Your Online Journey begins here.
First thing first, hopefully, your EDH (OOW) has matured for 18 months, as this is the first course you should have done.
You have the sea time, you have your TRB all filled out, you have passed all the modules and you have a copy of MSN 1858!
Now you’re thinking, How do I book an oral exam? How do I pass first time? Watch my video for all the answers.
From the application to the final goal of holding your NOE with the words PASSED, we are here to help.
Having done this myself I have prepared a great plan of study with plenty of help and checks along the way.
Here’s what this plan looks like:
NOE Application
Here’s some advice and helpful templates on how to fill out these forms properly.
Pre-study
3 months before you fully commit, start with some pre-study.
Book your online exam
Please watch my video, as this can be confusing.
To book your exam you currently do it via email – onlineoralexams@mcga.gov.uk.
When booking you are required to attach a scan of your NOE, passport, discharge book, and sections of your TRB (for OOW only). They must be in PDF format and done separately. Along with an indication of when you would wish to take your exam.
⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: Exams may be booked for up to 3 months.
Organise time off work
Do one thing and one thing only. It’s a hard exam, and there’s a huge amount of information to learn.
How long do I need?
It depends on YOU. When was the last time you studied?
I find most of my students need a minimum of 4 weeks. I personally would allocate 6 weeks.
Find a great study space.
No distractions
Quiet room
Fast internet
Stationary/flashcards
Good lighting
Clutter-free
Then when you’re ready, hit subscribe!
It might sound obvious, but start from the beginning and go through the course in order. I have a system!
Hook up with a study buddy
Some people like to study by themselves, but there are so many advantages to having a study buddy. This is an oral exam, so you need to speak it. Plus, to embed new information, an excellent way is to explain/teach it.
Watch my videos, print the notes, & do the quizzes!
Come to my webinars!
They are so important!
They really do help, so bring a cup of tea, a beer, or a glass of wine & pull up a seat.
Test your knowledge under pressure
Understand the level you need to be to pass first time
Study the right way
Learn exam technique
The latest style of exam questions
Up to date past papers
Info on how the exam is done online
Past papers
I supply them to you at the right moment in your journey. These allow you to do a risk assessment of the likely exam questions and the severity of not knowing the answers. The key to this exam is knowing the answers to the questions asked. Hence, we need to determine the questions that are coming. Simple!
PASS
Congratulations!!
Good job. Have a beer, it’s all done.
We will email you on how to contact the MCA for the all-important issue of the CoC.