Training update.

Once again I am pleased to report that on Saturday 6th March we had two more Foundation successes. Namely Peter Raine and Ian Coulson, pictured here proudly holding up their certificates. Furthermore, they have both become CARC members, so look out for a couple of new faces at the Club and extend a warm welcome. As on previous occasions I was ably assisted by Ted MacDonald with the practical assessments, then Brian Gutteridge and Dick Lupton helping with tutorials and invigilation on the day.



While on the subject of training, we have now had eleven Foundation passes since December 2009 and I am conscious that a few of our students are now showing an interest in progressing to the Intermediate stage. In one or two cases the candidates only wish to do the practical work and just take the exam, on the basis that they would be self taught and thus no tutorial course would be needed. Building a simple DC circuit, fitting a 13 Amp plug and constructing an electronic circuit to test soldering skills, could possibly be accomplished one Saturday at the Club, when instructors would be on hand to assess their work. If there is anyone else who would like to adopt this same "fast track" approach please let me know.

Malcolm Harman (G3NZP)
Training Secretary
training@carc.org.uk