Radio Communication Course for Guards 2026
This course is for security guards who use two-way radios on shift. It covers how radios work, how to make a clear call, standard procedure words, the phonetic alphabet and numbers, emergency messages and keeping private information off the air.
Kort antwoord
Deze gratis cursus heeft ongeveer 15 minuten lessen en een toets van 25 vragen. Haal 80% of meer om een bewijs van deelname te downloaden (privé, niet geaccrediteerd). Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 11 oktober 2026.
Wat je leert
- Prepare and check a radio at the start of a shift
- Make a clear, short call using the standard call format
- Use standard procedure words and avoid slang
- Spell names and plates with the phonetic alphabet
- Give an emergency message in a clear order
- Keep personal information off the radio
Haal 80% of meer om je certificaat te downloaden.
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Vraag 1 van 25
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Antwoord: B. Listen to make sure no one else is talking
Most radios let only one person talk at a time. Listening first stops you from cutting off someone else.
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Vraag 2 van 25
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Antwoord: D. I have finished speaking and expect a reply
“Over” invites the other station to reply.
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Vraag 3 van 25
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Antwoord: B. The conversation is finished and no reply is expected
“Out” ends the exchange.
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Vraag 4 van 25
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Antwoord: C. “Over” asks for a reply and “out” ends the call, so together they make no sense
Federal radio guidance lists “over and out” as slang to avoid. Say “out” when you are done.
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Vraag 5 van 25
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Antwoord: D. Say again
“Say again” is the standard request for a repeat. Federal guidance lists “repeat” among words that should not be used.
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Vraag 6 van 25
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Antwoord: D. Wait, I will get back to you
“Stand by” asks the other person to wait.
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Vraag 7 van 25
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Antwoord: A. Correction
“Correction” tells the listener that the right word or phrase follows.
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Vraag 8 van 25
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Antwoord: D. Start your message, I am listening
“Go ahead” tells the caller to give their message.
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Vraag 9 van 25
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Antwoord: C. Bravo
The international phonetic alphabet uses Bravo for B.
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Vraag 10 van 25
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Antwoord: C. Mike
M is Mike in the international phonetic alphabet.
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Vraag 11 van 25
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Antwoord: B. Charlie Kilo X-ray
C is Charlie, K is Kilo and X is X-ray.
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Vraag 12 van 25
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Antwoord: C. One five three, digit by digit
Radio guidance says to send each digit separately so nothing is misheard.
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Vraag 13 van 25
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Antwoord: C. Niner
Saying “niner” keeps 9 from sounding like other words.
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Vraag 14 van 25
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Antwoord: B. “Control, this is Patrol 2”
Say who you are calling first, then who you are, so the right person answers.
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Vraag 15 van 25
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Antwoord: A. Think first, then keep the message short and clear
Short messages keep the channel free for others, especially in an emergency.
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Vraag 16 van 25
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Antwoord: A. At a normal volume and steady pace, without shouting
Federal guidance says to speak clearly, not shout, and keep a steady pace.
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Vraag 17 van 25
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Antwoord: A. So your first words are not cut off
Many radios take a moment to start sending. Speaking too soon cuts off the start of your message.
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Vraag 18 van 25
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Antwoord: D. At the start of your shift, before you need the radio
A quick check confirms your radio works and control can hear you.
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Vraag 19 van 25
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Antwoord: B. Radios need a radio authorization unless they are exempt, such as certified Family Radio Service handhelds
Federal rules say all radio apparatus needs authorization unless exempted. Business systems are usually licensed by the employer.
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Vraag 20 van 25
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Antwoord: C. A message about an emergency, such as a fire or someone hurt
Federal guidance says distress, urgency and safety messages may interrupt less important traffic.
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Vraag 21 van 25
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Antwoord: C. What is happening, where, and what help is needed
Give the most important facts first so help can be sent fast.
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Vraag 22 van 25
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Antwoord: D. By phone or in person, keeping them off the open radio if you can
Radio channels are shared and others may hear. Protect personal information.
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Vraag 23 van 25
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Antwoord: D. Codes differ between sites and can confuse people
A code that means one thing at one site can mean something else at another.
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Vraag 24 van 25
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Antwoord: C. Pull over safely before a long radio conversation
Alberta’s exemptions for two-way radios are limited. Pulling over removes the distraction.
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Vraag 25 van 25
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Antwoord: C. 16:30
Add 12 to afternoon hours: 4 + 12 = 16. Radio guidance uses four-figure 24-hour times.
Toetsenbord: 1–4 om te antwoorden, Enter voor de volgende vraag.
Wat je moet weten voor het examen
- In Canada, all radio equipment needs a radio authorization under the Radiocommunication Act unless it is exempt. Certified Family Radio Service handhelds are an example of licence-exempt radios.
- Federal radio operator guidance says to listen before transmitting so you do not interfere with a message already in progress.
- The same guidance lists “over” as an invitation to reply and “out” as the end of the conversation, and says slang such as “ten-four” and “over and out” should not be used.
- A station with a distress, urgency or safety message may interrupt a less important transmission already in progress.
- Alberta’s distracted driving law allows two-way radio use while driving only in some listed situations, such as escorting oversized vehicles or search and rescue.
Veelgestelde vragen
Do security guards need a radio licence in Canada?
Radios need a radio authorization under the Radiocommunication Act unless they are exempt. Business radio systems are normally licensed by the employer, and guards use the channels they are assigned.
Should I use 10-codes on the radio?
Only if your site requires them. Codes differ between companies and can confuse people, so plain language is usually clearer, especially in an emergency.
Why not say “over and out”?
“Over” asks for a reply and “out” ends the conversation, so using both makes no sense. Say “out” when you are finished.
Can other people hear my radio calls?
Assume they can. Radio channels are shared, so keep names, health details and other personal information off the air when you can.
Is het certificaat geaccrediteerd of officieel erkend?
Nee. Het is een privé bewijs van deelname, alleen voor je kennis. Het is niet erkend, geaccrediteerd of goedgekeurd door een overheid, vergunningsinstantie, toezichthouder of onderwijsinstelling, en het vervangt geen wettelijk verplichte vergunning, certificering of opleiding.
Bronnen
- RIC-21: Study guide for the Restricted Operator Certificate with Aeronautical Qualification (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada)
- Radio apparatus exempt from licensing (Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada)
- Distracted driving (Alberta.ca)
- PIPEDA in brief (Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada)