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Designed to suit individuals seeking Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Marine Radio Operator’s VHF Certificate of Proficiency.
This Skill Set is aimed at individuals who require proficiency in the use of marine VHF radio and telephone equipment on commercial vessels. You will learn how to transmit and receive information to and from ship to ship and ship to shore.
Please note:
The Marine Radio Operator’s VHF Skill Set is part of the MAR Maritime Training Package and is a requirement as part of that qualification.
Important COVID-19 Information Regarding Overnight Voyages and Day Trips
Overnight voyages
This information applies to the following skill sets:
- Abrolhos Planting
- Bird Watching
- Kayaking
- SCUBA
Vaccinations
Central Regional TAFE (CRT) requires every person (crew and passengers) on the vessel to be fully vaccinated before overnight departures.
Passengers must provide CRT with proof of double vaccination before boarding the vessel. Passengers can email a pdf copy of their vaccination certificate to the lecturer or show their digital certificate. The Master will refuse anyone unable to provide proof of vaccination to board the vessel.
Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) prior to boarding
Before boarding the vessel, CRT will provide all passengers with a RAT. The Master will refuse anyone returning a positive test to board the vessel.
Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) while onboard
Carry out RATs on all persons that show COVID 19 symptoms while onboard the vessel.
If a person returns a positive test, the person will be isolated from other passengers. The vessel will return to port and follow directions from the Department of Health.
All positive tests will be recorded in the vessel logbook and reported to the CRT COVID Incident Coordinator.
Sleeping arrangements
To help maintain social distancing overnight, passengers are encouraged to bring a swag with them so that they can sleep on the deck or flybridge in the open air where possible.
In bad weather, the deck has a roof for protection.
Social distancing
All passengers and crew must wear a mask when in the wheelhouse area.
All passengers and crew must maintain a minimum of 2 square meters per person when in the wheelhouse and accommodation area of the vessel.
Day trips
Social distancing
While in the wheelhouse area, all passengers and crew must wear a mask and abide by the 2 square meters per person.
Note: If the overall COVID 19 transmission risk level on the CRT COVID 19 risk assessment goes up to LEVEL 4, all boat trips will be cancelled until the level returns to LEVEL 3.
Other Information
Please note: before undertaking this course individuals seeking certification for the Marine Radio Operator’s VHF Certificate of Proficiency should check with ACMA to determine certification requirements.
Certification
Upon successful completion you will receive a Statement of Attainment.
Contact Details
For more information and to enrol, contact Kelly O'Malley, Academic Program Assistant - BCMI Campus:
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Semester 2, 2022
Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Marine Radio Skill Set - Term 4
| Duration | 2 Days |
| When | Semester 2, 2022 |
| Where | Batavia Coast Maritime Institute |
| How | On Campus |
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Exmouth - Marine Radio Skill Set - Term 4
| Duration | 2 Days |
| When | Semester 2, 2022 |
| Where | Exmouth |
| How | On Campus |
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