier,

measurements ground check for bearing errors
1.8.3 Appreciate calibration tasks and 3 Flight inspection ( coverage, flight check for
flight inspection results bearing errors and modulation)

Rating training
e.g. Maintenance manuals, procedures and reports
1.8.4 Appreciate troubleshooting of a 3 Carrier frequency deviation, depth of

CVOR and/or DVOR modulation, lack of power, harmonics ratio

Rating training
1.8.5 Analyse the origins of CVOR and/ 4 CVOR

or DVOR errors System dependent, adjustments, drifts,
multipath, on-board errors
and/or
DVOR
North Adjustment
e.g. DVOR - antenna feeding
DVOR and CVOR - multipath, EMC, interference
with radio broadcast transmissions
Annex 3 - QUALIFICATION: NAVIGATION Syllabus NAV_DME
Subject 5. : GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS-DME

1. DME

1.1.1 Describe the overall performances 2 Coverage, accuracy, availability of the system,
for DME integrity, continuity, number of users
1.1.2 Explain the limitations of DME 2 Accuracy, integrity, capacity

e.g. number, types, users, user groups, national
context, European context
1.1.4 State the role of the DME 1 PBN

infrastructure in the future
navigation applications
1.1.5 Explain the differences between 2
DME and TACAN for civilian use
e.g. azimuth and range
1.2 Fundamentals of DME

1.2.1 Describe the key elements of DME 2 Two-way ranging technique, slant range, time
system operation measurement
A/c interrogation, pulse pairs, ground reply,
fixed time delay, interrogation stagger, "X" and
"Y" channels
1.2.2 Explain the frequency spectrum 2 ICAO Annex 10, L-band
and the channel spacing allocated

1.3.1 Describe the main components of 2 Electronic cabinet, antenna system, power
a DME ground station supply, remote controls and monitoring
1.3.2 Relate DME station design to 4 Coverage, id code, siting

1.4 Receiver Sub-system

1.4.1 Explain the main receiver 2 Sensitivity, selectivity, dynamic range, jamming
parameters for a DME immunity
1.4.2 Perform the typical measurements 3 Sensitivity, selectivity, dynamic range, jamming
on the interrogation signals immunity
1.5 Signal Processing

1.5.1 Explain the functions performed by 2 Decode, Reply Delay, Automatic Reply Rate
a DME/N signal processor Control, Encode, priority (Ident, DME signal,
Squitter)
1.5.2 Perform the typical measurement 3 Reply Delay, Reply Delay offset, decode
on the DME/N transponder signals parameters, rate of replies

1.6.1 Characterise the main signal 2 Carrier frequency, output power, pulse shape,
parameters from the ground station pulse spacing, pulse repetition frequency, main
delay, ID code
1.6.2 Perform the typical measurements 3 Power and pulse measurements, spectrum
on a DME measurements, modulation measurements

1.7.1 Explain DME antenna 2 Patterns, antennas
characteristics
1.7.2 Appreciate the interface between 3 SWR, radiated power, propagation delay,
power stage and the antenna distribution circuit (e.g. duplexer, circulator)
1.7.3 Appreciate protection areas 3 ICAO Annexes 10, protection area criteria and
enforcement
1.8 Monitoring and Control Sub-system

1.8.1 Describe the purpose of monitoring 2 Integrity, continuity of service
1.8.2 Describe which DME parameters 2 ICAO and RTCA/EUROCAE requirements

are monitored
e.g. NSA requirements
1.8.3 Appreciate how the operational 3 Additional - For achievement of

status of the DME monitoring competence, this objective shall be applied
system is checked practically ,at the latest by the end of S/E
Rating training
1.8.4 Describe the issues associated 2 Multipath, blanking

with DME obstacle limitations and
obstacle removal

1.9.1 Describe the on-board equipment 2 Transmitter, antenna, receiver, HMI
e.g. HSI, DME range indication, ND
1.9.2 Describe how the DME information 2

is used on board
e.g. single DME, multi-DME navigation (rho rho),
approach procedures, manual mode, automatic
mode

regulations
1.10.2 Appreciate calibration tasks and 3 Additional - For achievement of

flight inspection results competence, this objective shall be applied
Rating training
1.10.3 Appreciate troubleshooting of a 3 Carrier frequency deviation, depth of

DME modulation, lack of power, harmonics ratio

Rating training
e.g. main delay and monitor shutdown errors,
interference
1.10.4 Appreciate the origin of DME 3 Additional - For achievement of

errors competence, this objective shall be applied
Rating training
e.g. Multipath, EMC, interference with radio
broadcast transmissions (harmonics)
Annex 3 - QUALIFICATION: NAVIGATION Syllabus NAV_ILS
Subject 6. : GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS-ILS

1. ILS

1.1.1 Describe the overall performance 2 Annex 10 and 14
for ILS Coverage, accuracy, availability of the system,
integrity, continuity, number of users
1.1.2 Explain the technical limitations of 2 Annex 10 and 14
ILS Only 40 channels, no segmented paths of
approach, beam corruption due to multi-path
1.1.3 Interpret ILS Facility Performance 5 Annex 10 and 14

Categories Cat I, Cat II, Cat III
Different operational category depending on
operational minima, equipment and airport
facilities
1.1.4 Define obstacle free zones for ILS 1 ICAO Annex 10 and 14
components Dimensions
e.g. National regulations
1.1.5 Explain the importance and need 2 ILS beam protection, increased significance
for ILS obstacle free zones during LVP conditions
1.1.6 Explain the current situation 2

e.g. number, type, users, National context
1.1.7 Consider the need for ATC ILS 2 No continuous monitoring by ATSEP
status indications
1.2 Fundamentals of ILS

1.2.1 Explain how to obtain a change in 2 Addition of a carrier signal and a side band
depth of modulation of an signal in space
amplitude-modulated signal as a
function of angular position
1.2.2 Characterise the signals to be 2 Amplitude and phase relationship, antenna
radiated systems
1.2.3 Relate the adjustment of signals 4 Phases and amplitudes in antenna array,
generated to the resulting beam modulations on carrier signal, phase and
patterns and standards amplitude of sideband
1.2.4 Describe the required performance 2 Beam bend potential, coverage, impact on
of an antenna array location of critical and sensitive area
1.3 2F-Systems
1.3.1 Explain the limitations of a 1F 2 Multipath in adverse environment and terrain
system
1.3.2 Describe the capture effect 2 Capture effect in receiver circuits
1.3.3 Describe radiation parameters for 2 Types of antenna arrays, patterns, coverage,
2F-LOC and 2F-GP signal distribution, radiated power

1.4.1 Describe the layout of an ILS 2
the LOC (1F and 2F), GP (1F and remote controls and monitoring, tower
2F), markers and field monitors indication
e.g. DME
1.4.3 Relate ILS station design to 4 Coverage, id code, siting

1.5 Transmitter Sub-systems

1.5.1 Appreciate main signal parameters 3 Carrier frequency, output power, signals
for LOC (1F and 2F), GP (1F and generated
2F) and markers
1.5.2 Explain the block diagram of the 2 LOC, GP, Marker beacons
ILS transmitters Synthesizer, modulator, power amplifier,
control coupler, RF changeover

1.6.1 Explain ILS antenna 2 Types, position, polarisation, patterns,
characteristics: LOC, GP and coverage, antenna matching, distribution
Marker Beacons circuits, radiated power, ground reflection

1.7.1 Describe purpose of the monitoring 2 Integrity, continuity of service
1.7.2 Describe the parameters for the 2 RF level, DDM, SDM on position and width
monitoring according to ICAO
Annex 10: LOC, GP and Marker
Beacons
1.7.3 Explain the key additional required 2 External, internal and integral monitoring
monitoring: LOC and GP
1.7.4 Explain the purpose, advantages 2
and disadvantages of the FFM
e.g. content position, width, requirement for Cat III
system
operations (some States)
1.7.5 Draw a diagram of the monitoring 1 Near-field, integral network, internal network,
system: LOC, GP, FFM and monitor signal processor
Marker Beacons e.g. DME
1.7.6 Explain the optional DME interface 2 Identity coding ratio

1.8.1 Describe the on-board equipment 2 Antennas, receiver, pilot interface (cross
associated with LOC, GP and pointer)
Marker Beacon e.g. FMS
1.8.2 Describe how ILS information is 2

used on-board
e.g. approach procedures, landing, roll-out,
manual, automatic mode (auto-pilot)

