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CAP 624

Air Traffic Controllers – Performance Objectives

Part 6 – Area Control Surveillance

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CAP 624

Air Traffic Controllers – Performance Objectives

Part 6 – Area Control Surveillance

Safety Regulation Group

October 2012

CAP 624 Part 6 – Area Control Surveillance

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Foreword

1 Introduction

1.1 Background

This document is derived from the Requirements for Air Traffic Controllers developedfor the European ATC Licence harmonisation project and has been updated to takeaccount of requirements imposed by Commission Regulation (EU) No. 805/2011laying down detailed rules for air traffic controllers’ licences and certain certificatespursuant to Commission Regulation (EC) No. 216/2008 of the European Parliamentand of the Council.

These requirements are the outcome of a functional analysis of the controller's job,which produce a series of statements called Performance Objectives whichdescribe the actions, behaviours or outcomes that the controller should be able todemonstrate.

Each control discipline contains a number of Key Roles. For instance a key rolecommon to all ratings is to ‘Correlate information useful for the safe and efficientconduct of flights’. This key role is divided into two Topics, one dealing withMeteorological information and the other with Aeronautical information. Each Topic isthen divided into Sub-topics, in this case to ‘collect, to collate and to disseminate theinformation’.

Each sub-topic contains a number of Performance Objectives.

Each Performance Objective is qualified by a statement of Conditions. Conditionsdescribe the context in which the Performance Objectives apply which means in itssimplest form ‘can the controller act with equal ability by day or night, and in good orpoor weather conditions?’

Finally the document contains details of the Essential Knowledge that is, theknowledge and understanding a controller needs to carry out the task. In order toseparate aircraft, the controller must not only know the separation standard to beapplied, he must also understand how to apply it. Similarly the controller needs tounderstand some aspects of the formation of thunderstorms in order to be able topredict their effect on operations and to make allowance for those effects whenexercising control.

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 805/2011 specifies in Annex II that compliance isrequired with EUROCONTROL’s ‘Specification for the ATCO Common Core ContentInitial Training’, edition of 21 October 2008. The requirement for the Common CoreContent syllabus is designed to ensure that all ATC Initial Training carried outthroughout the European Union (EU) is carried out to a given minimum standard.

Initial training is defined as training conducted by certified ATC Initial TrainingOrganisations on courses approved by the CAA. Initial training comprises basictraining and rating training. The object of initial training is to prepare a student for unittraining.

These requirements, against which providers of Initial training are required to

demonstrate their compliance, are published in CAP 794 Air Traffic Controller –Initial Performance Objectives (due for publication at the end of 2012).

Training organisations may also find useful EUROCONTROL’s ‘EATM TrainingProgression and Concepts’, T38, which may be obtained from Eurocontrol IANS. T38classifies the training phases for Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) and Air Traffic Safety

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Electronic Personnel. It defines the concepts used in the specification of training andin the support of training design.

UK Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs) may assume that the training receivedby any student licence holder who has received their training from a CAA-certifiedInitial Training Organisation will have completed the Common Core Content syllabusas appropriate to the UK environment, for example, legislation and UK-specificprocedures. Such training will also be completed to the level as defined in theTerminal Objectives published for initial Training courses. These terminal objectivesare published in CAP 584 Air Traffic Controller – Training.

CAP 744 Part 2, paragraph 6 details the procedures relating to the mutual

recognition of Licences issued by other EU Member States in accordance with

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 805/2011. It is important that ANSPs

understand that a Student licence holder whose training has been carried out

by an Initial Training Provider based elsewhere in the EU normally will have

been trained according to the National requirements of the State in which the

training was carried out. Similar considerations will apply to an ATCO licence

holder coming to the UK from another EU State.

It is the UK ANSP's responsibility to ensure that such a student/ATCO licence

holder is trained in the relevant UK National requirements. ANSPs will be

required to demonstrate that such training has been identified and successfully

completed, before unit training commences.

In this document, reference to the male gender should be understood to include bothmale and female persons, except where inappropriate.

1.2 Determining Competence by Assessment

In order to determine Competence an Assessor (Examiner) seeks evidence ofperformance [Can the trainee controller actually do the job] both by direct observationand by reference to the training records. Assessment differs from an examinationsystem, by taking a longer more detailed view of performance, rather than taking anintense but short sample of the trainees’ work. Performance is assessed in all areasunder all conditions seeking to prove that the trainee can perform reliably andconsistently to the required level of competence.

