2025 Events

Are you interested in qualifying to become an amateur radio operator, or upgrade your existing qualification? 

Members of the The St George Amateur Radio Society (SGARS) Education Team will be providing entry level training and assessments for those new to amateur radio, to qualify as an amateur radio, and assessments for existing operators who desire to upgrade their existing qualification or candidates seeking standard or advanced level qualification.

Foundation entry level training is provided on the Saturday, which covers basic radio theory, regulations and practical setup and safe operation of an amateur radio station, followed by the qualification assessments on the Sunday.

Standard and advanced level qualification assessments are available on either Saturday or Sunday, by prior arrangement with the SGARS education team. All assessments are conducted by ACMA accredited assessors.

The next training and assessment weekend is scheduled for Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd March 2025, at our training venue in Sutherland 2232, a short walk from the railway station. There is ussually plenty of free 'on street' parking available.

For further information please contact the SGARS Education Officer by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or complete the Registration form here.

Bookings close Wednesday 19th February 2025. Training courses and assessments are run in compliance with current public health restrictions and COVIDsafe guidelines.