AMC4 ADR.OPS.B.029(e) Language proficiency

• ED Decision 2021/003/R found in: Aerodromes (139/2014) Part-ADR.AR Part-ADR.OR Part-ADR.OPS CS-ADR-DSN CS-HPT-DSN (Dec 2024)

AMC4 ADR.OPS.B.029(e) Language proficiency ED Decision 2021/003/R CRITERIA FOR THE ACCEPTABILITY OF LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT ORGANISATIONS (a) If the language assessment organisation also provides language training, there should be a clear and documented separation between the two activities. (b) The language assessment organisation should employ a sufficient number of qualified interlocutors and language proficiency assessors to administer the tests. (c) The assessment documentation should include at least the following: (1) assessment objectives; (2) assessment layout, timescale, technologies used, assessment samples, voice samples; (3) assessment criteria and standards (at least for the operational, extended and expert level of the rating scale mentioned in [AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.029(b)](#_DxCrossRefBm151830343); (4) documentation demonstrating the assessment validity, relevance and reliability for the operational, extended and expert level; (5) procedures to ensure that language assessments are standardised within the organisation and across the aerodrome organisations; (6) assessment procedures and responsibilities: (i) preparation of individual assessment; (ii) administration: location(s), identity check and invigilation, assessment discipline, confidentiality/security; (iii) reporting and documentation provided to the aerodrome operator or to the applicant, including sample certificate; and (iv) retention of documents and records. (d) The assessment documentation and records should be kept for a period of time determined by the Competent Authority and made available to the Competent Authority upon request. AMC4 ADR.OPS.B.029(e) Language proficiency ED Decision 2021/003/R CRITERIA FOR THE ACCEPTABILITY OF LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT ORGANISATIONS (a) If the language assessment organisation also provides language training, there should be a clear and documented separation between the two activities. (b) The language assessment organisation should employ a sufficient number of qualified interlocutors and language proficiency assessors to administer the tests. (c) The assessment documentation should include at least the following: (1) assessment objectives; (2) assessment layout, timescale, technologies used, assessment samples, voice samples; (3) assessment criteria and standards (at least for the operational, extended and expert level of the rating scale mentioned in [AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.029(b)](#_DxCrossRefBm1800047233); (4) documentation demonstrating the assessment validity, relevance and reliability for the operational, extended and expert level; (5) procedures to ensure that language assessments are standardised within the organisation and across the aerodrome organisations; (6) assessment procedures and responsibilities: (i) preparation of individual assessment; (ii) administration: location(s), identity check and invigilation, assessment discipline, confidentiality/security; (iii) reporting and documentation provided to the aerodrome operator or to the applicant, including sample certificate; and (iv) retention of documents and records. (d) The assessment documentation and records should be kept for a period of time determined by the Competent Authority and made available to the Competent Authority upon request. ##### AMC4 ADR.OPS.B.029(e) Language proficiency *ED Decision 2021/003/R* **CRITERIA FOR THE ACCEPTABILITY OF LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT ORGANISATIONS** (a) If the language assessment organisation also provides language training, there should be a clear and documented separation between the two activities. (b) The language assessment organisation should employ a sufficient number of qualified interlocutors and language proficiency assessors to administer the tests. (c) The assessment documentation should include at least the following: (1) assessment objectives; (2) assessment layout, timescale, technologies used, assessment samples, voice samples; (3) assessment criteria and standards (at least for the operational, extended and expert level of the rating scale mentioned in [AMC1 ADR.OPS.B.029(b)](#_DxCrossRefBm1262884787); (4) documentation demonstrating the assessment validity, relevance and reliability for the operational, extended and expert level; (5) procedures to ensure that language assessments are standardised within the organisation and across the aerodrome organisations; (6) assessment procedures and responsibilities: (i) preparation of individual assessment; (ii) administration: location(s), identity check and invigilation, assessment discipline, confidentiality/security; (iii) reporting and documentation provided to the aerodrome operator or to the applicant, including sample certificate; and (iv) retention of documents and records. (d) The assessment documentation and records should be kept for a period of time determined by the Competent Authority and made available to the Competent Authority upon request.