Oxford CAE Ground School Exam advice
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Hello,
I will be attending Oxford CAE and was wondering, is there a specific order you do your exams? I've researched into all the diff exams you do but i assume you take on certain ones first etc.
Also, Is it worth getting a text book or 2 to get a bit of a head start before attending? or is it pointless?
I will be attending Oxford CAE and was wondering, is there a specific order you do your exams? I've researched into all the diff exams you do but i assume you take on certain ones first etc.
Also, Is it worth getting a text book or 2 to get a bit of a head start before attending? or is it pointless?
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Hi Henry,
I used to be a TKI at CAE Oxford until this summer.
You will be given all the manuals that you require, no need to go to the expense of buying extra, plus there is a risk that you wont get the up to date manuals buying them yourself.
2 Phases of 7 subjects each phase about 12 weeks long with EASA exams at the end of each phase.
Phase 1 - Human Performance, Aircraft Systems, PofF, Flight Instruments, Electrics, Met, Engines. Phase 2 - Radio Nav, Air Law, Mass& Balance, Flight Planning, op Procedures, aircraft performance and Gen Nav.
You will have a progress test part of the way through the phase to see how your assimilating the information and to also have a chance for you to see how you're doing, this is not pass/fail. At the end of the study weeks there is a school final that you will need to pass before being entered for the EASA exams. If you fail it, you will be given an opportunity to retake the exam (not the same questions) during the week before the EASA exams are due. You do not have to start the phase again, but you will be recoursed if you fail again.
You cannot afford to take any time off during the phase, otherwise you will miss lessons and will find it very difficult to catch up.
My advice, dedicate yourself to studying and doing homework and all of the CBT training as it's progressed, don't fall behind. It is hard work but then we want those who are able and willing to work in this industry.
You cannot drop a subject or swap subjects around, they are geared up for the best learning practice. Another bit of advice is to do some group study, you tend to find that some understand some of the subjects better than others and you can sometimes bounce off each other.
The instructors are there to help you and will spend extra time with you, particularly at lunchtimes. Do not be afraid to ask if you don't understand something, we would rather you came and spoke to us rather than suffer in silence.
CAE have a high success rate and the training is well proven, the instructors are all very experienced and dedicated to achieving high standards.
I wish you well. If you want to do some pre-reading then take a look at some of the pooleys PPL books, they will put you in the right frame of mind and give you an introduction to the theory training.
I used to be a TKI at CAE Oxford until this summer.
You will be given all the manuals that you require, no need to go to the expense of buying extra, plus there is a risk that you wont get the up to date manuals buying them yourself.
2 Phases of 7 subjects each phase about 12 weeks long with EASA exams at the end of each phase.
Phase 1 - Human Performance, Aircraft Systems, PofF, Flight Instruments, Electrics, Met, Engines. Phase 2 - Radio Nav, Air Law, Mass& Balance, Flight Planning, op Procedures, aircraft performance and Gen Nav.
You will have a progress test part of the way through the phase to see how your assimilating the information and to also have a chance for you to see how you're doing, this is not pass/fail. At the end of the study weeks there is a school final that you will need to pass before being entered for the EASA exams. If you fail it, you will be given an opportunity to retake the exam (not the same questions) during the week before the EASA exams are due. You do not have to start the phase again, but you will be recoursed if you fail again.
You cannot afford to take any time off during the phase, otherwise you will miss lessons and will find it very difficult to catch up.
My advice, dedicate yourself to studying and doing homework and all of the CBT training as it's progressed, don't fall behind. It is hard work but then we want those who are able and willing to work in this industry.
You cannot drop a subject or swap subjects around, they are geared up for the best learning practice. Another bit of advice is to do some group study, you tend to find that some understand some of the subjects better than others and you can sometimes bounce off each other.
The instructors are there to help you and will spend extra time with you, particularly at lunchtimes. Do not be afraid to ask if you don't understand something, we would rather you came and spoke to us rather than suffer in silence.
CAE have a high success rate and the training is well proven, the instructors are all very experienced and dedicated to achieving high standards.
I wish you well. If you want to do some pre-reading then take a look at some of the pooleys PPL books, they will put you in the right frame of mind and give you an introduction to the theory training.
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Bang-on what WASALOADIE said.
Ground school is very intense, and you'll definitely need to study every night. You can (possibly) afford one day per week off from studying. It depends how well you're doing, and how well you absorb the content. I knew people who studied twelve hours per day and still failed five out of seven exams. Many will say that the content isn't difficult, there's just tons of it. The ability to retain information is key.
Although some instructors will disagree (probably because they have to toe the party line), but I'd advise you to start on the question banks as soon as you start the course. As soon as you cover a chapter, refine the topics on Bristol Ground School or AvExam to what you've just covered, and do the questions. Students who didn't use question banks were always the ones with the lowest exam scores. Use question banks wisely, in addition to proper study and learning the content. ONLY using question banks is very, very foolish. To get a really good average you definitely need to know the content, and know your way around how EASA ask the questions.
Personally, I'd just enjoy yourself as much as you can before you start ground school. You won't have much time to do so when you're there. You quite literally live and breathe those exams for six months. In six months I can count on one hand how many days I had without opening a textbook. I don't really see any need to get ahead of the game, as the instructors build you up gradually. Just chill until you get there
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Ground school is very intense, and you'll definitely need to study every night. You can (possibly) afford one day per week off from studying. It depends how well you're doing, and how well you absorb the content. I knew people who studied twelve hours per day and still failed five out of seven exams. Many will say that the content isn't difficult, there's just tons of it. The ability to retain information is key.
Although some instructors will disagree (probably because they have to toe the party line), but I'd advise you to start on the question banks as soon as you start the course. As soon as you cover a chapter, refine the topics on Bristol Ground School or AvExam to what you've just covered, and do the questions. Students who didn't use question banks were always the ones with the lowest exam scores. Use question banks wisely, in addition to proper study and learning the content. ONLY using question banks is very, very foolish. To get a really good average you definitely need to know the content, and know your way around how EASA ask the questions.
Personally, I'd just enjoy yourself as much as you can before you start ground school. You won't have much time to do so when you're there. You quite literally live and breathe those exams for six months. In six months I can count on one hand how many days I had without opening a textbook. I don't really see any need to get ahead of the game, as the instructors build you up gradually. Just chill until you get there
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All Brilliant advice and I appreciate it a lot, thank you very much! I look forward to the time comes and may take a look at some of the content just to get an idea and brief understanding but for now i'll just remain excited!
