1.This Regulation lays down detailed rules for:
(a)the conditions for issuing, suspending and revoking air traffic controllers and student air traffic controllers' licences, associated ratings and endorsements, and the privileges and responsibilities of those holding them;
(b)the conditions for issuing, limiting, suspending and revoking air traffic controllers and student air traffic controllers' medical certificates, and the privileges and responsibilities of those holding them;
(c)the certification of aero-medical examiners and aero-medical centres for air traffic controllers and student air traffic controllers;
(d)the certification of air traffic controller training organisations;
(e)the conditions for validating revalidating, renewing and using such licences, ratings, endorsements and certificates.
2.This Regulation shall apply to:
(a)student air traffic controllers and air traffic controllers exercising their functions within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008;
(b)persons and organisations involved in the licensing, training, testing, checking and medical examination and assessment of applicants in accordance with this Regulation.