Marine Radio
Operator
Certificates of Proficiency
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Marine Rescue provides two Marine Radio Operators Courses based on the requirements of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The syllabus and handbook are produced by the Australian Maritime College (AMC) in Launceston, part of the University of Tasmania. The AMC authorises invigilators and is responsible for marking papers and the issue of licence certificates.Who should attend ?
Any person intending to operate a marine band radio. Operators of ship radio stations using equipment operating exclusively in the 27Mhz marine band are exempt from operator licence qualification requirements. However, in the interests of safety it is recommended they obtain the qualification or attend a 27Mhz radio seminar at Point Clare Base.
Course Aim:
To assist those who wish to qualify either for the Marine Radio Operator's Certificate of Proficiency (MROCP) or the Marine Radio Operator's VHF Certificate of Proficiency (MROVCP) .
Learning Outcomes:
Attendance at the MROCP course will enable participants to:
demonstrate an ability to use correct radiotelephone operating procedures, in particular those relating to distress, urgency and safety messages for 27Mhz, VHF(including DSC), and AM/FM (including DSC) and GMDSS .
demonstrate an understanding of the operation and controls of typical marine radio equipment.
demonstrate an understanding of simple maintenance practices required to keep a marine radio installation in good working order, including the repair of minor faults: and
demonstrate an understanding of the regulations applicable to radiotelephone ship systems.
Attendance at the MROVCP course will prepare participants for the VHF radio licence test.
Course Durations:
The MROCP course is conducted over seven consecutive Monday nights Commencing at 7:00pm.
The MROVCP is conducted over four Monday Nights commencing at 7:00pm.
Course Fees:
MROCP Public $185.00 MROVCP Public $141.00
MRSS Member $170.00 MROVCP MRSS $126.00
Each Course cost includes an ACMA Marine Radio Operators Handbook ($36 value). The course fee also includes the cost of the MROCP or MROVCP Licence Application.
Each participant must provide a passport size photo to accompany the finished test paper. The photo is incorporated into the ACMA licence certificate.
General Notes:
Progressive short answer tests are conducted throughout the course.
The final examination is conducted on the last night of the course by an authorised invigilator. On successful completion of the course participants will receive from the University of Tasmania, Australian Maritime College a Marine Radio Operator's Certificate of Proficiency or Marine Radio Operator's VHF Certificate of Proficiency.
