Intro
Cost of the Exam
RSGB fee for the examination is currently £39.00 (subject to change without notice on this site).
How many questions in the exam?
There are 46 questions to be attempted. It is likely that a successful candidates will have to achieve a 61% pass mark which equates to 28 questions correct.
How different are the questions from those in the Foundation Licence ?
For the Intermediate examination there is APK - ASSUMED PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE. This means that whilst the Intermediate syllabus is where the Intermediate exam questions will be directed, all the topics in the Foundation will play a part in giving the correct answer to an ILC question. Further the Intermediate Course Exam whilst geared to specific parts of the syllabus it is expected that what is learnt in one part of the syllabus may need to be applied in another part of the syllabus to obtain the correct answer to an exam question. This is likely to be of particular relevance in the Technical Topics section.
How long does a self-training course take?
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If you have the technical knowledge or can learn on your own from the information on the this web site the exam date is really of your choosing, subject to some limitations.
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The BRATS no longer run a series of lectures (talks) for the Intermediate Licence.
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Some students may need additional help with learning and understanding after starting the course. This can be achieved by joining our club and discuss your needs with our licenced members. If you wish to advance at a fast pace, this may done by following the notes set out on this web site.
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As part of the BRATS Intermediate course, on the completion of each section small tests will be set so that the student can assess their own progress.
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The BRATS advocate learning by doing and as such putting into practice what you have learned is possible at club meetings and field days / weekends making this a pleasurable introduction to the next step of the hobby of Amateur Radio.
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Membership of the BRATS Club is a requirement to attend for any learning assistance.
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Practical tests are no longer required.
Your exam
When you are ready to take the exam some notice to RSGB is required.
The data that is the name and address that a candidate gives on their exam application form must be the information given to Ofcom when applying for a licence - so accuracy and legibility when filling in the forms is important.
The origin of some of the text on this page is from the RSGB with additions by the web master