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TRAIN-THE-EXAMINER/ASSESSOR:

A pre-requisite for being Knowledge


Examiner/Practical Assessor in an CAR-147 Org.
SYLLABUS DETAIL

Course Sub-Topic Hours


Allotted

• Training Requirements/Objectives
• Definitions
• Question Development: MCQ
Principles for Observation: MCQ
Trainer-the-Trainer: • Question Development: Essay 12
knowledge/Practical • Evaluation Techniques for Essay

• Analysis of Exam Result
• Assessor/Assessement
• Assessment Criteria
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REFERENCE MATERIAL

Sl. No. Reference Material

1. EASA User Guide UG.CAO.00154-002

2. Web Sourced Study Material

3. EASS PART-66/CAR-66

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Train-the-Examiner/Assessor: Knowledge Examiner
Requirement of the knowledge Examiner Training
The reason for organization of this course is
• To understand EASA Part-66 regulatory requirements for module
examination Multiple choice and Essay questions preparation with
their answer sheets evaluation.
• Interpretation of knowledge requirements and their synchronization
whilst development of exam questions
• Module exams answer sheets evaluation techniques and exam
analysis.
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Training Objectives
The participants will be trained on the following topics:
• Definitions related to Examination & Assessment
• Regulatory requirements for Exam
• Content Processing for Question development
• Exam Management
• Evaluation of answers
• Analysis of Result
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PART – I
Definitions & Regulatory Requirements
GENERAL INFORMATION

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Definitions
• Examination Manager: He/she is the person who should
demonstrate a clear pattern of the examination standard required
by Part/CAR-66 with a responsible attitude to ensure the highest
integrity for conducting the examination.
Permission to enter exam room: YES
• Knowledge Examiner: He/she is a Knowledge Instructor who has
been appointed and assigned duty of development of exam
questions. He/she is responsible for the evaluation and re-totaling
of marks in the answer sheet for Essay Type Module Examination.
Permission
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Definitions
• Invigilator: He/she is the person who is appointed duty of
maintaining decorum of examination room. He/she is also
responsible for distribution of Essay Type exam question papers and
answer sheets to the examinees, mark their attendance during MCQ
& Essay Type exam and collect all the examination related
documents from examinee and submit it to the Examination
Manager.
Permission to enter exam room: YES

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Definitions
• Review Committee: A Committee of EM, TM, QM and/or authorized
Subject/Module expert may be formed, who will review the
Objection slips raised during MCQ examination.
• Invalid Question: A question appearing in examination becomes
invalid if:
o MCQ has more than one correct option as an answer
o In MCQ, none of the given options have correct answers
o MCQ or Essay exam Question is out of Part/CAR-66 syllabus
o Answer not relevant to the question for the asked MCQ
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Regulatory Requirements

How can

become a
KNOWLEDGE EXAMINER?
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Regulatory Requirements

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Regulatory Requirements

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Regulatory Requirements

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Regulatory Requirements

147.A.205 Basic Knowledge Examinations

• Basic knowledge examinations shall:

(a) be in accordance with the standard defined in Annex Ill


(Part/CAR-66).

(b) be conducted without the use of training notes.

(c) cover a representative cross section of subjects from the


particular module of training completed in accordance with CAR-66).

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Regulatory Requirements
• Part/CAR-66 Exam Standard

Number of questions per module

MODULE 1 - MATHEMATICS
Category B1 - 32 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 40 minutes.

MODULE 2 - PHYSICS
Category B1 - 52 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 65 minutes.

MODULE 3 - ELECTRICAL FUNDAMENTALS


Category B1 - 52 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 65 minutes.
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Regulatory Requirements
• Part/CAR-66 Exam Standard

Number of questions per module


MODULE 4 - ELECTRONIC FUNDAMENTALS
Category B1 - 20 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 25 min.

MODULE 5 - DIGITAL TECH/ELECT.


INST. SYSTEMS
Category B1 - 40 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 50 min.

