Is there a published syllabus for the EASA PPL(A) Night Rating? If so where?
FCL.810 Night rating
(a) Aeroplanes, TMGs, airships.
It requests that student declare they have a minimum of 10 hours dual instrument instruction
That applies to Helicopters not Aeroplanes.
If a student wishes to complete a Night Rating before sending off for their PPL(A) Licence can they?
FCL.810 Night rating(1) If the privileges of an LAPL or a PPL for aeroplanes, TMGs or airships are to be exercised in VFR conditions at night, applicants shall have completed a training course at an ATO.
(2) Before completing the training at night, LAPL holders shall have completed the basic instrument flight training required for the issue of the PPL.
There is nothing to prevent the Night Rating being completed prior to licence application.