Foundation Licence: Information - Examinations

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Information about:

1. To pass:
   The theory assessment comprises 25 multi choice questions and you need to get 18 questions (70%) correct. For the practical assessment, you need to demonstrate that you can operate an amateur radio station competently.
    
2. When the exams are held :
   Examinations will be conducted, as per the calendar.
   Additional dates will be arranged if necessary. Contact us.
    
3. Starting times and venue of exams:
   As per the calendar.
    
4. Examination Application:
   Candidates will be required to submit an “Application for Examination” form, accompanied by the necessary fees, no less than four weeks prior to the examination date to:
   Scout Radio Activities Group
   2 Hillside Avenue
   Glen Osmond
   SA 5064
    
5. Confirmation to Candidates :
   Candidates will be advised of confirmation of examination date, time and venue during the week prior to the exam. Please ensure a day time contact is included in your application.
    
6. Proof of Identity of Candidates :
   Proof of identity must be brought to the examination venue. Passport, Drivers Licence, Employment Card, or Student Card.
    
7. Schedule of Fees :
    

   Complete Foundation Licence Course, Examination and Practical Assessment	$35
   Foundation Licence Course ONLY (no Examination / Assessment)	$5
   Foundation Licence Examination / Assessment ONLY (including Practical Assessment)	$35
   Practical Assessment ONLY for: Foundation / Standard / Advanced	$25
   Standard Level Examination	$35
   Advanced Level Examination	$35
   Regulations Examination (Standard and Advanced level only)	$25

   
   The above fees include 10% GST.
    

8. Refund policy :
   No refund will be made for non-attendance. Candidates unable to attend must advise the examiners at least one week prior to the examination date for a reschedule of the date.
    
9. Examination Resources :
   Candidates are expected to bring pens, rulers, calculators but no notes or scrap paper (scrap paper will be supplied).
    
10. Appeals process:
    
    1. When a candidate expresses disagreement with the process or result of an assessment, and this is not resolved by normal discussion with the WIA Assessor, the Assessor must make the candidate aware of the appeals process (the seven points noted here).

    2. Any candidate in disagreement with a WIA Assessor should be encouraged to reapply for assessment through the same process as the disputed assessment.
    3. Candidates who do not want to take this option should approach the WIA Exam Service at the WIA national Office and access the appeals process. This will be in the form of a request for the WIA to deal with the appeal. The WIA must respond to this request.
    4. No appeal will be allowed to be left unresolved.

    5. An appeal will be addressed within 14 days of the appeal notification to the WIA
    6. Should this process fail to resolve the appeal it is anticipated that ACMA will act as an independent arbitrator.

    7. The WIA Assessor involved shall always be advised of the outcome of any appeal request.
        

The Assessor team wishes you all success in your preparation for, and completion of, any of the examinations you attempt.

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