Performance must be assessed against the Performance Objectives on sufficientoccasions to ensure competence has been demonstrated across all the Conditionsfor which performance evidence is required. Where performance is tested in onlysome of the contexts in the conditions, the application of knowledge must be testedby questioning for the remainder.

All items listed as Content must be tested to prove an understanding of theknowledge, the underlying principles and the application of the knowledge toperformance in the workplace. A Trainee who demonstrates practically that he can dothe job and can explain his reasons for acting in a particular manner, therebydemonstrating understanding, has fulfilled all the requirements without the need foradditional written testing. It is essential that the Assessor (Examiner) determinesunderstanding, rather than pure knowledge, when determining competence.

1.3 Summary of Terms

Conditions

Describe the contexts in which the Performance Objective applies.

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Essential Knowledge

The fundamental knowledge and understanding necessary to perform to theRequirements and to transfer the skills from one situation to another.

Key Role

Describes in broad terms, the principal components of the controller's job.

Performance Objective

Describes the actions of the controller that demonstrate the correct performanceof the Sub-topic.

Sub-topic

Defines specific areas of the topic.

Topic

Divides the Key Role into definable common areas.

1.4 Language Proficiency

The reader should note that language proficiency is a prerequisite to licensing and isincluded in Commission Regulation (EU) No. 805/2011 and ICAO Annex 1. UKrequirements are detailed in CAP 624 Part 16.

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RATE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENTROM AN AREA SURVEILLANCE CONTROL UNIT

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CURITY REQUIREMENTS AT A SURVEILLANCE CONTROL UNIT

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KEY ROLES AND TOPICS FOR AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE

KEY ROLES TOPICS

KEY ROLE A

COMMUNICATE WITH AIRCRAFT AND OTHER AGENCIES A1 CHECK AND OPEA9 COMMUNICATE F

KEY ROLE B

ESTABLISH AND UPDATE A REPRESENTATIVE FLIGHT DATA DISPLAY B1 CORRELATE FLIGDISPLAY

B7 MAINTAIN A REPRCONTROL SURVE

KEY ROLE C

CORRELATE INFORMATION USEFUL FOR THE SAFE AND EFFICIENT CONDUCT OF FLIGHTS

C1 OBTAIN, INTERPRINFORMATION

C2 OBTAIN, INTERPRINFORMATION

KEY ROLE E

SELECT, SET UP AND USE THE ATS SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM E1 SELECT AND SETE2 USE THE ATS SUR

KEY ROLE G

MANAGE THE OPERATIONAL POSITION AND ITS TRAFFIC G35 PROVIDE AN ARESURVEILLANCE S

G36 CO-ORDINATE WG37 MANAGE DIVERSG38 WORK AS A TEAM

SURVEILLANCE O

KEY ROLE H

MANAGE EMERGENCIES AND DOMESTIC CONTINGENCIES H7 MANAGE DEVELOEQUIPPED AREA

H8 MANAGE DOMESROOM

KEY ROLE S

SECURITY S5 COMPLY WITH SEEQUIPPED AREA

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TOPICS AND SUB-TOPICS FOR AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE

KEY ROLE A COMMUNICATE WITH

TOPICS SUB-TOPICS

A1 Check and operate communications equipment A1.1 Establish and monA1.2 Use the communi

A9 Communicate from an area surveillance control unit A9.1 Use standard phra

KEY ROLE B ESTABLISH AND UPDA

TOPICS SUB-TOPICS

B1 Correlate flight data into appropriate proforma for display B1.1 Obtain flight data B1.2 Insert flight data in

B7 Maintain a representative flight data display for area control surveillance

B7.1 Correlate flight daB7.2 Update the area c

KEY ROLE C CORRELATE INFORMAT

CONDUCT OF FLIGHTS

TOPICS SUB-TOPICS

C1 Obtain, interpret and disseminate meteorological information C1.1 Obtain meteorologC1.2 Interpret meteoroC1.3 Disseminate mete

C2 Obtain, interpret and disseminate aeronautical information C2.1 Obtain aeronauticaC2.2 Interpret aeronautC2.3 Disseminate aeron

KEY ROLE E SET UP AND USE SUR

TOPICS SUB-TOPICS

E1 Select and set up the ATS surveillance system E1.1 Select and set up

E2 Use the ATS surveillance system E2.1 Identify aircraft usE2.2 Use ATS surveillanE2.3 Validate and verify

