LICENCING EXAMS

The table below lists practical tests and written exams to be undertaken to obtain a Certificate of Proficiency at one of three available levels.

Possession of the Certificate of Proficiency then permits a licence to be granted for an amateur station of that type.

It is common to speak of the Foundation Licence exam etc., so that terminology will be used below.

REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIOUS AMATEUR LICENCES

Practical Test Foundation Exam Standard Technical Exam Advanced Technical Exam Regulations Exam
Foundation Licence X X


Standard Licence X
X
X
Advanced Licence X

X X

It is possible to enter at any level, but the Foundation Licence is the common entry point.

It is only necessary to pass any exam or test once, when upgrading. For example the Practical Test taken for the Foundation exam remains valid for the Standard and Advanced levels.

The Regulation exam, taken at the Standard level is valid when upgrading to Advanced.

The theory and Regulations exams may be taken at separate sittings.

FOUNDATION LICENCE EXAM

Courses

Foundation licence courses have been run by the club from time to time, depending on demand. Approach a committee member to indicate interest.

The Radio and Electronics School presently offers a DVD of practical drills and video tutorials for $12.

Books

Your entry into amateur radio. is the title of the WIA's foundation manual and covers both operating and technical topics at an entry level. Price is presently $24.50.

Syllabus

Syllabus for Foundation Licence is given here.

Reference this if necessary, but this will generally be handled in the classroom.

Trial exam papers

The trial exam comes  from the WIA web site.

Other resources

The WIA provide these slides for use in the classroom by instructors teaching the Foundation course. They may be useful for private study or revision.

STANDARD LICENCE EXAM

Courses

There have been proposals for the club to provide an upgrade course from Foundation to Standard level. Are there enough of you out there to hold a course? Contact a committee member.

The Radio and Electronics School provide a multimedia course on DVD. Present cost is $30.

Books

Standard Licence Theory Book and Study Guide (total $40 for blue and green books plus postage). These were originally written for an earlier licence structure, but are claimed to be appropriate for the Standard Exam. 

Syllabus

The Syllabus for the Standard licence is on the WIA web site.

Trial examination questions

Other resources

 Resistor colour codes are available in many places on internet but try this web page or this youtube video.


REGULATIONS  EXAM

Trial examination questions

Other Resources

ADVANCED LICENCE EXAM

Courses

The Radio and Electronics School provide a on-line theory course. Present cost is $50.

Books

Syllabus

The Syllabus for the Advanced licence is available on the WIA web site.

Trial examination questions

Trial technical exams for the advanced licence are available from Amateur Radio Victoria as two exams (taken on-line).

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