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A2 CofC (Certificate Of Competency) Online Drone Training Course
Regular price £116.40 Incl. VAT
CAA-Recognised Qualification
Est. Course Duration: 10 Hours
Lifetime Access To Course Content
One Free A2 CofC Exam Attempt Included
Study At Your Own Pace With Fully Online Modules
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A2 CofC (Certificate Of Competency) Online Drone Training Course
£116.40
DESCRIPTION
The A2 CofC (Certificate Of Competency) is a CAA-recognised drone qualification that allows you to fly small drones legally and safely near people under the UK’s Open Category rules. Ideal for both recreational and commercial pilots, it’s the perfect course for anyone flying drones over 250g who wants to fly closer to people without needing advanced licences.
Trusted by 12,000+ drone operators since 2016, study for your exam with our in-depth online course at Coptrz Academy for a complete pathway to achieving your A2 CofC. Within this expansive program, participants will encounter:
- Foundations and Safety: Dive deep into air law, understanding the principles and fostering safety and operator accountability.
- Technical Mastery: Grasp meteorology's nuances impacting unmanned aircraft and delve into UAS flight dynamics, operating principles, and the importance of medical fitness in operations.
- Comprehensive Support: Benefit from administrative guidance, interactive virtual classroom sessions, and a concluding rigorous examination for the A2 CofC certification.
A minimum of 4 hours logged flying in the previous 90 days is required to complete the course.
DELIVERY & RETURNS
DELIVERY
- Standard delivery is FREE on all UK orders over £99. For orders below £99, our standard shipping is £5.99. All shipments are sent via next working day delivery in the UK. Free shipping does not apply to equipment hire orders.
Online orders placed by 12.30pm will be dispatched same day from our warehouse/distribution partners. Orders placed after 12.30pm will be dispatched on the next working day (excluding weekends and bank holidays).
Your order should be with you on the next working day from dispatch. If you haven't received your order within 5 working days, then please log-in to your account and you will be able to find the status there. If you checked-out as a guest and/or don't have an account, then please get in touch for help by contacting our team at services@coptrz.com.
Currently we only ship to the UK but hopefully soon we'll be in more countries.
Digital products purchased on shop.coptrz.com like online training courses (incl. F2F training courses), drone service plans and e-gift vouchers are exempt from shipping costs, no matter their selling price.
RETURNS
We’re committed to making your shopping experience seamless. Coptrz has a 30-day return policy for consumer purchases, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unused, and in its original packaging (unless the product is faulty). You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase. To start a return, you can contact us at services@coptrz.com. If your return is accepted, we’ll send you instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted. You can always contact us for any return question at services@coptrz.com. If you are a corporate business, Coptrz standard terms and conditions apply (call our customer support team at 0330 111 7177).
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned under this policy, such as custom-made goods, online training courses or activated drones/software. For detailed terms and guidance, feel free to contact us at services@coptrz.com. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item. Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on gift cards.
Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method. Please allow at least 3-5 working days for your refund to be processed once it has been approved by our team.
Requirements For The A2 CofC
To gain your A2 Certificate of Competency, simply complete the online theory course, upload a signed self-declaration of competency and submit at least 4 hours of flight logs. The theory exam is included in the course cost, with resits charged at £97 incl. VAT (if required after your first attempt). There is no flight test or operations manual needed. Once passed, your certificate is valid for five years and allows you to operate drones under 2kg in the A2 subcategory. No CAA Operational Authorisation or annual CAA fee is required. You’ll also receive lifetime access to the course materials for ongoing revision and support.
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Module 1 - Air Law
Module 2 - Meteorology
Module 3 - UAS Flight Performance
Module 4 - UAS Operating Principles
Module 5 - Administration and Examinations
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