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ES AND DOMESTIC CONTINGENCIES

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KEY ROLE G MANAGE THE OPERAT

TOPICS SUB-TOPICS

G35 Provide an area control service with the use of ATS surveillance systems

G35.1 Provide an area su

G36 Co-ordinate with other agencies G36.1 Co-ordinate with aG36.2 Co-ordinate with a

G37 Manage diversions and holding situations G37.1 Manage diversionsG37.2 Manage holding s

G38 Work as a team member on the area control surveillance operational position

G38.1 Accept responsibiG38.2 Monitor performanG38.3 Transfer responsib

KEY ROLE H MANAGE EMERGENCI

TOPICS SUB-TOPICS

H7 Manage developed emergencies from the surveillance-equipped area control unit

H7.1 Manage radio failuH7.2 Manage situationsH7.3 Manage Aircraft EH7.4 Provide Alerting SH7.5 Recover from a su

H8 Manage domestic contingencies in an area control room. H8.1 Safely evacuate th

KEY ROLE S SECURITY

TOPIC SUB-TOPIC

S5 Security at a surveillance-equipped area control unit S5.1 Comply with secucontrol unit

TOPICS AND SUB-TOPICS FOR AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANCE (continued)

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endix E) followed by the headings of the four

the title of the Chapter concerned (Flight Rules)

le to the sub-topic.

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Explanation of the Layout of text in ‘Essential Knowledge’ column

Text in the ‘Essential Knowledge’ column refers to the relevant sections in a number of documtopic concerned. The following explains the relevance of bold and regular fonts

The following example, taken from sub-topic A1.2, indicates the MATS Part 1 Section (Appparagraphs within that Section which are applicable to the sub-topic.

MATS Part 1 Appendix E

IntroductionDistracting conversationsSpeech techniqueTest transmissions

The following example taken from sub-topic B1.1, indicates MATS Part 1 Section 1, followed byin bold, followed by the headings of the five paragraphs within that Chapter which are applicab

MATS Part 1 Section 1

Flight Rules

Filing of flight plansNon-standard routesRepetitive flight planAvailability of supplementary flight plan informationExemptions and non-standard flights

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Essential Knowledge

MATS Part 2

Equipment visual and aural indications Watch log entries Local standing procedures for reporting equipment faults

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Topic A1 CHECK AND OPERATE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

Sub-Topic A1.1 Establish and Monitor the Communications Equipment Serviceability

Performance Objectives Conditions

A1.1.1 Visual and/or aural indications are checked whilst making and receiving transmissions for indications of normal operation

A1.1.2 Documentation confirming equipment status is checked

A1.1.3 Malfunctions and defects are recorded and reported to the appropriate authority according to standing procedures

Procedures

Unit specific

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Essential Knowledge


Introduction Distracting conversations Speech technique Test transmissions

MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

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Topic A1 CHECK AND OPERATE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

Sub-Topic A1.2 Use the Communications Equipment


A1.2.1 The readability of transmissions is assessed

A1.2.2 Standard speech technique is adhered to

A1.2.3 The appropriate frequency is selected and used

A1.2.4 Transmit and intercom switches are used in accordance with standard procedures

A1.2.5 The appropriate telephone is used

A1.2.6 Ancillary telephone equipment is used in accordance with standard procedures

A1.2.7 Standby radio and telephone equipment is used in accordance with published procedures

Communication methods

Radiotelephony, Telephone

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Essential Knowledge


Radiotelephony callsigns Communication with aircraft Transfer of communications Transmission of company messages by controllers Broadcast transmissions

MATS Part 1 Appendix E (Attachment)

Standard area control surveillance phraseology

MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

CAP 413 Radiotelephony Manual

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Topic A9 COMMUNICATE FROM AN AREA SURVEILLANCE CONTROL UNIT

Sub-Topic A9.1 Use Standard Phraseology Applicable to Area Surveillance Control


A9.1.1 Standard phraseology is employed wherever possible in communications

A9.1.2 Composition of messages is concise and unambiguous

A9.1.3 Station identity is used correctly

A9.1.4 Acknowledgements and readbacks are obtained and verified when required

A9.1.5 Abbreviated phraseology is used when appropriate

Communication by

Radiotelephone, Telephone

Message Types

Clearances, instructions, information

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Essential Knowledge

ICAO Doc. 4444 Appendix 2

Content of full and abbreviated flight plans ATS service messages

ICAO Doc. 7910

Location indicators

ICAO Doc. 8585

Abbreviations


Flight Rules

Filing of flight plans Non-standard routes Repetitive flight plan Availability of supplementary flight plan information Exemptions and non-standard flights

