CAAB AME B1.1 Exam exam-day guide
CAAB AME B1.1 Exam · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo identification
Bring the same government-issued photo ID used at registration (passport or national ID). Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a second form is required.
Admission permit or booking confirmation
Print or download the confirmation showing your candidate number, module(s), date, and test centre. Save an offline copy in case network access fails.
Approved calculator
Use a non-programmable calculator permitted by the provider. Confirm the allowed model list with the provider; programmable or graphing calculators are commonly prohibited.
Basic stationery
Bring pencils, an eraser, a sharpener, and a black or blue pen. Confirm with the provider whether stationery is supplied at the centre before packing your own.
Transparent water bottle and light snack
Hydration and a small snack help during breaks on longer sittings. Confirm with the provider whether food and drink are allowed at the desk or only in the break area.
Knowledge of the test centre route and arrival time
Rehearse the journey and note the reporting time on your permit. Arrive with a comfortable buffer; confirm with the provider the cut-off after which late candidates are refused.
Regulations and reference material
Some Part-66 sittings permit specified reference documents. Confirm with the provider exactly which documents, editions, or tabs are allowed and whether annotations are restricted.
Personal medication and accessibility arrangements
If you need medication, extra time, or a separate room, confirm approval with the provider well before the exam day and bring any supporting letter requested.
Leave valuables and smart devices at home or in storage
Phones, smart watches, and earbuds are typically banned from the test room. Confirm with the provider the storage arrangements at the centre.
Review the module syllabus and question format
Check the provider's syllabus for your module and whether questions are multiple-choice, essay, or practical. Confirm the format and duration with the provider if the permit is unclear.
Plan rest and avoid last-minute cramming
Protect sleep in the final nights. A short, structured review of weak topics is more useful than an all-night session.
Backup transport and contact plan
Note the centre's phone number and have a backup route. If delays occur, call the centre immediately and confirm with the provider how late arrival is handled.
Plan the day
Confirm the exam date, time, centre address, and module code against your permit. Re-check the provider's candidate instructions for prohibited items, ID rules, and permitted reference material. Resolve any open questions with the provider by email so you have a written answer.
Complete a timed mock or question set under exam conditions for each module, then review errors by topic rather than re-reading whole chapters. Write a one-page summary of formulas, units, and definitions you tend to forget.
Prepare the physical kit: ID, permit, calculator, stationery, water bottle, and any approved documents. Pack it in one bag so nothing is assembled on the morning.
Do a final light review of your one-page summary and the syllabus topic list. Stop intensive study early in the evening and avoid new material that could undermine confidence.
Rehearse the journey and note travel time, parking, and the building entrance. Set two alarms and arrange a backup wake-up. Eat a normal meal and aim for a full night's sleep.
Eat a proper breakfast, dress in layers, and leave with buffer time. Carry only the approved items; leave smart devices secured or at home. Re-read your one-page summary briefly, then stop studying.
Report at the stated time, present your ID and permit, and follow invigilator instructions for storage and seating. Use the washroom before the sitting starts and note where the break area and exits are.
Read the instructions and check the number of questions and time allocation. Do a first pass answering confident questions, flag uncertain ones, and return to them. Watch the clock at set checkpoints rather than continuously.
For calculation questions, write down known values, units, and the formula before computing, and sanity-check the magnitude of the answer. For multiple-choice items, eliminate clearly wrong options before choosing.
Take only permitted breaks, note the return time, and keep discussion of exam content to zero. Use the time to hydrate and reset rather than to re-check answers with other candidates.
Note which topics felt weak while memory is fresh, and record any procedural issues (timing, equipment, seating) to raise with the provider. Confirm with the provider how and when results are issued.
Rules to check
Bring the exact photo ID required by the provider and present it on request; if the name or ID does not match the booking, you may be refused entry. Confirm the accepted ID types with the provider before the exam day.
Arrive by the reporting time on your permit. Confirm with the provider the latest arrival time that still permits entry, as late candidates are commonly excluded.
Do not bring phones, smart watches, or other electronic devices into the test room unless explicitly permitted. Store them as directed and keep them switched off.
Follow all invigilator instructions on seating, materials, and communication. Any attempt to access unauthorized material or communicate with other candidates may lead to invalidation of the sitting.
Breaks are normally taken only at times the invigilator allows, and the clock may or may not stop. Confirm the break policy with the provider for your specific sitting.
Scoring and pass criteria are set by the awarding body for each module. Confirm the marking scheme, pass mark, and result timeline with the provider rather than relying on hearsay.
If you believe there is an error in a question or a disturbance during the sitting, report it to the invigilator at the time and follow up in writing. Confirm with the provider the deadline and procedure for appeals or special consideration.
Use only calculators and reference documents that the provider has approved for your module. Confirm the permitted list in advance, as unauthorized aids may be removed and could affect your result.