MODULE 6 - MATERIALS AND HARDWARE


Category B1 - 72 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 90 min.
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Regulatory Requirements
• Part/CAR-66 Exam Standard

Number of questions per module


MODULE 7A - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
Category B1 - 80 multi-choice and 2 essay questions. Time allowed 100 min.
plus 40 min. (for EASA)
MODULE 8 - BASIC AERODYNAMICS
Category B1 - 20 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 25 min.
MODULE 9A - HUMAN FACTORS
Category B1 - 20 multi-choice and 0 essay question. Time allowed 25 min.
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Regulatory Requirements
• Part-66 Exam Standard

Number of questions per module


MODULE 10 - AVIATION LEGISLATION
Category B1 - 40 multi-choices and 0 essay question. Time allowed 50 min.

MODULE 11 - TURBINE AEROPLANE AERODYNAMICS, STR. AND SYS


Category B1.1- 140 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 175 min.
Category B1.2- 100 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 125 min.

MODULE 12 - HELICOPTER AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS:


Category B1.3- 128 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 160 min.
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Regulatory Requirements
• Part-66 Exam Standard

Number of questions per module


MODULE 13 - AIRCRAFT AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS
Category B2 - 180 multi-choices and 0 essay question. Time allowed 225 min.

MODULE 14 - PROPULSION
Category B2- 32 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 40 min.

MODULE 15 - HELICOPTER AERODYNAMICS, STRUCTURES AND SYSTEMS:


Category B1.1/1.3 - 92 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 115 min.

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Regulatory Requirements
• Part-66 Exam Standard

Number of questions per module


MODULE 16 - PISTON ENGINE
Category B1.2 - 72 multi-choices and 0 essay question. Time allowed 90 min.

MODULE 17 - PROPELLER
Category B1.1/1.2- 32 multi-choice and 0 essay questions. Time allowed 40 min.

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PART – II
Question Development
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

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Content Processing

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Content Processing

• Cross Reference of Annex III to Part-66 must be taken whilst


adoption of content for the training material from the
reference books.

• The training materials must reflect to the point description of


the subtopic of the given module as per the required level of
training.

• The Level of training provided must be harmonized with the


developed MCQ or Essay type question.
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MCQ Question Development

• Topics for development of the Essay or Multiple Choice Question


must be selected from the pool of reference books available
with the Knowledge Examiner.

• The Trainer notes must be prepared from training materials


with the help of which questions can be developed.

• The developed question must be part of the trainer notes and


not necessarily trainee notes.

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MCQ Question Development

Definition of levels for examination questions


LEVEL 1:
A familiarization with the principal elements of the subject.
Objectives:
a. The applicant should be familiar with the basic elements of the
subject.
b. The applicant should be able to give a simple description of the
whole subject, using common words and examples.
c. The applicant should be able to use typical terms.
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MCQ Question Development
LEVEL 2:
A general knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of the
subject and an ability to apply that knowledge.
Objectives:
a. The applicant should be able to understand the theoretical
fundamentals of the subject.
b. The applicant should be able to give a general description of
the subject using, as appropriate, typical examples.
c. The applicant should be able to use mathematical formulae in
conjunction with physical laws describing the subject.
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MCQ Question Development

LEVEL 2: Contd…

Objectives:

d. The applicant should be able to read and understand sketches,


drawings and schematics describing the subject.

e. The applicant should be able to apply his knowledge in a


practical manner using detailed procedures.

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MCQ Question Development
LEVEL 3:
A detailed knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject
and a capacity to combine and apply the separate elements of knowledge in
a logical and comprehensive manner.
Objectives:
a. The applicant should know the theory of the subject and
interrelationships with other subjects.
b. The applicant should be able to give a detailed description of the
subject using theoretical fundamentals and specific examples.
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MCQ Question Development

LEVEL 3: Contd….

Objectives:
c. The applicant should understand and be able to use
mathematical formulae related to the subject.

d. The applicant should be able to read, understand and prepare


sketches, simple drawings and schematics describing the
subject.
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MCQ Question Development

LEVEL 3: Contd….

Objectives:
c. The applicant should understand and be able to use
mathematical formulae related to the subject.

d. The applicant should be able to read, understand and prepare


sketches, simple drawings and schematics describing the
subject.
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MCQ Question Development
LEVEL 3: Contd….