MATS Part 2

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Topic B1 CORRELATE FLIGHT DATA INTO APPROPRIATE PROFORMA FOR DISP

Sub-Topic B1.1 Obtain Flight Data Information


B1.1.1 Flight data information is extracted from all appropriate sources

B1.1.2 Relevant flight data is included at the earliest opportunity

B1.1.3 Flight data is checked to ensure completeness

B1.1.4 Any significant deficiency in flight data is rectified

Methods of Display

Flight progress strips Electronic flight data displays

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RVEILLANCE CONTROL

Essential Knowledge

ICAO Doc. 7910

Location indicators

ICAO Doc. 8585

Abbreviations

MATS Part 1 Appendix D

MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

Essential Knowledge


MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

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Topic B1 CORRELATE FLIGHT DATA INTO APPROPRIATE PROFORMA FOR DISP

Sub-Topic B1.2 Insert Flight Data into the Appropriate Proforma

Topic B7 MAINTAIN A REPRESENTATIVE FLIGHT DATA DISPLAY FOR AREA SU

Sub-Topic B7.1 Correlate Flight Data into a Display for Area Surveillance Control


B1.2.1 Strip marking is legible and conforms to standard procedures

B1.2.2 Correct message entry formats are used

B1.2.3 Relevant flight data is included at the earliest opportunity

Methods of Display

Flight progress strips Electronic flight data displays


B7.1.1 All relevant traffic is included on the display

B7.1.2 Flight progress strips are organised in a manner which reflects the traffic situation in accordance with laid down procedures

B7.1.3 Electronic flight data displays are organised in accordance with laid down procedures

Types of display Flight progress displays Electronic flight data displays

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RVEILLANCE CONTROL

Essential Knowledge

Aircraft performanceTime, speed and distance calculationsEffects of windReport formats


MATS Part 2

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Topic B7 MAINTAIN A REPRESENTATIVE FLIGHT DATA DISPLAY FOR AREA SU

Sub-Topic B7.2 Update the Area Surveillance Control Flight Data Display


B7.2.1 Information is extracted from all relevant sources

B7.2.2 The display is updated using information received

B7.2.3 Clearances and instructions passed to aircraft and other agencies are recorded

B7.2.4 Co-ordination agreed with other agencies is recorded

B7.2.5 The integrity of electronic flight data display performance and data is monitored

Sources of information

Pilot reports Information from other controllers Information from other agencies Computer derived information

Methods of display

Flight progress strips and electronic flight data displays

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ATION

Essential Knowledge


Altimeter setting and vertical reference


Windshear

Prevailing visibility


Meteorological services

Briefing of controllers Explanation of terms Supply of information Aerodrome meteorological reports (Routine) Aerodrome meteorological reports (Special) Coded aerodrome weather reports SIGMET Forecasts

MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

Pilot in flight reports (PIREPS)

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Topic C1 OBTAIN, INTERPRET AND DISSEMINATE METEOROLOGICAL INFORM

Sub-Topic C1.1 Obtain Meteorological Information


C1.1.1 Current and forecast weather information is obtained before taking over watch

C1.1.2 Current and forecast weather information is monitored during the watch

C1.1.3 Weather information and reports from pilots are recorded

Types of briefing

Self and Met office briefing

Types of report

Routine and special reports Met Warnings Reports from pilots

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ATION

Essential Knowledge


Altimeter setting and vertical reference


Windshear

Prevailing visibility


Meteorological services

Briefing of controllers Explanation of terms Supply of information Aerodrome meteorological reports (Routine) Aerodrome meteorological reports (Special) Coded aerodrome weather reports SIGMET Forecasts

MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

Pilot in flight reports (PIREPS)

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Sub-Topic C1.2 Interpret Meteorological Information


C1.2.1 Significant weather changes are recognised

C1.2.2 The relevance of meteorological information to individual flights or agencies is established

Significant weather

Thunderstorms and Cumulonimbus clouds. Freezing rain Moderate / Severe icing Severe turbulence Severe mountain waves Low visibility

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ION

Essential Knowledge

Effects of weather on flight operations

MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

Essential Knowledge

UK AIP

Content and use of AIP, NOTAM. Airspace restrictions, danger areas and hazards to flight Aeronautical charts

MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

Aeronautical information circulars

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Sub-Topic C1.3 Disseminate Meteorological Information

Topic C2 OBTAIN, INTERPRET AND DISSEMINATE AERONAUTICAL INFORMAT

Sub-Topic C2.1 Obtain Aeronautical Information


C1.3.1 Aircraft are advised of significant changes in weather information

C1.3.2 Other agencies are advised of significant changes in weather information

Significant weather

Thunderstorms and Cumulonimbus clouds Freezing rain Moderate / Severe icing Severe turbulence Severe mountain waves Low visibility


C2.1.1 Aeronautical information is obtained before taking over watch

C2.1.2 Aeronautical information is monitored during the watch

C2.1.3 Pilot requests for information are promptly and appropriately responded to

C2.1.4 Required information is obtained promptly from appropriate agencies

Sources of information

AIP, NOTAMS, Local notices Airspace restrictions

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ION

Essential Knowledge

Communication and navigation systems, uses and limitationConditions affecting operations at aerodromesAirspace restrictions

Essential Knowledge


Air Traffic Services

Flight information service

MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

Communication and navigation systems, uses and limitationsConditions affecting operations at aerodromesAirspace restrictions

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Sub-Topic C2.2 Interpret Aeronautical Information


Sub-Topic C2.3 Disseminate Aeronautical Information


C2.2.1 Significant changes are recognised

C2.2.2 The relevance of aeronautical information to individual flights or agencies is established

Operating conditions

Normal conditions Unserviceable navigation aids Restrictions at aerodromes Airspace restrictions


C2.3.1 Aircraft are advised of significant changes in aeronautical information

C2.3.2 Other agencies are advised of significant changes in aeronautical information


Normal conditions Unserviceable navigation aids Restrictions at aerodromes Airspace restrictions

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Essential Knowledge

ATS surveillance system principles of operationLimitations of the surveillance system in useAccuracy and definitionOperational coverageThe use and effects of controls available to the controllerThe use and effects of suppressorsProcessing and display of surveillance system data

MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

Essential Knowledge


ATS surveillance systems

Identification using PSR Identification using SSR Identification using ADS-B Position information Summary - Identification and position information Transfer of identity Lost identity

MATS Part 2

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Topic E1 SELECT AND SET UP THE ATS SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

Sub-Topic E1.1 Select and Set Up the ATS Surveillance Equipment and Situation Disp

Topic E2 USE THE ATS SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM

Sub-Topic E2.1 Identify Aircraft using the ATS Surveillance System


E1.1.1 Most suitable available surveillance system is selected

E1.1.2 Controls are adjusted to provide best available performance

E1.1.3 Appropriate information is displayed on the situation display

E1.1.4 Accuracy of surveillance system is checked against laid down criteria

E1.1.5 Deficiencies are notified in accordance with local procedures


Normal atmospheric and anomalous propagation conditions Weather and ground clutter

Types of ATS surveillance system

Primary radar (PSR) Secondary radar (SSR) Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) Multilateration


E2.1.1 Probable position symbol is located using available information

E2.1.2 Identification is carried out using standard methods

E2.1.3 Aircraft are informed, when necessary, of identification

E2.1.4 Aircraft are informed, when necessary, of loss of identification

Types of situation display

Analogue and processed displays

Special conditions

Mis-identification Transfer of identity Loss of identity

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Essential Knowledge

Indicated airspeed, true airspeed and ground speedHeading and trackEffects of wind



Vectoring Terrain clearance Unknown aircraft Traffic information

MATS Part 2

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Sub-Topic E2.2 Use ATS Surveillance System Information


E2.2.1 Tracks and speeds are accurately assessed using displayed information

E2.2.2 Vectors are provided to make good a track or reach a specified location

E2.2.3 Aircraft are informed, where necessary, of their position, other traffic and significant displayed weather

Atmospheric conditions

Cyclonic, anticyclonic and zero wind conditions

Traffic speeds

Low and high speed traffic

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Essential Knowledge

Altimetry, Heights, Altitudes and Flight Levels

UK AIP

SSR Operating Procedures (inclusive of UK SSR Code Assignment Plan)


ATS Surveillance Systems

Validation for Mode A codes Deemed validation Special purpose codes Conspicuity codes London FIS code Verification of Mode C

MATS Part 2

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Sub-Topic E2.3 Validate and Verify ATS Surveillance System Information


E2.3.1 Aircraft identification information is validated using laid down procedures

