Maritime VHF radio operator course
Saturday 21 November 2020 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
Knowing how to use a maritime VHF radio correctly is essential during an emergency and incredibly useful at all other times. But any person operating the radio must hold, at a minimum, a Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate, (unless transmitting in an emergency or distress situation).
Qualification:
Maritime VHF Radio Operator Certificate Unit standard 19491 (3 credits)
What it covers:
Course includes the general features and functions of a maritime VHF radio, correct distress and urgency procedures for ‘Mayday’ and ‘Pan Pan’ calls, pro-words and phonetic alphabet, trip reports, weather services, callsigns, EPIRBS and other search and rescue equipment.
Cost:
$125.00 per person
Venue:
To be confirmed