VECTOR training helps you prepare as a radio operator. From obtaining your Canada Amateur Radio Basic Certificate of Proficiency, to specific skills for volunteer service. Rely on VECTOR for knowledgeable approachable instructors, specially designed and regularly updated materials, professional settings, and accredited examiners.
Regardless of your current knowledge, VECTOR training helps you prepare for and obtain your Canadian Amateur Radio Operator Certificate of Proficiency with Basic Qualification (licence). Approachable instructors, professional setting, accredited examiners.
Upgrade your knowledge and operating privileges by becoming a holder of Advanced qualification. VECTOR training helps you prepare for and obtain your Canadian Amateur Radio Operator Certificate of Proficiency with Advanced Qualification.
In keeping with our focus on preparing for emergency communications we offer brief workshops regularly.
9 month program gives you time to learn and practise as a weekly net control operator.
VECTOR members will receive an orientation to VECTOR's extensive radio facilities and the City of Vancouver Emergency Operations Centre located at the E-COMM 911 Centre.
This four-week course naturally follows obtaining your Amateur Radio Certificate of Proficiency. Learn about starting a station, getting radio equipment, using digital radio, operating on linked repeathers. Typically held one evening a week, students partner for radio contacts. Join a dedicated instructional net each week.
Our relationship with Vancouver Emergency Management Agency lets VECTOR members join a wide range of Emergency Management courses delivered by the city and Emergency Management BC.