E2.3.2 Action is taken to rectify incorrect aircraft identification information in accordance with laid down procedures

E2.3.3 Aircraft level information is verified using laid down procedures

E2.3.4 Action is taken to rectify incorrect aircraft level indications in accordance with laid down procedures

E2.3.5 Other down-linked information which is to be included on the situation display is confirmed in accordance with laid down procedures

E2.3.6 Action is taken to minimise the effects of incorrect indications

Received indications

Correct and incorrect, correctable and non-correctable indications Special purpose codes Code/Callsign conversion failure

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STEMS

Essential Knowledge

Altimetry, Heights, Altitudes and Flight LevelsATS surveillance system principles of operation and limitationsAircraft performanceEffects of weather on flight operationsUse and limitations of navigation and communications aidsVectoring techniquesSpeed control techniquesGround based collision avoidance systems

Rules of the Air

General Flight Rules Instrument Flight Rules Visual Flight Rules


Air traffic services

Introduction Language requirement Air traffic service Air traffic control service Air traffic control units Safety and expedition

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Topic G35 PROVIDE AREA SERVICES WITH THE USE OF ATS SURVEILLANCE SY

Sub-Topic G35.1 Provide an Area Surveillance Service


G35.1.1 Flight data is assessed for actual and potential traffic conflictions

G35.1.2 Aircraft are identified

G35.1.3 A control strategy is developed to achieve separation with the least average delay to flights

G35.1.4 Appropriate separation is provided

G35.1.5 The situation display is monitored to ensure that separation is not eroded

G35.1.6 The applied separation is the most appropriate taking into account safety and expedition

G35.1.7 Immediate action is taken to restore separation when it has been eroded

G35.1.8 As appropriate, avoiding action and/or traffic information shall be provided

G35.1.9 Procedures are adjusted to allow for the effects of weather on flight operations

G35.1.10Procedures are adjusted to allow for the effect of degradation of essential navigational and communication services on flight operations

Airspace category A, B, C, D, F and G Airways and control areas excluding terminal control areas Advisory routes and advisory areas Class G airspace


PSR; SSR; ADS-B


Analogue; Processed

Control techniques

Radar Monitoring, Vectoring, Speed Control

Types of flight

Aircraft en route, joining, crossing and leaving controlled airspace Aircraft en route, joining, crossing and leaving advisory airspace Aircraft operating outside, joining and leaving controlled airspace and advisory airspace

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Essential Knowledge

Flight Rules

Division of airspace Classification of airspace Speed limit Visual Flight Rules Instrument Flight Rules Cancellation of IFR flight Class C airspace Failure of Navigation Lights Action when Captive Balloons break freeSeparation Standards

Provision of Standard Separation Increased separation Reduced separation Essential traffic information Vertical separation Vortex wake spacing requirements Separation based on ATS surveillance system informationControl of Traffic

ATS Surveillance Systems

Royal Flights

Airborne Collision Avoidance System


Area Services

MATS Part 1 Supplementary Instructions

All applicable current instructions

CAP 774

Service provisionBasic serviceTraffic serviceDeconfliction serviceDeconfliction minima

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Unit procedures

CAP 717

Essential Knowledge

Aircraft performance


Control of traffic

Co-ordination Transfer of controlATS surveillance systems

Radar handover


Area control procedures

Co-ordination – area control centres

MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

Standing agreementsLetters of agreement

Flow management procedures

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Topic G36 CO-ORDINATE WITH OTHER AGENCIES

Sub-Topic G36.1 Co-ordinate with Adjacent Area Control Operational Positions


G36.1.1 Traffic situation is analysed to determine the need for co-ordination

G36.1.2 Appropriate co-ordination is initiated in sufficient time to permit negotiation and any agreement to be effected

G36.1.3 The effect of co-ordination requested by adjacent air traffic units is assessed

G36.1.4 An appropriate course of action is negotiated and agreed

G36.1.5 The agreed course of action is effected

G36.1.6 Flow management requirements are met

Airspace category

A, B, C, D, F and G Airways and control areas excluding terminal control areas Advisory routes and advisory areas Class G airspace


PSR; SSR; ADS-B


Analogue; Processed

Control positions

Adjacent operational positions Adjacent centres

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Essential Knowledge

Aircraft performance


Control of traffic

Co-ordination Transfer of identityATS surveillance systems

Radar handover Radar release



Co-ordination – approach control units

MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

Standing agreementsLetters of agreement

Flow management procedures

October 2012

Topic G36 CO-ORDINATE WITH OTHER AGENCIES

Sub-Topic G36.2 Co-ordinate with Adjacent Aerodromes


G36.2.1 Co-ordination for arriving aircraft is initiated in sufficient time to permit its implementation