1.9.1 Appreciate the conformity of LOC, 3 ITU regulations (EMC + SAR), ICAO Annex 10
GP and Marker Beacons to
regulations
1.9.2 Justify the occasions when it is 4
necessary to downgrade an ILS
e.g. system failures, environmental changes/
disturbance
1.9.3 Explain the implications of ILS 2 Link with prevailing Instrument RVR, weather
Facility Performance Categories to dictating Decision Height
the pilot
1.9.4 Perform some typical 3 Output power, spectrum analysis, modulation,
measurements id code
1.9.5 Appreciate calibration tasks and 3 LOC, GP and Marker Beacons

flight inspection results Flight inspection and ground calibration results
LOC Centreline measurement, width and
centreline field measurements

Rating training
e.g. RF interference monitoring
1.9.6 Appreciate troubleshooting of ILS 3 DDM and SDM mis-alignment, coverage

LOC, GP and Marker Beacons Pilot reported errors,field checks, monitor
checks

Rating training
e.g. lack of power, carrier frequency deviation,
harmonic ratio, depth of modulation
1.9.7 Appreciate the origin of ILS errors 3 Additional - For achievement of

Rating training
e.g. Multipath, EMC, interference with radio
broadcast transmissions (harmonics)
Annex 3 - QUALIFICATION: NAVIGATION Syllabus NAV_MLS
Subject 7. : GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS-MLS

1. MLS

1.1.1 Describe approach and landing 2 Azimuth station, elevation station, back
path azimuth station, approach DME, equipment
layout, ICAO defined benchmarks
1.1.2 Describe the overall performances 2 Coverage, accuracy, availability of the system,
for MLS integrity, continuity, category and level
1.1.3 Explain the technical limitations of 2 Sensitivity to weather conditions, complexity,

MLS sensitively to multipath, criticality of signal at
edge of coverage
1.1.4 Explain the advantages of MLS 2 Type of information, accuracy, small critical
and sensitive areas, number of channels,
complex approach paths, less prone to
interference, reduced sensitivity to multipath,
size of antennae array
1.1.5 Interpret MLS Facility Performance 5 Cat 1,2,3
Categories Different operational category depending on
operational minima, equipment and airport
facilities
1.1.6 Define MLS Critical and Sensitive 1 Critical and sensitive area dimensions
Areas
1.1.7 Explain the importance and need 2 MLS beam protection, increased significance
for MLS Critical and Sensitive during LVP conditions
areas
1.1.8 Describe the current situation 2 Multi-mode receivers, ground and aircraft
equipment
e.g. low equipage, users, number of manufacturers
1.1.9 Consider the need for ATC MLS 2 No continuous monitoring by ATSEP
status indications
1.2 Fundamentals of MLS

1.2.1 Explain the principle for generating 2 Phase changes, phase relations
a scanning beam
1.2.2 Describe the relationship between 2 Beam width, side lobe level reduction
beam pattern and accuracy
1.2.3 Explain why data transmission is 2 Station co-ordinates, ident, function
necessary synchronisation, time reference
1.2.4 Describe the data transmission 2 ICAO specification

structure

1.3.1 Describe the layout of an MLS 2
the azimuth, elevation, back remote controls and monitoring, tower
azimuth and DME stations indication
1.3.3 Relate MLS station design to 4 Coverage, id code, siting


1.4.1 Characterise main signal 2 Carrier frequency, output power, signals
parameters for azimuth, elevation generated, timing
and back azimuth station
1.4.2 Explain the main components of 2 Azimuth, elevation, back azimuth station
the transmitters Synthesiser, modulator, power amplifier,
control coupler, RF changeover

1.5.1 Explain MLS antenna 2 Types, location, polarisation, pattern,
characteristics: azimuth, elevation coverage, distribution circuits, radiated power
and back azimuth stations

1.6.2 Describe the parameters for the 2 RF level, beam width, scan speed
monitoring according to ICAO
Annex 10: azimuth, elevation and
back azimuth stations
1.6.3 Explain how the parameters are 2 External and internal monitoring
monitored: azimuth, elevation and
back azimuth station
1.6.4 Explain the FFM system 2 Requirements for CAT 3 operations
1.6.5 Draw a diagram of the monitoring 1

system

1.7.1 Describe the on-board equipment 2 Antennas, receiver, pilot interface, HMI
e.g. FMS
1.7.2 Describe how the MLS information 2 Approach procedures, ILS-like display
is used on board

1.8.1 Appreciate the conformity to 3 ITU regulations (EMV + SAR), ICAO Annex 10
regulations
1.8.2 Justify the occasions when it is 4
necessary to downgrade an MLS
1.8.3 Explain the implications of MLS 2 Link with prevailing Instrument RVR, weather
Facility Performance Categories to dictating Decision Height
the pilot
1.8.4 Consider the need for ATSEP MLS 2 Control, status, performance monitoring
Remote Maintenance and including alarm logging
Monitoring Systems
1.8.5 Perform the typical system 3 Output power, spectrum analysis, datalink
measurements modulation, id code, Ground field checks
1.8.6 Appreciate calibration tasks and 3 Azimuth, back azimuth, azimuth centreline
flight inspection results measurement, width and centreline
measurements, elevation
Flight inspection and ground calibration results

Rating training
e.g. Maintenance manuals, procedures and reports
1.8.7 Appreciate troubleshooting of an 3 Lack of power, carrier frequency deviation,

MLS harmonic ratio, beam pattern

Rating training
1.8.8 Appreciate the origin of MLS errors 3 Additional - For achievement of

Rating training
e.g. Multipath, EMC, weather influence
Annex 3 - QUALIFICATION: NAVIGATION Syllabus NAV_GNS
Subject 8. : GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM

1. GNSS
1.1 General View

1.1.1 Explain the importance and 2 FANS CNS/ATM concept, ICAO Doc 9849,
continuing development of GNSS Navigation Application & NAVAID
Infrastructure Strategy for the ECAC Area up
to 2020, EUROCONTROL GNSS Policy,
SESAR ATM Master Plan
1.1.2 Describe the elements of GNSS 2 Core constellations, ABAS, SBAS(EGNOS)

within Europe
e.g. GBAS, SCAT 1, APV, Annex 10
1.1.3 Appreciate the sources of 3 Intentional, unintentional, ionospheric

interference to GNSS signals interference, solar activity
1.1.4 Explain who has responsibility for 2

GNSS oversight in your State and
e.g EASA, GSA, NSA, ANSP
how it is carried out
1.1.5 Appreciate the impact of the 3 Introduction of L5, E5A, E5B
modernisation of GNSS on the
e.g. COMPASS
ARNS bands
1.1.6 Explain the need for a minimum 2

number of visible satellites needed
e.g AUGUR
to provide integrity monitoring
1.1.7 Describe the purpose of the GNSS 2 Annex 10 Vol 1
NOTAM
Annex 3 - QUALIFICATION: NAVIGATION Syllabus NAV_OBE
Subject 9. : ON BOARD EQUIPMENT

1. ON-BOARD SYSTEMS
1.1 On-Board Systems

1.1.1 Explain the purpose and use of a 2 Sensors, navigation database
navigation computer
1.1.2 Explain the purpose and use of an 2 Sensors, navigation database, path steering,
FMS displays
2. AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION
2.1 Inertial Navigation

2.1.1 Describe the principles and key 2 Gyros, accelerometer, accuracy, drift, updating
features of INS/IRS navigation
3. VERTICAL NAVIGATION
3.1 Vertical Navigation

3.1.1 Describe the different types of 2 Barometric, Radio Altimetry, Geodetic
vertical sensors and their
e.g. air data computers, manual intervention,
limitations
dynamic information (AGL), undulation (WGS84)
Annex 3 - QUALIFICATION: NAVIGATION Syllabus NAV_FST
Subject 10.: FUNCTIONAL SAFETY

1. SAFETY ATTITUDE
1.1 Safety Attitude

management routines and in navigation systems, safety monitoring
reporting processes

2.1.1 Describe in terms of exposure 2 Total or partial, premature or delayed
time, environment, effect on operation, spurious, intermittent, loss or
controller and effect on pilot the corruption of data, missing or incorrect input or
types of functional failures output
Ref.: Safety policy and implementation,
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Initial Training
ANNEX 4
QUALIFICATION:
SURVEILLANCE
Syllabus

Annex 4 - QUALIFICATION: SURVEILLANCE Syllabus
CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.............................................................. 5
SUBJECT 1: PRIMARY............................................................... 7
SUBJECT 2: SECONDARY .......................................................10
SUBJECT 3: ADS .......................................................................14
SUBJECT 4: HMI ........................................................................16
SUBJECT 5: SURVEILLANCE DATA TRANSMISSION ...........17
SUBJECT 6: FUNCTIONAL SAFETY.........................................18
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Initial Training details the training objectives for the Qualification Training: Surveillance
syllabus.


