APPENDIX H
ASSEMBLY POINT LAYOUT
AVIATION TRAINING CENTER
Document Number: ATC-SMS-ERP-001
Revision: 0
1. PURPOSE
The Assembly Point is the designated safe location where all personnel, students, instructors, visitors,
contractors, and emergency response teams shall gather following an evacuation of the Aviation
Training Center.
The purpose of the Assembly Point is to:
Ensure personnel safety.
Facilitate accountability and headcount verification.
Provide a safe area away from hazards.
Support emergency response operations.
Prevent re-entry into affected buildings until authorized.
2. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
The Assembly Point shall:
Be located outside the hazard zone.
Be at least 50 meters from the main building where practical.
Remain clear of vehicle traffic.
Allow access for emergency services.
Accommodate all building occupants.
Be clearly marked with permanent signage.
3. ASSEMBLY POINT LAYOUT
Example Layout
NORTH
┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ AVIATION TRAINING │
│ CENTER │
└──────────────────────────────┘
EXIT 1
│
▼
══════════════════════════════════════════
EVACUATION ROUTE
══════════════════════════════════════════
┌──────────────────────────────┐
│ │
│ ASSEMBLY POINT (AP) │
│ │
└──────────────────────────────┘
┌──────────┬──────────┬──────────┐
│ Zone A │ Zone B │ Zone C │
│ Staff │ Students │ Visitors │
└──────────┴──────────┴──────────┘
Emergency Accountability Are
First Aid Station
AED
4. ASSEMBLY POINT ZONING
To facilitate accountability, the Assembly Point shall be divided into designated zones.
Zone A – Employees
Includes:
Management
Instructors
Administrative Personnel
Security Personnel
Maintenance Personnel
Zone B – Students and Trainees
Includes:
Ground School Students
Simulator Trainees
Cabin Crew Trainees
Firefighting Trainees
Zone C – Visitors and Contractors
Includes:
Visitors
Contractors
Auditors
External Service Providers
5. EMERGENCY ACCOUNTABILITY PROCEDURE
Following evacuation:
Step 1
Personnel report immediately to the Assembly Point.
Step 2
Department Managers conduct personnel accountability checks.
Step 3
Instructors conduct student headcounts.
Step 4
Security verifies visitor and contractor attendance.
Step 5
Results are reported to the Incident Commander.
Step 6
Missing persons are immediately reported.
6. ASSEMBLY POINT EQUIPMENT
The following equipment should be available:
Equipment Quantity
First Aid Kit 1 Minimum
Portable Radio as Required
Attendance Sheets as Required
Emergency Contact List 1 Set
High-Visibility Vest for Coordinators
Flashlights As Required
Megaphone 1 Minimum
AED 1 Minimum
7. RESPONSIBILITIES
Incident Commander
(Training Center Manager)
Responsible for:
Overall emergency control.
Coordination with emergency services.
Authorization for re-entry.
Safety Manager
Responsible for:
Assembly Point management.
Accountability coordination.
Evacuation monitoring.
Post-drill evaluation.
Emergency reporting.
Security Manager
Responsible for:
Perimeter control.
Visitor accountability.
Access restriction.
Department Managers
Responsible for:
Staff accountability.
Reporting attendance status.
Instructors
Responsible for:
Student accountability.
Student welfare.
Reporting missing students.
8. ASSEMBLY POINT RULES
Personnel shall:
✔ Remain at the Assembly Point.
✔ Follow instructions from emergency personnel.
✔ Report injuries immediately.
✔ Participate in accountability checks.
Personnel shall NOT:
✘ Return to the building.
✘ Leave the Assembly Point without authorization.
✘ Obstruct emergency vehicles.
✘ Smoke in the Assembly Point area.
9. RE-ENTRY PROCEDURE
Re-entry to the facility shall only be authorized by:
Incident Commander, or
Fire Department, or
Emergency Services Authority.
No employee, instructor, student, or visitor may re-enter independently.
10. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
The Safety Manager shall inspect the Assembly Point at least quarterly to verify:
☐ Signage is visible.
☐ Access routes are unobstructed.
☐ Equipment is available.
☐ Lighting is adequate.
☐ Capacity remains sufficient.
Inspection records shall be maintained by the Safety Department.
11. EVACUATION DRILLS
Assembly Point procedures shall be tested:
Quarterly for practical training facilities.
Semi-annually for classroom facilities.
Annually for full-scale evacuation exercises.
Results shall be documented and reviewed by the Safety Manager.
APPROVALS
Prepared By:
Safety Manager: _______________________
Signature: ____________________________
Date: ________________________________
Reviewed By:
Training Center Manager: _______________
Signature: ____________________________
Date: ________________________________
Approved By:
General Manager: ______________________
Signature: ____________________________
Date: ________________________________