The course of instruction leading to the Foundation Licence Examination takes place over a 2 day weekend, typically 10am to 5pm. The first day is primarily theory whereas the second consists of more theory, practical sessions and assessments, including an appreciation of morse code, and the test. The results will be issued there and then.

29^th - 30^th March 2008

25^th - 26^th October 2008

£45 inclusive of tuition, course materials and examination fee.
Also includes 12 months FDARS membership

The course of instruction leading to the Intermediate Licence Examination takes place over 20 hours spread over 10 weeks, normally 8-10pm on a Tuesday evening. The training includes theory (building on what you learnt in the Foundation course) and a number of practical assessments, including building some circuits. The exam will take place 2 weeks or so after the course completes, to allow time for revision sessions. Please note a pass at the Foundation level is a pre-requisite for this course.

Hopefully available later in 2008, subject to demand

£50 inclusive of tuition, course materials (except project kit) and examination fee.

The course of instruction leading to the Advanced Licence Examination takes place over 40 hours spread over 20 weeks, normally 8-10pm on a Tuesday evening. The training consists purely of increasing your theoretical knowledge of radio. The exam will take place 2 weeks or so after the course completes, to allow time for revision sessions. Please note that a pass at the Intermediate level is a pre-requisite for this course.

Not available for 2008

£60 inclusive of tuition, course manual and examination fee.

We are able to offer any of the three examinations without undergoing the course, however the examiner will need to see:

by arrangement

How Much

which includes an administration fee.