This syllabus contains the Surveillance domain training objectives.
The Qualification: Surveillance syllabus contains the following:
• SUBJECT 1: Primary (SUR PSR)

• SUBJECT 2: Secondary (SUR SSR)
• SUBJECT 3: ADS (SUR ADS)
• SUBJECT 4: HMI (SUR HMI)
• SUBJECT 5: Surveillance Data Transmission (SUR SDT)
• SUBJECT 6: Functional Safety (SUR FST)
used.
Prior to developing or updating a Qualification Training: Surveillance-related course,

Annex 4 - QUALIFICATION: SURVEILLANCE Syllabus SUR_PSR
Subject 1. : PRIMARY
1. ATC SURVEILLANCE
1.1 Use of PSR for Air Traffic Services

1.1.1 Describe the operational 2 Range, resolution, coverage, availability
requirements of an en-route or an
approach PSR
1.1.2 Relate key parameters of PSR to 4 Key parameters: PRF, Signal energy,
system performance frequency diversity, antenna gain, update rate,
polarisation, receiver MDS,beamwidth
Performance: range, accuracy, resolution,
extractor minimum target threshold, weather
influence, PD, blind speed, ambiguities,
capacity
e.g. weather channel
1.2 Antenna (PSR)

1.2.1 Describe antenna types, accuracy 2 Antenna beam(s), side lobes, reflector
and problems antenna, active (phased array) antenna,
rotating joints, waveguide interface,
pressurisation
de-humidification, polarisation, azimuth
encoding, drive systems
1.3 Transmitters
1.3.1 Describe the basic characteristics 2 Timing, coherence, modulation, pulse width,
of a transmitter pulse compression, pulse energy, frequency
diversity/agility
1.3.2 Describe the signals at all key 2 Supply, EHT, RF source (appropriate to type
points chosen), modulation, interlocks
1.3.3 Describe a generic transmitter 2

block diagram for both compressed
e.g. solid state, klystron, magnetron, travelling
and non-compressed system
wave tube
1.3.4 State possible failures and where 1

they can occur in the transmitter
e.g. solid state modules, Arcing, corona discharge,
system
component stress, control loops, isolation
1.3.5 State constraints and problems on 1

the High Voltage circuitry
e.g. corona discharge, dielectric stress, isolation,
arcing, ageing, interlocks, stability (including control
loop)
1.4 Characteristics of Primary Targets

1.4.1 Appreciate the characteristics of 3 Backscatter, radar cross section (such as
targets detected by PSR reflectivity, stealth technologies, aspect),
Doppler shift, Ground Speed, Wind Turbines
e.g. Swerling Case
1.5 Receivers
1.5.1 Describe the basic characteristics 2 Low noise, high dynamic range, bandwidth,
of a receiver detection, frequency, sensitivity, selectivity
1.5.2 Describe the basic elements of a 2 LNA, local oscillator, coherent oscillator, down-
generic receiver converter, filtering, rejection, IF, PSD, AGC,
STC, beam switching
1.5.3 Appreciate the importance of STC 3 Saturation, RF-IF dynamic range
1.6 Signal Processing and Plot Extraction

1.6.1 Describe the basic function of data 2 Plot extraction (range bin reports, range
processing correlation, azimuth correlation), target reports,
sliding window, weighted centre, local tracking
1.6.2 Appreciate the basic functions of a 3 A/D conversion, I/Q matching, target detection,
current radar signal processor detection criteria (fixed, adaptive), MTD and
clutter maps
1.6.3 Describe the processing 2 Tracking, environment mapping, adaptive

techniques to improve the quality feedback to extraction parameters
of target reports using scan to scan
information
1.7 Plot Combining

1.7.1 Describe the basic function of plot 2 Secondary/primary combining, secondary/
combining primary assigning, prime target, range and
azimuth collimation
1.7.2 Describe the basic functions of a 2 Scan to scan correlation, angel filtering, vehicle
current radar plot combiner filtering, output format
1.8 Characteristics of Primary Radar

1.8.1 Explain the basic principles of 2 Frequency and phase, electromagnetic
electromagnetism, propagation, radiation, spectrum and bandwidth, noise,
signal detection, RF power HPA, waveguide problems
generation and distribution
2. SMR
2.1 Use of SMR for Air Traffic Services

2.1.1 Describe the operational 2 Range, resolution, coverage, MTBF,
requirements of SMR availability
2.1.2 Relate key parameters and 4 Specific equations for Ranging and power
necessity to achieve performances budget, PRF, frequency with respect to range
and accuracy, PD, frequency diversity, range
with respect to TX power, antenna gain,
receiver MDS, update rate, beamwidth,
extractor minimum target threshold,
polarisation, influence to meteorology
2.2 Radar Sensor

2.2.1 Explain the layout of the SMR 2 Dual system, service display
2.2.2 Describe the basic functions of the 2 Hardware/function overview

receiver/transmitter unit
2.2.3 Describe how to operate a sensor 2
e.g. block diagram, timing relations, video path,
frequency diversity, polarisation, controller structure
2.2.4 Describe the basic functions of the 2

antenna unit
e.g. hardware function overview, control/switch
unit, external interface, azimuth encoding,
monopulse techniques
3. TEST AND MEASURMENT
3.1 Test and Measurement

3.1.1 Appreciate how measurements 3 Additional - For achievement of
can be made on PSR and SMR competence, this objective shall be applied
Rating training
e.g. spectrum analyser, vector voltmeter,
oscilloscope, SWR meter, sensor analysis tools
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Subject 2. : SECONDARY
1. SSR AND MSSR
1.1 Use of SSR for Air Traffic Services

1.1.1 Describe the operational 2 Range, coverage, resolution, performance,
requirements of an en-route or a update rate
approach SSR ICAO Doc 9684
1.1.2 Relate key parameters of SSR to 4 Key parameters: Rotation rate, PRF,
system performance interlaced modes, capacity, frequencies, power
budget (uplink, downlink), Monopulse
techniques
Consequences: FRUIT, Garbling, Side Lobes
reception and transmission, Transponder
availability, PD, 2nd recurrence replies
1.2 Antenna (SSR)

1.2.1 Describe the principles of SSR/ 2 Mono-pulse antenna techniques, coaxial
MSSR antenna connection,sum, difference and control pattern,
error angle measurement, azimuth encoding,
beam sharpening, side lobes
1.3 Interrogator
1.3.1 Describe the characteristics of an 2 Frequency, spectrum, interrogation modes,
interrogator Duty cycle, ISLS, IISLS, staggering
1.3.2 Explain a generic Interrogator 2 Timing, interface, modulator, BITE
1.3.3 Explain the need for integrity 2 Safeguards against erroneous transmission,
monitoring BITE
1.4 Transponder
1.4.1 Explain the operational use of the 2 Diagram of interaction between transponder
transponder and aeroplane
1.4.2 Define the global performances 1 Range, accuracy, fixed delay to respond
1.4.3 Describe the basic characteristics 2 Transceiver, aerial location, switching and
of a transponder polar diagram, size ACAS Mode S and ADS
compatibility, maximum reply rate, ISLS
compatibility
1.4.4 Explain the advantages of the 2 Longer range, more information
transponder
1.4.5 Explain the limitations of the 2 Hundreds of feet precision, 3A limited codes
transponder
1.4.6 Describe the conformity to 2 Equipage obligations, ICAO Annex 10
regulations
1.4.7 Describe the data format of the 2 P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6 signals and DPSK
received transponder messages modulation (P6)
1.4.8 Describe the data format of the 2 Field lengths, data bits, Gray code, unused
transmitted transponder messages bits, Mode S reply (preamble and data)
1.4.9 Describe the basic characteristics 2 Timing, modulation, pulse width, power output
of a transmitter
1.4.10 Describe the use of the 2
transponder as a field monitor
1.5 Receiver
1.5.1 Describe the basic characteristic of 2 Standard/MSSR receiver, sensibility,
a SSR receiver bandwidth, dynamic range, GTC (normal,
sectorised), monopulse processor, RSLS,
multi-path and interferences
1.6 Signal Processing and Plot Extraction

