Assessment of Changes to the Functional System Part 1 [SAF-CHG-AC-1]

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The Assessment of Changes in the ATM/ANS Part 1 course builds on the knowledge acquired in the Management & Oversight of Changes in ATM/ANS course (SAF-CHG-INTRO).
The course provides an overview of the principal steps to be undertaken during the assessment, from a safety perspective, of a change to the ATM/ANS functional system, covering both its safety assessment and its safety support assessment, if appropriate, as per Regulation No. 2017/373 and its AMC/GM.
It combines "theory" and practical exercises, both based on real and topical examples of changes to the ATM/ANS functional system:
- remote tower operations at an international, medium-size airport (exercises)
- Radio Direction Finder System (RDFS) at a busy ACC (illustration of the "theory")
- Replacement of Voice Communication System (VCS)
The course covers the following topics:
  • safety assessment of changes to the ATM/ANS functional system
  • safety support assessment of changes to the ATM/ANS functional system
  • interactions between safety assessments and safety support assessments
  • overview of Regulation No. 2017/373 and its AMC/GM in relation to safety (support) assessments of ATM/ANS changes
  • main changes introduced by Regulation No. 2017/373 and its AMC/GM, compared with the regulations it has repealed, as regards safety (support) assessments of changes to the ATM/ANS functional system.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, you must have completed:
  • the SAF-CHG-BASIC e-learning course and the SAF-CHG-INTRO classroom course, OR
  • the SAF-CHG-BASIC e-learning course and the LEX-INTRO-373 classroom course.
Important Note
This course is consistent with Regulation No. 2017/373 (laying down common requirements for providers of ATM/ANS and other ATM network functions and their oversight) and its Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Material (GM).

 
Objectives
After completing the course, participants should:
  • have a detailed understanding of:
    • the generic steps to be undertaken during the safety assessment and safety support assessment of a change to the ATM/ANS functional system
    • the interactions between safety assessments and safety support assessments
    • the main changes introduced by Regulation No. 2017/373, compared with the regulations it has repealed
  • be able to contribute to the safety assessment and/or safety support assessment of a change to the ATM/ANS functional system, as per Regulation No. 2017/373 and its AMC/GM
Audience
This course is designed for personnel working for an ATM/ANS service provider who need a detailed and practical understanding of the steps to be undertaken during the safety assessment and/or safety support assessment of a change to the ATM/ANS functional system as per Regulation No. 2017/373 (applicable since 2nd January 2020) and its AMC/GM.
Although priority will be given to staff working for ATM/ANS service providers, staff working for a Competent Authority in ATM/ANS and who are involved in the oversight of changes to the ATM/ANS functional system may also register.
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Price
No fee applies for course participants from Member States’ competent authorities and certified organisations. The training cost is sponsored by the EUROCONTROL Work Programme.

The price per course participant from other organisations or individuals is 1600 EUR.
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Certificate awarded
All candidates will receive a certificate of attendance.

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Jean-Francois PIRIOU
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