RIC-3 — Information on the Amateur Radio Service

3. Examiners

3.1 Accredited Examiners

Industry Canada has accredited examiners throughout Canada. To find out who conducts examinations for the Amateur Radio Operator Certificate in your location, candidates are encouraged to contact local amateur operators, amateur clubs, technical schools or Industry Canada's website at www.ic.gc.ca/callsign.

Accredited examiners are free to negotiate the payment of a fee with candidates in order to recover the cost of administering an examination. There is no remittance to Industry Canada and the Department will not arbitrate any disputes between candidates and examiners.

3.2 Industry Canada Examiners

Most examinations are conducted by accredited examiners. In circumstances where this is not possible, Industry Canada staff may be able to conduct the examination. Please contact the Amateur Radio Service Centre to determine your options.

The Radiocommunication Regulations prescribes a fee of $20 for each examination conducted by Industry Canada personnel. This fee is charged for each qualification being examined. Morse code sending and receiving are considered to be one examination.

4. Candidates

4.1 Age and Nationality

There are no age or nationality restrictions to those who may take the examinations. Candidates must provide adequate photo identification to examiners prior to the examination.

4.2 Candidates with Physical Disabilities

No candidates may be exempted from being tested for any of the qualifications of the Amateur Radio Operator Certificate.

Candidates who have physical disabilities which prevent them from completing examinations in the normal manner should discuss their situation with their examiner to determine whether an accommodated testing procedure may be considered. The examiner may require that medical evidence from a practicing medical physician be provided.

4.3 Accommodation for Language

When a candidate fails a written examination because the language he or she normally uses is neither English nor French, or because academic limitations restrict the ability to read the questions properly, an oral examination may be given by the examiner.