There are 3 types of RELTA:
- RELTA for Pilots (IFR)
- RELTA for Light Aircraft (VFR)
- RELTA for Air Traffic Controllers
Each form of RELTA is designed to assess candidate's ability to speak
and listen in both radiotelephony and face-to-face communications,
across routine and non-routine situations using plain English. The
candidate's English language comprehension, pronunciation, fluency,
structure, vocabulary and interaction skills are rated in line with the
six ICAO language levels.
RELTA comprises a 25-minute speaking test and a 35-minute listening
test. RELTA Speaking is delivered by a RELTA examiner and rated
separately by two RELTA raters. RELTA Listening is computer-delivered.
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Voice-only |
Interview |
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Section 1 |
Section 2
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Section 3 |
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Routine Radiotelephony - Phraseology |
Non-routine Radiotelephony - Plain English |
Conversation - Complex Plain English |
Speaking
Delivered by examiner
25 minutes
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Role-play using phraseology in routine radiotelephony communications |
Role-play using plain English in non-routine radiotelephony communications |
Interview related to Sections 2 and discussion about candidate's experience, ideas and opinions |
Listening
Computer delivered
35 minutes
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10 multiple choice questions
Isolated exchanges
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10 multiple choice questions
Extended non-routine communications
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10 multiple choice questions
Work-related conversation: post-incident debriefing
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