Amateur Radio (Foundation) Course

The Foundation Amateur Radio course will lead you to a successful outcome for the Foundation Operators Certificate of Proficiency. The Foundation Certificate is the first tier of a three tier qualification system for Radio Amateurs in Australia. The Foundation Certificate is an Australian Federal government certificate issued by The Australian Communications and Media Authority.

Foundation Licence is considered to be the entry level for Amateur Radio in Australia. The syllabus and related examination for the AOCP(F) correspondingly reflects the minimum level of knowledge, skills and experience required to safely assemble a Foundation Amateur station and to operate it safely without interference to other users and services. Requirements for this licence are: -
• A practical assessment.
• A combined multiple choice Regulations/Theory assessment (25 questions).
• The Foundation Licence can operate in the bands listed below using the modes listed in the right hand column. Use of commercially manufactured transmitting equipment only is allowed.

If you have any questions about this course or need any help while doing it you may email admin@res.net.au. We will be only too happy to assist you.