Objectives:

e. The applicant should be able to apply his knowledge in a


practical manner using manufacturer's instructions.

f. The applicant should be able to interpret results from various


sources and measurements and apply corrective action where
appropriate.
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MCQ Question Development

Understanding of Question Levels:

Level 1:

Q. What is corrosion of metals?

a. Etching of the metals


b. Conversion of metal to metal oxide
c. Reaction of metal with atmospheric nitrogen
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MCQ Question Development

Understanding of Question Levels:

Level 2:

Q. Intergrannular corrosion on metals is caused by

a. Direct chemical attack


b. Sliding movement of two metallic surfaces
c. Improper heat treatment
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MCQ Question Development
Understanding of Question Levels:

Level 3:

Q. The surface corrosion of Aluminium alloys is cleaned by


using

a. Aluminium wool
b. Steel brush
c. Carborundum paper
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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s

 The developed question should preferably contain 5 main


elements in the statement
- When
- What
- Where
- Why
- How
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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s
(a) The examination should measure clearly formulated goals.
Therefore the field and depth of knowledge to be measured by
each question should be fully identified.

8.2.2.22: For indicating speed of the aircraft

a. Dynamic pressure is used


b. Static pressure is used
c. Total pressure of air is used

Have your say….🤔


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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s

Remarks:

Developed Question and prepared Answer are associated


with Module 11 and NOT Module 8

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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s

(b) All the questions should be of the multiple choice type with three
alternative answers.

2.1.1.XX Particles inside Nucleus of an atom are

a. Proton & Neutron


b. Proton & Electron
c. None of the above

Have your say….🤔

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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s

Remarks:

There must be 3 separate and relevant answers.

Answers like
Both are correct
Both are incorrect
are NOT ACCEPTABLE

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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s

(c) Questions that require specialised knowledge of specific aircraft


types should not be asked in a basic licence examination.
11.11.3.XX Hydraulic fluid in the reservoir is pressurized to
supply the pump with fluid at pressure of

a. 75 psi
b. 50 psi
c. 100 psi

Have your say….🤔


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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s

Remarks:

Answers are specific to aircraft type as pressure requirement


varies from type to type of aircraft

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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s

(d) The use of abbreviations and acronyms should generally be


avoided. However where needed, only internationally recognised
abbreviations and acronyms should be used. In case of doubt use the
full form, e.g. angle of attack = 12 degrees instead of AOA= 12°.

2.2.2.2.XX In Screw jacks, IMA is equal to


a. 2r/p
b. r/2p
c. 2𝜋r/p
Have your say….🤔
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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s

Remarks:

Abbreviation IMA is not a common term to be used

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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s
(e) Questions and answers should be formulated as simply as
possible: the examination is not a test of language. Complex
sentences, unusual grammar and double negatives should be avoided.

6.3.2.XX Which of the following composite material is not used for


manufacturing aircraft structure?
a. S glass fiber
b. E glass fiber
c. Carbon fiber
Have your say….🤔
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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s

Remarks

Negative statement like “no” should be avoided

Other words/phrases “not to be used” while developing


questions:
May be
Can be
Could be

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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s
(f) A question should comprise one complete positive proposition. Different
statements should appear among the suggested responses otherwise the
candidate may be able to deduce the correct answer by eliminating the unlikely
combinations of statements.
15.22.2.XX After cocooning of a gas turbine engine in a humidity controlled
container for long term preservation
a. The engine must be taken out of the envelop once in a year and inspected for
corrosion
b. The humidity indicator should be inspected after 24 hours to ensure that
humidity is within limit
c. Bowed rotor inspection is required if shaft is not rotated from its position within
a year
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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s
(f) A question should comprise one complete positive proposition. Different
statements should appear among the suggested responses otherwise the
candidate may be able to deduce the correct answer by eliminating the unlikely
combinations of statements.
15.22.2.XX After cocooning of a gas turbine engine in a humidity controlled
container for long term preservation
a. The engine must be taken out of the envelop once in a year and inspected for
corrosion
b. The humidity indicator should be inspected after 24 hours to ensure that
humidity is within limit
c. Bowed rotor inspection is required if shaft is not rotated from its position within
a year
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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s

(g) Questions should have only one true answer.

