Marine Radio in Tasmania

Marine Radio Operator Courses

Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (MROCP)

Regular courses for operators of marine radios are offered in Southern Tasmania. Courses cover the regulations governing radios and their use, correct operating procedures, distress, urgency and safety messages, digital selective calling, EPIRBs and basic radio maintenance.

It is a legal requirement for operators of either VHF short range radios or MF/HF long range radios that a Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (MROCP), or equivalent, is held. Operating these radios without a certificate of proficiency could render a person liable to a heavy fine under the Australian Radiocommunications Act 1992.

The radio operator's certificate gained from this course is Internationally recognised and valid for life.

Enrol in a course now and have the satisfaction of understanding correct procedures, being legally qualified to use the radio and having a lifetime operator's certificate.

Next Operators' Course

Sandy Bay, Tasmania. The commencement date of the next course is planned for 27th February 2012. The course is from 6.30 to 9.15 pm at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania for four evenings, usually Mondays but sometimes over two weeks on Mondays and Tuesdays. The next course will be conducted over two weeks on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Course fee $185 per person.
Register with the RYCT at Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay. Ph 03 6223 4599.

 Online Registration Application.

Other Courses

Sailtrain/Derwent Sailing Squadron. Apply through Adult Education. Look for the next course guide.

Australian Maritime College, Launceston

MROCP Syllabus

Course covers regulations, operating procedures, distress, urgency and safety messages, EPIRBs, radio types and basic maintenance.

Topics that the course covers for a student to gain the MROCP.

Course Fee Includes

Marine Radio Operators Handbook ($39.95)
AMC Examination fee ($59.00)
Handouts
Venue hire, refreshments.

Course Application form

Apply now to enrol in a course.

Course Instructor - Alastair Douglas OAM

• Invigilator for the Australian Maritime College
• Yachting Australia (YAI) Yachtmaster Instructor
• YAI Coastal Skipper Instructor
• YAI Survival & Sea Safety Instructor
• Radio manager for Tascoast Radio (VIT319 and VIT320) operated by The Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania