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Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance B LicenceDistance Learning

ICATInternational Centrefor Aerospace TrainingEASA IR Part-147

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Cardiff and Vale College

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Part-66 Aircraft Maintenance LicenceDistance Learning B Licence

www.part66.comWhat is an EASAPart-66 B Licence?From 28 September 2006, for aircraftabove 5700 kg, and 28 September2008 for all aircraft, the only Licenceacceptable for use in Europe forsigning an aircrafts Certificates ofRelease to Service will be the EASAPart-66 Licence.

The EASA B Licence comes in severalcategories depending on the aircrafttype and equipment fitted.

An EASA Part-66 B Licence is validthroughout the EU and those countriesstill affiliated with the Joint AviationAuthorities (JAA). In addition, manyother countries around the worldrecognise the Part-66 Licence orhave their own version of it.

Currently, 30% of UK LicensedEngineers work overseas, where theirexperience and qualifications are ingreat demand.

Licence CategoriesB1.1 - Aeroplane TurbineB1.2 - Aeroplane PistonB1.3 - Helicopter TurbineB1.4 - Helicopter PistonB2 - Avionic

More informationFor detailed information aboutEASA go to the European AviationSafety Agency (EASA) website atwww.easa.eu.int

About the courseThe International Centre forAerospace Training (Cardiff and ValeCollege, situated at Cardiff Airport)offer this innovative Part-66 B Licencethrough distance learning.

In order to gain a Part-66 B Licenceyou will need a minimum of 5 yearsexperience within a Part-145organisation, but this may besupplemented by a recognisedapprenticeship or military service,at the discretion of EASA.

This course has been designed to beflexible and so has been broken downinto three (3) stages. Once you havecompleted a stage you will be able tomove onto the next one when you feelready, allowing you to advance throughthe programme at your own pace. Inaddition, there is no fixed start date toyour studies, allowing you to join theprogramme at any time. All thiswithout breaking your work schedule.

Who should join thiscourse?This course is designed for civilianaircraft mechanics and technicians,HM Forces personnel with 1st or 2ndline experience and other engineers

or technicians with a recognisedapprenticeship intending to moveinto the industry. This course is notsuitable for those with no practicalexperience.

What will I study?All B licences cover the 10 coremodules:

1. Maths2. Physics3. Electrical Fundamentals4. Electronic Fundamentals5. Digital Techniques/Electronic

Instrument Displays6. Materials & Hardware7. Maintenance Practice8. Basic Aerodynamics9. Human Factors10. Aviation Legislation

The remaining 2 or 3 modules will bespecific to the Licence category youwish to take.

Each module has a Part-66 MultipleChoice Examination. In additionmodules 7, 9 and 10 require an essayexamination. More detailed informationon your course is available on requestor via the website. www.part66.com

Licence stages

AircraftMechanic orTechnician

Part-66 Core 15 Modules5 Examinations

Part-66 Core 25 Modules8 Examinations

Part-66 Specialist2 Modules2 Examinations(3 of each forB1.1/1.2)

Engineer withrecognisedapprenticeship

HM ForcesAircraftTechnicians

Part-66 BLicence

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How will I study?With this groundbreaking programmeyou can study in your own time and atyour own pace with ICATs innovative,interactive study material. Using ourmaterial, you can study withoutsacrificing your work or familycommitments. From the start, you

will be put in touch with an allocatedcourse tutor, as a dedicated point ofcontact to aid you with your studiesand offer regular guidance andsupport.

Study modules will be provided in anonline format. The specially developedinterface allows you to navigatequickly and easily to any part of themodule. Text is clearly displayed inthe centre of the screen. Interactivediagrams can be launched from theright-hand side of the interface orusing the icon included in the text.To give you regular feedback on yourprogress, each module contains SelfAssessment Questions (SAQs). Youcan set your own timetable around theway you live, but it doesnt mean thatyou are alone.

A range of online resources havebeen created to aid your examinationpreparation. Study Plans are availableto help you plan your study inpreparation for Revision Tutorials.

Expert tutors are available to answerany queries you may have regardingthe material that you are studying.Practice Questions on each topichelp you consolidate each area andProgress Indicators allow you to testyour exam technique against the clock.

The programme provides theopportunity to visit our modernfacilities for Revision Tutorials beforesitting your Part-66 examinations.The classroom based revision tutorialsheld at ICAT are designed to boostyour knowledge in the days priorto an examination. Expert tutorsreinforce your learning, resolve anyproblems and to help you prepare forthe exam. Planning your studies andattending the revision tutorials willmaximise your chances of success ineach module, whilst keeping stressesof studying and examinations to aminimum.

Examination fees are not included inthe cost of this course.

As ICAT has Part-147 Approval,examinations are set and marked inhouse, but you can sit examinationsat any Part-147 centre. Part-66Examinations have a 75% pass mark.The number of questions will vary

from module to module, but eachexamination will consist of a multiplechoice paper where each question hasthree possible answers. Three moduleswill also have additional essay papers.Certificates are issued on successfulcompletion of each examination.

Experience has shown us thatstudent support is essential foryou to succeed. On our innovativeprogramme that includes all thesupport you need, with our help and

your effort we can put you onto theproven pathway to success.

At a glance Cardiff and Vale College is a

Part-147 Approved Organisation

The Course has been exclusivelydesigned for Aircraft MaintenanceEngineers

There is no fixed start date Study at your own pace All modules are classified at NQF

Level 4 and above

Detailed course notes are suppliedas online based learning material

Tutor feedback and advice can beaccessed via e-mail and telephone

Online resources help you study

Revision tutorials provide exampreparation Each block should take 6 to 8

months to complete

For more information andadvice, or to enrol:ICAT LimitedInternational Centre for AerospaceTraining, Cardiff Airport Business Park,Port Road, Rhoose, Vale of GlamorganCF62 3DP Wales, UK Tel +44(0)1446 719 821or +44(0)1446 711 447info@part66.com

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ICAT Limited

International Centre for Aerospace Training,Cardiff Airport Business Park, Port Road, Rhoose,

Vale of Glamorgan CF62 3DP Wales, UK

T: +44 (0)1446 719 821+44 (0)1446 711 447

F: +44 (0)1446 711 527E: info@part66.comwww.part66.com

About ICATICAT is based at Cardiff Airportand is an approved EASA IR Part-147training centre and as such producesits own training material and sets andmarks its own examinations. ICAT hasa team of dedicated and experiencedstaff on hand to help you throughout

your studies ICAT has developed newcourse materials in textbook andonline based learning materialspecifically to support the studyof Part-66 modules.

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The locationBased at the heart of the aerospaceindustry in South Wales, ICAT isideally located to serve theeducation, training and consultancyneeds of the local industry. Adjacent

to Cardiff International Airport and justa few miles from key players in theindustry such as British AirwaysMaintenance Centre (BAMC) andMoD St Athan, ICAT offers a centralmulti-functional base of excellence,utilised by the industry for a varietyof purposes.

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