Short delay in issuing Certificates of Proficiency

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has requested that the Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) temporarily suspend the issue of Certificates of Proficiency.

This is due to some issues which have arisen regarding the instrument delegating this power to the WIA.

To address this it is anticipated the ACMA will remake the delegation at its next Board Meeting on the 9th September 2010. The WIA would then expect to recommence issuing certificates of proficiency.

Additionally, processing of a small number of applications for licences following recent examinations will also be delayed, as the licences cannot be issued by ACMA until certificates of proficiency have been issued.

If you are waiting for a certificate of proficiency or a new licence, please be patient as it is hoped the any backlog will be dealt with very promptly after 9 September.

Michael Owen
WIA President