Basic+ Radio Course
Study Hints for A Weekend Compressed Course
Preface
This document was prepared by several YARA members who participated as instructors for a weekend compressed course. The course was successful. Several people wrote their exams and passed on the weekend. A short follow up session with instructors and students was held to evaluate how the course was delivered and how it might be improved for next time. A couple of key recommendations came out of the session.
Recommendations for a weekend compressed course:
- YARA should provide students with additional information on how to prepare for the course - this CDROM was subsequently developed.
- The best time for a weekend course is in the fall.
- The registration deadline for the course should be at least one month prior to the start of the course.
- Students should read the Study Guide and exam questions before starting the weekend course. They should start reading this material about one month before the course starts.
- Information on the course should be made available at a Trade Show in May and at other times. This would be this CDROM, RAC Study Guides, and other materials. This could also be available throughout the year from YARA.
- Initial registration should take place at the Trade Show, but should be made available by YARA anytime up to one month prior to the course.
- There should be an evening pre-course briefing about one month before the weekend course. The purpose of this session would be to prepare students for the course and recommend what to read before the course starts.
VY1RM Ron McFadyen, President
November 2007
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