Preparation
ROC-A Preparation Course
$25CAD
Build the knowledge and procedures you need at your own pace.
- 31 focused lessons
- Multimedia instruction
- Knowledge checks & module reviews
- 25-question practice examination
- 30-day access · $10 exam credit
ROC-A Exam Canada
Get ready for your Canadian ROC-A.
Prepare for Canada’s aeronautical radio certificate with our optional self-paced course, or book your virtual ROC-A examination with an accredited examiner when you’re ready.
Explore the Course$25 CAD
Book the Exam$80 CAD
Restricted Operator Certificate
Aeronautical
Aeronautical
31 lessons30-day course access25-question practice exam30-minute virtual examination
Accredited examinerAccredited examination service
Write your ROC-A with an accredited examiner.
Virtual appointments are available by Microsoft Teams to candidates physically located in Canada. ROC-A Exam Canada is an independent service and is not a Government of Canada website.
Book the ExamChoose your next step
Prepare first—or book when you’re ready.
The preparation course is optional. Candidates who are already prepared can book the separate examination directly.
Examination
ROC-A Examination
$80CAD
Complete your examination virtually with an ISED-accredited examiner.
- Approximately 30 minutes
- Virtual via Microsoft Teams
- Candidate must be in Canada
- Government photo ID with DOB required
- No age prerequisite
ROC-APreparation Course
Learn · Practice · Prepare
A complete learning path
Focused preparation, built around the ROC-A.
Thirty-one clear lessons combine audio, graphics, animation and active recall to help you move from unfamiliar terminology to confident radio procedures.
31 focused lessonsAudio examplesGraphics & animationInteractive knowledge checksImmediate feedbackModule reviews25-question practice examCourse-completion certificate$10 exam credit
The course-completion certificate confirms that you finished the course. It is not the official ROC-A certificate.
See what’s includedYour ROC-A path
Learn. Practice. Write.
Learn
Work through focused lessons covering ROC-A knowledge and procedures.
Practice
Use knowledge checks, module reviews and a 25-question practice examination.
Write
When you are ready, book your separate ROC-A examination.
ROC-A for Canadian aviation
For more than pilots.
ISED identifies the ROC-A for people who operate aeronautical-band radios in aircraft, land vehicles and base stations.
Student pilots
Build the radio knowledge and procedures used during flight training.
Drone / RPAS operators
Prepare for aeronautical radio requirements when your operation calls for them.
Aviation & airport personnel
For ground staff and others who need aeronautical radio privileges.
Independent, source-led guidance. Regulatory details are linked to primary ISED, Transport Canada and NAV CANADA references.
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One clear path to your ROC-A.
Start the optional course today, or book your examination if you’re prepared.