Depending on the job required we can adapt our assessment test and customize it to your company needs
 

1. Newly to be hired candidates applicants for Composite related jobs for Companies in the Composite Industry.
2. Permanent staff to assess their current knowledge and skills to undergo CURRENCY and RECURRENT training.

According to SAE International:
Currency: Personnel should demonstrate continued competence every 3 years by performing a repair or by performing a practical assessment under the direct supervision of an examiner authorized and designated by the organization or by having participated in or performed at least six repairs applicable to the specific certification (i.e. SAE AIR 4938 Doc. Part 1, Part 2, et al) in the 3-year period.

Recurrent Training: A training program should include provisions for recurrent training to continually update persons on technology, materials, and other changes regarding composite and/or metal bond maintenance and repair. Records of recurrent training should be maintained by the organization and the individual.

Minimum required 1 and maximum 6 per course^*.

* Courses will be confirmed as running by EFC as soon as sufficient applications are received!

The Assessment objectives of future candidates for your company along with their theoretical knowledge, practical Hands-On skills are necessary to carry out the job.
The assessment candidate:

• Can perform his/her knowledge and skills according to the required job he or she has applied for
• Is given a written test to assess his or her general knowledge in composites according to the job requirements.
• Must be able to work independently without supervision during the assessment.
• Can work according to Safety regulations and recognize hazardous situations & materials.
• Knows material properties and is familiar with “Handling & Storage” off (frozen) materials during the assessment if needed for the job
• Can work according to OEM technical ply-lay-up drawings
• Must be able to understand and read TECHNICAL English as written in Technical data sheets, OEM manuals, and Safety material data sheets.

Assessment of NEW Applicants
A written multiple-choice test examination standard or customized to the acquired job and skill level needed, to verify the candidate's general knowledge level and work experience as noted in their CV or Resume.
The theoretical assessment is done before the Hands-On practical and goos as follows:

• An exam of over 150 questions Multiple choice questions have to be answered depending on the job required category. Marking if known by the candidate. No gambling of any answers.
• Practical Hands-on on the workshop performing the required  knowledge and hand skills for the 

(Level 1-3)

Candidates will be intensively monitored by the examiner/instructor during the practical assessment performing his or her exercises while working with composite related materials for his/her job requirement.

• EFC as Training Providers will be required to monitor the student/participant's performance throughout the program. 
• Students will be administered a practical certification assessment following laboratory classes. It is recommended to use a checklist to evaluate the practical certification assessment.
• The written certification examination and practical certification assessment will cover the principles of the applicable curriculum and consist of:
• The written examination for certification shall contain approx. Eight (8) multiple-choice questions per course day with a maximum of fifty (50)* per exam.
• * The number depends on the use of three or four alternative answers per question
• The examination shall contain questions from each of the Topics listed in the outline for each Part.
• The examination will be closed book.
• Successful completion is 75% correct answers
• Reexamination: If the student fails the written examination, they may request to retake a written examination. 
• ​The written examination must not contain more than 20% of the questions that were on the failed examination.
• Practical certification assessment: 
  The student must demonstrate to the approved training provider that they can perform the basic tasks required to perform the applicable repairs. 

  • All grades will be recorded in the participant individual training records and kept on record at EFC for unlimited time (compliant with Reference EASA Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014) and the GDPR rules
  • A certificate of accomplishment is handed out for each participant
  • Assessment activities are built into our courses, to give feedback on the achievement and personal potential and kept a record in their personal logbook.
  • The final outcome of the participant's Examination, assessment document and logbook per student will be digitally sent to you or your company responsible manager or HR department.
  6. CERTIFICATION
  Part 1 certification shall  consist of documentation of successful completion of: 
• A repair training program, the required exams, and assessments based on the curriculum of this AIR and conducted by a training provider in accordance with the guidance set forth in this AIR.
• OR successful completion of the required exams and assessments based on the curriculum of this AIR without completion of a training program. Attempting the exam and assessment without training is not recommended for personnel without composite repair experience.
• EFC SAE-AIR 4938C Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 certification shall consist of successful completion of a repair training program, the required exams, and assessments based on the curriculum of this AIR and conducted by a training provider in accordance with the guidance set forth in this AIR. 
   
  CURRENCY AND RECURRENT TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS
  Currency: Personnel should demonstrate continued competence every 3 years by performing a repair or by performing a practical assessment under the direct supervision of an examiner authorized and designated by the organization or by having participated in or performed at least six repairs applicable to the specific certification (i.e. Part 1, Part 2, et al) in the 3-year period.
  Please contact us for our currency or recurrent training program EFC TECH-022
   
  Recurrent Training: A training program should include provisions for recurrent training to continually update persons on technology, materials, and other changes regarding composite and/or metal-bond maintenance and repair. Records of recurrent training should be maintained by the organization and the individual.
   
  7. RECORDS
  The certifying agency or their designee shall maintain certification records for as long as certification is in effect and a minimum of 5 years after the certification has expired. Such records shall be available for audit by authorized personnel. 
  The training agency shall maintain training records for a minimum of 5 years. Such records shall be available for audit by authorized personnel. 
  EFC as an approved training provider complies with the European  AVG/GDPR rules as effective on May 25th, 2018 concerning the storage of training records private information of participants who attended our courses. Students and participant sign their first day Administration form for approval of storage of their training records

This course can also be held at our facility in Leipzig Germany at the facilities of our partner HEICO. If you have a need for this, please contact our purchasing manager Rolf Hovener via his page. Note for companies only: If required, our Training courses can be tailored made to meet your specific needs. Course dates as noted on our course schedule can be adjusted on request to meet your required starting date. If you have a requirement for this, please contact our business development manager, Rolf Hovener, via his personal page. For your company to benefit, this course can be held 'On-Site' at your facility under certain conditions.
Click on this link to the Onsite information webpage!

Courses as noted on our course schedule page can be run on request to meet your required start and end date. All listed course prices are Excl VAT. (Dutch VAT is 21%). EFC complies with Dutch tax laws. On request, companies can be sent an invoice instead of paying direct On-line with PayPal, IDEAL or credit card.

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