The ASARC Education team offers training and assessment at all levels of the Amateur Radio Licencing scheme
There are three levels of licencing :
Foundation Licence - (the entry level),
Standard Licence, and
Advanced Licence.
Training and assessment for Foundation Licence takes a commitment of only one weekend.
About the Foundation Licence
A Foundation Licence provides an easy first step into the world of Amateur Radio. The following document explains the privileges and requirements of Foundation Licences.
About the Foundation Licence
The Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) is is the peak body representing Australian Amateur Radio Operators to the various government bodies in this country and is a member of the International Amateur Radio Union. This link will take you to the page on the Foundation Licence. Take the time to browse this website generally. There is information here about licencing, band plans, contests and books along with many other amateur radio related topics.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is the Australian regulator responsible for, amongst other things, radio communications. There is large amounts of information available on this web site relevant to amateur radio operators but this link will take you straight to the section on amateur licencing.
Foundation Licence Training provided by ASARC
Keep an eye on the news page of this website for upcoming Foundation Licence training dates or email the Education Manager using this link.
The next Foundation Radio course will be held as soon as we have a sufficient number of interested people to form a class.
When the class is announced, you will need to bring
Schedule of assessment fees.
| Foundation includes 3 assessments: | $70.00 |
| Standard / Advanced Regulations: | $70.00 |
| Standard / Advanced Theory: | $70.00 |
| Practical taken alone: | $65.00 |
| If you are 18 years old or younger all fees are: | $35.00 per assessment. |
| WIA Fee of RPL (Recognition of prior learning): | $100.00 |
In addition the WIA applies a fee for callsign allocation
| Callsign Recommendation level 1: | $5.00 |
| Callsign Recommendation level 2: (A 3 or 4 letter callsign selected by you, if available, 2 choices) (A 2 letter callsign in WA, SA, NT, TAS) |
$20.00 |
| Callsign Recommendation level 3: (A 2 letter callsign in NSW, QLD and Vic) |
$48.00 |
| Callsign Recommendation level 4: (Special event) |
$25.00 |
ACMA Fee
| The ACMA fee for a new license is currently: | $66.00 per annum |
A $41.00 fee is charged by the ACMA to update an existing license.
We have no control over the above fees, which can be paid in cash to ASARC, or each candidate has the option to pay by credit card.
Please be aware all of the above fees are subject to change without notice.
For more information or to register your interest please contact the ASARC Education Manager.