The following provides a partial list of courses offered by Canadian Amateur Radio clubs covering the material required to pass the examinations to become a certified Amateur Radio operator. Not all courses are listed, therefore we suggest that you contact your local clubs (see links below) for courses not shown.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA
Delta/Richmond/Surrey Area
The Delta Amateur Radio Society provided a fall Basic Amateur Radio Qualification Course starting on November 15, 2017. The course consisted of 7 classes held on Wednesday evenings and all day on Saturdays over a 4-week period. This provided a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of time for hands-on activities as well as opportunities for questions and answers. Classes were supported by six very experienced Radio Amateur instructors, who all hold an Advanced Amateur Radio Qualification. Please check the website for further details.
Contact:
Website: http://deltaamateurradio.com/course
For Advanced Amateur Radio Course please check our website for upcoming dates.
Website: www.deltaamateurradio.com/advanced
Richmond
The Richmond Amateur Radio Club (RARC) offers its next radio course for the Basic Qualification level Amateur Radio operator certificate starting on February 3. The six-week course consists of about 18 hours instructions divided into six Saturday mornings from 9 am to noon, with the exam on the seventh Saturday, March 17.
A Basic Qualification is required by Industry, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED; formerly Industry Canada) to operate in allocated Amateur Radio frequencies and is usually the first step into the Amateur Radio hobby. Morse code is a separate qualification and is no longer necessary for obtaining your Basic Qualification certificate.
The registration fee of $100 for the course includes: course textbook (value $60 retail), instructor notes and learning material, qualification exam and immediate (online) registration of call sign with ISED upon passing the exam. Successful students will each receive a one-year trial membership with RARC. All payments should be made payable to the “Richmond Amateur Radio Club”.
Classes will be held in a boardroom with a faculty of at least six instructors/members in an informal, interactive environment using audio-visual tools and hands-on demonstrations with Amateur Radio equipment. The syllabus also includes practical application of Amateur Radio theories and use of Amateur Radio for emergency communications.
For more information about the Basic Qualification radio course please visit: http://www.rarclub.ca/course140.html
To register for the course please contact Urey Chan, VE7URE at:
RARC website: http://www.rarclub.ca/
RARC events site: http://www.richmondarc.ca/
Langley/Surrey/Maple Ridge Area
The Surrey Amateur Radio Club (SARC) will be offering a Basic Amateur Radio course starting on April 3rd from 6:30-9:30 pm, for eight consecutive sessions.
Are you interested in Amateur Radio for as an exciting new hobby, emergency preparedness, off-roading, or communication ‘off the grid’ without commercial infrastructure? The Surrey Amateur Radio Club will present it’s Spring Amateur Radio License Preparation & Examination Course starting on April 3rd, continuing weekly for 8 sessions. The course will prepare the participant to obtain the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (formerly Industry Canada) Basic Amateur Radio License.
Our certified Examiner/Instructors will present the syllabus to provide the required knowledge and skills. Our course content has been taught to teens through 80-year olds, and enabled students to gain the required knowledge through practical demonstration, workshop and instructional material, regardless of your current level of technical knowledge. Successful completion includes a 1-year club membership. The course is hosted by the Surrey Fire Service in a well-equipped classroom. Classes start at 6:30pm and conclude by 9:30pm
For more information please see visit our website: http://ve7sar.net/
Contact to register or for further details.
North Vancouver
Licensing Course for the Basic Amateur Radio Qualification Course is conducted by the North Shore Amateur Radio Club of Vancouver British Columbia. The next course offering is on Saturdays, commencing January 6, 2018.
The course for the Advanced Amateur Radio Operator Certificate is regularly conducted by the North Shore Amateur Radio Club of Vancouver British Columbia. A course offering has not been scheduled for 2018.
For more information visit the club website at http://www.nsarc.ca/and click on Courses in the menu at the top left.
Vancouver
The Vancouver Emergency Community Telecommunications Organization (VECTOR) Amateur Radio License Preparation & Examination Course can help you prepare for and obtain your Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (formerly Industry Canada) Amateur Radio License. Our proven syllabus and experienced instructors will help you internalize the knowledge required to obtain your license regardless of your current level of radio, technical or policy knowledge.
