Part-66 Module 9 exam-day guide
Part-66 Module 9 · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID
Bring the original government-issued photo ID (passport or national ID card) whose name matches your exam booking exactly. A photocopy or a photo on your phone is normally not accepted. Confirm with the provider which ID types they accept before the day.
Exam booking confirmation / authorisation
Print or download the confirmation from your maintenance training organisation (MTO) or the authority handling your Part-66 examination, showing date, time, venue and module. Some centres ask for a candidate/authorisation number at reception. Confirm with the provider what format they want (paper vs. screen).
Venue address and route checked in advance
Confirm the exact building and room, not just the organisation's main address. Check transport, parking and expected travel time so you arrive early rather than on the minute. Confirm with the provider which entrance is used for candidates.
Reporting time confirmed
Note the reporting time, which is usually earlier than the published start time for ID checks and seating. Confirm with the provider how early they expect candidates to report.
Writing materials allowed by the centre
Some centres issue pens, wipe-clean boards or scratch paper; others expect you to bring your own pen and pencil. Confirm with the provider what is supplied and what you may bring in.
Calculator only if explicitly permitted
Module 9 is largely qualitative, but check in advance whether any calculator is allowed and, if so, which type. Many centres prohibit programmable or stored-memory devices. Confirm with the provider.
Phone and smart devices switched off and stored
Leave phones, smartwatches and earbuds out of the exam room or stored as instructed. Do not rely on using your phone as a clock or calculator.
No unauthorised notes or study material
Do not bring handwritten notes, flashcards, textbooks or printed summaries into the exam room. Leave revision material in a bag outside the room.
Know the module scope and format
Module 9 (Human Factors) covers general human factors concepts, human performance and limitations, social psychology, factors affecting performance, physical environment, tasks, communication, human error, and hazards in the hangar and workshop. Confirm the question count, time allowed and pass mark with your provider, as these follow the applicable Part-66 requirements and centre practice.
Personal needs planned for
Eat and hydrate sensibly beforehand and use the washroom before entering. If you have a medical condition or an approved access arrangement, confirm in advance what the centre permits in the room. Confirm with the provider.
Plan the day
Stop learning new topics and switch to active recall: work through the nine Module 9 subject areas using your own summary notes and practice questions you have written or been given by your provider. Identify your two weakest areas and spend the remaining time there. Confirm venue, reporting time, ID requirements and permitted items with the provider in writing.
Do one timed practice set under exam-like conditions: no notes, no phone, fixed clock. Use it to practise your per-question time budget rather than to learn new material.
Light review only: skim your one-page summary of the key models, error types, communication principles and environmental factors. Pack ID, confirmation and permitted items in your bag. Check travel plans and set two alarms. Aim for a normal night's sleep; do not revise late into the night.
Eat a normal meal, leave early and arrive at the venue in good time. Re-read only your one-page summary while waiting, then put it away before entering the room. Switch off and store your phone, present your ID, take the seat allocated to you and follow the invigilator's instructions.
Read the instructions on the paper or screen carefully, including how to change an answer and how to flag a question for review. Check the number of questions and the time remaining, then divide the time so you have a few minutes spare at the end. If anything in the instructions is unclear, ask the invigilator before you start.
Work in passes: answer the questions you know first, flag anything long or uncertain, and return to flagged items at the end. Read each stem fully and watch for negative wording such as 'not', 'except' and 'least likely'. Eliminate clearly wrong options before choosing. Answer every question unless the provider states otherwise. Change an answer only when you can point to a specific reason.
Check that no question has been left unanswered and that flagged items have been revisited. Submit or hand in as instructed. Note how and when your result will be issued and keep any documentation the centre gives you for your Part-66 record.
Rules to check
Bring original photo ID that matches your booking name; candidates who cannot produce acceptable ID are usually refused entry. Confirm with the provider which documents are acceptable before the day.
Electronic devices, smartwatches, earbuds and any unauthorised notes must be switched off and stored as directed; possession of unauthorised material in the room may invalidate your result.
Follow the invigilator's instructions at all times, including seating, timing, and how to attract attention if you need to leave the room.
Breaks during a short multiple-choice module are normally not permitted, so prepare beforehand; if you have a documented need, arrange it with the centre in advance. Confirm with the provider.
Read the question format carefully: Module 9 questions are typically multiple choice with one correct option, and the wording of the stem determines what is being asked. Confirm the exact format and any penalty for wrong answers with the provider, as negative marking is not universally the same across centres.
The pass standard is set by the applicable Part-66 requirements for the module, and results may be shown on screen, issued by the centre, or released later. Confirm the pass mark, retake rules and how many attempts you may have with your provider before sitting.
Do not discuss or share question content with other candidates during or after the session; keep any materials issued by the centre in the room.
If something goes wrong on the day, such as equipment failure, illness or a disturbance, report it to the invigilator immediately and ask how it will be recorded, since late claims are harder to resolve. Confirm the centre's procedure with the provider.