Course detail
| Marine Radio |
| Subjects from TDM20307 - Certificate II in Transport and Distribution (Coastal Maritime Operations - Coxswain) |
| Description This course provides you with the skills and knowledge necessary to operate marine radiotelephone equipment to the designed marine VHF and MF/HF radio frequencies. The outcomes lead to a Marine Radio Certificate of Proficiency. |
| Careers & Pathways This course satisfies the requirements of Schedule 5 in Section 2 of the Uniform Shipping Laws Code. It is based on the guidance provided by the Office of Maritime Communications (OMC). |
| Entry Requirements There are no entry requirements for this course. |
| Fees The approximate cost to complete this course is: Standard $80.50 Concession $29.50. |
| Start Contact 1300 656 959 for Cairns & Townsville dates; 4069 2200 for Torres Strait. |
| Location Cairns Maritime Academy; Maritime Study Centre, Townsville; Torres Strait |
| Study Mode Full-time over two days - 8.30am to 4.30pm. |
| Other information You will need to provide the following items at your own cost:
Assessment procedures Observation and oral questioning techniques in practical assessment of operating procedures, maintenance and fault finding. A written test is conducted by an invigilator authorised by the Office of Maritime Communications. |
| Code | Subjects |
| TDMME507B | Transmit and receive information by marine radio or telephone This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to transmit and receive information by marine radio or telephone on board a commercial vessel, including using marine VHF and HF radiotelephone in accordance with regulations, carrying out user maintenance and fault finding procedures on radio equipment and power supplies, and operating an emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) and a search and rescue transponder (SART). |
Information or fees may be subject to change but are correct at - 10 November 2009.
Program commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments.
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