[KYHAM] Re:Technician classes and testing

[John Farler]

We did this type of class with the Health Departments here in District 10,
with several reps from each county.  We ended up with close to 30
Techs from the class.

I used the ARRL Videos, Now You're Talking, and made a CD with
supplementary material, such as sample exams, testing software they
could run on their compuers, and the question pool rearranged to go with
the Videos and the chapters in the book.  It was necessary to rearrange
the different parts of the Video to corrspond with the book.

We did it in two full day sessions (on their work time)
 in two groups of 15-20, and came up
with about an 90 percent passing rate.  A third session was used for
exams.

Of course, the question pool has changed, as has the study material,
and I'm not sure the videos are available updated.  They were very
useful to alternate with lecture and questions to make it more interesting.
It is essential in a short class that they study ahead, so we gave them
the books and material before the first class.

I think some do a two day class, with exams on the second day, but
this would seem to be pushing it.  Many in this class had no previous
knowledge of or interest in Amateur Radio before the class.

Don't think I could make it to Frankfort, but this plan worked for us.

Good luck,
John Farler
K4AVX
Hazard, KY
k4avx at alltel.net




> I received the following from Richard Dugas, KY Department of Public 
> Health in Frankfort.
>  
> Does anyone have any suggestions as to how this could be accomplished? 
> I don't teach the classes, but would be willing to take a VE team to 
> Frankfort for the testing upon conclusion, if necessary.
>  
> Any Frankfort hams willing to take on a project that could benefit 
> everyone?
>  
> Richard's email address is shown below, in case something can be 
> worked out. Please contact him directly with any particulars, and a 
> copy to the reflector would be appreciated.
>  
> 73,
>  
> Harry Sparks, KN4S
> _______________________________________________________________________________
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* Dugas, Richard (CHFS-PH ) [mailto:Richard.Dugas at ky.gov]
> *Sent:* Friday, December 08, 2006 2:42 PM
> *To:* kn4s at kn4s.com
> *Cc:* Chandler, Drew (CHFS DPH EPB); Ratliff, Kenny D (CHFS-PH)
> *Subject:* Technician classes and testing
>
> Harry,
>
> I work for the Department for Public Health. As a lesson learned from 
> Katrina and Rita the Department for Public Health is pursuing training 
> and licensure for some of our Key staff that may be required to 
> respond to emergencies in the future. We are looking to augment our 
> other radio systems with amateur radios.
>
> What I would like to know is if the Bluegrass Amateur Radio Society 
> would be able to provide training and testing for us in Frankfort? We 
> believe that we will be able to compensate the society (not an 
> individual) for the cost of the training and testing. Do you think you 
> or other members of the society would be able to conduct the training? 
> It would have to be done during normal business hours.
>
>  
>
> Richard Dugas 
> Strategic National Stockpile Coordinator
> Public Health Preparedness Branch
> Division of Epidemiology and Health Planning
> Kentucky Department for Public Health
> 275 East Main Street, HS2EA
> Frankfort, KY  40621
> E-mail:  Richard.Dugas at ky.gov <mailto:Richard.Dugas at ky.gov>  
> Office:  502-564-7818 x 3848
> Cell: 502-382-8254 
> Fax:  502-564-4387
>
>