ANAC AVSEC Instructor - Aerodrome Operators (Instrutor AVSEC - Operador de Aeródromo - IOAD) exam-day guide
ANAC AVSEC Instructor - Aerodrome Operators (Instrutor AVSEC - Operador de Aeródromo - IOAD) · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original document (passport or national identity card) whose name matches your registration exactly. Confirm with the provider which forms of ID are accepted and whether a digital copy is allowed.
Exam admission or registration confirmation
Print or save the confirmation email or admission letter showing your candidate number, session time, and venue. Confirm with the provider whether a printed copy is mandatory.
Venue and access details
Note the exact building, room, and entry gate. Aerodrome training centres are often inside restricted areas, so confirm with the provider whether you need an escort, a visitor badge, or advance security clearance.
Approved writing materials
Bring dark pens and a pencil with eraser. Confirm with the provider whether answer sheets are machine-read and which instruments are permitted.
Permitted reference material
Assume the exam is closed-book unless the provider states otherwise. If any ICAO Annex 17, national regulation, or programme manual extract is allowed, confirm the exact list and whether annotations are permitted.
Watch or silent timepiece
A simple analogue or silent digital watch helps you pace sections if the room clock is not visible. Confirm with the provider whether smartwatches and phones must be switched off and stored.
Personal medication and water
Bring only what you need for the session duration. Confirm with the provider whether drinks and medication are allowed at the desk and whether a break will be scheduled.
Review the practical syllabus and task list
Re-read the published competency list for AVSEC instructors working for aerodrome operators: training design, delivery, assessment, and regulatory content. Confirm with the provider the exact syllabus version that applies to your session.
Rehearse the practical demonstration format
Practise delivering a short training segment and explaining assessment decisions aloud, since practical exams often involve a simulated instruction task. Confirm with the provider the task format and time allocation.
Plan travel and arrival buffer
Aim to arrive well before the reporting time to clear access control and registration. Confirm with the provider the reporting time and the late-arrival policy.
Plan the day
Re-read the official syllabus and candidate instructions. Confirm venue, reporting time, ID requirements, permitted materials, and the practical task format with the provider. Resolve any open questions in writing so you have a record.
Do a full dry run of the practical tasks: prepare a short lesson plan, rehearse a 10-15 minute delivery, and practise justifying assessment decisions against the relevant competency criteria. Time yourself.
Refresh core content areas: ICAO Annex 17 principles, national civil aviation security programme obligations for aerodrome operators, access control, screening concepts, and instructor competencies such as feedback and evaluation.
Confirm travel arrangements and check for any last-minute venue or schedule change. Prepare your bag with ID, confirmation, pens, and any approved materials. Charge devices only if the provider permits them.
Stop cramming new material. Do a light review of your own notes and the practical task checklist, then get a full night's sleep. Avoid alcohol and heavy meals.
Eat a normal meal, arrive early, and allow extra time for aerodrome access control. Re-check that your ID and confirmation are with you before leaving.
Present your ID, confirm your candidate details, store prohibited items as instructed, and read the candidate instructions carefully before the session starts.
Listen to or read each task fully before responding. For practical delivery, state your objective, engage the audience, and make your assessment rationale explicit. Manage your time so every required task is attempted.
Check that you have submitted or handed in all required materials, retrieved your personal belongings, and understood how and when results will be communicated.
Rules to check
Carry your original government-issued photo ID at all times during the session. The name must match your registration; confirm with the provider how discrepancies are handled.
Follow all aerodrome security rules, including badge display, escorted movement in restricted areas, and prohibitions on photography. These apply to candidates exactly as to staff.
Switch off mobile phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices and store them where instructed unless the provider explicitly permits their use for a task.
Do not communicate with other candidates once the session has begun. If you need clarification, address the invigilator or examiner directly and aloud.
Ask the examiner before leaving the room for any reason. Confirm with the provider the policy on breaks, water, and medication during the session.
Attempt every required task. If a task is unclear, state your interpretation and proceed rather than leaving it blank; confirm with the provider how partial or misinterpreted responses are scored.
Present your own work. Any collaboration, unauthorised material, or misrepresentation is handled under the provider's misconduct rules, which you should confirm in advance.
Confirm with the provider the scoring scheme, pass mark, appeal procedure, and result timeline before you leave the venue.