{"id":14534,"date":"2017-01-15T18:50:27","date_gmt":"2017-01-15T18:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/train\/?page_id=14534"},"modified":"2023-11-03T22:24:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T22:24:41","slug":"foundation-course-structure","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.essexham.co.uk\/train\/foundation-course-structure\/","title":{"rendered":"Foundation Online Course Structure"},"content":{"rendered":"

The online training course consists of nine modules, which are delivered as follows: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Module 1<\/strong><\/td>\nGetting Started<\/strong><\/p>\n

The basics of UK amateur radio, and what you need to know about the hobby.<\/p>\n

Recommended study time: 20 minutes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Module 2<\/strong><\/td>\nTechnical Basics<\/strong><\/p>\n

Symbols, formulas, components and frequencies.<\/p>\n

Accounts for 4 marks in the final exam.\u00a0Recommended study time: 30 minutes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Module 3<\/strong><\/td>\nTransmitters & Receivers<\/strong><\/p>\n

A look at transmitter & receiver block diagrams, and modulation types.<\/p>\n

Accounts for 3 marks in the final exam.\u00a0Recommended study time: 30 minutes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Module 4<\/strong><\/td>\nFeeders & Antennas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Types of feeders, connectors, types of antenna and matching.<\/p>\n

Accounts for 3 marks in the final exam.\u00a0Recommended study time: 30 minutes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Module 5<\/strong><\/td>\nPropagation<\/strong><\/p>\n

A look at radio waves, the differences between HF and VHF\/UHF, and the Ionosphere.<\/p>\n

Accounts for 2 marks in the final exam.\u00a0Recommended study time: 15 minutes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Half-way Mini-Mock (13 Questions)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Module 6<\/strong><\/td>\nLicence Conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n

This module covers Ofcom, callsigns, restrictions, licences and band plans.<\/p>\n

Accounts for 6 marks in the final exam. Recommended study time: 45 minutes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Module 7<\/strong><\/td>\nEMC<\/strong><\/p>\n

Causes of interference, minimising interference, earthing and correct station setup.<\/p>\n

Accounts for 3 marks in the final exam.\u00a0Recommended study time: 30 minutes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Module 8<\/strong><\/td>\nSafety<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dangers of voltage, current, and RF burns. Shack and antennas safety.<\/p>\n

Accounts for 2 marks in the final exam.\u00a0Recommended study time: 20 minutes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Module 9<\/strong><\/td>\nOperating Practices and Procedures<\/strong><\/p>\n

Operating on-air, using repeaters, band plans and handling abuse.<\/p>\n

Accounts for 3 marks in the final exam.\u00a0Recommended study time: 30 minutes<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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End of course-Mock (26 Questions)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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