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MODULE 1 — INTRODUCTION TO ASSESSMENT IN ATC

Purpose and Orientation

Lesson 1.1 – Why We Assess

Lesson 1.2 – ICAO Training & Assessment Framework

Lesson 1.3 – EUROCONTROL/EASA Framework

Lesson 1.4 – Safety Culture

Knowledge Check — Module 1

Quiz 1: Foundations of ATCO Assessment

Quiz 2: ICAO Framework and Competency

Quiz 3: EU 2015/340, Assessor Endorsement, and Safety Culture

Wrap-Up and Feedback

Module 1 Survey: Learner Feedback

ATCO Assessor Course Module 1: Foundations of Competency Assessment equips current and aspiring air traffic control assessors with the knowledge and confidence to make fair, consistent, and defensible assessment decisions. In a safety-critical environment, competent performance is non-negotiable—this module clarifies why, how, and under which regulatory frameworks assessments must be conducted. You will explore the purpose of assessment in preventing incidents, how it supports the training lifecycle from ab initio to recurrent checks, and how it links directly to licensing and ongoing competence. The module demystifies global and European frameworks, including ICAO Annex 1, PANS-TRG (Doc 9868), and Doc 10056 for CBTA, alongside EU 2015/340 and the assessor endorsement. Just Culture and Threat and Error Management (TEM) principles are woven throughout to reinforce impartiality, objectivity, and safety reporting responsibilities. Through interactive activities—such as an icebreaker on fair assessment and a case study analyzing an incident tied to competency failure—you will practice translating standards into reliable judgments. By the end, you’ll understand your role within the Unit Competence Scheme, how to interface with unit training plans, and how to link performance criteria, evidence, and decisions in a transparent manner.

Module 1 — Foundations of Competency Assessment

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            <p>ATCO Assessor Course Module 1: Foundations of Competency Assessment establishes the purpose, philosophy, and safety-critical nature of assessment in air traffic control. This module frames the assessor’s role as both a guardian of operational safety and a steward of professional standards, setting clear expectations for conduct, objectivity, and rigor. Through a structured orientation—including an icebreaker on what constitutes fairness—you will explore how defensible assessment promotes safety performance, supports learning, and maintains public trust. The module emphasizes assessor professionalism, neutrality, and ethical responsibility as foundational to credible decision-making.</p>

<p>Lesson 1.1 examines why we assess by linking legal and safety obligations to practical outcomes in the operational environment. You will connect assessment to the full ATCO training lifecycle—ab initio, on-the-job training, and recurrent checks—and to licensing and competency verification. A case study on an incident arising from competency failure illustrates how robust assessment prevents recurrence and strengthens system resilience. Building on this, Lesson 1.2 introduces the ICAO framework, including Annex 1, PANS-TRG (Doc 9868), and Doc 10056 on CBTA, clarifying how competencies are defined, evidenced, and judged against performance criteria to support consistent, transparent decisions.</p>

<p>Lesson 1.3 positions the assessor within the European regulatory context, focusing on EU 2015/340 requirements, the scope and meaning of the assessor endorsement, and interfaces with unit competence schemes, local standards, and training plans. You will learn how assessor responsibilities align with organizational processes to ensure compliance and coherence across units and functions. Lesson 1.4 links safety culture to everyday assessment practice, applying Threat and Error Management and Just Culture principles to safeguard fairness, manage conflicts of interest, and meet reporting obligations while protecting occurrence data. Knowledge checks throughout the module consolidate understanding of foundations, ICAO and European frameworks, and safety culture, followed by a brief survey to capture feedback for continuous improvement.</p>
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