147.A.200 The approved basic training course

(a)  The approved basic training course shall consist of knowledge training, knowledge examination, practical training and a practical assessment.

(b)  The knowledge training element shall cover the subject matter for a category or subcategory aircraft maintenance licence as specified in Annex III (Part-66).

(c)  The knowledge examination element shall cover a representative cross section of subject matter from the point (b) training element.

(d)  The practical training element shall cover the practical use of common tooling/equipment, the disassembly/assembly of a representative selection of aircraft parts and the participation in representative maintenance activities being carried out relevant to the particular Part-66 complete module.

(e)  The practical assessment element shall cover the practical training and determine whether the student is competent at using tools and equipment and working in accordance with maintenance manuals.

(f)  The duration of basic training courses shall be in accordance with Appendix I.

(g)  The duration of conversion courses between (sub)categories shall be determined through an assessment of the basic training syllabus and the related practical training needs.