1.6.1 Describe mono-pulse extraction 2 Phase and amplitude modulation, off boresight
angle calculation, azimuth encoding
1.6.2 Describe sliding window SSR 2 Leading edge, trailing edge, azimuth accuracy,
extraction azimuth encoding
1.6.3 Describe the signal processing 2 Video digitizer, pulse processor, reply decoder
(bracket pair detector) synchronous reply
correlator
1.6.4 Decode a transponder message 3 Standard message with SPI set
e.g. Mode S
1.6.5 Describe the SSR processing 2 Discrete code correlation, general association,
techniques zones, categories, code swapping, general
correlation Mode A code data, Mode C data,
target position report
1.6.6 Explain the reasons for 2 False target identification and elimination, data
surveillance processing and the validation, data correction, reflection
key options identification and processing, enhanced
resolution performance
1.7 Plot Combining

1.7.1 Describe the basic function of plot 2 Secondary/primary combing, secondary/
combining primary assigning, prime target, range and
azimuth collimation
1.7.2 Describe the basic functions of a 2 Describe the basic functions of a current radar
current radar plot combiner plot combiner
1.8 Test and Measurement

1.8.1 Appreciate how measurements 3 Additional - For achievement of
can be made on SSR competence, this objective shall be applied
Rating training
e.g. spectrum analyser, vector voltmeter,
oscilloscope, SWR meter, sensor analysis tools
2. MODE S
2.1 Introduction to Mode S

2.1.1 Explain the need for and benefits 2 Classical SSR limitations, resolution, accuracy,
of Mode S integrity, enhanced data (e.g. 25ft resolution,
aircraft ID, BDS information)
2.1.2 Explain the working principles of 2 Mode S interrogation, Mode S reply, Mode S
Mode S uplink and downlink capability, Mode S
formats/protocols, ELS, EHS
2.1.3 Explain the complementary use of 2 Mode Interlace Pattern, Operational use of All-
Mode S and conventional SSR call, Roll-call
2.1.4 Explain Mode S implementation 2 Elementary and enhanced surveillance, II and

SI codes, use of BDS
2.2 Mode S System

2.2.1 Describe the theory of operation of 2 Performance of the system, theory of operation
Mode S hardware and software of the system, interfaces to customer
equipment
2.2.2 Describe testing possibilities for 2

Mode S
e.g. SASS-C, SASS-S
3. MULTILATERATION
3.1 MLAT in use

3.1.1 Explain how pilot and controller 2 Mode A assigned at gate, coverage of MLAT
operations are impacted by the use
of an MLAT system
3.1.2 Describe the ground mode of 2 Aircraft interrogations, squitters, change of
Transponders transponder mode
3.2 MLAT Principles

3.2.1 Explain the MLAT system 2 Standards, transmitters and receivers, data
architecture processing/fusion, redundancy, performance,
costs, timing solutions, etc
3.2.2 Appreciate the principles of MLAT 3 Triangulation, coverage, position calculation

system
e.g. SCAS
3.2.3 Describe how to operate the 2 Tracking, map creation and blanking
system
3.2.4 Describe testing possibilities for 2
MLAT
e.g. SASS-C
4. SSR ENVIRONMENT
4.1 SSR Environment

4.1.1 Explain the operational use of 2 Traffic Advisories, Resolution Advisories, pilot
ACAS and implications for pilots responses and controller information
and controllers
4.1.2 Describe the users of the 1030 2 Modes 1, 3, A, C and S, military, Mode S
MHz 1090 MHz channels uplink and downlink capability, ACAS (TCAS),
acquisition and extended squitter, PRF-FRUIT
ratios, DME and other interference
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Subject 3. : ADS
1. GENERAL VIEW ON ADS
1.1 Definition of ADS

1.1.1 Describe the basic characteristics 2 Performance, integrity, latency, QoS,
of a ADS implementation options (e.g. ATN/FANS)
1.1.2 List the types of navigation sensors 1 GNSS, INS, radio NAVAIDs, navigation
solutions from FMS, FoM
1.1.3 State the latest developments, 1
implementation plans and projects
e.g. current and recent test and trials, ICAO status,
EUROCONTROL, FAA and other authorities
positions, airline and equipment manufacturer
positions, ATC procedures, time scales
2. ADS-B
2.1 Introduction to ADS-B

2.1.1 Explain the basic principles of ADS 2 Autonomous operation, navigation solutions,
B link options, aircraft situation awareness
2.1.2 Identify the major elements of 3

ADS-B
e.g. ADS-B global chain (from the aircraft to the
controller HMI), GNSS, FMS, encoding, scheduling,
link
2.2 Techniques of ADS B

2.2.1 Explain the characteristics of the 2 VDL Mode 4, Mode S extended squitter, UAT
data links used in ADS B
2.2.2 Describe the major ADS-B 2
applications
e.g. ADS-B-NRA, ADS-B-RAD, ASAS
2.3 VDL Mode 4 (STDMA)

2.3.1 Describe the use of VDL Mode 4 2 High-level description
2.4 Mode S Extended Squitter

2.4.1 Describe the use of the Mode S 2 High-level description
extended squitter
2.4.2 Explain the principles related to 2 Modulation scheme, signal structure, key data
signals in space and frequency
2.4.3 Explain the principles related to 2 Consequences on the RF environment (1090

random access technology MHz)
2.4.4 Explain the relevant messages 2 Information in each field, information encoding
and decoding
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2.4.5 Recognise the structure of a Mode 1 Signal timing and sequencing, data encoding
S extended squitter signal
2.4.6 Explain the interface between the 2

BDS and the extended squitter
message
2.5 UAT
2.5.1 State the use of the UAT 1 High-level description
2.6 ASTERIX
2.6.1 Decode and analyse a signal 3 Reference to ASTERIX standard
coded according to the ASTERIX Decode position, CallSign, ModeS address etc.
category 21 standard
3. ADS-C
3.1 Introduction to ADS-C

3.1.1 Explain the basic principles of 2 Contract, multi-contract, time, event triggering
ADS-C
3.1.2 Identify the major elements of the 3 ADS-C global chain (from the aircraft to the
ADS-C system controller HMI), GNSS, processor, link, ground
station
3.2 Techniques in ADS-C

3.2.1 Explain the characteristics of the 2
data links used in ADS-C
e.g. sub-networks (VDLs, AMSS, HFDL)
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Subject 4. : HMI
1. HMI
1.1 ATCO HMI

1.1.1 Describe the display types 2 Video, synthetic, mixed
available
1.1.2 State the type of selections 1 Source, range, maps, filters
available
1.1.3 Describe the advantages of 2 Clarity, configurability, fallback, data integration
different display types
1.2 ATSEP HMI

1.2.1 Describe the user interface scope 2 System management displays characteristics
and ergonomics as seen by both control and monitoring
different users and at different
locations
1.2.2 Describe the analytical and status 2 Radar video, front panel and CMS data, HMI
data available to the users on each sub-system
1.3 Pilot HMI

1.3.1 Describe the transponder interface 2 Mode A, change procedure, SPI, Mode C,
deselection, hijack
1.3.2 Be aware of the ACAS/TCAS 0 Characteristics, accuracy, alerts, ADS B, CDTI
display and future potential
developments
1.3.3 Be aware of the EGPWS display 0

and of future potential
developments
1.4 Displays
1.4.1 Describe the display types 2 Raster/rotating, raw/synthetic,monochrome/
available and their advantages and colour, CRT/LCD, performances (cost,
disadvantages availability, maintainability, ergonomics)
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Subject 5. : SURVEILLANCE DATA TRANSMISSION

1. SURVEILLANCE DATA TRANSMISSION
1.1 Technology and Protocols

1.1.1 Describe the implementation of 2 Network protocols, Surveillance Data Networks
formats and protocols (e.g. RADNET), messages CAT 1+
1.1.2 Decode ASTERIX messages 3

e.g. categories 1, 2, 20, 21, 34, 48, 62
1.1.3 Identify the data transmission 3 Fault tolerance, redundancy of line equipment
architecture in a multi-sensor
e.g. software fallback capability, contingency of
environment
service, RADNET
1.1.4 Characterise the degradations of 2

the surveillance transmission
e.g. saturation, excess latency
network
1.2 Verification Methods

1.2.1 Identify the causes for a fault, 3 Additional - For achievement of
based on test tool measurements competence, this objective shall be applied
Rating training
e.g. data analyser, line analyser
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1. SAFETY ATTITUDE
1.1 Safety Attitude

management routines and in the surveillance systems, safety reports and
reporting processes occurrences, safety monitoring

functional failures in terms of operation, spurious, intermittent, loss or
on controller and effect on pilot output
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Common Core Content
Initial Training
ANNEX 5
QUALIFICATION:
DATA PROCESSING
Syllabus

Annex 5 - QUALIFICATION: DATA PROCESSING Syllabus
CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY............................................................................5
SUBJECT 1: FUNCTIONAL SAFETY.......................................................7
SUBJECT 2: DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS ........................................8
SUBJECT 3: PROCESS ...........................................................................10
SUBJECT 4: DATA ...................................................................................12
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Annex 5 of the EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATSEP Common Core Content Initial
Training details the training objectives for the Qualification Training: Data Processing
syllabus.

