OVERVIEW
Commercial mariners and recreational sailors all need to
be trained in the operation of marine radios if the vessel
they are sailing on is equipped with:
• Very high frequency (short range) radios
• Medium frequency/high frequency (long range) radios
• Satellite communications equipment (SATCOM C)
This equipment is necessary for the receipt of weather warnings,
transmission of position reports, priority traffic, distress
messages and just keeping in touch with family and friends.
Used correctly, marine radios provide an essential link
to global safety services and other seafarers.
There are common international operating procedures and standards
laid down by the international telecommunications union and
national communications authorities that apply to this equipment.
These courses will provide you with the skills to sit for
the examination of your choice which, on successful completion,
will result in the issue of a licence by the Office of Maritime
Communications, valid internationally. This will allow you
to operate marine radio equipment world wide.
WHY DO IT?
As a crew member on a racing, cruising or commercial sailing
vessel or power boat, the holding of any of these qualifications
will enhance your value as a crew member and extend your maritime
skills.
These skills may save your vessel, your life or the life
of your family and crew.
ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing require up to two crew members
on board racing yachts to hold the Marine Radio Operators
Certificate of Proficiency.
Candidates for commercial qualifications such as STCW 95
Master Class 5 and NSCV coxswains as well as RYA and Yachting
Australia Yachtmasters are required to hold this qualification.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
• How to send distress and safety traffic
• How to access the internet via HF radio
• Satellite communications from your boat
• Accessing weather information via fax
• Battery maintenance and vessel electrics
• Digital select calling for VHF and HF radios
• How emergency position indicating beacons work
• Global search and rescue systems – GMDSS
• INMARSAT systems and equipment
The syllabus is set out on the web site of the office of
maritime communications - www.amcom.amc.edu.au
Training conforms to Australian National Training Authority
- ANTA Standard TDM ME5
ABOUT THE COURSE
The MROCP MF/HF and VHF course runs for 12 hours generally
over one and a half days.
There is no prerequisite training but prior study is recommended.
The SATCOM C endorsement runs for one full day of eight hours
The training is paced to suit you and the overnight period
designed to allow you to revise course content prior to sitting
the ACA exam on the second day.
You gain hands on experience with digital select call VHF
radio simulators and visit a working limited coast station.
Training with EPIRBS, PLB’s, SARTS, and VHF radios as
well as HF internet access and weather fax is standard.
You will be issued with a course handbook and this is supported
by a powerful audio visual presentation during training.
Generally, class size will not exceed 10 which ensures personal
support for all students.
ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTORS
Training is delivered by qualified ships masters holding
the general operators certificate for GMDSS (Global Maritime
Distress and Safety System) issued by the Australian Maritime
Safety Authority.
Instructors also hold certificates in workplace training
and assessment meeting Australian National Training Authority
ANTA requirements.
All exams are supervised by authorised Australian Maritime
College Office of Maritime Communications invigilators.
WHAT TO BRING
• You only need to bring notepaper and a pen.
• You will need one colour passport sized photo, which
will be included on your photo ID licence.
GLOBALLY RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS
ISSUED ON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Your exam is marked independently by OMC examiners and your
Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency is issued
directly by the Office of Maritime Communications.
SMALL CLASS SIZES AND PERSONAL
TUITION
At OMTC we pride ourselves on giving our students the support
and assistance they require to gain the knowledge and skills
necessary to pass the final exam. We care about going that
little bit further!
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