The controller had not received training in compromised separation recovery techniques.
The ATSB notes the action by Airservices related to R20030056 and R20030057 and in response to the issues identified in this investigation. The ATSB is satisfied that, the combined action in response to R20030056 and R20030057 and that recommended by the Airservices investigation will, when implemented, adequately address the identified safety issues.
Airservices has indicated that it plans to implemented a Compromised Separation Recovery training module for the enroute air traffic control groups, with the intention that all group controllers will undertake that training in the 2010/11 financial year.
In addition, a dedicated Compromised Separation Recovery training module is now delivered at the Airservices Learning Academy.
The ATSB notes the action by Airservices related to R20030056 and R20030057 and in response to the issues identified in this investigation.
The ATSB is satisfied that, the combined action in response to R20030056 and R20030057 and that recommended by the Airservices investigation will, when implemented, adequately address the identified safety issues.
