Licence Training Courses

This page gives all the information on our Training Courses and Examination Centre.

COURSE DATES

Two Day Foundation Course -

The next course was planned be on Saturdays the 3rd and 24th March 2012 but due to problems with the hall it will now be on two SUNDAYS the 4th and 25th March, 8.45 for 9 am till just before 6pm. These dates are 3 weeks apart. Please let us know if you are interested in joining us on this two day foundation course. Click Here To Mail. 
More details on cost.

Our last two day course was on the 24th September and 8th October. Everybody passed well done!



Three Day Intermediate Course -
Congratulation to the students from the November 2011 course, pictured here, on passing.


Advanced Course.

This year we are joining the on-line and assisted self-study course run by Steve Hartley G0FUW.

Local tutor support and occasional teaching or tutorial meetings will be provided by Alan G0HIQ, probably at the normal club venue. (Numbers were not sufficient to warrant hiring the hall for 18 evenings.)

The course starts at the end of January and aims at the July examination.

To join e-mail Steve on  g0fuw at tiscali dot co dot uk    (format as normal)

Please cc to courses at bdars dot co dot uk so we know who to contact and support.

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73  Alan

If you are not currently studying for Intermediate it is suggested that you revise your earlier work and you may like to obtain the advanced course book, Advance, from the RSGB bookshop.

COST OF ADVANCED
Pricing for the Advanced Licence Exam will depend on numbers. Further information can be obtained from Alan G8TKV Click Here To Mail To take the Advanced Licence exams you must have passed the Intermediate Licence.

An Advanced Licence Examination Only facility can be arranged on the RSGB notified dates, subject to exam centre and invigilator availability.

If you wish to express an interest in the Foundation, Intermediate or Advanced Courses or Exams please email - Alan G8TKV Click Here To Mail

COST OF FOUNDATION
Pricing for the two day Foundation Course will depend on the number of candidates who register and pay as hall hire is a large fixed cost. As a guide for 6 people the total cost will currently be in the order of £55 per person, for 8 it is about £50 and for 12 (our current maximum number) it is about £45 each this includes the exam fee. You will also need to purchase the "Foundation Now" Course book.

We require a deposit of £30 - you will need to complete a paper copy of the BDARS Registration Form Click Here For the Registration Form and, you should also complete the RSGB CATCE exam entry form available from http://www.rsgb.org/tutors/general/pdf/catce.pdf
Please do NOT enter your credit or debit card details on the CATCE. The Bromley club is not a credit card merchant and we do not want your card number.
Sign and post both forms with your deposit cheque made payable to BDARS to the address that will be Emailled to you.

Our course fees include the exam fee which we will settle with the RSGB

About two weeks before the Course we will let you know the full amount to be paid, which depends on total numbers, and this amount would need to be received before the Course starts.

Pricing for the Foundation Exam & Assessment will also depend on the number of candidates who register and pay as hall hire is a large fixed cost. It will be a bit less than the costs for the full Course noted above.


COST OF INTERMEDIATE
Pricing for the three day Intermediate Licence Course also depends on the number of candidates. As a guide anticipated costs are £65 per person for 8 candidates, £62 per person for 9 and £60 per person for 10 (our maximum number).

For this course there are additional costs of components etc required for the practical elements and you will also need to bring some tools with you, e.g. soldering iron, long nosed pliers, wire cutters, pin hammer, screwdrivers.

Further information on what you will need is available from the RSGB Course book "Intermediate Licence - Building on the Foundation".
Before taking the Intermediate Exam you must have passed the Foundation Exam.

Our course fees include the exam fee which we will settle with the RSGB.

For the Intermediate course a £35 deposit will be required to secure a place. You will need to complete a paper copy of the Registration Form Click Here For the Registration Form, sign and post it with your deposit cheque made payable to BDARS to the address that will be Emailled to you.

About two weeks before the Course we will let you know the full amount to be paid, which depends on total numbers, and this amount would need to be received before the Course starts.
For the Intermediate only you will also need to bring additional items including tools, but more details will be given to you nearer the time. If held in the evening, times for this Course will be about 7:45pm to 10pm


GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR FOUNDATION, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED COURSES OR EXAMINATIONS
As we have to pay the hall hire and other costs in advance places can only be reserved by payment of the deposit and then confirmed by payment of the final fee. We regret there can be no refunds if you don't attend for any reason or don't pay the final instalment. However, full refunds will be given if we have to cancel a Course for any reason.

BDARS cannot afford to subsidise the Courses so unfortunately there are no concessions. Our volunteer Instructors (most of whom are Registered Instructors with the RSGB) are giving their time free!

Any under 16's will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian for all days. Accompanying parents or guardians will not be required to pay any fee, unless they want to do the Course as well!

LOCATION AND TIMES

All Foundation and Intermediate Courses will be held at the Victory Social Club (click here for location page), which has been registered as an Examination Centre by the RSGB. Subject to arrangement the Advanced course and exams may be held in West Wickham or Bromley.

Course times on Saturdays or Sundays are 8:30am for 9am start and finish about 6pm. Teas, biscuits and coffees will be available, but we suggest you bring a packed lunch. You will also need paper and pen, and the Course book.

For further information or any questions please contact Alan G8TKV - Click Here To Mail

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IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE:- Closing dates for applications are 3 weeks before the commencement date of any Course or exam.

Please make sure that you meet all the eligibilty requirements for these Courses before booking. Details are available from the RSGB.