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(a) This Subpart applies to an organisation—
(1) that conducts the maintenance training described in paragraphs (b)(1) and (b)(2); and
(2) to which Subpart B does not apply.
(b) An organisation must not conduct the following without a certificate granted under rule 147.63—
(1) maintenance training, knowledge examinations, or practical assessments that are required by Part 66 of the Civil Aviation Rules to be conducted by an organisation certificated under this Part; or
(2) maintenance training, knowledge examinations, or practical assessments that may be credited toward the eligibility for the grant of an aircraft maintenance engineer licence.
(3) courses of instruction and knowledge examinations on the inspection of aircraft and components for conformity with the Civil Aviation Rules.
(c) For the purpose of this Subpart, a reference to an organisation includes, but is not limited to, the following:
(1) a sole trader:
(2) a partnership.
(d) Unless the context otherwise requires, all references in this Subpart to training courses,—
(1) are to the training courses specified in the organisation’s application under rule 147.53; and
(2) include any knowledge exams and practical assessments.
(a) An organisation referred to in rule 147.51(a) must apply for a restricted maintenance training organisation certificate.
(b) The organisation must apply by—
(1) submitting an application to the Director in accordance with section 73 of the Act; and
(2) paying the appropriate fee specified in regulations made under the Act.
(c) An application must include:
(1) the approved CAA form; and
(2) details of compliance with rules 147.55 and 147.57.
An organisation referred to in rule 147.51(a) must—
(1) employ, contract, or engage sufficient personnel to plan, conduct, and supervise each training course; and
(2) ensure that a person employed, contracted, or engaged under paragraph (1) has the appropriate combination of qualifications and experience; and
(3) have facilities and resources appropriate to conduct the training courses and associated practical assessments and knowledge examinations; and
(4) have the following documents:
(i) current versions of relevant technical standards and practices; and
(ii) any other documentation that is necessary for the provision of its training course.
(a) An organisation referred to in rule 147.51(a) must identify, collect, index, store, and maintain the records that are necessary for each training course.
(b) The organisation must keep and maintain a record for each person who—
(1) conducts a training course; and
(2) is enrolled in a training course.
(c) An organisation must ensure that—
(1) a record referred to in paragraph (b)(1) must include the person’s—
(i) name; and
(ii) experience; and
(iii) qualifications; and
(iv) training.
(2) a record referred to in paragraph (b)(2) must include—
(i) the person’s name; and
(ii) the person’s date of birth; and
(iii) the details of the person’s enrolment and attendance; and
(iv) if applicable, details of the person’s training; and
(v) the instructor’s comments in relation to the person; and
(vi) the person’s results in relation to each knowledge examination and practical assessment undertaken by the person.
(3) each of the records referred to in paragraph (b) is—
(i) accurate; and
(ii) legible; and
(iii) of a permanent nature.
(4) The organisation must retain records referred to in paragraph (b) for a period of at least 5 years from the date of the last entry.
The Director must specify on a certificate granted under rule 147.63, 1 or more of the following ratings for which the certificate is issued:
(1) E1 for basic training courses:
(2) E2 for aircraft type or task training courses:
(3) E3 for knowledge examinations conducted on behalf of the Director:
(4) E4 for other courses relevant to maintenance training.
When granting or renewing a certificate under rule 147.63, the Director must specify a date on which the certificate expires.
(a) The Director, in accordance with section 75 of the Act, may grant a certificate to an organisation that has applied under rule 147.53.
(b) For the purpose of sections 75(1)(a) and 75(1)(b)(iii) of the Act, the relevant prescribed requirements are the requirements specified in rules 147.55 and 147.57.