VECTOR offers three or more six-week training courses annually. Each course concludes with a license exam administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada approved examiners. This popular course routinely fills up quickly so don't delay, register today!
For further information please visit: http://vectorradio.ca/training/amateur-radio-license-course/
Contact:
Website: vectorradio.ca/training/amateur-radio-license-course/
Victoria
Basic and Advanced courses
The Westcoast Amateur Radio Association (WARA) offers one Amateur Radio course per year. It usually starts shortly after New Year's Day and runs until the beginning of April. This is the Basic course with additional content and self-study materials to assist in taking the Advanced exam. Classes run on Mondays and Thursday evenings with some time on a few Saturday afternoons for station visits and training clinics. The location is the Capital Regional District Commons Room at Government and Fisgard Streets in Victoria, BC.
For current/upcoming class information please go to the WARA website and click on http://www.ve7vic.ca/education-department/
For more information, go to our Education Contact page at http://www.ve7vic.ca/education-department-contact
ALBERTA
Red Deer
The next Instruction and Industry Canada authorized exam for obtaining a Basic Amateur Radio Operator Certificate in Red Deer will be March 3 and March 10 from 9 am until 4: 30 pm.
We are meeting at the LDS Church 3002 47 Avenue in Red Deer across from Sunnybrook Farm.
Please pre-register by sending $20 to Garry Jacobs, VE6CIA, 45 Selkirk Boulevard, Red Deer, AB T4N 0G4 or etransfer to before February 24.
Total refunds are available up to February 24 if you can’t make it.
Seating is limited so please register early to avoid disappointment.
Preclass information available:
https://strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/internet/insmt-gst.nsf/en/h_sf06073e.html
https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/h_sf05378.html
https://wp.rac.ca/requirements/
Any questions, don’t hesitate to contact: Garry, VE6CIA 403-343-1930 or
SASKATCHEWAN
Saskatoon
The Saskatoon Amateur Radio Club offers the Basic Amateur Radio Class. The Club has four qualified instructors. Classes are planned for January 2017 to April 2017 with the first class to be held on January 7, 2017.
Registration fees ($100./adult or $75./under 18) include: Course Study Guide, Online assistance, study material, supplies for class project, exam fees and a one-year membership in the Saskatoon Amateur Radio Club.
Contact: at 306-373-3403
MANITOBA
Winnipeg
Talk to Astronauts in space and other hams around the world; help in emergencies in your own community! The Winnipeg Amateur Radio Club's Basic Short Course 12 is now full.
Students achieving 70% or better on Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's (formerly Industry Canada) 100 question, multiple-choice examination will receive the Amateur Radio Operator Certificate, Basic Qualification and a call sign. The exam is part of the last class. Your licence is yours for life!
Visit the Winnipeg Amateur Radio Club's website for more information and the course registration form. Once registered, you will be provided with information on how to prepare for the course and what to bring to the first class.
Contact:
Website: winnipegarc.org
The next WARC class for the Advanced Amateur Radio Operator Certificate has not been scheduled.
Contact Peter, if interested.
Website: winnipegarc.org
ONTARIO
Barrie
The Barrie Amateur Radio Club offers a Basic Qualification Course once each year starting in January. For 2018, the first class will be on January 24.
The course consists of 10 evening classes approximately 2-1/2 hours long starting at 7 pm on Wednesday evenings. The final exam is given on the 11th evening.
The total cost is $90 which includes the latest Basic Qualification Study Guide from Coax Publications, course notes, a CD with much information on Amateur Radio, and the final exam by an Industry Canada Accredited Examiner.
Those who successfully pass the exam and receive a call sign from Industry Canada also receive a full membership in the Barrie Amateur Radio Club for that year (2018).
The course will be held in classroom 130 at the Eastview Secondary School (421 Grove Street East) in Barrie, Ontario.
Contact the club at:
Website: http://www.barriearc.com/
Belleville
The Quinte Amateur Radio club offers a course for the Basic Amateur Radio License based on demand. Please check the QARC website for information on when and where courses will be held in the Belleville area.
Website: www.qarc.on.ca
Fergus
The Fergus Elora Amateur Radio Club course is now running from the Fergus Senior Centre on Albert St., Fergus, every Wednesday evening from 7:30 pm except the 3rd Wednesday which is Club Meeting night. It's ongoing. All are welcome.
