Exam Information
This page presents an overview of the Exam & Assessment Process. To be assessed for any grade of licence personal photographic identification (or 100 points) is required prior to the examination paper being issued. In the case of a candidate under the age of 18 who doesn’t have any personal photographic identification, their identity may be attested to by a parent or guardian who has identified themselves to the level above to the Assessor.
| Examination Type | Cost |
| Foundation Theory & Practical Assessment | $67.00 |
| Practical Assessment Only | $67.00 |
| Standard Theory | $67.00 |
| Advanced Theory | $67.00 |
| Regulations (Standard & Advanced) | $67.00 |
| Candidates under 18 years of age | $35.00 per exam |
| Ham College Event Fee (to cover rent, postage, etc) | $10.00 per sitting day |
.It is important to note that all candidates for any exam must have registered with Ham College Course Co-ordinator at least fourteen days prior to the examination.
Foundation Theory Exam: 25 multiple choice questions. 30 minutes to complete.
Standard Theory Exam: 50 multiple choice questions. 60 minutes to complete.
Advanced Theory Exam: 50 multiple choice questions. 90 minutes to complete.
Regulations Exam: 30 multiple choice questions. 30 minutes to complete
The pass mark for any of the written examinations is 70%.
Once any of the written papers are assessed as ‘competent’ the pass remains valid indefinitely, however if the practical is assessed as ‘competent’ the written paper must be completed within twelve months or the practical must be redone.
On achieving a pass the WIA will issue a Certificate of Proficiency. This can be forwarded by the WIA directly to the Australian Communications & Media Authority (ACMA) for the issue of the licence provided that the candidate provides at the exam:
a. Two passport sized photographs;
b. The annual licence fee of $65.00
c. The call sign recommendation fee of $5.00 if no personalised call sign is requested. If a personalised call sign is requested this fee is $22.60
A applicant may request a personalised call sign that has not been issued and is within the allocation for their grade of licence. Allocated call signs can be checked on the ACMA site.