Canadian Global Reporting Format (GRF)

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the background to the introduction of the GRF
• Define and explain the major elements of the Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM)
• Explain under what circumstances Runway Condition Codes (RWYCC) can be adjusted via a downgrade or upgrade
• Understand when a runway surface condition assessment should be conducted
• Describe the steps required to conduct a runway surface condition assessment and determine the correct RWYCC
• Use the Aircraft Movement Surface Condition Report (AMSCR) Form to record the data generated by a runway surface condition assessment and generate the information required for the Runway Surface Condition (RSC) NOTAM

Who Should Enrol?

• Management, Officers and Staff responsible for airport operations or safety
• Airline Officials
• Air Traffic Service Providers
• Civil Aviation Authority Officials
• Anyone interested in a career in airport operations and/or safety

Course Content

The Canadian Global Reporting Format (GRF) course covers the following topics:

1. Background

• Background to the ICAO GRF
• The changing requirements for Aircraft Movement Surface Condition Reporting outlined in Advisory Circular (AC) 300-019

2. Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM)

• Definition and explanation of the elements of the RCAM

3. Using the RCAM

• How to use the RCAM to assess runway surface conditions and generate runway condition codes (RWYCC)

4. Adjusted Runway Condition Codes

• The circumstances under which a RWYCC may be downgraded or upgraded and the criteria for doing so

5. When to Conduct a Runway Condition Assessment

• When airport operators are required to conduct a runway surface condition assessment and issue an Aircraft Movement Surface Condition Report (AMSCR)
• Changes that require new AMSCRs to be issued
• Continuous monitoring of runway conditions during deteriorating conditions

6. Conducting a Runway Condition Assessment

• The steps required to conduct a runway surface condition assessment and determine the RWYCCs to be used in the AMSCR and Runway Surface Condition (RSC) NOTAM

7. AMSCR Form

• Key elements of the AMSCR Form.
• How to use the AMSCR Form to:
• Record runway condition data
• Generate RWYCCs
• Generate an AMSCR report / RSC NOTAM

8. Example Scenarios

• A series of scenarios that allow you to practice using the AMSCR Form to successfully generate a RSC NOTAM

Assessment
This training course includes an integrated online assessment. Candidates must successfully complete the assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion.