Radio Courses
It’s vital for your safety that you know how to use your marine radio to call for help in an emergency or other mishap.
Marine Rescue Sydney runs a program of courses each year aimed at teaching members of the boating community how to use their marine radios correctly and appropriately. Both the Short-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) and Long-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (LROCP) courses are based on ACMA requirements.
The LROCP course will enable participants to operate VHF, MF and HF marine radios for enclosed, inshore and international offshore cruising. Course participants will gain:
- the ability to use correct marine radio operating procedures, in particular those relating to distress, urgency and safety messages for VHF including DSC (Digital Selective Calling) and MF/HF (Medium Frequency and High Frequency); and
- an understanding of the operation and controls of typical marine radio equipment; simple maintenance practices; and the regulations applicable to ship radio systems.
The SROCP course participants will gain:
- the ability to use correct marine radio operating procedures when using 27Mhz and VHF, including DSC; and
- an understanding of the operation and controls of typical marine radio equipment; simple maintenance practices; and the regulations applicable to ship radio systems.
MR Sydney will run courses on site at the State Communications Centre (SCC) at Belrose or will run courses at local yacht clubs or other suitable locations, if requested.
Contact our Training Services Officer at tso.sydney@marinerescuensw.com.au
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