Course Fee - Cost of Manual and free membership on passing Basic.
Course is ongoing as we are a new club but it will wind up about Dec 16th. Test will be in new Year.
Contact: Brian Lowe, VE3TJE at 519-843 5562 OR John, VE3KIS at 519-846-0861.
Hamilton
The Hamilton Amateur Radio Club VE3DC holds courses each year to provide you with the knowledge to pass your Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (formerly Industry Canada) Basic and/or Advanced qualification examination. Basic courses usually start in September and run
until mid-January. An Advanced Course is usually held mid-January and runs until mid-May. If a sufficient number of students enroll, the club will hold an optional Morse Code Course leading to your CW endorsement
Accredited Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada examiners are available in the club to administer the examinations as part of the class. RAC Study Guides are used for the Basic and Advanced Courses.
For more information on time, location, study materials and fees, visit our website or write us at:
Hamilton Amateur Radio Club
Attention: Education Manager
117-350 King St. East
P.O. Box 75073
Hamilton, ON, L8N 4G6
Contact: Attention: Education Manager
Website: www.hamiltonarc.ca/education/
Kitchener Waterloo
The Kitchener-Waterloo Amateur Radio Club provides Basic Amateur Radio Licence course. The courses usually commence in mid April and will run for 10 weeks. Register now hamcourse@kwarc.org
Course fee: Total course fee per the following is $25.00 payable at the first session.
Included: Free parking, 10 weeks training sessions including exam. One-year Associate Club Membership
Not Included: Course Material: RAC Study Guide for Basic Qualifications and an Optional Basic Question Bank. Both are available for less than $50.00 through Radio Amateurs Of Canada https://www.rac.ca/store/order-form.htm.
Contact: at 519-584-2009
Website: www.kwarc.org/kw-class.html
Mississauga
The Mississauga Amateur Radio Club VE3MIS holds a course each year in Mississauga to provide you with the knowledge to pass your Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (formerly Industry Canada) Basic Qualification Amateur Radio examination to obtain your Amateur Radio license. Basic courses usually start in September and run until mid-December.
An Advanced Course is usually held the beginning in January and runs until March. This course will provide you with all of the information required to obtain your optional Advanced endorsement. The club also holds an optional Morse Code Course leading to your CW endorsement if sufficient students enroll.
Accredited Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada examiners are available in the club to administer the examinations as part of the class. RAC Study Guides are used for the Basic and Advanced Courses.
For more information on time, location, study materials and fees, visit our website.
You may also write us at:
MARC
Attention: Education Manager
P.O. Box 2003
Square One Post Office
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C6
Website: www.marc.on.ca
Niagara Region
Canadian Operators Bringing Regional Assistance Radio Club Inc of Niagara.
The Amateur Radio Basic Qualification classes are offered every year at the Niagara Regional Centre in Thorold, located across the street from Brock University. There is no fee for the course, but the study manual is approximately $50.
Time: 7 pm - 9 pm
Location: Niagara Regional Centre - Room #2 (check in with security guard)
Length of Course: 13-14 weeks plus one night dedicated to radio operation for hands-on experience.
Start Date: Usually first week of October
Contact:
Or:
Website: home.cogeco.ca/~cobrarc/
Orangeville
The Dufferin Amateur Radio Emergency Services group is offering the "Basic Qualification" Amateur Radio course for anyone who is interested in obtaining their Amateur Radio Operator Certificate.
The course will be approximately 10 weeks and will run from 7pm to 9pm starting April 22, 2013 in the new Edelbrock room at 30 Centre Street in Orangeville.
The cost of the course is FREE, however the Basic Qualification Study Guide is required at a minimal cost of $45 and should be obtained from https://www.rac.ca/store/coaxpubs.php and reviewed prior to the start date. There is no age restriction for the course and anyone with an interest in Amateur Radio can sign up. The Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (formerly Industry Canada) Basic Qualification exam will be administered on the last night of the course and is also provided at no cost.
For further information, contact Jason Miles VE3TYG, ve3tyg@rac.ca
Contact:
Ottawa
The Ottawa Valley Mobile Radio Club offers an Amateur Radio course each year for those wishing to acquire a "Certificate of Proficiency in Amateur Radio" (Basic Radio Amateur qualification) from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (formerly Industry Canada) to operate an Amateur Radio station. Please see the OVMRC website for information on when and where the courses are held.
Website: ovmrc.on.ca/radio-course.htm
Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Markham and Vaughan
The Thornhill Radio Amateur Club (TRAC) offers the Basic Amateur Radio course once a year, starting in September. Code classes are run when there is enough demand.
The courses are 14 weeks with nights set aside for on-air participation by students. Classes are held on Tuesdays at Alexander Mackenzie High School 300 Major Mackenzie Drive West Room #147, Richmond Hill, ON L4C3S3 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. The course is FREE, although you are expected to join the club with an annual membership of only $35.
The club also has a "construction" class on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. This is an evening to work on our current projects, get help and advice and have a relaxed evening. When there is enough interest we do group projects. There are VHF, UHF and HF antennas for on-air tests. No fees, just drop a loonie or toonie in the pot to cover the cost of the room.
Contact: Mike Crabtree
Toronto
The Central Toronto Amateur Radio Club offers a variety of Amateur Radio certification courses throughout the year, including certification for the:
Basic Qualification
Advanced Qualification
Morse Code Qualification
For more information about upcoming courses, please check out the club's website at:
Contact:
Website: http://va3cta.net/pages/get-a-license
QUEBEC
Montreal
The Westminster Amateur Radio School West Island - Montreal, Quebec
The School offers instruction in English by licensed Amateurs on such subjects as the the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (formerly Industry Canada) radio regulations, basic theory, and operation. You can get just the Basic license or the Advanced licence too - it's not hard!
When: September - December, two nights per week 7 pm. Location (West Island) to be announced. Have your Canadian Radio Amateur license by Christmas!
Cost: approximately $100.00 for books and overhead
Contact:
Or:
Montreal
The Montreal Amateur Radio Club offers an 11-week course held on Saturday mornings starting in January for the Basic Qualification. It also offers, with sufficient demand, a course for the Advanced Qualification, held on Saturday mornings starting in late August or early September.Classes are held in the Notre-Dame-de-Grace area for between two to three hours each week.
Contact: at 514-697-7205
Website: www.marc.qc.ca
NEW BRUNSWICK
Fredericton
The Fredericton Amateur Radio Club (FARC) is offering a course from October 2 until mid-January 2018 to help you earn your Amateur Radio Operator Certificate.
Classes will run most Mondays and Thursday evenings from 7 pm to 9 pm. The language of instruction will be in English.
The cost is $120 including all required study materials. The fee includes a one-year membership in the Fredericton Amateur Radio Club and in Radio Amateurs of Canada (https://wp.rac.ca).
At the end of the course, FARC’s Accredited Examiners will administer the examination for the Basic Certificate of Proficiency in Amateur Radio, the essential requirement to hold a call sign and get on the air.
Your instructors are a team of experienced, knowledgeable Radio Amateurs who are very keen to help you get a good start in the fascinating, diverse world of Amateur Radio.
Registration will be held on Monday, October 2 at 7 pm in the Boardroom of the Victoria Health Centre, 65 Brunswick Street in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
For more information, please visit the Fredericton Amateur Radio Club website at http://www.ve9nd.ca/ or contact Dave, VE9CB, at 506-206-8334 or by email at .
NEWFOUNDLAND
St. John's
The Society of Newfoundland Radio Amateurs (SONRA) offers an Amateur Radio Basic qualification examination preparation course this winter, pending sufficient enrollment.
This course will assist you in preparing for the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (formerly Industry Canada) written exam. Internet access is required for this course.
Course fee is $85.00 payable by cheque or cash and includes course material and examination. Seats are limited. If you would like to participate, please contact Ken.
Contact:
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Victoria
The Victoria Communications Club In Victoria BC, offers courses in the following:
- Building IRLP simplex nodes from second hand computers and radios
2. Antenna construction
3. RF design, tools and construction of homebrew radio equipment
4. Building personal phone patches
The club meets at 204-2526 Government Street on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:30
Other courses
Victoria
The Victoria Communications Club In Victoria BC, offers courses in the following:
- Building IRLP simplex nodes from second hand computers and radios
2. Antenna construction
3. RF design, tools and construction of homebrew radio equipment
4. Building personal phone patches
The club meets at 204-2526 Government Street on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:30