Chapter 3: Annotation of Air Traffic Controller Licences

Section 3.1: General

3.1.1 Introduction

3.1.1.1 This chapter contains standards for the annotation of Air Traffic Control Licences.

3.1.2 Ratings

3.1.2.1 The classes of ratings that may be annotated on Air Traffic Controller Licences are defined by ICAO. A Rating may be granted when a person has:

(a) met the competency requirements, as required by this chapter, Chapter 3 (Endorsements), for at least one endorsement under that rating; and

(b) successfully completed a written examination relevant to that rating and being of a type required by Chapter 4 (Training), and Chapter 6 (Ratings), as appropriate.

3.1.3 Aerodrome Control Rating

3.1.3.1 An aerodrome control rating authorises the holder of the rating to provide, or supervise the provision of, such aerodrome control services, for such aerodromes, as are specified for endorsements also annotated on the licence.

3.1.3.2 The holder of an aerodrome control rating must have:

(a) demonstrated a level of knowledge in at least the following subjects to the extent that they affect the area of responsibility:

(i) aerodrome layout; physical characteristics and visual aids;

(ii) airspace structure;

(iii) applicable rules, procedures and sources of information;

(iv) air navigation facilities;

(v) air traffic control equipment and its use;

(vi) terrain and prominent landmarks;

(vii) characteristics of air traffic;

(viii) weather phenomena;

(ix) emergency and search and rescue plans; and

(b) Fulfilled the requirements for the award of an associated ATC Endorsement as specified in Section 3.1.10.

3.1.4 Approach Control Rating

3.1.4.1 An approach control rating authorises the holder of the rating to provide, or supervise the provision of, such approach control services, for such airspaces, as are specified for endorsements also annotated on the licence.

3.1.4.2 The holder of an approach control rating must have:

(a) demonstrated a level of knowledge in at least the following subjects to the extent that they affect the area of responsibility:

(i) airspace structure;

(ii) applicable rules, procedures and sources of information;

(iii) air navigation facilities;

(iv) air traffic control equipment and its use;

(v) terrain and prominent landmarks;