Five specialised domains have been identified. They are Communication, Navigation,
Surveillance, Data Processing and System Monitoring & Control.
This syllabus contains the Data Processing domain training objectives.
The Qualification: Data Processing syllabus contains the following:
• SUBJECT 1: Functional Safety (DAT FSA)

• SUBJECT 2: Data Processing Systems (DAT DPS)
• SUBJECT 3: Process (DAT PRO)
• SUBJECT 4: Data (DAT DAT)
The order of subjects and objectives is not intended to convey a pedagogical sequence nor
to indicate a relative level of importance. No recommendation is made in this area. When
teaching the objectives, it is envisaged that different training methodologies will be used.
Prior to developing or updating a Qualification Training: Data Processing-related course,

(Minimum Training Requirement) which specifies the required training for each "qualification
stream" and Section 8 (How to use this document) which contains, amongst other items,
the fundamental principles that are applied to the Specification.
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functional failure in terms of operation, spurious, intermittent, loss or
on controller and effect on pilot output
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1.2 Software Integrity and Security

1.2.1 Appreciate how a system can be 3 Input verification, secure sources
defended against potential hostile
e.g. leased lines, private networks, eligibility
intent via the data processing
systems
1.2.2 Explain how the normal output of a 2

system could be used by non-
e.g. terrorists using radar data to coordinate an
authorised persons with hostile
attack
intent
1.2.3 Estimate the impact of security and 3

integrity failure to the operational
e.g. system crashes due to incorrect input data,
service
main and standby and fallback systems all have
same input, possible loss in total of system, results
in capacity reductions and safety consequences
1.2.4 Appreciate error detection and 3 Identification, consequence, scope, reporting,

handling in data, hardware and fault tolerance, soft fail, failsafe, monitoring,
process fallback
2. SAFETY ATTITUDE
2.1 Safety Attitude

management routines and in data processing systems, safety monitoring
reporting processes
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Subject 2. : DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS

1. USER REQUIREMENTS
1.1 Controller requirements

1.1.1 Explain ATCO missions and 2 Operational requirements
services needed in an Area Control
e.g. separation, flight progress monitoring and
Centre
coordination, trajectory prediction, coordination with
adjacent centres

services needed in an Approach
e.g. vectoring, sequencing, AMAN, CDM
Control Unit
services needed in an Aerodrome
e.g. runway management, DMAN
Control Tower
1.2 Trajectories, Prediction and Calculation

1.2.1 State different types of trajectories 1
e.g. FPL-based, surveillance data-based, FMS-
based
1.2.2 Explain the main processes for 2 SDP trajectory, FPL trajectory, merged
trajectory prediction trajectory, predicted trajectory
1.3 Ground Safety Nets

1.3.1 Describe the function of safety nets 2 STCA, APW, MSAW, ASMGCS-based safety
and their legal status nets
1.4 Decision Support

1.4.1 Explain the major steps in the air 2 ATFCM with strategic, pre-tactical and tactical,
traffic planning process ATC sector planning, tactical control
1.4.2 Explain the principles of trajectory 2 Route adherence monitoring

prediction, conformance monitoring
e.g. CORA, MTCD, CLAM, Level adherence
and medium term conflict detection
monitoring
processes
1.4.3 Explain the benefit of these tools 2
for safety and efficiency
2. SYSTEM COMPONENTS
2.1 Data Processing Systems

2.1.1 Describe all major components of 2 Functional architecture, technical architecture,
a data processing system supervision
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2.2 Flight Data Processing Systems

2.2.1 Identify all functions of a FDP 3 FDPS Reference Model, Message Handling,
system Initial Flight Data Handling, Relationship with
Other Functions, Air Ground Datalink
Processing, Trajectory Prediction, Flight Data
Management and Distribution, SSR Mode A
Code Assignment and Management,
Correlation, Co-ordination and Transfer
2.2.2 Describe all major components of 2 Functional architecture, technical architecture
a FDP
e.g. HMI, ATC Tools, support tools (technical
supervision, QoS monitors and logging)
2.2.3 Differentiate FDP features in the 2 Area Control Centres

ATS units Approach Control Units
Aerodrome Control Towers
2.2.4 Appreciate how to operate the 3
system
e.g. configuration, adjust parameters, start up and
shut down, monitoring

emergency switching
2.3 Surveillance Data Processing Systems

2.3.1 Identify all functions of a SDP 3 Plot processing, tracking, single- and multi-
system sensor tracker (e.g. radar, ADS, MLAT),
estimating limits and accuracy of multi-sensor
tracker, recording
e.g. ARTAS tracker
2.3.2 Describe all major components of 2 Functional architecture, technical architecture

a SDP
2.3.3 Differentiate SDP features in the 2 Area Control Centres
ATS units Approach Control Units
Aerodrome Control Towers
2.3.4 Appreciate how to operate the 3

system
e.g. configuration, adjust parameters, start up and
shut down, monitoring

emergency switching
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Subject 3. : PROCESS
1. SOFTWARE PROCESS
1.1 Middleware
1.1.1 Define middleware 1 Additional specialised functional built on the
OS
1.1.2 List the middleware used on the 1
national major systems
e.g. CORBA, UBSS, OTM, EJB
1.1.3 Demonstrate the use of a 2 Duel processing system

middleware in an ATM
environment
1.2 Operating Systems

1.2.1 Describe the major aspects of a 2
relevant operating system
e.g. design, start-up, configuration, back-up and
restore
1.2.2 Perform relevant operating system 3

commands
1.2.3 Characterise typical consequences 2 Some possible implications on HW
of an OS upgrade (performance, memory), middleware
(compatibility) and SW components
1.2.4 Explain downward compatibility 2 Checks on embedded SW modules ability to
run under new OS version
1.2.5 Take account of hardware/software 2 Examples of HW requirements of specific SW
compatibility implementations
1.2.6 Describe interactions between 2 Examples of OS calls by the application

application and OS software if no middleware is in use
1.2.7 Describe the life cycle 2

management of an operating
e.g. versions, releases, patches, migration
system
1.3 Configuration Control

1.3.1 Describe the principles of 2 Clear identifcation of all versions, proof of
configuration control testing and "build state", tool and mechanisms
to aid control, authorisation, audit trail,
appropriate quality standard requirements of
the administration
1.4 Software Development Process

1.4.1 State the main software 1 SWALs
development processes
e.g. life cycle, waterfall model, RUP
1.4.2 List the main steps of two of the 1

main software development
processes
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1.4.3 Explain the main differences 2

between two software
e.g. advantages/ disadvantages
development processes
2. HARDWARE PLATFORM
2.1 Equipment Upgrade

2.1.1 Explain the key factors that have to 2 Specification, compatibility, ‘proven technology’
be considered when data or ‘state-of-the-art’, maintenance and operating
processing equipment is upgraded consequence (e.g. personnel, training, spares,
or changed procedures), environmental requirements
(e.g. size, power requirements, temperature,
interfaces), testing
2.2 COTS
2.2.1 Explain the advantages and 2 Cost, multiplicity of suppliers, quality,
disadvantages of commercial off- maintainability, life cycle, liability
the-shelf equipment
2.3 Interdependence
2.3.1 Describe the technical issues 2 Interface requirements, common point of
regarding the interdependence of failure, data conditioning, response time
various equipment and systems
2.4 Maintainability
2.4.1 Identify the issues that will affect 3 Commercial product life, commercial support
the maintainability of hardware for commitments, company volatility, spares
the planned life of a system provision, shelf life and logistics
3. TESTING
3.1 Testing
3.1.1 Appreciate the techniques 3
available for system and
e.g. code walkthrough, modelling, simulation real
performance requirements testing
time and fast time, black box testing, formal
methods, use of independent test personnel, data
corruption simulation, hardware failure simulation
3.1.2 Appreciate the techniques 3

available for system testing and
e.g. system integration testing, load testing,
integration
regression testing
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Subject 4. : DATA
1. DATA ESSENTIAL FEATURES
1.1 Data Significance

