Self-Study Exam Site Opening in Ireland to Address Aircraft Engineer Shortage
To help tackle the shortfall of aircraft engineers in Ireland, Resource Group, a Part 147 training provider, will soon be opening a new Part 66 examination center in Ireland.
The center will provide students with the opportunity to obtain UK CAA and EASA certifications, enabling them to fulfil requirements for A1, A3, B1.1, B1.3, and B2 licenses.
The initial examination dates will be available at the end of July and are open to all engineers who have acquired Part 66 Self-Study modules through Resource Group.
Managing Director of Resource Group Training Solutions, Ian Fitzpatrick, said: “We regularly receive a significant level of engagement with our self-study courses from engineers residing in Ireland. Through thorough research and a substantial volume of interactions regarding our self-study product, Ireland consistently ranks among the top 10 locations for website searches and inquiries so ultimately opening an examination center in Shannon, Ireland felt like the right choice.
“We anticipate that this examination center will create pathways for numerous engineers, helping to bridge the gap in the shortage of skilled workers and to meet the increasing demand in the industry.”
Resource Group’s Part 66 Self-Study courses enable individuals to work towards a Part 66 license on their own time; reducing the need to take long periods away from work at a time when the industry is in need of every skilled worker available. With input from industry experts and educational specialists to enhance learner experience, the courseware includes 3D graphics, interactive scenarios and engaging video content, specifically designed to maximize learners’ understanding of course concepts regardless of their preferred learning style.
The courseware includes end-of-module knowledge checks with detailed reports to help learners identify their strengths and weaknesses, as well as timed, mock assessments to simulate the Part 66 examination experience.
The new hub in Ireland is the first location to open as part of Resource Group’s examination center expansion program, which is set to open further exam centers across Europe in 2024.
