Introduction
How many question in the exam
There are 45 questions to be answered in 1 hour 15 minutes. It is likely that a successful candidates will have to achieve a 60% pass mark which equates to 27 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 could play a part in giving the correct answer to a 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 course take?
The first point to understand is that you do not have to attend a course. Thus 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.
Some students, once they have started their self-training, might wish to advance at a fast pace. This may done by following the notes set out on our web site.
As part of the BRATS Intermediate online training, on the completion of each section small tests are set so that the student can assess their progress.
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.
Membership of the BRATS Club is a requirement to seek practical guidance from other members but the training is offered for free on the our website, and students then find their own examination centre or take the exam online.
Your exam
When you are ready to take the exam, you decide after taking your tests. The exam's date as with the Foundation Course is up to you, but a minimum of 10 days 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 when filling in the forms is important.