Amateur Radio Training & Assessment Events
Becoming an amateur radio operator is easy with the Foundation entry level qualification. There is no morse code to learn, you don't need technical qualifications, no age limits and no ongoing fees.
Training and assessment weekends will be held during the year, so you can qualify to become an amateur radio operator, or upgrade your existing qualification. Amateur Radio qualification weekends are conducted by The St George Amateur Radio Society (SGARS) at Heathcote in southern Sydney. For upcoming training and assessment weekends, please check the Education Calendar below.
For additional Training Course and Enrolment information, please download the Information Sheet & Enrolment Form
For dates of training and assessment weekends held by ARNSW at Dural, please check https://arnsw.org.au/training.html
Amateur Radio - Training & Assessment - Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June 2026.
Interested in Technology, Experimentation and Expanding Your Horizons?
Amateur radio provides a hands-on way to learn about electronics, and telecommunications, excellent way to develop technical skills in a practical and enjoyable environment, possibly leading to career opportunities in fields like engineering, electronics, and IT. Amateur radio offers the opportunity to design and build radio equipment, experiment with communication modes, great way to explore radio science and improve problem-solving skills.
Your pathway into Amateur Radio commences with the Foundation entry level qualification. Start with free Foundation Level Study Guide, followed by attending a training and assessment weekend, held at the J.H.Kaye Training Centre, 2 Freeman Rd, Heathcote NSW 2233
Further information about amateur radio qualification, self study resources, training and assessment enrolment, or upgrading your current qualification, please visit our website www.sgars.org or email