10.2.2.XX A Cat.C Certifying staff authorization permits the


holder to issue a single CRS after

a. Any unscheduled Base maintenance


b. Line maintenance
c. Completion of all scheduled Base maintenance

Have your say….🤔


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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s

Remarks:

Both Option a. and Option c. are correct

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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s
(h) The correct answer should be absolutely correct and
complete or, without doubt, the most preferable.

10.2.2.XX Who issues Part-66 License?

a. EASA Headquarters
b. Part-145 organization
c. Any competent authority of the member state
Have your say….🤔
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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s

Remarks:

All answers are incorrect

Option c. must be re-framed as


“Any competent authority of the European Union member
state”

Term “European Union” is missing which makes answer


irrelevant
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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s
(i) The incorrect alternatives should seem equally plausible to
anyone ignorant of the subject. All alternatives should be clearly
related to the question and of similar vocabulary, grammatical
structure and length .

5.1.2.XX Engine parameters on Boeing aircrafts are displayed on

a. Electrical Horizontal Situation Indicator


b. Engine Indicating & Crew Alerting System
c. Flight Management System

Have your say….🤔


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Remarks:

Option b. is obviously correct.

The other 2 answers are automatically discarded.

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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s
(j) In numerical questions, the incorrect answers should
correspond to procedural errors such as corrections applied in the
wrong sense or incorrect unit conversions: they should not be
mere random numbers

5.2.1.XX 65 decimal in Hexadecimal is

a. 43
b. 41
c. 4F

Have your say….🤔


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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s

Remarks:

The incorrect answers Option a. and Option b. does not make any sense

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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s
(k) Questions itself can be long but answers have to be short

8.3.2.XX Effect of “Adverse Aileron Yaw” is defined as


a. For turn, one aileron must be raised and other one is lowered
along with rudder moved in any direction.
b. For turn, one aileron must be raised and other is lowered,
producing yawing movement in the opposite direction to the intended
turn
c. For turn, One aileron must be raised and other lowered, producing
yawing movement in the same direction to the intended turn
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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s
8.3.2.XX Phugoid is

a. A combination of pitch & yaw and result in rapid tightening spiral


motion if an aircraft is unstable.
b. A combination of bank and yaw and result in gradual tightening
of spiral motion if an aircraft is unstable.
c. Involving large variation in speed and height of an aircraft but
large damage of load factor
What’s the solution….😎
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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s

Remarks:

The short questions with long answers mainly associated with


defining procedure, action, construction, system must be framed
using

“Select the correct statement”

It must be noted that not more than 5 questions per subtopic must
be developed using this technique.
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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s

Fill in the blanks question must be avoided.

3.2.1.XX ________winding is used in case of DC motor

a. Aluminium
b. Steel
c. Copper

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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s

 If the answer to the asked question is meant to be placed at the


end of statement, the question statement must be meaningful
with all the 3 options.

11.1.1.2.XX Purpose of the Slat is to

a. air brake
b. keep the boundary layer from separating for longer
c. increase the overall surface area and lift effect of wing

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Principles for Observation : When developing MCQ’s

 The non-relevant beginning statements should be converted to


be questionable

3.1.1.XX It has definite mass, volume & shape

a. Solid
b. Liquid
c. Gas

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Please Ask?

🧐
Does any topic requires
clarification?
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Prove Your Understanding
• Frame 3 Questions from the allotted subtopic of the authorized
module.

• Each Question carries 1 mark.

• Time Frame is 25 minutes

• Guidelines for MCQ development must be followed


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Prove Your Understanding

• Answers will be evaluated by the team of AM, EM & the Module Expert in
front of the Examiner.

• If an Examiner scores a minimum of 1 marks, he/she has to reattempt


“Question Development Test”

• If an Examiner scores “Zero marks”, retraining of Examiner course is


recommended.

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Prove Your Understanding

• Answers will be evaluated by the team of AM, EM & the Module Expert in
front of the Examiner.

