147.A.100 Facility requirements

(a)     The size and structure of facilities shall ensure protection from the prevailing weather elements and proper operation of all planned training and examination on any particular day.

(b)     Fully enclosed, appropriate accommodation, separate from other facilities, shall be provided for the delivery of the theoretical training and the conduct of knowledge examinations.

(c)      The point (b) accommodation environment shall be maintained such that students are able to concentrate on their studies or examination as appropriate, without undue distraction or discomfort.

(d)     In the case of a basic training course, basic training workshops and/or maintenance facilities separate from training classrooms shall be provided for practical instruction appropriate to the planned training course. If, however, the organisation is unable to provide such facilities, arrangements may be made with another organisation to provide such workshops and/or maintenance facilities, in which case a written agreement shall be made with such organisation specifying the conditions of access and use thereof. The competent authority shall require access to any such contracted organisation and the written agreement shall specify this access.

(e)     In the case of an aircraft type/task training course, access shall be provided to appropriate facilities containing examples of aircraft type as specified in point 147.A.115(d).

(f)      The maximum number of students undergoing practical training during any training course shall not exceed 15 per instructor or assessor.

(g)     Office accommodation shall be provided for instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors of a standard to ensure that they can prepare for their duties without undue distraction or discomfort.

(h)     Secure storage facilities shall be provided for examination and training records. The storage environment shall be such that documents remain in good condition for the retention period as specified in point 147.A.125. The storage facilities and office accommodation may be combined, subject to adequate security.

(i)      A library shall be provided containing all technical material appropriate to the scope and level of training undertaken.

(j)      By derogation from points (a) to (d) and (f), in the case of distance learning performed at a location where the organisation approved under this Annex has no control over the environment where the student is located, the organisation approved under this Annex shall brief the student and raise their awareness regarding the suitability of their learning location. This derogation applies only to distance learning and not to the corresponding examination and/or assessment.