ARNSW
Office - 63 Quarry Rd Dural NSW 2158
Examinations:-
Listen out on the VK2WI Sunday broadcasts and
keep an eye on this page for information on our Assessments and Exams.
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Foundation
Licence -
Usually held over a weekend
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Standard and Advanced Licence -
These Exams are
usually on the Foundation Licence Assessment
weekend.
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Morse Tests -
As per Standard and Advanced Licence Exam
2010 Exam Dates
Please phone the office numbers or email us for details
on the next exam dates and venues. Also check the front page of this sight
for any special notices
Bookings
and Exam Times:- Download the Application Form for your
course (see below), fill it out and return to our office with the
appropriate fees. Always check with the office at least a week before an
Assessment or Exam event to confirm the timing and other details.
Exam and Assessment Costs (Increased charges from 2nd
Feb 2009)
As of 2nd February 2009 the WIA
(National) have taken on a greater responsibility regarding Amateur
Radio exams/assessments and actual issue of Licenses.
The work necessary to establish and obtain approval of
WIA assessment charges has demonstrated that the WIA is currently
undercharging for examination services. A number of new costs have also been
incurred. Inflation has added to existing costs. The WIA has taken out a new
insurance policy covering the WIA and each individual Assessor against
claims arising from alleged improper assessments.
There are also additional costs arising from the
provision of additional services under the proposed contractual arrangements
(for example, the WIA will issue amateur certificates of proficiency to
successful examination candidates under the proposed arrangements).
(webmaster: This information is direct from the WIA (National)
website at www.wia.org.au )
Accordingly Clubs and
Assessors running exams/assessments from the 2nd February 2009 will be
charging a new schedule of fees.
We understand that the price structure from WIA
(National) is the actual cost to Assessors and that there is no "profit" or
"cost recovery" process built into the prices. We have been advised by
individual Assessors that they are involved in some "out of pocket" expenses
with respect to the exams/assessment, such as postage of papers and phone
calls. Some Assessors are able to arrange free use of Club premises for the
exams/assessments, but some are not so lucky and have to hire rooms/halls
for the event. They or the Clubs involved also have to keep track of and
bank/transfer the fees paid by prospective students, with all the associated
cost of cashing cheques/money orders and credit card transactions. Where
tea/coffee etc are provided to the students during breaks, someone has to
pay for this too.
Most Assessors and the Clubs supporting them will need to
charge a "service fee" above that of the actual exam/assessment costs to
cover these "incidental" costs, in most cases a nominal $5 or $10 per
student.
We understand the new charges
for the exams are as follows (not including "service fee"):
ARNSW have the following assessments/exams available, the cost include a
small "service fee" to cover costs of phone calls and mail.
FL Licence Assessment PAK (ie Theory, Regulations and
Practical)...............$75.00
However if a candidate is under the age of 18 on the day of
exam/assessment the WIA (National) are offering a special price for the
above exams PAK ...........................................$43.00
Successfully assessed attendees are able to apply for their licence
immediately.
Standard or Advanced Theory Assessment
...............................................$75.00
Regulation Assessment
.............................................................................$75.00
Practical Test ............................................................................................$75.00
Again if a candidate is under the age of 18 on the day of
exam/assessment the WIA (National) are offering a special price for the
above exams ..................................................$43.00 each
Note: The FL Assessment PAK is the only "package
deal", for the Standard or Advanced Licence you need to sit for separate
Theory, Regulations and Practical Assessments. However we understand if you
have passed the "Practical Assessment" for any class of Licence you do not
need to sit for it again when upgrading your Licence.
We have no information at this time on the cost
of re-exam/assessment of a failed subject or if an exam/assessment set is
carried out over a period of time, rather than as a single event. On top of
the above charges don't forget you will also need "passport photos" and
photo ID on the day of assessment (under 18's check with your Assessor
regarding ID). For FL students you should have a copy of the FL Manual to
study before the assessment date. Upon successful completion of
assessments some Assessors will lodge your Licence Application for you along
with your exam results, if so then you will also need funds for the actual
Licence Application Fee.
For further up to date
information contact your local Club or Assessor, also for general
information on becoming a Ham radio operator check out the WIA (National)
website
HERE or for specific information on the Foundation Licence go
HERE
.
Information on license requirements/conditions and
regulations can be found on the ACMA's website at
www.acma.gov.au under
Licensing & Regulation, Radio Communication Licensing, then across the page
to "Related Topics" to Amateur Licensing.
Foundation Licence Manual
(2008 Edition)
We carry copies of the FL Manual which can be picked up
at Dural (by prior arrangement) or we can post a copy to you, prices as
follows.
FL Manual (2008 Edition) - Pick up - $20.00 - Posted (within Australia) - $24.50
For mail orders please use the order form which is part of the "Foundation
Licence Assessment Application" form (see below).
Forms:-
Changes in Regulations, Licensing
Requirements and Costs mean the forms can change from time to time so please
download the latest edition of the forms before you fill them out and submit
to our office.
(available to download in PDF format
and normally printed, filled in and sent to us)
Education - Information on Training Courses and Tuition
for Ham Licenses
We
understand that Ron Bertrand, VK2DQ, the presenter of the Gladesville Video
Tape Course and a long-time Amateur Radio Instructor, runs a theory class
via his very informative web
site. For details of the classes, web page and timing, please contact
Ron directly.
Information
- Information Booklet on Amateur Radio, the ARNSW
organisation along with it's membership and services, Amateur Radio licences
and exams.
Foundation
Licence Assessment Application (2010)
Standard/Advanced Licence Exam Application (2010)
Note: If you attend an exam/assessment after 2nd Feb 2009, even if you
have pre-paid, the new charges will apply as the Assessor has to pay the new
charges from that date.
Please
MAIL completed application forms
(Membership and Exams) to our Post Box address. Forms emailed or Faxed often
do not transmit clearly and also "sit" in the PC or FAX until someone
actually attends to the machine. It is also more secure and private when
cheques or credit card details are submitted by mail.
Lapsed Callsigns.
We have recently been receiving phone calls from VK2
located Amateurs wanting knowledge on renewing lapsed callsigns. They had
applied to the ACMA who directed them to the WIA.
Please note:
As of Monday the 2nd of March 2009 the role of callsign allocation has become a
function of the WIA(National). Any callsign related inquiry should be
directed to the WIA office in Melbourne.
Their phone number is 03 9729 0400. The web site is www.wia.org.au
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Amateur Licence Classes & Exams - Foundation, Standard & Advanced Theory
& Regulations
The Foundation licence is a quick way to get on air for those without any
previous experience in radio or electronics. The club runs training sessions
for this licence quarterly subject to demand. Each session occupies a single
weekend and results in successfully assessed attendees being able to apply
for their licence immediately. Details of this licence can be found on the
WIA web site under "Become a
Radio Amateur".
On the ARNSW website we have a page
indicating exams planned by the Education Officer and a link to others in
the NSW area, you will fine it
HERE
We understand that Ron Bertrand, VK2DQ, the presenter of the Gladesville
Video Tape Course and a long-time Amateur Radio Instructor, runs a theory
class via his web site.
For details of the classes, web page and timing, please contact Ron
directly.
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