• If an Examiner scores a minimum of 1 marks, he/she has to reattempt


“Question Development Test”

• If an Examiner scores “Zero marks”, retraining of Examiner course is


recommended.

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Prove Your Understanding

• Answers will be evaluated by the team of AM, EM & the Module Expert in
front of the Examiner.

• If an Examiner scores a minimum of 1 marks, he/she has to reattempt


“Question Development Test”

• If an Examiner scores “Zero marks”, retraining of Examiner course is


recommended.

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PART - III
ESSAY QUESTIONS

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Principles for Observation : Essay Questions
(a)The purpose of the essay is to determine if candidates can
express themselves in a clear and concise manner in the form of
a written response, in a technical report format using the
technical language of the aviation industry.

(b)The question topic selected should be generic, applicable to


mechanical as well as avionic licence categories and have a
common technical difficulty level as indicated in Part-66
Appendix I

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Principles for Observation : Essay Questions
(c) cover technology applicable to most areas of aircraft
maintenance reflecting common working practices;

(d) it is not type or manufacturer specific and avoids subjects


which are rarely found in practice;

(e) when drafting a question, there is need to ensure consideration


is given to the limited practical experience that most candidates
will have.

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Principles for Observation : Essay Questions
(f) To make the questions and the marking procedures are as
consistent as possible, each question and model answer, with the
required key areas required, should be reviewed independently by
at least 2 technical staff members
(g) The question should not be ambiguous but should seek a broad
reply rather than be limited in scope for answer.
(h) The question should lend itself to be written in a technical
report style, in a logical sequence (beginning, middle and end),
containing the applicable and relevant technical words needed in
the answer.
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Principles for Observation : Essay Questions

(i) Do not ask for drawings/sketches to support the essay.

(j) The question should be relevant to the category and level of


difficulty listed in the syllabus

(k) The question should have a strong bias towards the practical
maintenance of a system/component and the answer should show
an understanding of normal and deteriorated conditions of an
aircraft and its systems.
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Principles for Observation : Is the Question worth?

Question:

Define the “Control system”? What attention should be paid


during the duplicate inspection? If the duplication is not
satisfied, what action should be done?

If acceptable….why?
If not acceptable…..why?

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Principles for Observation : Is the Question worth?

Question:

What’s the meaning of Reportable occurrence? List 4 examples


of the occurrence which should be reported by the flight crew or
ground maintenance staff.

If acceptable….why?
If not acceptable…..why?
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Principles for Observation : Is the Question worth?

Question:

Describe the Dirty Dozen?

If acceptable….why?
If not acceptable…..why?

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Principles for Observation : Is the Question worth?

Question:

What are the different types of files used for the aircraft
structure repair?

If acceptable….why?
If not acceptable…..why?
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Principles for Observation : Is the Question worth?

Question:

Enlist types of corrosion in their progressive order?

If acceptable….why?
If not acceptable…..why?

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Principles for Observation : Is the Question worth?

Question:

What are the different Categories of Part-66 License?

If acceptable….why?
If not acceptable…..why?

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Principles for Observation : Is the Question worth?

Question:

Discuss structure and functions of ICAO?

If acceptable….why?
If not acceptable…..why?

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Principles for Observation : Is the Question worth?

Question:

What are different types of fuel contamination and how it is


determined in the aircraft fuel tank?

If acceptable….why?
If not acceptable…..why?
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Evaluation Techniques for Essay

Because of the difficulty in marking an essay answer


using key points only, there is a need for the way in
which the report was written to be assessed and taken
into consideration.

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Evaluation Techniques for Essay

a) The total points for each question will add up to 100 and will
need to reflect both the combination of the technical (key point)
element and the report style element.

b) Each key point will be graded upon its importance and have point
weighting allocated to it. The total weight will represent 60% of
the mark.

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Evaluation Techniques for Essay
c) Key points are the ‘important elements’ that may be knowledge
or experience-based and will include other maintenance orientated
factors such as relevant safety precautions or legislative practices if
applicable.

d) The question answer will be analysed for the clarity and manner
in which the essay report is presented and have a weighting
allocated to it which will represent 40% of the mark.