1.1.1 Explain the significance of data 2 Criticality (critical / non critical), legality (ICAO,
CAA, company), use (advisory, control)
1.2 Data Configuration Control

1.2.1 Explain the control procedures for 2 Designated roles/persons for authorising
changes to operational data changes and verifying/checking changes
1.3 Data Standards

1.3.1 Name the authority responsible for 1
standards
e.g. EUROCONTROL, ICAO, ISO
1.3.2 State the standards related to ATM 1

data, their sources and their status
e.g. ASTERIX, WGS84, OLDI, FMTP, AMHS,
ADEX-P, FPL
1.3.3 Decode a typical OLDI message 3

e.g. ACT, PAC
1.3.4 State the nature of ATM 1 Data volatility (e.g. radar), system integrity;
processing requirements consequence of failure
2. ATM DATA - DETAILED STRUCTURE
2.1 System Area

2.1.1 Describe how a system area is 2
defined
e.g. size, system centre (reference point)
2.1.2 Describe the data related to 2

system area
e.g. radar data, flight plan data, maps, coordinates
2.2 Characteristic Points

2.2.1 State types of characteristic points 1 Geographic, Routing, Sector
used in an ATM system and their
e.g. Geographic: Airports and runways, ILS, radar,
structure
limit points
Routing and Sectors: coded routes, SID allocation
parameters, area navigation waypoints, adjacent
FIRs, holding, sectors
2.2.2 Explain the importance of 2

characteristic points in the correct
presentation of data
2.2.3 Describe the process by which 2
amended adaptation files are
introduced
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2.3 Aircraft Performances

2.3.1 List the performance data used in 1 Example of data from in-house system
FDPS
2.3.2 Describe the structure of aircraft 2
performance data
2.3.3 Define speeds, rates and levels 1
2.3.4 Explain the consequences of the 2

use of the wrong type of aircraft
2.4 Screen Manager

2.4.1 Describe how the screen manager 2
is used to set-up the ATC HMI
2.5 Auto-coordination Messages

2.5.1 Describe the meaning of 2 Coordination parameters, conditions groups,
coordination messages in the OLDI conditions groups, characteristics of
control process remote centres
2.5.2 Describe the characteristics of the 2 Civil and military

remote centres relevant to OLDI
2.6 Configuration Control Data

2.6.1 Explain the structure of the 2 Sector CSU link, sectorisation plan, control
configuration data parameters
2.7 Physical Configuration Data

2.7.1 Explain the structure of the 2 External configuration, device configuration
physical configuration data
2.8 Relevant Meteo Data

2.8.1 Explain the organisation of the 2 Meteo, QNH TL areas, CB activity
data related to meteorology
2.9 Alert and Error Messages to ATSEP

2.9.1 Explain the importance of alert and 2
error messages
2.9.2 Describe different categories of 2
alert and error messages
2.10 Alert and Error Messages to ATCO

2.10.1 Describe the structure of the data 2 MSAW, conflict alert parameters
used in these types of message
2.10.2 Explain alerts and error messages, 2
and their importance from an
e.g. MSAW, conflict alert, MTCD
ATCO point of view
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ANNEX 6
QUALIFICATION:
SMC
Syllabus

Annex 6 - QUALIFICATION: SMC Syllabus
CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.................................................................... 5
SUBJECT 1: ANS STRUCTURE .......................................................7
SUBJECT 2: ANS SYSTEM/EQUIPMENT .......................................8
SUBJECT 3: SMC TOOLS, PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES .....9
SUBJECT 4: TECHNOLOGY.............................................................11
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Initial Training details the training objectives for the Qualification Training: SMC
syllabus.


This syllabus contains the SMC domain training objectives.
The Qualification: SMC syllabus contains the following:
• SUBJECT 1: ANS Structure (SMC ANS)

• SUBJECT 2: SMC System/Equipment (SMC ASE)
• SUBJECT 3: SMC Tools, Processes and Procedures (SMC TPP)
• SUBJECT 4: Technology (SMC TEC)
used.
Prior to developing or updating a Qualification Training: SMC-related course, training

providers must be familiar with the information contained in the EUROCONTROL
Annex 6 - QUALIFICATION: SMC Syllabus SMC_ANS
Subject 1. : ANS STRUCTURE

1. ANSP ORGANISATION AND OPERATION
1.1 ANSP Organisation and Operation

1.1.1 Describe the SMC function within 2 What does the SMC do, interfaces with other
the organisation functions, similarities and major differences
between SMC function at different sites
1.1.2 Describe the structure, roles and 2
responsibilities of the SMC team
and any direct interfaces
1.1.3 Explain the duties of the ATC 2
Supervisor
2. ANSP MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
2.1 Policy
2.1.1 Describe, in general terms, the 2
ANSP Maintenance Policy
2.1.2 Describe the aspects of the 2
Maintenance Policy that apply
specifically to SMC
3. ATM CONTEXT
3.1 ATM Context

3.1.1 Describe the ATM requirements 2 Service Level Agreements, working
and the related services provided arrangements
by the SMC e.g. ASM, AFTCM
4. ANSP ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES
4.1 Administration
4.1.1 Describe any ANSP administrative 2 Any non-technical practices
procedures, specifically applicable
e.g. security, access control (building and platform),
to SMC
safety, fire
Annex 6 - QUALIFICATION: SMC Syllabus SMC_ASE
Subject 2. : ANS SYSTEM/EQUIPMENT

1. OPERATIONAL IMPACTS
1.1 Degradation or Loss of System/Equipment Services

1.1.1 Describe the importance of 2
monitoring system performance
1.1.2 Describe possible ways in which 2
the SMC may become aware of
e.g. monitoring systems, telephone calls, aural
degradation of services and/or
alerts, user complaint
systems
1.1.3 Take account of the end users/ 2
customers affected
e.g. ATC Units, Airports, Airlines
1.1.4 Appreciate the implications for end 3

users/customers
1.1.5 Appreciate the appropriate actions 3
to restore service
e.g switching, replacing, reconfiguration, calling
external service provider
1.1.6 Appreciate the need for 3

appropriate communication before
e.g. users, customers, external and internal
and after restoring service
providers
2. USER POSITION FUNCTIONALITY AND OPERATION
2.1 User Working Position

2.1.1 Appreciate working position 3
performance to agreed parameters
e.g. ATCO, Met, ATSEP, Airport positions
2.2 SMC Working Position

2.2.1 Appreciate SMC working position 3
performance to agreed parameters
Annex 6 - QUALIFICATION: SMC Syllabus SMC_TPP
Subject 3. : SMC TOOLS, PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES

1. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
1.1 SMS
1.1.1 Describe the ICAO and European 2 EC/2096, ESARRs, Annex 10
requirements and the national and
e.g. National regulations
ANSP SMS plans
1.2 QMS
1.2.1 Describe the quality management 2
system requirements
e.g. ISO, EFQM
1.3 SMS application in the working environment

1.3.1 Describe the relationship between 2 Reporting procedures
the SMS and the application of
e.g. ESARR2
SMC
1.3.2 Explain which occurrences require 2
incident reporting and follow-up
e.g. national categories for reporting, Safety Event
action/s
Processing
1.3.3 Apply incident reporting 3

procedures to example
e.g. Safety Event Procedure
occurrence/s
2. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS WITH OUTSIDE AGENCIES
2.1 Principles of agreements

2.1.1 Describe the principles and need 2
for maintenance agreements
e.g. types of service level provided
2.1.2 Describe within which functional 2

areas maintenance agreements
e.g. network providers, facilities management,
will occur.
communications
2.1.3 Describe where in the SMS 2

Manual these agreements are
included or referenced
3. SMC GENERAL PROCESSES
3.1 Roles and responsibilities

