VTBS departures
As per your SOP 5000' is the altitude that you should set on your FCU/MCP to avoid a level bust as per your scenario.
After departure the controller will clear you higher depending on traffic. Normally the clearance will be "unrestricted" so you can then disregard the prior restrictions.
If in doubt always ask whether the climb is an unrestricted one.
Last edited by Eric Janson; 13th Sep 2012 at 16:43.