In the UK there are 3 levels of licence: Foundation, Intermediate & Full & they must be obtained in that order. To obtain a Foundation or Intermediate licence you must pass a multiple choice exam & there are a number of practical activities that must also be completed successfully. The Full licence is obtained by only passing an exam. The Foundation & Intermediate licences have restrictions placed on them that restrict the power & frequencies that the licensee is allowed to use. The Full licence allows the licensee to operate up to the maximum power allowed on all available amateur radio bands. To get more information on amateur radio licences & exams visit https://rsgb.org/main/clubs-training/