ATSEP QUALIFICATION, SHARED
Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel
ATSEP QUALIFICATION, SHARED
Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel
Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel

Course code: ATSEP Shared
Duration: 3 days
Course code: ATSEP Shared
Duration: 3 days
ATSEP QUALIFICATION, SHARED
Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel
Course aim
The course is designed to impart domain-related knowledge and skills appropriate to the Shared qualification stream in accordance with the EASA ANNEX XIII - Part-PERS requirements for service providers concerning personnel training and competence assessment Subpart A - Air Traffic Safety Electronic Personnel.Course objectives
After completion of the course, the student will have:- Knowledge and understanding of the subjects described below (see Content in brief) in accordance with the EASA ANNEX XIII - Part-PERS requirements for service providers concerning personnel training and competence assessment Subpart A - Air Traffic Safety Electronic Personnel.
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of teamwork.
Course overview
The duration of the course is three days. The competency-based training is delivered by international professional instructors. The theory consists of individual topics covering various aspects of safety and human factors, supplemented by case studies.Prerequisites
To become a qualified ATSEP, you need to complete the ATSEP Basic course, the ATSEP Shared course, and at least one ATSEP Qualification course. This Initial Training can be completed in two different orders:ATSEP Basic > ATSEP Shared > ATSEP Qualification, or
ATSEP Basic > ATSEP Qualification > ATSEP Shared
This means that the only prerequisite for starting ATSEP Shared course is to have completed the ATSEP Basic course. However, to become a qualified ATSEP you will need to either complete a Qualification course, as well, either before or after taking the ATSEP Shared course.
Compliance with regulations
The course is compliant with Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Annex XIII, subpart A.Content in brief
Safety (SHR-SAF)
SAFETY MANAGEMENTSafety management principles and regulations. Risk policy and procedures. Risk assessment and risk analysis. Accident prevention. Safety assessment. Safety I and safety II principles. Safety thinking.
Health and Safety (SHR-HAS)
HAZARD AWARENESS AND LEGAL RULESAn introduction to hazard awareness. Awareness of regulations and procedures for handling of hazardous material.
Human Factors (SHR-HUM)
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN FACTORSAn introduction to the importance of human factors in the work of ATSEP staff. Introduction to the “just culture” thinking as well as the “no blame” culture. Awareness of the Swiss cheese model.
HUMAN ERROR
Explanation of classification of human errors into slips, mistakes, lapses and violations. The concept of violations and why they might occur. Rassmusen performance levels and the connection between level of knowledge and skills and types of human errors that might occur.
HUMAN PERFORMANCE
The human body and the basic needs of humans. Human limitations such as e.g. fatigue. Human information processing. Personal fitness. The differences between social human relations and professional interactions.
TEAMWORK
The importance of good teamwork. The reasons for lack of teamwork and low effectiveness. Preventing lack of teamwork and promoting good teamwork. Identifying reasons for conflict. Handling human conflict.
COMMUNICATION
The importance of good communication. Verbal and non-verbal communication including communication exercises. Factors that affect communication. The importance of preventing possible misunderstandings in communication between ATSEP and non-ATSEP staff.
STRESS
Stress in the work of ATSEP staff and understanding the danger of distractions. The short and long term effect of stress. Recognising the symptoms of stress in yourself and others. Stress relieving techniques. Awareness of the CISM program and the importance of critical incident stress management.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
Discussion and awareness regarding professional conduct and approach to the work of ATSEP staff. The importance of maintaining and updating professional knowledge and skills.