The instructors give their time without remuneration. Specifically, it covers the cost of the textbook and other books and notes provided to students and the cost of materials used in the practical sessions. Students will receive a paid-up membership for one year in Radio Amateurs of Canada and will receive the TCA magazine, The Canadian Amateur. The Industry Canada examinations will be administered at no charge to students. Five out of 13 graduates of the 1997 course were women.
Students can have virtually any background.
People with no technical background at all. Sailors find this course useful. Retired people find this a good retirement hobby.