Regulation 27(1) of the Communications and Multimedia (Technical Standards) Regulations 2000 states that no person shall undertake or conduct any activity in designated skill area unless that person is certified. Amateur radio operator has been gazetted as a designated skill area category under the regulation, hence to operate an amateur radio station a person needs to have an appropriate proficiency and skill i.e. certified in this area.
The certification AROC (Amateur Radio Operator‘s Certificate) is necessary to prove that the radio amateur operators have good knowledge of the subject and able to operate an amateur radio station in the correct and responsible manner required by the law.
There are two class of AROC (Amateur Radio Operator‘s Certificate) available.
- Amateur Radio Operator‘s Certificate (Amateur Radio Operator‘s Certificate) - Class A (AROC Class A)
- Amateur Radio Operator‘s Certificate (Amateur Radio Operator‘s Certificate) - Class B (AROC Class B)
Amateur Radio Operator's Certificate (AROC) Class A
The AROC (Amateur Radio Operator‘s Certificate) class A allows the holder to apply for ASAA (Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment) class A. To be eligible for the AROC (Amateur Radio Operator‘s Certificate) class A, the persons must pass the written theory test commonly known as RAE (Radio Amateur Examination) and practical test commonly known as Morse Code Test or CW (Continuous Wave) Test. From 1st April 2007, pass in the Morse code practical examination will no longer be a requirement. However, practical examination will continue to be organised at a regular interval for those who require such recognition or skill.
Amateur Radio Operator's Certificate (AROC) Class B
The AROC (Amateur Radio Operator‘s Certificate) Class B only permits the holder to apply for ASAA (Amateur Station Apparatus Assignment) class B. To be eligible for this certificate the persons are required to pass the RAE (Radio Amateur Examination)
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