VHF/HF Marine Radio Operator’s License – Classroom or Online

Marine radios are the single most important piece of equipment carried aboard recreational craft. They are both a means of contacting the outside world in an emergency and for receiving pertinent information such as weather forecasts and notices of hazards to navigation. Knowledge of the correct use of this equipment is not only essential for the safety of all those on board, it is required by law.

An operator of a marine VHF radio must hold a Short-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (‘SROCP’).  Many vessels are now equipped with a VHF marine radio with Digital Selective Calling (‘DSC’) capabilities, and AIS transceivers.  This equipment requires registration with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority who issues the vessel an MMSI number to enable these capabilities.  An applicant for an MMSI must hold a SROCP.  

An operator of a medium or high frequency marine radio must hold the Long-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (‘LROCP’), and this also applies to VHF marine radio operation.  

In the one-day marine radio course in our classroom in Manly Queensland you will learn the safe and proper use of radio equipment and sit either the SROCP or LROCP exam.  An Operators Handbook is provided to you in advance of the course.  Course cost includes $89 exam fee to AMC and handbook.

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Complete the Short-range (only) radio licence from the comfort of your own home and sign up to the online version of the course.  All course material and exam is online.