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Evaluation Techniques for Essay
e) The answer should show the candidate's ability to express himself
in technical language. This includes readability of the language,
basic grammar and use of terminology.
f) The report starts in the beginning and has logical process to reach
a conclusion.
g) Supporting diagrams should not be encouraged but if used, it
should supplement the answer and not replace the need for a broad
text answer.
h) The report should not be indexed, itemised or listed.
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Evaluation Techniques for Essay
j) Zero mark should only be given in exceptional circumstances.
Even if the student misunderstands the question and gives an
answer to a different question, a sympathetic mark even if only for
the report style should be given, this could up to the maximum
percentage allowed (40%).

k) Within reason the candidate should not be penalised for


incorrect spelling.

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Prove Your Understanding

Frame atleast 10 key points for the allotted subtopic of the module
question

Time Frame is 20 minutes

Guidelines for Essay Question development must be followed

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Prove Your Understanding: Exercise

Develop key points for the question:

What’s the meaning of Reportable Occurrence? Set out with


examples in which occurrence should be reported by the
flight crew or ground maintenance staff.

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Prove Your Understanding: Exercise

Develop key points for the question

Elaborate types of corrosion on the aircraft structure with


their preventive maintenance techniques?

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Prove Your Understanding: Exercise

Develop key points for the question

Explain the privileges of the different Categories of Part-66


License?

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PART - IV
ANALYSIS OF EXAM RESULT

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Preparation for Examination Room

Invigilators must check for:


• General condition
—Ventilation
—Cleanliness
—Wall clock working
—No paper/ wallcharts/ drawings available

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Preparation for Examination Room
Invigilators must brief for the Examinees for:
—Identities check & marking attendance of all candidates
—Passing marks is 75%
—Time/ duration
—Exam room decorum
(What is allowed & what is not allowed)

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Preparation for Examination Room
Invigilators must brief for the Examinees for:
Consequences of using unfair means
Any student caught cheating in any way will be expelled from
the examination room and automatically fail the exam.
The attempted cheating will be documented. The candidate's
name will then be reported to DGCA/EASA and is disqualified
from any EASA Part-66 exam for 12 months.

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Result Analysis
Result Analysis has to be carried out by the review committee
along with participation of subject expert if none of the
Managers hold expertise over the module to be analyzed.

• Check examination papers and forms


• Recheck above (four eye)
• Analysis for abnormal failure rate per examination question
• Prepare evaluation/assessment report
• Submit results to EM for circulation
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Result Analysis
Points for consideration:

o Raised objection slips during the exam must be cross


referred from the given question reference source for its
authenticity.

o Fail rate of more than 60% is observed for a given module


exam, the session stands cancelled

o If an answer is marked incorrect by more than 70%


candidates.
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Result Analysis

 Root cause analysis of high failure rate per question (if


required)
 Initiate corrective actions

 After completion of final report:

Perform final check for completeness before storage

Shred rough papers and unwanted sheets

Store examination papers


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PRACTICAL ASSESSOR

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Requirement of the Practical Assessor
Training
• To ensure that each assessor is qualified prior to assessing batches
across skilling verticals.
• To ensure quality assessment aligned with the organisation
requirements.
• To ensure that the assessor carry out timely assessment
• Assessors shall be permitted to undergo the Training of Assessors
(TOA) programme on establishing their eligibility.

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Who Should assess?
- Be proficient and have sufficient experience or knowledge in:
− human performance and safety culture;
− the aircraft type
− training/coaching/testing skills;
− instructional tools to use;
− Understand the objective and the content of the practical elements of
the training that is being assessed;

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Who Should assess?
• - Must have interpersonal skills to manage the assessment process such
as
• Professionalism, sincerity, objectivity and neutrality, analysis skills,
sense of judgement, flexibility, capability of evaluating the supervisor’s
or instructor’s reports, handling of trainee’s reactions to failing
assessment with the cultural environment, being constructive, etc.);

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Who Should assess?
• MTOE Section 1.3.6 specifies the responsibilities of the The Practical
Assessor as;
• Be responsible for monitoring and assessing students during pre-set
practical tasks and/or hand-skills.
• This will include handling of tools and precision equipment.
• Assist Instructional personnel in developing practical task and
assessment criteria.

