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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.
2010 Exam Dates
Exams are held on Trash and Treasure days on
the last Sunday of the odd numbered months. The location is the ARNSW
site at 63 Quarry Rd Dural with a starting time of 10 am. There is no need
to book, just turn up before 10 am.
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
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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.
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 .
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".
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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