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 is providing an Advanced Amateur Radio Qualification Course starting on February 16, 2019. The course consists of 6 full day classes held on Saturdays. This provides a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of time for questions and answers. Classes are supported by several very experienced Radio Amateur instructors, who all hold an Advanced Amateur Radio Qualification. Please check the website for further details.
Contact: Chris Scholefield – VE7XH
Website: deltaamateurradio.com/course
Richmond
The Richmond Amateur Radio Club (RARC) offers radio courses for the Basic Qualification level Amateur radio operator certificate in the fall starting mid Sept. and in the winter starting early Feb. The course consists of about 15 hours instructions divided over five Sat. mornings from 9 AM to noon (or 10 AM to 1 PM), with the exam on the sixth Sat.
The next course starts on Sept. 15, 2018 with exam on Oct. 20, 2018.
A Basic Qualification is required by Industry Canada (now Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada) to transmit on 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.
The course curriculum is based on topics covered by the qualification exam with a class syllabus that includes hands-on demonstrations and additional presentations to give students a greater understanding of the Amateur radio hobby and its role involvement in emergency communications.
Registration fee of $100 for the course includes: course textbook (a $60 retail value), instructor notes, qualification exam, and immediate (on-line) registration of call sign with ISED (formerly Industry Canada) upon passing exam. Successful students will each receive one-year trial membership with RARC. All payments to be made payable to ‘Richmond Amateur Radio Club.’
General information about the Basic Qualification radio course is at:
http://www.rarclub.ca/
Information on upcoming course and registration is at:
http://www.richmondarc.ca/
For questions about the course, please contact:
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Langley/Surrey/Maple Ridge Area
Surrey Amateur Radio Communications (SARC) generally offers a spring and fall Basic course each year. In the past year we have licensed over 30 students of all ages. These new ‘Hams’ came from all levels of society, some with technical backgrounds, most without. Some were off-roaders, outdoors people, folks looking for an interesting new hobby, and those interested in community service or emergency preparedness and staying in touch if the BIG one hits.
We have set the start for the next class as Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 6:30pm. Our experienced instructors use the excellent classroom facilities courtesy of the Surrey Fire Service at their training facility 14923 64th Avenue, Surrey, BC. Our 9-week course with an added (optional) hands-on workshop has received glowing reviews. All of the ISED question bank is covered in detail and our accompanying manual is provided at no extra charge. We also supply additional links to videos and other media to fully explain the concepts.
For further information visit our website at http://ve7sar.net or email .
Lower Mainland from Squamish to Hope
Offering private and very small group Basic Amateur Radio Certification courses monthly in 2019, in my home in Langley Township. The 32-hour course runs two consecutive Friday evenings from 6 pm to 10 pm and two Saturdays from 9 am to about 5 pm. You write your exam mid-day on the second Saturday. With the new fully automated registration system, you can get on the air later that evening.
This course was professionally designed to enable you to pass the official federal government exam with at least a 70-80% mark and involves 24 hours of classroom time and about 8 hours of home-study between the two weekends. All materials are supplied. More information will be provided after you sign up.
Note: a non-refundable deposit is required.
I have been an active Amateur since 1970 and a professional corporate and Amateur Radio trainer/instructor since 1981 (now retired). I have also been an Accredited Examiner for over two decades. My students have ranged in age from 16 to 92, with a 98% success rate. Classes are very small and can be singles, couples or a very small group of friends. References available upon request.
Further details, cost and course information is available.
Contact: Gary Skett VE7AS
Nanaimo
The Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association is providing an Advanced Amateur Radio Qualification Course starting on January 12th, 2019 and culminating with an exam on Feb 23rd, 2019. Cost is $120 for non-members which includes all materials as well as a club membership, or $90 for existing members.
If you have been considering upgrading your qualifications this may very well be your chance! The Advanced certificate will grant you additional privileges such as allowing you to run higher power and to operate your own repeater sites.
General information about upcoming radio courses is at:
http://www.ve7na.ca/cms/training
Contact to register or for more details.
Salt Spring Island
The Salt Spring Amateur Radio Society will be holding a Basic Amateur
qualification course on four Sundays from February 17 to March 10 2019,
running from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. The course will conclude with
applicants writing the Basic exam. The application form can also be used
to get on a waiting list for the next course.
In the aftermath of the devastating Dec 20 2018 wind storm, there has
been a high demand for Amateur Radio courses. This course is a direct
result of the demand, and other courses will follow.
