Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com) takes a look at the EASA Part 147 Type Examination Process.
Examination Selection Process
The examiner selects from the question bank the required number of questions based on the following criteria.
The questions are grouped per subject (ATA Chapter).
Note – It is recommended that the total amount of questions per examination is a multiple of 4, to match this criterion the number of required questions per exam should be increased accordingly; this is to make the marking process easy, as the passing mark is 75%.
Once assembled, this will constitute the master exam. A digital copy of the master exam will be kept in the course records as required per Training Procedures.
From the master exam, a master answer sheet will be produced using the Phase Examination Answer Form (Note – This will be used to mark the examinations).
The examiner selects from the question bank the required number of questions based on the following criteria.
The questions are grouped per subject (ATA Chapter).
It is recommended that the total amount of questions per examination is a multiple of 4, to match this criterion the number of required questions per exam should be increased accordingly; this is to make the marking process easy, as the passing mark is 75%.
Once assembled, this will constitute the master exam. (A digital copy of the master exam will be kept in the course records)
Preparation of the Examination Room
Examination rooms must comply with the same standards set out for training rooms.
Note – It is acceptable that the same classroom used for the delivery of training is also used for examination if this is prepared in accordance with the guidelines here defined.
Examination rooms are to be prepared by the invigilator and/or instructors (or both) as follow:
- Lighting should be set to a comfortable reading level.
- Heating/cooling should be set to a comfortable level.
- Desks should be segregated in a way that ensures that each student cannot copy from another student.
- Note as a general rule there should be a minimum on 1-meter separation in any direction between students.
- All students must face in the same direction and in direct line of sight of the invigilator.
- All desks must be clear, no books, training material or extra white papers allowed.
- Suitcases, backpacks, bags, etc are not allowed into the examination room. (Unless they can be collectively placed where the invigilator can directly monitor them).
- All wall posters, charts or diagrams related to the course being delivered should be removed or covered.
- A time counting device, wall clock or electronic clock projected must be available and in direct view of all students.
- A “SILENCE EXAM IN PROGRESS” (or equivalent) indication should be displayed at the entrance of the examination room.
- All electronic equipment, laptops, tablets, desktops, mobile phones, battery charges should be turned off and removed from the desks.
- A visual projecting equipment should be available for the examination briefing.
- If not available, then the briefing must be performed in the classroom before the exam commences.
- A whiteboard, flipchart (or equivalent) should be available and in view of all students to display the start and finish time of the examination.
- Examination process will always be supervised by an invigilator.
Further Guidance
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For details please see www.sassofia.com, www.sofemaonline.com or email: office@sassofia.com or online@sassofia.com.
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ATA, EASA Part 145, Examination Process, Examiners, Performance, Preparation & Performance
