Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00716:body:0:p25
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00716
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Character Range: 115013–128593

May not have always accessed or entered data in a timely manner, but data access/entry had no detrimental impact on performance

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            c) May not have used the most efficient methods

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            d) Could manage state of flight data record to achieve correct HMI state
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             4.1.2 Managing flight plan database or Flight Progress Strips  a) Was able to interact correctly with flight plan database

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            b) Although retrieval and modification of information was not always done quickly, the time taken did not degrade control efficiency

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            c) Display was accurate, clear and generally up-to-date, with only minor errors

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            d) Did not base instructions to pilots on incorrectly displayed information

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Note: Items c) and d) apply to Managing Flight Progress Strips.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             4.1.3 Managing aeronautical information displays               a) Identified appropriate recipients for aeronautical information and distributed information in required time

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            b) Demonstrated use of message queue, and afforded it an appropriate priority
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             4.1.4 Using graphic facilities for route                       a) Could use facilities to assist in separation problem solving and conflict recognition, but did not use them efficiently
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             4.1.5 Using graphic facilities for display                     a) Used facilities to maintain an accurate traffic picture, but did not use them efficiently
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             4.1.6 Using operational facilities                             a) Could correctly use operational facilities at a level which does not compromise safety, but may not have exploited the full range
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             4.1.7 Using CPDLC                                              a) Could format and send messages in a timely manner, and manage CPDLC contract

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            b) Messages were in the correct format

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            c) Free text was used when necessary and was never ambiguous but may have been verbose
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             4.1.8 Using ADS                                                a) Could identify if aircraft was ADS capable

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            b) Could manage ADS contract and transfer contract

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            c) May not always have been efficient in use, but had no detrimental impact on ATC performance
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             4.1.9 Responding to facility failure/ degradation              a) Was able to correctly identify relevant facility failure

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            b) Responded to ensure safe service delivery

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            c) Understood the fault reporting processes

Unit                                                 Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Element                                                            Performance Criteria
4.1 Operate Workstation (Radar Towers)               Operate Workstation (Radar Towers) assesses a controller's ability to interact with the relevant human-machine interface (HMI) to access, enter and update flight data, as well as the ability to operate those functions of the Radar Towers workstation which are critical to providing safe and efficient air traffic services.                            4.1.1 Managing flight data record                                  a) Maintained an accurate flight data record and usually considered the effect of updates on other controllers

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      b) May not have always accessed or entered data in a timely manner, but data access/entry had no detrimental impact on performance

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      c) May not have used the most efficient methods

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      d) Could manage state of flight data record to achieve correct HMI state
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   4.1.2 Managing flight plan