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TOA Overview
• Eligibility criteria for assessors based on a combination of educational
qualification and relevant industry experience.

• TOA have been classified into two training models


• An existing assessor
• A new assessor (Normal Mode)

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TOA Overview

• An existing assessor - one who meets the requisite education


qualification, relevant industry experience, and possess a minimum of
1 year of training/assessment experience.
• A new assessor (Normal Mode) - one who meets the pre-requisite
criteria defined in Part 147 regulation
• A new assessor would have to undergo Normal mode of TOA.

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ASSESSOR/ASSESSMENT
• The Practical Assessor
- fully aware of the aim of the assessment
- able to conduct a practical assessment of the demonstration of true
abilities of the candidate.
• Assessment involve
- technical abilities
- candidate’ satisfactory performance of tasks in an actual maintenance
environment by following basic principles of human factors.
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ASSESSOR/ASSESSMENT
• The Practical Assessor
- should remain neutral at all times, and
- behave in a manner that will not influence or prejudice the final result
of the assessment.
• This training course considers the Roles and Responsibilities and
Regulatory Obligations of Practical Assessors.
• It reviews in depth the relevant EASA Part-66/147/ rules (including
AMC/GMs) together with Best Practice Industry and MTOE
Procedures.
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ASSESSOR/ASSESSMENT
• This course is highly relevant for both existing and newly appointed
(trainee) Practical Assessor.

• The Course is highly practical and focuses on the development of


appropriate soft skills required to support and develop the role of
Practical Assessor.

• Techniques to assess the students includes practical mentoring,


coaching and observational techniques to establish confidence.

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ASSESSOR/ASSESSMENT
• The assessment should aim at measuring the competence by
evaluating three major factors associated to the learning objectives:
− Knowledge;
− Skills;
− Attitude;
• The trainee needs to demonstrate to have sufficient knowledge to
perform the required tasks.

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
• The assessment should aim at measuring the competence by
evaluating three major factors associated to the learning objectives:
− Knowledge;
− Skills;
− Attitude;
• The trainee needs to demonstrate to have sufficient knowledge to
perform the required tasks.

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
• The evaluation of the competence should be based on the learning
objectives of the training.
• This covers –
1. What the trainee is expected to be able to do
2. How the trainee is expected to behave at the end of the training;
3. The (measurable) performance standard.
4. The conditions under which the trainee will demonstrate
competence.

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
• The assessment should focus on the competencies relevant to the
aircraft type and its maintenance such as, but not limited to:
− Environment awareness
− Systems integration (demonstrate understanding of aircraft systems
interaction
– identify, describe, explain, plan, execute;

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The general characteristics of effective assessment are:


• objective, flexible, acceptable, comprehensive, constructive, organised
and thoughtful.
• At the conclusion, the trainee should have no doubt about what
he/she did well, what he/she did poorly and how he/she can improve.

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Questions posed to assist assessment:

− What are the success factors for the job?


− What criteria should be observed?
− What level of expertise is expected?
− Is there any standard available?
− What is the pass mark?
− How to allocate points? Minimum amount to succeed;

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Questions posed to assist assessment:

− ‘Must know or execute’ versus ‘Good to know or execute’ versus


‘Don’t expect the candidate to be an expert’.

− What if the trainee fails? How many times is the trainee allowed to
fail?

− When and how should the trainee be prepared for the assessment?

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Questions posed to assist assessment:

• The assessment may be:


− diagnostic (prior to a course), formative (re-orientate the course on
areas where there is a need to reinforce) or summative (partial or final
evaluation);
− performed task-by-task, as a group of tasks or as a final assessment;
− One method might be an initial assessment to be performed by the
trainee himself.

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Questions posed to assist assessment:

• Other aspects should be appropriately considered during the


assessment process :
1. Stress and environmental conditions,
2. Difficulty of the test,
3. History of evaluation
4. Amount of time necessary to build competence, etc.

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The End

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