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Units (which detail functions more closely and which are formally described), and

(c)           Elements (which reduce functional Units to minimum measurable components and which are aligned with various Performance Criteria).

           Example:

           The Field - Maintaining Situation Awareness, comprises the following Units:

                 * Updating Traffic Picture,

                 * Interpreting and Evaluating Traffic Events, and

                 * Prioritising, Projecting and Planning.

           The Unit - Updating Traffic Picture has one Element (in this case), identified as:

                 * Scanning, which may be assessed according to Performance Criteria, which are:

                  a) Never missed critical information;

                  b) May have occasionally suffered from information overload

                  c) May not always have adjusted rate of scanning to accommodate workload

                  d) Was always able to safely recover from b) and c).

5.1.1.2                This process becomes the means by which candidates' compliance with required competencies may be assessed. Compliance is determined by comparative reference to lists of required Evidence Guides specific to each Element, and must be assessed by qualified assessors.

5.1.1.3                It is expected that ATS Service Providers will develop, publish and implement Evidence Guides appropriate to the type(s) of ATS services each provide.

5.1.1.4                The following section lists necessary Fields, Units, Elements and relevant Performance Criteria that constitute the training and assessment process.

5.1.2                     FIELD 1: Maintaining Situation Awareness
Unit                                            Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Element                                                                                                                     Performance Criteria
1.1 Updating Traffic Picture                    Updating Traffic Picture assesses a controller's scan technique.                                                                                                                                                                                                1.1.1 Scanning                                                                                                              a) Never missed critical information

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            b) May have occasionally suffered from information overload

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            c) May not always have adjusted rate of scanning to accommodate workload

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            d) Was always able to safely recover from b) and c)
1.2 Interpreting and Evaluating Traffic Events  Interpreting and Evaluating Traffic events refers to a controller's understanding of the current air traffic situation. This element pertains to a controller's comprehension of the interaction between the environmental stimuli e.g. aircraft, weather etc.  1.2.1 Monitoring separation standards and/or traffic information requirements, and demonstrating awareness of alternatives  a) Always monitored separation standards and/or traffic information requirements

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            b) Was always able to identify separation standard(s) or traffic information requirements used to assure separation

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            c) Where alternative separation standards or traffic information requirements existed, those applicable to the situation could be identified
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1.2.2 Recognising conflicts                                                                                                 a) Recognised all potential conflicts

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            b) Conflicts were recognised in sufficient time to assure separation, but may not have been made in sufficient time to implement a solution that minimised disruption to pilots
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1.2.3 Evaluating sequencing                                                                                                 a) Evaluation of potential traffic sequences was generally accurate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            b) Evaluation was made in sufficient time to establish traffic sequences
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1.2.4 Evaluating traffic configurations                                                                                     a) Identified all the critical implications of aircraft routes, levels, and requests on:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            i) the efficiency and safety of overall traffic flow,

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ii) controller workload.
1.3 Prioritising, Projecting