3.1.1 Describe the role and general 2
method of operations of the SMC
3.1.2 Describe the need to monitor 2
service conditions and the way to
e.g. process to interrupt services for planned
take appropriate action to ensure
maintenance purposes, management of service
service performance
provision during corrective maintenance
Continuity of service, availability
Annex 6 - QUALIFICATION: SMC Syllabus SMC_TPP
3.1.3 Describe the coordination role of 2

the SMC
e.g. ATSEPs, ATCOs, external Service Providers,
ATM stakeholders
3.1.4 Describe how risk analysis can 2

contribute toward decision-making
e.g. assessing risk, handling of service
interventions
4. MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
4.1 Reporting
4.1.1 Describe how maintenance 2
activities and SMC events/actions
e.g. procedures to follow, terminology to use,
are recorded
record keeping for traceability
4.1.2 Explain the importance of accurate 2

record keeping and dissemination
e.g. information is logged in database or report is
for handover and quality
generated and distributed according to defined
management purposes
procedures
Annex 6 - QUALIFICATION: SMC Syllabus SMC_TEC
Subject 4. : TECHNOLOGY
1. TECHNOLOGIES AND PRINCIPLES
1.1 General
1.1.1 Describe the principles of control 2
and monitoring systems used
e.g national basis, color codes, ergonomics
1.2 Communication
1.2.1 Describe the key aspects of control 2
and monitoring system capability
e.g. parameters presented to the SMC and types of
actions that can be taken
1.2.2 Appreciate the impact of the 3 Continuity of service, communication chain

replacement of components in a integrity
communication chain
1.3 Navigation
1.3.2 Appreciate the impact of the 3 Continuity of service, navigation aid integrity
replacement of components in
navigation equipment
1.4 Surveillance
1.4.2 Appreciate the impact of the 3 Continuity of service, surveillance chain

surveillance chain
1.5 Data Processing

1.5.2 Appreciate the impact of the 3 Continuity of service, data processing chain
data processing chain
1.6 Facilities
1.6.1 Describe the key aspects of 2
system management capability
Annex 6 - QUALIFICATION: SMC Syllabus SMC_TEC
1.6.2 Appreciate the impact of the loss of 3 Continuity of service, integrity

supply and/or replacement of
components in facility equipment
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EUROCONTROL
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Common Core Content
Initial Training
ANNEX 7
QUALIFICATION:
Shared
Syllabus

Annex 7 - QUALIFICATION: Shared Syllabus
CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY............................................................. 5
SUBJECT 1: SAFETY................................................................. 7
SUBJECT 2: HEALTH AND SAFETY ........................................ 9
SUBJECT 3: HUMAN FACTORS ...............................................10
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Initial Training details the training objectives for the Qualification Training: Shared
syllabus.


This syllabus contains the Shared training objectives that are common to all
domains.
The Qualification: Shared syllabus contains the following:
• SUBJECT 1: Safety (SHR SAF)

• SUBJECT 2: Health and Safety (SHR HAS)
• SUBJECT 3: Human Factors (SHR HUM)
used.
Prior to developing or updating a Qualification Training: Shared-related course, training

providers must be familiar with the information contained in the EUROCONTROL
Annex 7 - QUALIFICATION: Shared Syllabus SHR_SAF
Subject 1. : SAFETY
1 SAFETY MANAGEMENT
1.1 Policy and Principles

1.1.1 Explain the underlying need for 2 Lessons learnt from events, evolving
safety management policy and environment, regulatory requirements
principles
1.1.2 State the safety management 1 Priority of safety, the safety objective of ATM,
policy roles and responsibilities
1.1.3 Explain safety management 2 Safety achievement, safety assurance, safety

principles promotion
1.1.4 Appreciate the reactive and 3

proactive nature of safety
e.g. Nature of events, Reason Model, events
management policy and principles
investigation, safety assessment
1.1.5 Explain the link between safety 2 Safety occurrences, setting of safety levels,
management principles and the life system safety assessment, safety surveys,
cycle of an ATM system safety monitoring, system safety assessment
documentation, lesson dissemination, safety
improvement, use of safety data to assist in
decommissioning or replacement of system
1.1.6 Relate the ATSEP role and 4 Competency, occurence reporting (ESARR2
responsibilities to safety and 5)
management e.g. "just culture" (ref:EAM2 GUI 6), risk
assessment
1.1.7 State the role and content of a 1

typical SMS within an ANSP
1.1.8 Explain the "Just Culture" concept 2 Benefits, prerequisites,constraints
e.g. EAM2 GUI6
1.2 Concept of Risk and Principles of Risk Assessment

1.2.1 Describe the concept of risk 2 Types of risk, components of risk, risk
contributors (people, procedure, organisations
and equipment)
1.2.2 State ways of assessing risk 1 Risk comparisons, risk analysis
1.2.3 Describe the concept of risk 2 Risk assessment and mitigation, ALARP
tolerability principle
e.g. Risk perception, risk management
1.3 Safety Assessment Process

1.3.1 Explain the methods for the 2
assessment of hazards and
e.g. Failure and hazard brainstorm session, Fault
possible failures
tree Analysis
Annex 7 - QUALIFICATION: Shared Syllabus SHR_SAF
1.3.2 Appreciate the importance of 3 ATM system description (including scope

adopting a total system approach definition and limitation), end to end integrity of
covering human, procedure, safety assessment
organisation and equipment e.g. Concept of TRM
elements
1.3.3 Describe the overall safety 2 Collection and presentation of results,
assessment process and its contingency arrangements, back-up
relationships with risk assessment procedures
during the total life cycle of ANS e.g. Risk-based process, FHA, (safety objectives),
system preliminary system safety assessment PSSA
(safety requirements), system safety assessment
SSA (safety monitoring and evidence)
1.4 Air Navigation System Risk Classification Scheme

1.4.1 Describe the ATM system risk 2 ESARR4
classification scheme
e.g. Scenario of failure of air navigation system
(incident chain), component of a risk classification
scheme, severity classes, probability classes
(qualitative and quantitative)
1.5 Safety Regulation

1.5.1 Describe the role of safety 2 The purpose of regulation, objectives of the
regulation Safety Regulation Commission, objective of
the national regulator
1.5.2 Explain the relationship between 2 ICAO documentation (SARPS), ESARRs,
the safety regulation documents regulatory advisory documentation, national
regulation
1.5.3 Explain how the safety regulation 2 ICAO documentation (SARPS),

documents affect ATM service EUROCONTROL Safety Regulatory
provision Requirements (ESARR), regulatory advisory
documentation, national regulation
1.5.4 Explain the interface between the 2 Information to be provided to regulator by

safety regulator and the ANSP ANSP and vice versa, importance of incident
reporting
Annex 7 - QUALIFICATION: Shared Syllabus SHR_HAS
Subject 2. : HEALTH AND SAFETY
1. HAZARD AWARENESS AND LEGAL RULES
1.1 Hazard Awareness

1.1.1 State potential hazards to health 1
and safety generated by
e.g.
equipment used in CNS/ATM
COM/SUR/SMC - Mechanical hazards, electrical
hazards (LV, HV, EMI), chemical hazards
NAV - includes - RF energy
DP - None
1.2 Regulations and Procedures

1.2.1 State applicable international 1
requirements
e.g. European Norms, CENELEC, DIN
1.2.2 State any applicable national 1

regulatory requirements
1.2.3 State safety procedure for the 1
persons working on or near
e.g.
relevant equipment
COM/NAV/SUR/SMC - Isolation (clothing, tools),
fire extinction types, safety man presence, safety
interlocks, isolating switches, security of the site,
climbing procedures, earthing, direct or indirect
contact with HV
1.3 Handling of Hazardous Material

1.3.1 State European and local 1 Protection of environment
regulations for electronic device
e.g. recycling
disposal
Annex 7 - QUALIFICATION: Shared Syllabus SHR_HUM
Subject 3. : HUMAN FACTORS
1. INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN FACTORS
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Explain why Human Factors are 2 Historical background, safety impact on ATM,
particularly important in the ATM incidents
environment
1.1.2 Define human factors 1
e.g. ICAO Human Factors Training Manual
1.1.3 Explain the concept of systems 2 People, procedures, equipment

and its relevance in the ATM
environment
1.1.4 Explain the use of the SHELL 2
model
e.g. ICAO Human Factors Training Manual, visits to
OPS and technical rooms
1.1.5 State the factors which can affect 1

personal and team performance
e.g. psychological, medical,physiological, social,
organisational, communication, stress, human
error, working knowledge and skills
2. WORKING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
2.1 ATSEP knowledge, skills and competence