G36.2.2 Releases are formulated to expedite arrivals whilst minimising disruption to the en route flow of traffic

G36.2.3 Departure clearances are formulated to expedite departures whilst minimising disruption to the en route flow of traffic

G36.2.4 Flow management requirements are met

Airspace category

A, B, C, D, E, F and G Airways and control areas excluding terminal control areas Advisory routes and advisory areas Class G airspace


PSR; SSR; ADS-B


Analogue; Processed

Control techniques

Radar Monitoring, Vectoring, Speed Control

Conditions

Single and multiple arrivals and departures

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Essential Knowledge


Air traffic services

Diversion procedures Royal Flights Diversions


Approach services

Diversions Aerodromes receiving diversions


Diversion

MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

Background on weather minimaBackground on fuel management

October 2012

Topic G37 MANAGE DIVERSIONS AND HOLDING SITUATIONS

Sub-Topic G37.1 Manage Diversions


G37.1.1 Information necessary to facilitate the diversion is obtained

G37.1.2 Other relevant agencies are informed of the diversion

G37.1.3 Flight plan data is amended

G37.1.4 Diversion messages are issued when appropriate

Airspace category

A, B, C, D, F and G Airways and control areas excluding terminal control areas Advisory routes and areas Class G airspace


PSR; SSR; ADS-B


Analogue; Processed

Types of diversion

Pilot initiated ATC initiated Company initiated

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Essential Knowledge

Reasons for holding

ICAO Doc. 8168

Holding criteria


Approach control Expected approach time Holding for weather improvement



Aircraft holding

MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

October 2012

Topic G37 MANAGE DIVERSIONS AND HOLDING SITUATIONS

Sub-Topic G37.2 Manage Holding Situations


G37.2.1 Flight data is assessed to determine the need for holding

G37.2.2 Aircraft are informed of the need to hold in sufficient time

G37.2.3 Manage holding aircraft

G37.2.4 Aircraft are advised of the expected delay

G37.2.5 Other relevant agencies are informed of the holding

G37.2.6 Flight plan data is amended

G37.2.7 Identity is re-established when aircraft leave the holding pattern

Airspace category

A, B, C, D, F and G Airways and control areas excluding terminal control areas Advisory routes and areas Class G airspace


PSR; SSR; ADS-B


Analogue; Processed

Holding

For traffic, weather, airfield closure

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E OPERATIONAL POSITION

Essential Knowledge

Aeronautical Information Circulars

Effects of drugs, medicines, fatigue, stress, medical conditions

Air Navigation Order

Licensing of air traffic controllers


Control Room Administration

Air Traffic Control Licensing

MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

October 2012

Topic G38 WORK AS A TEAM MEMBER ON THE AREA CONTROL SURVEILLANC

Sub-Topic G38.1 Accept Responsibility for the Operational Position


G38.1.1 Compliance with licensing and medical requirements is confirmed

G38.1.2 Pre-task briefing is carried out

G38.1.3 The current and projected traffic situation is obtained from the duty controller

G38.1.4 Current and projected workload is evaluated to determine whether the resources available are appropriate

G38.1.5 Action is taken to ensure resources are adequate for the task

Initial arrival for duty periodReturn following fatigue break

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Essential Knowledge

CAP 670 Part D Section 2

Scheme for Regulation of the Hours of Civil ATCOs in the UK (SRATCOH)




MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

Indications of stressIndications of fatigueWorkload sharing

October 2012


Sub-Topic G38.2 Monitor Performance whilst Responsible for the Operational Position


G38.2.1 Assistance is called for in sufficient time to ensure personal capabilities are not exceeded

G38.2.2 Assistance provided to other team members is appropriate to the circumstances



G38.2.5 Rest/fatigue break requirements are complied with

G38.2.6 Concentration is maintained at an appropriate level for the task

G38.2.7 Indications of reduced or inadequate performance are acted upon in an appropriate manner

Traffic flow

Light, Medium, Heavy

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Essential Knowledge

CAP 670 Part D Section 2

Scheme for Regulation of the Hours of Civil ATCOs in the UK (SRATCOH)




MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

October 2012


Sub-Topic G38.3 Transfer Responsibility for the Operational Position


G38.3.1 The current traffic situation is clearly communicated to the relieving controller

G38.3.2 The current and projected operating conditions are clearly communicated to the relieving controller



Running handover

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UIPPED AREA CONTROL UNIT

Essential Knowledge


Flight Rules

Availability of supplementary flight plan information


Radio failure


Reporting procedures

MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

CAP 382

CAP 745

October 2012

Topic H7 MANAGE DEVELOPED EMERGENCIES FROM THE SURVEILLANCE-EQ

Sub-Topic H7.1 Manage Radio Failure


H7.1.1 Aircraft radio failure is recognised from available information

H7.1.2 Standard radio failure procedures are implemented

Types of failure

Ground radio Partial and complete aircraft radio

Environment

Surveillance

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Essential Knowledge


Flight Rules



Hijacking and unlawful interference

Bomb warnings - aircraft



MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

CAP 382

CAP 745

October 2012


Sub-Topic H7.2 Manage Situations Arising from Unlawful Interference


H7.2.1 The possibility of unlawful interference is recognised from available information

H7.2.2 Standard procedures are adhered to when dealing with aircraft subject to unlawful interference

Aircraft overflying, intending to land within area of jurisdiction

Environment

Surveillance

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Essential Knowledge

Aircraft performance and performance limitations


Flight Rules



Aircraft emergencies

Aircraft lost



MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

CAP 382

CAP 745

October 2012


Sub-Topic H7.3 Manage Aircraft Emergencies


H7.3.1 The possibility of an emergency situation existing is recognised from available information

H7.3.2 The nature of the emergency is determined

H7.3.3 The level of priority over other traffic is evaluated

Types of emergency

Engine Airframe Fuel based Medical

Environment

Surveillance

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Flight rules



Aircraft emergencies

Alerting service

Miscellaneous procedures



MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

CAP 382

October 2012


Sub-Topic H7.4 Provide Alerting Service


H7.4.1 Available information is evaluated to determine the phase of emergency existing

H7.4.2 Actions follow laid down procedures appropriate to the phase of the emergency

Phases of emergency

Uncertainty Alert Distress

Environment

Surveillance

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Essential Knowledge

Altimetry, Heights, Altitudes and Flight LevelsEffects of weather on flight operationsUse and limitations of navigation and communications aidsAircraft performance



PSR/SSR failure



MATS Part 1 Supplementary Instructions

All applicable current instructions

Ground based collision avoidance systems

MATS Part 2

Unit procedures.

CAP 382

October 2012


Sub-Topic H7.5 Recover from an ATS Surveillance System Failure


H7.5.1 Aircraft are informed of the failure

H7.5.2 Flight data is assessed for actual and potential traffic conflictions

H7.5.3 A control strategy is developed to achieve separation with the least average delay to flights

H7.5.4 Immediate action is taken to achieve procedural separation

H7.5.5 Appropriate traffic information is passed without delay

H7.5.6 The applied separation is the most appropriate taking into account safety and expedition

H7.5.7 Appropriate traffic flow restrictions are applied

H7.5.8 Aircraft are identified on resumption of surveillance service

H7.5.9 Aircraft are informed of the resumption of surveillance service

Airspace category

A, B, C, D, F and G Airways and control areas excluding terminal control areas Advisory routes and advisory areas Class G airspace

Operating environment

Surveillance

Types of flight

Aircraft en route, joining, crossing and leaving controlled or advisory airspace Aircraft en route, joining, crossing and leaving advisory airspace Aircraft operating outside, joining and leaving controlled airspace and advisory airspace

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IPPED AREA CONTROL UNIT

Control Unit

Essential Knowledge

MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

Essential Knowledge

MATS Part 2

Unit procedures

October 2012

Topic H8 MANAGE DOMESTIC CONTINGENCIES IN AN AREA CONTROL ROOM

Sub-Topic H8.1 Safely Evacuate the Area Control Room

Topic S5 COMPLY WITH SECURITY REQUIREMENTS AT A SURVEILLANCE-EQU

Sub-Topic S5.1 Comply with Security Requirements at a Surveillance-Equipped Area


H8.1.1 Available information is evaluated to determine the need to evacuate the control room

H8.1.2 Traffic is disposed of in accordance with laid down procedures

H8.1.3 Evacuation is conducted in accordance with laid down procedures

Reasons for evacuation

Fire and Bomb Warnings


S5.1.1 Comply with security procedures as required

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