ROC-A Exam

The Restricted Operator Certificate - Aeronautical (ROC-A) is legally required for operators of radio equipment on board aircraft and at aeronautical land (fixed and mobile) radio stations using aeronautical frequencies.

I am an Accredited Examiner on behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) for the purposes of conducting exams for the ROC-A certification. Exams must be completed under direct supervision of an examiner and can be facilitated online (Microsoft Teams) or in person.

To register for an exam, please visit the contact page. A $50 examination fee applies.

Tests are required to be administered in accordance with Industry Canada guidelines which include the following:

• The test must take place in Canada

• The test must be directly facilitated by an examiner

• The applicant must attain 70% to pass

• Examiners cannot issue any temporary authority and the exam must be processed by ISED to be valid

• The candidate must provide valid government issued photo identification that includes the legal name and date of birth

• Candidates must provide a valid Canadian mailing address

• ISED makes no guarantee that a foreign government will provide a certificate exchange

Information and study guide may be found on the ISED website at the link below.

Offering online facilitation of examinations or in-person in Victoria or Parksville, BC.