2 Day Course
The Short Range Certificate of Competence for VHF radio operators.
The aim of this course is give you the learner the knowledge and skills to be able to use VHF Radios and related equipment in the a safe and legal manner inline with national and international legal standards.
Over the duration of the course you will gain and practical experience in relation to the correct and proper usage of radiotelephony and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) for distress, urgency, safety and routine communications.
Course Preparation:
Two weeks prior to the course commencing a pre-course study pack will be provided to each learner to assist with course familiarisation.
Course Content:
- Rules and regulations.
- Correct use.
- Use during search and rescue.
- Maritime Mobile Service and Global Maritime Distress.
- Communication and locating signals (EPIRBS) (SARTS).
- Maritime safety information.
- Use of NAVTEX.
- Equipment Maintenance and care.
Assessment:
Practical: Each learner will required to demonstrate to the examiner that they are capable of using and maintaining each piece of equipment as well as sending and receiving messages in the proper manner.
Theory: Each Learner must successfully pass a theory test.
Certification
ASL Certificate of Competence.