Amateur Radio

AMC Amateur Radio at the Australian Maritime College is responsible for the management of all functions associated with amateur radio examination services in Australia.

The services will include the management of the assessor network across Australia, and distribution of examination papers and certificates for the following levels of proficiency:

Foundation
Standard
Advanced

In addition, AMC Amateur Radio will make callsign recommendations on behalf of successful candidates to the ACMA.

The AMC AR Office is aware organisations have online revision questions for use when preparing for Foundation amateur radio examinations. It should be noted that these revision questions are not in any way endorsed by the AMC AR Office.

Re-issuing Certificates of Proficiency

AMC Amateur Radio will also be responsible for reissuing certificates to holders who have lost or damaged certificates of proficiency.

Further information on replacement of certificates.

Unit of Competency

The issuing of an Amateur radio qualification based on a valid unit of competency will be included in AMC Amateur Radio’s business services.

Practical Component

A practical component is included in the examination process. Applicants should discuss the practical process with the assessor conducting their examination.

Fees and Charges

Examination Fee Schedule - effective 6 February 2023

Description of service - Statutory	Total Price (inc GST)
Examination Fees
Foundation	$94.50
Standard	$94.50
Advanced	$94.50
Regulations	$94.50
Practical Assessment (Stand-alone fee)	$94.50

Callsign Recommendation	Total Price (inc GST)
Level 1	$26.50
Level 2	$37.00
Level 3	$63.00
Level 4	$31.50
Level 5	$31.50
Recognition of Prior Learning	$208.00
Reissue of Certificates	$58.00

Syllabus

Amateur Radio Examination Syllabus

The ACMA has instructed the AMC to make changes to the Foundation Syllabus. The changes to the Foundation Syllabus relate to historical restrictions on Foundations licensees which have been removed from the Radiocommunications Licence Conditions (Amateur Licence) Determination 2015, as well as various minor editorial changes. The AMC has also been requested by the ACMA to take the necessary steps to ensure the amateur radio examinations conducted by the AMC, including by its accredited assessors, are based on the revised Foundation Syllabus. The revised Foundation Syllabus is available below.

New Developments

Assessor Toolbox

Amateur Radio Clubs

A list of current Amateur Radio Clubs throughout Australia can now be found here: List of Amateur Radio Clubs (PDF 126.6 KB). Whether you are new to the hobby or have been on the airwaves for a while, Clubs are a wonderful way of getting in touch with fellow amateur radio operators.

If any Club details require updating, please forward details to amc.ar@utas.edu.au.