2.1.1 Explain the importance of 2 Assure safety
maintaining and updating
professional knowledge and skills
2.1.2 Explain the importance of 2
maintaining non-technical skills
e.g. communication, human relationship,
and professional competence
knowledge of environment, human limit awareness
2.1.3 State the available means to 1

maintain professional knowledge
e.g. practice, personal study, briefing, seminars,
and skills
courses, technical periodicals, technical books,
OJT, simulation, CBT, E-learning, visits, feedback,
TRM
3. PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS
3.1 Cognition
3.1.1 Describe major aspects of human 2 Perception, attention, memory, judgement,
information processing decision making, response execution, control
of execution
3.1.2 Describe the factors which 2

influence information processing
e.g. stress and strain, experience, knowledge,
distraction, interpersonal relations, working
environment, risk perception, attitude, workload,
fatigue, confidence, job security,
3.1.3 Appreciate factors which influence 3

information processing
e.g. case study, Simulation, Role playing
4. MEDICAL
4.1 Fatigue
4.1.1 Describe the effect of fatigue on 2 Physiological, cognitive and relational effects
human performance
e.g. lack of concentration, irritability, frustration
4.1.2 Recognise the signs of fatigue in 1

self and in others
e.g. making frequent mistakes, unable to
concentrate, lack of normal humour, sleeping and/
or eating disorders
4.1.3 Explain how to respond to 2 Take time off, rest for short periods of time,
indications of fatigue in an seek professional help
appropriate manner
4.2 Fitness
4.2.1 Describe signs of lack of personal 2
fitness
4.2.2 Describe actions to prevent or 2 Healthy lifestyle
resolve a lack of personal fitness
e.g. healthy diet, sleeping, physical and mental
activities
4.2.3 Explain the influence of 2

psychoactive substances on
e.g. nervous system, medication, smoking, alcohol,
human performance
habitual and occasional use of psychoactive
substances
4.3 Work Environment

4.3.1 Describe the influence of the work 2 Ergonomics, effects of noise, electromagnetic
environment on human waves, temperature, working circumstances
performance
5. ORGANISATIONAL AND SOCIAL FACTORS
5.1 Basic Needs of People at Work

5.1.1 Explain basic needs of people at 2
work
e.g. balance between: individual ability and
workload, working time and rest periods. Adequate
working conditions, positive working environment
5.1.2 Characterise the factors of work 2

satisfaction
e.g. money, achievement, recognition,
advancement, challenge
5.2 Team Resource Management

5.2.1 State the objectives of TRM 1 Experience sharing, feedback, improved
interpersonal relations, indirect increase in
safety
5.3 Teamwork and Team Roles

5.3.1 Describe the differences between 2
social human relations and
professional interactions
5.3.2 Identify reasons for loss of team 3
effectiveness and actions to
e.g. roles poorly defined, goals poorly identified,
prevent it and prevent repetition
bad planning, too many leaders or not enough,
respect for others, divergence in values,
misunderstanding
5.3.3 Describe the principles of 2

teamwork
e.g. team membership, group dynamics,
advantages/disadvantages of teamwork
5.3.4 Identify reasons for conflict 3
5.3.5 Describe actions to prevent human 2

conflicts
5.3.6 Describe strategies to cope with 2
human conflict
e.g. in your team
6. COMMUNICATION
6.1 Written Report

6.1.1 Appreciate the importance of 3 ATSEP technical report, log-books, system
recording information by writing degradation reports, specification, System
effectively manager report
6.1.2 Use appropriate terminology to 3 Be concise, clear, common technical terms,

communicate effectively in writing convey key points
6.2 Verbal and Non-verbal Communication

6.2.1 Describe the human 2
communication process
6.2.2 Characterise the factors which 2

affect verbal communication
e.g. Cognitive: lack of knowledge of the
procedures, of technical terms, Workload, poor
receiver references
Affective: being shy, feelings of not being listened
to, not being part of the group, not being assertive,
poor eye contact while talking, stress
Physiological: stuttering, low voice level
6.2.3 Describe factors which affect non- 2

verbal communication
e.g. touch, noise, interruption, body language
6.2.4 Use appropriate vocabulary to 3 Technical “jargon”, language differences,

communicate effectively on standard words/phrases
technical matters
6.2.5 Use appropriate language for 3 Term sharing, translation, being concise,
professional communication with simple words, selection of information and
non-ATSEP detail level according to the receiver
7. STRESS
7.1 Stress
7.1.1 Explain the process of stress 2 Causes, stress mechanism, consequences in
different work situations (e.g. online
intervention, maintenance, training)
7.1.2 State the symptoms of stress 1
e.g. frustration, anger, irritability, aggressive and/or
irrational behaviour, helplessness
7.2 Stress Management

7.2.1 Act to relieve or minimise stress in 3 The effect of personality in coping with stress,
self and/or others benefits of active stress management
7.2.2 Appreciate how assistance is 3 Benefits of asking, offering and accepting help
obtained in stressful situations in stressful situations
e.g. CISM
7.2.3 Recognise the effects of shocking 1 For self and for others, abnormal situations,
and stressful situations
7.2.4 Consider the benefits of Critical 2
Incident Stress Management
8. HUMAN ERROR
8.1 Human Error

8.1.1 Describe human error 2
8.1.2 Explain the relationship between 2 Mechanism, error-prone conditions ,

human error and safety consequences
e.g. Reason model, feedback (ESARR 2)
8.1.3 State different types of errors using 1

an appropriate model
e.g. Rasmussen model, Gagne model
8.1.4 Differentiate between errors and 2

violations
8.1.5 Explain how to detect errors 2
e.g. individual and collective strategy, event report,
procedure
8.1.6 Explain, in general terms, how 2

errors are mitigated
8.1.7 Appreciate two significant ATM 3
incidents/accidents involving
ATSEP/engineering contributory
factors
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EUROCONTROL Specification for

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EUROCONTROL Specification for Air Traffic Safety Electronics

STATUS, AUDIENCE AND ACCESSIBILITY

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

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

4. Status and Relationship with other documents ...........................................10

6. Applicability of the Minimum Training Requirement ...................................15

7. Minimum Training Requirement ....................................................................18

8. How to use this document..............................................................................22

9. Additional Note in Content .............................................................................26

10. References to other documents ....................................................................27

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11. Entry Level.......................................................................................................28

12. Assessment .....................................................................................................28

13. Document Update Procedures.......................................................................28

APPENDIX 1 – ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS .............................................32

APPENDIX 3 – ACTION VERBS ..............................................................................43

Figure 1: Progression of ATSEP Training 13

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The EUROCONTROL Specification for Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel

Initial Training (Basic + Qualification) is the phase prior to System/Equipment Rating

Annex 2: Qualification: Communication

Annex 3: Qualification: Navigation

Annex 4: Qualification: Surveillance

Annex 5: Qualification: Data Processing

Annex 6: Qualification: SMC

Annex 7: Qualification: Shared

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The EUROCONTROL Specification for Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel

It is anticipated that through a future amendment to the Commission Regulation (EC) No

The following drafting conventions are used within this document:

• “Shall” – indicates a statement of specification, the compliance with which is

• “Should” – indicates a recommendation, the compliance with which is

• “May” – indicates a discretionary element.

• enable an adequate number of qualified staff to provide a harmonised and

• ensure the best use of new technology;

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introduction of system changes and will enable the implementation of regulatory

Note: - To ensure consistency with other international working groups and

4. Status and Relationship with other documents

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services, as the minimum training standard for Initial Training of ATSEPs.

It is important to understand the status of this document before it is referenced in the EC

4.1 Status as a EUROCONTROL Specification

EUROCONTROL Specifications are defined as “detailed technical specifications for physical

EUROCONTROL Specifications are normally used as means of compliance with

4.1.1 Relationship with ESARR5

4.1.2 Relationship with ESARR5 Guidance Material

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COM – Voice Stream SUR – PSR Stream

COM – Data Stream SUR – SSR Stream

NAV – NDB Stream SUR – ADS Stream

NAV – DF Stream DAT – DP Stream

NAV – VOR Stream SMC – COM Stream

NAV – DME Stream SMC – NAV Stream

NAV – ILS Stream SMC – SUR Stream

NAV – MLS Stream SMC – DAT Stream