AMC1 BFCL.445

• ED Decision 2020/003/R found in: Balloon Rule Book - Part-BOP Part-BFCL Part-ML CS-31GB CS-31HB CS-31TGB (Sep 2020)

AMC1 BFCL.445; BFCL.460  FE(B) certificate – Assessment of competence; FE(B) certificate – Validity, revalidation and renewal ED Decision 2020/003/R QUALIFICATION OF SENIOR EXAMINERS (a)     A senior examiner specifically tasked by the competent authority to observe skill tests or proficiency checks for the revalidation of examiner certificates should: (1)     hold a valid or current examiner certificate appropriate to the privileges being granted; (2)     have examiner experience of a level acceptable to the competent authority; and (3)     have conducted a number of skill tests or proficiency checks as an FE(B). (b)     The competent authority may conduct a pre-assessment of the applicant or candidate carrying out a skill test and proficiency check under the supervision of an inspector of the competent authority. (c)      Applicants should be required to attend a senior examiner briefing, course or seminar arranged by the competent authority. The content and duration will be determined by the competent authority and should include: (1)     pre-course self-study; (2)     legislation; (3)     the role of the senior examiner; (4)     an examiner assessment; and (5)     national administrative requirements. (d)     The validity of the authorisation should not exceed the validity of the examiner’s certificate, and in any case should not exceed 5 years. The authorisation may be revalidated in accordance with procedures established by the competent authority.