Marine Radio Operator's VHF Skill Set
This short course skill set will give you the skills and knowledge required to apply for a Short Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) from the Office of Maritime Communications (OMC). It's designed for Coxswains Grade 1 and Masters of commercial vessels using marine VHF radio and telephone equipment for communication at sea.
With this short course skill set, you'll gain the skills required by Coxswains Grade1 and Masters of commercial vessels to transmit and receive information via VHF radio and telephone equipment to and from ship to ship and ship to shore.
Key areas covered include the following.
- Operate VHF radio equipment to transmit and receive messages.
- Maintain and fault-find VHF radio equipment.
- Access search and rescue VHF radio facilities.
- Deploy and operate an EPIRB, SART and AIS-SART.
- Operate a MOB device as a locating device in an emergency.
On completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the following nationally recognised and accredited unit.
- MARC044 Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio.
Training options
- Skill sets
- STEM
Industry area
- Aquaculture, Maritime and Logistics
Study area
- Maritime Studies
Course ID
- National ID: MARSS00011
- WA State ID: AC874
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Upon successful completion, students will receive a Short-Range Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) License issued by ACMA.
Students will learn about:
- VHF radios
- Different stations and frequencies required for communication
- Operating procedures for routine, distress, urgency and safety communications
- Marine DSC techniques and procedures, public correspondences, Seaphone and
- EPIRBs
- Search and Rescue in Australia
- Marine radio equipment basic trouble shooting and maintenance
Units:
MARC044 Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
With this short course skill set, you'll gain the skills required by Coxswains Grade1 and Masters of commercial vessels to transmit and receive information via VHF radio and telephone equipment to and from ship to ship and ship to shore.
Key areas covered include the following.
- Operate VHF radio equipment to transmit and receive messages.
- Maintain and fault-find VHF radio equipment.
- Access search and rescue VHF radio facilities.
- Deploy and operate an EPIRB, SART and AIS-SART.
- Operate a MOB device as a locating device in an emergency.
On completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the following nationally recognised and accredited unit.
- MARC044 Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio.
Training options
- Skill sets
- STEM
Industry area
- Aquaculture, Maritime and Logistics
Study area
- Maritime Studies
Course ID
- National ID: MARSS00011
- WA State ID: AC874
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Upon successful completion, students will receive a Short-Range Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) License issued by ACMA.
Students will learn about:
- VHF radios
- Different stations and frequencies required for communication
- Operating procedures for routine, distress, urgency and safety communications
- Marine DSC techniques and procedures, public correspondences, Seaphone and
- EPIRBs
- Search and Rescue in Australia
- Marine radio equipment basic trouble shooting and maintenance
Units:
MARC044 Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio
Upon successful completion, students will receive a Short-Range Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) License issued by ACMA.
Students will learn about:
- VHF radios
- Different stations and frequencies required for communication
- Operating procedures for routine, distress, urgency and safety communications
- Marine DSC techniques and procedures, public correspondences, Seaphone and
- EPIRBs
- Search and Rescue in Australia
- Marine radio equipment basic trouble shooting and maintenance
Units:
MARC044 Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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