Contact: Bob Moffatt VA7MOF
website: http://www.ssiarc.ca/classes.php
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 certificate Preparation & Examination Course can help you prepare for and obtain your Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (formerly Industry Canada) Amateur Radio certificate. Our proven syllabus and experienced instructors will help you internalize the knowledge required to obtain your certificate 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 certificate 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-certificate-course/
Website: vectorradio.ca/training/amateur-radio-certificate-course/
Vernon – North Okanagan Area
The North Okanagan Radio Amateur Club (NORAC) is providing Basic Amateur Radio Qualification Courses approximately once a year (fall, winter or spring). The course consists of 12 sessions held two evenings per week over 6-8 weeks. This provides a small group of interested people with plenty of time for education, questions and review of the course material. Classes are supported by our local Amateur Radio operators, instructors, and examiner. Please reach out and get on the waiting list so you can be contacted when the next course is coming together. Please our check our website for further details.
Contact: Nicholas Rudersdorfer
Website: http://www.norac.bc.ca
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
Other courses
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
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: Ken Bindle, VE5KRB 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 certificate 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: Roberto Urrea, VA4RUL
Website: winnipegarc.org
The next WARC class for the Advanced Amateur Radio Operator Certificate has not been scheduled.
Contact Roberto, if interested.
Website: winnipegarc.org
ONTARIO
Barrie
The Barrie Amateur Radio Club offers a Basic Qualification Course once each year starting in January or early February.
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 ISED Accredited Examiner.
Those who successfully pass the exam and receive a call sign will also receive a full membership in the Barrie Amateur Radio Club for the remainder of that membership year.
The course is held at the Eastview Secondary School (421 Grove Street East) in Barrie, Ontario. Check the club webpage for details.
Contact the club at:
Website: https://barriearc.com/
Belleville
The Quinte Amateur Radio club offers a course for the Basic Amateur Radio certificate 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
Burlington
The next Burlington Amateur Radio Club (BARC) Course for the Basic certificate starts Tuesday, September 17, 2019. We will meet from 7:00 until 9:00 at Shoreacres Bible Chapel, 370 Shoreacres Rd., Burlington. The course meets 8 Tuesdays. The last meeting is November 26.
Cost: $100.00 includes: BARC membership, all necessary course materials and the exam.
Register early to be included in the course lead-up activities.
Contact: Hugh, ve3ayr@gmail.
Website: https://www.barc.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.
The Hamilton Amateur Radio Club will begin a 15 session Basic Certification Class on Feb 5th 2019 at Westdale Secondary School, 700 Main Street West, Hamilton Ontario. For more information or to register, email
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 certificate course. The courses usually commence 7:30 pm March 26, 2019, running until June 11, 2019.
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: Check with the instructor for which Study Guide to order through the RAC website.
Contact: Roger Sanderson by email:
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 certificate. 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
Niagara Peninsula Amateur Radio Club
The Amateur Radio Basic Qualification classes are offered every year that has sufficient enrollment. For the Club Year 2017-2018, classes will begin September 20, 2018 at the Black Creek Community Centre in Stevensviille. Classes will begin at 7:30 pm and continue every Thursday night for 13 weeks. Students will write the test the last week. Black Creek Community Centre is located at:
2959 Baker Rd.
Stevensville, ON
L0S 1S0
Cost of the course is $75. This includes:
* New Coax Publications Amateur Radio Basic Qualification Study Guide
* Industry Canada certified examination
* A Full Membership in NPARC for the remainder of the year
For registration and locations in future year email or visit www.nparc.on.ca
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,
Contact: Jason Miles, VE3TYG
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
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: Central Toronto ARC
Website: http://va3cta.net/pages/get-a-certificate
QUEBEC
Montreal
The West Island Amateur Radio Club recommends online training as detailed on its website at https://www.wiarc.ca/Original%
Training is available at any time. Proceed at your own pace without a time limit.
Contact: Francois Daignault, VE2AAY
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: James R. Hay, VE2VE at 514-697-7205
Website: www.marc.qc.ca
NEW BRUNSWICK
Fredericton
Please share this with anyone you think might be interested.
Would you like to…
* communicate with people around the world without the use of phones or the Internet?
* experiment with electronics?
* interface radio transmitters with your computer?
* serve your community at public events or during serious emergency situations?
* talk to astronauts aboard the International Space Station, or communicate through satellites?
* develop new relationships and learn what is going on around world through the airwaves?
If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then Amateur Radio (Ham Radio) may be for you!
The Fredericton Amateur Radio Club is offering a providing an Advanced Amateur Radio Qualification Course starting on 29 April 2019. The course consists of 10 (ten) evening class sessions on Mondays and Thursdays, followed by the exam on the evening of Monday, 17 June 2019.
Please contact the instructor for more details.
Contact: Dave Goodwin – VE9CB – or (506) 206-8334
Website: www.ve9nd.ca
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: Ken – VO1ST