PfCO to GVC Conversion exam has been updated to NQE to GVC Conversion Exam in Northern Ireland
Robert Dobbin • February 16, 2022
The changes are in 2 parts.
The Theory Side
The CAA insist on a 40 multi choice question paper which covers the full GVC syllabus. As our GVC Conversion course only holds 3 of the modules, it would not be appropriate for the student to take an exam on subjects they have not recently studied. Therefore, it is in the interests of the students to take the full GVC Course and take the GVC exam paper. From today any student who has not completed the GVC Conversion Theory course will be transferred to the full GVC Course and advised of the changes.
Flying Competency
The CAA also insist I state how I make the decision whether an NQE holder of a Certificate for passing their PFA, is still competent. I have therefore created a Self-Declaration form (attached), for the student to declare their competency and hours flown, which must be a minimum of 2 hours in the previous 3 calendar months. If the student completes the form, I am satisfied they are competent and they are not required to take a Practical Flight Assessment. If the student cannont self-declare their competency, then the student must take another PFA.
Summary
The requirements for a GVC Conversion course are:-
The student supplies a copy of their NQE Certificate for passing their PFA
The student must verify their Flyer ID, by forwarding something from the CAA which confirms their name, Flyer’s ID and date of expiry.
The student must complete the attached NQE to GVC PFA Self-Declaration form.
The process for the course is:-
The student is logged onto the full GVC Course
The student will take the GVC 40 multi-choice question Exam paper. Either invigilated (in person) by the Assessor or online via a Zoom video call with 3iC.
Once the student has passed the GVC Exam paper, and I have all the above documentation, Robert will issue your GVC Certificate, assuming a PFA is not required.
