ROC-A Professional Examination
Restricted Operator Certificate-Aeronautical (ROC-A). Essential for drone pilots and personnel who need to operate aeronautical radios in the aviation band.
Official Examination: Sky View Studio is an official accredited testing centre for the Innovation, Science and ISED – Industry Canada.
Immediate Processing: 45-60mn test, inmediate results validation with ISED for your official certificate issuance.
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Test Information:
Format: 25 Multiple-Choice Questions
Duration: 45 to 60 minutes
Passing Grade: 80%
Retake Policy: Available 24 hours after your first attempt
The study guide (RIC-21) for this test can be found here:
Background :
An ROC-A is required by operators of radiotelephone equipment on board aircraft and at aeronautical land (fixed and mobile) radio stations using aeronautical mobile frequencies. The radiotelephone equipment at such stations shall be of a type that requires only simple external switching, has a power output not exceeding 250 watts effective radiated power (e.r.p.) – equivalent to 400 watts peak envelope power (PEP) – and where all frequency-determining elements are preset within the transceiver.
Elegibility:
- There are no nationality or age restrictions as to who may take the examination or hold an ROC-A. Candidates must attest that they do not have a disability that would impair their ability to operate a radio station safely.
Location Options
On-Site: Take the test at our training facility.
Custom Location: If you cannot attend or prefer to use your own distraction-free space, we can organize a customized testing environment. (Please contact us in advance; additional travel or setup fees may apply.
Documentation:
Identification must be presented at the examination. A valid passport, driver’s license, birth certificate, baptismal certificate, citizenship certificate or landed immigrant identification card will all be accepted as proof of identity, we will also ask for your current location address.
Processing and Delivery:
Identification must be presented at the examination. A valid passport, driver’s license, birth certificate, baptismal certificate, citizenship certificate or landed immigrant identification card will all be accepted as proof of identity, we will also ask for your current location
Grading: Done inmmediately upon completion.
Certificate Delivery: Once passed, we submit your application directly to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). Your official printed card will arrive in the mail directly from ISED within 2 to 4 weeks.
*Note: Accredited examiners cannot issue temporary certificates. If you need your license expedited for an urgent operational requirement, please let us know before your test
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Additional Resources
For formal inquiries or to contact the government directly, visit the ISED Spectrum Management Portal.
For official documentation, check Industry Canada’s Radio Operator Info.
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