The English Language Proficiency (ELP) assessment for vehicle drivers

EASA ADR.OPS.B.029

The ELP-assessment for vehicle drivers (EASA ADR.OPS.B.029) is for active vehicle drivers who need to get their ELP-certificate renewed and for future vehicle drivers who need to obtain their initial ELP-certificate. After passing the assessment, you will immediately receive an official ELP-certificate.

What can you expect?

PART 1

Introduction

During the introduction, the language assessor of SCOPATSKY will introduce him or herself and explain how the assessment will work.

PART 2

Personal aviation/job related questions

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+- 5 minutes

A personal conversation in which a selection of, but not limited to, the following questions will occur:

  • Can you introduce yourself and tell us something about your job?
  • Can you explain how a typical day at work looks like for you?
  • Can you explain what a runway incursion is?

PART 3

Description of aerodrome related pictures

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+- 5 minutes

A personal conversation in which a selection of, but not limited to, the following questions (based on the pictures) will occur:

  • Can you tell us something about this picture(s)?
  • Why is the situation on the picture(s) dangerous?
  • What would you do in the situation on the picture(s)?

PART 4

Listening comprehension with recall based on an aerodrome event

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+- 5 minutes

A personal conversation in which a selection of, but not limited to, the following questions (based on the aerodrome event) will occur: 

  • Can you explain what happened during this aerodrome event?
  • Have you ever encountered such an aerodrome event?
  • What would you do during such an aerodrome event?

PART 5

Simulated ATC – vehicle driver scenario

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+- 5 minutes

A personal conversation/role play in which a selection of, but not limited to, of the following situations will be simulated: 

  • Report an observation of an abnormal situation near a runway
  • Report an entry/vacation of the runway after an inspection
  • Report a runway incursion

PART 6

Final grading

The language assessor will establish a final grading after the assessment. The final result will be based upon these holistic descriptors:

- Pronunciation
- Structure
- Vocabulary
- Fluency
- Comprehension
- Interaction

About the ELP-certificates

We are approved to issue the following proficiency levels:

Level 4 (Operational Level)

Valid for 4 years

Level 5 (Extended Level)

Valid for 6 years

Level 6 (Expert Level)

Unlimited

When do you get the ELP-certificate?

After passing the assessment, you will immediately receive an official ELP-certificate.

Where can you take the ELP-assessment?

SCOPATSKY has four fixed locations in Belgium. We are also approved to perform the assessment completely online or at any other location. When you book the assessment you can select the location and method of your preference.
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4 locations in Belgium

Ostend (2 locations)
Wevelgem
Rupelmonde
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Online

The assessment will be taken via Teams and provides the same ELP-certificate as the physical assessment.

Location on demand

We can take the assessment at a location on demand. Please contact us for a customized quotation.

What does it cost?

The assessment costs 135 euros (+VAT).

Ready to book your ELP-assessment?

Just fill in the online booking form and provide us with your your details, preferred time and location. We will contact you to complete the booking and anwer any questions you might have.

Book an assessment

What our customers say

Mathieu Souphy

“My ELP-exam took place in Ostend. 
The communication regarding the preparation, the exam itself and the explanation of the administrative steps to be taken after obtaining the certificate were very professional and correct.”

Amon Slabbinck

"The staff at SCOPATSKY was extremely professional and friendly, which made my experience very positive. An experience that I highly recommend for a reliable ELP-exam.”
If you have any questions or specific requirements, do not hesitate to contact us at  info@scopatsky.be